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Dow, which was kept in cage at Po,is
vile. Pa, appearing desirous 10 escape. was set
at liberty and hew away. AGer three weeks
sbsenee. it returned, wounded BY shot, aud one
leg broken, and elsmored 10 be admitted to ITS
cage again. This Was done, and the bird cured,
and it now remains eontented and harry.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-11-13

DsArH IN 1Hr Misrs Two persons were suf
foea,ed in Messrs. Mann & Williams mines, At
Mount Laffy on Tuesday last. f:om tine effects Of
csrbonie gas, commonly known as black damp.
Their names are Mr.. William Bsade, boss mi.
ner, and Mr.. John Murray, miner.
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Mr.. Sammerssill Of Preston, England. 80 ar
ranges the works Of lever watches a. that they
require winding mp only once in eight days.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-11-13

~ HAISrs, the democratic candidate. who
was elected Governor of New Jersey by . large
majority, n warm Taylor man. This accounts
for his strong vote in whiE state, that has now
. large majority ia the legislature
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-11-13

A Bans Evs visw or EseLAsp The New
York Tribune Publishes the following letter from
friend OF the editor. in Liverpool.
LivERrooL, Oct IS, i747.
have been travelling in the eoun.
try. The potato rot is doing its work Of des,rue.
tion to fearful extent. and, II 10 feared, will
cause great distress the approaching winter, Fai
lures are daily taken riae. in Liverpool. owing
to Sir Robert Peas Bank Restriction and Free
Trade Measures. On the 18th SIR Robert visited
Liverpos,, and met with cold reception. Sc.
veral distinguished citizens declined to meet him
at public dinner given him by the Mayor. The
FaetoAies are working short time, having dis
charged great number Of hands. Unless . spec.
dy change takes place. the laboring classes must
suffer severely the coming winter. while the ca.
piialis,s are not exemp; from the common disas.
ter. There are about 5000 cases of typhus fe-
yer in Liverpool at present--of course mainly a.
mopg the poor.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-11-13

@ The DAY BOOK We have received seve.
raj numbers Of . neat and splendid new daily
paper, with the above title, published by VIM.
A. Kinsloe. At Pittsburg.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-11-13

BooIH's PATENT CREASE FOR RAnwAY AILEs.
common soda ID. Tor tallow lbs. and palm oil
10 lbs) The mixture to be heated to 2lo ceg
Fab and well stirred till il eools down to TO-
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-11-13

HoRRisLt RWvsaGE.-The Boston Bee has been
informed that the recent catastrophe, on the Yer
mont and Massschusetu Railroad, was less the
result Of accident than design 1t 10 said that the
nuts on two bolts, essential to the stability of
the bridge, were removed-and TO this circum,
stance alone the destruction OF the bridge 10 ira.
ced. There hal been some trouble among the
laborers on the read. and portion of them had
struck day or two preceding, and some were
heard TO utter threats Of sueh q calamity as that
of Athol. Two persons have been arrested.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-11-13

the news passing we'll. xrre'ina to DO considers.
bic execution in the melee. But osshis ncss in
my next letter. ODsxRvrR.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-11-13

nv NKw Coon. boat loaded with mer.
chandse. the first arrival since the breach 10 the
canal, arrived here on Thursday evening.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-11-13

Coun, DOrsay has sent his portrait Of Queen
vietoris to Boston for exhibition. II is At the
Horticultural Hall in School street
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-11-13

o. George c. Welker sdver,ises more new
goods. this week. Henry Masser has also re.
ceivpd ne W assortment
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YHuApzxrHxA 3GA1KnT
TUESDAY,, Nov. 10.

GaAm.-There are fair sales Of Wheat at 81
30 81 as tor good Southern aud Penna. red, and
si 40 q 81 IS for prime white. Rye 10 worth
csc. Corn. No Gales reported. Oats, old Penns.
&oe; Southern 49, fHi
wH,sxuY-sales at SOC in bbis., 2sI in hhds,
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-11-13

HE,RY Clay AND THE MKIicAS WAR.-A tele-
graphic despatch from Cincinnati announces that
Henry Clay will speak, on Saturday next, in
Lexington, Kentucky, on the Mexican war, its
authors and objects. '."f
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-11-13

Tie Washington Union Of last evening. states
that Gen. Taylor has asked for and obtained leave
Of absence for six months, in order to pay avisit
TO bis home and family. He may. therefore, be
expected to reach New Orleans in about month.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-11-13

Mr.. De La Hsys proposes to connect Englane
With France. by sn iron tunnel across the Chan
mel between Dover and Calais,
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-11-13

DrArHs PROM BURsise CHARcoaL "A French
boy and . eolored man were found on Saturday
morning, dead. on board the barque Louise, lying
at one Of the wha.ves in New York. They had
been burning charcoal on board. for the purpose
Of destroying rats. and the inhalation Of the gas
from the coal suffocat them.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-11-13

PERsucuIios Rev. Or. King. Missionary a.
Athens, has been compelled to fly from the vio
lence Of the Greeks, who, instiga,ed by their
priests, have risen against the doctrines he seeks
to promuigate, and in their fury, desire his de,
struetion. He writes TO the American Board Of
Missions, from Geneva. Sept 27.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-11-13

THE LICENSE LAw.--The ground upon which
the Supreme Court Of Pennsyivsnia declared the
recent license Law to be unconstitutional, was.
that the Legislature could not delegate its pow.
ers Of legislation to the vote Of the people
Judges Coulter and Burnside dissen:ed from this
decision.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-11-13

% The National Police Gazette. OF New
York, 10 about publishing full report Of the tri.
al Of Madame Restsil. in pamphlet form.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-11-13

MORE PArRioTIsx The Boston Cour. speaks
in the following style Of the gallant Taylor:
1--WE do believe that General Taylor is one Of
those human butchers who follow the trade of
war for brutal love for its excitements, or,
what is worse, from love for the money which
he gets for his serviees-ths price OF human
blood. go far from knowing that this 10 not his
character, We have never heard any thing of him
that could in the least degree weaken this i'm.
preston" F
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% THs ScHuYLKILL NAviGAr rioS ConPAsT-
The board Of directors OF this company have re.
Gently elected Frederick Fraley. Esp , OF Phils.
dephia. President, in place Of Mr.. Ellet, resign.
ed IN this they have been most fortunate. Mr..
Fraley, besides being . gentleman Of aeknowl.
edged abilities, possesses the esteem and conf,
denee of all who know him. A. . member Of
the State Senate, q few yesrs since, he occupied
position which talent and q high character for
probity and honor, alone. could confer, and from
which he was suddenly called to fill an impor-
tant trust among his fellow citizens. And now,
just a. suddenly. he has been called upon to a..
sumo the management ofthr affairs Of the SehuyI.
kill Navigation Company. AT the present time,
especially, his services may be OF the utmost in.
portsnce. There 10 no reason why the Naviga.
tion Company and its great rival, the Reading
Railroad Company, under the able manae ement
Of Mr.. Tucker. should not act tremendously to.
gether. There 10 trade enough or at least there
soon will be enough for both companies. When
the railroad 10 extended 10 the Susquehsnns, both
avenues to market will be crowded.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-11-13

The Supreme Court Of fPennsylvania have de.
cided that will to which the mark Of the tes.
tasor 10 made, 10 void and insufficient. Accord.
ing to law Of the State, when . man cannot sign
. will himself bis name must be sisned to it by
some person in his presence. and BY his express
direction. .-..-at a-. .. .t-f .nlea sHs.r
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FOR PRESIDENT,
Gen. ZACHARY TAYLOR.
Democratic Central Taylor Com.
nlitlRes

Hon. John c. Bucher, of Dauphin county
Hon. John NJ Read, Of Phiiadeiphis city
Hon Richard Vanx do do
Robert Allen. Esq. do do
Andrew Miller. Esq Philadelphia county
Samuel ID Patterson. Esq Montgomery county
Frsnklin Vsnzant. Esq. Bucks county
Joseph J. Lewis Esq Chester county
DR. William Gray. Delaware county
Henry W. Smith. Esq Berks county
Hon Ellis Lewis. Lancaster county
Charles w. Higgins. Esq. Northumberland CO.
Hon John Snyder. Union county
Col. James Burnside, Centre county
Robert J. Fisher, ESQ. York county
Oliver Watson, jr. Esq Lycoming county
Gen. J X Morehead. Allegheny county
Col Israel Painter, Wrstmore Gland county
Thomas Power. Esq B~aver county
Hon Edward Hrrrirk. Bradford county
Hrndrick B Wright, Esq Luz-rne county
Franei. W. Hughes. Esq SthuyIkill county
James l. Gillis. Esq Elk county '
James Peacock. Esq of Dauphin county
Hon William Dock do
Gen. Simon Cameron do
Ben iamin Park, E.q do
Gan. Christian Seller do
Philip Dougherty, Esq. do
q. Barrett. Esq do
Francis c Carson, Esq do
James Brady. Esq. arr. M do .5f
Edward A. Lesley, Esq do
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-11-13

TnE Rsv. Ma. MAvrrrr has got into trouble
with some Of his brethern in Cincinnati. for
preaching upon the Mexican war, and endeavor.
ing to show that the conquest Of that country is
a par, Of the design of Providence. for reforming
the religion and morals Of the country. There
10 one thing to be said in Mr Mafitt's praise,
whether the ground he occupies in his sermons
Be tensble or not, he 10 on the side Of his eoun-
try, a. every patriot should be. .....
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-11-13

Co CorGKEss will assemble at Washington
on the first Monday Of December. A number Of
members have already arrived at that place, The
session will be one Of unusual interest The wsr
question and the policy to be pursued towords
MEXICO will be the most exciting topic. The
wilmot proviso, which is intimately connected
with it, in di'posing Of the newly acquired terri.
tory, will be debated with unusual warmth, and
is probably the most difficult subject to dispose
Of. The succession to the Presidency will not
be Lost sight OF, and we should not be surprised
to see the contest narrowed down 10 IN issue be-
tween the North and the South. the one for the
extension and the other for the restriction Of
slavery. ,sf.t
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-11-13

Co Jupcr Lkwis' UsiTEp SrATrs CRIMINAL
LAw-We notice in the papers that Judge Lew.
10 has published . valuable work on Criminal
Law, with the shove tile We have not seen
the work, but we know that work Of this kind
has been much wanted and ths, few men are bet
Lewis I
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-11-13

Po~rAL ARRANGEMENTS BETWEEN rHE UsI.
TED STATES AND GRE.r BRrrAIS-Everybody
who 10 acquainted with our history. mu,t have
noticed with admiration the spirit and energy
with which we have repeatedly defeated, in .
peaceful manner. the mO-t Uni jnst measures OF
the British. When the British threatened to
hang up some sf our officers, Washington i'm.
mediately placed under arrest aevcra! Briiish
officers, and threatened reis sIiation. Again, in
the war OF 1872 when the British seized upon
come Of our men and threatened To shoot them.
because they were British born subjects, our 60.
vernment retaliatcd, and saved the men, BY
threatening to execute double number Of Br
tish prisoners. These are military instances Of
military retaliation; We have now to record
what may be considered a curiosity to the his.
tory Of nations: namely, . civil and CONNER.
cisl retaliation. The situation of affairs in re.
ation TO the mails and the pOsage between the
United States and ;he British Government, has
been 81 often adverted 10 and explained by us.
that it is unnecessary here TO repeat all the his.
tory. Below, bnwever. we give the utimstum
Of our government. This documen, ia impor.
liant; it is an oct Of just rcprisai. We give
place to this record with plessure-we call at.
iention to it with some pride, and we hope j,
will have the effect as in iormer military cases
il has done, OF bringing back the English Go
vernment, per force, TO rational. Just. and ami
cab.c postal relations ~. Y. Herald
PvBLIC NOTICE.
Posr OrrrcE DEPARTMENT, Nov. 5, ls47
The Britisi: Government having seen Fl, to
charge with foil postsge across the Atlantic the
mail matter which wac actually conveyed q.
cross il BY the United States Ma il steamer Wa
ellington, it became necessary, asa measure Of
self protection. that this government should take
the step therein authoriz~d for ierminsting the
subsisting arrangement between the two coun.
tries, in relation as well To British mails in tran.
sit through this country for their colonial pos.
sessions on this continent, as the ordinary nail
intercourse between those possessions and the
United States. This was accordingly done ;
and those arrangements will. in consequences.
terminate on the sixteenth day OF the present
month.
The necessary result will be, that on end a..
ter the sixteenth instant. no mail matter desti-
ned for any Of the British possessions on tins
continent, will be permitted 10 leave the United
Ststes. unless the United States postage thereon
10 previously fully paid
CAvE JOHNSON, Postmaster General.
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ARk..r OF PRrMr, WAsp& Co Prime, Ward
K Co., Of New York have been for two or three
days up before the Judges Of the Supreme Court,
on a Stillwell warrant. "a process to compel =
discovery from fraudulent debtors,) At the suit Of
the Jefferson County Bank! A year sso who
could have thought that the great Wall street
house would ever be brought up on . stllweli
warrant! .. -.t.rt ... ...
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CuRicsIIiIs or PoLirIcs.-All the Governors
elected this fall BY :hs people, are Democrats.
viz Dana Of Maine, Towns Of Georgia, Thomas
Of Maryland. Skunk OF Pennsy ylvsnis. and Haines
Of New jersey. Yet in three Of the States
which have elected them, Wing Legislatures
have been chosen, with large msjorities in both
branches. In Vernon, no choice was effected BY
the people. 10 New York, . Wing Lieutenant
Governor has been elected. fe.
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MIDWAY Academy.

This Institution is under the control of the sub
scrber, who has purchased tse premises, and intends
making it permanent School, 1t is miles Northeast
OF Louisbulg, in very healthy, intelligent, and moral
community, and within half mile of Church. at when
there will be preaching two three times month
Lectures Moral and Literary subjects will be oca'
sonaly delivered Having for several years been ber
ally patronised elsewhere shall still exert mysefto
merit the patronage of those who wish their sons thor
oughly instructed. Students will be prepared enter
College, ian advanced class, if requred for buSi'
of any kind Cheap board be had in highly
spectacle families, convenient to the Academy. The
subscriber will take several boys at 81 per month.
Tuition. Latin, Greek and the higher NJ athemaeal
aud English Branches, ~ yiisaj s$I5 per session.
Common English Branches, 10 8" ="
The Spring Session will commence on the 18th Gt
January next 49, --a -''
TURNER M JONES, ABB. Principal
franklin County, New. 10, lS46. G29.6t
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oxford Female Academy.

THE ensuing term of this Institution will commence
Il on the 18th of next January under the snpernten.
dence of Mr.. SAMUEL L. VENABLE, who has conduct
ed the School for several years with great and
ability. He will be aided as heretofore by competent
assistants. The Musical Department will be under the
control of accomplished and experienced professor
The Trustees have made arrangements to remove tho
Male Academy 10 distant part OF the Village, before the
commencement of the next term. Terms heretofore;
for further information address Samuel L. Venable
Principal Thos B. Liejohn President OF the Board
of Trustees. e+s ..t, .-r-
Oxford N. C. Dec I6. 1916. 634-4t
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WOuse PafnfinG.

- | am prepared TO execute The above busi-
eIs.m ness in the very best manner, aRd with the
.EszzzA. greatest despatch.
CAMPBELL EATON.
Refer to George W. Mordecai, Esq, Wesley Hollis
ter, ESQ.,, S. w. Whiting, Esq, Hon. w. H. Haywood,
Hon. Richard Hines.
Raleigh, Jan. 20, IS46 5s6-1y.
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N. B. HUGHES
RALEIGH.

------ II Ry4LEIGH, u
Auctioneer, Commission Merchant, and General Agent
for the sale of all kinds of Goods, Country Produce
and Real Estate.
Bushes entrusted to him shall be promptly and faithful
ly attended to.
Raleigh, May 6, 1916 GO2-tf
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Young Ladies SchooI.

FSNHE next session Of the School under the OF the
Il Misses PARTRIDGE will commence on the lst
Monday in January next. Terms per Session Of Eve
months as follows, viz
English Branches from 81 10 $I2 90
French 90
Drawing and Needle work 90
Painting e7-. 90
Music. with the use of the Plane 20 90
Board, Washing and Fuel, SO 90
Raleigh, Dec. 9TH. 63l
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Holders FAMILY Flour.

g. NJ. WHITAKER has just received fresh load Of
SO Holden's Family Flour, an excellent article fol.
family use, which he will sell low, by the barrel.
Also quantity OF LINSEED OIL, for sale whole
sale and retail.
Dec. 9, 1916. 6Sl-t
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to WaYnesville, go miles and back, once asweek, s.
leave Ashvilte every Friday at p m, arrive at
WaYnesviHe every Sunday b.. g pm. rs .sz
+ Leave w nesville every Monday ats6 m, a r
rive at Ashsifle next day by 6p 1a .
2941.7 From franklin, by v Valleytown, Da wes-
vile, sRossville, Murphy c. H. and Ivy Log TO
BIairsvie, Ga, -6S miles and back, once week.
Leave Franklin every Sunday al g. a m, arrive
at BlairsvIle next day by p M.
|; Leave Blairsvile every Tuesday al m, arrive
at Franklin next day by 6 pm.
2e42. From QualIatown, by Alarka, Cheoah
Valley, to Valleytown, SO miles and back, once a
week az.
Leave Quallatown every Tuesday at m, r
rive at Valleytown,nex day by z p M. <.z E
Leave Valleytown every Monday at a. M, ar
rive at Quallatown next day by II m.
2943. From Chilhowee, Te., Bount county, to
Cheoee, Cherokee county, N. c.. SO miles and
back, once week
Leave Chilhowee every Monday at a N, arrive
at Cheoee next day by IL noon. 50
Leave Cheoee every Tuesday at l NJ, arrive
at Chilhowee next day by 6 p m.
~ Proposals for supplying the following Offices
in North Carolina, at sum to be named, and sub
iect TO the condition of being limited to the net
proceeds of the Office, are invited.
Bear Branch, from Faison's Depot, miles and
back. week.
Berea, from Oxford, miles and back, once a
week. a: ,# + :
Botanic Hill, from Hilliardston, 7 miles and back,
once week.
Brookvie, from Oxford, 10 miles and back, once
a week. g~
Frapklinville, from Ashborougb, 8 miles and
back, once week.
Grove Hill, from Wanenton, 9 miles and back,
once a week.
Johnson's Mills and Ridge Spring. from Hook
erstown, 1o miles and back, once in two weeks.
Judesvllle, from Scull Camp, miles and back,
once week.
Mi. Ulla, from Cowansvile, 5 miles and back,
once week.
Newby's Bridge, from Hertford, miles and
back, once a eek.
New Light, from Forestville 10 miles and back,
Olive Hill, from Roxborough miles and back,
once a week. -.-. FaE
Parsons Mills, from Jamestown, 6 miles and
back, once a week.
Roseneath, from Scotland Neck, miles and
back once-a week.
Thompson's Store, from AlIemance, 6 miles and
back, once a week.
Walnut Cove, from Germanton miles and
White Cross, from Chapel Hill, 8 miles and
back once a week.
Form for a bid where change from advertisements
is contemplated by the bidder.
"I>(or we as the may be) There write the name
in full Of There state the residence or resi-
dencesl hereby propose to carry the mail on No.
from to as often as the advertisement requires
the time stated in the schedules and by the following
mode of conveyance to wit Here how it is to be
conveyed for the annual sum offs -
Dated.
Form of guarantee to accompany each bid:
THE undersigned There insert the name of the guar
anor or gua-antors] guarantees that There insert name
of bidder of bidders the may be if his
Cor their) bid for carrying the mail from to
be accepted by the Postmaster General, shall into
an obligation prior to the first day of July next with
good and sufficient surees perform the service pro-
posed.'
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Cedar Grove Male Academy.

Cedar Grove Male Academy.
TENHIS institution is situated six miles north of H'
II borough, in the most moral and healthy portion o.
North Carolina. The building consists of two gooa
rooms. spring session will commence the HIN
of January, 1847, under the care of s.. w. HUGHEs'
A. B., and end the 10th of June. Students will %
prepared for the Sophomore class, if desired.
5. TERMS OF TUITION. ...-. ,o
Latin, Greek, Algebra, and Geometry, $lS%OO
English-the higher branches, lCvO
Board can be had in good families, convenient to Inc
academy. at $3.50 and $500 per month.
DAVID TINNIN, s4s. .;7
c.. G. TINNIN, s-l -,.-..7.
JOHN ALLISON, tI"S'ees'
THos. H. HUGHEs, sqsrea 80
December I8, 1896 - 5Fta ,7- 6S5-N
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Randolph Macon College.
VENHE next session of this institution will commeH'
Il, on w Wednesday the 18th of January, 1S47
By order of the Faculty, -,
aetief IIa ID. DUNCAN, Sec. of the Faculty;
Decs24th, 1886 5ta q. s.s 13rHra G5S-''
s@3-Register and Star. insert three weeks.