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T,o cLAIMANrs.-FRANCIs A. DICKINs

sINo CLAIMANrS.--FRAN A. DICKINS
i continues 10 undertake the agency of claims be-
fore Congress, and other branches Of the govern
mcnt, including commissioners under treaties, and
the various public Offices. He will attend to pre-
emption and other land Claims the procuring Of pat
ents for public lands and the confirmation by Con-
grcss Of grunts and claims land; claims for prop
.rty lost in or taken for, the service of the United
Suites; property destroyed by the Indians, while
in the possession Of the United States; invalid
lutionsry, navy, widows and half-pay pensions;
claims for revolutionary services, whether for COM
mutation, halfpay, or bounty lands--as well those
against the State Of Virginia rs the United States;
ali claims growing out Of contracts with the govern
ncns; or damages sustained IN consequence Of the
notion or conduct Of the government; and, indeed,
any business before Congress the public Offices,
which may require the aid Of an agcn' attorney.
His chsrgcs viii be moderate, and depending upon
the amount Of the claim, and the extent of the ser
vice. at,
In the prosecution Of claims against Mexico, un,
der the late convention, Mr.. Dickins and the Hon.
G. p. Van Ness, late Envoy Extraordinary and
Minister Plenipotentiary OF the United States in
Spain, associated; and any claim sent to either
Of them will receive their united and prompt atten-
ton. n lr
MIR. r. A. Dickins is known 70 most Of those
who, eve been in Congress within the last fcw
years CT who have occupied any public station at
Washington.
His .fHce rs on r street, 3D. door east Of the
Treasury Department.
All letters must be postpaid.
May f6-1y
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BIZ The President offhe United STATES.

By the President offhe United States.
TN PURSUANCE of law, l, JAMES X. Polk,
i President of the United States of America, do
hereby declare and make known that public sale
will be held at the land office at MILWAUKEE,, in
the Territory of Wisconsin, commencing on Thurs.
day. the eighteenth day of September next for the dis
posal Of the aforementioned lots of public land stu
ate north Of the base line, and east of the meridian,
to wit:
Lots numbered three, five, and six, Of section
thirtytwo, in township seven, of range twenty-five
which being an cven-numbered section, lying within
the five mile limits of the grant for the Milwaukee
canal and reserved to be disposed Of for the benefit
of the United States by the act Of June H. 1885, enti
tied "An act to grant quantity Of land to the Ter
ritory Of Wisconsin, for the purpose of aiding in
opening canal to connect the waters of Lake Mich
igan with those of Rock river" is not therefore SUBJ
ject to be sold at less minimum price than two
dollars and fifty cents per acre.
Also, the west half of the northwest quarter Of
section nine, in township eight, of range fifteen.
The sale will be kept open no longer than is found
necessary to offer the lands.
Given under my hand at the city Of Washington
this 10Th day of June, ammo Domini one thousand
eight hundred and forty-6ve.
JAMES X. POLK.
BY the President: @,s
JAMES SHIELDS,
Commissioner Of the General Land Office.
June 16-lawtf
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BIZ The President of the United STATES.

ny Me TTeStoeHt 81 Me UHNted DIdIeS.
TN pursuance Of law, /, JAMES X. POLK,
i President of the United States of America do
hereby declare and make known that public sales
will be held at the aforementioned land Offices in
the State Of MISSOURI, at the periods hereinafter
designated, to wit:
AT the land Office at SPRINGFIELD, commen-
cling on Monday, the twenty fifth day Of August
next, for the disposal of the public lands within the
following townships, to wit:
North Of the base line and ,cest Of the fin principal
meridian.
Township twenty-nine of range fourteen.
Township thirty-four of range nineteen.
Township twenty-four of range twenty.
Township thirty-two Of ranges twenty-one and
twenty-four.
Townships thirty-tlrrce and thirty.four of range
twenty-five.
Townships thirty, thirty-onc, and thirty-two, Of
range thrty-two.
Fractional townships thirty, thirty-one, and thr-
ty-two, of range thirty-three
AT the land Office at FAYETTE, commencing on
Monday, the first day Of September next, for the
disposal Of the public lands within the following
townships, to wit:
North Of the base line, and ,csa Of the h principal
meridian.
Townships sixty-hve and sixty-six of range four
cen.
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THE DAILY UNION
BIZ the Precedent Of the United States.

rxs
ny Me Presadent 81 Ine UntIed clMsS.
I N pursuance of law, I, JAMES X POLK, Pres
ident Of the United States Of America, do here
by declare and make known that public sales will
TERRITORY OF IOWA, at the periods hereinaf-
ter designated, to wit:
At the land Office at DUBUQUE, commencing
on Monday the first day of September next, for the
disposal Of the public lands within the undermen-
toned townships, to wit:
''''' "' 'A'' ''''' r s.,,i ian. ~ r'@
Townsbins e;pbtv 1--WE and eightv-six of range one
Townshps , e'sghiy-four r and eighty-fve Of range
two.
"" Township. ei.btv.four. eiehtv-fve. and eiebtv-
sly Of range three
Townahgp. .;ah,vro,r and eiphtv-six of rance
four.
'oT Ton.h;, .;u.,, s,,,, and f.sc,on., ,o,vnsh;n
e;gh,v.6ya ,wo islands in the M;ss;ssn,
p river fo,mng nar,s Of sections one and twelve Of
range Ave
Fractiora, townsbin eighty. including mart of an
island in he Mss;ss,pni river within he limits Of
sections seven and e;~bieen of range six.
fractional ,o,,,,s h;n ,;obt v-one including "Swan
island and ,bs nar, Of BIZ Beaver isanan with
IN the townsb;n and townships eghtv.tbree and
eighty. four Of Inoe e.. s;x
Fractional ,ou,9sh;n eiehtv-one. including the
norton NJ ssp;c Reaver ;slandn within its Limits
fi,tle Rock Island and the south part of an island
forn,;ng ,,, 81 a,,;nns ave and s,x in the Miss;s
s;nn; r,ye a. ~ - go seven
Townshns s;a5ty-four to eighty-seyen north. in
elusive nj ranae one west of the ffth principal me-
r;d;an
Also. NJ the sar,e Mace. commencing on Monday
the th dav of October next for the disposal of the
,,he Ia a. ,,h;,, ,ba townshina or deso
mated, to wit
NORTH of the base line and icesi Of the th principal
meridian.
Townships seventy-eight to eghty-seven, inclu-
siye of range nine.
Townships seventy eight to lightweight, incu-
sive, of range ten.
Townships seventy-eight to eighty-sx, inclusive,
of range eleven.
Townships seventy-eight to eighty-one, inclusive,
of range twelve.
Township seyenty-eight of ranges thirteen and
fourteen.
At the land Office at FAIRFIELD, commencing on
Monday the fifteenth day of September next for the
disposal of the public lands within the undermen-
toned townships, to wit:
North Of The base line and rvest of the ih principal
meridian.
Townships seventy-four to seventy-seven, inclu-
siye of range ten
Townships seventy to seventy-seven. inclusive,
of range eleven.
Fractional township sixty seven, and townships
Il
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EASES HOARHOUND CANDY.-W.
FISCHER, the authorized agent, has Just received
fresh supply Of the above inimiiable candy for re-.
lievins coughs, colds, hoarseness, &c. &C., which
will be sold at the manufacturers prices a discount
of one-third by wholesale. For the genuine arti-
apply at Stationers Hall.
June
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Commissioner of the General Land Office.

Notice to pre-emptioa claimants.
Every person entitled to the right of presumption
to any lands within the limits of the townships and
parts of townships above enumerated is required
establish the same to the satisfaction Of the register
and receiver of the proper land Office, and make
payment therefor, practicable after seeing this
notice, and before the day appointed for the com
mencement of the public sale of the township en-
bracDg the tract claimed, (above designated) other
wise such claim will be forfeited.
JAS. SHIELDS,
Commissioner of the General Land Office.
Nav l0-1aWtf
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TN VAR. C. SMITH, Wolf street, Alex,,
Il dria, d. c., Machinists, Iron, Brass, and b
Founders, manufacture
High andlow pressure steam engines and bole,
Machinery, iron castings, brass castings.
Wrought iron work Of every description.
Bells for churches, town, fire, and other purpose
from 10 pounds to 5000 pounds weight md en-
tone.
Ornamental railing for areas, cemetery lots, "a
both of cast and wrought iron, and of great varet
Of patterns.
they are prepared to execute orders in the bes
manner, with promptness, and at as low rates 3
can be done by any other establishment in Ii
country.
Communications by mail or otherwise, will mes
with immediate attention.
T. w. g. r. C. Smith have at all times for sal
plow castings, Of variety Of approved patterns.
Horse powers and threshing machines.
Corn SHELTERS and fan castings.
Soda pumps.
Letter copying presses.
Cast iron pumps for wells, cisterns, &c. 4
Spout ends, turn buckles, sash weights.
Crate fronts, mantel plates.
Rails for sliding dooors, and a variety ofother a,
ticles for builders use.
Cast iron window sills, being better and CHEAP
er article than stone.
Fine brick made from an imported fire clay.
Feb 4-Iy
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Notice TO pre-emDtion claimants.

.WOtice TO pre-enDtion claimants.
Every person entitled to the right of presumption
to any lands within the limits of the townships
above enumerated, is required to establish the same
TO the satisfaction of the register and receiver OF
the proper land Office, and make payment therefor
practicable after seeing this notice and before
the day appointed for the commencement of the
public sale Of the township embracing the tract
claimed, (above designated;) otherwise such claim
viii be forfeited.
JAS. SHIELDS,
Commissioner of the General Land Office.
Nav l0-lawtf
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DR0FEsSOR JoHNsoN'S COAL DoCU.
Jan. s F.TAYLoR.
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UNITED STATES AND FOREIGN AGENC

AT WASHINGTON CITY, D.. O.
flee ON lab street, beipeen Pennsylvania arenm anil
(Fstrest, knopn as Kings Gallery
TINE UNDERSIGNED, having opesed Ind
i above office for the transaction Of domestic
and foreign agencies, invite the public attention "
the following prospectus
They will attend to the purchase, sale, or ex
change of lands and real estate generally, in all
parts of the United States, Texas, or the Wes
Indies.
To the formation of companies here, or in Ea
rope for the sale or purchase of lands, or cooniz
lands in Texas or the United States; or the ale(
purchase, or exchange of the same, to- by, or Will
individuals in this country or in Europe
The purchase or sale of United States or Sau|
stocks, ,or any kind Of public securities.
Negotiating loans on bonds and mortgages, O,
other securities.
Prosecution Of claims on the government Of th|
United States f.. lands or money, before either III
he executive departments or Congress.
Obtaining the remission of fines and forfeture|
incurred by alleged violations of the revenue Of
other laws.
Securing patents, and transacting any business
with the Patent Office.
Obtaining pensions, revolutionary, army, q
navy, and doing any other business connected
| herewith.
Settlement of accounts with the State, Treasury
War, Navy, and Post Office Departments.
Collecting private claims and interest on the pub
| lie debt.
| Prosecuting claims before the various boards d
Indian commissioners, or any boards hereafter ~
tablished under treaties with foreign powers
| Preparing papers for presentation TO Congssi
and the executive departments.
| One Of the firm Of this agency will visit Euopt
and the other Texas in few weeks, either Of whom
would attend to any business that may be conhded
to his care. Their numerous European correspond,
ents, and those in Texas, afford them immedais
facilities for the transaction Of any agency abroad
committed to their charge.
| Persons DESTROYS of emigratng to Texas, and
disposing of their estates in exchange for lands d
that country, or those wishing to make Investment
there, may find it greatly to their advantage to apply
to this agency.
Persons having occasion to employ counsel n
cases before the Supreme Court Of the UnltA
States, may conide their business advantageousy
to this agency, who will secure the services Of ihe
most respectable members Of the bar, in wher
the selection is left to themselves.
Long experience in business, and intimate pro
essional knowledge of forms necessary 10 y
ADOPTED, qualify the subscribers TO perform on!
trust committed to their in the most effective
ard expeditions manner. Persons living al a dir
tarce can avail themselves Of this agency, with th
certainty of having their business efficiently a.
tended to, without the trouble and expense Of I
journey to the capital.
Charges will be moderate, and commensurate VIII
the nature of the business. Letters of mquirl
merely will be answered without charge; but in az
cases, letters must be postpaid. -
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TRANSPORTATION OFFicE,
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company.
Washington Branch. l4th Nov ~.

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company.
Washington Branch, l4th Nov, lSu
In consequences of the adoption of new schedd.
by the Post Office Department, hefollowing CHANGE
in the running of the trains on this road will 20 M
effect this day, viz:
The train that has hitherto left this city at D.
will hereafter leave at 81 o'clock, P. M; and ~
o'clock, a. m. will now leave on the arrival Of IN
Philadelphia cars, at or about la, p m, and rsas
this city ut or about o'clock, a. m.
A corresponding change having been made on IN
Philadelphia road, passengers leaving this city al n
D. M, will connect, heretofore, with the cars ~
Philadelphia departure Of which from Bsla
more has been fixed at O'Clock, p. m.
BY order;
SAMUEL STETTINIUS, Agent
Nnvap,her IA
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SlGN OF THE LARGE BLACK BOOT is
~ removed next door to Mr.. James Williams's
Cabinet Wererooms, two doors from II street, on
Pennsylvania avenue. We offer large Assortment
Of boots and shoes suitable for the season. at prices 70
suit the times "
w. MANN,
Sign Of the LARGE BLACK BOOT.
Pennsylvania avenue, two doors from Al street.
April
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rCHE sMUGGLER, novel-by q. P. r.
Il James. Price IS cents.
June 20 +. TAYLOR.
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DR DYOTTS SIXTEEN STANDARDS
II I. w. Dyott, M. ID. sole proprietor.

IL i. w. Dyott, M ~: sole proprietor.
DR.. Dyott's an-bious pill. ............... IS
Mahy's renowned plaster cloth. 49, so and 81 90
Robertson's stomachic elixir of health. 49,. | SO
Robertson's vegetable nervous cordial. ..... | SO
Godbold's vegetable balm of life. ........... 90
Robcrtson's govt and rheumatic drops. 2 90
Vicker's embrocation, for rheumatism, &C.. IS
Tissott's govt and rheumatic drops. ........ 2 90
DIR. Dyott's vegetable purgativc compound. 90
DIR. Dyott's vegetable tonic biers.. ........ l 90
Robertson's worm-destroyng lozenges. 49,. so
Robertson's patent stomachic bitters. ....... | 90
DIR. Dyott's crcassian eye water ..... 25
DIR. Dyou's infable toothache drops. $500. rs
DR.. Dyott's patent itch ointment. .......... so
vcker's letter ointment. ...s............. 37I
Dyous family medicine chests No L.. 30 90
contain regulated supply ofthe No. g.. 40 90
above articles, with directions No. g.. 60 90
Remember these are the forty years tested medi-
cinal preparations. In the contents Of each medi-
cine chest will be found remedy for every disease
which the human body is subject to. It's for these,
and for these only that hold ourselves accounta-
bic for the performance Of that for which they are
set forth.
T.w. DYoTT & SONS.
For further particulars, see Dyotts Oracle of
Health, copies Of which can be had gratis by APP
plying at the Office, No. l32 North Second street,
Philadelphia or of such persons as keep the above
medicines for sale. Each article to be had separate.
Special depot at the book store of Robert
Farnham, corner Of 18th and Penn. avenue,
Washington city, also for sale by the most prnci-
pal druggists. a
June5 VI
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Washington, Dec. Is, 1874.
REFERENCES.


Washington, Dec. Is, 1874.
REFERENCES.
Hon. George Evans, Maine.
Shepard Cary, do.
Levi Woodbury., New Hampshire.
Daniel Webster, Boston.
Chas. w. Cartwright, esq, do.
Messrs Gosler& Co. do.
Hon. G. p. Van Ness, collector, New YORK.
Edward Curtis, do
Aaron Ward, do
VIM. A. Moseley, DO
James %. Murray, ESQ.,, do
Hon. james Buchanan, Pennsylvania
Walter Forward, Pittsburg, do
Judge Campbell, Philadelphia, Pa.
Calvin Blythe, collector, do. do.
Jas, Hoy, jr., esq, postmaster, do. do
J. X. Tyson, ESQ.,, do do. :,
Henry M. Watts, esq.,, U. s. Dist. Attorney, n
Commodore Stewart, New Jersey.
Hon. VIM Cost johnson, Maryland
Y. Collins Lee, esq, U. s. Dist. Atty, Baiimo''
Hon. Hugh A. Garland, Petersburg Virginia
!. 4. Holmes, Charleston, South Carolina
Richard Yeadon, ESQ.,, do. do.
Hon. Ephraim HI. Foster, Tennessee.
Dixon II. Lewis, Alabama.
d.. Clinch, Georgia.
Thos. b. King, do.
Alexander Barrow, Louisiana.
Samuel Houston, Texas. 81
Gen. M. b. Lamar, do.
Gen. Memucan Hunt, do.
Hon. d. q. Burnett, do.
Jonas Butler, esq.,, do
Frost Thorn, ESQ.,, do.
Jan 81
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military Or other purposes, win be excluded from

military or other purposes, will be excluded from
sale.
The sales will each be kept open for two weeks,
(unlcss the lands are sooner disposed Of and no
longer and private entries Of lands IN the town.
ships so offered will be admitted until after the ex-
piration Of the two weeks.
Given under my hand at the city Of Washington,
this ninth day of May, ammo Domini one thousand
eight hundred and forty-fve.
BY the President:
JAS. SHIELDS, ,,., r
Commissioner of the General Land Office.
Notice to presumption claimants.
Every person entitled to the right of presumption
to any lands within the limits of the townships above
enumerated is required to establish the same to the
satisfaction of the register and receiver Of the proper
land Office, and make payment therefor, as soon as
practicable qer seeing this notice. and before the day
appointed for the commencement of the public sale
OF the township above designated, embracing the
tract caimed otherwise such claim will be forfeited
JAS. SHIELDS,
Commissioner of the General Land Office.
May l0--lawf
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JAMES PRENTICE,
CHARLES S. WALLACE,
attorney, Counsellor at hasc, and Solicitor

Will continue to practise in the several courts of
the District Of Columbia investigate titles, prepare
legal instruments, and attend to all business apper-
timing to his profession. e
May
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r OOK HERE.--Persons suffering from con-
IL coughs, &c, can be supplied with
Pcase's Hoarhound Candy,
Browns Boneset, wv
Mcculey's Sirup of May Apple and WE
Cherry,
Swayne's Sirup Of Wild Cherry,
Jayne's Tonic Expectorant,
Covert's Balm of Life,
Thompson's Life-preseryer,
Wstar's Cough Lozenges,
Shcrman's Cough Lozenges,
Peters's Cough Lozenges, .,,s
by calling on G. III. JAMES,
corner of l4th and srees.
Where may also be found full and gener1s .rr
sortment of Drugs, Medicines, Perfumery, -, . 4
Articles, Brushes, Combs, &c; all when W"
sold low for cash, or to punctual customers
Dec. 16
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Notice to pre-emption claimants.

.Notice to presumption claimants.
Every person entitled TO the right of presumption
to any lands within the limits of the townships
above enumerated is required to establish the same
the satisfaction Of the register and receiver of the
proper land Office, and make payment therefor, a!
soon as practicable after seeing this notice. and before
the day appointed for the commencement of the
public sale of the township embracing the trac
claimed, (above designatedD otherwise such claim
win be forfeited.
JAMES SHIELDS,
Commissioner of the General Land Office.
May l0-1atf
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Special depot at the bookstore of Robert Farm
ham, corner of eleventh street and Pennsylvania
avenue, Washington city; also for sale by the most
principal druggists.
lime
Litchfield enquirer., 1845-05-29
LttcAGeJd Essasssrer:
PUBLlsHED EvERT EHURsDAY MORNING
BY G. ADA S

TsR1rs.-To village and single mail subscribers
No dollars year, payable before the expiration
'of SIX months. To companies of six or more 81 so
per year, or $l.25 ifpaid in advance The subscri-
Der Of course pays the mail or stage cherge for
transportation. No papers discontinued until all
arteaRages are paid except at the discretion Of the
editor. "a l3safs 81. sses5a ssaf l}
ADyERTIsINc.- Lone square, three insertions, 81 i,
and the same proportion for more than square,
Half "a square, IS cents. Continuance over three
-wselrs 20 per cent. per week. A liberal deduction
made for advertisements continued 6 or12 months
!, Administrators and Executors Notices, $1.O0
Commissioners Notices, l.25
q AL communications must be posr PAID.
Litchfield enquirer., 1845-05-29
EPIGRAM
BY THE REV. MR.. BISHOP.

lglra BK THE REV MR.. BIsHop.I M "
ia yg yNatatis nautGndis % icel
:" Perhaps" said doctor one day to his friend, 81
q You remember tale which you made me attend |:
That tale, Sit, much more than you think of has
cost: $500 Ffg 3a"f f3 .s
II detain'd me so long tina. patient was lost"
" Alas !! quoth the friend, " Pm quite sorry for
that, .a
That your patient should suffer for my idle chat"
!" Should suffer !"-the doctor replied with sigh,
!" No The is the saver THE suff'rer am Il! ls91
Nature poppd in between, while slacken'd my
+ speed; tjH &F
And the man was got well before could get feed"
Litchfield enquirer., 1845-05-29
BE KIND.
NJ c. D. STUART.

Let US be kind, for who has not gg.r
Been more or less imperfect here
Who fain would have his sins forgot, aa 4
Or blotted out by PHYS tears
Forgiveness is gentle word, y.
Upon whose tone how many live!
And since we all have sinned or erred,
Why not each others faults forgive
0, letour hearts be kindly cast,
Until we cross the downward tide;
Like barques that feel common blast,
And haste to anchor side by side!
Litchfield enquirer., 1845-05-29

Lar. Who can derend upon the results of a
suit at law? The strongest ease takes sometimes a
contrary course. The United States commenced
suit against the administrators of VIM Hogan, de-
ceased. Of this City, formerly Consul in South
America, for 5000. The case was tried in the u.
S. Court few days ago, and the jury returned a
verdict in favor Of the defendant for 22 $50 NJ
Y. Sun
Litchfield enquirer., 1845-05-29

Rare Fseundity.-On the 18th ult. the wife Of
George Duie, in Jefferson township, in this coun-
ty, gave birth to otr living daughters One Of the
girls has since died-the others, when last heard
from, were doing well. - Gwasey (0hiO) Tunes.
Litchfield enquirer., 1845-05-29

A gentleman employed blockhead to trim some
fruit trees. He went out in the morning, and on,
returning at noon was asked il he had completed
his work. No, was the reply. but he had cut them
all down, and was going to trim them in the af-
ternoon. ss sssf
The amount saved 10 the Post Office Department.
by the mail lettings in New England, the new law
is $sG5,99o A pretty saving. s.i rg s
Litchfield enquirer., 1845-05-29

"hferesting Hems"--A western editor, under
this head. informs his readers that his wife has
presented him with twins-thatthe Office devil ha.
got the measles, and that his press is to be sold By
the sheriff. fsesaa s s .