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SUMMER HATS.

SUMMER HATS.
pY means Of a recent improvement, which can
ID be adapted to hats Of every fabric, the water
proof sffened hat is rendered pleasant and com
Portable wear in summer weather. ,-. 'n.
invite gentlemen to inspect my stock lately fin.
ished.
The white Oregon Beaver long rich maps, the
most splendid hats ever offered.
White and Pearl Cashmere, incomparably neat
Elegant Partisan style Black Moleskin, purposely
very light for summer wear.
have also for their selection .' ..
Panama Hats, Orleans mode, the best in market
Gentlemen's Lustred English Straw Braid, very
fashionable article. 49,
White double and single Brim Leghons.
Bronze Leghons for plain gentlemen.
Infants small Leghorn and Braid Hats, select
patterns. ..-. . .........
Cbildrens Leghorn and Pedale Caps.
And large assortment Of boys hats, Of Leg
horn, palm leaf, Manila and sea net--the latter
most excellent article for schoo-boys. Parents and
heads Of families will find the best collection Of these
goods in the District, at
VIM. B. ToDD'S,
Sign of the Golden Hat,
May l5 West Of Browns Hotel.
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Patent Enamelled and Isenring Daguer-
PeOtype, warranted to stand.

WM. A. PRATT, Artist, patentee of
w the first, and agent for the latter, of these
splendid methods Of ornamenting and relieving
Photographic portraits, by means Of which they can
be seen in any light and almost at any distance, is
prepared to take likenesses in this place for
few weeks only. Hours from 3, q. M, to 6, p. M,
without regard to weather.
Rooms on Pennsylvania avenue, between the de-
pot and Capitol, over the Columbian Fountain of
fee.
Instructions given, and Voightlander's celebrated
Instruments for sale, with all other materials on the
most reasonable terms.
May 16-eod1m'
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Tammany Hall, opposite the Park and
City Hall, Nassau street, New York.


TNHE proprietors Of this extensive Hotel, the
Il celebrity Of which has spread throug bout the
United States, and indeed throughout Europe, and
at which the European plan Of lodgings and table
under distinct organizations first introduced in.
to this country, have recently added TO the large
main building Of their Hotel an elegant addition,
fronting the Park, six stories high which has great.
y increased the capacity Of their establishment for
the entertainment of the travelling public The To-
cation Of Tammany Hall is known to be not only
the most pleasant Of any hotel in the city, but unsur-
passed in point Of convenience to men Of business,
and TO all the principal places Of public amuse-
ment. The European style Of entertainment 10 still
maintained, and the whole es ablish ment has re-
Gently been re6tted and put in perfect order-the
whole being under the immediate superintendent of
Mr CHARLEs BRows, whose long experience in the
business enables the proprietors To assure all who
may favor them with their patronage ofevery atien-
lion which can be procured at any other hotel in the
city or country.
April 30-d9m
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Whole fare from Washington or .aLsrandria, 10 Nor
folk, S. so.
The public are hereby notified that passengers are
now taken by the Potomac steamboat and Richmond
and Fredericksburg and Richmond and Petersburg
railroads to Norfolk, Virginia, at the low rate Of
FIVE dollars and fifty cents, including meals on the
James river boat.
Passengers by this superior line leave Wash
ington at 9, a. m, on Sundays, Tuesdays,
and Thursdays, arrive at Richmond at 5, p. m,
(early enough to view its beautiful seenery) where
they lodge; and leaving Richmond at 81, a. m, for
Port Wattha, on the Appomsttox, there take the
fine steamboat Augusta-which has been put in first.
rate order-for Norfolk, where they arrive between
and 3, p. m. Returning, leave Norfolk at 8, p. m,
lodging on board the Augusta, arriving at Rich
mond to breakfast, and at Washington by p. m,
the same day.
The public may rest assured that 1t 10 the deter
minston OF the propretors to keep up this line per
msnently, and TO accommodate travellers between
Richmond and Norfolk in the best manner, and at
the lowest rates.
For tickets or further information apply to Cap
tain J. Rogers, on board the Potomac steamboat
Powhatan, or TO
GEORGE MATTINGLY, Agent,
At Washington, ID. c.
April 22-eod2m
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FINE watches, yewelry, and silver

ZINE watches, Jowelry, and silver
IL Ware.--SAMLW w. BENEDICT, No. Wall
street, New York. would call the attention Of per-
sons visiting the city to his large assortment of
chronometer, duplex, lever and other fine watches,
imported direct from the best makers in Europe,
and will be warranted pcrfec, in every respect, and
correct time keepers. Also handsome pattern of
anchor escapements. Watches for ladies'.
Mr. Cottier, who has been at the head Of the re-
pairing department for the last FIVE years, will give
bis personal attention to the repairing Of all fine
watches.
Spoons, forks, cups, and every description of sill
yer ware.
May 20-d3w
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no Merchants and others concerned

ITO Merchants and others concerned
Il The public are advised, that articles Of mer.
chandse or any other description Of freight,
taken daily by the Potomac steamboat, in connection
with the Richmond, Fredericksburg, and Potomac
Railroad, between Washington and the other
towns of the District and Richmond and Fredercks-
burg.
For terms, apply in Washington at Bradey's
wharf to the undersigned, or, in his absence, to
Henry A. Clark, and in Alexandria to Capt. Joseph
Nevitt at IrviRe's wharf.
GEORGE MATTINGLY
May 4-eo4w
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STEAM BETWEEN NEW YORK AND
IJVEnDnnI

. httWhTu 8 Iccb.
Fare per Great Britain, according to the size and
position OF the staterooms, plans Of which may be
seen at any Of the agencies.
For freight or passage, or other information, APP
ply in New York, to
RICH'D IRWIN,
SO Front ST.
New York -March 23-d9m
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A PRIL REPORT OF the Mutual Life
"A Insurance Company OF New York,
No. SO, Wall street.-This institution, during
the month of April issued ninety one new policies,
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LIME stitched French calf-skin Boots.
Il Call in at Mann's, Pennsylvan avenue,
doors west Of Al ST., and examine and buy, low for
cash, the handsomest and best quality dress boots
offered in the District
MANN,
Pennsylvania avenue, 2 doors west Of Al street,
sign of the big black boot
Mav8 -6w
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DIR OBJECTION INSURANCE COM

L PANY.-S. HYATT, Agent for the Protec-
ton Insurance Company of Hartford, Connecticut,
offers to insure houses, mills, factories, barns, and
their contents, and all other descriptions of nsurabe
properly, against loss damage by fire. The rates
Of premium offered are aslow as those ofany other
similar institution, and every man has now an op.
portunity, for trifing sum, to protect himself
against the ravages Of this destructive element
which often in single hour sweeps away the earn.
ings of many years. /
The course the Office pursue in transacting their
business, and In the adjustment and paying Of loss
es, is prompt and liberal. |
For terms of insurance, application may be made
to the above named agent, at his Office, opposite
authorized to issue policies to applicants without
delay.
d. w. CLARK, President.
w. CONNER, Secretary.
June 5-lv s. HYATT, Agent.
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TIRBY a. sPENCE's Entomology
N new American edition, Just published. Vol
I'd, Coopers Lives Of American Naval Commanders.
Talfourd & Stephens's Mscellsnics, both in one
volume, cheap edition.
New edition Of Carpenters Physiology.
just received by
Mays F. TAYLOR.
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- OOMs TO LET.-Four furnished or I'M
~ furnished rooms may be had, near or within
square Of the Department OF State and Treasury
Departments. The situation is healthy, being on
the rising ground on l4th between III and streets,
and free from the annoyance Of dust. Inquire OF
Mrs. ELIZA McDUELL,
May 9-3tsw On the premises.
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FOR NORFOLK.
4 THE STEAMER OsEoLA hav

.THE STEAMER OSEOLA hav'
SllzEsez.SfG ing undergone thorough repairs, will
resume her trips to the above place Friday, the
Sd Instant leaving Washington every Friday at
o'clock, and Alexandria at half-past 9 a. m. Re
turning, leave Norfolk every Monday at o'clock
p. m. Passage and fare s..
The oseola will step at her usual landings on the
Potomac to take off and land passengers, and touch
at Cone going and returning.
Passage and fare through to Richmond, by the
James river boats, S..
JAMES MITCHELL, Captain.
Aher the LIST OF May the Oseola will make two
trips week. March 80
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The Croton (MutuaD Insurance Company,

Office No. IS Wall street, adjoining the Mechanics
Bank, in the city Of .Nsto York.
THIS company insures marine, inland navigation,
i transportation, and fire risks BY it's charter the
profits to be paid back the assured in proper
ton to the amount Of premiums paid by them re-
spectively. The rates and terms of insurance will
be moderate and liberal, and the assured subject to
no responsibility.
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NOTICE.
Washington Branch Railroad adj
w dluon to the regular train now run to Balu
more, extra trains, for the accommodation Of Wis
tiers to the National FAIR will be started daily lex
cep Sunday from the 10Th to the 30th instant, at
o'clock, p. m, and at "A O'Clock, p. m.
BY order.
SAML. STETTINIUS, Agent.
May 10
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uowELLs Patent Tanning Machine.
May l5-eod&dsif

HOWELL,S Patent Tanning Machine.
IL The great saving Of time and labor effected by
this machine renders il one Of the most valuable Of
modern inventions, being OF the utmost importance
those already engaged in the manufacture of Heath.
en- besides offering the greatest inducements 10 9th.
ers for starting the business.
BY this machine, which in its operation strictly
follows the principles OF the old way, all kinds OF
hides and skins may be tanned, not only 30 a. to
produce superior article of leather, but with q "a.
wing Of seyenty-hve per cent in time, and fifty per
cent. in labor, besides great economy in bark or
tanning material. ...".
A tannery in which the improved method was
adopted would, by its savings alone, be attended
with large profits, whilst a neighboring one where
the old plan was pursued would be losing money
The invention, which has been awarded gold
medal by the American Institute, as being the most
valuable improvement ever introduced into this
branch Of manufactures, has given the highest salts
faction in the different States in which IL 10 in
Ia the opinion of practical men who have adopted
the improvement, al the cost of about five hundred
dollars an establishment can be started which will
two thousand sides of sole leather or four thou.
sand calf skins per annun,, fifty per cent less than
the usual expense Of manufacture Wherea greater
amount Of business is required to be done, add.
tonal outlay, of course, will be necessary. BY this
machine sole leather can be thoroughly tanned in
twenty to thirty days, upper leather in two weeks,
and calfskiDs in from three to seven days. The
subscribers offer for sale single and county rights
for the above, and will afford the most liberal fac-
ties those purchasing State rights for the purpose
of reselling to counties individuals. A neat mod
Ell of the machine, showing its action and consruc-
ton, will if required, be furnished gratis to all pur
chasers.
For further particulars, address (post psid) Bu-
chanan & Co.. at the office of the Albion ncw spaper
New York. .
One Of these machines will be exhibited in opera
ton at the great national fair at Washington city.
Persons at distance who may be unable to be
present at the fair, would do well to procure some
friend at Washington, to attend and examine for
them the great advantages of this Improvement
May 6-2w .ra. 1n.s..a.'
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WILLIAM c. BRENT, Attorney and
Wv Councillor at Law. Washington. ID. c. .

" ILLIAM c. BRENT, ATTORNEY and
w Counsellor at Law, Washington, ID. c.,
will commence the practice Of his profession in con-
nexion with II. Ii. DENT, ESQ.,; and in addition TO
the usual business of the legal profession, will attend
to claims which may come before Congress- either
of the executive departments or bureaus, or before
any domestic or International tribunal created for the
ad ustment of private claims, and in general to any
claims rights Of property, in which his profess
sional services may be useful.
Office (the same occupied by Mr.. Dent) Al street,
west side, near City Hall
IL The undersigned will continue prompt and
careful attention the branches Of business referred
to in the above card. and particularly to any cases
in the Supreme Court of the United States in which
he may be retained.
III. Fl. DENT.
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TRUSTEES SALE.-The subscriber, A,
l. trustee of William Browne, insolyent debtor
will sell at public sale. to the highest bidder, at he
auction store of r. W. Dyer, on Tuesday, the d
June next at IL o'clock, a. m, lot No IL, in SQUARE
No. III, on 10th street, between l. and NJ street.
as laid down on the plan Of the city Of Washing.
ton, and will convey unto the purchaser all the do
vested in him trustee aforesaid. Terms cash
JAMES CARRlCo, Trustee.
r. w. DYER, AuctOnssr.
May l3-2aw&ds
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A UGUsTUs FISCHER, Attorney and

A UGUSTUS FISCHER, Attorney and
"A Counsellor at Law, Austin, Travis coun-
~, Texas will attend faithfully and promptly TO any
business connected with his profession in this city,
and the adjoining counties He will also attend to asy
business in the land Office, such as procuring patents
perfecting udes, &c. Ietters must be paid To pro-
cure attention.
REFERKHCEs.
Hon. J. p Henderson, San Augustn.
Hon. Ebenezer Allen, Austin.
Hon. Memucan Hunt, Galveston.
J. ID. Groesbeck, Houston.
Dolhonde & Groesbeck, New Orleans.
Jan IL Nat Intel
by the Governor OF yir-
ginia.-EpMpsD F. BRowS, to be commissioner,
TO take dispositions and afidavits, the acknowledge
ment ofdeeds and instruments in writing under seal
and to certify the same to the proper Offices for
record. March 81
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BOARD wANTED.-A furnished par.
- lor and bedroom, with board, in q pleasant To-
cation near the Capitol, is wanted for small fam
lily consisting OF gentleman, his wife, and two
children. honse where there are no bosrders
preferred; Address, stating terms, &C., A. B. G.,
Office Of this paper. 49, ...
May 90
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BY c. w. BOTELER, Jr., Auctioneer
GALE OF excellent furniture at auc.

BY c. w. BOTELER, IT., Auctioneer.
GALE OF excellent furniture at auc.
- tion.-By virtue Of a deed Of trust from
Thompson Tyler, will offer for sale at public
tion, on Monday, the first day Of June next, at II
o'clock a. m, at the house lately occupied by said
Tyler, on Missouri avenue, between Sd and "
Streets the household and kitchen furniture in said
house, consisting, in part, as follows-yiz:
Mahogany sofa, mahogany chairs
Mahogany centre tables .....
Eight carpets, six beds, six bedsteads
Five mahogany dressing bureaus, mattresses
One pair mirrors, bed and table linen, blanksu
Wood and cane chairs, washstands
Pslor curtains, china, glass, and crockery
Cooking stove, kitchen utensils, &c.
Also, one excellent mich Cow. Terms cash.
RICHARD WALLACE, Trustee
c. w. 0rELER, Jr,
Auctioreer
MAY l5-eod&dsif
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GLORIOUS news from the New York
VI Mammoth Clothing Establishment

~ "amiho'h SiothihS Esthphsuncht.-
The subscribers have just opened the above estab-
lisnment with the largest stock Of ready made cloth
ing offered in the city of Washington, TO which
they call the attention Of all buyers OF ready made
clothing, and others who wish TO reduce their cloth
ing bills from twenty-five to fifty per cent, as they
enabled, from their peculiar facilities, sell at
New York cash prices Wholesale and retail.
They have also extensive assortment Of cloths
cassimeres, and vestings, which they will make to
order twenty-five per cent. less than any otner es-
adjustment in the city. BY calling, persons can
Judge for themselves.
JAMES GALLIGON g. SON,
May 20-eod3t. No. Centre Market Space.
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Total lives insured ................ 81
MORRIS ROBINSON, President.
SAMUEL HANNAY, Secretary.
MMrURN Posr, M. D., 504 Broadway, physician
Maya
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T Avs OF the United States.-Little &
IL Browns new edition. in 5 vols. For sale by
April % +. TAYLOR.
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QOARDING.-Mrs. Gassaway, nearly op-
- posite to Browns, has three hsndsome
rooms vacant, which she will let with or without
board. March l9--n
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DR. RITCHIE's once on Pennsylysnia
- avenue, aorth uide, three doors above lolh
street.
April lift
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, CAPD-JoHN HARRIS, MD, DDS.

A CARD.-JOHN HARRIS, MD, d, DIS,
"A Fellow of the American Society Of Dental Sur
geons senior brother, preceptor and former associate
OF Professor c. A. Harris Of Baltimore, and late from
Kentucky, where he has attended TO the various
duties of his profession for nearly eighteen years,
now tenders his services to the citizens Of this city
in all the various departments Of dental surgery.
He may be consulted at his room, at Browns ho-
tel.
Or. H. is permitted to refer to the following gen
tlemen, to whom he has for years been profession
ally known, viz:
Hon. J.. T. Morehead, us senators
Hon VIM. Allen, Of Ohio,
Hon Garrett Davis, q Kentucky. l,crs
Hon. W. r. Thomssson, ofKen-
pr Lane Of Kentucky, sergesntetArms II. r. US.
Baltimore Faculty Of Dental Surgeons.
individuals or families waited on at their resi-
dsnoes, il requested. March
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HOUSEHOLD Furniture at Auction
IL On Wednesday, the 9th instant, al half p.,,
~ O'clock a. M, shall sell, at the residence ~
Mrs. Harrison, near the corner Of Seventeenth "a
II streets, her Household and Kitchen Fumi,ar.H
amongst which are
Mahogany S,deboard, dining and other tabls,
Chairs, Lounges, Settees, Bookcase
China and Glassware
Carpets and Straw Mating
Bedsteads, Beds, Bureaus, Washstands, Toll,
Sets, &c.
With many other articles, and an assortment Of
kitchen requisites
Terms cash. X. w. DYER,
May 23-3tSMW Auetonser
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A CARD.
nR. GIBSON, Professor OF Surgery In
~ the University Of Pennsylvania, intending 70
remain from May until October At MiddebuE'
Loudoun county, Virginia. al letters for him south
Of Washington may be sent to that destination, m
stead Of Philadelphia.
May l6-eodlms
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RATES OF FARE ON THE POTOMAC.

RATES OF FARE ON THE POTOMAC.
THE PUBLIC are hereby mott
fed that the rates Of fare now charged
by the mail steamer Powhatan, for taking up and
landing passengers on the Potomac, have been re-
duced as follows;
Between Washington and Alexandra, 25 cents
Do do Chapman's, 81.
Do do Budd's Landing, 81 so.
Do do Aqua Creek, 50.
The steamer leaves Bradlsy's wharf daily at 9,
o. m,
For further information, apply to Capt j. w.
Rogers, on board, or to
GEO MATrINGLY, Agent
April 25-3tawlm
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EXCURSIONS ON THE POTOMAC.
II THE PUBLIC are hereby ad-
saEfzEsssftss. vised that the quick and beautiful
steamer Powhatan now leaves. Bradley's wharf
daily, at 8, a, m, for Aqua creek, and returns by
Al, D. m; thus giving ladies' and gentlemen disposed
70 make pleasant excursion down the river an OPP
portunity Of doing so on any day they may prefer
The boat passes in full view Of Fort Washington
and Mount Vernon, and the other objects Of interest
on the river.
J. W. ROGERS. Captain.
April 25-3taw3w
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MATTHEW ST. CLAIR CLARKE has
wi opened his office in the rooms lately occupied
by Corcoran & Riggs, opposite the Treasury De-
partment; and will attend to all business ntrusted
to him requiring an agent or attorney before Con-
gress or any Of the departments.
Dec. 9-dtf
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Feb. l2-eotf National Intellgencer.l
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John HERDMAN IL CO., United states
y and Great Britain and Ireland, old es-
tablished Emigrant once, 81 south street,
Vnrk
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-05-22
4 slave Case.

An interesting rred in New York a few days
since VIM Powell is Captain OF the brig Empire sailing
between New York and Norfolk. In 1892 previous to
her departure from New York. the Steward. eolored
man, taken sick, and James D. Law another colored
employed in his place. The brig arrived at Nor
folk and her voyage, when about days out,
negro woman aud child, the property Of citizen OF Nor
folk, found board, having secreted themselves
with the assistance OF Law, escape observation
Capt. Powell Immediately put back to Norfolk
the slaves, and handed Law for ua who was con-
vie,ed and is in the Peni,entary Richmond. Suit
is brought, in the Of Law plaintiff by the Aboli
uonists New York. against Powell. for damages After
long argument by Counsel, in which the laws Of Viz
ginia were discussed the jury returned verdict for the
dcteaddH the Court charging that he ha6 perfect right
back the slaves and surrender the stew
ard the civil authorities. 1t IL stated that the case will
be carried BY the Counsel for Law the Supreme Court
order the consiuOnaity OF the law of Virginia
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-05-22
The Mexican War-Suspccted Interfer-
euce of European Powers i'm aid OF

IL has been than animated tina, there were
probably other powers behnd the than the Mcxi
government ITSELF ins,gating the War between thai
country aud the United States.
Among the many surmsss OF similar nature, hnd
the following IN late letter OF the Washington corespon-
dent OF the New York Tribune. lie says:
After much thought cannot disPossess myself of the
belief that England concerned in this Of Me,-
am IN possession OF evidence that the last reinforce
mens OF the Mexican Army ordered TO be con
eensted at Matamoras until about the middle OF April al
the receipt OF intelligence from Great Britain which had
been anSousy looked for and that till then were the
operations undertaken with spirit aud vigor should be
glad to be deceived this point but fear shall not be
again The remarkable alliance between France and En-
gland must have Interior objects and may the
latter TO block the progress OF the United States and
raise counter Government frontier have agreed to
establish Monarchy in Mexico in the person the Duke
DE Monpenser, the young OF Louis Philippe This
suggestion was presented to from important, source,
three four months and seemed attract no little at
tenon when laid 1t before the public. In the present,
Juneture the probability Is more plausible"