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Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-08-14
DOMESTIC.
SALEM. Ms. July :


On the 18th of June last, arrived at
Salem brig from Waterford, Ireland,
with many passengers, who expected to
settle in America. Their number
obliged attention, and they were taken
under the kind care of the Health Com
mittee, and landed at the hospital on the
Neck, and on Winter Island. They
continued in this situation till they were
all found to be in health, and then were
admitted into town. They appear to
have been deserving of all the care be-
slowed upon them. Some doubts were
expressed respecting the agreement
with the master ofthe brig, butas the mas
ter had landed them in safety, it was
thought best to provide in another man
.ner for their landing at the place they
wished, for a more easy communication
with the western country, or for the
places in which they could with advan-
tage employ themselves in their res
pective arts and trades. A generous
concurrence with their wishes appeared,
and we learn with pleasure the kind
agency Of Mr.. Joseph C. Ward, mer
chant, in this town, on the occasion.
He gave kind attention to the wants of
this company when first landed, particu-
larly to the children. He offered to
provide vessel, and pilot, and able
navigators, and, besides, to insure the
vessel; and persevered in the kind Off
ces with which he began, till these wor-
thy emigrants left us. In this work, he
had undoubtedly generous concurrence,
but they who are acquainted with Cir
cumstances like these, well know how
much more easy it is TO get contribu-
tons for such work, than some proper
person to undertake it. 1t requires the
care, the immediate agency, and the
whole soul of the man who becomes res
ponsible for every thing and the many
things in such an undertaking. And
when good citizen will give this happy
direction and sure effect to the good in
tentions Of his fellow citizens, he is enti-
tied to particular favor and the public
gratitude.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-08-14

deaSors are to be directed in such a
manner as to invite rapid and an inn
mediate emigration from the United
States. Lands it is said will be given,
and facilities afforded to such as are de-
sirous of becoming citizens of the newly
created republic of Texas. By holding
out such inducements they are led to
suppose that in short time the Ameri-
can weight of population will predomi-
nate, or in other words they will be able
TO make the government purely Ameri
can, as well in character as in admini-
stration. This sounds we'll; but whilst
we present to the public all the fond
hopes of the reyolutionists, common
honesty compels us to acknowledge
that there are many bars to the enter
prize. Texas is undoubtedly rich and
fertile tract of country, wide in extent,
and ample in resources; but from the
desultory and savage warfare which has
desolated the land, that vast extent pre-
SCENTS almost literally vast and noiseless
desert, the inhabitants have been either
murdered or driven farther into the inte-
rior to seek precarious sheltcrfrom the
barbarity of the Spaniards; the same
hand that desolated the field and moistcn-
ed it with the blood Of the native, at the
same moment dried up every channel of
resource, and time and labor can alone
replenish them. What may be the pre-
sent resources of the party, we know
not, but it is very certain that the mo-
ment they rendezvous upon the Sabine,
the Spaniards will drive every horse,
mule, and every head of cattle over the
Rio Grande, and unless they have been
provident enough to lay in sufficient
stores to supply them until something
effective be done; want, misery, and ia
tigue must attend them, whithersoeyer
they turn. This we conceive to be an
honest exposition of the predicament in
which they now stand. In making this
statement, we do not wish TO discourage
adventures from the pursuit, (for i'll
truth, We wish all success may attend it)
but at the same time, as the enterprise
has excited much general interest we DO
not wish to delude, by throwinga gloss
upon their prospects and operations
WHICH tHey ouSlil llot " oear. Out oo-
ject is simply to inform. And here we
cannot avoid noticing some harsh and
unadvised remarks which have appeared
in the Orleans Gazette, upon this sub
ject. The editor has thought fit to stig-
Matte the enterprise as merely fitted
out for the purpose of making preda-
tory inroad upon the province of Texas,
and appears disposed to reprobate the
measure in the most unqualified terms.
Should that gentleman entertain any le-
.gitimate predictions, we are happy to
differ from him. We have some little
knowledge of Spanish clemency and
Spanish humanity, and we are willing
that any one who chooses, may experience
their full effects. But we do not blame
suffering people for struggling against
their oppressors, even nnto death ; and
we cannot, nor will not, impugn the mo-
tives of those who step forth gallantly to
aid them. We will at any rate see and
hear, before we venture to Judge, and
take the liberty Of advising the same
course to the editor of the Orleans
Gazette.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-08-14

I'm the 9th inst. in Edwardsylle, MEMO
" ORANDUM BOOK, containing Four Hun
dred and Sixty-five Dollars, in United States
paper and gold, besides receipts, &c.
ANY person finding the same, and delivering
it to DIR. De Camp, or to Mr.. Seely, at his tay.
ern, shall receive EIGHTY DOLLARS RE-
WARD, and the grateful thanks of the sub.
scriber. SAMUEL T.. LAWRENCE.
Edwaras,sIe, Jsty ~, lSl9--8F
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-08-14

House Eies.-These troublesome lit
tie insects may be effectually destroyed
without the use Of poison. Take half a
teaspoon full of black pepper in pow
der, one teaspoon full of brown sugar,
and one tablespoon full of cream, mix
them well together, and place them in
the room on plate where the flies are
troublesome, and they will soon disap-
pear.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-08-14

n WISH to contract with some person 20
Il break up quantity Of prairie land at my
farm one mile west of Troy. The highest
price in cash win be given. Apply to Mr.
SILvASus GAsK1LL, near the premises, or to tha
subscriber, at the Printing Office in Edwards,
vile. GEORGE CHURCHILL.
Nav 90, 1877
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-08-14
Leaving balance in the general
post-office on the LIST day of
January, 1919, Of
S12,731 IS

! The aggregate amount of net revenue, from
the origin of the establishment up to the list
January, 1918, as far as the same has been as
certained, after deducting the compensation
to postinasters, cash paid for the transportation
of the mail, and all contingent and incidental
expenses, is estimated at S., 588, POS; the ag-
gregate of payments into the treasury amount
ed on the first day of January, 1919, to
S1,181,72S, leaving S406,536, which oonsti-
tutcs part of the outstanding debt before
mentioned; the net revenue being stated from
the quarterly returns of the postmastcrs, and
not from the balances actually received at the
general post-oifice. The net revenue for the
year 1918 is not ascertained, the quarterly re-
turns of the postmasters not having yet been
all received
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-08-14
Mr.. WARREN,

Mr.. WARREN,
beg leave to call the attention
of the Trustees of the Madison Acade-
my and Town of Edwardsville,' to their
ordinance prohibiting the running of
horses in the streets of this town. If
the ordinance is a good one, it ought to
be enforced; if bad one, it should be
repealed. X.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-08-14

Emigration. following are the numbers
of the families and individuals who have emf
grated from the port of Belfast for America,
during the last three years, ending the 5th Of
January British settlements and the United
States are included
22l4individuals, 23o families, ending Jams, 1917.
1913 514 1918.
COLL 727 1919.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-08-14
FLORIDA TREATY RATIFIED.
Boston, Juiy 6.


Latest from shain.--Captain Ripley,
of the schr. Zephyr, who left Cadiz on
the 18th May, informs that he Under
stood the American Envoy had heen
we'll received at Madrid that the treaty
ceding the Floridas was ratified and
lieutenant Read was dailyiexpected at
Cadiz with the ratification, to bring it to
America in the sloop of war Hornet,
appointed TO sail the LIST of June for New
York. Two Spanish 74's and a frigate
for Lima, sailed from Cadiz few days
before the Zephyr-but they carried
out no troops. 1t was not supposed the
grand expedition would depart before
August. Capt. R. brought dispatches
for government.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-08-14
THE UNDERSIGNED

FEANfNG traded underline style and firm OF
RI JAMES s. CRESSWELL & co. here
by dissolve the same by mutual consent, and
authorize James 8. Cresswell to receive all
debts due said firm, and to pay all legal de-
mands against the same. Witness our hands
and seals, at Alton, this Sd day Of August, 1919.
JAS. S. CEESSWELL,
JOSEPH MEACHAM.
All persons indebted to said firm, are re-
quested to cal, and make immediate payment.
JAS. S. CRESSWELL.
,4uo7tet st
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-08-14

Missouri Eiection.-The last Nilsson
ri Gazette contains returns from IS town
ships, which give Scott go, and Ham
mond Cos votes.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-08-14

Nlabama-Thc governor of Alabama
territory, under the authority of the
legislature, on the fourth week in May,
offered 1888 half acre lots for sale, in the
town of Cahaba, being part of the lands
given by the president of the United
States to the territory of Alabama for
the purpose of permanent scat of gov
eminent, to erect the public buildings,
&c. lei lots were bid off for an agsre'
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-08-14
NOYANE.

FHvIICSE indebted to the subscriber, wig
4 please recollect, that business cannot be-
done without money. Those that take the
hint will callat the store of Isaac Pricket, & Co.
and settle their notes and accounts without
delay.
A. PRICKETT.
EdzuardsmNe, Qngust 7-11tf
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-08-14
pHr1ADELpHIA, JULY 6.

PHI1ADELPHIA3 JULY o.
Bank Of the United Satisfactory
shares Of United States Bank stockwere
sold this forenoon at 90.
We understand that the board of di-
rectors of the Bank Of the United States,
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-08-14
Expenditures in the
s,O57,s9s u
Paymentsmade tothe

treasury duingthe
same period, 37o,340 "A
Aggregate of expenditures and
ofmoneys paid into the treasu-
ry for five years, ending Jan.
|, 1919,
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-08-14
SAMUEL L. MITCHELL
PosT-oFFIcE ESTABLISHMENT.

The following is statement of the receipts
and expenditures Of the general post-otiice,
from the first day of January, 1914, to the first
day of January, 1919, viz.
Cash remaining on hand, uncx-
pended, Jan. LIST, 1914, S71,264 "a
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-08-14
Slp..aG5.g A glOJao


Congressional Eiection-No addition
al returns, by townships, of the election
in this state for Representative to con-
gress, have been received. The follow
ing statement of majorities in the coun-
ties named, though not official, is deemed
correct:
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-08-14

For carrying the 1iails Of the United States on
the .t6,io1rilg Poss-r0atIs, wiN be receiUed at
the General Post Office until Saturday, the ID
day. October merit, Inclusive.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-08-14
3,449,472 o.

3,4S6,74o 10
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-02-22
w. s. ". Hannch,
C.lRLNEI..lilkEnS.

I.- C.iDINE< -.Usfh E<1lo,
y ESPECIFULLY intorn their friends
4 = aud the pubic in general, liant they
stlil continue to Cary on the above business
III all lis various branches, at Tie same Oh.
stand, Royal-st. between King and Prince,
and have now on hand handsome assort-
uent OF cabiuetware, all OF their own nla-
nufacture consisting ofside. boards, secre-
tarys ami book Cases, bureaus, ladies " ork
stands, rhahngany and stained wcoi bead
steads, cradles, sophas and easy chairs, one
handsome mahogany writing desk, &c. Sc.
Also, ON hand a large quantity Of St. Do
mingo and Bay Mahogany, in log and
boards, and cut 10 any dimensions at
short notice--fouror FIVE thousand feet of
elegant veneers for bureaus and secretarys.
all OF which they are determined to sell Tow.
er than the same quality cab be had in the
district. All kinds Of upholstry work
They would rent 4or one or more years
a very excellent shop and yard Tor car
penter, wheelwright, or biackspath, stu
ated on koyal-street, between Prince and
Duke street, Feb IL Ii
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-02-22
SPLENDID DISTRIBUTION OF
PRIZES.

The drawing OF the Maryland state
,6,,sry will take place in the city OF BAL
,;more ON WEDNESDAY, next, the 24,h INST
. and ,sli Be completed ou the same day, un-
Ssr the superintendance Of the Comnlsslon y,
ers appointed by the Governor and .; COUNCIL y,
those not yet supfiied with n, tickets ,.e OF
Ihsrss, are hereby informed, that ORDERS si:s
SJ n%. IN the Alexandra post office t',s
Sep { Monday and addressed TO ,CoHLN
0 G%y, BALrIsoRE," will be in time to
81 Executed and forwarded by Tuesday
o;rhr's mail. Thus is the last opportunity
s s to obtain chances for the
Thir.y-tro Capital Prizes, !.
a. he drawn on Wednesday, viz. one oil
o. 200 dollars, one Of 10000, ten OF 5Ooo'
,~snty Of 900 dollars, &c. the whole pay
W v1Ie tickets. 500 90 Eighths, Dle 90
H,Kes so 90 Tenths. 10 w
G,arters, 25 90 Sisteenths, y
fitthS, 20 w l"eht'eI',
Letters, post paid, to be ADDRESSED 10
J. I. COHEN, Jr.
No. 40, JMarket-strest, BALTIMORE.
February 22 -
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-02-22
Valuable Discovery.

By the Subscriber, and for rhtch he intehdt
getting Patent.
A NEW and useful Improvement in tie.
~ building art, for plaster, rough cast
mortar or cement, &c. This consists Of an
improvement, by adding to common nor.
tar, made of lime and sand, proportion OF
common salt, by which means the mortar
possesses much greater adhesion, resists
frosts, and id great measure repeis wa
ter,-by which means buildings, or any
other work that requires mortar or cement,
may be carried ON In the most inclchent
season of the year without risk or damage
from frosts The said mortar by being,
mixed with the salt becomes much tougher,
is much longer in drying, and when dry
will become astonishingly hard and dura-
bic, The proportion Of salt 10 the mortar
may be Varied. as occasion or the purpose
for which it is intended may require; aud
takes less proportion of lime than is gee
nerally used IN building. -.
THOMAS X. BEALL.
February 10 st
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-02-22
Information Wanted.

HEORGE RUTHERFORD, Esq. a
W native of Scotland. and formerly a
lieutenant in the British navy, arrived in
his country a considerable time ago. His
friends are extremely solici,ous to learn
whether he is still alive or.whether he is no
more. II is earnestly requested that any
Information by which it may be ascertain
ed whether he is or is notil life, may be
communicated to the Rev. DR.. James Lau-
rie, city of Washington.
Should this notice meet 4 g eye OF Mr..
Rutherford, by communicating with me, he
will he apprised Of circumstances, which
il is Of the utmost importance tor him 10
know. JAMES LAURIE.
Washington Feb. 90 st
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-02-22
Orphans Court;
Aierandrsa County,

.aterGndr'd County, ,e,o
February Term, io'''
ORDERED, That the administrator.
~ debonisnon, of William H. Marbury,
deceased, do insert The usual notice to Gre
ditorS and debtors three times week for
two weeks in the Alexandria newspapers.
A copy.
Teste, 4. MOORE, Reg. wills.
THIS IS TO GItE NOTICE,
That the subscriber, Of Alexandria county.
id the District of Columbia, has obtained
from the Orphans court Of said county, let.
tiers of administration, de bonis non, on the
estate Of William Fl. Narbury. late of the
county aforesaid, deceased.-All persons
having. claims against the said decedent
are hereby warned to exhibit the same TO
the subscriber, with. the vouchers thereof,
passed by the Orphans Court, on or before
the 9Th day of August next, or they may by
law be excluded from all benefit 10 said es-
tate and those indebted thereto are requir-
ed to make immediate payment.
Given under my hand this 9th dsy Of
February, 1919.
Adm. de bOnis non of VIM. H. Marbury decd
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-02-22
New Books.

EOR sale at the commission bookstore Of
J. r. GRAY.
Anew work on Farriery; ] VOL octave,
bound. 2 dolls.
The Christian ECONOMY valuable lit
tie work, said TO be translated from the orr
gnal Greek OF an old manuscrip; found in
the Island of Patmos, where st. John wrote
his book of the Revelations. Price, half
bound, 375 cents.
~. ON HAND,
A good supply OF Writing and Letter
paper. November l8
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-02-22
At the House of Industry,

FEOUSEKEEpERS, and the public in
/ l. general, have now an opportunity OF
furnishing their servants with snirs and
,rowsers, strong aud mat!e of the best qua
iily Of Russia sheeting and duck, at dol
larelch article. The articles being bought
with really money, and no profit charged
OH them, enables the institution 10 sell them
thus low. The only advantage they covet
Is Inc employment Of The poor, III which
every ciSzen is Interested They have
also ON hsnd linen and woollen shirts, pan
falcons, jackets and waistcoats, which Will
ie sold very low. A person will attend 10
p!Piii and Prince streets, near the Potomac
iaIik, !rola 8 o'clock in the afternoon until
night. February 90
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-02-22
For Rent.
To Rent,

49, That new brick dwelling, plea
ETT sanity situated on King street, Up-
Hsss' posite A. c. Cazenoye's Esqr. and
49, now occu, led by S. Harper, E,qr.
Also store and ware house, with dry. floor
ed cellars, fitted up for business, at the south
west corner of King and Patrick streets :
and comfortable frame dwelling house,
with stable and garden, nigh TO tue above.
Possession of any Of the property may be
had immediately. RICHARD. SLADE,
Who having relinquished business, desires
all accounts to be handed for settlement at
bis fathers counting roeF Rn2
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-02-22

VN7HEREAS libel hath been filed by
w George Lake, for himself and o.
Tiers, against the schr Retaliation and all
others concerned, stating that the said schr
Retaliation, week, lying sunk upon the
point opposite the fish wharf, Alexandria,
Maryland side OF the river, being complete.
ly cut through with the ice, and the said
George Lake having, at the request of
VIM. r. Maddox, one OF the owners of the
said schr. at great labor and expense, got
up fhe said schr. and bro't her safe 10
the wharf at Northumberland whereas the
hon. VIM. Cranch Judge of the District
court for the District of Columbia, having
ordered that special District court for
the tria! Of the above case be holds n
at tine Court House in The town Of Alex
audria, On MONDAY, the eighth day of
March next at 10 O'clock A. NJ This is
therefore 10 cite and adnonisf all persons
whatsoever having or pretending 10 have
any right, title, interest Or claim in, and to
the said schooner, Retaliation, to he and
appear at the same time and place aforesaid
before the Judge aforesaid, to shew cause,
il any they have, why reasonable salvage
should be decreed thereout to the libellant,
and all others entitled.
DANIEL MINOR, D. NJ. for
TENCH RIN6GoLD, NJ, ,. G.!
February ls
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-02-22
Was Committed

TsO the Jail for the county ofAleyandris,
L onthe l7lh inst. as runaway, negro
man, who calls himself MOSES DAVIS,
and says he flr,nerlv belonged to Nelly
kallings, al Felrs Point, Baltimore, aud
,hat Doctor Golfer, Of baltimore, caniniorm
his mistres' OF him. Said negru is about Of
.rsrs Of age, five feet, six inches high, dress
al in sailors clothes; he says he sailed
frv,n Baltimore twelve years ago with capt.
fenr;ce, in the brig Joseph, aud has been
absent RON his mistress ever since.
The owner is desired to come prove pro-
reTiy, pay charges, and take him away,
Otherwise, he viii be disposed OF as the law
directs.
ANDW. ROUNSAVELL, Tailor.
!"aruarY gu.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-02-22
Shoes and Hats

Shoes anu Hats
S. &. ID. REED
HAVE just received a fresh supply,
i L consisting OF the following kinds
Ladies' morocco bootees lcOlOred
Do walking shoes, black u
Do leather do
Do cork sole do
Do morocco slips with military heels
Do black and colored
Do kid slips do
Misses aud cnildren's morocco and lea
Mems calf skin shoes lther shoes
Do thick do; boys thick and bound DO
Mems and boys ow priced bats
Boys white wool low priced DO
9 boxes ladies' fine straw bonnets
All of the above articles are offered for
sale al low prices for Cash, or at the usual
time 10 punctual dealers that purchase by
the quantity. We take this method to in
form country merchants that We have made
arrangements for a large supply OF shoes
Tor the ensuing spring, and shall be able 10
furnish them at the lowest Baltimore and
Philadelphia prices.
February ~ q
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-02-22
VOCAL CONCERT.

MR.. Brennan, :.
From the London and Dublin Concerts and
Messrs. HEWITT and EDWAkD
Brennan of N. York, respect
fully announce Concert
THIS EVENING, February %,
At the Alexandra Theatre.
Trio Mozart.
Song-"Young Henry" Mr. Brennan, Bra
nam.
Soug-"Just like Love" Mrs. Hayes, Da-
=. .,,, -. W.,
Mr.. Edward Brennan, DR.. Arnold.
Solo Vioiin--the favorite Scotch air Thou
ar. gone AVA, with variations, Mr.. Hew-
lit, Hewitt.
So ng--"Eyeleen's Bower" Mr.. Blenan,
Irish Melody.
Comic song-"P Prime bang up, or four in
hand" Mr.. Stamp. Rlewitt.
Duett-"All's we'll" Messrs. Brennan, Bra
Song -" Dulce Domum." Mrs. Hayes.
Brabam.
Song--''Loye's young dream." Mr.. Bre.
nan, Irish Melody.
Solo violin--air, "Sally in our Alley,"
Hewitt, Hewitt.
Song-''Tbe Robbers" Mr.. Edward Bre-
nan, Shieid.
Comic song--"Tippetty Witchet," MIR.
Stamp.
Duet-'when rous'd by invasion, Messrs.
BrenaDs.
Song--"Ally Croaker," as arranged by Mr..
Braham, and sung by Dir. Brennan with
unbounded applause at bis vocal con-
certs. Irish Melody.
Finale.
The concert to commence at 7 o'clock.
February 20
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-02-22
Mahogany on Sale.

TIVE subscriber has On iiani and offers
L Tor sale 4 ar 5tUo feet first quality ST.
Domingo and Bay MAHOGANY. at The
Baltimore prices for CASH, OF to.punctual
customers at the usual credit.-Gentiemen
who are building can be supplied with
hand railing cut to any dimensions, at a
short notice-also any or!frs for furniture
which the subscriber may he favored with.
from persons residing either in town or
the country will he promptly attended to
and executed in superior stlle. rs
ROBT. ABERCROMBlE.
Corner Of King and Alfred streets,
ian 90 ~ ~