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Hardware! Hardware!! Hardware!! ~!

| r. WHEELER, Penn. Avenue, near 7th street.
/ AS just opened an entire new and well select
Ill ed assortment of Hardware, Cutlery and
Fancy Goods, which he offers for sale at whole
sale or retail, on as accommodating terms as they
can be had in the district.
! His stock consists in part of the following art-
cles Rogers s. Sons and others Table Cutlery
In complete sets, Ivory, Buffalo, Buck, Bone, and
Cocoa Dining, and Desert Knives and Forks, Ger
man Silver, and Britannia, Tea and Table Spoons,
Penknives, Razors Scissors, Nut Picks, and
Crackers, Cooks, Butchers Shoe and Carving
Knives, Shutters and Trays, Plated, Steel and
I Brass Audirons, Shoyels and Tongs, Shovel and
| Tong Stands, and Fendets, Tea Trays and Wal
tors, in sets and separately, Bellmeta and Porce-
Ian Preserving Kettles, Iron, Tin Tea Kettles and
Sauce Pans, Long and Short Handle Frying Pans,
and Stove Pans, Ovens and Lids, Pots, Skillets,
Griddles and extra Lids, Iron Furnaces, Potatoe
Steamers, Mortars and Pestles, Warfe Irons Sad
Irons, Skimmers, Ladies' and Forks, Coffee Mills,
Sifters, Bread Toasters, &c., Shovels, Spades,
Forks, Hay and Straw Knives, Axes, Hatchets,
Hammers, Saws and Planes Cut, wrought and
Horse Shoe Nails, Cut Tacks pat. Brads and Spara-
bles, Rim, Cottage, Mortise and Stock Locks,
Closet, Cupboard, Till, Chest, Trunk and Pad
Locks, Mortise' Stop, Knob and Thumb Latches,
and Bolts, Table, Butt, Parliament, H. l.. s. Strap
Hinges, Palmer's pat Blind Hinges, to faster
back and to Farnham's pat Window Blind fas-
teners, Common and Axle sash FueyS and sash
Cord, New England Co. Wood Screws all sizes,
Sofa Springs, Bed Screws, Castors and Furniture
Knobs, Curtain Bands and Pins, Iron and Brass
Han and Coat Hooks, Single and Double Barrel
Guns and Apparatus, Brushes, Combs, Buttons,
Needles and Pins, Shoe Thread, Cotton, Worsted,
Diaper, Boot and Straining Web, Curry Combs,
Horse Cards, Wool Cards, Ok, Trace Halters,
Backband and Dog Chains, Brass, Copper and Iron
Wire, Round Flat and Square Iron, Hoop and
Band lron Nail Rods, Burdens pat. Horse Shoes,
Carriage Springs, Wagon Boxes, American and
English Blister, Cast and Sheer Steel, &c., &c
All Of which, he will sell as low can be had
at anyregular Hardware House in the CITY,
Washington, Nov. A, l845.
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FOR SALE.

vT,HE subscriber will sell, on accommodating terms,
the following property, to wit the BRICK
HOUSE now occupied for the publication Of the
Columbian Fountain Jour IVY oIohf FhaME
lInIISEs and A COTTAGE, fronting on First
st,est south, fronting the Capitol. Application
s.n hs made either al my dwelling, near the Rail.
road or Lumber Yard Office, Seventh street, near
,ba Canal. where all kinds Of BUILDING MA
TERIALS, together with CEMENT, CALCiN.
ED PIAISTER, COAL, &C., &c, can be had
cheap for cash or short credit . -
fob. IL, ls46.-n JUN ruHDi'
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For the Columbian Fountain.
THE ORPHAN BOY.

THE ORPHAN BOY.
BYREv. NEWTON HEsToN.
An orphan boy, with pale features, and
form, was recently found reclining
on the steps of a large mansion in our city, ev-
identity in the last stages of consumption; and
when asked why he did not seek the comforts
Of home, replied, 81 have no home am dy-
ing, and no one cares for mel
Fading is my life away,
Like the beams of setting day,
And very soon shall be
Ushered in eternity.
Oh how short my stay on earth,
Flush'd by grief my youthful mirth,
Far away from scenes of home,
Deaths cold breath is whispering Come
Chersh'd loved ones, too, are gone,
in sadness stand alone,
see the crowd that gathers round,
But hear return'd no kindred sound.
Shaken by by some friendless wind,
On the ground bright fow'rs find,
Which might have bloom'd much longer yet
Had they not rough tempests met.
Thus, alas I'll soon be found,
"A scared leaf upon the ground
Or floating swiftly down the stream,
Be soon forgotten, as dream.
Be it sony spirit HES
To mansion in the skies
Loved ones there again 10 see,
And forever happy be!
PHILADELPHIA, 1876.
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NOMBs, BRUSHES, AND PERFUMERY.-

NOMBS, BRUSHES, AND PERFUMERY-
" We have just returned from the North with an
extensive assortment of the above-named articles
and are now ready to supply our customers with
the best and freshest Perfumery, consisting of Po
matums, Ok Marrow, and Oils for beautifying and
promoting the growth of the hair Cold Cream,
Lip Salve, Bay Rum, Farina Cologne, Lubin's Ex-
tracts for the handkerchief, with great variety of
English and French Hair Brushes.
Also, Shell, Buffalo, and Horn dressing, tuck, and
side Combs Nail and Tooth Brushes a very fine
article of Purses, all Of which we are determined
to sell cheaper than the cheapest.
s. PARKER'S Perfumery and
Fancy Store, bet. 9th and 10th streets,
Pennsylvania avenue. nov 4-tf
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PORTRAIT Subscriptions

DSON,S Subscriptions
,) will be received at WM. Q. FoRCE's bookstore,
corner Of Pennsylvania avenue and 10th street, for
COPIES OF the Portrait Of Dr. Judson, now in course
of preparation, and soon to be published under the
direction Of the Baptist Board Of Foreign Missions,
at the following prices Lithograph, on good paper,
25 cents on fine board, so cents steel engraving,
IN comman plate paper, ST India proof impressions,
a. The Portrait is from Painting by Harding,
snd ID in size nine inches by eleven. feb eff
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FIRST WARD HARDWARE AND
VARIETY STORE.

HNHE subscribers respectfully inform the citizens
IL Of the First Ward and parts adjacent thereto,
that they have opened Store of the above desorip-
ton on Pennsylvania Avenue, between 18th and
18th streets, where a good assortment Of Mechsn-
les and House-keepers Hardware, Brushes, Cedar
ware, Baskets, &c. &c, will be constantly kept
hand. All articles in their line will be sold as low
tor CASH, or to punctual customers as they can be
bought in the City or Georgetown, and delivered
free Of expense.
april 23-tf JOS. l.. SAVAGE e. co.
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New Flour Store.

TNHE subscriber has taken the warehouse on the
north side of water street, opposite Messrs.
Read g. Son, and intends keeping supply Of all
the various grades Of -four, He will endesyor to
make il the interest Of dealers IN the article 70 give
him calr as he is determined to sell At small pro-
| fits. LEY DnOOhS,
| feb TT Water strees, uSorgctown.
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Rev. J. I. WARD, Assistant Editor.
PRICE ONE CENT.

toiled and labored, and they have succeed
ed in stationing upon this dangerous coast
the ship of Temperance. She is called the
Pledge--the flag Of Temperance floats at
her masthead, and gives her motto to the
breeze-"Love, Purity, and Fidelity" The
Temperance Star looms in the midst. To-
tai Abstinence is her watchword, and she is
fast moored by the anchor Of Hope. Many
are the victims which she has rescued from
the grasp of the destroyer. The shrieks Of
the poor unfortunate, who has submitted
himself to the deceitful current of Intem-
perance, are frequently heard on board the
vessel-when she crowds all sail in pursuit
Of the wretched one, and, guided by his
despairing groans and agonizing shrieks
rescues him from danger, from the jaws of
death at The very gates Of hell.
Thus was our friend Benson rescued
Behold him, noU member of the Order of
the Sons of Temperance, moving on in the
even tenor Of his way-pressing to the
mark Of his high calling rapidly regaining
lost reputation, and winning his way to
distinction and usefulness. One fiery trial
he had to pass through-sore temptation
beset him-he had placed himself in the
power of one who had long exercised a
malign influence over him-who had led
him to the verge Of ruin, and who, finding
he could no longer induce him to follow
in has wake, was determiAed to take advan-
tage of circumstances and compel him to
abandon his principles. Severe was the
trial-but the mantle Of darkness which
had so long curtained his mind. had been
rolled up-the scales had been removed
from his eyes-reason had resumed her
empire over hm--a bright and prosperous
career of usefulness had opened before
him-the best and purest, and noblest affec
tions Of his heart had become enlisted
his long pent up affections gushed forth
he took his place in the front rank of the
army of Temperance, and bid defiance to
its enemies. But shall detail these events
in another chapter.
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LOOK THIS WAY EVERY BODY:
Painting done by the art Of HoCus POcus.
HNHOMAS HILTON, House, Sign, and Orna.
IL mental Painter. Old Chairs repainted and
Furniture vanished. He will be ready for the
prompt execution of work at all times, the most
reasonable terms. Shop on 18th street, between
G and II streets. march l2-tf
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CHOICE READING.

elf you enghten the people, donot forget that this
is but half the work Let them be made virtuous
religious, you leave them more exposed to danger
than they were before.n
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CUMBERLAND COAL. from the celebrated
" mines of the Maryland Mining Compa-
nv, and of quality better than any heretofore Of
fered in this Market can lie had by the car load or
smaller quantity, at ). PURDY'S
Coal and Lumber Yard, Centrc-market.
feb 6-H
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POET r Y
Its words

Its words
Are few, but deep and solemn, and they break
Fresh from the fount OF feeling. Percirai.
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BUSINESS CARDS.
BENJAMIN HOMANS,

BENJAMIN HOMANS,
AuctiOneer and Commission Merchant,
Bet,oecn l0M and llth Streets, fronting Penn
syhuania Auenue.
Sales of Real Estate, Furniture, and Personal
Property, attended to at any place within the city
march eff
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MEDICAL NOTICE.

nR PHILANDER GOULD offers his profess
- siona services TO the ciiizens Of Washington.
Office on Pennsylvania avenue, opposite Messrs.
Browns Hotel. april ll-3m
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nENNIS HUMPHREYS Livery Stable, cor
| J ner of 9Th and G. streets. Horses and Car
riages to hire Horses taken at livery, and kept
in the best manner.
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CHI ZAP FOR G s HI!
Il. s. BECK & SON,

House, Furnishing Store, Pennsylvania
Arenue, South side, betWeen 9Th and 10Th
streets, Washington.
We have on hand new and secondhand goods
such as Bedsteads, Beds, and Bedding Tables,
Chairs, Bureaus and Sdeboards; China Glass,
and Crockeryware, Cutlery, HolIow-ware Of every
variety, ShoveIs and Tongs Carpets Brooms,
Brushes, Willow and Woodenware; with va
rety of articles too numerous to mention. apr 8
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G. III. VAN PATTEN, M. d., Dentist,
nERFORMS all operations upon the Teeth,
/ Gums and Mouth, with tho greatest careSand
skill Office near Browns Hotel, and next door to
Todd's Hat Store. feb 25-ly
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WILLIAM p. SHEDD

A NDREW J. JOYCE, Horse Shoeing and
II Smthing Establishment, successor to John
Daley, corner Of 18th and streets, near Fullers
Hotel. Thankful for the patronage he has receiv
ed from liberal public, he socits a continuance
of the same
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TTOMEPATHY.--D Jonas Green, (late OF
Philadelphia tenders his professional SER
vices to the citizens of Washington and its vicinity,
as practitioner ofthe Homeopathic system Of fmedi-
cine. His residence is on G street, near Sd.
dec 93-tf
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II s. BALL also repairs Watches and Jewelry
Il. april 22-n
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EARTHENW ARE, CHINA AND GLASS,
T PURSELL, Importer and Dealer in E. Ware,
China and Glass, wholesale and retail, al
his store, opposite Browns Hotel, Pennsylvania
avenue, Washington city, ID. G.
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NUPPING, LEECHING AND BLEEDING
~ A large supply of best Swedish Leeches,
already on hand, to be applied or for sale, by i
SAML. DEVAUGHN, 9th street
Who also has ICE for sale whenever called for
as above. april 2-H
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DRISCOE & CLARKE, Dealers in Cloths, Gas
I'D simeres, Vestings, &c., Pennsylvania avenue
few doors west Of Browns Hotel.
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JONATHAN Il. WALKER.-House car
,J penter and joiner on X street, shop corner X
and 9Th streets.
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NJ. s. BALL,

VI. s. BALL,
Dealer in Tobacco, Snuff q Cigars, Pennsylvania
Auenue, bet,oeen Fullers 4 GaLabrun's Hotel.
april %.
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WIN. NOELL, Venitian Blind maker, south
w side Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and
10th streets Blinds of all sizes and colors, fur
nshed to order. Old blinds retrimmed and painted
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-05-30
New Books.

From Messrs J. w. RANDOLPH & Co.. we have receiy-
ed copy OF "RloHELIEU, Tale Of France BY G. P
r. James & Co. THIS is OF the most interesting
stories, from It's title may well be supposed of It's pol-
c author. Severely criticised Mr. James mas BEEN be
has numerous list OF admirers and i impossible to
deny that he has the faculty Of ryeng the attention OF ms
readers.
THE PEOPLE, Is the expressive title Of a remarkable
work, (for which indebted to Messrs DRiNKER g.
MoRKls from the pen Of NJ. Mchelei French sapant,
who has risen up by the power Of his intellect from
the humbIest walks Of life position in the most dstn.
guished circles OF society In France however genius and
learning highly and justly appreciated than in
Great Britain or Democratic in nameO even IN
the United States. The Almighty Dollar has its in.
fuence there, doubtless well as elsewhere but then
not omniPotent As the author OF COnngsLv remarks
When new character appears in our circles the first
question always is. Who is he In France il is what
Is he In England land the u States,) How mach
year ." 10 France. What has he donel' NJ Michele,
has done enough elevate himself the rank of PROBES
sor OF History IN the College Of France, and to secure
membership in her Institute In the volume which is the
subject OF this notice. he speaks the name of The Peo
Pel Of whom be is one-whose suerngs and privatons
he 50 well comprehends, and whose virtues he il 30 well
qusiIhed to deneate lie with an earnesness be-
coming his theme but IN this aye Of hearess seshnes.
and eneang luxury we tear, his imprisoned eoquence
will find an echo IN but few hearts - have made this
book ne says his preface, Of myself out Of my
life and out Of my hear. have derived 1t from my OBJ
sefyaons, from my relations Of friendship and Of neigh
borhoOd have picked it up upon the roads Above ALL
have found It in the recoecuons Of my youth To know
the life Of the people their sufsrings and their wants
had but ito in,erogate my This interesting yo-
lume constitutes the 18th number Of Appe,ons Literary
Miscellany.
From Mr.. J. Gill we have received the May number
Of BLAoEwooD'' MAsAnSE-whieh, among its interesting
contents contains the (bu unus attack upon th,
Model Republic" founded upon extracts from tn,
speeches Of certain Members Of Congress- selection
from the speeches Of Members Of the British Pariamen
might very we'll constitute the ground work Of a similar as
| sault upon the fat anchnred Isla.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-05-30
The Artillery.

We witnessed ON yesterday, most pleasing exhibition
OF skill in srgering by the Artillery Companies Of this
city aud Petersburg, Captains Ellis and Garand) The
shooting indeed very good many Of the balls pier
cling between the inner and rings OF the Bueye
and comparatively few missing entirely. The distance,
as well could Judge abou, six hundred yards.
This exhibition and OF skill while inspires a
Just pride in those who engaged in it, is to us, no
less than TO them source Of pride and satisfaction. We
rejoice to those in midst who glory which,
like strong guards and protects from the shafts
Of enemies, and insts into heir minds powerful
and determined reliance upon their ability avengo,
moments warning, whatever OF wrong may be offered.
Especially in these portenous times when "war and ru-
mos OF war; in midst, 1t be gratifying to
such brilliant marks OF skill and efficiency in those
upon whom must part rely bear up Of need bel
Standard and force back the enemy tina, shall dare
tread freedoms soil.
After the exercise OF firing the Companies
paired to refreshing spring and delightful spot close
hand, where sumptuous repast awaited ihem and
enjoyed themselves most goriousy for hours
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-05-30
From the SEMI of Mar

The intelligence from the of war, by yesterdays
mail, though meagre, is not unmporant detachment Of
the American has crossed the Rio Grsnde and
possession of the Mexican village Of Barrta and Gen Tay
Tor making preparations attack Matamorss from
which, If accounts be relied upon the Mexican forces
retreating the interior Should hosties be pro-
traced we anticipate pitched battles, the Mex
having learned by bitter experience their inability
cope with in the open field. system of guerilla war
fare similar that which proved harassng and destruc
tive 10 Napoleon in Spain, will be esorted system
which the face Of the country and the character Of the po
pulaon sand TO be peculiarly adapted. We hope how
ever. that the may not be needessy prolonged but
that the two countries in spin, OF equity and moderation
proceed the adjustment of the questions in
controversy between them by negotiation. OF all things
deprecate War of Conquest-so uncongenal with thu
habits Of people and with the genius Of institutions
and which, may well apprehend will lead the fatal
peversion of the one, and the final overthrow OF the
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-05-30
An Organic Attachment-A New In
yenIinn

Mr.. Rufus Morse, Piano Manufacturer OF this city, has
succeeded in forming attachment between the Organ
and Piano Forte which is likely produce great deal OF
harmony in the musical world. The first and only nstr.
men Mr.. NJ. has yet completed and which, by the way is
beautiful paror ornament may and heard at
the Music Store Of W. l.. Montague Main Street. We
advise all lovers OF Music, and who ought bell to go
to hear and see for themselves.
Without the slightest wish part to do injustice TO
the lfoesn attachment which has attracted so much at
tenton and admiration free confess our prefer
OF the Music produced b. the combination of the
Organ and Piano Others who have also heard the instru-
manufactured by Mr. VI. have expressed the same
preference.
One important advantage from having piece Of farni-
like the Organic Piano in family young ladies
who desire perform the Church Orgau can learn TO
play upon that instrument by practising at home
By moving small key the of the Organ are brought
into acquisitOnor, by similar move the Piano can be
used separately like any other From the favorable impress
made upon large number Of persons who have al
ready listened the referred to- think Mr. Morse
has fine prospect Of meeting with in selling
has instruments. We present when he received All
order for yesterday They manufactured on, #
Rosewood Mahogany, and take up very little more room
than the ordinary Piano.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-05-30
The New steamboat, Line to Norfolk

The which the Editor of the Petersburg Intrlliren
Ger and some OF his correspondents making new
steamboat line between Richmond. Petersburg and Nor
folk. by way Of Port wathsl be a source os some
amusement 10 those who understand the springs
scon in the Nothing, in the opinion Of these gen
temen was more poper for the interest Of the
commonwealth than for the Petersburg Rsrosd company
to some sixty thousand dollars Mr. r. E. Rives
stop the running OF the the Porsmouth Railroad
and that the whole Northern and Southern travel n.
brought Petersburg that competition should be KEEP,
up tor the supposed benefit OF the Petersburg Railroad be-
tweed the James River and Bay steamboats, and the Rail-
roads north OF Petersburg. But the editor OF the Intelligent
deems IL almost outrage that OF the large
stockholders in the Richmond and Fredericksburg and
Richmond and Petersburg Railroads should unite in pur
chasing the steamboat Augusta and placing her James
rver Now, the writer OF this for the life OF him
why. competition desirable for the through traveller
between the North and South. u should be quite de-
srabe for him to have by the Portsmouth and Roanoke
Railroad and Baltimore steamboat line, from Weldon As
by the City Point Railroad, aud James River and Bay
boats, from Petersburg, the traveller passing
what more miles OF Virginia Railroads the first than IN
the last case; and why competition be desirable for the
benefit OF the through traveller. (czens generally of other
States, should not be least much for the benefit
Of citizens between Richmond and Petersburg and
Norfolk II the James River and Bay boats interfere with
the interests OF the Richmond and Fredericksburg Rail
roads and stockholders IN these last retaae BY competing
for the travel between Richmond and Norfolk aud Peters
burg and Norfolk. the loss be serious par
ties themselves but persons travelling between the points
IN question least be the gamers by IT. The sub
joct any be viewed - 40 public the
patronage OF the new boat being 1t i, undo ,od, such
10 iulesa OF lcforss ana
the OF the stockholders OF the Richmond and
Petersburg ana Richmond aud kSburg Railroads
for which the editor the ntegencer expresses SO much
sympathy imay be presumed that no have
embarked in the Port Waltha line must At least be s
good judges as he can be in the matter.
The winter understands that the stockholders of the new
line have pledged themselves under ereumstsnees to
make the fare by higher than that which charged by
the Curtis Peck and Alice before the Augusta came on the
This being the aud the line being design
ed to be permanent one and daily soon as
second bOs can Be procured will be difficult for the edi
ct the lnIeigence the friends of the Curtis Peck
and Alice, persuade the travelling public between Rich
mond and Petersburg and Norfolk that they have any
other interest IN the matter than TO take advantage Of
opposition to do whatever they encourage it, and TO
by which line accommodates it beat aad eAsap-
est
One irho has travelled in the Augusta,
and been pleased ,cith her Cdptdin
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-05-30
A Liberal Propo.,,,on

At resimen,al Muster in Berkeley county. Va.
lev days ago. the assembled multitude Vas addressed by
Charles James Faulkner. Esq in behalf effor, to
raise company OF Volunteer RiAemen for the Texan
Service. The Martnsburg Republican says, Mr.. r. took
brief review Of the causes Of the war now existing
between this country and Mcxieo--making strong sp-
peal to the patriotism OF the young OF the country.
In conclusion. he remarked that he would obgaie him
self 10 give to every Berkeley Volunteer, who would
serve twelve months, and honorable discharge
$50 acres OF Texas land. Between 40 and SO have
rolled their names, and il believed the Company
would be fully organized in few days. Mr. Faulkner.
who is sterling Wing. and a gentleman Of fine tai
ents, 10 a large landholdet in Texas