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WING DOCUMENTS.

The subscribers have for sale
Speech of Senator RlvEs, Of Virginia, in opposition
to Mr. McDuie's proposition to repeal the Tariff act
of lSl2-32 pages, price Ne per lUO.
Speech of Senator DAYTON, OF New Jersey, on the
Tarlf-l6 pages, price $l per 100
Speech of Hon. JOHN WHITE, of Kentucky, in de-
fence of Mr. Clay, upon the charge of Bargain and
Sales pages, price Is cents per 100.
Speech Of Hon. J. J. HARDIN of Illinois. review
ing the principles of James X. Polk and the leaders
of modern Democracy-l6 pages, price 81 per lOO.
Letter Of Hon. ID. ID. BARNARD, of New York, in
review of the report Of the Committee of Ways and
Means on the Finances and Public Debts pages,
price IS cents per 100.
Clay Clubs aud others can be supplied with any
number of the above, by sending their orders, post
paid, to J. & &. S. GIDEON,
je2l--c3t-d6t Printers, 9th street. Washington.
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u JUST RECEIVED
/ RIME Porto Rico sugar
Do New Orleans sugar
Double and single loaf sugar, best refined
Crushed and powdered do
Gunpowder, Imperial Young Hyson, and other
teas fresh and of the best quality
Java, Maracabo, Laguayra, and Rio coffee
Fresh lemons, spices, and pepper
Sperm and mould candles
Fresh lard, bacon, and cheese
Family and other brands Of white wheat -four, to-
gether with a complete assortment of goods in his
line which will be sold at the lowest cash prices.
JOHN SEX SMITH,
may 3O-lm between 9th and 10th SITS. Penn. av.
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GEORGETOWN CLAY CLUB.--A meeting of the
Georgetown ay Club will be held this evening
At the Club room, (Cruikshank's,) at o'clock.
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VIZ PAINTS AND OIL.
w ALLACE ELIOT & CO., corner of and 10Th
Streets have on hand for sale
White Lead in OIL pure, extra, and No.
Chrome, Paris and Imperial Greens
Pure VerdIgris, Chrome Yellow
Linseed Oil, Sc, &c. je 2l-
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~ NOTICE.
OOMNTTED to the Jail Of Frederick county, Md,
on the 9th day of June inst, runaways, two black
men, who call themselves HENRY PLUMMER
and JOHN PLUMMER. Henry says he is 43 years
of age, feet three inches high, had on when COM
mitted dark green cloth coat, dark gray mixed
pants, and black fur hat John is about Az years of
age feet eight inches high, and had on dark gray
mixed cassinett coat and pants. The owner, if any
is requested to come and have them released they
will otherwise be discharged according to law.
GEORGE RICE,
iel4- Sheriff Of Frederick county.
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FURNITURE, CROCKERY. AND GROCERIES
n e8t 1T AUCTION

sell in front Of my store good assortment Of new
and secondhand furniture the effects of persons eav
ing the city, viz Mahogany Sofas Sdeboards Dining
and Breakfast Tables, Card and Centre Tables, high
and low post Bedsteads, Feather Beds Bedding, Mat
Looking Glasses, Carpets, Washstands, Andirons,
Shovel and Tongs, Clocks, &c. sc. Also, good
assortment Of Crockery and Glassware. Also, sew
eral bags Of Coffee, chests of Tea, Tobacco sc. &c.
VIM. MARSHALL,
je 25-ts I Auctioneer.
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HAVE YOU A COLD, AND DO YOU
WI Sl IL GlIREl 2-EyerY body who has q cold

IFHAVE YOU COLD, AND DO YOU
WISH IT CURED livery body who has cold
wishes to be cured beyond doubt but the question
arises how it is to be done? The answer is speedy
Peters Cough Lozenges will efectually take away
and destroy every vestage Of cough cold if taken
in time these Lozenges are formed by combina-
ton OF the most valuable ingredients known as bene-
fetal to those afflicted with pulmonary complaints
such as asthma, bleeding at the lungs, pain in TIE
breast, splitting Of blood, constant coughing &c. all
Of which herald the approach OF consumption; lhese
Iozenpes are famous for the thousand benefits they
have Conferred throughout the Union in saving the
lives of many afflicted, who would otherwise have
persisted by consumption. Sold wholesale and re-
tail at ,u,.e,
June 10 CHAS. oIOl''o.
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FORTUNES HOME.
THE PLEDGE REDEEMED.


THE PLEDGE REDEEMED.
81 As 10, capital prize of $4,000 sold at thi
truly fortunate Office June Goth, in the Alexandra
Lottery, Glass No. lat. This is proof positive tina
this Office, formerly under the name of JAMES B
raILuPs, has not lost any Of its former luck by I
change Of name. The subscriber thinks he will have
the pleasure of distributing some Of those beautiful
prizes in the following brilliant schemes:
$2OOOOO!!
90 prizes of 1000.
ALEXANDRIA LOTTERY.
For Internal Improvement in the District of Column
bia
Extra Glass No. l52, for 1914. ..
To be drawn Wednesday, June 26th, 1874
SPLENDID SCHEME.
Fourteen Drawn Ballots.
prize of. ..................... $50 900
lee. do. ..6uUO
lee. do. .5UUU
1... do. $3.50. .<,OW
Ice. do. ..........s.s..ss..ss.l ,4%4
20. do.
AZ. .s.. doc. s.... .SuU
5O. 80. do. ........sssss.es.s"<uU
249. do. ........s......'... ....iuu
Whole Tickets only $5--shares in proportion.
Risk on package Of 26 Whole Tickets $50.
Do do Halves do 80
Orders for Packages or single tickets in the above
splendid scheme address
Lottery and Exchange Broker
je 22- One door east of Browns Hotel
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/" CIGARS, CIGARS!
| he subscriber has Just received direct, lot Of
very superior Cigars, warranted genuine.
1900 Plantation, very superior
5000 Royal Cazadores, do
5000 Bustamente Regalia, do
5000 Cubrey and Werner, do
$4,000 La Norma, do
5000 Woodville Canones, do @ AZ
10000 Manila Cheroots, do
10000 Principe Ia and l-8 boxes
In store, 5U0,OOI Cigars Of various qualities and
prices all of which will be disposed of very low for
cash. Being exclusively in the Cigar, Tobacco, and
Snuff business, any brand can be obtained at the
shortest notice and lowest prices.
w. H. WINTER,
% No. 6, east of Gadsby's, sign Jim Crow.
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IN FOR SALE,
j HE following lots in the city of Washington
Lot No. y, in square two hundred and forty-seven.
Lot No. TO- in square two hundred and ninety-fve.
Lot No. !, in square three hundred and forty-six.
For the purpose Of settling estate, these lots will
be sold for less than their real value
WALTER LENOX,
je 2l-eo2w Attorney at Law.
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VE.NITLaN BLINDS, YENYTLaN BLINDS!

WILLIAM NOEL, thankful for past favors, begs
w leave most respectfully to inform his former
customers and the puoc generally that he still con-
tinues to manufacture all kinds Of INSIDE VENI-
TlAN BLINDS, all colors and Sizes suitable for
public and private edIfices. Also, painted Window
shades, different patterns and prices; Linen and COM
mon Curtains, furnished to order FANCY BLINDS,
all sizes and very cheap, and everything appertaining
to screening windows. Worsted Cord, Tassels and
Bindings, all colors..
w. N. would say TO all those who are in want of
any of the above articles just to give him call and
they shall be accommodated. Old Blinds repainted
and repaired and all orders thankfully received and
promptly attended to. Call at the sign of the MAN.
MOTH BIN D, between 18th and 18th streets, south
side Of Pennsylvania avenue. jeil-tf
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The subscriber has large lot Of Tobacco on hand,
owing to his continued supplies from the manufacto-
ries.
Being exclusively in the Tobacco and Cigar trade,
he pledges himself to sell Tobacco at factory prices
and persons be supplied with any brand they may
wish of the most superior kind.
w H. WINTER,
je % No east of Gadsby's, sign Jim Crow.
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ID POSITIVELY SELLING OFF.

y POSITIVELY SELLING OFF.
DElNG about to reIinquish the Shoe business, the
subscriber off his stock Of Boots and Shoes at cost
and under for cash. The stock is all Of excellent
quality. Those who purchase may rely upon getting
good article at very low price, the object being
to sell off practicable, in order to get to
other employment. The store and dwelling is now
offered for rent, and possession will be given about
the LIST of August next. VIM. DOUGLASS,
Penn. avenue, south side, btw. 9Th & 10th sts
;I5T All those having unsettled accounts at the
store, are respectfully requested to call and settle
them by the LIST of July next. iel5-lm
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GREAT BARGAINS! GREAT BARGAINS!
A I the New York Dry Goods and Auction Store,
n Pennsylvania Avenue, fur doors below Gads-
bys Hotel-Just received from New York auctions
a most splendid assortment of Fancy and Staple Dry
Goods also, large lot Of Fancy Goods all OF which
we offer for cash as cheap, if not cheaper than any
other house in the District. We invite the citizens
ID strangers to call and judge for themselves before
purchasing elsewhere.
New York TRY Goods and Auction House,
e2l- doors below Gadsby's, Penn. Avenue
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r., TOBACCO! TOBACCO!
he subscriber has just received two more lots of
superior Cavehdish and other Tobacco at extraordi
nary low prices by the whole or half box.
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NOTICE.

TRANSPORTATION OFFICE, b & q. r. r.,
June II, 1874.
Merchants and others are respectfully informed
that on and after Thursday next, the 2Oth instant,
the hours Tor the reception and delivery Of commodi
ties at this depot will be as follows viz:
From O'Clock, A. NJ, until o'clock, P. NJ.
And from O'Clock until O'Clock, z. NJ, daily,
except Sunday. s
Goods will be delivered only to the consignees in
person, or to such drayman or others as may have
their written order authority to receive them and
the freight upon which must in every case be paid on
delivery. BY order. SAM. STETTINIUS,
je Tim Agent
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r PARENTS LOOK HERE!
IANPHIER'S CHOLERA INFANTUM SYRUP,
an invaluable and well tried remedy for the summer
complaint in children, the virtues and efficacy of
which have been tested by the experience of series
Of years, is sold at the grocery of JOHN SEX
SMl I'll, north side of Pennsylvania avenue, between
9th and 10th streets, and at w. WHITNEY'S shoe
store, south side of Pennsylvania avenue, between
9th and 7th streets.
REDucT,oN-W Where more than one bottle is want
ed, liberal reduction will be made. jell-lm
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NEGROES WANTED.
/ wish to purchase any number of negroes for the
New Orleans market, and will give at all times the
highest market price in cash for likely young negroes
Those wishing to SELL will find il TO their interest to
call at my establishment, corner of Seventh street
and Maryland avenue, where myself or agent can be
seen at any time
Communications promptly attended to.
June 5--H THOS. WILLIAMS.
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ID DE SaULES,
i ROPRIETOR Of the Post Office Cafe, has now
the pleasure Of informing his numerous patrons and
the public that his arrangements for the summer are
perfected and that they can rely upon obtaining, at
the shortest notice, any delicacy in his line served
up in the most approved style, and to please every
palate. The cuisine Of the Cafe is under the drec-
ton OF most experienced artistic
Oysters from Cherrystone, Soft Crabs, Lobster,
&C., will be received throughout the summer, and
all seasonable delicasies always on hand.
The bar of the Cafe is stocked with the choicest
Wines, Liqueurs, and Cigars.
Every attention will be paid TO those who honor
the Cafe with call.
june Gift p. A. DE SAULES
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IT NOTICE.
LOST OR MISLAID, certain certificate signed
by Andrew Rothwell, dated Goth November, 1885,
for the purchase of lot No S. in square S49 in Wash
ington city, at tax sale, made on 18th November,
1885, by said Rothwel, as Collector, application
having been made for the renewal Of the same.
jel4-2taw2w R. MIDDLETON.
< JUST RECEIVED AND FOR SALE,
q HHDS, New Orleans Sugar, low priced
III bbls common Whiskey
8 hhds Bacon, Hams, Shoulders, and Middlings
Is baskets Salad Oil
S bags Pecan Nuts
20 doz. Painted Pals
8 boxes Woolsey and Woolsey Loaf Sugar
10 bbls. do crush'd & powdd do
S boxes Loaf and Lump do
90 do Summer Cheese
do Fresh Italian Maccaroni
w. M. RANDOLPH,
je 2O-eo3tif opposite Browns Hotel.
m MARBLE YARD REMOVED.
i HE subscriber begs leave to inform his friends
and the public that he has removed his Marble Yard
to E. next to the corner of 18th street, where he will
continue to carry his business of marble and free
stone work, tomb stones, and monuments of all de-
scriptions, and will continue to sell Tor cost arti-
ces he has on hand 5
He will also design original plans for monuments
whenever requested to do SO, and execute carving
work Of every description, and in the best style.
L. SrEGAGNINI,
mayIb-5taWJm MarDle IaTu, CUT. Iotn O +. sts.
CHEAP TaILORLNG ESTABLISHMENT.
~ G. BEVERlDGE, Seventh street. between
". Louisiana avenue and ID street. next door to j.
a Donohoo's Grocery store, is prepared to make up
clothing Of every description in the most modern
style and at the shortest notice. and not surpassed in
workmanship by any establishment in the city. The
following prices have been adopted in order to suit
the times, viz:
Making and Trimming coat in the best style 90 SO
do do do onto
do do do vests IS
Making coats, without trimmings 500
do pants do IS
do vests, do Is
All work warranted to fit in superior style.
N. B. Gentlemen and children's clothing cut to
der in the most fashionable STYLE and arranged that
there can be no mistake in making them up.
ap To-
A SCHOOL BOOKS.
II large and general assortment of School Books
and school requisites, all of which have been care
fully selected as regards binding, &c., for sale on as
liberal terms as elsewhere in the District, at
GARRET ANDERSON'S,
may Cliff Penn. av., btw 18th and 18th streets.
D JUST RECEIVED,
DUILDIN MATERIALS, MECHANICS,
TOOLS, HOUSEKEEPERS' ARTICLES, FISH
ING TACKLE, and variety Of other useful arti
cles, too numerous to mention; all of which are
offered as cheap they be purchased from ped
lars, auctioneers, or the regular trade.
N. B. A large assortment of best Brushes always
on hand. may O-eow4w
IN SARATOGA WATER.
HI DOZEN Congress Spring water, in quarts and
pints, fresh from the spring.
Just received by G. III. JAMES, Gf
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NOTICE.
LOST OR MISLAID, certain certificate signed
by Andrew Rothwell, dated Goth November, 1885,
for the purchase Of lot No S. in square 849 in Wash
ington city, at tax sale, made on 18th November,
1885, by said Rothwel, as Collector, application
having been made for the renewal Of the same.
iel4-2taw2w r. MIDDLETON.
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T HENRY CLAY KNIVES.
d UST received, very superior lot of Pearl and
Buck Penknves, Of the Henry Clay pattern.
Also general assortment Of fine Cutlery, such as
Razors, Penknives, Scissors Erasers, SC, together
with fancy and staple Stationery in the greatest va
riety and at tho lowest prices. For sale by
VIM f. BAYLY, Stationcr,
mayl- Penn av., btw. 18th & 18th streets.
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In another portion Of our paper will be found
an extract, from letter written by James G..
Brnoy in reply to the charge made against him
that he had sold slave. after having boon So
riousy convicted Of tho sin Of slavery. Tho
ticlo entire is too long for columns; but the
tract is fair and unga rblcd. Mr.. Brnoy ADMITS
THE FACTS, but gives history of his motives
They may have boon goodwill them we havo
nothing to do, and wo know that with those abo-
tonists who have denounced Mr.. Clay for hold
ing savos, whilst they admit he treats them with
kindness, will not claim any merit for tho motives
Mr.. Birney may now claim for his selling his fell
low being both soul ard body into perpetual sla-
very. We are not however disposed to enlarge
on this subject The reader has sufficient
intelli CONGO to understand the whole matter, and
we think thoy must como irrcsistably to the con-
clusion that no man is perfect. Wo leave tho
subject at present to your judgment.
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fling, lazy and troublesome an,ons the
Especially provoking his reiterated hal
had relative hel felt almost parental tenderness
Ate bearing him for several months, and after
aiding AMI almonishns him, found of the
keep him about loager. In the mouth
Of July. think it was gave him writings authorizing
him obtain for his any who would give
within hundred dollars Of tho mad paid for him.
price, without regard character Of the
Knight have received for him hun red dollars
THAI I gave.
1, turned ou, that the gentleman had unwarly
ded him offered to become the purchaser IT
would credit for the than had proposed
my written To this assented. The same gen.
teman had. short previous, become the by
she farm belonging the estate of Judge Boyle
that the young man very place
which had taken him Before the last fell due,
convinced, notwithstanding hat had done
a"ed, (ifsuch thing be predicted by siave) that
had done wrong in selling him wrote to the gentleman
had bought him. that wished repurchase the
slave tina, might give him his freedom His reply in
formed me that he of his power, he had
him down the Mississippi with Southern planter This
given more uneasiness of mind, than any OF
the others whilst under the pressure OF inhu
which then bearing would probably ac"d
a. did yet do seek justify 1.-THE influences
which obscued moral vision, ought IL have resisted "
We have not published this account of Mr..
Birney's former connection with Slavery out Of
any disrcspect to him-for his conduct is worthy
of praise rather than censure. But we hope those
ultra Liberty mon will learn to be a lttlo moro
charitable, and more sparing of their abuse of an
other candidate, who is, and has always shown
best interests-and Of human freedom in every
part of the globe, as James G. Birney or any
other man.
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VI. Van Buren,.

The commander of the Unitei States Big Somers, at
Galveston from Vera Cruz the 9Th July, reports
Texas il about be invaded by Mexico, formidable
being under way for that purpose The report
10 confirmed by official correspondence.
The Galveston News of the 9th met, this
information promptly ted
Of the United States by Charge Gen Murphy, who
made strong representation Of he absolute necessity of
checking this hostile movement of Mexico"
Benz E. Green, Secretary u s. Legation. writes form
Mexico under date Of June 18th. that 's Santa Annals
intention TO invade Texas Immediately with large force "
and that "oops secretly despatched
the Army OF tn. Norh,' General Canaies having
named the command He thinks that Santa Anna cal
culatss on foreign aid.
An order had appeared in the Government Gazette,
addressed 20 General Vol, directing that 'any individual
who should be found beyond league distance left
bank of the Rio Bravo should be punished after
a summary military trial.
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PAIL A DIU M
RICHMOND. INDIANA, FRIDAY MORNING,
August 2, 1914.
TO THE WINGS OF THE
GREAT WEST.
GRAND WHIl: ENCAMPMENT

Tho wings of Preblc county, Ohio, and old
Wayne, Indiana, propose holding Grand Wing
Encampment Friday and Saturday the 9th
and 2Sth of September next, in grove Of for
est trees near tho State line, and adjoining the
Eaton and Richmond turnpike road; about four
miles east Of Richmond, and two milos south Of
New Paris. The location selected is pleasant
one, and has tho advantage Of a fino stream Of
watcr and excellent springs. Extensive arrange
mcnts will be made to furnish all who may at
tend with provisions for themselves and feod for
ther horses. All who requested to como
prepared with tents and tho usual equipage of
camp-not forgetting HALrERs to secure their
horses. Straw for camp beds will be distributed
to all who may noed it.
The Indies will find the wings of Now Paris,
Richmond, and the ncighboring farm houses, at
homo with thor doors wido open, and they will
meet Their tho smile of welcome from as boauti-
full and hospitable matrons and maidcns
chcered wing patriot in tho cause of our
mon country.
The respective committees will be published in
our next number, and handblls will be issued at
an carly day.
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The POlk.bcrrying FandanyO.

Saturday last was gala day with friends
the locos. A great effort had been made for the
last fow months, by handbills, calls through the
papers. and personal eXortons, to collect together
tremendous crowd of their party. Tho day
came rOund-thc morning not distinguished
by any very remarkable cvent-all was sorcno
quiet. But by 10 O'Clock our streets were
somewhat more crowded than usual, pa rticularly
near the hotel Of Mr.. Brookins whore a few in
domtable wings wero preparing pole. Present.
ly came tho Band Of music from Centrevie,
which made more than inquire whether this
wore really a loco fandango-then came a COM
pany on horseback, each man bearing on his
shoulder, huge polk stalk-then a company a.
foot, each carrying polk stalk, canc. Then
came the Germantown delegation, headed by n
wagon in which rode "a ladies. 1t was then re-
marked that those ladies' certainly must havo
mistaken tho timo, and had como to a loco in
stead of whig convention. Ladies ut n loco
s"cei"g, shocking! However. they passed on,
and were followed by wagon in which rode a
glee club singing songs! Horrible! This pro-
cossion passed through the streets and adjourned
Tor dinner. About one O'Clock the procession
was again organized and marched to the grove
whore speeches wero delivered by Andrew Ken
nedy, that distinguished individual who once in
CURED 'Who is Horace Greely!'' and who found
out most distinctly who Horace Greedy was and
Is; AMI man by the name of Wilkins, with
whose history wo familiarly acquainted
Ills speech IS said to have been worthy his past
FAME; and to those acquainted with him that is
sufficient. The number present We suppose was
about 500, including some three or four hundred
wings.
In the evening remnant Of the democracy
assembled around the hickory polo they had
planted the evening previous. and were again en-
sersained with speeches from the same dis,n-
gu'shed orators. They however adjourned at an
early hour. doubtless weary with the labors of
the day.
Ihe wings were also busy on Saturday. Ear
y IN the morning they commenced preparing an
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FROM THE SARATOGA WHIG.

FROM THE SARATOGA WHIG.
THE LONE FOX.
74ne-"7he Last Rose Of Sun,mer''
Twas the last northern fox,
Left sneaking alone;
All his trusty companions
Were beaten and gone.
Not a hide of his kindred
Fer gladdened his ego
And tho last of the foxes
Looked wonderful shy.
. You look dismal my friend,'
Said Coon on limb,
(For 4 swim in Salt river
Makes foxes feel shiny
Take an old 'Coon's advice
And wander no more
From the shade of the cabbage
On Undertook Shore
:. And bo it thy comfort
Each evening to sing
This verse, till thy garden
Of cabbages ring:
When Coon skin are risin'
And cider have riz,
Alas how intolerabIe
My sufferings is !" NJ. Van Buren,.