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1T clarlestown, Je6erson Co. 90.

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large number of ladies and gentlemen AS
semble,I at the Episcopal Church, at IL O'Clock,
when and appropriate prayer was offered up by the
Rev. Alexander Jones, the Declaration OF indie
pendence read in forcble and impressive manneF
by DR.. Cramer, and an Grafton delivered by Maj.
John Peter.
After the Grafton, large number of the citizens
OF the town and country repaired TO a handsome
grove near town, and at 9 o'clock sat down to a
well prepared dinner, at which Major VIM Broa
dus, an officer of the revoluton,) presided sup
ported by John Yates and Thomas Griggs, Esqr-.
Mai Heroine l.. Opie acted Vice President.
supported by DR.. Samuel ]. Cramer, and John I.
| a. Washington, Esq.
Among the Toass, were the following.
The PRESIDENT of the United States-The in
temperance of his political enemies has only served
to enhance his reputation and augment the number
of his friends
The Greeks-Peace to the names of their slaugh-
tered companions May their blood, like the teeth
of Cadmus, produce fresh heroes to dispute every
inch OF ground with their cruel oppressors.
The surviving heroes Of the Revolution Like
the last tickets in the wheel, they rise In our esi-
nation az they diminish in number.
By Major Peter. Internal Improvement and
Equal Representation speedy dissolution to
the dog -in-ihe manger principle-of Southern Viz
ginia politicians
By Dr. Cramer Old Virginia. She possesses
redeeniing quality within her, ever reaoy 10 De
called into action when necessity requires it
There still men among us on whom the man
ties Of her Henrys and Lees have fallen.
IL her share vcDial errors fall,
Think on her deeds, aud you'll forget them all.
By Col. Humphreys. Gen. Andrew Jackson
The Revolutionary Patriot and gallant soldier
May the next President be elected by the people.
BY Maj John Griggs. La Fayene- The Hero
of two hemispheres.
BY Mr. NJ. Mahony Gen. a. Jackson The
Marcellus of the u. States.
By Mr.. t. Brown. Thomas Jefferson He
has long received honours from his country Let
1t now show him rs gratitude.
By Mr.. ]. Il. Daughery. William Fl. Craw-
ford The enlightened statesman and honest patriot.
BY Mr.. ]. Reed. John @. Adams The back
bone of an American. His head has grown hair
less in the service of his coutry.
BY Mr.. David II. Snyder. John Q. Adams
The political Caesar May we always have such
talents in our Chief Magistrate.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-07-18

NEtSON Faye, attorney al LdtU,
'rlSING IN The Superior and Inferior Courts Of
Prince Edward, Buckingham aud Cumberland has es-
abl'shed himself in ihe Cara All communications
directed 90 hin al haplace will due attention
Cara, Ju1 z. l7-vtv
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Winchester, &c.
STAMMERING.
.Meto York Institutio1. " eorrecting Ia

.Neto York Institution for correcting lapeai-
rseHts Of speech, No 25f BroadDay opposite the PART
RS. Leigh, the principal OF this intuon having sngae
fh ed the services Of professional gentleman OF tue highest
ctlby aid her experimenting H. feels warranted IN
assuring the public from the feet she has had IN
stamnerug and othc mpcdimens Of speech that have
her that cit st1Heresc he cured, and the
obstinate be made speak with comparative and
huency in few weeks, and many few days.
Mrs Leigh exhibit testimonials at her Intu
ton efficacy OF her system. The public cannot demand
satisfactory than the following gentlemen who
occupy the first rank and liter Aue, aud to whom she
has coTlfdsntidtty communicated IT.
Netu YocE, april 12th, 1895.
Having eved from Mr.. Leigh explanation OF her the
the correction of stammeTng aud other mpedmeDt Of
soeech and having visited her Institution, with plea
offer the public testimony her favour.
From the many instances there Of cure, when
the habit had been Of very long standing, well as from the
Of many respectable PERSONS ofhe greatest advan
age they had derived from her instruction, sincerely be-
heve will prove public benefit and hope that Mrs.
Leigh may obtain the patronage ingenuity and Perseverng
patience have well deserved.
hesitate further to add conviction, that ad
herence her rues,o the part Of the pupil is alhl
qui.ite 10 effect perfect cure.
ISignedl SAMUEL L. MITCHELL M. ID.
Professor Of Mates Medos and Botany the yersiy Of
New York.
JOHN Nc. VICKAR, a. d.
Professor Of Moral Philosophy, COLUMBIA College.
JAS. X. MANLEY, NJ ID.
President Of the New York State Medical Society
JOHN WATTS, Jr. NJ u.
Physician to the New York Hospital
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,'an., DO''iek and asaBostes, Compn.
Nathan Bostick ohm Dosck, L,leberry Bos,ick, Arra
Dock who nternaisd with Nathaniel ieae Luey Do,licL
Dosuek said Nathaniel Beaie JOSIAH r. heaeie Ish-
Jesse Hughes ~ v" nH a'a
diy came the compliments by eu their bill
u ue Defendants Nathan BOsiGk, John Book Liebery
pouek AgYaihy Beae, Nathaniel Beae, Luo, Bosck aud
not having entered their appearance and gwen
security according ict of the Assembly and The
, ., ' court aud appearing the satisfaction Of the
a' ey are not inhaban,s Of state on the motion
" e by COUNSEL that the said def.
aihsn bos'ick John Dosick Llebeiry Bostiek Asre
9 peae aihanei Beale Lucy Bo.tek and FLOYD Bo.tiS
40 appear here on the i day August court next and an,
sw. Ihe bill, and that cory of this order be
~ 'n;ei,en IN some on. ofthe public newspapers printed
IN inc oy OF Richmond, fr two aud al
e front door Of the courthouse Of this county And
= turner ofdei That the defendants Josiah 4. Chesde
iham H. Cheadle Martha a Ch.ade judith w CbeadIe ANA
1e;e i'Gsn. Ss ,nloned from Committing on the tact
OF aHu IN The bill mentioned formerly beoncn. 10 John Boz
uek, containing by estimation two hundred and ,,en,yn
acres lying on Bays Creek branch Of Apporsitox river
,c Tese, b. j. WORSHAM, q. q.
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lhSlNlA In Chancey. At rules holden in the CIerkJ,
1926. -'''A INT at Gay OF mayb
James Games, sdmor of all guar the goods obs,,
s"' anu credits OF Nancy Gase dec. and in his right,
PIlinn
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LEXINGTON, July 6.---Pursuant to previous
arrangements, the fiftieth anniversary of American
Independence was celebrated in this place on Tues
day last. The morning was ushered in by the fir
ing of cannon, about eleven O'Clock number of
ladies and citizens attended at the Hall in Washing
ton College, when the Declaration ofIndependence
was read by Dr. William NJ Gold, and orations
were delivered by Mr.. James Robinson of Abe
marie county, a member of the Graham P. Society,
anG Mr. Joseph Gibson, of Georgia, member of the
Washington Society. About two O'Clock, large
company sat down to dinner prepared by Mr.
David Hopkins, in the Grove adjoining the town
and we understand the afternoon passed off with
great hilarity and good humor. The evening clos
ed with ball a, the Tavern of Mr.. Robert L.
Mcdowell.
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In CHANCEkY AT held fof Prince Edward cour,
y, the 18th day Of May, 1896.
'Paen DO''ick and khasa Bo,ieb, Compn
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Austin BoekepbIough, sheriff of Essex county, and COM
m,ee admor; of James Boughan, dec, Thomas Howard
EdSnr 81 william Howard dec, and Winter Bray admO cf
The Defendant Thomas Howard atnor of William Howard
nI having entered his appearance according OF
oy anu the rules OF this court, and appearing by sstis
factory evidence thai he nhabian this slate ontbe
motion OF the plaintiff by William a. Wright ESQ his counsri
ordered that the said do appeal here ON the
MIRO 1hdly IN august next, and enter his appeal ance and
decree Of the aud that copy of this order he ps,,sJ
~ me Richmond Enquirer for and most
uuP 'e front door 81 the courthouse said county
a Copy Tese, WILLIAM i. MATTHEW'S ok,
- = 3-w8w
ohANcERY At Rules held in the clerks office Of the
county court OF buckingham, Monday, 5b day ofJue
David Maddox p,w
Moore LumPkin and William Ran.one pefd,,.
defendant Lumpkin not having his appearance
% gwen security according to the act # Assembly and the
l inns court ana appearing by satisfactory evidence that
o u Lnnpkin Is not an nhabitan Of this state ON the
o.'oh II ordered that the said LunPkin appear here
al august court next and the pants biAnd th.,
eoPy o. s order be forthwith inserted one If the
P A newspapers oi the city Of Richmond for two months
ScIes'"e and another copy be posted up at the from dvct
1a0.oo R. ELbRIDGE, j.. D. C.
I'm CHANoERY. IN Chesterfield eouaty court, Nav sIB
Benamin Burton Elizabeth Burton in their nrope,
iSn ana John a. and Sarah Burton infant children of William
e'' y 0usanna Dur'on their mother and next iieni
-; Pitts
John Burton, admir- Of John Burton dec and the said John
nuoh 1ne sarah ms wife, IN their rights and Samuel Da-
VS. s- anu io'y ms whe Defts.
TINS day came the plaintiffs by John w. Jones' IS the,-
Attorney and filed their bill against the defendants aud an
rtaTns to the satisfaction Of the that the defendants sam
uei DAVIS and Polly his wife, inhabitants of fs com
monweait iii ordered by the unless the said Davjr
aud wife do appear here before the Monday in
AuSune1i and the bill of the plaintiffs the same shall
be taken for confessed and the
ly And Is further ordered that copy of this oIder 10
forthwith inserted in the Richmond Enquirer for two mon
successfully, previous the Monday in August and an
'hrr copy posted the front door Of the eourhoue on two
successive court days. copy. Te,te NV
June fG. I1,re.O
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MART1NsBURG, July g. The Jubilee of our
Independence was celebrated in this place by the
fine company of Rife Rangers, commanded by
captain Robert M Erskne, and a number Of high
ly respectable citizens. The military paraded a.
bout IL o'clock, and escorted DR.. Thomas Davis,
the reader Of the Declaration of Independence,
from town to pleasant grove on the farm Of capt.
Matthew Ransom, where an excellent repast was
prepared by our worthy fellow-eitizen, John Nc
Cleary, Jun. After the Declaration read in an
impressive manner by DR.. ID. the company con
ssting Of from eighty TO hundred individuals, Of
all parties, pariook in harmony OF TIE festivities u
suai upon such occasions. The following toasts
we're drank, and discharges Of Musquetry and
soul-stirrng music:
Glory TO the Creek Shame to The craven chi
yary Of Europe.
The next Congress Shorter speeches and few
er Of them. More business and less faction.
The Administration Let them do right and
fear nothing.
Internal improvement If we must have tariff
for the benefit of the manufacturer, let US have
roads and canals for the benefit Of all.
Dr.. Tbos. Davis. The author Of the Declars-
Of Independence May the evening Of his days be
as serene and happy as his revolutionary services
were important and splendid.
Moses T. Hunter, ESQ. The vile soldiers Of
fortune who have sold their swords 10 the Crescent
sgains. ths Cross- 20 tyranny against freedom
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-01
PATETIiT
SPRING SADDLES.

A WORD TO THOSE FOND OF EASY RIDiSc'
The complaint against hard and uneasy saddle!
which u.s. for the most part, just and general one sna
is really grievance to those who have much riding
do. has caused him to turn his mind particularly to ih'
subject, with view, if possible, to remedy the evil
He can with confidence assure the public, that he Ia
accomplished it. The plan projectedis by means u
strong and well tempered steel springs, so CONSTRUCTED
as to support the saddle seat and give much grea.
ease to both rider and horse than saddles made IN '
common way or any other that he has can pV
sbly do The plan is entirely different from the In
glish elastic saddles with spring bars of steel, wDa
bone, &c. and also from those with wire springs; a.u
he conceives much superior to ether the eastielG
is greater, and the tree not being put out Gifts
form, will not be subject to hurting horses on Joure!"
which is complained ofin the saddles with spring par.
number of gentlemen have those saddles now IN
and but one sentiment exists among them IN favor
their superiority The Inventions equally as apPnn
BILE to ladies' saddles as to gentlemens. Any pew
DESTROYS ofpurchasing those easy saddles is at Dsg r
first to make trial Of one and judge Of their ease sr
themselves. Inpoint of durability they will DC vet
ranted equal to any other saddles and superior mus
aug7-tf JAMES VANsAH'
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N0W Is the time TO use StOnachic BittqS
GRAND RESTORATIVE TO HEALTH,
nR. WEDDERBURN takes this method of inform


nR. WEDDERBURN takes this method of inform
~ ing his friends and the public large that he he's
now on hand, at his Apothecary's Shop on Fairfax
large supply of the above valuable article, of the
first and second quality, which he warrants to be
perior to any in the District.
All those who are DESTROYS of enjoying that nest.
mable blessing, good health--in climate like our,
where sudden transitions from heat to cold--where
fogs and miasmas are common at this of the
year, would find it to their advantage to these BIZ!
tiers two three times day. as assured that ben
etical effects would result from the of them. In
cases of bilious and intermittent fevers agues and
IRENE of debility, they have been found essen
tally servceable can be proved by the testmonyc
many highly respectable persons. What IS the patty
sum of few dollars when compared to a family 'es
from disease of any sort opuence on the most unLT
ted scale, is not equivalent to an unimpaired consr
on. AS preventative to spring and fall fevers, these
Bitters have no rival. They never nauseate the So
mach as others do; and particularly such have
camomile flowers or aloes IN the ingredients. They
may be taken by either sex, and at any age, without
any restriction as to diet Or drink. Each bottle IS Ia
belled and sealed with my SEAL to prevent couneFfet
Persons wishing to ship to Spanish ports can have
then. labelled in the Spanish language. Price for hT.
quality, 50 cents per bottle; second quality 81 per gal
lon. aug 2l-2awZm
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,ddie, Harness e. Trunk Business
IN ALL ITS VARIOUS BRANCHES.

He tenders his gratefu. Acknowledgements to III
friends and the public, for the distinguished patronage
he has received from them; and begs leave TO assure
them that with the aid of some of the best WorKmeh'
and an ample supply of the most choice materials ne
will be able to render entire satisfaction to those "ho
may please to favor him with their business, either ~
order or personal application. nadditiOn to his usuA
assortment, he has always on hand number OF eSaH
HARD LE.aYlHER TRAVELLING I,RUNAH
And great variety ofthe best gig and riding WHIPS
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some public land, in which certain townships
were declared to beexcepted, on account of their
containing some terrgginous appearances. Here
he broke forth in a sublime style, secuted al
the word, wondered what expressions the cabi.
net would invent next, and, in fact, made It the
ground work of. beautiful little philippe a
gainst the Administration. Yet, when we come
TO look at his printed speech, all this has van
ished, and he seems to have let the harmless
word which so much raised his choler, pass II
silence and neglect The factis, Mr. Benton
well knew that all this would not suit his con-
stituents at home, and he prudently resolved to
let it pass no farther than the walls OF the oen-
ate chamber.
He NAV have met in the course OF this speech
the approving nod and the tiatterlng smile OF
his kindred spirits, seated around him, who
were ready and willing to nrge him on, and call
him g the peoples faithful sentinel he may
have been cheered by the looks OF those who
we're present, and who were ready to exclaln,
!" 90 on, good and faithful servant" but from
those who sent him TO represent them In the
grand council of the nation, he had nothing to
look for, nothing 10 hope for: their wishes and
opinions are plainly not similar to his.
4 MIR Benton has been eulogised and praised,
by some Of the editors in this country, as an &C
complisned statesman. His talents are certain
ly of peculiar kind. If persevering, untiring
opposition to the present Administration, con-
.stitutcs an accomplished statesman, then, in
deed, he is one of the foremost in our country.
Byron has we'll written,
Nor Aord prose, nor honied lines of rhyme,
Can blazon evil deeds, or consecrate crime
nor can all the encomiums bestowed upon SEN
ator Benton cover the natural defornlity of his
heart, or make the people believe that he is
acting for their true interest and glory.
DELTA.
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Notice.

VEvHE subscriber respectfully informs his friends and
H. the public, that he carries on at his old stand, Sou'
side Of King-street, nearly opposite the Mechanic
Bank, Alexandria, the
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Note 18th. Mr. Randolph here calls an expression in
one of the Presidents Messages San inuendo black
hell" This, in Mr.. Calhoun's opinion, is orderly; in
Mr. Randoph's opinion it is ''Gentlemanke," in Co.
lonel-'s opinion it is "honest. What is it in yours
reader?
I quilted the Senate ten minutes before the
vote was taken. | saw what was to follow--I
knew the thing would not be done at all, or
would be done unanimously. Therefore, in spite
of the circumstances of friends, went away,
not fearing that any one would doubt what my
vote would have been, if had staid. After
twenty-six hours exertion, il was time to give
in. | was defeated, horse, foot, and dragons
cut up-and clean broke down--by the coal-
ton of Bliil and black George--by the combi-
nation, unheard of till then, Of the puritan with
the black-leg.
Note 10th: Mr. Randolph here alludes to Mr.. Adams
as a man making professions-but insincere-of reli-
gious feelings; and to Mr. Clay, cheating gamester
Mr. Randolph two days AFTER said he made no illusions
to private character
0 The same medding, obtrusiye, intrusive,
restless, selt-dissatisfed spirit shows itself in
another way. The ennui breaks out in new
place--the tedium oite appears in Sunday
schools, missionary societies, subscriptions to
colonization societies-taking care OF Sand
witch Islanders, free negroes, and God knows
who. 1t is the same spirit which drove men
from home to the card table, TO the billiard ia
bic, and the horse race. 1t is a matter offact
that gentleman told me that, going to visit
a very pious lady and gentleman in Virginia,
the little negroes were SO ragged as to be obi
ged to hide for shame, and the women Of the
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1826-07-10
Virginia

Virginia
At rules holden iii the clerks Office of the Superior
court of Chaneery for the Lynchburg District the 10Th
.day of June, 1926.
Richard 6. Morris and Elizabeth A. his wife, former.
~ Ehzaoe'h A. Williams, Pits.
against
William l.. Williams Howell l.. Williams, Charles I.
Williams. Fielding Williams, JAIME. Whsatley nun
Iand Mildred l.. his wife, for merly Mildred L. Williams
land Coleman will ANS. harles Williams Mary Will,
ANS aud William H. Williams. infants BY commissioner
Benagh sneciaiy assigned their guardian, and Brnja-
4min eIkinS, Detts.
The defendants william L. Williams. Howell L. Will.
Jams, Chars l.. Williams Be"i Perkins not having en-.
,tered their ap earanee given security according
act of assembly aud the res of HIS court and an
ipearing by satisscto, evidence that they are not
bans iris eountr, II is ordered that tue sad d.
Pendants do here the first day the nes term
land answer the bill OF the plaintiff and that copy
this order be forthwith inserted some newspaper
teesyey posted a the front door the courtouse
!. Wills. G.
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GROCERIES.

m as good terms as can he had in this mar
ket, confident they are well bought, but will
not promise on better, or cheaper, consstin.
part of
iest aled sacks os Salt, twiled sacking
@ug4r and Eoffee of different qualities
'. Orleans and w |. Molasses
lonld and sperm candles, As to IS
,urpentlne and transparent Soap
iunpowder and Imperial Tea, fresh
fCut and wrought Nails and brads
Patent Balances, with and without frames
Window Glass, 8 by 10, IL 10 by 10, 81 putty
mtthheld and mountain Bacon, which will
engage to furnish by tAe season
View Mackerel and Herriags
Few casks OF rich Cheese
Best Brown Tanners Oil
Suffolk Tar, l. Carolina Moss for mattresses
Assortment of Hardware, Creckery, Glass q
Earthen Ware
Blind, Snatfle and Curb Brides
e olars, wagon, cart and gig Wins
Hacks best and common Segars
Mems and boys wool and fur HatsI
Salt PetFe, GIauber Salts, Mustard
Allsplce, Pepper, Ginger, Indigo, Madder g.
Copperas
Iron, German and blistered Steel
Genuine Madeira and Malaga Vine
London and Philadelphia Porter
Cotton Sheeting and Shifting, osnabuygs
3D. and l-2 point Blankets
600 ID. beautiful Cotton Yarn
10 bbls. of Cider
For which will receive any kind of pro
duce brough, TO this market at the best cash
prices. NATHL. WINSTON
harch w. ts62
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virtue of deed of trust
IN executed 10 the subscribers by Jane,
|C. MoOiman, of record in the clerks Office
|of the county court of Campbell, for tn.
proposes of securing certain debts therein
mentioned, to Charles Crensha., admr
|of Nathaniel Crenshsw, deceased. will be-
sold TO the highest bidder, for ready mo-
lyon the premises, on the Gath day ofJu-
Nv next, certain tract of land, lying on
James River, near the town Of Lynch
burg, on which said Moorman lately resi-
died, containing one hundred and sixty IA
|crrs. Acting as trustees, such title only
|as is vested in US by said deed of trust will
be conveyed to the purchaser.
JOHN ALEXANDER,
GEORGE NJ. Y. MILLER.
June Is tc4ni5
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Nelson County, May Court, 1926.

'"'V" Coo"tJi 'NuJ Nouftj io-o.
james Loving, Pllf
against
John Johnson and Beheiherland his wife,
formerly Behetherland Loving, Abram Seay
|and Rosa his. wife, formerly Rosa Loving,
Samuel Stevens and Nancy bis wife, former
iIy Nancy Loving, Samuel B. Denny and Ma
loml his wife, formerly Naomi Loving, and
Polly Loving, Mildred Loving, George Sea
1Ioa Loving and Zacharah Loving, children
land heirs Of George Loving, decd. Delts
IN CHANCERY,
On the motion of the plaintiff by his attor-
!ney, aud II appearing 10 the satisfaction of
II he court that the tract OF land of which
George Loving died seized and possessed, ~
ing IN this county, is not worth the sum Of
three hundred dollar. 10 each distribulee
thereof aud II also appearing to the satlstac-
|tIon OF the court that the defendants Beheth-
Ierland Johnson, Rosa Seay, Nancy Stevens
land Naomi Denny, distributes of said Geo
Loving. dec. are femes covert, and that the
defendants George Seaton Loving and Ia
.chariah Loving, who are also distributes Of
the said George Loving. dec. are infants un-
der The age OF twenty one years; aud ii
|nrther appearing that the defendants Ahram
sSeay and George Seaton Lovingare not inha-
Ibitants OF this commonwealth aud without
|the jurisdiction of this court II is therefore
|srdered, adjudged and decreed, ,hat the said
labsent defendants do appear here on the
fourth Monday in August next, to show
cause, II any they can, why tie said tract of
land should not be sold, according 10 the pro
visions of the act of Assembly in such cases
made aud provided and il is further order.
fed, that copy of this order be inserted in
the Virginian published in the town OF Lynch
burg, once week for eight weeks success
siyely, previous TO the SAID fourth Monday inI
August, ami that another copy be posted np
at the door of the courthouse of this county
on some court day
Copy-Teste,
Dc RO. C. CUTLER d. C.