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Grand Cotillon Early.

WILL be given by Mr. and Mrs Casimr
w Professors of Dancing, from Paris, o.
Tuesday next, 9th instant, at the Washington
Hall, on which occasion (by rsquest.) they will
dance the Parlor Polka, the Hungarian, Dance
etc., in the National Original Costume.
Mr.. and Mrs. Casmir. presents their com
plimenis to the ladies and Gentlemen ct Tus-
caloosa ard vicinity, and respectfully informs
them that they intend to give course oil
dancing in this city, viz :--Parlour. Polka
Hungarian Dance, Waiting, Hop Wallzing,
Coilllons. new stNle ETC., at very moderate prl.
ces. Persons wishing to join the class, please
apply TO MIR. or Mrs Casilnir at the Washing
ton Hail.
Oct. DBL, 1876 It4o.
State journal & flag., 1846-10-23

DIED.-At Matamoras, Mexico, on the 9Th
ult Lient. JOHN l.. May, of the "Greensboro'
Independent Volunteers" The deceased was
the oldest son Of John May, Esq, ofthis place,
and was LIST Lieut.. of the Greensboro VoIun-
teers.-ALa Beacon"
DIED, of Congestve Fever, at his residence,
on the 22d ult., the Hon. :. G. SMITH, native
of South Carolina. His father, WIN. e. Smith
emigrated to Madison county, Ala, many
years since, where the subject of this memoir
was raised, and married to Miss Norman in
1889. He emigrated to DeKalb county in
1886; was elected Clerk of the County Court
in 1897 elected to the Representative branch
of the Stale Legislat ire in 1889 elected Sen
ator from DeKalb g. Cherokee counties; SER
we'd in that body two sessions and in 1874
was reelected 10 the Senate--ali of which sta
tons he filled with honor to himself and 10 the
sa,ifaction of large majority Of his constitu.
ents. He has lief: a wife, six daughters and
ole son to mourn his loss A
State journal & flag., 1846-10-23
ELECTION in the Sd District.

We present. below, the returns as we
have received them, from the Sd Congress.
sional district. They show majority for
Mr.. Cottrell Of 48 votes. Mr.. C. is, no
doubt, elected-but the majority, like the
aggregate vote, is very small. We have
received full returns from three counties
Lowndes, Dallas, and Perry. We have
only the majoriies, in the remaining coun.
ties of the district. We are assured, how
ever, by the gentlemen, to whom we are
indebted for them. that they are accurate.
State journal & flag., 1846-10-23
AYoTLA, Sent. a. 1916.
AT one o'clock in the morning. (


AT one O'Clock in the morning
SIR 81 have received your favor of this
date, acknowledging decree issued by the
supreme Government of the nation, embra-
cling a.programme of the proceedings adop,
ted to regulate due celebration of The re !.
establishment of the constitution of 1924,
the assumption by myself Of the supreme
Executive power, and the anniversary Of the
glorious cry of Dolores.
My satisfaction is extreme 10 observe
the enthusiasm with which preparations are
made to celebrate the two great blessings
which have fallen upon this nation-her
independence and her lborty-and | am
penetrated with the deepest gratitude 10 ind
that my arrival in the capital will be m1de
to contribute to the solemnities of SO great
an occasion. In furtherance of this object
! shall make my en'ree in that city to NOR
row at mid day, and desire, in contributing
my share to the National jubilee, to observe
such course as may best accord with my
duties to my counlry-beioved of my heart
and with the respect due to the sovereign
will Of the people.
have been called by the voice of my
fellow citizens to exercise the office of Com
mander in chief Of the Army of the Repub
lie. | wns far from my native land when
intelligence Of this renewed confidence, and
of these new obligations imposed upon me
by my country was brought to me, and |
saw that the imminent dangers which sur
rounded her on all sides, formed the chief
motive for calling me 70 the head of the ar.
my. lnow see terrible contest with per-
fidions and daring enemy impending over
her, in which the Mexican Republic must
reconquer The insignia Of her glory and a
fortune ISSUE. if victorious, or disappear
from the face Of the earth, if so unfortunate
as to be defeated. also see ,reacherous
faction raising its head from her bosom,
State journal & flag., 1846-10-23

There is no reliance whatever to be placed
in the rumor-" That after the armstice be.
tween Gems Taylor and Ampudia had been
signed. and while the American army were re-
posing. they were suddenly attacked by the en-
envy, who succeeded in re-takng the city,"
We have seen it suggested that the troops at
Camargo were idly disposed, and some wag in
Tsylor's army started the report in order to set
the Camargo men industriously TO work upon
their entertainments. asi8 ...a i,....
State journal & flag., 1846-10-23
G.. ]. FIOUET.

WTOULD respectfully inform his friends
w and customers, that he is now prepared
to execute any and all orders in his line with
punctuaIry and neatness He has been in
New York manufacturing his STOCK OF
CLOTHING, which he offers very low for
cash. He has also brought with him a very
fashionable assortment of Fancy Cravats, Vest
ngs, French Cassemere, &c, &c.
Call and see them.
September IL, IS1G tf51
State journal & flag., 1846-10-23
ERASMUS COOPER,
THOS. CUMMINGS.
If 80.
Aug ust Sd, 1916.

FKylOMAS CUMMINGS, SEN. respectful
n ly informs his old customers, and the pub
lie generally. that he has bought cot the above
concern, aud will dispose oflhe stock on hand,
consisting of every rarjefy Of GENTLEMEN'
READY MADE CLOTHING, at very
small advance on New York cost for cash.
The stock is of the very best description of
goods, and purchasers may rely on being suit
ed, both as TO price and quality, by calling at
the old stand, opposite the Bank.
THOS CUMMINGS, Sen,
August 3D., 1916 tf39
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TO COUNTRY MERCHANTS.
FALL TRADE 1913.

FE'HE Undersigned, Merchants Mannractnr
d ers, and wholesale dealers of the CITY of
New York, being provided with full stocks of
Goods suitable fer the Fall trade, respectfully
invite the attention Of Country Merchants to an
examination OF their respective assortments.
hey trust that the prices and terms will
prove satisfactory, rs they are determined to
meet the reasonable expeclaiio of purchasers,
md with view OF mmuncatlng directly with
them, have embraced the taclties ofthe conn-
try newspapers, TO mite in an invitation to call
at their establishments.
State journal & flag., 1846-10-23
MEXICO.

FEHRAVELS ever the Table Lands and Cor
Il dllleras OF Mexico, during the years lS4:-
"A, including description Of California, the
principal cities and mining districts OF hat Re-
public, and the biographies of llurblde and San
ia Anfa; by A. NJ. Gillian, late U. g. Con-
sui to { alifornis With Maps and Plates. (Send
your orders from neghborng towns soon, or all
will be sold)
D. WOODRUFF.
Aug. 9TH, tf.3s.
State journal & flag., 1846-10-23

MARRlED-In this county, on Thursday
evening, 18th inst. 10y the Rev. L. F. Curtis,
Arthur Foster, Esq to Miss Elizabeth, daugh-
ter of John l.. s. Foster Esq.
In Madison county, James Pbelap, Esq, of
Marion, Perry county, to Miss Eliza, daughter
of DR.. Alfred Moore,
State journal & flag., 1846-10-23
Wholesale dealers in Clothing.

T. J. CoNANT, II Cedar street, has an extern
sive assortment OF Clothing at wholesale at re
duced prices.
Ross IL LEITCH, us William street. Wash
ington Stores.
DANIEL DEvLIN, % and 81 10 John street.
corner of Nassau On Basemenl.)
State journal & flag., 1846-10-23
LOPEZ DE SANTA ANNA.

CAPT .PoLLocK.--Our readers will recol
ect that Capt. J. M. Pollock the celebrated
counterfeiler was committed to Jail IN this
county some time IN April last on charge
of uttering and passing spurious notes on
the Planters Bank OF Tennessee. Onyes-
erday, friday he was arraigned before
the circuit court of this county now in SEES.
sion, for trial and after pleading guilty to the
charge was sentenced to the Pententiary
for ten years,--Florence Gazette.
State journal & flag., 1846-10-23
Notice.

II Filters of administration on the estate
n A of Francis M. Douglass, have been gran.
ted the undersigned, by the Orphans court o.
Tuscaloosa county. All claims against said es
tate not presented within the time prescribed
by law, will be barred.
d. JOHNSTON, Admir-.
Sept. 18th, 1916. 3t-45.
State journal & flag., 1846-10-23

II EACH & LEWIS have just received
a A from New York, few Full Jewelled
Hunting Lever Wat ;hes, which vii be sold
very cheap. Also, few AccordIons and
Flutes.
March % 1Sif. tc10.
State journal & flag., 1846-10-23
Cloth. Cassimcres &c.

THOMAS Hunt ~ Co 90 William street
cornt Of Plat, Importers and Jubbers of Cloths
Cassimeres, Vestings Trimmings, &c.
WILSON g. HUNT Il Co 80 William street,
corner of Maiden Lane. Importers and Whoe.
sale Dealers in Cloths, Cassimeres and Vest
lngs.
State journal & flag., 1846-10-23

We have no ammunition to use upon our cler-
ical friend of the Selma Reporter. We should
have as much trouble in keeping him to the
"qnestion" as the freshman had who found it
impossible to keep flea under his finger.
State journal & flag., 1846-10-23

Leaf and Manufactured Tobacco.
DU BoIs q VANDERvooRT. 81 Water street.
have constantly on hand Leaf and also full sup
plies of all grades of manufactured tobacco,
direct from the factories in Virginia.
WELLE q MAYER, Snuff and Tonacco Man
nfactIrers, No. Is Christie, and 206 Fulton
street, offer to the public and the trade in gene
raj, the best articles at the lowest prices. Also,
Segars of every description.
State journal & flag., 1846-10-23

Importers and Dealers in Hardware.
Osborn Il LITTLE. Importers and General
Dealers IN English. German, and American
Hardware. Cutlery, Edge Tools, St". 33 Full
ION, between Pearl and Water SITS.
EDWIN HUNT, ~ Plat street, corner ofGold
street, Importer of English and German Hard
ware, Cutlery, Guns, &c. Agent for, and Dealer
| IN Domestic Hardware Goods, &c.
State journal & flag., 1846-10-23
SherIl AID JalIer OF FayeIle Co.
Fayette &. H., Sept. 81, 1916 4t>i6.

OMMITT ED to the Jail of Tuscaloosa
" county, Albania on the 20lh of Septem-
Der 1916, by II. P. Doutbit Justice of the
Peace, muatlo man, about = years of age,
five feet. seven inches high, who calls himself
GEORGE WASHINGTON, and says that he
belongs to Gen. John Bell, OF Poniito och county,
Miss The owner is requested TO come forward,
prove property, pay charges, aud take h.m away
or he will be dealt with as the law directs.
l.. ". O'NEAL, Jailer.
Sept, 21, 1876. tf45
State journal & flag., 1846-10-23

Cords, Tassels, Fringe, Gimps, &c.
J. d +. MAYNARD, 81 Maiden Lane, corner
of William 81, Manufacturers and Dealers in
81 k Buttons, Bindings, &c A large assortment
of shaded and PLAIN silk Buttons.
State journal & flag., 1846-10-23
Boots, Shoes, Leather. &c.

KIMBALL e. BRowN, l49 Water street.
New York, keeps constantly on hand an exs
tensive stock, which they wlIl sell ut extremely
low prices for cash. An examination is soicl.
ted
State journal & flag., 1846-10-23

TURNER g. LANE, AZ, Duane street, Manu-
facturers of rich Cut Glass, Globes, Shades,
&c.
State journal & flag., 1846-10-23
Sheridl's Sale.

EDY virtue of Sundry Executions 10 me di
ID rected iromihe Clerk of the County Court
of Tuscaloosa county, in favor of William r.
Neel against Zacharah Warddaw, will of.
ter tor SALE at public auction, in The city Of ''us
caoosa on the first Monday in November next,
at the Court House between the usual hours of
sale, the following Land, to wit: East half of
the North West quarter and the West half of
the North Fast quarter, of Section %, Town
ship "a, of Range B. East !; as the property of
said Zacliariah Warddaw Ito Salty SAID exe>
cutions
MOSES MCGUIRE Sheriff.
Sept. Is, 1915. 5 &C.
State journal & flag., 1846-10-23

Excelsior Bonnets of Persian Silk.
STANTON, RICHARDS & WOODBURY., d3
Broad street, sole agents. his new and splen-
did article took the first premium "a gold med
alb at the last Fair of the American institute.
State journal & flag., 1846-10-23
Patent Agate Buttons.
Glass Cutters.

THOMAS PRossER. patentee. Libertys tret
has these Porcelain Buttons tor sale.
State journal & flag., 1846-10-23
Cooking Ranges. &c.

e BARRows, 243 Water street, Mauufac-
lurer and Patentee of Ranges, Hot Air Furna-
ces, and Heat Regulators Of the most approved
patterns.
State journal & flag., 1846-10-23

Importers of Artificial Flowers, Silks,
&c. &c.
Il. B. STRANGE u BRoTHER, 81 Park Place
and Is Murray.
State journal & flag., 1846-10-23

Silk Jobbers and importers.
BowES x McNAuEE, IS William street
corner OF Beaver
State journal & flag., 1846-10-23

7HNHss1sSsE"tVE tsVVHCC TO seTs H@Nl1U
NOTlCE is hereby given, that the petition
lV Of David Johnston, administrator on the
estute of Francis NJ. Douglass. will be card be-
fore the Oorphan's court of Tuscaloosa county,
on The second Monday in December next, 10
sell the real estate of said Douglass.
DAVID JOHNSTON,
Administrator.
Oct. l6, 1916. 6t-4s.
State journal & flag., 1846-10-23
DISSOLUTION.

ME partnership heretofore existing under
a the style of l.. COOPER, e. Co. is this
day dissolved, by mutual consent and il is
absolutely necessary, that the affairs of the
firm be speedily closed. All persons indeb ted
will therefore please call and settle their &c
counts with Thomas Cummings, Sen, by the
first of September, as no longer indulgence can,
or will, be given.
State journal & flag., 1846-10-23
Iron Tubes.

Thomas Poser, Patentee, % Platt street.
has for sale Lap. welded Boiler Flues.
State journal & flag., 1846-10-23
Importer of French China. Glassware,
Mautel Piece Ornaments, Fan
CIV Article. &c.

on hand upon consignments from manufacturers.
an extreme assortment.
State journal & flag., 1846-10-23

ELECTIONS.-Th Constitutionalist says,
the elections in Ga. " have, every where, been
characterized by great unconcern, which tho
extending to both political parties, has every
where been marked by greatly diminished
poll among the 'democrats." The Wings have
gained one member of Congress.
The state elections in Ohio, and Pennsylva-
MIA took place on the 18th. inst. We have not
received any returns from either state In Mas
ryland the old party lines seem to have been
thinned by the Natives and the Temperance
men. The vote of the state is in favor of BIZ
ennual sessions of the legislature.
N~~~-~~~~~~~~~-~~~- !
The St. Louis papers of the 9th. inst. re-
port the arrival of Capt. Fremont ut lndepen-
dence, Mo.
State journal & flag., 1846-10-23
Santa Anma's letter.

Gen. Santa Anna, Commander in Chief of
the Liberating Army, to Gen. Almonte,
Minister Of War Of The Republic of Mer.
State journal & flag., 1846-10-23
Shirts, Collars, Bosoms, 81.

john NJ. DAVIS d JONES, LOG William at.
). +. corner John, Importers, Manufacturers and
Dealers in HOSIERY, Suspendets, Gloves, Cra-
watts, Scarfs, Umbrellas, Caps, Stocks, Linens,
Oil Silks, &c.
State journal & flag., 1846-10-23

Lamp Manufacturers.
DEITz, BeoTHE Il Co. Washington Stores,
No. l39 William street.
State journal & flag., 1846-10-23

ofSatin, Cut-velvet, Fancy Merinoes, Cloth &c.
In addition to the above stock of clothing,
Mr.. w. has good supply of Handkerchiofs,
Suspenders, &c. of good quality, and at low
price. He is also prepared to manufacture
clothing, in the latest aad most fashionable
styles, at moderate prices. An additional sup
ply of cloths, and ready made clothing will be
received during the business season, comprising
the latest style of goods in the market
Oct. 8, 1886. Gt-47.
State journal & flag., 1846-10-23

Saddlery, Harness, and Carriage Hard
ware.
State journal & flag., 1846-10-23

GNOMMl TIED TO the jail of Fayette county,
u on the i5h OF September. lS46, negro
man named FED, and negro woman, named
ELIZA. Fed is about forty years cd, copper
complexion. Eliza is Feds wifi, ard is thirty
five or forty years old, of dark ccmpexon Snid
negroes formerly belonged 10 Adley Harris,
Of Fayete county, Alabama, and were GENT BY
him TO Mississippi for sale. They say they
now belong to Jerry Brown, of Sumter county,
Alabama. near pattons Hill. TIE owner Is
requested to come forward, prove property, ply
charges, and take them away, or they will be
dealt with as the law directs.
JAMES M, MARROW.
Sheriff ard Jailer of Fay cite 60.
Fayelte Z. Il, Sept u, l9i6. 4t,l6.
State journal & flag., 1846-10-23

The proclamation of Com. Sloate, pub
lished in to-day's paper, is an important
document. The possession of California
seems to be treated, on all hands. as per.
mdnem acquisition, and next 10 The annex
alton Of Texas, it is to have the greatest
influence upon the future destiny of this
country-of all the public events Of the
times. 1t opens to us the trade of the Eas-
tern Hemisphere, and will secure to US, in
time, the control of the trade in that quar-.
ter Of the globe; just as our power u7on the
Atlantic, is securing to us the control OF the
commerce OF the West.
State journal & flag., 1846-10-23
File. Hardware and Cutlery.

Isaac HILL, 16 Plat street, keeps constant
" on hand an extensive stock, which he will sell
at extremely low prices for Cash, or approved
Paper.
State journal & flag., 1846-10-23

Grand Chapter of Alabama.
THE Annual Convocation of the Grand
l. Chapter of Alabama, will be held at the
Masonic Hall, Tuscaloosa, commencing on
Tuesday, December 9Th .(proximo) at o'clock,
p. NJ.
Officers and Members of the Grand Chapter
and Officers and Members of the subordina e
Chapters. will please take due notice thereof
AMAND p. PFISTER,
Grand Secretary
Oct. Q. 1916. tf47
State journal & flag., 1846-10-23

Steel aud Copper Plates for Engra-
VerS.
JsHN Bruce, 81 and &c Plat street keeps
constant supply of all sizes ut lower pnces than
can be found in the world.
State journal & flag., 1846-10-23
Trust Sale Ofvasuabic slaves,
Mules. Horses. &c.


Mules. Horses, &c.
I'm pursuance and by virtue OF Deed in
4 Trust executed by Bryan Hines to William
Hawn, as Trustee, to secure tie President
and Directors of the Bank of the State of Ala,
bama, in certain sums Of money therein express
ed, which Deed bears date 18Th December,
l84l, and is duly recorded in the book NJ,
pages 93-4-5-6-7-S-9 and 100, in the office
of the Clerk of the County Court of Greene
county, the undersigned will offer at public sale,
to the highest bidder, for cash, in front of the
Washington Hall, in the city of Tuscaloosa, on
Monday the 2lst day of December next, be-
tween
Forty and Fifty very valuable
aAd likely Slaves
Men, Women, Boys, and Girls: Also, sundry
Mules, Horses and Mares, and one fine Gold
| Uafch--being part of the property conveyed
in said Deed in Trust ALSO, at the same time
and place. two Road Wagons with Gear. Sale
between the usual hours.
Such title only as is conveyed to the Trustee,
by the said Deed in Trust, will be made 10 the
purchaser.
! VIM. HAWN,
| Tuscaloosa, Ala, October 16. 1s46. ids 45
State journal & flag., 1846-10-23
Fashionable
CLIO T Hi G..

q WALTON has just opened, at his store
-. few doors above Maxwell's fresh and
fashionable supply of CLOTHING, manufac-
tured by h,mseJ, during the past summer, con-
slstng of
Dress, FrocEk, and BsssEncss Coats,
among which are fine cloth, Cnssinett, Tweed,
Jeans, Pushing and Beaver Coats-comprlsing
an a,so tment TO suit all fancies, and all prices.
PANT AEOONS
of Cloth, Cashmere, Casslnett, Twceds, and
Jeans.
State journal & flag., 1846-10-23
Water Filterers, &c.


PEARcE's patent Fterers, for purifying wa
ter, at No. II Wall street.
Wholesale Perrumery Establishment
T. RoussEL 1876, Broadway. between Llber
tv and CORTLAND streets, New. York, and Ia
Chestnut street, Philadelphia, has constantly on
hand the largest assortment of Toilet Soaps,
Perfumes, Cosmetic, &c. which he offers at 30
to so per cent. lower than any Their house can.
A call is solicited.
Publishers Of Music and Manufacturers
of Musical It's rnments.
TrRru. HALL Il PoND. 239 Broadway (con
err Park Place,) Manufacturers of Piano Fod 8,
Guitars, Flutes, Band Instruments, &c. I'M
porers of Musical lns'run ents and Music,
Publishers Of Music, sole agents for Halle', :;
Davis Il Co.'S. celebrated iron frame Piano.
Fortes
State journal & flag., 1846-10-23

BLANToN McALPrN-The present eff
fcient Mayor of Mobile, IS candidate for
reelection. We hope he may succeed. He
is, no doubt, as competent. and faithful,
as any of the aspiranis-and we are sure
he can make as good use or the quid pro
quo, the Office affords, as any other man in
the city. Hurrah for Blenton!
State journal & flag., 1846-10-23

WV. J. FUcK, extensive Manufacturer and
Importer for supplying large dealers. 209 Pearl
street.
State journal & flag., 1846-10-23
Tow Mamma c,,lrer.

J. SPENCER, No 10 boyer street, near Chat.
ham Squire.
State journal & flag., 1846-10-23
Sept, 25, 1916.

COMMITTED TO the jan of Tuscaloosa
" county Alabama, on the end day of Au-
gust, 1916 by James NJ. Normenf, Justice OF
the Peace, in and for said county, a runaway
slave, who calls himself TON, and says he be-
longs to James Williams, who lives in Lauder
dale county, Miss, near Marion. Said boy
says that he is free, and that he was raised in
Wilmington, NJ G., and that his proper name
is Thomas Thompson !; that he was hired, and
brought to Mississippi by trader whose name
is VIM. Jemeson, who Id Inn to the said
Williams. Said boy IS about % or 30 years of
age, six feet high, spare built. bright moatto,
quite intelligent writes a good hand, Is handy
with the needle and razor, and is also thought
to be good cook he is quick spoken, and
says he is subject to dlspcpsa. The owner is
requested to come forward, prove property, pay
charges and take him away, or he will be dealt
with according 10 the statute in such cases
made nd provided.
State journal & flag., 1846-10-23

Loss oFTHE MExIcANs AT MONTERREY
The loss of the Mexicans in the Battle of
Monterey is reported in an extra from the
office of the Galveston news, to be 2,l00
killed and wounded and four hundred
prisoners. The Washington Union says:
ave have received variety Of particulars
from Capt. Eaton respecting the capture of
Monterey. We NAV notice some of them
hereafter. He states, it is estimated that the
the Mexcans covered as they were by their
entertainments, lost more men, IN the three
days fighting than our troops did,"
State journal & flag., 1846-10-23

Tin Plated Lead Pipe-A New Arti-
Gle.
State journal & flag., 1846-10-23
l.. w. O'NEAL, Jailor,

September, l1b, 1896 If i3
0E7- The Mobile Register. the Montgomery
Advertiser, and the Huntsville Democrat, will
copy the above for six months, unless instrucl ed
otherwise, and forward theij accounts to this
office.
State journal & flag., 1846-10-23

THos OTIs LIZ Roy & Co 26l and 263 VA
ter street, have for sale a new and superior ar
tlc,e.
State journal & flag., 1846-10-23

FIREs.-Philadephia, Vicksburg, Miss,
and Columbus, Ga. have recently been Wis.
tied by fires, which have destroyed large
amounts of property. 10 Philadelphia the
loss Of property is estimated at $4,000.
In Columbus there were nearly six squares
of buildings destroyed, the estimat ed
value of which is 5000, 900. The loss in
Vicksburg we do NOT see s,ated--but it
must have fallen heavily upon owners Of
property-as more than one block Of bu i'd
ings was consumed.
State journal & flag., 1846-10-23
a prOcinRhlaiRnrA.

By JOSHUA l.. MARTIN, GOVERNOR
OF THE STATE OF ALABAMA.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.,
State journal & flag., 1846-10-23
Forty and Fifty very valuable
and likely Slaves

Tuscaloosa, Ala, October l6. 1s46. ids a