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OLIVER PHELPS. Jr.

OLIVER PHELPS Jr.
ATTORNEY AND COUNsELLOR AT LAW,
Washington City, ID. G.
PRACTICES in all the Courts of the District of CO.
L umbia, and adjacent Counties OF Maryland and
Virginia, attends promptly TO private collections and
professional business generally.
He great facilities in prosecuting claims before
Congress and the Elective Departments including
claims for Bounty Lands, Pensions, Patents, Return
Duties the settlement Of accounts of Public OF
fcers, and agents of the Government.
Address above post paid, Office on Pennsylvania
Avenue, between ~ and streets.
He has the pleasure of referring to HIS Exceency
Hon. David S. Reid.
Hon. Thomas Corwi q, Sec. of the Treasury.
Elisha Whittlesey, End Comptroller.
DanT A. Dickinson, U. S. Senator from N. Y.
'' Stephen A. Douglas U. S. Senator from Illinois
's A. w. VenabIe, House of Representatives.
Messrs. Berrett, Newsom, and Holden, Milton, N. c
William w. Holden, Esq, Raleigh, N. C.
January %, lS4i. 2+Sm.
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PLEASE "a.
Correspondents will please bear in mind that the
prices of Packages of Quarter Tickets only pub
Iished in this paper
The Printed official drawings which Correspondents
rely upon being correct, always forwarded
from Pyfer & Co.'S. -.....
Bank Drafts Certificates of Deposit payable in Gold
sight will be promptly remitted to those Correspon-
dents who draw prizes at Pyfer & Cos.
Remember-A Package of Tickets can draw four of
the splendid prizes in a scheme.
In order Fortune, and the cash immediate
Iv after the result known, the readers of this paper
have only to remit cash Drafts prize tickets to the Old
Established far famed and truly fortunate Exchange and
Lottery Brokers,
PYFER & o.
No. l. Light Street, Baltimore, Md.
AuriI l So
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CONFECTIONARIES,
FRUITS, Ea.V'CI' GOODS, CIG.HRS, sc.
S0M'I HI. sW q rES,

EA&AN Petersburg, Va.
rs receiving per various packets and steamers from
1 Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore,
large and splendid assortment OF Goods IN MS ne'
he offers to the trade at unp ecedented low prices.
Merchants and others visiting the city, would find II
to their advantage TO give him call. He would also
that he has hand the largest and finest as
| sortment of Cigars ever offered In this market
| Petersburg, March A. 1851. So
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GARDEN SEEDS
H:ARR.1.N.TED FRESH .9.V:D GE.NVEN.E
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Works ON Cookin &c.

Works ON COOkin &c.
VVNHE Modern House Wife, comprisil.- ne thousand
l. Receipts for the Economic and JudIei0us prePara-
ton OF every meal Of the day-by Alexis Soyer The
complete Cook and Confectoner-by j. M. Sandersons
The United States practical Receipt Book Miss Lesllea
Lady New Receipt Book. Modern Cooking-by ElIz.
acton; virginia House Wife, OF Methodical Cook-by
Miss Randolph Miss Beecher's Domestic Receipt Book
Miss Beecher's Domestic Economy. Well and cheap
tor domestic use book of useful Receipts For sale al
TURNER'S N. C. Bookstore.
Raleigh. FEBRUARY 8. 1851
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MUSIC STORE!

Nov. l, 1850.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-04-16

WE would respectfully inform friends and the
w public generally that intend keeping constantly
On bonJ full supDIv of
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SILK GOODS.

DowEN 4 McNAMEE, l12 and III Broadway, New
ID York. have in store, and viii receive by early
packets and steamers very extensive assortment OF
French, German, English, Italian, and India
SILK AND FANCY GOODS,
embracing every variety Of the newest and richest styles
offered in this market Sample cards are now ready
for exhibition. Merchants from every section OF the
country, and particularly old friends and custom
ers are assured that every attention has been paid 70
present stock Of goods unequulled either in extent or
variety by any similar establishment in the country
Many Of our richest goods manufactured from de-
signs or samples furnished by and will he found
adapted to the best trade in the larger cities and towns
The following embrace the leading articles Of our stock
Extra rich Chene and Brocade silks.
Rich Paris Bareges, Musns and Organizes.
Rich printed silk Tissues, article.
New style English Poplins.
Baregc de LANES, Paris patterns
New style French Prints.
English, Scotch, and American Printed Lawns.
Super Black Hros dc Rhines.
French and English Ginghams.
Plain and embroidered Canton Grape Shawls.
Rich Paris Ribbons, large assortment.
Millinery silks, Grapes, sc.
Dress Trimmings, newest style.
Bombazines, Alpacas, and Muslin de LANES.
Laces and Embroidery
Linens and White Goods Of every description.
Kid Gloves, best manufacture.
English and German silk and Cotton Hosiery.
Long and Square Cashmere Shawls.
Rich Silk Mantillas, great variety.
Pongee and Spitafeld Handkerchief.
Italian Crayats and Sewing silks.
Also, great variety Of rich goods for evening dresses
not enumerated IN the above
Also, Snchcws Sarnet Fancy silk Cravats, Bay State
Plaid Long Shawls Linen Cambria Handkerchiefs, Green
Bareges Satins, Silk Scar Suspenders, Plain black and
high colored Mousene &c LANES, Turkey red Prints
Curtain Muslins, Oil Silks Belt Ribbons serges, Satin
Vestings, &c.
sSy~ Those who visit this market for SIX Goods who
would consult their interest, and who desire to
unsurpassed in every department Mt the very low
est market prices are respectfully invited to CALL
mar "a
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GREAT chance for Book Agents TO clear from $500 to
W $1,000 yearl Books OF universal utility. SEARS
NEW AND POPULAR WORkS--tle most splendidy
illustrated volumes for families issued ON the Anne
rcan continent containing than THOUSAND
CRAVINGS designed and executed by the most eminent
artists OF England and America.
The entire series have been carefully examined, ana
strongly recommended Superintendents Trustees, and
Teachers Of Schools by the following distinguished gentle
His Exceency Hamilton Fish, Ex-Governor OF the
State OF New York Christopher Morgan, Secretary OF
STATE and Superintendent Of Common Schools, NJ " T.
Romeyn Beck es d. d. Secretary OF the Regents OF the
University ~ " the Legislative Committee Colleges,
Academies and Common Schools Rev. Edward Hitch
cock Ill d. President of Amherst College, and Professor
OF Geology, Massachusetts,
Amherst College, Dec 2b 1S4S
Mr. Robert SedrS-Dear Sir: have looked the
tire series Of your valuable publications with much in
terest and profit and quite surprised at the amount
OF literary labor you have performed and the research it
must have cost to obtain many hne illustrations,
while you an active supernendence of extensive
business also pratifed at the decidedly moral and
religious which your books will exert and
not but hope that they viii do much TO couneract the
effects that light and immoral literature which deluges
the land and, like the frogs of Egypt comes even TO
the kneadng troughs of kitchens May live long
10 follow your plans
Respectfully and sincerely your obliged servant
EDWARD HITCHCOCK.
~The works alluded TO as having been examined and
recommended, follows and popular Pictorial
description OF the United States Pictorial History of the
american Revolution Scenes and Sketches of Continental
Europe, Description OF Great Britain and Ireland Peto
RAJ fanliy Annual, Treasury KNOWLEDGE Information
for the People, The Family Instructor Pictorial Sunday
BOOK Bible typography Bible History, and second series
Gentlemen of responsibility and good address wanted
to sell the above popular Pictorial Works Full partic
lars of the principles and profits of the Agency be
given application either personally by letter Tho
postage must in all be paid.
Please address ROBERT SEARS Publisher
mar 24- 12S Nassau street, MY.
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WIN. GOODRICH co.'s MERCANTILE LAW
w AGENCY, No. ll6 Market ST., Philadelphia.

WIN, GOODRICH co.'s MERCANTILE 4 LAW
w AGENCY, No. l16 Market St, Philadelphia
ASSOCIATE OFFICES.
TAPPAN & DOUGLASS, New York.
II. RUSSELL CO., date Geo. W. Gordon,) Boston.
j. ID. PRATT AZ CO., Baltimore.
VIM b. PIERCE Co, Cincinnati.
CHAS. BARLOW Co, St Louis.
VIM Is. PIERCE CO.. Louisville.
This well known and extensive establishment invites
Merchants, Manufacturers and Bankers investga-
ton of its system, and grauous test of its the
standing and responsibility traders in the U. States
Our increased patronage has enabled during the past
year. to open Offices in Cincinnati Louisville, St. Louis,
and New OrIeans these, in connection with long
tablished offices in Boston, Now York, and Baltimore
enable to offer facilities and advantages which time and
experience alone could accumulate and which believe
unequalled
We prepared to make collections in Of the States
Territories Canada England, Ireland Scotland France,
Germany, and in any commercial port Of the world and
will pay particular attention to old and doubtful debts in
the collection Of which class have extraordinary ac
ties, and have been unusually successful.
Having full lists and reports OF nearly all the Attorneys
in the United States at all times prepared 10 fur
nish you gratutous the of good and responsible
Connected with Agency is Commissioner for
ly all the States who is enabled to afford every facility
and legal form for preparing accounts &c. for immediate
use, thereby avoiding delay often fatal to the collection
of debt. mar "a
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HARDWAREI HARDWAREl

NToRTICE, villa, Cottage Rural, Sterling, Novelty,
vi Adams, Rabbeted, and Sliding Door-Iocks
TILL Chest, Cupboard, Closet, Trunk, and Padlocks
White and Dark Mineral Knobs, for Doors and Drawers
Brass, Plated and Iron Butt Hinges, all sizes
Parliament and Patent Blind Hinges, turn buckles
plants" Patent Shutter Hinges and Fastenings
Harvey's Patent Shutter Fasteners-a article
Iron and Brass Wood Screws, from a to Il inches
Axle pulleys and Sash Cord
Sliding Door Rail, sheayes, Stops, and Locks
Cut and Wrought Nails, patent Brads and Tacks
TOOLS.
Jack Smooth, Fore Raising Tongue and Groove Bead,
Rabbet, Sash, Plough, and Moulding Planes
Spear and Jackson's Tenon Panel Hand and Rip Saws
Hammers Hatchets, Squares, Bowels Spokcshaves
Gauges, Braces and Bits Plane Bits, Chzel Handles
Chizes, Augurs, Gouges, Piles, Gimblcts, Mallets
Plumbs and Levels, Plumb.l,obs, Tape Lines
Rules, Pincers, Nippers, Vices, Bench Screws
Oil Stones, Spades, Shovels, Forks, Hoes, Scythes
Rakes Sand Screens, Grndstones, Friction Rollers and
Cranks
Trowels, sandsncrs Gluepots, Axes and Handles
MISCELLANY.
Knives and Forks: Pen and Pocket Knives
Razors Scissors, Shoe and Butcher Knives
AIbata Spoons and Forks; Pots, Kettles, Ovens
Coffec-mills sifters, Mouse and Rat Traps
Shovel and Tongs, Andirons, Bells, Walters
Candesticks Curtain Pins, and Bands
Mahogany Knobs, Bed Screws, Sand Paper Glue
Piano Stool Screws, Chair Web, Coffin Handles, and
Screws
Brass and Iron Wheel Casters
Horse, Shoe Whtcwash, Hand, and Scrubbing Brushes
States, Slate Pencils Lead Pencils Marbles
Percussion Caps, Fishing Lines, and Hooks
Pins, Needles, Combs
SCALES
Counter Scales, Platform Scales Patent Balances
SADDLERY HARDWARE
Guns, Pistols, Flasks, Shot Belts, Bird Bags.
ALSO
Curtain Canvass, Carriage Lace, Hub Bands, etc.
Agent for the sale Of the Celebrated ARABIAN HORSE
POWDERS.
Also many other Goods all Of which viii be sold on
good terms as can be had In this market for cash.
punctual customers the ugual credit
H. WHEELER,
Sign Of the Golden Paddock, directly
opposite what will soon be Crowns
Magnificent Marble Mansion" Pa. ay.
ap 2l-1m Wash. News.
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First Premium Grand and Square Pianos
KNABE a G4FHLE, Manu-

~- KHABE a G4FHLE Manufacturers,
Erz-ElTjsS Nos 4, 6, g. o, and IL Eutaw street, BAL
SH NJ timore New tributes 10 the excellence
II v of Baltimore made Piano Fortes The
Maryland Institute their last exhibition, awarded TO
the First Premium for the best Grand Piano, and also
the First Premium for the best Square Piano exhibited
will bo rccoectcd that in lS4S Piano also received
the First Premium by the same Institute.
be lightly regarded We may therefore say that having
taken the First Premium wherever Instruments met
with competition, offer them TO the public with
fdcnce might not otherwise avow, guaranteeing all
instruments made by TO give satisfaction, they
be exchanged within six months from day Of sale. The
durability of workmanship further guarantee for
FIVE years.
Having just completed large additions TO our Manufac-
tory, We hope to supply all who may honor with
their patronage and invite all who desire superior
Instrument carefully adapted to the cmate-a very inn
portant matter and which have made careful
study-to call and examine various Styles which
constantly finishing and which will be sold at the
lowest market price for cash approved paper
In addition TO the above public testimonials, our Pianos
recommended in terms of the highest praise by the
following eminent artists, whose certificates be
at Warerooms: Charles Bochsa the great composer
and musical director TO Mad A. Bishop; Mr. Geo. Knoop
Miss Adele and Charles Hohngtock, and other distin
gushed performers To the many accomplished Professors
and Amateurs by whom our Pianos constantly used
whilst making thankful acknowledgements to them
we refer for further testimonials.
Old Pianos taken in exchange.
Pianos hired and tuned. "a
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General Emigration and Passage Office,

No. 81 Buling Slip Nco York, Fulton Ferry.
TINHE subscriber begs leave to inform his friends and
ing out and forwarding passengers to and from Liverpool
by the old and ayore Black Star Line Of Packets sailing
to and from New York and Liverpool week, to
ensure cheap and quick conveyances The ships COM
prising this line all and first class packets
manded by old and experienced commanders.
Also, Agent for-the Star Line of Glasgow Packets sail
ing every month Also Agent for the splendid Line Of
New York and Louisiana Line of New Orleans packets,
sailing every week.
Drafts at sight furnished for any amount England,
Ireland, and Scotland. TIOS IL. OBRIEN,
mar 24- 81 Burling Slip doors from South st.
LEVERETT'S LATIN LEXICON,
TNNLARGED AND IMPROVED. compiled chiefly from
the Magnum Totius Latinitatis Lexicon at Faccioau
and Forceln and the German works of Scheer and Luc
nemann, embracing, also, the classical distinctions Of
words, and the Psychological Index from Freunds Lexi
The present edition Of this standard and fayore Latin
Lexicon has been much improved by the transfer TO its
columns of the classical distinctions of Latin words,
given in the Lexicon of DR.. VIM Freund, of Germany,
and translated by Riddle The classical degree of each
word II indicated by figure for example, word ,cioat
figure is fully classical and Ccer0ntdn nth the figures
l. 2 and 8, words classical only in the first,
ond &c. degrees and this distinction the student per-
ceives at glance. The chronological Index also from
Freunds Lexicon has been incorporated into the
edition of Leverett and will be found valuable acquis
ton While transferring these notes and marks cata-
logues carefully kept of the words found in each
Lexicon which not found in the other. On compar-
ing these catalogues II found that the value and
potance of the additional words found in Lcyeret far
a knowledge of the Latin language Is concerned
far exceeds that Of those found In Riddles Freun1 The
extensive Of Leyerets Lexicon in all parts of the
country and the preference which has been universally
given TO it all similar works render its recommends
ton uperfuous; but attention 10 this edition is
respectfully invited, being still worthy than Its
predecessors of the distinguished favor which the work
WILKINS CARTER a Co.. Publishers,
mar "a 10 Water street. Boston.
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SHIRTS! SHIRTS! SHIRTS /!
VIM. II. FAULKNER'S

Mem style Shirt Manufactory, Penn. Auenue,
south side, between Third and Fourandahaf streets,
opposite U. s. Hotel, sign Of the SHIRT.
rJ'IIE only place in Washington where rstrate fitting
Shirt can be obtained. Shirts made of the best
erias and workmanship, and warranted 10 IT. always
hand, and made 10 order at the shortest notice Gentle
who have been troubled with bad fitting Shirt
invited 10 call and have their taken for Shirts
that will give satisfaction-and no mistake.
w. H. Faulkner would respectfully inform gentlemen
who have been sending 10 New York for their shirts that
they have better and cheaper shirt by giving him
a call and leaving their He wishes IL TO be
derstood that he has his shirts made in this city by skill
full and experienced seamsrcsses who cannot be excced
in any other city. Every gentleman who has tried his
shirts IL willing testify TO their superiority shirts
Of other manufactures they give and comfort to
the
Also on hand well selected assortment OF Collars,
Bosoms, Gloves Suspcnders, Socks, Crayas, Handkcr
chiefs, etc, which will be sold very cheap.
an I4-3tnwtf VIM III. FAULKNER.
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HE VIII ucSpALch
T~sss-.~-.1lM SPECIAL MESSENGERS, two or more
n, Tlak9NN times per month, by Steamships, via
CHAGRES and PANAMA, In charge
of parcels, jewelry, vauabes and mail
able matter, which win all arrive in San Fran
cisco by the mail steamers and be delivered in advance
the mail.
We beg to TO the public that have entered
into eonnexion with the heaviest transportation house
the 1sthmus who bound TO TO transport goods
from Chagres 10 Panama. GUdRce ~ all other expresses,
and having made arrangements with the u. g. Mail and
all other steamers the Pacific for the carriage Of
goods prepared 10 guarantee their delivery In San
francisco within specified time.
In addition TO the superior qualities Of the line for the
transaction OF Merchandise Its manifest advantages
the u B. Mail and all other competitors in the tanspor
ation OF letters and parcels between the Pacific and At
lantc States, are well known and already generally APP
preciated by the public The value of mercantile letter
delivered by three four days advance of all other
competition, being properly estimated.
We have also established agencies in GUAYAoIII
CALLA0 and VALPARAISO, for which ports and other
cities the South American coast are prepared To
receive LETTERS and PARCELS which will be promptly
despatched TO their destination by agent In Panama
The mail for South America is made up but once n
month. THOMPSON HITCHCOCK,
Managers and Agents.
lao Pear, cor. of Wall st., New York
REFER, BY PERMISSION TO Messrs johnson a Low
den, lis Wall ST. Spohord, Teston Co., AS South st..
Nesmith Co., 50 Pine ST. and Levi Apgar Co., 70 Dey
street. mar N--
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IL PASSAGE FROM LIVERPOOL AND IRELAND.
ak Parties DESTROYS Of bringing their friends out from
the Old Country in first class packet ships, sailing from
Liverpool the first day Of every month"; obtain GER
cates Of passage which will stand good for eight months
on application TO GEORGE McHENRY Co,
mar I'D No. 81, Walnut street, Philadelphia,
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BY the above schedule 1t will be perceived that passen
gers going South leaving New York at p. m, Phila
delphia at 10 p M or Baltimore at reach Charles
ton D. Co. in two days from Baltimore, being twenty four
hours In advance of any other line
Breakfast board the steamboat; passing down the
Potomac, in view Of Mount Vernon, by daylight.
Passengers arriving in Baltimore by the morning line
nom Philadelphia, gain nothing by going on Immediately
by the Bay Line and may well remain over in Bati
more until a. m, or go on to Washington at p m, and
remain until a. m, the next morning, as they
Obliged to lie in Petersburg If they arrive there
ier than the Great Mail Line of the next morning. and
are subjected 70 all the uncertainties and discomforts Of
night on the Bay, instead of passing agreeable in
Baltimore Washington without arriving any sooner,
If as soon, at the end of their journey.
Passengers going to Washington by the train Of 10 pm,
taken, if they desire it, by the Companys Omnibus at
once without Charge from the Washington depot to the
Potomac steamboat where they lodge free Of charge and
may lay over, f they desire to do so with their through
tces, for few days. at the following places viz Wash
ington, Richmond Petersburg, and Weldon.
Omnibuses provided by the companies this Line
at Washington Richmond and Petersburg, by which pas
sengers and their baggage conveyed between the de-
pots in those places, free Of all expense.
For further information and through tickets" apply
Mt the Southern Ticket Office adjoining the Washington
Railroad Ticket Office, Pratt street, Baltimore.
STOCKTON & FALLS.
mar "a f. F. KREBS, Agent
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HARDWARE.

lust RECEIyED-an assortment of MINERAL KNOB
- LOCKS, viz: Peoples Lock-" "New Haven Lock-"
"yilla Locks" Cottage Locks,' "Novely," "Adams,
and Western Locks Hinges, Screws Bolts, shovels,
Spades Rakes, Hoes Knives and Forks and Housekcep
ers' Hardware generally GEO. SAVAGE,
Penn av 9th street; and at
j. l.. SAVAGE a. CO.,
1st ward, opp. Seven Buildings.
N. B.-Mneral knobs put old brass knob locks. Or
ders left as above. mar Eft
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CALIFORNIA STEAMERS.

NJ EW LINE, for Goth of March, May July, September
~ and November. Through in 80 days. Passage se-
cured by carly application cabin for $685. second cabin
$3.50 stecrage, only sl6o Information circulars sent
gratis TO order. Office, l79 Broadway New York.
mar "a ARNOLD BUFFUM co.
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ADJUSTMENTS.

nDD-FELLOWS HALL--Third soeek, by request, for
two nights more-On MONDAY and TUESDAY evenings
(l9th 10th inst9 the celebrated CARNCROSS FAM
lily will continue their Concerts. The Programme is
changed nightly which consists Of choice selections from
the popular music Of the day. nterspersed with DANG
ING, YANKEE BURLESQUES, etc.
AHrOdyds Of admission rs cents
Doors open ut III Concert commences at 81 o'clock.
may 19--lt*
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EXTRAORDINARY ARRIVAL,

BOYS CL0TH1NGl BOYS CLoTHINGi
yNTILLIAM WALL, Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th
w and 10th streets, takes pleasure in informing the
citizens of Washington and Georgetown that he has just
received another large and beautiful assortment of BOYS
CLOTHING suitable for the present season. which he
particularly invites the attention Of purchasers generally
may Stiff
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NEW SPRING GOODS JUST RECEIVED.

a. q. w. HINTON, Merchant Tailor, respectfully
informs his customers and fellow-citizens that he
NJ has just returned from the North with splendid
H. assortment of French and English Cloths, CASH
meres and Yesngs, of all kinds, which he invites them
to call examine Ills stock Of goods which is of the
best quality and mistake he will sell at prices to suit
the times.
Also constantly hand, Gents Furnishing Goods and
Business Coats Children's Clothing made in the best
manner and latest STYLE by Lockwood Co. of New York
G.. w. HINTON,
ap 2l--tf Pa av, north side, betn4l and 9th SITS.