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Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-02-24

The Enquirer Of Monday informs us tina, the Pre.l-
dent has commissioned many Of the officer. under the late
Army Bill Among the vrginsns appointed, (.ay. thu,
PsPerJ we hear Of WIN. b. Tsliaferro, and - PAGE Of
Gloucester appointed. respectively Captain and let Lieu
tenant OF Infantry; Capt Edwards Of Norfolk who offer
60 bis company OF volunteers both to Virginia and North
CsrOlns, is appointed Captain Of voReur,; and lame.
cal~ell OF the White Sulphur and - wiekb,m Of ,hi.
city, are appointed respectively. Captain and LIST Leu,e
OF Dragons.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-02-24

DC An intimate acquaintance Of twenty year. would
enable mo 10 speak Of him would not PERHAPS. be ct
ung 10 speak ON this occasion; and while would not
II upon him. without his free consent there 4.
no man Tor whom would give greater pleasure 10 vote
100 a. believe, the sentiment Of the whies Of the
Dsuiet generally; and Mr.. Hnney would doubtless have
received the nomination OF the late Convention II hi.
had not been Withdrawn at his own reaues,
RtCHD w. FLOURNoY.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-02-24

u By an arrival New Orleans from the Brazos. we
learn that number OF vessels there for the purpose
Of carrying troops 10 the Island Of Lob1s and Tampico-
Cen Scott was there, actively experimenting their trans
Poraton. The utmost secrecy prevailed in regard to the
final destination Of our forces. The health OF the army was
good rumOr OF the cutting of an officer Of the Ar
kansas regiment who had been despatched as an express
tie Gen. Taylor, prevailed the Bazos but was not Gre
dIted
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-02-24
washington,. Ririh Dn,.

Monday Loot was most disagrooobe day. The military
display, however notwithstanding the inclemenrv of The
weather was quite brilliant snd imposing The DAY was
ushered in by salute Of aucy. A. rather later hour
ihsn usual the several volunteer companes assembled ON
me Square md aicf performing variety Of eyoutions
formed IN inc end fired Che md-day salutc--aricr which
The column consisting OF The Chesterfield Troop, Capt
Woegcr. the Hcnnc0 Troop, Capt Shetvin NrRse the
Richmond Dragons. Capt Walter Gvynn. tho AruHsry
Cspt. Thorpua H. Els fho Light Infantry Bucs Capt g.
W wuniord, ,he Gieys. Capt w. NJ Elliot, snd the Pub.
Dc Guard. Capt Dimmock, passed in review before tn,
Governor.
Alter tho morning parade tho dhccnt composites march
- 20 their scver places Of dining and closed the ia,
with the usual festivities Col liamramek. learn, va.
'he guest Of 'he Grsys, Of ibo city Hotel.
~ rumor prevails at New Orleans thst tho yellow
Fever had broken out amoag Vur troops Tsmpico bot
" 10 hoped ihsi not true.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-02-24

. inst. Mn. M.R1 BIZ

Suddenly, an yesterday the 23d inst, Mrs. M,Eg Bra-
sRoy IN tho G6th year Of her ago.
Hor friends end acquaintance, ond those Of her dough-
ter Mrs. &. Glib requested p attend her u1cra This
day. % o,cLnck. Z. ". from 81 lln... Cnn-ch.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-02-24

~ Ladies' Fair, City HHf-In consequence of
the incemency OF the weather for days past the
Ladies have met with little in disposng Of their
goods, consisting Of various useful and fancy articles They
contemplate continuing their Sales during the week. and
hope to be patronzod by generous public. Vscrs will
find refreshments TO suit tho astdous taste f. 81
ITThere will be delivered the Medical College on
Thursday, 25th inst at "a o'clock, r. NJ Vaodicory
Address, by Mr. A. f. Jeter, Of Missouri who will be 70.
sPondcd to by Mr. b. r. Lockot, Of Prince Edward Va,
IN the name Of the non graduating class.
full band OF music will be present the occasion.
The public respectfully invited to attend
br Notcc.-we invite the trade 10 our -
sale Of Dry Goods take place this morning mpf
variety Of Fresh and Desirable Goods. commence
az % O'Clock
n2a KENT, KENDALL Il ATwATRR Auctop,,r,
Auction Notice-Very superior Piano, Fnrni-
turc, sc.
This "Wednesday Morning 10 O'Clock We will without
reserve general assortment " Furniture supe,
Also an elegant PIANO FORTE mode BY the celebrated Loud
Philadelphia ~ ~ the sac wl take place without rec rye or
foEa'd 10 weather. those Of articles VIII DO well to at
tend
The attention Of Cabinet Makers requested sale NJ Ma
hoEany and Rosewood Veneer take place O'Clock with
out tefrye lNLOE5 BROTHER,
W ~ Aucts
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-02-24

u The Locoioco Convention session last ng h,
when our paper was prepared for press. The battle De-
tween the llunkers and the Chyay waxed dercer and
hercer How j. To end confess inability at pre-.
sent 10 conjecture.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-02-24

~ is generally believed that Senator Turney IL the
author o the offensive article signed vndieator the
publication OF which in the Washington Union led to tn.
withdrawal from the editors of that paper of scat within
the Senate chamber
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-02-24
MARRIED.

A. Chsuy Grove. Powhatsn, the 18Th instant by the
Rcy'd Henry ". Wo'Lins Mf. Isuv Ciurvr Owls 10
hias C1rsAHSE g., daughter % Che Regd Samuel Dor.
Feu oil of P1whrtau.
The Rnaar-l anl a-I a-9ns m-rlm l.ru..laa d. .-.n
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-02-24
ur. Calhoun.

The Enquirer OF Monday last. reads Mr.. Calhoun on,
Of the "De,nocrauc church-snd Of course all who nd
here that gentleman must in like manner the pe
nay Of excommua cation. That paper after enumersug
Mr. Calhouns misdeeds-some Of which, by the way are
Of long standing, end ought therefore, long ego to have
subjected him official censlre-ihe Enquirer SAYS
"Mr Cshoun's offences and 40 numerous thai
the Republicans give him their conGdence-nor do
they how that portion Of them heretofore his friend.
can tolerate him politician. His public life has been
nothing bat tissue Of the grossest contradictions aud n-
constituencies on both principles aud measures"
HJln days paper make the strong speech
Of Mr. Calhoun, Introductory the series OF resolutions
published n our last and which 90 contcmpuousy
secuted by the Missouri Senator set Of abstract,ops
undcscfyng the courtesy even Of confederation Tie
Southern people, Sir Benton may be assured wall not So
rogofd them, DO The existing aspect Of the Slavery quc.
lion. Occupying this position, Mr. Calhoun may be a. l.
poied from the party with which be- has long coopes.
tejtn the people Of the South will not obey the bidding
D te Poiucsl managers, while be- maniully and fear
lofy urscruoR their rights under the federal c,mp,c,
rights endangered, be oresow they would be- by the re-
suits of che Mexican wa refusal TO vote Tor which fora,
seeing be did, these saqlenca now cited az one
Of hs "Osnccs and eors" Aesty his forecast s NOR,
than vndcatcd-and stands in broad contrast 10 the foil,
which pfccipaied o. into conflict, the duration CO. wei
a. the consequences Of VIII CD, maniiosty uuiutc
paed BY President Polk, HotEithstandng le eminent a.
Cd Ia him ~ bts
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-02-24

II The rumor OF the OF Santa Anna i. r..
yived by the New Orleans Pcayune and it details some
Circumstances which give Of pausblity-but we
still incline TO the opinion tina, 1t Is uniounded
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-02-24
The Iron Trade.


LIVERPOOL, Feb. 3.-Priccs of Iron remain pretty
stationary The following the present rates in Liver
pool-No Scotch Pig fi5s; Merchant Bar co lD,: hest
Rolled flO,l5s; Hoop ell SIS; Sheet fI2.
LIVERPOOL, Feb. 3.-An extensive business has been
done since the 18Th ut in all descriptions Of Sugars and
prices have gradually risen IS per cwt above former
rates. but within the last few days decline taken place
both IN demand and price, owing the measure not hay
ing passed TO admit Sugar into beweres and dis,Ieries
The sales OF the month for this port very
ToBAcco.-The sales this month l765 hhds yz 3-S
virginia leaf, 3l9 stemmed 1913 Kentucky leaf and $50
siemmed. OF these, 26l Virginia leaf lS2 semmsi and
~ kentucky Leaf, taken for Ireland; Virginia leaf
and 50 siemmed for Scotland; IS Virginia leaf 2lO Ken
lucky Leaf and stemmed for expectation; and 80 Virginia
leaf and 80 siemmed aud &c Kentucky and 759 STEM
med, by the trade The imports $40 hhds. from New
Orleans, 1J3 from Virginia, 81 from Glasgow, and from
Dublin. The exports delivered are, I03 hhds for Africa
10 Mnuriius, Guernsey, and for the Isle of Man.
The inquiry throughout Though than usual al
this perod) has been good for all kinds and few Of the
manufacturers supplied themselves largely. The only al
terauon we can notice, Is with the mddng classes of
strips, which are somewhat lower than the end of the
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-02-24

" Among che ''scnger' in the Cambria was the cee.
ofa''d Dwarf, Cen. Toz Is,a whose receipts Europe
$4,000 " WV
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-02-24

January JO-Thc scarcity Of the last ha rvest has
oned great distress IN this country, and this distress has
Ted ~ serious, and alarming disturbances ~ many de
parments, others Magonuo, lilo az Vaaine. Coles
du Nod and Cher. ~ Chsoaufoux the population
nnd destroyed several houses murdered several persons
and committed acts NJ gross violence At Ronncs too,
most serious Disturbances have takon place ~
great alarm felt BY the government but the fioiing
appcsrs 10 be calming down Nevertheless IL il dread
cd that there will yet b. violence and boodshed-
The misery Of The lower classes dreadful and oven poo
pic comparatively we'll Of complain Of the extraordinary
dosrassa Of food,
few days ago, tho large tobacco contracts advertised
BY Tho Government were entered into Tho supply Of
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-02-24


CARTER 2. JOHNSON ~
Lehnond, Fsh s'ih 1917. JAMES CONWAY. N ~
W hehmond Rnqnisr will copy smoun, u slo diteC,
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-02-18

COFAS! Sofas Cheap Sofas IA fresh supply OF chea,
- and good sofas new paems) at sis, S2l, S23 S25
&28 $751; and 1913, (and bed sofas at $l7O just received
from the north Also hand, and constantly receiving
from the manufacturers the north and in this vicinity
great variety of excellent mahogany black walnut, and
other rocking chairs office, rotary office, and cabinet
easy chairs for the Sick chdens chairs and various kinds
of bedstead cribs, and cradles, mattresses &c and
of rich mahogany medium and lowprced furniture OF
all kinds Also pianos from one OF The most celebrated
manufacturers in Massachusetts Also, have manutac-
mred establishment pianos, and Tonns, and
splendid musical instruments and other kinds OF lnslru-
inents made order Pianos tuned at short notice.
very low prices, respectfully invited TO call at
BROWN IL WILSON'S
New and Cheap Furniture Warehouse, Odd Fellows Hall,
9TH street, near the avenue.
Goods carefully matted boxed and the adloin
ing counties, any of the States by water railroad.
ian O--tt
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-02-18

(tURRAN's Speeches, volume octave new English
~ edition, with portrait Sheridan'5 Speeches, volume
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new edition. London 1885, volume octave; Speeches OF
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lect Speeches of George Canning volume Speech
es OF Windha and Huskisson together in volume octa-
Speeches OF Phillips, Curan, and Graan together in !
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ntosh, together in volume Select Speeches of Patrick
Henry, Edmund Randolph, Fisher Anes Edward Livings-
ton, Governor Morris, Josiah Quincy Castor, Pnkny
and other distinguished Americans volume octave the
Political Writings OF William Legge edited by Theodore
Sedgwick, volumes Legislative Speeches and Reports
OF Daniel d. Barnard, volume Speeches of =. Calhoun
volume Speeches of Daniel Webster, volumes ;
Speeches of Henry Clay, volumes and many others,
numerous for the limits of advertisement many Of them
Imported from London direct, by +. TAYLOR,
Jan II Bookseller, Washington.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-02-18

TREASURY DEPARTMENT, February 9, 1877.
AEAlED proposals will be received until the tenth day OF
- April next, inclusve for a loan OF eighteen millions OF
dollars under the act OF the 18th January last authorizing
the issue OF treasury notes, &c treasury be
issued under said payable years after date
said notes. with interest, at the OF per per
mum, payable semi-annualy The bids, in all cases. must
be unconditional and without any reference the sup
posed bids OF Others they may not be considered The
bids should state distinctly, in all cases. the premium of
lered No bid will be received below par 10 give an OPP
pouny to all persons TO participate in the investment OF
lus III these noeswhich, of the privilege of
funding, may hereafter be materially enhanced in value
bids wl pc received Tor the lowest denomination of notes
auhorlHed by the law, well as for higher sums
Inc department reserves the right of fixing the periods
when the money must be paid not TO be required TO
anticipate the wants oil the government allow inter-
est until the money is actually paid The money payable
on the loan he deposited with the Treasurer the Uni
ted states, the treasurer of the mint Philadelphia,
the branch mint at New Orleans with any the assist
ant reasurers at Boston, New York, Charleston st.
Louis. X. J. WALKER,
Feb 9-dlwSwtl0A Secretary of the Secretnrv
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-02-18

THE Mutual Life Insurance Company OF New York,
No So Wall street.-Net amount of accumulated pre-
mus invested in mortgages and New York State and city
stocks, 1922, 900.
This company is organized the purely mutual princi-
pie and its business. is restricted by the charter TO the in
of lives and granting annuties and endowments,
and ranks among the strongest and safest institutions in
this The whole of the profits to the benefit
of the poicyhodes An extensive and prosperous BUSH
promises large dividends the first division OF profits
the LIST February lS4S and persons insurng will
share in these profits if they survive tina, period
The premiums paid annually, sem-annualy, or
quarterly, if desired and low any American
pany and lower than the English with participation in
the profits. Pocyhoders secured by investments in
bonds and mortgages real in the city New York
and Brooklyn. worth double the loaned thereon, and
in stocks Of the State and city of New York
The transactions of this company the cash princi
pie Consequently the survivors of parties nsurng with
will be subjected TO the heavy drawback ofaccumuated
premium notes. reducing the benefit of the
small pittance.
Persons may effect insurance their lives and the
lives of Others married insure the life OF
her husband which will her sole and that
her children.
Pamphlets explanatory Of the principles of mutual life in
surance, and illustrating its advantages with forms of APP
pcaon may be obtained at the office of the agent of the
con off he ity n Wash
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United and Foreign Agency at washington o,,


THE undersigned have associated for the purpose Of trans
acting business general agents, in the city OF WsL
ngton, D. C., under the firm and style of RICHARD s
cone IL co.
They will attend TO the purchase and sale of real es,,,
generally in all parts of the United States;
To the formation OF companies here or i'm Europe n,
the purchase disposal OF lands in all parts OF the tn
States
To the prosecution of claims the government, of h
United States for lands money before the executive de-
partinents Congress-
To the obtaining remission of fines, penalties and 6rlr
ure, for alleged violation OF the other laws
To the settlement Of accounts with the State Treasury
War; Navy, and Post Office Departments;
To the prosecution of claims before boards OF com
missoners existing or hereafter TO be provided
Long experience and extensive practical KNOWLEDGE n,
business, Equality the undersigned TO perform any Of The
foregoing descriptions OF business which may be con6des
TO their care. An extensive personal acquaintance with
present and former high officers of The government and
members OF either house OF Congress, renders particular
references unnecessary.
Letters of inquiry merely win be answered free of charge
but in all communications addressed the firm mn,I
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Office Twelfth street, between L and streets.
RICHARD $. CONE,
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ADril 23-Iy
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Tannrnany Hall, opposite the Park and City Hail. Mas
street, New York.

TI,E propretor of this extensive hotel the celebrity Of
which has spread throughout the United Sates and,
indeed, throughout Europe, and at which the European
plan OF lodgings and table, under distinct organizations,
large main building of their hotel elegant addition,
fronting the Park, six stories high which has greatly in
creased the capacity of their establishment for the
tainment of the travelling public The location of Tam
many Hall is known to be not only ~ pleasant oil
nience of business and near to all the principal
places of public amusement The European style of
tainment still maintained and the whole establishment
has recently been efted and put in perfect order, the
whole being under the Immediate supernendence OF Mr.
CHARLES BRowN whose long experience in the business
enables the propretor to assure al who may favor them
with their patronage ofevey attention which can be pro-
cured at any other hotel In the city or country
April 1-dsm
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March 6-dIy
TINE at Reduced Prices.


MATERIALS MANUFACTURED AT
CONNER'S UNITED STATES TYPE AND STEREO-
TYPE FOUNDRY
Corner Of Nassau and Ain streets, Neic York,
(tiN be had at eighteen per cent deduction from old
~ prces--The undersigned respectfully inform the old
of the type and stereotype foundry, formerly known
as James Conners and more recently Conner Cookies,
and the public in general that they prepared execute
orders tor printing types chases cases. imposing
stones ink frames and every other article necessary form
complete printing establishments favorable terms,
and of good quality any other establishment in the
United States.
Borders cuts brass rule and all other articles manufc
tured this establishment the reduced rates.
New articles got up order being furnished with pat
terms
The type this establishment is both in the style of
face and the material of which il is made particularly
adapted for service in newspaper printing
All kinds of stereotype furnished.
JAMES CONNER & SON.
N B. The type this paper printed on is from the above
establishment.
Dec 26-
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FNfE WfItteh sRhature the only safeguard against
co""'ereh he public attention is invited and par
tcuary referred to the ADVERTISEMENT setting forth the
Se OF dpeiiS, ana the putting up oDr. Beckwit anti
dySpephc ana dinner pills. Also that of Dr. Dyotts APP
proved ntbilious pills; both of which, may be seen
are projected from being counteeiled, by the only safe
guard TO be depended uponhe SIGNATURES of the
proprletors on the label OF each box OF pills.
All Others which may be offered for sale by unprnciped
persons are surely base concries, and will be rejected
as such he pulls that were in the hands persons who
purchased the genuine have all been Exchanged for such
as nave the written signature OF the proprietor.
Inc sole agency for the sale of Beckwiths antdyspeptc
ana Dyots antbilious pills, Is vested in the hands OF T.
Dyott Sons, of the Columbian College No 1872 North
second street. Philadelphia, who will any orders
Tor the same. - ~
Druggists and all wholesale dealers, who wish 10 be fur
nisicd WIN the genuine pills, viii be supplied on the most
"oo''' 'o'i'S, ny applying as above. May Aft
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UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE, Jan. 81 1917
an the Petition of Alexander Mitchell of Relr,st

" Ireland, praying for the extension OF patent granted
20 said Mitchell for method OF Obtaining foundations and
OF moorlng ships, buoys and other floating bodies" for
en- years from the expiration OF said patent which takes
place ON the fourth day OF July 1917 The said invention
having been patented III Great Britain the 4tb lav of
July 1888, and patented in the United States on the 18th
March, 1915:
1t is ordered that the said petition be heard the Patent
Office ON the second Monday being the eighth of March
next at u O'Clock and all persons notified 10 ap-
pear and show cause if they have why said petition
ought not to be granted
Ordered, also, that the notice be published in the Union
and National Ietung, Washington keystone and PENN
sylvanan Philadelphia Jctiersonan, New York Sent-
mel, Providence R. l. and Post Boston, once week for
three successive weeks previous the 9Th av of March
next. EDMUND BURKE.
Jan 25-w3w Commissioner of Patents.
p s. Editors of the above papers will please copy and
send their bills to the Patent Office with paper containing
this notice.
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DIBLIorHEaUE Hls.or,aue ct M,,itaire, Con

QIBLIOTHEQUE flIstoriaue ct Miitaire Conn
ID peted-F TAYLOR has Just received from Paris the
concluding volume of this valuable work. which is now
complete in six volumes, octave with six accompanying
military aliases.
Volume l. Les Taciiques DIES Grecs; Thucydide, Memo
phon, Arren
Voume2 2, Essai snr les Milices Romaines, Poybe.
Volume B. Cesar Eegece, Onosander, les institutions de
PEmperenr Leon, Frontn, Poyen Straagemes, Ruses de
Guerre Embuscaes, Surprises, de Feuuiere,
Foard, Santa Cruz Jolly de Maizeroy Cessac, Carbon
Nisas, Domni, &c.
"Les plans qui accompagnent les Commentaries de Ce-
preentent travail preceux. IL consulte par
ous les gems nstruits, ct surtout par qu
enr comprentre les operations militares de grand
honme de guerre."
Volume l. LlIistoire poltque ct Mitare DIES Franeas
Montecucul Turenne Feuquiere, Puysegur lie Marecha
SAKE.
Volume 5, Frederic H. Lloyd, Guiber, Lacuce-C essac
Camot, Thiebault, Jonmi.
Volume 8, Memories pour servir PHistore de France
Louis Napoleon.
Also variety of works military and naval science
and service in all their branches imported direct from Lon
don and Paris by +. Taylor,
**Book, stationery, periodicals, anything else, im
ported to order from any part OF Europe Jan y
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These ships all of the largest class and are command
ed by Of character and experience Their cabin ac
all that be desired in point OF spen-
dor comfort and convenience and they furnished with
description of stores of the best kind Punctnay IN
the days of sailing will be strictly adhered to-
Price of passage Liverpool, 500. From Liverpool to
New York, E25. 80
Agents for ships Oxford, Montczuna, Europe, Shenan
doah, Yorkshire, Fdea, Cambridge, and New York;
GOODHUE 81 CO,
C. H. MARSHALL, New York.
Barring, BROTHERS 81 CO, Liverpool.
Agents for ships Stephen Whitney, Virginia, Waterloo,
'''>' ROBERT KERMIT, New York
T. a. j. SANDS q co, Liverpool
Agents chips Patrick Henry, Halliburton, Henry Clay
N'>"' GRlNNELL, MINTURN, Il co, NY
CHAPMAN, BOWMAN,.& co, Liverpool
Agents ships Roscus Siddons, Sheridan and Gar
ricki no -,
BROWN, SlilPLEY & Co, Liverpool.
Agents for ships Queen Of the West Liverpool, Iion-
So Woodruff x MTNTURN New York
FIELDEN, BROTHERS, & Co, Liverpool,
New York, March 2-lyd