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Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1808-10-28

Hibersia, of tie 7assrts,
Sept. s, Sos.
SIR,
Inclosed herewith, for the information OF
the lords commissioners OF the admiralty, IS
a copy of conventions entered into by
3 lieut.. col. Murray and gen. kellermann, Tor
the evacuation of Portugal by the French
{ army; such convention having been ratitl- J
& ed yiieut. gen. sir Hugh Dalrymple, my
SELF. and the French commander in CHIEF.
British troops, consisting of the Cd and A2d
Regiments, were on the Cd inst. landed, to-
occupy the forts Of Cascais, St. Antonio, st.
Julien, and the Bagio, and no time shall be
lost to embark the French troops, agreeaby
TO the said convention. Captain Halssead,
first captain Of the ship, and captain OF the
feet, who is the bearer OF dispatches to their
.slships, respecting the Russian squadron
IL the Tagus, IS In full possession OF my
confidence, and viii be able to explain to
their lorelships the motives inducing me to
rat;fv the convention In qocstion, as well as
give auv further information that may be
thought necessary.
I have the honor to be, &c.
(siened) C.. COTTON.
Hon. w. w. POLE, &c. &c. &c.
Al copy of the convention enclosed in
the letter from Sir Hugh Dalrymple.
Hlbcrnia, oft the Tagus,
Sept. 4th, 1903.
SIR,
Herewith have the honor to enclose to
YOU, for the information Of the lords COM
mis- ;oners of the admiralty, copy of
convention entered into by me, with Vice
Admiral SeRiavin, commanding the Russi-
an fset IN thu, Tagus by which it viii APP
pear to their lorlships that such feet has
been surrendered to me, to be held by his
maiesty as deposit, until six months after
the conclusion of peace between Russia
and England.
have charged Captain Halstead, first
captain Of the Hibernia, and captain of the
Reet. with the delivery of this dispatch to
their loroships }; he was sent by me to ne
gociate the convention with Vice-Ad miral
Seniavin, and viii be able to explain every
particular.
To Captain Halstead feel greatly IN
de5ted for his able advice and assistance
upon all points Of service, his zeal and dill
gence have been exemplary, and eEtitle
him to my highest commentator.
Rear-Admiral Tyler has been directed to
superintend the first division OF the Russl-
an feet, which purpose ordering under
his protection Immediately to opIthead; to
him {since with me- | have been indebted
for s,esy assistance, and to the captains, Of
fcers and crews of those ships that have
been employed throughout a tedioasly pro-
uacted blockade (hy whom every exertiou
has been made with a degree of cheerful
ness doing them infinite honor). feel ex-
tremely grateful, and deem it my duty to
offer every possible testimony OF n,y aPpro-
bauon in their favor.
have the honor to be, &c.
(Sipnedl G.. COTTON.
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MALIVJEFF,
lie cept..de PaviAon.
ADMIRALTY CTr1cE, Aug. %.

ADMIRALTY CFrIcE, AuS. %.
Dispatches, of which the following are
copies, have been this dav received at this
Office from rear admiral Keals, addressed
to the honorable William Wellesley Pole:
Superb, of Spree IN The Great Bet,
A,,gast 15.
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Vice-Admiral
Sir James saumarez, &c. sc.
NoTE.-Since this letter was concluded,
we entertain some hopes that part of the re-
giment In Jutland, we thought lost, s;as es-
capped to the post at Langeland by the west
ern channel.
Superb, sfLange1and, dug. 10.
SIR,
have detained the Euryalus few hours
for the further satisfaction of assuring their
lordshiPs that the Spanish troops taken off
by his majesty's ships at Nyborg. will be
landed in the course of this afternoon at
Langeland.
A convention has been entered into be-
tween his cxcellency the Marquis de IA Ro-
mano and the governor Of the island, which
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-05-17
EUROPE.
NETWORK, Nav II
LATEST FRoA1 mi tr,

On Saturday evening arrived at Baltimore
the brig Susannah, Franklin, in % DAYS from
Amsterdam, in ballast. Sailed from tie
1exel on the 25th of March, by pernissi-
on, with dispatches from General Armstronc
for our government. Ship Lexington. Gard
ner, was to sail in fourteen days by permis.
sion, to bring home distressed American sea
men. NO American vessel had arrived there
since the sailing of the Eliza. In lat. a.,
long. "a, was boarded by British frieate
and treated politely.
=, The embargo continued in the ports of
Holland at the departure of this vessel. Jt
was said 10000 troops were to be collected
at the Holder for the invasion of England
but no obvious indications of arrangements
Tor It's collection appeared.
Inc vienna Gazette of the Sd March.
mentions that Russia has considerably rein
!orCea ner army with men and warlike stores
III Moldavia and Wailachia 1t appeared to
De the determination of both Turks and Rms
SLAMS, to begin the campaign in April ar
the termination of the Armistice of Siobosia
General hutusow is appointed to the chief
command OF the Russians. The Turkish
troops are not numerous upon the Danube.
Great diihcuity and disappontments had
Deeh experienced in bringing troops over
rom ASIA few only of the Pachas cros-
sea INTO Europe to. join the Grand Vizier at
hdrianople. The other Pachas have refused
obedience to the orders of the Porte.
From Leyden Gazettes of 18th and ODD
OF March, it appears, that the French have
formally taken possession of Flushing. with
radius OF the surrounding territory of the
extent Oh l,5OJ metres, coded by the treaty
OF rohtainoleau. On the other hand the King
OF aoiland has taken possession of East Fries
iand' and the Lordships of lever, Kniphau-
sen ana Varel, as the equivalent.
AN article under the head of Petersburch
Zoth February, mentions that several regi,
ments of the army in Moldavia, have receiv-
ca orders to proceed to the Caspian Sea
Where the Russian army is to embark. in mr..
der to so through Persia for IIindostan I: and
that they have begun their march for this
destination. '' ''i'-
General Gardanne, the French minister
arrived with his suit at Tcheren. in persia
OH me 4th December, and was pompouslv
received by Its sovereign, who lavished unoi,
MN the insignia of the order of the Sun
W Parls, Bonaparte has issued two Sta
tutes, carrying into effect the institutions do
creed the 18th of August, 1906. whercb,
ne title OF Princes, Dukes, Counts and
Knights, OF the French Empire are created
anu conferred upon various descriDt;one IS
persons p''o"' Vi
lie marriage of the Prince Of Nerecbo
tei, General Berthier1 vice Constable os
+ rance, with the Princess Elizabeth of ~
Yaria, was celebrated on the 9th March
a diet has been held with the K,inq's an
PROBATION Tor East Prussia, TO deliberate ~
on 'Ae means proper toremedy certain evils.
a is''er from Rotterdam, dated March 9Th
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-05-17
ENQUIRER OFFICE,
MAY II, 1903

E*trdct = letter from very respectable gentle
man IN Londos TO his friend in An,stia, Fa)
:" America has been placed in a very difficult
situation by France end England, but in laying her
Embargo, has shewn she is aware of the hard
ships imposed on her. IF she persists in it with
hrmness, she win obtain justice, but if she en-
ters INTO the war on either side, we fear the pri-
vations and distress the EMBARGO must necessari
y subject her to, will beigreatlv increased. We
therefore hope, she will maintain the dighifed
ground she has taken, and not be forced to relir.
qu'sh her. neutrality for a war which cannot do
any good" -
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FOR THE ENQUIRER.
P 1 N d RIG Cd Es.
ODE w
TO THOMAS JEFFERSON-P. II. 6.

ODE w
TO THOMAS JEFFERSON-P. u. s.
Great Sir :! the soAekp of war loud bowls
Gnm-visaged Mars ferocious scowls
And dread forebodings thro' the land
sound
The =" Rose" unblossomed, has departed
Iwo rival Chiefs for glory started,
But sse, (the Bard ard YOU a.m, iion-hearted,
View undismayed the scene, g. smile around
Yes, sir the storm of war is blowing !.
And thou, alas from Office going
Well go benignant spirit, go thy ways
Inc. I ne voice OF millions praise bestovving,
ihelr grateful thanks around thee flowing
Will gid, with radan. beams, tl,ylatter davs
But tho the helm of State you out,
You must not Montcelp forget
0 no, Sir that would never do!
Perhaps the Bard may yet with you
There ,s cheek BY jowi, sir, dine, or sup
Then to thy old work go again,
OF pulling down, and building UP
But pray thee, let the Oetagons remain
Now, one thing, sir, the Bard beseeches,
1t IS not Office, fame, or riches
No, No, Ido not want such dross
Nor is 1t, sir, the leaves and fishes
Such food for poets is too gross
lis only, Sir, thy o!drcd 6reeches
SEDLEY.
DELEGATES ELECTED TO THE NEXT lie.
-GISLATURE.
REPRESENTATIVES,. H. Wooding, - WAL
-hiaaleses-Richard NJ. Segar. John Jesse
Accoa,sack-John E. Joynes, .Willi;1r! parkcr.
Northamb ton--Lttleton Upshur, Charles S !.
Snead
State Of TIE poll to. Augusta cornty.
Jacob X nncy SOY
Andrew Anderson 4SS
c. Johnson eO5
We1u Mem bers.
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COCKPIT WHITEHALL, LONDON

THURSDAY, MARCH II.
Before the Lords Commissioners of Abbeaks in
Prize Causes.
Fidelity, ProUoSr alaster-This American yes
sci, laden with cargo of sundry goods, on her
return voyage from Nantz to New-Orleans, was
captured on the 18th of March, 1905, by his Ma
Jesty's schooner Flyingfsh, Lieut. Price, Com
mander, and carried into Jamaica. 1t appears
that the Judge of the Vice-Admiralty Court of
that Island after the usual proceedings had been
gone through) restored the ship, and condemned
the cargo. From this decree both the captors and
claimants appealed. Their Lortlships in this case
directed further proofto be produced within nine
months, and dismissed the appeal with respect
to the ship.
Washington, StiXfn artaster.-This American
ship, with cargo consisting of wine, brandy, and
various other articles of merchandise in the pro-
secution of a voyage from Bordeaux TO New-Or-
leans, was captured on the 3lst of October, 1905,
by his Maiesty's ships of war Hppomenes, Ed
ward Woolcombe, Esq Commander; and Lie
reux; George Younghusband, Esq. Commander,
and carried to Antigua, where the usual proceed
ings were commenced, and the ship and cargo
finally condemned by the Judge Of the Vice Nd
miralty Court thereof Excepting such Part of
the cargo belonging to the master and another
person) from which sentence the claimants APP
pealed In this case their Lsrdshps directed
further proof to be produced.
On Thursday evening arrived at Boston,
the ship Thomas. captain Manter, in SIS days
from Palermo, Sicily.
The French Toulon and Rochefort SQUAD
rons united constituting feet of 18 sail of
the line, had arrived at Porto Ferraio, in
the island of Elba, not far from Leghorn
Admiral Collingwood had heard Of the stu
alton of the Frenchmen and sailed from Pa
lermo, two days, before the Thomas, with
10 sail of the line, to blockade then-and
the Thomas spoke the feet after sailing.
The French had made no attempt on ST.
city. American cargoes were unstable at
Malta and Palermo. The Thomas did not
stop at any port on her return.
On the 21st of April, capt. Mantor spoke
the brig Prudence, 81 days from Bordeaux
for New-York. A Mr.. Williams, a passeu-
ger, informed capt. Mantor that the French
emperor was at Madrid; that the King of
Spain had been deposed, his son placed ON
the throne and the Prince of Peace sentan-
ced to be beheaded that all the American
vessels and property which had been ares
ted, continued so, and was to remain i'm that
till it was known whether the Uni
ted States would or would not declare war
against Great Britain. Boston Palladium
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reeeived1ia Bait. says. "ships coming 6osa
fde from America are admitted, even after
having touched at a British port. Markets We
~ high"
Another retter. dated March 22d, saws,
:" The Embargo is not yet raised, and it ap-
pears that the Emperor has determined to
detain all American vessels until the United
States shall have declared for one or other
OF the contending powers. Six of the first
merchants at Antwerp have been seized and
sent to the Temple for having held com
munication with England. Similar measures
have been adopted at Ghent We hear this
day, that there has been an insurrecton of
the farmers in Prussia, headed by some Prus-
sian officers, against tile French soldiery
quartered there. The particulars have not
yetreachcd US"
The French armed schr Superior, capt. Beau
vas, who arrived at Philadelphia few days since,
we are told, IS not government vessel, but one
OF several privateers fitted out by Messrs Fer
rand and Co. for the express purpose of capturing
the neutral traders to Hayti, several of which
have been taken by her, and the officers and peo
pie extremely i'll used On the Goth of April she
took schr. 8 days from Baltimore, and sent her
to st. Domingo. having put the Americans in irons.
On the 9th ult. in lat 81, long. 70, she took the
English brig Catharne, John Morrison master,
from Bermuda, which she left the 22d uit. bound
ITO New York-the vessel was sent for the West
Indies the capt. passenger and 9 hands were
brought in with them, and landed in Philadelphia
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May II


" -KGiNiA, 70 Wit At Chance.y l. 3
tnct Court held in the City 0f Williamsburg.
the 7th day Of April 1905
Josiah Ryland and Catherine his wife. Thor IN,
Arnistead and Jane lis wife, and William =
CoIston and Elizabeth his wife, Piai!t;St.-N.
galnst John Nicholson and Barth0lemy Nc Carty.
Oet,nadHts. -
The defendant John Nicholson, not lavir,,r On.
tered his appearance and given security accn,di,E
to me act OF Assembly and the rules Of thsco,l,i
and 1t appearing TO the satisfaction Of the .ot.t
that nc is not an inhabt1nt of this corntrv o., t,s
motion OF tire plaintiffs by their counsel, It. a.
ae'ea' that the said defendant do appear here on
me hrst day OF the next term and ans,vcr tI,e
bill OF the plaintiffs, and that copy Of this ord..r
be forthwith inserted in one Of the RicLpondI
newspapers iortwo month ssuccessiyelv. and D q
ed at the front door OF the frner Capitol II, ii.
City Copy. ANTY. ROBINSON, c. c.
way ~. 1avSw1
Joseph MARX g. co. have ON Rand IN
- sortment OF German Oznaburrs, TicSlenb,I
Dowias and Towellng, By tie blle. box, orI
C0gmac Brandy, Molasses, Sack Salt, 20
hne, which they will sellfor cash, tobscl
proved paper NtY ~.
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BEAUTIES OF THE THEATRE:
BEING SELECTIONS FROM THE DRAM.
We1v Mem bers.

The Lrdtes and Gentlemen of Rfchptoude~
IT'S plcin"y, are respectfully intarm-
ed, fhat mis- present Evening,
MAY 18th, 1905.
IN fHE EAcLE-7AVERN BALL ROOM, WIZ
BE Presented,
SCENES FROM THE TRAGEDY OF
d O u LASS.
After which the most admired Scenes from the
SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL.
PRINCIPAL characters,
SIR PETER TEAz LE......ATR ORNSP,-
LADY INTERCHANGEABLE ORMsR1.
To which viii be added, a COMIC PIECE.
IN tzco acts called
THE NUMEROUS FRESHMAN,
THE ADVENTURES OF i ScoTcRJC4N.
CHARACTERS.
Gulwell,
Paddy O'Blarney with SoNSs, and
Donald Macintosh
In the course Of the EVenine, the folio7y;,c-
JaUoTite Recitatio2lS and Songs, vi-.
REeITA7YoT
MONSIEUR TONSON,
or,
HELoEDoN ART OF OUTLYING
SoNc-Wben VuicGn fsrg'd The Bots IF
Jope.
REcITATIoN--W omdn's .Seyen .Aegs.
SoNG-The Dutch Fishmonger.
" Leader of the Orchestra,
Mr. II. WEIDEMEYER.
- Doors open at half past six o'cIock-Curt,:r.
to rise at half past SEVEN" ~ TICKETS, at
ono dollar, to be had at the Bar of the Eoele
Tavern, at S. Grantand's Printing Office au,t
at the Office of The Enquirer
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-05-17

HE Subscriber has opened tavern IN n u
chester in the House lte!y occupied ~
Peter Leath, decd now known By the ;,r,tof the.
Bell, and called tie ,l-TayerlL he pledges
himself to his friends and the public at large, that
no attention shall be wanting to give general sa
objectionable is constantly supplied with tbe,
best liquors, and his stable Il stored win pro-
vender, good beds and mandy waters to attend
these who may please to cali--gnd in order to
give conIpleat satisfaction to his country cusio-
mers' keeps constant supply OF The best fodder
tor stable use His prices are lin The present
difficult tines) follows, viz.
-. Gents.
For Dinner with plenty Of good Teddy so
For Lodging per night II
For Breakfast or Supper ~
For keeping Horse N hours . 81
His spirits are sold but little lfrher than If,
stores. Great allowance will be made 10 those who
may put up with him for a week or longer 81.
a time both ior man and horse lie ,rGuId bs
glad TO take II Or ! S Boarders to Breakfast and
Dine, at 5 1876 per annum, and pledges himself
they shall have no cause Of compliant
NATH'L. ChILDERS
May II. C6,a,
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-05-17

The CeAtinel boasts that the Hon ELBR1pcE
GERRY has espoused the federal cause, and con-
siders it an efset for t"c desertion of Mr. ApAMs.
We have most UNDERSTANDABLE authority for saw
ng' that there is in Mr.. G. no direlicton of re-
Puohcan principles, or any disaffcction to the
cause of which he has been 50 long the ;lustr;oms
advocate In favor ofthe great measures of public
policy, which the present administration has pur.
sued, the influence and the talents of this gentle
man always have been and continue to be exert
ed and we are assured that he most cordially
approves the spirit and design, with which the
raj government have been adopted and MAINTAIN
ed. Boston Chron
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-05-17
PHILADELPHIA. Nav

We are informed that. on Monday last, the
chamber of commerce of this city received an an
swcr from the President of the United States to
tne'r application for permission to export provi-
'sions to one of the British IVest-Ind;a Islands
We shall at present only state tina, the eer,ris.iou
to e:spors has been decidedly refused.
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bud, and rendered abortive, vet the seeds Of
|discord which were then sown, will not for
many years be entirely eradicated.
General Miranda Us in England and encou-
RACES the hope of succeeding in his designs
His connection with Col. Burr is now wei
known, and that n junction of their interesS
and forces was contemplated, is evident from
the Following circumstance. Several young
gentlemen whU went with Miranda, CART
ed our letters Of recommendation to Col
Burr from hersons in this city. This is
a fact, and there is now one of them in this
city who was in possession of one of those
letters. With such proofs, so glaringly evil
dent, every exertion is necessary on the part
OF government to counterfeit the dangerous
plans which are undoubtedly now in agitati-
on. Every good citizen should lend his aid
to suppress domestic dissention. On unani-
nifty. our existence as a nation, our indivi-
dual prosperity, and the security of all the
blessings which have been so literally heap
ed uponus, depends.
False Rehorts contrddicted.-It is as
|certained beyond doubt, that the republi-
cans of this state have triumphed over their
opponents; and that the republican majority
in the next Legislature, will be at least is in
the house of assembly, and Ia in the senate,
making clear majority of S0Lon joint bal
Tot.
Federalism was triumphant for dau in
this city. Already it was agreed, that all
officers should be removed to make room for
federaslsts to occupy their places. Even a
President and Vice President were selected
Grad Examinations were to have taken
place. Six thousand black cockades were
engaged-Several fat oxen were purchased
a grand fete was talked of, and the most re-
solute of the party had engaged to hustle e.
very man that would dare to shew himself
on that day without the honorable badge of
distinction---but, alas! how are the mighty
fallen.
On Friday night, news from the north for
tunately changed the prospect The north
ern breezes have nipt the early plants of the
South, while the yeomanry of the West have
saved the republic......M York Pub. .ddu.
NJ NETWORK. May 9.
The y. States sloop of war Wasp, capt,
Smith, sailed on Saturday morning for Pas
samaquoddy.
The Boston Democrat asserts, that in the
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NETWORK. Nav Q.

The y. States sloop of war WASP, capt
Smith, sailed on Saturday morning for Pas
samaquoddy.
The Boston Democrat asserts, that in the
Massachusetts house of representatives the
republicans will exhibit majority of from
seUenty 20 eighty.
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SUMMARY OF NEWS.

From The .Nsqv- York Public .Adve rtiser.
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NJ EXPRESS FROM WAsHINGroN.
NJ THE PRESIDENT OF THE U. STATES.
A PROCLAMATION.

The following well-written article from the
New York Oracle, comes from quarter
so unexpected, that we cannot refrain
from giving it publicity, as it discovers the
sentiments of portion of political sect
who have generally been considered as the
opposers of the measures of the present
administration.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-03-17
PUBLIC SALE.

IN Wednesday the 18th dag OF April Il
" fair, if not the next fair day, will be sold
to the highest bidder at the plantation OF the
late Matthew garrison, esq. on Goose creek,
about FIVE miles from Leesburgh-A very
large and valuable stock of horses, cattle,
sheep, and hogs a variety OF farming uten'
sis some household and kit.hen furniture
and a quantity of Indian corn.--At the same
time and place will be sold or hired tera time
which will be fixed, several valuable Slaves.
After alris sold at this place, the sale will be
continued at the farm, commonly called ia
cob's, about three miles from Mrs, Lacey's
tavern, and the same distance from the Gum
spring-the like description OF property VIII
be offered for sale, and Oh the same terms
among the horses are several very HIGH BRED
brood mares. The creditors are invited TO
attend anG purchase-al claims Wei authen-
ticated will be received in payment, and on
those due by bond or Cor cash the usual dis
count will be made-twclvs months credit
will be allowed for all sums over FIVE dollars,
TIE purchaser giving bond, with approved Sc
curity, to carry interest from tie date Ii not
punctually paid.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-03-17

INTENDING to remove to the state OF
Tennessee as soon as possible, | wish to
DISPOSE of the following valuable and lncreas-
ing property upon lev terms, winch property
| Inherited from my ancestors, WHO have had
a legal title to the same Tor upwards Of one
hundred years.
One tract well known by the name
eff AHrNeDox, being On the Potomac river
between Alexandria and George Town, and
nearly opposite the city of Washington, beau
tifully situated, containing about -Four Hun
bred acres, now leased to the Mr.. Nlses tor
three hundred and sixty dollars per annurp
with other stipulations contained III the sale
lease.
One other tract contiguous to The
first, leased to William Fraser for forty dol
lars per annum containing about sixty a
Cres.
One other tract containing ten acres
of bottom land, adjoining tn FourNlllc Mill
tract.
One other tract contiguous to the
Abingdon estate, and within two and a hall
miles of Georgetown, containing 725 ACRES.
The greatest part of this land is heavily CO.
vered with red and white Oak.
II L S 0,
Three thousand acres on the Scioto
River, in the state OF Ohio.
This tract descended to me from my uncle
George D. Alexander, being one moietyof
the hndfhe was entitledt to for his military ser
vices during the revolutionary war. All the
title papers with the wills under which am
entitled to the above property, are In the
hands of BALDWIN DApE, Esq. to whom ap-
| p~lication will please to be made for terms &c.
he being legally authorised to contract and
dispose Of all the above valuable property, for
| which good and satisfactory titles will be gig-
en-.
Walter S. Alexander.
August Is. 60