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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-04-09

SUICIDE,-A negro man. belonging to Mr..
JAMrsebRows, who resides in the neighborhood
of the North Mountain, committed suicide,
on Monday morning the End instant, by hang
ing himself. We understand the unfortu-
nate negro assembled tree, nearthe dwelling of
his master, and having adjusted rope'to limb,
suspended himself from thence, ten feet from
the ground The man had tied white banker
chief around his head, and made some other lit
tie preparation to render his exit as decent as
he could and in the situation we have describ-
ed, he was found-a frightful object to look upon.
He seems to have presneditated hisdeath, as the
day before he babe farewell to several acquain-
tances, telling them he did not expect to see
them again, and pressed their hands with unu-
sual energy
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-04-09

~ The steamer Niagara has arrived at New
York; brings the news of the death of the
King of Holland-a decline in breadstnfis, dit
fully between France, Prussia and Russia The
French Ambassador had left St. Pcterslurgh.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-04-09
THE VINDICATOR.
STAUN ON. =:
Monday Morning, April ..
FOR CONGRESS.

D We are authorized to announce jas. Nc
DowELL Esq, a candidate to represent The district
composed of the counties Of Shenandoah, Rock
inghanl, Pendleton, Hardy, Augusta and Rock
bridge, i'll the next Congress OF the U States.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-04-09

IT. The St. Louis Republican of the 18th ult.,
states that within the ten days previous, 1900
TO 1000 persons arrived in that city on their
say 10 California,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-04-09

FATHER MArHEw,-Ths great Irish Apostle
of Temperance in answer to an invitation from
Gen. S. F. Carey to attend the National Jubilee
in this city on the 18TH of May, states that bis
health having been restored, he will embark fol-
the united States some time duringi the montl
Of April -+-Cicinala'i Chronicle.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-04-09


W We stated last week, tthat. the County
Court had directed an order to be entered re-
quiring the sense of the people to be taken at a
separate election, to be held on Saturday the
26th May, relative to the assessment Of an
additional land-tax for the purpose of raising
means to continue the Railroad to Stanton
after the mountain section shall have been COM
pleted. This is.a question for the people to de-
eide, and as they the parties interested, it is
proper they should determine. I'VE do not for
a moment, doubt, what the result will be.
Our friends of the Spectator have made the
subject SO plain, we adopt their views--and we
hope our farmers will at once see that they are
TO be no losers by the proposed tax. Indeed,
wefave heard one of our old and sturdy farmers
say, ut will increase the tax for few years, but
then it will all come out of the land-rll vote
for the road" That is the right spirit, and we
hope to see it animate the breast of every voier
on the day >ofthe election. : Let the farmer look
to his profits
"The amount, when divided among the land
holders, is positively small, and in:yiew>.of the
advantages OF the road is comparatiyely,a trifle
Under the law, not more than $4,000 of the 20,
900 can be collected in ANY, one year. so that
the whole amount will be, distributed through
five years. The State revenue from lands in
This county including the corporation of Staunton,
amounts at present to $4,000; say so advisedly
THUS it appears that if the County subseribes
for. stock to The amount Of $4,000, the annual
payment by the land owners for the road will
be two-thirds of the present land tax for period
of five years-An individual, therefore, who
pays land tax Of So to the State agrees also to
pay Sc for the road, and he who pays Sc of land
tax, also gives $4 for the Road, and in like pro-
portion This statement we believe to he cor
ret as it is simple"
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-04-09

W Parson Brownlow, of the Jopesborough
Wing, writing from Washington, says there are
FIFTY ODD THOUSAND office seekers in that city,
and because he is not an applicant himself, he
is looked upon as "a very clever sort Of fellow
The Parson is good whig authority.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-04-09

''THE CALIFORNIA WHc."-The prospectu
of a wing paper proposed to be published in Sa
Francisco, California by James Nj. Crane, Esq
late editor and proprietor of the Southerner, q
Richmond, Va, is published i'll the Washingto
papers.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-04-09

O- We adverted to TIL, fact, that the senior
editor of the Spectator had spoken against the
Proclamation of General jackson, for the pur-
pose of showing that the editor, who was then
the advocate Of State Rights, was now support
ing gentlemen for the Legislature who were OPP
posed to State Rights-as we believe. We were
perfectly aware the Democracy sustained the
Proclamation, and we are as well aware, that
neither oftie parties now sustain it-saying
the old Federalists
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-04-09
DJTXi OF DEMOCRATS

Weseordially eoncar in the suggestions of the
following article. In many counties the Wing
ascendency may be so strong as to make it advi-
sable to run no Democrats, and in those cases
their true policy and patriotic duty is to sustain
those Wings who faithfully responds the Vir-
ginia, Resolutions 1.-The Slavery question. We
would make it our special care to vote, 80 as to
defeat any member Of the last Legislature, who
opposed those Resolutions or believes that the
Wilmot Proviso is constitutional. Though in
such result we would gain nothing in party
view, we would yet achieve much for, the. honor
and good name of the State, ndaaeeseeurity Of
Southern rights At
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-04-09

A'fEAR's ImMIeRATIoN.-In the year endir
on the LIST OF April, lSA9 there landed at Ne
York two hundred and four thousand, six hun
dred and thirty-six immigrants.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-04-09

Ce Mr.. John S? Pendleton has opposition for
a seat in Congress, in the person of jeremiah
Morton, Esq, of Culpepper Both are wings.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-04-09
For the Ensatirer

fMessrs Etlitus-Inasmuch as the Spring cleo
ton is fast approaching, propose to recommend
a candidate, already in the field, upon whom
the Democracy of Albemarle, should concentrate
all their sufrages. 1t is B. B. Garth, whom
recommend with all my heart 1t is very true,
that should not recommend Mr.. Garth in the
event that there was Democrat insthe field, for
yieldsto nc man in true and genuine devotion
to the great and patriotic principles of the Dem
ocratic party. 1t is party, whose rule of faith
is based upon the immutable principles of Justice
and good government. But we have no Demo-
crat in the field for the present, and the proba-
biities are that we will have none. The fact isa
regular Democrat would stand nochance what
ever inotAs county, Observation-Disclosures have
a~large and insupefable majority. 1 will now
state the reasons why shall support Mr.. Garth
He is running against Mr.. Watson who, you re-
member, voted against the recent resolutions Of
the Virginia Legislature upon the subject Of
slavery. Mr.. Garth is a warm supporter of those
spirited and patriotic resolutions. He refuses
all cooperation with Northern fanatics and their
Southern allies, who are giving decided aid and
comfertl,t to- urtaDohtionenemies who seem de-
termined to'''head US or die" If the South con-
tanned more men of tEthe true grit" such as he
has been out and,onty we would be in no danger,
asfarasthe institution Of slavery is'cocerned
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-04-09

" On Monday evening last number Of
our citizens were suddenly called together, by
the giving way of the flooring of the Warehouse
belonging to B. Crawford, Esq. Some so or 60
barrels of Flour, were by 9tais means, thrown
some ten feet below, and young man in the
employ of Mr.. Crawford, was in imminent dam
ger of his life, being hedged in by the barrels
fortunately through the exertions of the citizens,
and his own admirable f-possession Of mind,
he escaped, anhurt, except slight bruise on one
of his hands A negro man, was also on the
floor, who fell with the Flour and was consider
ably ''more scared THAN hurt
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-04-09

lTeleg graz he'd for the Baltimore SUM-
New YORK, April Is p NJ
The Old Hau,kers and Bmnla7ners United.
The Old Iunkers and Ranlumtls have uni
ted upon Mr.. Van Setback u. a. fgee-soiler, for
Mayor ofthe city
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-04-09

o. A chief argument of the wings against
Conway's Resolutions il, that there was no ne
cessity for their passage. This looks SO much
like blocking the door after the horse is stolen,"
that it is hardly worth noticing-yet to show the
fallacy of such reasoning, we will ask whether
these opponents in their ordinary business, act
uponthis principle. According to this, the South
must permit the inymyto be.done, and then take
means topreuent it. Nonselise--let.men stand
up,forthe;r rights. -
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-04-09
=, Photographed forth Baltimore Sun.
CONNECTICUT ELECTION.

The'Deinocrats have elected thu ir Ccngr es-
men in the first; second and tli1d districts. ! he
Wing Congressmen is elected inv the tq, rth dis
trict.
There is no choice Of Governor by the people.
The House OF Delegates stands Democratic. ard
the Senate is yet doubtful, hut the Wings, it lie
BE- lievcd have srl all majority.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-04-09

70 The Spectator still harps upon its one
idea of Zone mind might have dictated BOTH
Mr.. Calhoun's address and the Conway rcsblu-
tiors, and therefore, they are one and the same;
and inasmuch as MIR. Mcdowell voted against
the address, and the Delegates against the reso-
lutions, ergo, shere is no difference between
them. This is driving at conclusion not war
ranted by the reasoning. If it will be any pleas
ure to the Spectator we will admit that Zone
mind might have dictated botho-but what of
that DOES it follow from thence that they are
both alike! The truth is, there is but oneahing
in which the Spectator can make the represen-
tative and delegates agree, and thatss their ap-
prehenson for the Union, and this agreement a.
rises from different catlse s-he sectional charac
ter ofIthe address an the determination on the
part of Virginia to resist Sat all hazards and to
the last extremity any attempt on the part OF
the General Government to interfere with our
rights. The Spectator knows very well the Cen
eral Government has no right thus ito interfere.
Gov Mcdowell asserted in his speech, at the
March Court, that the question involved was
being 80, The States have the right to say what
way they wiki seek redress iii case Of a violation
of their rights. pectatoreannot deny this.
Now the address and the resolutions differ very
materally-,he one proposes no relnedyfor the
evil complained of-the other does. Is The one
is sent forth as The solemn deliberate act Of the
Legislature, passed; too, almost ua9afnou*ty-
the other is the mere opinion ola few Southern
frlef1oers of Congress. Can no difference be
perceived in this! There might be some force
in the reasoning of the Spectator if the Conway
resolutions had been on their passage sthel'H.
of Representatives and Gov. Mcdowell had vo-
ted against ltnern--but it is '.iumping to con-
clusion" to say the repro sentative and delegates
occupy the same ground, because of their oppo-
sition foithe address and resolutions, and be-
cause Tone mind might have dictated BOTH" for
we have shewn by.GoT Mcdowell himself that
he was in .faror of the States taking action on
the Proviso question, and We have'shewh by the
delegates themselves that they were opposed to
any such action being had and yet, according
TO the Spectator representative and delegates &C.
cupy the same ground. But there is another
point of difference which seems to have been O.
Gov Mcdowell acted with large
majority ofahe Southern members of Congress
the delegates acted with a lean minority. We
need not pursue this subiect-the Spectator
might as well "whistle jigs to mile-post," and
expect it to dance, as to hope to induce the De-
of Augusta to come to the support Of
the4old delegates.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-04-09
100000
SUBSCRIPTIONS AUTHORIZED

Va and Tennessee Railroad-three fifths $780,
000-in lS49; 100000 in 1850; 100000
in 1851 and each year thereafter; s 10000
Orange aud Alexandria Ralroad--(ad-
ditionaD fifth total $4,000
Blue Ridge do to Staunton-three-fitths 10000
Guyandotte avigation--three-tifths $4,000
Martnsburg & Winchester turnpike do $4,000
Moorefield and Allegheny do-do 5000
Moorefield and North Branch do--do 10,SOO
Phillippi and Buckhannon do-do 5000
Hllsboro' and Harpers-Ferrv do--do 5000
Twelve Pole River-three-1ifths 1880
Morpantown and Beverly do--do 5000
Clarksbarg and Phillippi do-do 5000
Red Sweet Springs imAlleghany,' thro'
Rich Patch to Botetourt do-do 1900
Dibrel's Springs to Buchanan do-do 5,4oo
Giles, Fayette and Kanawha Turnpike
addition al subscription 5000
Clenville and Charleston do-three-ft1hs 10000
Sweet and Salt Sulphur Springs do do 1900
Weston and Fairmont do do 10000
Wellsburg aud Bethany .tGo de 5000
Morgantown, and Bridgeport do. do 5000
Warres1ton.a and Rappahannock .e!o:do 10000
Berkeley and Jefferson do do 10000
Orlean and Salem do do 5000
Howardsyille & Rocktish do--increas-
ed to three-fifths $4,000
Logan, Raleigh and Monroe do-three
tifths $4,000
Martinsburg and Potomac do $4,000
Knobly Valley 6, 400
DO sfor increase of capital 5000
TazeweN c. H. and Fancy Gap do
three-ffths le,2oo
Buck harmon and Little Kanawaha do 1900
Charleston and Point Pleasant do 5000
(additionaD
Williamsport (in WooeD and Parkere-
burg do-dothree-fitths 5000
Hampshire and Morgan do 5000
Coal River Navigation 5000
Hardy and Winchester do; increased
tothree-fifths $4,000
New Market and Sperryvillc $4,000
Virginia and Maryland Bridge Co.
when $3.50 ssubscribetl) 10000
STOCK TRANSFERRED.
By the bill amending the charter of the Southern
Railroad Company in the State transfers to
that work its stock in the Petersburg and
Roanoak Railroad amounting to 1923, 500
SUBSCRIPTIONS IIORlZED-AMOUNT
NOT ASCERTAINED.
Ringwood and West Union TurnpiAe--three-
fitths
Cheat River Bridge do
Stanton and James River Turnpike do
Monongahela Navigation do .
Berryvlle and Charlestown Turnpike ,,.do
Thornton's Gap ,.,do do
IIarrisville do ado +
Smiths River Acknowledgements OF two
fifths
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-04-09

Oa,Wednesday ]asthhe election Of officers for
the Corporation, fori,he ensuing year, took place,
and resulted as follows:
I Jefferson Kinney, Mayer.
;. John 3. Baldwin, Recorder.
Michael G. lIarrnan, Isl Alderman
Robert S. Brooke, I'd g
Nicholas K. Trout, Sd -
William Eagon, 4h "
Hugh w. Shefey, ~5h q
Levi L. Stevenson, 9Th ."
Councilmen-1 homas J. Niche, Alex II. IL.
Stuart, William H. Ga1ber, and IChn 3. BTeck-
enridge.
Clc7k-James F, Patterson
Chambe7lai,,--Al Alexander s. Hiill
Sergeont--Williarn Craig.
Street Con,nliss1oners--John B. Breckenridge,
John A. Harman, and Nicholas K Trout,
Committee Of Sefety-Dr. T. REYNOLDS, Benja.
min Crawford and Benjamin F. Points
Committee 10 superintend H'oter Wwks-John
B. Baldwin, Ben anin F, Points, George NJ.
Cochran, Michael G Harman, and Robert S.
Brooke.
Pump Masteys-James A. McClung, Benja-
min Crawford, Archibald D. 1rotter, George w.
Fuller, Adams Lushbaugh, and Robt: G. BicAle.
W The election passed off without any dis
tushance--a ewofthet sssovereigns'' were some
what agita,ed to know the fate of the nation,
and exhibited some little Impotence as to the
grand catastrophe--that is W no would be and
wouldn't be-elected We have not understood
whether the Mayor intends giving Dinner or
not--we rather expect not.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-04-09
{. DEPORTATION ELECTION.

onWednesday asttthe election Of officers for
the Corporation, for;,he ensuing year, took place,
and resulted as follows
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-04-09
REHABILITATION
Total TIS4. 435, J0U
MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS.

Va. Military Institute-new cadets
annually $40
Eastern Lunatic Asylum, tfurnitarel 6,266
Western do $500
Governors house-repairs 5000
Deaf and Dumb and Blind Institute
laundry and bake house] 1000
Washington's Monument, if there be
no further subscriptionsl ,5s,26G
Virginia Regiment Volunteers 5000
Daviss Criminal Law 1000
c. Crozet--extra pay for map $50
Thomas Greeli-agent for claims on
Congress 1872
Primary schools additional annuity 1920
SlO7 S1d
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-04-09

observation-disclosures J. Niche, Alex. IL II.
Stuart, William II. CARRIER, and Ichn B. Brock
enridge.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-08-09

ADDITIONAL FROM VENERELA.-There seems
to be a probability that Gen. Monagas, acting
President of Venezuela, will be expelled from the
country, and that Gen. Paez, who processes that
his desire is to restore the constitution Of the repub,
lie, will probably succeed in effecting his purposes
We find in The papers detailed accounts Of the pro-
ceedngs of both parties, but they possess no inter-
est other than what belongs to the facts that the
Inhabitants seem to have become generally wearied.
of the arbitrary and tyrancal conduct of Monaqas.
and that they are taking up arms, and joining Paez
The captain Of the schooner Eliza, arrived at
New York, states that General Paez left Curacao
on the LIST Of July for Cora where he landed on the
ID, and assumed the command of some 2OOOtroops.
and on the 9Th or 10th had had fight with the
government troops, whom he defeated, and then
took command Of that part of the country called
POragOaner. Monagas has raised some eighty or a
hundred men, and embarked them at Laeuna for
Cora, to give Paez battle again; but, from an in
terview the captain had with gentleman from
Maracaibo, he informs US that the people were
awaiting the presence Of Paez to take up arms in
his behalf.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-08-09

that formerly occupied the country between the
Trinity and Red River, are settled at this village.
They have opened several extensive farms, and
Eaise large quantities Of corn, pumpkins, beans etc
The country around this point is Beautifully diver
afed with hills, well-watered valleys and broad
undulatng praires and the soil is so fertile that ii
yields excellent crops of corn with little culture
Large herds Of buffalo oftenvisit this section during
the winter months. These Indians are thus fur
nishedswith an abundance Of food, and evince no
dispos ition to modest the white settlements below
them. They are fearful however that the bands
Of renegade SemlRoles, Wichitas and Delawares
that have lately appeared in the country between
the Trinity and Red River, will commit some dep.
redatlens; and by fleeing in the direction Of their
village, induce the frontier settlers to attack them
as the guilty party. i was thus that the war with
the Lipans originated. A company Of Rangers
traced athIeviHg party Of renegade Indians to the
Llpan campo, and believing the latter 70 be guilty
They commenced an indisoriminate massacre Of the
Lipans We hope the settlers of the eastern from.
tisr will be duly cautious, and if any depredations
are committed, they will not compel these friendly
Indians 70 suffer for the crimes Of the renegade
tribes that have lately migrated from Arkansas
If the Government should appoint an agent to re-
main IN this village important information could
often be obtained respecting the movements of the
neighboring tribes, and if at any time war should
occur, these friendly Indians might furnish the
most efficient guides to trace the hostile tribes to
their most secure retreats"
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-08-09
NeworIeans' Post-office.

GREAT EASTERN MAIL via Mobile Summer Arrange
g s ~ s lay az q. ms e. vi Tor pogtpad lssrs and At
Supplies Fort Pie aEd Pasoag closing Tuesday
nj Rsg 8, Ea,ssna Pas csrsi oa Mondsy. Thus
gay and SATURDAY q M s9d arriving every other 1ay al q
Other day Al a M.
si Ne5s o4a5a Ed Ssssisiiss 95esf
aea's Point GEssse, Grand Eaks, Colombia, Napoleon
Waite Rtpel, HeHa, " egDh Ra8doph, adrid, Kick
la' c9lrl5ia kg, Cairo aH al e offices The Ohio up
day. at p M arrives twice waek-irrsgtaar.
h9pIsylI1E = Extra . Supplying Jateasz, YeksJlrR
m arrives day--FTeg1ar.
ST koqIs = Supplying aatchez. Yieks5urg ysuphis,
laAanf ana atro Closes thfee trnes generally
1assay thursday snd Saturday a p arrives three times
VIcEsBuRo PAoKEr.. Cloes every Tuesday and Friday,
a. p ~ arrives every Monday and Thursday At a.
ST FRANcIsvILLE, CoAsT-suVplying the Interior Of
en- Tuesday and Friday at 3 p. N. -
CARRoLLToN Closes on Monday wednesday and Rri
daFet p ms arrives Tuesday Thursday and Saturday
CPy yse Ak Gloss Monday Wednesday and
NATGIgEz P4okE1' Closes every Saturday at p m. !
arrives efsfy FRIDAY at . a.
R 5a R Rs51 Closes twice week generally Tuesday
LAFAYETTE. Closes daily Except sundayo at D. m ar
rives daily Except Sunday at il n 80 -
GAEyBsFos End Pogg IAyAeA Closes every Eve days.
bkAz9S Slosa ts.iee month every alternate Fhulday
VERA sRgz, EAtMPloo and 4FxEgo-PeFthe West India
rs % Be Due oa t6sSl5t q each mo a. M
Ay sl AZ y We. l,5s Isigs 3 and uR9F1
each month az q etiefs % be prepaid Due the lE 81
HAvAEA-Fer American Packets. Closes about twice
arrives ebtut twice month-irreguiar,
CALIFORNIA and ORKeoE-Per American Packet via ta
grss and Panaa oSsa nonthireguar Single Tat5
10 ~ cents TO- BE- prepaid do 70 Panama 90 cents DO
H 90 cents prepaid or not Arrives nonrsgnlar.
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DAGUERRROTYPR.
hdAQUIRE's DAQuEHRFc1.v1pTI

n Wonld respectfully T8um thanks foT na,,,
- age borrowed on him since he frSf ina - ~.
Introducing de DAGUERREOTEPE into New jrIsans
ave year, ago dufing which time be has taken fe
than any other person In the world. i aueoirns ,,s
sxhi1ts1 az the far n oompetto4 with ohsn taken s.
Er-t pss-a-S 80 " - hWei1sl me
but those taken By himself J. NJ the pabic faf IN
portraits will continue 70 be what they always have ee
the BEaT. ia long eKperence and constant pfactica ar
ho best nducenlsnfl 70 DESTROYS Of instruction n M
beautiful art. Genuine Roigande6 Camera "a Der oaf
cheaper than any in The city an other articles the tame
Pletos 81 81 peT dozen oovt No for e3 25guuraniied
the best plates made IN the United States Cases e. K and
90 Sd; NeFf York Cameras at e18.
~ OTdeO from the o0untrT promptly attended i
~ Entrance No. CAMP street.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-08-09

ANNUAL MORTALITY or CIrIEs.-London, / in
IS; St. Petersburg, in 20; Genoa, in 46 Paris,
in92; Berlin, in "a Vienna, in IS Rome,
! in 81; Geneva, in 90; Philadelphia, i in ~ !;
Boston, in 40; NewYork, in 50 !; New Orleans
Lin 2O3 ST. Louis, in Is. Total, l3in 435.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-08-09

Gs5- A forged treasury note Of $500 was paid the
other day by Willis q Co., brokers Of Boston. 1t
was so well executed thai several bank officers pro-
nounced it genuine.