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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1846-04-10
Notice..

ME public are hereby notified
l. against purchasing certain notes
of S25 each, dated April Sd, ls43, drawn
by the subscriber in favor of w. r. S.
Lavinia; also note Of S25, dated Sep
TENDER 25, lS43, drawn in favor of Asa
bel Grdley. Having received no con-
sidera,ion for the same The subscriber is
determined not to pay them.
Moses ALLEN.
March 20, 1916. 39-4t
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1846-04-10

The wit in the last Consti,rionalis, would
doubtless be the death of us, il we could compre.
lend it. But here we confess ourselves al fault.
The editors head appears 20 be like my unce
roby's," comparable to 'mOke-jack, the funnel
inswept, and the ideas whirling round and round
IN it, all obfusca,ed and darkened over with full
yinous matter.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1846-04-10
Posr OFFICE DEPARTMENT,

contract Oiiice, March %, 1916.
Sin i have the honor to acknowledge the re-
cept Of your letter vi the 18Th instant, and in re-
ply to inform youthat it is now too late to divide
route No. 429O-Bloomington to Ottawa, or to
change the advertised schedule as proposed. But
should the distance be greater than that stated in
tue advertisement, the Department, can in accor-
dance with its usage allow pro rata additional
time. am very respectfully your obj't servant,
Hon. JoHN WESrwoRrH, 5. Il. HOBBIE,
House Of Reps. LIST Asst. p. NJ. Ger,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1846-04-10

The grea, skeleton giant, nineteen fee,
high, which was dug up in Tennessee
proves 10 be the imperlec, skeleton of
young mastodon. set upright on its hind
legs, and, by the aid of artificial subs,i.
'"Ies for some of the principal bones,
winch were wanting, made TO assume a
moderately human appearance Dos
ton Post,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1846-04-10

The gen,lena,ly officers of the Steamer Dial
have our thank or their attention in forwarding
to us late ST. lolis papers. AS boats reach Pc
ru day or tw, thead of the mail, these iavors
are Of considerable account and in the highest
degree acceptable o US.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1846-04-10

Any body that cannot get hold Of copy Of the
Galena Jeii,rsonian, Chicago Democrat, Wash
ins'on>Union, or any other paper continuing the
Advertisement Of mail lettings for this state, can
have copy by letting US know 1t, as we have
some forty on hand and more continually ccm-
ing!
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1846-04-10

Tho damage to the Pennsy lvsnia canals, by
The recent fisshe', was greatly ovcr-ss,imalsd in
The article We published les. week. Navigation
on the main line was resumed in week after the
AseJ, and tho expense al repairing al the dam.
sgs done will not reach many thousand dollars.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1846-04-10
To the Grand Jury Of
LasaII Comfy
Gent

~ The Declaration
Made BY the Otcway free Trader in JuIy las,
that w l. Pierce was an ORDER States prism Con.
wet or an exscape from there think is deserving
OF your notice wish you 10 take notice Of he
mator donot believe that su,ch statements in
publec. paper should poss unotesed John Hise )
Guilty Of foleshood and wish you to tree
this as complante against him for the publica
ton Of sd falsehood you will coll on d |. Houeh
Milton II Swift. hoom will give you the Jacks as
above stated | hope the mator will be attended to
Yurs
Isaac HAnDY
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1846-04-10

Gen. Houston, Senator in congress from the
state Of Texas, reached Now Orleans on the l7tt,
on his WY to Washington. He was seen in the
streets in Mexican blankc. and attracted much
attention.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1846-04-10

A Common Case. MIR. Bryant, late one of,hc
editors Of tho Louisville Courier, says he has
'scuiiied with poverty from bis youth up. and
were he now relieved from il, !. would be sort
Of deprivation His case is no. singular one.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1846-04-10

The editor Of the Cherokee Advocate asserts,
that in proportion to population, there arc fewer
snon among the Cherokees who cannot read and
write either Cherokee or English than are to be
found in any other State Of the Union.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1846-04-10
Losi-A neyady's kid glove. on last Tuesday.
Any person hiding il will be literally rewarded
BY leavin, At at the City Hotel.

Eand.-A week ago last Sunday
mining, on La Sale street, near Mr..
<resson's, a lady's green veil. The own.
sr can have j, by calling, or sending for
il, or leaving word a, This Office.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1846-04-10

Another Nctio,.-On Friday nigh,
last, an Irishman on the canal, for awager
drank pin. of raw whiskcy and d,opped
dead in his track. --LitHc Fort Poe.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1846-04-10
a I.l'ernry CURIOSITY.

Tho following eicrucia.ing specimen of crthop.
'raphy was picked up in cleaning GU, the room
occupied by The grand jury at their last sitting,
and, as 1t appeared to relate to us, was kindly
placed in our hands. We believe the individual
whose name is attached 10 it is the same that Las,
summer demolished ]. l.. O'SulIivon, the editor
flhe Democratic Review and New York Morn.
ng News, by writing him down an ass. We
publish /. for the benefit ofthe curious in matter.
OF this sort, with but this remark tina, we are
not aware that John IIise, or any one else, ever
stated through the columns Of the Free Trader.
that WI. Pierce, or Perez, had ever been in
the "Orber," Auburn, or any other states prison
Line Of III 4 Mlshego Canal
r. APP 1916
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1846-04-10

An American gentleman, writing to the Lynn,
Mass, Pioneer, says that he saw an Almanac IN
London, which contained a list Of the sovcreigns
Ct Europe. In this list he found in regular or.
der, John Polk, America.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1846-04-10

We are authorized to announce MATTHEW
DONAHOE as candidate for the Office of Coun-
y Commissioner at the next August election,
subject to tho decision Of the democratic county
convention.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1846-04-10
Estate of Ed,Uin NJ. Moore dec

A LII persons having claims agains! the
estate Of Edwin NJ. Moore, deceas-
ed, are hereby noted and required TO al
tend before the probate justice of La Sale
county, Illinois, at his office in Ottawa,
in said county, on Thursday the 18th day
of June, A. d. 1916, for the purpose Of
having The same adjusted, that being the
day fixed upon by the administrator. in
pursuance of the statute, for the purpose
of settling and adjusting all claims agains,
said decedent.
WARREN BROWN, .adm'r.
Ottawa, April 3, ls46.
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m recent report of The Boomingdale
asylum for the insane, it appears, there
rs no an editor in the establishment.
ihere IRE mad lawyers, mad doctors,
and mad divines, but the editorial fraler-
my are Represented. Editors there
lore must DC pcluded among those whom
Inc inmates designate as outside barba-
rans.'
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1846-04-10

We are authorized to announce PATRICK
HANLY as candidate, until the first Monday
in August next, for the Office of Sheriff Of La
Sale county.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1846-04-10

Ii is honorable 10 The Unred STATES
that President Polk furnishes a, his 10.
wees nothing tina, inloxicales.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1846-04-10
Iron ! Iron Iron!

UST received direct from Piltsburg,
- apart of our spring stock of iro
balance to arrive soon. For sale cheap
Tor cash or whea, at the brick store.
WIN. PAUL e. co.
Peru, April 3, 1916.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1846-04-10

Henry Clay arrived Il 81. Louis on the iins,
from New Orleans. lie is there on private bust.
ncss, and remains week.
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ShcriHalty,

We are authorized to announce FRANCIS
GALLOWAY as candidate for the office Of
Sheriff at the next August election, sub,ec, to
the decision Of the democratic county conven.
ton, should one be held
Ottawa, Jan. 10, 1916.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1846-04-10

Mrs. Cobwg.-Iapulam Mrs. yictorS
Cohurg, queen OF England, Ireland, Scotland,
&c, &C., is said to be again - but we1l
hear all about it when it happens.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1846-04-10

UST received cotton yarn, wrought
nails, dried apples, Kanawha salt
by the barrel or bushel. For sale for
cash in terms TO please, at the brick store.
.w Mh VIM. PAUL & CO..
Peru, April 3, lS46.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1846-04-10

TnoxAs II. CAMPBELL, late chief clerk in the
Auditors office, has been appointed Auditor in
place Of Gen. Ewing, deceased. ..ti
Mobile register and journal., 1846-12-24
VOLUME XXVH.
T- IANFORD & 5. F. MlLSON, EDITORS AND PROHIBITIONS.
DAILY P4rrn per aunan, a advance. S0 SS
I'd M s

II OA,, P.,RR her annum, in advance. .........Slo oO it ior aix months ........sss OO CouSraY PAPER, (weekiy) per annon in aosahc' gV S Nh subacriotion discontinued until arreurages are paid aaiess at tho option of the proprietor m c p.,,- T AdysrtIsnS st regular charge, will be One Dollar sonare of 2 lines for the first and tity Gents TOT eac insertion, when published daily II inserted -aekIy semi wseKy or tri weekly, one dOilaf ehch e ADVERTISERS by the year, will be contracieu wi.n an the following terms-it being expressly hhuerstp"u that an agreement with house in business, or W.h hh nJiydua shall be applicable only 10 the inmeuate Ahu eqnate in which they or he may De ehgageoi and that all notices relating to other ana distinct ous ness legal notices adm nstraOrs notices or sAes ot ce. of the individual partners Of house, &c, VIII pc held and considered distinct from the yearly engagement and charged at regular prices
 One aauara twelve lines les NiSh priYi- A40 o0 I.se of changing or renewing twice week; ) m ,o Do do with like priyegesl for business monhs oo oo Two squares (wh privilege of chfnsol one year oo po h-r Standing advertisements for Patent Meu'eihes' Books &c. occupying large space and requiring no s- ertious will be published by The gear on pefyop tefS rr Bussess Cards of few lines, inserted conspieu. ousy 6 months for Sl0. in advance--and II continued during the year for $l5 in adyance. .
 IF Fire Companies will be contracted win ai Szu per apnnm each-pay ahIe semi annually in advance
 r Candidate nominations to be paid for in hdVAhce' Five Dollars for the canvass. n, All required by law will he charged iuii rates. ,,.,. o. ,oro,ani.. Payment will he required of yearly advertisers sehi- a auuallv udvhnce
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CoSsULAT DE FRANCE. la Mobile, !

CoNsULAT DE FRANCE, Ia Mobile,
 corner of Conti and Commerce streets. ] Y ES personnes don't les noms suvent, sont prices kA de passer d la Chanceerie du Consulat de France, Mobile. po"r pre.Ire con"aissance de pieces qui les concerneni; William ou Guaume Magna. Augnste Prufez SOra Cendrisr, Philippe Francois. PellouK, Francois Thomas PelIoux, Jacques. Fortini, Charles Laburlhe, Pierre Parzot, Eugene Wizard, Louis Philippe Lelolle, Jean Claude CotrWZ. Mareol, Charles. Couty, Auguse Benoit. Bouchaud, Pierre Magnie, GuilIaume Remy, l.assahe Overture de Ia Chanceerie de 10 heures a 2 heures. (sepT H DE ST CYR.
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TEXAS AGENCY,

INNHE undersigned having connected himself with \ the firm of WEBB, DrvAL Co, "f the city of Austin. as Gene raj Agents, has opened Nn Office in the city of Galveston, (Texas) under the style Of AYERS, WEBB x Co, which, in connection with the Office at Austin, will atend to business in all parts of the State.
 They will purchase and sell Real Estate, gene rally, ,n any part of Texas;
 To the location or sale of Land Claims:
 To the examination of Iand Titles. and give writ ten opinions < their validity. when required;
 To ,he procuring of Patents from the General Land Office. other documents which may be re- qured to perfect Titles of l.ands
 To tine pa, ,ment of Taxes upon Lands. other property, of n0n-residents or aDseniees.
 ro the prosecution of Claims on the late Republic, or present Stale, of Texas, for Money or Lands:
 To the settlement of Accounts with the different Departments of the Government:
 To the collection of Foreign Debts, and to all oh- CT business which comes within the puryieu of General Agency.
 The Senior member of ihis branch of the firm, has long been known an active and vigient Collector of Debts, particularly such as have been considered doubilul or lost. He has also been largely engaged n Land various parts of the country, and knows as well most what Is necessary 70 be done in procuring good Titles.
 The junior member of ihe firm, (Mr. UPsHuR) has, for several years. been connected with the Gen era Land Ofice-and, in he performance of the pe- culiar duties which devoyed on him. he acquired as perfect know ledge of the condition of the land in the State perhaps any man in it-and is, there fore, emnenly qualified for the ransaction ot such business as will require the possession of that de- scripiion of knowledge
 The other members practising Lawyers. One of them has, for several years, been practitioner in Texas and has devoted much of his time to the in- yestgation of the Land Titles the country. He IS therefore prepared give opinions winch may arise | respecting such Titles.
 In all cases, Communications addressed 10 the firm must he post paid. otherwise they will not be taken from the office and where busuess is directed to be dnne, which will require the advancement of money, the money must accompany the instructions.
 The charges N i'll De moderate; but as II IS intend ed that business conf ted 10 he firm shall be trans acted with the utmost ironptness. even shoud Il re' quire he constant attention of each Of it's members Il is hoped that none except those who Inlend to he equally prompt in the payment oi lees, wil call | apon il. DAVID AfkES' 1 REFER To-
 Hon. D. G BURNETT, Austin, Hou. ABNER $. .LiPSCOMB, Independence
 Hon. JOHN B. JONES, Galveston,
 PRESCOT, Esq. New Orleans, | Hon. F. C. HEARD, Esq, Mobile. | GALvEsTeS, Sept. 25th, 1s4s. n yl0mmo
Mobile register and journal., 1846-12-24
SHAVING AND HA!R CUTTING.

Don't Forget 100. nRINCE Al BERT has reftted and adorned his E Old Stand, and is ai home again, No. 100 Royal street. All England has been talking Two years about building new Palace for iheir Prince Albert Our Prince Albert has done il for himself. and made no fuss about il.
 Come and see him m his glory. Every thing IS nice and new-bright and smooth as his best razor He won't venture to say that his touch is improved, for he is modest enough think that was past nl- proyement. He is ready now to give every custom CT in his turn, touch of the same old quality He will whip the beard from your face so gently that you can hardly tell when he athers-and when he slaves and trim and cut your hair, you can hardly know yourself for smiling at your picture in the glass
 All the lime you may entertain yourseli witf watching Gen. Jackson whipping the British all over the wars.
 0o- Don't forget No. 100, and PRINCE ALBERT
 ocl26
Mobile register and journal., 1846-12-24
NUMBER 5593
NEW SCHOOL.

AIRS. $ |. FONDA. iIte ol Claiborne, will tEA open school hn the l0h November next, oa Si is"uia hriwpen Claiborne aad Franklin streets. Mrs. F. haSiag been engaged for many Years past in lesrbag ia Seminary Claiborne, hopes shs will e rashe'l tO give satisfaction to any ~ho may be disposed ia paironhe her Her terms wi hs moderaie ruu S9 io S4 per mouIh. She can gise the aosi satisfactory references to parents ss to her ahlltIee a teacher. dorI
Mobile register and journal., 1846-12-24
MOBILE AND MoNTGoMERY WEEKLY

PACKET.
 l. ~zwDA A. The fine, light draught steamboat NLaa-&NWM BRADSTREET. T. Mea- her maser, will ply during the en- sning season between the above ports, touching al ali the intermediate land ngs. She will com mence running on the earliest rise ol the rser leav- ing MOBILE every Monday evening at o'clock arriving at MONTGOMERY on "Wednesday morn Ing. On her return, she will leave MONTGOME- KY on Wednesday evening at o'clock, and touch ing at SELMA, will leave that place al 10 o'clock Al. the next day, (rhursday,) completing her trip at Mobile. on Saturday morning. For rei8ht or a....o. .,rnlv oo hoard noT5
Mobile register and journal., 1846-12-24
ENGLISH SCHOOL.

bARHUN AN A JIM -BAskMRNr STORY. HNHlS SCDt OL is ROW open for the reception of Scholars. The teacher. Alr A. R. MerriReId has Lad lung experience in Itnching in New Eng land and New i0rk, nnd parents who may place heir children n ,hs school gre assured that no "f.r a ill us sidtd give them the most ihorouYL lnsiturtan
 ru,Iioa--For children under eight years of age. S2 t0. for those ovet eight, S3 % per month.
 Mobile, Nov IA, laI6. noy27
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fIyIN WARE! TIN WARE l--The subscriber
 II has for sale upon reasonable terms the largest and hest assortment of Tin Ware offered ia the souih, consisting of the very best Wolyerhamplnn (Engsh) and American bright block I'm Joni' Steak and Hash Dishes. Oyster Chatting Dishes, Imperial Raised Dish Covers, fns Coffee and Tea Pois of all sizes with Bsglns and Filterers, fine Shayng Cups, Nourse Lamps withiTea Kettles att ,ached, Usns with Lamps and Biggins attached. . RrighI Egg Boilere, Plate Warmers, fine bright Milk Boilers, Jelly Moulds, Soup Tureens Sc, &c.
 noy27 " l. REYNOLDS.
Mobile register and journal., 1846-12-24
MoRIi-E- ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND WETUMPKA,
 WEEKLY PACKET.

WEEKLY PACKET.
 csS h The fine steamer DALLAS, H- w. Sss4ssS1ssx5z Iapingon master, will ply during the season as A regular Weekly Packet, 10 he above and all jn,ermediate landings, commencing her trps at Ihe first rise of the river, leaving Mobile every WEDNESDAY, evening at ! o'clock PM, arriving at Montgomery every FRIDAY morning, 'H tune for the cars for Chehaw, arriving "t Welumpka FRIDAY. Al o'clock PM. Returning, leaves We. ,,mnka every SATURDAY, at l2 o'clock NJ, and leaves Montgomery every SATURDAY evening on ,he arr,yal of the cars from Chehaw, and arrives at Mobile every MONDAY morning: in time for pas sengers to take the New Orleans Ma'' boats. ed. having bean hauled out in lhe New Orleana Dry Dock. No expense or labor has been spared to make her as safe and comfortable as any the lrade'
 oei30 M. WAR'NH ~ Co', hss"s:
 N.g-1'hs Dallas is provided with hne Engine and Hoea.
Mobile register and journal., 1846-12-24

gIutunl Benefit Life Insurance Company
 No. II Wall Street, New York.
 OFT. s, PATTERSON, President BENJ. c. MILLER, SecS
 Jos. l.. IoRp, Agent.
 l72 Policies issued from lst May last 10 ls
 March-Premium. ....9lOe.si9 go sl Policies issued 10 20 March........... lb,5e0 Oo nd only TWO losses, S50O0-S2o00. ....S l25.435 % d DVANTAGES OFFERED BY THIS CO., A Premiums may be paid in iull, or by weekly, monthly or quarterly instalments; and when i, exc eed. $50, one only in cash. and the other in a secured note payable in twelve months with six per cent interest," reeoabie. and subject only to assessment aier sixty days notice, if needed by losses Prohts divided annnaiy in avaiable scrip hearing six per cent interest, 1heh the Company piH edpanee ispo. ihnds cash # required. or the profits b. added 10 increase the sum insured Third persons can in sure the lves of others. The assured can, sfier a term of years surrender the policy and receive ns eqivaent paius; and every precauion taken 10 pre- pent forfeiture of the policy
 The Company also insures Joinl lives, and grants annuities and endowments.
 SLAVES, (Honse-servants and Mechanlcs) ln- sured. Mobile, 22d April.
 an23 I2I WALTER SMITH. Agent.
Mobile register and journal., 1846-12-24
MoR,IE AND COLUMBUS PACKET.

MORlI.E AND COLUMBUS -PALKtI' A TsSaEpA. The splendid fast running pas L0i -zCNseneer sreamer NEW WORLD, SGz slSssS51f5.a2 II. Estes. master, will rnn Snr;nc ihe nresent season as regular weekly packet leaving Mobile every TUESDAY at 5 PM, and arrive al Columbus on THURSDAY at PM. on her downward trip leave Columbus every FkiDAf nov33 CAMPRELf., OWEN X co, Agents.
 The New World will commence her trips with the hrst rise of water
Mobile register and journal., 1846-12-24
octi4 D. MERRILL.

BARTON ACADEMY-FEaALr DEpAETMEsT. M lSS D. l.. MERRILL. assisted by competent lVA and experienced Teachers, will open School for young Ladies n the Academy, on Monday, Oct 26 The course of instruct ion will embrace all the braDches of thorough Engl,sh education, Latin. Preach. Drawing, Nredlework and Vocal Muse-- Tuiiloa from S4 to $S per month. The best ieach- CTS will be secured for those wishing take lessons in Instrumental Music. ocIIO
Mobile register and journal., 1846-12-24
MOBILE, GAIN5viLLE AND WARSAW
 PACKET

. cS N The fast running passenger steam EzssSs CT JAMES HEWITT; M. Quar- Tier, master, will ply tine ensuing season ms reeu- lar weekly packet, leaving Mobile every sATUR DAY at s o'clock PM and Warsaw and Evansville as heretofore.
 0fy- The Hewlu has been thoroughly repaired and is now in first rate order. Captain Quarrier hopes lo continue to receive that patronage when has here, olore been SO liberay bestowed upon nm
 sem7 M WAKING A co.
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kgA FOR RENT-The com,noaIous two story Esas Brick Dwelling House. situated on the north east corner of Monroe and Claiborne eets formerly in the occupancy of Dr Lopez. For terms, to lst November next. apply 10 S P BuLLARD. or
 D CHANDLER,
 noyll Sl Francis st
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"A FOR SALE. BARTER OR RENT-'rae Gsh Residence formerly occupied by tho under signed, al Cottage fiiil immediately on Inc Pasca gous road, T miles ffom the ciiy, and three fourihs of mile from Maj. j. Ausli's residence, Is offered for sale low for cash. ot will be exchanged for groes at a lair valuation. The tract coatains 27 acres of land. more or less. II not sold. Inc same wiil Ike rented 10 good tenant at low rate For further particulars, apply 10 the Hon heary 'sold,h- waite or the subscriber at N. Orleans.
 inh2l D3 VIM B. hAl.0NE
Mobile register and journal., 1846-12-24

WEELY PAoKET FOR TUSCALOOSA. A E@ hThe steamboat IL KINNEY, II. season as a regular week packe', leaving MOBILE every TUESDAY evening. to commence as soon as the water will permit.
 For freight or passage apply on board. or ["
 o,o NJ WARING g. co.