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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-04-08

z blSSOLUTION.--Thc Co partnership heretofore ex
n y sting at Bowling Green, Va under The firm and
style Of Thornton Chandler, is this day dissolved by
mutual consent, OF the partners having determined
to pursue different occupation, and it being conye-
nient for the other TO purchase his interest," they have
mutually determined to lease out tie Tavern for term
Of years The Tavern situated within 90 yards Of tho
Courthouse is large and airyte etabage extensive and
convenient firstrae kitchen, aud other necessary
out houses, all no,o with well Of excellent water in
the yard There is attached 10 this establishment be-
tween 600 and 500 acres Of land, which be made
from 800 TO 1000 bushels Of oats, besides corn &C. aud
by the use Of the manure from the Stage and Tavern
stables, the proprietor, If desirable might make some
10 hhds. OF Tobscco. Any person wishing 10 en-
gage in such business, would do we'll TO apply early.
Al persons having claims will present ihem-thosc in
debed, will make payment to George + Thornton, who
duly authorised to settle up The business Of the firm
GEO i. THORNTON,
JOHN CHANDLER.
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q fARluAGE MAKING IN FAkMVIl,I,E-- The
" subscribers, under the firm Of W. q J BLANYoS,
have made such arrangements will enable them 10
manufacture extensively in this place. Carriages Of
every description, Baroucbes Gigs and sokes III The
best quality We have engaged the very best hands al
every branch Of The business Our friends and the pub.
lie generally, are solicited 10 give as call and examine
our work. Repairs done with ncainess md despatch.
WILLIS BLANTON
JAMES BBANTON
Farmyille, Prince Edward, Va Feb 10. 03-wf
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ED RUNAWAY IN JAlL-Commiiled 10 the Jail or
~ - Albemare county, The 9th Of December last
a negro man named Bennett, who says he belongs 10
Thomas IiOnlcy Of Amherst county, Va.-Said negro
j. about p years Of age dark complexion i've feet one
high, stout made, aud had on when committed darn
cloth coat, and brown jean pantaloons--no marks or
discovered The owner Of said NEGRO e reones,cd
70 forward prove property pay charges and take
him away, OF he viii be dealt with : the law directs
VIM. WATSON,
Jaitor albcmarfe counfy
march ~ I02-W3m
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ARMY Orders

ARMY ORDERS.
War is raging on the Frontiers Bexar is besieped bv
two thousand of the enemy, under the command or Gen
Sezna keniorcements their march to unite
with the besieging army BY the last report our force
in Bexar, only $50 strong. The citizens of re Ds
must rally to the aid of army it will perish Let
the citizens oil the east march to the combat The enc
my must be driven from our soil--or DISSOLUTION viii
company their march upon us. INDEPENDENCE is
DECLARED-lt must be maintained. Immediate nc
tIon united with vaor alone achieve the great work
The services of all forthwith required in The field
SAM. HOUSTON
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-04-08

81 4 SdA REWARD -Nsd's Of Ran away from
~ "a eIO the subscriber, about The 18th of Novem-
Der last, yellow of the name of EDWIN The some
times calls himself Edwin Burks) about feet 10 inches
high, rather raw-boned little stopped in his shou
ders his countenance very good hair toleraby bushy
tie has lost most OF his jaw teeth and is what may be
called lantern-jawed He is good shoemaker. He
has free papers with him.
will give $50 if said negro is apprehenaed in the
State and $3.50 if appreended Of the State and so
secured that get him again
BENZ. F. PORTER
FEB ~ l93-tf1 of R0ckbrid9e
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WAsniScToS, Texas, March ..

To Col. hsLGrd-
Dear SIr The Convention organized Yesterday
and during the first day. matters looked squally and dis
agreeable: That body was intent making Decla
ration OF independence TO hur into the teeth of Santa
Anna and his myrmidons. They accordingly appoint
ed committee to report Declaration of Inde pendcnce
and this morning ALTER the Convention assembled the
committee reported very able one lis adoption was
moved by Gen. Houston, and seconded by Col Palmer
OF the Bayou-and after splendid speech from the Ge
neral it was unanimously adopted. Not dissenting
But the citizens have 10 maintain it, b. their bravery
as the Mexcans are in large forces the froners and
are already in the town of San Antonio but the Ale
mo is bTavely defended by Coils James Bowie and Ira
Wis and numbers are marching TO their relief
Inc condition OF the army yet undecided The
Convention WILL think, act upon il to morrow And
will transmit you the earliest intelligence General
Houston will not leave here until the Constitution ia
adopted-lnd reorganization of the army made The
matters relating 10 the Governor and Council yet I'M
disturbed
bope for the best, and know that the independence
OF Texas will be sustained by the energies of her citizens
and rlendsas the struggle will be severe one: And
all will have to buckle their amour in its defence
JOHN FORBES
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NER: PoWELs ENTIRE STOCK of high-6red
LIVE ,mPr0oed Durham, ShOrthorned C.1TTLE, i'm
ported or bred by him, will be sold SATURDAY. 23D
april NEXT at 8 o'clock, Powelton," opposite TO
Philadelphia Authenticated pedgrees will be given at
The time OF sale-most of the animals having been de-
rived from selections made by Mr.. Powell, in England,
Powelton, March 26. 10sNl20A
ri OTlCE.-The subscriber wishes 10 hire for The ho
lance OF the year, first rate Cook who can
come well recommended, and for such liberal price
VIII be gwen. JOHN VOWLES,
Eagle Hotel, Charlottesville w.
rep. 20 94-tf
q NkEAT NORTHERN AND SOUTHERN DAI.
VA LY MAIL ROUTE.-The Petersburg Rail. road
Company inform The public that their Road extending
rom Petersburg Va TO Bakeley, North Carolina on the
koanoke, distance of 60 miles, and constituting part
of the Great Daily Mail Route North and South is now
amply provided with superior Locomotives and Cars To
accommodate all the travel that may offer The Cars
leave each end of the Road daily on tho arrival of fhe
respective Mails Travellers with their own caupages
can have their horses and carriages transported on lhs
Road with perfect safety and convenience: and thus
perform IN or hours, while resting their horses
compsh
The Blakelcy Hotel the southern termination Of Tho
ail-Road, has been rebuilt Of brick on an enlarged
scale, aud pains will be spared render its accom-
modatons such as Will give satisfaction TO passengers
Besides the daily line Of Mail Coacles from Bakeley
Tor the South, via Raleigh, Fayetteville &c. there is
Line via Marlborough three times week connected with
the Mail Line at Fayetteville, and also line from the
Raj Road at Bclfeld 10 GAINESVILLE Milton and Dan.
vile.
Another r weekly Line from Blakcey. passes through
Waucnion, Oxford, &c, and connects with line TO
Salisbury, NJ G.
Ia the course Of the present season branch will no
opened from the Petersburg Rail-ltoad Bclfeld 10
wilkins Ferry at Castor, The Roanoke, from whence
Railroad 20 the river by bridge is now abont
to be constructed to Raleigh
The Rail Road from Baltimore to Washington i, now
IN operation, thence TO Potomac landing the line is con
tnued by steamboats,; thence via Ffedericksbnro TO
Richmond, considesabe portion Of the Rail Road k
hnishcd-and The remainder Is in rapid course 10 com
pletion The line continues from Richmond 10 petors.
burg, by turnpike foodand thence by the PETERSBURG
RAILROAD TO Blakeoy, before mentioned Is lie mar
and only Daily Mail Route between Boston and New
Orleans
Office Of The PeiosJurg Raj. Road Compaag,
March 10 tx y -,
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FHVO PLANTERS OF ORONOKO TOBACCO =
81 The planters of whom have purchased crops of
Oronoko Tobacco will confer favor on me by deliver
ing them TO the order of r. 81 T. Gwathmey in the CITY
Of Richmond, between the 10Th of May and the LIST of
June Those who cannot deliver their crops by the Is
OF June, will please defer the delivery until the 18th OF
June any time between the middle of that month and
the first day Of July. JOHN q. HUGHES
March g. Or
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-04-08

TEVlIE Inspectors at Shock9 Ware house have made
"a arrangements with the Agent the Depot of the
Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Rail- Road Com
Pany to toward, Immediately its arrica all Tobacco
intended for that Warehouse. They will advance both
the freight and drayage and hold the Tobacco subject to
the order of the owners.
The planters will please accompany sher tobacco with
note to the Inspectors and mark on the heads of the
hogsheods, '.for Shocke Ware-house'
MOSBY IL SHEPPARD
Inspectors at ShocLG Warehouse.
Richmond - the
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-04-08

Nf3 ACHlNE CARDS.--rhe subscriber has been np-
1yA pointed agent for the sale of Machine Cards and
heting for Cotton and WOODEN Factories warranted of
superior quality. Also, sheep roller leather; shuttles
cotton and salnet pckers picker string and lace lea
Their; belt leather, by the side cut and spiced i'm strips
TO order for cotton, wooden, flour and saw mills from two
inches 10 twelve inches in width, and any length com
plee; cleaning combs &c, &c. Orders for any of the
above articles, promptly attended TO by
March % II0G-llstMl GEO Il. SAMPSON
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-04-08

re- OIlCE-The subscriber wishes TO hire for the ba-
lance OF the year, first man Cook who can
come well recommended, and for such liberal price
wiil be gwen. JOHN VOWLES
Eagle ifotet Chariouesoiitc w.
rep. %0 g4-tf
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The Subscriber grateful for past favors hereby not
fees the public that he has taken the above Hotel Tor the
present year. until suitable disposition be mnde IT,
and asks continuance Of their patronage. lie promises
TO leave nothing undone to merit it.
GEO +. THORNTON.
Bowling Green i2lh Feb, 1886 M-wSw.
RICHMOND FRENCH BURR MILESTONE
MANUFACTORY.
FaNHE Subscribers respectfully inform their friends and
n the public generally, that they have on hand
good and we'll selected assortment Of French Burr Blocks
Of the best quality, and also assortment OF
ready made French Burr Mllslones Of various sizes
which they inferior any built in this conn
try Persons who are in want Of The above article
would do we'll 70 call and examine for themselves before
they purchase elsewhere, determined TO sell
on reasonable terms for cash, town acceptances-
Their shop il at hc corner Of a. 18th sireetsA or.
ders will be thankfully received and promptly executed
JAMES SMELL
YOU'LL s. RUST
N. B.-For reference, the quality Of our ready
made Burr Milstones, apply 10 tho Richmond Millors.
Feb 10 IOi-2aw3m
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commissioning foreign desperadoes and authorizing them
To- seize vessels and convey the property of our ct
to far distant ports for confscaton.
IL denies US the right OF worshippng the Almighty
according to the dictates of CONSEQUENTLY the sup
port OF national religion calculated TO promote the
poral interests of its human rather than
the glory of the and living God.
II has demanded us 10 deliver up our arms, which
essential TO defence the rightfu property OF ireemen
and formidable only TO tyraInical governments.
Al has invaded country both by and land with
intent to lay waste our territory, and drive
homes-and has large me rcenary amy advancing
to carry on against us, war OF exterunation.
IL has, through It's emssarcs, melted the uneTcrss
savage, with the omaiaMk aud scalping knii mas
sacfe tc inhabitants Of our deicncelrss frontiers.
II hath been, during the whole OF our connection
WIN IT. The contemplate sport and victim oi
Hiitary revolutions; and hath continually exhibited
every characteristic OF weak, corrupt aud yrannca
Government.
These aud other grievances were patiently borne by
the People of Texas, until they reached that point at
winch forbcarance TO be virtue. We then took
up arms in defence ofthe National Constitutions We APP
pvacd 10 Mexican brethren for assistance Our ap.
peat has been made IN vuin though months have
elapsed, no Sympathetic response has yet been heard
from the interior. We therefore forced to the
melancholy conclusion, that the Mexican people have
acuiesced IN the destruction OF their liberty aud the
substitution therefor OF military Government: that
ney are unit to be Free and incapable oil Cove
ment.
The necessity of self preservation therefore now de-
eternal separation We therefore, the delegates
WIN penary powers OF the People Texas in solemn
convention assemblies appealing 10 candid world for
the necessities OF our condition., hereby resolve aud
Heciafe That cur political connexion with the Mexican
Na'on has forever ended and that the People OF Texas
10 now constitute Tree, sovereign and independent
public and fully invested with all the rights and at
tributes which properly belong independent nations.
Signsrs' Names.
RICHARD ELLIS President
, Municipality of Austin--C. B Stewart Thos. Barrett
brazorla--Edwin Waller, James Collingsworth, J. $.
byrum, Asa BIigham. Bexar-Francisco Rous, A nto-
mo Navarro j. ID. Badget. Colorado--W. ID. Lacy,
Wl i Meniiee. Gonzalez-J. Fisher NJ Caldwell
1oiiad-WiiIiam Motley. iiarrisburg-Lorenzo De
JaSper-S. Ill. Sni lack
soh-Eiyah Stepp. Jefferson Claiborne West, VIM. b.
Scates, NJ Menard, A. b. Hardin. Nina. w. Ben
Ton, +. J. Gazay, X. NJ Coleman hlatagorda-B.
iiardnan Milam--L. G.. Robertson, Geo c. Childrcss
Nacogdoches-Robert Potter, Thos. J. Rusk. Pecan
roint-Rob Hamilton, Collin M King, Albert ii. Lati-
more Reiugio-James Power, Sam. Houston, David
Thomas Edward Conrad San Augustn-E. o. Degand
Martin Farme, S. NJ. Bount. Sabinc-James Gaines
VIM Clark, jr. Shelby-S Sydney c. Pennington Wm
y Crawford San Patrico-John Turner b. b. Good
rich, Jesse Grimes, J. G. Swisher, G. W. Barnett
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-04-08

THNO Persons hating Tegy0es for Hire-We wish TO
D hire for the ensuing year, large number Of hands
TO labor on the Richmond FfedeficE burQ and Potomac
Rail Road They will be employed between Richmond
and fredericksburg and between Frederick sburg and
The Potomac River The country and occupation is
healthy and they VIII be well fed well clothed and well
treated We viii give from sevcntyfve to ninety doi
Jars for good hands and for FIRST rate ones AMY
by letter or otherwise TO RI Hopkins at the Rail OE
che, Richmond or TO Thomas j. White in the county Of
King William, and the neighborhood; or to james Hun
ter, Assistant Engineer, near the White Chmnies Ca.
roline; 20 Theodore S. Garnett Assistant Engneer
near fredericksburg 70 III r. Guy g. Co in Fre5e,
rcksburg; and 70 others having authority from J n
Hopkins, Assistant Engineer
JOS. M SHEPARD.
1gent for the n. f. & p. n. r. CompGug
December n co ~
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GEO. a. M'CALL,
A. D. G. Actg. Ass. Adit CencpoI
FLoEiDA, Dispatches were received on Jnesdse go
ming at the ABniont Generals Office dated Fort 1ran
MARCH "a, which slate that General Clinch with s.r,e
means % subsistence, and about 600 men Of whom 5O
were mounted Foridians joined Gencral Gaines on he
bh instant The force undor the latter had already to
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-04-08

FENHE BUCKINGHAM HIGH SCHOOL FOR
II YOUNG LADIES.-A High School for Young
the first Monday in April inst The scholastic year will
consist OF ten months, divided into sessions ns,ruc
uon VIII be given in all branches of education attended
TO IN the best schools of the kind in the country and all
possible attention will be paid the health manners
morals, and Improvement of the pupils.
Prices Of IRition, S,e. for The scholastic uear
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-03-22

WNIM. S. HANSELB, No. %, Market ST. south side
w above Front st., Philadelphia Informs merchants
visiting The North and Others that nc has in store
large and general assortment Of saddery, consisting of
saddles Of every description bride leather, marngacs
saddle bags, trunks collars, whips, &c, &c, which viii
be disposed Of upon satisfactory terms Orders forward
ed BY mail as above, will meet with pGnctua attention.
Feb 6. S7-2a86w
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or The ENQUIRER published twice week. generally, aud
OF the State Legislatures
heretofore Five Dollars annum IN add
vance. banks (on) WIZ be
Tho Editors will the safety OF remit
ting ms the of all being paid oy
will be discontnued but ut the discretion OF inc
Editors, until all have been paid up
cor Whoever will the payment OF nine papers, shai'
tho tenth gratis
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.
75ccuts each continuance,
either
assumed by IN ais $ cuvirons
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-03-22

nRUGs, Medicines, Paiats, oils, Dyeste6s, Glass,
~ &C., S,e.1he subscriber will in few days, be in
receipt Of his Spring supply, and sOcits call from e
Merchants and Physicians, WHO may wish TO purchase
al ohocsqie; assuring them that every ndueenent which
be had in this any other market will be offered
the old established stand sign of the Btaoh Boz and
B0ror Market Square, door below Messrs. Lancas-
ter, DENLY & Co, aud Immediately opposite Messrs F.
q J. ). james a. Co. NJ. l.. DAY
March 10. 1876
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-03-22

n AND SALE.-In pursuance of a decree of the Cir
ia cult Superior Court of Law and Chanccry for the
of Proctor Moore, shall proceed the 3lst
day of March instant the premises, 10 SELL at public
auction, credit of six twelve and eighteen months
equal insalments-all the real of which Horatio
Moore died seized, situated City Point and consisting
of three Lots fronting James River-One Lot has a
wharf and store house thereon.
4. B. SOONER, Commissioners
March 10. l0I-2awtusH
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-03-22

BARY GOODS Wads,eorth, Uiliiaiqs K 60, at the
u y Long Room, Market Bridge, offer for sale a large
ad general Of Dry Goods Of porta
ton. Having turned their whole attention TO the whole
sale trade, Country merchants respectfully solicited
10 call and examine assortment
March -. 105-10t
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WIFE GEV.X.G,
ESoRTY LIKELY NEGROES FOR sALE.-A

HlNVRi1 LIN ELI NEONOES FOk SAlE.--An
u act has passed the General Assembly OF Virginia,
authorizing the subscriber sell the real aud personal
estate OF John Haskns "a lunatic and the pro-
ceeds thereof in Bank other profitable stock.
by virtue of said act, SHALL therefore, Thursday,
e 3l instant, the premises, in Brunswick county,
near Nooway river, aud about Is miles north-we of
the Court House, sell to the highest bidder for cash. be-
tween 40 and 80 likely SLAVES, consisting OF men,
wonien boys and girls. Among the men is very good
carpenter.
On the day, will be offered fer sale, the TRAcT
LAND, consisting of IO46 l2 acres credit one,
two, and three years The Land is well adapted TO the
culture of corn wheat cotton and tobacco. There
80 bushels wheat sowed The fences in good order
and the houses comfortable. There the usual
number of barns, granaries stables, sc.
On the day, will be sold, on credit of IL months
the crop of (about 300 barrels fodder and OATS
che stock of cattle hogs and sheep, all the work horses
and mules, about 1000 weight Of Bacon the plantation
Utensils including road wagon.
Bonds, with approved security, will be required be-
fore the property delivered, 10 carry interest from the
date, but the interest will be RENTED if the principal
be punctually paid
The sale will he continued from day day until finish
ed. The negroes will certainly be sold the first day.
unless the weather is extremely bad
JAMES HASKINS,
Committee If JOin Hdskins, Sr.
March /. 97-tds
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MOTICE.-On Tuesday, the 29th instant will he sold
by the subscriber, executor of Greed Taylor de-
ceased Raines Tavern in the county of Cunber
TO the highest bidder for cash. about twenty Slaves many
of them young ana very likely. All persons having
claims against the estate of Creed Taylor deceased
requested to produce them the subscribers order that
preparation may be made TO pay them.
SAMUEL TAYLOR, Executor.
March s. Og-tds
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KN1O PLANTERS Oh ORONOKO TORACcO-

TE7O PLANTERS OF ORONOKO TOBACCO
Il The planters Of whom / have purchased crops Of
Oronoko Tobacco, will confer favor me by deliver.
ing them the order Of r. a. r. Gwathmey in the city
Of Richmond between the 10th Of May and the lst Of
June Those who deliver their crops by the 1st
OF June, will please defer the delivery until the 18th Of
June any time between the middle Of that month and
the first day Of Jolly. JOHN G.. HUGHES.
March B. 90-tf
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a LARGE and raluaJie of Land IN Fauquier
"a County for SdieBy virtue of decree of the SUI
perio Court of Law and Chancery for Henrico county
in the of g Norton Norton, the undersigned
Commissioners will, Monday the 2Sth day of March
next Warenton, in the county of Fauquier, before
the front door of the Courthouse of said county
coed 10 sell at public auction, to the highest bidder
tract of land lying in the county of Fauquer Ger
mantown, and within or miles of Warrenton, long
known the Ehingham Forest estate, and containing
2433 acres according actual survey made years
ago 1t then divided into nine parcels lots with
the view of being rented amed out: these lots
divided into four parcels containing about GOO each
to make convenient farms of each parcel.
The land will be sold in parcels in such way
commodate purchasers, and upon the day of sale plat
of the whole land divided into separate tracts will be
exhibited This land is situated in a very healthy
try and is believed TO be fertile and well adapted the
culture of Indian corn wheat rye and OATS and in
gard TO society, is well situated.
Terms Of Sate.--Onethrd of the purchase money to
be paid in nine months one-tlrd ia eighteen months
and the residue in years from the day Of sale
Bonds with approved security for each nsament
ing interest the day of SALE will be required of the
surees said bonds at farhest on the day OF
sale. The title will be retained until conveyance shall
be directed by the Court.
PHILIP HARRISON, lc..
ROBERT G. NICHOLAS, |o"'m'SSfo""S'
Jan 10. 75-td
The National nteigencer County aud the Gazette pub
until day oil SALE and bills the subscribers pay
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THVIMBEW TIMBERl!--The highest prices will be
"a given for good seasoned wheel spokes and lelloes
deliverable at the Penitenary. Immediate delivery is
solicited For information respecting them, apply either
70 Col. Charles $. Morgan Superintendent, or TO
THOS G. MONCURE, G. A.
Fpi
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MJCTICE TO OVERSEERS-1hc subscriber, by
1V an unexpected occurrence, is in want OF an
overseer on an extensive highland farm, with about an
hundred of Williss low ground far above its
mouth. He is induced to tins method OF making il
known because of the great uncertainty OF otaning
this OF the year, in all respects qualified
discharge the duties of skilfu, experienced indusri-
Gus, and attentive man, of good character, who
already engaged Unless he be satisfied that he is
thus qualified, he has disposition employ him
RANDOLPH HARRISON.
Clifton, 18th March, 1886. lu6--wtf