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Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-01-25
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Martinsburgh, Jan. IS.

We this day publish the speech of Mr.. Horsey in
the Senate of the United States, upon the subject Of
West Florida. To all those who wish to have a clear
view OF. this subject, we sincerely the
attentive perusal of that speech-We particularly
call their attention to the extract of the letter from
the king Of France to L'Abbadie, which, we think,
furnishes conclusive evidence Of what the easteyn
boundary of Louisiana was at that time. This is
certain, that France, by the treaty Of 90, only coded
to Spain the territory west of the Mississippi. toge.
Their with the city and island Of Newt Orleans and
In this letter the king of France says, that he has ce.
ded to Spain "the whole country known by the name
of Louisiana - now, as he ceded to Spain nothing
but the territory sest ofthe Mississippi, and in ceding
that country uses the terms the whole country known
BY the name IF L~Oaisiana, the conclusion is inevitable,
that nothing more was then contained in that terrific.
ry than what was vestvard ofthat river-with this be-
tore them. who can help deploring the corruption
and p~rohlgacy OF our government in claiming thatte
ritory, east of the Mississippi, called West Florida
A gentleman lately from New-O rle ans, in whose
accuracy of observation, and in whose veracity the
most implicit confidence may be placed, stated to US
a few weeks since that four-fiftIs of the population OF
the Orleans territory consisted of FreRch-men, "as
perfectly devoted to France TO use his own express
sion, " as the citizens of Paris"
1t will be seen BY our CougressionaLjourn of to-
day that this territory is to be admitted a member OF
the union-of course to be represented By two men,
bers in the Senate. LET II BE MARKED that the
Senate is essentially a part Of the Executive OF the
uated States and of necessity the depository Of the
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-01-25
EStraYS.

TAKEN up by the subscriber, living
i on Back-Creek, three HEIFERS,
viz. one red and white, about two years
old mex. spring, appraised to FIVE dollars
another black and white, with white in her
forehead, two years old next spring, APP
praised to four dollars and fifty cents-and
the other a mnley brindle, with white In
her forehead, appraised TO three dollars,
and each of the above estrays is marked
with a crop off the left car. The owner is
requested to come prove property, pay
charges and take them away.
ROBERT PINKERTON.
Ian. IS, 1871.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-01-25

Efginia-M fhe Saperisr Court ~ CnaH-
cers h0Ldea ia StaWitonr the 29m aay
ef Nsvember, 1910.
BETWEEN Abraham Gorren and Joseph
Gorrell, EA'ors Of William Gosreli.
deed, and Isabella Vanmstre, FAX, and
Isaac Vsumetre, Ex'or of Jacob Van.
metre, deed. PITTS.
AND Abraham Vaumetre, &c. Def,ts.
The Court doth order that Master Com-
missioner Bent. do take an account OF the
real property devised, and advancements
made by Abraham Esnmetrr the elder, to
all the plaintiff. and defendants 10 this
cause, together with a statement ct the va.
lue of each pait thus advanced and devised,
and make report thereof to this Court with
any matters specially thought pertinent by
himself or required by the parties 20 be SO
stated; aud the said Commissioner Is au-
;horised to proceed in the absence of eisher
party, who having reasonable notice OF his
primary appointment or adjournments, shall
tail to attend him.
A Copy. Teste,
HENRY ]. PEYTON, c.c.c.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-01-25
November is.

A captain of a vessel has just reached
London, from Holland, who left it on the
9Th ins.. He says, that a measure vet
more rigorous than the law of CONSUMPTION
had been adopted, and that all males be.
tween Is and % years old, without excep
ton, were dragged to the armies, from the
families of the highest rank to the lowest.
The Decree Of the 18Th ultimo, respecting
burning Colonial produce, had not been
then carried into effect.
The King of Sweden landed yesterday
at Yarmouth, from the Tartarus frigate,
under a salute of IL guns. On reaching
the beach, he was received with three such
hearty cheers as perhaps he never before
heard, and such an impression had they
upon his Majesty, that tears of gratitude
were observed to trickle down his cheeks.
HE was received by lord Gardner, the port
admiral, whose carriage was in waiting,
and into which his Swedish majesty got,
and preceded by the West York militia,
with colors flying and band playing, he re-
pared to the Eagle Inn, to take refresh
ment, previous TO his setting off for Lon.
don. He was dressed in scarlet, wore a
star on his left breast, and looked remaIk a.
bly, well.
November II.
The fund. rose towards the close Of the
market yesterday, owing TO the report of
another messenger having arrived from
Portugal with favorable news. Consols
lett of at ,67 So. Omnium S 1.8.
The expectation of a change of admins
tration, and consequent dissolution OF par.
Lament, is SO strong in Dublin, that Mr..
Plunkett, the late solicitor general, & Mr..
leslie, Post.masteF, the present member,
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-01-25
LOTS FOR SALE
the town of Martinsburg.

u Y oiysue Of q decree ofthe County Couri
gBerkeley, we wiA sell to the highest
bidder. for cash, oa Saturday the 9Th day
february ne.,, the EoLouoing Houses and
Lots in The toOn Of Maytinsburgh, former
~ the property Of James M'Donaid. and
by him ,nortgaged TO secure a de6s due to
Hannah DonaLdson, VIZ
Lot, No. So, situate upon King street
and Spring aAey-Up7n this lot thereis a
g0od two-story uuvather. boarded dwelLng
house, nosv occupied By Mrs. Collins.
Lot, No. 60.
Lot, No. Ell, situate upon Martin street
and Spring alley
Lot, No. 81, situate upon Martin strces
and Spring ahey-Ubon this lot there is q
large tvo story dvehing house, noD occu-
pied by Robert Gregory.
Lot, No. 63, situate npon street
and Spring alley.
Lot, No. rs, situate upon Martin street,
adjoining to LIT No. 81.
Lot, No. -, situate upon Martin s:rect,
adjoining Lot No. 90.
The sale will take place at fwelpe o'cock,
ubon the premises.
ELISHA BOYO,
EDMUND PENDLETON,
Commissioned.
January IS, 1911.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-01-25
A Distiller Wanted.

n N attentive sober man who ID well ac-
n quainted with the distiIling business,
to work two Stills in a convenient hcuse
with overhead water, will meet with libe-
raj wages and constant employment until
the month of May next, on immediate APP
plicasion to me.
JAMES CAMPBELL.
N. B. A single man would be preferred.
Jan. rs, 1911.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-01-25
Stray Steers Taken up.

TAKEN up by the subscriber, living
i near Marsiasburgh, two STEERS,
one of them Of a red colour, about twb
years old last spring, marked with a crop
off the right ear and a half crop of the I'M
der side of the left ear, valued az seven doll
lars--the other of a brindle colour, about
two years old, marked with a crop off each
ear. and both hind legs white nearly to the
hams, valued at FIVE dollars. Ike owner
is desired to prove property, pay charges
and take them away.
JOHN WILHELMS.
ian. 25, 1911. +
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-01-25

ID that the house adjourn, and the ques-
ZION be taken by ayes aud noes, for the pur-
nose of ascertaining who were absent
The Clerk called over the names, ayes s.,
noes SO. A quorum Immediately appear
ed.
Mr.. Leuvis presented the petition of
Wm. II. Pratt. Referred to the commit
tee Of claims.
Mr.. Van Horn presented a resolution
directing the committee on the district OF
| Columbia to enquire into the expediency
of establishing a government for the said
district, and that they report by bill or o.
therwise. Resolution not carried.
Nj. Mumford presented the petition OF
the inspectors of the customs at New York,
pray ing additional compensation for servi-
ces. Referred to the committee of COM
merce and manufactures.
Mr.. Fisk offered a resolution for the ap-
pointment Of a committee to enquire into
the expenditure of public monies tor the
navy yards since 1904, and the situation
and management Of the same. Carried.
Mi. Pitktu presented the petition of SUM-
dry merchants of New Haven, praying re-
lief from the operation of the non.inter-
/ course law, as it might affect certain YES
! sells 10 the West ladies. Referred as o.
| ShSss of the same nature.
Mr.. Shelly made some observations pre-
Paratory to submitting a resolution tor tax
ing off the injunction of secrecy. The
Speaker decided the offering of such reso-
luton with open doors out OF order. Mr..
Shelly appealed. The AYES and noes were
taken on the question. Is the decision of
the Speaker correct? Ayes 70, Noes SO.
Mr.. Shelly then said he had something
ola confidential nature to communicate,
and the galleries were cleared.
The doors were closed about Is minutes,
as soon as opened the house went into com.
mittee of the whole on the bank charter
bill.
The house again resolved itself into a
u committee of the whole on the bill to re-
u new the charter Of the Bank of the United
States.
Mr.. BurwePs motion for striking gu
the first section still under consideration.
Mr.. p. B. Porter spoke at length in ia.
vor of it.
The question was then taken on striking
out the first section and carried SO to 40.
The committee rose, reported to the
house; who adjourned without taking a
question on the report.
SATURDAY, January 10.
After the reading of the journal the
Speaker observed that he had a commune
cation TO make, which 10 his opinion re-
qdirsi secrecy. Tie doors were closed a.
bout Ave minutes.
Mr., M'Kim presented the petitions OF
the mechanics, traders, Sc. and Insurance
Company Of Baltimore praying the renew
al OF the charter of the Bank ofthe u. States.
Mr.. Gardener who this day took his
seat presented the petition of the Insur-
anee COMPANY and United Insurance Com
pany OF New-York. Ordered to lie on the
table.
Mr.. Lace offered a resolution for repeal.
ing part of the law of May 10th, 1900, di.
rectlng the collectors to make dispositions
IN the U. S. bank, sc. Ordered to lie on
the table.
EtH
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-01-25

TAKEN up by the subscriber. living
i OF Back-Creek, a black COW, with
some white on her back and on her rump,
some white under the belly, the switch Of
her tail off, a crop off the right ear with I
slit and an undrrbit out, supposed to be A.
bout nine years old, appraised to eight dol
lars. The owner is requested TO come
prove property, pay charges and take her
away.
WILLIAM SNODCRASS.
Jan. Is, 1911.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-01-25
Commandments Office,

WEHcHssItF, jan. 70, IbII.J
THE parties to the above suit are hereby
notified that in obedience TO the above re-
cited order, ! have appointed Wednesday
the 9Th day of February next, for the puv-
pose of carrying the same into effect, when
they win attend at my Office aforesaid,
with such evidence and vouchers as may be
necessary to complete the several state
rnents by the said order directed.
LEMx. BENT, Mas. Com.
Jan. rs. [e,m1
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-01-25
BOSTON, Jan. IL.
LATEST FROM HAITI.


Capt. Carter, from Port au Prince est.
Domingo) sailed Dec. z. Sometime pre-
vious, Rigaud and Potion had fallen out.
The former collected troops at Aux Cages
and the latter at Port au Prince. They
marched, and met at Petit Gauve, where
a reconciliation took place /; aud they pass
ed some days in feasting with each other,
when they both reformed to their respective
stations. Rigaud is to retain a govern
mentship. Potion had at Port au Prince
about 5000 troops, and an attack from
Christophe was soon expected. IT he
bro't with him a feet to cooperate with
his army, the fall of the place was appre-
hended, as there was no naval force there,
Christophe's squadron was said to be at St.
Marks. A flag of truce had arrived from
the Black Emperor. and it was reported
she bro't overtures of accommodation ; but
it was not known what answer had been
returned.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-01-25

e THE Federal Republicans of Jeffer-
son County are requested to attend at MIR.
John Anderson's tavern, in Charies-Town,
on the first day of February court next, DE
ing the 18th day of the month"; for the pur-
pose Of designating candidates for the assem-
bly, at the next election.
Jan. Is, 1911.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-01-25

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. ~.
The U States sch'r Revenge, capt. Per.
ry was lost on Wednesday on Watchill
Reef, at the east end Of Fishers Island,
near New London-crew all saved.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-01-25
FosTAIsBLEAy, Nov. S.

FONT NUV' D.
A decree issued at Fontainbleau the first
instant, exempts from custom house duties
all colonial produce brought from the Isle
of France, BATAVIA, aud the other colonies
in the Eas, and West Indies, belonging to
France, if they are directly imported in
French or Dutch vessels.
Colonial produce imported from the same
places in American vessels, are only to
pay a fourth of the duties established by
the decree of August 5th.
The decree is to have a retrospective eff.
feet, aud to be in force from the 5th Aug
1910.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-01-25
MALTA, Oct. 10.

MALTA, Oct. TO-
The Hercules, capt. West, is still here
-Lucien Bonaparte is detained, until an
answer is received from England respect
ing his detention, all his property is re-
stored to him by the captain and crew OF
the frigate Pomona
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-01-25
NEW YORK. Ian. is.

A German paper contains a list of all the
troops which had been sent into Spain, to
the 6rstof September lasr-the whole num-
Der to that time, was a97 600 men.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-01-25

The following, it appesrs, are now the
claimants of the Fioridas
The Cortes of Spain
France, on behalf of king Joseph
Great-Britain, who has guaranteed the In
tegrity of the Spanish possessions
The Convcntionalists ofFlorida-and lastly
The United States of America.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-01-25

are eanvassing the university of that city.
Globe sfFce, tVO O'clock.
The two following bulletins were shewn
this day at ST. ames's. We are sorry 10
find they arc u~ufavorable.
Windsor Castle, Nov. IS. Evening.)
ellis majesty has had a little increase
offever this evening.
H. r. REYNOLDS,
III. HARTFORD,
M. BAILLIE,
w. HEBERDEN,
X. WILLIS"
Windsor Castle. Nov. II.
His majesty has had a sleepless night,
and upon the whole been more feverish
than for the last two DAYS"
(Signed as above.)
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-01-25

Married, on the 18th inst. Mr.. JANE
CROTHERS, to Miss MARY JOB, bot
Of this County.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-01-25

plans views and policy Of that all-impostant depart
meat Of the governmsnt-And the fatal truth is ex-
hibi'ed to the people Of this m.sel able Country THAT
The FeRocIoUS TYkANr OF EUROPE
wILL POSSESS TWO PRIvILEDcED SPIES
IN TIE CABINET OF The UNITED STATES.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-08-07

nent, when half he. families shall be in
mourning, then shall peal of thunder
put an end to the affairs Of the peninsula,
the destinies of her armies, and ayenge
Europe and Asia by finishing this second
punic war.
Gentlemen deputies Of departments to
the legislative body,
81 have ordered my minister to lay
before you the accounts of 1909 and 1910.
1t is the object for which l have called
you together. You will see in them the
prosperous state of my finances. Though
l have placed within three months 400
millions extraordinary at the disposal OF
my ministers of war, to defray the ex-
penees Of new armaments which then ap-
peared necessary, i find myself in the for
tunate situation of not having any new
taxes to impose upon my people, shall
not increase any taxi have no want OF
any augmentation in the imposts."
The sitting being terminated, his majes-
ty rose and retired amidst aeclamations.
LIVERPOOL, June Is.
Mr.. Smith, the American charge DAT
fairs, waited upon the marquis Wellesley
at two o'clock on Tuesday, and had an
interview of some continuance. The ques-
ton of the orders in council formed the
subject of the conference, but the result
has not transpired.
Dreadful calamity in Hungary.
A German paper, (Neve Zestung,)
which came to hand last week, contains
the following article, dated Presburgh,
April Or. s: Early on the morning Of the
10th inst. the Danube, without any pre-
vious warning, suddenly overhowed its
banks below Best, and inundated the ad
,jacent country thirty miles. BY this ac
cident, twenty-four villages for the most
part extremely popuious, were swept
away, with the greater part of their in
habitants. 1t is computed, that between
three or four thousand persons have lost
their lives"
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-08-07
By last Nights Mail.
NEw-YoRK. August 8.

NEw-YoRK, August 8.
There have arrived three ships this af-
ternoon, to wit the America, Mather,
from Canton, 12s days ship Superior,
Delano, 42 days from Liverpool, not so
late by one day as the Russell arrived yes
terday ship Spartan, Baum, London, ~
days. The Spartan was boarded by a
French frigate, who informed the captain
he was good prize, and as he was in bal
last he should burn the ship. But after
much remonstrance gave up the ship to
the capt The boarding officer of the
French frigate informed they had captur
ed 5 ships and burnt them, one Of the ships
was the Lucy, from Lisbon for Boston.
The names of the other two he did not re-
collect. Consequently the DEGREES are
rot revoked.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-08-07
PUBLIC AUCTION.

THIS MORNING, at three O'Clock, will b.
sold, at auction, on VIM. Harter's wharf
seventy-fve bales of
Very Prime Upland Cotton,
In such parcels and on such terms as will
suit purchasers.
This COTTON will be landed this
morning, early, from on boa,d the goot
sloop ABBY ANN, Capt. Bingley, which YES
sci will take freight for Norfolk and Charles.
ton, and will sail with all convenient des
patch-has elegant accommodations for pas
scnsers' Apply to the Captain on board, or
to
Mordecai Miller.
August Z
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-08-07
WEDNESDAY MORNING, august
MARRIED, on Monday evening last, by
the Rev. VIM. Gibson, Capt. ISAAC HEN
RY to Miss MARTHA UNDERWOOD, both
of this place.
COMMUNICATION.

The people of Alexandria have now an op-
portunity of gratifying their taste, and OF re-
warding the services of one of the most emf.
nent comic performers that this country can
boast of. In saying this need I mention the
name of JEFFERSON He who has delighted
every audience in N. York, Philadelphia, and
Baltimore, cannot be neglected in Alexandria.
The pieces which he has selected for this
Evenings Entertainment are equally a proof
of his own taste and of his desire to please.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-08-07
Public Sale.

THIS DAY, at eleven o'clock, will be
sold, at Harter's wharf, on liberal credit,
in lots to suit purchasers,
The Cargo Of SALT
On board the ship John Aadrew, from Lis
bon.
Also,
Three-eighths of said Ship,
as she arrived from sea.
P. G. Marsteller.
August Z. 1t
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-08-07
Latest from Lisbon.


BY the arrival this forenoon of the sh ip
Amazon, Capt. Burr, from Lisbon, which
place he left the 9th of June, we learn
that the strong fortress of Badajos still
held out, but it was daily expected it would
surrender. The beseigers had made Sc
veral breaches in the wall, but not suffi-
ciently large to render it safe to attempt
to enter with troops. twas reported that
Soult had received large reinforcements,
and was marching to relieve Badajes.
There had been no general battle since
that fought at Albuhera.-A reinforce
ment Of between 7 and 5000 men, princi-
pally cavalry, arrived at Lisbon from,
England few days before Capt. Burr.
sailed. Markets glutted with American
produce.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-08-07
From the Norfolk Ledger-.4ugust 2.

The translations promised in our last
from the Lisbon papers are given in this
days Ledger; from these our readers
may infer, that another grand battle has
before this, been fought in Estramadura.
Lord Wellinston's despatch is dated from
place not laid down in our map, but we
understand that it is between Elvas and
8adaios, not more than six or eight miles
from either place. The grand point of
concentration for the different French ar
mics, is Merida town in Estramadura,
about 10 miles east of Badajos. Of the
force Of the French army when united we
are not able to speak with accuracy, but
from the data we have, we suppose it will
be thus:
Soult's command after the battle of Albu-
hera IS 900
Drouet corps. 5000
Army of Portugal from Salamanca
under Niarmont, deducting the
reinforcement thrown into Gu
dad Rodrigo, $4,000
$4,000
Lord Weliington's force, viz.
The allied army under Beresford
after the battle of Albuhera, in
Guiding one brigade not engaged, $4,000
British reinforcement under Gen.
Hill. 10000
The balance will be made up by troops
drawn from the British army in the north
of Portugal.
The French army will be under two a
BILE generals, Souit and Marnont, officers
Of high reputation, the former we Judge
is the senior officer, and we presume will
command.
We have said that the probability of a
mother battle, may be inferred, but if we
Judge from the hitherto cautious conduct
Of Lord Wellington, we should not be
surprised to hear that he had retired once
more to his strong lines in front Of Lisbon,
where, if the French follow they will be
exposed to the same if not greater dit
ticullies than the army ofMasseaa expe-
rienced for supplies.
The plan of Lord Wellington appears
to he to draw the greater portion OF the
French force in the Peninsula, towards
Lisbon, by which means the difficulty oil
subsistence for the French will be IN
creased, and his own diminished, and by
which the people of Spain will be better
able TO act.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-08-07
Con,merciaI-fron, Lisbon.

C0n1merciaC.fronl Lisbon.
Communicated for the Federal Gazet.
te, by gentleman who left Lisbon on the
ED June: flour IL IS dollars; corn :
80 9; corn meal 8; rye do. so; rice.
per quintal, Z; oats s. a 60 cts; all no.
minal.
Imports at Lisbon in the month OF
May, 1928 barrels of -four, 1000 sacks,
1895 moys (each 2A bushels) wheat,
1856 do. barley, 1851 do. corn, 1863
do. rye.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-08-07
.~ ca ~-
e ANNAPOLIS, August 4.

"The Constitution frigate. with Messrs.
Barlow, Warden, &c. on board for France,
weighed anchor at o'clock this morn
ing. She will be delayed few days at
Norfolk.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-08-07
PUBLIC SALE.

'DY virtue Of a deed Of trust from Isaac
Id SHREvE and HANNAH his wife, to the
subscriber, executed fof the purpose of sa-
tisfying debt due from Isaac Shreve to the
Bank of Alexandra, will be exposed to
public SALE for cash, on the premises, ON
the 18th day of September next, a LOT or
half an Acre of GROUND, situated in the
town of Alexandra, on the east side OF
Washington street & south side Of Wilkes
street.
Thomas Swami, Trustee.
August7 dts