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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-12-11

VIRGINIA AT Rules held in the Clerks Office Of the
Circuit Court of Augusta County, the month of De-
cember, 1850
William Patterson, Ann Craig Samuel G. Boyers and
Nancy his wife, Joseph Gongwer and others-Plantis,
AGAINST
Jane Patterson, Catharine Schumacher Newton Chapman,
and Rebecca J. his wife Peter S. Baker and Virginia his
wife, William w. Craig, James Craig, John ]. Craig,
Rachael Craig and Robert NJ Craig heirs and -epresell-
tatives of Ann Craig, dec'd.-Defendants,
ON AN AMENDED BILL.
TIE object Of this Bill is subject to sale lot OF land w.
ing in the town of Waynesborough in Augusta co., belong
ing to the estate of James Patterson decd, also number
of Slaves belonging said estate, which We're assigned to
Jane Patterson widow Of said James, as Of her dover in
said estate, she having departed this life since the inst
tuition of this suit.
The Defendants Newton Chapman and Rebecca j. his
wife, Peter S. Baker, and Virginia his wife, William W.
Craig, James Craig, John j. Craig Rachael Craig and
Robert NJ Craig heirs and representatives OF Ann Craig,
decd mot having entered their appearance and given secu
y according the of Assembly, and the Rules Of this
Court and appearing by satisfactory evidence that they
not inhabitants of this Commonwealth 1t is ordered,
that the said Defendants do appear here on the ls Monday
in February and the bill ofhe plaintiffs and that
copy of this ordor be forthwith inserted in newspa-
per printed in Staunon for four weeks successfully, and
posted at the front door of the Court house.
Copy-Teste.
MICH. C. KINNEY, C. c.
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GovERNoR's MEssAGE.-Our readeres must Judge Tor
themselves of the general merits OF this long, but interest
ing document 1t is, in opinion well written State
paper, in which full attention is paid to almost every I'M
agnabe hect of legislation The Governor is ardent
but judicous friend of internal improvement, and such
has our heay goodwshes He has heretofore been known
rather Southern man, dut gratied to find
that his sentiments in reference the compromise meas
Of Congress in the maiu such coneurred in
by the people of the State generally We must however,
regard his recommendation of tax upon Northern mer-
chandSe as at least premature. More hereafter.
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EUEEEC SALE.

IN pursuance Of the above Decree shall Saturday the
4th day of January next proceed TO sell on the prem
ses the 2l6 ACRES of Land conveyed trustee in
the deeds of trust above mentioned the specified
in said Decree The land lies about 81 Miles Northwest
of Saunon adjoining the lands Of George Welsh. Rob
ert Snapp and others. There is comfortable Log Dwell
ling House, small Barn and other buildings said farm
The soil of good quality and it is from its locality desra
BILE place to man who desires to purchase small farm.
MICH. G. KINNEY, Trustee and Comm
Dooo,nbard 1870
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TExLL OWNERS, LOOK RERE.

IN consequence of Mr. Abraham Smith having sold his
A.MiIl, will be of employment by the first of April
next. Any person warng good Miller, will find it to
his interest 10 employ me, have practical and lheoet
ica knowledge Of the Milling business. Address -.
ELIAS G. BREWER,
go, Mt. Scion, Augusta CO., Va.
Below give Mr.. A. Smiths certificate of my capacity
as a Miller &c.:
do hereby certify, that have employed Mr.. Elias O.
Brewer my Miller for nearly five years, and from his
genee department and the honorable manner in which he
has conducted himself, cheeulIy recommend him be
sober, industrious and honest well qualified to
take of any Mill trusted 10 his Given under my
hand this 9th day oil November, 1850.
ABRAHAM SMITH.
December 4, l950.-3t
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Staunlon, December 4, lS5
CANDLE MANDATORY.

TEyHE undersigned still continues the manufacture Of his
l. superior Candles, (Which pronounced equal if not
superior Hul's Patent Candles Of New York; The sub
scrber cannot boast Of 10 20 years experience in the
manufacturing Of this article, but merely would sase that
the art of making coed article he has obtained hmseby
attending the very best factories of Baltimore and Pha
delpia He has on hand about 10000 lbs. taow of his
own make and is also receiving large quantity from Phil
adep ha, which he will manufacture into Candles and sell
on the liberal terms He would say to Merchants Of this
place that he will take Oul one hafir goods He will Selto
cash AT reduced price, and also forward Candles
any part the State by geor hsown private convey
ance.
Taow taken in exchange for Candles the Cash will
be paid for the same. JOHN Ii. ASH.
December l. lSj0.-3t.
E2- NindcatOr and Messenger copy times
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NEW BOOKS.

EBARPER'S New Monthly Magazine for December
L David CoppefeId complete in one voume the Pic
tora Saturday Courier for Christmas and New Year; the
Two Brothers, or the Family that lived in the first Socety
the international Magazine for December Domestic Hsto
ny Of the American Revolution; Rutherords Letters
Bridges on 10 Psalm the Soldier of the Cross, by Rev
John Leybum d. D.; Tales of the Scottish Peasantry
Cottage Firesde; Ruin Emsey; Pecoat Government by
Mrs. Trollope Genevieve by Lamarne the Valley Farm
&c. Sc, just received and for sale by r. CCWAN.
December II 1850.
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TOR :EzZaE AUD FOR SAKE.

+ HAVE several slaves belonging to the estate of Alex
Nelson, decd, myself and others, to hire out for the
ensuing year, Among them are Blacksmith, Men. Boys
and young Women will also sell several young Horses
Persons wishing 10 hire to purchase requested TO
make early application TO the subscriber
Persons indebted TO said Estate are hereby notified TO
make payment and all persons having claims against iae
requested present their claims properly authenticated for
payment. JAMES NELSUN, EAf.
Decenher ! l850--4t.
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VALUABLE FARM FOR RENT,

rDIIIE subscriber will offer for rent on the 25h of De-
d cember, TWO thirds of that valuable FARM known
as the Brunncmar Tract, lying near At Scion, Augusta
County There are upon the premises large two story
DWELLING, and all necessary out buildings The said
property will be rented for the Of three years, and any
one desiring good Farm. will do we'll TO attend at
the time ard place Of renting Terms made known on the
day by JOSEPH VENEER,
Guardian for The infant Heirs
Novernher 20 IS50-tdr
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Notice

EAVlNG disposed of my entire stock of Goods Nessrs
Jones s. White, would respectfully return my sim
thanks to those who have literally paronized me
whilst in the busness earnestly request those in search
of Bargains to give the present firm call, who will al
ways be ready to show their GOODS 10 any whether
he buys not. So give them trial and buy cheap.
Those Indebted to will please call and settle as longer
indulgence cannot be given, bear this in mind.
D. NJ. HUFFMAN.
Stanton December 4, 1850.
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NOTICE.

WILL be sold at public auction, before the Tavern Of
w w. w. Gibbs, in Waynesboro', on Tuesday 3lst
inst, n NEGRO .OLaN, named Boz 81 years of age,
belonging the Estate of Nancy Alexander dec credit
Of six months will be given and bond with approved
rlty required Of the PURCHASER.
RO NJ WHITE, EXT,
December II, lS50..-tds ON Alexander, deed.
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;EyEM FZEGRcEs At PUBLIC SALE,
In Staunton. December 29, 1880.

WILL sell on that day. if not disposed of privately be-
Il fore that time SEVEN NEGROES, belonging to the
estate ofJudge SMITH, wit two men, both good dining
room servants and one woman, who is good cook, with
four children. They are all young and very likely.
If sold privately creui, of nine months will be given
0 HERRING CHRISTIAN,
Exec'r Of DANIEL SMITH, decd
December II 1S50-tds
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Tcss iSi0ccS at Public Sale
IN STANTON, DECEMBER 2STH, 1850
BRICK STORE.

4 WILL sell FOR CASH, the SLAVES belonging TO he
Estate Of Michael Quinan, decd. They are without
exception, young and valuable
BRICK STORE.
At the same tme will sell the Store now occupied BIZ
II. j. s. w. b. Crawford and will give the purchaser the
privilege of extending the time Of payment from year to
year, not exceeding YEARS. he will the pur-
chase money by deed of trust and personal security and will
pay The interest annually Possession given the LIST Of
April, 1851.
Those who have purchased Real Property belonging to
this Estate notified that prepared make convey
upon their giving security satisfactory the appras
ers Of the Estate and that none other will be accepted
JOHN B. BALDWIN, Ex'or Of NJ Quinlan.
Nnyemher % IS50-tds
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December a, 1s5O.-4t.

A II Circuit Court held for Augusta County, at the
IN Court House, on Friday, the 9Th day ofNovember,
1850
Larkin Pumphrey-Plantiff,
AGAINST
Nicholas c. Kinney and Robert NJ. Kyle-Defendants.
And upon his failure to pay unto the Defendant Kyleh
debt secured by the trust deeds, and b. to w.t. the
of 1890 and S240; with the interest due and accrung
thereon and the of this suit herein before decreed
within ten days from the date of this decree, it shall be the
duty of Nicholas G. Kinney, the trustee in said deeds,
commissioner for that purpose appointed after advertising
the me place and terms of Sale, required by the Deeds
proceed sell by way of Public Auction, upon the prem
Uses to the highest bidder the tract uf Land conveyed by
said Deeds estimated to contain 2iS ACRES for cash sd
cent to defay the costs, charges and expenses OF Sae
and as to the residue upon credit of g. II and Is months
in three equal instruments taking from the purchaser bonds
with sufficient personal security and retaining the legal IT,
tie as ultimate security, and make report TO the Court re-
turning Herewith his accoun, of sale and the bonds of the
purchaser.
Extract from the decree.-Teste.
NIGH G. KINNEY, C. C.
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Y. JONES. N. B. WI
NEW FGERyE IN STANTON.

'B7EIE undersigned having purchased d. NJ. ilufman's
entire stock ofGOODS, beg leave to inform The peo-
pie of Stanton ard the surrounding country that they in
tend continuing the Merchantie business at d. NJ Huff
mans old stand opposite the Post Office where they will
sell goods cheap they be had in Stanton for cash.
We solicit liberal share Of public patronage with the
hdence that we can peform what we profess.
JONES S, WHITE.
Ct,up,cp Donarher 1SS0
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NOTICE.

4 HAVE removed my Law Office, for the present TO tho
one occupied by CnEsLEY KINNEY next door to n K.
Trout.
pledge myself give strict and faithful attention TO all
business entrusted me- and toeXert myselo bring suits,
in which may be employed to speedy and successful
termination. ROBERT p KINNEY.
December l. IS50-Gt
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ENYE STUFFS-Extract of Logwood Ground Log
~ wood, Bolted Fustc, Ground Camwood, Copperas
Alum and Blue Stone, for sale at
DR.. E. BERKELEY'S
Staunton, Dec. II 1850. Drug Store
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ROAD IEETGWa.

yyILT be let at Greenfield in Nelson County on the oh
w day Of December next, the making of ten miles OF
the Howadsville and Rocksh Turnpike Road, being that
portion from the top of the Blue Ridge 10 tho Greenyile
road The road is being located by n J. Barneland
will be ready staked of before the day of letting.
Proposals will be received for mile or more Address
the President and Directors at HowardSyile For mode
of construction address N. j. Barnett, Esq, Covesvie Al
bemarle county.
November 81, l850-tdl.
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FALL. JOHN CRAWFORD
New Firm at NIT. Scion.

TENHE subscribers having purchased the entire STOCK
OF GOODS of Messrs Jordan Miller s. Paul at
Mt. Scion, and rented their large Store and Ware-room,
would inform their friends and the public generally that
they have and will constantly keep hand good assor
ment OF Goods of every kind
The attention Of BILL holders is particularly called to the
fact that they will keep hand good variety of Hot An
Choir Boiling Cloths. a good supply Of Lumber always
on hand. MCCALL & CRAWFORD.
November 49, le50.-3m.
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NEW EsTA HBLHSHMENT
AUGUSTA FARM FOR SALE.

-et=@
VBNHE subscriber offers for sale the old Cross KEYS Farm
on the main road leading from Stauntoa to Greenyile,
about eight miles from The latter place. The Tract con-
lans 224 aCRES, and is undoubtedly one of The best
Farms in the County. There .Oout twelve Acres of
hStrae eaaow Land. The dwelling house is in good
repair and within forty steps Of ii is Spring of excellent
water.
Inc terms VIII be accommodating. Apply to the subs
scrber living near Greenyi.iIe.
October Sc, I65O--H
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VALUABLE AUGUSTA LAND FOR SALE.

INTENDING to remove from this County. | offer for
sale privately, my tract Of Land which now resi- lie.
This tract lies mile North east Of New Hope, and four
miles Southwest of Wer's Cave, ard the main road
leading from Wier's Cave 10 Staunton. This farm
tans 244 ACRES About llO or $50 Acres cleared and
in good state cultivation. This land is of excellent
quality & admirably adapted the growth grass grain,
1t has on it sufficient quantity otmeadow. The buildings
consists of good comfortable Dwelling House and Kitchen
Smoke-house Carriage house. Concrb, Creamery, and 9TH
er necessary ou-houses and well Of water convenient
to the door; also large and splendid Barn and good Or
chard of excellent fruit This is of the most desirable
Farms in Rockingham or Augusta counties is hard to
be surpassed in convenience and quality The subscriber
will take pleasure in showing it 20 persons at any time who
NAV wish to sec it, lfsad farm is not sold privately before
Wednesday the 18th of January next, will then be offer
ed publicly on that day. Fit is sold before that day due
notice will be given. DAHL. &. HUMDERT.
December 1Sj0-tds.
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EENssIissg.

'gNHREE THOUSAND barrels of Flour to Scottsyille
half at Hangers Mill and the other half in store,
apply Immediately 10 WHITE & co.
Slaunion, December. u, 1850.
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AMERICAN ART UNIoN.-We are indebted to F.. NJ.
TAYLOR, Esq, Honorary Sec'ry of the American Art
Union for copy of the handsome engraving last issued
We regret that the press upon columns this week for
bdsan extended notice of this Institution which has been for
for years in full tide osuccessnl operalon and merits
the cooperation ofevery lover Of the fine arts. Beside the
beautiful engraving ensured 10 every subscriber stands
chance for fine painting number which annually dis
tribued by lot.
The next meeting takes place in New York on the Goth
of this month at which time the prizes will be disEb
uted. Persons wishing to become members will apply 10
Mr. TAYLOR who will give them all necessary inorlna-
ton.
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o. Weare indebted to the SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR
copy ohs Reporand will lay before our readers next
week 1t is practical. businesske document pointing
out real abuses and making valuable suggestions.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-12-11
RECORD OF DEATHS.

DIED. at Scguine Texas the 9th October last Mrs. Pas
STUART, wife Of Charles A. Stuart, ESD Obituary nex
week.
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o. Nothing Of special interest has yet ransPred in
CoNoREss, The Washington Unio" says there seems to
be fixed determination among decided majority of both
houses to arrest any further discussion and agitation of
slavery.
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POSTP O.NE0IENT.
The above Letting has been postponed till Friday. TIT
10Th instant. w. \. TURNER, Sec'y.
December II, lS50.-2t.
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G- We will be poe to see whether South Carolina
will follow Gov SEADRooK's advice given in his lae
sage the Legislature, and take the Distribution money
which she has so long pertinaciousy refused touch Is
her political chastity about to give way at last being
the of secession does she propose to initiate the Israel
esOfold and poHthe Egyptians? Private letters received
at Washington from Charleston say that the Legislature
will certainly recommend secession.
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Pork! Pork ~

GALL and get fall supply Of Salt Pete and penner s
u preserving your Pork, also, Ginger, China mnp ar.
spice, &c., sc. We can warrant our ground Spices to Be
pure, as we prepare them ourselves We viii Tsceye n
few days Sage prepared and ready for use.
oo 100 HARPER. & KINNEY.
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IL G'sEE2D.

rgEHFRE is rumor in circulation that propose retiring
4 from the Practice Of Nlcdicne--hat | will not at
tend to night calls, Sc In order to correct any impression
that such umor may have to my prejudice, and quiet all
fear regret which belief in such may have pro-
duced in the mind Of my professional Brother will brief
ly say that my undivided time and attention WILL as during
the last II years, be devoted to the practice Of Medicine
w. r. BLAIR.
| December A. IS5O-3t
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PUBLIC SALE OF V.aLU.7BLE NEGROES,
nm the 10th ns will offer public sale, for Cash. in
W Saunton, some 10 Negroes Omen, boys and women J
belonging TO the estate of John H. Peyton. decd.
JOHN l.. PEYTON, Ex'r.
December a. 1S50-tds
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TEEE MARKET PRICES.

T HE gE A EG TX E3'E EoEaHC ES.
STAUNTON PRICES CURRENT.
corrected ,ceely for the Spectator by Drolcn g. FuisS
Flour, SupERFGNg, SO 81 BAcoE, Hoe ROUND, &c
WHEAT, per Bushe Toe Cons, SIC
RYE, SOC PoRH, 50 80
OATS, zoe LARD, sc
Burn En-, Fresh Tic, Firkin u REEswAX, 20c
FEATHERS, SIC GINSENG, 25c
WINCHESTER MARKETS. RICHMOND MARKETS.
Eyeek Ending Dec T. Week Ending Dec 7.
FLouR--$s4 Is $4 %. Flour "a rs $4 81.
HERaINes-S5 25 a 8 So }CLovEasEED-S5 525.
SHAD-S9 rs 10 80. HERRINGs- 10 so.
BAcoN-6 &c. perlb. SHAD SO 10 ..
WHEAT-S5c 80 BAcoN-S SIS 90.
OArs--35 40c. LARD-S cts. IN Kegs
CoRS--4O 45c. WHEAT 81 05.
RYE-S5c CoRN MEAL--S0c perbush
LARD-tc perb. CoRN-60c.
PLASTIC ga so per ton. WRIsKEY--R cctifcd, &c.
FEATHEas-30 32c. BUTTER-Firkn Ii II G.
IRoS-$S9 It 100 per ton. PLAsTER--S SO %
BEEsWAx-20c perth. 9SALT.-$l 81.
LIVE STOCK MARKET
RICHMOND, Dec. 7, 1880
Bsrr-scals Vsight-S2 25 So IS. Extra quality vii
command higher price.
HoGs-$5 SO nett; market dull.
MUrToNs--$2 So nett, as in quality.
BALTlM ORE Dcc.7 1850.
BEEF-Scae ,Vcight- So So
Hoes IS 90 So 20, no demand.
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0 The Legislature of Vermont its late session passed
law giving fugitive slaves the benft othe haJeas corpus
and ofeyery possible legal defence.
De- The Legislature of Texas as well as the people,
have formally approved and accepted the Act Of Congress
on the subject Of the boundary.
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Sale of Slaves, December 80, 1850.

will offer at public sale for Cash the Salves OF Samuel
Hunter decd at his late residence near Wavnesboro
At the same time ad place two Shares in the Stock
the "Slaunton and janus River Turnpike Company"
ADAM McCHESNEY,
Admir- of Sam' Hunter decd
NovI27 ,--tds-Vind. copy St.
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NEw SHENANDOAH COMPANY.

'HNIlE New Shenandoah Company at its annual meeting
on the 18th ins has declared Dividend of two pei
cent (beng dollar each share) upon the Capital
Stock Of said Company of the profits of the last year
which will be paid on application to
5, IL. LEWIS Treas. n. S. C.
November 81, lS50-4t
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EOEECE.
O.. w. fgc5f78Ts}1aTJ

'ENglIs!e County Co2ll CIcfA'S CU!ec, To M.
ESTR.lY.
TAKEN up by Thomas Williams, Of Augusta county,
N the 23d day Of Nov. 1850, RED STEER, with
white spot the end of the TAIL crop off the right ear,
supposed to be two years old and appraised S. 50.
Gan Extract, )-Teste,
WIN. d. TROUT D. c.
December 4. $685.
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FERE.-On Friday night last, the large Mill of MIR
SAMUEL CLINE, Middle River, in this County,wa en-
roly consumed by fire, supposed to have originated from
the friction of Smut Machine About 1000 bushels
wheat, and 200 barrels of -four were lost Mr. SIMPSON
F. TAYLOR alone lost upwards of 400 bushels Of wheat
The miller and two boys who sleeping in the build
ing, narrowly escaped persbing in the flames.
THE LEGISLATURE assembled on the 2nd instant Mr.
GEORGE w. HoPKINs, Of Washington County, was cleo
ted Speaker of the House, and Mr.. WILLIAM II. DENNIS
of Charlotte, Speaker Of the Senate An unusual number
Of resolutions and petitions for Internal Improvement appro
priaons have been introduced. On Friday GREEN B
SAMUELs, Esq elected Judge Of the 18th District ii
the place Judge SMITH, deed AID Saturday, the Hon
JAMES NJ. Mason, was reelected United States Soma
tor, for the term Of six years from the 9TH Of March next
by large majority.
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SALE OF HORSES.-ln pursuance of a Trust Deed
- executed to me by g. Wheebager and duly record
ed shall On Wednesday the lst day Of January next in
the town Of Staunton proceed 10 sell for Cash -Four Good
Work Horses. MICH. K. TROUT, Trustee
December j, l250.--tds.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-12-11

A Ia Circuit Court held for Augusta County, at the
IN Court House, on Friday, the Sin day ofNovember,
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Valuablc GreeEDrier Lands for Sale.

December 4, l950.-tds.