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THE ARMY OF OCCUPATION,

We have as yet received no additional informa-
ton from the Rio Grande. Anxiety is very
generally expressed for the fate of our gallant
little Army. All hope the best, yet fear the
power of numbers, knowing that it was Gen.
Taylor's intention to attempt return to camp
without waiting for a reinforcement of troop,
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ARMED PACKET SHIPS

All the packet ships that sail from New York.
are double manned, and are armed with small
arms-some of them. with /" Long Tom" A
fast sailing ship the Rainbow. armed with eipb.
twelve Founders, has sailed for Canton, with a
supply OF muskets and ammunition, for the re-
turn Indiamen
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LIFT HIM UP-HE is THY BROTHER

We ind this beautiful paragraph travelling the
rounds OF the Papers-we cannnt but copy it..
" Thy brother is in the ditch. Pass him not bv
Temptation has been two powerful for him saw
not word. Cover his shame, and when he ia
himself, use kind words, and show thou wilt "a
store him TO virtue again. Scores of thu tempted
and fallen have been saved. The path to Heav-
en- is thronged with holy spirits. who were once
IN the DIRT and mire. Kindness "a we'd them %
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most energetic measures in placing an armed force
anoat under control Of the commanding general
oil the army in Texas, and the officers Of The rev
enue marine are constantly volunteering for active
service. These facts should act as a yrea, slim
uins TO others. u is certainly no time now 10
throw cold water upon the energies of that ser
vice. as Is attempted in sumo quarters. The ser
vices OF every man who can bear arms are impor-
tant at this moment, irrespective OF par,icular
pIeudces.
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WAR STEAMERS

In the House of Representatives, on Wednes-
Mr. Butler King, from the Committee on Naval
Affairs, reported bill making appropriations for
twelve iron war steamers and one frigate, which
was read twice and committed.
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HEAVY FAILURE-

A very large house 10 New Orleans, the agent
OF tho most extensive banking house in New
York, has suspended payment. 1t created coo.
siderable excitement in Wall street. as the li,bil;
ties are immense, and will affect the s,sodino ,r
many firms in that city, and its vicin;,r
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SH[PWRECK.

The barque Nahant. from Client, for Calves.
ton' Texas, with one hundred and thirty. five
passengers, was wrecked near Dartmouth. Emo.
land, the 18th March. The crew and passenger.
were saved, and reshiPpei for their por, of d.s.
tination
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MURDERER SURRENDERED HIM

Hudson, who murdered his wife. and ,bre.
ch'oren' and his sister.in-law, and brother, at
rendleton county. Va, last week. has given him
self up. He said it was his intention 70 have
killed himself, but his heart failed him.
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OUR AvAILABL NAVAL FORCE

The New York Courier and Enquirer of yes.
terday contains the following information, rela-
tive to our naval force available at the pressnt
crisis with Mexico:
| The United States and Mexico bs;no az ,v,,
IL follows, OF course. the war will not be confined
10 inc frontier Our fleet in the Gulf and on the
racine side, Will undoubtedly at once commence
operations. AT Mazailan, on the Pacific coast.
The squadron at the latest dates consisted of the
'rlgate Savannah, of 60 guns; The friga,e Con-
sutu'ion, on guns; soops of. war Portsmouth and
LeVaht OF Z4 each, and the schooner Shark of IL
guns. On the 22d ult. the frieate Rar;tan arri-
we'd at Vera Cruz, but went to sea the same dav
IN company with the frigates Cumberland, Poto.
mac and the sloop- of-war Falmouth, under Com.
Conner
according to the same account the u S. friosts
John Adams was the only American vessel NJ
war of Vera Cruz, although the remainder NJ
The squadron, were doubtless in the vicinity
she can of course do nothing there alone. The
fortress OF Juan de Ulao would resist very
neavy attack,-one certainly much more serious
man that OF the French TO which il Welded few
years since. The French squadron then consist
ed OF three large frigates and four bomb vessels:
the former anchored but little over point blank
distance from the eastern face of the cas,le and
the bomb vessels but little farther. There vera
mortars IN the castle but none in use and not mora
man ~ guns could be brought TO bear on single
SHIP and on the whole sqadron only &c, some of
which were carronades.
OF the French vessels the Cyclops had two
mortars. and in two hours she threw l9lI shells
The others did their share. One Of the bombs
lodged IN the magazine, which was blown Old and
about 2OO men destroyed. After six hours fight
ing the Mexicans yielded Since that time the
fortress has been thoroughly repsired A new
water battery has been added 80 and 40 pound
ers have been mounted in place of 12's and 1875:
rom IL to ~ heavy moriars have been introduced.
WIN several Paixhan eight inch guns, and every
ming Is IN the very best condition TO resist an
attack.
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DISCRETION FROM BRITISH SHIPS

The New York Herald states, that numho,
OF British sailors have deserted from the British
ships in that port, from fear of being pressed int,
the naval service on their return to England. in
the event Of war with tbis conn,rv
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NEWSPAPER BORROWERS.

we should be much gra,ifed to see an amend
ment IN this class of persons, as there are many
'nveterate cases. that we would willingly be the
means Of turning from the error of their ways.
IL they only knew how much prouder, and more
erect, they would walk to their evening meal,
with consciousness of finding the paper at their
homo. a. matter of right, they would hurry TO
the Office and order it. -.
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SUPREME FOLLY

The most stupid and insensa,e thing that we
nave seen for some time, is the talk in some of
tha Democratic prints about altering the Tariff at
nus time. when the country is engaged in a war,
which will involve the expenditure Of SO vast an
amount OF money. tits said that there are twelve
millions (snrplus) in the Treasury of which ten
millions have already been appropriated by Con.
gfess Tor carrying on the war. More, Of course,
VIII DO needed-perhaps forty millions. For our
part. we are for avoiding war when il can he
avoided consistently with national honor bnt when
we get into It we are for raising men and means
enough to prosecute it vigorously and success
fully,
Wa extract the above as an excellen, llus,ra-
ton of tho words placed at the head Of the article
from the Richmond Republican. The wise,
profound, and immutable statesmen who preside
over the destnies Of the Republican, have vet to
learn tina. prohibitory" protective tariff is
not a 'euenue tariff, when they understand that
they will see the necessity of adopting the plan
OF Mr.. Walker. to enable the Government to
draw the largest revenue possible from commerce.
--.New Era.1
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EXCITEMENT IN PENSAcotA

A letter from Pensacola, Of the 9th inst. saws.
that much excitement is exhibited at tina, place
on account Of a supposed design among the ne.
eroes 10 revolt
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LETTERS OF MARaUE.-Although we have
Iea'ies with foreign powers prohibiting the Ga 10
OF american prizes in their ports, vet il is proba-
me that the Mexcans will endeavor To sell letter re-
., marque to foreigners To prey on our commerce.
congress, therefore, should forthwith pass Some
law enforcing the law of nations, which demands
'na' certain portion OF the of hostile YES
seis should be natives Of the parties declaring
war In the mean time let our private armed
vessels De afoat. They can reca pture every
vessel taken by the Mexicaus and obtain salvage.
we were under the same impression rega rd-
ing the crews Of hostile vessels, as is expressed
oy the New York Sun above, but are assured
that such is not the fact. If the laws of nations
are explicit on this subject, what need of special
treaties to enforce such law2 We should. how
ever, be pleased to have the fact settled by some
person well read in international law. Who will
enlghten us2
Va'tel at PIP. 400, sec. 229. in speaking Of
commissions, issued private persons, saws ,ha,
'u9Jecss may with safe conscience serve their
country by fitting out privateers, ..but, on the
other hand he says, 's it is an infamous pro.
ceed'ng, on the part of foreigners, to take gu,
commissions from Prince, in order to commi,
piIatical depredations on a nation, which is per-
Iec'ly Innocent, with respect to them The thirs,
for gold is their only inducement; nor can the
commission they have received efface the iufamy
OF their conduct, THOUGHT 1T SCREENS THEM
FROM PUNIsHMENT"1
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CAPTAIN WALKER-Tbis brave soldier has
acquitted himself with SO much gallantrv. tina, IL
he gain no more renown, he deserves and must
receive the most honorable. praise from his conn
trymen. We learn that fhe once lived in this
city, cabinet maker. If be have to boast many
more deeds Of valor he may, some day. in virtue
ofthe military prestige powerful in this country,
be employed IN a cabinet making ola different
kind Richmond Compiler.
The above paragraph, unless We greatly rnists
ken, is erroneous Capt. Walker, Samuel I'll,
as we suppose him to be,) lately ofthe Rangers
operating on the Texan frontier under Colonel
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NAVAL.

The Brooklyn papers state, that orders have
been received a. the Brooklyn Navy Yard, to fit
ous the frigats Macedonian. and sloops Dale,
PEBBLE and Boston, Immediately.
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The secret'ry Of the Treasury hss adopted the
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-12-06

The treaty of commerce lately concluded between
Naples and Austria. places tho commerce Of the two
countries on an equal footing in every respect
An English newspaper has lately been started at Rome.
Il II called the Roman -adrerriser.
II Is said that the King Of Sardinia has proposed to all
the governments Of Italy, with the exception Of Austria
10 unite themselves into customs union similar to the
Zoversn. Austria Is said be much displsased with
the desgn great part of her strength In Italy consists
IN keeping the Italian governments cold and distant
terms with each other Besides customs union would
strengthen the idea of Italian nationality to which
many Italians warmly devoted but which obtains
favor in her ewes
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-12-06

COMMUNICATIONS has been . moderate business
done OF the principal ports In the Baltic In wheat
for shipment TO Engla but, from the generally low
stocks Of old in that quarter and the scanty
which the farmers have hitherto brought forward sup
plies Of new, the actual sales had not been large At
Danzig about lasts changed hands during the week
ending 7h Of November small portion OF which con-
sisted Of fine high mixed the growth Of ls42 for which
SIS per Or had been reszed but the bulk Of what had
been sold had been Of ordinary quality not weighing
than solbs per bushsl at price equal to ave Del
Or free board The arrivals from the interior dow
the vstus had been very small owing 70 the want Of
sufcisns water 70 cst down the b:rses The weather
had become very cold, and early close Of the inland
from Danzg during October had amounted TO se2 lasts
upwards Of 1000 Of which had gone Holland France
Belgium and Jersey and the remaining 1000 lsss Boz
sh pors Several vessels had como 70 hand which had
had the effect OF causing small decline rates Of
freight large vessel had been chartered for Liver.
pool BE- l0 and another had been placed for London at
81 per or. for wheat
From Konigsberg have letters Of the 9th instant
beyond purchase two Of and peas the former 81
le, to 2cs and the latter at fs qusrter very e
appeas TO have been done there IA the gram iraoe IN
wheat absolutely nothing, andin barley only rsai sales
had taken place.
Letters from stettin of the 9th lost, inform US that
good MANY shps had arrived at Swnsmunde the loading
OF which, IL was expected, gave some impetus to tho
business in corn peanwhiie hardly sale bad been
unade and the value most articles has renamed
mioally unalterod. Barley for spring shipment had
however been offered al reduced terms Contracts hav
ing been closed al 30s Per quarter
The accounts from kostock, Of the 9th inst are Who'll
ly without interest no supplies Of grain having been
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-12-06

Mr.. BALFE.-This gentleman arrived in Lon.
don few days ago from Vienna, where he pro-
dnced his favorite opera, 4" The Siege Of Ro-
chelle, having conducted it two nights Alter
the second representation the manager gave him
splendid supper, 10 which all the celebrated
artistes and amateurs were invited. During the
supper, to the great astonishmept of Bale,
Strauss's splendid band, conducted by tn. vete
ran himself, struck up the overture 70 80 The Bo.
herman Girl," and selections from his most po-
puiar works, in the street, during the repasr.
CONCENTRATION or TRoors.--It il reported thar
the government intend to have the whole of the
troops stationed in England concentrated at three
points, from which the aid of the numerout rail.
ways that are rapidly covering with their net
work the whole surface Of the island, the me-
southern coast, which would be most exposed in
the event of war-could receive speedy and cffec-
tua protection. The places that we have heard
named likely to be selected for this purpose are
Woolwich, Birmingham, and Ncwhaven.
REVIVAL or THE SOUTHERN WHALE Fishery
Active steps are now in progress for the restora-
ton Of the whale fisheries OF Great Britain. A
company, called the British Whale and cal
Fishery Company" are about to undertake the
matter. Government, it is said, has minated its
approval by the grant Of u charter, limiting the
liability of shareholders. The leading merchants
of Londen having afforded their sanction TO its
prospects by becoming its directors, and the OBJ
lects being in the highest degree patriotic and
useful, its success may be considered certain.
The French minister of public works has re-
ceived general report on the ravages committed
by the Hoods, from which it appears that it will
bridges, efnUxhkmenrs. r,ssis nc. which have
been destroyed, and to execute the works neces-
sary 10 prevent the recurrence of a similar disss-
ter. The estimate does not Compromise the
amount OF injury suffered by private property,
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HIGHLY INTERESTING INTELLIGENCE
FROM EUROPE.
ARRIVAL OF THE
STEAMSHIP CALEDONIA
AT 3 Q e = ON.
STATE OF THE COTTON MARKET.
The Decline In Breadstuifs.

STATE or ireland.
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rcysl edict osSsins hst new elections shall os made
IN the Duchy Of Holstein. The edict makes refer.
epce to tho recent selEdssouton Of the states The
ststes Of Schcswig have adopted very long address 10
the King in which they declare that they belong 10 th
German nation though annexed for the present 10 Dem
mark and that they win 70 be abaorbed il
Denmark as the King by hisletterp patent, appears "a
desire The roy commissoner has declined TO orwsrd
the sddrsss the ground that has not bsen adopted
With due formalities.
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On the Jun uit the King 0poDod tho IeG1siatve kes
sion Of 1867 BY long speech from the throne Its first
two paragraphs stated the existence Of friendly relations
with fortfgn powers and noticed the conclusion Of
mercis treaties with the United States france, and Ho
land The following wss the concluding passage =
germs Of fruitful activity In rshsctng the results
already obtained We are enabled to contemplate the fu
ture with conndsncs The accord OF the great powers
Of tr Sste-the support which you have given to my
goverrment, and on which continue 10 depend, will
enable US TO and consolidate institutions
The aspuon breathed by country for sges that she
might have IN sxissace for herse and the disposal Of
her numerous resources realised In days II will
that my Efforts have contributed insure Belgium the
precious sdvsnsss Of free anil ndspsnden exstenesn
Our nswspepsrs announce that company IL dehoi.
lively formed In Belgidm for uniting the Atlantic aud
Pacific Oceans, via the Lake Of Nicaragua
The government have pre- ened pvcjss de ioi demand
ing money for works for the relief Of the Door
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The misunderstanding between England and France
relative to the Montpenser Marriage continpsst to AFFORD
vent for angry patriotism both sides the Straits Of
Dover The metropolitan journals Of Zach country be-
come excited with the subject aud hard words are ban
died either sile Palmerston and Gui1os have been
exchanging notes. very worjy and not very complinen
ary- The Misunderstanding has been 20 serious, that
the British Representative the Tueries, Lord Norman
BY ordered by his government to absent himsslf
from the meeting Of the smbsssadors whom they asssr
bsd to present their congrsiulasus to the young
pie The Belgian representative also recorded the an
ger Of the Coburg family by staying OF bone At sub
sequsnt private meeting. however. Lord Normandy
insfoouoed BY Lsus Philippe 70 his and daughef
Law, and the greeting each aide friendly, not
cordial seems clear ncvsrthesss that this marriage
hsa cooled tho srdor which exssd between the British
and tho French courts II some Of the fiery and
Jealous OF the London pspsrs had their wsy should
soon DO measuring lsnces with old foe about this
marriage. II time enough to talk Of violation of the
treaty Of Utrecht whom II takes place. Monpsnsiers
marriage with the Inanta does not compromise. in the
Judgment Of many cool and experienced dipomstists
the spir the letter Of that treaty. The crow
Of France and spsin not placed one head by the
denounced union Tor at present the chances Of the young
Duke to either Of them are very probematicai to that
of France certainly very remote. Lord Broughsm has
been at Paris, chatting Affairs with Louis Philippe,
and his genius for intrigue keeps pscs with his year
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step over and take Tea.

a Io4, Main ST., can be found full assort
meni Of every variety TEAS from the hoB,. :, an. O.,
n, - Oldest in America. These Tea. ar, ont
- OF one-quarter. one-hah pound and
rom the air with wrapper of lad ,b,, III -.
IN any climate and for any length OF time Tnis
,ur n eIslG'iVe vendors Of tie ~Howqua Mir
uens the choicest qualities grown on n. Hoxou, y.
IN Ia county ~ "A'''eu nAek Tea sold
Teas are sold from % per cent lea. than he mana,
ua pne, and euis not given the r,o -,
county dealers and Of choice re-. -,
u rmen and all Of paeksce- An cr.,..-
ior sale, by the chest chest &c 's ~" quant>-
rave ais' tor sale, Wooey woossys rean.d az
superb article; together prime Old lava Rio and "a,
=. HENRY C. BoDGsoN
Ar'L Canton Tea
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VIRGINIA-At a superior Count Of Ch,nc.

~ for III. Rehmond Circuit held at tn. Capto in IN. CITY
OF Richmond on the 3oth day June Is4o:
Ssah fafis and Marie Janey which aaid Mari. Il
aaosAief OF Claude Janey Marie Baly siuan Moey.
oesi"ie eaHed Bay AMI csuns C,us- Claude Victor
aud Maetc children of
Gee ~ Charles Creus their father ffiend Pnf
against
mand Ware administrator Of Thomas Gresham dee'd md
lnisfsior De eonis Of Jofeph Janey Dens
Gay came The plainiif BY ms.
ne 10 which the his snswe-
upon We eau.r coming on by of the parties BY
Dc upon the sad ball and being ass~d BY op
ne Court 90 Consideration thereof 10th by ike eorssn- d
Jse o'ar and decree that the defendant Edmund Var do
before one OF the Commissioners t of
COMMUNICATION OF Thomas Gresham upon N. 90
a q" Joseph Jsnsy and
eae OF tee ld Jose2h Janey the a Co
mss oner required 10 and 10 IN, Cour 20
por win any matter %. rtnent bv h.
OF required ey any OF the parties And By lin. con
sen, the the Court doth acudge order nd dec
ai he rad Comnissionsr do 70 b.
of eight WEEKS IN Of The printed in IN. Civ
hehond snd a-oto be Courho. e
ne Conny OF Henrieo ard the COURTEOUS N
sons who may have Gains Joseph Ja..y ,
me county OF E"sr deee, TO er,bi ssiemeuf
lore M aid commissioner day the expiration OF The
@ sfh weeks 10 be eessnatsdin msut winch
$40 claims. any be presented. soner .ha ,I
ANIME audit and the Court SPECIAL matter ee.
~ perhet BY nse rsqaied by party 40 sstsI
ana no such claims be pSened report that fact "a re
COuiL A Copy-Teae - "
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Eff RSON HOTEL

lHest Main ST., fer doors belop lac Market)
lNHlS House has been fitted I'D in a s,vIa or
"a comfort and neaness ansapassed by any house !, IN. civ
n.y. open io Tie RECEPTION OF persons dpoed m ,,,,o.
49, hnneni TIE Proprietor, determined not tn be err
any che houe IN his BILL or FARE ana best I,erc..
pa' w hou enhUea'on OF same invitr. an. n,s a.
80 IN Ians ett patrons parties wishing supoer,
ana a. ro and comfortable their reception
GOO iare 81 every kind season served n an :,
houSe IN The city With every facility ana eouv,p,,rea
tor soheiis share Of public PATRONAGE ' ~ P'0P'e
Nov. 9, ls4d-uo Sta ,ou>,-
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NIRGINIA:-At Kules held M the Clrrkis o

Dee Of The Circuit Superior Law and Chaneery for
county on MONDAY the 9Th day September Isie
SAMUEL Mouis, niaint,g
Geo H. Mathews and John W. trustees Peter strt
TON RiehiTd Booker. P * Co Joha H. stauon
Sohn Gordon Chaes Thomas Ellis Surviving partners Of
haie' Rus sons Davenport, Allen Co Hubbard Galdner
Co burweh Shepherd, Melville N. Jchns womble Dean.
ehr1 eauon, Bernard g. Rooker D. Joh,s Va
oh Fiir.h ElzahSh A. Hooser, Greed D. Coleman William
hVer wills p Boeoek, Fem L. Fayetie r Adam.
WIN w skpsi'h, Sarah Moloy Mary Moloy deepaapt.
IN CHASCERY.
ne defendants Peter B. sraon Elizabeth Hooper wilis
"skpWh and Richird saon, having entered their an
ALsnee and given security according Assembly and
ne hu es OF this Court and app arng satisfactory evidence
uey are not Inhabitants Of this CouHy ordered That
he sa abesi endnts do appear Rules holden for
h sad Co1r the first Monday January NEXT ana answer the
ga OF ts pannh aud that of this order forthwith in
,ed IN sle Newspaper published the City Richmond Tor
onhs sueeessVSy and door OF the Court
House Of m County, 1919
6-wlH
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GEORGE EARLE. Merchant Tailor.

NJ 40 CHfsNUr STREET, PHILADRLPUIA
A. constantly on hand his Tailoring s,or, on
pie the STATE foose Of French ana
Engsh cot= Caansre p., la. ,,,,.,
" lie conducts the establishment prinelpI OF
no out Of hs ore but a quality and \,
mus That he hasso long enjoyed custom IN th
ana throughout the Union lie respectfully solicit an
visiting the city execute any
oaefs entrusted to him. and at low er ra. than
The .anae auaIy Be sinr. IN az. 20, -
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n EGkO RlRING.-rbomas II. 1aliaierro
ors his again his friends ard public gene
rally Hing Negroes ioT the and collecting
claims entrusted Tia eAealo, Houses and selling
all bihd Of Produce lie takes method OF
VITO wish employ him that would advisable him
cary they he havs oppoTtuny
good lie pledges himself ha be used
90 obtain good prices and good homes
Of hsen years will him 4 OF patronage
~ He will all fount Messrs. n. b. b. fins
Once opposite Messrs. r. n. Dickinson Brother Franklin
suset, in rear Of the Bell Tavern. 3-laJ