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TIL E REP u BLIC.
The Widow.

The Widow.
A widow is a dangerous thing.
With soft, black shining curls,
And looketh more bewitching
Than host of romping girls.
Her laugh is 30 delicious,
Sc knowing clear beside,
You'd never deem i!cr thinking
Soon to become bride.
Her dress, though made of sables,
Gives roundness to her form;
A touch OF something thoughtful,
A witching, winning charm;
And when she sits down by you,
With quiet, easy grace.
A tear may fall unbidden,
Or n smile light up her face.
Her voice is soft, mclodous.
And lutc-like in its tone
She sometime sghs, "''fis dreadful
TO pass through life alone"
And then she'll tell you you remind her
of the loved one dead and gone.
Your steps, your form, your ieatures--
Thus the widow will run on.
Oh listen, yet be careful,
For well che plays her part,
Her lips dstil the nectar
That doth enslave the heart
Be guarded, or she'll win you.
With sighs, and smiles, and tears;
l. faith she'll wear the breeches, too,
And box your silly ears
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Nov 10
LIFE ASSURANCE.
National Loan Fund Life Assuranc Society
26 CORNHILL, LONDON, AND IL WALL
STREET, NEW YORK.

National Loan Fund Life Assurance Society
&c CORNHILL, LONDON, AND IL WALL
STREET, NEW YORK.
CAPITAL, E500, 900 sterling, So, SOC, 900.
~ (Empopered by Act of Pariiamcnt,) I'd Pic
Royal dissent, 9th July, 1888. GA Savings Bank
for the Widow and the Orphan" T. LAME Muir
ray, George street, Hanover Square, Chairman Of
the Court Of Directors, London.
UNITED STATES BoARp OF LOCAL DIpEcToRs.
New YoRK.-C. Edward Habcht, Chairman
John S. Palmer, James Boornan, George Barclay,
Samuel S. Rowland, Samuel M. Fox, William Van
Hook, Aquila G.. Stout, Tanning c. Tucker, Bache
McEvcrs.
PHILADELPHIA. Clement c. Biddle, George R.
Graham, w. Peter, (I. b. NJ Consul } Louis A.
Cooley, William Jones.
BALrIMoRE. Jonathan Meredith, John MoTavish,
(H Il. M. Consul Donald McIWain, Samuel Ilof-
man, Henry Tiffany, Dr.. J. II. McCulloch:
BosToN.-George NJ. Thatcher, Israel Whitney,
Franklin Dexter, Benjamin Seaver, Elijah d. Brig
ham, E. A. Grattan, (H. Is. M Consul.)
j. LEANDER STARR, General agent.
EDWARD II. RIcHARDsoN, General dccountdnt
for the United States nd B. ~. Il. Colonies.
Pamphlets containing therates of premium, pros
pcctus, examples, names of Agents, medical exam
incrs, Sc. can be had free of charge application
at IL Wall street, and of agents.
Part of the capital is permanently invested in the
United States the names of three of the localdi-
rectors Understandable always to the assured
in ofdisputed claims (should any such arise)
otherwise.
Thirty days arc allowed, after each payment OF
Premium becomes due, without forfeiture of policy.
The United States Local Board meet every Wed
ncsday, at their Office in Wall street, where all
business connected with the Society's operationsin
America is misunderstanding thereby every
possible advantage of promptness and attention to
parties in cases ofeaye to travel loans, settlement
&c.
Medical examiners attend daily, att o'clock, p.
m, at II Wall street, and at the Office oftho diff
fcrent Local Boards and Agencies
All communications to be addressed to
!. LEANDER STARR, General Agent
for the United States and for B. ~ A. Colonies.
June 2S
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MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE AND FIRE IN
SURANCE COMPANY OF LOUISIANA. \

SUHhNCE CoMPANf OF LOUISIANA.
| INCORPORATED IN APRIL lSi9, AND DECLARED A
Dividend OF 25 PER CENT. ON u MONTHS BUSINESS.
Business Of the Company confined to life
Insurance only.
Permanent Fund by Act of Incorporation,
S2OO,OOO.
Office No. 3S Camp Street, Jef,peen Gr0rier and Com
mon streets, Ne,o Orleans.
This permanent fund to be invested as per char
ter for The benefit of the policy holders, in bonds
and mortgages on unincumbered real estate valued
at double the amount loaned thereon and in stocks
of the State and of the United States government.
This company being organized solely for the
protection Of the policy holders and their families
against want and poverty, is in its operations a
great national benevolent institution, conducted
upon the most secure and solid principles, and af-
fording, for small annual sum, paid during life,
a large and handsome legacy to widows and chill
dren after death.
All policy holders, whether for life or shorter
terms who continue the insurance till death, par
tcipate in the whole of the profits of the company.
Creditors can insure the lives of debtors. A
married woman effect insurance on the life of
her husband, for the sole benefit and Of herself
and children, free from the claims of creditors.
TRUSTEES.
John Hagan Samuel Stewart
Peter Conrey, ir. Henry S. Buckncr
Robert J. Ward John S. Allison
Isaac Johnson VIM. f. Levcrch
Joseph Walker Edward Sparrow
Maunsel White
PETER CoNnEv, jr., President Board OF Trustee.
DIREcToRs.
Joseph w. Stanton Geo. w. Smith
John l.. Lewis Junius Bebec
n. G. Hall NJ. NJ Cohen
John l.. SafTarnns Edw. Jenncr Cox
f. w. Sewell A. Van Bibbcr
Cornelius Felowcs William H. White
J. Morgan Hall Theo ii. McCalcb
f.. IL Barton B. NJ. Norman
Andrew Carr G. C.. Sncthen.
JOHN HAoAN, President of the Company
Epw. JENNER COKE, Vice President
A. j. WEpDERBURN, M ID. Medical Boa rd OF
THOMAS HuNT, NJ ID. { Consultation.
Ii. G. HEARTT, Actuary
f. l.. GooLp, Attorney.
RICHARD DEIS, NJ D., No. 27l Magazine street,
Medical Examiner, who will be at the office daily
from ~ to 2o'clock, p. IN.
By the Charter only 8 5000 is taken on single
life.
o. This Company is prepared to entertain ap-
plicatons for Life Insurance, and Issue Policies
all sound and healthy White persons and Negroes,
at the Table Of Rates established by the Board,
which are less than the rates charged by the New
York and London Offices, md without their restric-
tions as to residence in the South By the charter,
the profits draw interest, and can be made ayaila
ble at once to the extent of two thirds of their
amount where the party has paid his preiniums in
full
hy- California Permits at New York and London
Rates. Prospectus, Table of Rates and all infor-
nation as to Life Insurance, and all papers neccs-
sary to effect Insurance can be had at the office of
the Company.
GJ- Extensive Travelling Privilcgesarc allowed.
0u- Office hours, a. m to ) p. III.
August 2-ly
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= FIRE PROOF CHESTS. for BOOKS,


bG1 WATSON, No. SO Dock street, opposite
the Philadelphia Exchange. Patent Soap
stone Lined and Keyhole Cover SALAMANDERS.
Fire and Thief Proof IRON CHESTS, warranted to
try Also Patent Air Chamber IRON CHESTS;
100 now in use. They also continue TO make the
ordinary Fire Proofs at very low prices.
We, the undersigned, were present, on the llth
day Of fSeptember ,Nwhen Messrs Evans & Watson
tested one OF their Saamander Fire Proof Chests, at
which time they consumed five cords of wood over il
commencing at A. M and continuing until p
NJ, making five hours intense heat, amounting to
white heat. The Chest remained in the fire until
the next morning, when ii was opened in our pre-
scnce, and all the books and papers were taken out
having been preserved entire. The above. named
Chest, together with the books and papers, may be
examined by calling at the store of Evans X Wat
son, SO Dock street.
TIiOS lIANSELI.. 18th street above Arch.
SAMUEL l.. DAVIS, Ill n. Sd street.
DIeSsrs. Euans g. JEGtson
GENTLEMEN; Having been present when tie con
tents Of the chest alluded TO in the above certificate
we're exposed TO view, tako pleasure in adding my
testimony 10 the perfect security of the papers. No
mark Of fire was apparent on any Of them:
PnllSDElrHiA, py Sept. 10, 1850. o, ' '""''oA'
BALTIMORE, June Is, 1919
Messrs. Exams & Watson, Philadelehia
GENTLEMEN We have much pleasure in recon-
mending your Fmeproof Chests TO the notice of the
public, the one we purchased from you having
saved our books and contents eilectualy, after
dergoing, avery severe heat during the fire which
destroyed the entire block of buildings on Arch
street wharf, ON the Schuyllli on the 9th of June
RUSSELL & GILLINs.
Cast and Wrought Iron Houses, of all sizes and
patterns, made 10 order.
Seal and Letter Copying Presses, Pire- proof
Doors for Banks and Stores Patent Slate lined Re
frgerators, warranted superior to all others, Water
Filters. Nov 30-d6m
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UNITED STATES LIFE INSURANCE COM


TN THE CITY OF NEW YORK, Office No 27
Il Wall street.-Ths Company, possessing a
guaranty capital of 100000, the whole of which
is paid in and invested in the public stocks of the
United States and the State Of New York, makes
insurance on the lives of individuals and grants
annuitics,
Parties insurng upon The mutual plan partici-
pate in the profits Of all the business transacted by
the Company. Persons may, if they prefer, in
sure at very low rates without participating in the
profits
married woman may insure the life of her
husband, which will inurc to her sole benefit
and that of her children, free from the claims of
creditors.
congregation may insure the life Of their
clergyman, and many gratifying instances are
recorded of the happy effects which have resulted
therefrom.
The premiums upon policies may be paid annu
ally semi annually, or quarterly, at the option of
the assurcd
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LNROM -Rochefoucauld's Maxims,
IL new translation London. 1850. vol
Chambers on Corpulence vol. London. 1850.
Past and Present Delusions in Political Econo-
my. London. 1850.
Chess and Chess players. By George Walker.
London. 1850.
Lawson's History of Banking. London. 1880
The Hunting Field. BY Harry Hieoyer. Lon
don. 1850.
Common Sense Common Law. By w.
Massey, Barrister. London. 1850.
Gibbons Decline and Fall. > vols. Very nu-
merous Maps and Engravings. London. 1850.
Hnlliwell's Dictionary of Archaic and Provincial
Words, Obsolete Phrases. Proverbs, Ancient Gus
tome, &C., &c. . vols. London. 1850.
And many others, just opened, direct from Lon
don. FRANCK TAYLOR.
Jan Is
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LyRoM LoNpoN.-THE LOGIC OF PoLITI.

ENROM LONDON.-THE LOGIC OF POLITI-
Il CAL ECONOMY. BY Dc Quincy. | vol.
Past and Present Delusions in Political Economy.
By Alexander Gibbon. vol. Edinburg. 1850.
Lawson's History of Banking in Great Britain.
l VOL 1850.
Facts in Figures; Quarterly Digest of Statis-
tics with. Practical Deductions. Two numbers.
London. 1850.
Tates Modern Cambist; Manual of Foreign
Exchanges, Bills of Exchange, Bullion, Weights,
Measures, &C. 9th edition. | vol. 1850.
Spackman's Analysis of the Occupations Of the
People. l vol.
McCuloch's Principles Of Political Economy.
vol. 4th edition. lS49.
Supplement to McCullochs Commercial Die
tionary. | vol. 1850.
The Sophisms OF Free Trade and Popular Pohti-
cal Economy. vol. 1850.
McGrcgor's Commercial Statistics Of all Ma
tons. 5th vol. 1850.
Croly's Life OF Burke; Francis's History of the
Bank Of Epgland Banfeld and Yields Statistical
Companion; Sismondi's Essays on Political Econo-
my-and many other works, new and old, on the
various branches of Political Science.
just imported direct from London, by
Jan % FRANCK TAYLOR.
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y. III. CLAY MUDD,
Attorney ut LAW and Land Agent.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA,
Will give prompt attention to any business en-
trusted to him.
Refers to-
Hon. Thomas Corwin, Secretary of the Treasury
Hon. John j. Crttcnden, Attorney General .
United States.
Il. Collins Lee, Esq, United States District At
torney, Baltimore.
Nessrs. Sanford & Shoemaker, Baltimore.
Hon. Joseph R. Ingcrsoll, Philadelphia.
Morton McNIichael, Esq, "
Simeon Draper, New York.
Hon. John Young, 90
Coleman S. Stetson, &C
Col. William Schouler, Boston.
Philip Greeley, Jr., Esq. Collector of Boston
Hon. T. Butler King, San Francisco.
J. A. Cost, Esq, San Francisco.
Dec l6-dtf
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WILD CATTLE AND IioRsys IN THE SIERRA AzcL.
We learn from the Texan Ranger, that Capt. Nc
kinIy, now of san Jose, who. IT is presumed, has
travcrsed the whole region from ths city to Mon
tercy and froh coast of the Pacific to the plains
the San joaquin, more thoroughly for fifteen months
ihat large numbers of cattle and horses. that are
entirely wild, to be met with in the retired val
leys and deep canyons with which the Blue mount
aims of the coast abound. These animals wild
the elk and deer They mostly feed at night,
and lie hidden in the thickets by day; and have
rarely If ever, the face OF man. Some Of the
bulls are peculiarly ferocious, and Capt. Mex CON
siders them in fact more dangerous than the griz'
zlys themselves, which arc 10 be found IN larSo
numbers in these noun tans.- Pacific Ners
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SbS4.OOO

The amount of gold OH hand at this date, in dust,
bullion and ingots, is about S 5000 900, but an
arrangement is contemplated by which this amount
will soon be converted into coin. We are informed
from reliable authority that the superintendent of
the mint has asked leave of the department AT
Washington to allow him to employ three or four
extra laborers in the melting and refining depart
men, in order that he may divide that branch OF
work into two sets one set OF men working at
night and one by day. In case this suggestion ia
carried into effect we arc assured that the coinage
for the next month (Which in any event will be
over s. | 900, 300 will exceed S2.O0O,0oo.
The affairs OF the mint are SO closely connected
with tho prosperity of the city. that wc are highly
gratifed TO find the work OF coinage 30 rapidly
progressing - Nem Orleans Picaytiae.
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T1IE COLLEGE, OF ST. JAMES, wash
4 ington County, 1faryland.-The second
term of the ninth (annua) session will open on
Monday, March 3D. Application may be made to
Rev. John B. Kerfoot, ID. d., Rector, ior further
information, or for the admission OF pupils to the
College or Grammar School.
Post Office address College ofSt. James, Md"
Jan. lI--tawiw
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HEAVY DAMAGES IN New loRN- Taylor vs.
(Auch.--This was case where mercantile
agent. Sheldon p. Church, having been sent TO the
West by thirty five firms in New York, TO obtain
Information as TO business men, had published that
Information improperly, by communicating to all
to him by each. The jury gave verdict for the
plaintifis--Tay yor, Hale, Murdock, of Columbus,
Ohio with damages in the su.n Of $4,000. Judge
Woodruff explained that the action was not Tor
writing the letter complained Of but for circulating
it among all the employers OF the defendant.
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EiRoiSIA INTERSECTION or THE BALTIMORE ANp
OHIo RAiLRoAp.-The Virginia House of Delegates
passed. on Monday, the Northwestern Railroad
bill This bill authorizes the formation of joint
stock company, for the purpose of constructing
railroad from Par kersburg, the county OF Wood,
to interscct the line Of the Baltimore and Ohio rail
road, at some eligible and convenient point at or
near the mouth OF Three Forks, in the county OF
Taylor-said company to receive subscriptions to
The amount of 10000 shares OF 90 each, and II inc
capital of said company shall be insufficient Tor the
purpose OF constructing this road, the company to
have powcr to- increase the same by the addition OF
as many shares as may be deemed necessary and
said company to have power to borrow money and
ss,c propcr certificates evidences of indie btedness
for money SO borrowed, upon the company pedging
their property for the payment OF the same, and
any interest that may accrue thereon--Baif Sun.
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THERE is no medicine before the public more
a popular and more respected by the mass than
these Dyspcptic Bitters. They are mild and good
to the palate, and for that severe disagreeable and
prevailing disease, it is most perfect cure, and
has no equal In many cases where medicine
seemed to be of no use these Bitters have actually
eradicated the horrible malady in very short pc
Rod of time. Thousands have tested its virtues,
and thousands arc still trying its efficacy.
Circulars, containing the certificates OF remark
able cures, and the high estimation in which this
Medicine is held by the public press, can be had of
the agents free.
Price so cents per bottle.
Principal Office 1872 Fulton street, New YORK, up
stairs.
Agents in Washington,
CuAS STOTT & CO.,
Corner Penn. avenue and 1th street.
NJ. DELANY,
Corner Penn. avenue and - street.
Jan 10 -2awlm
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The Mist IN THIS CITY.-Wc pleased To
learn that the United States Branch Mint in ouI
city is now in an unusually prosperous condition
All the persons connected with the coinage arc
employed and exerting themselves topush for
ward the business in the most rapid manner The
following is statement Of the coina gre from the
18th to the 3lst of January, 1851, inclusive
COLDS, 800 double eagles $4,000
Silvcr-l4 rs, 900 half, dollars. $50. $4,000
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BANKS IN ILLiSoIs.-The State Of Illinois is
and has been for several years past without any
banking institutions. There is bill at present be
fore the Legislature Of that State authorizing the
establishment OF banking associations on certain
conditions. The provisions of the bill are thus
summed up by the Galena Adratisr:
"Whcnevcr any persons or association ofpersons
formed for the purpose Of banking, under the pro
visions of this act, shall lawfully transfer and de-
posit with the auditor any portion Of the public
stock Issued, to be issued by the United States,
or the stock of this State-thc latter stock TO be
valued and estimated as note twenty per ccntum
less in value than the market price OF such stock
to be estimated and governed by the average rate
at which such stocks have been sold in the city OF
New York within the previous six months preceding
the time when such stocks may be left or deposited
with the auditor-such person or association OF per
sons shall be entitled to receive from the auditor
an equal amount Of such ulatng notes Of differ
ent denominations, re giscred and countersigned at
aforesaid; and it should not be lawful for the audi
tor to take such stock at rate above its par value
"Any person may associate, individually or col
cctivcly but with less than fifty thousand dol
lars capital
personal property, subject TO taxation and trans
ierable on the books of the association and every
person becoming shareholder shall succeed to all
the rights and liabilities of prior shareholders.
"a true and correct list OF the names of all the
shareholders shall be filed i'll the office of the
y clerk and also in that of the auditor, every year
on the first Monday in January
s'No bills pu, in circulation or payable at any
other place than where issued.
ono bills put in circulation but such pay
able on demand.
s'Every banker and sockhoder to be personally
liable to the amount of his stock to be recovered in
action at law for the payment of any note put in
circ ulation this liability TO continue six months
after assignm, mt by him of any such stock and any
stockhoder may be liable aforesaid, although his
stock may be held and recorded in the name OF
another person or party
."The names Of all stockholders shall be written
at length, and continually exposed for public in
specton during bank hours, and every transfer OF
stock exhibited in like manner"
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nISTURNELL'S UNITED STATES NATION.
~ al Register and Calendar for lS5l-'52 contain.
ing much useful statistical information with mar
of the United States. Price % cents
For sale by TAYLOR & MAURY,
Jan 9 booksellers, near 9th street
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IJON. JOHN A. DIX'S NEW BOOk-A Win
IL ter in Madeira and Summer in Spain and
Florence, vol. l2mo.
For sale by TAYLOR MAURf,
Jan lS Booksellers, near 9Th street,
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Discovery or CoPpER.-M. 0. Sullivan, esq. the
postmaster at Sullivan Jackson county, ten miles
south of this, exhibited to Saturday last spc-
cmcns OF copper ore, (hardly distinguishable from
cellar under his dwelling recently. II appears that
in the course of the excavation projecting point
of rock encountered, from which considerable
masses were broken, and the cellar wall afterward
raised upon il as a foundation. The pieces broken
of were thrown out with the earth from the cellar
and il was then discovered that they imbedded
hea> y masses of copper orc. That portion OF the
ore which Mr. =. brought to town was tested, and
found to yield o. per cent. pure copper. Steps will
be taken TO prove the extent and value Of the dis
covcry thus begun Dubuque Tribune.
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writer in the Macon (Ga.) Journal. aliuding
TO the ulative excitement which exists in south
property and especially in slaves, cautions the
planters to beware, and says that a reaction will
inevitably take place.
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DIRECTORS.
Frederick Sheldon, John j. Cisco,
Josiah Rich, Charles E. Bill,
James Suydam, Edward 5. Clarke,
James Marsh, p. c. Van Schaick,
Thomas c. Dorcmus, lsaac N. Phelps,
Isaac A. Storm, Francis L. Luqueer,
James s. Polhemus, b. II. Winthrop,
Luther Bradish, John j. Phelps,
Charles M. Connolly, Wm. Il. Whittemore,
u. +. Wheelwright, Richard F. Carman,
Wilson G.. Hunt, Gerard Stuvesant,
ID. III. Arnold, Clinton Gilbert
John a. Luqueer, S. B. Althausc,
Wash'n X. Vermilye, Jacob Harsen,
William Tucker, Elisha Riggs,
FREDERICK SHELDON, President.
JOHN A. STEWART, Actuary.
J. EADIE, jr., Secretary.
JOHN w. SCOTT, M d.. Medical Examiner
residence 50 Ninth street. AT the Office of the COM
pany daily, from 20 2, D. m.
G. p. CAMMANN, M. d., Consulting Physician
EDGAR s. VAN WINKLE, Counsel
Prospectuses with rates and every information
can be had on application to the undersigned, who
has been appointed agent of the company for this
District.
WILLIAM c. ZANTZlNGER,
Southeast corner of f. and 10th streets
opposite Masonic Hall.
JNO. +. MAY, Nj. D., Medical Examiner
Nov 7 Louisiana Avenue, opposite City Hall.
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LEO D'lrALIA. Tho first number oil the second
volume OF this neat Italian newspaper, conducted
and edited by Sc. G.. +. Secchi de Cassah, which
sheef with new clear type, and improved in other
respects which bear undoubtcd evidence Of its pros
peTity.
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The n..t United states senate.

The next Senate, as il will stand after the 4h Of
March next, is now full, with the exception of
seven members. The number thus far elected OF
holding over is fifty five; of whom twenty one. in
cluding Mr. Hale, of New Hampshire, Wings,
and thirty four Democrats. Ofthc seven yet to be
elected, nearly all doubtful. Total members,
when the Senate is full, sixty-two The Demo-
cratic majority will probably be from eleven to ff-
teen.
Wings in italics; Democrats in roman those
marked +. s. are Free soilers or Abolitionists
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TuE KSocKiNGs.--A drinking cellar i'll Boston
has the following sign' Spiritual knockings down