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but U L known t.) be u. . I ver '.'. p.iti...ie.l. i tinning In tlie trade regular.- diiriig (he season.
It doee more thnn has over been attempted by I The Min-ne-ha-ha in no 'entirely new boat.
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etoti St. Joseph, Savannah. I"'.i Point, i
N.'ir.skrt Cm, Ilellev e. t'i'iim:il !
Illulls, Omaha iiud Hon lire.
I (V ""liS THE new and elegant Passenger
UAfy Steamer Florence. J. Thro, k
n BrxiMPI((,Mt Mister, J. J'., Gorman,
Ork, will commence her tups ns a iegn.r
packet In thabova trade, on the opening of
navigation in the spring, and will leinaiu In it
throughout the season.
The Florence having been built Ulider the
superintendence i.f the uueVrslnned, ctpresely
fr the traile, is of extrriordinni v strength, and
well adapted to it In every particular. A rea
sonable ahare of the patronage of shippers,
and the public generally. Is respectfully soli
clted. J. THROCKMORTON, Maatcr.
2.Va J, 1'.. Gorman?, I'leik,
City,
Regular I'arket for Kansns. Nebraska
Rcllevuc, Coii''cll lilulTs, Omaha,
isliau add Florence,
Wfw'tfnjy TIIF. new and cWanl Steamer
dtlfortnt languages English, French and Ger
man.' - Tluia each may read the tame in liis
ows native tongue.
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tra in America. s
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it where ats tn be found. Il aa never yet
Eared in print, and furnishes lha most rem
ihialorynf Oriental Life, and tlescribln)t
twit perphxin; positions In which the
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. JOHN 8. DVI'., itroker.
rablisher and Proprietor
ami beini; (il'.i .l up in thu latest und most up.
proved style, her officers feel ronlVlent, that
hiilct attention to the comforts of Tasscners,
n ii it to business, will make lier llm favorite
b-ot In the trad.
CHAS. Tt AKF'.ll. Mfster.
lll'rilll.NSOS,l'rtk.
H. T Clarke. At;riit. 5'jj
v Charles E. Watson,
IIVII. I'.NtilNF.F.U AND SFUVFYOH,
J Urllavua City, N'ebniNka Tenilory. pro.
fesses to bo " poHteil"' in the lay of llie'land in
this vicinity, nnd oilers his services to such as
may need them, on reasonable terms.
CV" " wi" n''" " "i;ent, for the pur
chase or sale of Heal F.state, In the Territory,
or Western Iowa. Infoi mat inn furnished upon
application. Declarations filed and pie-cmp-tions
obtained. 4-if
;0 Wall Street, New York.
P. A. SARPY,
avTolcalo &: Rctttil Mcrclmnt,
MBMia or maim , and gh;orv aratKis,
.! sr. MARY, IOWA.
ljisjiisl rcrelvivl nm! now lias for sale, a
larga asaortment of aelected merchandise
aJajdrd to the wants of all in this new and
thrlvine community, which lie can sell nacheap
a aaah. offered elsewhere so blll upon the
Missouri river. Ilia goods have been aelected
k"t -o experienced purchaser, with special
rfrarenc to the circumstances and wants of
alt classea f settlers In a new country. La
Utt a.n.1 pentlcnien, children and youth, all
fan bt aupplied. Call and aee for youraelvea.
Hia aUck consist of tin following, among a
araat jnany other nrUclei bt cannot now enu
maraUi, Among hi
i. . '. lry toods,
May ha found Woolen and Satinet Clothe,
Gattttaeta, - Tweeds, tahmrrrs, I.lnaeya,
VlaiMitl, Hed, White, Cray and Ulue, Cn.-pian
Plaids, Cotton Good, Shnntlneaand Shirtings,
Bleached and Unbleached, Flue and White,
peilKngt, Osnaburg, Ucd-Ticklng, Hickory
Ctoaeke, fcc, Ac.
. . Fancy ftoods.
"jt $ea"ul3ful. assortment of fancy prints of
Vry 5ri,y of l yU' aiul pattern, (J inch aim.
Lawn's, Vigured Alpaeca. lmbaziiies, l5om
hayatla, lawls, fccari's Handkerchief.', Neck
rchiefa, Crspe, Muslin, Edgings, Ribbons,
,e.,V4. t
f.olLinp.
-A wall aeleet'd atorW of S immer, Fall and
Winter Clothimr. consisting in part of fine
Ureas .Coal, l'ants and Vests; also, good
f ummer Clothing nf all descriptions, and heavy
Ololiiinfor Fall and Winter use. Also. Shirts,
Knit FUnnel Drawers and Undershirt, Socks,
Ac. Mens and Povs' Hals and Caps, of va
rious fashiorn.'aaatitiea nnd prices. Hoots
SUaea, tU'u;k aiHl.thUi, palished and unpoliahed,
o vrv; tleiiwiptioBi for Men, Woman, and
Children's use.
. Groceries.
Cnmhed, Clarified, Loaf and Drown Sugar,
Molasses. Svrun iolasses, Golden Syrup,
Superior Teaj Kio and Java Cotlee, Sassafras,
Ginger, Pepper, Cloves, Spice, Cinnamon,
ground Ginger, Nutmegs, Snufl's, Tobacco,
Uigurs, ftpea.Sonp, Candles, Vinegar, Pickles
Pepper8auee, &.C., A.c.
Trnlions.
A Isrce 'assortment of Flour, of various
abilities and prices i Corn Mejl and all the
various products (f tho Farm and Garden;
Bacon, Yih, Kiln dried Apples, Peaches,
Currants, Huimus. Ut.
-m' llartlware.
'""StoVes of various paterrs, for Cooking and
HrjUng rooms, S'..jv,:-pipe and F.lhows, larj,
and smU Iron Kettles, Frying Pans, Skil'.ita
Uand-lrons, Shovels and Tongues, Manure an I
Uy Fork, Scythes. Shovels and Spades, Lo
and Trace Cliains, Axs, Hammer. Pincers.
Iron and Steel, Nails, Horse-Hasps, Filesi
tjAws, Knives and Forks, Pocket Knives, a
nrs. Tluiis ami Screws, Duor Uaiiules, KuuU,
Locks, 4.c, fcc.
Tinware.
A general aiscrtinsnt kept for househola
nnrposea.
Woodware.
Wseh-tuHs, S'wkcra Ttila, Wood and Zine
Washboards.
Leather.
Me Leather. Harness Leather. Cowhide,
iCf SVlns. Cslf Skins, Linings and Morocco,
HaSdles. itrldles. Halters, Lariats, Circinglea,
Hellv-band. Driving-lines, Collars, Hack
straps, Uirth, Blind-bridles, Jtc, ..v.
Medicines.
K gen-rl assortment of Medicines, for
Fevers. Fever and Ague, and the common
omplAUita ( the country. Cook's, Le's,
Sappeiivlon'a, 1ragc"a and Jaynes' Pills, Qui
'ne, Tonics, aid v.irious ki ids of Stimulants,
Ajnlynes. Liniments, and other articles neces.
aary for the sick and the invalid. 1-tf
CIRCULAR.
ToTitt.ANn of'i'icr.ns it Tiir. TrnntTOBir.s
or SIINM.SOTA, KANSAS AMI NFIIBASKA.
BY joint rcsojiilioii of Congress, approved
M irch, I1.'!, valid pre-emption ol.iims on
the Ditli and Hiith sections, heretofore reserved
for schools, in the Territories r Minnesota,
Kansaa nnd Nebraska, will be i e.onicd
WIIF.RG TUT. SfTTI IMI'VT IIAH IlKV.S, OK M.W
BK HAIir. I'BIOK TO Till'. M'llVKV.
1st. In cases where the jipproved l.'it of
survey has not yet been relumed, the declara
tory statement, must be filed within Timer.
MONTHS AKTl:R TIIF. HFCneT OF Sf( II Al'-
rnovrn ri.T at tiif. riiTnicr orru v..
2d. Where (he plat is now in the Itegitler's
Olfice, the declaraiion must be filed within
three months from the r nsr ri ni.icATioN or
this rtnrrun in vora Pl.TaicT.
A failure to comply with this requirement,
will work a forfeiture of the rlalm.
THOS. A. HF.NDHICKS,
a 30-Sw Commissioner.
Entering Town Sites.
The following correspondence will ahow
that the act of the last Legislature of the
Territory, designating the County Commis
aioners as the pioper persons to enter Town
Sites, is not recognized by the Commissioner
of the Laud Office.
II is a question of doubt whether the Judges
of Probate, or the United States Judges, can
bo regarded as "Judges of the County Court."
As soon ns that doubt Is removed, notice wi.l
be given. Jn the mean limn no entering it
towns not incorporated can be made.
eony of the net fit the last l .itinulaTni e
will b pined in the hands of the Commis
sioner, and, under the circumstances, the en
tries already made m w be confirmed.
JOHN A. PAR KKR, Register.
L.And OiTiee, May 10:h, 1807.
NEW GOODS!! NEW PRICES !!
New Everthin, at the Old Stand of
SARPY At F.MM. ISII.
EDWARD C. BOSBYSHELL
HAS the honor to inform the people of the
Southern District of Doimlus and the adjoin
ing counties, Nebrasaa. that he is now open
Inc one of the Inrrest Stocks of GOODS ever
brought to Glenwuod, Mills county, Iowa,
consisting of
DRY GOOD, GROCF.niF.S.
H All DWARF.. ROOTS & SHOFS,
HA IS ,V CAPS, QU F.F.N S WAKE,
nails. leather,
cordagf, iron,
oils. paints. dye-stuffs,
Wood and willow ware,
heady-made clothing,
carpenters' tools.
YANKEE NOTION'S, Ac,
And everything that may be found generally
In city stores, all or which he will sell
chi:ap roit cash.
rV ALL KINDS OF COUNTRY PRO
Dt.CE taiteti in e.xcbvnee for Goods. Hov
ers from town or country wishing rood and
cheap Goods, either ft wholesale or retail.
will ave money iy caning nun examining ins
sto.-K before inirclnsilig elsewhere, na they
will find rood bargains and lair dealing;.
Gi f.nwoop. Iowa. no l-tf
L. Nuckolls & Co.
BANKERS & LAND AGENTS,
GLEN WOOD, IOWA.
Collections made in Iowa, Nebraska and
Kansas, nnd remitted at current raKs of ex-
I change, free of charge.
Loans etlected lor foreign Capitalists, at
Wesifbn Hatf.s of Intercut, on real esta'e
security.
Farms, Town Lots and Unimproved Lands
bought and sold.
Taxes paid in any County In the State
also in Nebraska and Kansas.
Notes bought and Money loaned on good
security.
Interest paid on Special Deposits.
Land Wan nuts bought ai.d sold.
Special attention given to the selection and
entry nf Lands for settlers or distant dealers,
either with Laud Warrants or money, in Iowa,
Nebraska or Kansas.
We charge Ten Dollars per One Hundred
and Sixty Acres, and make reasonable deduc
tion, when entering large ipiantiUes. When
Land Warrants iire sent. I'wo mid a Half
Cents per Acre, (ho Land Ollice Fee, must
accompany the Locating Fee.
When Warrants are mud, t lie No's of War
rants, date, to whom issued nnd assigned,
should be copied and retained, to guard iigaiiil
losa in mails.
Ki'iiiitiaiii cs to in. can b made in Drafta
on any of the Lantern or Sonteru Cities.
We will i liter Land with Warrant or Cash,
pay nil Fees, Taxes and Commissions, for
one third of the gross profits, ncciniiig from
the si.le of the Laud nllexpcnsos to fume out
of our third of the profits. Oar arrangements
are such thai we can enter Lands in all the
Otlices in Iowa, Nthraska, and Kansas. A
competent surveyer always in readiness to find
and select choice Lands,CoA Fici.ps, Rock
Qi-AHiiits, Mill birr.s, Minlbal Thacts,
ANOTHER
GRAND ENTERPRISE!
1000 PAIRS
Eastern Boots & Shoes
Sri.LING 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, Overs and Sandals or A. lo. l quali
ty, at a very small advance, together with a
complete assortment of work of my own man
ufacture, including Ladies' and Gents' Buffalo
Overs.
Also, a well (elected Stock of
Leather and Findings.
P. S. Every style of Boot or Shoe made to
order, as usual, and warranted easy, fashion
able nnd durable,
no 13-tf. W. HENRY STARK.
HOUSECARPENTER AND
N. HRIGGS, Takes this method of in-
forming his friends, and the public
j generally, that he Is prepared to BUILD AND
t l.Msll, iii the hest manner
Dwelling Houses
Of every description of style and finish, on the
most reasonable terms. Thankful for past
favors, he solicits a continuance of public
patronage,
llellevue, Oct. 30, IS.'id. 2-tf
HOUSE CARPENTERS AND
TOUSTIiSirtJS-
WE would respectfully inform the inhabi
tants of llclleviift nnd vicinity that we are
prepared to ERECT and FIN'ISH
Buildings of all Descriptions,
On the shortest notice, and In the most work
menlike manner. Having been engaged in the
business several years, wa feel confident in
stating, that all who favor us with their cus
tom, will be pleased with our work.
C. P. STORRS
Bellevue, Oct 23, 185(5. 1-tf
PRAIRIE FARMER
FOR 1S53 VOL. 17.
A WEEKLY FAMILY JOURNAL.
rvoTro to
Western Agriculture, Horticulture, Mechan
ics, Education. Literature, Markets,
and General News,
i DiTr.D ay
CHAHLLS D. JlllAfJDON.
JOHN A. KENNICOTT, Corres'lnd Editor
assisted ay
Over Five Hundred Practical Farmers and
Mechanics, who have heretofore written,
and will continue, with many others,
to write for the benefit of their
brethren and the public
The "Prairie Farmer" is devoted to the In
terest of the Western Farmer and Mechanic.
It is the Oldest Agricultural Paper in the
West is published weekly in quarto form, for
binding is characterised by a high moral
tone labors to promote the interests and ad
vancement of the whole of the family, and
to develop the Agricultural Resonrces of the
West. A special and competent Commercial
Reporter is employed to e;tve accurate Market
Reports weekly. It is essentially thi family
paper for the West.
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the'end of the year. .
II copies, 1 year. $J0.OO fret copy to
the person sending cinb.
20 copies, 1 year, SX"l) free copy to
the person sending club. '
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An old subscriber sending two ew
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'-,;'r-
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f?" Subscribe now. You want and need
"The Farmer." We want you to have it.
V" Current money may" be sent by mail at
our risk, provided the' letters are "registered."
CV" Address "Prairie Farmer," 47 Clark
Street. Chicago, III.
gy" Advertisements, of an appropriate
character, inserted at ten cents per line each
insertion payment in advance.
NEW ARRIVALS AT THE
(HEAP
SKlttflBBL
THK Subscriber respectfully Invites the at
tention or purchasers, to his large and splendid
stock of (ioods, consist iu; of
DRY GOODS.' GKOCF.RIES,
HARDWAIU'., HATS,
HOOTS. C A PS,
SHOI'.S. TOBACCO,
PA ri'.NT MKDICINF.S. &e., &c.
All of which he warrants of the best descrip
tion, and hmitrht. expressly for this market.
He has also a well selected stock of
Itr.ADY'M A 1 IZ
GODEY'S GREATEST EFFORT.
STILL GWKATEa ATTRACTIONS
Will be ortercd in
GODEY'S L ADY'S BOOK
FOR IS58.
This work has been the standard for twenty
seven years. When an imitation has been at
tempted it has failed. It is
Till: ONLY LADY'S BOOK
PUR LI SHED IN AMERICA.
extract or a I KTTra to Tiir. rouMtustosra
or the la?d orri-:, n.vTed
Laso tirrue.
Omuia. April IS. 1S57.
Vnder the "act of twenty-third May, 1S11 ,
the "Judges of the County Court" are given
the authority to enter "Town Sites." In this
Territory there are no such officers ns "Judges
of the County Court," but the Legislature has
recognized the "County Commissioners" as
the proper 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 meet the approbation of Ihe Department.
Very respectfully, your nbed'nt nenaut,
JOHN' A. PARKER, Register.
ciiuisTornr.n,
n IAS
MACHINIST & COPPER SMITH,
In all its Eranches.
BELLEVUE AND OMAITA.
THE" MISSOURI "RIVER AND IOWA
STONE COMPANY.
AT S I. MAU S, HILLs CO.,
IOWA.
ic.
Within the nejit twelve months there wjll be
ottered for aale in Nebraska and Kansas, 'Jvo
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 Kansas River or the lino of the
State of Missouri, lo the Mouth of L-cau-Qui-cour
River.
We solicit foreign Capitol for Investment.
Investments properly mado In Western
Lands and Town Lots, 'are now paying from
twenty-five to four hundred per cent.
Wo believe that persons patronizing our
firm will have peculiar advantages over al
most anv otli-r in this Country. We were
nmong the fust Pioneers of this vast and
growing country and are intimately acquainted
with nearly every portion of Western Iowa,
Nebraska and Kansas, and believe we wiil be
able lo render satisfaction in all business cn
tiuslcd to us.
LETTERS OF INQUIRY
WILL BE rilOMTLY ANSVYKUED.
REFER EX CP.?: John Thompson; Hope,
Gravdoi. & Co.. New ori tnyt Wood, a
con'i; Co., Philadelphia ; Straight. Dcuiing &
Co., Cincinnati. Darby & 11a rks.lale; Humph
reys. Tutt &. Terrv: Crow, McCreery i. Co,
Si" Louis ; Isaacs & Almond, Leavenworth
City, Kansas; Greene, Wenre & Renton.
Council lilutTs, Iowa; Henn, Williams A. Co.,
Fairfield, Iowa ; Charles Hendrie, llurllngion,
Iowa ; Hon. Aug. Hall, Keosauque. Iowa ;
lion, James Craig, St. Joseph, Mo. ; Hon. A.
S. Fulton, Wvtheville, Va ; Hon. F. McFiillen,
Estilville, Va. ; Hon. F. Ferguson, Chief Jus
tice, Bellevue, Nebraska.
Glcnuood, Mills Co., Iowa. 24-ti.
Made after the LATEST FASHIONS, of the
BEST MATERIALS, and by EXPERI
ENCED WORKMEN, all of which he sell
CHEAP FOR CASH.
JOHN CHASE.
Bellevue, Oct. 23, 1836. 1-tf
HOUSE CAEFENTESS AND
JOINERS.
rllHE undersigned takes pleasure In an
JL nnuncing to the inhabitants of Bellevue
and vicinity, that they are now prepared to
BUILD AND FINISH, in the best manner,
all styles of
Dwelling Houses, Cottages, &c., &c,
On the ahortest 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. MYERS 4- 11 ILL YARD,
llellevue, Oct. 30, lSju. 'J-tf
"LATE ARRIVAL!!
AT GLEN WOOD, IOWA.
TOOT E & GREENE
Ant now in nccrirr or a rar.su scrrLr or
Which, when complete, will compose the
LARGEST Asn arsT SELECTED STOCK
IN MILLS COUNTY.
W, II. STARK & CO.,
Wi ild respectfully inform the ladies and cen
tle:i,eu of Omaha and vicinity, that they have
on hand and a;e manufacturing a complete
S'ocl; of
BOOTS AND SHOES,
( Of the best quality, and warranted; compri-
nr. prepared to famish Western Iowa and j "inS ,hfl fu"0i''?: vi !
FARMERS READ!
TOHV.P. HORN CO., near the Printing
Office, Bellevue, hsvs on hand shovels,
Iloes. Spades, Forks, Humes, and a general
asaortment of Farming Toola. Call and aee.
luir, 16, HV7. 3w30
GLENWOOD HOTEL,
liY
33 ir&rwa'Sr,
s' ...
j. ,. i
(6rner;of Locust and Coolie Streets,
GI.iriWOOD, IOWA.
"ciithtasV Clothing I nothing J
A LARGE STOCK OF READY MADE
'Clothing of the lateat Fashion, at
. CLEARWATER. WHITE t SANDERS.
Jr,itli, 1M7. 1.31.
Nebraska with SAND, GRAVEL. 1.IMK
ROCK, ft I.Clt.DlN'G SIONE of eviry
variety, aire and shape. Tbev have facilities
for quarrying ANY QUANTITY, that may
j,..,!., snd also intend lo make
BRICK. WATER LIME, &C.
100 Laborers
REFERANCES: P. Ciioctkav J. it Co.,
St. Loci'. GaftKxr., Wcaii, Si Benton,
Cock, il Bi vrrs.
All orders should be addressr l to
Ladies' Fine Lace and Congress Gaiters.
" Kid Bootees and Congress Gaiter.
" Slippers and Parodi Ties.
" Heavy Morocco and Calf Bootees.
Misses "
Childs' " " "
Gents' Sewed Kip and Calf Boots.
pfe)If,
" Fine French or Pump Boots.
Water Proof and Quilted-Bottom F xts
" Patent Calf Boots.
" Oxford Ties and Gaiters.
it
Kip and Calf Shoes.
Boys and Youths' Kip Boots and Brogans.
All .r ...l.l-t. ... i,.!i,l. ,.t IK. l.f in .lurllt
JNO. . AM M'- , ""AST. s)lf mi.irker affords. Our facilities for select
St. M.irvs, March lDth,tV"S7. -HI. , arr imjrnassed in Eastern cilies. and we
wish it distinctly unileratoo.i that we
Warrant Every Article We Sell.
We have the best of workmen in our em
ploy. Every style of Boot or Shoe made to
order, and warranted an easy and fashionable
fit. Resreci full v.
no 13-tf W. H. STARK & CO.
r. r. ii. rouur.s,
CIIVIL ENGINEER AND LAND SCR
J vevor, being now located at St. Marys,
w iiei e he expects to make a permanent resi
dence, takes this method of informing the ci'
iens. thai he is prepared to do anv surveying ;
and from his long experience in the biiBiness,
lie U aide to give entire satisfaction.
St. Marys, Sept. ii, 1Sj7. 5tJ3
I. O S T.
f MEMOR VNDCM BOOK, having ac
counts of Lumber bills, &c. The tinder
will confer a favor and be suitable rewarded,
bv leaving it at the printing oll'ice, Bellevue.
Oct l'1
NEW FEATURES FOR 1S57 s
How to drsss 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 and the proficient.
' Fashions from the establishment of the cel
ebrated "Brodie," will be in every number.
Evcrv-day Actualities A new series of
these illustrated articles will be given.
Point, Brussels, and Venetian Laea of
every variety. A specimen of the atitch to ba
used in eacti will be given. In addition to the
above,
One Hundred Pages of Reading will be
given monthly.
God-y'a Splendid Emrravings on eteel.
London, Paris and Philadelphia Fashions
Godey's Tour figured Colored Fashions.
Embroidery Patterns, Model Cottages,
Dress 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 articles upon these subjects will often be
given.
GODEY'S INVALUABLE RECIPES ,
UPON EVFRV SUBJECT.
MUSIC Three dollars' worth is given
every year.
In" tli various numbers for 1S57, will be
found the newest designs for
Window Curtains, Broderic Anglaise Slippers,
Iionnets, Caps. Cloaks, Evening Dresses,
Fancy Articles, Head Dresses, Hair
Dressing, Robes de Cramble, Car
riage Dresses, Brides' Dress
es, Wreaths, Mantillas,
Walking; Dresses,
Riding Habits,
and Morning Dresses.
Dresses for Infants and Young Misses,
Boys Dresses, Capes and Cloaks of Fur in
sea'son, Patterns for Needle-work of all kinds
and patterns to cut dresses by are given
monthly.
Crochet and Netting Work In Colors, Slip
pers in Colors.
Drawing Les3ons for Youth.
Send in your orders soon, as w expect o.ir
list for 181)7 will reach 100,000 copies. The
best plan of subscribing is to send your money
direct to the publisher. Those who send
Urge amounts had better aend drafts, but
notes will answer if drafts cannot be pro
cured. Wo think we can dhow how much cheaper
it is to take the Lady's Book at Three Dol
larsthan any other magazine at Two Dollars.
We will take a late number of both. The
Two Dollar Magazine contained 36 articlej,
the Lady's Book l2.
The Two "Dollar Magazine contained 32 en
gravings, the Lady's Book Dii.
The Two Dollar Magazine contained 04 pa
ges, the Lady's Book 100.
Twenty-four "more emrravings. twenty six
more articles, and thirty-six more pages,
nearly double the 'piantit v. 'I "he lowest club
price of the Two Dollar "Magazine is $l,25j
lowest club price of Lady's Book $1, "7, only
42 cents difference In the price, which is three
and a half cents on each number, and for that
sum (three and a half cents), you receive
twenty-six more articles, twenty-four more
engravings, and thirty-six more pages month
ly certainly a very cheap three and a half
cents' worth. This view of the case has
CLEVELAND PLAIN DEALER.
For 1850.
fpHE Cheapest Family Newspaper In the
1 West! The Weekly Plain Dealer wi
commence Its Seventeenth Volume on Uie lit
of January, lSjS. It will continue th un,
Independent, Jocose, Fearless. Figh'nig Jour
nal it has ever been, Dealing Plainly but kind
ly with all. It will battle for the Constitu.
t'ion and the Union, as the world's best tree,
sure and last hope." It will oppose Fusion.
ism in every form, and battie i)ia-union In .
every disguise. Of it vigilance as a Sentinel
upon the watcb-tower of Liberty, it is suffi.
cient to say, that it has never yet been fouua
napping at it post.
THE NEW VOLUME AND THE NEW
YEAR!
The New Volume will commend with t
New Year, big with important events. A
new leaf in the history of this Republic will
be entered, upon the Inauguration of a new
President and Vice President. During the
coming year, the policy of the New Adinlnis
tration will be fully unveiled In regard to the
following important and exciting National
topics: The Final Settlement of the Kansas
Difficulty, on which the whole Slavery ques
tion In tlie Territories is pending The Final
Settlement of the Central American Question,
as Hirainst the claims of Eneland Our ItirSt
e 'T' . a il . 1 I V. 1 . 1
ri iiaiisiv Across me isiuiniis. unu me recog
nition and maiutainanec of the Walker Re
public in Nicaragua The Danish Sound Dues
The Acquisition of Cuba Tlie Annexation
of the Sandwich Islands The Admission of
Minnesota as a State Admission of Oregon
Admission of Utah, with or without Polv.
gamy Admission of Kansas, with or without
Slavery Probable Admission of Nebraska
and W'ashinp;ton Territories The Inaugural
Message of James Buchanan The Doings of
the New Democratic Congress. These are
some of the leading events which will distin
guish the incoming Administration, and mast
of them will transpire during the coming year.
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New York Papers, and the Plain Dealer, at
longing to the New Yolk Associated Press. ia
the first to publish the Foreign and Domestit
Markets, News, Disasters upon the Lakes,
and Commercial Intelligence generally, li
will have Daily Telegraphic Dispatcher from
wasningion during trio (session or, congress,
and has regular Correspondents in all Hit
principal cities of the Union.
In Addition to a full and faithful record of
passing events, we intend to devote a eonsid-,
crahle portion of our paper to "Polite Litera
ture." .Every Paper will contain.' Stery,
cither original or selected, accompanied with
the choicest variety of. Miscellany, such a(
Poetry, Discoveries, Biographies, "Jokes, Od
dities, tc, ate, making altogether one of ths
most Valuable Family Journals in the West I
"Prompt to improve and to invite,
We'll blend instruction with delight.'?
(T??" Our Agricultural, Commercial, tti
Telegraphic Departments, will each be worth
the subscription price of Ihe paper.
The Brighton, New York, Baltimore, Cleve
land and Cincinnati Markets will be reported
Weekly.
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ffif Post-Masters are especially requested
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where possible, substitute Western Demo
cratic Papers for Eastern Fusion Papers. .
Those desiring the President's Message and
oilier Public Documents, can subscribe now,
or at any time before the first of December.
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GERMANTOWN TELEGRAPH,
THE MODEL FAMILY AND AG
RICULTURAL PAPER. ,
PUBLISHED AT ' 1
6ERMANT0WN, PHILA'IA CO., PEN.
EVEKT WtDWtSDAT MoiKISa. '
BY PHILIP R. FRE.iS.'
Ollt STOCK OF GROCERIES
Are bought at the lowest terms for cash,
consist of
COFFEE.
SUG.-vR,
TEAS,
FISH.
RICE.
CURRANTS,
RAISINS,
CANDIES.
MOUSSES,
SYRUP,
FRUIT,
NUT3, &.C, be., fcc
DRY GOODS.
Ladies and Gents, call and see them, and
price for yourselves. They have not been
summered and wintered in St. Louis, but
bought and shipped direct from the Easteri.
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.
CJLOTIII.tt.
A fine stock old and young, fogies and
'fast' men, call soon if you want a nice coat
vest or panta. on reasonable terms.
HATS! IIATHI!
New atyles, cheap and durable.
HARDWARE.
A very large assortment, consisting In part
of Smith's Pools. Spades, Shovels. Forks.
Rakes, Hoes, Bells, Mill, Crosscut, and Hand probably never before been presented, but it is
Saws, I-ilea, Augers, Axes, lsroadaxes, Adze, a true statement, wtucli any lady can con-
PRICE TWO DOLLARS PKR ANNUM.
DISSOLUTION OF COPARTNERSHIP.
NOTICE. The subscribers hereby eive
notice that the copartnership heretofore
xistins between them under the name and
style of Todd at. Smith. Is thia day dissolved
by' mutual consent. All debts due toor acainst
the firm will bt settled by Burton W. Todd.
BURTON W. TODD.
E. P SMITH.
Bsllevue, August 12, 17. 40
L U MBE R! LMBE R !
100,000, K.tp'"Lk'
ARNOLD, EBY SUERK,
(tV Fil'lire at the lii.ton House,
37. :i.a. pd.
Greene, Wcaro & Benton,
1") ANKERS, DEALERS IN EXCHANGE,
J and Land Agent, Council Rhills, Iowa.
Notes and Bills collected and remittej to any
part of tlie United Slates. Money received on
deposit, and interest allowed. ' Eastern or
Southern Drafts furnished in sums to suit pur
chasers. Land Office funds paid for Currency
or bills of Exchange. Loans effected on good
security. Taxes paid, titles examined, and
Real Estate bought and sold on Commission.
I.nds entered for settlers and time given for
payment. Office opposite the Pacific House,
Sn west lower room of Land Office.
Rrvrsrvcxs: F. S. Jeeup fc Co. W. J.
Barney : Co., Rankers, Dubuque, Iowa j CooH
i Sargent, Bankers. Davenport, Iowa t Cul
herton Jt Reno, 'Jankers, Iowa City, Iowa
People'a Bank, New York Citys Ketchm,
Rogers ii He net. Bankers. New York City;
Selkon, Wit1 rs t Co., Washington, D. C.
Hon. Chas. tason, Com. f Patents, Wash
ington, D. C. j Hen. A. Dodge, S. L S.
Burlington, Iowa; Hon. tl. XV. Jones, S. l
8 , Dubuque, Iowa Hon. Joseph Williams,'
l nter Jiisure, Muscarine, i .
Cotiri.il Waft, r n, W, j.f
Chis-ls. &e., fcc, to the end of the chapter,
III U.IM 'Ws .TI VI KKI.4L.fc.
A large lot, consisting of Pine Doors, Sash, j
Shutter Blinds, Paints, Oils, Nails, Locks,
Latches, Glass. P iM Ac.
El RXITI RE.
Bureaus, Bedsteads, Tables, Chairs, Tin ;
Safes, Cnbboars, Stands, 4l.c.
i. vve win sen meaner ror casn mar
any house in Western Iowa.
noKtf. TOOTLE k. GREENE.
A. Schimonsky,
rpopOGRAPHIC ENGINEER, Executes
X Topographic, Fancy and Plain Drawing
of every style and description. Fancy, Orna
mental and Plain Painting executed to order.
Office at the Bellevue House, Bellevue, N. T.
Rtrr binces : P. A. Sara y, St. Mary, Iowa;
Judge Gil more, Bellevue. 1-tf
Ho! For Fresh Water.
THE undersirned respectfully informs tbt
inhabitants of Bellevue and the surrounding
country, that he is prepared to dig and finish,
WELLS AKTJ CISTERNS,
At the ahortest notice, and on the most rea
sonable terms. D. A. LOGAN.
Bellevue, Oct. S3, 1-tf
Job Printing.
tTF. .TLY and expeditiously exeented. on
. Il uavir.aMe rtn. tills Off.,
vince herself of by comparing the two maga
zines. TERMS, CASH IN ADVANCE.
One copy, one year, $3. Two copies, one
year, $". Three copies, one year, rt.
Five copies one year, and n extra copy to
me person sending me cum, making six
i copies $10.
I Eight copies one year and an extra copy to
I tlie person sending the club, making nine
I conies $13.
Eleven copies one year, and an extra copy to
me person sending Uia club, making twelve
conies $0,
CV The above terms cannot bt deviated
rrom, no matter now many art ordered.
SPECIAL CLUBBING WITH OTHER
MAGAZINES.
Godey's Lady's Book and Arthur a Home
Magaxinea both one year for S3 AO.
Godey's Lady's Book and Harper's Mag&
lint both one year for 14 50.
Godey's Lady's Book, Harper's Magaxint,
ana Annure iiome niagazins ont year art.
The above is the only way wt can club with
Harper's Magazine.
The money must all be tent at ont tint for
any of the Clubs.
Subscribers in the British Provinces who
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every subscriber, to pay the American post
age to the lines. Address.
I- A. GODEY.
M.1 Ctnn V., Thflada., Pa.
We take this occasion to announce to Farm
ers throughout the country, that it is the in
tention of the Editor and Proprietor of the
"Gtrmantown Telegraph," not only to con-
tinueas heretofore the Agricultural Depart
ment of his paper, but sedulously to add tt
its character and value by all the means at
command. All necessary'apace shall be pro
vided for a ful record of Agricultural Details
and a full development of every branch of the
Farmer's Pursuit. He will In future, as be
has always heretofore, ?.im to be practical,,
and to be' of real and substantial advatitaga
to husbandry. Mis course, also, will continue
to be thoroughly independent, and wholly un
biassed by any' other motives than those he
conceives to be promotive of the true interest ,
of Agriculture in its broadest meaning. Neither
individuals, cliques, societies, or any otner in
fluence shall swerve him from tht path of
right and duty.
Farmers, throughout tht country, wh de
tirt a Newspaper, issued weekly, and equal
to any of-.er family news and literary journal
publiahed, which makea Agriculture a speci
ality, will find tht "Germantown Telegraph"
to f ulfill every condition, and to render it en
tirely unnecessary for them to subscribe for
periodical exclusively agricultural.
Practical Horticulture, Pomology and Gar
dening, generally, will meet with particular
attention.
As a Literary and News Journal it shall
not be surpassed by any in the country..
Neatly printed on go'od paper, of the largeit
class, it shall continue to be one of the hand
somest newspapers of the day.
Every Family, in town or country, whether
they take other papers or not, will And tht
'Germantown Telegraph" to he worth, in lit-,
eral benefit, twice the amount of subscription-
No subscriptions received without the caah.
Irice Two Dollars in advance. Subscriptions
not paid within the year, $2.C0. Mail su
scribers will have the cash postage deducts
when not exceeding SJ5 cts. per annum, pro
vided the subscription be paid strictly in ad
vance. Postage stamps to this amount will
bt returned as change with tht receipt.
Any person tending fivt new aubieribert at
ont time, w ith tht rath, will bt eatitled tt tat
paper for ont year. ' ' '
ppecimen numbers tent on requeau
STEAM FERRY. BOAT.
QTnHE subscriber begs leave to inform th
sVl public, that ht bas now in operatioaj
first class Stsam Ferry Boat, at Bellevue, N.T.
at the point known as old Trder't Point Ferry..
The Boat ia ont of the bat on tht Mtasoun
River, and every exertion will be ueed t
ble the public to cross tht Kir with safety,
and dispatch.
tMlfl NATHANIEL O. BENTON.
FOR1 SALE. I
A vahiabla timber Claim of 160aeret,wi'"
in tJiree miles of Ptllerte Civ, for tale. rn
j'jtriilsO!iee. aSW.