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STAUNTON WOOLLEN FACTORY.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS therbulldlngs
and provided themselves with new machinery
or the most approved construction. are now ready
10 manufacture, in the best manner, ana on the
shortest notice, the fabrics which are commonly
used in the country.
They will keep on hand good assortment oil
Linseys, Fulled cloths, Jeans, kerseys, Caslnells
or Sallnei,s and Stocking yarn, which they will
selOn moderate terms, or exchange Tor wool al
the market value.
For the accommodation ofthe farmers they Will
manufacture such goods as may be desired, and
furnish all the materials except the wool. or they
will card wool, spin yarn and full and dye cloths,
receiving payment in wool or money, as the Gus
toner may prefer.
The prices for manufacturing when The company
furnshevery thing but thewool, will be, as fol-
lows, according to quality, viz:
For Lndseys from II to % cents.
" Pulled Clothes from % to 80 cents.
" Jeans and Kerseys from 20 to 80 cents
Cassinetts and Satnetls from 81 to As cents.
The prices of cardng the company furnishing
the oil in all cases will be six cents per pound pay
able WOO or cash on delivery of the rolls.
Ten thousand pounds Of Wool wanted mmedi-
ately.
d. w. KENNEDY, Sup't.
BENJAMIN CRAWFORD,
WILLIAM w. DoNAGBE,
ALEX. II. H. STUART, ) Proprletors.
April 3, 1850.
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Compound Syrup Wild Cherry. IoarhOund and
LiVerWOrt
u n II A IS

For Coughs, Colds, Asthma, lncipient Con
sumption, Catarrh, Bronchitis, Splitting
of Blood, and all other Diseases Of The
Chest and Lalngs.
TN offering this article 10 the public. we do with
perfect confidence, il having obtained the sanction
ofthe most prominent Ply sicians oil the City oil Balt-
more where the article IS manufactured
Unlike every other popular remedy We furnish home
testimony from the most valuable sources.
We also willing to place the recipe in the hands
of any Physician who is recognised as gentleman Of
good standing in the profession.
Ma. ]. l.. O'NEAL,
Dear Sr,-l ardcntly desire to express TO you my
gratitude for the benefit have received from the
Of your Compound Syrup Of Wild Cherry, Hourhound
and Lvcrwort. ! am sure if it had not been for it !
would have been in my grave months ago: When |
first commeucrd the Of il nv lungs were much was
ted, and had idea Of surviving lodgrr than f W
weeks. had an incessant cough which bore ms down
almost 10 the verge fthc grave. But, through the
gency the syrup, am yet alive and feel greatly
strengthen,d by it, hope you will accept this as an
expression Of my thankncss TO God for directing The
Of so valuable medicine, and you Tor It's prcpa
ration Afectionatcly yours,
ROBERT b. LATHAM
Baltimore March 2Sth 1850
lS5. The above ART iee b. had Of Mcssrs HARPER
& kinney. Agents for the town of Stanton. Any
spectacle Physician see the recipe by calling on
the Agents.
j. L. o'NEAL, Proprietor.
April 9, lS5l.-2m.
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THE LAST HALF CENTURY.

There has been no period since the COM
mencement of the world in which SO many
important discoveries, tending to the beneflt
of mankind, were made as IN the last nall
century. Some of the most wonderful re-
suits of human intellect have been witness
ed in the last fifty years. Some OF the
grandest conceptions OF genius have been
perfected 1t is remarkable how the mind
of the world has run in scientific investiga-
ton, and what achievements it has effected
in that period. Before the year 1900, there
was not steamboat in existence, and the
application of steam to machinery was UNI
known. Fulton launched the first steam
boat in 1907. Now there are three thous-
sand steamboats, traversing the waters OF A
merica, aud the time saved in travel is equal
to seventy per cent. The rivers of every
country in the world, nearly, are traversed
by steamboats,.
In 1900 there was not single railroad in
the world. In the United States alone there
are now S,797 miles of rail road costing
1886, 100000 to build, and about $4,000
miles of rail road in England and America.
The locomotive will now travel in as many
hours, distance which in 1900 required as
many days to accomplish. In 1900 it took
weeks to convey intelligence between Phila-
deiphia and New Orleans; now it can be
accomplished in minutes through the cleo
trio telegraph, which only had its beginning
in 1913. Volatism was discovered in March,
1900. The electro magnet in 1921. Elec-
tro-typing was discovered only few years
ago. Hoes printing press, capable fprin-
ting 10000 copies an hour, is very recent
discovery, but of a most important charac-
ter. Gas light was unknown in 1000 now
every city and town of any pretence are
lighted with it, and we have the announce
ment of still greater discovery by which
light, heat and motive power may be all pro-
duced from water, with scarcely any cost.
Daguerre communicated to the world his
beautiful invention in 1889. Gun cotton and
Chloroform are discoveries of but a few
years old.
Astronomy has added number of new
planets to the solar system. Agricultural
chemistry has enlarged the domain ofknowl-
edge in that important branch of scientific
research, and mechanics have increased the
facilities for production, and the means of
accomplishing an amount of labor which far
transcends the ability of united manual eff
fort to accomplish. The triumphs achieved
in this last branch of discovery and inven-
ton, are enough to mark the last half century
as that which has most contributed to aug
ment personal comforts, enlarge the enjoy
ments, and add to the blessings of man.
What will the next half century accomplish?
We may look for still greater discoveries;
for the intellect of man is awake, exploring
every mine sf knowledge, and searching for
useful information in every department of
art and industry. Ledger.
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PATTERSON'S
Al TER aTIYE &. TONIC COWPOU.NU.

.aLTER.4TTVE g. TONIC COMPOUND.
WINCHESTER. June 3. 1880
Having used Patterson's Alternative and Tome
Compound. both myseIfand in my family, fur the
last eight years, and having been cured oi obstinate
cosliveness ard sick head ache, 10 which have
been for long Time subject. take pleasure IN r.
commencing It's use to others afflicted IN the same
way. =,
have also used il for Cholic and Cholera Nor
bus. the latter very violent. and ol which was 'e-
lleyed nv it in very shori time.
1t has proved equally efficacious with different
members of my family. aud in many other cases
within my oW n knowledge.
Signed, ). Ii. hhhr'
New MARKET, Shen. Co., May 81, 1850
take prea, pleasure in recommending Patlrrson's
Alternative and Tonic Compound have no stsi-
tation in giving il mig opinion that this WIN ne
found an excellent remedy for the various diseases
Gr which tits recommended, particularly Dysen-
,ery. Dyspepsia and Liver Affections. | am no
physcan, and speak dsinierestedIy. have used
tho medicine. and have experienced great relief
from land Notwithstanding The prejudces Of the
Faculty, it has gained celebrity and popularity
which have caed into exercise additional means
IN simply the great and increasing demand f"r II.
Signed. J. S. CALVERT.
M. Prepared by JAMES F. PATTERSON
and sold, Wholesale aud Retail, by THOMAS f.
FsxRrpeE, Druggist. Saunon, Va.
June IL, l650.-ly.
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VALUABLE ROCKINGHAM LAM
ZOE SALE.

INIIE subscriber will offer for sale at public Auc-
tim on the 22nd day of May, 1851. it moi
sold prirately before that day. very Valuable
Farm. situated IN she Shenandoah River, adjoining
the Lands, OF Joseph Conrad, DIR. Jennings and
others, containing about 700 ACRES. On this
Farm there lisa large body of superior PINE and
OAK TIMBER. which is rendered very valuable
on account of lis close proximity TO numerous Saw
mills. 1t also embraces fine body of River Bot
tom and UPLAND. now in fine state ofcultvaiion,
and susceptible Of the highest condition ofimprove-
ment.
The locality and great conveniences of this Farm,
rende! it most desirable properiy-having upon it
various Springs of the finest waller, and is situated
in the midst ofsevera Flour mills and Saw mills
besides, upon ii, there is one Of the finest mill
sites in the county.
1t is located in neighborhood proverbial for intel
ligence. honesty and morality (which is a great in
ducemrnts to purchasers.
will also offer for sale all my Farming Utensils,
Household and Kitchen Furniture, Stock Of Various
Descriptions; Wheat, Corn. &c.
Terms made known on the day of sale.
WIN. Ii. PERRY.
December Ok tS50-fds
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BATTLES OF THE ANTS.

Humber thus describes, in Homeric style,
that burlesque ofhuman warfare, battle of
ants:
Figure to yourself two of these cities, E.
quail in size and population, and situated a.
bout hundred PAGES from each other OBJ
serve their countless numbers, equal to the
population of two mighty empires. The
whole space which separates them, for the
breadth of twenty-tour inches, appears alive
with prodigious crowds of their inhabitants.
Thousands of champions, mounted on more
elevated spots, engage in single combat, and
seize each other with their powerful jaws, a
still greater number are engaged on both
sides in taking prisoners, who make vain eff
forts to escape, conscious Of the cruel fate
which awaits them when arrived at the hos
tile formicary. The spot where the battle
most RACES, is about two orthree square feet
in dimensions; penetrating odor exhaleS
on all sides numbers of ants are here lying
dead, covered with venom others, compo-
sing groups, are hooked together by their
legs or jaws, and drag each other alternate
ly, in contrary directions. These groups
are formed gradually. AT first, pair Of
SClAC CdSll OlhClj uAu iOotiho
upon their hind legs, mutually squirt their
acid; then closing, they fall and wrestle in
the dust. Again recovering their feet, each
endeavors to drag off his antagonist if their
strength be equal they remain immovable,
till the arrival of third gives one the ad-
vantage. Both, however, are often succor-
ed at the same time, and the battle still con-
tinues undecided others take part on each
side, till chains are formed Of six, eight, and
sometimes ten, all hooked together, and
struggling pertinaciously for the mastery
the equilibrium remains unbrokcn, till
number of champions from the same hive
arriving at once, compel them to let go their
hold. AT the approach of night each party
retreats to its own city; but before the fol-
lowing dawn the combat is renewed with
redoubled fury, and occupies greater ex-
tent of ground. These daily fights continue
till, violent rains separating the combatants,
they forget their quarrel, and peace is re-
stored"
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MORE OPPOSITION.

SINCE opposition has become the life Of trade,
~ the undersigned has determined to run as cheap
as the cheapest, and that will not suite he will
run little cheaper than the cheapest. He has
commenced the HOUSE, SIGN, AND ORNA-
MENTAL PAINTING, PAPER HANGING
AND GLAZING on his own hook,and with the
aid Of his friends and the public he hopes to mer-
it full share Of the public patronage. He has
the experience oftwelve years at The business and
he fatters himsefthat he can please any one who
may favor him with ,heirwork. Old Chairs paint
ed up in a style that will be as good sa when
new He can be found at his Shop in Gallows-to town,
near the Valley Hotel. All persons having work
to let will please give him call before closing
their bargain with some one else.
R. B. THOMAS.
Staunton, February 10, 1S5l.--tf.
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UyRlVALLED bIPE.LIKE LlKENESSES.
A RE taken in the latest style, with all the late
"A improvements in the Art, by
r. T. RANKIN


"A Improvements in the Art, by
R. 7. RANKIN,
from Philadelphia, who will remain in this place
for few days only, for the purpose Of furnishing
those who wish with an accurate likenesso of them
selves or friends. Those who examine his pictures
will see, that n..depth cf tone, life like expression,
beauty ofexecuiion, and harmonious blending of
light and shade, they are second to none in The
Country; and after receiving superior finish with
solution of gold. celebrated for their soft tone
and while they far e9eel tie Finest Painting, they
are equally as durable. The plates ON which they
are taken are ofthe finest FRENCH MANUFAcTURE,
and no pains or expense spared in getting them
up in the best manner by the use of the galvanic
battery
o. full course Of Instruction, or instruction in
all the late Improvements in the Art,gven on rea-
sonable terms.
o. Rooms open from 8, A. M. to 5, p NJ,
during which hours the Ladies and Gentlemen of
this place are politely solicited to call and examine
specimens.
o. Persons taken singly or in groups on rea-
sonable terms.
g9- Rooms at Mr.. ]. N. Woodward's, Ea
gle Hotel.
R. j. RANKIN, Daguerrean.
Stounton, Jan. s, 1851 If.
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Attention! Attention.!
NEW WHOLESALE AND RETAIL VARIETY STORE

- &M. HIRSH are now receiving at their
~ store on the corner, one DOOR West of the
Post Office very extensive and well selected
stock Of Goods for the Spring midsummer Trade,
consisting in part as follows:
Jewelry.
Jenny Lind Earnings, Breast Pins, Lockets;
Finger,Rings, Gold and Silver Watches;
Guld and Silver Pencils, Gold and Steel Pens,
SC.
Fancy Goods.
Gard Cases, Work Boxes, Sewing Baskets;
Paper Weights, Sewing Silks, Jenny Lind
Trimmings;
Sewing Cotton Pocket and Neck Handker-
iefs;
Worsted, Of all colours;
Parasols and Umbrellas, Fans, Reticules;
Scissors, Pocket Knives Pocket Books;
Port Moneys, Purses. Suspenders, Accordeons;
Riddles, Banjoes and Music Boxes
A general assortment of Shirt and other Buttons
as low as cent per dozen.
general assortment of Perfumeries. Razors and
Razor Strops;
Shaving and Writing Apparatus;
Oil Table and Floor Cloths;
Window blinds of all kinds;
Looking Glasses Of all sorts and sizes;
Ready made Shirts and Collars, land great many
articles too numerous to enumeraie.
We therefore kindly request the public to call and
examine our stock, confident that we will be ena-
bed to please the most fastidious in the selec
ton of any kind of Fancy Goods, Of which we keep
the best assortment.
Country Merchants will find it to their advan-
tage to call, as we will sell Wholesale at Northern
prices.
S,aunton, April 2, 1851.
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Wool GROWING IN VIRGINIA.--A writer
in the Richmond Wing on this subject, in
the conclusion of his communication, says /:
The general evil of Dogs, which see is
claiming at present the most stringent legis-
lation in our Northern States to protect the
sheep, likewise exists with us. Our own
Legislature has done much, and will, no
doubt, do more, at the proper time, to Grad
icate this evil. In the meantime, let me
publish to the sheep raising world remedy
against the destruction of sheep by dogs,
which was given me short time since, by
highly respectable and valued friend, him
self an extensive wool grower. 1t consists
simply in placing on one sheep in every
ten of the flock bell of the usual size for
sheep. The reasoning of my friend is this:
the instinct of the dog prompts him to do
all his acts in sly, stealthy manner--their
attacks upon sheep are most frequently
made at night while they are at rest, and
the sudden and simultaneous jingling of all
the bells strikes terror to the dogs, they
turn tail and leave the sheep, fearing the
noise of the bells will lead to their exposure
The ratio of bells might be made to vary
according to the size of the flock.
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ENCOURAGE YOUR OWN MECHANICS!


p RESPECTFULLY informs the public that he
~ hasjust received from Baltimore, large sup
ply of Material his line, such as Lasts, Newest
Style, and 'ery handsome; Gum m
Over SHOES, with Gulta Percha bot
toms, new and speadid article. ~ ~Se
French Calf Skins; Morocco and g.
Kid of all descriptions Fine Hastings for Laa-
dies Caters; Franche for do, various coors. a
new article; White Kid for Wedding Shoes,
&c., &c., which he is prepared TO Manufacture
into Boots, Shoes, Sc. in style that cannot fail
to please. All work warranted.
In addition to the work done in his own shop, he
has added handsome stock of
BOOTS, SHOES, &c,
of Northern make, which hC will sell at reduced
prices, for cash, or on the usual time.
EEy- Ladies' White Kid Shoes made to or
der. for Weddings and Parties. at a short notice
Staunton, Sept. rs, 1850.
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november %, lS49.-tf
FARM FOR SALE.

HAVING resolved to remove West now Of
a fer at private sale, the FARM on which re-
side, lying on Back Creek, Augusta seven miles
South of Waynesbnro'. II contains 19l Acres
65 of which are cleared and the resi- heavily Inn
bered. The Improvements are new and subsian-
tial. and consist of comfortable Dwelling. kllch-
en- and Smoke house alsn, new Barn, Smith
shop. and fine SAW M,LL-40 Acres could be
made good Meadow-65 Acres are bottom. II all
lies WELL and is adapted to all kinds of grains and
grasses-l is watered remarkably well. To a
man who wishes 10 engage either in farming or the
lumber trade, an excellent opportunity is presented
in the purchase Of this land The terms Will be
made accommodating.
JOHN Fl. COlNER.
Wayneshoro' P O.. Augusta Cog
April 2, lS5l.-3l.s )
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TRACTS OF LAND:

Isl. MEADOW FARM containing 22S Acres,
| 2 Ruuds and IL Poles, havinguD it largi BRICK
MANSION, large Barn, all Out Houses necessary,
several of which are Brick, two goud Apple Or
chards, some Is 10 ~ Acres of Meadow well wa
tered, and sufficient quantity of Timber. Said
Land lies well, On the Main Valley Road, two
miles from GreenviIle.
End. WOOD FARM, lies within one mile of
Greenville on the Valley Road, and contains 253
Acres, Rood and SO Pules-l00 Acres Of fine
Timber, two Apple Orchards, some Meadow, a
Branch running through il with sprngs-Log
Dwelling, Barn, Kitchen SC.
Sd A Tract lying about three miles from Green
vile on the Valley Road, containing 81 Acres md
2 poles. This Tract contains Log Dwelling,
Barn, Spring House, Orchard, first rate Meadow,
sufficient quantity of Timber, Branch running
through it.
4lh. A Tract lying near Meadow Farm contain
ing 23l Acres, about 100 Acres cleared, the bal
ance well Timbered, Log Dwelling. Stable, Young
Orchard, Spring, and considerable quantity of
Meadow Land.
9Th. Tract lies adjoining 9TH, contains l2l A.
cres all in timber, lies well. great deal Of fine pine
for saving, water on it.
Gin. Tract lies adjoining 5th, containing liz
Acres, Timber Land and water as No. S.
7th. Tract contains $50 Acres, and lies adjoin-
ing 4, 5, 5. 6 Tract all Timber water, and Pine
Timber.
Sth Lots near the town of Greenville, a Acres
and 80 poles.
TERMS. one. fourth in hand and the balance in
three equal annual payments. Full possession CIV
en- about the LIST of September. The Executors re-
serve the privilege Of making such changes as may
be necessary on day Of sale.
MATTHEW PlLSON, I Ex'ors fSam'l
SAM'L B. FINLEY. { Finley, decd.
March &c. lS5l.-lds.
IT, Rockingham Register and Winchester
Republican copy and forward account to this Office
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HARPER g. KINNEY have just received from
y the Northern cities. full supply Of Drugs,

HARPER g. KINNEY have just received from
hH the Northern cities, full supply of Drugs,
Medicines. Paints, Oils, Dye. Stuf1s sc.
We would call the particular attention of Ply
sicians and the public generally 10 our assortment
Of "Haskell s. Menick 's"Select Powders which for
purity and preparation, stands unrivalled. Among
Others will be found the following:
Pulverised Aconite, Pulverized Rhnbarb (Turkey)
Puverized Myrh, Puy'd Serpanlarium, Pulv'd
Jalap, Puv'd Assaieleda, Pulv'd Ipecac ct O.
Plum Pulv'd Ext. Lquorice, Pulv'd Guaicum,
Pulvd Ergot, Puly'd Gum Arabic, Pulv'd Opt
plum. Also.-Granvlles Lotion Chorc Ether,
Syrup IodideofIron, Glycerin, Spirits Ammonia,
(cuncentrated) Spirits Ammonia (Aromaiic) Sol.
Iodine Arsenic and Mercury. Oil Wintergreen,
Oil of Cedar, Ext. Rhubarb, Ext Teraxicum,
Ext Cicuta, Ext. Jaap, Ext. Gentian, Ext.
Belladonna, Ext. Slramonum, Ext Colocynlh,
Ext Aconite.
HARPER & KINNEY,
Staunton, April 10. Main Street,
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6 doors aboue The Store Of B. Craufmd's. Esq }
rgNHE undersigned continues tn carry Oh the
L COACH MAKING BUSINESS in all its
various branches. He IS thankful for patronage
heretofore received, and hopes from his long expe-
Renee and personal aiienliun.u merit continuance.
He has variety Of Carriages on hand Of every
description used in this country
o. Repairing done IN the best manner and al
reasonable prices.
He has also connected with his Coach MaDulac-
tory the Saddery business, and will keep con-
stantly on handand for sale, Saddles and Harness
of every description, Carriage Trimmings Harness
Mounting, Whips, Saddlelrees, Carriage Springs,
Axles, &c., Sc. Call and see.
JUDSON Mccoy.
Staunton, Aug 81, 1650.-tf
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BEWARE OF COUNTERFEITS.
B ALL EY & CO.,
(LATE BAILEY & KITcHEN,)
1856 Chestnut Street. PHILADELPHIA.


1876 Chestnut Street. PHILADELPHIA.
Importers aud OF w a;ches Jewelry Sill
yer Ware, aud FaSev Goods, af
OFFER TO the public ext. i've assortment Of ev-
" cry thing in their line, 10 which tn. con,
stany making additions by every arrival from EuroI
and varied assortment Of Plated Sheffield Ware,
consisting in part OF Rich Walters, Tea Sets, Coffee
and Tea Urms, Epergnes, Branches, &c.
Silver Ware, Of every description, kept constantly on
hand or manufactured to order. al the shortest notice
mandatory Of the being attached TO the store.
They especially call the attention Of the 70 &C to-
their choice varied assortment Of Loadon Liverpool,
and Geneva aches, from the factories Off Cooper,
nj Tobias & Co, Hyd, & Sons; also, from the cre.
bratrd establishments Of sies Jargcnson, ofCopenhagen.
English, French and American Jewelry ,ofevery de-
scrpiion
Diamond Sets, Bracelets, Breaches, Ear Rings, Fin
ger Rings.
Turquoise, Pearl, Garnet, Ruby, Emerald, and Corai
Sets
Marble, Flint, Bronze Statuary, and Paintings on
Metal and Porcclan from the hands Of celebrated ar
lists.
Strangers visiting the City, respectfully invited
TO visit their establishment.
Particular attention paid the repairing Of " atches.
Philadelphia, May 90, IS50.-ly
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MY JACK

WILL stand the ensuing season at my stable,
aud Mller's Forge on the South River,
commencing at home on Monday the 24lh OF
March. and alternately, week about, and will be let
to mares at S. the season, and So thensurance, the
season money payable at expiration of theseason,
and the insurance money payable whenthe mare is
known to be in foal or transferred the season 10
piTe the last day Of June.
Dscription.-The Jack is four years old, fine
size and form, upwards oftwelve handsin height, Of
deep lead color, vigorous and active. Any person
living at distance, wishing to put will be furnish
ed with pasture on my farmat reasonable charge
SAMUEL KENNERLY.
March 60, 1851.
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DISSERTATION,

vTHE partnership heretofore existing under
Il the firm of Brown & Fulks has this day been
dissolved by mutual consent.
All persons indebted TO the firm are requested to
settle their accounts with as little delay as posi-
Bile.
Either ofthe parties are authorized to use The
name uflhe firm in settlement of the business.
VACHEL j. BROWN,
JOHN G. FULKS.
March ], 1851.