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MURPTaY,s
sclf-sea1ing Advertising Envelopes No. as3
Madison street. NrHx nrk

seif-sealing Advertising Envelopes, No. a83
Madison street, New Nork.
FTNHE SUBSCRIBER, in soliciting the patronage
IL OF all who may see this advertisement feels
none oil that hesitation with which new article iz
brought before the public. The experience OF
years has established their superiority beyond all
question: and he confidently refers to the testimo-
ny Of those business men who have used these en-
velopes, and to his rapidly increasing sales, M
proof of their excellence. The following are a few
OF the reasons for their popularity:
lst On the place occupied by seal person
may have his name, business, and address con-
spicuously and beautifully embossed, colored or
plain, thus affording PERFECT SECURITY
AGAINST FRAUD,
I'd; he envelope cannot be opened without be-
ing destroyed.
Sd. Neither wax nor waters are requisite to seal
them.
4th. Upon the miscarriage of letter the seal in
sures its immediate return to the sender instead
ofheing buried months in the dead letter Office
5th. The envelopes furnished at almost THE,
SAME PRICE AS PLAIN ONES, with only the
additional cost Of the die which will last for wears
9th. Each letter mailed is most effective adver,
tisemen sure to attract the attention of all through
whose hands it may pas
Inc following is list Of prices for dies engraved
on brass and 1I envelopes of the usual letter size.
either white or buff, of good paper, and made
above with name, address, &c.
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Loss OF THE FISHING SCHOONER "FLoREEcE. -
The fishing schooner Florence" of Welfleet, Cap
tain Higgins, was recently run down by the Eu,
ropa, when about eight hours run from Halifax.
The steamer while going at her usual rats struck
the schooner in the stern, and left the vessel per-
feet wreck. The crew, fifteen in number, were all
saved but one, young man named Joseph G.
Snow, eighteen or nineteen years Of age, belonging
to Orleans, Massachusetts. The Florence had on
board about two hundred and twenty barrels OF
mackerel. The total loss is about six thousand
dollars, on which there is no insurance. The own
ers of the Florence claim that the Cunard company
are liable for damages.
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juno l9-eodtl
NOTICE.

DERSONS having claims against balance due
Il from the United States to William Lindsey,
seaman, deceased, are hereby notified to present
themselves at the office of the Fourth Auditor OF
the Treasury within two months from the date OF
this publication.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, 4th AuDIroR's OFFICE,
June llth 1851. June ll-d2m
NEW GOUDs.-The subscribers beg leave to
IN inform their customers that they have just re-
ceived supply of the following articles, to
which they invite attention, namely:
Black Chaly for mourning dresses
Do Grenadine do do
Do Poult d'soie, Gro de Rhine, and India silks
Do Bombasins and Silk Warp Alpacas, very
light
Do and fancy Bereges and dc LANES
Fancy French Organdie and Lawns
Plain and figured Jackonets for dresses
Do Swiss and Polka Muslins
Black and fancy Fouiard Silks
French embroidered Chemisets, Cuffs, and Col
lars, of every variety and price
Very handsome lace and embroidered under
Sleeves
Ladies' gauEe, merino, and silk Vests
Richardson's and Gray's undrcssed Irish Linens
English and American beached long Cloths
Ladies' and gentemen's kid, silk, and isle
thread Gloves
Also, every description of gentlemen's and
youths Wear, and a great variety of other
Goods, all of which will be disposed of on the
most accommodating terms.
We also beg leave to call the attention of house
keepers to our new supply Of
Linen and cotton Sheetings, damask Table
cloths
Napkins, Towcing, white and colorcd Marseilles
and Allcndae Quilts
Table and Piano Covers, embroidered and lace
Curtains
White aud buff Linen for Window Blinds
English and French Curtain Chintzes
Al, sd, and Ga white Mattings
A., Sd, and Ga fancy colored Ma tings, new
style
"A, 5-4, and Cd plain and coiored ocoa Mat
tings
Very superior English and American floor Oil
cloths, new designs, and very handsome
And large stock of French and English Velvet
Tapestry
Brussels, 5.ply, and Ingram Carpets, at very re
duced prices.
HooE, BROTHER & co.
May 2l-ifdtf
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PREslDENT OF GEoRaETowN CoLLEeE.-The Rev.
Charles H. Stonestreet for several years the prede
-cessor of the Rev. Thomas Mullady, the present
accomplished incumbent, as President ofSt. job n q
College, and chief pastor of the Catholic congrega-
sion in Frederick city, has, the Citizen learns,
been recently appointed President of the George
town College.
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To TEACHERS,

TO TEACHERS.
THE SUBSCRIBER wishes to- engage the SER
IL vices of an elegant and accomplished lady,
to act principal teacher in Midway Female
Academy.
One of unquestionable qualifications, upon iohose
experience, knOioiedge, and moral character he can
implicitly rely, and to whose he can safely en-
trust SO important and sacred charge, toiH be re-
quired. None Others need apply
The present is a most important era in the pro-
gress and history of this institution A large num-
Der of her pupils at advanced stage in their
studies, and now require the instruction of accom-
plished and really qualified teachers to give the
last finish to them in both mind, manners, and
purity of sentiment.
The aid of all the present and former patrons OF
the institution is respectfully solicited in making
the selection. The lady must not be under TWEEN :
tyeight or thirty years of age. She will be assist
ed by two competent associates. A liberal salary,
together with board, Sc, will be given.
The next session to commence on lst October,
and continue TO lst August, 1852
JEFFERSON MINOR, M. D.,
Midway, Essex county, Va.
o. Address to ''MleI'5 Post Office, Essex CO.,
Virginia.
Aug 5-2taw4w
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DIED.

AT her residence, near Kaskaskia, Illinois, on
the 9th ult., of chronic bronchitis, Mrs. FELL
CITE p KANE, widow OF the late Hon. ELIAS X.
KANE, of Illinois, in the 55th year of her age.
On Friday night, tho Sth instant, IRA VAN.
VALKENBU II, late of Philadelphia, Pa, after
a lingering illness, aged "a years.
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LTOR SALE.-Four fine brick dwellings on 18th
IL street; five fine brick dwellings, on 9th street,;
one fine brick dwelling on 18th street; two frame
dwellings on Sth street; one brick dwelling on 9th
street, one brick dwelling ID street.
The above buildings will be sold cheap, and on
accommodating torms.
Building Lots for sale on Sd street, "a splendid
lot,) 5th, 9th, 18th, and nj streets.
Building lots and dwelling houses,
for which offer ready market.
MONEY TO loan negotiable paper
Office hours-7 to 10 a m, to 8 p m.
GEO. b. ARMSTRONG,
June l9--eodtf III street between and Sth.
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Murder-Eire.

UTICA, N. Y, August S.-John Perkins and a
negro were working together in hay field, in the
town of ofSummerfield, when quarrel ensued. Per-
kns seized scythe and instantly killed the negro.
He was arrested and committed to Jail.
The tavern and outbuildings of j. Ferguson,
four miles west of this city, destroyed by fire
last night Loss $4,000.
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LITTELL,s LIVING AGE. No. a7s-lag st..

III nun NOs oSo-l-a
CONTENTS.
/. Travels IN Central Asia Ipesimiastsr Re-
pieD.
.. Standard Of Agricultural Machines Spec
tGt0r.
o. Harrieite, or the Rash Reply Chanbcrs's Pa.
pers for the People.
T. Maurice Tiernay, the Soldier Of Fortune
Dublin Uaiversify Magazine.
5. High Church Review on DR.. Chalmers Chris
tidn Rennena6rdBccr.
Sway of Russia over Europe Times.
7. Thackeray's Fifth Lecture-ErGminer.
8. New Books and Reprints.
Poetry: Star in the West
SHORT ARTIcLEs Romsh Priests in China; Eff
fects Of Solitude; Melchior, Boisseree.
WAsHINeroS, December 81, lS45.
OF all the Periodical Journals devoted to Litera-
ture and Science which abound in Europe and in
this country this has appeared to TO be the
useful 1t contains, indeed, the exposition only OF
the current literature of the English language, but
this, by it's immense extent and comprehension in
cludes portraiture of the human mind in the ut
J. @. ADAMS.
Published weekly at Sc year,by
4. LlTTELL & Co., Boston,
And sold by JOS. SHILLINGTON,
Aug 4-dtw&wlw corner Pa. av. and 4 st..
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FOR SALE.

A FINEB BAY MARE, five years old gentle, sound,
IA and well broke to harness. Also, new buggy
and harness. The present owner has no further
use for them, and will sell bargain, and on a
credit, if desired. Apply at Earl's Livery Stable,
III, between Goth and 2Ist streets. Aug 7-d3t
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PLANK KROAD-WASHiNGTO AND ROCK
WILLIE TURNPIKE COMPANY.

TIyHE PRESIDENT AND DIRECTORS, with the
IL majority Of the Stock holders, have determined
to construct on this turnpikea Plank Road running
from the city boundary Seventh street to the line
of the District and Montgomery county Maryland
and for that purpose will issue stock to the ex
tent of seven hundred anG fifty shares, of toenty
dollars each, and have appointed the undersigned
Books are now open at our office for the purpose.
Fiye dollars each share ia to be paid the time
of subscribing, and like amount every sixty
days until the whole is paid.
The advantages of such a road 10 the city, and
the property in the vicinity of the road, must be
apparent TO oil conversant with it's situation. There
is but little doubt that similar road will soon be
Brooi1vlle-the last in the midst of fine agr-
cultural country; thus opening direct and easy
route from Montgomery and the upper part vi
Anne Arundel counties to this city for the trans
portation OF the products Of that and the surround
ing country.
Plank Roads are being most extensively con-
structed throughout the country, and have every
tchere proved profitable investments, paying large
dividends to the stockholders, besides improving
creasing the trade in the places through which
they pass.
considerable portion OF the stock has already
been subscribed.
Holders of the old stock in the company are onti-
tied to share of stock for every tico shares
of the old, which will be issued to them surren-
der of the old certificates. The new road will pro-
badly be finished in less than twelve months and
ready for travel The cost will be less than s 81
000 1t is thought il will pay dividend of not less
than five per cent. the first year after it s finished,
and the dividends will steadily increase.
CHUBB, SCHENCK & CO.,
August 9-diftf Bankers, opposite Treasury.
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.Sailboat Cdpsised- Eight Lires Lost

New YoRK, August s. Yesterday afternoon the
sailboat Fairy, belonging to the Sailors Snug Har-
Dor, was capsized in squall while beating against
the wind off the above place.
There were eight persons on board, all of whom
drowned The party consisted of Mrs. Green,
belonging to New York, her four children, nurse,
and two sailors living at the Harbor. Mrs Green
kept an eye infirmary in this city.
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FOR MOUNT VERNON AND FORT WASH.
INGTON-THREE TRIPS.

b. THE steamboat THOMAS COLL
.tu1esS2A75aS ~YER will leave Washington at 10
Mfetz& clock, Alexandria at I05 on
Monday, Aug. IL; Wednesday, Aug. l3; and Fri
day, Aug. Is. The boat will land at Fort Wash
ington, giving passengers time to view the fort.
Fare, round trip, S. Alexandris, rs cents; chill
dren half price.
The Union line of coaches leave the Capitol at O.,
o'clock. For seats in the coaches apply TO Mr.
Recside, Georgetown, or Geo. & Thos. Parker,
Washington.
The Mount Vernon trips are the most pleasant
trips that can be made from Washington.
SAMUEL GEDNEY, Captain.
Aug ll-MTu&T
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TIE LARGEST DEPosIT of gold dust ever made at
the United States Mint at one time made on
Thursday by Harnden's Express for Drew, Robin
son & Co., and amounted TO IL 1863 OF. 81 100,
equivalent to about 1920, 900.
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Fire and Loss of. LiEc.

PROVIDENCE, August S.-A dwelling house on
Hadley street took fire yesterday morning and was
entirely consumed. Felix Rourke, his wife and
two childrenSwere very badly burned. One of the
children has since died.
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NORTH Carolina Election

RALEIGH, August Sufficient returns have not
been received to give the precise result, but the
rious parts of the State heard from iadicate that
the Union ticket generally has been successful.
In the Sth district Edward Stanly, Wing, is be-
lieved TO be defeated.
NoaFoLK, August S--Thc following returns Of
the Congressional election in North Carolina have
been received In the 9th district Edenton gives
Outlaw, Whig, l2S votes; Martin, Democrat, 2S
Hertford. in Perquimans county, gives Outlaw l63,
Martin rs. Outlaw is without doubt elected.
NORFOLK, August 10. = Stanly and Outlaw,
Wings, are elected to Congress in North Carolina
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CHEsAPEAKEAy AND OHIO CANAL BONDS
" for sae. Land Warrants wanted. Checks ON
all the principal cities for sale by
June 25-tf CHUBB, SCHENCK & co.
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TELEGRAPHIc.
: The Elections.
E.ntueLu E.etion

heAtucky Election.
LOUISVILLE. August 9.-AdditionAl returns re-
ceived leave no doubt of the election OF s; W. Pow
ell. Democrat, as Governor, and j. b. Thompson,
Whig, as Lieutenant Governor, whoruns lar ahead.
Both the Wing and Democratic vote has iaiien OH
very largely this year-pa rticularly the Wing vote
The gain for Powell the Democratic ca candidate Tor
Governor, in sixteen counties, ls Z,2oV' Cnt,en-
denis majority in the State was s,i4S.
The following are the authentic returns OF the
Congressional election;
lst district-Linn Boyd, Democrat.
ID do Benjamin E. Gray, Independent Wing.
Sd do Presley Ewing, Wing.
4th do VIM. a. Ward, Whig gain.
9th do James Stone. Democrat
9th do Addison White, Wing.
7th do Humphrey Marshall, Whig
Sth do S. e. Breckenridge, Democratic gain
9th do j. G. Mason, Democrat.
10th do r. e. Stanton. Democrat.
Making the next delegation stand Wings, 5
Democrats, and / Independent Wing. Both
branches of the Legislature arc Wing.
LoUIsvnLE, August I0.--Returns from twenty
counties show Dixon's loss to be 3,24l.
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A SCHOOL FOR YOUNG LADIES.

VKTANTED.--A graduate of Princeton College,
w formerly Professor of Mathematics in a
Southern Military Institute, and lately Professor Of
Ancient and Modern Languages and Bellies Lettres
in Southern University, wishes to establish a
BOARDING SCHOOL for young ladies. He would
become principal of an academy either for boys or
for both sexes. He furnish testimonials as to
qualifications, success, character, &c, second TO
none in this country. Those wishing Ladies'
School established in their community, and trus-
tees of academies and female semnaries, can ad-
dress, as he is spending the warm season at the
North, as long as this advertisement appears, "H
L. W." Sheffield, Berkshire county, Mass. The
services of an accomplished female teacher can be
secured by addressing above.
July l9-Tri- wlaWtf
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mILLIoNAIREA AssoCIATloN OF CAPITAL

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES UChAhIONOFChFTFAL
LyOR the purpose of forming company with
IL one thousand shares, of 8 900 each, for which
certificates will be issued, paying ten per cent per
annum in return therefor, with safe prospect of
doubling the whole amount invested, (each and all
special partners,) free from assessment and liza
bility, under the Revised Statute of New York.
entire Union interested for the purpose of obtain
ing contracts with the Government to carry the
United States mail in steamers and vessels to and
from New York, California, the East Indies, Eu-
number ofccrti6catce of shares OF 8 ] 600 zach.
OLIVER HOLDEN,
General Partner, and Chief gent Of Company,
III Wall street, Now York.
Banking and Commercial Houses in Europe and
the Americas, on application and investment Of
capital, will be appointed agents.
Feb I-du
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g MASI would call the attention OF the public
y. generally, but the ladies particularly, to his
and elegant assortment of French Jewery,
which will be opened to-day for inspection. He
enumerates in part
Diamond Pins and Rings, new and heavy style
setting
Ruby and Diamond Rings in great variety
Comedian Seals, surmounted with solid gold
charms, very elegant and accurate like
Of Henry Clay, which the ladies are in
yited to call and examine
Massive Gold Bracelets, richly Enamelled do
New style Bracelets, set with Carbuncles and
Opals
In Breasipins and Earrings he is confident his as
sortment cannot be excelled, consisting of every
variet& Of Enameled, Plain, Pearl Diamond,
&c. Also, endless variety of Cuffpins, Chate-
lains, Vest, and Fob Chains. with other articles
usually kept at his establishment.
The above goods have been selected with the
greatest care and attention from new and
splendid stock and, they of the richest style
and newest pattern, the subscriber is confident that
they cannot be surpassed July %
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THE REPU BLIC.
much benefit conferred on the growing fruits Of 'hc

much benefit conferred ON the growing fruits Of lhc
field.
SHADE TaEEs-A writer in the Richmond IVA )
Whig, in speaking of The unltness Of the alianthua
and the whole family Of lindens for shade in
streets. suggests the sugar maple as good cub
stitute which, lac says cannot he exceed for beau
~ Of foliage shape, ana is hardy tree, quick
growth, and never molested by worms. They
| abound in the vicinity Of the Blue Ridge; and the
writer in question Offers to have them dug. trans
ported and delivered at Richmond at n cost Of not
exceeding fifty cents each. or course we pre-
sumo they can be delivered in ills city at sni-
lar rate.
CoRoNER's INQUEST was held yesterday over
the body of female child, aged, il is supposed,
about twenty four hours, and which found by
a number ofmen who were engaged at two O'Clock
in the morning scraping up the sand which had
been deposited in the Iiber creek, near the old
railroad station, by the heavy rain. The body
was wrapped in cotton slip. The jury rendered
verdict in accordance with the facts, and ex.
pressed the belief from the indentation in the back
of the head that the child thrown into The Ii
bsr by some person to them unknown.
ACcIDEsT FROM FIREARMs.--Two small boys
Oliver and Harrison, sons of Justice Dom, were
somewhat injured, on Friday, by the premature
discharge of piece of gun-barrel, about eighteen
inches i'll length, which fastened to a piece of
board. There ten twelve other children
in company at the time. Oliver had his hand in
jured, and Harrison wounded in the thigh.
DIR. Edelin, penetrated the heshiest part of it, and
forced through seven shot; others probably remain
ing. No serious results are apprehended.
rV,,v nr, aF A. liz ,...Io-.i... r.
noon, clothed in regalia, and accompanied by a
band of music, attended the funeral of Ira Van
Valkenburgh, late member of Liberty Lodge, OF
Philadelphia.
LcHTSNG.-On Friday afternoon the house of
Mr. John Nj. Young. East Capitol street, was
struck by lightning. 1t leaped down the chimney,
and dartng into the second story attacked mantel-
piece and clock. The fluid Immediately departed
through q closet in the same room, sparing lady
who was kindling fire, and tearing woodwork in
its haste to escape.
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GRAND PLEASURE TRIP TO MIR. MAR
BURY'S WHARF.

h The steamer THOMAS COL
5srHSY5M LIVER will leave Georgetown at
10, Steamboat Wharf at l0I, Ma
Wy Yard at ii O'Clock a. m. on Tuesday, August
H. The boats barge will land at Pomonky, and
obtain sufficient supply of those celebrated wa
terlnelons for the use of the excursonists No
pains shall be spared to make the trip agreeable.
Should the weather be unfavorabe on that day,
the trip will be made the Thursday following.
Fare, round trip, 90 cents. Tickets for a gem
tleman and two ladies 81; children half price.
Persons wishing TO take their own refreshments
can do so; those not wishing will find a supply of
refreshments on the boat.
The boat will arrive in Washington about sunset.
Good music will be on board the boat.
The Fort Washington trips will be Monday,
August IL, Wednesday, l3, Friday, Is, leaving
Steamboat Wharf at 81 o'clock, Navy Yard 4.
Fare, round trip, % cents; children half price.
Those trips have given general satisfaction TO the
persons that have made them.
SAMUEL GEDNEY. Captain.
August 9-SMTu
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Indiana Election .

INDIASAPoLIs, August 9.-All the Congressional
districts in Indiana are heard from. The success
full candidates for Congress are as follows
|. @. De Breulcr, In. w. g. Willis A. German, d.
=. Cyrus L. Durham, ID. Z. John G. Davis. ID.
g. John l.. Robinson, ID. s. Daniel Mace, ID.
L. SamI w. Parker, w. 8. Graham N. Fitch, d.
B. T. A. Hendricks, ID. 10. James w. Borden, ID.
The Legislature is strongly Democratic.
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NJ OTICE.-HOOE, BROTHER & co. beg
In leave to inform their customers that they have
just received from the latest importatons rich
and beautiful assortment Of
French Embroidered Muslin, Cambria, and Lace
Sleeves, Cuffs, and Collars
Cambria Flouncings, Insertings, and Edgings
Also, Jaconet Cambrics, India Null, and Swiss
Musns for dresses, to which they invite at
tention. July l7-if
DANK or METROPOLIS STOCK AND
I'D Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Bonds for sale
by CHUBB, SCHENCK & co.
july 81 IDIOT
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When it is not convenient to forward amount of
order per mail or express, reference TO respect
able New York house will be Sufficient. All orders
will meet with prompt attention, il addressed
WILLIAM MURPHY,
263 Madison street, New York
Orders will be attended to promptly If left at the
stores of Messrs She'll Mott 90 Wall street or Of
Messrs. H. Jcrolman & Co., l34 William street
". B. Business cards, embossed in coors from
same dies, at $40 per thousand, Nov "a
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THE Prieafs .Snrnnac

PHILADELPHIA, August l0.--The frigate Sarannc
has orders to sail on Wednesday. Destination ii
thought to be probably Cuba.
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Il Dnel.

vIcKsBuRG, Aug. This forenoon duel took
place opposite this city between Walter Brooke
and Judge Reed, of Lexington, Mississippi. At
the first fire Reeds ball grazed Brookc's spinc and
the affair was then amicaby settled
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TINE UNITED STATES POST oFFICEG UIDE.
IL Price one dollar. BY Eli Bowen, late of the
General Post Office.
For sale by TAYLOR & MAURY,
August III Booksellers, near 9th street
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NORPoRATiON STOCK wanted by
" July l4-u CHVBB, SCHENCR 4 co,