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TN pursuance OF law, l. JAMES X. POLK President of
the United States of America, do hereby declar and
make known that public sales viii be held at the under
mentioned land Offices in the Stale of FLORIDA, at the
periods here naiter designated, to wit:
Athe land Office at ST AUGUSTINE, commencing on
MONDAY, the twelfth day of July next, for the disposal
OF the public lands within the limits OF the aforementioned
townships, 10 witt
Soeh ofte basel line, amdeas of feprnepal meridian
township twenty-five, o. range tWenty-elgh'
Townships Wentyone and Twenty-Five OF range twenty
nine.
Townships eighteen and nineteen, and section six, in
township twenty, of range thirty.
Townships eighteen, Nineteen and twentyone, OF range
thirty one.
Townships eighteen and nineteen Of range rhirty-wo.
Townsl p eighteen, OF range hirty-three
AT the laud Office at n EWNANSVILLE, commencing on
MONDAY The nineteenth day OF July next, Tor the disposal
OF the public lands within the limits OF the aforementioned
townships and frac onal townships TO wit;
South qfthe base lnc aud east of the prtmeai meridian
Township nine, OF range fourteen.
Fractional townships wenty-seven, twenty-eieh TWEEN
tynine, and thirty on the nafu land, OF range fifteen.
Township twenty-seven and fractional township thirty
five, ON the main land OF range sixteen
Township twenty-seycn and fractional townships thirty
three and hirtyve the main land, OF range seventeen
on the main land and townships thirty three and thirty,
five, of range eighteen
Townships tiiftywo, thirty three, thry-four and thirty
five, of range nineteen
ry other purposes, viii be excluded from the sales.
The sales will each be kept open for two weeks, unless
the lands disposed Off and no longer; and no
private entries Of land in the townships offered, VIII be
admitted until after the expiration OF two weeks rom the
commencement ofsaid sales.
Given under my hand, ut the city OF Washlngton this
sixth day of April, ammo Domln one thousand eight
hundred and iory-seven. JAMES ~. POLh.
BY the President:
RICHARD Nj. Young,
Commissioner of the General Land Office.
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PATENT OFFICE, June Il, lSi7.

PArESr OFFICE, June II, lSi7.
N the petition of Alexander Mitchell, Of Belfast Ireland
" pray ing for the extension Of patent granted him
"method oil obtaining iounuaos and OF mooring ships
buoys, and other floating bodies Tor years
expiration OF said patent which takes place the 18th day
OF July, 1871
1t ordered that the said petition be heard Patent
Ohce Saturday July B loI, IL o'clock, u and all
persons notified appear and show cause any they
nave, why said petition ought not to be granted.
Ordered ALSO that this be published in the Union
and National Democrat, Washington Pennsy vanian Phil
adelphia; Globe, New York and Post, Boston ; three
times previous to said day.
EDMUND BURKE,
Commissioner of Patents.
r. S, Editors of the abovenaned papers will please copy
and send their bills to the Patent Office, with paper
tanning the notice. June 2I-llw3w
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CITY OF WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY NIGHT JULY A. lS47.

&fe FOR sALE.--A two-s,ory brick rough cast house
BiiJ pleasantly situated on New York avenue, in full
view oftle Potomac between nth and 18th streets,
ON square 40.
hconains eight rooms, and dry and convenient cellar
with good yard in front and back and is well suited to
acconodate genteel family Ii is within minutes
walk of,he War and Navy Departments.
Also, number 10, IN square 10, eligbly situated IL
street. near Gen Eaton's, in the First Ward, containing
y, 100 square feet
TWO lots numbered and in square 1884, situated on the
corner OF 18th street and Pennsylvania avenue east of the
Capitol, containing 24 I46 feet
The terms OF the above will be moderate and made TO
sun persons IN moderate circumstances.
or particulars apply 10 CHARLES DE SELDING,
March 6-2aw,i No. III Todd's Buildings, Penn avenue.
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General Agency at Wnsh,Mv,un.

(rTNHIRTYTHREE years experience rs clerk in one of
the principal accounting offices of the Treasury I'D
Audol's) has qualified the subscriber undertake gem
ea agency business ut the seat OF the federal
and the transaction of business with the public
nent before Congress- An intimate acquaintance with
all matters of business the departments and br-
reaus, knowledge OF the laws and the principles esab-
shed by decisions in the executive departments relation
every subject connected with public accounts and
transactions, with which he I'm, familiar from long
facilities which, Perhaps few others possess His attention
will be directed to the prosecution OF claims of every char
acte embracing revolutionary claims against tho United
States or individual Sates whether for lands money
pensions OF all kinds communication for hall pay boun
Ties; claims growing OF with the United
States examination OF titles aud proc urng patents ior
lands return OF duties remission OF fines fofeitufes
under the other laws the prosecution of claims
arising of transactions connected with the Florida or
Mexican claims before board Of
hereafter to be formed the sale purchase Of real
estate, and generally the transaction of and
description OF business in which of IN agent
may be required. 1lf
The subscriber is extensively known in the city of WASH
ing to the civil officers of the government many officers
both of the army and navy well members of Con-
gross, whom general reference Is made. The following
gentlemen selected whom, if necessary particular
eierence is requested, 10 wit:
JAMES w MCCUIoH, First Comptroller of the Treasury
ALBION II. PARIS, Second do do
PETER HAGNER Third Auditor OF the Treasury.
Gen. THOMAS s. JEsuP, Quart. Master General U. S. A.
Gen. GEORGE GIBSON, Conissiry General lSubssence.
Gen RoGER JONES, Adjutant General.
Gen NATHAN TowsoS, Paylnaser General.
Col JosEPH c. TorrEN, Chief of tire Corps of Engineers
Col JOHN J. ALERT, Chief of Topograplca Engineers.
RcHARp SnrrH esq, Cashier Merropolis Bank
JAMES TmoMpsoS, esf Chief Clerk Third AUDITORS Office
RICHARD BURGESS.
Office 18th street. opposite N f. corner Fullsrs Hotel
June I--ly
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- Rockville turnpike, within mile OF the George
town corporation line, aud north OF land OF Mr.. Jon
Green, embracing several beautiful Tor building, well
wooded and watered 1t will be sold together divided
to suit purchasers.
Also 10 acres the road being tho meeting house
lot, and Which will be divided, IL necessary into parts
Also 30 acres OF excellent land adjoining Tennaly Town
and immediately north OF Mrs Ses's larn, well waercd
The above lands most convenient 20 the markets OF
the city and Ccorgetown; and In order close the sale
iasp egy VII pe disposed OF nj very reduced prices. aud
act llLstliaig terua Aaasi
To Charles j. NOuTse.- bct. J-IaStt
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PATENT OFFICE June s, IS47
AN the petition John Eigar Of the city Balti-

AN the petition of John Edgar, Of the city Of Balt-
" more, praying for the of patent granted
him improvement in whees Tor railroad carriages,
for years from the expiration OF said patent which
takes place the 10Th day OF November, 1871
1t is odered that the said petition be heard at the Pa
tent Office the fourth Monday OF October next, (25t
IL O'clock and all persons notified to appear and
cause any they have, why said petition ought
to be granted.
1t IS ordered that this notice be published
Union and National Zeitung, Washington; Sun and Re-
publican, Baltimore; Pennyivanian, Philadelphia Globe
York and Post, Boston, week Tor three weeks
previous the fourth Monday OF October
EDMUND BURKE,
Commissioner of Patents.
r. s. Publishers Of the above named papers will please
copy and send their bills, rcceped the Patent Office
with paper containing the notice. H. b.
June S--W3w
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QEDFORD Mineral springs-Ar. ANDERSON, pro
ID pretor respectfully informs the public that this esin-
shnent will be opened and prepared for The accomodt-
ton of visitors by the 18th OF this month.
The attractions of this fashionable watering place
too well and widely known to require enumeration in
card public.
The services of Mr.. MARTIN, whose activity energy,
and amabc dispositions, the manager of
lishmcnt have hitherto commended him the favorable
regard of the patrons of the springs during the last
summers, have been engaged Experienced and
servants and line band music have also been
The road from Cumberland thc terminus of the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad and from Hoidaysburg,
the Pennsy canal, and Cumbersbug,
minus OF Cumberland Valley Railroad Bedford, have
been much improved, and are in good order.
NAV l7-2nNytAuo
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Army Portfolio.

SERIES of views comprising sketch of the encamp
IA ment OF the United Suites army, under General Tay-
lo nj Corpus Christi heights OF Monterey SaltiIo
road, looking towards the city from the west valley
Satio, from near the base OF Palace hill Monterey
view oil the city OF Monterey, seen from housctop in
main plaza and Monterey, from Independence
HILL near the Bishops Palace; with the village OF Guatt-
lupc and Sierra Sila, Saddle Mountain, in the dis
lance. Skeched by Captain ID. r. Whiting, 7h infantry,
" j. A., and this day received for sale, Stationers'
Hall, Pennsylvania avenue.
Price, for the series of D plates, ST.
June IS WIN. FISCHER
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FLOItENCE'S NEW HOTEL,



IN EUROPEAN
THIS elegant Hotel is open for the reception
travellers. The proprietor soicits yisi from those
whose business pleasure may call them the city OF
New York The Hotel is designed to be conducted upon
the European system, and will the adoption OF all modern
improvements.
Visites at all times procure apartments with with
out board Those who may wish take their meals in
the Hotel can do apartments of beauty,
IN the public Restaurant saloon of elaborate and costly
nngncence, (probaby without equal on the
OF Amefica,) and upon economical terms. 4tas
The proprietor iattcrs himself that his house will be
found upon trial at least equal any known establishment
IN point OF elegance. economy, and dcsirability
The kitchen under the direction oil American, French
and Italian cooks. JOHN FLORENCE, Jr..
April 3u--d3m PROPRIETOR
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tory."-Thc subscribers having taken the above esab-
llshment, with all its valuable patterns ana hachnery,
from John Watchman prepared 10 execute ORDERS
for articles mentioned below from any part oil the uni-
ted States. They viii manuacure marine ana stationery
and sugar mills blowing cylinders, cylinder and tubular
cars, car-weeis and trucks,
and ali descri,tions OF machinery and castings
All orders by IN person attended 70 with punctu
aliry aud despatch. MURRAY ~ HAZLEHUkST.
baltimore, June I6-law6wcp
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NEW GOODs.-Thls day received

NJ EW VOOES.-Ths dhy fcctIVCu-
~ 5peces rich back gros de Rine for vesetes,
Ties &c.
20 pieces rich black silk laces and frnges
70 6 rich dress silks newest styles
30 French muslins and lawns
l5 handsome ginghans
10 linen lustres
Is s. super undressed Irish linens
super pillow-casc sleeting
!" linen sleetng, Qul widtl)
furniture dinity, (striped and plnin)
80 toweling from Ia cents up
25 satin dainask table cloths
Is dozen g " napkins
10 g fruit Doyleys
pieces damask table diapers
IS colored linen and cotton table
80 cloth table and piano
% Hough's patent skirts
Also complete assortment of mourning goods such
bombaznes, aipacas oussene de LANES, bereges ging
hams, lawns callcoes love wells and handkerchief
&c Ncto all Of which invite particular attention, u:
we are determined to OTTER great inducements
June r. p. III. HOOE q co.
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nARTwELl.'s WASHINGTON HOUSE.

Chesnm seet a60ue seuenfh door to The Masonic Hall
Phiiadelfhia
flS Hotel has been greatly enlarged and finished
Il and the proprietor has spared insur,
10 his visiters every comfort and convenience. The
dining saloon Tor gentlemen, well the private odi-
nary Tor ladies, large and convenient The paors and
chambers are capacious and fitted up in the modern
Style This house being central position the poprie-
tor solcs continuance OF public favor, pedgng himself
that effort his part Shall be spared them
every luxury the city affords.
N B. bath house is attached the hotel where warm
and cold baths canbe had at any hour
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hUST reprinted from the English editions and for sale
by F. TAYLOR.
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theories and Philosophical Experience; No. z, On the
unexon between Physiology and intellectual Science
No. g. On Mans power himself, prevent control
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Nom the age of Socrates the coming of Christ: No. T.
christian Doctrine and Practice in the Second Century
s. Exposition of Vulgar and Common Errors ada pt-
4 10 the year of Grace MDCCCLV, by Thomas Browne
kedivvus, Wihorn Kihand, MD ; No q, An introduction
Vegetable Physiology, with reference the Works OF
u Candoe, Lindsey Ne; No 10, On the principles OF
rmnal Laws No. H. Christian Sects in the nineteenth
century, Each in Is mo, paper cover, price rs cents.
he series will be continued. s
These little volumes among the ablest and soundest
Isqusitous topics connected with morals and gon
has been good fortune pertise They epit
mies ofwisdom and pey.-Ncw Orleans Bee.
NOTICE TO the stockholders of the Magnetic TeIe-
graph Company.-ln compliance with the fourth sec
Of an act TO Incorporate said company, passed by the
Stature OF Maryland at their late session. you here
notified to Congress Hall, in the city OF Pha-
ha, Tuesday the 9TH day of July next at 10 o'clock,
for the purpose OF choosing PRESIDENT board OF di-
cors and other officers in pursuance of said act, it shall
deemed expedient to accept the provisions thereof.
The said 9th day OF July is the time OF the regular annual
heelng according to existing regulations. St lSr7
SAMUEL F. b. MORSE,
b. b. FRENCH.
GEO. G. PENNIMAN
June 12-law3w II. ]. ROGERS.
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NEW GOODS AT KINGS Laco Store, bstvveem lOth
IN and Iith Streets Pennsylvania avenue.We have Just
received good assortment of summer goods which
we bought at very reduced prices, and will sell them &C
cordingy Ladies who call soon may expect get
OF the greatest bargains that offered in this city
OF Washington, as determined sell all of
June rs e. r. NC KING.
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rJNO Surgeons and Furscrs ia the NavyThe subscri-
bers importing gold epaules and trimmings under
the regulation of the LIST June, 1871 Surgeons, passed
assistants assistants and pursers be supplied IN the
shortest space OF time necessary 10 import the same O-
GERS (nnnel above) describing rank viii please send their
orders and address, by mail, to BAILEY q co.
formerly Bailey and Kitchen,
June Il-2ag3m 1876 Chesnut-street, Philadelphia
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June l23t

ga EOIl RENT, the and coInlnodIous house
kJ;, west, occupied by Thos. Richie, esq.
&1 II healthy and beautiful location, and has
vaages possessed by places OF residence in Washing
ton furnace which the whole house, bath room,
range &c Possession given the 10th OF this
month.
For terms inquire of WM A GORDON, Quartennaster
Generals Office, War Department.
July 9-3tawu
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Potomac Paviiion-Piney Point, Md.
TINE subscribers having taken this popular healthy
place OF recreation, and refed the Pavilion with nav
furniture beds mattresses, Nc respectfully announce that
will be open for the reception Of vsiters the 18th
june Particular has been observed in the selection of
servants and of the best cuisies in the country has
been engaged The table will present all the elicaces Of
the Potomac river and of the country-ovster
fish, crabs Nc, in variety of cookery The bathing
at the Pavilion at all times exceen will be rendered very
superior this season by the erection of new bathing
houses which will be properly attended Piney Point Is
easy Of being about 100 miles distant from Waa
ington and Baltimore, with steamboats, regularly hing
and landing passengers at the wharf from those cities
Norfolk, As. steamboat will also convey passengers
thrice week TO aud from A1uia Creek the Pavilion
giving visters from Richmond and the Soutl, safe
and delightful conveyance To the invalid this place pre-
pleasant resort for health and recreation =
Excellent fishing may always be had during the season.
No extra charge will be made for ulnuse lnents.
Board per month $50 90
DO per week 600
Do per day $50
Children half price. Families for the son so
taken moderate rate.
June 2-3mwtJI KIRKWOOD IL KELLER
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CARD-Ths is to notify ALL customers that their
n viii be rendered to LIST July, and request
attention to the settlement of them. We give this
early prevent any disappointment All accounts
LIST January last and yet settled must be at
tended
June ~ ID. CLAGETT a. CO
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Through tickets to Norfolk, Portsmouth,, Old Point
Comfort DC, via. Richmond md Port Walthall.
Whole fare, s. so Onlu.

THE public ADVISED that through tickets continue
be given board the Potomac steamboat to the above
at the low rate oil live dollars and hly only,
$udng meals on the James river boat
Passengers leaving Washington at 9, M, Acxan-
ria at ", m, Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays,
bach Richmond s, p M, Tin its beautiful
|enery0 where they lodge, and the morning go by
Richmond and Petersburyh railroad and Port Wuithall
haboal line to Norfolk, winch place they reach by !, p
For further iniormation apply TO Captain }. w. Rod
5ers, on board the Potomac steamboat, or 10
GEORGE MATTlNGLY, Agent.
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lsrx1cr OF COLUMBIA, County Of Washington Quit \

FstRIcT OF CoLuMBIA County 81 FdShthgfon, to tcit
On this 18th day of June 1877 before the subs riber
stce of the peace in and Tor the county and District
oresaid personally appears Gilbert Caiberon and makes
|al the Holy Evangely OF Almighty God, that the
bove dissolution look place the I'll instant and that the
eason OF the above notice not having been made public
that time, the failure OF Mr. Dixon, who had the orig
notice for publication, and signed both by Dixon and
amcron, 10 send the same TO some newspaper.
Sworn TO before J. L. SMITH, ]. p.
1unc17 ri
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HARD M. YOUNG,
Of the General Land Office.
Notice to pre.e,nptlon Claimants.


Every person entitled the right OF preepon to any
lands within the townships above enumerated, required
es,abl sh the the satisfaction OF the Register and
Receiver OF the proper land Office and make payment
therefor, practicable after seeing this notice, and
before the day appointed for the commencement OF the
public sale the ands embracing the claimed other
wise such claim will be forfeited.
RICHARD M. YOUNG,
Commissioners oil the General Land Office.
Apri9 Iawl3w
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SELECTION OF Leading Cnses upon Commercial

A SELECTION Of Leading Cnses upon Commercial
"A Law, decided by the Supreme Court of the United
States with Notes and Illustrations by James r. Hol-
comb author 'Inroduction Equity jurisprudence p;
&c. 1 vol, 1877, New York. -
Compendium of Mercantile Law. BY John William
Smith, / volume, greatly enlarged from the third and last
London edition, by James Z. Hoconibe and VIM. Y.
Ghoson. L volume, New York, ISi7.
Just published and this day received for sale, by
June % II. TAYLOR.
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NTEDiCAL CARD.-Doctor Francis M. Gnnnell tenders
M his professional services TO the citizens OF Washington
vicinity. Office 9Th street, between street and New
York Residence DR.. j. > Gunnes, Presidents
square.
May 3I-3t
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fTt FOR RENT, large and convenient three STORY
IM brick house, with back building ali i'm complete or
-. DER, wt,narbe manles and large double lot, with
S'rc situated on capitol Hill, adjoining the residence
Dowson esq, the north Capitol gate. Inquire of
,.o J. r. PEPPER,
hPfn G'--Stawtif For the heirs
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DRUFF's Map of the Valley OF Mexco.-A and
- correct OF the valley OF Mexico and the surround
ug mountains including map OF the route between Vera
Cruz, Alvarado, and Puebla drawn by j. Godsboough
Buif, Is this day received for sale Satoners Hall, Penn
sylvana avenue doors of Eth street irlce 20
cents. WM- FlSCHEh
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NATIONAL LIZZIE KUys,

Corner Of Iccaty:frst street and NeW York auenue.
Ell all the peopl take notice, that the undersigned has
IL purchased the betoe-narned kilns and and
always will be prepared 10 furnish the best lime at tc
shortest notice. at the cheapest for cash credits.
Calcined plasier and OF first quality always on
hand. GEO w HARNESS.
May 26-eo3tN Iax4w
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ID EPORTERs WANTEGD.-The undersigned is desi-
OF securing the services of several experienced
enographcrs during the session of Congress- and will
happy TO receive communications the subject until
lst OF August ,Genilencn who reply to this adj
eiseen viii please qualifications and reference
fully as possible. Communications to be post paid and
dressed to "Dr. j. A. HousroN, NEW YORK"
JAMES A. HOUSTON
Stenognphcr to United States Senate.
WASHINGTON, March Is, 1911
Mar l3-dtIAug Intel
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PATENT OFFICE, June a. 1917
NN the petition OF William and Thomas Seine bIy

PATENT OFFICE June Ia, ISl7. :.
an the petition Of William and Thomas Seine bly,,
" OF Washington county, Maryland, praying for ex-
tension OF patent granted to them macninc for
ting gran, Tor from the expiration Of said pat
ens which takes place the I'D day OF August 1917
rs ordered thar the said petition heard Patent
Office on Monday, the 9Th day OF August IL O'Clock
and all persons notled to appear and show cause
If any they have, why said petition ought be granted
Ordered, aso that ms noce be published in the Union,
lneligencer, and National Democrat, Washington city /;
sun aud Republican, Baltimore and the pennsyivapau
Philadelphia, once week Tor three weeks, previous the
| second Monday IN August EDMUND BURKE,
Commissioned OF Patents.
T. > Editors of the above papers will please copy and
send their bills receiped Patent Oice, win a pa
per containing Tie notice. Il. Is.
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Dissolution Of Copartnership.

NOTICE is hereby given, that The copartnershp hereto
fore existing between James Dixon and Gilbert Came
@ contractors aud builders OF the Smithsonian Institu-
on, was by mutual consent, dissolved the I'd June
Instant. All persons having claims against the late firm
fust present Them Gilbert Cameron his Office the
ling Tor settlement; and all moneys due the said late
Fnn to be paid to him GILBERT CAMERON.
Washington, I7tll June 1877.
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DOARDING.-MRS THOMSON, corner of 9th and ii
ID Streets will have vacated the LIST July pleasant front
the second floor, which she viii be happy to have
filed with family or two single gentlemen
June IS--law3w*