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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1851-02-05

One Of the grand objects of education
is--to collect principles and apply them
to practice; and when this is generally
done, mankind will be brought nearer to
equality. sa
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1851-02-05

There is dog in Roxbury, Massachu-
sets, who has acquired the habit of chew.
ing tobacco. He is stunned by all the
decent dogs Of the neighborbood. q
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-05-05

WORKING MEN ON THE RisE.-They
are determined to have genuine laboring
mana 'hand,' and no mistake, for the
next President Of France. .. |"-
Il am assured snys the Paris corres>
pondence Of the London Times, 'that the
secret societies are determined on bringing
forward person tnken from the lower or>
ders of the people as q candidate for the
presidency Of the Republic in 1852, and
they are now very busy seeking such can.
dida.e. An Operative was frs. suggested;
but upon consideration, it was thought bets
ter to try to gain over the sympathies ofthe
country people, and the probability is that
a peasant will be selected
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-05-05

SPIRITuALMrslc.-Th following, which
we find in an exchange paper, is still more
extraordinary than the spiritual rappings.'
A trapping manifestation has been
made in this city during the past week,
which completely dissipntes the knee.
cracking theory Of the Buffalo doctors
The account, though hard to credit, is at
tested by eight or ten respectable citizens,
who were ear witnesses. The manifesto
,ions' were made through a medium from
Auburn, who has been passing several
weeks in the city. After some conyersa-
ton in the usual manner, by rnppines, the
spirits were requested to give musical
demonstrations which had been on pre-.
vious occasion. Very soon the company
were aslonished at hearing disIan. music,
similar to, but decidedly superior to that
mnde by the Enliun harp. Ii is stated by
those present that voices were also heard,
though 100 much mingled with the instru.
mental music 10 be plainly distinguished.
By request the music came nearer, and ut
last was brought into the room occupied by
the company. Also by request, Sweet
Home, and several other familiar compost.
tions were sung and played by the Spirits
The music is described TO be Of sufficient
volume to have filled any Of the churches
of our Syracuse Journal. yia'
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-05-05
The destruction or Temples and Pyra-
midS Of Old EgyDt.
Egypt Cor. of the London Athe neum

lEgypt Cor OF the London AthenRum.
Buff these things have been unnolced
or misunderstood, another, more nearly Of.
fecting traveller, cannot have been So,
namely. the still rapid progress Of the des.
truction of the monuments. Although
do no, share in the superstitieus enthusiasm
of some, | could not but he moved by sec.
ing what havoc is in progress everywhere,
from the Pyramids TO the Cataracts. Ii
would be impossible to point out every
place where the work of Vandalism Is 60.
ing on; but will just mention one or two
instances, in order to hint TO the curious
tha, they must come in time to these re.
gions, or they will find little more than tra.
ditions Of all the minor curiosiiies, and the
great ones much i'll treated. The North.
ern Pyramid of Dashour is now in progress
Of being converted into q stone quarry, in
order to build some palace or villa in the
neighborhood; the tombs Of Sakkara are
used for the same purpose; the mounds Of
Abydus are ransacked for building maisri..
ais; the Temple Of Erment is going for the
same purpose; and two temples have, with.
in the last six years. been knocked down,
and materials removed from near Sheikh
Fadl, entirely without the knowledge Of
travellers, TO whom, indeed, they have re.
mained utterly unknown until now that
they no longer exist. went TO Skllmim
to look at the great block Of stone copied
by Wilkinson. and supposed to be restored
to Letronne. found that The FIRST line
was entirely gone. They nre breaking up
the block TO make lime. Enough, howev.
er, remains 10 show that some, at least, Of
NJ. f.e!ronne's suggestions are not correct.
He introduces words where there never
have been any, as on the sligh,es, examlna.
tion is evident. II is worth remarking, al
SO, tina, the inscription had previously been
copied by Pocoke, who cautiously makes
several very sensible and reasonable res,o-
ralions, without acknowledgement BY the
French sarant. f"A 4"
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-05-05
Village AriStOcraCy.

j Many are the follies and weakness of hu-
man nature. But none are more contempt
ible than those acted out by the scrub aris-
tocrats Of our towns and villages. These
are to be found in all the relations Of life.
A young man. whose father was hard
working mechanic, either has a moderate
fortune left him, or he marries few thous-
and dollars; and forthwith he puts on airs,
and assumes an importance perfectly dis
gusting to those who are acquainted with
| the circumstances Of his rise and progress
in the world. Such young men regard as
beneath their dignity the vocations Of their
parents, and not unirequently avoid letting
it be known that they sprung from such
sources. We have even met with some
who looked upon the humble vocation of a
mechanic as beneath the dignity Of a gentle
man, forgetting in the meanwhile that the
faint of the father attaches to the son.
Pride of this kind never finds resting place
save in weak brain, and manifests itself
in a perverse temper.
There are many young men in our towns
and villages, (and some ladies too!) who
seem to be proud Of the wealth Of their FAM
lilies, while their regulations would be soiled
by asseciating with the sons OF mechanics.
In this strange association it never occurs
to them that their fathers made all their
property by downright stealing, cheating,
and lying their grandfathers were
sold at public auction to pay their passage
across the ocean! See the number Of young
men in our country who, endowed with
scarcely common sense and no sort Of love
for genuine republicanism, resort to the
study Of the learned professions. such as
law and medicine, while every mark about
them declares, in terms that cannot be mis-
understood, that the God of nature intended
them for bricklayers, house carpenters, and
blacksmiths. Many of these ought now to
abandon their professions for the more prof.
liable and equally honorable fields Of labor
where their fathers made money enough to
educate them, and thus elevate them to sta.
tons where they can never move with ease
or grace. God deliver US from the bastard
aristocracy of our villages, and the Goldfish
aristccracy of our larger towns! Among
these hateful funguses on society, respecta-
biEity is based upon IL e nature Of a mans
vocation, instead of the manner in which
his duties are performed. The only senti-
ment which we'll regulated society recogni-
zes, is that sound maxim. "Act we'll thy
part-there all the honor lies. ."-Readins
Adrertiser. 55-
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-05-05

each step led him further from happiness
and his bride.
In the midat of the troop rode George Of
st. Thomas, in his hand the banner Of Hun.
gary. His cheek glowed, his eye flashed
each step brought him nearer to revenge
The troubled stream is once more stilled
the ir-wood receives the fugitives, their hor-
ses' tramp dies away in the darkness -
Here and there, from the distant mountains,
the lherdsman's horn resounds, on their
danks the sheperd's fire CLEANS like a blood
red star.
Forward, forward! ''-. '2'''' *.'F'-.
= X .a,G X - q *
Back to thy lair, bloed-thirsty monster,
back and sleep! -1;a s.., a-.=.s.s ....
Let the forest grass grow over the ensan-
guined plain.
How much is destroyed, how much has
passed away. ,4''.a.+'a BIS
/ How many good men, who were here,
are here no longer; and how many who re-
main would grieve but little if they, too,
were numbered with the dead.
The hero Of battles is once more a robber
and a fugitive. The iron hand of the law
drives him from land S end to lands end.
In the mad-house mopes captain Of hus-
sars. and ever repeats Wait but mo-
naent!" None there can guess the mean
ing of his words. 5 - s-s-55+-'i
Only George of ST. Thomas is happy.
He sleeps in welcome grave, dreaming of
sweet renown and deep revenge. .. 80.
*"Ha! too was yonder born,
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-05-05
From the Pictorial Drawing Room Companion
There's Rest for Thee in Heaven.

= EA
BY W., H. KILBoRS.
4 ii $50 Eselssa aeissA . 1850 ~ sTLs. 1874
Should sorrow. Ger thy brow -
:. Its darkened shadows fling,
And hopes that cheer thee now ~ '.@
: y. Die in their early spring! - sA2 Z-ss
Should pleasure, at its birth, T; .a s.;3as.
"a. Fade like the hues ofleven, sal
Turn thou away from earth, sg5Hg
81 lThere's rest for thee in heaven. .- -a5
ifevsr life shall seem 's-..'''
To thee q toilsome way, - s.r -s.-
And gladness cease to beam .'.. - -
Upon its clouded day; 80. -.
. H. like the weary dove, - . y. =
On shereless, ocean driven, =: ia. -. d
!. Raise thine eyes above, a. 80. ~.
There's rest for thee in heaven. g..
y But, o, ifthornless flowers ssa
III Throughout thy pathway bloom 81 at
And gaily feet the hours = 81: 2a.-s sr-
eUnstained by early gloom;s a''E o Gsa
'Slilllst not every thought tssl9 50 .za
5st Te.this dull world be given, sl $685.
Nor always, always be forgot II,
= Thy better rest in heaven.
a., @e - g.
When sickness pales thy cheek,
And dims thy lustrous eye, e,faa,g
And pulses, low and weak, asa So
Tell of q time to die! .s -s..--s s,
Sweet Hope shall whisper then, 15a
Though thou from earth be driven; ..s in
There's bliss beyond the skies, .ay..7 a
q There's rest for thee in heaven. ..ssss
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-05-05

A REGULAR BRANDY SMAsHER.-An
English paper says: "The late Mr.. Josh.
ia Dixon, Of Downtown, in Wiltshire, who
in 1901 died suddenly ut the age Of hun
dred and three. had oil his life been re.
marknble free liver. According 10 his own
calculation, he hud consumed two thousand
gallons of brandy, wiihou, taking into &c.
coun, variety Of other kinds of liquor
He moreover enjoyed his faculties to the
last. He was twice married; and Of his
numerous offspring by both wives the old
es, had died at the age Of seventy, while
the youngest was only eighteen at her
father's death. Had this man practised
the temperance OF some patriarchs, hs
might probably have attained the age OF
hundred and fifty 'a5 ~"
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-05-05
PAPER CARPETS The Cincinnati Non

PAPER CARPETS The Cincinnati Non.
areil says that Mr.. L Howard has. ..dis.
covered process by which carpets can
be- prepared from ordinary wall paper.
placed upon canvass and vanished, which,
i, says, are neat and durable, and which
can be afforded a, such low prices, tina. we
think they will come into extensive use ~
A carpet of this kind has been put down
in Mr.. Howard's store for public exomina.
tion. The Nonpareil should have stated
the price, and then we could better Judge
of the value of the discovery. i
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-05-05
THE EXPECTANT BRIDE.
A Thrilling Tale. ,


In "a small Gallician town wasoquartered
division of ofhussars-splendid fellows, for
whom the heart of many Polish maiden
beat quicker than its wont. The most
beautiful woman in all the neighborhood
loved the best blade amongst the hussars-
the Captain. s a'
Countess Anna K-nsky, tie lovely Pol
ish widow, had been for six months be-
trothed to the bold hussar officer, and the
wedding day was near at hand. A single
night intervened.. On the eve OF the happy
day, the bridegroom went to visit hise bride.
He was a tall, slender man, with the bloom
Of youth still upon his face; but his high
forehead was already bald -s.Sun and moon
together" as the Hungarian proverb say.
The bride was a fair and delicate lady,
with abundant black locks, a pale'nerseus
countenance, and blue eyes Of that unusual
lustre which one finds only in Polish blue
eyes. At the sight Of her lover, her alabas-
ter cheek was ovefspread with the roses of
lose's spring time, and her eyes beamed
like the, rising snnef3sA 30 a5 sszsss :.
!. The bridegroom would fain have appear ed
cbeerfnE but it is hard to deceive the gaze
OF love whichsreads the beloved ones trou-
bic in each fold Of the brow, in each glance
Of theeye. Tenderly she approached him,
smoothed his forehead's wrinkles with her
hand, and imprinted kiss in their place.
But again they returned. slsa:na 5e a7@i
w hat ails thee, dearest? How is this
Sad on the ere of our wedding day?"
81 Nothing ,ails me. But / am an
noyed at an incident "a easuality-w
l cannot postpone. The court-martial has
condemned 2 man to death. l have just
now signed the sentence. The man is to be
shot tomorrow; Just on our bridal day. l
would il, were otherwise" ssss srs.
The man is. doubtless q criminal?"
According to military law. He has
bsen ,debauching soldiers from their duty
exciting them to desert and return home to
fight the Serbs. Death is the penalty at
tached to this crims.r Pa.
And you have signed the sentence? Are
yen NOT Magsara Love. you not your
natiye.land? ?n ..,4s. s.,l,s-....,.- gs... H..
z am soldier before everything! i re-
-spect the laws" ts7s asa d @1;.s.e
sImpossible! You, who love so well,
cannot be devoid Of that most ennobling
kind Of floys-patriotism.in -s.~ sar
q can love. but 1 cannot dream. Ofthe
naxims and principles of the revolutionists,
understand not a!word ); but thus much l
knew, revelations never end well. Much
blood, little honor, eternal remorse. 1880
Say not eternal remorse, but eternal
hone5, Hone that a time ;,,,,et come which
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-05-05

An lrishman attempted TO put yoke on
n pig. He had cornered the grunter in a
room having glazed window, when the
animal, believing that his freedom was
about to be infringed upon, went with
single bound through the window. 'Drat
i,,n said the old man, looking after him for
moment, .'l'ye 60, your dimensions--7
by 9 exactly" e
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-05-05

A wng hearing that in 1880 the brewers
consumed seven hundred thousand quarters
OF barley less than there were e-used in 1880,
and yet made a million barrels more beer,
asked very pertinently, which had grown
smaller, the barrels or the beer.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-05-05

If your sister, while tenderly engaged in
conversation with her sweetheart, asks you
to bring glass of water from an adjoining
room, you can start. on the errand, but you
need not return You will not be missed,
that's certain-we've seen il tried.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-05-05

SIR Thomas Moore remarked to the exc
cutioner, by whom he was to perish, that
the scaffold was extremely weak; 81 pray
you, friend, see me up safe,' said he, 'and
for coming down, let me shift for myself"
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-05-05

. 4srNopaper will be discontinued until all ar
reaarges. are paid, except at the option of the
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-05-05

*"Ha! I too was yonder born,
Where brightly beams the star"
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-05-05
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s-y9SsS>N-NSGHaGGRN NeasrersNrre~oSNoo
I..s6.--NUMBERs @.:
6be T)nrtaee 9elltinel.
BYssAMUEL D,,HARRIs, Jr.

one year, payable within six months, SIS
0as Fear, payable after the expiration Of
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One year, payable after itsexpiration, 2,5
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-03-06
SIXTH VOLUME OF TIE
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN.

TINE Publishers oflhc SCIENTIFIC AMER
l. lCAN, respectfully give notice that the
SIXTH VOLUME Of this valuble journal, commcn-
ccd on the 2lst of September last. The clarac-
ter Of the SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN is too well
known throughout the country to require de-
tailed account of the various subjects discussed
through its columns.
1t enjoys moro extensive and influential cir
culation than any other journal of its class in
America. ry
1t is published weekly, as heretofore, in Quar-
10 Form, on fine paper, allordinG, at the end OF
the year, an ILLUSTRATED ENCYCLO
PEDIA. of over FOUR hundred PAGES,
with IN Index. and from FIVE to SIN HUN
DRED ORIGINAL ENGRAFINGS, dcs-
crbcd BY letters Of reference; besides i vast
amount of practical information concerning the
progress Of SCIENTIFIC and MECHANICAL
IMPROVEMENTS, CHEMISTRY, CIVIL
ENGINEERING, MANUFACTURING in its
various branches, ARCHITECTURE, MA
SONRY, BOTANY,-in short, it embraces the
entire range of the Arts and Sciences.
1t also possesses an original feature not found
in any other weekly journal in the country, viz:
an Official List of p P.ATENT CLAIMS, prepared
expressly for its columns at the Patent Ollicc,-
thus constituting it the American Repcrtory Of
Inventions"
TERMs-$2 a year; 81 for six months.
u All Letters must be Post Paid and direct
cd to MUM & CO,
Publishers Of the Scientific American,
l2S Fulton street, New York.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-03-06
Z RGRHCERIES

dO HHDs: s. GAR, consisting of fair. to
.4l)ipfnie andHchoice.' v t,s9.t = III
-l,A1soy yEoas Crushed, Powdercd"and Clarified
Sugars. - i. e.
Rio Coffee,
5000 Sacks Salt s'.3s@,
e0,OOelbs.Swced and English Iron.
1900 Kegs gutN ails of good quality.
200 Kaas 4d toi6 inch Spikes. iff'i 3
80 Bales Gunpy Bagging. -....,
900 Coils Rnssia and Kentucky Rope.
80 Boxes, half and quarter Boxes, Bunch Raj
rs Boxes: Candles, consisting ofyspcrm Ada
mantine. and HuIl's Sons. Tallow Candles.
o"4o BoYes, s,sls and T half Boxes, Jacks0n's No J.
80 Bbls.Nc Orleans and IIhds prime Cuba
NSol,,ro, 1, did ''Ifs L. 5t'k5' 's'-' 90 '
10000 lbs Prime Baltimore Bacon Sides.
Also, choice BALTIMORE Cured H;ns, ~,
10 OBbis. Plaster Paris Also, Rock Lime and
Gypsuili. / tfs .riny., f':' Is 'sis
i 5000 lbs. Mol, Extract and Pure White
Lead Of Union Mills and Bcdvillc Brands,
Linsccd and Train Oils,
Superior Lamp OH,
Cooking and Air Tight Stoves,
Large;Supplyof Saddlery, consisting of Mems
Bows, eand Ladies' Side Saddles and Brides,
Whips, Saddle7Bags, &c, DC.
s,000'lbs Damaged and good Sole Leather
Also; Boots and Shoes and Upper Leather.
HALF Barrels MOI and 2 Mackcrel,
b5Also;g gExra.N o. Mackcrel
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-03-06
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
EDGEFlELD DISTRICT
IN EQUITY.
C. II Goodwin and others

Elizabeth Goodwin and others. ON
NOTICE is hereby ,giyen, that BY virtue Of
~ IN order from tic Court of Equity, i'll
this ease, shall sell at Edgcfeld Court
House, on the second Monday of March next,
the following real Estate, viz:
The Brick Store House and Lot at present
occupied by B. e. Bryan, situated in the
Town of Edgefeld, having forty (4o) feet
front on the public square; by two hundred
and cigIty-four esq deep and clghty-seSen
(S7) feet four (4) inches in the rear, and ad-
joining Lots of A. Bland, the Estate OF A. b.
Addison and Mrs. Gray.
One other Store House and Lot situate IN
The Town of Edgciicld, having twenty-five
(22) feet front on the public square, by forty.
two (42) feet deep, adjoining the Lot Of
Mrs. Gray and the Brick Store.
Also, about seventy (7O) acrcss ofland be-
longing to the tract of land whercon c. j..
Goodwin, resided at the time of his death, in
six different parcels, according to plats, which.
will be exhibited on the day Of sale.
Thirty-four acres of this land in fine wood
land, within less than one mile of the Court
House, on the best road leading; into the
village. ..--.}
TERMS OF SALE,-A credit till the lst of
January next with interest from date, except
costs to be paid in cash. The Purchaser 10
give bond and good personal surcties TO Sc
cure the purchase money. =
S. S. TODIPKINS, c. E. E. D..
Commissioners Office. Feb. 49,, 1851
Feb. 13, 4te
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-03-06
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT.
IN ORDINARY.

pY JOHN HILL Esq, Ordinary of Edge
ID field District:
Whereas A. G. league, hath applied
to me for Letters of Administration, on all
and singular the goods and chattlcs, rights
and credits of L. +. league, late OF the
District aforesaid, deceased.
These are, therefore, to cite and admonls
al and singular, the kindred and creditors of
tie said deceased, to be and appear before me
at our next Ordinary's Court for the said Dis
trict TO be holden at Edgctield Court House
Oh the 18th dry of March inst to show cause ri
any why the said administration should not
be granted. ,,.,,
Given under my hand and seal, this the lst
day OF March. in the year of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and ffty-one. and LII
tic 18th year Of American Independence.
JOHN HILL, o. Z. D.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-03-06
OBITUARY.

Or. Z. +. league, "a son Of DR.. Thomas
Tcague. Of Ilurcns District. S. c. departed this
life on the 23d ultino, in his 33d year.
This gentleman had recently become resi-
dent Of this town, and had secured the kind re-
CARDS Of the community as an amiable man. a
kind ncighbur, AVID u good citizen. few days
before his illness, he visited his friends i'll Lau-
rcns. among whom severe epidemic was raging,
10 whose relentless force three of his relatives
fell victims; two of whom were Inferred at the
SAME time Deep and solemn were the impress
sions upon his a.onizcd heart. Returning TO the
bosom of his family, he was, on the second day
after, seized by the same disease, which had
proved fatal to SO many of his friends. His seri-
Gus impressions were dccpcncd. and ere the
death scene closed, his heart was graciousy pre-
pared for the event and its results. He became
deeply pcnitent for his sins, listened with devout
attention to the presentation Of Christ in His me-
diatoriaI character, desired frequent prayer, and
protested in clear and distinct terms lis faith in
Christ. Bein" comlortcd with the peace Of the
Gospel, hc expressed all earnest desire to put OH
Christ by Baptism, but being informed, that it
was not required of him III the situation he then
was, he mccEly submitted. AS his disease made
progress and he saw that lie could not survive its
ravagrS. he expressed hlS entire Willingness 10
die, comInr!ed his weeping family and friends
with words suited 10 the trying occasion, and
about O'clock On Lords Day morning, he re
signed his spirit up 10 Ills risen Saviour and Re-
lccnIiug Lord.
DR.. league has left wife, three children,
with his honorcd parents and numerous relatives
and friends TO mourn his untimcy death
T. The Taurcnsyillc Herald, Ncwbcrry Sen
tincl, and Abbcvillc Banner arc requested to
COPY til" above.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-03-06
ADMINISTRATORS Sale.

DY an order from John Hill, Esq, Ordinary
ID of Edgefeld District, j, shall proceed to sell
at the late rcsideneeof E. !. league, decd, Oh
FRIDAY5TIiE 21sr' MARCH,
in the Village of Edgefeld: all the personal pro-
perty of said deceased consisting Of $50:
FIVE LIKELY YOUNG NEGROES,
One fine New Carriage, one pair Of fine Carriage
Horses, and ono, Saddle Horse, Household and
Kitchen Furniture, and many other articles too
tedious to mention:se ra@
Also, the deceased d's interest in the DRUG
STORE, of :E&F. & A.5G. league.
And also, at the same time and place, the
House and Lot whereon E. F league lived un-
til his death, sitnated in beautiful part of the
Village, and Convenient to business On the lot
are all necessary out buildings in good order.
Terms of Sale raake known on, the day ofsalc
"a. G.. TEAGUE, Admir-.
March 8, ls5lg asEa 3tT 7