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The Iowa patriot. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1839-1839, 1839-07-11
THE ARABS.

THE ARABS.
Genesis xvi. I2--sAnd he will be a wild
man; his hand will be against every man, and
every mans hand against him.
About midnight (the soldiers being in
the head of the caravan) the Arabs assail-
ed our rear; the clamor was great; and the
passengers, together with their leaders,
fed from their enemies; |, and my COM
panion, imagining the noise to be only an
encouragement unto one another, were
alone, yet preserved from violence. They
carried away with them divers mules and
asses laden with drugs, and abandoned by
their owners, not daring to stay too long,
nor cumber themselves with too much
luggage, for fear of the soldiers. These
are descended from Ishmael, called also
Saracens, Of Sara, which signi6eth des-
ert and saken, to inhabit; and not only of
the place, but Of the manner Of their lives,
for Sarack imports as much as "a thief, be-
ing given from the beginning, as now, un.
to theft and rapine. they dwell in tents
which they remove like walking cities,
for opportunity of prey and benefit Of pas
turage. They acknowledge no sovereign:
not worth the conquering, nor can they
be conquered, retiring to places impassa-
BILE for armies, by reason Of the rolling
sands and penury of all things: nation
from the beginning unmixed with others,
Boosting of their nobility, and, at this day
hating all mechanical sciences. They
hang about the skirts of the habitable
countries; and, having robbed, retire with
a marvellous celebrity. - Those that are not
detested persons frequent the neighboring
villages for provision; and traffic without
molestation, they not daring to intreat
them evily. They are. of mean statures,
raw-boned, tawny, having feminine vol
ces,6 swift and noiseless pace, behind
you, ere. aware of them. Their, religion
| is Mahammedanism, glorying in, that the
imposter was their country man, their Ian
guage extending as far as that religion ex-
tendeth. They ride on swift horses, not
imishapen, though lean, and patient of la
Dor; they feed them twice a-day. with the
milk Of camelsi; nor are they esteemed, il
not Of sufficient speed 10 overtake an os.
trich.- -Sandy's Turels.
The Iowa patriot. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1839-1839, 1839-07-11

YANKEE PERSEVERANCE An itinerant
map seller went into a merchants count
ing room near our office the other day and
asked the occupant il be. wished To- pur-
chasesa map. ss.No, = was the tart reply.
Twill YOU look atone?' mo, have
more Of my own now than ] hare time to
examine - ssNYill you allow me to look
The Iowa patriot. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1839-1839, 1839-07-11

A WISE PARRor.-There is an Eastera
story told of a person who taught his
parrot to repeat only the words s.Whas
doubt is there Of that!D He carried il
to the market for sale, fixing the price at
one hundred rupees. A Mogul asked
the parrot, Are you worth one hundred
rupees ?'' The parrot answered, "What
doubt is there Of that r. The Mog,ll
was delighted, and bought the bird. He
soon found cat that this was allsit could
say. Ashamed now of his bargain, bic
said to himself. was a fool to buy this
bird. The parrot exclaimed AS usual,
\ Is What toubtsis there of that 81
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A RMISTEAD OTEY.
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NV %
SsJENT AND FALL LAMP

Sperm Candles, er'ra fine flesh TEAS,
Wines, Brandies, Gins, Cordias, Preserves, Brandy
Fruits, &c,
Pruncs, Raisins, Almonds, etc.,
Olives, Capcrs, Sndines, etc,
Guns, Pistols, Knives ETC.,
Perfumary Soaps Visiting and PLAYING Cards,
SEGARS-V Various kinds, part very finest quality.
Niolins, Flutes, Claroneits Octave Flutes, ect.,
part olIhe very first order.
Chewing aud Smoking Tobacco.
Beckwlh's, Lees. Tomato and most other Anti
Dyspeptc and Anti-Billious Pills in use.
Virginia Sampson, Swain and llouck's Panacea,
Violin, Guitar and Dnlccmore Strings,
Sporting Powder, Shot Bags aud Pouches Powder
Flnsks AID llofns, etc.
MEDICINES, Surgeons and Dentists Instruments,
Fancy Water and Velvet Colors, for sale at the
rerJ lowest prices At
Howell DAVIES.
Nov. 2S ,sG
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-12-12
LyNctrsunG, DEcEuBEn rs,,s,o

The Question scHisd by indubita5ie ou,io,i,,,
In he course ofthe argument on Tie New L..
case in the House Of REPRESENTATIVES, on 49,
inst. Mr.. Wise referred TO case, exactly !.
which occurred in the Asses bly, of New ", '"'
lie year 81, aud in which Mr.. Ian B,y.. u
conspicuous actor,-thai gentleman then coo,o..1
for The very principles upon nhich tie Vii.
the present Congress LOW assert that the NewI
sey case ought 10 be settled II appears tina, IN a.
tatio county, Peter Allen, Democrat. Was ~.
10 the Assembly by the certifying officer a,b..
bis antagonist, Henry Fellows, Federalis .
ceived a large majonly Of yote-The ceriifco,, =.
given Allen, because Que Of the poll-keere,.
town which had given Fellows a majority l,l
turned so many votes as given TO Hen. Foil.
(abbreyiating that gentIeman's nanle.J Tn. ca
of the county, under the advice of Mr.. Van R,.,.
then Attorney General OF New York. rer,.e, j
count these votes, and by their rejection, Ap,,,l
declared to be elected, aud received the cert,6co,l
When the Assembly met, Allen & Fellows both a.,
peafed, aud each claimed the seat Mr.. Van u
rem claimed that Allen, as tie certified membe, -.
entitled to The seat IN the first instance and TIA,
Fellows, even if the ngh tful claimant, could ol,,
ii only 6y vote Of he Assembly, after il Siouldf
be n duly organized. This, the correct cop,lir
tional doctrine. prevailed. and Allen took his se
By which The Democrats secured one mai3fiIy in n.
House, which. had Fellows obtained the scar. uo.,,
have given the same ma jorlty of one to the Federal
party-so equally were parties divided. After In.
organ cation Of The House. and an investigation r
the facts, Fellows, by unanimous vote superseI.3
Alleu-but, in the meantime various elections we.
he'd, and among them that Of Attorney Gepe,
Mr.. Van Buren, having that office by Aliens vote.
who, through his agency, bad, as the certified mem
Der, taken his seat, and kept ii, until legally elected.
As Mr.. Wise remarked, "this must be good an
thorlty with large portion Of the members of III,
llouse'-though we d. ubt whether they will re,oo.
nize it, seeing that il is their bull which, in this IN
stance cores our OK The New Jersey ouesln,
however, is even stronger one than that whichor
cured in New York-since, although tie Yam
Buren, members claim 10 have received maiorilytf
the popular vote, that claim is denied by their ON.
ponenls, who affirm their readiness aud ability Ia
move upon Investigation, that they have not oay
the certificate, but that they received maioril,o
the votes likewise. Nothing but parry Ligor
could lor a moment mistake The proper, legal cnr.
stitulional course to be pursued, undor such tl.
cnn.stances.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-12-12
IN moiion Of Me-. Hunter,

On motion OF Nj. Hunter, ..,,r ms.
Resglrea. That the Commiitce for t'ulis - "a
tee inquire uto the laws Of this Comnon1s ',.h IT,
relation 10 the arrest aud detention OF persons
ed aitlt The commission crimes WITHOUT Tue y"
risdiotion OF this State. r, ;,,o.
-, Eaeks aeeafiins 10 tie addition made YESTERDAY
IL tho ash rule ofthe Ilonse. viz -Alessrs ' eaau'e
Robertson Goode Crulchfed, Gibson. CLARK 0. H.,
Nav, Blvd. Toler, Mcconnell and Smith oil Isle u
vigil. =:
On motion u Nr. Eenable, so much Of the GOV
e,,c,.. Me.sare as related to me suspension OF
specie raynenis hs The Banks was referred to Tue
Standing Committee on Banks
On motion oil M Goode, 50 much Of The noYefn-
or's Message rs lelafed abe siirr OF kdueal'on
and Public Schools referred 70 the Comm 1'ee
on Schools and Colleges.
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epecf re minds the yets much Of ~ha. alter meet
. Ing his friend snd having aud smiling 10 HIN, gives
him stab nudrt rh- fifth rib
Mr. Ru..Tf asked The Cleik whether OF moi
he prrs.slea efsslns call the names of lie mem
bess
The House called upon The Clerk TO answer aye
orno.
The CLERK refused to answer eve or no.
M.. MERCER said he Hoped the Glr,k would
ask the members IN take Their seats nose he"i
him annoyed him very mneh.
The CLERK proceeded and stated hrs reasons.
RHETP submitted resolution thai Lewis
Williams, as the oldest members oiIh House. take
the Char; ,..s II. p,..... ..,.
pasi,ion. II not Ia order. TIE CleIk """lh
rescue the House from difficulty ifhe would DO as
oshx Clerks have done.
n y pasi ihree-The House i in greai eNeiie.
mept as wfile. Ca molun Of Mr. RllEGT, Nj.
Adams has been made Gh,itmln ui INC liouse-
The CLERK is deposed al rfrsenl-at least fun act
ing temporarily Chairman 81 The House. he"
Mr.. Adams took tie Char there wss great and re-
pea,ed applause in the gallery Motions atte
made 10 clear tho galleries, bat we're not put.
have hutiin, before the start 10 say hat The
House has adj nurned.
Several new Senaiots appeared aud took tlieir
seats among tlsem Mr. SPENCER Of Maryland.
Mr.. SHERMAN ofConuecctieut. who mas qualified
and took his seal.
Ar KING OF Ain. who has occupied The clair
piesident pro TEN gave notice that message On
The table from the Treasury Department which hes
On the table until the receipt OF the Pcs dents Mes
sage.
Mr.. Benlon's resolutions Offered yesterday we've
taken up and read serord time.
M. HUBBARD VI \. H. suggested fh't The
resolutions be laid upon tic table until the Message
10 received.
Nh BENTON aequiesccd.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-12-12

MIR CALIlOUN.--A letter from Washington
to the editors of the n. Y. Courier, states, upon
the authority OF an Administrator Senator, thai Mr.
Calhoun's plan is TO tissue National Paper Chr
rency, in the shape Of Treasury Notes, redecmajs
by the Sub-Tfedsurers in the specie which will 10
required in payment Of all dues TO the government
So you see that the nb-Treasnry is as was pr-
diced, 10 resolve itself into great Government
Bauk." Il is marvellous that men who pretend 10
be afraid oi CLAY and his fifty million Bank ar
yet blind 10 tie dangers of his mammoth Govern
ment institution Onc of the chief and most plau
slble Arguments against National Bank, is The pos
siblllty If lis alliance with the government in whose
hands II may become powerful engine to prostate
the public libeilics-and YET The very men who use
this argument are, OF seem TO be, perfectly wiling
IN piece the money power in the hands Of tie tx
ecuiise, without limitation or restraint
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-12-12
HARRISBURG CONVENTION.

learn this Convention organized the 9TH inst, Jude
Harbour al Virginia, President j. l.. Peters, Ex-Governor
Conneccptand others, Vice Presidents aud G. b. PenO"
Of PennsylV and Others Secretaries The first day
consumed N deiberang upon the proper mode be ADOPT
ed in the ballortngs, whether by States or the slrn
votes ofthe Delegates. II WAS finally decided that the
each delegation should be reported the Of the S
and each State represented should its fall electoral vote
We have information relative the proceedings Of dc
9th Mr. Clay it was believed would have larger numbn
votes in the Conventions than either Gen Harrison Gen
Scott; and would probably receive the nomination Of tn
Convention.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-12-12

Mr. Byrd presented petition from sundry citi-
zehs oil Frederick praying that the road from VIM
chester 10 Bath be uadetiate u on State account :
and one from K !ehaid X. Meade aud others pfsyng
io' authority IN have tie proceeds Of The sales II tie
estate Of Cofgelia Hopkins. decreased. invested in
stocks and =, reiiiioa, from the COMPUTATION Cana
winchester, for an change the 1av INV fix
ed by law for Holding sud Count 10 the ls rhufs ay
~ eyefy mouth.
Mr.. Byfd prosecuted \ memorial from Cslb Tan
zey Contrasting the eeetnn 81 james E,aus returned
Us membero Of this House fiom the county OF Mo
mongolia.
MILEAGE OF MEMBERS.
ar May moved. Ia conformity 10 plefse made
NJ The rlase of The last sess n, Wien was found
J" possible 10 Keep quorum present. 10 add the
following words 10 The i2tll rule Of lie House:
No member shall be permitted "a draw Any nile
age for returning home before the adjournment of
the Legislature unless he shah have obtalned leave
81 ibsence for the remainder of the session."
This motion produced some deb bic Which we
cannot detail, when Mr.. Jackson moved to lay the
resolution on The table.
On tbs motion, the ayes ADD noes being called by
Mr. SMITH Of | OF W. the question laying on
The table. decided in the negatlye-ayes %
NOES OF.
The addition TO The rule was then adopted without
Il division.
Mr.. Gregory called mp his resolution on propo
sing TO change tie Elections IN the Counties Of
James Guy and York. &c, To their respective
Coun Days. Upon which animated debate took
place finally Mr.. Venabe proposed, as a sub
stitutc, resolution instrneiing the Committee Of
Privileges and Elections 10 enquire into the ptopii-
ely Of changing the Elections throughout the State
II the respective Court days April. After some de-
bate. this resolution passed. II 10 80.
Ga motion Of Mr.. Ta1 ioi Of II Ililax,
The House Adjourned.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-12-12
Valuable Property for sale lease
dr. Vppeg

MIR. JESSE T. HOPKINS, the lAte occupant
I'VE of the Eagle Tavern, tin the Town OF Lber
~, belonging To the sIhscrlber) having purchased
tho Bell Tavern Of William Terry, Esq. renders il
necessary that The subs rbers well known stand the
Easle) should pass into other hands 1t is there
lore offered for sale, lease rent, terms which
viii be accommodating. Possession can be given
Immediately. Those wishing 10 obtain bargain in
Town properly Will do well TO call on the subscriber
who resides in Liberty.
ARMISTEAD OTEY.
Nov %. 4w if
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-12-12

We have very large supply of Is o N L T
Of every description, PAIN Straw, AT all prices,
Nuns. Florence Braids from 81 TO the finest article
OF the kind manufactured, Bonnet Ribbons of every
style suitable 10 the season, together with hand
some selection Of Mouslin de Lanes, Silks, Sauins,
Mcrnoes, French, German aud English worked
Capes q Collars, Fancy HdLts. Gloves lusertiugs
and Edgiugs oil all sorts, Curls Piaus and many 9TH
er handsome and desirable GOODS, to which We
particularly invite the attention oi tie LADIES.
u We invite Call from Country Merchants,
10 whom we wall make liberal deduction from re
tail prices. uORNER * WATSON.
Oct Il Is If
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-12-12

EMIGRATION.-Yes Yesterday about one hundred
aud SKY enlofed persons left This part in the Ar
cheI. Captain Marslon for Port S pain. in trinidad.
They had been hired by eminent planter
that island 10 Labor anu encouragement was given
them TIA they should have privileges which would
make theirfesidenee desIra bic
Philadelphia u s. Gaz.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-12-12

attempted Robbery and Murder-As Nh psa1
Goode, one of the deputy shcrtis of Chester
county, Va. was returning home IN a sulhey g A.,
Richmond, on Saturday last, he was attac heO' WV.
few miles from Manchester, by TWO wh1e %J
armed with guns. One ofIhem seized The it. N,
The horse, and the other presented his Gun a,
Goode. At the moment of taking the suikey ,,,I
ditch. Mr.. Goode leaped OUT, and ran down ~ aog
towards Manch ester-one vi the hghwayme" h,
him; but after pursuit of a few hundred y"i n' G.
desisted. Returning shortly after wuh aId' ~ "a
found his sulkey the road and his saddIeO's ,b,,
yards off, in the woods, OPEN and the rsPe1,n t,
contained lying about. Mr.. Goode hau o' snfr.
Richmond TO deposite the county taxes ANU MI
10 near $1,000 land he supposcs that IN rayNs aJ H
before going to bank, he might have eA"0,f fbsi
money. and thus II came TO the knowicose Jli
men, thai lie had large sum about h''' n., rs
Richmond Wing Of Wednesday. states ', a., \
young men had been arrested the previous y.
suspicion OF being concerned in the above a'''"l
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-12-12

OHIO RINER.-Thc PHtsbu,g Advocate OF
Monday SAYS: The water bad receded to iUur feel
Yesterday al o'cuck. This is not water enough for
our Larger boats that have been lrtlghiing IN The last
day or two FOR New Orleans, and preparing TO start.
We have moderate weather, however, and few days
continuance Of thai viii give US ifeshet without
rain.
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SHOES! sgfGEs!.

VA + have just received a spleudid assortment Of
w Lddies' F1cach Nd, Morocco. Seal and Ca{C
Shin SHOES AND SLIPPERS, all of which
were manufactured expressly for saes and are
worthy TIE special attention OF those in want Of
good Article. BURTON g. ROBES
Oct % =, ~
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-12-12

Broken Marriage Promise.ln Washington
County Couu. le" days ago. Mss Susan CAN'T
had av aided to her the snm elone thousand dollars
a. damages for breach ofnlafrase promise made 10
her Nv Mr. Isaac Il. Rowland.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-12-12

W petition has been started in Norfolk for the sf/
nresof those who desire the of the Boroug Noo'
he changed 10 that of City The establishment Of Common
Council of course, if the proposed prevails, Won"
follow in place Of the present authorities.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-12-12
G.7RD TETE,

M + HAVE lately received very large stock
w Of fine aud supeIGne Ingram and Brussels
Carpetog, to which we particularly invite the at
iention OF our friends, being very desirable both
on account OF the patterns and quality, wen as The
price. BURTON x ROBES.
Oct. 81 ,s,c
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-12-12

u Mossrs. Gale & Soaon announce, in card N u''
paper Of Monday that they candidates for tho uppoa
OF printers 10 the House of Representatives.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-12-12

THE PATRON WAR.-The Albany Evening
Journal OF Monday sly: About fifteen hundred
persons assembled, tis forenoon, the Sheriff.
office, and tie Sheriff is now III o'cloch) engaged
III calling the roll.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-12-12
SIO EgE MARIE.
4 , ANYWAY frnh the subscriber, on the At
"A a instant, negro RAN named
u u e A . A mt.


lie Is very active and likely, abou, % wears old not
very dalk, and about feet Il inches high. He can
not look Il person full in the lace, but has way e
pccplng out OF the corner oflhe eyes from under the
brim OF his hat when spoken aud speaks shout Il
is possible he may make for Amherst, where he uri-
ginay came fro u. viii give the above reward of
tiry dollars for his delivery in Bedford coan-
~, TO any WHO will secure him N jail So that
get him again. BEN. A. DONALD.
Dec. fits
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-12-12

u The Richmond Enquirer contains letter from W.
Calhoun which states that there is shadow OF tau
the report respecting change of his views in relation
Tariff.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-12-12

A gang Of cnuntefirers. seven in number. was re-
Gently arrested in Canada ueaf the Vermont line -
They had in their possession plates Of The noes OF
fourteen different banks, principally Of the city OF
New York
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-12-12

- For interesting news from Congress''"'
erl referred 10 another pant OF the paper
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-12-12
STOVES.

JUST RECEIVED, a general assortment Of
~ Cooking, Franklin. Parlor, Ten Plate aud Box
Sto'es-tor sale very low. by
THOMAS o. AGREE.
Oct. 81
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-12-12

O. Several Obituary notices unaso'ddp' -
ned. They shall appear in our next
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Resolved, That the Acting Clerk of this House shall pro
coed with the all OF the members from the different States
the Union IN the usual way. calling the names o such mem
bers from New Jersey hold the regular and legal com'
SONS from the Exec uiye of that State.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-12-12

10 The resolution offered by Mr.. Adams 10 the House
Repres enatyes Thursday in the following words
being the which Ind had been previously offered by
Graves of kcniucky
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-12-12

VIRGINIA EEGEslATUseE.
TnuRspAY. Dec. ). 1889.

f 90 motion Of Mr. TAYLOR al HALIFAX, Rssolred
F That the Committee on Lnnauc Hosptals be IN
suuced 10 inquire into he cxpfdieHcy Of increasing
the number 81 cells oiheraise charging tie Lu-
natc llaspaas Il Its Con monwealth.
o. motion Of II Scout II Maishall Resoired, That
tie Committee II Prop sious and GucvaHccs be
instructed 10 inquire into tie eNI edcuey # passing
IN acr authorizing Thomas and T. Ihran Pollock to
establish fsu5 ACROSS the OHIO river abogt four
nts beow The IN uih ~ Fish Cteek.
On Mr. Wofflu4 tan's ifoiion. Res9irti That
The Committee 81 Couus OF Justice rqane iHin The
nettsslfg Of fnftlaf ptutishus Is las for The pun
slment Of free PERSONS charged ~ah poisoning, on
win the attempt IL poison.
On Nj. Gtbsabs motion Re5aircd, That the
Committee 10, Gauffs Of Jnsiicr inquire INTO the
XXI cheney Of repeating the 20 section If tie act
passed tie BIB Much, 1888. entnled an act 10 a.
end m act entted an act 10 an1fnd aud explain
The laws concerning Y csteru land iit s. aud for OH
er puposcs.'
Ga Mr. Rateliff,'s motion. Resolred. That the
Cnm uliee on Courts Of Justice be instructed to Ell
qnHe INTO the oHpedIcney OF repeating the act IN
ulled An act conceuiine apprentices bound oni by
the ovf1seefs OF Tie poor," PASSED Anil On, le59
The speaker LAID b. fffe the House a coninupi-
calion from the Treasurer. STATING HE facts ieiang
10 lie subscriptions and p,ymenfs made by The
TreasuIef Ia the Banks under tho acts ol 19ih
March and iih Aprd, 1899. Also communication
from the Governor, encoslng lrlier hom the Pes
idenl oi the Bank of Virginia. covering general
sfatrment Of the condition Of thai institution on the
D. met nj
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-02-02

DVrI COES-2D hamp"rs-lno Ln"e,s &c . =, ~, II
ia l.. IL GALE, SO Common ST