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GAMES RIVER AND KANAMn ia CANAI== Vim.

OF cSIA.-.votice TO CONFERENCE.-The Board of Dircc
Tors OF the James River and Kanawha Company, having
resolved to place under contract seventy miles of
the line of their improvement viz: All that part extend
ing from The wo,er-works dam nj Lynchburg. the crd
OF section No 49, in the village of Scotsye and the
village of Columbia
Sealed proposals will be received by the Secretary of
he company at their Office, i'm the city of Richmond
rom november 18th, To December 7ih inclusive for all
me excavation embnnkment and wang in that distance
nc portion OF the line which it is intended to let
comprises many difficult points, and u considerable
amount OF river walling and blasting
ne Inc will be prepared for examination by the 18th
OF Noyember after which date up the time of letting
all needful information will be given and the mans and
pronies exhibited to contractors on application being
made to either of the Principal Assistant Engineers ST.
mon w Wright, in the village of Carersville Daniel
livernore at Scotsvc, and Charles ElIet IT,. in the
town of Lynchburg.
II is expected that the proposals of contractors who
not personally known to either Of the principal assst
ant Engineers, will be accompanied by proper testimo-
ais OF character and experience from the Engineers of
other works on which they have been engaged
The seals of the proposals will be the 10th of
ana Tic acceptance OF the propositions by the
ny order OF the President and Directors.
w. ID. CHITTENDEN, Sccretarv
Note.-This advertisement is intended to embrace
the Locks Dams Cuvcrts any other of the works of
a-Prior to the letting of which, as well as of the resi-
due of the excavation and between Scots
VILE and Madens Adventure due notice will be given
O1''oef oo 0l-td
uThe of the 9Th paragraph in the above notice
having, in some instances, been misapprehented the
following added, conveying fully and correctly
the meaning Of the President and Directors:
IL is expected that the proposals persons wishing to
contract, who, from their distant residences or from
other cause may not already be sufficiently known as fit
ana responsible contractors TO the Board of Directors
VIII be accompanied by proper recommendations and
In the case of persons who have heretofore as
contractors on other lines and may be known TO the
Board TO either of the PRINCIPAL Assistant ENGINEERS
that the proposals will be supported by proper estmo
mails OF character and experience the Engineers of
Nov 49, 55 al
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THE RepuarIcAN GiisiseR I1l ~ Nov 7

Tie 3Ist q Ocobef, Io35, viii long be remen lbered
as proud day in the annals Of Tennessee politics on
That day. the Democracy Of Nashville Of Davidson
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ERWTlSH DRY GOODS, per ship Tally Ho from
B - LfcerPO0t.-Our importation Of Fell British DyD,
Goods has arrived at City Point DANES Rivera and viii
be in store and opened in day or two More will be
said Of It y. a. J. $. JAMES g. CO
sept j. lJ4-uI MARKET Bridge
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AATASHINGTON CfTY.-POLKS BOARDLVG
Wv HOO5E.-Miss Polk, whose house for many
years has maintained the highest reputation now occu
pies the three Mrte story Lrick Judings on Penns
rona Ace1,uc, Immediately Vest Of Third Street. and Just
square from the termination of the RAIL RoAD-
This location commands beautiful view Of the CAPIroI
and the surrounding scenery
Arrangements made for the accommodation Of
teenfyire TO forty ladies' and gentlemen in eo Moses
or more Vt desired, ia tie very best style Passengers
as well as soIourners, may find both 10 their interest
and comfort to call at this house.
The chambers are large and well furnished and each
contains one led oay-Terms favorable as they can
De made, l94-l2iJ Nov. 10.
URON STORE.--Wc have ia store LARGO and well
"A selected Of lron which we are daily
adding by receipts per almost every packctaud offer at
very low prices, 200 tons, Of the following description
viz
FLAT-Engsh, swedes, Country and Ulster, almost
every size.
ROUND English, swedes and Ulster from Id to di.
ameter.
SQUARE, English, swcdes and Ulster, from Id to
diameter
OVAL-7.S oval Ulster IRON
Box, band, sheet, hoop and plating Iron,
Nail Rods, spike rods, uxleec mouds for
Crow Bars.
tons best American blstcred Steel
Id DO. do. English do Ol, stampO
do spring steel, from l.2 10 = 10
IL do Sanderson s. Bros best Cast Steel Of the usual
variety Of sizes
do Palmer Mould Boards, from No. 1 to312
AHES-Simmons a. Beers make
WORKMAN. McGRUDER & co.
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An HANCERY-VIRoINIA.--At n Court held for
Buckngham county, at the Court-housc, the 9th day
of November, 1885,
William ID. Jones, Pltf
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June l6.

a VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.--The sub.
IA scrlber offers for sale his of Land lying in the
county OF Chesterfield eight miles above Richmond and
within half mile of James River containing $50 acres
OF about equal portions of cleared and wood land This
Farm has been so improved by careful management and
The use OF clover and plaster, that nearly the whole oft
now produces clover kindly About 20 acres are good
creek meadow, part of which is in herds grass
and produces fine crops. The wood has lust been
cleared away from 80 good tobacco land which
may be brought into cultivation with very little labor
The wood land is valuable from its contguity to
the River, and the facility with which the wood can be
carried to Richmond The wood is worth so cents
per cord us 1T stands the land and contracts for the
sale OF several hundred cords at that price annually
now be made The improvements are nearly new and
sufficient for the comfortable accommodation of Gi-
ly The situation is healthy and the water fine During
my absence, applications may he addressed to my bro
thcr Col Peter F. Smith, of Manchester (who is fully
empowered to sell and convey the and) my Mana
ger, Mr. Thomas Cheatham, upon the premises who
will show the land to persons disposed to purchase it,
JORDON SMITH
+ 81 wish also to sell Sc of land upon most
OF which the wood is standing lying within three and
hall miles of Manchester adjoining the lands of Mr.
Green Hall, Mr. Fisher and Others Us
OcL ~. 4S-f
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Thomas j. Glover and James Anderson admir-. of
oaniuci sanders, dec d., Deits.
The defendant, Thomas J. Glover not having entered
ms appearance and given security according to the Act
oil Assembly and the Rules of this Court and appear
ing by satisfactory evidence that he is not nhabtant
oil TINS counryhS ordrcd thatthe said absent defend
n do appear here on the first day of the next March
Term, and answer the bill of the plaintiff and that COPY
OF TINS Order be forthwith inserted in
published IN the city of Richmond for two months sue
eessivey, and posted the front door of the Court.
house OF this county. A Copy.-Teste
- X. ELDRIDGE. c. II c.
november ~. 50-w0w
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T. NOhE LAND FOR SALE-Designing to
ma move to the Southwest, propose to sell the fol-
lowing valuable real One tract of land vn on
the South side of Roanoke River in the counties Of
meckienburg Virginia, and Warren North Carolina Is
mics above Weldon and 16 above wilkins Ferry con-
tanning 300 acres; of which, about 600 are bottom of
SUPERIOR 9uaIty1l0o IN original wood, and frst.rate
paht iahd vi the high land, about 100 only have
been cleared the balance is heavily timbered and of
good quality for the production OF wheat and tobacco
ne embrace every building necessary for
quarter piantation-mostly new and in good order
me tobacco barns unusually good built chiefly with
IN the three years last past and sufficient to secure
crop oil oO,UoO pounds. can, with confidence pro-
nounce this of the very estates on the
o IT'S extent, and few if any, in good situation
for immediate profitable planting 1t is yerv convenient
to the Petersburg and Richmond markets and will short
~ be equally TO that of Norfolk by means of The
fortsmoutii Railroad rapidly tending TO lis comple
ton Excellent springs abound in all parts of the pan
taton-and know it TO be remarkably healthy having
resided on 1t, with my family, for two years NV Pbv
stefan bills for attendance more than 60 negroes
nave not exceeded 40 dollars for the last five years
bloomsbury my place of residence lying on the waters
OF Smiths Creek, Warren county, ~ Carolina s miles
West oil the town OF Warrenton, and 10 from Roanoke
River, containing 500 acres About one-half of This
traetis in wood and fair proportion say 300 acres fine
tobacco land There also 90 acres Of hiphy improved
cotton lots and 40 TO 90 Of creek bottom The inn
provemens are very extensive well arranged and slight
repairs now being made, will put them in GOOD order
Inc situation Is pleasant, and the neghboood arreca
One other tract, lying within half mile of the Court
fouse oil That large and wealthy county Meckenburo
VA containing seven hundred and eighty eight acres
Inc greater portion OF this land is standing in original
wood, and about onehaf of good quality well adan
ed to the production of wheat and tobacco II >vopld
furnish an agreeable and convenient residence TO
gentleman having children TO educate, being within a
few minutes walk of that hourishing institution Ram
dolPh Macon College and female school of high stand
ing in Observation-Disclosures description of these lands is
deemed unnecessary as is presumed TINT those
disposed TO purchase will view them. Mr. Daniel II
Hicks Will treat for the tract Boydton-Bad health
obliges me to seek mder climate and lam therefore
resolved on selllng-Leters addressed me at Warren
ton, N. Carolina, will receive prompt attention.
GEO. ID. BASKERVILLE
June l6 10 e.
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~ OTICE.-A petition will be presented to the ne xt
Legislature of Virginia, for the formation of new
of Dan River.
oct II 50-tID
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John Goodwin 81 John Bullock.
And now, TO wit, this 10Th day of September A. ID
1885: On motion of James A. Bayard, of Counsel for
the Compliments and affidavit made the satisfaction
ct the Court that John Goodwin of the defendants
named in the above cause, of the State of Della
ware aud resides in the State Of VirginiaIt is order
ed by the Chancellor that the said John Goodwin do
appear IN this Court TO the said suit, Monday the
fifteenth day of February, A. D. 1885, otherwise the Bill
Of Complaint will be taken pro confesso--And it is
further ordered, that copy of this Order shall within
thirty days, be published in the Richmond Enquirer
Newspaper published semi weckly in the State OF yir-
GINA, and in the Delaware Gazette, and American
Waterman, Newspaper published in the CITY of WI.
mngton and he continued in said papers for tile space
OF three months next after its first publication; and also
copy of said Order shall within thirty days be posted
up in the office Of the Register of the Court of Chance
ry for New Castle County and at the Court House door
at New Castle in said county.
Neto Castle County, S.
do certify that the foregoing is truly copied from the
Record-ln testimony whereof have hcfeunto SC
my hand and affixed the seal of said Court. at New
Castle, the 2lth day OF September, a. %. 1886
JOHN GORDON Regr in Chaacery
Oct. y. 15-3m
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a tO-PARTNERSHIP.-Th subscribers having asso.
" ciated themselves under the firm of Fords & Hood
son. for the purpose of carrying the Commission Blu
siness, in the City of Richmond, respectfully solicit
continuance Of business from the friends Of William
Ford d. Co, also from the public generally. Liberal
by planters and farmers; particularly tobacco cotton
Hour and wheat; and all orders from the same will be
Punctualiy attended 10. SAMUEL FORD,
WILLIAM FORD.
MILLER WOODSON.
Richmond, Nov. 3. Syst
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:. BoNNYCASTLE,
Professor Of .Nafhematies

USivERsITY YIRGINIA, Nov A. 1885.
MT. T. w. COLEMAN, having graduated in the science
OF Chemistry, and received his Diploma TO that effect
from the authorities Of the University Of Virginia bears
with him the most efficient and honorable testimony of
merit that can be desired. Ii gives me sincere Mica
IN ADDITION to state Individually that while member Of
my class Mr. O. always distinguished hi,nscfby lnbits
OF assduity great proficiency, and uniformly gentleman
~ department. JOHN p 'EtUNiG"p
Professor Of Chemistry and yIateria Medieo.
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w ALL WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN Appli.
n cation will be made to the next Conoro.. ~ ~
STATES to Prolong The term Of my Patent for Ger
taln therein mentioned granted on the oath
the specihcaons, was cancelled returned 10 the Patent
Once and the seal broken, and was re-patcned ON the
22d day Of October 1923 vi '''o
STEPHEN MCCORMICK.
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a TEACHER WANTED.-A single man who has
IA had some experience in teaching School, and can
come well for moral character and his ab
" TO teach 1.-The branches ofan English Education (and
should one apply that can teach the languages will be
sun betteT) can meet with employment by applying to
VIM 5. Overton near Goode' Bridge. Personal sppl.
cation VIII be necessary. [5y-w:}wl Nnv ~
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Nov. 3.


VALUABLE APPOMATTOX LAND FOR SAIK.
The subscriber is authorised by the egatees and
nes OF Edward Dillon, dec d. TO sell that portion of the
Sandy Ford Tract of Land which lies in the county of
Cumberland, the north side of Appomattox river and
adjoining the lands of Messrs. James aud Francis An
derson, and Col N Penick. This portion of the Sandy
ract contains by survey 500 acres-lS0 of which
are rst rate low grounds and about 900 acres in woods
the balance cleared high land Ii is situated in most
healthy country in the midst Of fine society being dis
tant from Hampden Sidney College about eight miles
from farnlvIlie four miles, and Ranes Tavern six miles
his tract Is considered to be not inferior quality To anv
tract of its size the river Persons disposed To mr.
chase can apply TO my brother Richard NJ Dillon for
relating TO the situation of the property and
the terms of sale
will also sell Tract containing $50 acres living in
the county of Halifax on the main Stage road LEADING
from the Courthouse TO Coles Ferry and adjoining the
lands OF DIR Lynn, Mrs Roberts, and VIM Bruce This
tract contains about 30 creek low grounds and
about one hundred of wood land Persons dspos
Ell 10 purchase ascertain The terms by applying i'm
person to the subsc her. by directing their letters to
HIM at Farmvie, Prince Edward The sons of Mrs
Roberts, who live the land will shew the property
Will also sell ten shares of old Appomattox stock
winch is now dividing six per cent.
October l6 l47-l41 JAMES II. DILLON.
NEGROES & STOCK for saie--Thc subscriber will
sell to the highest bidder, his farm, (Spring Gar
den) i'll Hanover, Tuesday the 10Th December fair
f not, the first fair day thereafte his household and
kitchen furniture, and farming utensils together with
ms entire stock OF horses mules. cattle sheep hogs
also, FIFTY SLAVES OF different sexes ages and
qunlifcations-some of them very valuable AMONGST
the horses, some thorough bred mares colts and
stations; and amongst the cattle good milk cows
and l9 or 20 young ones of the best improved habreed
The negroes will be sold for cash the other property
on credit of nine months for all ten dollars;
and cash for all of that amount and under it, Bonds
with approved security will be required and interest on
them from their date, if they not punctually paid
when due. WIN. II. ROANE.
n.f
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A T THE COURT OF CHANCERY of the State
IVA of Delaware, for New Castle County of the Sep.
tcmber Term 1885:
Robert White, Administrator of !
Sophia a. Laurence and others ,.,
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a NoNCoRD ACADEMY-This Seminary will he


pro te'nporc Of the Board Of Trustees.
november is. 55-QawSw
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1835-02-19
PUBLISHED WEEKLY
.FEW TYPE mn STEREOTYPE
FOUNDRY, IN BOSIO.N.

VHNIiE Tyne and Stereotype Foundry, formerly
q located IN Lancaster, is removed 10 No. 3,
Wntcr-street, boston, where the subscribers are
prepared to furnish new and second hand PRINT
ING TYPE, Brass and XiNK RULES, LEADS
sc. SC.
Having made an arrangement with Mr.. jesse
Holmes. for th. manufacture Of Type and other
article. usually furnished by Type Founders, aud
~ he IL well experienced and interested in this
department, customers are assured that particular
p'im will he taken to answer all orders in
prompt aud faithful manner.
They have on hand large quantity Of Picu
Small Plea, Long Primer, bourgeois, BREWER,
Minion, Nonparcil, aud Pearl Type, of various
faces, which has been used for Stereoiyping and
- but very little worn, which IL offered ut n large
discount.
An assortment Of Newspaper aud Toy Book
Cuts, Stage Cuts, &c.
METAL RULE, good urticlc for advertise
Inent rules To Newspapers, tables, sc. which cdn
ho afforded for half the price Of brass.
All orders for the above, will be thankfully re-
ceivcd.
!r-Js A large discount will be made for cash
SrrRrorYPiNG in all its branches, executed
with accuracy and despatch, IN the most perfect
innnnnr. Particular attention Is paid to Stereo-
nping N"rks Illustrated with Wood Cuts
Publishers are requested to examine works re-
Gently Sl"reoiyped at this Foundry, ns it is be-
invcd no works have been out of it, but such US
would do credit TO amy Foundry in the country.
Orders executed ON the most liberal terms as
10 p'ics and payment.
SHEPARD, OLIVER. & co.
No. ), Water-strert, I'd door
From Washington
E.l
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PELEG A. POTTER,

Respectfully informs his friends X the public generally,
YEvHAr he has taken the store No. 49,
n Thames-street, directly opposite Col. L..
Marsh's, Jr. Shoe Store, where he offers for
sale Il general assortment Of DRY GOODS,
among which are :-Cassimcres, Sattinets,
Flushings, English and American Flannels,
of all colors, Canton Flannels, Caicoes, Pick
ings, Twilled Stripes and Cottons, Irish Lin
Ell, Brown Linen, and Russia Diaper, Cam
brics of all Colors, Furniture Calicocs, Fancy
Handkerchiefs, Suspenders, Cotton and Lin
en- Thread, Lacing's, Mems worsted Hose,
Ladies' Lambs wool Hose, Comforters, yeo-
mans Cravats, Gloves g. Mittings, Blankets,
Padding and Buckram, Buttons, silk s. twist,
mems horskin gloves, ladies' do. cotton hand
kerchiefs, umbrellas, &c. &c.
/ Newport. Dec. llth, 1894.
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COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

M l. the subscribers, having been appoint
w ed by the Hon. Court Of Probate of the
town Of Newport, commissioners to receive
and examine the claims of the creditors
against the estate Of HWiam Fl. Yonon,
late Of Newport, dec. represented insolvent,
hereby give notice that six months from the
date hereof being allowed for receiving said
claims, we will attend at the house Of Mr. C.
.Gylcs, on the last Saturdays in June and Ju-
ly next, at 3 o'clock, p. m. for the purpose
aforesaid. WIN. Elery, }
Charles Gyles, Com'rs.
Thco. &. Dunn.
WM. VERNON, .9Fmr.
de bonis non.
Newport, Feb. 2, lS}5.-[I2l
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NEW ESTABLISHMENT,
Three doors from Thames street, on Ban
isie,''s arhQrf

Three doors from Thames street, on Ban
isier's achau,
VHNHE subscribers have been induced to
n establish their business in Newport, and
trust they will be patronzed by the nhabi-
tnnts of the town and vicinity generally
They will keep constantly on hand, Italian
and American Marble, suitable for mantle
pieces and Monuments, also Dover marble
for tomb and head stones; Quincy Slate do,
common slate do, Connecticut free stone for
steps, platforms, hearths, jambs, and under
pnnlng. Likewise soap-stone fire places,
and soap-stonc for all the general uses com
monty called for at a Stone-Cutter's Estab-
lishment; Jersey free stone, and las soon as
convenient) curb and flag stone-ol ofwhich
they intend to sell rs low as can be purchas-
ed in New England, of as good quality OF
stock and workmanship.
FRANKLIN COOLEY, &. Co.
Newport, Oct IL, lS.}i-IOI6
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COAL.

v1NIIE subscriber offers for sale, five differ
Il eht kinds of ANTHRACITE COAL,
ali Of approved quality at Reduced Prices
the Peach Orchard at 1913 for 2240lbs.-
The East Primrose at $3.50; the damon
Mine at $50; the Lehigh Vein, white ash
coal, S7,25. The above Goals are all from
the Schuylkill. lie also offers the Lacka-
wana Coal at 81, so per ton, of the 2240lbs to
the ton. The above mentioned Goals, are all
of the first quality.
GEORGE KNOWLES.
Newport, Sept 25th, 1924.
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"a OTlCE.-The Stockholders Of the Phpnix
70 Bank Of Providence, (latc the Farmers and
Mechanics Banl) are requested to meet at their
Banking Room in Providence, on the 4ih day of
March next, nt ? o'clock p. IN. FOR the purpose Of
appointing Directors or Agents, to receive from
the commissioners the books, papers, securities
and property of said Bank, and transacting any
other business that may come properly before
them. For the Commissioners,
l.. II. ARNOLD.
D,,,;J.,,. T.,
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NV IlMAM IROWNELL TIN Plate g.
w Sheet Iron Horker: would respectful
ly inform his friends and the public, that he
has taken the store one door North of Market
square, where at all times may be found an
assortment of.plain and Japan ware, tin und
sheet iron ware made to order at the shortest
notice. o. Mcnding particularly attended
to. Also, on hand coal stoves, clay and soap
stone furnaces, lead pipe of all sizes. [f5.
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CoNeREss.-In the Senate, on Tuesday,
Feb. 10th, the bill to change the organiza-
ton of the Post Office Department, ard the
Navy Appropriation Bill were read third
time and passed.
In the House Of Representatives, the bill
regulating the dcposites Of public money in
the local banks, was considered, but not dis.
posed Of.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1835-02-19

EDRoPosALs for erecting States Prison on
Great Point in Providence,-wl be re-
ceived by the committee appointed for that
purpose, until the last Saturday in April Lcxt.
The plans and specifications Of the proposed
work, can be examined at the Secretary of
States Office, and any information relative
to the same can be obtained by reference to
any member of the committee.
For the committee: WM. X. STAPLES.
! fcb 10
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"A Specimen Copy of

" 'Te0'"'e" OVPJ "
THE WESTMINSTER RETIEW,
Published by THEODORE Foster, NcwYohs,
HAS just been received, and may be ex-
amined at the subscribers Book store
who is authorised to receive subscriptions for
the work.
This valuable work is n republication Of
the London, Edinburgh, Foreign, and West
Minister Quarterly Reviews; issued imIned-
ately after their reception from Europe. The
cost of these works when imported, is much
higher than the price at which they are re-
published. HENRY BARBER,
feb5 No. l5}, Thamcs-st.
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sD"I Instruction on ihe Piano Forte.
THNlIE subscribers second term for instruction
n on the Piano Forte, will commence on the
10Th January. Those who wish To- take lessons
are requested to leave their names before The COM
mencement Of tho term. H. s. FRlEZE.
ianS