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letter from Lexington, Kentucky, addressed TO gem
tlean in this city, of the 10th ns states that Mr. Crit
tenden will not go into the cabinet "Hs political views
ahead will not allow him to throw himself in opposition
to Mr.. Clay. if he had the to doit. says
the impression at Frankfort was, that there TO be
extra session II this be you may depend upon 1t,
Mr. Clay has advised General Taylor to it; and viii.
measures to commence at once, and such Cay-whg
measures Crttelden has the sagacy to be at
tended with trouble. from which he would rather keep
aioof. There is rumor in town that Mr. Clay is 10
have mission to FRANCE. cannot learn how it orgi-
mated; can put much confidence in it. If he finds
that he rule at Washington, he will go. If 9TH
erwise, he may hororab'y retire in that way.
1.-The course OF Mr. Stephens of Georgia has filed the
democratic party here with Indignation; and so far
learn, meets with but little favor among the wings
have heard several of them denounce it. Emancipa-
lion is dead in Kentucky beyond the expectation Of its
greatest opponents. There be doubt al all that
the OF the abolition party in Congress has LED TO this
result There is nc doubt either, that quite
strong party; but until it is what the aboiionsts
determine to do through the general government nothing
will be done 10 favor emancipation in the slave States"
In connection with this letter. subioin the following
statement from the Louisville Journal OF the 18th:
We from Frankor, that Gen: Taylor, upoa his
arrival ia Frankfort gave, rather renewed the offer
Mr. CenIen OF the Secrearyship of State, and that
Mr. C., with many thanks the old hero for The conpi
meni. declined the appointment All the WING members
OF leg stature had united in the written expression of a
desire that Mr. should take the Secreiaryshp if rendered
him, but he for satisfactory to his pure,
otic and eniighte ned mind, decided otherwise He will
remain Frankfort in the quiet and faithful discharge
the duties of governor throughout the which be
elrcied We have reasons to know that there
Vulnerable whig patriots all the country who will fee
much disappointment and extreme Mr.. Crten-
dens decision against taking the Secrearyshp Of State
yet confident that the high office IN question will
he nobly and worthily filed. Without having any
peculiar of Information, vel and fully
WINGED that the office will be rendered that pare
higheared patriot, and great statesman, j. NJ Clayton
and that it viii be accepted by him.
Mr.. Clayton is in his pamy state al this moment. Let
him enjoy it whilst he may, if Atlas enjoys mo-
menrs relief. He has to organize the cabinet; disap.
point FIVE friends for every who is disappointed
and satisfy, il il be within mortal means 10 achieve it. tn,
eager aspirations of thousand connorants for Office
No one can envy him the nomination which he has OBJ
tanned Mr. Crittenden had the discretion decline it.
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EDITORS CORRESPONDENCE.
BALTIMORE, Feb as p. m

BALTIMORE, Feb AS p. m
Gsaal Tia ylor tho Rsiay House -Piekpokefs Oyster
Uar.-Ihs H9hnsf0exs-Ihs Markets, Sc
The immense of citizens yesterday after
noon 10 sight Of General Taylor the Relay House.
WIN AFFORD some idea of the number of visit-rs from
Guy a may be expected al the Inauguration. The anxi
eV 10 see General Taylor. well the
on as general with democrats as the wings and an
almost unprecedented migration The capital may be
elpeisd on te an OF March The throng pick poe
that have followed the General his way 20 the pal IA
perhaps the efficient body Of ehsvlr. thar
have visited this section of country During the
half hour the delegation from Baltimore remnined at the
Relay House, not less than twenty pockebooss alb
saced from the custody of their They evidently
anici pate rich harvest at the Inauguration.
Quite extensive occurred few lays since
ia vicinity of Drummond town, the sloe- of
Virginia, bstws the citizens oil that ghborhood
party of marauders from Philadelphia fleet OF tweny
boats the latter place had recently red that quar-
Of the bay aud commenced dredging Tor oysters in vio
laon OF the laws of the State, we i've small boats
manned and armed with pieces Of and,
thus prepared conflict ensued in which oysreman
killed. and the boats shot away. Ninety persons
subsequently, captured and imprisoned but released
of informally Ia the skirnish that took
place, OF the Vrginians shot, the ball entering the
mouth and coming the side of the head. carrying
away OF his
No tidings have reached here yet whether the
steamer Europa has yet arrived New York. If she
rived there this morning, the English papers and letters
will reach Washington Sunday morning
The Hohnstocks third concert here last night to
an overlooking house.
The m.RkETs In the Baltimore market, this morning,
du and change in the feeling since yesterday
We have sales OF 300 barrels Howard the morning,
at 81 S7A, but had been Change when left.
buyers 81 S1t, bnt holders asking 81 932
No sales City Mills Nothing doing in wheat. Sales of
yellow from and vessel 50 a 81 cents White
is held - a As Oats p 81 without sale
Rye 62a Rye dour in small lots is selling So 81.
Whskey is without change bb 23i cents hhds 22s cents.
Al New York, this morning, the stock market firm
treasury SIS l2l and loan IL "a, which ad-
vance exchange on London nominal at a z! per cent
premium.
The demand for -four is mostly for home and the
market; Sales of 500 bbls SIS IS IS for
western and Genesee sales of Ho ward
SIS 37t, and Georgetown al SIS 50. Corn meal So Ryo
flour SO 37i
Cenesee wheat 1871 cents and sales bushels prime
red lis cepts. Oats, 81 4 ~ cents. Rye 66
There is less frmness in provisions Sales Of 300 bbls
pork $40 81 SII. and prime 80 Beef and bacon
changed Sales OF 30 bills lard 81 Sales OF 800
tierces rice at 81 81 cents per h.
The market firm under the news with sales of
l. 900 bales per Id. advance the steamers
advices
Whisksy is quiet Sales of 200 barrels % a 23i
per gallon.
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Frosn Panama

We have been favored with the extract OF letter from
an ntsgen officer OF the navy dated al Panama January
H. He gives account OF the difficulties of crossing
the ishmus, and advises his countymen to "go by way
ofNcaragua. ST Louis Cape Horn. the Cape Of Good
Hope than take this route" He says that small
steamer plying up the river Chag and thence plank
oa constructed Panama by the labor OF the natives
the country. is the best way of crossing the shmus He
adds that al the extravagant of the mines seem to
be confirmed here; but the expense OF living must cause
dreadful suffering to multiludes" An ordinary dinner
al San Francisco costs $40. and everything else in the
proportion
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DONNAVAN'S

Grand Serial. Original Panorama Of Merico,
EXHIBITING Pennsylvania Hal, Pennsylvania
L. avenue Immediately opposite Browns Hotel. IL &C.
cupes 900 feet of and deineaes all the points
Of the pursued by the chief divisions
of the Amef lean in Mexico under Generals Taylor
and Scott the cities, towns battefelds and scenery of
the country.
respectfully announced that this highly popular and
interesting wok of arr exhibited during The past six
months in Boston ard New York, and witnessed by
than l00oe0 persons who, with accord pronounced
comprehensive aud finished panorama ever
Produced in Amer far surprising Binvards Mississippi
viii open, above, In the entire AID beautiful hall,
OF Tuesday evening, February q.
Tickets Of admission 80 children half price For
particulars see programmes.
Feb. 23
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BosroN, February IT. Is4e
The following scrap from the aBos,on Daily Times "
of this city, direct and apt ebuke to the cotton
lords the arsocracy of looms and spinning ennes your
Abbott Lawrence and others OF equal and similar tastes
and interests that determined to call Your attention 10
its publication, lest might escape your notice. and in
the hope that you might amplfy the position assumed
You thai in Boston there editors who are
'fathful and fearless" Your friend,
A DEMOCRAT
~, is proposed lower the price of eggs by placing
heavy all tina, brought into this city As accord
ing the theory of the proteconsts, high duties make
cheaper the articles which they imposed, IL is con
IDENTITY pected that in the of few weeks
be had here tor nohingespecaly If they are a.
added the brains of the said proiectioniss"
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AFR COLLINS the Irish Comedian and Vocalist, will
III have giving his Irish Characteristic Mn-
sicai above hall Monday, The ai
of February aud every evening durpg the week The en-
,eraineni. will comprise of the most popular Irish.
scotch, English and american songs, interspered with
irish stories anecdotes including his celebrate songs
of the Widow Machree." " the Boud S,ger Boy " Ii.
auor OF Life" widow Mahony," +" Low Backed Car,
Crocskeen Lawn" "A Mans Man for a that, Rory
O'lIoor" "the Harp that through Taras halls, &C
Abundance Fifty For particulars, small bills
Feb 2t-du
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The Patent Once.

We laid before our readers yesterday the valuable
port of the Commissioner Of Patents which has just been
to Congress We shall republish it in the Weekly
Union It's fraught with interesting information in
gard 10 the condition OF the Patent Office, and it presents
some important general statistics, and interesting
speculatons the ingenuity OF counirymen and
the improving spirit of the age itself Its accom-.
pished author proposes important Improvements
the system Of the Patent Office Mr. Edmund Burke has
fulfilled his duties with great ability and industry and
this last report will but add another chapet 10 his brow
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Mr.. ]. WILLY, from the Philharmonic Society," London
pupil of the FAMOUS THALBERC1, will preside nj the
piano forte.
Mr.. TIN will perform his great original trumpet solo,
"THE SOLDIER TIRED" performing the whole of the
part thar celebrated Bravura Dame a. performed
by him only.
Mr.. HENRY DISTIN will perform his Grand Scena
AMI Aria, ALI. Is LOST his silver horn uni
vesay one OF the performances posi-
BILE. and
THE HUNTING ECHO DUETT, original compost
on producing extraordinary effect and Illusion of
echo
Tickets of admission 81.
Feb 25-tf
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letter from Lexington, Kentucky, states that General
Shields, the new OF the United States from III
nois arrived in that city the 18th instant "a dinner is
given to- day (the l6h He commands the respect and
esteem. not 10 say the admiration, of all"
The reader will see that Gen Shields the dinner
given Gen Taylor al Louisville He every moment
expected this city. attend the extra session, il be
has not already arrived.
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THE PUBLIC Is RESPECTFULLY INFORMED
that the Concer, recently given by the children OF Mr.
j. II Eberbsch will be repeated at Carnsi's Saigon on
Thursday LIST OF March The request of great many
ladies and gentlemen who present. and who des'rs
lis repetition.
For particulars, iurtnef advertisenens' ogrsmme
I've. REQ IA-u
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National Inauguration Ball,
Wrfhouf disfincfion Of party,

For the benefit Of the Orphan Asylums oil the city
SUBSCRIBERS and persons DESTROYS OF procuring tickets
appIcaoo 10 The Messrs W,lards Cy Hotel, Irving Ho-
tel Coemtns Hotel aud Gadsbys HOTEL and at the stores
OF w Fischer, w +. Bayly Taylor " Manry, and oeoy
Parker, Pennsylvania avenue -, !
Subscribe others further informed tha WIN
view the convenience of the company, the numoef o
tickets to be disposed of has been lin ted
Feb 2t-dilt5ihMar INTEL
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NAE Last Call he rsti- for that splendid diamond
bracelet and pin diamond ring. cameo, and white TO.
AID other articles OF rich and fancy Jewelry, WIN
take place the 18th day of February II ali the chances
taken at that time, the amount subscribed ior
only viii be disposed Of
number OF chances yet be taken At the store
of ROBT KEYWORrH,
Feb IL Penn. av., between 9A and 10Th srvets.
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Just as we are preparing for press. indebted to
gentleman of this city for two letters from American
citizen, who has arrived at Panama. His letters
dated on the 18th aad 2s and extend to twenty pages
small scrip We are compelled lay over till next
paper such extracts ~ will suit our columns.
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FACE PREss OrrIoE, DETROIT. February 10

General Cas- leaves to morrow morning in the eastern
stage for Washington. Ii uncertain whether he will
60 by Buffalo. He will not decide until he reaches San
dusky The probability is that he will go by the way OF
Springfield. Columbus, and the national road He
leaves unaccompanied. except by few wing friends
who are on their way to witness the Inauguration of OLD
lack HIS health ls quite good and he leaves as cheer
fu and with as firm determination to support such
measures as the good of the country demands he
left amidst the shouts OF majority OF his oounymen,
occupy the White House ,--BuEdio Daily Courier.
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WINE slORE.-JOHN II. BUT HMANN, Peunsyl-
yania south side between Al aud 9th
has and offers for sale choice selection of wines
brahdes, &c.
Champagne. IIedsick, P. A. Mumm & Co.
De Hrimopi,
Madeira, sherry, port, Rhine wine,
Caret OF the various grades.
Superior Cognac brandy, Jamaica rum, Holland gin,
Scotch Irish, and Monongahela whskey, London brown
Lisbon Sicily and variety Of other wines, brandy
Sc. Superior Havana cigars.
Feb Z5-2tf
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(,OPPs PAVILION, located on L.ous,..,. .v,r,.
~ near 9Th street, sdloning the Telegraph Office and di-
rectly in the rear OF Colcmans HOTEL This
extensive establishment unsur "a ssed in the Uniob
Board and lodging for gentlemen
and evening.
Baihs-Hos. cold salt, vapor shower electro
and snphur-fums baths always ready.
Feb &-d2w
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Gen Taylor intended to receive his friends yesterday
from /, to O'Clock. if his health had permitted; but be-
fore IL. placard posted up At Wllards, that he
could NOT zee them
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GALE OF A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF CAMEL
y LA JAPONlCAS, FOR THE INAUGURATION
BALLSOn Friday, the II instant, baEpast 10 O'Clock
in morning. shall sell Concert IA all choice seec-
ton of Camea Japonicas Also Trees of the Myrtle and
Seville Orange.
Those wish bouquets for the balls decorations for the
table, for friends. will TO attend ths
The Camelia is very suitable paor cul,ure AZ Il,
thrves best in the shade. Terms cash. Sale positive
Feb I'D A. GREEN, Auctiopeer
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Among the strangers who have arrived at Washington
is Governor Wh,comb of Indiana, who will take his
seat as senator of the United States from the fourth OF
March next
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY "a, 1919


Mr. FARRELLY moved suspension of The rules to
permit, hun 10 offer resolution: agreed to.
Mr. 4. then offered resolution lnsructing the Com
mltee on Printing to inquire into the expedency OF print
ing 10000 copies of the report OF the Commissioner of
Patents without the list ofpaens and CLAIMS and TO- 900
copies Of the whole report
Al the suggestion of Mr. WHITE the mover so mod-
ned the resolution to leave it discretionary with the
committee TO recommend the number of ca IN TO be print
ed and, modified, the resolution then agreed to-
On motion of Mr. HARMANSON, the rules were
pended to permit hun to offer resolution for the dis.
charge OF the Committee OF the Whole the state of
the Union from the further consideration OF the bill to
AID The STATE OF Louisiana in retaining swamp lands
The SPEAKER having announced that the bill was
before the House.
Mr.. WIN TON asked that it be read and il was ac-
cordingy read by the Clerk.
message here received from the Senate by their
Secretary. Mr. DIcKINs announcing the passage OF GER
tam bills, returning Others &c.
MT HARNANSON, after a few remarks, in which he
urged the Importance of the immediate passage OF the
pl' moved the previous question upon It's eugrossment
oai the House refused to second the call;
Mr.. NINION moved that the bill be laid on the table
and The question upon this motion being put by yeas and
nays, II vas not agreed yeas As, nays 100.
MT HARMANSON then moved to amend the bill by
striking out the following provisos, viz: from the
second section in these words:
Provided hosv, That The proceeds of said lands shall
exclusively as far as necessary, TO the eonsuc-
uon OF the levees and drains Aforesaid.
And from the 81 section follows:
Provided hocsrsr, That the provisions of this shall
otappy any lands ironns nvees. creeks, bayous
Naiercourses &c which have been surveyed into
tracts under the of third OF March, eighteen
and ELEVEN and twenty fourth May, eighteen hundred
tVenty-iour
. The question having been put upon the amendment.
was not agreed 10.
~ Inc bill having been or1erel TO be eDgrossed.
. Nr IlNION moving to reconsider the vote by which
me bill had been ordered to be engossed. addressed the
House at some length against the bill
:, Mr. HARMANSDN next obtained The floor, and de-
ssed speech 10 favor Of the BILL and was followed By
Mi bRoADHEAD, who having reported the bill, en-
plaiuei It's provisions and advocated its enactment Al
lhe CONCLUSION OF his remarks, Mr. moved to lay the
houoh 10 reconsider on the table; which was agreed 10
Inc bill having next been read length third time
seconded
Mr. BoYDEN then moved tina, the bill be laid on the
taoie aud on that motion he demanded the yeas and
nays; which Were not ordered
Inc question on the passage of the bill was then put
yeas and nays and the bill was passed and sent to the
s'nS'e lor Their concurrence--yeas l0l, nays 81.
"hE'ANS, Of Maryland, asked the unanimous con-
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Vocal PERFoRnEss-Miss MORIAT O'CONNER, (frou,
thu Royal Academy of Music, London Miss LOUISE
DlSTlN, Mr.. II. DISTIN, Mr. T. DISTIN, and Mr. w.
DiSTfN
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IssTR-Mssr-L PsRFoRMERs-Mr DISTIN, Mr.. HENRY
DISTLN, Mr.. THEODORE DISTIN, and Mr.. WILLIAM
DISTIN
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These distinguished artistes will give their first
GRAND VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT
In WashtngioH, on the Sd Of March,
At Carusis Saioon when will ba programme of
the first order.
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MARRIED.,

In Georgetown Thursday, February by c. W
Of JOHN w. CLYNE jr, to Miss MARY
! ELIZABETH HARRIS, both Of Nelson county, Virginia
tRichmond papers will please copy
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ny n. REEv. .sAetsosssr.

T AIDES, FRENCH CLoAKs. vlsITEs. JosIEs,
IL SHAWLS, GENrLEMEN'S MORNING GOWNS
&c, AT AUCTIoN.-On Friday, the III Of March, shall
eel at my Auction Room, Concert Hall. Browns Ho
ment OF the above named articles, viz:
silk
Extra rich and heavy do do do
French cottage cioaks, super Tor merino do
Fancy and watered silk do
Ladies and misses iosies
With large lot oflong plaid and opera sh,wls
Terms The ladies OF Washington and those visit
log the metropolis respectfully invited TO attend the
sale, as hatier myself they Ill find II worthy their auen-
ton. A. GREEN.
Feb 2j-3 Auctoneer.
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Tenth appearance In America of the celebrated DfsrN and
his THREE Soss-lhe original inventors and De IN
t.e Silver Sax Horns and Sax Tnbas presented to-
them by Louis Philippe, February g. 1916
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Unitarian Church. Coctr imai DiscOurss-The sub
this evening, 18th instant, Will be Inspiration of
the Scriptures" To commence at O'Clock.
Feb 25
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G5-Notice.-AI officers of the OF 1872. and
ouruing in visit to, the city OF Washington,
requested the of Maj. John @. Camp,
Pennsy vania and neady opposite Wiards Hotel,
dnesday. the 2sIh inst, al O'Clock p m for the
purpose OF making arrangements preparatory 10 the inau
guration the 9th March.
Feb 23
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A POLIO HALL Sale, RSot mr. I.>... d r.
"A building has font OF 50 ieeet Pcupsv,vsua AVE.
the hall Is spacons. and capable Of holding $40 ,,rr
any kind wnreroom, &c On the ground floor there are
three good store rooms, attached which IL soo b.rS
dweioR boend Tor California; hence my desire to do
:omeh,ng with IT, Persons dispcsed 10 givs erhbisioos
&c, WI ma y to their advantage give me a call
'eo - eoeA WIN. MORROW,
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SUGAR and MoIaases at Asetion.-On Monday next.
- the 25h instant, IL O'Clock, A. IL. Dodges
wharf cargo Of the brig Fdea, from New Orle ans
consisting of
1854 bids strictly prime sugar
lS5 bbls superior moiasses
$50 kegs prime lard
K. s. WRIGHT
Feb PIP Aucfioneet l..axn..o.,.
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Great Musical Aitrac tion.

Private boxes, IS dress circle and parquette, SO
cents; gallery. Is cents.
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To conclude with the farce Of
BOMBASTES FURIOSO.
Bombastes Mr.. Jones.
King Mr.. Browne.
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On Monday February 26 will be performed the tragedy OF
WERNER.
Werner Mr. Roberts
Ida Mrs Nichols
Holly Springs gazette., 1849-11-16
=" Window GLASS;
Or all sites, sud on reasonable terms--f0f sale
" by WILLIS & GARTRELL,
June |, '49. South side of the Square.
District Chantery COur! Of the State Of Mississippi
'~ at HOLLY Syringe
June '49.

District Chantery Court Of the Slate OF Mississippi
at HOLLY Syringe.
+, A. Talbot
No 1893 vs.. To Rodeflck McIver, Sylvester
Mclyer & 'Pal.l B.Paluier, James Moor and
mer ct al, Philip Mcneil.
Take notice, that in the cause pending in said
Court, in which | sm Complainant, Ahi you and
others are Defendants, shall Ia ke the deposi-
tons Of the following persons, at Tire following
times aud places, to wit;---the deposition Of DLt
John p. Smith, ut the resdenceca N Miss, IN the
Jane M'OafsSg 'serings to fIernundo, on Friday
lie & 9srd day Of November next; the deposition oil
Frank Talbot, at tho office Of Watson T. Gran in
Holly Springs, Miss, on Friday, he sOth day oil
November next: and tire deposition OF SylvesteI
Il. Palmer, at the Court house in the town N
pon.o,oc, Miss on Monday :he Srd DAY oil Ds'
cember next ~ e.
The taking Of each depos,iou,wll be adjourn
cd from time to time, until accomplished III t"ny
become necessary. 'e
E. A. Talho. Co'npit
| Watson g. CraO Solrp. for ComPit .''
Holly Springs Oct. 10Th isa9'.4w' De-"