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The North-Carolina standard., 1845-09-24
-.a#e From the Norfolk Beacon.
COLD BLOODED MURDER.


Hunter HiI a man about 5 feet or inches
high, black bair,. large black eyes, black COM
plexion full face, stout and rather good looking,
and a tailor by trade--assassinated Maj. Robert
R. Smith, of this county, about l-2 o'clock last
night.
He invited Major Smith out from tho Wash
ington Hotel, prefessedly to have some converse
ton with him. and when short distance from the
Hotel, stabbed him Immediately over the heart
with dirk drawn from a sword cane, giving
Smith no notice of his intention to strike the blow
He fled Immediately and made his escape before
he could be arrested. Major Smith died this
morning at o'clock, after giving full account
of the murder.
1t is supposed that Hill has gone either to Gates
or Northampton Counties, and from thence may
make his way North or South, by the way of Will
mington, Raleigh or Petersburg.
The relatives ofthe deceased offer reward of
FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS, for the arrest
and delivery 10 the proper authorities of the as
sassin. g,
Mai. Smith hus left wife anl two interesting
children, and large circle of relatives and friends
to lament his untimely end.
Suffolk, Nansemond Co. Va, Sept. ii, Is45
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THE PATEHT ELEcTR0 M AoN Ecrre RINos-
The subscriber having recently arrived in the United
States from Londnn has learned with surprise that ig
norant imposters have commenced selling limitations of
his Galvanic Rings Fhe genuine require Of fluid
to promote their action and certain for all
nervous Diseases such Rheumatism Gout, Tic DooA
reux Headache, IndigestIons Paralysis Stiff Joints,
General Debility, and all Nervous DisordeFss 81 4o4
States to whom liberal deduction Will be made for
cash remittances.
Any person remitng 81. will receive four rings by
mail Gold plated price 81, 81 50 and g. Address
post paid, Prof H. G, CRIC HToN,
214 Broadway, New York.
New York, Sept II. s'es@ 567-E
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SOUTHERN RAIL ROADS.

HilPs New Hampshire Patriot is doubtless in
in some of its remarks in regard to Southern
Rail Roads. The Editors say:
From Philadelphia to Baltimore the traveller
will avoid as much of the rail roads as possible by
taking the bad accommodations of steam boats
whenever they can be had but south of Bati-
more and Washington through Virginia and
North and South Carolina the railways are as
hard and inconvcaient oftravcl as the stages were
wont to be through the roughest, most rocky and
most hily parts of New Eng land twenty-five years
ago. ......-
" The high passage prices over those southern
roads, above that of every other part of the Union
drives off the travel to any direction where water
communication can be had: thus to avoid the Snag
railroads through the interior, the great southern
mail IS SEM Out 10 sea from Charleston, S. G., to
Wilmington, N. c. and the journey is made in the
winter with great danger of fshipwreck of a SIN
gle fifteen hours passage as that of crossing the
Atlantic ocean in of the Cunard steamers" "
We admit that the Raleigh and Castor Rail
Road is somewhat I" hard and inconvenicnt of
travel" but this admission ought not to be made,
we believe, in relation to the Wilmington Road
and the South Carolina railways If our inform
alton becorrec:, might venture TO say that the
South Carolina Rail Roads would not lose much
by a comparison with the best at the North and
East while we believe the Wilmington Road is
not complained of by those who have occasion to
travel If
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MARRIED.

Ia Wilmington onlile 4rh instant, by NJ NJ Nixs
on, Esq. MIR. George McClammy 10 Miss Francis
Johnson.
In Charlotte, onthe 17th instant Dr. Ezra H.
Andrews to Miss Sarah A. daughter Of tire late
John R. Bolton. sas.s's5L 50 bi59afy
In Salisbury, recently, by the Rev. J. 81 Antho-
ny, Mr.. James ID. Glover 10 Mrs. Nancy Morris.
On the 18th instant, by William 8. McClanal
ban, Esq. Mr. William II. Cuts, of fMecklenburg,
Va. to Miss Mary Ann Pittard.
In the vicinity of Fayetteville, on the 9Th INST.
by the Rev. ]. Mc Daniel, the Rev. r. McNabb To-
Mrs. E. McAllister 50 ,.-...
In Pittsboro' on the 1ttl, inst, ,by Rev. Eyander
McNair, Mr.. WmA Hayssto Miss Jane E, da1ghS
ter of Green Womack, Esq, 1870 IA
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= MEXICAN AFFAIRS.

We were yesterday favored with the perusal of
letter from Mexico, received by the last arrival
here. 1t contained some speculations In regard
to Mexican affairs not without interest laH1lls5
The absolute refusal of the Mexican troops TO
move upon Mexico has been before mentioned,
and allusion has been made to P1OnunciGmentO
by Paredes as being moro than half expected. In
Tampico it was rumored that he was likely &c. de-
clare himself Consul In Vera Cruz the rumor
was that he would renounce in favor of a Regen-
cy or to Consulate, to be composed of three mill
tary mentioned, Valencf and himself This
report was believed by very shrewd men in Vera
Cruz to be altogether probable. Supposing these
three military men" to be perfectly pure and
patriotic, it is held that they. could do nothing
more acceptable TO the nation, md especially to
the business classes, than to overtarE the present
Administration, which is without money! without
credit, without energy and without power, and
which ought not therefore TO be allowed to stand
Americans in Vera Cruz were looking for
news of demonstration to be made on the Wes-
tern coast Of Mexico by our Pacific squadron.
They were so eager for consimmatiou as to
give countenance to a report afloat that Monterey
had second time fallen in the American hands.
We give these conjectures and rumers for what
they may be worth. Pieayune.
From Corpus Christi and sAransGs A letter
has been received in this city, dated Aransas,
c0P'' N|0' ioLA WHICH "o sotHeIco TIE IoHoWfhg
items:
An express at Corpus Christi on the even
ing of the Ist with information that a Mexican
army of 5000 men were within ) miles of the
encampment of Gen. Taylor The writer, how
ever places no reliance on the report He left the
encainPment at half past two on the morning ofthe
I'd, and up to that hour nothing further had been
heard of "the $3.50 Mexicans'' Every prepara-
tions had been made, however to receive them.
The volunteer artillersts from this city were
all in very good health, and were spoken Of with
great deal of respect by the officers Of the regu-
lar army. zs zs s-azrf
AS the rainy season sets in the troops are 10
move to the Rio Grande ~ S ". O. Bulletin.
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Sept. "a, 1915.
Chemicals in great variety from

Paris, London, likewise those of the most Superior
anericaa Manufacture have been received and will be
sold on pleasing terms by the subscriber, viz IodAe;
Iodide of IFon Deuto Iodde Of Mercuy Proto Iodide
Mercury; Iodide of Potass; Emetine Strychnne; We
atrne; Sulphate, Acetate, and Muriate of Morphine;
Narcotine; Pperine; Cyan. Potasse Ammon Tart Iron;
Citrate Iron; Citrate Qunne and Iron; Phosphate Irons
Proto Chlor Mercury; Bi Chlor. do; Turpeh Mineral
Chryst. Tart Antimony; Aconitina (AIorsons); Nit.
Silver in chrystals; Eaterium; Mur Barya; Oxide Tin;
the above mentioned chemicals are warranted PURE,
being manufactured by the most celebrated chemists
will not fail give universal satisfaction. Physicians
are respectfully requested TO test their purity,
@'ea p. F. PESCUD, ~ -st
Wholesale and Retail Druggist, =
s~ -zHa Raligh, North Carolina.
Sept. "a, 1913. sz ~ 56S-ts
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We understand Mr.. Clingman, in his lale cam
paign against Mr.. Graham, told the people ofthe
MOUNTAIN District that if they wished to put down
fighting in Congress and immortaIizei their Dis
trict, they should elect him for, said he, when
went to Congress, was poor shot, but after my
duel with ancey, practiced good deal: and at
the close Of the session was acknowledged to be
ssthe best shot in either House of Congress" He
intimatede that no member would dare fIiisbehave
when he was about, for fear of being shot down.
What a pity this shooting youth was not re-
elected -1l8 Meeklen6arg JegerxOasiGn-s
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The Register, replying to an observation OF
ours that the Constitution had been satisfied in
the election ofCol Polk, says: ?" We mourn over
the degeneracy Of the age-of the prostitution of
Justice, and the ruthless innovations made upon
the primitive purity of our National Charter"
And yet this very paper and its party are in favor
of innovations" upon our National Charter p
such, for instance, as would establish Bank
without its authority, and strike the Veto power
from existence! What q consistent defender of
the Constitution!
The North-Carolina standard., 1845-09-24
rAYETTEvrLLE AND WILMINGTON.

FAYETTEVILLE AND WILMIINH'.lK y : O1'' y
We are glad to hear of the enterprise and ac-
tivity which characterize our sister towns, Fay
eteville and Wilmington. They seem to be RS
ing with renewed strength from the effects OF the
fires. The Carolinian mentions not less than nj
teen stores in Fayetteville, either finished or IN
progress; and the same paper (whose Editor re-
Gently visited the latter town) speaks Of impor-
tant improvements going forward in Wilmington
Success, happiness and wealth to the inhabitants
of Fayetteville and Wilmington! s,,r5, s-.s-
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AreacI,er wanted.

a SINGLE lady, who has had some experience in
a teaching and who is qualified to give instruction
of thorough English Education, may find employment
by making application to the editor Of this paper. He is
desrous of engaging the services of competent female,
to part the instruction of the school prepos
ed to be opened in his family. Recommendations Of an
unexceptionable character will beTequred Of course
a-ez as.I 4-sal -s.-slt-.-,, T. MEREDITH
Sept. "a, 1915. 668-3t.s
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Hon, Dillon Jordan, long resident of Fayette-
vile, has been appointed Collector ofthe Customs
for the Port of Pensacola. He was on the Bench
in Florida previous TO the organization of the
State Government, and occupied the position with
dignity and gave universal satisfaction To- the peo
pie. Fayetteville CGroliniGn
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INFORMAL AGENT FROM TEXAS.

lINF OhMAb ANclN1 ICO.h CZAHAk0.
The Washington Union has the following in
reply to some remarks of the Mobile Advertiser
The I" Mobile Advertiser may dismiss its scru-
pies Texas has accredited no " minister" to the
United States, but has recently sent charge"
The President has for some time decided against
receiving the active charge, (Mr. Loe,) upon the
ground, that Texas is virtually part and parcel of
the United States. Hence our troops are sent to
Texas to defend our "positive and substantive
rights" The revenue provisions are shaped accor-
ding to the prccedents adopted in cases by the
administrations of Messrs Madison and Monroe.
Mr. Lee may remain in Washington until he
can hear from Texas, and if MIR. Kaufman comes
here he may oficiate (if he pIeasas) as an
informal agent of Tcxas, just as the other States
in the United States have sometimes agents to at
tend the concerns of their separate States, but
nothing in the character of charges, or as repre-
sentatves of foreign States"
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DIesctFcs for the Sick and In

DlesetFCs Tor the Sick and Im-
valid. Bermuda Arrow Root, Superior White Tapioca.
Pearl Barley Sage, Robnsons Patent Barley, Coopers
Isnglass. Superior Russia Isnglsss, Irish Moss, Gum
above mentioned and many other ltle preparations Of
delicate food; necessary for the sckchamber as d
fine, sLUxURIEs,' they may be termed, for the inval-
id at PESCUD'S Drug Store.
September 81, ls45 56S-n
o. Register copy -
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THE PENITENTIARY QUESTION.
The last Highland Messenger, printed at Ashe-

viIlo Buncombe, has the following:
We have been watching eagerlyssfor months
mast for something to publish that would throw
light upon the operations of the Penitentiary
system in other States, but have, so far failed of
finding any thing. We believe the last Legisla-
urc directed the Governor to procure such statis-
teal matter upon this subjeci as might be within
his reach, and have it published in the newspa-
pers of the State. in order to assist the people in
forming an opinion in regard to the matter. Moth
ing has yet emanated from his Excellency, that
we have seen, but we doubt not that he will COM
ply with the directions of The Legislature in due
time The subject is beginning to excite some lit
tie attention. and Judging from the opinions enter
tanned by our immediate neIghbors, a majority of
the people of this portion of the State oppos-
ed to the measure, We take this opportunity of
rendering the use of our columns to those who may
be disposed to discuss the question proand con-"
The North-Carolina standard., 1845-09-24

Thomas Lorimg, once the Editor of this paper,
but now at the head of miserable and malignant
six-penny Federal sheet, calls President Polk a
little creature" and the late triumph of the
Democrats the triumph of "poIiticaI scoumdreI-
ism" Democrats, don't it make you feel bad to
be called by such hard names? What talk from
the big creature" who edits the Independent
The North-Carolina standard., 1845-09-24

A dfgure Of speech. At the great council
ofthe Seneca nation held last week, near Buffalo,
the subject of removing these Indians across the
Mississippi being under discussion, one Indian
speaker said hei had not confidence in his white
fathers; why should we have2 HIS ahite faith
ers had murdered their Saviour, and aoAat Kind
of treatment could a poor Indian expect from
men pO1o had killed lie Son of God w rsi %
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p Nicholson, the Editor the Nashville Union,
is almost the unanimous choice Of the democracy
of East Tennessee for Senator in Congress from
that State
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B2-te
Notice.

gentleman, who has had seveal years experience in
teaching School, wishes get employment for the ne1t
year. He teaches only the English Branches. For
further Information apply to the Editor Of the Standard,
free Of POSTAGE .-A.1
Sept FL, 1S45. 66S1m
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New Science The science Of im6ulng the
minds Of the rising generation with the elements
Journal to be the science of HaUghty culture, or
method Of refining the breed of pumpkins.
The North-Carolina standard., 1845-09-24

The Hon VIM C.. Preston, while returning
from his salt works to Abingdon, Va, was seized
with sudden affection ofthe brain, and immediate
ly deprived ofsight The disease assumed the
character of Congestive fever, and for some days
his life was despaired of Our latest information is
that he has recovered his sight, and isnow thought
to be out of danger South CdToLiniGn.
The North-Carolina standard., 1845-09-24

a Hit" My dear madam" said doctor to
his patient. Il am truly gratifed to see you yet
in lite At my last visit you know told you you
did, but did not take the dose you left me"
The North-Carolina standard., 1845-09-24

PitchIyn, the elective chief of $4,000 civilized
Choctaws, beyond the Mississippi, says the Ms
sissippi Free Trade, will probably visit. Wash
ington this winter for the purpose OF, applying to
rltory into the United States with delegate in
Congress. A constitution, it is said, has been
adopted by the voters of the nation, and every
preliminary eptal1en for submitting it to Con
gress and this distinguished chiefselccted as their
representative
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Notice.

-[HCf% IE Notice.
THNHE copartnefshp heretofore existing nthe city of
u Raleigh. N. c. underline firm of Russ ELL & EsK-
RIDGE, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. Mr.
CHARLES RUssELL authorized TO cofecf all debts
due to. and settle all claims against said firm
CHARLES RUSSELL
Sept 18th, 1915. VERNON ESKRIDGE.
! Tho Books and accounts OF HEcssrs.
RUssELL EsKRfDGE e will be lett, for short tinoe
with Mr.. GEoRGE' T. Cooks, and we hope Gas our
terms have been cash) that all our friends, who aTeip-
debted Us, will forward and settle ler accoupts
Sept 13, 1875 ~f++'sf-+- - s4sr ;567+4t4p.
Register and Star copy weeks.
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VERITE SANS PEUR.
PLUMB'S DAGUERREAN GALLERY.

Ma. EDIroR: had heard so much OF late about the
improvements of Professor Plumb in Daguerreo-
typng, that my curiosity led to visit his specimen
gallery and the first object that attracted my atten-
ton likeness Of the President elect taken a
few days ago. 1t is one of the finest specimens of
this art that ever beheld and the Professor inform
ed me that he was making preparations to take the
lkenesses of President Folks Cabinet, so soon as
they shall be announced 10 the country which fact
will elicit the attention of the vast concourse of his
friends who will be present the inauguration.
say to those, who fond OF the fine arts that the
Professors specimens are well worthy of their at
tenon and should they visit his gallery they will be
met in gentlemanly and courteous manner
AN ADnRER OF THE FINE ARr,
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WAsHHcToN's BIRTH DAY.-We hail the dawn Of
the lib h anniversary OF Washingtons natal day-n
day that gave to the nation the star of its exi.tenc
bestowing herewith Legacy of imperishable wealth
In all the noble list of men who have u trated great,
ness by their goodness, there is one whose life 20
so complete an example for young American. in
every situation in which he may be placed as tia, Of
Washington. The position he occupied was No,
achieved by birth fortune but by virtue by ipdns
try, and by prudence. In all the incidents of his
evenful life he stood forth TO the world az the model
ola great and good man, commanding the respect and
admiration Of both friends and enemies -Rut enIoov
has exhausted itself IN portrayng his many yrtues
Lord Broueham, in the Edingburg Review, pronoun-
ced him to be the greatest man that ever lived 10
this world uninspred by divine wisdom, and nnsns,
tanned by supernatural virtue Our purpose ia no,
therefore, to multiply words Of praise, but 10 on.
force lessons Of gratitude. II should he oar dntv n
cherish his memory by sustaining and IMPROVING tho
free institutions that he contributed so much IN ss,L
lsh well as TO rememh, his name at all uas with
honor. We must hand down unimpared not ,ooroIv
the history of the man and his deeds but the pn,o
ron which those deeds and sacrifices caused and T.
alive, from geneTatinb generation the spr,t oCtbe
times OF Washington, and the eneraton in which v;
tue ought to hold his name and eIample.-Bab sam
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MUnoAL.-By an advertisement in ANOTHER col
umn, II will be perceived that Concert will be given
at Carusrs Saloon on Tuesday evening The melo-
dists are youthful it is true-Misses Josephine aud
Harriet Bramson only numbering, conformity, sixteen
years Master Brenkert has not yet seen his twelfth
SUMNER but Of the extraordinary talent Of the trio,
those who have heard them speak in terms of ecsta-
cy; and were not the certificates produced we'll at
tested Gas they are, by well known professors) we
should be inclined TO doubt that these little people
could discourse such eloquent music" We hope
the fact that they are natives Of our own country
will not very naturally detract from their merits
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A CARD.-The Wesley Chanel Choir with
l great Kindness and librralry, have accepted an
invitation from the trustees Of the street Bap Ut
cnurch, TO give concert in said church on Monday
evening next, 10 ald in obtaining means to finish te
euHulng' The well known reputation Of the Choir
or NlIl and efficiency is a sufficient guaranty mat
the entertainment will be worthy of a full attend
ance
Concert 10 commence at half past seven o'clock
ilekss cisi TO be had At the stores Of f. Taylor
and william Fischer, and At the ooer on The evening
Of The CONCERT. feb 2-eotdIf
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OFFICIAL.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,

DEPARTMENT or STATE,
February 22d, ls4o.
The following notice from the U. s. Coniul at
Poin'e Pe,re Gaudaloupe, is published for the IN
formation Of all whom ii may concern
Be il known To all citizens of the United States oil
America trading TO this Island that American ships
anchorng outside Of the Bar OF the Harbor Of Pointe
Petre are liable to seizure, and further, that all
American vessels laden with building materials en-
tering said port and not dischargng their eargoes
have to pay the full amount Of tonnage and port du
ties on their departure.
(Signed,) JOHN w. FISHER,
United States Consul.
Ponte Petre Jan. |, lS45.
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NEW WORKS AT FRANck TAYLoRs.


INTRODUCTION TO THE HsToRY OF THE CHURcH
By DR JARms.--p p 6lS. Harper & Brothers.
This work comprises new inquiry into the dates of
the birth and death Of Jesus Christ and an original
harassny Of the four Gospels,
HisroaY OF GREECE, No 7. Price 25 cents.
CoRsE DE LEoE, on THE BMGAND. The last Of
James's noyeIs-and exceedingly interesting. Price
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THE MAID OF HoSoR, or the MASSACRE D. ST
BARrHoLEMEw. A tale of the 18th century. Price
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The REGENr's DAUGHTER, translated from the
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Miss MARTMEAU's LETTERS ON MEsMERIsM.-
Price cents.
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SUPREME COURT UNITED sTAEs
THURSDAY. February % ISdS

, THURSDAY, February 90, IS45.
WIN. II. ENGLISH, Esq. of Indiana, and q. H.
fLArr, Esq. of New York, were admitted as Ator
neys and Counsellors Of this Court.
NO 81 The United States appellant rs VIM Ma
ron 81 a. This cause was argued by Mr.. Attornt,
ueheral Tor the appellant and submitted on Printed
argument for the appelees.
No 60 VIM II. Mcfarland, plaintiff in error, IS.
VIM. NJ. Gwinn. This cause was argued by MIR.
Coke for the plaintiff in error, and by MIR. Walker
for the de endant in error
Adjourned till tomorrow, IL O'Clock. A. NJ
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The CITY-THE lNAUGURATloN-The Hon
Jesse Speight, of Mississippi, and General
Lewis Cas-, of Michigan, Senators elect from
these States, are in the city. At the hotels. on
the avenue, in and about the capitol, at the
public places Of amusement, and al the churches
we have seen from various portions of the Union
gentlemen who were members of Congress. and
prominent men, many years ago, and who, IN
this meridian, were almost forgotten. There
are Others, who have left their farms and work.
shops, their countng-rooms, their families, and
friends, and are now here 10 witness the an
preaching Inauguration Of the President on the
fourth Of March. Boarding houses and hotels
are already rife with business and not only is
the pressure confined to gentlemen, but there is
a due proportion of ladies', as may be seen by
glance towards the Avenue--the promenade Of
the city. The weather is most delightful he
ing more like that of spring than the season Of
winter. Politicians generally appear to be in
excellent spirits, and altogether we have de-
lightful times.
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~ On dit, that the President sent into the
Senate yesterday, Treaty recently concluded
by our Minister at Bogota, which is said to be
highly important to TIE trade and commerce of
the United States.
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o. MATTHEW'S FAlR-AT APOLLO HALL.
GT The ladies conducting this Fair take pleasure ~
announcing to Its patrons that II will be re opened OH
Thursday, the Goth instant, and continued.
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