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The Steamboat Explosion near New Orleans
Further Particulars.

The New Orleans papers contain the particulars of the
explosion of the steamer ST. James on The 9Th instant
her return from the watering places with 4th OF July
party, numbering about seventy, exclusive OF OF
thirty The explosion occurred between two and three
o'clock in the morning, when all the passengers were
asleep Many who escaped death from the steam were
crushed by fall OF the boilers and machinery which
were made complete wreck II is supposed that about
twenty were killed and as many scaded
KILLED Judge Isaac L. Preston, native Of Virginia,
and brother Of Hon. William c. Preston, OF South Caro-
Ina; Mr.. Richard Turner late commssary Of the fourth
ward, second municipaity NJ Wolf, member OF the
bar; John Moiloy; Nicholas Read. member of Pro-
lection Fire Company, No 10; Mr. Shed, OF the United
States branch mint; james Nj Jones, Of The boat
the Waterman OF the boat; servant OF Dr. Permission
boy OF Captain Tut Mr. Paul engineer free coiored
boy, name unknown John, Ga coiored man. second
steward OF the boat Mrs Asher, her daughter Jagged
about sxieen) and two young children; Robert smith,
the seersinan and s. Forester, who died since; Henry
CLAW Bolton "a native of Wilmington, Deawars,) since
dead Mr. Gachet Delsle, who got board the ST,
james Bay s. LSp ss to- to b Ts If M,h,.
s. Kneas Henry Maxwell assistant IN the office OF the
lax collectors of the first district Grace Feaherson
lte gil eight years o. age Fo G louisville, hsnla5ky
supposed 10 be lost; Mr. Gls supposed to be lost; MIR.
Welsh OF Shreveport
Oliver Ront, engineer, severely Col II. w Palfrey,
slightly; VIM Collins, engineer, badly Frank Bolton,
scaded and wounded James Bell sen, clerk scaded
Captain Clarke, wounded; J. A. Webb, John Z, Jones,
and several others. slightly.
II is stated that Captain Clarke, who asleep at the
time OF the explosion, rushed deck, and, with Samuel
Henderson, the pilot OF the boat took possession OF the
yawl and keeping back the crowd who rushing TO
IT, handed on board Mrs. Asher and her three children,
Mrs. Shed and another lady who were by, and
Robert Smith, (sieersman) who had his arm broken
The yaw put oni, but unfortunately, was struck by the
California another steamer which just ahead OF The
St James when the explosion occurred she up,
and was upset, and those on board, excep, Mr.. She'd
were drowned
Capt. CIarke's two little sons and son OF Mr. j.
M Wolf jumped overheard and swan TO the CaiioT-
MIA and were picked up IL is said that young Wolf
a hoy OF some nine or ten years-being Ia bis night
clothes had The GOODNESS 10 hang his clothes stick
before he jumped overheard, and thus took them with
him, and that he picked up he secured his gar
mens and on getting on board the California eisurely
dressed himself His father, who could not be prevailed
upon TO jump overheard, was lost
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Later from MtTico.

BALTIMORE. July II. by arrival from Vera Cruz. the
New Orleans papers have received files OF the journals OF
the city of Mexico the 18th nmo All danger of coup
dsid appears be The official papers thai
President will violate the constitution, though
and the government should perish.
Some difficulty bad occurred between the governmen
and tue Ffench legation, arising OF settlement OF the
foreign debt The OF legation had lett for France
An extra session of Congress Is about TO be convened.
Senor Robes, Of the cabinet, has resigned
On the 4th nit criminals executed Saltillo
for highway robbery.
The village Of Aployea, in San Guerrero, complete
ly destroyed by the hurricane OF the 9Th of May.
by the arrival of the steamship Yacht at New Orleans
Brownsville dates the 26h ult and Galveston dates
the n ns had been received The Flag Us the awcss
hodes Of despeadoes who hold possession OF the country
above Brownsville tie Rio Grande still al the IL
fendsh work Two atboats, which left Brownsville some
time since, their Guerrero, Mexico have been
attacked, and OF the crews killed
The Rio Bravo says that Mr.. Wadde, United States
consul at Matamoras, had determined Interfere
execution otwo Americans, shot by order Gen Avalos
Maamoras and had determined that il order 10
shoot them given II must be done hrou Oh The
can flag. Knowing this fact, Gen Ayalos saled. as o
for changing the hour OF execution from III O'Clock
to O'Clock in the morning, that he did wish TO
obliged 10 shoot the American consul
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SAGUENAY RIVER,
SALT WATER BATHING AND SALMON FISHING

SAIL WATER BATHING AND SALMON FISHING
n Scs~1 For the Saguenay stopping Murray Bay River
Exkap du Loup and Cacouna. The well
astxsssA steamer ROWLAND HILL. Captain d. Ryan
having been put in complete order supplied with boiler
low, her furniture, BEDS bedding reed renovated
and table intended supplied affords
with commodious roomsis especially fued for
with appunance the pleasure comfort
of and by her strength speed particularly
adapted TO the above navigation
This leaves Montreal Quebec Monday
ing al O'Clock, aud leaves the ST. Andrews wharf Tuesday
morning at O'Clock the above named fashionable
paces and will continue during the remainder OF
ling every succeeding Monday Montreal Tuesday
ing II passengers Offer the saguenay
framed Ha la Bay, and places Of interest that
Passengers leaving Monday will be landed
succeeding Friday morning
The Rowland Hill will also leave this for Quebec River
nup and Cacouna Friday evening ate O'clock
bee on Suaday, and TO Montreal on Monday morning
Fare reduced 25 per cent from last years prices
From Montreal W River oup
" saguenay and back Cacouna. ............ 8
TO River du Loup or Cacouna and back to Montre-
al same
:" 10 Saguenay and back To Montreal 10
Meals included
stnte rooms, half dollar extra.
Children under la accompanying cabin pas
sengers, halt price,
DIsTAscE-From Montreal 10 Chicoutmi. 400
TO Cacouna. 800
" Quebec 10 Cbicoutm. ......................2 $50
Cacouna.
Large and commodous hotels opened
and Cacouna, for the reception of vster this
MONTREAL June 1862. July 4-dl0t
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constitution but sacred maintenance OF the common
bond and true devotion to the common brotherhood"
The election OF Gen. Scott will neither adv ance his
fame the public interests His education, thong
habits, experience, qualifications and achievements
all military Men seldom possess all The virtues or
abilities in an eminent degree The very fact that he is
why he should remain at his advanced period of life in
the high and honorable position which he holds,
viz Genealin, chief of the army OF the United States.
military commanders, soldiers By profession, TO
places OF civil trust There is always danger public
liberty proceeding from military doatry.
For the iaiterng terms in which you pleased 10
speak OF my public services. beg 10 return you my
thanks and TO append sentiment for your considera
ton:
Franklin Pierce and William r. King. Their election
will put end sectional parties and Issues render
secure Union which contaminated by the blood OF
heroes and the wisdom Of ssges.
Truly your friend
RICHARD BRODHEAD
MessIa. H A. MuHIENRERG and others
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ny J. Q. MCGUIRE, Auo,,on.er.

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE PROPERTY IN THE
city ri Washngton.-By virtue Of deed
~ Horton to The subscriber dated the 7 day Of December,
1884, and recorded the 9Th day Of December le47 Lber w
No. s folio az Of the land records Of Washington
the District OF Columbia shall sell public auction, the highest
bidder therefor the whole numbered ia 1885,
Of Lafayette Square divided BY 10th running north the
which bounds the square No Ia
Feet and Is laid OF in building lots No so 80
fee both 86 which
reber separately, desired There
No "a frame containing
both enclosed, cultivation
dem sale TO be made the premises Wednesday the 18th
July NEXT, 6 O'Clock, q. m.
Terms hundred my purchase money TO be
paid in hand the residue in twelve
and eighteen months
the satisfaction Of the trustee IL the Of sale
with in three days ae the safe the be esod
pense and risk OF FIRST purchaser.
ON full Of tho purchase money valid deed
will be given by
JUDsoN MITCHELL, Trustee
JAS. q. MCGUIRE,
July I'D Auctoneer.
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PnILADELPHfA July ~ "A hfe broke about halfpss
o'clock this evening in the nth story OF the large brown
stone building opposite the State House, Chesnut
occupied prnc pally by Speakman d Co lndiarubbeI
mandatory The lower stories were occupied by b b
Brown, fringe aud cord maker William s Harrison, deco
ratve articles; o. @. Caksr's piano wafeT SAT
ford Il Cookman's cnrain store; Caryl q Co.'S curtain
Bassords billiard salooni and the WaveHy bowling
saloon occupied the basement
The hre principally confined 10 the upper stories,
though the lower doors greatly damaged by water
Hanson * Mitchel's plcureitame mandatory was also
burnt Tue fire confined by the hremen 10 the build
ing in which IL commenced The loss Is heavy, being
bat partly covered by Insurance. o. = Il. Carter had a
large aud costly stock Of musical INSTRUMENTS, all nearly
ruined, among which twenty our pianos and meo.
deems.
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By A. GREEN. Aucfioneer.
OFFENSIVE SALE OF FAMILY GROCERIES AT. AUG.
IL TioNon Wednesday, tho ith inst, shall SELL 10 O'Clock
the of Mr. NJ feeble
compels him close hts business 9Th
extensive and excellent assortment OF fresh We
hogsheads Porto and New Orleans brown sugars
10 chests mpea gunpowder, young and black
10 bags lava, l.aguira, Rio, and other coffee
40 boxes sperm, adamantne, and mould candles
10 boxes superior tobacco, Ia pounds and Rves
20 sacks fine and coarse salt
10 bbs crushed, puivurzed and clarified
10 b-res starch aud 10 boxes rasns
so kegs best quality Avalon nails
dozen painted buckets keeiers, -four
lard ubs, nail buckets, and mats
10 boxes ground pepper and ginger
200 Tbs. brown SOAP city made
so dozen Mason's backing dozen brushes
II and lob caiters mustard, Cloves cinnamon
aspice, mace, nutmegs, sc.
5000 cigars, Scotch SNUFF, Cayenne pepper sc.
4dOzen detnijohns, ~ dozen broOms, baskets Sc
80 bbis and bags superipe extra and family -four
Washing and bread -odn, salersus and alum
Bakers bromn, cocoa, and chocolate
1000 lbs. bacon, hams and shoulders
rs bbs Massachusetts No. mackerel, and Potomac No.
herring, Goldfish, sc.
90 barrels and ha-barels prime New Orleans
30 gallons hest sperm oil, bbs best vinegar
10 .bbs. and whiskcy, Monongabeln and Other
brands wines and liquors tap, part OF which
superior, bottle liquors. sc.
bbls prime lard Is dozen half-can mustard
Rice, almonds, pepper in grain, and salipeue
with general usually
together with the sore,
cansers platform and counter scales and weights measures bnn
whcsiharrvws. shelving, &C.
Terms; Al OF aud under ESQ, $50
sOo sed Of sixty and ninety days $780, ree and
four months for notes satisfactorily endorsed hearing interest
July Sd A. GREEN, Auctioneer
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NAvAL.--The U. 5. ship Leyant. Commander G., p.
Upshur, dropped down TO Hampton Roads on Saturday,
and probably went 10 sea the same day, the wind be-
ing favorable; bound to the Mediterranean.
The bsrque John Durham arrived here Friday from
Pensacola bringing drsught OF nineiyhve for
general service, in charge OF Lieutenant Farand aud
Master Pearson
The chip Cyane has been taken out Of the dry-dock
at Gosporl after repairing damages, which were found 10
portion Of The copper and The eaulking Of the CARDBOARD
streak. --N0pbk Herald,
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DAIRDrS Furniture Warehouse, Eighth street, vest
side third Pennsylvania Washington d. g.
The Of The public respectfully called 20 large and
Of cabinet which have recently
eced FROM the celebrated manufactures In the North and
Gothic and French bed
steads with Bad spring Mattress 1.-THE latest Improvement
wsshsands dressing and side
abe elegantly French sofas In velvet and harcoh oo
MATCH together with general assortment Of
paror, drawing and chamber furniture.
continue the a the old stand door
north Of the where all line win be promrty
tended reasonable
Relieving that make your advantage extend
establishment reasonable confidently
recommend u TO your favorable consideration,
July l4-2aw4w DAVID A. BAIRD.
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The following notice, which we find in the Chicago
Tribune, refers, learn to son OF the Hon Mr..
Fitch, Of Indiana. We copy il well deserved trib
ute TO youthful merit and incentive to youthful
emulation:
The glorious Fourth calmly but beautifully and APP
proprately celebrated the 5h DR.. Egan's Garden
Three appointed 10 speak for gold premium
offered by Of respectable citizens for the best
address. Master Henry s. Fitch graduate ST. Mays Unit
versy, spoke first at III O'clock Prof Davis Of Rush
Medical College, followed at 3, p M, in eloquent
speech, and Mr., Collins succeeded at z, p. IN.
The committee appointed decide the question Of supc-
riority being Rev DR. Knsea, Dir. Heuick, and Rev 9
Kelly delibera,on, reported in favor Master
Fitch, and awarded him the gold medal. The young
orator honor himself and the nsturion. His adj
dress was eloquent Each had its point
its beauty and its strength and although om what had
heard had pitched hopes rather high. yet the
iar exceeded expectations Ii he but follow the
path Nature 10 have marked out for him, doubt
he destined OF the highest honors in
country. On the whole, il a noble effort, and worthy
the highest praise. We wish the young success,
and a bright career.
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July I


NlEE are yet hand little hundred copies
Ibe Campaign OF lsis" political paper published dnrini
that canvass under the @tche All the ee
ents winch entered that faithfully recorded to
gether with the official the presidential elections Of
s and 1873 BY States aud countless the f O ihe Bal
tmore Convention Philadelphia (wie Convention o.
1919 indeed many objects which
brought the approaching campaign will be
found In this
The Campaign 46 foo bound in strong
with sheep back corners will be sold the price
dollars.
As there hundred copies hand,
wish TO purchase may procure them at this office.
June li--eou
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Democratic Enthusiasm in Michigan.

The Michigan Argus states that the nomination of
Pierce and King everywhere raying the democracy in
their strength. and imparting a spirit OF enthusiasm,
energy aud determination which angurs Tor the demo-
cratic party certain and complete victory in November
next
We (says the ATgus) at the German and Irish
ratification meeting held at Bums Corners In Bridge
water on Saturday last and must say that we have
had the pleasure OF attending better rally, or more
husasiic meeting OF the democracy, since the days Of
Old Hickory.
Our German and Irish friends had, in anticipation OF
The meeting erected fine hickory pole one hundred and
sixty i've feet 10 height which Tor beauty and symme-
try venture say cannot be surpassed in the State
Soon alter arrival, magnificent Tag, every way
worthy OF the noble standard which IS 10 bear through
the battle OF the coming campaign was sent up slowly
and steadily amid the booming OF cannon and the huzzas
oil the assembled democracy As Il reached the point OF
its destination where's till the coming oil the fight il is 10
remain 4" silent yet impressive ecurer'-to whlggery
confusion, but 10 the democracy certain harbinger OF
victory and the breeze caught lis ample olds which,
swapping defiance to whggeTy, disclosed the glorious
and stripes, and the inscription Pierce and King"
the loud and deaienDg buzzas OF the multitude and the
redoubed OF the cannon, which Tor spoke in
lhunder-tones, told that our flag there"
| The meeting then organized, and able and spirit.
ed speeches made by several gentlemen, both in
the English and German languages. Resolutions were
adopted pedging old-iashoned Jackson majores fol
| the nominees of The democracy, and the meeting ad
journed with three times three cheers for Pierce ant
King.
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lApOs SPRINGS (Ns.lThe Mountain House - nj this
popular and welesisbhed watering place. regularly
opened for The reception Of ver
Monday the sst June No pns will
place Capon upon otng point OF aad pleasure, with
any summer resort In the Union.
Threugu be Obtained from all adjacent
The cars FROM Baltimore and Washington
able transit . THE PRoPkIEToKs.
June 2s--3iswd&cpim
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We requested to state mat the Observatory engaged IN
making n observations
expedition TO Chill that the public service requires that the officers
while engaged should not be therefore has been
decided to close the Observatory yers every evening from and
June III
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y- The usual Annual Exhibition of the Washing ton
will be held the National Theatre 1hursday
The exercises viii at O'Clock The
public r. respectfully invited TO attend.
order the recurrence Of disorder and alarm such
former occasions has deemed
enjon police admit boys None will Therefore be ad
mited. July A-f1t
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ny- The Exhibition OF Ornamental NredIe-rvorI,
Paintings NJ A.
Seminary 18th and 18th streets, Tuesday and
"Wednesday 18th and 18th between the hours Of In
he morning and IN the evening.
Their patrons friends, and the public generally invited 20
tend. July n-dd
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03-Jaoison Democratic Association.-A meeting Of
this will take Democratic Hail. ~
this "Wednesday evening, ut "a o'clock Attendance
scqucsted business Of Importance will be presented for cona
] d. HOOVER,
July IA President
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The Montreal Fire.

BURLINGTON, Vt,) July IL 1T is understood that The
tai number of buildings destroyed by the late lgraor
IN Montreal is from 200 % 500, including chiefly those
occupied by the poorer classes in the suburbs OF the city
Quebec suburb is almost entirely destroyed
Il il estimated that nearly 5000 persons been rem
deoed houseIes by The calamity The loss is varousy
mated at from 100000 to $4OCO0OO The fire
IN cake shop
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A STEP from the New World 60 the Old, aud back
II again by Henry u. Tappan-2 vols
Cbamhersis Papers People--vols. and
Apploton's Mechanics Magazine for July
TAYLOR q MAURY
July IA Booksellers, 9th
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BY TELEGRAPH
Hon. Dqnisl Webster.

BosroN July l2.-Me. Webster desires to say that the
many reports Ia circulation ia Tegsrd supporting the
regular nominee Of the wing parry and his acceptance o.
the Trenton nomination., authorized by hn, "A
letter from him on the subject Is daily looked for.
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Psossscrs IN MIcHreas.-The Detroit Free Press
states that accounts from all parts OF the State give most
gratifying assurances OF the great unanmy with which
the democratic nominees will be supported by the entire
democracy of Michigan. In the interior there seems to
he hu, one feeling and that is hsed determination TO
give Pierce and King the largest majority in proportion
to votes Of any western State Such Is the aspect OF the
canvass in the country, that we OF Detroit must look
we'll 10 our democratic anres, they will be snached
from us by the ndomabe legions Of the rural districts
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or Rally, Democrats Third Ward The demo
Third Ward favorable formation OF Third
Ward association auxiliary the Jackson Democratic Asocan
requested the Northern Liberties Engine house
Thursday evening O'Clock. Come July "a
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Now Open al Odd Fellow Hall, for a short season
IN BhyNEs celebrated series Of gigantic entitled
embracing magnificent views Of Boston,
bor Halifax the Atlantic river Mersey Liverpool, the Crystal
Abbey, London
Thames passing under the bridges and ending with
Thames tunnel brilliantly Illuminated aud both banks
Of beautiful river Rhine.
An exhibition Wednesday and Saturday afternoon,
o'clock.
Admission children under ~ Of IS
open panorama commence moving O'Clock
July IA
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COTTAGE Height. snle.-For sale the coinage
the side OF north street. between sh and
lot No 8, said
cottage IL The Of so depth OF
I0s inches containing SAL feet The not
exceeded the being tho
ridge and commanding extensive view The whole
rounding country. and Il built Of the
The whole viii be sold bargain and
should desire IT, lot No a. which
lot No in and of the size with No O.
cluded In the sale,
For further information apply TO
JAS. c. Mcguire,
Jniy IA--eo6t Auction and Commission Merchant
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Sales To-Day.

by Il. N. sTRATTON, Auctioneer.
NovERNMENT SALE FOR ACCOUNT OF THE PENSION
OFFICEOn "Wednesday, July IA, at O'Clock,
street, in front Of Wndes building, shall sell quantity OF
Writing desks aud cases, pigeon holes
Tables, desk stools, and stands, chairs
Screens, washstands, iIterer
Three-piy carpets, mating
Painted floor cloth, &c, sc.
Termsi Cash in specie July l0--d
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Education of the Hand.

We invite attention to No. II Democracy OF
SCIENCE" in our paper of to-day The subject is in
teresting, both from its Importance and the originality
with which il is presented.
We have received from Mr. Holbrook little work
called THE CauDs FIRST Book" especially designed
for the employment OF young hands in drawing and
writing |, contains large number OF figures OF com.
objects, such household utensils, mechanics
tools, agricultural implements, animals &c, with Their
names annexed, in character proper for manuscript wr
ting By giving in connection the figures and the words
the young pupil has in one exercise lesson in reading
spelling, writing and drawing, all calculated 10 educate
the hand, the eye, and the mind togethereach aiding
the ober-the whole, of course interesting the child
The book must be especially interesting either at school
or at home, from the fact that il puts little folks in the
way OF employing and teaching themseves--and that
too az delightful amusement
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4 RON LONDON per last steamer.
Fietcbers Life OF Constantine London 1859:
e.
Kenns Manual Of Chess with engrayngs, Ie5a 81
Killing and Horwz; Chess Studes Findings
Scientific Examples OF Chsss Strategy VOL, 1885, So
Ireland sixty Yeas Ago; VOL, 1885, 81 cents.
Irish Popular SuperstIions; / vol 1852; 81 cents.
Life and Times Of Fighting Fitzgerald VOL. Ia52 81
Gwynnes mpfopnetes Expression Ia Speak
ing and Writing; vol, 1885, 50 cents
Weg the Art of Figure Drawings illustrations;
vol, 1859; so cents.
Classical Selections from British Prose Writers 1859 81 2
Additional Chapter Lyell's Geology; 1852; %
FRANCK TAYLOR,
QBooks stationery, periodicals. mathematical instruments,
anything else, imported London, Par GERMANY
July 10
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BLACK GOUDS.-Now
ID 10 pieces black "Hemani," black twisted silk Al
various prices, good colors and duality
50 pieces black berege, assorted qualities and prices
30 pieces black bonbasns the best grades, prices
40 pieces black apacas assorted from super
20 pieces wide and black English Grape
Is pieces superior black silks all
With all the minor articles in line for mourning
Terms cash, unless arranged 10 the contrary.
Good articles low prices, and fair deaag
4
June lb-eon Cent Mark