The Wabash Courier, Volume 20, Number 46, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 10 July 1852 — Page 3

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TRKNtoM. J^'y

The native

American

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cnnvenUon

agreed last night to support Mr. Webster for the Presidency. They recommend him as the Union candidate, «nd Geo. C. Washington, of Va., aa vice presid^llfT"^ The committee on the platform wwMn session all night, but could

PHILADELPHIA, July 6*

Independence day was celebrated yesterday with great enthusiasm. The military psraJded and 10 000 people turned out to witness the fire-works.

BALTIMORE,

July 6.

Yesterdey was observed, as the 4ih. by a town meeting, the Mayor presiding. The Declaration of Independence was read, and an oration delivered by Richard Key Merrick, Esq. The fire-works were grand.

NEW YORK,

July 6,s&<

Yesterday at Siaten Inland, as the steamer Hunchback was landing passengers. the Ferry Bridge broke down, precipitating 60 men, women and children into the water. Twelve dead bodies, wf^r^gyered up to mid-night. 7 BALTIMORE, July 6,

On Tuesday night, a roan named Wm. H. Williams, residing on Federal Hill, suspecting the infidelity of his wife, left his home a short time when he returned he found bis wife in an nljegr with an,r. hor man named Samuel Abbott he drew a knife and stabbing her to the heart, killed her instantly, ffe then cut Abbott, wounding him dangerously, and then delivered himself up to tho authorhijes. ^, .... A '•'"X'^NKW

YORK,

July 6, 8 p. m.

Flour—State 94a4.18. Souihorn 4,3? «462. and Ohio 4.0Co4.l8. and 5 corn t0a62, pork mess, $i9al9| nud prime 16,75a 17.

PHILADELPHIA. July 6. 8 p. m. A monument convention is in session in Independence Hall G«v. Bright presiding. All the Siates but Marylntnl, 8outh and North Carolina, and Virginia arc represented.

WASHINGTON. July 6. 8 p. m.

In the Senate, the House bill to enn tie the Legislature of Indiana todisposf of the unsold salino lands, heretofore onveyed to said State was taken up and passed.

PITTSBURG, July 6. 8 p.m.

River four feet three inches and fulling.* ^, David Jewell find James Cochran1 have been arrested and couimined for trial for the murder of Samuel Mitchell formerly turnkey of the county prison.

WASHINGTON, July 7, 8 p. M. SENATE.—Atchison presented a peti lion from Missouri in favor of the organ ization of Nebraska territory.

Chase presented a petition in favor of making the Wheeling bridge a postroute.

Shields reported a bill for the Setter protection of the territory of Oregon and Utah.

On motion of Davis the Senate took up the bill to provide for the bettor se curity of the lives of passengers upon steamboats.

HOUSE.— The joint resolution of the Senate, authorizing the Postmaster Gen eral a his discretion, to declare plank roads post-routes, was passed.

Among the executive communications, before the House was one giving an estimate of the Department for the survey of a route from the Mississippi to the pacific ocean and recommending an appropriation for the same at once, which was referred.

YORK

July *.8 p.m.

Sales of 2.000 bales of low to good middling uplands and New Orleans cotton at 9£ 9^: solos ot 2,000 bbls flour at 84,06@4 30 for State and 4.12@4.!8

62 rye 82 mess pork 19,[email protected] and prime 16,75 hams 9| shoulders 8f: 600 kegs lard at 10f@ll.

A certain good-natured old Vermont farmer preserved his constant good-na-ture, let what would turn up. One day, while the black tongue prevailed in that State, one of the men came in, bringing the news that one of his red oxen was dead, •'la he?" said the old man "well he always a breechy cuss. Tako his hide off and carry it down to Fletcher's it will bring tho cash." An hour ©r so afterwards, the man came back *ith the news that "lino back" and his mnto were both dead* "Are they?' ftnid the old man "well, 1 took them of to save a bad debt that nev* er expected to get. It is luckv thut it ain't the brindies. Take the hides down to Fletchcr's: they will bring the ca*h." After the lapse of another hour the man came back again to tell him that the nigh brindie was dead. "Is he?" said tho old mtm, "*ell, he was a very old ox. Take off his hide and take it down to Fletcher's it'* worth cash, and will bring more than any two of thi others." Hereupon his wife, who was a very ptous souu taking upoti herself the office of Eliphaz, reprimanded her husband very severely, and asked him if he was not aware that his loss *as a judgment from heaven for his wickednoss. "Is ity' said the old fellow. Well, if thry vill take the judgment in cattle, it is the

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During tho last month ihere arrived at the port of New York 33,858 foreign passengers, his worth whiU to know what the reepectivo countries are that have given us that great increase. The following is the true account, accc^din^ to the books of the Custom House:

There arrived from Ireland 12,875 Germany 18.939, England 2.805. Scot, land 718, Wales 450. France 1.472,

Spain 33, Switzerland 627, Holland 117, INorway 1, Sweden 9. Donmatk 27, Italy 61, Portugal 5, Belgfnm lOV-tVeit Indies 55. Nova Scotia 2, Snrdioia S3, Sf uth America 15, Cnnada 4. China 1, 'Sicily 4, Mexico 9, Russia 2. Bast'In* dke 5, Greece Poland 1. Total -«IUAS 33,372.—iV Y. Mirror.

v^IJGAR lIotsE MOLASSES and Golden VJ Sfrap for sale at CONDIT1?. J'jne ]?, "-2 wtf f,'|

*»YOUNQ Aureate**1* win*

•«1, admitted that Qars has been strengthened by the Democratic Re* view's assaults, while the courae of that publication haa embittered many Hunkers toward, or disgusted them with Douglas. Yet, if the b'hovs could have their way, Douglas would win, as their favorite "Young America." We heard a lending Democrat describe Douglas as he lately saw him in a Washington ••pot-house," in his glory. The "Little Giant" sat in the lap of one crony, with his legs stretched across the laps of two others, and his aims around the necks of two more, it is thus he embraces his section of the Democracy,—It is needless to say that each ot the six had a cigar in his mouth, and a biandy-smasher in his hand."

A. BROWNIKO. JOUN T. WALL

Browning & W al^ Wholesale and Retail Pruggists,

Cor. 4th & National Road Sts., Union Row. E A E IN I A N A

Htablishment

AVING purvhassed this new anil elegant esfrom its former proprietor Dr. R. U- Swain, and fitted it up in the most desirable and convenient manner, we are now prepared to accommodate all who wiH favor us with'cur patronage, With every article belonging to our line. AYe are Bow in receipt of a very heavy Spring supply, which renders our stock one of the largest and most complete over brought to the ^Vabash Valley, all ol which we are prepared to joarrant, and are determined to sell for CASH, or to jndoubted prompt dealers, on the usual time, as mv as they can he purchased in any of the neighwring cities. We respectfully invite the atten. lion ol .Merchants, Manufacturers, Physicians, Consumers and Dealers, generally, who will find our stock to comprise a lull, extensive and well selected supply of

DRUGS & MEDICINES. Surgical Instruments, Chemicals, Paints, Oils, Dye-Stuffs, Spices, Varnishes,

Brushes, Perfumery, Glassware, American W indoic-glass, ?. Ajvthecary'S Shop Furniture, Pure Wines and Brandies, Snuff, Cigars, Tobacco, Fancy Soap, £c,. Allot which we will sell at Wholesale or lietai!, upon terms as favorable as any establishment in the "Valley." Having mHue extensive arrangements irt-New York, Boston, and Philadelphia, for the irehase of our Goods from Importers and first kattds, we feel assured, that by tbew iricreused facilities, we can ofl'er greater inducements to the trade than has ever belore been offered in this market.

One ot the firm, Dr. WALL, brine prac titioner of Medicine, will keep .. his otfice jn the counting-room and will, nt «H times, give his personal attention to filling prescriptions, preparing family compounds, &c. iWNight Bell at the side door on Fourth Street.

N. B. Ginseng, Flaxseed, Beeswax and .Mustard Seed, taken iti exchange for goods, or in payment of debts.

June 10, '52-wtf-42

Powder! Powder!!

WILLIAM McCLEAN,

WHOLESALE GROCER AND COMMISSION

MERCHANT,

Main Cross St., 3d door west of Mulberry, MADISON, INDIANA. 4gentfor Realty's CelebratedBaltimore Powder.

HAS

on hands a few hundred Kegs of this superior brand—warranted equal to any manufactured in the United States consisting of Rifle and Blasting Powder in various sized pnekages. This powder he offers lor sale in lots to suit purchasers, upon as favorable terms as a similar quality of powdpr can be obtained upon in any Western

ity. Wholesale dealers and others de

siring to purchase will find it decidedly to their advantage to examine this powder before obtain ing their stuck.

Dec 5,'51-ly-5-I5 Manufacturer's Agent.

8»&T3'&

Merchant Tailor

HAS

removed his Tailor Shop, from Market street to National Road street, one door east of Ira Grover's Tin and Sheet Iron Manufactory, where he has opened in his new Fatuu Front Siort Room, a

Oct. 22,1849-9tf

NOTICE

MERCHANT TAILOR SHOP, and is prepared to furnish the best and most fashionable materials, and make them up in a style inferior to none in the west.

He will makes CLOTHES in the most a] style, when the cloths are furnished by auciiuuiiy Tq'ctr inos of garments—all of which stiall be with taste and despatch

CU8

one

DAVID HARTSOCK

J. D. CONDIT,

rEALrn j.v

Dry Goods, Boots and Shoes,

QUEENS WARE AND HARDWARE, ALSO,

Family Groceries and Provisions,

AT THE

City Provision Sto^e,

Corner of National Road and Fourth Streets Sign of the Spinning Wheel. Stme 19,'Sa-wtf-43

NEW ESTABLISHMENT,

Sash, Door Illinds, and Frame Faciory, TERSE HAUTE, IND.

HAVE commenced the above business in the room formerly occupied by Mr. Bishop, on 4th street, near the Post Office, where I intend to manufacture the above mentioned articles from the very best material. Persons about erecting buildings will do well to give me a call, as 1 intend to make my prices suit the times.

Orders from a distance can be sent through the Post Office, and will receive immediate attention Persona in thecitv wanting anything in the above

II to send in tlieir orders as early

line, will do w«l iible. ar J. "52-dawtf-28*32

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G. W. SHAFFER.

Double Rectified Whiskr.

Ll?lOWlCIarticleof'Doubleare

& MULMAN now manufac

turing an Rectified Wlnskr far superior to any ever brought from incinnan. and in strength, iritv snd flavor decidedly the best ever sold in this Western country, AH those who prefer a first rate article a common one lor the same mowy will please call at the CINCINNATI STORK, Union Row.

All kinds of Domestic snd Foreign WINES AND LlQUOKS. ol the beat quality, ai

prii

Marco II. &2-wtf-89

To Wool

JOn

HAV1S just rmtvtd and will constantly fiave band Machine Cards and C.inl Clennors of superior quality, fresh from the manufacturers, which will be sold at Eastern prices at Holmes's Mill.

Pni?,

Bale. I

is hertTTy given that on Monday the

ninth OAV of AWKUSI *.», I8&*» between the hours ol 1, o'clock and 3 o'clock r. and nt the East door of the Cotlft Hotjse »n Terra Haute, Vigo County. Mann, tho following described premises, with the appurtenances thereunto belonging, will a* public auction, to-wu: Being the west hall of in-lot number thtrtysix.iiJfi) as designated as such on the recorded plat of the Town of Terre Haute, and bounded a»4 descrited as follows, to-wit Commencing at the south-west corner of said in-lot, running from ihenoe east seventy feel seven incites, from thence north seventy lour feet seven inches, to the north line of said in-lot, from thence west along *aid north line seventy feet seven inches, to the northwest corner of said in-lot, from thence south on the west line along Fourth Street seventy-tour feet seven inches, to the place of beginning—together with all the privileges and appurtenances thereunto belonging.

The said premises will be sold under a mortgage and power of sale, therein executed, on the Toth day of December, A. n. 1850, by JamesScott, Thomas Bell, Julia Bell, and Janebcolt, to Drice Pureell, which mortgage including the power of sale was recorded in the Recorder's Office of the County o.f Vigo, Indiana, on the 5th day of March A. o. IBM, in vol. 15, pages 217 and 218, of the record o( the depds snd mortgages, snd is now of record there. The amount claimed to be due on said cation five dollars. condition of said mortgage, the said premises will be sold as above to make the said money, together with the accruing interest and costs.

June 12, '52-w8w-42.

BR1CE PURCIL-

Mortgage Sale.

VT OTICE is hereby given that on the 17th day L^l of July, 1852, there will be sold at theCourt House door in the county of Vigo, State of Indiana, at 2 o'clock, M., of said day, the following described real estate, viz The east half of the north quarter of out-loi (14) fourteen, in the town ol Terre Haute, with all the appurtenances, comprising one fourth of an acre, more or lees. These premises will be sold under and by virtue of a mortgnge of the same, and power of sale therein contained, executed by James Edmonds, snd Elizabeth Edmonds, [his wife,] to the undersigned on the 14th day of February, 1851, and bearing date of that day. The said mortgage and power of sale was duly acknowledged and recorded in the Recorder's office in the county of Vigo aforesaid, in vol. 15, pages L42 and 343 of records of deeds and mortgages. The amount claimed to be due on the same at the date of the first publication of this notice is $682,35,-and default having been made in the condition thereof, the said mortgaged premises will be sold as in this notice stated.

JOHN F. KING, Mortgagee,

Terre Haute, April 22, 1852-w8w39

SHERIFF'S SALE.

Virtue of on execution issued from the Vigo Circuit Court, and tome directed and delivered, in favor of James Barnes, for the use of the assignee, John H. Wutsoa. and against Solomon C.bmiih. 1 have levied on the following property, to-wit: The south-east quarter of the southwest quarter section twenty-nine (25)], township tliitleen {13], north of range nine [y] west, containing 40 acres, bein^ the lands and tenements belonging to the saiu Solomon Smith, and I will, on Saturday the seventeenth day of July, 182, at the Court House door in Terre Haute, within tbe legal kours of said day, offer the rents and profits ot said premises, with the appurtenances thereunto belonging for a term of seven years and if they should fail to sell for a sufficient sum to satisfy said execution, I '.'.'ill then and there offer the fee simple, to the highest tidder, for cash, to satisfy said execution and costs.

ANDREW WILKINS, Sheriff

June 26,'52-W3w-44pl$2

Notice to Contractors, 3

CEALED PROPOSALS will be received st the Trust Offic-, IN TERRE HAUTE, until the 20th of July next, lot the construction of a Reservoir on Birch creek, in Clay county. The work will embrace a Reservoir bank 5) chains long, to contain about 43.000 cubic yards of Embankment, and about 40.000 square feet ol 2 inch Oak plank lor a wall in its centre. Also, a feeder from the reservoir to the Eel river feeder, 207 chains long, estimated now to contain 22.800 cubicyardsof Excavation. 24.900 cubic yards Single Embankment and 6,400 cubic yards of Full Embankment. Besides this, there will bo reservoir Culvert, a small Culvert under the feeder, one Road Bridge, and about 250 acres of land to clear around the borders of the reservoir, extending from the top water line to a level 6 feet below.

CHAS BUTLER. R. NOFSINGER, Trustees. TilOS- DOW LING,

June 28,'52-d3t-w2w-26-45 1

[Mim©m

Dr. Graves's Very Popular Ague Fills,

THAT

WILLIAM McCLEAN,

never fail to curfl -Ague Chills and Intermittent Fever, and always slop them the first day. Also, Graves's Anti-Billions, Anti-Dyspeptic,

Pnrlfving aud Cathartic Pills. So celebrated for the cure of Dyspepsia, and Liver Complaint. And also, his

PAIN EXTRACTOR,

Which never fails to give instant relief from pain in Scalds and Burns, and cures old Ulcers, Tetter and Scald-Head.

The above medicines have been selling throughout the Western States for the last nine years. For sale in Terre Haute by

SEALED

Carders.

ARB HOLMES-

Tan* Hants, May 10, d3t !38-wU-38

New Goods.

A FULL assortment just received at theTrairie City btore. Purchasers who study their own interests will call *nd examine.

M- W. WILLIAMS.

May 1&.'M^3w*I43-wtf-39

S^ALMON l« barrels and kits, Mackerel, Cod j?

V^ Solnion, smoked Halibut, amok,-

ed Herring. Holland Ilerrioc, Halibut Fins, Sounds and Tongues, for sale at

June 19, '53-wtf-|3 ^SDlT^

CHEESE

A CHOICE article Ch^ sals at

June 39,-SC-wtM?

WOOD & DONNELLY.

June 25, '52-d2w-w3m-22-44

Jfew. Shingle Factory.

rF^77E

subscribers would respectfully inform the JL citizens of Terre //aute and the surrounding «untry, that they have just commenced manufacturing: Shingles superior to any offered lor sale in tlie place- We invite all who wish to dwell under good roofs to give us a call before purchasing elsewhere

All orders from adistance promptly ntter.ded toM. B.

&w. WALLACE.

Factory back of fj. Fairbanks rifle factory on fourth street, between Ohio and Main streetsTKRRK //AUTE, March 29 1852. daw-ly 102 32.

George Hummel's

Premium Essence of Coffee.

rI'HIS

Essence has been proven by many thouI sands of the mot. lespertable families in the United States, to be by far the best preparation of Coffee ever offered to the public. One package of this essence Will go as far as four pounds of Java Cofiee, and Coffee made by it will preserve perfectly the taste of the best Java Coffee, but will be much more wholesome-, more delicate, finer flavored, perfccily clear, nnd in every instance superior to the Java Coffee.

Manufactured by Don Bohler &. Co., No. 281 Cnllowliill St., above 6th St., Philadelphia, and sold Wholesaleand Retail, nt

BROWNING & WALL'S, "Prairiet ity Drugstore.1

Terre Haute, June 10, '52 wtf-42

SCOTT AND PIERCE.

DECLARATION OP WAIt 11

^""HE Farmer's will now find at the sign of 1 the Pad Lock a very superior lot of Grain Cradles

Cast-Steel Grain Feythea, 'as: Stwl Grass Sc thes, German Steel Grass Scythes, Hay Forks. 2and 3 tin#d. Hay Rakca. Scythe Snaths, from 25 cents to 5© cents each, and just receivedFoor dostcn very su perior Sickeis, for sale 50cis each.

S. H. ROTTER A CO.

July 3d, *S2-w3t-45

quality^ and at Cin

NOTICE.

proposals for the building of abridge

acmes Prairie Creek, at a point where the State Road from Terre Haute to Vincemnes cros srs said Creek, will lie received at tle Audi'orV office, until July 12th 16S8, at 10 oHdock A. and not later.

Bidders are required to name their seenrities. Finns and specifications will be ready for insppc Hon at the Auditor's office from artdafier the 1st of July next. fcfy order of the Board ol County Commissioners Vigo County.

A. LANGE, Clerk,

June IK*'5a-dlt-w2w-S3-45 Express. Journal snd Prairie City copy.

Cash paid for Wheat

tlie 'lower Mills, north of Canal Basin MILLER ft. SOULE. Terre Haute, Msy 14,

CASH

,5Q-wd-38.

psid for good dean Fleece and Tabwashed Wool. .JOHN TIERNAN. Terre Hnute, Jane 21, 52-d3t-wiT44'

The

just m*ivpdand for 0ND1T*S

Jars

City Express, No. 1,*|

T\? ILL be in readiness at all times to convey cods from the "City Provision Store," grafts. CONDIT: tis

9, '59-wtI 4i

Sites & Katzenbaugh,

Undertakers mid Coffiii'Mukw

RESPECTFULLY

June 22,'52-d4t-wtf-18-44

inform the oti|eits

nf Terre Haute ami vicinity, that they will give undivided stteniion to the above business, with t, view to relieve the friends of deceased persons from the Indispensable trouble attending the death of A friend, and wm»W state that they are prepared to undertake the whole business of funerals, if desired, or sny part ihsfeof, aPreduced prices. A hearse will, in nil esses, be furnished fr*r$ okarre to suuh as procure coffins at their esifcblispIRrnt

Coffins kept on h»nd of sli sises. To persons In the country, they would ssy that they will furnish coffins cheaper than thejp have been furnished by any person in the coonty, snd will sttend the funeral with their hearaa fret tj darge, any distance not over ten mites.

Shop on Msrket street, north of the court bouse, nearly opposite VV'Jiite Hsll June S0, ^-dlW'Wly-SS^S

Coroner's In

uest. East bonk of oounty, on the

INQUEST taken on the Wabssh river, in Vi

30th day of June, eighteen hundred and filiyTlwo, before John D. Murphy .Coroner of said couniy,upon the view ol the body ofCiAiu KII«SLEV there lying dead, upon the oath of twelve Jurymen, of saia county, ao sny, that she came to her death by rowing herself.

Description of said Clsra, and age ss fallows —had on when found, black plaid gingham dress, one white skirt, one linsey ditto, and one quilted luster ditto, mode colored cotton hose, morocco laced boots. Found on the bank of the river, one plaid gingham sup bonnet, one brass bresst-pin, with sets, one green silk neck ribbon, one ivory fan, one green veil, one golden blue changeable Turk satin parasol Height about five Teet, auburn hair. Supposed to be between 18 and 20 years of age.

J.. D. MURPHY,

July 2.'52 d2t-28-w2w-15 Coroner.

ZIMMERMAN. C. ZIMMERMAN

ROOFINGatMnterinls

I® m£i?:t

JOHN SAYRE

HAS

an almost end

less variei pf Par

lor and Cooking Stoves. Among them are the Triumph, from Dayton Ilooeier State and Kentnckian Premiums, from Cincinnati New World, Globe, Atlas, Gladiator, oudCultivator,from Albany, N. Y. These ore all excellent patterns of Gsoking Stoves most

of them int^nded foreitlier'^ood or coal, and many having Lwo fire-places—one for winter and one for summt*. In his assortment of Parlor Stoves are the Sotivenu-r and floral Parlor, which are admirable for either wood or coal, as also is the self regulating Cottage Parlor. Mr. Sayre Ifas also an extensive 'assortment ofTin apd Jpppaiwd Ware, Stove fixtures, &c

Store on Market Street, 2d door north of National Road Street, opposite Furrington's Block, in Terre Haute. ».

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EDWIN MAY

CO.

MANUFACTURERS OF THE

Improved Fire and Water Proof Com|\6sition It oofs, INDIA NAPOLIS^IND.

constantly on hand and

for sale thr lowest prices, with directions for use. Communications or orders iroui a distance will receive prompt attention. $Cr Office at our Manufactory, on Market street, north side, two and a half squares east of the Court House, Indianapolis, Indhnn.

XT ALL WORK DONE BY US WARRANTED. For further particulars call at this Office and get a Circular.

REFERENCES.

INDIANAPOLIS—C. Mayer, D. Ynndes, T. li Sharp, B. Pottage, II. Griffith, V. Butch, R. Un derhill, Williams, J. Williams, J. Wilkins, Vandegrift, G. Anderson, Noble &. Pratt, R. Pattorson, M. & I. Little, Dr. Thompson, N. Edwards, Seargent &. McCord. J. S. ^pann, Knox &. Bland. Hasselmnn & Vinton, W. Robson, P. Meikel, Branch State Bank, P. G. C. Hunt, W. Carnes, W. Rose, J. D. Defrees, L. M. Vance, E. A. Hall, D. V. Cullev.

LAFAYETTE—A S. White, P. & O. Ball, J. Lilly. L. Stockton. Mc.Millian & Breckenridge, J. Spears, J. Reynolds, Rosser & Brother. Martin & Lane, VV. H. T. Bramble, T. P. Emerson, H. T. Sample.

Mar 10. '52. dorw6m-29-S6.

WAR WITH SPAIN

1 0 0 0 0 W a To march to the tin shop of Thayer Sl Ilostetler, in Clinton, Ilid., where they are assurod that the prices will not hurt or kill the puichascr.

Copper, Tin and hect iron

A N A O J. L. Thayer At J. HOBtetter would respectfully say to the public and those wishing Tin, Copper and Sheet Iron ware, that they wouldrlo well to call at the south corner of J. R. Whitcomb &Co's. Yellow Block, nearly opposite the office of Drs.

Hedges &, McMillan, where they will be found at all times, ready to execute all jobs in their line, at the shortest notice, nnd in the very best manner.

Tlonse Guttering nnd Spouting, Done, with neatness and despatch.^. Country merchants and dealers. Wishing ware, will please send in their bills, which will be filled promptly and to order.

JAMES L. TIIAYER,

Nov 15, '51-12-tf JOHN HOSTETTER.

Golden Opportunity!

HAV1NG

received ami opened mv entire new

stock of fancy nnd staple Dry Goods. 1 now offer them to the public at unusually low prices for cash. Eevry variety of goods that ills usual t6

keep in a well appointed dry goods store may be procured here. Beautiful figured and plain drese Silks, figured and plain Berages. Poplins, fancy Lawns, De S. W. Re Lnines, nnd Ginghams book, mull, swiss, sn^ William dotted Muslins plain, striped and cross-barred Jaconett white nnd black silk Ibices nnd Fringes dress Trimmings, white Skirls, cotton Hose all colors, Irish Linens, bleached ond brown Domestics Bed-tickings, Checks, Cotton Yarns, Boots and Shoes for women, men,boys and children.

Extra fine and common Silk Hats. Kossuth and Mexican do., Looking glasses, lea. Sugar, Mo lasses, and Tobacco '1 hese are but a few of the many articles whii may be purchased for as lit-

lie money ss possible, st F. NIFPERT'S CHEAP *8H S.TORE, Farrington'e Block Is'orth «f the Public Square.

May 28, '52-dlw*wtM&4 40

Exclusively to the Ladies.

BEAUTii' UL assurtuient of Ladies double and single «'mbroidt*red Under Sleeves. Cuffs, Csllars. Chetnizettes, Cnpes and Caps. Also, Infants Caps. Linen Handkerchiefs. Mourning Collars and Cuffs, Jacomut and Swiss Edgiags and Inserting*, Ltsle and T.inen do. fine assortment of assorted .colors, KM, Silt, Lisle, and Cotton Gloves, black an.i I ui 7 colored Fans, a large lot of black t»pd fanc t'iik Parasols, Silk Berege, Thread ana Grass fancy Sum* mer Hhswla.

Lsdlea' who are particular in selecting articles that sre most becoming to them, nnd at ttp «ame time are desirous of studying economy. Wujli do welltocsllat

F. NIPPERTS CHEAP CASH STORE. Ffcrrington'* Block North of the Puoliti Square Mar 26, 52-dlw-wtf-152-40

"STEWART HOUSBT

A A A O W iV

HAVEtrsvsilnf

taken lor five years the Hotel known to the publie Ss ths ST E VV A HOUSE, on the corner of Wabash snd Second Streets, in Terre Haute, Indians.

The House has been newly fitted tip snd thorough! re-organised, snd is furnished In the best stvle, with an eye to the convenience and comfort of their patrons. Tbey hops by their cotmnuod devotion to the business, to sustain the former character of the House, and merit a coniinusncv ot its former patronage, as nothing shall be left undone necessary to rendef their guests comfort sble.

Conveyance will always lie furnished passengers to and from the Cars free of charge. Thev have also, convenient stabling writers bor will have the very bat stt«ntiosL

Jan 8,'1!2-«rtf-20

DONE

Spring ."^rrionls-

ENLAlKiKMliNT OF THE PAD-LOCK*

Increased QottptUy of all ktutfsof Ilarda re

Reduction of Prices at tW

are now receiving at our old stand, (.Eatt title of the Publie Square,) a very large and splendid assortment of

I IN A E I A S

of every variety and description. Also, Pocket and TableCutlery, Cabinet Trimmings, Shoe findings and leather Mechanics' tools, oi every description Smiths'tools Mill and ut saws. Circular snws, 6 to 24 inch Anvils and vices, bellows, Iron and Nails.Sheet iron, Tin plate Zing, Tinned cornier, Braziers copper, wire, caststeel, English, German, American and Spring Steel, 100 teet coil chain, 300 pair trace chains, 1000 pounds log chains, 1000 feet f, and Urope, 1000 pounds 4, II, and It lead pipe, bar lead, shot, 30 kegs Kentucky rifle powder, 100,000M G, D. Caps.

Shot Guns, Rifles, Revolving Pistols, Gun Locks, 150 Remington and Dayton Rifle Barrels, lOo sett Cin'fitiwati Waggon Boxes, 2, 000 pounds Holloa IVare, Cant Grates, Fire

Brick, 20 doz. Axef, of the best manufactories, including alto a SPLENDID STOCK OF I

SADDI-liKV IIARinVAKK,

and a veryjor^e and well assorted stock oflRON. It is impossible for us to specify in so large a stock, but we have no hesitation saying that our stock and assortment is SUPERIOR to any in Terre-Haute, or West of the Mountains, and that we are prepared to meet any kind of competition in the wnv of exclusive Hardware. fc"Coiintry Merchants can supply themselves with small bills as well a£ to purchase East.

S If O 2 & O

Terre Ifauto, Apr 10, '52-34-if afe

New Hardware Store.

TFRRF HAI TI:, INDIANA.

SIGN OF THE MILL SAWP

TM1E subscribers under the firm of POT WIN I & BUR AM, are now receiving at thrir store between Groverman & Bourne and Wood & Donnelly, on National Road Street, direct from the manufactories and Eastern cities, a large, and gjijensive stock of

American and Foreign Hardware, embracing, in part, Iron. Steel. Nnils, Glass, Axles. Springs. Tin Plate, Log, Trace, Stage and Halter Chnins, Broad and other Axes. Bellows, Anvils, Vices. Stocks and Dies, &c. Carpenters' Coopers' and Curriers'Tools, hoe findings of all kinds, a fine assortment Carriage and Cabinet Makers'Tools and materials of every kind.

Building Materials, vf

Such ns Locks, Latches, Bolts, Bell Fulls, Butt9 and Screws, Sic., &cThe most approved makes of Mill, Cross Cut, and other Saws.

Shot Glitis, Rifles,"'Pistols, Gun Barrels, Mountings, Locks, Caps, &c. Pump Chain and Cranks, Hay and Manure Forks, Shovels and Spades, Grass and Gram Scythes, Plow Wings. Slabs, Hoes, &c.,

ALSO, a large stock of

Saddlery Hardware

Of every description Patent and enameled Leather, Oil loths, Morocco, Pad and other Skins. Saddle-Trees, &c.

Rope nnd Cordase of all kinds Faints, Oils. $-e., White Lead, warranted

best brand.

A very choice lot of Paints, embracing the common and liner qualities. Varnishes of various kinds. Paint and other Brushes, &c.

Our stock of shell hardware embraces a great variety of Pocket and Table Cutlery, and other "^oods. Merchants are invited to call and exam-' me our stock, as we purchase largely for Wholesole trade-

This stock is fresh and entirely new, and we are determined to offer goods at such prices as will give satisfaction-

JOrl nsh paid for Feathers, Rags, Beeswax, Ginseng and other trade. A. C. POTWiy.

Eagle Insurance Company

OF CINCINNATI, OHIO.

EF*ao»»

of thsloliuwing

ftraet.Main

——————

FulIing and Cloth Dressing

st ail times and in the best manner at Holmes's Mill. Msy 1©. *52-d3»- l38-wtf-38 ..

Family floitf

KEPTFresh

constantly oil hand in Isndiiad islf barrels, st Wf*?.

aioaoCI S2£2ama»aaam•

CAPITAL STOCK, 1100,000

ItftSuRESdamage

property of all descriptions agsinst

loss or by fire, slso against the perils

of the aes, or inland navigation. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Isaac C. Conelen, Richard Conklin.I

!one eder.

William Wood,

Samuel H. Taf\, Henry Kesler,

tieorge W. Townley. C. COPELEN, President. ISA A

JAMES TI.

STOCKTON, Secretary.

The undersigned having been appointed Agent, is prepared to take risks on the most reasonable terms, an I hopes—by his prompt attention—to merits share of the public patronage. fc^-Office in the store of (J. H. Reeves, Union Row, Main Street, second door west of Fourth Street. GEO. REEVES, july 19-51 -4?tf Agent.

Frniornnl IfliiJiml

Life Insurance CompanV,

CINCINNATI, OHIO.

PHI3 Company chartered by the Legislature of I the State of Ohio, i* now fully organised and transscting business. In addition to the usual entity of the mutual principle, this Company I a guarantee fund of fifty thousand dollars. It will take risks upon lives, grant snnuities. snd trans set sny bu^lneis eonnected with life insurance, on terms as low and sS favorable ah any other safe somnany In the countrv.

The Con pinny isunaar the ntansgemsnt of the

MRICTORJ: John VV. fwick, Isaac P. Williams,

John L. Vattier, Richard Conklin, Samuel Peel, W M. Cameron, Smith Betts, John Evans,

Richard Bates. Hon. RcVrt AfoOrs, Rohwrt tieton, IL S. Applegate.

JOHN ATTLEFL. Prssidant.

JOB* W. Homes, Vice Preshient. C. Moon, Secretary. Having been appointed Agent jn Terre Hants, for the above Li)e Insurance Company, 1 hope by my prompt attention, to merit a shsra of the pub. tic pa tmnaire. ttffice in th# store of G. II. Reaves, Union

ew, Surest* aecvad door west ot Fourth

C..W. CufnnOES, Examining Physician. GEO. JEEVES, Agent.

Wool Carding.

'jp I IE undersigned woaid most rMppectfoify inform tbe

liffned chisens oi Vigo snd mrrouttdin|

counties, that having refitted hia Canting machincs at the Terre llaute Foundry, with new cards, W la nrepsred to do wofk ins superior manner. Thorn wishing good work will find It to their interest to give tne call, as I aha 11 spare no pains in giving entire satisfaction. Take notice—work fa warranted to be dona in a auperior manner.

M. 8. FATTERSON.

Msy«r%9*4ta81*

HAS!AND

BACON fi»rsili«CI CONDJTg

June 1", *f«?

O E I A I N S I E

*r si iwDiAWArot.ni/ W. McK, SCOTT, A.M. Principal.

1# Institution is now pernsnenrty estahlifhed, snd is open at all times for the receptionof Pupils, and its rooms iwvirfg been r«jfntly fitted up with all tl»e olegsnew ana etAivemenee ot the bfft CincinnatiCojiege. now furnishw advantages eijuol to any Institution in ihewesifiSra full and thorough Commercial Education, whilst the gpat it little over one-half pf others. 1 Tfie studiM of tlie Pull Coarse sre those necessary for a complete and thorough Mercantile Education, and comprehends iour divtinct Claaaes of Subjects, to wit

BOOK

First Class—Doubim EKTRY

Kzznm.—

This embraces tbs science of Book Keeping by Double Entry, snd its application to Wholesale and Retail business bv sole trsderssnd Partners, Banking, Manufacturing, snd Domestic Shipping, and Commission, Steam Boating-, and Foreign Shipping, and general Commission business, including the metnod of keeping the vsrious suxilisry books, as the Cash book. Bill book, Bank book, Invoice book. Sale book, Grsin book. Outward Invoice book. Account Current book, &c.

The Second Class embraces the Laws, Customs snd Ussgcs of Trsde snd Commerce. Third Class—MERCAHTILE AKiTHwm.—Embraces Calculation in Interest, Discount, Loss snd Gsin, Commission and Brokerage, Equation ol Payments, Direct and Indirect Exchange, &c. &e. on the new snd improved method ofi^ancellation

Fourth Class—COMMERCIALLAW.— Embraces the Law, &e. relsting to Sols Trsdsrs, Partnerships. Corporation, ana Principal and A gen?, Bills of Exchange, Promissory Notes, &c.« Marin*, Fire ana Life Insurance, Contracts with carriers for hiring and service, of Sales and the nature of Guarantees, and lastly those remedies which in a measure In the hangs of tha Merchant himself, as the Stoppage of Goods In Transit, Lien, &c.

Sir Price of Cards of Admission to a Full Couse, occupying from 6 to 12 weeks, $26, prepaid nr secured.

A Partial Course, Embracing tiie ^oieaitific part of the Full Course as illustrated in 5 different sets of Books, together with Lectures on Mercantile Arithmetic and Commercial Law, can be taken at any time, leaving it optional with the Pupil after the' completion of the Partial Course to continue through the Full Course. ftSrPrice of Csrds of Admission to Partial' Course, 12.50, pre-paid or secured.

f|7*No admittance as a Pupil in either course without first obtaining a Card of Admission from the Principal.

Lectures on Banking, Political Economy, aud other subjects valuable to the Merchant to be known, will be delivered throughout the Course.

A Diploma granted to those who may pass a satisfactory examination at the completion ot Full Course.

The best time for commencing either course will be the first Monday of each tnon:h, although pupils are admitted at any time. heport of the Board of Examiners, May 80,1851.

We, the undersigned.(by special request,) acting as the Board of Examiners of the Commercial Institute of Indianapolis, do certify that we have attended the examination of the present gradu

Otry Jtfook Keeping

expected, their age and opportunities of actual practice considered. We believe them to have reeoived from their present Instructor, a thorough drilling in this all important branch of Commercial Education, which,.if.steadily observe^ and properly practiced upon, will render them aUs accounian's and valuable citizens, and we would recommend that the following named members Of

the present class receive Diplomas, to wit

James B. Weeks. John IW. uorsev, li W. Roberts, Samuel J. Morris',-Joseph R. Haugh. John T. Ferguson, George W. Dorse

Dorsey, Hezekiah

rris

NH-!IO?SS

orge W. Dorsey,

Mct.'arty, Jr." James T. Brown, and lyra Montgomery. And, in conclusion, we would congratulate the citizens of Indiana in now having it in their power to patronize a Home Institution of Commercial Education where as much information, in as short time, and at far less expense and anxiety of mind on the psrt of parenta-and guardians, can, and we believe will be imparted, as at any other similar institution in the west.

Indianapolis, Msy 30,1851.

N. B. It shall be the aim of the Principal tc furnish all the graduates of this institution who may desire it, with immediate employment he therefoie requests business men in any part of the State who moy be in want of good accountants, to inform him of the same,stating all particulars, and he will try and send him one well qualified in every particular. ftCr Arrangements have been made with one of the largest and boot Boarding Houec*4r» tW-ottf

Board and'Lodge all the Students from abroad at $2 per week, making the Entire Expenses oi Boarding, Tuition, anu Stationary, about $40, the price of Tuition alone in the Cincinnati Colleges. aus*23-51 52-12m

PROSPECTUS.

TOEIB

Late of the Wabash Store. s. W. BURN A.M.

Terre-Haute, April 15, '54 wly-34.

A.\D

JOURNAL OF THE FINE ARTS The Cheapest and Best Miscellany of Music, Literature and Arts in the World:

Giving annually to its subscribers, ovor Five hundred Pages of valuable and in* terestiug Matter,

And embracing nearly One Hundred pages of

CHOICE h. USIC.

Published on the 1st and 15th of every month, at $ 1 50 per annum. THE MUSICAL DEPARTMENT

WILL

be enriched by the contributions of the most popular Composers and Masters of Music now before the public who hsve been secured to furnish iis pages with the best original compositions, snd with Treatises on the Principles and Practice of the Art, in this and other countries.

The objects continually kept in view throughout thia Department, are to awaken and cultivate musical talent, and to enconrage and marshal the MUSICAL WRITERS OF AMERICA espousing the whole cause of music,Secular and Sacred, Vocal and Instrumental, Popular and scientific, and viewing it as a high art Influencing the moral. Social, Political, and Religtous Education of the people.

CONTRIBUTORS.

John S. Dwight, Wm. Vincent Wallace, W A. Fry, R. S. Willis, Georgo H. Curtis, Victor Williams. F. F. Miller, Samuel Jackson, Edward Hodges, Mus. Doc.. Dr. W. J. Wetmore, II. W. Greatorrx. P. N. Crouch, Geo. F. Bristow, Geo. Loder. R. G. Paige, S. Lawrence, John C. Andrews, Allen Dadworth, Asahel Abbott, Henry Ch. Bee lit, Alleghnnians, Thomas Hastings, Wm. B. Bradbury, If Hamilton, B. F. Baker, M. Suakosch, Rev. Wm. Staunton, Ch. Maimer, J. Jones, G. T. Rider, C. G. Rosenberg, Edw. Howe, Jr., Charles Grobe, Lowell Mason, Wellington Guernsey, Mies Adeline Maxwell Cooper. Miss Augusta Browne. Msdame E. W. Bmichelle.

The following list of contributors to^the Literary Department is Ample guaranty that only such reading will be presented as will awaken the mind, refine the taste, and instruct the understanding-—

CONTRIBUTORS:—T. Dunn English, Rev Ralph Hoyt, W. C. Hosmer, jl/artin Farqhnr Tupper. Rev. E L. Magoon, DT. Horatio "Stone, Wm. Albert Sutliile, J, R. Or ton. urrieCameron, J.

Clements, T. S. Arthur, Mrs. Lydia H. ••-igourney, MissPhcaba Carey, Mrs. Ssrsh T. Bolton, Mrs. E. M. Brackets Mr* S. H. Dekroyft. JWiss Francis A. Fuller, iUrs. E. Barlicr, Ella .1/ooor. Mist Alice arey, itfiss Arabella Clement 'Singing Sybil," Hon. Caleb Lyonsd.il. T. Buch.tnan Reed, Dr J. W. Redfield, OriSlndo A. iVgram, James Rees, T. II. Cbeever V/. P. .Vuloninock,C. Russel Clark.

All communications must be addressed Ipost murf,] to OLIVER DYER* 257, Broaiway, New Yoflt, mar. 17. '52 w2m-30.

O W N S O E TERRE-HAUTE, IND.

HO W N

(LATE OF COVlXOTOrt, i.ND.) II AS leased, for a term years, the Now nnd cotnmodion* brick baildinx situated near the south cast corner of tbe Pcauc SQUARE, on

Laige snd well arranged Stables talongtng to the HOOMU also, genteel Livery Establishment, attached for the aceommodatidft of guests.

P. B. BROWN.

Terre llsute. May 3, 'Sl-Sfr-tf

Wool Wanted

N exchange lor Full Cloths, Cassimeres, Satf Flannels, Blankets, dcc l|o)ines's I nets, MMI.

Mar 10, 'W^ttt !38-wtf-38

6«Sh paid for Wheat

Holmes's Mill

May 10, 188 wtf-»

N O A O

NATIONAL ROAD STRBETfEaat EN4

HAVE

on hsnd a very large assortment of all kinds of most approved stoves, which thajr are determined to sell at tqp lowest figures poesible. Our stock consists, in part, of the follow a ing

CELEBRATED STOVESt

Etna Air Tight, a very Troy Air Tight, superior stove, Self Regulator, The Best Premium Drum Parlor, Phoenix do. Egg Coal Stoves, Farmer's do. Six, Seven, and Ten Plats Resor's Patent Double Stovee, in gt'eat va^v

Oveu, ety. Also—Skillets and Lids. Ovens and Lids, Odd Lids, Dog Irons, Sugar Kettles, snd in fart almost every article required by housekeepers for domeatic purposes.

House Guttering and Spouting,,

Executed st short notice, in astyle unsurpassed We will, on no account, undertake a job we csnf. not finish ae per agreement.

P. S. A supply of ODD PLATES always on hand, to FURNISH FREE on insurance, which we will furnish st 3i Cents per lb. alter the insurance runs out. All pattcrna sent to us shall be promptly caat and forwarded, as per, directions. We have a great many PATTERNS for Mtrx cASTiKos on hand, which we will have cast—when the job exceeds 1,000 Uw.-rSt 3 Cents for Furnace ana 31 Ceuts for Foundery. We are prepared to sxecuyn jobs to sny extent, st short notice, in the casti-. line, such ss Building Fronts, (either Terre Haute, Cincinnati, or Buffalo make,) Lard Kettles,Gratse for Cellars, &c. julyl2-51-46tf N. BEYMER dt CO.

,M. W. WILLIAMS,

No* 8. Farrington's Block,

HAS now opened a large and complete assorts rnent of Goods, suitable for the Spring aad Summer trade, which he is offering at lower pn* ces than any ether house in the city. Tha stock, consists in part as follows:

Dress Goods:^,

Rich printed Berege plain Berege all colors De Laines and Tissues, Lawns, Spring .Mouselin De Laines French, Earlston, sncf" American Ginghams black Silks,&c., Slc.

White Goods:

Swiss Muslin, Victoria and Bishop' Latffig, Book Mulls, Cambrics, Jaconetts, Tape Checks, Stripes. Curtain Muslins,' ^.c., a large and handsome assortment.

Brown Sheetings:

AlldeBirahle brands of 3-4,4-4, 5-4.6-4, and 10-4

jjBleached Sheeting*:

100 pieces of 3-4, 4-4, 5-1, 6-4, and 10-4. prints. 300 pieces of Philip Allen's. Cocheco, Spragus, Hamilton, Union, Mcrrimac and English brands.

Cottonades:

70 pieces including favorite styles, Ripkn fancies. Nankeens, Denins, blue drillings and mixtures. ,r, t''

Brown Linens, bleached and brown Linen Dril-, lings, Irish Linens,Table Damask, bleached and bro%vn Table Cloths, Napkins, Doillies, Russia and Scotch Diapers, Crash, BirdVEye and iiuckabutk Towelings, &c. -y

W 9

American, French. German and English Cloths, black and iancy Cassimeres and French Doeskins, Tweeds, SatinetB, Jesne, Cashmeretta, &s.

Vestings:

Fancy Silk, Satin, buff Casslmere. whits and »ntritffrseiiT6i."*

TichtngB, Shirting Stripe, Checks, Hosiery, Ribbons, Handkerchiefs, Umbrellas and Parasols, Gloves all kinds, Edgings and Insertions.

We are receiving every week additions to tha stock of new and desirable styles kreping our as*' Boriment at all times full and compiete.

PRAIRIE CITY STORE.

May 21, '52-wtf-39

FALL AJtitlVALS.

The most SPLENDID GOODS ill Mnrktt. WILLIAMS EARLY,"' 1 RE now raceivinjr direct from N. Y., Phlla« delphia and Baltimore, a general stock of Dry feoods, Queensware,

Hardware and Groceries.

ALSO—A large lot of Carpeting. which will bo sold very low for cash or approved crodit. A*^ large assortment of

ItirFI'S A\D COLIiARS,

of all qualities snd pricest have bean laid in with great care, and will be found cheap and excellent

Some very fine, with Extra globes and chimneys.^" and capahie of shedding "a flood of light" on any subject—chaste, beautiful and cheap—are to b« found amdng tliier large and general aasortmant of goods. QUEENSWARE STOCK IS PERFECT,

And tlieir vanity of

Hals. t|K, Itoolt*

Shoe*.

as comprehensive as the eastern markets can afford. Cbtrntry merchants, wishing to "fit up" wilt find this establishment, situated at the north west corner of the public square, the most interesting one in T^rre-Hnute, se regards the Qoeliy, Variety and Cheapness of Goods

They, as well as all others, are respectfully invited to call aud examine the stock da hand. WILLIAMS & EARLY

Terre-Haute, Oct. 27,1849 9tf.

NORTHERN LIGHTS

ONSTANTLY appearing iu their usualbri! liuncv, in Northern Terre Haute, secoili hnoee north of theCanal Bridge, on MarketStreet. where will be found constantly on hand, at wii JIB aale only— "Composition Summer Candles,

Summer Stearins Candtes, No. 1 Pure Tallow C&nhlea<, No. 1 Rosin Soap. No I Palm Soap, No. I White bar Soap* A. No^l SoftSoap, forfa.n ly wai .i.ig. "J The above Articles arc warrants! »n feptfor sale at all the principal whoel-iah houses, and at our msnu&ctory, in quantit-es to the pur--chaser and at as'low prices as thsy can be bought at in this place for cash. The renowned superiority of oar manufacture we hope will insure as a continOance of our former customers, and we respectfully solicit the patronage of Merchants and ail others wishing to purchase a genuine article, snd request all t. examine the sbove articles previous to purchasing «isewhere.

We will pay the highest Cash price forfTallo*, 4%ndered or in the rough. B. M. HARRfSON & SON*.

Terre Haute, Nov 29, '51-U-tl

N E W S O E S O E

—St"

The proprietor wAifd

respectfally fntaWn Ma fotmer patrons and the traveling publie general! and heady furn

y. thathis liooee i» newlv snd in good order, fit

now ««*H prepared to secomntodst* hie frfends snd patrons in HIS IIEST STYLE* He asks contftiuaftce of former favors.

SCIIOOLEY & VANHORN«| Oflsr for sale a large sssortoctsnt off

BOOTS AND SHOES.

Also, a variety

of.

All of which tliey will sell at wholesale or retail, nt their new store i.I PIKBUIX Row, on National Road street, fifth door from tha corner of Market street.

They will al*Q msnufacture Boouand Shoes to order at tbe «aat( Aaca. «pX)LEY A 7ANH0RN-

Teire Haste, October 4. '51-6-ti

Fotatdds for dale.

"I r|A Bushels of Irish Potates on consignment -•-vF"" $d for sale at 50 cents par bushel at the tiure of

June 2i,%2 i!Jw' fi

CUAS. HUTTiNCFU

The bo«t family Flour & Com Meal

j.\ LWAY$'«n lisndand for taHr.at. Hoimesf