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menss quantity before Congress reassembles in Decsu
Der next.
The respectable representative from Kentucky i mn,
taken in charging any delay upon the contractor in III,
ing information TO Congress upon the ruinous eharae,
Of the contract In February last. the chairman Of II.
Printing Committee Of the Senate was informed in reu
TO his very liberal letter. that the contract could not b
executed without serious loss. and requesting soma
'new arrangement" TO be made. Again the memorial
which submitted TO both houses OF Congress mo-,
than two months ago concluded thus:
.sFinalIy The contractor would state tina, he psli.cu
willing TO the Immense of work which nov
hand with any other Office which may DO designated b
your honorahls bodies the TENS which such ohO,
may be willing TO receive; or. II this be not satisfactory
the undersigned is willing that th oork MAY be paod ~
disposal Of yo.r honorable botss, 90 that sah dsa.
may gwen IL, wiihoai reference 10 the eoara a. IA
yHbiie iaterrsis may rsqHt,s"
The representative from Kentucky is also reported
have said that the arrangement for doing the public print
ing by the combined Offices OF Messrs. Gales Seaou
and Thomas Richie, was suddenly sprung upon ii.
House. He will excuse US for saying that this is mi,
take II was suggested in March or April last BY The
chairman Of the Committee on Printing Of the Seaas
and il was further proposed in somedeta in letter which
we addressed to the joint printing committee That letter
Congress twas arrangement between the two largest
Offices in this city. calculated to expedite The execution d
the immense quantities OF the public printing in halt the
time.
The contractor trusts that nothing is wanting par
in the way OF fidelity in the execution Of the work. or
frank dealing with Congress; and if the loss which be
sustaining was not greater than his private means
would Afford he would submit in silence, il not with
dignity 10 the loss which he is mourning An atena
has been ungenerously made to charge him with cou
sion with others to break up the contract system and with
keeping back the public work for the purpose OF accom-
pshng this object II his honor--whch he trust
has been sullied through long lifeis not suS
cent clear him from these injurious impuatons 10
appeals to the facts themselves they are now being
established by witnesses before the committee They
prove that the work has been pressed with degree Of
energy which has been surpassed, and executed
with promptitude which cannot be exceeded He says
they may be in spirit. they very small in number
"strike, but hear"
But il is time to terminate this discussion So srou,
is the impression of the justice Of granting relief The
contractor and strong is the necessity OF making
new arrangement to expedite the public printing that
yesterday resolution submitted to the Senate BY
Mr.. Bright and report presented 10 the House By
Col Melville, the part Of the Committee on Printing
TO accomplish these objects. The report OF Col Newt
lie will be found in the proceedings OF the House
.
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THE duties OF the Misses HswIey's school will Dc
sumed Monday 18Th September, their residence on W
sylvsns svsnue, bstween I7th and 18th streets.
Sep s-3tsw2w
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| washinston and Alexandria Bost.-Ihs STEAMER
SS.r The has, new, and fast boat THOMAS coLLYEn
~ viii sss !. s %so assn sss
coach sk cents Person. sns not leaving The boat o. esn
| Leave Aie1andns at 4, %, II, a m. i,oa44pm.
F r.: eS.; VII ssi n.
"''I JOB coRsoN.
septl7 cspnin.
CARD.Ihs undsuned having occasion 70 proceed to Ken
ss on s The .os :" .s ps % x sss ae1I s
attend personally 10 any business win which Re may be IN
q he country desire oSsr suns.. BE TO- T making
ppc. before the lat o. October mex, their orders ssd inus
'''' ~ ''s''' oaARLEs DE sELpNe,
No Todda building, Pcnns5vana avenue
ERIsOs. Moussslinss, c..hnaerss, sss.Jus received
IS IS, psss. ss. s menoo nc,ua,n. Il. N. shades
ssss..sis :.;sssIs: s::s.'sd shades
4o-do do do drss. patterns, every .elss,
20 do .r rs rieS and aos nou..elo..
rss.s o. r .sss, .s. and m m
s.ss mailing our pssss, .ssst
- $3.50 cLAGErT, NEWT ON, MAY, co.
ID we invite the attention Of me ladies, viri
opscs bonnet veIvs whe blue, pink, NODE db, cher
IS do wsi,s and Ancy-eo,or-d .aains
cLAGETT NEWTON, MAY, = co.
DORTO RICO Sugar NJ Auction.-On wednesday NEXT the
instant, O'Clock, r. H. Dodees wharf,
Of the brig Fidea rom Ponce, r. Rico, consisunsof
2le bhds. sugar, part prime
40 bbis. do do
EDw'D 9. WRIGHT,
sepfl5-d hnctioneer, Georgetown.
gECOND CARD.-he subscribers respectfully assiu reqnest
" their ACCOUNTS
the hs Of July and previously early
settlements being Important that all should closed
cLAGETT, NEWTON, MAY, = co.
SALEsMAN wANTED.--wc o employ u,e services Of
experienced retail dry goods salesman One with the
Testimonials character. be
required To such good salary win be given, need
apply - - .- -.
ItE LITERATsome opinions about Ansorsl Merits
and with personality. together
being the ID AZ Poes
with the author, Rufus W. grswofs
TAYLOR MAURY,
Sept II Booksellers, Oh street,
NEW and Hesussn. Gocds.--Ths Subscribers tske great
pleasure the ladies' Of
0eorrown they receiving the largest most
Of dress and ohes fine
brought this ci and respectfully their early attention IN
'''" - = " CLAeErr, NEWTON, MAY, = 90.
ssx ia-dsM
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By DYs-. n ettoTHEH, Aucs,o,.ssrs.
TRUsrEE's SALE OF IMPROVED PnoPERTy.-on Tuesdsy
evening peIt the i5 nant u O'Clock, shall SELL In front
Of the premises. by virtue Dickenon Nailor
and wife, duly RECORDED Libvr w. ~ % oos - 3c5 and
3c6 Arlington county, No.
square No ST. and nopung s between
AID NJ north.
years,
J. y. cALI.AN, Trustee
Sept I'D DYER BROTHER, Aucts.
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90 masonicA regular meeting Of Federal Lodge No viii
held this (IuesdsyD Masonic Hail. corner OF ard
streets, At ], p.
a scHwARZMAN, seerstp.
Sent IL
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CEoRGETOwN COLLEGE, ID. C.-Tbe classical sItrr'
sept l4--da JAMES ~ DER, rresdeni
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UNIVERSAL Dictionary OF weights and Measnrs
ancient and modern, reduced the standards Of the Un
States BY j. ". Alexander just received sale BIZ
TAYLOR MhURY.
Sept Bookscilers lh susl
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WANTED tsnnnsdfssely, woman "a On ere coohinG
snd washing cr sms family None need Apply
gve ns ss seomnsndsnons white wean would pre-
terso. INQUIRE " mn onee. Sept i0--dn
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National Hotel over Pske Fancy elegantly furnished
Fancy and Penamsy store, Pssn avenue,
ssph- near Nsuonal Hcssl.,
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-15
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

In the SENATE the resolution from the House of Dele
gates for returning to the State of Vermont resolutions
adopted by its Legislature, upon the subject Of slavery
unanimously adopted
The resolution appointing Agent to receive certain
monies from the General Government, was, on motion
OF Mr.. STANARD, taken up and agreed to- No other
business OF interest was transacted.
Iu the HOUSE, after prayer and the presentation and
reference oyarous petitions and memorials, the CovING
TON and ALLEGHANY ROAD BILL was taken up
The passage of the bill was advocated by Messrs.
STUBS Of Norfolk, PENDLEToN OF Giles and Mercer,
and DoRMAN, and opposed by Mr. CLAIBORNE of Frank
lin.
Mr.. SHEFFEy offered the following ryder to the Co.
vmgon bill "But said road shall be located in the most
direct practicable route between Staunton and some
point or near the Of Covngtou and not east OF
the Valleys of Byantams Run and Simpsons Greek -
Pending its consideration the House, on motion of
Mr.. MAYO, adjourned.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-15
MR.. STOVALI.

Mr. Stoyall's demonstration against the South.
ern Convention, OH Saturday, evidently startled his
Democratic fellow-members exceedingly. Mr.
Harve's establishment knew no bounds, and it i'm.
PEELED him to sieze the floor, and deliver very
excited speech, without knowing, as he said, wha,
the House had been doing, or what i; proposed to
do just then, The Enquirer, of yesterday, re-
marks: "A very long and animated debate took
place asto the disposition ofthe committees project
in the course OF which opposition ,oas manifested
from quarter that surprised us nal Atlle We
had expected resistance from another quarter, "
&c. Mr. Stoval manifestly suspected that the
scheme of Southern Convention was too much
the offspring Of certain wing of his party and
we should not be astonished see the same senti.
ment more strongly developed
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-15
COMM EkCIAL RECORD.
RICHMOND MARKETS Janua,v "A

hlCdMOND MARKETS, January IA.
IobACCO.-Ihe inspections since the opening of
the new year have been small but the prices current
the close OF the past year have been we'll sustained
We quote Lugs $3s to IS Leaf $5s to Sl2, as in quail
ty.
FLOUR-Sales OF Richmond Country at "a 90 to
50 per barrel; Scottsville brands sell at S. 1884,
WHEAT-We quote fair merchantable lots of red
and white at IS cents and 81 per bushe choice article
would bring 2at cents per bushel more.
WHEAT OFFAL--Bran l2a cents; Shorts Is cts
Brown-Stufs 25 cts Shp-Stufs 40 cents per bushe--
Demand fair and stocks light
CORN.-We quote New and old at Is to 50 cents
CORN MEAL.-60to 65 cents per bushel
OATS.--Not much doing We quote 33a35 cents
per bushel as the selling price,
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-15

>, A meeting gas consumers was held in the city
New York, on Tuesday night, to take measures for
obtaining supplies OF gas at cheaper rates. Among
the proceedings, reported in the Tribune we observe
the following:
Professor Grant explained plan by which the City
could De lighted at five thousandth part OF the expense
now incurred. The light is OF his discovery, and
the principal ingredient nitrate OF Soda which be
had in inexhausble quantities in South America. The
residuum OF the soda, after being used, would be more
valuable than the article in its crude state One of those
lights placed in Broadway corner of Canal street. on
the top of house, would enable person to read
throughout the whole Of that street and neighborhood.
He has one OF them in use the locomotive Rough
and Ready on the Philadelphia Railroad line. By it
the engineer can see three-quarers of mile ahead
and is enabled to observe the swchpoe tor half mile.
The expense OF that light for four nights was only 25
cents
A committee Of three were appointed to examine this
new discovery and report upon it,
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-15

UR WISTAR'S BALSAM OF WILD CHER
, lof Sonsumpton of the Lungs Liver Complaints,
Soughs, tColds, Asthma, Bronchitis Group, Whooping
inns celebrated and nfalIibe remedy was discovered
SOME zen years ago. Since that time it has, by its own
merits been rapidly, surely and safely working lis way
through Inc opposition of quacks and counteeiters
until by its true value and intrinsic excellence if has
gained tor tsell most envabe POPULARITY and estab
lished itself in the confidence Of an INTELLIGENT and
enlightened public from end oftbe eontnent IN Tho
other. The testimony Of thousands who have beon va
eved and cured by this valuable article will show that
ltstands unrvaed-at the head all other Incidence
Tor the ofdiseases for which it is recommended -
The genuine Dr. Wistar's Balsam Of Wild Cherry is
now tor sale by duly appointed agents. and all respecta
bic dealersn medicine, in all large cities and important
GOWNS throughout the United States Canadas and the
British Provinces
IN CAUIlON The original and only genuine WIS.,
lAhS BALSAM OF WILD CHERRY was in-
rodpced IN the year 1885, and has been well tested in
all the complaints for which 1t is recommended. For
ten years. It has proved efcacous as remedy for
Coughs, Colds, Influenza, Bronchitis, Asthma and
dicine.
Always signed |. BUTTS on the wrapper.
For sale by Gaynor & Wood Alexander Duyal. and
Purcell, Ladd & Co., Richmond and Druggists every
where. jal5
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-15
Correspondence Of the Richmond Times.
ONE WEEK LATER FROM BRAZIL.

ONE WEEK LATER FROM BRAZIL.
Rio DE JANEIRo, Nov. &c, ls4e
Since our circular of the 18th instant business has not
improved in either branch OF our market Flour has
continued to Decline Coffee to advance and arrivals
have been TN usually numerous
FLoUR-Flour continues pouring in no less than
2O,5O3 bbls having arrived since our last, making
43574 bbls. since the LIST inst In face of these heavy
receipts scattered amongst numerous holders all anx-
lous to realize has been quite impossible to sustain the
market and sales Of Richmond City Mills have been
effected at $4,000 per bb cash. and Baltimore at l3N5OO
per Dbl. credit. The trade being now well supplied
there being little chance of any export demand the ports
North and South being well stocked and prices on the
decline there, any attempt force sales here must BE-
attended with further reduction in price The stock
at present in first hands is estimated 600 bbs and
in second about $4,000 bbls. Advices from Penambuco
10 18th INST report stock 5000 bbs market Dropping
cept Tor Galego brand, which was moving slowly at
100000 per Dbl AT Bahia, 10Th ns stock | 500 bbls
sale 1900 bbls Gaego had been effected at l7Iooo
per Dbl.
CoFrEE.-The rates now demanded by the dealers
being exravagant, all speculative operations are gus
pended and the agents of vessels here without limits
disposed delay their purchases as much as possible
under the expectation that the accumulation of stock
may enable them to bring rather easier terms Pur-
chases for expectation have been made as high as
4600 for good first sorts; and we now quote as de-
manded by the dealers, $1,000 52O0 for superior 1880
$1,000 for mixed lots OF good trsts and superos 465o.
4l7O0 for good frss We do not think these extreme
preensops can be maintained and shall not be surprised
il lower prices by IONIC shall shortly be submitted to-
but, unless accounts from abroad shall become dscour
aging, no greater falling off in prices can in our opinion
be anticipated for some months.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-15

AMERICAN LIBRARY IN PAR1s.-The PRESBYTERIAN
says, on the authority OF Mr. yattemare that the oun-
dalon OF important library is now laid for the use
OF Americans in Paris; that is, we presume, goody
number ofvomea for such library is already collected
The following letter. says the Presbyterian, shows that
the French Government does not whh be behind the
United States in its practical appreciation OF the sys-
tenn
PARIS, November %, ls49
81 have before list OF the medals which The
Government places at your disposal offer to the United
States 1t comprises thousand and eighteen pieces
the taking of Boston, Paul JONES' The capture Of The
Scraps. Two Franklns, and two of the Battle of Cow
pens These medals will assuredy be we'll received by
the Americans and tor my part meaton them because
hey prove with what warmth France entered into the
was OF the observation-disclosures, that has rende ed the
homage to the glorious children OF America as TO
the natives OF her own soil"
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-15

FATHER MATHEw.-The Charleston papers publish
letter from Father Mathew to Judge Lumpkin OF
Georgia. eXcusing himself tor having marked former
letter "pnyate," and authorizing It's publication. In
reference to his supposed sentiments slavery which
him to visit Georgia, Father Mathew says:
In referring your Honor to the conversation held
with Mr.. Garrison in the adams House." Boston,
vainly thought my solemn declaration OF being firmly
resolved not to interfere in any, the slightest degiee with
the institutions of this mighty Republic, would have
been amply sufficient calm the anxeties of even the
most sensitive American. | now, dear and honored
Judge, this decaration and most respectfully
urge that 70 man, who enjoys himself freedom in this
emphacaly free country, can require more from one
who has meeky come amongst you 10 advocate the
hand the pure and spotess white Banner, with the Di.
vine motto inscribed GLORY to God on high, peace or
earth to Men"
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-15

The MoRMoNs-The Washington Globe has receiv-
Issued by the chureh OF the Latteday Saints the Salt
Lake valley to 1.-THE Sans scattered throughout the
earth"
ls detail of the condition the Society at home and
Ne supposed to be Of interest TO the members of the
Church. lheclops are represented having been very
hue; and Is stated that they have notony enough for
next harvest. They have decided on forming a town
or city at Brownsville iony miles the North and at
Utah, sixty miles to the South oSat Lake City, at which
place seltlements had been made Sand Pitch valley is
House, baths at The Warm Spring House, an extensive
stone house and granary were all progress Of cree
ton They had devised plan for raising prrpetua fund
assist the poor Saints 10 elnlgrate the Salt Lake
Valley fulfilling in his respect the covenants in the
Temple. that al the Saints who were obliged to leave
Nauvoo should be located at some gathering place .
The whole plan is in process of execution.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-15

Lieut. Remenz. the Hungarian vionist, gave soiree
at the Astor House on Monday evening, and is said to
combine the qualities Of Ole Bull and Sivor--a eombi-
nation, which if perfectly produced, must give the per-
ection Of music. He is quite youth-only nineteen
coat and cap. He is about TO give concerts in New
Yorks Why does not one other of our musical So
cetea Try TO secure him for concert Novelties in music
are hard to procure Just now, and we can imagine no
ton Times
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-15

The y. S. sloop- OF war Dale was received on Tues
day into the new Government dry dock at the Brook
Ign Navy Yard Several distinguished gentlemen were
Collector Maxwell. The docking was sccompshe d
with perfect ease This great structure perhaps the
best piece OF masonryin the world, many tlonger
try. 1t was finished under the orders Of Charles 3.
Stewart, Esq, Chief Engineer, who, says the N. Y.
Tribune, received orders less than ninety days ago 10
prepare it for receiving ship. 1t then suppt s,d
it, but by extraordinary exertions it is finished and
ship is now in it.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-15

We learn tina, DR.. Krasir is engaged upon an article
Reuie,0 relative Hungary. No man is better qualified
than DR.. Kraitsr to Justice his countrymen in
vndcaton OF the motives and character of the late in
suIrecton; and we hope that before his departure for
Washington, whittier he has been summoned by Co
vernon Uhazy and his he will have an op-
porunity OF addressing some public meeting on the sub
ject OF Hungary and the late war with Russia and her
Austrian vassal-Boston Transcript
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-15

MAcAULAYs History OF Observation-Disclosures are Of
ten made respecting the continuation of this work with
special reference to the probable time of the appearance
Of the next volume. We conversed with gentleman
last evening who had recently seen MIR. Macaulay who
had said he labourng hard the work every day,
but that he did not expect to have the third volume
not be ready in less than fifteen or eighteen MONTHS
Nese York Commercial.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-15

The KENTUCKY LEGISLATURE AND THE W1LMoT
PRovIso "A series OF resolutions presented in tie
SENATE OF Kentucky the 4th inst, denying the pow
OF the Federal Government to control or interfere
with slavery within the States OF the Uulon the District
M Columbia the Territories that now belong to, or
may hereafter be acquired by the government OF the
power Than that Specifically delegated aud, While
faithful 10 her obligations and true to herself will with
hrmness, stand by the Union, with its principles and It's
rights OF either.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-15

SUSPICIOUS VEssEL.-Capt Khun, of the schooner
Catherine, at New ork from Curacoa states that the
Spanish brig Quanatama, which had been lying there
several months, undergoing repairs. sailed on the Sd
December Tor Laguira was supposed, but as SOME
usplclon was entertained in regard to her. on account
ofher taking on board about 80 kegs gun-powder, a
Dutch cruiser was despatched in pursuit On the ar
wal OF the latter at Lagura, it found the Qua
atan1a had moi been there The cruiser then proceed
ed t. the west. The vessel is fine clipper brig OF
about $40 tons, and mounts twelve FOUNDERS.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-15

gsH THE HUMAN HAIR.-Ladies and GENTLE
men days cannot complete their toilet Without
Fletchers Hair Tonic. The merits of this article are
spreading far and wde yet no more than is actually
deserved isour opinion tina. it will sapersede all
wholesale and retail, at Flechers Hair Dressing and
Bathing Saloop under the American Hotel; also, be
had at Alex puyaPs, R, r. puvaPs, and w. H. Sea-
61ooss Drug Stores Main street, and Of H. J. Miller,
IT'S Broad street Price so cents per bottle,
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-15

The whole number of Hogs killed in Cincinnati du.
10000 slaughtered ct Covngon, on the opposite side OF
the river The largest numbers packed BY Messrs
f. Lewis, John a. Shay, 6, Davis d Co, Mcqueen &
Harvey, Irwin & Jones, Evans u SYt, y. W. Thomas,
J. Hemings Il Co, ]. K. Child ~ Co, s. DAYS. Tr. &
Co., aud Miller, Brown Il Hankins,
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-15
DIED.

On Monday morning, ar o'clock, HELEN, aged
Is months, daughter of Il. B. Somerville.
The friends and acquaintance Of the family are re-
quested attend her funeral from the residence of her
father, this day. at II o'clock, without further invitation
On Friday night llth inst, GEORGE W., young
est child of George W. and Susan A. Toler, aged /
year. 4 months and % days.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-15

MoNoNeAHELA SLAcKwATER-In speaking of the
FORTHCOMING report OF the directors OF this Improvement
the Pittsburg Journal SAYS:
Nearly o0uu,OoO bushels Of coal, costing, delivered
n the boats, S3UU, 000 ale brought out OF the thu ee
pools Of th,s work. This coal, however, brings back
million and n,ole from New Orleans, Cincinnati and
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-15
4 MEIIA

The Wings of Amelia requested to meet at the
Court house. January court day, for the purpose of
nominating candidate tor the county election.
COURT House PRECINCT
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-15

We insert tho iollowing announcement III obedience
70 request:
Fleetwood Academy Post Office, Va having been
temporarily discontinued, is new re-eslabIished.
0. WHITE P NJ
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-15

CURTIS PECK AGRouND.-We regret to learn that
Norfolk on Friday, during deep fog run aground on
the deep Shoals" where she has remained since
The Mount Vernon took off her passengers on Satur-
day, and brought them up to the city
The Peck" will be gotten off in day OF two, and
be on her route again, trust-Whig of yesterday.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-15
MARINE NEWS.
PORT OF RICHMOND,

POSTPONEME NT.-Niy sale of Cabine, Furni.
ture, &c, is postponed until WEDNESDAY, morn.
ing, at half past 10 o'clock, when it will take place
without regard to weather.
il Is A. MOTT, Auct.