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The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-01-27

NUTES.
No proposal will be considered unless !, DO accom-
panied by guarantee signed by one or more respon-
aibls psrsons, in the following manner, viz
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-09-11
From the Charleston Mercury.
GEORGIA.

Extract Of a private letter received by a
gentleman Of this City. from distin-
,guished public man of Georgia, daled
..'. Augusta, Sept. 2.
: .. From all the sources OF Information in
any reach, j derive the most cheering ac.
counts Of the progress of the Democratic
cause in Georgia If | am not greatly
anisled, the Democratic party will mosl
assuredly triumph. The Congressional
election in October will be hui partial
test, but the Democratic Electoral Ticke,
in November will get stronger vote. !
feel sanguiue that Georgia will be found
fright aide up" when the day comes. IL
can only I've. however, by small MAORI
ly. not exceeding 1000 or $500 yoles.-
Bothparlies seem sanguine, bu, ] think the
inteliigen, Wing leaders are very anxious
and a1ittle scared"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-09-11
commercial.
HAMBURG, September 3.

HAMBURG, September 3.
Cotton.-To day we make up our annual re-
ceipts of cotton in Hamburg. Tile receipts
from lst Sep. 1913 to lst instant amounted to
G5, ,955 bales Same time last year SIS. o. bales,
as taken from the Warehouse books. Stock
on hand lst -5.1hS bales, last year l,3255-to-
rai stock on hand in Hamburg and Augusta,
17,5O5-last year 6,367. Total receipts in
Hamburg and Augusta for The year ending Isl
inst.-l93 072- last = ear, 204, ,30l.t There mas
been received the new crop in Hamburg l1G
bales. and IN Augusta 100 bales up to lst inst
Our quotations to-day are AZ TO 81 cts-prin-
cipa sales 5! TO cents. The quality arriving
is only fair. the most of which is of the new
crop. There is not enough arriving yet, 10 cs-
tablisi, market, though we look for good
deal 10 arrive in week or two. Market rather
Ianguid.
Coatry Flour is selling from wagons nj S4!.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-09-11

earth with The control Of great money
po,cer to secure the victory, bur it is all in
vain. The democracy when united as
THEY NOW ARE. must conquer, ii is only
when divided among themselves that fed
erallsm can raise lis head from the DUST
The State of New York may be put down
as certain as any thing in the nature Of
politics can be for a splendid democratic
triumph.
"The Hon. Silas Wright will be the
candidate for Governor, and il is thought
thai Mr.. Van Buren, will consent 10 go into
the Senate in his place. The former is
stumping it boldly and maufuily for the
cause. and both these true and dist;h-
guished deYpcrars, with their powerful
political friends are moving in energetic
union Eor Polk and Dallas! Again ! con
graduate the party in Charleston on the
proud position Of The Empire Slate. and
the anima,ing prospect she has revealed.
Yours, &c."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-09-11
Warehouse s. COlllmis.
sion Business,
September 4

A OG US Id, GAS
RH p. STOVALL, (Iate of the firm Of;
l8Es STovALL d. SIMMONS g. Col would
respectfully inform his friends aud public gen.
orally, that he has taken the commodious FIRE
PROOF WARE-H0USE. known as Gun
MIse's.' and recently occupied by Messrs. Bus
tin u Walker; which, having streets on three
sides and large vacant lot ON the forth, is not
sur"a,sed for safety and convenience by any
in Inc city Of Augusta.
He will devote Ills strict personal attention
10 the interest of his Patrons in the Sale and
Storage Of COTTON. or any. other Produce
with which he may be favored; to the pur.
chase and forwarding of Goods. and the Com.
mission Business Generally and trust. from
many gears experience in the business, to receive
fair share Of patronage:
His charges will be as moderate as those Of
other similar establishments in the city.
Cash advances will be made. when required,
on Produce in Store. 80
N B.-Wagons or Carts iadened with Cot
ton, to Augusta are not required 10 pay Toll
at orr Bridge. coming or going.
Augusta, Ga. Aug %, 1874 St 50
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-09-11
Sheriff Sales.

DY virtue OF sundry writs Of Fieri Fa-
Ed cias, ! will proceed. to sell at Edge
field Court House, on the First Monday
and Tuesday in October next, the follow
ing property: s9s,
Martha J. Sebles and others, vs.. Mack
Lamar, one nogro woman, Mariah.
Luther Roll, N. l.. Griffin and others,
VS.. Charles Lamar, the above named ne
gro woman, Mariah.
J. Wooten & Smith, and others, VS..
Edward Butler, the intercsl Of the defend
ant in the tract OF land where William But
Ter lived at The time Of his death, contain
ing two hundred and fifty acres, more or
less, adjoining lands of Harry Culbreath,
Wiley Burnham and others.
Leroy Fl. Mundy ard others, vs.. Henry
and James Evans tract Of land contain
ing one hundred and eighty acres, more or
less, adjoining of iaud Of Thomas W. Nor
ton and others.
Brandon q Anderson VS.. Chas. Price.
lhe tract Of land where the defendant lives,
containing Two hundred acres, more or
less, adjoining Of lands of D. D. Marvin
and others.
The State vs.. Samuel RI. Williams. w.
C. Williams and Moody Harris, one Mare
and Coli. the property Of the defendant
Moody Harris.
John r. Dnw and others, VS.. John o
K. Hammond, one negro boy by The name
of Prince.
Lewis Sample and Wells CIary, VS..
Elias Watson, Que negro girl by The name
Of Lley.
Patrick Leonard, vs.. NJ. L Gearty, the
trac, of land where The defendant lives,
containing twenty-five acres, more or less.
adjoining lands Of F. O'Connor and 9th.
erS.
Blackman Warrick and others, vs. Jo-
seph Rumley, the tract of land where The
defendant lives. containing six, our acres.
more or less. adjoining laids Of AbIah Alb
ney and Others Also, one Horse.
James Terry, Commissioners, and 9th.
ers. vs.. Lewis Ellzey, tract ofland con-
taining four hundred acres, more or less,
adjoining lands of Elizabeth Garter. A. j.
Rambo and others.
Brannon g. Anderson, vs. William Ham.
lion, The tract of land where the defendant
lives. containing one hundred and eighteen
acres, more or less, adjoining lands Of
Nancy Finn ard Others.
Brannon & Anderson, Va. Ebert Cor
nett, tract of land containing three hun
dred and fifty acres, more or less, on Ste
veu's. Creek, adjoining ofands of William
Robertson aud others.
Benjamin Quiz, vs.. Wilson w. Grain
and Moody Harris, the tract ofIand where
the defendant Wilson w Grain lives,
con,aing one hundred acres, more or less,
adjoining lands Of Joseph Bolton, Moses
Harris and Others.
John Chappell, vs.. David Rogers, the
tract of land where the defendant lives,
containing one hundred and sixty acres,
mare or less, adjoining lands Of Willis
Morse and others.
Terms, cash. .
Fl. BoULWARE. S. E. p:
Sept. II, 81 33
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FEST ARRIVAL OF
C. iii E A P QT O O I'D 8
FROM THE NORTH.

FROM THE NORTH.
YH1HE Subscribers having received some of
h their GOODS, beg leave to invite the
public to call and see them; rs they can say
without hesitaton- that they are the cheapest
ever offered in Edgefeid.
The following are some Of the articles:
Silk and Wool Poplins, Il beautiful and fasi-
ionable article for dresses, at 371 Cts.
Superior High Cold Lindseys. ID cents.
Worsted Mtls. 64 Superior do. l2h cts.
SAPPHIRE Boars. 12t cents.
Ladies Worsted Caps, 25 10 371 cts.
"a French Shawls. 81 rs.
Superior Edgngs, from CTS. mp per yard
A large assortment of fashionable Silk Gimps
and Frngcs. for Ladies dresses, very cheap
all colors.
Brushed Laces, 12i per yard.
Splendid Black Netting. cheap.
Superior FeIyet Caps for Boys and Men, at
so cents
Silk Pongees and Choras. very cheap:
We will take pleasure in showing our Goods,
and naming low prices
]. CoMN g. CO.,
Cheap Cash Store, opposite Planters Hotel.
Sep. IL. IF 33
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-09-11
Bauloor Ascemsion =!

BH 4. WISE, (Erouaut.) respectfully an.
IHA nounees TO the Ladies and Gentlemen of
Columbia. and of the surrounding Districts,
that he will shortly have the honor of appearing
before them for the purpose of gratifying them
with, one Of his magnificent ERIAE ASCEN-
STONS. Having understood with regret tina,
they have already been disguised with failure
IN the way or Bulloonihg. he would be induced
to appreatb them with more reluctance were
he not aware of the characteristic librralily of
the people of the Sonlh in bestowing meri,
where it is due. Knowing that he possesses
the ability in this particular, he hazards nothing
in inviting all, far and near, to come and see,
for he assures them there will be no mistake.
Hewill make his SD Ascension III his beau.
iiful new'BALLooN "Venns" from the enclosure
in front of the Circus on the AETERSoos of The
FIRST SATURDAY in OcToBER ensuing, Ohe 9TH
Day. at a o'clock, P. NJ.
The Gates will be open at 9 o'clock, at which
time THE process of INITIATION will commence,
(and Which is by far the most Interesting part
Of the exhibilion;) at 4 o'clock the beautiful
Car and apparatus will be attached; after la
king his seat the Cords will he cut, and he will
soar alof TO the admiration of all who may be.
hold him.
Suitable Seats will be erected for the accom-
mediation of Families, which can be secured
on application TO Mr.. l. II. COLEMAN, of whom
Tickets Gun be had at One Dollar each; chill.
dren accompanying their parents and servants
at half price.
The Winnsbnro News, the Edgeficld Ad.
vertser and Camden Journal, will plssse in. Il
sert .hree times, and forward bill, with paper
containing the advertisement Mr.I. H. Cole.
man, at Columbia, who will pay The same.
Sept. III 81 33
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-09-11
From Tie Charleston Courier.
!. ~ -

The following extract Of letter from
one of our citizens, now in New Y ork, is
certainly full Of inspiring hope, aud we
congratulate the democratic parry on the
glorious. prospect it presents.
s,s-a sEh New York, Aug. O., 1914.
Dear Sir Rely upon the acttbal the
great democratic party Of this powerful
Stale are united and active beyond any
other occasion for years past. The wings
here consider The State Of New York as
ihs ground upon which the battle will be.
lost or won, and are moving Heaven aud
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-09-11

The rumored occupation Of Tangiers,
we think bu, too probable, which must
necessarily complicale the question of
peace between England and France. IT
was certainly a strange proceeding on the
parl Of the French government, il desi
rous Of peace, TO pui in command of such
an expedition. young man painting for
DISTINCTION, and entertaining the opinions
the Prince has expressed as to The rela-
lions and resources Of the .two countries.
unless Luuis Philippe's calculation is, that
whatever excess of zeal for The national
honour. :he Prince de JoinvilIe may ex-
hibir. it admits of explanation and disu-
vowaf AMI will increase the popularity in
France Of his family and dynasty. We
have no doubt, then. but what The occl
raIion Of Taneiers will 6e Jisavowed. as
an ac' unauthorized by the French Gov
erumenl. that this place will be restored to
Morocco on her making atonement, The
Prince recalled and feIed in Paris. The
House Of Orleans pro6ting in popularity
by the event The Tahita dispute is more
difficult of reconcicment, aud we should
MOI be surprised, if the Guizot admin
istralion, refuses TO come up 10 the mark
If French national pride, in withholding
reparation 10 England, To see the Thiers
party, or one entertaining similar senli.
menls, succeed 10 the present Ministry
fn such au event war would be inevitable
Charleston Patrlot.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-09-11

The Public Deposits. 10 a
statement made by the Secretary Of the
Treasury there were in the Deposie
Banks, in various parts of The Union aud
at the severalU. S: Mnts, on the 26h of
August, S9i9s,409 81 subject to his
draft. OF this sum The four Deposiie
Banks in the City OF New York. viz; the
Bank OF Commerce, the Bank of America,
the American Exchange Bank. and the
Mer 4,anls Bank, had 10 .her keepingS4,-
632, ,S22H.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-09-11
Medical College of Georgia.
VgNHE annual course Of Lectures in this In

VUNHE annual course Of Lectures in this In
4 sii'ution, will commence on Monday, 1Ith
Of November.
Anatomy-George M. Newton, M. D
Sdrgcry-P F. Eve, NJ. d.
Institutes and Practice of Medicinc-L D. Ford,
M. D
Physiology and Pathological Anatomy-L. A..
Dugas, VI. d.
Matcria Mcdica and Thcraputies-f. p Gurvin,
I'D.
O5steries-J. A. Eve. NJ, D.
Chemistry and Pharmacy-Alexander Means,
Demonstra,or Of Ana.Omy-H. r. Campbell,
CLINICAL Lectsres will be delivered at the
City Hospital, which is under the charge Of the
Faculty. =
Fees for the ihll Course, S1IO 90
Matriculalion to be taken once, 90
Practical Anatomy, to be taken once. 10 90
Surgical operations will be performed gratu-
itously, when bronght before the class
Good board may be obtarned in the city from
SIP to Sis per month.
G. nj. FEWToN, Dean.
Sep, II 33 st
UThe following papers will publish the
above to the amount of S5,, and forward Their
accounts to the Dean: Southern Recorder.
Federal Union, Savannah Georsiann, Colum'
bus Enquirer, Macon Telegraph, Helicon. Ma
riet,a, Alabama Journal, TUSCALOOSA Flag,
Huntsville Democrat, Knoxville Register, Ten.
Edgefeld Advertiser, GreenvIlle Mountaineer,
Pendleton Messenger, Apulachicola Advertiser,
and Tallahassee Floridian.
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State of South Carolina,
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT.

ECoGC2iELD.S SDlo IhlS1.
RY JoHNsHILiL, Esquire, Ordinary
RD of Edgefield District.
Whereas James Curry hath applied TO
me for Letters Of Administration, on all
and singular the goods, and cbattels, rights,
and credits of Joseph Jones, late of the
District aforesaid. deceased. these are there
fore to cite and admonish all and singular,
The kindred and creditors of the said de-
ceased, to he and appear before me. at our
mex, ordinary's Court for the said District,
10 be holden at. EdgeGeld Court House, on
the twenty. third day yof September inst, 10;
show cause, if any, Rhythe said admins
tralion should no, be graaled
Given under my hand and seal, this
9th day ofSep'emher, 10 the year Of our
Lord one Thousand eight hundred and
forty -four, and in The Goth year of Ameri-
can Independence.
JOHN HILL. o. E: p.
Sept.s1l 2i 33
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-09-11
WAREHOUSE
Commission Business.
5-z3;,z ElAatREIRE SO
HAMBURG, s.

& - 3 d
THN HE Subscribers have connected them
u selves in the WAREHOUSE AND.
COMMON BUSINESS at the old stand OF
G. WALLER, under the firm OF
WALKER &8PEARSoN.
They would-beg lea9esilo offer their services
to their friends and the. public generally: in the
transaction of n CosiMssIoN BUSINESS, IN all
its branches. They are prepared to attend to
the Sale, Storage and Shipping gf- Cotton, Ba.
con, Flour, and other Produce. Receicing and
Forwarding Goods, purchasing 10 order, DC. &c.
They feet assured from the favorable location
of their " are. House. well known to the pub
lie ns the WATER PROOF WARE HOUSE,
and for itsmany advantages i'll point OF location.
and from the longi experience OF Mr.. Walker IN
the Cotton business. who will devote his per-
sonal attention To the sales of Cotton; and
from, their deter lltluation to deYote their undl-
viGed attention to the business. they will be
able tn give general satisfaction.
Their charges will he for selling cotlon25 cents
per bale for shipping do, l2i cents; ell
other prnduce % per cent 25 cents per pack
ase for receiving and forwarding Merchandise.
No commission will be charged oiir customers.
for the purchasing of goods: Having fine
Whaff alta ched to- our Ware House., no
Wn arlaSe VIII pc cnarSeu OIL Sottoh S""''Sucu
TO our care, either for sale or to be shipped TO
Savannah or Charleston. Liberal adyces on
produce consigned 10 US. will be made when
desired.
We pledge ourselves not to speculate in or
purchase one bale OF Cotton, but devote an un-,
divided attention to the interest OF four customers
which we hope will insure us a liberal patron
age. -. -.
Yours, Respectfully a
WALKER & PEARSON.
G. WALKER.
l. L. PEARSON.
1 avail myself ofthe present occasion TO re-
turn my thanks to my friends and patrons for:
their liberal support during the past four years.
and I assure them properly appreciate their
kindness .apd confidence; and in return will
use my Best personal efforts. 10 protect their
intetest when confided 70 Walker d Pearson.
for whom would solicit your confidence and
support. :,
Yours, Respectfully,
September 4, 49, 80
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-09-11

NS,b Coti6n.-lG bales Of the new crop. the
first brought To our market, were sold last week
at 81 cents. II bales % from IT, plantation of
]. d. Ashmore of Sumter. and from Capt
SumneryilIe's plantation in this District) were
stored. the same price being offered but re-
fused. There is very little Of the old crop Of
fering-we heard Of one sale at cents. From
the favorable season for picking, we may ek-
pcct the business TO commence somewhat ear
lier this seasun than usual.-Camden Journal,
an met
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-09-11

,pioient Hailstorm in Medtcay. Mass.-
We have been favored will, The following
exlraci of a letter received in this city da-
Ted this morning:
Yesterday. about l o'clock, we expe.
fenced the most severe and destructive
hail Storm. accompanied with wind
and rain. that ever was known hero by
The Oldest persons living. destroying and
cutting down vegetation as efIectualIy as
would the mower with his scythe. The
window glass which was exposed 10 the
fury Of the storm was but very little oh
=siruclion To the course of the hail slones.
Some which measured were Si1 inches
in circumference. and thai half an hour
after they had fallen. Some were meas.
nred.by other persons which were nsne
iuches. The quantity Of rain which fell
during The Storm. in the space of thirty min
-uies.was Il inch The hail storm did no,
last more than fifteen minutes."- ."-BoSton
Transcript, 26th ult.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-09-11
COLUMBIA. Sent.

Cotion-TIere has heen number of bales
of the new crop received during the week most
of which were stored, rs planters are unwilling
to sell at present rates. Prices may be quoted
much the same as last week, say CT to 63 for
new, and4i TO Gl for old-thousli ii is diflicul,
10 obtain them.
Groccries-We have no change 10 notice in
these articles since last week. The fall supplies
have mostly been received or are receiving, and
the stocks afe extensive and continually increa
sing.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-09-11

AUGUSTA, Sep5
C0tt0n.-The market since our last has hcen
moderately active, and the demand fair at last
weeks quotations. Greater activity would no
doubt have prevailed but for the low state Of
onr river. Prices have undergone little varia-
tion. and we continue to quote the extremes of
the market from d! to 6! cents. About 900
bales Of new cotton have been received.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-09-11
HEAD QUARTERS.
ArGusr Both, 1914.

August Both, IS44.
VHNdE Cd Regiment Of Cavalry will parade
y atLongmires on Tuesday the 24th of Sep.
tember next, for review aud inspection.
The commissioned aud non-commissioned
officers wilassemble the day previous, for drill
and instruction.
Each captain will be required to make full
return Of the strength ofhis company on tie
day of review.
The Resimental STAFF will attend on the day
Of drill and review.
BY urde, of General GuyroH:
j. c. SPROULL. Col. I'd Reg'nf..
lst Brigade Cavalry.
John r. SprouN, Idiutant
Sept. II ct SO
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-09-11

Real men aud women never sneer al
mechanics and operatives but seifstyIed
gentleman and ladies not unfrequenf!y do.
Weshave heard nf a lady who once left a
hall iSroom because mechanic entered.
Shegmarried a basketmaker, aud died a
wast.woman.-New World.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-09-11
Union BfBLE. soclETY

GF'rhe Executive Committee Of the
Abbevile and Edgefeld Union Bible So
ciely will meet at The subscribers house in
Greenwood, on Tuesday the 18th October
next, ar ii o'clock, A. NJ. A full attend
ance Of the Committee is particularly re-
qnested. -. w. P. HILL, Chairman.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-09-11
Charleston
Female Seminary.

"HIS Institution will be opened upon
IL an extensive scale by MRS. S. II.
NOISE on Tuesday. the Cd Of October, at that
airy and commodious residence formerly occl,.
pied by the late Madame Prud 'homme, Hu1-
son.slreet, north ofthe Citadel, aud two doors
west OF; Meeting ST., well known rs one of the
most salubrions locations in the city. No pnns
will be spared in procuring the most competent
and efficient Assistants and Professors will be
employed to lecture upon, and illustrate the
Sciences, as a complete Chemical and Philo-
sophicaI Apparatus will be furnished.
Every branch comprising complete course
of English will be taught.
+. Also French Spanish, Italian. Vocal and
Instrumental Music. ON the Harp. Piano and
Guitar, Drawing. Painting and Dancing
Young Ladies will be received as boarders.
whose studies, morals and department will be
under the Immediate superintendent Of Mrs.
Moise.
"A careful Directress will preside over the
Dormltorles and Laundry, and every effort will
be made to render this Institution equal to any
in tue United States.
Those who have completed their English
scholastic. course; and desire to perfect liienis
selves in Music. or the Languages, wibe re-;
ceived rs Parlor Boarders, and have the benefit
Of tile best Professors.
- TERMS: PER QUARTER
For English, from S. to SIS O0S
French, Spanish and Italian, each 1000 {
Music on the Piano, 90 90
!. Harp,
{" Guitar,
Drawing and Painting,
Dancing,
Boarding. including light and fuel so 90
Pnpilsentered for.the whole term, will be re.
ceived at less price thaniby the single quarter.
Charleston, So. Ca, Sept. 1st, ls44.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-09-11

Treasury Notes.-The Secretary Of The
Treasury gives notice thai the Depart
menl is prepared TO redeem oil the out
standing treasury notes. The amount is
stated 10 be S2,006, ,459,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-09-11

Peunsylrania.-Hon. Francis r. Skunk
was unanimously nominated as the demo-
cratic candidate for Governor, by the
state convention at Harrisburg on Mon
day.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-09-11
REYa OVAL.

ENAMEL ABBEY, saddler and Harness
lie generally, ,tha. he has removed his establish
ment TO his old stand, adjoining the store Of s.
r. Go6dei where he will be happy to serve
them i,hsauy articles in his line orbuslness.
July 81 IT, q
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-09-11
M A RRHED.

On the 29lh August, by the Rev. II. A. VII.
LIAMs. MIR. BUD G.. MATHEWS 10 Miss DoRo.
THY ANN MILLER, daughter of Joshua Miller,
all of this District