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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-08-27
From the Fredericksburg Arena.
II SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES.

The political character of the Senate IS becoming
a mater Of anxious enquiry. In the event OF Ten.
HARRIsos's election--of which there Is now no
es,onable doubt--it would be OF great Importance
FOR the efficiency and Of his administration
that he have majority Of that body. Let US see
then how stands the Senate at present, and wna'
are the pros poets. ~
On the 4h Of March next there VIII be thirty-
one Senators whose terms OF service VIII mol nave
expitea. OF these IS are Wings and 10 friends Oh
the Admins ration. In consequence OF vacancies
accustomed b, resignation there will have to be eiec
ted. previous 10 the 4h Of March next. II members
-an unusually large number. Ot these we may o.
sumo with perfect confidence that Wings ~ili De
elected as follow.: Massachusetts |, Rhote is'and
1, New Jersey 1, Delaware 2, Virginia = No'th
Carolina 9, Kentucky l. Louisiana |, Michigan l.
total -. These II, added to the Is Wings whose
terms will not have expired, will make 27-g"ins
the Wings u ma, gritty of two.
We think, moreover, that the Wings have en-
equal chance of Senator from Maine and one IRON
Georgia. ard one from Tennessee, after another
pection--tlis State voting only once IN tm" years
|, will be .een, therefore. that Gen. HARRisos
will have majority Of the Senate on his ncce-s'"h
10 the Presidency which, in all probability VIII Dc
largely increased next year
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-08-27

Gen. Duff Green states 10 the last Pilot, that the
officers Of one of the Tippecanoe Clubs, In Ohio,
have sent to him loco foco paper published in that
region containing three articles-two appearing as
communications, and one as an MISUNDERSTANDING
the Wing ladies in gross manner, for attending
Harrison Meeting and participating in the festvi.
ties. The General says that the paper was sent TO
him in order tina, no nigh, give the british edi-
tor cha,isement; but he cannot get his own con-
sent to touch the filthy sheet. The remarks OF the
Pilot conclude with the following, TO which we
heartily respond: i" Gre MS hs lonely ~onen, and
Mr.. Yan Buren, may Aope The unigar blachgaards.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-08-27
TIE STANDING ARMY.

We have, in most disgraceful scene, which &C.
CURED at Tallahassee, on the Sd instant, ior,aste
of the admirable Standing Army Scheme of MIR.
Van Buren,. 1t appears, that at Loco toeo NEE
ting near Tallahassee, a resolution had been adop-
ted, declaring that the Wings Of Florida were lea
gued with the Northern Abolilonists. Two OF three
Wings called on the Editor of the Loco loco paper
in that place, TO know the oi the author OF said
resolution. The Editor promised to give the name
the next days but when they called the next morn
ing the Editor was not to be found. This created
excitement among the Wings of the town; and
the following day, a Wing met Loco, with whom
he had had some difficulty and after an altercaton,
the Wing pulled the Of the Loco This was
the whole of breach of the peace; and the citizens
went to bed and thought oft. But, in the
morning what was their surprise 10 find that Gov
REID had ordered troops, from the defence Of Tho
frontiers, 10 assemble in Tallahassee, during th'
night-had posted sentnels all over the town---ant
declared the city under martial law
The indignation Of the citizens rose to the high
est pitch. meeting quickly assembled, an'
a committee appointed wait on the Governor /
inform him that the soldiery must leave town a
ter some hastancy and delay, the vaorious Cover
or Reid sent of his Pretoriau cohorts, and the C
ty was restored to order.
This is one proof of The monstrous abuses
which Standing Army may be perverted. In tn
case, city is placed under martial law, the either
arrested, or subjected to insults, and the quiet
town disturbed-sll to please the whims of g
vernon, placed over hoe people contrary TO the
incnatons.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-08-27
For the Gazette.
MORGAN COUNTY TIPPECANOE CLUB

Agreeably to adjournment, the Club met on the
18th inst at the house of Jacob Myers (ittle) near
the mouth OF Sleepy Creek--present, JAcop ASH
President Messrs. Byrne and Ogden Secretaries
and very large number Of The members Alter
the Club was organized, Mr.. Faulkner, BY invita-
tion, addressed the meeting. His speech was neat
eloquent aud strongly srgumentative; and one cal
cuated to bring consideration to the breast ct the
honest enquirer. That effect seems to have been
produced, "a some dozens Immediately afterwards
Joined the Club. After Mr.. Faulkner took his seat
there was call from The crowd for Maj Roberts
He addressed the meeting in an appropriate speech
sound and logical-in which he made some home
rhrus,s at little Van and his Loco Focos. A mum
Der of persons from the Rail Road attended, who.
az well as our own citizens. behaved with the Ut
most decorum. After few merry songs for old
Tip, the meeting adjourned to meet in Bath on the
I7,b. August II.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-08-27
From the Baltimore American.

The Nav York Commercial Advertiser publish
es a portion of the Report made by the British
Commissioners, Messrs. MuDGE and FEATHER
sToSHAueH, on the n t. Boundary Que'tion.-
We take the following from tue remarks Of the
Commercial relative 10 the report:
There is little novelty IN the positions contend
ed for by the Commissioners, Out considerable in
their modes Of sustaining hem They claim Mars
Hill as the Northwest angle of Nova Scotia-de
ny that river flowing into the Bay of Fundy is a
river flowing into the Atlantic-and insist that the
small streams running into tho St Lawrence be-
tween the 9th and 72d degrees Of West longitude
rare not rivers within the meaning Of the treaty.
According TO them the only rivers' flowing into
the ST. Lawrence are the ST. Francis and the Cbau-
diere--the only rivers flowing into the Atlantic are
the Andfoseoegin, the KenEebec, and the PeDob-
scot.
"The principal novelty in their statement Of the
case, is the adoption of new phrase instead of the
term highlands employed in the treaty. This
new phrase is the axis of maximum elevation,
which they employ TO designate the more Southern
range of highlands, claimed by the British as the
range intended in the treaty, and which they lose
no opportunity Of hourishing about our ears with
an importance ihat clearly manfests their con
sciousness OF the advantage to be gained by tn
substitution They have measured the heights O
the PrinclPei elevations along this range, and ss
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-08-27

In the Presidents letter to MIR. Cary and others,
of Elizabeth City county in this State, dated Jolly
81, 1910, is the following remarkable passage
ave have been compelled to soc, not, should
think without shame and notification IN the part
Of every Ingenious mind, wha ma, be his poi'-
teal preferences the names Of respectable citizens
sab q bed to statements, that TAad in my annual
,aessogs expressed my appreciation 81 Tfon,
sohich mol onsg neper had bsen unlimited 10 me-
bn, was not ecen motpred until more hen mres
months after The messoge was sent 10 Congress'
Here is bold and unequivocal declaration thai
the PLav for the organization Of tho Militia was
aepsy submitted TO him. The only way to sscer'
,an whether :" respectable citizens" told the Truth
abou, the President. having expressed his apP'o-
b,,iopv Of the said Plan Is to turn to the annual
massage Of that officer The extrac, below 10 from
that document,
1.-The present condition of the dciences OF oar
priocioal sea ports and navy yards, represented
by the Secretary Of War, calls for the early ana Sc
r;aus attention of Congress and connecting itself
intimately with the subject, Icannot recommend 100
srosg,y 10 yonr confederation, THE PLAN sun
militia cffhe United States
Our resders, we think, will. after reading the a.
boye extracts, agree with us, that MIR. Van Buren,
has placed himself in rather an awkward Predica
ment. We leave it for his faithful partizans TO set.
tie, whether he has violated the Constitution or, as
the MudisoDan say,, committed an "assault upon
t.u,h
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-08-27
TILE ELECTIONS.

We make below such remarks upon tho elections
A. our Iates. accounts from the different States vii
warrant US in publishing. II seems 10 be the gene
"a, oo;nion that the Locos have carried Illinois
Missouri. and Alabama States in which, pre-
viou. to tho late contest the Wings, as party ne
YER durst manifest opposition with any hope OF sue
cess. Another such victory, and the Locos are pros
tra:cd!
NoRrH CARoLIsA.-The Raleigh Register of the
2lst. contains complete returns from all the coun-
ties in the State except TyrrclI. The majority for
Moorehead is 8405-and Tyrrell will increase IL
about 400, making tho aggregate majority sSoo.
The Legislature will stand lOi Wings to &c Van
Buren, men; Wing majority on joint ballo, SO.
The Register, after announcing these gratifying
results, has these remarks:
Zone word more. Gen HARRISON is stronger
In North Carolina, than even our own highly-gited
MoRgHEAD. Instead of his, any other Wing
candidate carrying OLD TIP the Heio has car
ried them, by the resisless force of his popularity
Mark the prediction Our majority in the Fall
will be considerably greater for President than 1t is
now"
IspiAsA-Conple,e returns show that parties
stand, in the Senate, 81 Wings to Is Locos; in tho
House, rs Wings to % Locos. Wing majority on
joint ballot 70.
ALApAMA.-The Mobile Journal OF the 18th, in
publishing complete returns of the election for mem
bers Of the Legislature states the aggregate to be
II Wings and So Van Bureniies in the House
The Senate consists Of 30 Van Burenitcs and 10
Wings The Van Buren, majority in the House,
therefore, is 6, and in the Senate making Van
Buren, majority of Ii on joint ballo:.
The Mobile (Whig) Chronicle, referring to the
results, says
1--WE have gained three Senators and fifteen Re-
personalities and have elected ncarl. ONE HALF oil
the WHOLE in the lower branch OF the
legislature.
1.-THE result in South Alabama inspires us with
fresh hope and new zeal; it is loteshadowing OF
more signal victory in November, aud will prove
threefo cord to bind together closely the uni
ted Wings.
MIssouRI.-In 81 counties heard from, the men,
hers elect to the Legislature stand 43 Wings to al
Van Burenites--the Wing gain so far being ten
members. In 40 counties heard from, the majority
for the Van Buren, candidate for Governor is 250l.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-08-27
TO the People OF Berkeley,
AND THE ADJOINING COUNTIES IN
Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania
ss-lySGre6ssS@


Attn large meeting offhe Wings of Berkeley, 1t
was re .olved that PUBLIC FESTiN \ IL
shorld be held nea, HARRISBURG, on THURS
DAY, The l0h dag of September nerL
Arrangements making 10 accommodate any
number of our fellow-cilizens, who may favor us
with their company on that day, with an abundance
Of plain country fare.
I'VE are authorized TO tender to our fellow-eiti-
gems of both parties "A cordial Invitation to attend,
AMI We promise them a hearty welcome.
We respectfully invite our VAN BuhEN FL
LOW-CIrIZENS to attend our Barbecue, pafiAke
of our refreshments and hear from those who VIII
address vs. the reasons of opposition to the pre-
sent Administrations
If the LADIES will honor US with thelr pres
ence, We will shew sense OF the favour oy ma
king careful arrangements for their accommodation
We are under the necessity al giving 'hi' gene
raj invitation though the papers hoping that "ui
motive (that no one may be neglected. may Dc
appreciated ...l
We know, too. that flour plan be carried through
in the same spint that it was begun we shai nave
an harmonious and agreeable cclebraion-it has
been projected in no spirit OF party eNeiuSVeheS''
or unfiendly feeling towards our pohlcai opPo
nen,s but 10 advance principles which we sincere
~ behev. to be identified with the good OF our com
mon country,
CUAS JAS. FAULKNER,
DAVID HOLMES CONRAD, Commute
EDWARD COLSTON, %
ELISHA BOYD, i"uHatio"
! EDMUND p HUNTER,
/ MARrlNspURe, August 81. lS4O.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-08-27

Usirrn STATES SESAToRs.-The Senators,
whose terms of service expire on the fth OF Mar h
next, and the political character OF whose success
sors depends upon Ibe election 20 be held THIS sea-
son, are as follows: Maine, John Rnggles, Conser-
valve; Now Hampshire, Henry Hubbard. Adm;
Massachusetts John Davis, Wing Rhode Island,
Nehemiah Il. knight, Wing; New jersey Garret
d. Wall, Adm E; Delaware. Thos. Clayton, Wing ;
Virginia VIM. II R,ane. Adm Zone vacancy be-
.ides) North Carolina, Brown aud Strange, Adm.
South Carolina, John c Calhoun, ADM
Georgia, Wilson Lumpkin. Adm Alabama, Wn.
r. King. Adm; Mississippi r J. Walker Adm
Louisiana, II. c. Nicholas. Adm; Tennessee, Al
exander Anderson, Adm; Kentucky, j.. Citizen
den, Wing; Illinois, J. M. Robinson, Adm Mich
gan, John Norvell, Adm; Arkansas VIM. D Full
ton Adm
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-08-27

ssring that the heights ave greater and tns e'1ss
lion rsre continuous than in the other range they
insist thst therefore, the axis Of maximum e,e,a-
ion is 10 be taken as the thing contemplated Dy
the treaty.
aOa this point the map is ingen'ously deco pt'se.
Upon il the Souihe range, or AXIS OF meA''"o"
elevation. is darby shaded, so as to rs,eh 'ne eye
:, onre "a il falls upon the map, and form con
sn,c,,ou. obiec, even to Tire most casual glance !;
while the Northern range ]. act down very gnger.
~. as mere doubtful line Of @prs, unworthy 70 oe
cailcd range Of highla pds.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-08-27
In Kendall. 9th letterto Mr.. Bots. he quotes

In Kendslls 9th letter Mr.. Bolts. ne quotes
the following from the post office law Of 1925;
III any person having the right to receive ms
letters free Of postage shall receive, epciosed .
him. any letter or packet addressed to person not
having that right, it shall be his duty 20 return the
same 10 the post office, marking thereon the place
from whence it came, that it may be charged win
postage"
Now refer 10 one OF Kendalfs private circulars,
adsrsssed TO Postmasters, asking dollar tor the
Extra Globe in which be tell. them If they cannot
assist him, to hand the circular letter to some mo
can! What then, is that but an attempt to pro-
mote his private interest, in fragrant violation OF
the very law be has quoted for the Observance OF
Others! Az, il is meaner sil; IL is subofnst,on
of illegality and Of fraud upon The revenue Wha'
a pure example Of morality does Mr.. Kendall pre-
sent To the country - Modisonfan
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-08-27

Fora = Iyoaoayd Street Fiour.--ln the carry
~. ..aaL naldsr. III Howard Street Flour
we're firm at SIS ,37d from Stores Siace ne pun
ca,ion Of the accounts from England holders pave
teeome less 6rm, and the article IS now o"e's'
freely at IS IS, without finding buyers. lie ob's
transaction to any extent that ~e haze hea'd y,
sas a sale some day. since Of 600 barrels OF goo'
common brands. part at S. 25 aud the balance AZ
s5.1s3 We quote the askiag rate from stores
~ morning az S. 25 and very dull; and the re-
eeip, mice At S. i2z cry Mills Flour.-We
ro,e sale. before and since The English news, 81
As 90 A sale uf ertra At 1921 Susqaehanna
Flonr--We qslote 81 S. 374-nominal
WHEAT The English fess 70 the 4ln Of augus'
was published on "Wednesday morning, and its CT
feet was to throw damP upon The market va
tbst day sales were made al about CTS PEI oosb-
lies. man on Monday and TUESDAY, viz-oid ia
j. Al 10 and Sl,l3, and Md. Prime reds at
n TO- Tsda, saes of old Pa have been made at
n 10 and 81 ~ both Cor grinding and shipment
rbs marker Tor new Md and Va reds IS rather I'M
set,Ied and we qnoe the raage Of fair 70 prime par
cells at 81 and S 03. and possibly sl,io SAFE
Of extra prime uaehined rcd Md was made
to-day a, sl,i21 Family -four whe Wheat Is
scarce, and would bring Si,l5 and SLY
CoRy.--Tbe prices of Md white have been pref
~ uniform al 40 and 50 cts; to-day we quote ~
40 rt..-sales. Yellow has ranged from so aud -
cts: ,o.day We quote il at 50 and 5 cts. Va 10
worth A3 and 40 cts.
RYE-Md is worth 60 cents, and Pa. % cents.
Very scarce
OArs.-Sales of new Nd. Oats at &c cents, and
we quote that to-day.
WaIsKgY The price of bids has been steady
throug bout the week 90 cts, and we quote that
price to-day, with a limited demand Sales ofbbls.
have been made a, 90. 294, aud 80 cts bur chiefly
Al the first named rates.
Bqltimcre. dvgust "a.
CATrLE OF about 300 head that we'e offered,
$50 we're sold at SIS 50 10 So so per 100 Id. About
so head remain IN market Unsold.
Flour The market for Howard street flour
continues exceedingly dull, and the business doing
il very limited in extent. We quote the receipt
p, ice at SIS and S. 12i.
GRAIN We quote fair TO prime new Md and
Va reds to- day al 100 TO l06a l07 cents, Parcels
of extra prime red mig ht command two or three cts
more We quote white Corn at 40 80 rents, and
elbow ut 50 cents. Sale of Md. Oa- al 90 cts.
WnrsxEY--We quite hid, at % CT. and Tbs.
at 90 20 cts. The wagon price OF bbis IS 80
cents exclmsive ofthe barrel
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-08-27
FROM MISSISSIPPI.

A Letter TO the Editors from gentleman a, Nat
chez, dated late in the last month, says, Politics
run high in this State The Locos are giving way:
changes are daily heard Of; even Postmaslers, to
my own knowledge, have reuounced Van Buren,
ism. Mississippi is certain and sure for Tip and
I'y. The Na'chez Flee Trader "a leading Admin
istration paper at NaIchel) mas expired without a
n."-N0t. Int.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-08-27
TIPPECANOE CLUB.
FRESH SUPPLY OF GROCERIES.

EOHN JAMESON & co. have just received
ep large addition 10 their former stock OF 6foce-
les amongst which are the following articles =
5000 lbs Clarified Sugar, for Preservinsi 700 DO
Loaf 1000 do super super Family Loaf; Gun
novder lmrerial. (r,esh,) Imperial, Young tIysor,
and .up,rior Black TEAS; 30 Gags Of Coffee
Socory OF Dutcn Coffee; Chocolate; Picked Salm'
on; Picked Lobster; Sardnes; Anchovy Paste {;
Goldfish Tongues and Sounds; Belona Sauseges
Ma 'aroni, (ftulian;) flesh Salad Oh livery hne)
Sapsago Cheese; CASTLE and other Soaps; An
chor Brand Champagne in pint and quart bottles
Sparkling Burgundy; Claret-a variety OF brands
London Brown Stout in piuts aad quartz; Burton
and Scotch Ale in do. do; Pouehkeep>ie Aie ana
Philadelphia Porter in do. do Horse Shoe Nails
Sc &c. August y, lcIU.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-08-27

Missouri The St Louis Republican OF me
Iith inst, says: Sutcien, returns are IN 10 cen
vince Va that the Locos have succeeded IN electns
their ticket for Governor, Congress, &c, but unless
the counties to be heard from give "a very different
vote from those We have returns from, believe
their majority will be greatly reduced from wha' II
was in 1888 The Locos will doubtless have
mniorty in the Legislature, but il is yet quostona-
BILE whether thcir majority there will be greater, or
as great, as it was at the last session They have
made some gains on US, and we have beaten them
in some of their strong holds !"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-08-27

There Is no mistake in the tremendous gatherings
Of the People throughout tie Union. The Harri.
son Ball gathers strength as it rolls onward aud
Conventions at Macon, Georgia, and Nashville, Ten.
nessee, we at once conclude that the People are up
and doing. Nothing but the necessities Of their
country could induce the sovereign People to act in
their present enthusiastic manner-and such state
of feeling result only in victory. The people
have resolved to turn out their servants who have
tyrsnized over them, as Masters and they will d.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-08-27
REEFGyOEs NOTICES.

Episcopal servlc may be expected n the Ln-
tberan Church IN MarlinsbHrs. "t the sum OF ms
month. at 10 o'clock, NJ being the 5th Sunday
m AUGUST. August 20.
NOTICE is hereby given, that Bishop MEADE
will visit Berkeley on the first OF next month' ne
viii attend services in alaninsburg on the frae0y
ne I'M Of Sepfember--on which day the con
NER STONE Of The new Episcopal Church VIII
he land Several Clersymen have promised to at
tend on that occasion.
On the l9ih and 18Th Of September the Bishop
,.;l he a, Hedgesville and at Bunker Hlll on the
18Th and 10Th Of September. August @u'
No'ice is hereby given 10 The Mount Z'on o'hufch
thar recall my appointment for all services to ne
held before the Sunday morning services ct The An
Sunday Of this month for reasons that will be sat
sfactory to the Congregation The time OF our
pso;ta.ted Meeting, will be made known hereafter
2 S The usual services will be held at IVA IN
the inning. I. u lALiht EA'i'o'
Angus, 6. l940
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-08-27

ABOLITION NoMINATioss.-We learn from the
New York Courier that the Abolition Convention,
held at Syracuse n. Y, on Tuesday and Wednes
day. the Alb and 5lh DAYS Of this monln, denounced
both General HARRIsoS and MIR. Van buren,, ard
nominated Gerrit Smith, of Madison, for Governor,
Charles o. Shepard, of Genessee, for Lieutenant
Governor, Arthur Toppan Of Kings and BeNj 'mn
r. johnson Of Oneida, Tor Senatorial electors, with
40 Distric, Electors. pledged TO support James g
B,rpe,, for President, ana Thomas Earle, for Vice
President
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-08-27

The nomination OF Gen. HARRtscs VAS made IN
December last Since that period, STATE elections
have taken place in Connecticut, Rhode Isf0nd'
Nfw Hampshire Virginia, Louisiana North Car.
oiiaa Ken lucky, lndsna, alabama. Hthois, ana
Missouri OF these States, those in italics voted
in 1886 for Mr.. VAN buren, and with the excep-
non of the thee last Judging by the result Of the
elections there is every reason to believe. VIII vote
against him in November ext.-FredcrieksCnrg
Arena,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-08-27

SHor. We understand thar negro man, belong
ing 10 Mr.. VIM. Waters, Of Somerset county, was
killed last week, in the following manner. tam
~ nsmrd Mitchell had observed around the gam
house evidence Of attempt To enter, Tor the pnf-
pose of getting at some wheat stored thefe' oh
the day in question. all the family save on oa "o-
man. had gone TO Camp-mee,ing, intending TO te-
main all night By her directions, young man
olseed gun in the barn with its muzzle pointed
10 the windog, and 10 such a condition that the
opening Of The window would FIRE il off, The negro
made The attempt. thinking probably the absence OF
the family would fave, his adventure and received
the contents Of the gun his breast, which otcourse
killed him Instantly. With the corpse we're found
some bags which he had brought with him. Tor the
purpose Of conveying away his gotten store We
hope this will prove saintary fsson TO ell ng"'
e,rants who are not particular to discriminate be-
tween meum and tuum.- -Shosc HaH Nd Ban