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HNAxES.-Those persons in arrears for TAX
Il Els, up to the present date, will please remcm-
Der that the time has long since passed that they
should have hcen settled. The subscriber, under
present circur stances, can give further inou Ill
gcnce (unlcss he advance the amount now
due, uncollected, which he is unable to do were
he Willingly must compel ALL to settle on u,e first
Call, or levy in every instance, without regard to
persons. The interest on the amount unsolicited
would consume the whole o. the subscribers paw
for the past year were il to remain objected much
longer; therefore wish this otice apply to ALL
The subscriber will also inform those who pay
Faxes in Portsmouth that he has been appointed
the Collector for the present year, and in conse-
quence of the opposition he met with, from few
OF the drones of Portsmouth; who not only applied
for his situation, but actually tried undermine
him, which compelled him to take it under circum
stances which will allow him to indulge no persons
whatever; consequently, he deems it his duty to
say, that the first of July is the longest indulgence
that can be given and hopes, under existing cir.
cumstances, that nc offence will be taken at the
course which necessity compels him to pursue.
April IL VIM. PORTLOCK, Town Col.
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l AND FOR SALE.-Will be sold, at public
~ auction, on MONDAY next, the 18th instant,
being Court Day in front Of the Court House in
Portsmouth, a TRACT OF LAND and Improve
ments thereon in the Parish of Portsmouth Norfolk
County, situated on the West side Of Galberrv
Thomas Brooks, Sr., containing about ninety acrcs.
being the lands formerly owned by Stephen Man
ming. Those wishing to purchase can view the
premises previous to day of sale.
M. benson,
May l2- 81 Auctionrer
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TRUST SALE OF REAL ESTATE


Il Pursuant to Deed Of Trust, executed by
John H. Hope and Eliza A., his wife, dated on the
18th day of July, in the year ls45, and of record
the purposes mentioned in the SAID Deed, will be
sold at public auction, for cash, before the Court
House of Norfolk County, on MONDAY, the 18th
day OF June next, at IL O'Clock, the following Real
Estate, to wit:
One Tract of Land OIL Mount Pleasant, contain
ing one hundred and forty acres, more or less adj
joining the lands of jesse ID. Skies and Thos Muir
den.
One Tract of Land the Elbow Road, in the
Parish of ST. Brides, adjoining the land of Stephen
more or less.
An undivided two thirds of Tract of Land on
Mount Pleasant Road in ST Brides Pa rish ADJOINING
the lands OF Nehemiah Foreman and others con,
tanning two hundred and twelve acres more or
less.
The two last mentioned Tracts of Land will be
sold subject to the dover estate of Ann, the wife
oil Leonard e. Adams. THE TRUSTEES.
May l4-tds
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nOCTOR II. N. MERCER, very respectful
~ ly offers his Profcs sonal Services to the in
habitants OF Portsmouth and vicinity. He proposes
no reference, save that of the experience Of an
average share OF practice, att ended with atterng
success, for nearly five years. Though credentials
from the highest authority in the land can be pro
duced if required.
Office and residence on High street. in the build
Ing formerly occupied by Doctor john p. You've.
Nav g-1mt
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FACTS TO BE REMEMBERED.

That Consumption is almost always produced by
Balsam of wild Cherry will cure any Cough or
Cold, no matter OF how long standing. That the
mider form Of Consumption itself is also cured by
ycrs, clergymen and physicians that this Balsam
has never been eqoallcd for efficacy in all affections
Of the Lungs and Liver. That scores now rejoice
ia the possession of gvod health who, but for this
Balsam, would have been in their gtavcs--havine
been given up TO die by their friends and physi.
clans. Above all, remember that this invaluable
medicine has been initiated under various names
and that DR.. Wistdr's Genuine Baisam Of JVifd
Cherry only can be relied to CURE II has been war
ran.cd 70 cure Asthma in every stage-what no
physician has ever achievcd-and has never been
known to fail: For delicate health in Young fc.
males it stands unriyalIed-as it does for an dis.
cases of this climate.
Be careful and get the genuine DIR wySTAR,S
BALSAM OF WILD CHERRY None genuine
unless signed by ]. BUTTS. Address ali orders to
SETH w. FOWLE, i,oston, Mass
o. For particulars sec DR.. Wistar's treatise on
consumption, to be had of the agent.
Agents.Portsmouth, c. II. HEINITSH, Agent; ;
NorioIs, ~. a; SANTOS. and also by Druggists
generally in this State.
Or PREPARE ron SuMMKR-Now is the time to
pueify and brace the physical system so as to
able 1t to bear up against the encrvating heats al
Summer The condition of the blood at the cxpi
ration OF Winter, owing TO inactive perspira ton
during that sc: ON, and from other causes is not
in proper state to resist disease, are the d.
by the appetite in cold weather. in their full
vigor. In fact, change in the state of the an.
imal machine to meet now climate, is as ne.
cessary as a change of clothing. To purge from
thc blood its unhealthy PARTICLES and impert to i:
n moro notritive characterize give tone To the
stomach and cxpel Instructions from tho bowels
in short to reinforce the whole system for the cam
paign OF Summer. there is preparation SO effica.
cious as SANDs's SARsAPARILLA
For further particulars and conclusive evidence
OF its superior value and efficacy, see pamphlets
which may be obtained of agents gratis
Prepared and sold wholesale and retail by A. r.
ID. SANDs, Wholesale Druggists. 70 Fulton St ,
New York. Sold also by CHARLES II. HEINIrSH
Agent, Portsmouth, and M. A. SANTOS, Norfolk
Price 81 per bottle bottles for SIS.
rTNHE Members of the Y. M. S. L. Society are re-
Il quested to meet at their Hall on This (Satur-
day) Evening, at seven O'Clock. full attendance
10 requested,
BY Order, GEO A. G. SCOTT
May is Secretarv
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THE NEW YORK BOOT AND. SHOE

iHE NEW YORK BOOT AND SHOE
STORE.
- Fresh and large arrivals, of Boots,
- : Id :: :..s:: NIT i:
49, purchasers to give US a cali, as our
stock at present, is very desirable. and
shall be spared to please every one.
just received and for sale at the New York Boot
and Shoe Store, Ladies Bronze Buskins
Ladies Colo-ed Caters
Do Bronze Half Caters
Do Colored Cloth Bustrihs
De Black Cloth do
Do French Morocco Buskins
Do Kid Slippers
Do Black Thin Sole Caters
DO Black Morocco do
Do Fine Kid Ties
DO Fine Morocco Slippers
Do Patent Leather Ties and Buskins, the
prcttiest article that has been offered this
season, and all the rage in New York and
Philadcphia.
= Gcntlemen's Fine French Calf Boots
Do. Fine Goat Boots
Do Fine Calf Pegg.d Boots
: Do, Fine Goat do do
Do Black Cloth Button Caters
Do, do do Lace do
/ Do do Bronze do do
Z Do Goat scwed Yootccs
Do Goat peggcd Bootces
DO Grain Downings
Do Calf half welt Bootccs
DO Heel Slippers
Do Calf sewcd Downings
Do Light Cloth Button Caters.
Nothing can be more comfortable and elegant
than these Caters. and shall. be pleased to show
them to any Gentleman, for they are not to be found
at any other Store in the City
Misses Kid Caters
De Coorcd Strap Shoes
Do Morocco Ties and Slippers
De Patent Leather Shoes, elegant and
neat shoe for summer. The Misses will please drop
in and look anthem.
Mems and Boys Colored and White Palm Leaf
Hats.
Gents Double Bfin Palm Leaf Hats, Just re-
ccivcd and for sale at the New York Boot aud Shoe
Store. j. III. GREGORY
April 80 Norfolk
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THE WRITTEN SIGNATURE

Inc only SGDeguGrd against CounteTfettS.
The public attention is invited, and particularly
referred to the Advertisement setting forth the
,oiM's Anti- Dyspeptc Dinner Pills Also, to tina,
of DR.. Dyons Approved Ant Bilious Pals both
OF which it may be seen, are protrac.ed from be-
ing counterfeited by the only safeguard to be do
pended upon. the WRITTEN SIGNATURES OF
of the proprictors the label of each box of pills
All others. which may be offered for sale by un-
principled persons, are surely Base Counterfeits,
and will be rejected as such. The pills that were
IN the hands of persons who purchased the genuine
have all been exchanged for such have the Writ.
ten Signature of the proprietor.
The sole agency for the sale of Beck,oiihs Anti
Dyspeptic and DyoPs Anti- Bilious Pills. is vested
in the hands of T. w. Dyorr & Sous, of the Co.
lumbar College, No. 1872 North Second street,
Philadelphia. who will execute any orders for the
same.
Druggists. and all Wholesale Dealers, who wisb
to be furnished with the genuine pills, will be sup.
piled on the most liberal terms, by applying as
above.
Also, for sale by CHARLES H. HEINITsH
Agent, and I. G. SCHOoLFIELD & CO., Ports.
mouth, M. A. Santos, King s. Toy, b. Emerson
Robertson & Cornick, w. H. BrOughton, Norfolk
and by Druggists generally throughout the United
states. May Is
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FOR THE
EPISCOPAL CONVENTION.
TO BE HELD AT PETERSBURG, VA,



80 The Steamer OSCEOLA
G.zIkzAAn will leave Washington for
the above place on MON
DAY, the 18th instant, at
O'Clock in the morning, touching at Norfolk and
arrive at city Point next morning, where passen-
gers will take the cars for Petersburg.
Returning, will leave City Point on Tuesday, the
10Th, after the arrival of the regular train from
Petersburg.
Passage and Fare to Petersburg or Richmond,
So, to go and return SO.
Inc Osceo'a will stop at the different landings
on the Potomac, to take off passengers ind as usual
at Gone River. Passage and Fare as above.
:, ~ accommodate persons wishing to attend the
NATIONAL FAIR, to commence at Washing ton
the 2oth May. the Osccola will leave Norfolk upon
the following days:
~ ednesdoy, 10th, Saturday, 23d and Tuesday,
Returning, leave Washington Friday, ODD Mon
day, 25tb and Friday. 10Th.
After which she will make two trips d week,
leaving Norfolk regularly every Monday and
Thursday, and Washington every Wednesday and
Saturday JAS. MITCHELL Captsin
May ~
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OTICE.-Ihe debts due the late firm of Rus
IN sell & Eskridge, and Vernon Eskridpo, have
been assigned to US by Deed of the 2lst Of Febru.
airy, 1886, of record in the Clerks Office of Norfolk
County Court, in Trust for the benefit of their
creditors.
All persons indebted to the said firm or to the
SAID V. EskridGc, arc respectfully requested TO
make payment unto Us, or 70 Mr.. James c. Cboate
IN WnDse nanos we nave placed the open accounts
LLOYD w: WILLIAMS, 1r,o.,.
April 25-tls,Junc
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THE Subscriber bcgs leave TO inform the citi-
Il zens of Portsmouth, Norfolk and the adjacent
country, that his well known GARDEN & HOUSE
at the end Of the Long Bridge" running from
Court street, is opened for the Season. and where
nc will be happy at all times to serve those that
may give him call. He intends keeping con.
stsntly on hand the best of ICE CREAM and LEM.
ONADE, and SODA WATER and to those who
arc fond Of little recreation during the hot Sum
mer months bis Garden will be found most delight
fol. MAY ~ SIMON CHIC
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NI,HE FEMALE MINIsrER; or. a s,

L Revenge a Novel. Translated from the origi.
nal by Eugene Lies and Eugene Plunkette.
marguerite De Valois; Historical Romance,
by A. Dumas.
Year with the Franklins; or, toSaffer and be
Strong, by E. Jane Cate
The Oregon Territory. its History and Discovery;
including an account of the Convention of the
Escuriai; also, the treaties and negotiations be.
tween the United States and Great Bri.nin held at
various times for the settlement of boundary line
and an examination of the whole question in re.
spect to facts and the law of nations, by Travers
Iwiss, ID. c. L., F. r. s., Professor oil Political
Economy in the University of Oxford
Nos. n and IS Harpers illustrated Shakespeare
No So Illuminated Bible. The above received
and for sale at w. II. H. HODGES & cos
May 10 Book, Lamp and Variefy Stor,
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DEMEMB ER!-THE COLUMBIAN cor

10 EN- M B f r 1.-THE COLUMBIAN COL.
~ LEGE, under the direct supervision of Dr. T
w Dyott & Sons, No. 1872 North Second street,
pended on for procuring every description of Cen
une Popular Medicines in their most pure state
No counterfeit or sophisticated preparations being
kept Tor .aie at this establishment purchasers will
run no risk of being imposed on with trash
U- Wholesale Dealers supplied on liberal terms
HEALTH. Nav IA
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NOTICE.-WILL BE SOLD, for cash; before
IN the Court House door of Norfolk County, on
MONDAY, the 18th instant. A LOT in Gosport,
known as Lot No. BOT, on the North side of Henry
street, between 9Th and 9th streets. The sale ia
made under a decree of Norfolk County Court pro-
nounced in suit of Overman and wife VS. Blans.iett
and ais. COMMISSIONERS
Mny f6-It
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DIED,

AT his residence at Washington Point. on Thurs.
day, the 18th instant, after painful illness OF
eighteen days, (Which he bore with christian forth
tude) Mr.. WILLIAM OTTLEy, in the 37th year of
his age, leaving affectionate wife, FIVE small
children, and numerous circle of relatives and
friends to mourn his irreparable loss.
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I OoK HERE!- CELEBRATED PERUVIAN
- FILLS, warranted to cure Ague and Fever in
Two DAYS, or the Money returned
80 happy adapted are these Pills, TO all the indi-
cations OF speedy, immediate and permanent
cure, that in every instance, cure wifi be onar.
antecd IN TWO days, or the money refunded
Euli directions accompanying each Box.
The genuine sold by
G. n. HEINITsH, Agent. Portsmouth.
NJ. A. SANTOS, Norfolk.
The only true Agents for the sale Of our ce1ebys.
ted Pm are the above gentlemen. Beware Of eoun
'erIei"' DOWLss q LoVzTr. May ~
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INSURANCE. AGAINST LOSS BY

TNHE Subscribers, Agents for the United State.
l. Fire Insurance Company Of Ne,D York, Ho,p-
ard Fire Insurance Company Of Neto York, and
Ffankfin Fire Insurance Company of Philadelphia
continue to Insure Buildings, Merchandise, SC , at
the lowest rates of prcmiums, charged by other
good Offices SMITH & FISHER
April 30-1m Norfolk.
John ALLM AND, Agent, for the NATION
- AL FIRE ms TRANCE COMPANY, Sc, No
10 Roanoke Square, Norfolk. NAV ls-&
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PURSUANT to two Deeds Of Trust from Tho.
u mas w. Johnston and FraLccs bis wife, one
bearing date on the 5th Of July, S43. and the 9TH
err l4th OF May, 1915, and of record in tho Clerks
ONCE Of Norfolk County, to secure certain debts
therein mentioned TO the Bank of Virginia. will
be sold, at public auction before the Court House
door In Portsmouth, on THURSDAY, the 2Stb in
slant, at half past ~ O'Clock, p. M, for cash.
LOT, in Portsmouth, described as a certain
ed as follows running West 1870 feet on North At
thence South ll3 feet TO Wiloughby G. Butler,s
lot, thence East $50 feet to Washington street,
thence along Washington street l13 feet to the he
ginning, and numbered in the plan of the town
2s3, together with its hereditamcnts and appurto.
nances. THE TRUSTEES
May 12-ts
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FOR WASHINGTON.

FOX WASH
Go The Steamer OSCEOLA
IL having undergone thor
NG,Ss:::--r ough repairs, will resume
G-SSS ssSsesS-s her trips to the above place
on MONDAY. the 9th instant at 4 O'Clock p. NJ.
Returning, will leave Washington every Friday.
at O'Clock Passage and Fare So.
The Osceola will touch at Portsmouth and stop
at her usual landings the Potomac to take off
and land passengers. and touch at Cone going and
returning. JAMES MITCHELL, Captain.
After tho lat of May the Osceoa will make two
trips week. April 9
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THOMAS TATEM.
ATTORNEY 4


NILL practice in the Superior and Infe rior
w Courts of Princess Anne Norfolk and Nan.
semond Counties, and of the City of Norfolk. He
will attend to business when desired in any other
County. Portsmouth, April 7-OD
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LIRE! FIRE.! FIREu!-Tbe Great EN-
n FIRE COOKING STOVES will be ready for
delivering from Monday, the 18th instant. All
persons who like to save wood in Cooking are most
respectfully invited to call and look at them. mo
Humbug) See the Cut and Advertisement in this
paper DANIEL S. CHERRY
May Under the Old Dominion Office.
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WORKS ON ELOCUTION.-Practica

w Manual Of Elocutou; embracing voice end
gesture; designed for Schools, Academies and Col.
leges, as well for private learners, by Merritt
Caldwell, A. M, Professor of Metaphysics and Pc.
htfcai economy and Teacher of Elocution in Dick.
enson College.
Plain System of Elocutjon or, logical and rnu.
steal reading and defamation, with exercises in
prose and verse, distinctly marked for the gui
Yandenhof, Professor Of Rhetoric in the City Of
New York. The above with other valuable work,
on Elocution, for sale By
May is w. VI. II. HODGES & co
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GRAND SCHEME

EXCHANGE ON New York and Baltimore in
II sums to suit purchasers can be had at
JNO. d. GORDAN'S
Dec BIT Lottery and Exchange Office
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ERENCH BRANDY very rood article
IN can be had at retail at l.. K TFISbMIs,
Feb II West side Market Suusrs.
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ITO BUILDERS.-I would inform builders
IL contractors and others. that am prepared ~
put on lin Roofs at the shortest notice. in the best
manner, and at reduced prices. Also Cutters and
Conductors put up in the best STYLE and materials
warranted. will refer to any person who has en-
ployed me. All kinds of jobbing done in the best
possible nannor. Copper Work of every descrip
ton executed, and every other kind of Work In
my line done with punctuality and dispatch.
DANIEL S. CHERRY
April 70 Under the Old Dominion Office
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EANS.-Just received and for sale large as.
il sortment Of Feather, Butterfly. and Rush
FANS. JOHN COOKE CO.
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STEEL PENS,-We have Just received tn,
- largest supply of STEEL PENS ever before of.
fered in this market. Our Pens are selected with
great care and bought loto; consequently we do net
hesitate to say that we can sell them cheap, If moi
or Norfolk. Please call and examine our assert.
rnent before purchasing elsewhere.
May Is w. ri. II. HODGES & co
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NATIONAL FAIR,
WASHINGTON. ID. C.,

To afford facilities to
H. persons DESTROYS to be
present at the Great MA.
TIONALF FAIR, to be hed
in Washington, on the goth instant. The Balti
more Steam Packet Company, will issue Tickets
emitting the holder to go and return from Balii.
more for So. Commencing the 18th Instan,
from Norfolk, and ending the 28th instant, from
Baltimore.
vhe Washing ton Rail Road have fixed their rate
to and from Washington to Baltimore $2-alow.
ing 4S hours to return. JAS. F. HUNTER,
May Is Agent Il. S. p. Co.
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L INSEED OIL, LEAD, &c.-150 gallons
IL LINSEED OIL u; together with large supply
of Wetherilps, Lewis's, Roberts and other w hite
Lead; Superior Chrome; Red, Yellow and Green,
ldry and in OLD Varnishes; Spirits Turpentine
Red Ochrc ), Spanish Brown; Yandike Brown
Terra Sienna Red Lead Litharge; Venetian Red ;
Lamp Black; Bright Varnish Painters Brushes,
&c, &c. For sale low, at the Drug Store, High
street, Sign of the Big Mortar.
May Is CHAs. II. HEINITSH, Agent.
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VNHE Members of the Y. M. S. I. Society arc re
Il quested to meet at their Hall on This (Satur.
day)'Evening, at seven O'Clock. A full attend ance
10 requested,
BY Order, GEO. A. G.. SCOTT
May is Secret,rv
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DVe-HOuSe Removed,

gENHE subscriber has Removed his Dyeine
u Works TO his New shop on CENTRAL STREET
and only Ten rods from Main Sree where all goods must
be elt Having hrsrate shop with every convenience
attached ne feels confident In assuring the public that his
WORK shall be done as we'll and al shorter notice than at
any other shop Of the kind IN this vicinity
Ladies' DRESSES and CLOAKs Colored aa usunI for
ONE DoLLAEj Gentlemen's COATS and PANTS Colored
whole Articles for Mourning done In three DAYS when
required.
CLEANSING.
Coats and PaRs ceansed and pressed nj one dav,s mn
ice, II desired. CARPETS, SHAwLs OF all kinds and Mil
TARr UNIFORMS, ceansed and pressed and warranted 10
look as well as new goods. Satisfaction guaranteed IN n
cases, or no charge will be made. "
" only Office in Worcester is on Cent
street HENRY b. ADAMS.
Worcester, Aug. 90. a.,
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PATENTS,
4mericam and Foreign Office, and Agency of the
y. S Patent Once Washington,
No. D State Street. - Rnsfnn

f}'HE subscriber. by appointment from the Commission
er OF Patents, is agent Of the u s. Patent Office the
purpose Of receVing and fol wardng the all such
modes, specimens OF ingredients and manufactures as
small be intended TO be patented deposited therein
which viii be received ana forwarded free 9 expense
subscriber will prepare cavea s. speciiicat ions assign
ments and all the necessary papers aud drawings will
make researches American and foreign works for es
ashins the validity utility of Inventions and render
advice on all lega and scientific matters respecting The
same Patents secured in Europe and other eountTs
by application at this Office, inventors are saved the
time and expense Of journey Washington and delay
there we'll all personal trouble in obtaining their pn
tents The experience Of fourteen years. praciIcean eA
tensive collection Of works, Documents decisions
&c. on mechanical subjects and the Patent Laws-and
patents OF different countries collected at much expense
during the long time this Office has been established and
to which daily additions being made together with nc
counts here kept OF inventions patented AT Washington
enable me 10 aifrd important and information
90 inventOr DESTROYS O s-cnrls pnlens which in otbe
respects might be- difficult Of atlninment.
weodlyS3 X. II. EDDY, CiUn Engineer.