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we have been informed from an authentic source, that
M Long, now professor in the London University
a"q formerly professor in the University of Virginia,
disposed TO return to the United States, and to accept
p'oieSsorsh'p In some of our colleges. All who
An9w The high reputation which Mr. Long has acquired
~ England as Greek and Latin scholar, and the edi
W. 81 many classical works. OF the Penny Cyclopeda,
WV american Geography, &C., and recently lecturer
VI Jurisprudence, will consider his talents as valuable
agu'slon to any seat Of learning in country Those
mno are desrous of information this subject may OBJ
'ah IL by applying at this office
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EDITORS CORRESPONDENCE.


ef sH .fa NEW Yonx, April n. 1873.
Tuyorism be at = very low ebb here, just now.
Cassus M Clay, last night, Mt Military Hall. could
draw enough people make u decent ward meeting,
hear him talk up Taylor Al the Gloss, three chssss
given for Clay QHawsxm sssfass a6 ito -from that Cas-
us that filed the Tabernacle and half the street IN l64A
The" he was for Clay-w0W he is for Taylor Vts tef!
''The Irish Republican Union" had a worry crowdsd aad
enthusiastic meeting Pamos Opera-houss las evening
Many fiery speeches made and resolved Pc
luton Congress for repeal the law Of soh January l7S0.
ana th April. 1878, l, entitled "On criminal rola
lions with and against foreign powsrs."
ohce In while, the course of politics deals some
thing better than poetica justice To accommodate tho
present wing receiver of taxes Smith Dunninx an UNI
principed wing legislature passed law ~ The olo.,
Of the last session, empowering the present (whg) common
council to continue him in Office for four wear, longer ~
S2,0o0 year. Mr. Heman w. Childs, ans<ber we'll
known whig was also the passage of this law
small way, OF the ba refaced hinss over p~r
petraed by any Legislature Behold the result. Nj Dun
nng the father of the law even nomnatad by the
wing caucus and Mr. Childs, who was not DO ap-
pointed Enough OF the wings boted the appoint
with tho help Of the Democracy Mr. Harvey Hart, = con-
spcuous and incorporating Clay whig.
The official Of the charter election canvHssea
and the vote on mayor and almshonse oommisoosr
stands; Havemeyer u O0S, Brady 22,0U; majority fox
Havemeyer I,OS6 Leonard 3,60a Berrxn II, 60; Leo
nards majority 4i49 Total vote for mayor u, l00 total
for almshou commissioner ~ 1855 My estimate
of Havemeyes majority ll0l it appears, nearer tho
truth than any the published returns, all Of which placed
it below 1000 A3
During its financial year. just ended the American Tract
Society has issued and half millions Of books and
tracts, more than 1850 day Upwards Of 7u.S0o
goody bound volumes Beyond 40 900 900 Of pages
valued W OO0 have been circulated ratuihoudy during
the past year
Boston has again aront to its iavorite, Biscacciant
pronounced discretionary to avenge Her last
night drew buta scany house. She did herself full justice,
however, by singing better than she sang before here
Spring has mended her ways and shows her best face
to-day-sunny, fresh, and smiling Broadway il like
floral pomp, with its endless array of silks and scar and
bonnets and feathers of every shade and huo say nothing
of glowing cheeks and sparkling eyes. FED.
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WASHINGTON CITY, April rs, ls4s.

WASHINGTON CITY, April &c, 1S4s.
GENTLEMEN have just received of yesterday,
extending the honor of public dinner to be given
in this city, such time may suit my convenience
avail myself of the opportunity to express you the
high qualification hch this evidence Of your regard and
esteem has afforded and for the iaering in
which you have been pleased to speak Of services in
the field beg that you will accept my sncerest acknowl
edo mens Circumstances however, which is unneccs
ary detail compel decline the honor, which you
have in manner, and under circumstances fattcrng
10 my feelings rendered me.
am, gentlemen, very respectfully, your obeden ser.
want, ~ T.. IWl1GS.
To Mesrs. A. w. venabe, A. G. Brown, j. Gayle. and
htbers. XIX.
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LII Communicated
The Twentieth anniversary of the MAY Festival" viii,
we understand be celebrated under the direction OF Ca
,as, ut the Old Saloon. Monday evening, LIST May.
Inc preparations being made, far rs can possibly
DC accomplished, will be with this interest
ing event The beauty and oveliness OF the Metropolis
Georgetown, and Alexandria, will doubt be fully repre-
sened and shed halo Of sendor seldom if ever SUI
passed, or equaIcd in tho "hnls" of former times Mr.
Naruss tact and taste in matters Of this kind well
Known and appreciated require than passing
uce from one totally dsntere sted. A. B.
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Nt-MAsONIC.-The sem-annual communication OF the
X. w Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia will be
holden Masonic Hail. of and 10th Streets on
Tuesday next the I'd day OF May, at O'clock D. m oil
which the officers and members OF the Grande Lodge and
the representatives from the subordinate lodges, will take
due notice.
Soournng and other brethren in good standing are re-
speciully invited to attend
By order of the M. w. Grand Master
CHAS. S. FRAILEY,
April 28-3t Grand Secretary.
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CtEALED proposals will be received the Office Of the
- Clerk of the House OF Representatives of the United
Staes until Saturday, the 18th day of May, l848 for bind
prior the 18th April ls4Son which day such proposals
will be opened by the Clerk at 10 O'clock M In presence
will be submitted by the Clerk the COMMITTEES on Ac-
the following Tuesday, the 18th day of the month
of May aforesaid, for their approval.
Specimens Of the kind of binding required may be
a the Clerks office any time.
THOMAS ]. CAMPBELL,
April 2S-3tawtd Clerk H. r. IT, g.
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The bullion in the bank exceeded the of dis
coun' The of sarger han perhaps be-
lore, and silver has become drug in the market Mexican
and south American dollars quoted heavy 562d per
or, a lal OF I'd per few months, under large
rivals from America Mexican dollars at IA pre-
MUM This price for dollars in London the premium
here gives exchange of lit per premium growing
out OF a remittance OF Mexican dollars and the OF
bills here is l0{ l0} for choice names Southern bills
without city endorsement be had much less. The
London Times shows the state of exchanges between ST.
Petersburg and London yield profit Of AZ per cent.
from which of transportation be deducted
shipping gold London This results partly from the great
supply of gold in Russia from the mines Notwhstand-
ing this great supply OF money in London offering low
prices, there demand for 1t for purposes of COM
nercia enterprise and railway calls We're, therefore,
with comparative They were E2,3sl 1856 for April.
While gold flowing in from the continent there
was an absence of all demand for goods,
of the usual large markets for English productions
and the gloom in the manufacturing districts
1ueny great Considerable quantities OF securities had
been RENTED from the continent for sale in London, in
Guiding such Maryland and Pennsylvania stocks
held by firms pressed for money These Sales in adj
don to the Acreated in England by the chars
and Irish had served to depess the funds and
consos sank 79 but afterwards recovered to SOA mean
time United States stocks In demand at an ad
vance that is to say last sales of United States gov
eminent 6-per 49, closing with demand at
par--none offering
1t is undoubtedly that the main feature in the state
of affairs is growing feeling of the insecurity OF property
more particularly in Paris and this Is best Indicated IN
the state of prices upon the Bourse The price of the
French 5per has not been so low as now
since the establishment of the consulate OF Napoleon
NAV be remembered that the date OF the revolution,
Cabon the then minister in order TO amagamate the Old
and new debts changed the form the present shape OF
annuies or rens These amounted to 1000 per
annum and were payable in assignats, which gradually
deprecuted until in 1877 they ceased to have value
The 5per cent Stock under such
ces sold at per As the currency was restored and
the government stable the value rose and
in April 1901 under Bonapare they were at o. and have
never since until now been as low that figure Under
he emnre the prce rose to 81 In 1874 they fell to $780,
and rose gradually 1902 in 1885, when the Sper cent stock
was first created Since then the prices have fuctuacd
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Correspondence with Gen. ID. e. TwIggs-
WASHINGTON, April Is. ]

DEAR SIR, A number of your fellow citizens, desiring to
tender their respects you, and the
press their high the distinguished services rendered
by you the field, request that you will signify the time
when will suit your convenience to paake of public
dinner to be given you in this city.
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COMMERCIAL.


NEw YoRK, April "Wednesday, 8 p.
Inc condition of financial nfairs has, a of
course been powerfully influenced by the of affairs
in Europe Ia all the commercial cities of the continent
redit Tor The moment appears have been Withdrawn
from mercantile operations The best names in all coun-
uies are regarded with distrust aud prudent make
mitanees almost altogether in specie London, being
commercial CENTRE be the into which
the precious metals flow from all directions and the Bank
of England continues to show swelling of money
AT Its command The leading features OF the bank
are follows.
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'uuse Wayne, of the Supreme Court of the United
and family, have arrived in town, and taken
al The United States Hotel
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we learn that Major Loring U. s. army, has arrived
"""' and taken lodgings at the United States Hotel
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Navy Ae.xr's Oyvsn,

.ru Washin6e0nS ApsA 10, 1913.
until O'Clock she l0h Of May eneuinn IA supply
ing all the fresh meat and vegetables that m b. required
from time to time during the scai year conapsncng on
the LIST day Of July next and ending The 1h Of June.
lsas or the use Of the mon in ordinary = hs ns afd In
ses during said period Of time the procs - sass the
price per pound ior hs meats aod Per Sns dcssn Sor
be received at hs ams time FOR supplying ~ two naval
hospitason the station with such sappltes . 80 y 70
qure for the time. schednle q ~ eo4 viii DO
furnished upon application this o6cs IL I'm BE-
endorsed, "Odsr for fresh nacst and ve1se1eenn and
"OAers Tor supplying naval haspim3 ~, 60 Wm be
considered unless II accompanied BY gdAsnass. nsd
BY two responsible persons tnSn g = s'eh n ~ nm
rnens until the contract 10 eQsnploted.
APP IL WIZ b 0COIEr NAVY Agent
NEW BOOK by the author Of jena Eyre.
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We lay over the verses of "Hary of the West" to a
more appropriate season.
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Mobile aud N Orleans, 6t OF 5faot u aSl Tan
Flour Notwithstanding fair demand has been
dullmore particularly that the canal is to open
Sales Genesee 80 Sa SO 49,; Ohio 80 IS; Michigan
$6 rs 80 81 common New Orleans So rs; Peters
burg SO 3D. Rye -four SO so 3 49, Corn meal 81 sI4
$2 43}.
demand from millers caused rise in wheat on Satur
day which has not been sustained White sells
ISL S7 vi 40 prime Ohio 81 IS 81 36h. Rye is lower
northern sells TIA 10 CENTS delivered River OATS A
cents; southern Al Corn has been very heavy sales
Of New Orleans at So 81 cents northern yellow, 52A SO
Sales hemp, dewrotted, $l35 do. dressed $3.50
$3.50. Southern hides II cents, cash. Hops
for western Lead, Missouri pig, is dull Mt 81 81 81 y
bar do has advanced ~ cash. Molasses New Orleans
Is 25} cents
Mess Polk has been in steady demand SO S7t 10 /;
prime is dull at 37a Beef is heavy SIS SO for
try mess. The news caused fall in Ohio lard of D
sales No 2 81 81 good 70 prime 81 rendered
81; prime extra kegs u Az New butter sells freely 20
% cts. Tor western dairy; Orange county, II II cts
Cheese, g. Rice is dull 50 lS4 3 co. Clover seed,
nothing doing. Domestic whiskey improves; sales Ohio
via New Orleans, 24l cash do drudge casks % a. time
with interest. Sugar. New Orleans, 4 ~ s. Tallow
dull, 81 g. Tobacco very dull in consequence the
state OF France f t
The stock market has improved and generally
better Treasury notes sell 1924 United States U.s.
l0iA do, g. do, IS, l02l The London quotations.
T.. as follows.
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GUNNER nnlnery.-Will be oponnd n Mn 4. PAR
- KERS, Saturday, the 18th Apsil. w. Gases OF
French millinery suitable for the sumpnes sespea-
Pennsylvania avenue, between u and ~ nxusts.
April 28-3t r. F7' ''7e7'-~0'''
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CARusr's sALoor-.mcv Fsstsya,.

CARUSI has the honor to inform his friends and the
IL. public that the Annual May Festival will be held Mt
the Saloon Monday evening" May L. The two Saloons
will be thrown open for dancing brilliantly ornamented and
illuminated. e1tl feE
L. Caxusi requests that those ladies who may
receive their cards Of invitation, through
will please send their and places Of residence him
the Saloon.
Tickets be had the principal book and music
and hotels, and a the Saloon. April 29-2
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preach the Methodist Protestant Church. 9th street, on
Sabbath next Co-monow) at IL a. M and o'clock, p
April 70
h,~UnItarian Church.-The second service in this
church Commencing to-morrow) will take place at
o'clock, p m, until further notice April %
WASHINGTON Encampment knights Templar,
w No. la special meeting Of the Companions Sir
evening, at o'clock at the Asylum corner Of and 10th
streets.
soournng Sir knights in regular standing respectful
By order Of the M E. G. g:
a,- The Rev. Dr.. j. O. choreies, OF Newport. will
av the s Service TO- st on
Il. m and O'Clock, p M
April 20
MOST POSITIVELY THE LAST NIGHT.
Complimentary benefit 70 Miss Mary Anne Heron, sur
named in Europe the
INFANT POWER
from her inmtabe representation of Irish character on
which her friends and countrymcn
giving her their Invaluable influence and support.
THREE COMIC PIECES AND CONCERT.
The entire ability the Heron Troupe will be broug into
requison
This evening, Saturday, the Goth Apra.
The entertainments will commence with the musical COM
edetta of
THE COTTAGERS.
During the piece tho following music "Zurick's Waters
Liberty for me-" and "Vive ramour," by the Heron
Children.
After which,
IRELAND'S MINSTRELS,
las the Heron children have been caed) will sing mum
Der of the songs of their nave land and by desire
"Mary Blame" a
To be followed by
THE FOUR MOWBRAYS.
Incidental Songs.
"Choose who will quiet life, "-Wth ladies fair
An Irish Jig.
The whole to conclude with
THE IRl 5H LION.
Admissiou-Parquette so cents; Upper Tier rs cents.
Box office open from 10 to o'clock.
The house will be comfortably fitted up
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Oy-Thc Rev. H. Yeatcs Reese, OF Baltimore, win
in the Methodist Protestant Church. 9th street,
Sabbath next, (tomorrow,) at ii and o'clock p.
April 70
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Yours, respectfully,
A. w. Venable, J. ID. Morris,
A. G.. Brown, h. w. Johnson,
J. Thompson, Robt. M. McLanc,
John A. McClenand, Henry G. Murphy,
George 5 Houston, Jas B. Bowln,
Thos J. Henley, C. J. Ingersol,
John Phelps, Arnst sad Burt,
w. A. Richardson, Fred. 2 Stanton.
VIM. Kennon, jr., John Jameson,
Linn Boyd, S W. Harris,
A. d. Sims, b. B. Thurston,
Robert Smith, q w. JONES'
r. Pilsbury, Richard French,
j. Gayle, Richard Brodhead,
And s. Fulton, ]. A. WOODWARD,
p w. Tompkins, s. w. Inge,
Alexander H. Stephens, Tn. H. Bayly,
Howell Cobb, Chas Brown,
John H. Lunpkin, Job Mann,
Alfred Iverson, w. b. Macay,
L. Watkins Lyon, Lewis Cass,
Jas j. Mckay, VIM Rockh,
Jas II. Thomas, Samuel 0. Peyton,
T. Butler King, Isaac E. Morse,
J. c. Levin, Henry Bedinger
Henry Johnson, X. l.. T. Beal
Jefferson Davis, Thos. j. Turner,
Thomas II. Benton, J. d; Cummins,
H. s. Foote, Oh. w. Cathcart,
Sam Houston, VIM. q. Brown,
J. J. Crittenden, G. G Anterior,
John X. Miller, 9. II. Peaslce,
John l.. Robinson, Willie F. Mangum,
r. Dickinson, d. Hammons,
Orlando b. Fickn, Emile LaSere,
w. j. Feathcrson, John II. Harnanson.
Il. McCelland,
Co. n.,,
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nv those extraordinary cheap Handhsrchiefs W
~ have Just received cases, which will ru
off at the same price of 80 dozen.
April 20-3tif fsti.{ 81 d. CLAGETT IL co.
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mo- The purchasers Of goods in the city have thus ke
sustained the importers, making money comnar,t;v.lv
easy and II can now be easily obtained ON good secur
ties Last year the receipts of produce from the interior
in OF the purchases of goods the specie
which arrived considerable extent sought the nreror
following the OF exchanges. The reverse is now
extent, The and specie rapidly from
the country supply in the bank vaults the amounts which
have been taken thence for 10 Europe of
been as follows:
Week ending April 22 $685. us
Previously 3,l23, z79
Total, January to April 22 $500, 554
Notwithstanding this export, the banks probably hold
than before, and the internal exchanges largely in
favor OF New York. The follows:
Rates of bills in Nelp York
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NEW BOOK by the author Of Jans Eyre
~ Wutherng Heights, in two pasts IN P. TAYLOR
AprlB s75sl1 10 Dlifs
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--- fITISBUk0H, APfH p.
The Illinois Democratic State Convention have met, and
apponted their electoral ticket Before ad0urnnG Lewis
Cas- was recommended their first choce fl the pres
dency, and Levi Woodbury. their second Ths present
State officers nominated without change e rselec-
ton. Nif s5Hzt g.s.-f@f N Il
The democratic party in St. Louis havs senoninassd
James b. Bowln, the present msbsr, IN thsr repre-
sentative in Congress. as&a attl
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$6S6
3,l23,z79

Under this adverse exchange the oversained paper sys
tenn of Ohio must shake.
Cotton has been very heavy under the news per Acadia
and decline OF has been established closing quota
tons as follows: ~
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by~Unltarian Church.-The second service in this
church Commencing to-morrow) will take place at
O'Clock, p. m, tlntil further notice. April %
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ADDE'S and 0cnuemsn's 0loves-Rsceived yeste r.
IL day
50 dozen Aexander's kid gloves, for l.dies,in white,
Ladies' colored Lisle thread gloves lf
Win be received in few days. black Lsls thread Gloves
article, for gentlsmen U5'
We have ef5 fs
Kid gloves -si.s3 -ri4-i
Isle thread, oil qualities
silk gloves, do
% dozen misses kid gloves
April 29-3tif 0N ID. CLAGETT.& co.
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After which,
IRELAND'S MINSTRELS,
las the Heron children have been caled) will sing num-
Der of the songs of their native land and by desire
"Mary Blame" ftsafe s
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Complimentary benefit 10 Miss Mary Anne Heron,
named in Europe the
INFANT POWER,
from her nimabe representation of Irish character on
which her friends and countrymen have proposed
giving her their Invaluable influence and support.
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D. cLAGETT u co.
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form him that he is wholly in the wrong The letter
finished before the olst, and sent off Immediately af
ter Now if the wings choose to suppose that the Sec
rotary of War began this document OF nearly fifty pages
requiring did for its composition careful consulta
ton OF all his previous correspondence with Gen Sco;-
it. say, they suppose he began it after he received
their resolution of the 18th, and then finished 1t be-
fore the 2lst-taking time meanwhile, as they al
lege to have full consultation with his political
friends about the matterf they prepared to believe
this or to say that they believe it, then we hope that
they will, in their language, not only "gve the
Secretary full credit for his industry but also admit that
he has shown. in this case most audabe zeal to fur
nish them with the reply which their resolution ex-
pressly calls for We may add. moreover, that upon
this strange superstition of Mr.. Hard, as TO the lime
when the letter was commenced. the Secretary has shown
the ability TO deal with Gen SCOTS elaborate and care
fully prepared Bill of Indictment in manner quite sum-
mary least, if altogether satisfactory to the Gene
RAILS friends We opine that the country will look with
much interest for the appearance OF document OF
this description, which the wings, after perusing H.
consider al hasty enough to have been written
in two days. and conclusive enough be violently sup
pressed after having been expressly called for Our read
ers will soon be enabled to Judge for themselves whether
the Secretary's letter appears rave been hastily
fully prepared; and whether, having been fnshsd on
the 2lst, it probably begun after the 18th Be this
may, the document has been called for and the wings
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Marine Insurance I!

THE Subscriber having received the Agency of the
CAMDEN INSURANCE COMPANY,
N. j. Chartered 1922 for the City of Portland and
vicinity, will issue Policies to an anonnt not exceed
ing $4,000 on any risk, vessels, cargoes and
feighs, on as favorable terms other Institutions
Losses sustained will be promptly and honorably ad
justed, and paid in money cnrrent at the Banks in
this city within thirty days after proof of the loss and
adjustment and in case of dispute in the settlement
of claims the company will abide the decisions of the
Courts of this State of Maine.
CALEB s. CARTER, Agent.
As Exchange st.
Portland, Dec. 29, le47.. 78d49
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Brunswick Seminary.

THIS School is divided into Male and Female De.
partmenis, each of which Is under the of
experienced Teachers. This arrangement secures the
successful introduction of all the Branches of Educa
ton usually taught in our Seminares and Boarding
Schools, including Drawing, Painting, Needle work
and Music, (all thoroughly taught for the low terms
OF from 81, 90 To S., 90 per quarter)
Numerous Lectures are given Chemistry, Bota
ny, Philosophy and Astronomy. which are illustrated
with suitable apparatus. These branches taught
with special reference to their application in Agi
culture and the Useful Arts.
An accomplished Teacher will give lessons on the
Piano at Sc per term.
few pupils will be accommodated with board in
the family of the Principal Cat 81 rs where they
will have every from the Teachers and not he
exposed in stormy weather; as the School is under
the roof.
This School possesses small select Library, ani
collections in Mineralosy, Geology, Conchology and
Botany.
65-'rhe WINTER TERN will commence on Mon
DAY, Goth inst.
G. C. SWALLOW, Principal
Brunswick. Dec. !, S47. d23w7