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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-09-04

Dinner to the Hon r. 3. Rheh.-A
number of citizens, not unmindful Of the
eouresies due to their Representative and
desirous of hearing his views and the
views ofo,her public men on the absor
bins topics of Stale and National politics,
have in compliment to MIR. Rhe,l, made
arrangements for barbecue al Barnwell
G.. H. on Saturday the 7h day Of Sep
tember. Mr.. Rhet, has accepted the in
vita,ion. The Citizens ofthe District and
the Congressional District and The public
generally are invitep 10 attend at an ear
Iy hour Charleston Mercury.
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statemen. of the Bank of Hamburg, S. C. dug.

Statement of the Bank Of Hamburg, S. c. dug.
23, 1874.
DEBTS.
Capi,nl stock, S5OO0OOO 90
Bank notes in circulation. 420,soO 90
Surplus funds, 23,340 81
Profits since lst July last, e,25l 63-3l .51 Is
Depos,es, 1850 "a
$972,s6i 80
ASsESTs.
Bank 10, and buildings Sl4,sa7 "a
Balance on bonus account, $500 O0
Real estaie,@ 1903 so
Personal properly, GOO 00-12'oO3 50
Bank stock,f 59,i3O GO
Notes receivable, 463,S2l 10
Exchange do. 56,532 OF
Notes III suit and injudg
ment. 25,9S0 T3-'547 ,o5o 30
Conlingentrxpense since lstJuly, 80 II
Salaries since July lst, 1,043 30
Due us from banks in
Charleston, 64,6l7 as
!. New York, 54,a25 "a
Z" Savannah 81 18
Columbia, 295 50-I19,795 81
Specie, 2O4.S60 %
lnsolvent bank notes, $40 10
Other B. notes, (good) 2,2IS 50-207,9lS SO
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Funds in

In addition to the above table OF Funds in N.
York and Charleston, we always have more or
less in Savannah and other points, which we
deem unnecessary to furnish tables of.
H. L. JEFFERs ESQ.,, offered The following
Resolutions. which were unanimously adopted
ResoLUed, That we view with deep regret The
efforts that have been wamlonly made 10 in
lure the business of this place. or to produce
dislrust IN the minds Of the bill holders OF the
Bank of Hamburg.
ResolUcd, FROM our previous knowledge,
connected with this days inpestig tinn Of the
condition and management Of the Bank OF
Hamburg. we hold her bills as eqnal lo any
Bank In the Stale, and equivalent 10 specie.
On motion of NJ. R SMITH. Esq. il was
RcsoLrcd, That the Chairman aud Secretary
of this meeting sign the proceedings and that
the following papers be requested to publish
the proceedings: Augusta Chronicle and Sen.
tinpl. Chai Ieslrn Courier, Charleston Mercury,
Edpe6el Advertiser, Greenvlie Muuutaineer,
Ppndleton Messenger, Abbevllle Banner. An
derson Gazette, Spartanburg Spartan. Tenn
perance Advocate; Columbia, and as many
orher papers in this Stale aud North Carolina
as are favorable to furnishing true information
TO their readers III relation To- the town Of Ham
burg and the Bank Of Hamburg.
NJ. GRAY, Chairman.
II. A. KENRIcK. Secretary.
Hamburg, August 81, 1874.
uThe undersigned, appointed committee
to make an examination Into the affairs Of the
Bank of Hamburg, hereby certify that they
made an examination on Saturday which sat.
| isfrd them although they had not time t,rx-
anime in detail and give the result cf their IN.
vestgations to the mreling AT the request Of
the Presideni of the Bank tney have to-day
counted the specie in its vaults. Examined the
accounts current rendered by the Banks ot
New York. Charleston. DC. Examined the
books of the Bank, counted their notes NOT in
circneton, and find the statement Of the Pres.
idenl substantially correct. Specie in vault
S2O4,e6 Oh. Circulauon, $420ss0.
Fl l.. JEfFERS,
A. WRAY,
Nj. K. SMITH,
Nj. GRAY.
WIN CRAPON,
G. WALKER.
J. j. HOWARD,
| Hamburg, August 26, 1874.
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officer Of the Bank present, 10 give any infor-
mationon the subject tile undersigned we're
appointed q Committee TO call on you for that
purpose.
We know that SO far as the Bank is con-.
cerned, It can take care of itself-but The COM
merce Of this place, by which we get our liv-
ing, as well as for the satisfaction Of those at
distance, render it necessary that The public
should know ''the truth, the whole truth and
nothing but the uulh," as regards the ins,itu-
ton.
We would therefore respectfully ask yon TO
give us full and correct statement of the pres
cntcondition of the Bank of Hamburg-also,
the losses. if any, the Bank has sustained by
the merchants and citizens of Hamburg and
elsewhere. during the last twelve months
This request is made from no idle curiosity, but
mele ely to enable us TO put down whaI we be-
leve to be misrepresentation. that may Inllre
us. as well as others nj distance. and Tor the
sake of truth and justice.
Respectfully yours,
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nR. TAYLoR,s BALsAM OF LIvERWoRT,

| DR TAYLOR'S BALSAM OF LIVERWORT,
~ prepared at 375 Bowery, New York, Is justly
celebrated as the most wonderful curative OF pumo-
nary diseases in the whole range of pharmacy, some
Of most respectable physicians use 1t their prac
tice prescribing it the best Of all remedies for pull
monary complaints and physical debility, and they
unhesitatingly recommend it TO be kept in every
family of consumpive tendency. II is universally
received as one Of the standard medicines OF the day
The great merit of Dr. Tayors Balsam is, that in all
cases of pulmonary complaints it gives immediate re-
lief single bottle will, in most cases, reveal its
astonishing virtues and open at once the fountain
of health and strength to the afflicted Read the fol-
lowing certificate:
.Being constitutionay predsposed to Consump-
ton, "a number Of my family having died with TINS
disease) and having suffered from irritation oil the
Lungs, accompanied with cough and raising matter
and blood together with severe pain in my side and
breast till was supposed to be- bevond recovery,
was induced by advice of DIR. Perkins as last re-
sort, to try "Taylor's Basam Of Lverwort," have
taken five bottles in ALL began to improve with the
first bottle and while taking the third far re
| covered as to be able to get about. Since winch
time, by continued use of it, quite restored, and
able to attend to my usual business. Topersons sull-
erng from coughs and affections of the Lungs, do
| earnestly recommend 1t.
(signed) "JAs. c. SCOTT"
ELIZABETH CRY, N. c., Dec 10, 1872
Observe-The only genuine Taylor's Balsam
Liverwor has an engraved label around each bottle,
with the signature OF Dr. Gordon j. Leeds attached,
to prevent countereits In order to be certain of OBJ
tanning the genuine article, purchase only at the
original Office, 375 Bowery
rof CHARLES STOTT
Pennsylvania avenue, corner Of 7th street
And JAMES M. DORSETT,
/ Washington, D. G.
| GEORGE M. SOTHORON,
Georgetown, d. c.
| HENRY COOK,
| And JOHN j. SAVERS,
iep 5--6m Alexandria, d. G.
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OIL OF TANNIN,
OR LEATHER RESToRER.
A NEW CHEMICAL DISCOVERY.

NEW CHEMlCAL DISCOVERY.
Most people know that skins ana hides are convert
cd into leather by the Of Tannin extracted from
certain barks, Sc.
When the force and strength of the Tannin is worn
out, leather becomes dead hard dry brittle cracked
covered with crust, sc. THIS ALL Know To re-
store, hen life, softness moistness, strength smooth
ness and ramove all crust fly, or blister-restore the
tannn This substance the leather never can receive
the second time; but the whole virtues of it are in
this article, the OIL OF TANNIN-which pene-
trates the sest and hardest leather if it has been
twenty years in use and if it tears easily with the
fingers, 1t imparts at strength that is utterly
incredible until seen. 1t becomes like new leather
in all respects with delightful softness and polish
and makes all leather completely and perfectly inn
pervious to INDEPENDENTLY boots, Shoes carri-
age-tops harness. hose, trunks, and in fact all things
made of leather, giving splendid polish, even high
er than new leather has, and at least doubling its
wear and durability, in whatever manner the leather
is used. THESE ARE FACTS.
Those who will may wear old shoes, groan with
corns, ride with old carriage-tops-have old harness.
and throw them away half used--look filthy them
selves and all about them-expend double what is
necessary for articles of leather to thor hearts con-
tent, for what we care, If their prejudces are so
strong, they will DOT try discovery. We have no
favors to ask of hem they the greatest sufferers
aud we beg for nobodys custom or patronage. Now,
gentlemen, please yourselves.
I@ None genuine unless with the fac smile sig
nature OF COMSTOCK & Co.
For sale by CHARLES STOTT,
Jan 90 Druggist, Penn. Av., Washington
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MO EXCUSE FOR "A BALD HEAD

Since the important discovery of DR.. JAYNE'S
HAIR TONIC, every one may, if he chooses, pre-
his hair from falling off, or if already bald may
with certainty have his hair restored again sy faith
fu' and perseverng application of this valuable HAIR
TONIC
Please to read without prejudice the following
communication from the Philadelphia Sun, which in
addition to hundreds of others equally respectable
should remove the doubts of every reasonable per-
son of the uniform and singular efficacy of JAYNES
HAIR TONIC:
We publish the following letter from sense of
duty to the public. 1t is just such a letter as we
should have expected from such source. We know
DR.. Quigy personally and there is no man in the
country, whose opinion is entitled to respect
He is all subjects honest and sincere, and his high
character as Physician be attested by the first
medical men in this city.-Phitaa. Sum-
Shepherdsto,on, Va Oct 10, 1843.
Dear Sir:-You inquire of me whether have used
your Hair Tonic and the effects
Several years ago my hair began to fall rapidly
from the scalp, and had the prospect of premature
badness. During several years used various pre-
paratons recommended for the hair, from which
derived no benefit. At length friend recommended
YOUR Hair Tonic. / used three four bottles ac.
cordng to the printed directions, and at the end of
six months, my hair was thick set, and since its ten
dency to turn grey was arrested
have never before given certificate, recommend
ing patent medicines, which Unfortunately used,
as they often are do much injury, but in like
the present, where know the article to be beneficial
and that it can do no harm, have no scrupes in
stating facts within my own knowledge.
Yours, &c.
JOHN QUIGLY, Nj. d.
DR.. ID. JAYNE, Philadelphia
ALSO
JAYNE'S VERMIFUGE-
JAYNE'S CARMINATIVE-
JAYNE'S SANATIVE PILLS
For sale by
r.. S. PATTERSON,
SOLE AGENT, Washington,
And
o. M. LINTHICUM.
Georgetown, ID. G.
Druggists and dealers supplied at the Proprietor's
prices. Ian o-om
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THE WONDERFUL. CURES

THE WONDERFUL CURES
... form
. ed by DR..
SWAINE'S
Compound Syrup
of Wild Cherry, in
Pulmonary CONSUMP-
TON, have excited the as
tonshment of all who have wit
messed Its marvellous effects; there is
no account of a medicine, from the earliest
ages furnishing parallel; the almost
miraculous cures effected by this
extraordinary medicine, are I'm.
precedented One among
the many certificates
may be seen
CINCINNATI, Feb Is, 1870.
DR.. SwAYNE-Dear Sir:
DERMIT nae to take the liberty of writing to you
/ at this time to express my appreciation, and to
recommend to the attention of heads OF families and
others your invaluable medclne-the Compound
Syrup of i'runus Virginiana, or Wild Cherry Bark
In nay travels of late, have seen, in great many
instances, the wonderful effects of your medicine in
relieving children of very obstinate complaints, such
as Coughing Wheezing Choking of Phlegm, Asth-
matte attacks, &C., sc should not have written
this letter, however, at present although have felt
ii my duty to add my testimony to it Tor time,
had it not been for late instance where the medi.
cine above alluded TO was instrumental in restoring
almost hopeless in family Of my acquaintance. 81
thank Heaven said the doating mother, "my child
is saved from the jaws Of deathn and now say and
believe that, beyond all doubt DIR Swayne's Com
pound Syrup Of Wild Cherry is the most valuable
medicine in this or any other country. ! am certain
have witnessed more than hundred cases where
it has been attended with complete success am
using it myself in obstinate attack Of Bronchitis in
which it proved efectual in exceedingly short
time, considering the severity of the can re-
commend it in the fullest confidence of its superior
virtues would advise that no family should be
without it it is very pleasant and always beneficial
worth double, and often ten times its price. The
public are assured there is quackery about it.
R. JACKSON, DID.
Formerly Pastor
Of the First Presbyter Church, NY
In districts where Calomel and Qunine have been
too freely made of in bilious complaints, &c., DIR.
Swayne's Compound Syrup Of Wild Cherry, will pre-
vent their evil effects on the system, and act as a
strengthening Alternative and improve the Bilious
functions.
CAUTION.-Al preparations from this valuable
tree except the original Dr. S,cayes Compound Syrup
Of Wid Cherry, are fictitious and counterfeit. Prepared
only by Dr. Swapae, whose Office is now removed to
NJ W. corner Of Eighth and Race streets, Philadelphia
Sold by VIM. Stabler & Co, in Alexandria; G. M.
Sothoron, in Georgetown John Ham, Point of Rocks
Md the Rev. Isaac r. Cook, No. So, Baltimore St
and j. w. & II. w. Davis, Baltimore, Md L. j.
stansbury, Annapolis, Md. and by
nov 24-6m n, FARNHAM, Washington.
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STONE WARE--Bath Brick, Paste and Liquid
- Backing. For sale by S. HOLMES,
dec To- 7th street.
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TRESH RICE, PEARL BARLEY, VERMICEL-
L LA, RICE FLOUR, TAMARINDS, &c.--For
sule by S. HOLMES,
dec l6-- 7h street.
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/ IL
IL recently been appointed agent for the sale Of
Pease's Hoarhound Candy. He could speak from per-
sonal knowledge Of its beneficial effects in cases Of
severe cold coughs, &c. but, lest he may be deemed
an interested Witness he adduces the following,
among numerous other testimonies, to the same i'm
port
Hermitage, .aprsl IT, 1843.
have the pleasure to acknowledge your kind IA
vor of the lst utimo, by the hand of my friend, Mr.
]. Armstrong, and with it your most esteemed pre-
sent, package Of your Hoarhound Candy, for which
receive my sincere thanks. can only add, that may
thousands receive from its use as much benefit as
have done, then will its inventor go down to poserity
as one of its benefactors
am gentlemen, very respectfully,
Your friend and obd't servt
ANDREW JACKSON.
Washington, April 6, l843.
The President desires me to return Messrs. Pease
& Sons his Acknowledgements and very sincere thanks
for the box of Candy received at their hands. He
has used it with much benefit to himself, as remedy
for cold and cough. am, with very much respect,
JOHN TYLER, jr, Private Secretary.
Albany, May Is, 1842
Gentlemen: You will pardon me for the delay in
replying to your letter of the l4th utimo, and ack
nowledging the receipt of box of your Clarified Es
sence of Hoarhound Candy.
Allow me to thank you for this kind respect, and
to express the hope that you will be literally patron
ICED in your efforts for the public The article is got
up in beautiful style, and is highly commended by
those who have had occasion to use it.
Your obd't serv't,
Messrs. Pease s. Sons. VIM. C. BOUCK.
City Hall, .Ns,o York, June 81, ls43.
Messrs: have repeatedly used your Candy for
coughs and colds, and always found relief but official
duties prevented me from wiring to you before. But
as have lately been cuied of the influenza, cannot
withhold from recommending the same to the public
am yours, truly,
ROBT. H. MORRIS.
| Messrs. Pease & Sons, As Division street.
Lildencald, Oct IA, l843.
Gentlemen have to thank you for the box oil
your doubt not, justly celebrated Clarified Essense
of Hoarhound Candy, and also for the very oblging
terms in which you have been pleased to present it
| have not, am happy to inform you, as yet had
occasion to use it, but will do SO when necessary
with confidence in its efficacy which is well war
| ranted by the experience of others.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
nj. VAN BUREN,.
After all, the best recommendation Of is per-
sona application which he invites those afflicted with
coughs and all public speakers to make. He will
keep constant supply at his Family Grocery Store,
on 7th street, nearly opposite the Patriotic Bank.
dec9 S. HOLMES
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ERESH LOBSTERS.-A small lot prepared fol
L the table, for sale by
dec S. HOLMES, 7th street.
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A CHOICE LOT OF SWEErMEATS-Pe
"A pine apple, citron. lime, preserves, raspberry
Jelly, and currant jelly, for sale by
dec 8 s. HOLMES, 7th street
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S,PERM AND MOULD CANDLES.-The sub
, scriher has on hand fine lot of sperm, mould,
adamantine, and the patent sperm candle; also, a
superior article of lamp OIL
dec S. HOLMES, 7th street
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HRESH BUTTER EGGS, &c.--The subscriber
L has Just received choice lot OF fresh Table
Butter
46 choice New York Cheese
so dozen Fresh Eggs
20U bushels Mercer Potatoes
Also, for sale, Tamarinds, and choice lot of
Sweetmeats, &C., &c.
S. HOLMES,
Jan IL 7th street
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After all, the best recommendation Of it is per-
sonaI application which he invites those afflicted with
coughs and all public speakers to make. He will
keep constant supply at his Family Grocery Store,
on 7th street. nearly opposite the Patriotic Bank.
dec 9 S. HOLMES.
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For further particulars and conclusive evidence of
its superior value and efficacy, pamphlets which
may be obtained of agents gratis.
Prepared and sold wholesale and retail by A. b. x
d. SANDS, Wholesale Druggists, 70 Fulton street.
New York.
Agents in Washington city-ROBERT FARM
HAM, Bookseller, Pennsylvania avenue, corner 1ltb
street; and r.. S. PATTERSON, Druggist, corner
of Pennsylvania avenue and 9th street
In Georgetown--O. M. .LlNTHlCUM.
In Alexandria-WM STABLER & co.
In Baltimore-Dr. J. A. REED.
Sold, also, by Druggists, generally throughout the
United States. Price, 81 per bottle-six bottles
for IS,
I5- The public are respectfully requested to re.
member that it is Sandss Sarsaparilla that has and
i. constantly achieving such remarkable cures of the
most difficult class Of diseases to which the human
frame is subject and ask for Sands's sarsaparilla,
and take no other. ap3-
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NUMBER IS

gal thank you sir, but have some chips here,
and wouldn't like to leave them.'' 60 a
"Brng them in the entry and come in. Have
you dined?" tsit ail sa-T
NO sir" said he, timidly, nor didn't have
any breakfast yet Mother is sick. have now
just got some chips to make her some soup"
"Soup! Then you are cook too, ell Z" &
"Yes sir, got some cold meat last night, and
it will make her good soup" saF
Come, my boy, sit down first, and eat good
dinner with us, you will feel better" 89a wp
The boy laid his souched hat in the corner,
and after some coaxing, seated himself, and ate
hastily. He said but little, and rose to 60.
IL am very thankful, SIR said lie, and tear
stood in the little fellows eye, 81 wish could
paw you,' he stammered, I" but ! am very poor,
and havn't got anything"
He brushed the drop from his cheek, and /
turned to take his hat but smile played on his
lips as he glanced at theschips, and he added,
aOh, | forgot; Ihave got two baskets Of good
clean chips here, and if you will have one Of
them shall be very glad; can easily get ano-
Their. They will be very handy, ma am" said
he, turning to the lady, " for you to kndle fire
with. Shall leave them 3" I
emo, my good boy, keep them, and take this
too" said the gentleman, as he handed him some
change. When you are in need come to me
again." NJ
The poor boy seemed alarmed almost at this !;
but with many thanks, he departed for the dwell
ling Of his mother.
Beneath that rugged coat
95Aast There throbs faithful heart"
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BOSTON sACADEMY'S q COLLECTION OF
ID CHURCH MUSIC, consisting of the most pop

BOSTON ACADEMY'S D COLLECTION, OF
ID CHURCH MUSIC, consisting Of the most pop
ular psalm and hymn tunes, anthems, sentences,
chants, &c., old and new I; together with many beau
tifl pieces, tunes and anthems, selected from the
masses and other works of Haydn, Mozart Beetho-
ven Pergolcsi Rghini, Chcrubin, and other distin-
gushed composers arranged and adapted to English
words expressly for that work. Published under
the direction Of the Boston Academy OF Music. M
THE SOCIAL CHOIR designed for q class book
for the domestic circle, consisting Of selections of
music from the most distinguished authors, among
which are the names Of Haydn, Bellini, Rossni, G.
M. Won Weber, Auber, Boieldieu, and Mazzinghi,
with several original pieces Of music BY the editor,
and many beautiful extracts of poetry have been
made from Mrs. Hcmans, T. Moore, Sir Walter
Scott, Or. s. Gray, jun J. G Pray, jun, and others,
n 2 volumes price S2 per set single ".
!. THE GOSPEL HARMONlST, a collection OF
Sacred Music consisting Of tunes of all metres, and
also sentences anthems for variety of occasions,
chants Sc, being selection from the best authors,
with many original tunes and anthems composed ex-
pressy for the work by professors and amateurs of
this country; to which is pre6xed Familiar Intro
duction to the Art Of Singing on the Pestalozzan
system, designed for the aid of those who are en-
tirely unacquaintcd with the science Of music, by
Thomas Whhtemore.
CARMINI SACRA, or Boston Collection Of
Church Music comprising the most popular psalm
and HYMN tunes in general use, by Lowell Mason
For sale at the book and stationery store of 8t
b GgEstl8e S8fe Il. FAhNHAM,
dec g. corner of 18th st. and Penn. av
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WASHINGTON, D. C. TUESDAY, JANUARY 80 1874

TNHE undersigned respectfully inform merchants
u and the citizens of the District generally, that
they have established an Office in Washington city
for the receiving and forwarding East, West, and
South of valuable Packages, Parcels Samples, Bundles,
&c.; which they fully prepared TO transport by
mail speed. slaas4 4st1i 'is
As they are the only persons who have a contract
with the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company for
that purpose they enabled to receive and forward
goods, &c. in advance of any other line.
Merchants and others who wish to avail them
selves of our line, and who order goods Sc. from
Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore will
find it to their advantage to direct in of the fol-
lowing:
Per Adams s. Co.'S Express from Boston and New
York s fat afh 3}3-S s'st a55 es1
Per Shoemaker & Sanford's Express from Phila-
delphia, a4 sgg gHse3f tee
Per Rogers s Co.'S Express from Baltimore
We receive Packages, Parcels, &C.. for the East,
West and South at all hours during the day. and de-
liver them to the coDsIgnee soon as received. We
will also receive and forward from Baltimore and
Washington goods and articles Of every description,
by the first regular trains.
ROGERS & CO.
Office at Brookes Periodical Depot adjoining Beers
Temperance Hotel, Penn. av., Washington city. q,
Office adjoining Baltimore and Ohio Railroad De-
pot, Pratt street, Baltimore.
nov Tim Rrr 4s5