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DY THE GOVERNOR OF VIRGINIA.
ID A OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, il has
been represented 10 the Executive, that James
Cox. charged with felony, and late confined in the
Jail OF the city of Richmond has broken said
Jail, and made his escape, and is now going al
large: Now, therefore, |, James Mcdowell Co
vernon of Virginia do hereby otter reward Of
fifty dollars 10 any person or persons who will
apprehend the said James Cox, and dcli"cr hin
into the Jail OF In" City of Richmond ana fur
ihcr require all officers civil and military. and
request the people oil the Commonwealth general
IT, To use their hc>i cyclion> Tor the arrest al the
said fugitive that he may tx deal, with a> the
law directs
Given under my hand, Is Governor. and under
The lesser seal OF the Commonwealth al
l"'"''l Richmond, this tweniy-lourih day OF May,
in the year 1874 ia. MCDOWELL
James Cox is from Portsmouth; he is about
five feet eight or nine inches high with long curling
dark hair and very bad sinister expression, G.
pecially about the eyes.
May - G-wlw
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a'T The parties interested in the settlement o.:
the various accounts, or any OF them directed 4,
bc taken by the foregoing decree of the CncuN
Superior Court of Law and Chancery for ,hr
county Of Amelia. are hereby notified that have
appointed Thursday, the his, day Of Angus, neM
for the commencement OF The settlements OIL
which day they are requested 10 attend al my o.-
flee al Dennisvillc, i'll said county. al 10 o'cotk.
\. NJ. with their accounts and vouchers, and al!
such other papers as they intend 10 file
Official copies OF such accounts (it any Is
haze heretofore been settled and reported, mus
certainly he filed
Ii is further required, that all persons having
claims. Of any description, against John $ Boz
kcr, deceased, whether due ~ bond, note OF other
wise. shall file them ON or before that CAV p!o.
perly authenticated. or prepared 10 prove them
FABIUS LAWSON, NJ C..
Tuesday, MAY Sth. lsli G-wsw
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Stores. No. 4, Exchange Hotel, Richmond, Va,
And Wall ST.. corner OF Nassau 81. New York.
n. L. Country Merchants are particularly in
viied TO call and examine my Stock before pur-
chasing elsewhere.
Anr;l > l0i-2aw:,m
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NULL AND COMPLETE STOCK OF
i SPRING HATS II have just received,
bv various vessels. dircct from M Mandatory
in New York, iu supply of Black, Beaver,
Castor. Nu,ria Russia, Plain. MoeSkin, and an
entire new pattern OF Grey Plain Hats, IL: gen
ticinrn'S summer Wear Also good assortment
If Panama. Legholn, Seasrass, Double and SIN
ole Brm Palm Leaf Hats all which are offered
ior SAX, al The lowest cash price, by
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C,ANIUEL WINFREE will sell Tobacco,
- Wheat and Flour, on commission and VIII
give particular attention 10 all property entrusted
10 his management
Office in trcnt building of Shockoe Warehouse.
Ian lily
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IN CHANCERY.--YIRGIS 10 wit:-At
/ Rule, held in the Clerks Office Of the Circuit
Superior Count Of Law and Chanrcry for Gooch-
land County, ON the i'h day Of March ISL
Nancy Kimbrell Plaintiff;
against
Archibald Bryce, Jr., administrator, with the
will annexed, of James Scr,lggs. deceased, and
James II. Scruggs, Defendants:
The plaintiff filed her hill against the deirn-
dantS. and the defendant, James L. Scruggs, not
having entered his appearance. and given sccuri-
~ accoriin. 10 the act OF Assembly and the rules
of this Court and it appearing bv satisfactory
evidence that he is not all inhabianl Of this Com
monwealth: ii is ordered, that the said defendant.
James H. ScruggS, do appear here. al the Rules
10 be held in the Clerks Office aforesaid, on the
first Monday in July next. and answer the pain
tlls bill and that copy Of this order be forth
with inserted i'll some newspaper published in the
city OF Richmond for two months successfully,
and be posted al The front door of the Court
House OF this county. A Copy-Tc>le,
WM. MILLER, c. c.
Aprila loi-w2m
TN CHANCERi.-VRGN r,:-In the Circuit
i Superior Court OF Law and Chanccry for
Louisa county:
David \. Jones and Thomas NJ Jones, Mcr-
chants and Partners, and Daniel Perkins
against Plaintiffs:
Mary p. Duke, widow Of Benjamin B. Duke,
deceased. Albert \. Duke, William Mcrcdith,
Alfred Duke Huldah Duke. George McLauch-
lin. and James Mclaughlin and Mary NJ Me-
Laughlin his infant children, Alexander Duke.
George w Duke Lewis Dukc and Eliza Hane>.
formerly Eliza Duke, Defendants:
In The above cau>. decree WIS entered on The
18th day OF April 1871, directing one of the Com
mis>ioners of said Court TO take-fiI>i All account
OF the annual value of the Real Estate Of which
Benjamin B. Duke died seized and poS,csses!-
secondly an account Of the fee simple value of
such Real Estate-and. thirdly, an account OF the
specially creditors Of The said Benjamin B. Duke
whose debts OF demands are chargcablc upon the
same.
The parties Interested are hereby notified. that
have appointed the 9Th day OF July next. at
Louisa Court House 10 take the accounts above
directed, when and where they are notified and re-
quired 10 attend, with all necessary papers and
EVIDENCES, 10 enable me 10 take said accounts
The taking OF said accounts vii! continue, from
day to day. I'LL completed
c. Y. kIMBROUGH, Com'r
c. $. c. Of L. and c. for l.. G.
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CROCK OF DRY GOODS AT AUCTION.
> The subscriber, proposing to make some
change in the style OF his business viii, on WE'D
NESDAY, the l7;h July next expose to public
sale. at the store uaw occupied by him on Broad
way street. at 9 O'Clock. his entire stock oil Dry
Goods. comprising very general assoltment'-
His customers anithe public generally will please
observe that he will continue 10 sell at cost, ior
cash till the 18th day ot July, when his store VIII
he closed to make preparations ior ihe Sae e.,
THOS ID. QUARLES,
Granite Front Building, Shockoc Hill.
Sale conducted by DuN.or, MoNcrpE co.
IT,, 4 S-tds
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rrDERALIsArs REQUIEM.

TrxE-"Row, Brothers, Row or Canadian Boa
SOM"
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EMORY AND HENRY COLLEGE, WASH
II lNGroN COUNTY, VA.-Thcn next session oflhis
institution will commence on Thursday, the 22d
of August. FncRhM-I,cv. Charles Collins. NJ.
A.. President and Professor of Moral and Mental
Science. Rev. Ephraim L. Wiley, NJ. A., Pro
lessor of Ancient Languages and Literature.
Edmund Langley. NJ. A., Professor of Mathcma-
tics and Teachero OF Modern Languages. Ebcnc-
ger Stevens. b. A. Tutor.
The course OF study and plan of instruction are
substantially the same as those of the mos! respcc-
table Colleges in our country. A high standard
of Classical and Mathematical studies is >,renu-
ouslv maintained, but at the same time, those
which are practical and more directly connected
with the business OF life, receive particular al
tcntion.
ErpeaSs-Sludents pursuing the studies of the
Collegiate Course are charged SI5 per session OF
five months, and 81 cents Tor the use of the Libra
~. Board is 81 50 per week. A contingent
charge of 81 p is made Tor bell ringing, sweep
ing, &c. No extra charge is made Tor washing.
fuel, and room rent, although these items, al SINH
lar institutions, usually form a very considerable
| part OF. the expense. Students in the Preparatory
Course are charged the same, excepting the tut
ton, which varies irora $40 10 SD 80 per session.
Total expenses for the year from $50 10 800.
GorcramsRi.-Thc government OF the College
IL lHliu diNi IditHtdI, uui tlciSctt dAh M NV
officers are constantly with the students, ever rea-
DIV 10 restrain disorder, TO watch over their mo-
rails. and correct their evil habits: they also eat al
the same tables, and reside with their families in
The same buildings.
The college buildings are spacious and elegant,
| and for beauty and healthfulncss of location I'M
surpassed by any in the State. The salubrity oil
the climate among the mountains is proverbial,
and the Faculty are determined that 10 College
shall offer superior advantages for solid educa-
ton. The libraries number about 1000 volumes.
There is also a valuable cabinet OF minerals, and
also all necessary Philosophical and Chemical
Apparatus. {. COLLINS.
June S--wtd
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PULASKI COUNTY,.

Pursuant 10 a notice of a few days only, a
large and respectable portion Of the Democracy
OF This county, assembled in the Court House. on
on THE 4,h inst, (Court day. On motion ofGcn.
James Hoge, the meeting came 10 orler, and
Joseph III. Howe was called 10 the Chair. On
motion of David Stuart, .Jno. II. Vermiliion was
appointed Secretary. Thereupon Gen. James
Hoge proceeded 10 explain the object Of the meet
ing, after which, on motion, a Committee OF five
were appoin,edto draft resolutions for the coDsid-
Grafton of the meeting; and the following gentle
men were appointed:
David Stuart, B.. S. Grills, John Caddall, Gro
zier Eaton, and M. Jordon, who reported the
annexed preamble and resolutions, which were
unanimously adopted:
Whereas, VIC consider that the approaching
Presidential election, involving issues of the most
vital importance 10 the American people, is a
great crisis in the history of our country; that ii
become. us TO examine deliberately and impair
tally the principles Of the two distinguished men,
who are presented 10 us as candidates lr The
highest Office in the giil Of the people-that we
should consider maturely their respective claims
TO our confidence, and By 4 diligent comparison
Of their public acts, decide upon whom we shall
impose the high Office and heavy responsibility
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VOICE OF rue DEMOCRACY.
FAIRFAX COUNTY.

fAIksFAA lOCNi
At a Democratic meeting held at FAIRFAX "
House, on Monday, the 18th inst, Col. >. Burke
was called To the Chair, and ]. l. Newly ap'
pointed Secretary: whcrcupon, it was
RcSaircd, That the Democrats now At The Cour1
House, form themselves into an Association, tol
the purpose OF aiding in the election o, the n2mi-
nees of the Democratic National Convention
James X. Polk and Geo. NJ. Dalias-and that we
will use all honorable means in our power 70 ac-
complish that Object.
RaSlrcd. That all in Fairfax Co, who support
The said nominees, are hereby admitted members
OF the Association.
Pe0ircd, That the officers ot the ASSociauon
shall be a President. two Vice Presidents, a Irea-
Surer. a Corresponding and Recording Secretary,
whose duty shall be similar to the duties OF like
officers in other Democratic Associations; and
thai there shall also be an Executive Committee
of p, who shall he charged withall arrangements
necessary to aid in the success of our ticket al the
next election.
Rexlrcd. That the Chairman appoin, a Com
mittee OF ) 10 nominate officers ior this -ASSocia-
lion.
The committee having retired for consultation,
shortly after returned, and reported the follow
inc nominations, which were unanimously agreed
to-
For Prcsiden,-Robt. w. Newman, Esq.
For Isl wee PTeSitlenl--Col J. L. AlontdHSd'
2l do. Col. John Powell.
Treasurer-Col II. Il. FAIR.
Corresponding Se~creiary-Altrcd Moss, Esq.
Recording Secrctary-Spcnccr Jackson.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES.
AT Providence Precinc,-Alired Moss, Edw
Sanss,er, Colonel X. r.. Farr. and DR.. Ira VIII
liams.
AT Centreville-J. p. Newly, George Mil
Ian, w. &. Mccormick, and Malcomb M. Jane
son.
At ArrundelIs-Capi. w. ID. Wilcoxen, Cap
tain F. c. Davis, Charles Arundel, and James
Adams.
Al Dranesvillc-Coloncl John Powell. VIM.
Barker. John Cunncll, James Follin, and Dr.. w
b. Day.
At Millan's-Col. S. Burke, J. NJ. MILAN, w.
S. Reid, and J. II. Broadus.
At the Cross Roads-Coloncl George Minor,
Col. J. /. Mon,anga, w. d. Wallach, and Frank
Fish.
On motion, il was then
RcSoiced. That our Democratic ~fcIlow-citi-
zens, residing in the neighborhood OF the different
precincts OF this county. be earnestly requested
10 form auxiliary Associations as speedily as pos
siblc.
1t was further
ReSoircd, That the Editors Of the Alexandria
Gazette, Globe, Young Hickory, and II. Enquirer
he requested 10 publish The proceedings OF this
meeting.
Radcliffe, and w. D Wallach having been called
out, ~severally made appropriate addresses; and,
then, on motion, the meeting adjourned.
). BURKE, Chm.
J. p. NEwGY, Sec'y.
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II L. SMITH, Observation-Disclosures to
T.. the citizens Of Louisa anu the adjoining
counties, that he has located at Louisa Court
house, and will visit persons i'll all of the above
counties whenever requested by letter OF other
wise, free Of any extra charge over the usual
charges for such operations as may be performed;
his work shall he done upon the most improved
plans. and warranted 10 last. Those unacquaint-
cd with him, are referred to the following gentle
men-Louisa: Elisha Melton, J. r. Quarles,
James l.. Gordon, Jos. X. Moshy, 5. w. Morris,
DR.. William Beadlcs, DR.. NJ. Fox, DR.. J. Kean,
DIR. William Pcndlcton. DR.. Madison Pendlcton,
DIR. +. Perkins, B. T. Winston, Hugh Goodwin,
IT.. VIM. Nclsoa, Archibald Goodwin-Spottsyl-
vania: Waller Holiday. ST., DR.. Minor.
Julv2 16-w1w
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POETRY.
"MrcH YET REMAIN. vSsusc.'

LOVE.
The following iragmcn, from The pen ol Ere
derrick Hahn. is almoS; inimitablc in lis beauty
and delicacy:-
Tell me, nv heart, what love is?
Ii giveth but 10 rob
Two souls and one idea,
Two hearts and bu, one ,hrob.
And tell me how love come.h
1t comes-and ali, lis here.
Ana whittier, pray, ii ilecth?
Twas not-iwaS fancy mere.
And when is love the purest2
When It's own self ii shuns.
And when is love the deepest
When love the siillcst runs.
And when is love the richest?
II hoarde,h when i, gives.
And tell me how love Spcaketh?
4 s,elkcth no,-it lives.
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B%OTETOURT COUNTY.

AT meeting of The Democratic Republican
party Of the county of Boletourt, held at the town
Of Fincaslle, on Monday the Sih day Of July inst,
Charles B. Penn, Esq, was unanimously called
to the Chair, and VIM. L. NJ. Word appointed
Secretary.
The objects of the meeting were briefly stated
by Col. George w. Wilson, and on his motion,
James Mcdowell, John Wilson, Col. TN. Bur
well, Benjamin Carper, Col. Z. I. Walker, John
Waskey, JoscphB Mccartney, Andrew McCari-
ney, Peter Hammond, John p. Terrell, Christian
Houseman, John Brugh, and James B. Wilson,
were appointed 4 committee TO prepare a series OF
resolutions expressive of the sense of the meeting,
who, after retiring Tor 4 while, returned aud re-
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IYEr5s ss$;s;3 sEtgg5 80 IL

ITO NORTHERN TRAFELLERS.-Rich-
i mond, Fredericksburg and Potomac h0iiroo1
-Rcfnciioa If RaisS.-Notice is hereby given,
that, on and after Wednesday, The 18th instant.
the fare By the Railroad route between Richmond
and Baltimore will he reduced 10 -, and between
Petersburg and Baltimore 10 - 80 cents only.
Travellers By the Railroad route reach Wash
ingtun in nine, Baltimore in twelve, and Phila-
dclpl:a in lwcnly-onc hours after leaving Rich
mond, and arrive in Philadelphia before travel
lcrs by the river and bay boats have left Norfolk:
or should they he dispo$edto stop in Washington
or Baltimore, they may do 50 as long as they
please. ana resume their seats without extra
charge.
No charge for children under three years OF
age; others, under twelve years Of age, half price.
Hour OF departure OF The cars from Richmond,
before &. A. NJ. THOMAS SHARP,
Agent Of Transportation.
April 16 LOFT
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,AuoUIER WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS.

+ LIN w III Z sClIflith d ltlNC9.
THlS Establishment, 50 iayorably known for
L the curative qualities Of lis waters, and the
elegance and comfort of lis accommodations. will
be opened for the reception of visitors on the
first day OF next month. 1t is situated ilty miles
from Alexandria, ihirty-fve from Frederick<-
burg, and ,wenly miles East of The Blue Ridge,
in one Of the most healthy ard delightful climates
in Virginia. The direction and management
will be rs heretofore, ard no attention wanting
for the accommodation OF guests. Lovers of
Music will find the Band unsurpassed. The sea
son will commence on the first June, and end the
first of October.
Board, - per week; for less than a week,
and more than one dav. 81 80 per day; 50 cents
for each meal, and % cents for lodging. Chill
dren under Il years Of ace, and servants, half
price. Horse. - per week, or So PER month.
Tri-wcekly Stages will run from Washington
until the first of Iuly-afier that time, daily
There will be a daily line Of Stages from Frede-
ricksburg after The first July-previors 10 thai
time, conveyanccs will be furnished on accom-
modatinS terms.
DANIEL WARD, Superintendent.
june ID lS-wtls,AuS
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old WINES AND LIQUORS; ALSO.

nLD WINES AND LIQUORS; ALSO,
GROCERIES, have a very large and
general assortment of Old Wines ami Liquors,
part Of which have been kept on hand, improving
for ten years, and were then said IL be twenty
years old. My Groceries will bear a fair com
parison with the best in llc City, as may regard
quality and price. and carelulncss in putting al
lhcin up. The old Wines and Liquors will he
found most beneficial for the preservation OF
health. when moderately and Jud:cionsly used.
Should any one hc found So increiulouS as mol lo
have Il linn and mistaken belief in 81 plain a
mailer OF fact assertion. let him enquire, or call
oh III" subscriber, who has been a regular tempe
rate .1!sj,nnt:ey lllr!!ag4h - 50 wears Of his lie,
ana, il no, satisfied with his healthy appearance
they can see a portrait Of his uncle, who died a
few years ago i'll the State Of New York. aged
lO1 years, ami he waswoN knora 10 be a drinking
fish since The day he left F'crcnlosh. then a
stripping. WIN. WALLACE.
June IL l0-w1v
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DCNAWAY N JAIL.-At Tazewell Court
IL House, Virginia, a runaway negro is now
i'll Jail, who calls himself HEHaY. lie is about
~ or ~ years of age; darl; mulattoc, 5 feet 4 or
5 inches high: slow Spoken: had on, when com-
United. gray casinci pantaloons and round jacket.
He can read and write. The owner OF said ne
gro is requested la come forward, prove property,
pay charges and take him away, or he will be
dealt with according 10 law.
J.. y. NASH, Tailor.
Iuly y lS-wGw
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no w. D. DAVIS: TAKE NOTICE, that | shall,
l. on Saturday, the 18th August, ISL, at the
Cour, House in the Town oi Lewiston, in Luz
nenburg county and State Of Virginia, take the
dispositions of Christopher Anderson, ST., Sam'l
Craulcy, and others, 10 be read "a evidence in n
suit pending in the Circuit Superior Court Of Law
and Chancery for Cumberland county, Virginia,
in which you are Plaintiff. and Josiah NJ. Young,
and others, Defendants.
CHRISTOPHER ANDERSON, in.
July Ii 20-h'
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FURNISHING MACIIlNE.-Ihe subscriber
L is how prepared 10 furnish the farmers Of
Virginia with what he considers 10 he the best
horse power and Thrcshing Machine he ever saw,
for about one han|rsd doN0fs. /, is made upon a
new model, which affords Great strength in snail
space and al little expense. Ii is intended Tor two
horses. but may le worked with tour. 1t is cal
culatcd 10 llTc>h we'll and ~cleanly about one hun
drcd bushels Il day. Those interested in such
matters are respectfully requested 10 call and TX
mime it. e. L. BOLTS.
June d I5-wtf
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VANILLA BEAN.-A lot of very superior
' Vanilla Bean. inst received BY steamer Eo
F. Stockton, for sale hy
ALEXANDER DUVAL & co.
July l7-wa
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MEDICAL INSTITUTE, IS RICHMOND,
lYl VIllGINlA.-Thc subscriber presents the
following scheme for private Medicallnstruction,
and respectfully Solici;S the countcnance OF the
members OF the profession. Thecou:se OF insirlc-
ton will embrace ira NrorS--a Junior and Senior
Ycar-cach of which will be- divided into a sum
mcr and Winter Session. Tn Summe Session
10 commence April 18th, andlerminaie September
lst. The Winter Session will commence No.
vcmbcr Isl, and terminate March Isl.
The fee tor the year, embracing Summer and
Winter Session, so N 0irancc. For either SEES
sion separately, $40 IN adrano. The exercises
ofthc Institute will consist Of Lectures, Recita-
tions. and Examinationsupon the Severalbranches
OF Medicine.
ARRANGEMENT OF STUDIES.
JUNIOR YEAR-SHmmcr !Sr&Si0a.-Spccial
Anatomy; Special Physiology; Materia Mcjica;
and Therapeutics: Chemistry. H1nter Session.
To the Summer Studies will be added Surgical
Anatomy; Surgery Theoretical and PRACTICAL
Theory and Practice of Medicine; Midwifery.
SENIOR YEAR.-Sammu SSsioa-General
Anatomy; Principles Of Pathology; Pathological
Anatomy General Physiology; Association; Me-
dica! Jurisprudence. Uint,f SeSs,on-Rcyiew Of
all the Studies of the Junior and Senior years.
In addition to the above, the Student viii! have
access. at all times, TO the Medical and Surgical
cases under treatment in the Alms-House, Col
lege Infrmary and Penitentiary, a~fiordins him
ample opportunityof obtainingpractical informa-
lion. ana testing by observation the accuracy OF
Inc principles which are being inculcated. Ad-
dress W l.. WARNER, NJ. u.
Richmond, April 9th, 1874. 107-Gm
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS.
CUBSOIL PLOUGHS.-A few of Rusgles,
- Nougse & Mason's-lhc best in use-lust re-
ccivetl
REVOLVING HORSE RAKEs-A most
convenient and labor-savins implement Tor the
hav-makcr, and much used for cleaning wheat
fields.
CHURNS-A novel and very superior article.
GRASS AND GRAIN BLADES-With
| and without snathes. G. L. Bolts.
| Nays 6-wa
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TO TOBACCO MANUFACTURES, .r
i LICORICE-We have on hand a"b ~"
continue 10 receive from Importers, The oeSt nrnrc
CzlrBy;a Licoricr. Also an assortment oi 80
and third qualiies-all for sale al , T'
prices. OF,
July 10