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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-26
From he Baiflmore Amsriean.
RHODE ISLAND.

Affairs in Rhode Island appear to be
rapidly approaching a crisis. We have
already stated that Mr.. Dorr, the so call
ed Governor, left New York tor Rhode
Island on Saturday evening, and we now
learn from the Commercial Advertiser
that he arrived at Stonington on Sunday
morning, aud remained there over the
Sabbath; large number of his friends
IRON RhoJe Island, armed and unarmcd,
being in attendance, and causing much
confusion and excitement in that quiet liz
lie town during the day. In the evening
congregations engaged in worshpping
their Maker, were disturbed, and great
offence given TO the sober Inhabitants.
The Providence Journal says, that Of
the armed party who went to Stonington,
10 guard their chief and prevent his arrest
on his way to Providence, "were several
boys, some not over l6 years old, who
were persuaded into this act OF folly and
criminality by men who knew better, and
who did not go themselves. Two or three
men are said to have borne the principal
part Of the expense, but they did not go
thcnlSefceS. lnc y sthto at hou'O ~ thS
comfortable assurance that they had per-
suaded number of men and boys into an
act which might possibly have led all Of
them to punishment, and some to an igno-
minious death.
Mr.. Dorr left Stoaington on Monday
morning, by special train of cars pro-
vided for hlmself and friends. Great pre-.
pa ration had been made for his reception
in Providence; and according to the Even
ing Chronicle, the streets began to be alive
with people early in the morning, the ma
iority of whom appeared to be from the
country. All who felt interested, and
some from curiosity 10 see the sight, re-
paired to the Stonington depot. By the
time Of the arrival Of the train, a large
concourse OF people had collected there.
Gov. Dorr took his seat in the carriage,
or barouche, prepared Tor him, at quar-
ter past 10 o'clock. As he assembled the
steps, to seat himself, his friends gave him
three cheers. The cayalcade soon moved
off, to the number, as the Journal reports,
Of twelve or thirteen hundred people.
The patoons were very irregular. some
having seven, and some only three; and
owing to this the number appeared larger
than it really was. A friend who count
ed the number in each platoon, and kept
an exact accoun, of the whole, has given
US the following statement, the correctness
-
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-26

IN reference 10 the report OF meeting
in New York of representatives OF the
Charter and Suffrage parties and MEM
bers Of the Cabinet, to consider the I'll
culties that now beset that State, the
New York Tribune saws:
"There is good deal of absurd ru-
NOR a1oat, purporting that President Ty-
Ter has appointed Messrs. Webster and
Upshur or Spencer, Commissioners to
mediate or arbitrate between the old and
the new Dorr Government in Rhode Is
land. The President has no authority to
do any thing of the sort-no mind to do it.
He recognizes no Government in Rhode
Island bat that under which 1t came into
the Union, voted for President, and is rep
resented in Congress. 1t is understood,
however that Mr.. Websier's visit East
ward is intended to avert the necessity OF
any resort to force in the premises, II 1t
can be done by any action within the
constitutional sphere Of the Federal Gov
eminent.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-26

A FEW HINTS TO KEEP AWAY HARD
TINES. -Rise early in the morning, and
be dlligent during the day, in attending to
our own business, and not worry ourselves
by our neighbours concerns.
Give encouragement to home industry
and in all cases give the preference to
American manufactures over foreign.
Instead of following the fashions oil Eu-
ropeans, let us cultivate spirit OF lnde-
pendence, and decide for ourselves, how
our coats, hats and boots shall be made.
Keep out Of the streets, unless business
calls us 10 transact that which we cannot
do in our stores, shops, or dwellings.
By all means Keep away from drinking
and gambling houses.
When we buy an article of clothing, study
commendabIe economy, at the same time
get a good article, and when made, take
particular care Of it and wear it out re-
CARELESS of any change or fashion. Fash.
ion is a great tyrant, and men are fools
10 be slaves to it.
STAY at home at nights, improve our
selves by reading, writing, or instructive
conversation, and retire TO our beds at an
early hour.
Be kind to our relations, obllglng 70 our
friends, and charitable TO all.-BaH.C hP'
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-26

A MrsrAKE.-T editor OF the Balti-
more Republican received a few days ago
a letter bearing the frank Of Daniel Web
ster, and authorizing The said editor to
publish the laws of Congress, treaties, &C.
The Republican, we learn from the CLIP
per. at once began to be overcome with
goodwill for Captain Tyler. Some words
of comfort for his Excellency appeared
next day: little sprinkIing Of fattery,
probably, for the nerve displayed by tho
Cap,uin 10 yetoing the sank bills. The
succeeding number contained whole col
umn in praise Of "Ahasuerus, poem
written by the Presidents son. The third
day came Frost. in the shape Of another
letter from the State Department, notify
ing the editor that il was all mistake,
and that the letter sent to him was intend
ed for the editor Of the Patriot. The edi-
tors love for the President forthwith fell
to zero, and he probably felt revolution
Of opinion in regard 10 /" Ahasuerus, : like
that Of the fellow who had the skin OF an
(" awful fat dog" to sell, AMI Who, when
he found that the fairness of the deg was
likely 10 be drawback in the sale OF inc
skin, began to think that the dog was noA
!" so hunderation fab aiser all.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-26
VOLUME 43.
THE MARTINsBURG GAZETTE

Is pubIi.hea every Thursday morning, at TWO
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DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS within the
year, and THREE DOLLARS at the end Of the
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are paid, except at the option Of the publisher.
Oy- No subscription will be taken for less period
than six months.
will he inserted three times at
One Dollar per square of sixteen lines, and at
Twcnfy five Cents for each subsequent insertion.
The number of insertions must be marked OR the
manuscript, or copy Of the advertisement sent, or
it will be continued until forbid, and charged ac-
cordingiy
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-26
TATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVE
DENCE PLANTATIONS.
APRO CLAM TION
By Thomas w. Dorr, Governor and Con

BIZ Thomas w. Dorr, Governor and Com
mander in Chief Of the same.
FELLOW CITIZENS :-Shortly after the
adjournment of the General Assembly,
and the completion of indispensable exec
utive business, was induced by the re.
quest Of the most active friends Of our
cause to undertake the duty, which had
been previously suggested, ofrepresenting
in person the interests Of the people OF
Rhode Island in other States, and at the
seat of the General Government. BY vir-
tue Of resolution Of the General Assem-
bly,, appointed Mcssrs. Pearce and An
thony commissioners for the same pur
pose.
OF the proposed action Of the Execu-
tive in the affairs Of our State, you have
been already apprised. In case OF 'he
failure of the civil posse, (Which expires,
sion was intended by the President, as l
have been informed, TO embrace the ,niii-
tary power.) to execute any OF me Jaws
of the charter Assembly, including their
law Of pains and penalties, and q reason
as il has been for the first time dehned,
the President intimates an intention oil 70.
sor,;ug 70 the forces of the United States,
10 check the movements Of the people of
this State in support OF their republican
constitution recently adopted.
From decision which conflicts with
the right of sovereignty inherent in the
people Of this State, and with the princi,
PIES which lie at the foundation Of a dem,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-26

"SuocKING OCCURRENCE. The San
duskv Clarion gives the following " horr-
bic attempt at MURDER" which lately &C.
Cured there: T..
Late on Wednesday evening, our CIT
izens in the neighborhood OF the corner OF
Water and Jackson streets, were startled
from their slumbers, by the most fearful
sIrieks for help, accompanied with appal-
Inr cries Of Murder Several persons
hastily armed with bludgeons, hurried IN
sanity to an old out building in the vlcl-
nty. from whence the alarm proceeded.
The shrieks increased iearfulIy, now &C.
companied by the agonzlng entreaty,
ION COME QUICK HE'S EATING
ME UPi!" A light was at length pro-
cured, all rushed to the scene OF action,
and, oh horror The unfortunate VIC
tim lay stretched upon the earth, with
Palhd countenancc, teeth chattering, ana
eye-baIs starting from their sockets. One
SIDE Of his face was covered wlth-Sfarer!
His only companions were found to be a
pair Of black and white twin calves, one
OF which was engaged in sucking has ear,
while the other was very quietly inspect.
ing the operation, probably wondering
which OF the twain was most badly sucked.
Upon inquiry, it appeared that the in.
dvidual in question: loaler who had
been hanging about the place for some
lme-had gone into the building in search
of quarters for the night, and had COM
\ posed himself to rest, from which he was
awakened by the calf tugging at his ear,
when he commenced the uproar above
n notlced,''
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-26
SOCIETY OF TIRE UNIT.
es.r- NJ,

AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY OF TIRE UNIT
ED STATES.
At the annual meeting of the Society,
held this day, 9Th May, 1912, at the Pat.
ent Office, in the City Of Washington, the
following officers were elected for the en-
suing year. viz:
Hon. James NJ. Garnet,, of Virginia,
President.
J. F. Callan. Of d. c., Rec. Secretary.
Oliver Whittlesey, Of Ohio, Correspond.
ing Secretary.
Edward Dyer, Treasurer.
Board of Control.
Hon. II. l.. Ellsworth, d. G.
Hon. Elisha Whittlesey, Ohio.
John A. Smith, D. c.
John S. Skinner, ID. G.
William ]. Stone, d. G.
Vice Presidents.
Maine--Hon. George Evans.
New Hampshire-Hon. Isaac Hill.
Massachuset,s-B. V. French.
Connecticut-Dr. Eli Ives.
Rhode acknowledgements Fcnner.
William Jarvis.
New York;. B. Mott.
New Jersey-E. S. Green.
Pennsylvania-Hon. G. NJ. keim.
Delawaie-Dr. J. w. Thompson.
observation-disclosures Emory.
Virginia--Ed. Ruffin.
North Carolina--IIon. L. Deberry.
South Carolina Wade Hampton.
Georgia--f1on. Wilson Lumpkn.
Alabama-H Hon. Dixon II. Lewis.
Louisiana--lIon. Alexander Mouton.
Arkansas Hon. A. Yell.
Tennessee--F. II. Gordon.
Mississippi-Hon. r. J. Walker.
Ken,ucky--Chiton Allen.
Missouri-Hon. i. T. Linn.
llinois-Thomas l.. Hinde.
Indiana--Solon Robinson.
Michigan--Hon. J. C. Crary.
Ohio-Hon. John Hastings.
District of Columbia-Amos Kendall.
Florida-Hon. c. F. Mercer.
Iowa-Timothy Davis.
Wisconsin-IHenry Dodge.
The Vice Presidents Of Virginia, Dis.
trict of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylva-
mia, and Delaware, are ca o6icio members
of the Board Of Control.
J. r. CALLAN, Rec. See.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-26

TEMrERANcE.-"Mr. Snub you say
you are temperance man, and you
chaws terbacker."
"Hum yes mum; but mum, | duznt
squeeze my gizzard out with stays nor
stick my back up with bags ofmeal--Mrs'
Sob, don't"
Exeunt Mrs. Slob, in huff.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-26

Does your mother know you're out,
my dear, inquired an imPudent fellow OF
a modest little dsmsel whom ne mel IN
the street. TO be sure she knows I'm
'u'' was the reply, for she sent me to
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-26


PA1xHAN GuNs.-The Washington
correspondent of the Boston Atlas, gives
the following statement upon the Paixhan
gun:
The Paixhan gun differs from a common
Al, in having very wide chamber; the
metal is also very thick at the chamber.
The bore at the muzzle is also larger than
than the bore Of "A FOUNDER, but this
depends Of course upon the size of the
ball. The hollow shot range from ga to
100 pounds, to fire which ball 10 lbs. of
powder are necessary. A pound Of pow
der is placed inside of the ball-a fuse is
attached, which will burn about ten Sec
onds-the ball is then placed in the gun
with the fuse turned from the powder.
When it is fired, the flames enveloping
the ball set fire to the fuse, which is in
tended to explode the ball, after it is bu.
ried in the object. OF the devastating eff
ects OF these missiles every one has
heard.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-26

lfOld Nick we're TO lose his saii where,
should he 90 to supply the deficiency a--A
TO the Grog Shor, because there they
retail bad spirits, .m ~.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-26

A rather dull young fellow was asked it
he knew his ancestors. He replied that
he knew nothing about his aunfs sisters,
except his mother and she was dead
His apparent seriousness made the answer
quite laughable. ...-..
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-26

ABSENCE OF MIND.-A physician down
East on his first entering the SICK room
proceeded to examine the purse instead OF
the pulse Of his patient.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-26
THURSDAY MORNING, MAY &c, 1912.
VISITING VESSELS AT SEA.

Lieut.. MAuRY, of the Navy, has pub
lished an article in the Southern Literary
Messenger, on this, and kindred subject,
which is attracting much attention at the
South. In the course OF the article, are
the following passages:
| "Vessels Of good intent and honest pur-
poses, crossing the track of each other on
the ocean, are like travellers meeting in
the desert. They are, for the most part,
glad TO speak and be spoken. The dc.
| fenceless merchant trader likes TO be as
sured of safety and her reckoning-to
learn her longitude, and perhaps the state
OF trade and the markets whence the war.
| like companion comes or, as IT may be,
she herself has commercial intelligence Of
importance for her owners or friends in
the country whittier the other is bound.
The armed cruiser, too, has her inquiries
to make, and thus the advantages of the
interview are reciprocal.
By these means the United States have
secured from her officers the exercise of
the soundest discretion, as i regards this
most delicate matter. In proof of this
assertion, refer to history for believe
that facts sustain me in the belief, that no
claim has ever been preferred by any ma
ton, against this country, for indemnity
on account of injuries sustained by its
merchantmen from an American man-of-
war. Hence the practice of the two ma
vies tells very different tale; one sci.
dom suspects, and has never trespassed
without damage when the other doubts
- it takes the trick abuses its power,
and trespasses, without the fear of consc-
quences.
Ii is almost as impossible for an English
built merchantmen to pass herself oil upon
a seaman, as an American, as it would be
for Choctaw chief to pass himself Oft for
an English nobleman. The traders of the
two countries are not built after the same
fashion, nor spared by the same rules;
and, as there is an indescribable something
about men which enables close observer
to tell the citizens Of one country from
the subjects of another, so there is about
ships, some popularity of fit, rig. or con-
struction-the mere cut Of the GLIB
which enables the experienced and well
practised eye Of the sailor, to distinguish
with almost unerring certainty, and from
outward appearances, the nationality OF
merchantmen"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-26

BUMpER.--Bumper is corruption oil
bon pere, good father, i. c. the Pope,
whose health was always drunk by the
monks after dinner, in full glass.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-26

The procession marched through the
principal streets, and was dismissed al
Federal Hill. Mr.. Dorr made a furious
and nflammatory speech, in the course OF
which he "thanked his friends for this
further expression of their attachment to
him, and the cause in which they were
engaged. He was sorry he had ever left
the State. Had he been there he would
not have countennncS the arrest OF any
free suffrage man. Governor Dorr then
drew the sword he had on from its scab.
bard, and added that il had belonged to
an officer who had fallen in Florida, that
it had been presented to him by brother
Of the fallen man, while he was in the city
Of New York. 1t had been already dyed
in blood, and il necessary would again be
dyed IN blood, should the suffrage cause
demand it. He then sought to explain
the charge that he alleged had been made
against him, in regard to the raising of
troops in New York city.
ole stated that he had written letter
asking militia aid in that city. 1t was
not for 800 though, but for 5000, should
the occasion require IT, or rather should
there be an atte mpt to march u. States
troops to this city. His speech was fire.
qucntly interrupted by cheers, which con-
tinued for some time after its conclusion"
In the course Of the day, Mr.. Dorr is
sued the following reasonable proclama-
ton:
Or .
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-26

A man being asked if he would like 20
live forever, replied, that considering the
state Of the times, and the weakness OF The
Government, he would not care about
living more than half Of il,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-01-18

York, made almost krumphsl march through Wall
street, amidst the sdustion OF the mob that crowded
around him hat in hand striving to do homage to the
regulator" of all the pecunisry difficulties Of the coun
try At that time the Wall street Courier in terms Of
rejoicing, published the fact that the difficulties
over, because the President of the United States Bank
had declared in Wall str gaping crowds that there
was no trouble that the United States Bank could not
remedy" That institution with its $l00 100000 of
sess has now melted into thin arand with the worldly
substance ofthousands of helpless beings who sink
ing into the grave in poverty and misery on both sides
Of the Atlantic while the who made that Wanting
boast in Wall street is arrainged before court Of jus
tce conspiracy to defraud, and yet, in the face OF
this fearful revolution people talk Of restoration Of con
fidepce and reyiv al of stock credits.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-01-18
General Record.

snIr FaAsFoRr-At the lat accounts from this ship il
supposed she would be off, Lieut. Frsser Of tn.
ter Ewing and twenty boart and would
long there any hopes Of saving the vessel TIE
water smooth and the wind light from south The
Frankfort has full cargo which, together with the shin,
resSt IS zoo Is n.urea a, the "as Mu'Si ND
10 he Mutual safety Offices The agent for the underwriters
snir ocsAsrs "A art of the cargo Of this ship which
70 the ad u The ship With part Of the
manning in her, has been Did Tor s2SOe.
Hanover Of Bath 10 days from Nosans for Liverpool Jan
Foreign Psrts.
Ola Colony %; A%srca for Portland dg Adelaide FIN BOs
oss: sdns Mobile and SF
United states Ports.
No.rosK Jan amArs Bride BosStoT Hore susan Nan.
yiden.s Preston, PrOvneet0"ni David Atkins, dO William
ss,. s so.u s e hip a GA aD
dsss Harriet aas.ils. s%ihSsd Providence; Champion
A s;ne SID Tsr
Oswrso, Colombo Eli Whn.y, Monsoon. Liverpool Row
sa ssx a aSS Sss
s AenS@E @ % EIt
81 n.a S;ssw SGd'f
ysSs: Rom s%
alWam, (Br) from Bsston, repairing; Nancy (br from
Grapgemouth waiting; Lagrange Porter NYok Ada. from
Jamaica wsng Washington Boston; Lord Goodrich (Br)
from London 5sGsiring Ga1eie Boston Ocean Queen B
disg Romulus Boston; Pandora, Providence Madison Bulk
lev NYork Savannah, ShsP'erds Excel Laditu do North
Guy; Breeder from Thom,ston st Helena from Bo,,on
SeS i" Ss
from Hartford disehareiDg.
NEw ORLEANS. Jan s-CId Trenton Bennett, EYork; Ga
Sagory do tennessee Boston Arr Oeonee jackson,
Daupltf RI WaahI HOrde
burg Berry, New York; Pacific Rio de Janeiro Historian
Ssdgwck Me- Juapa, Malaga; Sophia, Dominique; Ada 81
Jago de Cuba.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-01-18
Foreign Market

HAVANA, jan &C ofees quiet at this moment and
the demand has moderated hat being easy
81 Gle. New nolasses rs, and few purchasers
There is Rice in first hands, and still quote
III l3rs The Franklin Greene, is still discharging
There is some activity in Euro pean feights which
now f3 6to Great Britain; 10 80 francs to
France. To the Uned States $lt per box sugar; d
per hid. molasses The market is well stocked with
most kinds Of American merchandise particularly pork
hams and beef Teas Lumber 10 dull though
some sales are making. Manufactured cotton goods
are plenty aud dull.
Exchange on London II III per cent. prem; New
York "a u do do.
Lumber, hoops, 81 80; boards p,23 ~; pitch
pine, - "a; shingles, Il hid shocks with hesdng,
81; sugar box shocks ST. beans white, 10 Il;
Beef Nos and 2, prime and mess Iii butter Aneri
can yellow Is 10; European, l6 20; candles, mould
II Is; sperm. 4S ~; cheese, Am. ii Is; cider,
6; Goldfish, 4 a 3; in hhds 4a4 8; corn, 4 a 4 4
-four Philadelphia and Baltimore, III New Orleans, Is
al9; hams, Am Eastern and New Orleans, q 10 4;
herrings. smoked, box Il lard Am. Eastern and New
orleans, IL q mackerel, No. s. 4; onions s;
pork, cargo, Eastern mess, and New Orleans, 10 Ia
clear, IA 10; potatoes, "a 6; rice, 6; Coffee st
quality, 10 III ID and do, g; trisge, no.
ney, 2i molasses keg, 81 gall II al sugars, assorted
half white aud half brown, a 81 81; white alone,
7aalo; brown alone, ~ 81; yellow Ga a; segars,
Is.
Exchange London lOt a 10 prem; New York, . a ..
prem; Boston u a do; New Orleans 3 a dis.
Freghts to Great Britain 5a3 10; France, 10 s0f;
United States SIT pei box sugar. rails per ba z
C o6ee; 81 q 81 per hhd molasses.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-01-18

Ship II Allen, Wilson Ch;slsssn Geo sa!ton@Ds,k wa.
scr Adams Mstapzss Spoford Tieston; Augusta sher-
wood IN. Surges Chairman -5ehr Joha McCrea,
Clifford, Attskap1s.
Ship Morrison Benson, from Manila Sept 22d with full
Of and slbs, Talbot Oyphant CO.: Left
Is pila The NJ blown off the coast
by he gales OF last Thursday
Bark Trenton Reese. from Newcastle Eng and 90 days I'm
thu Downs via 81 Thomas 90 days where she put in for
plies, nth 40 tons coal 10 Hicks X Co.
Swedish brig Abion Holt from Macao Sept II, and Baa
Oct a. with teas &c TO BoCrman johnson Co. Nov
lat "a - long 81 S. brig but could not make out her
flag
Brig Homer Prince days from Natanxas sugar. 10 Mes
NTH Leeds Left bark VIM Faes unc; briggs
lo HARDY for Triestc 10; Iardenas Portland; William
m arr Boston. Agne Wilson 9Th inst ia' ~, lon
So spske brig Tahoks FIN Tob.sco for Work
Brig Wi Flu Ter Cobb days from Savannah, cotton TO
scotts Morrell
Brig st Patrick Hardy % day. from Galveston TeIas, with
AZ bales cotton 10 Barber Brothers
Schr Or~zimbo, Sargent days I'm swansboro No naval
stores, to De Peyster Wbitmar.h
schr Bedford Jones' days I'm Warrington NC naval stores
to order. . -.
sehr Alabama Casey from Newtern Nc naval stores TO
Blossom X Co. -
sebr Sarah Abigail from Washington, NC. naval stores
TO order.
sehr Abbott Lawrence Hincey days I'M Boston, ndse to
u hn Stevens.