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Agency for Claims at washington.
THARLES DE SELDING, Notary Pub
~ lie, COnyeyancer. and General gent,


~ lie, ,COnveyancer, and General Agent
No. III Todd's Buildings, Pennsylvania avenue
Washington, D. c., offers his services for the prose
ecutive departments, or before any board Of com
missoners that are or mny be appointed for the ad
justment Of spoliations, collecting private claimt
and rents procuring pensions, whether revolution
any other serviss, bounty lands for return duties
those arising under contracts, treaties or otherw
wise; buying and selling real estate, &c 1aH
Particular attention paid to the settlement Of ac.
counts of disbursng officers who may find it incon.
venient to give their personal attendance.
Having been commissioned notary public, he il
prepared to furnish legalzed copies Of any document
or other paper that may be required.
Charges will be moderate, and regulated by the
amount claimed and the extent OF service re-
quired. .n... ""...#'
Communications (post paid) will receive immed-
ate attention. ..' Vie.
He has the honor to refer to the Navy Depart.
ment and the several bureaus connected with it,
comptrollers' and auditors Offices Of the Treasury
Department, and the senior captains and pursers in
the navy; and also to DR.. John Homans, Boston
Barnard Henry, esq, Philadelphia; Rev. Scptinus
Tuston chaplain Of the Senate, Washington; Hon
Henry l.. Ellsworth, Fayette, Indiana; Thomas M
Blount, ESQ.,, Pensacola, Florida; Hon. G. B. PEN
rose, Lancaster, Pa; Judge L. HARLEY Crawford
Washington; William Agnew, esq, New York; u.
Collins Lee, esq.,, Baltimore, Md; III. B. Reardon
esq, Norfolk, Va; Professor Goodridge, New Ha-
ven, Conn M. yudson, esq, New Orleans; Hon.
K. IL. Foster, Nashville, Tenn.
May l6--1y
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Burlington College.
TTNHE Preparatory School of Burlin gtOn

II SCuOOi VI ouTllnStoii
Il College will be- opened for the reception of a
limited number of boys, on the first day of Novem.
Der next. All applications for admission, beyond
that number, will have relative priority for the fol-
lowing term. l.1
This school is designed to be the nursery Of the
college, and will be conducted with that view, under
the constant and immediate supervision of the pres
ident and rector of that institution. At the same
time boys will be received who not intended for
the college, and will enjoy, SO long they remain,
all the advantages Of the school. Provision is made
for the thorough instruction in all the branches
Of English and classical learning, in mathematics
and the natural sciences, in the living languages OF
Europe, and in drawing, painting, and music. Sacred
music will receive especial attention. The boys,
with their resident instructors, will constitute q
Christian household, enjoying at once the paternal
and the pastoral relations The domestic and re-
gous influences are relied on for ita administration
and everything in it will be faithfully done, on
Christian principles, and in dependence on Divine
assistance. The health, the manners, and the NOR
ais Of the boys will be constant objects Of the
tender and scrupuous regard; and nothing shall be
wanting .hat they may grow up, as stress the
The charge for each term, of five months-begin-
ming on the feast Of All Saints, (lst November and
the feast of st. Philip and ST. James, list May,
in each year-will be one hundred and fifty dollars,
payable always in advance. There will be no addition
al charge of any kind. Boys who remain during
the vacations, which are the months of April and
October, will be charged fifteen dollars for each.
Applications for admission to be made to the RI.
Rev. George w Doane, ID. ID. LII. d., president Of
Burlington College, Burlington, N. J. 1hl l
Burlington, llth September, ls46
Sept N-2awIm t.s = . "' ..-..
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vUHE CASH PRINCIPLE ADOPTED.

Il Young q Steer, merchant tailors, respectfully
announce to their customers and the public that
they have determined upon change in their busi-
ness. ...
Convinced that the cash principle will be better,
both for ourselves and our customers, our terms
from this date will be cash on delivery
As by this course we shall avoid losses, and the
expense Of clerks and collectors, we hope to make
4 the interest Of customers to continue their
favors under the new arrangement.
We are preparing TO conduct our business on the
most economical plan, and those who may
favor us with orders that they as well ourselves,
will receive the benefit Of it.
As II IL lmportmtto us that our books be closed
with the least possible delay, we earnestly request
those who are indebted TO TO call and settle their
respective accounts.
Sept. 2-3tav2v
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AHR PROSPECTUS Ffts.
ora new, cheap, and popular paper, 20 be
entitled
THE SATURDAY EVENING NEWS,


DISTRICT ADVERTISER,
Which is intended 20 be Published weekly IN the city
ofWashingIon, commanding on Saturday, the l6lt
ofJuly, lS46, by WILLIAM THOMPSON.
TINHE subscriber who has been connected with
IL the press for the last twelve years IN the city
Of Washington, and who has, during that time, &c.
quired intimate knowledge OF its local affairs and
other matters Of public and general interest," respect
fully announces his intention Of publishing weekly
newspaper, with the above tte, which will con,
tan in It's advertising columns, Professional Dbse
I0yy on which he mainly relies fehe success Of hii
undertaking.
The Saturday Evening News will contain a yOlii
teal, congressional mBesiiIs, literary local, tempe
rance, spisisLsy, and miscellaneous department. II
will, during the session Of Congress, furnish. the
latest new from the Capitol, (being published on
Saturday evening and IL will be The uniform and
sedulous endeayor Of the subscriber 10 render his
joumala cheap and popular vehicle Of intelligence
useful and deserving Of general patronage by oil
elasses Of the eommuniiy-persons Of every seeI
and party, as well as professional gentleman and
men OF business in general
The subscriber pledges himself 10 make every
proper and reasouabis exeron 10 render the Satur-
day Evening News permanent and respectable
medium Of intelligence; and he INDUCES the hope
that he will be literally sustained by his friends
everywhere, and especially by those in the Distric
Of Columbia and the city of Baltimore, TO WHOM
he earnestly and respectfully appeals for sup
port IN his present undertaking.
Those who subscribe 10 the Saturday Evening
News for one year, 81 50 90, payable monthly OF
deliyery) will rssssso'the paper with their adyer
tlsement or business card Published in each paper
In case Of change Of residence, the removal vii
be eonspieuously noticed in the next paper
so that persons, whose names may be in the Profes
sional Directory will appear therein always correct
ly located. Subscribers who do not advertise ID
the Professional Directory, may receive the Saturday
Evening News one year, on payment OF one dollal
in advance, ten cents monthly delivery Of th'
paper.
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hN IL IL

NEW YORK and HAvRE Union Line
IN or Packets sail from New York on the 9Th,
I6 h, and 24h and from Hayre on the LIST, 9Th, and
Oath Of each month during the year, and in the fol.
iowingr citation:
from NEW YoRK.
Ship Albany, Crawford sth January, May, and Sept.
Shin silvie orasse, Rich, 10th JAM May and Sept
ship Louis Philippe Casttoh 24th JAM May and Sept
Ship Duchess dOresns, Richardson sh February, June
sh,p burgundy Walton, 10th Feb. June and october
shin Iowa Lines oath February, June, and October.
New ship. 9Th March, July, and November.
shin Iayre Ainsworth 18th March July and November
sbip hrxo Anthony, 9Th April, August and December
ship Zurich Thompson, 18th April, August, and Dec
Z shin Francis whedon 1tth April, August, and Dec.
FROM HAvRE. '..
ah,n Albany Crawford, 2th February, June and Oct.
eh.r ailyie de rasse Rich LIST March July, and Nov
spT al. Philippe Casttoh, 9Th March, July and Nov
ship Ducbess d0reans, Richardson, 2ith March, July
sna AN narsundy watton ist April August and Dec
shipp Iowa Lines, sth April, August, and December
Ns,rr ship oath April, August, and December
ship Havre, Ainsworth, list January, MAJ and sept
shipp sniv Edgar 9Th January, May, and september.
shipp rao Anthony oath January, May, and september
ship zurich Thompson, ist February, June, and Oct
ship Frsncis T. whedon 9Th February, June, and Oct
Far passage in the cabin, fixed At 500.
AL . 10 FOX u LIVINGSTON,
npr' ~ Broad street, or
WIN. wHlTL0CK,
4s South street, New York.
March e-dly
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THE FRANCo.AMERICAN,e go Nassau

full French nsner, sommencinr on N Monday % % Aur
6, will be issued every Monday, Wednesday, and
Friday, at the moderate rate Of Sc a year; 50 for
six months; 81 so for three months. ...-.
Devoted to the cause Of democracy, liberty Of re-
gion and social amelioration its columns will
tam the most exact and eopious commercial, admin.
strative and judiciary information, and original 1T
erary works Of the best writers Of both worlds, con-
sistng of productions unpublished even in France
scientific agricultural CRITICAL and other articles 10.
gether with the Paris fashions, &c.
The moderate price, both of subscription and adj
vertisng together with the quantity and interest OF
the contents Of this paper are advantages possessed
by no other Of the same kind in the United States
Agent, J. MICHARD,
18th ST., between F. and g.
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A N Inyigorating and Healthful sum
IA mer MediCine- Sanctioned and pa

A N Inyigorating and HealthfuI sum-
"A mer Medicine, Sanctioned and Pa
tronlsed by the most eminent Of the medical pro-
fession.
BY merely pouring water on a teaspoon full oI
this aperient cooling and grateful efervescing
beverage is obtained resembling soda water to the
aste and imparting 10 the constitution all the bene
fits Of the celebrated Sellzer waters Of Germany.
Medical men Of eminence commend in the high
est terms the preparation known as Tarrant's Efer-
vesceR Seltzer Aperent. Its success in bilious af
fectons, dyspepsia or Indigestion heartburn, febrile
disorders, gout acidity Of the stomach, &C. and all
the various complaints caused by the sudden
changes OF temperature usual in warm atitudes
has been so great that il has been highly recon-
mended, and has, in consequence, been generally
prescribed; and the most satisfactory results have
invariably followed. In torpid state Of the liver
Its action upon the system has been 80 beneficial
that is energies have been revived and its healthy
tone restored.
No preparation has ever been introduced to the
notice Of the medical profession or public which has
given such universal satisfaction as Tanant's Efer-
yeseent Seltzer Aperent. II should be freely used
at this season preventative and dispeller Of those
sick headaches languor of the body loss Of appetite
aeidity Of the stomach, &C., the foreruDners OF
bilious or febrile atiarks. A teaspoon full taken
regularly every morning never interferes with the
avocatlons Of the day, and invariably creates an
elasticity Of mind and flow OF spirits which gives
zest to every enjoyment
Sold Wholesale and retail by JAMES TAR
RANT, No. 265 Greenwich street, corner Of War
rem. Also at Sc William street, 10 Astor House
ITO Broadway, 2 Park Row, and 55l Broadway.
f0' 'A' also z z. D. GILMAN, Druggist,
Penn. avenue, near Browns Hotel Washington
sole agent for the District. Aug IL
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corner OF Ith and r streets: March l4-ly
UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK.-The
~ lectures in this institution will commence on
the last Monday Of octobert, and continue four
months. ...
Valentine Mott, M. d., professor of the principles
and operations of surgery, with surgical and
pathological anatomy.
John Revere, M. D., professor of the theory and
practice of medicine.
Granville Sharp Pattison, M. D., professor of
general and descriptive anatomy.
Maryn Paine, M d., professor Of the institutes
Of medicine and materia medica. ..
Cunning s. Bedford, M D., professor Of mid
wifery and the diseases Of women and children.
John William Draper, M. d., professor of chem
istry.
VIM. H. Van Buren,, M. D., proscctor to profess
sor Of surgery.
VIM. Darling, M. D., demonstrator of anatomy.
The fees for full course of lectures amount to
$l05. The student attend one or more of the
courses, as he may be disposed, and pay only for
the lectures for which he enters. The fee for the
diploma is $50. The matricuIation fee is IS. The
fee for admission to the dissecting rooms and dem
onstrations is IS. -.E.... .nen F"a ..' ,s y. .
ton will be afforded to the students of the unver-
sity, and the facilities for dissection will be all that
can be desired. The materiei is abundant and
cheap. The dissectng rooms will be opened on LIST
Of October.
The New York Hospital fifteen minutes walk
from the College Buildings, is visited daily; and
the students have an opportunity of studying the
various medical and surgical diseases Of that insti
tuition. "
The Eye and Ets Infrmary, in which more than
l,400 patients prescribed for annually, is open TO
the students.
The University Surgical Clnque is attended ev-
cry Saturday at the college buildings by Professor
Mott, and the university students witness the
Gus operations performed by the professor. More
than 600 patients, affected with every variety Of
malady, are brought before the class during the
session. ."..r.
The University Lyibg-in Charity under the
charge Of Professor Bedford is ample in its arrange
ments. During the past fve sessions more than
200 cases Of midwifery have been attended by the
| tudents of the university.
In addition to these facilities for clinical observa-
tion there are the various dspensaries and charities
Of the city, containing not less than 10000 PATIENTS
presenting every possible aspect and character OF
disease. ... ....
Excellent board and lodging ean be had in the Vi
cinity Of the college for s2 so 10 s3 per week.
The number Of students IN .Yndance last session
was dO7; and the degree Of Doctor Of Medicine was
conferred on las
N. B.--Students on arriving in the city, by
calling at the college building $50 Broadway, and
asking for the jantor, will be conducted TO boarding
houses.
Any further information respecting the institution
can be had by addressing the Secretary, Prof ORA
per, $50 Broadway. By order
JOHN w. DRAPER, Sec,y.
Nsw YoRs, May II, 1876 June l7-Smo
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&N MA MN
NEARSEILLES Line OF Packets, touch
lvl ing at Gibraltar to land passengers :
he aforementioned ships will be regularly de-
patched from New York on the LIST, and from
Marseillcs on the 10th of each month, as follows:
8. FROM NEW YORK.
Ship Prince de Jonyie, (new3 Capt w. W. Laurence
Oct 1. 1916. Ia. - i
Ship Arcole (new) Capt w. r. Hoodless, Nov. l. 1886.
Ship CASTOR, Capt. James Anthony, Dec. l, ls46.
Ship Nebraska, (new Capt James Watson, Jan. s47
Ship -, -----, Feb. l, lst7.
FROM MARsEILLEs.
ship Prince de Jonvile, (new0 Capt w. W. Laurence
Shin Arcoie (newJ Capt w. II. Hoodess Jan TO- ls47.
Ship CASTOR, Capt James Anthony, Feb 10, lsi7.
Ship Nebraska, (new) Capt James Watson March 10
1s7. ....
Ship --, - April 10, lss7.
These vessels are all Of the first class, and com
manded by men Of experience. Their accommoda-
tons for passengers are unsurpassed for comfort
and convenience. Goods sent TO the agents will be
forwarded free Of all other expenses than those
: tually paid
For freight or passage, apply to
CHAMBERLAIN & PHELPS,
l03 Front street,
Orto Bod e. HINCKEN, agents, No. 9
Tontinc Buildings, corner of Wall and Water
streets, New York. Sept 18
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A BLOT ON G-New edition
"A 1876, being the 5th American, from Shee's I'll
English edition, with the notes Of Mr.. Justice Sto
ry, and additional annotations by ] c. Perkins, esq
just received, for sale, by +. TAYLOR.
Also, Howard's Supreme Court Reports, 4th vol
Archbod's Law Of Landlord and Tenant
Hill on Trustees ra
Hilliard's Law Of Real Property
Jarman on Wills ..... . ... ..
Spence's Equitable Jurisdiction Of the Court o
Chancery
Archbold's Law Of Nisi Prius
Lives of Eminent English Judges of the l7th and
18th centuries r.. ....., ...,-. ...
Russell on the Law Of Factors and Brokers
Reports of Criminal Cases before the Recorder Of
Philadelphia -+
Broom's Legal Maxims . A.. ..H..
New edition Of the Laws Of the United States
5 vols
Dallam's Digest Of the Laws Of Texas
De Hart on Courts Martial
10th vol. Laws Of the United States.
All new and standard law books for sale by the
advertiser, at the lowest New York and Phiadelphis
prices in every case Oct 10
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NEW YORK ADVERTISEMENTS.
Tammany Hail, opposite the Park and
City Hall, Nassau street, New York.

TNHE proprietors Of this extensive Hotel, the
Il celebrity Of which has spread throughout the
United States, and indeed throughout Europe, and
at which the European plan Of lodgings and table
under distinct organizations was rst introduced In
10 this country, have recently added TO the large
main building Of their Hote, an elegant addition,
fronting the Park, six stories nigh which has great
ly increased the capacity Of their estsh hShment 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 near to all the principal places Of public amuse.
ment The European style Of entertainment is stll
maintained, and the whole establishment has re-
Gently been re6tted and put in perfect order-the
whols being under the immediate superintendenee Of
Mr. CHAALEs BHowS, whose long experience in the
business enables the proprietors to assure all who
may favor them with their patronage ofeyery atten-
ion which can be procured at any other hotel in the
city country.
April 30-d9m
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CURE FOR FEVER AND AGUE.-

III W Eoh AND he
~ R0WAND'S Improved Tonic Mixture, pos
live cure fos fever and sgus and nervous weakness.
can be had at GnAAS's Drug Store, near Browns
Hotel.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS.
From ths United states Gazette Of July, isss
Mr. EDIToR. Are NC not individually called upon,
when We become furnished with any knowledge
which by more extended diffusion will promote the
happiness and welfare Of those around US, 10 make
known, without hesitation, such means Of relief and
comfort Feeling this to be a duty, would direct
the attention Of oil distressed with fever and ague,
to the great utility Of "RoWand's Tonic Mixture,
in that troublesome complaint. Besides having been
restored TO unusual health and ygor myself, have
had AN opportunity Of witnessing great number oil
other remarkable instances Of recovery from lis use
and am informed that more than 900 persons, who
acquainted with lis exceeding success, within
less than the three years that il has been offered to
the public, are anxious 10 testify 10 lis sovereign
efficacy. My chief object in this Communication Is
TO scqusint every individual who has suffered under
the asoye obstinate and loo often serious disease,
with the virtues Of the above valuable medleinei
also 10 render thanks 10 the proprietor for his beneT
oent exeriions TO spread s further its usefulness
despite the selfish charge Of dlscourtesy and pre-
sumption.
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vI'HE Complete works OF Ben johnson

Il edited, with a memoir, by Barry Cornwall
complete in one volume, large octave; the Dramatic
Works Of Massinger and Ford, complete in ono
volume, edited by Harley Coleridge; the Dramat.
ic Works Of Beaumont and Fletcher, complete in
two volumes, edited by George barley; the com.
plete Dramatic Works OF Congreve, Wycherey,
Vanhrugh, and Farquhar, the whole complete in
one volume edited with notes, biographical and crit
ical, by Leigh Hunt.
The above beautiful and uniform editions are jus,
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WILLIAM THOMPSON.
NIACKINTosH's MisceIIanies.-In Q

MACKINTosH'S Miscelianies.-In one
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lshed and for sale by +. TAYLOR; price 81 IS,
The miscellaneous works Of the Right Hon. Sir
James Macintosh, edited by his soni 3 vols. com
plete in one, without sbrdgmenl, forming the 9Th
vol. Of "The Modern BRUSH Essayisls." The con-
tents Of the preceding volumes Of this series in
dieated by the following list The volumes are OF
uniform size and binding, and will be sold separate.
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Vol , AlliSon's MisceIlnnies, $50 PIP. svo.; cloth
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gilt, 81.
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cloth gilt, 81 IS.
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Sept
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JAMES p. TUsTIN offers his services TO his
ID friends in the District elsewhere as a Collect
OF, Copyist, and Agent. Communications address
ed to the advertiser OF Washington (post paid will
meet with prompt attention. Residence 6th street,
immediately in the rear Of the Patent Office.
May lS-3aW6m Col. Foun.l
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4 GENCY ATwAsHINGToN.-The s

"A scriber will undertake the prosecution Of claims
domestic or foreign" before Congress. or any
the departments of the United States government
Claims for return of duties; for lands; for pensions
before the Indian Commissioner; those ari sins
under contracts, treaties, or otherwise.
Having visited the principal cities Of Europe, il
which he has correspondents of long standing, h,
will also undertake to transact any financial bust
ness with that continent. ..... go.
Communications ''post paid, - addressed to
s. ROB'T. A. PARRISH,
Washington, ID. C.
REFER TO
William F. Havemeyer, mayor Of New York
John M. Scott, ex-mayor Of Philadelphia.
Jacob G. Davies, mayor of Baltimore.
William w. Seaton, mayor Of Washington.
Office in Concert Hall, near Browns Hotel
Feb. 2S-6m ....
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q RGE M. BIBB e,
coussELLoR-Ar-LAw,

tOUksELLUH'Af-LAWl
HAS established his Office in the city Of Wash
Ill ington, and proHers his services TO the public
in the prosecution Of claims upon the Treasury Of
the United States, in the argument Of in the
circuit courts for the District Of Columbia, and in
the Supreme Court of the United States.
His Office is on the south side of New York ave-
nue., between 9th and 10th streets.
June l3-ly
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M M Ii

IOHN HERDMAN IL CO., United states
ID and Great Britai In and Ireland, old es-
tabiishcd Emigrant once, 81 south street,
New York.
HERDMAN, KEENAN, & CO., Liverpool.
Passage to and from Great Britain Ireland (via
Liyerpoor by the Old Black Ball Line, or any Of
the regular packet-ships sailing every five days,
The subscribers in calling the attention Of old
ountrymen and d public generally TO their us-
qualled arrangemr nts for bringing out passengers
rom the old couny, beg to state that the business
of the house al Liverpool will be conducted by its
branch. Hl g.. .-... .. I. .. ..F. .. ....
Those sending for their friends will at once see
the great iDportanc of this arrangement as il will
preclude an unnecessary delay of the emgrant.
The ships employed in this line are well known to
be the first and largest class, commanded by men oi
experience; and an they sail every five days, offer
every facility that can be furnished. With those
superior arrangements, the subscribers look forward
for a continuation of that patronage which has been
30 literally extended to them for many years
past. In case any of those engaged do not embark
For further particulars, apply by letter, postpaid.
J. HERMAN q CO.,
81 South street, New York.
HERDMAN, KEENAN, & CO.,
Liverpool.
Mr.. THOMAS FITNAM, saddle and harness
maker on 9th street, three doors north of Pennsyl-
vania avenue the agent of this house for the
or WAsHIsoros d. c., who will attend to the
transaction of all business in their line, when re-
qured TO do so.
~. B.-Drafts for any amount can as usual be
urnished payable all the principal banking institu-
tions throughout the United Kingdom, on opplica-
tion above .I
March I4-1y aI