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Inehe, and will contain the most perfect Rank
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A complete summary of the Finance of
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IP. A. SARPY,
Wholesale it Retail Merchant,,
coax i a or maim and oacnoay itbekti,
ST. MARY, IOWA.
' HAS just received and now ha for sale, a
large assortment . of selected merchandise
adapted to the want of all in this new and
thriving community, which he can sell ascheap
-a can be otfered elsewhere ao high upon the
Missouri river. Hi goods have been selected
by an experienced purchaser, with special
reference to the circumstances and want of
nil classes of settlers in a new country. La
iie and gentlemen, children and youth, all
ran a aupplied. Call and see for yourselves.
til atock consist of th following, among a
arrat iany other articles h cannot now enu
rAi Anion; hi
lh Goods,
May V found Woolsn and Satinet Cloths,
Cassiueta, Tweeds, Cashmeres, Llnsey,
I'laiiuel. Ud. White. Cray and Rlne, Ca.pian
Maids, Cattoa Cirods, Sheetings and Hhlrtlngs,
ltleathed std Uid.Uaci'ed, lilue and White,
Drillings, Osnaburg, Ueu-Tlcklng, Hickory
Checks, ic, lie.
-' A beautiful aortioent of fancy print of
vert variety of tyle ami pattern. Gingham,
Lawn, Figured Alpacea, Bomhazint, Bom
kvtti. Kliawla. aVarf Handkerchief. . Neck
erchiefs, Crane, Mnslin, Edgings, IliJibona.
AC, Ac.
Clothlns.
A well selected stock of Summer, Fall a.id
Winter Clothing, consisting tn part of fine
Presa Coats, Pant and Vest also, good,
Summer Clothing of all descriptions, and heavy
Clothing for Fall and Winter use. Also, Shirts,
Knit Flannel Drawers and Undershirts, Sock,
fcc. Mens' and Rova' Hat and Cap. of va
rious fashions, aualitie and prices. Boot A
Shoes, thick and thin, polished and unpolished,
f every description, for Men, Women, and
Children' u.
Groceries.
Crushed, Clarified, Loaf and Ttrown Sugar,
Molasse. Syrup Molaases, Golden Syrup,
Superior Tea, Rio and Java Coffee, Sassafras,
Ginger, Pepper, Cloves, Spire, Cinnamon,
gTound Ginger, Nutmegs, Snutfs, Tobacco,
Cigar, Pipe, Soap, Candles, Vinegar, Pickle
Pepper-Sauce, Ac, Ac
Provision.
A large "assortment of Flour, of rarloii
litia ami nrices Com Metl and all the
vartoua product of th Farm and Garden;
Paeon, Fish, Kiln dried Ai'p)i Peaches,
Currant, Raisins, Ac
Hardware
Stove of various patterns, for Cooking and
fl sating rooms, Stove-pipe and Elbows, largi
nd amall Iron Kettles, frying Pans. Skillet.
Hand-Irons, Shovel and Tongues, Manure an)
Ilaj Fork, Scythes. Shovel and Spade, Loj
nd Trac main?. Axe, nmmers, rtneera
Iron and Steel, Nail, Horse-Rasps, File
6aws, Knive and Fork. Pocket Knives, Ra.
or. Butts and Screws, Door Handle, Knoh,
Lock, Ac, Ac
Tinware.
A general assortment kept for houtehob
Mr nose.
Woodware.
Wash-tubs, Shakers Pai's, Wood and Zinc
Washboard.
Leather.
Sol Leather, Harness Leather, Cowhide
Kip Skins, Calf Skins, Linings and Morocco
Saddles, Bridles, Halters, Lariats, Circingles
Belly-bands, Ur(ving-iine, louars, JJack
traps. Girth., Blind-bridles, Ac, A,.
Sledlclnes.
A general assortment' of Mediclues, for
Fevers. Fever and Ague, and the common
tomnlainta of th country. Cook's, Lee
EanDenvton'. Braes' and Jaynes Pills, Qui
i In, Tonic, and virions kind of Stimulant
Anodvnes. Liniments, and other articles neces
sary for the tick and th invalid. 1-tf
FARMERS RE ID!
TOHX P. HORN A CO., mar th Printing
J Office. Bellevoe, hav on hand shovel
Hoes, Spades. Forks, Ha mes, and a general
assortment of Farmiug Tool. Call and see
uly, 15, 1H.S7. 3w36
GLENWOOD HOTEL
xro: by :
Comer of Locust and Coolcdge Streets
GLEXWOOU, IOWA
; Clotting! Clotnlnir! Uotbhijc!
A LARGE STOCK OF READY MADE
x. Clothtnr of the latest Fashion, at
f CLEARWATER, WHITE A SANDERS,
mi nil, iw. Bt.
m ki(4 ,itiu(.i:Mi;M. -
Reg ilnr! P.icket for Urns is. I.earuvmlh,
Ve,on SI. Jinrjih, S.itauti.ih, low Point,
Nebr ek t'ltr, llellevue, CoiiimiI
IllnfT, Oiniill.t and Florence,
jVW u Till; nr-.v and elegant P.mrngrr
LfrViffi S' en iner Florence, J. Ihrock-
inoiton, M.isler, J. I., tiortnan,
Clerk, will rommence her trips as a regular
packet In th abov trade, on tha opening of
navigation In the spring, and will remain in it
throughout the season.
The Florence having been built under the
superintendence of the unrerslgned, expressly
for the trade, is of extraordinary strength, and
well adapted to It In every particular. A rea
sonable sh.tre of the patronage of shippers,
and the public generally. Is respectfully soli
cited. J. THROCKMORTt N, Mailer.
25- J. K, Uorm an, Clerk,
SKASOX AUUiXGKMnVr.
Regular Packet for Kansas, Nebraska City,
nellevue, Com cil Mlulfs, Omaha,
W adit tlorence.
fun . u I I l di..
lir iirw aim circitiK ruramrr
'Mln-no-ha-ha, Capt. Charle
llaker, Master, Hutchinson,
Clerk, will run as a regular packet, to the
above and all Intermediate point nn the Mis
souri river, and persona can rely upon her con
tinning in the trade regular y during the season.
Th Miu-nn-ha-ha i an entirely new boat,
built expressly for the Missouri River trad,
and being fitted up in the latest and most ftp
proved style, her officers feci confident, 1(lt
atiict attention to th cnmfortsof Passengers,
and to business, will make her the favorite
b-at In th trade.
CIIAS. RAKER. Master.
Hutchinson, Clerk.
If. T Clarke, Agent. 2t
Charles E. Watson,
CIVIL ENGINEER AND SURVEYOR,
Rellevue City, Nebraska Territory, pro
fesses to be " posted'' In the lay of the land in
this vicinity, and offer hi service to auch aa
may nerd them, nn reasonable terms.
Cif" He will also act as agent, for the pur
chaxe nr sale of Real Estate, in the Territory,
or Western Iowa. Information furnished upon
application. Declaration filed and pre-emptions
obtained. 4-tf
CIRCU!jAR.
TOTtit.in orricEa i th TitnaiTonir.s
or MINNESOTA, KANSAS AND NKnRASKA.
BY joint resolution of Congress, approved
Mrch. l7, valid pre-emption claims on
the lrtth and Htlth sections, heretofore reserved
for schools, in the Territories of Minnesota.
Kansas and Nebraska, will be recognized
wiirsr Tnr sr.TTi.r.Mr.NT has bef.n, or may
as ma nr. raio to nir. sitavr.v.
1st. In cases where the approved plat of
survey has not yet been returned, the declara
tory statement must be tiled within Tnar.r.
MONTHS AFTER THE RECEIPT OV SDCII At-
raovrn ti.at at the district office.
2d. Where the plat is now in the Register's
Office, the declaration must be tiled within
three month from the rmr fublication or
Till CIRCULAR IN YOUR. PIMTHICT.
A failure to comply with this requirement,
will work a forfeiture cf the claim. .
THUS. A. HENDRICKS,
n 30-ftw Commissioner.
Entering1 Town Sites.
The following correspondence will show
that the act of the Inst Legislature of the
Territory, designating the County Commis
sioners is the proper person to niter Town
Sites, is not recognized by the Commissioner
of the Land Office.
It is a question of doubt whether the Judge
of Probate, or the United States Judges, can
be regarded as "Judges of the County Court."
As soon as that doubt ia removed, notice wi.1
b given. In the mean time no entering of
town not incorporated ran be made, ,
A ropy of the act of the last Legislatme
will be placed in the hands of the Commis
sioner, and, under the circumstances, the en
trie already made mat he confirmed.
JOHN A. PARKER, Register.
Land Office, May lth, 1857.
extract or a letter to the commissioner
Or THE LAND OFFICE, BATed
Land Offic.
Omaha, April 15, 1S57.
Under th "act of twentr thlrd Mar, If 1 1 "
th Judge of the County Court" are given
th autho.ity to enter " iown Mtes." in tins
Territory there sre no such officers as "Judges
of the County Court," but the Legislature has
recognized the "County Commissioners" as
the nroner person to enter "Town Site,"
and we have, in view' of the spirit of the law.
permitted auch entries, in me nope mat it
w ill meet the approbation of the Department
Very respectfully, your obed nt servant,
JOHN A. PARKER, Register.
CHAS. CHRISTOPHER,
MACHINIST & COFPER SMITH,
In all lU Brancnet.
BBLLEVUB AND OMAITA.
THE MISSOURI BIYEB AND IOWA
STONE COMPANY.
AT S r. MARY S, MILLs CO.,
IOWA.
ARE prepared to furnish Western Iowa and
Nebraska with SAND, TRAVEL. I.I.MK.
ROCK. A Bl lLIUNG STONE of every
variety, aiz and shape. Thev have facilities
for quarrying ANY QUANTITY, that msy
be needed, and also Intend to max
BRICK. WATER LIM-V tC.
100 Laborers
REFERANCESj P. Chouteau J. A Co.,
St. Loch. GaeEHi, Wear', A Bektoh,
COCNCIL BUCFFS.
All order should be addressed to
JNO. W. ANTHONY, S crtart
St, Mary, March 15th, 1837. 21tf.
"c. r. ii. Fonncs,
afiriL ENGINEER AND LAND SUR
veyor. being now located at St. Marvs
where he expects to make a permanent reni
dence, takes this method of informing th ci
uens, that he is prepar'U to do any surveying ;
and from hi long experience in the business
ne is nie to give enure sniisiaction.
LMary, Sept SI, 18j7. Bt4tt
m ' I. OUT.
C MEMORANDUM BOOK, bavin? ae
counts of Lumber bills, Ac. The finder
will confer a favor and b suitable rewarded
by leaving it at tb printing office, Bellevue.
Oct lt
DISSOLUTION OF COPARTNERSHIP.
N'
OTICE. rh aubtenber hereby give
notice that th copartnership heretofore
existing between them under the name and
style nf Todd A Smith. Is this day dissolved
by mutual consent. All debt due to or aeains
th firm will b ettled hv r.ur'on W. Todd.
BURTON W. TODD.
E. P SMITH.
Bellevue, August 12, 1S57. 40
LUMBER! LUMBER!
1 ifi f(t FEET of Pin Lumber
J-JJ,JJVI, ior sale hy
ARNOLD, EBY A SHERC
Enquire at th Beuton Home,
no. 37. 3 in. pd.
NEW GOODSII NEW PRICES !!
New Ever) thin;, at the Old Stand of
sari'v a i;n(;i.isii.
EDWARD C. EOSBYSHELL
HAS the honor to Inform th peopl of the
Southern District of Douglas and the adjoin-
ng counties, NehrasK, that he is now open
ing one of th largest. Stock of COODSever
brought to fJlenvrood, Mill tounty, Iowa,
consisting of
DRY Coons, fJROCERIF.S.
HARDWARE, ROOTS A SHOES,
H ATS S. CAPS, l)U E E N S tV A R E,
NAILS, LEATHER,
CO It I) ACE, IRON,
OILS, PAINTS, 1)YE-STITFFS,
WOOD AND WILLOW WARE, -READY-MADE
CLOTHING,'
CARPENTERS' TOOLS,
YANKEE NOTIONS, Ac,
And everything that may be found generally
in city stores, all of which he will sell
CHKAI FOR CASH,
rr ALL KINDS OF COUNTRY PRO
DUCE taken in exehenge for Goods. Buy
er from town or country wishing good and
chrap (foods, either t wholesale or retail,
will save money by calling and examining hi
toe before purchasing Wwher, aa they
will find rood bargain and fair dealing.
Gi.F-Nwonn, Iowa. no 4-tf
L. Nuokolls Ac Co. 1
BANKERS & LAND AGENTS.
ULENWOOD, IOWA.
Collection made in Iowa, Nebraska and
Kansas, and remitted at current ral.-s of ex
change, free of charge.
Ioan effected for foreign Capitalists, at
Wrsir.aN Rates of Interest, on real estate
ernrity.
Farms, Town Lot and Unimproved Lands
bought and sold.
Taxes paid In any County in tb State
also in Nebraska and 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, in Iowa,
Nebraska or Kansas.
We charge Ten Dollars per One Hundred
and Sixty Acres, nnd make reasonable deduc
tions, when entering large quantities. When
Lund Warrant arc sent, Two ami a Half
lnts per Acre, the Laud Office Fee, must
accompany the Locating Fee.
When Warrants are sent, the No' of War
rants, date, to whom Issued and assigned,
should be copied and retained, to guard against
loss in mails.
Remittances to us. can be made in DrafLs
on any of the Eastern or Sontcrn Cities.
. We will enter Land with Warrant or Cash,
pay nil fees, taxes and Commissions, for
one third of the gross profits, accruing from
the Bole of the Land all expenses to come out
f our third of the profits. Our arrangements
are such that wc can enter Land in all the
Oiliccs in Iowa, Nebraska, and Kansas. A
competent surveyrr always in readiness to find
and select choice Lands, C'oa Kield, Kock
Quarries, Mill Sites, Mineral Tracts,
Ac.
Within the next twelve months there will be
offered for an! tn Nebraska and Kansas. Two
ami a nnir IMillion Acres or Imil, compris-
ug tne best portions or those territories, and
extending along the Missouri River, from the
Mouth, of Kansas Iliver or th line of. the
State of Missouri, to the Mouth of L-cau-
qui-cour River. , .
We solicit foreign Capitol for investment.
Investments properly made in Western
Lands and Town Its, are now paying from
twenty-five to four hundred per cent.
We believe that persons patronizing our
firm will hate peculiar advantages over al
most any oth-r in this Country. We were
among the first Pioneer of this vast and
growing country and are intimately acquainted
with nearly every portion of Western Iowa,
Nebraska and Kansas, and believe we will lie
able to render satisfaction in all business en
trusted to us.
LETTERS OF INQUIRY
WILL BE TROMTLY ANSWERED.
REFERENCES! John Thompson i Hope,
Graydon & Co.. New Yoric City ; Wood, Ba
con A Co., Philadelphia ; Straight, Dcming A
Co., Cincinnati; Darby &. Darks.lale; Humph
reys, Tutt A Terry Crow, McCreery A Co,
St. Louts ; Isaacs A Almond, Leavenworth
l ity, Kansas; Greene, Weare A Benton,
Council Bluffs, Iowa; llenn, Williams A Co.,
l airneld, lowa ; manes llendne, Hurling'on,
Iowa; Hon. Aug. Hall, Keosnuquc, lowa;
Hon. James Craig, St. Joseph, Mo. i Hon. A.
S. Fulton, Wythevill. Va ; Hon. F. McFullen,
tstiiviiie, va. ; lion. F. rereuson. Chief Jus
tice, Bellevue, Nebraska.
Olenwood, Mills Co., Iowa. 24-tf.
W. H. STARK & CO.,
Wcild respectfully inform the ladies and gen
tlemen of Omaha and vicinity, that tbey have
on hand and ar manufacturing a complete
tock of
BOOTS AND SHOES,
Of the best quality, and warranted; compri
sing the following, viz t
Ladiea' Fin Lace and Congress Gaiter.
" Kid Bootee and Congres Caiter.
" w Slipper and Pa rod i Tie.
" Heavy Morocco and Calf Bootee.
Misses " " "-
Chi Ids' " "
Gents' Sewed Kip and Calf Boot.
" Pegged " "
" Fine French or Pump Boot.
Water Proof and Quilted-Bottom T ot.
Patent Calf Boots.
" Oxford Ties and Gaiters.
" Kip and Calf Shori.
Bots' and Youths' Kin Boots and Brora ns.
All of which are made of the best material
the market affords. Our facilities for select
ing are unsurpassed in Eastern cities, and we
wisn it distinctly understood that we
Warrant Every Article We Sell.
W have the best of workmen in our em
ploy. Every style of Boot or Sho made to
order, and warranted an easy and fashionable
lit. jtespeciruiiv,
no 13-tf W. H. STARK A CO.
Greene, Weare & Benton,
T ANKERS, DEALERS IN EXCHANGE,
xj and lami Agents, council lllutt.i. lowa
Notes and Bill collected and remitted to any
part of the United State. Money received on
deposit, and interest allowed. bastera or
Southern Drafts furnished in anins to suit pur
chaser, iand ouice fund paid for Currency
or bill of Exchange. Loan effected on good
security. Taxe paid, titlea examined, and
Real Estate bought and aold on Commission.
Lands entered for settler and time given for
payment. Office opposite the Pacific House,
in west lower room or Land Ufllre.
RcrEr.KCE: F. S. Jtsup It Co.; W. J.
Barney k. Co., Banker, Dubuque, Iowa Coo1;
A Sargent. Bankers, Davenport, lowa Oil-
nerton it, Iteno, ranker, lowa City, lowa I
People Bank, Nw York Citvt Ketchein,
Ror A Be net, Bankers, New York City;
neiaon. wit: r &. Co., . aslnngton, II. C.
Hon. Cha. . laaon. Com. f Patents, Wash
ioyton, D. l ; Hen. A. Dodge, 8. V. R.
Hurlinfton, low j Hon. I. W. Jones. 8. V.
8 , Dubuque, lowa ; Hon. Joseph William,
vnier justice, muscaiine, i wa.
Coaocil Bluffs, Oct. 23, 13SA 1-tf
ANOTHER
GRAND ENTERPRISE!
1000 PAIRS
Eastern Boots & Shoes
SELLING AT COST
AT THE OMAHA CITY
Boot and Shoo Storo,
To make room for my own manufacture.
Also, a good assortment of Ladies' and tients'
Rubber, Over and Sandal of A. No. 1 quali
ty, at a very small advance, together with a
complete assortment of work of my own man
ufacture, including Ladies' and Gents' Buffalo
Over.
Also, a well selected Stock of
Leather and Findings.
P. S. Every tyle of Boot or Sho made to
order, n uiuaf. and warranted easy, fashion
able and durable,
no 13-tf. W. HENRY STARK.
HOUSE CARPENTER AND
N. BRIGGS, Takes this method of in-
forming his friends, and the public
generally, that he is prepared to BUILD AND
fi.xiati, in the best manner
' Dwelling; Houses
Of every description of style and finish, on the
most reasonable terms. Thankful for past
ravors, ne aoiicits a continuance or public
patronage.
Bellevue, Oct. 30, IS.'iO. 2-tf
HOUSE CARPENTERS AND
WE would respectfully inform the inhabi
tants of Jiellevue and Vicinity that we are
prepared to ERECT and FINISH
Buildings of all Descriptions,
On the shortest notice, nnd in the most work
menlike manner. Having been engaged in the
business several years, we feel confident In
stating, that nil who favor us with their cus
tom, will be pleased with our work.
CP. STORRS
Bellevue, Oct 23, 185U. 1-tf
NEW ARRIVALS AT THE
CHEAP
THE Subscriber respectfully Invite the at
tention or purchasers, to nis large and splendid
siocic or uoous, consisting or
DRY GOODS. GROCERIES,
HARDWARE, HATS,
BOOTS. CAPS,
SHOES, TOBACCO,
PATENT MEDICINES, Ac. Ac.
All of which he warrants of the best descrip
tion, and nought expressly ror this market
He has also a well selected stock of
READY-MADE
CLOTHING.
Made after the LATEST FASHIONS, of the
BEST MATERIALS, and by EX'PERI
ENCED WORKMEN, all of which he tell
CHEAP FOR CASH.
JOHN CHASE.
Bellevue, Oct. 23, 183tl. 1-tf
HOUSE CARPENTERS AND
JOINERS.
milE undersigned takes idea sure in an
X. nouncing to the inhabitant of Bellevue
and vicinity, that they are now prepared to
BUILD AND FINISH, in the best manner,
an styles or
Dwelling Houses, Cottages, &c, &c
On th shortest notice, and in th 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 A H1LLYARD.
Bellevue, Oct. 30, 1850. 2-tf
LATE ARRIVAL!!
AT GLENWOOD, IOWA.
TOOT E & GREENE
are now nt ar.ccirr or a rctsix scrrLT or
Which, when complete, will compose the
LARGEST and bkst SELECTED STOCK
IN MILLS COUNTY.
OI R STOCK OF CiROCERIES
Ar bought at th lowest term for cash,
consist of
COFFEE,
TEAS.
FISH,
1UCE,
CURRANTS,
RAISINS,
CANDIES,
MOLASSES,
SYRUP,
FRUIT,
NUTS, Ac, Ac, Ar
DRY GOODS.
Ladies and Gents, call and see them, and
pne ior yourselves, luey have not been
summered and wintered in St. Louis, but
bought and ahipped direct from the Easten
cities. Late style and a full assortment of
DKKSS GOODS, from a ten cent Lawn to a
Two Dollar Silk. Also, a few fine SILK
SHAWLS, BONNETS and PARASOLS.
CLOTIIINO.
A fine stock old and young, fogies and
'fast' men, call soon if yon want a nic coat
vest or pants, on reasonable terms.
HATS! IIATSII
New styles, cheap and durable.
HARDWARE
A very large assortment, consisting in part
of Smith Tools, Spades, Shovels. Forks.
Rakes, Hoes, Bells, Mill. Crosscut. and Hand
Saws, Files, Augers, Axes, Broadaxes, Adze,
Chisels. ic, &c, to the end of the chapter.
IIIILDIXU MATERIALS.
A large lot, consisting of Fin Doors, Sash.
Shutter Blind, Paint. Oils, Nail, Lock,
Latches, Glass. Pnttv, Ac
.. FIRNITtRE.
Bureaus, Bedsteads, Tables, Chair, Tin
Safes, Cubboan, Stands, Ac
W will cell cheaper for cash thar
any lions in Western lowa.
noS-tf. TOOTLE A GREENE.
A. Schimonsky,
fpOPOGRAPHIC ENGINEER, Executes
JL 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.
RcrraKKCES : H. A. Sarpy, St. Mary, Iowa;
Judge Gilmore, Bellevue. 1-tf
Ho! For Fresh Water.
THE undersigned respectfully Inform th
inhabitant of Bellevue and the surrounding
country, that h i prepared to dig and finish,
WELLS AJTD CISTEBJTS.
At the shortest notice, and on th most re,
aonabl terms. D. A. LOGAN.
Rellevue, Oct. 23, JS.VI. 1-tf
Job Printing. "
NEATLY and expeditiously executed, on
reaonabl term, at this Office.
PRAIRIE FARMER
FOR 1S.38 VOL. 17.
A WEEKLY FAMILY JOURNAL.
nr.voTr.n to '
Western Agriculture, Horticulture, Mechan
ic, Education, Literature, Markets,
and General New.
r.niTi.o ar
CHARLES D. lilt AG DON.
JOHN A. KENNICOTT. Corres'ind Editor
assisted ay
Over Five Hundred Practical Farmer and
Mechanics, who hav heretofore written,
and will continue, with many other,
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GERMANTOWN TELEGRAPH,
THE MODEL FAMILY AND AG
RICULTURAL PAPER.
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STMFERRY BOAT.
trTOIIE subscriber beg leave to Infors tht
JL public, that he ha now in operat"-,
first class Steam Ferry Boat, at Bellevue.
at the point known a old Trder' Point Fsrrj
Th Bot la on of th bt on th Mi"1
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t'410 NATHANIEL C. BENTOV.
FOR HALE.
A valuable timber Claim of l0aer,f1'
in Uire mile of Bllv City, for i'- -B
tjulr at tbia Offic. . , : rJ7
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