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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-09
THE MESSAGE.

We desire topresent our Acknowledgements
to our Representative, Hon. c. j. Faulkner
for bis prompt and efficient aid in procuring
for us and our readers the Presidents Mes
sage 1t was received in Martinsburg in
advance of its being read IN the House, and
shortly afterwards distributed to many Of our
town subscribers. Such an example of
promptncss and despatch has never before
occurred
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-09

an Editor, and shall abandon its gross out
RACES upon private individuals, BY arraigning
them upon unjust and malicious imputations.
VIC are sure il viii be great qualification to
the intelligent and moderate gentlemen Of its
own party in the County. We have notastc
for those strong ard direct impatations which
as journalist, We have deemed it our duty,
under the circumstances. to prefer, and sub
stantiate against it.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-09

leg@ We regret to announce the death of
Col David w. Patteson, Of Staunton, which
took place in Charlottesville, on Tuesday
last. Col Z. arrived in the Mail Coach, on
Thursday night last, to attend on the next
day, the meeting Of the Directory of the Gen.
trail Rail Road Company; he was quite i'll
when he arrived, and although he revived
somewhat day or two afterwards. SO as 20
walk about yet, disease had so enlcehled his
system as to render vain all the efforts of
physicians and friends to save bis life.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-09
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kc1z>Tho Censns of $50 shoms AZ. G.

EaS~Thc Census of 1850 shows the fol-
lowing proportion of deaths to the whole pop.
ulation in the following States " crmont
! in 100, Iowa in "a, Georgia in 81;
Michigan | in 81; Tennessee in SC; North
Carolina aud Alabama in IS; South Caro-
lima / in So; Maine in IL New Jersey /
in rs; Virginia in "a; Illinois and Della.
ware in 10; Arkansas in 10; Texas in
60 Rhode Island in &C.; Kentucky and
Connecticut in CT; Maryland l in 60 !;
Massachusetts, in 81,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-09
THE METHODIST nook CONCERN.

An order has been made in accordance
with the late decision of Judge Nelson. d.
reeiiog that the proportion of the Book Con-
ccrh belonging to the Methodist Church
South he transferred to trustees or agents
appointed by the Church South. and the
subject be referred to the Clerk Of the L. 8.
District Court for New York, to ascertain
the value of the property at the time of the
decision, &c
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-09
THE ATTACK UPox THE pRoMErHErs.

The Washington Republic of Thursday
has the following:
Ne are gratiGed to announce that imme'
diately on receipt of the Intelligence Of the
firiog on this vessel BY the British bng-oi-
war Express competent naval force vas
by the Presidents direction ordered to re-
pair to San Juan do Nicaragua, to protect
American vessels from like outrages for the
future, and inquiries we're addressed to me
British Government to ascertain whether me
conduit Of the commander o. tho Express was
prompted BY orders from bis government
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-09
PORK, &e.

During the past week large quantities Of
Pork have been brought to town and readily
disposed Of, at prices varying from S512l4
to $500 per cwt.-the weather has been
cold and dpe for butchering
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-09

Has Advices from Buenos Ayrcs to the
10Th Scptembcrsstatc that Gen Oribe had
eapitulated, and it was supposed that he
would JOIN Gen urquiza; SO that the war in
the Banda Oriental would soon be at an end
Gen kosas was pressing the male inhabitants
into his army; and. in somc places. none but
females and children were left He intends
to be in readiness for his opponents, should
they come on bis soil
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-09

BGy@Mr. Gould who went to Kutahya to
take the portrait of kossuth, arrived at New
York BY the Cambria. 1t is said to he his
intention to publish immediately n fac litlo-
graph Of the head of Kossu;h. The IIunca-
rans now in New York pronounce the por-
trait of the Magyar chief painted By Gould
as an excellent likeness.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-09

Rssy-Within ten months. four Governors of
New Hampshire have died WIN Alumber
Samuel Bell, Isaac Hill and Levi Woodbury.
Only seven now survive who have filed the
Guberuatorial chair
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-09
'W<|FfVF<r<ss-
MON EY.

Never before, in our experience, has money
been so scarce as at present. The low price
Of Wheat has induced many farmers to hold
their crops, thereby causing scarcity Of The
"neediul," which has become really oppres
siye.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-09

AEJThe Washington correspondents o.
the New York Express coniradcts tha re-
port that Mr. Fillmore has positively decli'
ned being candidate for tho Presidency.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-09

Ew-Wc have anticipated our
usual day of publication, but shall
give the election returns in an
extra.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-09

B1-An editor says that ladies wear cor
sets from q feeling of instinct. having mar
ural love Of being squeezed,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-09
THE nEy. a. n. H. BoYD.

from the Winchester Virginia. the following
very merited compliments to the patriotism,
learning and ability Of the Rev. Mr. Boyd
lie is native Of this place, and we are proud
to refer to him, as one Of the many illnssra-
tions which exist, Of tho distinguished talent
to which this County has given birth:
the WINCHESTER PuLPrT.
Messrs. Editors Without design ofdis-
engagement to any Of our worthy ministers OF
The Gospel who weekly occupy the sacred
desks Of this town, would refer particularly
to the intelligent and worthy Pastor Of the
Londoan street IN. 50 Presbyterian Church
Rev. A. II. Fl. Boyd He is undoubted-
" man Of master mind. of deep research. a
ripe scholar, and eminently calculated to I'LL
the post he occupies by choice. As eloquent
aud impressive arguments as have ever been
delivered from the Winchester pulpit, have
originate ed with and been delivered by him;
ard 40 one is more capable Of clearly expoun-
ding Holy Writ than Mr. Boyd.
But my principle object in pcnning this ar
ticic, is to briefly notice the mastery dis
course delivered by him on Thursday last
Thanksgiving day. ! fear | should perpe-
.rate an Injustice, were to attempt sketch
of his sermons but will venture the asser-
ton that no sermon preached on this occasion
anywhere, could excel its force and beauty,
OF in appropriateness. He acknowledged the
Kindness of the Almighty in preserving the
health of the nation during the year about
closing and particularly the health of our
town, (Which has been remarkably COED -
for preserving us from war, pestilencc or fam
inc for the spread Of the gospel and the adj
yaucemens Of pure aud interrupted religion
throughout the United States and the whole
world; for the abundant yield Of the pro-
duets Of the earth; and for the safe deliver
ance of the unity of these United States from
the fearful abyss into which they were nigh
being plunged by fauaticism. Upon this
las. topicit did our heart good to listen to the
eloquent truths Of this eminent divine relative
to the fearful consequences that would ensuc
from dissolution Of this glorious Union
Would that every man tainted with fanati
eism could have heard him upon this point
He spoke not, nor argued not, as politician;
but be connselled as a republican and pa
triot Upon the whole. this discourse is
deemed mastery one, aud should have
further publicity through the Press. G.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-09
E2y~0n the 9th instant the stockholders
of the James River and Kanawha Canal

OF the James River and Kanawha Canal
Company met pursuant to adjournment.
Judge Mason was unanimously re elected
President OF the Company. With the OK
ception OF T. II. Ellis, resigned the members
OF the old Board Of Directors were also re-
elected; and to supply the vacancy OCCASION
ed by Mr.. H. 5 resignation, Mr.. l.. D, Cren-
shaw and others were put in nomination.
aud Mr. Crenshaw receiving plurality of
Of votes, was declared duly elected
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-09

Dsg~ Louis Kossuth. late Governor Of
Hungary, arrived at New York on Friday
last
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-09

ezlrTho King of Hanover Is dead
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-09
For the State Senate,
ALEX'R gs. ksUTELER.
or Jefferson.

FOR THE HOUSE OF pELEoATRs
John J. IIEfSHAW, Ind. Whig,
GEORGE 1. BOLTX, Ind. Wing.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-04-18
CURI0SITIES OF LEGISLATION.

From the Luuiyi lille - Journal ui J.
We understand that there has been good deal oi ais
mcHt ard speculation at Frankfort for week or two past on
Of The provisions 0 the salary bill enacted by the
late Legislature. II is said that the law actually provides
that the Governor shall have yearly compensation of
$40 00O each of the Judges OF the Court of Appeals 0O0
each the Crcu Court Judges s. GOQ Register c the
Lind Office $5 000 the Secretary SS 01U and other
Officers in about the same proportion.
The bill originated in The House being reported by select
committee the members OF which pridcd themselves being
uror otior salaries We have the law before u.s. but
It's phaseoogy substantially thus: The Governor shall
have salary of twenty five hundred dollars the Judges OF the
OF appeals fifteen hundred Judge Of the circuit court
fourteen hundred register OF The land Office twelve hundred
and fifty, &C. wt;ch SicH be paid 9Wdreriy 1t is not
provided that the officers in question shall have salaries o
the said amounts per dgm The provision is EXPIRE sly that
they shall receive The specified Saar!cs Mch shalt be
paid quarterly The language is specific and the law
yers of Frankfort say as the best wyrrs every where must
say that the law empowers each OF the officers named to
draw The whole specified every three months. And %c
understand that the able Second Autor says that, If they
think proper 10 draw lhs he shall feel constrained by the
plain letter Of the law TO pay them the money.
or course this is very augiabe and at the time
very serious blundcr and the first thought of may be
thar the Legislature and will correct i;
This however is impossible The constitution provides
that officers salary shall he reduced during the period for
which hc is elected Ia Office So the Governors loyal salary
must RENAL $4,000 year EG. his cnIire INC -: ~
OF each Judge OF the court ol appeals mast -ain "1' Il
year for eight years the salary OF each circuit Judge must re-
main s., 600 year for six years, DC.
We cite the above from the National Intcliigencer rs
curious evidence OF the extent which "te best lawyers
and sable Auditors differ in diercn. States. In the new
Virginia Code il is provided that 81 000 portion o the
salary of one oil the State officers, shall be paid 1uarcr
The ls Auditor and some of best lawyers decided thal
by this provision the not 10 be paid each quarter
but quarterly that s quarter fourth each hrco
months In consequences OF this undispued construction
law passed the last session of Legislature amending Tue
Code so as provide that the 81 00l should be paid no.
ouartery" but "each quarter There be- hcreioses
no such "augbabr" anomaly in the Kentucky law as Is
surgesed-and danger OF her officer: legally receiving
four times as much the law designed We give TINS "
formation for the benefit of our neshbors oil Kentucky
The Virginia lawyers deservcdy rank high those OF
,.het Sate-and Kentucky, the daughter may wen &c
guided BY the practice Of her mother Virginia
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-04-18
THE CONVENTION.

Yesterday "wednesday ar Johnson presented n copy
the proceedings o! public ncng the hanis question
held in the county of Ritchic.
prrsrntcd memorial citizens Eliza
beth Civ County, demonstrating. against tn ANA 4linl
of that County with any of the n.i4,hhony rounlies Ga
motion of Mr. Purkins the said memorial was referred 10
the Select Committee upon the SUBJECT ii consolidating the
counties of York, James City and Warwick.
On motion Of Mr. Edmund- the Convention resolved it,
self into committee the Whole thc Basis Question
Mr. Miller resunling the Chtir
Mr. Goode being entitled to the floor, addressed the
COMMITTEES length in support of III: Mixed BASIS; but be.
fore concluding welded the floor account Of exhaustion
Of voice. He followed by NJ. Stewart Of Berkeley
who spoke until The hour ol adjournment and resumed in
the evening n; ~ o'clock in favor OF The Waite Basis.
Mr. Guudc will conclude his remarks hereafter
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-04-18
DEATHS.

DIED. the 4h instant JAMES d. infant son OF judge 'aes "
Elybuuon-ased years.
DIED. suddenly from injuries received by fall from hs cart on
Thursday the sGh day March last Mr. ROBF r CALThOkH
of ii. couy Of Essex Of his M c. hal LETT
home but day visit 10 Richmond and was on s
return. when few miles the Mechancksvle Turnpike, he was
hown nn his the which passed over him. aud caused
his death in Thus, in the meridian Of llie WIN
hea full Of home and happiness anticipating the aecion1e se
r of fond WIFE, the smiles only and much loved uaus
c wa, he hat bourne from which traveller has
Sir Cauhorn active industrious ana enersec
man the happiness and webens Of ms ,od m
an whose grief tell or oohe
upon doatel anil ayished all fansrs onuss
care supply They have the
of MANY sincere friend. sad and sudden pere'
nent had been for years member o' e S"
! q Church.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-04-18
RECAPITULATI0S.
s2,593,4l2 "a

THE OBJ. .FELTOWS.-The Grand Lodge OF Virgins,
O. o. f. commenced its annual session al Odd Fellows
Hall in this city, on Monday last. large number OF dele
"a from subordinate lodges were in ATTENDANCE from
various sections of the State all OF whom represent the or
der as being in fourishing condition.
After the transaction Of some formal business the Grand
lodge proceeded the election o officers for the ensuing
year. when the following gentlemen were selected to NIL the
offices named:
JAS VI. II. BRusEr, OF Appoma,ox Lodge, No. l6, de-
tcrsburg) 81 w. G. Master.
Joms r. EDMosns, Of Ridgeway Lodge, No. TO- Upper
VILE Fauquer county, K. w. ID. q. Master.
JoHS X EBnEar Of Virginia Lodge, No. 3, (Wheeing)
Il. w. G. Warden;
DAVID H. REED, Of Union Lodge No. !, (Richnond)
K. W. G. Secretary;
GEORGE w ToLER, Of Union Lodge No. !, (Richmond>
r. W. G.. Treasurer;
JAS h. BELoTE, Of La Fayette Lodge No. T. (Norlolk)
r. w. G. Chaplain and
ISRAEL RoBSsoS, OF Gratitude Lodge No. "a, (Fiedges
VILE Berkeley county, chosen K W. q. Representative
the Grand Lodge of the United States for Two years from
September next ensuing.
The Grand Lodge is still in session, and will probably si'
several days.
y the bye we perceive the Philadelphia papers, that
preparations foot in that city, TO celebrate the tn
SECOND anniversary of the formation OF the Order o Odd
Fellowship in this country the 10Th Of this month The
various Lodges will appear in full regaia and the principal
yecises are 10 ake place Fankord The address on the
occosion is to be delivered by " L. Bradford Esq OF Phil
ad.pia and is confidently expected that the procession
&c will excel any similar which has eveEaken place In
the Union Doubtless many OF the Lodges In ths STATE
will be represented-t Times.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-04-18
,,p RICHMOND Enquirer,
,rn,IsHEp DAILY AND s"",,IE s',r,,,IE. JR.
~ WILLIAM r. s. THohAS

;,,v paper seven dollars per amn M wear For the Semi
r. aEcn shorter period hrss ins dollars months pay
es tsc w''l'i ~ ~ d in The gte. OF ren's' y
dOl sr annm a. T sn pr rrm,e Ter man. sGoa aG anu M
ans rs . S iSs 4.ass lsS' :" ns sss scarce
Lr pad by tie 'rr's thc accumulation OF pus!aSe IN
sxteisive business whI:h IN, ne Sis'1iytE s,'n1iyERTlSING
THE DAILY t3 mts "I sss ess W
sgg my Cents ahG ever. Week three times week, thirty
ION aai aii cents cv s.iars ior thirty lines, and IN
ai'srtiserS greater ienglh-eaee
. Nh ,mrunccrs charged i" doIats, e.
=, ,r,I Sl:Mi.WEEkLl-For nteen ''s' VI 49, '
' l,,g eacn continuance NJ GEMS. ,.b ,hs ,varc, nav
- nom distance must ~ atcoi AM" wa" ~ -
Z. ~ @ ;yii,s; u respect exceeding eight Ines are
~ 't.r as y,ssr.iSe7ar7,iS. !, .,. ,,h.,,vo, tho
,bS .s and Marriages from the country, whenever W .ho
- snl writing unknown TO US mus; oe m n v,t, !, NO
,bn Postmaster the neshhnrhood or they WIZ III NV
l.b, Every measure, that has been TAKEN % ie'e.'
and l,,ix.es has proved heretofore uaSaM's we u
- slct case uron the c"nnnncaIlo!lS oei's cef'i'
r,. OF the Postmaster srsn az The d"cS +" me 'e'fe'
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-04-18

DISTRESSING ACCIDENT.-We learn from the
,hor,son IVA Shirt of Jefferson that on the 25h umo
Sv;. Ii,ls son of Mr. BraYon D. Smith, OF Clarke cpun-
~ AGED about three years sayed 70 m-ace short dis
lance from his fathers house. and fell In and was found
nsnendeJ on the wheel Of the mill with his neck broken
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-04-18

Sir Henry Bulwer Lady and nephew, did not go TO
Charleston reporielhui Yesterday morning took
the for Norfolk. They vii! probably atop Al some
Of the large James River, little Of Viz.
enia agriculture and country life Those who made the
quanance Of the British minister, pleased with his
simple and frank manners and gcnaraniy liberal bearing.
Much than any Of his predecessors he has mingled
with the people Of this cOunlryand 10 have formed
just conception OF free institutions and the great ds
TIMES of this country. 4 few days since, published
interesting incidents showing how welcome hs Po2u
lar made him every where. lie much pleased
with the debates he listened in State Convention
and expressed his surprise find much talent in the e
cisatures and popular bodies of the various States
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-04-18
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VIEW OF RICHMOND.

Yesterday friend Casimr Bohn-whom many OF our ctl-
will recognize in the polite person who sells journals
periodicals. prints maps, &C., att he door Of The Hall OF the
House of Representatives in tho Capitol at Washington
called upon with his well executed and accurate ho.
graph view Of Richmond which he has just published II
proesses have been taken from "Cni0I lisaut this Is
an evident mistake for Church ill from :ho brow OF
which prominence the residence OF Nj VIM +. But
cr itself we'll deneated in the Foreground! the panoramic
skctcn drawn. From the Manchester side, and from
the Hollywood Cemetery, the views perhaps more pic
tucslue-but of them think presents full pic
,ure Mr. Bohns does of all the prominent points OF Rich
mond the river bridges &c. Our city, both in nature and
on paper presents many beautiful features ith which Sir
Henry Bulwer expressed himself much pleased We trust
,ha, Mr. Bohn will be well paon2ed for his pains and that
large number Of citizens will purchase copies OF his
faithful delneation Of our beautiful metropolis.
Mr. Bohn has also similar, well executed, Lithocrapi
sketch Of Norfolk and Portsmouth, with ;hcg fine ha!hur,
shipping, &c.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-04-18
WAsHISc-oS, ApRi. Is, 1851.

An election was held in this city yesterday for a'yng or
rejecting the amended Charter. II will be seen from VIC
annexed vote that the Charter has been accepted oy
aority The following is the vote in the seSefa "a'o'
r., C5ort,r igainSt Charter
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-04-18

AN ENLIVENING SCENE AT SEA.-Mr. CLAY re.
cciycd fine compliment FROM United States irigate while
Ohio on which he was passenger having overhuuled the
s,eanigate Saranac late the evening" the latter was u
minated with large battle lights fore and aft and during the
of he Ohio fired salute of thirteen guns and four
yoeys o. musketry in honor of HESaY CLAY The firing
Of rockets and burning Of blue lights so illuminated
The chips that people could be distinctly recognized from
the decks of each vessel Three cheers given 6y inc
passengers of the Ohio which answered by the crew OF
the Saranac The stiffness Of the night and the camness OF
the water lent enchantment to the scene "hicn 10 rep
TO have been of the most ever seen
nj
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-04-18

ST. LOUIS, ApnIL H. ls5l.-Co rhos H. Benton deliver
ed speech this evening TO large concourse Of people,
da,onccI the Anti Ben in the seveest terms and
body and soul sod to The r. whg, s
have Il, ,h the Wings and Anti Benton men combned.-
He said that those wo had deserted the Democratic party
were for Office and back and he instanced Aaron
Rurr and Henry Clay memorable examples Colonel
Benton said that the fight Tor the redemption Of Missouri
had TO commence then and there in ST. Lous1ey had TO
90 into the heart and SOUL and whether victorious or
not, would fight IL the end lit bitter contes'
but not the proper course was to het
on boldly and fearessly. He enlisted to the end
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-04-18

|, A STATEMENT SHOWING THE AMOUNT OF Ap
PREPARATIONS
Made Lp the last General assembly, The part Of Ike State
10 Horhs Of Internal improvement in The -Four Grand
Divisions of the STATE
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-04-18

IMPROVEMENTS LYING ~ PARTS or SEVERAL
Virginia and Tennessee Railroad, Piedmont,
Valley and Trans Allegheny,
Virginia Central Railroad-Tidc Water, Pied
mont and Valley,
Manassas Gap Railroad-piedmont and VAL
ley,
Rockingham urnpike-piedmont and Valley,
Fredericksburg and Valley Plank road-Picd-
mont and Valley,
Hardy and Randolph Turnpikc-Valley and
Allegheny,
Backwater Turnpike across the Allegheny,
Blue Ridge Turnpike-Valley and Piedmont,
DanviIIe and Wylhesville Turnpike-Picdmont
Valley and Trans Allegheny,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-04-18
$1,000 10

WATER.
Norfolk and Petersburg Railroad-Routc 10 be
surveyed at the cost Of the State, amour. not
specified.
KOmpsvie Canal Company, $1,000 .
Lower Appomatlox Company--The States
original subscription S2000O paid up The
stock nominaly worth nothing Suites in
terest in the stock released TO the city of Pc
tcrsburg upon the payment BY the city OF
s5sS 81, which leaves amount released, 1911 j
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-04-18

'@ss best Pctuviar Guano in store and for sale
- HUGH w. FRY