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The daily union., 1846-08-26

HOFFMAN'S LAW INSTITUTION,
III South Fifth street, Philadelphia,
10 EOPENED October /, and lectures, &c, con-
III tnued till July 1. Students will please for
ward their names, II practicable, before October.
DAVID HOFFMAN.
Aug. 13-eot0l0
The daily union., 1846-08-26

PROPOSALS will be received at this Office
Il ull the lst day Of September proximo, at l2
O'Clock, m, for building lighthouse and keepers
dwelling at Cape Florida, agreeably to the following
specifications, viz:
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On Ds prop and Grab" G,ams-Onscer Wander.
ec of the ID ward arrested yesterday warrant t~o
nice young chicks called Wooley Moon and Bob Neal
charged with coming the drop" and grab" game upon
William n. Burlew, captain Of canal boat lying at
Brooklyn, and doingh him OUT Of S20 by the fol lowing
It appears Of these chaps dropped pocket
book the feet OF the captain in West street and
the other coming up the two together persuaded him to
give $40 for the same representing at the time that
contained lots Of good money upon the captain drawing
his money pay the So Of these rascsls grab
bed" the money and managed to of with $40 The
above officer obtained the money again and these drop
pi ny" scoundrels were locked up Tor trial.
Burglary Oaccr Cros EFT, OF the 5th ward arrested
yesterday notorious thief we'll known 70 the police,
called Bill Walker, charge of bugariously enter
ing the grocery store occupied by John w Brion, No
al Franklin street. Of Church street. on the 9th
inst by forcing open the back window and stealing
thereom lot Of segas, valued at SS7 IL appears that
portion Of these segars left with Mr. Allen a. the
Oregon in Church street. which led to the arrest OF the
accused Committed for examination by Justice Drin'
kcr. <,,.--,,-,
Touched, in the Strees--A mode Of touching
has lust been adopted under the following process
man by the name of Joseph Pillsbury, Of Thomaston
Name residing at present, at No 80 Murray s,esr 81
JanSss Bowen TO visit vauxhai Garden last svomnss
and AFTER Viewing the tall sights Of that eaapnIs
sailed out in quest OF other sport when scsce msa
thew travelled block when they were sccos'sa y
pretty good looking female, who requeseo ou. snsee
friend In very fascinating manner 70 accompany ne1
home This Jonathan strongly refused 70 oo' saying
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Marine Court.

-.
JULY l5-Stephsn II. Warren VS. Louis Zurich This
scton OF iespass the the declara ion CON
tanned a count in trover The plaintiff arrived IN town
from the country time in June last aud he'd occs-
to raise money. On the 9th, he went with
friend the defendants store and trade took place be-
tween them Tho defendant gave plaintiff 81! and sill
yer watch for PLAINTIFF gold watch, with liberty for
plaintiff TO come on that day week. return the silver
watch psy si3 and receive his own back He came ac-
cordngly between and O'Clock in the evening ten
dered the money and the silver watch and demanded his
own The defendant SAID he too ate, his watch hsd
been sold The defence that il wa agreed plaintiff
should call at o'clock the I'd Of July aud not later
and having that hour, the exchange was ao
plaintiff watch was only SOS. The jury found yer.
dict for plaintiff for 500.
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Court OF General sessions.

Before Recorder Scott. and Aldermen Stoneall and
h. Walsh.
James r. Whiting and Jonas B Phillips, Fsqrs., coun
sci for Jane, T. Brady and Edmund j. Por.
ter, Esqrs, for the defence.
Trial II Michael Nc Cabe for False Prefenees AT the
opening oftonrt this yesterday, Michael McCabe resi-
dent OF Baltimore. Md, was called to trial on charge
OF false pretences, being indicted for having in the
month Of March last, by alleged fraudulent representa-
TONS obtained bill Of goods, amounting s37i IT, froE
the firm of Messrs Thompson Van Veghton
On the part of the prosecution, 1t was shown that
McCabc called the store of the firm referred to- and
stated to Mr. Thompson that he engaged in pros
porous business in Baltimore that he DESTROYS to
open credit account with him at the time obforv
to Messs Porter Ballad. Of this city that calling
again upon Thompson and Van Veghton, the accused
was informed that the reference he had given no.
satisfactory, and therefore declined TO sell him good
doing prosperous business at No 81 North Howar,
street. Baltimore, and worth $4,000 after paying all
claims against him, although he commenced bus iness
about Eve years ago with only $780, that in consequence
Veghon induced to sell McCabe the bill OF goods
in question: that the rcprcse nations made by the
sod with respect his of dschargng his pdeb
edness for the goods and being in possession OF
utterly false; and furthermore it appeared that
when McCabe received the goods he sent the greater
portion VI them to auction store in Baltimore, and
sold a sacrifice, Of the boxes having been
opened. the marks upon them being first erased, and
then transferred TO tho auction mart while small por
ton only opened and the DDS placed In the store
OF McCabe that the goods sold for him at auction by one
firm Baltimore amounted 10 upwards Of $4,000; that
$500 paid HIM for the goods sold on his account
upon the settlement OF claims presented IN no.
hall OF New York firm McCabe iutimated that he was
unable to meet the demands consequence OF having
been robbed upw ards of SS0O0 with which no wa n
his way hther to settle with his creditors sc At ts
stage OF case the Court ad ourncd until this morn
ing when the trial will be resumed.
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Finances OF the United States.

The following interesting document was on
Tuesday transmitted to the Senate of the United
States, by the Secretary of the Treasury -
Treasury DEPARTMENT
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nR WHEELER, Oculist, No. % Greenwich street. New
IL York, the Battery deyoes bis exclusive stehton 70
public yhst there amongst the numerous d,is'.s 70
which human is subject disorders OF r o,Esn
which be essentially relieved cured by nm We
number Of undoubted testimonials which can oe seen
Office will satisfy rrbc that his practice MOI ss
eeeded either by that OF any other oe"nt
IN the United Sates -. x...h
40 Office hours from NJ to o'clock r NJ after when
he visits door patients. -.
reasonable terms. -.
ssveraI issuces of effected by Dr. Wheeefs
mode of be bad grstuousy at his redrnce
the ssmc will forwarded any making srpi,csuen 20
him BY lse1er. post paid. my""
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NEGRO CoYDKscENsIoN- paper in Philade-
phia, edited by colored men, says" Ifa white
be as much respected md taken care of, as a
coored lady"
ORDINATION Rev. VIM. M. Scudder, son
of the Rev. DIR. John Scudder, was on Tuesday,
ordained as missionary to Ceylon. The services
took place in the first Presbyterian Church at
Elizabethtown, NJ.
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DOCTOR LAMENT 10 confdentslly consulted " bis
- Office g. Gold street near Fulton, on az DISEASES OF
private nature His being mild aud Judicu re-
auires nrithr mercury, restraint Diet "d,nee lfvm
business Debility, CONSTITUTIONAL stisns TOW
indiscrect indugences OF the passions causing
sions snd eventually, imporcncy engages we -,
tention being the yem 10 h"' Ate oil
ygor nature orei ALLY designed Structure, dsnsr Zee
quently existing without the p't'ent being ware
of the parties t.ctn is efe itusi'y cared by ~
Letters post paid, enc'o,,ne se , " ~ fi,aa
s,s,a. na;c. 81 t;oId .treet ivi6 'wsrc
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KITCHEN RANGES.


INHE Proprietors prepared to furnish Holmes
ranges TO the trade them for private families
boarding houses having purchased the night from
70 and sell them Our experience in
ng and setting Kitchen Ranges, in this city, for past
years, warrants asserting that olmes Range be
surpassed for economy convenience and durability. They
warranted perform the for which
chased and no they will be removed free Of
the purchaser Numerous references be given
wishing TO purchase The prices range from donrs
The propetors constantly manufac uring and ell
supplied with psror Office, add bedroom CRATES Of The
newest patterns. : $50
Also-TINWARE, bright, plain and ja,aned They have
mesens AZ ell times ready Ranges CRATES and boiler
A. 0iLHO0LYS SON,
nal lm~re Nassau sreee
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Tuesday transmitted to the Senate of the United
States, by the Secretary of the Treasury
TRnAsuRy DEPARTMENT
July H. lsd6
sir--Herewith is respectfully submitted answer to
much of the resolution OF the Senate of the Goth Of
June last requires statement of the revenue
ceved from the customs for the three hrst quarters of
present aud the amount expected fIom that source
for the fourth quarter"
1t will be perceived that whilst in the first quarter
fiscal year terminating the both of June 1886 there
was loss Of - 90 US compared with the cores.
pondng quarter Of the preceding year and whilst tho
1evenue received during tho two months Of tho
Needing quarter the date Of my annual report of De-
cember last nearly correspondent with the amount
received during the same period Of the same quarter OF
the preceding year. the amount received during the two
last quarters of the fiscal year terminating tho 30th Of
june 1916 exceeded that received during the two cur
responding quarters of the preceding 81 100000
That is whilst during the first five months OF the fiscal
year, terminating on the 3oth June, is46 which had
elapsed at the date OF my annual report OF December
last there was diminution othe revenue from customs
compared with tie first five months Of the preceding
hsesi ear o. nearly Two moas o. dollars yet IN the
on the 30th june 1916, there increase OF the
venue, compared with the corresponding seven months
Of the preceding year. about 81 oioto0 thus raising
the aggregate Of the year ending the both OF June
1896 to S26 6sl 9l5 4. Whereas if the decrease of
for the last months Of that year had
pended in the ratio with the first tive months, it
would have reduced the for the fiscal ter
mnang on the 3oh June 1876 to about S23 500 600
Ut S24 estimated by this department in
The receipts from customs for the fiscal year terminal
ing the 30h OF Juno lS45 AMI for the gst three quar-
ter Of the fiscal ending the s0th OF June 1876
given from the Official returns for moneys actually
paid into the treasury
The official for moneys actually paid into the
treasury for the last quarter Of the fiscal year ending
the 30th Of Jnne 1896 quite fully completed but
can vary only very small sum from the amount given
in the estimate Of So, 40 900
will be perceived that the receipts into the treasury
from customs for the fiscal ending the 30th Of
June 1886 less than the receipts for the fiscal
preceding, by the sum of Ssi6,l91 %.
The remainder of the information called for is In the
course OF preparation aud will, in few days, be COM
municated to the Senate
Most respectfully, your obedent servant.
X. J. WALKER,
Secretary of tho Treasury.
To Hon. GEoRoE M. DALLAS
Vice President Of the United Statos,
and President OF the Senate.
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MEDlCAL ADNICk.

This poor a,endcd 10 between aad 10. 10 morning
". BOST WICK VI. D.,
iytn2wsre Attending Surgeon and Phvsici'r
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SkR NEW LINE OF PACKETS FOR LIVER
MIA POOL-Packet of the 2lst Of Juy.-The splendid,
Sk6fast sailing and favorte packet ship HOTTlN-
GUkK 100 burhen, Captain Ira Bursley will sail
Tuesday, July 2ls her regular day. .
Persons wishing to should fail make
carly atthe foot Of Buug Slip,
- W. Il }. T. TAPSCOTT,
Ar their General Passage Office SC South street, second door
iyl0 re below c--''ng slip
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Military Operations throughout the Union

This fact not known by the magistrates at the
time, but known by them that this was one Of
the gang.
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Gals respectively avail themselves of the opportu-
mites which these visits afford them, to ascertain
who has money, where IL Is kept, and at what
point of the premises sn entry may be most effec-
tually made. There is but one other matter con-
corning this gang which we propose to advert to
AT this time and that is, their obligations TO eas h
other Ii does not appear that any oath is now
ever has been administered in the association
But on the first introduction of a novice TO the
leaders or old hands" Of the gang, he is required
TO pledge himself that he will adhere their rules
and never betray their secrets. on pain oil certain
death. In the event ofany one of the gang being
arrested, the other members are bound to do all
they for him to procure him bail, TO givx evil
dence for him at his irial, and to g prove him
clear Gas they term i) by swearing to alibi.
These are the only oblgaions which we have
heard OF, and these are generally understood and
adhered to among the "Markham Gang"
This fact was not known by the magistrates at the
time, but known by them that this was one Of
the gang.
Military Operations throughout the Union.
rived in this city yesterday from Fort Smith, Ark, in
eight days. We learn from him that the Arkansas vo-
sunteers about to rendezvous at Washington, in
Hempstoad county. An officer had been despatched TO
Washington, to muster them into the service From
this point is supposed the central column OF the army
under Gen. Wool will take up the line Of march for San
and probably tho volunteers from Tlnsis, will take this
directonbut OF the course OF the latter we have no
positive iniormaion-St Louis Republican, July Z.
Col Morgans regiment of volunteers embarked last
night about nine o'clock, on the steamers jamestown
and Alhambra. for New Orleans. We noticed some
sagglers este .day-and among others officer, who,
having been despatched with file Of men, to reclaim
some deserers returned and found the boat had left
him men and all and taken his baggage, money, &c
Camp Washington is now deserted Cincinnati GAG
.Tuiv IL.
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GROCERY FOR SALE.
small and selected stock Gro, erie, .;,u,,.d !,
eefa part o. the city, sd now dong good cash bu.i-
will be sold low Tor cash OF ,hs S,or- T.
had for five years For further snon
go " s.n,nke,l s-.ee,. jyH lwsrc
Nj WILDER having thoroughly rehttsd and rr1,
w ed the house 6s Broadway tadjonipr the Globe
Hotel prepared to receive families single
bosrden Dinner boardsrs be accommodated. Re.
fcrencss exchanged. jele Ims mr.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-10-23
Odd FeLLOsC'S School.

HNHE exercises of this institution will be re-
IL commenced on the l5th inst.
The English and Male department under the
management of Mr.. L. Meginney; the Female
department under Miss E. Richardson. assisted by
Miss Mary Ann Fergus and the Classical depart
ment under competent teacher.
TERMS.
Four dollars per Quarter, for the following
branches, including books. stationery, &C.; Spe!-
ling, Reading, Arithmetic and Intellectua A
rithmetc, Grammar, Geography, History, Com
position, Algebra, Philosophy, fo.any, Drawing,
Vocal Music, and Elocution.
For Classics and the higher branches of Mathe.
matics, seven dollars per quarter, exclusive of
books.
Tickets to be obtained at the office of Col. J.o.
McRae, North Water street.
JOHN McRAE,
]. BALLARD,
ALEX. McRAE, Trustees.
JAMES T.. MILLER,
4. BRYANT,
October 9, 1916. AT
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- - IL q .@ssl!1sss.I!g sI5.sa 50
= PORT OF VyILMINGTON.z
ARRIVED.


Oct 15-Schr Pampero, Cole, Savannah, to
Master.
17-Brig Amanda, Renton, New York, to
G. w Davis.
Brig Mary Jane, Lermond, Warren, Me-, to
John Gammcl.
Schr Laura, Pgot, Shallotte TO w Davis
Schr Segochct, Watts, Thomaston, Me, tc
John Gammell.
18-Schr Fayetteville, Green, Baltimore, to
Brown & DeRosset. Capt G. saw Is vessels
ashore between Cape Henry and Hatteras.
Schr Marion, Brown, Little River, to g w
Davis
l9--Brig Electro, Packard, Boston, to Bar.
~ & Bryant
Schr Santiago Ingraham, Thomaston, Me.
via New York, to John Gammell,
2O-Brig Altoona, Clark, n York, to Brown
& DeRosset
Schr Royal Purple, Price, Lockwood's Fol.
ly, to G W Davis
Packet Schr r w Brown, Francis, n York
to R w Brown.
22-Brig Belle, Myers, IS hours from New
York, to G w Davis
Schr Jack Downing, Parker, Onslow, TO
Gammell.
Schr John Hartman, Paulen, Philadelphia
to h Lutterloh.
Brig A Lancaster, Loveland, New York
to L Lutterloh.
CLEARED.
Oct 15--Schr Florida, Williams, n York
by G w Davis.
Schr Torcello, Atwood, Boston, by Mulock
Schr Harrison Price, Beaston, New York
by + J Lutterloh.
16--Schr Nevis, Flinton, Baltimore, by
Gammel.
17-Barque Solomon Piper, Merrithew, Ha
yana, by G w Davis
Brig Sarah Wood, Wood, Cape Haytien, by
G w Davis
Packet Schr Jonas Smith, Horton, N York
by R w Brown
1S-Brig Orb, Perkins, saco, Me-, by +
Dickinson
2O-Schr Lenity, Smith, Guadalupe, by {
D Ellis
2l-Brig Clarendon, Nelson, Newport, by
John Gammell
Schr Lybrand, Teal, Philadelphia, by
Mulock.
Schr Laura, Pigot, Shallotte, by G w Davis
22-Schr Lenity, Smith, Guadalupe, by
D Ellis.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-10-23
DIED,

In New Hanover county, on the 18th inst,
after lingering illness of about nine or ten
weeks, Mrs. Ann Ormsby, consort of Mr.. Geo
Ormsby, aged u years.
The deceased was one of those who were
possessed of many virtues-she was highly
esteemed by all that knew her, was loving
and faithful companion, kind and atfectionate
mother, and benevolent and obliging neigh
Dor, and was, for a series of wears past, a
faithful and consistent member of the Presby-
terrain Church, and died in the full faith of a
blessed Immortality Blessed are the dead who
die IN the Lord-yea, sayeth the spirit, they
rest from their labors, and their works do fol-
low them-leaving behind her an aged COM
paniOn and very large concour>e OF friends
and relatives to mourn her loss.
Hear what the voice from Heaven proclaims,
For all the pIOus dead
Sweet Is the Savlour of their names,
And soft their sleeping bed
They die in Jesus and are blest,
How calm their slumbers are;
From sutferlngs and sin released
And freed from every snare.
Far from this world of toll and strife,
She is present with the Lord;
The labors of her mortal life,
End in a large reward. Com.
At Smithyille, on the 18th inst, Col. SAM
A. Laspiere, in the 5Oth year OF his age
At his residence, in the vicinity of Fayette-
vile, on the 18th inst, Constant Johnson, OF
the firm of Hall & Johnson
In Fayetteville, on the 18th inst, Mrs
Hannah Stewart, relict of the late Charles
Stewart
In Hardiman county, Tennessee, on the 2Otl
ult., Gen Calvin Jones, formerly OF Raleigh
IN the I'D year of his age.
In Boston, on the 5th inst, Mrs Julana L
Jump, wife of Dr. Thomas L. Jump, formerly
of Raleigh, and daughter of the late Gen. R
B. Johnson, of Warren county
In Sampson county, on the 9th inst, Mr.
David Chestnut, in the 56th year Of his age
a worthy man and good citizen, and for SOM
time member of the Baptist Church.
In Duphn county, on the 7th inst, MI
John W. Monk, aged 81 years. MIR. Monl
was a good citizen, and was uncommon,
large, weighing, a short time before his death
1913 lbs. 1t was thought sometime before h
died, his corpulencv would destroy him.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-10-23
EVERY LADY HER OWN
DRESS MARG}Re
For Three Dollars onlv!

Al A. TENTLER would respectfully inform
go the Ladies of Wilmington and vicinity.
that he has just arrived from the cities OF New
York and Philadelphia, with his new patent right
for Cutting Ladies' Dresses, Habits, Sleeves,
Yokes, Capes, Collars Cardinals, &c. &C., Of sv-
cry description, size. fashion and style.
This is entirely new invention. By it, lsdies
are enabled. after three hours instruction. to cut
any of the above articles with DESPATCH economy.
and beautiful fit.
Ladies taught in class of not less than three OF
more. A book of instructions, with chart. riseA
gratis. Extra charges for those who are instruO-
ted ut their own residences, and TO pay is expce-
ted unless complete satisfaction is given.
Mr. T. will be happy to explain the fundamen.
tai principles of his system of Cutting, ftse Of
charge.
Hours from Q to IL, A. NJ. land from to 5, p. Nc.
Great inducements offered TO those who wish -
purchase rights for Counties and States.
Mr. Ten,ler will remain for short time only
at Mr.. Seth Hoard's.
October 3, lS46 4tf
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WILMINGTON ARKET-Oct. %.

NAVAL STORES.-To-day, the market is
quite bare OF Turpentine. Sales have been
made during the past week at 50 IS, 50 70
and 50 IS. The latter price was obtained for
sales yesterday. We have heard of none be-
ing offered for sale to-day, and quote at yes
terday's prices
SPIRITS TURPENTINE.-We hear OF
sales in small lots at 36 cents, during the past
week
TIMBER.-The Timber market varies &C
cording to quality. We hear of sales during
the week ending to-day, at Sc IS a 81 and
81 so, for fair mill and for ship Timber, So a
So 25; ordinary mill we quote at 81 so and
So so.
LUNBER.-There appears to be little OF
no demand for River Lumber, and quotations
remain without change.
SHINGLES.-Last sales at 50 25-but We
ry little demand.
STAVES-For Red Oak Hls, there is nc
demand. For White Oak Bills, we quote SIS
a SIG.
LINE-Arrived 400 casks, which was dis.
posed of at 20 cents and ST.
HAY.-We hear of sale OF $50 bales al
67 1-2 cents.
BACON-Hams have become scarce, and
we raise our quotation a cent Shoulders
supply fair Western-but little on the mar
ket See quotations for all descriptions
which will give fair statement of the mar
ket
CORN-We have again to repeat the non
arrival of this article Sales from Store Use.
COFFEE.-A sale of 80 bags Rio and La
guira at I 3-8 to cents.
FLOUR.-Canal-supply good, quotations
firm. Fayetteyille.-A small lot arrived du.
ring the past week. We quote at Sc 75as7
PEAS-An aution sale of about 100 bush
els, inferior black eye, was made few days
since at 35 and IS cents.
RICE.-None on the market.
MEALS firm at quotations.
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Ito W2stCh OlrnP1.S.

ZNHE subscriber has had in his possession, a
~ GOLD LEVER WATCH, double cased.
old style, for some time, which he took from free
negro, suppo<ing her to have been stolen. Tbs
negro stated at one time that he bought her in
Raleigh and at another in Wilmington. Oiligent
inquiry has been made in order TO find the owner,
hut no one can be found who claims hrr The
negro cut soon after got possession of the watch.
and have not heard from him since. The watch
seems to have been repaired both in Wilmington,
N. C., and Norfolk, Va. The owner can obtain
the watch by proving property and paying char
ges, on application to me.
JAMES E. NORRIS.
Newbern, N. C., Oct. 10, 1916 5-3t
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CH0THLNG

as can be found in the market. As they were
manufactured under my own superintendent, and
every garment sell warrent to give satisfaction
or it may be returned and the money refunded.
consider that a good business can only be estab-
lished by giving all satisfaction, which am deter
mined to do If you favor me with a call will
thank you whether you purchase or not. tiny old
stand on Market street.
The above Goods will be sold lower than have
ever been offered before for cash. or on time to
punctual customers. CHAS. BARR.
Oct. 23d. 1916.
N. B.-I shall in future settle my business ev-
cry six months: say, the LIST of January and the
LIST of July, and will expect punctuality in pay
ments. l will also make deduction of six per
cent, for cash, for all sums over $50.