Ramus

A Latin word which signifies a branch. This place was laid out about the first of last September; is situated in Hancock county on the county road leading from Nauvoo through Carthage to Macomb, and but a short distance from Crooked creek.

It was laid out, and organized a stake, by authority of the first Presidency of the church, after the same plan and order of the City of Nauvoo. In Rameus [Ramus] there is now built and in progress, about one hundred buildings, with a continual increase of population; and is surrounded by a beautiful and fertile district of land, including a variety of prairie and timber, and as it is situated near Crooked, creek 20 miles from Nauvoo, it has the advantages of timber, and privileges of mills, so common in this part of the county.-Good farms and farming land can be purchased in the vicinity, on very reasonable and accomodating [accommodating] terms.

The local situation of the place, its good health, fine water, convenience to mills, beautiful prairies, handsome timber, extensive pasturage ranges, and the many advantages and inducements to agriculture, are a sufficient recommendation to those wishing to locate themselves in this part of the county. Those emigrating from the east will find the most eligible and commodius [commodious] roate [route] from Springfield, (capitol of the state,) to be through Beardstown, Rushville, Macomb and Rameus [Ramus], to the city of Nauvoo.

Done by order of the High Council of the Stake.

Joel H. Johnson, Pres't

J. E. Johnson, Clerk.

Rameus [Ramus], Aug. 24th, 1841.

Augustus C. Dodge has been elected to Congress, as delegate for Iowa: and his father, Gen Henry Dodge, is elected by the people of Wisconsin for a similar station,.