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JOHN MOYER, Tailor,
Walnut street, near Fourth, Reading.
Douglass,iIle, april 10Th, ls4c

Douglass,ille, April 10Th, lsi3.
Mn. OAKLEY My son Edmund Leaf had the
scroiela in the most dreadful and distressing man.
ner for three years, during which time he was de-
pivod of the use of his limbs, his head and neck
were covered with ulcers We tried all The differ.
ont remedies, hu, to no effect, until recommended
by DIR. johnson Of Nonistown, and also DR.. Isaac
Hcster of Reading, to Use your Depurave Syrup
of Sarsapara, of which obtained several bottles,
the Use Of which drove tie disease entirely out of
his system, the sore healed up aud the child was
restored to perfect health, which he has enjoyed
uninterrupediy ever since, TO the as,onishment OF
many persons who seen him during his affection.
have though, ii my duty aud send YOU this ceri-
fcate that Others who have like affection in the
family may know where to Obtain valuable a
medicine. Yours truly,
AMELIA ID, LEAF.
Sent lG lSl9
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rEyNSyLyANIA.

The following list shows the current value OF all
Pennsylvania Bank Notes. The most implicit re-
lance may he placed upon it, as 1t Is ere'y Weeh
,arefuliy compared with and corrected from Bick-
nell's Reporter.
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EECres''s EnE.
JOSEPH e. HOVER,

NIAnUIaCIUTCT OI " TIIIng anu InutTTl-
bic Ink, No. LOG North Third Street, six
doors below Race, (east side,)
II a d l. p II IA,
ID pESPEC1FUILE informs country merchants
IL and Others, that he constantly keeps on hand
large stock Of his Superior Black, Blue and Red
Ink, and also a superior quality of IndrlIIle Ink
His ink is pu, up in bottles varying in size, from
to 81 ounces, and will he sold on reasonable
terms. The excellent qualities of dis ink has SO
thoroughly established It's character ,ha, il is now
extensively used throughout the country.
- For sale at the store Of II. Is. Masscr. Sun,
bury, Pa. May eth, lsi3.-ly
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VIM. EEiENAN B. CO.,
- D. @;ss,;!,ss==ss!9ss a@;s,,ss==ss9s
Commission a. Forwarding Merchants,

root 9f Willop Street Rad Road,
ON THE DELAWARE.
III ANlNG associated with them Joseph Barnet,
late oi Easton. Pa, respectfully inform their
trends and the public generally, that they have IA
ken that large and well known store and wharf n,
foot of Willow Street Railroad lately occupied hy
Jacob Martin, where they purpose doing a General
Commission and Forwarding Business, and fom
the local advantages Of the place heing connected
with all the public Improvements that have their
outlet in the city, they fiattcr themselves they will
be able to do business TO great If not greater al-
vantage, and upon reasonable terms as any other
house, and they assure their friends that any con-
signmcnts made to them shall have their strict a,-
tenon, and exerons spared to give entire satis-
faction.
They are also prepared TO receive and forward
goods 10 any point on the Delaware and I,ehirh
rivers between Mauch Chunk, Eas,on and Phila-
dephia, via Delaware Division and Lehiph Canals;
also. to any point on the Juniaia river, or North
and West Branches of the Susquehanna via Schuvl.
kill aud Union, or the Chesapeake and Tide Water
Canals.
For the accommodation of Boats coming or 60.
ing via Schuylkill and Union Canals, a Ste e,mloat
will be kept expressly for towing boats from the
Schuvlkill ground to the Delaware and back, which
will enable merchants to have their produce deli
vefed on the Delaware, and their goods shipped at
n saving OF so to rs per cent. on the prices for
hauling ucross,-wh these advantages they re-
spectiully solicit a share of patronage.
w. HEILMAN & co,
William Holman
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J. Maryland. JR. & co

Snuff and Tobacco Manufacturers,
No. 90 North West corner Of Race and Third
Streets.
PHILADELPHIA.
THE undersigned have formed Go. partnership
i under the firm of J, MAYLAND, in. & Co..
as to the late firm of Jncab .,fnylnnd d.
Co., and will continue the business at the old esa-
hlishment, on their own account. In addition 10
their own close attention and experience for many
years in the manufacture of their celebrated snuff,
&c, the long experience of the senior partner Of the
late firm, will also he devoted to the interest Of the
new concern--and ms no cxertion aud care will he
spared 10 insure their goods a, all times of the
~ hes, quality, they solicit continuance Of the
confidence of the friends and customers of the late
firm. THOMAS ADAMS,
J. MAYLAND, in.
Phila1clpbia Nav Nth. lSl3-Iv
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ESPECTFU1.LY inform their friends and
~ he Merchants generally, that they have ta-
ken those large and commodious Wharvrs, with two
Docks, moth Of Chestnut street, on the Delaware,
together with the store No. 10 South Wharves,
where they would be pleased to receive consign-
ments of Gram, Flour, Seed, Whiskev. Iron, &c.
&c. Being also well prepared to forward all kinds
of Merchandise bv the Schuylkill and Union, or by
the Chesapeake and Tide Water Canals, as tow
boats are kept expressly for the purpose of towing
boats by ei'her route.
Merchants will please be particular to send their
goods destined by either canals, tn No. 10 South
Wharyes, between Market and Chesnut streets, on
the Delaware, with directions accompanying them
which route they wish them to be shipped.
a. Plaster and Salt for sale, at the lowest mar
ket price. BOLTON a ca.
March 10, 1913. No. 10 South Wharves
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OAKLEY'S
DEPyRATIyE SYRUP.

INHE valuable properties Of Oakley's Deputa-
Il tive Syrup of Sarsaparils, as a purifier OF the
blood, is so well known to the public generally,
that 1t is unnecessary TO occupy much space IN set
ting forth the advantages 10 lie derived from lis
use; wherever The medicine has once been intro
duced, ii takes precedence over all others every
that has taken il, have derived signal bene.
fetal results from il, that ii is recommended by
them with the utmost confidence. Physicians OF
the highest standing in the profession, prescribe IT
10 patients under their care containing nothing
delrterious. hut being composed of the most mild,
yet cTcacious vegetable materials il is offered with
confidence as the cheapest and most efficient pu-
rifer Of the blood now known. The use Of a few
bottles especially in the spring months, will be at
tended with most decided improvement in the ge-
neral strength ofthe system, eradcs,ing any seeds
of disease that may have been generated, besides
giving health and viror to the hodv.-For the cure
of Scroiula or Kings Evil, Rheumatism. Tc,,er,
pimplcs or e,uptions of the skin, White Swelling,
Fistula, Chronic Cough Asthma, &c. The nu.
merous certificates in the possession of the subscri-
her and his agents, from physicians and others. are
sufficient 10 convince the most skeptical OF lis su-
perioriiy over all preparations Of Sarsaparilla.
Sold wholesale and retail, Ivy the proprietor,
GEORGE w. OAKLEY, North 9th street, Rea.
ding, Bcrks County, and 10 I've bad of the following
persons:
ia NOrfHhNiDeTHRH tOHNp,-i1. u. Uassri,
Sunbury; Ireland q Mne. McEwensviIe; d
Krauser. Milton.
In Union CounfH-J. Gcarbart, Sclinsgrove
A. Gutclus, Mifilinhurg.
In Columbia County.-R. w. McCay, Wash
ington.
Reading, March Ia, 1913.
Mn. OAKLEr:-I believe il the uty of every
To do whatever in their power lics for the h"ne
fit of their fellow man. and having bad POSITIVE
proof in my own family. of the wonderful properties
of your Depura,ive Syrup OF Sarsaparilla, m'st
conscicntiously recommend il TO the afflicted. We
had the misfortune 10 lose two Of our children, by
the breaking ont of ucerors so:es that covered the
face, head and neck, although we had some ot III,
most scientific ply ysicians 10 attend them and had
tried all the known remedies. including Swain 5
Panacca. withou, avail. Another of my children
was attacked in the same manner. her face ard
neck was completely covered; the discharge was so
offensive, and the disease at such height that we
dcspared oi her life. Seeing The wonderful effects
OF your DepuraIive Syrup al Sarsaparli, we were
induced To make trial of it, the last resort; il
acted like a charm: the ulcers commenced heating
Immediately. few bottles entirely restored her to
her health, which she has enjoyed unnerruptedy
ever since As purifier of the blood, verify be-
leve ii has not its equal,
JOHN MOYER, Tailor,
Walnut street, near Fourth, Reading.
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TO Country
NJ ER G. II a N r 6

!'HE Subscriber, Agent of yon & Harris, Hat
Manufacturers. for New York, Philadelphia
baltimore and other large cities, vtosc HatS are
highly commended for gnoR cpi1, and d,TgIiHy,
has Oh hand a first rate assortment of HATS and
CAPS, suitable for Spring sies, wh ca will We sold
very low. fo' cash approved credit, al the ncted
cheap store. No. 40, North ThId street, opposite
the City Hotel, Philalelphia.
ROBERT d. WILKINSON, aren't.
n. B. Orders for Hats in the rough, promptly
attended 10. The highest price i'll cash oI uale
given for Far skins.
Philadelphia, June ! !, lSi3--ly
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'- -,,t concentrated in the Legis.

.nment concentrated in the Legis- gr,ment-our republican system to- cepa ! 'red. and the days of the boasted 'nau America will be numbered.
 E s,J J friend John has caused me to think olu ;mnortant fact: that, while we were 'ne. we were not represented in the l Eo,f' of the United states-had no voice
 % ,. Delegate in the House could not
 oa n any bill or resolution, however l., loI for the peace, happiness, and pros ar, iS ,he 10 peopie of this country. No sir, | 0l l.as a.' compelled to fold his arms and
 NaJ sbile the rights of his immediate Ia,s ol ss were trampled under foot. What s s;1;.l;ug avi;r condition for a proud and free T How odious, then, ought the man F,,ho would seek to keep them in such @ Esnnl To escape from this degrading aO ;ao we asked to be admitted into the |! 'os' ,s a,, independent member of the con ss. e. and to our surprise, MT. Clay was " :s,,,ved against us, wishing to keep us .a,;no a, at the feet of the Federal Gov bu, @ without vote in her councils !-- |F;r, as MT. Clay did this; and for it, what |Sa Ra' deserve at our handss
 old friend John brought to view also, IE Clav uoted against ' all, or most ot |apropriations (u for he defence of the Ea E frontier n' Thus we see, upon all ';ons. Mir. Clay using his best abilities rrive us of our rights.
 |v;pw of all these circumstances, sup Mr Claws knowledge ofpolitical econ ;s more extensive and acurate than that " man who lives-suppose his mis- !, < American System'' (which would if 'd out impoverish the people, and bank be government) be acquiesced in-sup- his . attack upon the constitution, and ,he prostration of which he expects into power, be forgotten, and he made Ient of these United States :? I ask, could .he people of Arkansas expect him, If he is consistent man, as his ls declare! if he is truthful, which his ls affirm! he would of course, continue ,uuositon to our best interests, for we pt believe he would change a course led by him for twenty odd years.--All things are known by the people of this Land l shall be much surprised if less two thirds cast their votes against him.
 PIONEER.
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!, Tor the .Arkansas Banner. r eLAf CLUB AND THE REAL ESTATE
BANK.

ns ,a, LpIToR-As did not leave town, as pss.'ea, last week, will trouble you witl I"et snort communication.
 've'elolore, have given rather a running
 scattering shot" against the Real Estate CT oa a.'h the view of bringing on a war
 sa oIlenslve e or defensive. But in vain.-
 nag Baronso seem to have felt tba e,s' we're either too aceak to engage in con KEY tlsy' or that they were so strong as te
 n,,v. ]" ,o deiy all attacks, and set at nough
 bsan rao''e opinion. Occasionally, missile
 bu .s,l u, thrown, from .smasked battery,' ;
 yt u'e impotent hand of some < hanger |from no ,s suos,sts upon the !" crumbs which 6sso sm me table" of the Bank But none s Iss missiles have reached their target. cona m oeeh suggested that the real men in \ ;,noern' s;,"' which have attacked, have h.m' hsI because, like the Irish wolf-dog. |ce u seen no assailant worthy of theil bce pa' p Ike the proud Paladins of TO- |eat aau met no antagonist worthy to k R. 'shee <. with their Captqin of tine \ m, pe e !. so, gentlemen; yet even then ye |s ~. escape. Whether wolcdogs or Pal |es sb sban s1ail have an antagonist who, your Fou rn sna confess, is worthy of your langs
 'peas' Such an antagonist-such an
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For He .Arkansas Banner.

POPE COUNTY, HUTCn 4, iS44.
 EDIToR-To day, we had among us
 of candidates: D. Walker, Esq, the
 candidate for Congress, and Gen. R. Trd one of the Democratic candidates overnor. It being the first day of our lit Court, there was respectable num-
 the people present. Gen. Byrd led off Bpeech of nearly two hours, and made a satisfactory effort. He handled na-
 politics and policy in a way which ed dvery clearly that he was no mere tyro. |ugh the Gen. has been repeatedly dub
 "National Bank Democrat" he on ccasion fully committed himself by giv- $ views in detail, upon that subject. opposed to an incorporated institution Rdmlts of the subscription of stock or stockholders, and also to the dis
 feature. But. if I understand him he Is in favor of a statute being enact Congress, the provisions of which will enze the establishment of sufficient de- Pnes in each State, and Treasury notes used, as now is done, based upon the re- es and actual specie deposit, with the |nal code annexed thereto. Such law e always called the Independent Consti- bal Treasury. think the General. in (e to himself should make his views full (own upon this important subject. He led the whig party without gloves; he a little of the sheep's skin and exhibit portion of the wolf's huge paw; he |up their conduct in it's proper light, he Fularly attended to the case of those
 and Order" politicians. Upon the he was quite at home, and exhibited practical sagacity. His most important from what could learn, was to arouse Pemocratlc party to sense of their dan fnd to enforce upon them the great im- |nce of organization. He submits his Ps fully to the Democratic convention in
 This county will be represented, and |ll good number more. As to a Con- lon It IS now settled that there will be When Gen. Byrd had finished his very speech, D. Walker, Esq, followed, oc- |nlg more than two hours. This gentle IS quite ready debater, and displays |uerable 2. tact and ingenuity in his speech lie acquits himself as we'll as one could |c' considering he has engaged in bad E. He endeavors to enforce his ssLaw order" arguments, and then tries to hum 'ne good sense of the people by appeal o their patriotism. He tries to prove 'aefe are too many persons engaged in the al's of agriculture. This is quite a new 10 me. l think if thousands more of the les ol society were honorably engaged in E me soil, instead of lying around the l, lsand villages, waiting for some god-send 'ney may revel on the labour of others, by ,weat oi the honest mans brow, they lu De of more solid advantage to society. assure you, Mir. Editor, that the true slples of Democracy were never more u.an they are, now, here in this and the n''llg counties. All we want is new enllon :' ! to produce harmony, and when s heid all local and sectional feelings Oe lost sight of, for the good of the whole.
 G.
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Bank Notice.
Receirers O6ice, Bank of te State of .ffkdnsas

Recerefs ODlce, Bdn6 of fhe Stafe of .frhdnsaS d l Little Rock.
 3nEBTORS to this Bank who desire to avail U themselves of the privileges of the Act placing 1.-the Bank in Liquidation are reminded of the neces
 sity of promptly paying up their annual cal and in- aterest in advance failure to do subjects them ato forfeiture of all claim to further indulgence The curtail upon the several notes as they fall adue required to be regulated, that the whole adebt be called in within ten years om passage of sthe act,) in regular annual cals-and under which sregulatlon the Receivers require at maturity of the
 first mote (which they received l2 months in renew of old debts) one ninth part thereof and interest A7 per cent in advance the balance and the same Hcall every year thereafter flor instanceshoud the Sdeb be $900, the call for the first year will be $lOt awith per cent interest on the remaining SS00,-tht dca for the second year, $l00 with interest on re dmaining S7GG, and so on.
 The law does not require notice to be given to tht jdeboIs or security, Git being presumed every ind avidual attends to his debt,) but the Receivers awiling to afford every facility in their power ant sfndng that many persons do not recolect the date
 amount of their notes, preparing notices to be
 to all previous to maturity but this beine 3gratuitous on their part want of notice will not pro 3tect the debtors from the consequence of failur, Mto comply with the provisions of the act; and in tn,
 event of notice not reaching them, they advise, Sto call at the Bank for any information desired. a VIM FIELD, Erecut,re Receiper. a J. H. CREASE, Financial Receiuer. o. Any letters addressed to either Receiver mus Hbe post paid.
 March 20, 1844-n27-4w-1o
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M AR RI

In this city, on Sunday, l7th instant, by Rev III. R. KERNE, Rev. WM. H. BUMP 10 Miss ABI 'eArL A. BROWN, daughter of WM BROWN Esq, Mayor of Little Rock. Accompanying this notice, we received a munif
 centpresent of delicious swedding- -cake," with "tht jcompliments, of the happy couple,or all of whiel we return them our thanks and avail of the occas ion to offer np our cordial good wishes the alta ,of their nuptial happiness. Also, in this city, on Monday evening, 18th in lstant, by the Rev. WM. H. BUMP the Rev. HENR, iR. KERN, to Miss MARY F. DUvALL, all of th icitv
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Illinois and St. Louis brands. Arrived during the apast three days l735 bbls.
 PoRK.-The stocls on hand is light. having been decreased by large shipments north. We quote Mess at S9 p 10 80 50; M o SsS 25 to ssS 50 Prime aS7 50 per bb Bulk Pork, hog round, B cts. 5 BEEF-Fhe demand is limited to small lots; wes- tern Mess Ss p to $S 90 in bbls. S4 50 to Si 75 sior hait bbs. Prime $S4 25 to S5 %. }, LARD.-Not great demand for this article-a few ahundred kegs have been taken up for Havana at 8, 3cs-the rates for extreme qualities are I, to B cts BAcoN.-The demand is good for Sides and Shoul-
 ders. but the rapidly increasing stock has reduced
 prices; we quote Sides to 4; Shoulders 3 te B. duncanvassed hams 4 to 5 ordinary canvasscd do His to D; ext canvassed 6 to 8 cts. BAGG1NG and BALE RopE.--rhe demand is good sand prices firm; we quote Western Bagging at Ii < cts cash and b to r on time Western Rope , te Z 5i cash, and to on time; no foreign bagging in market.
 WHIsKEy.-Rectified l9I to 2octs-demand mod derate; common 2l cts.
 CoFrEE.-Demandi limited and prices unchanged. Rio os to '; Havana to '; Laguira 6s to '; St. aDomingo 52.
 LEAD.-Declning we notice sales at S3 25 to } ASs 26 per 100 lbs.
 GRArN-Receipts of all kinds of grain are small iand prices firm and tending upwards. Shelled corn aWe quote at 36 to 3S cts oats Il to 4S. SALT.-Coarse Sl co to $l 03; Fine Sl 30 to E aSi 37, from ship; lots from Stores are selling at aS 10 to sl 15 for coarse, and Fine SI 50 to Si 55 d ExeHANGE.-The demand for Exchange is de- dcreasng, but the rates have been generally main ataned; we quote Sterling 5I to 6 per ct premium France , 45 to 47; New York 60 days 2s to 3 per Scent discount; sight checks II to per cent dis. 3 LITTLE ROCK PRICES CURRENT.
 (tnr ,d l,,rI n Nf ~,
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STEAMBOAT REGISTER,
ARRIVALS

ARRIVALS. Mar. l2-Mariett9, Bradley, f on Month of River C l7-Sarah do do do 6 17-Marietta, Bradley do Fort Smith.
 DEPARTURES. Mar. l3-Marietta, Bradley for Fort Smith, '' l7-Marietta, do do Mouth of River. C l9-Sarah, do do do Fifteen feet water in the channel and still rising
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REcron Towx, December II, Ia.a.

REcToE TowN, December II. Isk3 To the Editor of he .7rlansas Baiaer: SlR-Y ou are hereby authorized to au- nounce me as candidate for Governor o the State of Arkansas. at the next October election, subject to tha decision of the peo pie al the ballot box
 Respectfully.
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aREVIEW OF THE NEW ORLEANS MARKET j For he past Mree days, ending Saturday. March 9.

l. For he past Mree days ending Saturday. March 9. CORRECTLY WEEKLY FOR THE BANNER CoTToN.-Arrived since the 5th inst, of Louisi- lana and Mississippi, 10,976 bales; Tennessee and North Alabama, 2,S6l Arkansas, 297 Mobile, 7OS Total l4,S42 bales. Cleared in the same time for Liverpool, 9,2S1; New York, 795; Boston, 2l97 :; Philadelphia, 5l9; Baltimore 106.. Total l2 S9S 3bales making an addition to stock of l,944 bales land leaving on hand, including all on ship board not scleared on the Sth inst, stock of 26O 725 bales On Wednesday last there was decline of sc to j ic. per pound on previous prices. and the market
 Twas inactive and unsettled; buyers declining to pur- chase without further concession in price, and jholders compelled to submit to a falling off
 from prices of the previous part of the week; the 5result was the transactions of the week amounted Ito 1000 bales. On Thursday, buyers made another
 efort to reduce prices and in measure succeed
 ed, and the sales of this day amounted to $500 bales
 Yesterday the market exhibited the same features as
 on the two proceeding days, and $500 bales changed ,hands. The decline since Wednesday is fully !
 of cent; in fact is extremely difficult to fix upon
 any standard of prices, as the rates obtained vary livery materially in almost every sale made and the
 market at present is very unsettled and drepressed. The sales of the week amount to 27 400 bales ; 500 of which sold in the last three days viz
 1902 bales Louisiana and Mississippi at 7g, "A at sY,
 6l at s. S3 at s., 47 at E, 800 at s. 600 at s. 23
 at 6, S3 at 7, 70 at 9, 40 at E. 1900 at S 99 at g.
 1880 at 9, 46O at - I95 at 72 lSO at Ss 427 at 7a il05 at G., 9l at l0, 769 at 9, 57 at S, 264 at S,
 l66 at 69, 200 at B. 58 at s. 100 at S. 50 at s.! 16O
 at g. g. 600 at 7s POO at ss, 800 at =, 205 at =,
 l02 at s2 203 at 7 234 at T, 96 at s. 200 at &,
 tat S, 5S at H. 5 at s, 240 at s, 205 at 72 O7 at
 s., IA at T., 1S7 at E. 133 at 8, BOA at s. 27s at
 s 36s at s, 257 at s, 570 at =, 40 Mobile at g.,
 and 63 Texas at q.
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BArEsviLLE, (ARK's) Fe5. 9, lsii. DR. BoRL4Np;-Dear Sir; Will you please {, place my name upon the list of Democratic Candi dates for Congress.
 remain your obdt serv't.
 LEWIS E. TtfIIY
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6s-We are authorized to announce IsAAc J. How ARD, as candidate for the office of Sheriff. of ie lask county, at the ensuing October election.
 February P, is4d. 2f-tf
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sDItlAl!D

D1lAD In Big Rock Township. at his residence, on the l6th inst, Col. JAMES DkNLEY, in the 53d year of his age.
 In this county, on the 16th instant, Mir. WILLIAM RINGsTAFF, formerly of this city