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Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1845-08-29
Removal.

Subscribers, Correspondents and Exchanges will
please take notice. that we are about re moving our
publication office to SALEM, CoLUMBIANA Co., whence
our next number will be issued. Our removal may
cause two or three days delay in the publication Of
the 9TH No, but we hope moi. After that, we expect
t" furnish our papee punctually.
We have received as yet but few exchange papers
mo Liberation, Standard, or Herald and PhiIanthopist.
Will those Editore whom we have invited 10 exchange,
if they design seading us their papers, please see
it our Rame is on their books; if they are unwilling
to exchange will they please send US one number with
'Decine" writtoa upon it..
lie careful 10 direct to Salem, Columbiana Co for
there aSo fifteen or twenty other Salem post towns in
Ohio.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1845-08-29
Lexington, August Is, ls45.

Lewis w. Paine, formerly Of Fall River, in this
state. and during four months past a teacher in Geor-
gia, is now a prisoner in Thomaston, Georgia. He
is accused of having aided a fellow.mAn in escaping
from bondage.
He was put under $4,000 bonds, which failing to
procure, he was imprisoned, and is to have his trial
Oh The 18Th of August. His wife was advised to leave
the state, and js now in Massachusetts, Worcester
Gazette,
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1845-08-29

| stand for The six hundred thousand free white cM.
zens of my native = Late, allegiance 10 which, and her
interests. concenered by all republican principles 10
the mu lorliy Of her people, | cannot lay dove my
arms. To my children, and friends wherever found,
if | know myself, 1t shall never be said, at least of
one citizen Of Kentucky, that he preferred life, 10
honor and duty TO his country.
Thursday, Aug. Ia, 1915.
Since writing the above handful, | have received
the following letter from the hands Of Thos. II. Wa.
ters on my sick bed, a, my own house.
Lexington, August Ia, 1915.
CAssTUs NJ. CLAY, Esq. Sir: We, the undersign'
ed, have been appointed a ommitte upon the pari
of a number Of the respectable citizens of the city Of
Lexington, to correspond with you, under the follow
Ing resolution:
Resotped, That a committed of three be appointed
to wait upon Casslus M. Clay, editor of the "True
| American" and request him 10 discontinue the pub.
LEGATION Of his paper called the "True American as
its further continuance, in our judgment, Is dangerous
to the peace of our community, and to The safety Of
our homes and families.
In pursuance of Tho above, we hereby request you
to discontinue your paper, and would seek 10 impress
upon YOU The importance OF your acquie sceDce. Your
naper is sgitalIng and exciting our community to al
extent Of which you can scarcely be aware. We do
not approach you in The form of a threat. But wo
owe it 10 you to state, that in our judgment, your own
safety, as well as the repose and and peace OF the com
munity, are involved in your answer. We await
YOUR reply in the hope that your good sense and re-
gard for the reasonable wishes Of a community in
which you have many connections and friends, will
induce you promptly to comply with our request. We
are instructed to report your answer TO a meeting, 10.
morrow evening, at 3 o'clock, and will expect it by two
O'Clock, p. NJ, of tomorrow.
Respectfully &c, B. W.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1845-08-29
THE BUGLE.
NEW-LIsBON, AUGUST 20, ls45.

81 love agitation when there is cause forit-tne alarm
bell which startles the inhabitants of a city, saves them
from being burned in their beds. ~ Edmund Burke.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-03-27
Richmond, March 10, Is15.-6t
g0@Msg BOO sgg
ROBERT COwAN

OFFERS for sale the following books, sc.
~ The Boston Academy's Collection of Church
Music, Interesting Variations in French, and
Historical Variations in French, being Nos and
OF Picot's series of School Books, Anhons Ho-
mer, together with general assortment of An
thon's Classical! Works, U. States practical Re-
ceipt Book, Barnes Notes on the Acts, Romans,
and on Job, Webster's Octave Dictionary. Chit
TVS Blackstone, Pictorial Bible No. Is, Lands
cape illustrations of the Waverly Novels, Fine
Portfolios with lock and key, Blank Music Pa.
per, Marble Paper, American Almanac for 1915,
U. s. Almanac for 1915, &c. &c.
March I3, IS45.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-03-27

b a young man at a social party was vehe2
menty called upon TO sing song. He re.
piled that he would first tell story, and that
then, if they still iEsvsis,ed in the demand, he
would cndeavor Asxeculc song. When a
boy well in his peens, he took lessons ia
singing and one Sabbath morning he went
up into his fathers garnet, as had been his
custom, 10 practice all alone by himself
While in fuU cry he was suddenly sent for
by the old gentleman. ''This is pretty con-
duct % exclaimed his father, .'pretty employ
ment for the son Of pious parents, TO be sag
ing boards in The garret on Sunday morn
ing, loud enough to be heard By all. tie neigh
6ors ST, down, sir, and take your book.n
Our contemporary was unanimously excused
from singing the proposed song There was
a species of presumptive evidence against
him.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-03-27
Blank Book .Wana.fucgo,.u

We have attached to our establishment an ex-
tensive Is N Y, in which we employ
the best workmen, and manufacture to order and
keep constantly on hand, Blank and Mercantile
account Books, of a superior quality of every va
riety of size and style of binding, warranted 10
be made Of the best materials and in the most
durable manner. Blanks for Lawyers, Sheriffs,
Clerks OF Courts, of every variety always on
hand, or printed and bound 10 order All orders
from Clerks of Courts for Blank Books, or blanks
of any description executed promptly
ID. M. publish TATE's DIGEST of the Laws
of Virginia, JoYNEs' ON THE STATUTE OF LrMIr,-
TloNs, and are now preparing for the Press new
Justice OF THE PEACE" by Joseph Mayo, ESQ.
Councillor at Law. The VIRGINIA REpoRTKRs.
together with all the Virginia Law Books pub.
lished, always on hand
All orders from the country promptly executed.
Terms moderate.
DRINKER g. NORRIS,
Publishers, booksellers and Book Binders.
Richmond, March Is, 1916.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-03-27
FRESH SUPPLY OF
Nl@W y CHEAP GOODS
FRANKLIN r. GEIaER

-<@-@s @<-1@AV : SsdxG111<
TIL AS just received his supply of Fall and Win
- ter Goods, which he offers for sale on the
part of new style Cashmere de Coss, De Ambro-
STA, plain and figured Apacas, and large assert
ment of Calicoes. Shawls, Ladies' Dress Hdkfs.,
and variety of Fancy Goods. He has also the
very finest article of Cassmeres, Cassinetts, blue
and black Cloths, and number of Sack and
Over Goats.
He has large stock of GROCERIES, which
he can sell very cheap.
To the public he would only say call and exa
mine, being satisfied that his prices will ensure
sale.
Extract lockwood, Madder, Cinnamon, Rosin,
Putty, Glass Sxl0 and l0xi2, Salaratus, Nut
megs, Pepper, Allspice, 1900 lbs. Nails, 5000
lbs. Coffee, for sale low.
IL Corn, Oats. Rye, Tallow, Beeswax, Gin
sing, and every other article taken in exchange.
Oct. "a, 1874.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-03-27
Terms OF the Spectator.

p-THE SrrcrAroa rs published once a week, by
AssroN MAnrEh, at Two Dollars ear, il paid in ad
yond the expiration ofthe year. No subscription will
% discontinued but at the option he editor untla
srrearagcs arc paid.
All communications to the editor by mail must be
Postpaid or they will not be attended to-
Adscrtisemcns ofthirtScn lines, (orless, insert
snree times for dollar, and twenty FIVE for
~on subsequent continuance Larger adv isements
the same Proportion liberal discount made to adver.
Users by the year.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-03-27

inferred. The grief Of the widowed mother Of
three young helpless and fatherless children can.
not be portrayed by pen so cold as mine.
From this time on. Chiee's name was tho
watch-word Of terror along the coast. HE ycll
was tho first to awaken the dreaming settler. who
startled from his slumbers but TO DO thrust into
the jaws Of open-mouthed death, by the terrible
chiefs knife. i-t
Reader, we hopc that your curiosity Is not ex.
cited. for we limited this part OF the page.
and having arrived at our limits. must defer the
remainder Of our yarn until tho next number.
e. T. c.. J.
tNorE.--Thc Sd No. of these Sketches has not come
10 hand 1t is to be hoped the writer has rot grown
weary Of his task]
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-03-27
ASPARAGUS.

To improve the Favor Of Asparagus, and
make It more delicate and tender, spread salt
over the beds early in the spring. In adJi=
ton to It's value TO Asparagus, salt is benei2
cal in destroying insects, and kills several
Kinds OF weeds, and checks the growth Of o:
Tiers. ii is also good manure 10 the land
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-03-27
Entirely Fresh Spring Goods

surprising in style, variety, and extent, any be-
fore exhibited.
Possessing every facility for purchasing upon
the best terms, either in our own or the various
Foreign Markets, and desiring TO build up the
trade of Richmond by making it the interest of
country merchants to purchase their supplies here,
we shall offer them great inducements.
We have now on hand and will always be sun
piled with complete assortment of Virginia
Cotton Goods, of nearly every style manufac-
tured, which we pledge ourselves 70 sell Jeoy the
prices obtained for the same goods in any of the
northern MARKERS.
Having partner residing in New York, we
shall be constantly supplied with every variety
OF new goods appearing in that market, render
ing our assortment at all times large and COM
pIete; an examination of which is respectfully
solicited by purchasers visiting our city.
KENT, KENDALL g. ATWATER,
No. II Main Street
Richmond, March 13, IS45-6t
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-03-27
N07rIOtA0

Hereby forewarn all persons from trespass.
ing on my land and the land Of Robert Dun
iiap--by hunting, fishing, cutting timber, throw
ing down fences, &c. Against all such offend
eTs Will put the law in force, without respect to
persons. WILLIAM DUNLAP.
March 10, 1916.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-03-27
P o u IN w y o
~>>>>>>---,> =. :. -
r III E r A . ED FL w Err

~ W - ~ Us u
r III e F A D ED FLOW Err
keep It still, the faded flower,
Through long and cherries years,
In memory of that happy hour,
Which time the more cndears,
When from thy hand the gift took,
And saw the ar-drops start,
And claspcd with fond and gentle look,
The giver to my heart.
That flower, like her who gave il then
Was lovelicst Of its kind
And vainly might / seek again
So fair flower 10 find
But brief alike the joy and bloom.
1t withered in day,
And rctt Of hope and wrapt in gloom,
bore it far away.
In distant lands, midst care and grief
That flower was yet more dear,
And often every cherished leaf
Was mostened with n tear;
And still keep the faded flower,
And hold, while lif; shall last,
The memory Of thut happy hour,
Which consecratcs the past.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-03-27

EDUCATION is better safeguard for liberty
than standing army. If we retrench TIE
wages Of the schooimaster, we must rhIsS
the wages Of the recruiting sergeant
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-03-27
w AYCHEs +! WAYCAES y,

C. G.. 4 * w 7 S,
RcA HAS just received supply
- Of GOLD and SILVER
Z%k%NS y WATCHES, Horizontal and
i'm sWEx Vertical, besides an assert
Nv. M&S ment of J EW ELRY consist
@1NNN d sNNe49 ing, in part, of the following
GNlSSSSszseAa articles:
Gold and Silver Pencil Cases Of all sizes,
Silver Spectacle Gases,
Silver Thimbles, steel tops, Tailors' do.
Silver Whistles,
Gold and Silver Watch Keys,
Gold Breast Pins, Finger Rings,
Guard Chains, Fob do, Jet Necklaces,
Hair-pins, Clasps, Breast Pins,
Jet Beads and Bugles, Silk Purses,
Pocket Books, Note Cases,
Embroidered Purses, Accordians,
Gilt Watches, Steel Chains and Keys.
Key Rings, Pocket and Pen Knives of various
patterns and sizes.
~. Watches repaired at short notice and war
ranted to perform for IL months.
Staunton, Feb. 6, IS45
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-03-27
BOOTS AND SHOES
JOHN DAY.
HOUSE, SIGN & ORNAMENTAL PAINTER,

ESPECTFULJY informs the citizens Of
Staunton and its vicinity that he expects to
be be IN Staun.on in the Spring and will undertake
PAINTING of any kind. He would state that
all work entrusted TO him will be done in the hes;
and most fashionable style, and at the shortest
notice.
Feb. 90, 1915.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-03-27
Somebody in the London Forge..Me.No. thu.

poetzes -
80 were on tho blue bosomcd lake, T..
Or squirrel in greenwood, sweet pastimc to take;
Frcm the durance of walls would set myself free,
And-oound from this lattice to thee" ~
10 which Wisconsin editor thus responds
Though you're neither SWAN on the blue bosomcd lake
nor nor squirrel in greenwood, sweet pasme TO take
r ne rejection may surely some pleasure produce
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-03-27
Writing P0Dea..

large and general assortment of ruled le,,e
and cap, at unprecedented low prices TO which
we ask the particular attention of Country Mer
chants
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-03-27

Eggs OF Charity, layed by the Chickens OF
the Covenant. and boiled with the water Of Dis
vine Love---Take We and eatn
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-03-27
BARGAINS I! BARGAINS +!

&ELLING off at cost and charges, for cash or
- good paper, my DRY GOODS, and GRO
CERIES at small advance. Cotton Yarns
from 80 cents to 81.
MY House and Lot for sale on accommodating
terms, or will exchange all for a Plantation.
wish speedy close of all unsettled matters here
with j. ID. Jurey or myself. f.. MAY.
Feb. 81, 1915.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-03-27

CUnroUs TIrLr.---A book was published dur.
ing the time Of Cromwell with the following
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-03-27
DR1N * i Il & w ORRIS.
LATE
SMITH & PALMER,
IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE DEALERS
BOOKS AND STATIONARY.

PEG to invite the attention Of Couniry Msr.
~ chants, and all in want, to their large. and
general assortment Of American, English, French
and German Books, embracing all the standard
ry, Biography, the Sciences, &c. &c. Also,
general assortment of School AND CLASSICAL
Books, of the latest and most approved editions in
use. All new Miscellaneous publications received
as soon as published. Subscriptions received to
all the standard periodicals published in the Uni
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-03-27
S3pySsss. Ealsss0,susi0,,.

anu VIII III a lew days nave IN Store The remain-
der of our Foreign Goods.
We have also received an extensive supply of
AMERICAN GOODS, purchased of the agents
ana manufacturers In the varions markets of our
country, under the most favorable circumstances
Having during the past winter disposed Of our
stock, then on hand, we shall! be able to offer 10
UuI customers an assortment or
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-03-27
Staple and Esea,cy !Sfafiona,w

OF every description, together with general as
sortment of new and popular Music, Musical In
struments, Globes, Surveyors Compasses, Math.
ematical Instruments, and Drawing Materials of
every description.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-03-27
SPRING pRY GooDg-

RY the arrival of the Packet Ships Oxford
- Virglnian, and Hotteguer at New York from
liverpool, we are in receipt Of a portion Of OH
Holly Springs gazette., 1845-08-02
COURTING AN OLD MAID IN
DISGUISE.

4 young gentleman OF our city. tsays the
Nantucket Inquirer,l who had exhausted
his wits in playing tricks, and had almost
become a terror to his family and rela-
,Ions who are of the highest order OF soci-
etv in point of wealth, some weeks ago
struck upon new mode of having sport.
He had noticed an old maid who was Inil-
mate with his mother. and who. we learn
had never been made so happy as to have a
beau Her age was fihy; her naive land
England. Our youugster determined shat
he would court this old maid. and@+for this
purpose procured a suit of English breech.
IS. a WIG, and other things TO sui. disguise
of vouag bachelor of fifty.
Thus metamorphosed into spruce old
man, he approached the cd maid, and by
his suavity of manner, AID changed but
winning voice, completely succeeded in
making love to her. without the least sns-
picIon of his family. She returned his kiss
es and caresses in a most perfect frenz OF
delight. Never before in all her born
days had she felt the electric fire of low
er's kiss. Her virgin bosom forgot It's age
and revelled in the glowing passion nt her
spring time of life the warm but hhhe rto
nndisiurbed blood of sixteen was now, foI
the first time, beating and ihrobbing IN
heart Of fifty.
This was most exciting scene for the
Young scamp +; il was so funny he could not
keen Il to himself; SO he let his mother
know it, and she, as quick as thought. de-
termined to punish her son for the lmposI>
lion ne had practiced upon her old and re-
snectable maiden friend. She, therefore,
feigned not to believe him, stating that II
was innossible that he could so change his
manner voice an dress, as to impose upon
the old maid. The son proposed that he
would demonstrate the fact. by his mother
happening in when be and his dame were
toGether. In the meantime. the mother
/ visited her old friend, and they became sat
isfei of the perfdy of the young man, and
4 both resolved on revenge.
When the day came for the next visit
the mother happened in sure CROUCH, but q
yerv few minutes satisfied the imposing
! roriv that he had got into IA very bad tlx
/ 'phe doors were immediatTy locked, when
the mother and The old mail each pulle.
ont whip from under their aprons, ant
the way the young man with an oid looi
and courting propensitles got thrashed, wa
| a caution to all kinds of impostors. III
f,rv Of the insulted maid was as violent a
had beeu her passion, and the back legs
face and arms of her quondam t0rer attes
ted to it. La the syncope state, following,
was disclosed by the "old un' that her wed
ding dav had been appointed, and the wed
ding dress prepared.-S0t C0~F'
Holly Springs gazette., 1845-08-02
COMBINED EVIL OF INTEmPERANcE,-Tts

COMBINED EVIL OF lNTEMPERAN CE.-its
march ofruIn is ever onward II reaches
abroad 10 others-lnvades the family and
social circles-and spreads woe and sorrow
on all around Ii cuts down youth In lis
vioor. manhood iu its strength, and age In
| its weakness. 1t breaks the fathers heart
| -bereaves the doting mother-extl0gulsh
| es natural afeciion--erases conJrga love
hlots out flial attachment-bligh. parental
hone. and brings down mourning age ''ln
sorrow TO the grave" 1t produces weak
ness. not rength-sickness. not health
| Jeatb. moi lie. 1t makes wives widows
lchiIdren. orphans-fathers, fends-aud all
of them paupeTs aud beggars. 1t halls
fever-feeds Theumatism-nurses gout-
welcomes epidemIcs-invltes cholera
imnarts nest Hence, and embraces consump'
ton. Il covers the land with ld.eneSs
novertv. disease and crime. II fills your
7 iails supplies your aims houses-and de-
! mands your asylums. IL engenders con
! troversies-fosters quarfels-and cherishes
: riots. 1t contemns laws, sPnrns order anu
loves mobs. Itcrowds your penitentiaries,
f and furnishes the victims for your scatfolds
e Iris the life blood of me gambler-the all
S mept O the counterfeter-the prop of The
2 biobwavman, and the support of the mid
II night ince endiary Ii countenances the liar
e respects the thief and es.eems the plasphe
d mer. Il violat obligation, ,reverences frau'
e and honors iufamy. 1t defames benevo
d lence, hates love, scorns. virtue. and slander
Il innocence. 1t incites the father to buiche
e his spring-helps the husband TO mas
id sacre his vife-and aids the child 10 grin
'e the paricdal axe. l. burns up man-cor
le sumes woman-detests lIfe-carses Cos
s, and despises heaven. 1t suboins Witness
i nurses perjury-defiles the jury box
l. and stains the judicial ermne 1t brib
a es-disqualifies yoters-corru2ts ele
IL tions-polutes our inssitut ;ons, and enGa
TO gers our government. 1t degrades the C:
nd zen. debases the egislaior-dishonors 4
statesman, and disarns the patriot.
brings shame. not honor-.terror, not safety
M despair, not hope-.miseFy, not happiness.
a And now, as with the malevoience oil
rls fiend, it calmly surveys lis frightfui dev
he ta,ions. and lnsatate with havoc. II poiso
Id felicity. kills peace. ruins morals, sia
IN reputation. b igh,s confidence. and wip
We ou, national honor-then curses the wo
bic and laughs at its ruin. n.'-PAa. San.
Holly Springs gazette., 1845-08-02
CHOOSING A WtF Z.

YouL men, a word IN your ear. Wnen
YOU choose wife, don't be fascinated with
= dashing creature, fond of society vala,ar'
istocartical, and snowy Ia dress. You do
not want doll or coque,te for partner
Choose rather one of those retiring, modest.
sensible girls, who have learned to deny
themselves and possess some decided
character but above all, seek for good
disposition. A popular writer we'll OBJ
serves. that no trait of character IS more
valua Bile IN female than the possession OF
a sweet temper Home can never be made
hanpy without it. IL is like the flowers
that spring up in our pathway, revlVing
and cheering Us. Let man 60 home al
! night, wsaried and worn by the tolls oil the
dsy.and how soothing is word dictated
bv good disposition. 1t IS sunshine
feeling upon his heart. He is happy. and
the cares of life are forgotten. a swee
temper has soothing influence over tn'
minds OF whole family. Where 1t IS foun'
in the wife and mother, you may observe
kindness and love predominating over tn
bad feelings of a natural heart. Sometimes
kind words and looks characterize the chi
dren, and peace and love have their dwel
ling there. Study 10 acquire and retain
sweet temper. 1t Is more valuable ina
gold. 1t captivates more than beauty, and
lne close of life retains all It's freshness an
, power.
Holly Springs gazette., 1845-08-02

mics, such conversation parties as we will
have. but O, horror of horrors We
have no acid in the town, not one solitary
old maid--fnish the lemonade boys, I'M
port one. We guarantee her two first rate
offers afier she makes you the first bowl.
Holly Springs gazette., 1845-08-02

RosToxIAN Rect FOR MAKING Lem
oxApE.-Pour one gallon ofcold water IN
laroe bowl. call one dozen of the pretty girls
IN town and let them put their lips to the
va,er this sweetens it, and call one old
maid ard let her look at it and the lemon
ode i done did. Now boys you can have
Lemonade whenever you choose. Such PIC
Holly Springs gazette., 1845-08-02

..t1s OF deed ortru,t. executed May
p William Gordon. and duly Re-
Y Lafayette County, | will sell TO
- bidder, at the Court House
ug'.y Springs, on the Sth day oil
I, N le.0, the South west quaIter OF
~ township Z, OF Range 5 west
,s -, Meridian chickasaw Surveys,
'.'ssiss ppt The title to the above
~ 5''s'ei 10 be good, bat | convey
u"ie as Is vested in me as Trus'
a. Elk GOODMAN, Trustee.
>F'ings July 5, I645.-tf.