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ANECDOTES OF JOHN RANDOLPH

BY THE AUTHOR OF CLINTON BRADSHAW
remember hearing two anecdotes of Ran
dolph, which strikinglv type his character
One exhibits his cynical rudeness and disre-
gard for the feelings of others-in fact a
wish 10 wound their ieelin.s-and the other
his wit. do not vouch for their accuracy,
but give them as | have frequently heard
them, as perhaps has the reader.
Once, when Randolph was in the city Of
B-,he was in the daily habit Of frequent.
ing the bookstore of one of the largest book
sellers in the place. He made some purcha-
ses from him. and was very curious in look
ing over his books, &c. In the course of
his visits he became very familiar with Mr..
-, the bookseller, and they held long
chats together; the orator Of Roanoke show
ing off with great courtesy. Mr.-was
quite a pompous man, and rather vain of his
acquaintance with the lions who used to stop
in his shop. Subsequently, being in WASH
ington with a friend, he espied Randolph ad-
vancing towards him, and toldhis friend he
would introduce him to the ''great man,
His friend, however, knowing the way ward.
ness of Randolph, declined, "Well,' said
Mr." 81 am sorry you will not be intro
troduced-lll go up and give him a shake
OF the hand al any rate" Up he walked
with outstretched hand to salute the cynic.
The aristocratic republican (by-the.bye how
often your thorough going re publicani is a full.
blooded aristocrat in his private relations) i'm.
mediately %throughhis hands behind him, as il
could not "dull his palm" in that way, and
gazed searchingly into the face Of the aston.
ed bookseller. ''O!i, oh" said he, as if recol.
Letting himself, "you are Mr.-from Balti.
mose" "Yes, sir" was the reply. "a
bookseHer~ ayes SIR" again. sab! bought
some books from you?" ayes, sir, you did,"
Good morning, sir" said the orator.
lifting his cap with offended dignity. and pas
sing on. This anecdote does not show eth
er Randolph's goodness Of head or heart, but
it shows his character.
The other anecdote is as follows: The
Honorable Peter who was a watchma-
ker, and who had represented B county
for many years in Congress, once made a
motion to amend a resolution offered by Mr..
Randolph, on the subject of military claims.
Mr.. Randolph rose up after the amendment
had E.en offered, and drawing his watch from
his fob, asked the honorable Peter what
O'Clock it was. He told him. "Sir," replied
the orator, "you can mend my watch, but
not nv motions. You understand tictics, sir,
but not tactics"
That, too, was a fine retort, when, after
lie had been speaking, several members rose
in succession and attacked him. aSir," said
he to the Speaker, 81 am in the condition of
old Lear
1.-THE little do.s and all. |
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Old King Nick
Was n very cunning chick,
And a very cunning chick was he;
lie called for his, ~"note,"
And he called for his ~"rote,"
And he called for his nibJiers three;
And every nibLler, got a very nice nibblc
And very fine nIbble had he:
Jingle (ChuekieJ chink, went the nibblen.
How they laughed in their glee.
For they nibbled without salt,
Till they emptied every vault,
or the better curency.
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The Sentinel Paris, Monroe Co. )of the
9Th inst. says acorn was offered in this place
last week at 40 cents per barrel, and not per
bushel as stated in this paper by mistake"
We are informed by a gentleman who was
in Paris on the 2nd inst. that, corn was sold
there at auction for tUelve anda half cents
per barrel,ICash n.-[Hannibal Journal.
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GLet those interested remember that The
next Circuit Court of this county sitslon tho
4th Monday of this month. The County
Court sits as a court of appeals, from the a.
sessment list, on the Saturday proceeding.
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The Philadelphia Times SAYS the recent
stockholders Committee, which .lifted up the
lid of the United States Bank, fave taken
to singing the following parody on 'Old King
Cole"
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There have been so frequently reports
Of the death of Keokuck by some of the
Black Hawk part Of the tribe, that we do
not know what credit should be attached to
the following:
BY a passenger in the steam boat Sarah
Ann, we learn that the Chief of the Sacs
and Fox Indians, Keokuck, was killed by
Nashieskock, BLACK Hawks son. a few DAYS
since. The difficulty originated relative to
the distribution of the monies paid the Indi-
ans by the General Government. There
has been a deadly feud existing in that tribe
for some time and a great jealousy of Keo-
kuck.-[Galena Gaz. 18th ult.
YANKEE None OF TESTING CoURAcE.-It is
well known that in the time of the old
French war much jealousy existed between
the British and provincial officers. A Bri-
fish Major deeming himself insulted by Gen.
eral (then Captain) Putnam, Sent a challenge.
Putnam, instead Of giving him a direct an
swer, requested the pleasure of a personal
interview with the Major. He came to Put
mans tent, and found him seated on a small
key, quietly smoking his pipe, and demanded
what communication, if any, Putnam had to
make. "What you know" said Putnam,
sim but a poor miserable Yankee, that never
fired a pistol in my life and you must per-
ceive that if we fire with pistols you have
an undue advantage Of me. Here are two
powder kegs, ] have bored a hole, and in.
serted a slow match in each, if you will be
SO good as to seat yourself there, | will light
the matches. and he who dares to sit the
longest without squirming, shall be called the
bravest fellow" The tent was full of Of
icers and men, who were heartily tickled
with the strange device Of the sold WOLF
and compelled the Major by their laughter
and exhortation TO squat. The signal was
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Keep dark.-A certain PHrLosorHER went
down below with Il parcel ofloafers. A squall
came on, and the whole were so thoroughly
frightened that they began to pray to IIeav-
en- most earnestly. "Keep dark" muttered
the sage" if Heaven perceives you arc here,
we are gone
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GOOd.-A certain constable in Edinburg.
had the misfortune to lose his mother. He
accordingly hired Il hearse. and carried her
TO the family burial ground in the Highlands.
He returned. it is said, with the hearse full
of smuggled whiskey. and being teazed about
it by q friend, he said, "Wow, man, there's
nae harm done; | only took ava, the body
and brouget back the speerH."
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GIVE would again remind those of on,
friends who are indebted to US of the opnor
tunity they will have Of sending it by Der.
sons coming to Court the fourth Monday IN
this month. Will they attend to it?
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given, and the matches lighted, Putnam con,
tinued smoking, quite inditierently, without
watching at all the progressive diminution
of the matches-but the British Officer,
though a brave fellow, could not help casting
longing and lingering looks downwards, and
his terrors increased as the length of the
matches diminished. The spectators with
drew, one by one, to get out Of the expected
explosion.
At length, the fire was within an inch of
the key, the Major unable to endure longer.
jumped up, and drawing out his match, cried
out, "Putnam this is wilful murder; draw out
your match; | YIELD" My dear fellow"
cried Putnam, "don't be IN such n hurry,
they're nothing but kegs Of onions"
Why is Powers the sculptor, like the u.
States Bank? Because he makes a grand bust
(burst.)
Why is Nick Biddle like st. John! Because
he is the author of Revelations.
'Quilp," said Digby " why will you, when
dead resemble an ecclesiastical couacil
somewhat noted in historyf" Cant saw"
"Because you will be the diet of worms"
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Title little dogs and all,
Tray, Blanch, and Sweetheart,
See-fhev I'm II ~ mo -
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From the Ne,c York Herald.
MYSTERIOUS.

gentleman belonging 10 ons Of the most ancien
and wealthy families OF this city, who must be well
known 10 numerous friends, having since the year
1878 up 10 recently, been bent nearly double, and for
several years confined to his bed, has been restored
good health-has reganed his natural erect position
and has quilted his carriage, and now walks with
ease !, We believe this is the gentlsman'S own des-
cripon as near possible and there is no axaggera
ton in it. We viii give inquirers his address, and
doubt not his humane feelings will excuse the liberty;
go that any one doubling, may know these facts
though he requires his may not appear in print
Among other similar instances Mr. Jas. G. Reynolds
IA Christie St. has been restored and will give
personal assurance of the facts of his case. Both
were rheumatism, and contracted cords and sinews.
How has this been done
ANswER.-By the INDIAN VEGETABLE ELK
Err internally, and HEwEs' NERVE AND Bonn
LINIMENr externally-N. Y. Herald Jan. 26 Is41.
Sold only by COMSToCK CO..
II Maiden Lane, New York. IO:ly
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Liver Complaints,
AND ALL SICKNESS AND DISEASE
DR.. Inns
TEMPERANCE LIFE-BIT'TERS
AND
CHINESE BLOOD-PILLS.
CHINESE BLOOD-PILLS.
The 0,,eotest Secret discovered !

The greatest Secret discovered
Purpe-purge-purge-ha been the cry for the
last few years. This has been efectuay tried, and
vel sufferers have multiplied-and died and why ,
Not because purging was not necessary, but too
much had been done-whout the tonic to follow,
and su stain the system. Purge, you must ! The
sIcklv hunors of the blood must be carried off-or
the acc Emulation of them prevented. Prevent then
the growth of such humoIs.
WHY do the Chinese live to such immense ages
and still retain the powers of youth or middle age
Because they purify the blood. The CHINESE
Blood Pills-so called because they work upon and
cleanse the Bood-are the standard remedy. These
pills will do it and the Temperance Biters, taken
as directed will strengthen the system and prevent
the accumulation Of base humors which infest the
blood and which only increases by purges, unless
the bilters are taken after. Buy, then, these pills
and bitters. Take weekly the pills, and daily the
bters and if you have been invallds for days
weeks, months, or years, you VIII ind the slckly
humor drawn off, and prevented from a return, and
The salow yellop hue of sickness change rapidly TO
the full blooming gloto Of health and youthful buoy
ancy.
There are cases so numerous of these brilliant eff
fects that time and space forbid attempt TO put
them down. Buy ana use these medicines, and use
no other, and health and strength shall be yours. See
wrapper and directions that come with them.
FRAUDULENT COUNTERFEITS
Will be attempted Buy no remedy of the kind un-
less it have my name-O. C. LIN, NJ Don The
Wrapper and also the notice as follows:
entered according to Act of Congress, A, D.
IS4I by Thos. Connel, in the Clerks office OF the
District Court of the United States for the Southern
District of New York
Warranted The only genuine.
Messrs. CoMsrocK s. Co., New York, are the
neighboring counties.
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HEADACHE

CERTAIN CURE FOR SICK HEADACHE,
which has been used in families, every member of
which has had sick headache from infancy, as con-
stituona family complaint, and has cured fectually
in every instance yet known, amounting 10 many
hundreds 1t is not unpleasant 10 the taste and does
not prevent the daily avocatons of using it ; it
must be persevered in and the cure IS gradual, but
certain aud permanent instances constantly
multiplying where this distressing complaint is COM
petely relieved and cured, although of years standing
by the use of DR.. Spohn's celebrated remedy One
decided preference is its peasannoss, having OF
the nauseating effect OF common drugs,
It's so perfectly satisfactory II at the proprietor has
given direction for his agents 10 refund the price to
any one who is not pleased with, and cured by It.
He hopes also thai this may its great benefit to
the distressed sufferers who are labouring under
Headach.
E. Spohn, NJ. D, Inventor and Proprietor.
COMSTOCK g. CO.,
II Maiden Lane New York
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The Lion of the Day.
THE OLD DUTCH OR GERMAN
VEGETABLE PILLS.
For sale by S. Moody. Middle6wy. n.

For sale by S. Moody, Middle6wy. ~.
To the Citizens of the United States and the Cana
das is respectfully submitted ills Directory to the
means for reganing that which has been partially, and
in some instances, totally lost.
What blessing should be priced above that Of health,
and who knows better how prize the blessing than
those who have been deprived Of it, 1t ls an old ad-
age, (and Que that contains wise nJunction,) sin
time of peace, prepare for war; We should in time
Of Health prepare for the attacks of that seathy lur
king foe, Disease. II would be wisdom 10 observe his
movements, TO scan well the form in which he ap-
proaches, and then to meet him with those means
which are calculated to effect his oveThrow.-
Those means now before this enlightened and IN
telligent community They accessible TO the poor
as well as the rich, and tIust that those who regard
the Constitution OF man one OF the finest spec linens
of Divine workmanship, and the Laws by winch That
System is governed and directed, originating IN no
other than in the councils of Heaven, will so far obey
the nunctions of the Litter 10 provide the best sale
guard for the former.
1t is with the most atlering recommendations, sub
SC rbed by most eminent Medical Gentlemen not only
in this Country but also in Europe that offer his
valuable Medicine to this American People.
Time and full opportunity for fair md IMPARTIAL
trial have placed the Lion of the Day be oad the
brand of Imposition, Humbug, Quackery, &c.
This Pill is composed of extracts from nine paris
of the vegetable kingdom, (beng entirely free from
any drug of deeterious nature,) and adapted Pd,-
tieuLGriy to the cleansing OF the Stomach, biood'
and the various secretions of The Human system
Bilious Fevers, and Cholc. Fefer and Ague, Jaun-
dice, Scarlet Rash, Dyspepsia, Heartburn, CostNe-
ness. Asthma, and Liver Complaint have been eur
ed by using these Pills accordingly 10 the directions
accompanying each box
II is not intended that this Medicine Is cure FOR
all Disease to which the human system IS table,,
Z, MANY efforts have been made to compound meu>
cine which would cure all Diseases but have failed
Those Diseases enumerated above, are within
the power of these Pills and sure cure or rehe' ~
warranted.
Price 81, 1-2 cents.
RocLyveII. CornwalLs Russegue s. Walker, Whiting;
Kent Wright, Shoreham, Truman s. Eldridge, Ad-
olson F. Huntington, Vergennes: J. H. Barnes.
Charlotte, M w. Kinsley, Monkton lockwood &
Webster. Stsrkesboro Titus B. Gaige, Bristol; R.
p Nash, NewHaven. o. For Sale, ia oil the prin-
cipal villag IS, in the State. MERRITT GRIFFIN,
Proprietor, Glenn's Falls, NJ
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l. ceds & aver.
WODL@SNBlA DISTINGUISHES

No. 127 Maiden Lane, y etU York city
Viii see all orders answered for the genuine Thy
lors Balsam of Lverwort, at wholesale prices where
their friends find it most convenient to forward orders
through their House.
AND WILL ALSO FURNISH
Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Oils, Window-glass,
Dye-stuffs, Glassware, and all articles in their
line, at as favorable prices as at any
81 3m House in America.
FOR THE CURE OF
COUGHS, COLDS & CONSUMPTlONo-
SEARS
GENUINE VEGETABLE PULMONARY bAiSAMiC sfkuF
OF LIvERwoRT.
M ORE than rs 900 bottles of this very val
NA liable medicine have been sold, principally
in the State OF Maine, since it was first offered
to the public by the original inventor and proprie
tor, few years since.
1t is undoubtedly superior to any other article
offered to the public; as it seldom fails in giving
relief where it is taken in due season.
Although the superior virtues Of this medicine
are well known, and its qualities highly approved
vet the following certificates are added for the
satisfaction of any who may be afflicted with
those diseases for which it is designed. Several
others may be seen on the bill OF directions ac-
companying each bottle.
Each genuine bottle is inclosed in a blue
wrapper on which is red label signed by L, b.
MERRICK, or S. PAGE.
Price 81 cents per bottle.
For sale by the gross, dozen, or single bottle,
S. PAGE, Haloweil. Me-, TO whom orders
may be directed.
For sole BY S. MOODY, Middlebury, VI.
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uDOOTS and Shoes large supply
IS for sale at retail by JOHN WOOD
June 25. 1S4l.
~UT and WROUGHT" NAILS and win
n dow Glass for sale low, by
JOHN WOOD.
June 25, 1S41.
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Certificates.

(From DR.. 7 thomas Brown.)
Messrs. Lowe & Reed, Gent.-The Vegetable Pn-
monaIy Basam, has been extensively used in the
ton of country where reside, for several years past
and has justly acquired high reputation in consump-
tive com plants. So far my knowledge extends, it
has never disappointed the reasonable expectation OF
those who have used it. THOMAS BRowN, MD.
Concord, N. H., May IL, 1881.
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HUMAN HAIR.
CLEANLINESS OF THE HEAD AND
HAIR


Strange it is that persons who attend strictly to
PERSONAL cleanliness. baths, &c. should neglect the
Head-.he Hair the most essential-the most expos
ed-and the most beautiful, though properly cared
for, of all the gifts Of the Creator Perfectly free may
it be kept of dandruff scurf with certainty that
The hair cannot fall out, by the use of rthe Balm Of
Columbia. Ladies will you make your toilet without
this article answer earlessly, No. ifyou have once
tried and experienced its purifying etfects-, sweet
perfume.
credit OF ths-he only hrst-the only really valuable
article. mass of testimony frum all classes to these
facts.
LOOK OUT.
Counterfeits are abroad look way for the name
of COMSToCK CO., on the splendid wrappers
and never buy it without that name.
READ THE FOLLOWING.
ROBERT WHARTON, ESQ.,, late Mayor of Phila
uelphla, has certified, may be seen below TO the
higf character OF the following gentlemen.
Tie undersigned do hereby certify that we have
tried the Balm Of Colsinba discovered by j. Oidridge
and have found it highly seryices6le not only as
pre- -entve against the falling off of hair, but also
certain restorative.
VIM. THATCHER, senior,
Methodist Minister in St. George charge,
No. Sc North Fifth-st,
JOHN P. INGLES, 33l Arch st.
JOHN D. THOMAS, M. D. 16S Race st.
JOHN S. FUREY, 10l Spruce st.
HUGH McCURDY. 24S South 7th st
JOHN YARD, jr., 123 Arch st.
For sale by S. MOODY. Druggist. II;Iy
II AIDES Paris Kid GLOVES,
A Chine Neck Ribbons, and
Plaid Cravats,
Just received at the CHEAP CASH STORE
by JOHN vALLETT.
November Is. %
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Look out for Counterfeit Article

Sold because Of deception and cheqpncss of quail
ity at very small price. The same Is procured by
certain dealers and suffered 10 pass into the hands
the innocent purchaser as the genuine TayoI's Bal
SIN OF Liverwort
V7olem Cough and Cold ctued-The severe
change in weather having given a most violent
caId, also expectoraton and dic ulty of breathing
| was much distressed until took Dr. Tayior's Bal
sam of Liverwort. l found this medicine 10 suit my
case and cured me al once, which me to re-
commend it TO Others. FISHER IL Barrow st. Y.
Pain in the side and Breast-These diseases have
caused me much trouble and often prevented my at
tending 10 business. Every medicine heard Of
tried but found relief AS a last resource concud-
ed 10 Try DR. Tayors Basam of LycrwJrt, and soon
as did grew better and have been gaining ever
since; in good health and can truly recom>
mend this Balsam being far superior 10 any thing
else. A. l.. GREEN, Pitt ST. y Y.
Splitting Of Blood cwed-For four months have
had discharge of blood from the Lungs almost daily;
also dry hard cough some pain, great weakness and
hoarseness. When l had tried the Doctors in vain
for three months concluded to use DR. Taylor's BAL
sam of Liverwor, of which three bottles have made
entire cure. L HAvILAND, III Oak st. n Y.
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500 REV ARD.

a NE HUNDRED DOLLARS RE-
" WARD has been Offered for months, TO any
one who will use bottle of Hays Llnment for the
Piles without being cured. Of thousands sold, in
no instance has it failed of a cure. Proof over
whelming to be had where it is sold. 1t is also GER
tain cure in nearly every case.
Externally in the following complaints
For the Piles, Tightness of the chest
For all Dropsy, especially in children,
Tender Feet, Foul Ulcers, of The legs,
Sore thioat BY cancers or or other fungus sores,
ulcers however obstinate or
Group, long standing,
Whoopng cough, Fresh Wounds,
Scah Head Chblains &c. s..
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IS 4 |.
MANUFACTURING.
nAVFNP0RT & TURNER

NAOULD respectfully inform their pat
w rons, and the public generally, that
they will conlinre 10 receive WOOL at the
establishment of the Middlcbury manufacturing
Company, TO manufacture into Cloths, Cassl.
meres or Saitinetts, white or colored Flannels,
&c. of permanent colors and mixes, 10 suit The
taste, on shares or by the yard, at the option
of The owner.
Being furnished with the necessary apPara:
us, and having in their employ competent and
aithful workmen, they will continue to improve
the value and style of their goods, intending
that they shall not be surpassed by those Of
any other establishment in the state. They
will keep an assortment on hand TO accommo.
date those who may want part of their cloth
inaadvancc.
Grateful for the extensive patronage they
have received. they hope by strict personal at
tention to business and the interests of their
patrons TO receive liberal share of their ia
vor.
TERMS as reasonable as at any establish
ment in the vicinity.
Mddebury, June, %.
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BE WARE OF Fra UDS!!
NONE GENUINE

Bat that prepared at the old office 375 BO,oery-h.
city of Neo York, ,chere the article ,cas first made
and its character established None other genuine
though there are variOus limitations altered bearing
the same similar names.
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LOOK OUT.

Some Swinjlers have counterfeited this article and
put it up with various DEVICES. Do not be imposed
name of COMSTOCK s. CO, that name must be
always on the wrapper, you are cheated. Do not
forgetit. Take this direction with you and test by
that or buy it, fer it ismpossbe for any other
10 be true or genuine.
Sold by COMSTOCK & CO..
n Maiden Lane. I0:ly
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AGENTS.

Doct. Sidney Moody, .tfiddiebWy; Doet F. Hunt
ington, Vrge,nes; J. & o. S. Sipmonds, Whiting;
]. H. Chapman & Co., Lara5ee's Point; Gurdon
Sares, Bridport; Lake Dunmore Glass Company,
Salisbury; Kent Wright, ShOreham Barnes & Full
Ter, addison; Huntey s. Higgins, Salisbury; Sam
uel Everts, COrn,oaH; T. C. Smith, .Ne,o Hquen.
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For Sale

~ B,A B. Cast, Shear and Spring Steel
IL for sale by IRA STEWART.
Middlebury, Aug. 8, 1s41.
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Notice.
A LII PERSONS indebted 10 the subscri.
IA bers by Book or Note, are kindly re-
quested 10 call ard settle the same without delay
as all debts, unless very recent contraction,
will be left with an attorney for settlement, if
moi paid soon, or otherwise adjusted. Let none
complain. Prompt payments are 10 the mer.
chant what good crops are TO the farmer-in-
dispensablc to success.
BINGHAM & ROCKWELL,
and S. B. ROCKWELL.
Middlebury Nov. l. 1S4I. % 3m