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A CENTURY AGO.

But for the inopportune rush of the foreign news,
and, what has still more subdued moralizng
propensties the tremendous heat Of the weather
last evening and night, we should have venturcd a
homily this morning upon the text OF copy now
living on our table, Of The Pennsyipanin Ga-efe'-
BENJAMIN FRAnKLIss Pennsylvania Gazeiie--of the
date Of June %, I749-that is to say, Of this day
one hundred years back look at the little piece OF
brown wrapping paper, Just thirteen by sixteen
inches square, in which the philosopher was con-
tent to address himself to the word--or wilderness
Of Philadelphia-at that tlme-not to speak OF an
inspection Of its contenis-woud satisfy every one
that great many things might be said with pro-
priety on such an interesting subject, in relation to
newspapers-in relation to the world, which has
changed quite as much as newspapers-to Anne
rica--to the mighty republic which Benjamin
Franklin, although at that time suspecting and
about to trace the existence Of electricity in the
clouds Of Heaven, never dreamed was to fash out
with more than the lightning's power and splendor
from the misty future Of the Colonies. We have
space for single glance at two of its charac-
teristics.
What do our readers suppose is the subject Of
The "leader" IN our ancient and reverend ante-tem
porary, edited by Benjamin franklin For their
satisfaction we extract the whole article which is
ONLY two lines long, is stuck away in the modestest
corner the bottom Of the third column of the third
page and is about all the matter ~ The whole paper
that bears unmistakable evidence OF It's origin. u
is in the following words;
"All persons indebted to B. Franklin for years
Gazette, or more, are desired to pay"
Another remarkable feature about this ancient
Philadelphia paper, is the advertisements IT con-
tains Of the sale Of slaves Of which find three OF
four, one relating to whole "snow" load Of "mer
and women servants" with "indentures;n "a ne
qroe wench, 10 years old y who "can wash, iron
aud cook very wen IA likely negroe woman with
. young child, y eft for town or country business;
ga young negroe man" "who has had the small
COX. &c, &c, &c. Decidedly, the world is on,
hundred gears older in Philadelphia. .ame
sioca, Jnse ~
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FORTUNATE PURcBAsk.--Some time since a
brig, at present called the Carleton was put up for
public sale at the London Docks, and was purchased
by MIR Scott, chain ligherman, residing at Wap-
ping, for the sum Of ESQ. After undergoing con-
siderable repairs at the New Crane-wharf Wap-
ping, the vessel put TO under Captain Bacon
who had become part owner. After leaving this
port II was found necessary to put in at Hartlepoo
where, whilst the vessel was undergoing some re-
pairs Mt the Interior part Of the bulkhead, Is DOC
Spanish dollars were found secreted in large place
purposey followed out for the reception Of the
precious deposit. The dollars, our reporter was
informed, are of old mintage, and very pure sill
yer. When or by whom the treasure deposit
ed II is impossible guess but at all events Captain
Bacon has reason TO congratulate himself on the
successful result of his first short voyage in the
Carleton. The vessel, it is said, was originally en-
gagged IN the slave trade off the coast Of Guinea, and
the treasure curiously discovered was probably
the llgotten gain of Of the heartless wretcbes
engaged in that abominsble traffic.
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WASHINGTON, May Is, lS49.

WAsHINGroN, May Is, lS49.
DY THE ACT OF CONGRESS entitled "An
ID act to make arrangements for taking the Sew
enth Census it is provided that the Census Board
"shall prepare and cause to be printed such forms
and schedules may be necessary for the full emu
meration of the inhabitants of the United States;
apd also proper forms and schedules for collecting
in statistical tables, under proper heads such inor
nation as to Mines, Agriculture, Commerce, Man
ufsctures, Education, and other topics, will ex-
hibit full view of the pursuits, industry, educa-
ton, and resources of the country; it being pro-
vded that the number of said inquiries, exclusive OF
the enumeration, shall not exceed one hundred.
The principal aim of the Board at this time is to
acquire such Information will enable it to arrive
at the most proper enumeration of subjects to be
embraced in the next Census
The communications of all persons who may feel
disposed to make suggestions or contribute infor-
nation the subject, will be respectfully con-
sidered.
Address department of State Census" Wash
ington
JOHN M. CLAYTON,
REVERDY JOHNSON,
JACOB COLLAMER.
Jos. C. G. KENNEDY, Secretary.
June 20-3t
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Far MEN.-Fat men are the salt and SAVIOR of the
earth full of good humor, high Spirits fun, and all
manner of jollity. Their breath clears the atmo-
sphere; their exhalations air the world. or men,
they arc the good measures; brimmed, heaped,
pressed down, piled up, and running over. They
are as ships from Tenerifie swimming deep, full
Of old wine, and twenty steps down into their holds
Soft and susceptible, all round they are easy of en-
treaty. Wherefore, for all their rotundity, they
are too often circumnavigated by hatchet-faced
knaves. All a fat uncle, with fat paunch, and
fat purse, isa joy and delight to all nephews; to
philosophers, subject Of endless speculation, as TO
how many droves Of oxen and Lake Fries of wine
might have run through his great mill during the
full term of his mortal career. Fat men not inn
mortal This very instant, old Lambert is rubbing
his jolly abdomen in Paradise. -.uelpiiie's Mardi
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The following items are from the news tele-
graphed from Liverpool to London for the N. Y
Courier and Enquirer:

graphed from Liverpool to London for the NJ Y.
Courier and Enquirer
LONDON, June 9, lS49.
Gen. Daughley, second in command of the ex-
petition to Rome, arrived in Paris on Thursday
morning.
M Courcees, accompanied by Latour, D'Au-
vergne, left Paris on Wednesday for Rome on an
extraordinary mission.
Letters from Toulon of the 4th state that, within
forty-eght hours, about 8, 200 men had embarked
at that place for the Roman States these reinforce
ments would swell the army Of Italy to 10000 men,
and it was believed that several additional regiments
including two of cavalry, would soon embark
II was expected that general attack would be
made upon Rome on the 4th for hostties had been
resumed on the I'd, by the seizure of an important
point.
Gen. Garibaldi had re-entered the Roman terri
tory with his army.
Turin papers state that accounts from Gaeta an
that il is the intention of the Pope to return
to Florence with the Grand Duke of Tuscany, and
to recede to Bologna, where he will establish his
government until Rome shall be in a state to permit
his return to it.
1t was reported at Bologna that Ancona had been
taken by the Austrians on the Ist after AZ hours
bombardment; but the news was not generally
credited.
A Geographic despatch from Paris states, that
news ndu drTlVeu from lrleStc, unucr Qate OF June
I'd, of the cessation of the bombardment of Venice
and that negotiations for peace were concluded.
BADEN.-Private letters state that the troops of
the Grand Duchy of Hesse have occupied the city
of Weinheim. The insurgents made feeble resist
ance.
The operations against the insurgents in the
Grand Duchy have commenced, and decisive
result is speedily expected.
The Cologne Gazette says the report of the refu-
sal of the Hessian troops to proceed is a base in
vention. The best spirit prevails in the army.
MUNICH, June 3d.-Gen. Mark, who was to have
taken the intelligence of the of the Bavarian
Government to the German constitution to Berlin,
has not yet left, and the delay gives rise to various
rumors.
The new Prussan Gazette says, Bavaria has de-
manded the aid of Prussian troops, but the Munich
papers say the contrary. The assertion is made by
those of Berlin that Bavaria has refused, and not
asked the assistance of Prussia. If Prussian troops
enter Bavaria it can only be by order of the central
power.
RussA.-The Cologne Gazette says, we are au-
thorized to state that the number of arrests at ST.
Petersburg did not amount to 80. It's also asserted
that several of the young Russians arrested were
guilty Of carrying on communications with Caussi-
dere and Louis Blanc.
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MONTGOMERY's PATENT TUBULAR
RnII.ER

MONTGOMERY's PATENT TUBULAR
BOILER.
TIME ATTENTION OF THE PUBLIC Is IN
i vited TO this valuable improvement. Expert
ments the past year boats both in Salt and Fresh
water as also for land purposes, have fully tested
its superior qualities as steam generator, and the
great saving of fuel, weight and space occupied,
over any boiler now in use.
These Boilers can be seen in operation at
Messrs. HECKER & BROS, Flour Mills, 20l Cher
ry street.
HOOPER & BROS, 1893 Pearl street.
g MOTT & AYRES, Foundry, foot 25th
street, N. X.
ATLANTIC DOCK, Brooklyn
A. w. METCALF, SO and IS Centre street.
D. d. BADGER & CO., A and as Duane
street.
N. B. sTARBUCK's Foundry, Troy, New
York.
SMITH & CURLETT, Baltimore.
READING DEPOT, Reading, Pa.
And on board steamboats, JONAS c. HEARTH and
EDWARD PAYSON, foot of Liberty street, N. ",
and towboat JOHN p. WHITNEY, New Orleans.
For further information apply to
JAMES MONTGOMERY and
SAMUEL WARD,
Is South William street, New York.
June 20-f
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Drandies, Whistles, Choice Wines. etc., al
- private ss1e.-We have on hand and con-
stantly keep, choice and superior collection OF
Brandies, Whistles, Wines, &C., among which we
cnumerate-
casks superior Brandy, with custom house GER
tiicates attached
40 barrels superior copper distilled Monongshela
Whisky
casks Otard, Dupey & Co., Brandy
Together with choice collection Of superior
Wines from the celebrated house of Jacob snider,
jr., of Philadelphia; amongst which will be found
Amontillado Sherry, Bermudez and Pozzo Pale
Sherry
Haytar xerxes' superior Pale Sherry
Delicate West India Madeira
Phelps superior old nutty Madeira
Extra superior old delicate Scrcial Madeira, vim
tage of 1911
Superior Hook, Mosee Clarets, of favored brands
Champagne, of extra quality.
Also 10 dcniiohns of very superior Brandy, war
ranted pure; put up expressly for family use, a
preventive for cholera
The attention of gentlemen desiring superior
Wines and Liquors, is respectfully invited.
EDW. G. & G.. F. DYER,
Auction and Commission Merchants
June 15-eodSw
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FINE ARrs.-Among the pictures on exhibition
IN the Royal Academy, the London Atheneum no.
tees one by MIR. E. M. WARD, founded on an incl
dent in the life of the late President WEsr, which
is entitled Benjamin Vests first effort in .arf. In the
late Mr.. Allan Cunnngham's "Lives Of the British
Painters" we read that little Benjamin was placed
with hy-hap in his hand to watch the sleeping in
FAINT Of his eldest sister, while his mother gathered
flowers in the garden. As he sat by the cradle,
the child smiled in sleep; he was struck with its
beauty, and seeking some paper, drew lis portrait
in red and black ink" The incident has proved in
Mr.. Wards hands good one for illustration"
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UNITED STATES PATENT ogyrcr, june 10, ls4s

UNITED STATES PATENT Os7IcE, June 10, ls49.
ON the petition Ct Charles Davenport. of Cam
~ bridgeport, Massachusetts, Paying for the ex
tension Of a patent granted to said Davenport for
improvement in Draw Springs for railway car
riages for seven years from the expiration OF SAID
patent, which takes place on the ninth day of Sep
TENDER, lS49:
1t is ordered that the said petition De heard at the
Patent Office, on the fourth Monday in August
next, at IL O'Clock and all persons notified
TO appear and show cause, if any they have, why
said petition on. ht not to be granted
Ordered also, that this notice be published in the
Republic, and Union, Washington City, ID. c.;
American, Baltimore; North American and Ga
zette, Philadelphia; Tribune, New York; Courant,
Hartford Daily Bee, Boston Journal, Portsmouth
New Hampshire; Daily Atlas, Cincinnati; Adver-
tiser Detroit; Republic, Augusta Georgia once a
week for three successive weeks previous TO the
fourth Monday in August next
THO. EWBANK,
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.
June 20-law3W
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To the Public

1
~ WOODWARD respectfully invites the atten.
~. ton OF his old customers and the public gene
rally, 70 his large and well selected stock of Hard
ware, Fancy Goods, &c. ] have lust received /,
splendid assortment of Bathing Tubs, &C., as fol-
.ows; Hip Baths, Zinc and Tin, Boston Baths
Large Bathing Tubs with heaters, Hand Shower
Baths, Niagara Jet Shower Baths, &c, SC
have also Just received lot of very fine Refri-
gerators, Ice Cream Freczers, Water Coolers Clocks
Buckets, Bird Cages, Britannia Water Pitchers
Basket Carriages and Chairs, Rocking Horses and
Propellers, Iron and Brick Furnaces of all kinds
and sizes, and great variety of House Furnisbing
Articles, Safes, and every other article usualy
found in the Hardware Line
And in case you should forget will lust "a m, 4,
have a few more Stoves and Crates Of the ssms
sort left, and shall continue to keep them ON hand
usual. 1
thankful Tor past patronage, I shall be bappv IN
wait upon and show my goods TO any one who will
iavor me with call. Having bought goods very
low, ann determined to sell as low or lower than
can be bought in the city elsewhere.
e. WOODWARD
Pa. Az, between 10th and 18th streets
June l5-bteod
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WILLIAM #. BAYLY,

WILLIAM #. BAYLY,
Importer and Dealer I'm Fancy and staple
Stationery,
Pennsylvania .4penue, bet,oeen llh and 10Th streets
THE subscriber devotes himself exclusively to the
Il Stationery business, in all its branches, and is
prepared to furnish all kinds Of
Cap, letter, ledger, wrapping, note, and fancy
Papers and Envelopes
Cutlery, Steel Pens, Quilts
Ink, Inkstands, Portfolios
Gold Pens and Pencils, Drawing papers, French
papers
Tapes, Blank Books, &c.
He is receiving constantly new additions TO his
stock by the English steamers and packets and will
sell at the very lowest prices
Letter and Cap Paper at 81 rs per ream.
WILLIAM +. BAYLY.
June l9-d4t
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LEAGUE or UNIVERSAL BRoTHERBooD.--An an
niversary meeting of this association was held in
London, on the Both ult., and among those present
was Ellhu Burnt. The object Of the association
is to secure universal peace and the adoption of an
ocean penny postage system by the English Gov
eminent Preparations were made to secure due
representation in the Peace Convention to be held
at Paris in August next, and the postage question
was taken in hand by Mr. Burnt, who made quite
lengthy speech on the subject. In the course Of
his remarks he said
The resolution asks England to give to the world
the advantages of the penny postage, and thereby
to make all nations neighbors (appIause) II asks
this boon first, as an act of justice and equity to
the distant colonies Of the United Kingdom and
secondly, to facilitate the communication between
Christian nations and Christian philanthropiss as
means to draw tighter the social tie, and to infuse
the true principles Of peace and good will through
out the civilized globe, (applauso.)
he further asserted that the penny system could
not, by any means, become a burden--a cause of
expense TO tho English Government; and, proceed
ing on Mr. r. Hills principle, that the cost Of con-
veying letter from London to Edinburgh was
only l96th of penny, he deduced the result that
the cost Of carrying one from Liverpool to Boston
could not be more than 18th of u penny.
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GOODYEAR RUBBER EMPORIUM,
l6Q Rxnndx xnyr NexH K0xl.

TINE undersigned will furnish at factory prices
i to gentlemen of the Army or Navy, and others,
all articles manufactured from Metallic Rubber,
der the Goodyear Patents, which warranted to
stand in any climate. He is also sole agent in this
country for the celebrated house of Mcintosh Co.,
Of England; all goods manufactured by them will
be furnished to order. w. WARD,
Goodyear Rubber Emporium, 1859 Broadway.
Iune lam
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BY Il Ell e G II A p III
REPORTED FOR THE REPUBLIC.
MONTREAL, June %, lS4s.

MONTREAL, June %, lS49.
The subject Of annexation with the United States
is now discussed here with much spirit. The press
generally favor the project and it is in contempla-
ton to start paper to be devoted to the adyo-
cacy of the proposed annexation.
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New Style Gilt Conices and Window
Shades

HAVE just received from the North large and
II splendid assortment of Gilt Window Comics.
Window Shades, and a new style of Picture Cord
and Tasscs.
also keep on hand a large assortment of Ameri-
can and French Paper Hangings, Fire Board Prints
Columns Feather Beds, Hair and Husk Mattresses
make TO order, at the shortest notice Bed ana
window Curtains, Carpets and Cushions, and every
thing in the Uphostering line furnished complete
on the best terms. JNO. ALEXANDER.
Penn. av, bet. 18th and 18th SITS
June I3-3taw2w
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NEW York, June "a, l849.
There were forty cases of cholera and twenty
one deaths here yesterday.
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New 1ork advertisements.
THE MAIL STEAMER FALCON. FL

VNHE MAIL STEAMER FALCON, FOR
IL CHAGRES.--The owners will dispatch this
fine steamer with the Government Mails for Cha
gres, via Havana and New Orleans, on the 28th
June, instant.
On the last voyage two or more persons who en-
barked at this port evidently for sinister purposes,
were the cause Of difficulty and delay at Ha-
future, the ship win proceed ON each trip to CHA
GRES, and return thence via New Orleans.
On her last return voyage she made shorter time
than had before been known, having reached
this port from Havana in less than four and halt
days.
For speed, safety. and excellent accommodations,
the Falcon is unsurpassed by any steamer afoat
This conveyance offers the most desirable medium
of communication with the Isthmus of Panama.
Passengers at distance are recommended to
make early application for state rooms.
New York, June 49, June 22-lw
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1t is stated in the Brussels papers that the Cham
Der Of Representatives have lately been occupied
in discussing project of law authorizing the inte-
rior department to take extraordinary credit of
l,OOO,0OOfs. applicable to measures favorable to
commerce, agriculture, and general industrial inter-
ests
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PHILADELPHIA, June "a, l849.
The miners of Pottsve have again suspended
operations in consequence of the low price of coal.
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MEMOIR OF WILLIAM ELLERY CHAN
lv1 MING, with extracts from his Correspondence
and Manuscripts, vols, with portrait.
The Works of William E. Charming, ID. d.,
with an introduction, 6 vols, complete
TAYLOR & MAURY,
June 20 Booksellers, near 9th ST.
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rHU wEEKLY aEPUBLIC.

That we may commence it with the half year,
and on propltious day, we have determined to
issue the first number Of our Weekly paper on the
FOURTH OF July
The WEEKLY REPUBLIc will contain all the most
interesting and important matter Of our Daily pa
pers.
TERMS OF THE WEEKLY REPUBLIC.
Single subscription, for one year " OO
Six COPIES, for one year III w
SIXTEEN COPIES, for one year 20 %
TWENTY-FIVE COPIES, for one year 25 90
And at the same rate for larger number.
The DAILY and TRI- WEEKLY REPUBLIc are now
regularly published, and mailed to subscribers at
the following rates:
TERMS OF THE DAILY g. TRI- WEEKLY.
For the Daily Republic, per snnum $40 90
For the Tri-weekly, 90
For three copies the Tri-weekly,
Ordered at the same time) Is 90
No paper will be sent unless the order is accom-
panied by the money.
ALI communications upon business must be ad-
dressed to-
GIDEON G. co.
WASHINGTON CRY, June IS, l849.
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GEORGE MAcKAY. Attorney.

USo0eE mAckAt, Attorney,
(LATE OF FLoRIpA,)
NlLL attend TO all kinds of business before Con-
w gress and the Departments.
REFERENCES:
Hon. Il. c. CABELL, Florida;
r. TooaBs, Georgia;
H. w. HrLLLARD, Alabama;
A. BUaT, South Carolina;
X. Z. WINTHROP, Massachusetts;
c. b. SMITH, Indiana;
X. l.. RosE, New York:
JOHN YOU'VE, New York,
June l6--tf
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n. w. RIsoUE,

A TTORNEY at Law and Agent for Claims
"A against the United States. Office ON PennsvI
vania avenue, near 10Th street. Washington
June bly,
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LOCAL MA TIERS.

PIcNIc.-The Sunday school children be-
longing to St. PauI's English Lutheran Churc,
attended by their teachers and parents, and the
pastor, Rev. Mr. Graef, passed delightful day on
Friday, in the beautiful grounds of Arlington,
where they were received and welcomed in the
most cordial manner by the hospitable proprietor,
Mr.. GUSTS, whose "reminiscences of earlier days
and times, freely given to the company, added no
little to the enjoyments of the occasion. Singing
and other innocent pleasures were INDUCED in
throughout day, and the party returned at an
early hour, delighted with their pleasant day at
Arlington spring.
MoRrALIrr.-We regret to state, that, owing to
the heat Of the past few day and the gene
raj debility felt by ell of citE ,ens death has
visited some families in very mary manner.
Our record shows the death OF Mns. Jane Smith,
the andlady of popular boarding rouse t,n Louisi-
ana avenue on Saturday afternoon, after an illness
of five hours; and on the same day a. laborer
named Callahan was stricken by the sun, and died
in few hours.
CRIMINAL CoURr.-Tbe jury in the of .Miliy
Darts, free negress, charged with stealing SS5 in
gold, the property Of Mrs. Nesmith, returned a
verdict of guilty, on Saturday morning, and she
was sentenced to one years mprisonm, mt in the
Pententiary.
The following were disposed Of
Thomas Hogan, for keeping disorder house,
was found guilty, and sentenced to pay fine of
$40 Mr. Radcliffe for the defence.
John Deodne,, for assault and battery al ION John
Mullikin. Not guilty. Mr. Radcliffe fol the de.
fence
Le,os Lee free negro, for stealing chick ems from
Stephenson Scott Guilty. Sentenced to 81 weeks
imprisonment in the county jail. Shehan for pri-
soner.
The court then adjourned until this mon ,ing at 10
O'Clock.
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GUBSCRIBERS To the American Art Union for
- lS48 can obtain their engravings by calling at
the bookstore Of
TAYLOR MAURY,
June 81 Near Ninth street
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CABINET EDITION OF CLASSIC TALES
~ Comprising in volume Rasseas, Vicar of
Wakefield, Exiles of Siberia, Paul and Virginia,
Gulliver's Travels Sterne's Sentimental Journey,
Castle of Otranto, &c., &C., SC.
WAVERLY ANECDOTES, illustrating popular
characters, scenes and Incidents in the Novels and
Romances of Sir Walter Scott, vol, London.
TAYLOR & MAURY,
June 81 Booksellers, near 9Th st.
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Il, OWEN u son have just received addi-
Il. tional supply Of Batesto Cravats and Lisle
Thread Gloves, per steamer Cambria
June 23-lt