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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-04-06
". S. LAWRENCE,
Agent for the sale Of Southworth Mdnufactu-
ring Co.'S. Writing Pap,rs.
Ware House, No. 3, Minor street
PHILADELPHIA.

PHILADELPHIA.
1OO CASES of the above superior Papers now
in store, and for sale to trade at the lowest
market prices, consisting in part Of
Fine thick Flat Caps, IL, ID, Is and l6 lbs.
blue and white.
Superfine Medium and Demi Writings, blue
and white.
Extrasuper and superfne Folio Posts, blue.
Superfne Commercial Posts, blue and white
plain and ruled
and white, plain and ruled.
Extra super Linen Note Papers, plain and gilt.
Superline and find Bill Papers, long and broad.
Superfne and fine Counting House Caps and
Posts, blue and white.
Extra super Congress Caps and Letters, plain
and ruled, blue and white.
Extra super Congress Caps and Letters, gilt.
Superiine Sermon Caps and Posts
Superlined blue Bath Posts, blue and white,
plain and ruled.
Embroidered Note Papers and Envelopes,
Lawyers" Brief Papers.
Superfne and fine Caps and Posts, ruled and
plan blue and white, various qualities and prices
Also, 1000 reams white end asserted Shoe Pa
pers, Bonnet Boards, white and assorted tissue,
Tea, Wrapping, Envelope, assorted and blue Me-
diums, Cap Wrapping, Hardware Papers, &c.
Philadelphia, Nov. "a, lS49.
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TICKNOR'S
COLUMBIAN SPELLING BOOK.

RE1NG progressive and Comprehensive Sys-
- tenn of Orthograpy and Orthoepy, including
variety of definitions, adapted to the use of
Schools in the American Republic, by Almon
Ticknor, Teacher of twenty-five years expert
ence, and author of the Columbian Calculators,
Practical Common School Mensuration, &c.
The attention Of Teachers, School Directors,
parents, &c, is invited TO this new Spelling Book,
which conforms to the modern spelling and usages
in Orhography as being one ofthe neatcst, cheapest
best arranged, and better adapted to the wants of
children, than any other published in the United
Stats. 1t is what it purports to be, Spelling
Book and not Reading Book, and only requires
an examination on the part of Instructors of youth
TO secure for it a universal introduction into the
Schools of the United States. Just published, and
for sale by HENRY MAssER, Sunbury.
Where Teachers and Directors can procure
copies for examination.
August 4, lSi9-
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otton Yarn, Cotton Carpet Chain, Cotton Laps
and Wadding Cotton Out 'neS, Ready made
Panlaloons, Ready made Vests, Congress Knives
Porcelain lined preserving kettles, just received
for sale by III. MASSER.
Sunbury, Dec. p lS4S.
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BROWNS
ESSENCE OF JAMAICA GINGER

IssLNtE VI JAMAICA GINGER
1REPARED and sold only, at FREDERICK
BROWNS DRUG and CHEMICAL Store.
n. L. corner of Firth and CaEsSUr streets. Phi.
ladelPhia' This Essence is warranted to possess
IN concentrated form, all the valuable properties
OF Jamaica Ginger, and will be found on trial an
excellent Family Medicine. 1t is particularly re.
commeEded as tonic, to persons recovering from
lever or other diseases, few drops impartng to
the stomach glow and vigor, equal TO wine
glass OF brandy or other stimuland, without any of
the debatng effects, which are sure to follow the
use of liquor of any kind: and it is therefore
especially serviceable to children and females To
the aged, it will prove a great comfort to the
dyspepuc, and TO those who are predisposed to
gout or rheumatic affections, il gives great relief;
aud to the inebriate who wishes TO reform, but
whose stomach is constantly craving the noxious
liquor, it is Misunderstanding tone to the diges-
tive organs, and strength to resist temptation; and
is consequently great agent in the cause of tenn
perance l=V- Full directions accompanying each
bottle.
The above article can be had at the office of the
american.
Philadelphia, June 2, ls49.-ly tf
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-04-06
FATENT NEc-c-lTEs.

: ATINT MEDICINES.
Green's Oxygcnaled Bitter, price reduced.
Old Jacob Townsend'5 Sarsaparilla.
Bakers Sarsaparilla.
Swayue's syrup of Wild Cherr >
Swayne's Vermiluge.
yre's Cherry Pectoral
Dr. brakes Panacea.
Dr. Cullen's do
Tibbifs Pain Killer.
Dr. Hoofand's German Bitters'
Indian Vegetable Pills
Horse and Cattle Medicines
For sale by HENRY MASSER.
unbury, July IL, ls49.
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SPIRIT OF THE TlMES.n


"DO OUR GOOD CITIZENS who are invads, know
the many astonishing that have been performed by
DIR. Ho faud's Celebrated German Btters Ii they d.
not, We recommend them to the German Medicine Store"
all who are afflicted with Liver Complaint Jauudce, Dys-
Pepsa or Nervous Debility the Doctor us cured many Of
our citizens after the best physicians had failed We have
used them and they have proved 81 be medicine that every
one should know Of and cannot refrain giving
TIM my in their favor, and that which gives them greater
cl2m upon our humble effort, they entirely Vegetable
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-04-06
l. A r. ID l. A Nj p s.

H N ~ - IL IA WI II ..
CORNELIUS CO
No. l76 Chestnut St,
D ESPECTFULLY announce that they have
y d just finished the most extensive assortment
of
LAMPS,
they have ever offered for sale, comprising
ELEGANT NEW STYLE CHANDELIERS,
BRACKETS, PENDANTS, MANTEL
LIGHTS, &c.
In great variety, and of
ORIGINAL DESIGNS.
Much attention has been paid to ECONOMY,
IN the construction of these Lamps, and such are
made as will produce the greatest amount of light
from the least consumption of Lard.
Recent improvements in the mandatory with
the introduction ofnew and perfected machinery,
enables them to sell at a very GREAT REDUC-
TlON from former prices, and all articles before
leaving the manuiactory, are carefully inspected,
and are warranted perfectly tight, and to give salts
faction.
Philadelphia, June ., ls49.-ly
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WINES, &C.

LIQUORS, WINES, &C.
HE subscriber has just received new supply
= of the best liquors that ever came to Sunbury,
consisting in part of
Superior old pale Brandy.
Fine Cogniae Brandy.
Superior Old Jamaica Spirits.
New England Rum.
Fine Holland Gin.
Superior Old Whiskey
Common do.
Superior Madeira Wine.
Lisbon do. do.
Superior Port Wine.
Burgundy Port do.
Sweet Malaga Wine.
Superior Claret Wine in bottles.
Champagne do. do.
HENRY MASSER.
Sunbury, May 26 ls49.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-04-06

PmLADELPHIA, Feb. 18th, lSiS.
This may certify that | have used one of the
Strops prepared with HAYNES MAGIC DIA-
MOND POWDER, and can attest in the most
unequivocal manner, that there is nothing can he
found that will produce the same effect in my opn-
ion, and must say to others, try it and YOU will
find it superior to any heretofore in use. can
truly say that | never knew what sharp razor
was before.
JOHN SCOTT, Iron Safe Maker, Al :. Third st.
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TO PHYSICIANS, DRUGGISTS AND COUNTRY
MERCHANTS.

DR. ]. n. KELLER & Bro. most respectfully
~ socits attention to their fresh stock of Eng
hsh, French, German and American Drugs, Med
cines, Chemicals Paints, Oils, Dye Stufis, Glass
ware, Perfumery, Patent Medicines &c. Having
opened new store No. 294 Market st. with a
full supply of Fresh Drugs and Medicines, we re-
spectfuly solicit Country dealers to examine our
stock before purchasing elsewhere, promising one
and all who may feel disposed to extend to us their
patronage, to sell them genuine Drugs and Medi-
cines on as liberal terms any other house in the
City, and to faithfully execute all orders entrusted
to us promptly and with dispatch.
One of the proprietors being regular ply ysician,
affords ample guarantee of the genuine quality of
all articles sold at their establishment
We especially invite druggists and country
merchants, who may wish to become agents for
DR.. Keeler'S CeleJrated Family Medicines, (stan-
dard and popular remedies) to forward their ad-
dress.
Soliciting the patronage of dealers, we respect
| fully remain,
]. n. KELLER & BRO, Wholesale Druggists,
No. 294 Market street, Philadelphia.
September Is, ls49.-ly.
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OP"tto"S " We fhttddetphla Press.
"THE DISPATCH

OccenDet 3ls sayf-
AN INVALUABLE EMEDICINE.--Wehav have frequently
heard the Celebrated German Bers manufactured BY DR.
Hoonhd, spoken Of in terms of commentator, and we
know deservedly II Isl too common practice in GER
tam quarters to puff all Of useless trash but in the
aoove bters hundred living witnesses Of their great
Complaint, Jaundicc, Nervous Debility and Dyspepsia it
mas Deen iund invaluable, eifecng and IN roughly
eradcallng dseases when all other medicines have failed
we ec convinced that in the Of the German Btters
the patient does not become debated hut constantly gains
srengh ana vigor to the frame-a fact worthy of great
consideration The Btters pleasant In taste and smell
and can be administered under any circumstances to the
most delicate stpacIndeed they be used by all per-
ms Win the VI Isl perfect safety 1t would he well for
u'se VINO are much affected in the nervous system to
commence with one tea spoonful less and gradually in
cTehsc' NespelS from experience and VI curse,
proper ge The press far and wide, have united in re-
commencing the German Bters, and to the afflicted we
cordially IA, VisNt thair
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DIAMOND PowD r.
RAZOR STROPS.

ysNHIS Powder is warranted far superior to any
thing in use for mparting keen, smoothedge
to Ra=OrS, Surgical Instruments, and all kinds of
fine CuTLERr; it may be applied to any kind of
stroP Also superior Razor, Knives, and Periu-
merry, wholesale and retail, by
ALFRED BENNETT, Agent.
Depot of Fine Razors, Strops, Brushes, and
Cheap Fancy Goods, No. Is South Fifth street a.
bove Chestnut Philadelphia.
TESTIMONIALS.
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GOLD s. SILVER WARE.

]. STOCKMAN,
No, 60 Chesnut-st, at the sign of the Gold
IhinlbIe, between 2d. & Sd. SIS, South side
PHILADELPHIA.
" "ANUFACTURES and keeps constantly
.Vu on hand, at wholesale and retail the fol-
lowing articles, of a superior quality, at reduced
prices Gold and Silver Pencils, do Thinbles, do
Finger Shields, Silver Table, Desert Tea, Salt
and Mustard Spoons, do Forks Soup and Oyster
Ladies', do Combs, Purse Clasps, Scissor Hooks
and Chains, Knitting Sheaths, &c.
ALSO, Jewellery, Plated and Britannia ware,
German Silver Spoons, &C.; Gold Diamond poin-
ted Pens at various prices; Jacksons Superior
Everpointed Leads, &c, &c.
Philadelphia, May 26, ls4s.-
BLANKS.
DLANKS of every description can be had by
ID applying at the Office Of the Amsrissa.
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M A n H "A l. LIS
Concentrated Sarsaparilla,
For the cure ofTetter, Scrofula Erysipalas, Piles
Chronic Rheumatism and all disorders of the
Blood, Mercurial Disease, &c.
Il is recommended to Physicians and others, as
1 the strongest preparation in use and en-
tirely different from that put up in quart bottles
possessing little active principle off the Sarsa-
parilla but intended to deceive the pubc.-For
sale by NJ. a. McCAY, Northumberland,
HEYL'S EMBROCATION for Horses will
cure Sprains, Bruises, Cut Calls, Swellings, and
all complaints requiring external remedy. II
is highly useful in SPAWN, Curb, Ringbone, stiff:
ness of the Joints, cracked Heels, Splints, &c.
1t has also been used with great success by per-
sous afflicted with Rheumatism and other com
plants. Prepared only by w. Marshall, Philadel-
phia and for sale by NJ. A. McCay, Northumber-
land
Philadelphia, May &c, ls49.-ly
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Valuable Books,

lFE OF CaRIsT, handsomely bound, D'Au-
- BIGSEs HIsroRY OF TIRE REFoRMArrox,
BLANK DAr-BooKs AND LEDsERs, full bounded
For sale at the publishers prices by ~.
II. B. MASSRR.
Sunbury, July IA, ls4s.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-04-06
LIVER COMPLAINT,
DE.. EScTLAND'S
Celebrated German Bitters

Their power the above diseases is not exceledf
equaled-by any other preparati in the United States
as the cures attest in many after sul physicians
had failed. f' ~
Deragerert Of the Liver and Stomach are Sources of
Insanity md will also produce disease of the Heart skin
Lungs and Kidneys and lays the body open attack Of
first cause Of that most banefu disease Consunpton
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TlssUE PAPER-Yellow Tissue paper for
Il covering glasses, &s., for sale at the sfkss Of
the Americas.
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ROSE ON MrNr, FOR TprrT n

@'~SH " Az 11 N1, SoA tGCTJ n
ID FAD the following certificate from Capt Devoe the
Traveler) $500 W '''N
PIGLApELPHIA, October 81, 1916
Several years since was attacked with breaking ont
on my neck IN the form Of letter, which am convinced
was rraced al the Barhers Shop II aranduay extcpd-
ed over my face until reached the uppcr mari of the
CHECKS. During the several months TINT II continued
spreading, used different applications OF which had
he elect appely al least ui increasing the disease. hut
from o them did perceive the less, beneft unt
applied the RosE OINTMENT. BY the OF ore jar of it,
was perfectly cured and have remained free Of the acc
ton.
have since used the Ointment lightly applied for rough.
ness OF the face, btches chupped hands, Nc With per
ec Succ'sS have no hesitation in recommending It in
the strongest manner TO the public.
JAMES DEVoE.
AGent-IIENRY MAssER, Sunbury
July %, lSl9
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BLANKS.

DLANKS of every description can be had by
Id applying at the Office Of the Amsrissn.
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Iae A~ms - anauss1 uyen
eev1s~a q - sxescrspuoa hs a1vAnps.
ans sShscrissn oasy hy susr, posags
= which viii - paaA BY sssssd BY In /,
eoA 80 Ff
THACOUNTRY PAPER rssa.A.A u.,..h,v k.r,ss u. ~.
soas Coasrsss aad ss.ivsskiy daring ~ rssssA
Subscnpsoas b psoA lsss hAa year VIII h rsosyed On
praporioned 70 ths shove rasss.
oFOSThAsTkks sathssss4 .essss, sad Ay
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sEA WEEKLY ssbscshsss wi vva WEEKLY
hesbsss, o0 enclosed, ~ espy Of shs
sa,ps ediuoa they 0s gyssss.
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IN CONGRESS- OF THE u. STATES.
SATURDAY, JULY 10, 1850.

bENATE.
The Senate met. in pursuance Of resolutions previously
adopted Tor the purpose Of attending. body the fune
raj services OF the late President OF the United States and
having performed that Duty and returned 10 their cham
bef,
On mQtion, the Senate adjourned.
MONDAY July Is, 1850.
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ance of the State Of Texas.
This is confirmation both of the cession and Of the
title OF the United States II makes provision ior re-
sumng the title OF the United States, the exchange
not agreed 10 by Texas Il RENTS the t'tie-ssnds
back-o the United States Texas does not sccep sno,
return to its former owner the expleiye "ossk T.
peradded-a redundancy Of phrase wncn Sou,: " -
Ratified by the extreme desire Of saving me n.ts q ue
limited States the committee cannot soccss0 sv
liz away. ..,..~.,~-. - ...,.r,
,hs;, XII fuv accords with these two claasee Of the
kSli ;,.. II treats the line they pr0Poeo - naaktng
son ~ limited States territory 10 Tsxas. and care
iIv reclams the title, il the cssbn u not sccsptsd
Thus:
If boundary b asssnesd by Texas. she win b qul
Dat consideration Of this concessions BY the Uniied
kaes. she might, without other equivslsnt
any claim she has beyond tho proposed oonnd:y X ns
epcs ol = sentiment Of nsce and great oeraIr ue h III
osoposss to Tsxas rslinquishmsn OF any sssa
dAim, large pecusiary equivalent.
And again
IL cannot be anticipated that Texas WIN dschae ec-
|osds these liberal popos,ions nn, ~. s"i fycs"
~ v rorv a~ouiref Msrtco cast o. mo MO
= remain sswtssvairsd and in the ems ooootueo
The proposals Of adjustment nov o"'''u "a "' o'
|mads
u.v. -. ,vo distinct connrmations Of the msShng AZ
sss.S - The commtee's bill, which show that the iu
~ ~ Inc words employed BY them duly and eau
n.Iy cm ~ roosdered tonesss;on" Is the term they
sucy 10 t. which is the equivalent Of cs.son. which i
i,seif equivalent to the word grant "Unimpared g
be he state Of the United States title, the concession
not accepted BY Texas and ~ acquisition from Texas
The remaining part Of New Mexico m % = w. ~
The words ali imply cesson and acquisition; ana ~ nac W.
the bill and report right u u aeessaon OF S
square miles Of New Mexico to Texas ios no'nins ~'1'
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Theatrical Items ana On pits.

B0st0a.Mias Davenport continues at the Howard Athe-
nepm, The Wnacks still at the Museum, drawing
good houses. Murdoch opened the National the 2sh
nit AZ Reheleu " The Burton Theatre well patron.
xed French Opera and English Vaudeville, the
tion.
Ncg York Charlotte Cushman closed brilliant engage
mtnt at the Broadway, the 18th ult. Sir William Don
succesdea ha and opened on the 18th report speaks highly
OF bis comic powers. Mr. Graham opened Virgnius
atthe Boweys same night Niho's and Burtons continue
- attractive All the National, Chanrau has dotted
Nose and assumed the legitimate with considerable success
Broughems Lyceum announced to open with powerful
company early in December The Italian Opera Com
pany a. the Ascr House. have drawn fashionable but not
crowded, houses.
hounes at the Arch Street Theatre Mr.. Conway and Miss
Anderson Of the Broadway, (N.Y.l stock company are
starring at the Walnut
Hatti1l0re continues al Barton's Theatre vhee
he grsai avorits Mi. Neafe commenced an engage
1nent althe Museum, in his favonte part of Julien ST.
Pierre on the 2shu lt.
The Varieties expected close at Louisville on the
lst inst Placide has done immense business there the
past season.
Ludlow Smith close their st. Louis Theatre on
ahe 18th uIts and to leave at once for NewOheans.
Mr.. saedus TO leave Cincinnati the 24th u with
The Company engaged at American Theatre they are
hourly expected.
The Richmond (Va1 Theatre opened under the manage
anent Of Mi. Potter. @. X. Mason is the star.
dir Neafe-Ths Baltimore Patriot Of the 18th u says
has been announced that this accomplished actor ae
brilliant succession Of engagements at the North and East
Wl appear among u.s. The reviving thirst for
e drama IS one Of the prominent propenses Of the
AIe Generation Mr.. Neae stands conspicuous in The list
now pfesntng their claims and welcome him with the
asuanea uat Baltimore not inensble to his industry
eptaFprisa and genius.''
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Researches upon he Metropolis Of Men Orleans
4 ii able and interesting pamphlet with the above
sitls, has been politely sent us by its author, Dr.
Bsnnet Bowler, Of this city. We hope to be able
room to present TO our readers some valuable ex
tracts from it. Accompanying the pamphlet is
note from the learned author, in which he says;
upst that the Argument, whole, is unbiased-that
founded probability Certainty not being aaina-
bs1 that explains and conflicting and
1oed shows the unfavorabe conclusions
which have been drawn concerning the climate the duration
f life and the ratio Of mortality, not warranted by
tenc data and, thRt the sanitary history of New Orleans
ID not 80 depiurahle as has been represented
If the numerical progression of New Orleans has net
kept with that Of other cities, it not probable
kat the retaxdng lie in it's political economy, rather
1han lis inherent nsaubrity Do the dynamic Gle.
meats Of population and capital pTeponderae the static
fixed ?the cheap material over the finished? Pub
lie improvements. with fixed population, fixed laborsav
ing machinery, and greater proportion of workshops
would. doubtesEy accelerate the progress OF this city much
more than the exporting business, and would, at the
time, great degree prevent the prevalence OF the
yellow fever By giving employment throughout the entire
the acclmaed that the business of the city might
be done without the temporary influx of strangers,
the only class liable to this malady.
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The steamship Maria Burt, Capt. Emerson,
from Galveston, brings dates to the 1st inst.
The election returns the Pearce Boundary
come in slowly. But few of the counties have yet
held elections. Medina and Mcclellan have given
maiorities in favor of the bill.
We learn from the Civilian that the notorious
swindler, Parker H. French, was oyertaken at
franklin, the new town in Texas opposite Ell Paso,
and made to disgorge the ill-gotten gains which
remained in his possession.
A bottle, containing paper with the following
endorsement written upon it, was picked up on
Galveston beach few days since
!" Ship .Adiida-I write with trembling hand every
secured bale d Gotten, and shall look for myself
" September Is, 1850. q. BARTON
A man named James Fay, from Iowa, who
went passenger to Galveston by the Maria Burt
taken sick the voyage and died in that city.
His effects, of some value; have been given in
charge to the Probate Court. His heirs may hear
of the same by writing to the Chief Justice of Gal
weston county, or to the editor OF the Civilian.
The following passengers, on board the brig
Nancy Plaisted, Capt. Church, of Gardner, Me-,
twenty-four days from Vera Cruz, were brought to
| this city by the Maria Burt the brig being at
anchor oil Ship Island, and out of provisions and
| water:
Megsrs s n Resmer Robert Wilson, Burrows,
McMurEay, ] A1ushaway, Sheldon, w Lambert, Fuller
Beckley, DeForest, W Mills, Richardson l. King
krder Brickhouse, Jno Roberts, Schoheld, Caro-
lima, Burr J F BeeY, G w Brewer, Chichester, Dill
Ion, + Simpson, t GilOder Brown, Plmpton, Nor
| gan, w Ryan.
Mexican ElecttOn.-The Rio Grande Sentinel
states that the returns of the election for the Presi
dency, still show majority in favor of Arista.
Il MertcaW RuSe de Guerre.-The Browns
vile Sentinel states that Col, Portillo, with com
mand Of two hundred men, left Matamoros few
days since for the interior of Mexico and that it
whispered his object is to raise funds. The pre-
/, else mode we do not clearly comprehend, but til
, Sentinel says:
'Iis contemplated to throw the port Of MatamOros ope
the reception Of all kinds of merchandise after which tn
Government will be informed of the fact, and before
he returned either in favor against the oper
sufficient money will have been raised meet the
q q, -frad7