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ARRIVAL OF THE EMPIRE CITY.
dnfM Rarages Of The Cholera.


Nrw YoRK, July s.--The steamship En-
nire Civ arrived here, this afternoon, from
New Orleans, via Havana aud Key Wes''
having left Havana on the 2Sth uit, ana
Kew Yves, on the 29lh. She reports that
the steamship Philadelphia bad arrived at
Havana lonsAspinwal, but in consequence
of having the cholera on board was not per-
.nit,ed 10 enter The harbor. On the second
day after the Philadelphia sailed from AS
pinwall the cholera broke out among the
crew and passengers, and by the time she
reached Havana forty of them had died,
among whom was Mr. Brdsall, the U. S.
Mail Agent On arriving al Havana Phila-
delphia was ordered off and proceeded TO
Key West, where she would land her pas
sengers. The authorities at Havana would
no, even allow the ship TO remain two miles
outside the harbor for the purpose Of obtain.
aug fresh stores.
The Empire City brings about 80 passen.
gers.
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EDITORS TABLE.


THE NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY is the title OF a
book the first number of which lies table, which
to contain portraits and life sketches of all our dis
tinguished men. The book is to be completed in forty
numbers, each number will contain three portraits The
plates in the number before beautifully engraved.
the letter press well executed and the paper fine subsan
tia The book is published by Robert T. Patterson Co,
n. w corner of 5h and Arch s,s Philadelphia. lie will
mail postage free copy every week To the address Of
every person who sends them $40.
HARpER's MAGAziNE-We neglected last week to re-
peat far ahead of anything way Of periodicals now Ill
existence The first number contains fill desert -on Of
the T. $ Arsenal Springfield, Mass and oi the different
processes of which the muske passes in the course OF rs
manufactures with wood cuts d the different works shops
The other matter is well selected varied md valuable.
The PENNSYLVANIA FARM JOURNAL, for july has made
its appearance II variety OF useful Information
for agrcuuralists Every iaracr should take The
Journal
WE refer our readers the advertisement of Messrs
Martin and Waters who have entered into copartnersiiI
the Tailoring business, in this place We can cheerful
y recommend this firm, being superior worklnen an'
accommodating gentlemen.
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THE FOURTH.

Was celebrated here with all the hon
ors. The bells were not all rung from l2
O'Clock I'll daylight, nor were the cannons
fired during the whole of that period, as
has been the custom. We were allowed
to sum5er undisturbed until We chose TO
hail the dawning day. The Artillery
formed at their arsenal at an early hour on
Saturday and proceeded TO Emerck's Tav-
ern, about five miles east of the town where
they spent the day. AT Sundown they
fired national salute from the Mill Hill.
Their proceedings are more particularly no.
ted in another column.
A large number Of persons took posses
ion ofthat romantic spot in Shamokin creek,
Smiths Island, where they spent the day
with the utmost hilarity and enthusiasm. A
draft Of their proceedings we regret has not
been handed usand as we were not present.
we can not give them as fully as we would
desire.
On Monday the Guards paraded in honor
Of the day. Their ranks weie not well
filled, but the precision of their movements
and the bearing of the men fully sustained
their high reputation. A number of small
parties were distributed among the pleasant
woods of the neighborhood, making them
selves free and independent, as young folks
are and of right ought TO be, out OF respect
to the proceedings OF their ancestors on the
same day 76 years ago. Not an accident
occurred, aud very few drunken men were
visible ia thc street.
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characters Of living light on the brightest
page OF our country's history.
Our CouSTRy MAY she ever be as now,
the mistress of the sea, the champion Of
civil liberty, the home of the oppressed, the
land Of the free.
OuR National FLAG May the stars and
stripes ever float from our national vamparts,
the emblem Of Unity, the bond of brolhei-
hood, the beacon Of hope to The oppressed,
the refuge of our friends, the terror of our
foes.
THE ORAToRs OF THE DAY MAY the sun
of their bright intelligence continue TO rise
until it a,,ains the zenith Of its glory, and
may no cloud mar its setting.
Charles J. Brnner, Esq, moved that the
proceedings Of the meeting be printed in the
County papers; then on motion of the same
the meeting adjourned
(Signcd by The OGccrs.)
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OBITUARY.

Died, al his residence, in this Borough on
Saturday morning last, SAMUEL HUNTER,
Esq, in the 46th year of his age.
long and painful l'ncss gradually stole
away his strength, and death came 10 him
like messenger of glad tidngs 10 bear him
from a world of suffering, to the abode of
happiness. Flom the golden hours Of inian-
cy, his life has been passed among us. The
peaceful occupation Of the husbandman kept
him from the busy scenes Of life, but there
is circle of friends who know him and love
him well, " no miss his pleasant voice and
cheerful smile, whose bOsoms feel All aching
void, and whose eyes are wet with the sad
tear of sorrow Intelligence and energy
stamped their iespress upon his manly brow.
Industry gathered for him the reward she al
ways besiows upon her vo,arics. A kind
heart and aiieclouaie disposition made his
home, where his sister gathered round, the
men, he never left save when the unsolicited
voice of the people called him 10 serve them
in the House Of Representatives. Worldly
honor could not compensate him for the loss
of the society Of those he best loved, and ai.
ter one session he returned 10 the home
where his heart was. Afiecliouae sisters,
dear friends, happy home, Il high repula'
,ion everywhere for integrity, probly and
honor, all combined TO render life desirable
and happy. But when that dread disease
marked him for lis victim, with the constant
courage and humble submission Of chris
,iau he bowed TO the will Of God. No rejoic
ing in the change, 10 boastins Of con!idcn
hope, no enthusiastic joy, no outward displa,
marked his passing away. His was ,ha
deep, abiding, Iowly hope the sincere peI'i
tent feels in Redeemcis mercy, and in
calm, quiet reliance upon that hope h'
| brealhed his life away as gently as The new
born babe slumbers upon lis mo'her's breast.
Ed. AMERICAN.
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SHERTFF",S SALES.

DY Virtue of certain writs of Ven. Eap. to me
- directed will be sold by public Vendue, or
outcry, at the Court House, in the borough OF
Sunbury, on MONDAY the ID day of August
next, at | o'clock, p. NJ, the following desc ribed
property to wit
A certain Lot or piece Of Ground,
Situate in the borough of Milton. in that part of
said borough, called Upper Milton, bounded on
the north by Pine Alley, east by lot No. lo4,
south by Broadway and west by lot OF Samuel
T. Brown, il being the eastern half oil lot NO
1903, numbered in the general plan OF SAID
borough, containing l.S acres more or less
whereon are erected two story Frame Dwelling
House and Frame Stable.
Sczcd, taken in execution and to be sold as
the property of John Divers.
ALSO:
A certain Lot or piece Of Ground,
Situate in Delaware township, Northumberland
county, bounded by lands of VIM McGuirc,
james Locch the heir of Geo Kciicr and others,
continuing 3 acres more or less.
Siczcd taken in execution and 10 be sold as the
property of George Kciler.
ALSO:
The undivided moicty, or half part of all that
Certain Tract of Land
Situate in Coal township Northumberland coun-
ty, adjoining lands of John Boyd, Mr. Wilson,
Peter Mourer Michael Kroll, and Frederick Kra-
mcr containing 3G7 acres and 90 pcrthes and
allowance, surveyed 23d of October 1894, on a
warrant to Matthias Zimmerman, dated the 9th
day of August 1893.
Seized taken in execution and to he sold as
the property of Jacob Loose.
ALSO:
By a certain writ of Ler. Facias, all that full,
equal, undivided fourth part of a
Certain Tract of Land,
Situate in Coal township, County aforesaid,
bounded and described as follows, to wit begin
ming at pine, thence by lands of John Carson,
north two degrees, west 229 perches to a post
thence by lands of Thomas Hamilton and VIM.
=. Brady, south IS degrees. west l66 pcrchcs to
IA white oak. thence Ivy land of Magdulcna Lev
crson, south G6 degrees, west SID pcrchcs to a
white oak, thence by land of Samuel Scott, south
2Oi degrees, cast Gl 40 pcrchcs to a stone
thence north 76l deg. east, l64 perchcs to a post
thence south . deg. east, GO pcrches TO a ches
nut oak thence 10y land of James Hepburn, nortl
IS deg. east 25i perches TO the place of begin
ming, containing Ivy former survey 3l93 acre
ard allowance, and Ivy re-survey 42S acres ant
80 pcrchcs and allowance.
Seized taken in execution and to ne sold as tn
property of Geo Hcckert and Thomas Sharp.
ALSO:
Scqucstrator, Ivy virtue of a certain writ q
Ven. Erp. to me directed, the life estate of tn
Defendant of and in two
Certain Lots Of Ground,
Situate in the borough of Northumberland, Couu
ty aforesaid, bound north by an alley, cast b
lots of Joseph Wallace, south by Prince stree
and west by Second street, containing J acrt
more or less.
, Seized. taken in execution and to tc sold a
, the property OF John Lciscnrins.
WM. u. KIPP, Sheriff.
Shern's Office, Sunhury,l
Iuy 10. tS52.- lt,
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COMMUNICATIONS.


For the American.
Mn. EDITOR Permit us through the COL
umns Of yonr paper to present the name OF
The Hon. GEORGE c. WELKER of the bor-
ough of Sunbury, TO the democracy of this
distrc, as gentleman in every way worthy
of their support, as the next candidate for
Congress.
Judge Welkef is well known 10 all Of US,
as firm, tried and unwavering democrat
himself one Of the people, familiar with the
views and interests of the farmer, laboror,
mechanic and all the other classes of the
community, and ever anxious and ready 10
do all in his power 10 promote their welfare.
The Judge is no office seeker but the peo-
pie want his services in Congress and have
almost unanimously urged him to accept the
nomination. The delegates from this part
of the county will all be in his favor, and il
the other townships will but do their duty &c
the country and themselves the Hon. G.. c
Welker will be the unanimous nominee o
the county.
MANY DEMOCRATS
of Upper Mahanoy and Jackson townships.
July 10, 1852.
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REGISTERS NOTICE.

y Office is hereby given to all Lrgatccs,
1 Creditors and other persons interested in the
Estates OF the following named persons, that the
Executors, Administrators and Guardians of said
Estates have filed their accounts with the Register
,f Northumberland county, and that the same
will he presented to the Orphans Court of said
County, on Tuesday ths ID day of August ncIt
nr confirmation and allowance.
1852
William Sei'a, decd, settled Ivy his Admir-
George I.ahr
John New iElams, hecrd., settled by his Adm'rs
Robert New illnnAs snd VIM. Follmcr.
John Porter, decd. sefted by his Excrs ID.
Brautgam and Wns. II. Wappes.
Samuel Shanncn deed, settled by his Admir-
Thomas shannon.
Isaac w. Faynsworth, decd. final account
settled by his Admir- Wm " Sherwood.
Adam Follmer, decd settled by one Of his
Exc'rs VIM. Folmer.
Eve Kempbel, decd, settled by her Admir-
Abraham Rothermel.
Peter McAntirew, deed, settled by his Admir-
Michael Haley.
John Evcrt, decd. settled by his Admir- John
Evert.
Henry Fox, decd, settled by his Admir- Jacob
Philips.
Magdalcna Wenrich, deed, settled by her
Exe'r Isaac Frymre.
William Wooiycrlon, decd, settled hy his
Adm'rs VIM. II. Muench and L. p. Wool
verton.
Solomon Zuem, decd, settled by his Admir-
Joseph Zuern.
John Ehright, decd, settled by his Admir-
jeremiah Wetzcl.
Henry, Sarah Catharine. and Margaret Ann
McGcc, minor children of Bernard Meier,
settled by their Guardian John b, Metiee.
Jesse l. John, settled by his Guardian William
Tcitsworth.
Oliver, Charlotte Jane, William Oscar,
Charles and Hannah f. WoolvertOn, minor
children of VIM Woolverton, decd, settled
by their Guardian, John J. WoOhsr,On.
Reuben Rothermel, minor child of Abraham
Rohermel, decd, settled by his Guardian
Samuel =. Wagner.
Susannah Bohb minor child Of Michael Brhb,
decd, settled by her Guardian NJ SmIh.
Matilda EiSter, minor child of Michael Eister,
decd, settled by her Guardian lohn EisteT.
Catharine Eister, minor child Of Michael Els
ter decd, settled by her Guardian John
Eister.
Isabella Wilkerson, minor child Of Ann VIII
kerson, decd, settled by her Guardian Sam
uel Campbell
Philip Dimm, Decd, settled by his Admir-
George Dimm.
Peter Shrontz, decd, settled by his EIecS-
trix Mary Shrontz.
JOHN P. PURsEI, Register,
Registers Office, }
Sunbury, July 8, ls52.-5t.5
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A DUEL I'm VENEZUELA.

A letter received from Caracas, under
the date OF The 18th June, gives the parlicu-
lars of recon,re between Mr.. Michelena
the Venezuelan Minister to MadIid and
Rome, and Baron de yeimer, French Charge
al Caracas. The former had made remarks
rejecting on the conduct of the French
President, which the latter resented by
Kicking him down stairs. A challenge en-.
sued, and The parties left for The Tortugas
Islands. 10 sellle the Affair."
Fbs house Of Dir Steele, the American
Charge al Caracas, was entered on The
night of The ssd Of May, by bandits, VIII,
robbed hun of bis waiFb, and slight,
wounded him,
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PIERCE'S LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE.

CoNconD, IN. II June II, 1852.
Gentlemen | have the honor 10 acknowl-
edge your personal kindness in presenting
me, this day, your letter, officially inform
ing me Of my nomination by the Democratic
National Convention, as Candidate for the
Presidency of the United States.
The surprise with whi,h ! received the
nomination, was not unmingled with painful
solitude, and ye' it is proper for me 10 say
that the manner in which it was conferred
was peculiarly gratifying, The delegation
from New Hampshire, with all the glow OF
State pride, and all The warmth of personal
regard would not have submitted my name
to the Convention, nor would they have cas-,
n vote for me under circumstances other
than those which occurred.
shall always cherish with pride and graf
iiude a recollection of the fact that that
voice which first pronounced for me, and
pronounced alone, came from The mother of
States pride and gratitude rising above
any consequence that can beide me person.
ally. May | not regard it as fact pointing
to the overthrow of sectional jealousies and
looking to the perennial life and vigor of a
Union cemen,ed by the blood of those who
have passed TO their reward-a Union won
derful in its formation, boundless in its hope
and amazing in its destiny?
accept The nomination, relying upon an
abiding devotion 10 the interests, honor and
glory Of the whole country, but beyond and
above all, upon Power superior to all hu'
man might, Power which from the first
gun of The revolution, in every crisis through
which we have passed, in every hour of our
acknowledged peril, when the dark clouds
have shut down around us, has inierposed as
if to battle human wisdom, ou'-march human
forecast, and bring oui Of darkness the rain
bow of promise. Weak myself, faith and
hope repsse there In security.
accept The nomination upon the platform
adopted by The Convention, not because this
is expected OF me as candidate, but be-
cause The principles ii embraces command
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New Advertisements.
TAILORING.
MARTIN s. WATERS
Having entered into co partnership in the
TAILORING BUSINESS,

Having entered into co partnership in the
TAILORING BUSINESS,
beg leave TO inform their friends and the
public in general, that they are prepared in
every respect TO make clothing after The most
fashionable styles, aud in the most durable
manner, and that Ihei; prices will be as rea-
sonable as can be had in Sunbury or else
where, in cash or approved country produce
The Grm will always have the advantages of
the latest fashion plates, and in addition 10
their acknowledged skill in cutting, they
will be assisted by the direction of the most
scientific publications relating 10 that art,
now issned from the emporinms of fashion
in the United States. An endeavor will be
made always to have work completed when
required
Their establishment is situated in Market
Square, Sunbury, neatly opposite the Post
Office, in the building formerly occupied by
Jacob P,inler as a halter shop, where it will
be pleasure 10 them to see their hiends,
and make such work for Them as is within
the line of their business.
Sunbury, July 10, lS52.-4t.
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O. THE SABLE BRoTHERs who astonish-
ed and delighted the youths at the Concer,
Room on Monday aud Tuesday evenings,
make quite favorable impression. Negro
melodies have become so common that a
superior performer only can draw an au-
dience-a feat which the "Brothers" ac-
complshed in spite Of the weather.
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Baltimore Market.

July 6; 1851.
GRAlN.-The supply of Wheat is small
for the last day or Two. Sales of good 10
prime reds to-day at l02 al03 cts. white al
81. l,5.
Sales of new Corn, in good condition, at
81 cts. white, and 60 a 81 els. for yellow -
Damp parcels sell AT 45 Il 80 cts. Sales of
old corn at 81 Il SO cts.
We quote Oats nj 35 a 3S els. for Mary
land, ard 40 cts. for Pennsylvania.
WHlSKEY Sales of Pennsy lvaua bhls.
al 2li cts, and of hhds. al 20A cents.
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LATER FROM THE PLAINS AND SANTA FEE.

LATER FROM THE PLAINS AND SANTA FE.
Gentlemen arrived at S, Louis from Santa
Fe, bring intelligence Of the return of Gov.
Calhoun the state Of whose health prevents
Il longer stay in the Territory. Previous TO
his departure, the headquarters of that divis-
ion of the army had been removed again TO
Santa Fe. The reports of sickness among
the troops ard trains en- route for Mexico
and Santa Fe had been exaggerated. yet the
CHOLERA had prevailed TO an alarming extent
The troops in command of Major Stein had
arrived al Fort Atkinson, about half way 10
San'e Fe. Twenty men out of 1873 up TO
that time had died Of cholera.
In Aubrey's train seventeen men were
down with the cholera al one time. He was
fortunate in saving all who were attacked
bot one The cholera in his train, as well
ms among the troops had abaied
Since the Governors departure, and tina;
of the Secretary, Col. Sumner has removed
his head quarters from Albuquerque to Santa
Fe-whelher permanently or not, remains
to be seen-so that il is now a civil govern
ment, under control of the military. Per-
kaps things may go on smoothly under the
present circumstances, yet am a little ap-
prehensiye that some tT6ublo may grow out
of it,
The COmmssary Department, at Fort
Union, as have tolegTaphed you, was en-
tered a short time since, and large amount
of provisions abs'raclcd. A party of sol.
diers pursued number of the thieves into
the moulains, and succeeded in capturing
TWO OF them.
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O- The Susquchanna Rail Road Com
pany have filed a bill in the Equity side of
the Supreme Coult, praying tor an injunc-
ton to restrain the Sunbury and Erie Rail
Road company from making rail road
from this place 20 Harrisburg. The Sus-
quehanna Company claim the prior right.
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For the American.
July 10, 1852.


Mn EDITOR - Dear Sir :--As the Female
Bible Society of Sunbury were providentiaIy
prevented from forwarding their Report TO
The Paren, Society and consequently their
doings do not appear in the Annual Report
of the State Society. feel it proper TO say
10 the patrons Of the bible cause that the
Treasurer has paid into the Treasury Of the
State Bible Society, since my visit 10 your
town in November last, S34.64 They have
made several donations of bibles to the des,
tinte, and have on hand supply of Bible:
and Teslaments in English and German for
sale al the store OF Miss Jane Fiuney.
Respectfully, yonrs,
j. II. TORR ENCE,
Gen. Agent OF Penna. Bible Society.
Sunbury, July 5lh, 1852.
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PORTRAIT PAINTING.

a. MASON will lie in readiness to receive
~ visitors at J. Hailer Mason's Daguerrean
Room, State House. Specimens may be seen at
all hours of the day.
Sunhury, June &c, ls52.-tf.
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NUISANCE.

A number OF young scamps are in the
daily habit Of bathing in the river in front
OF the borough and along side of the public
road leading 10 Northumberland. No per-
son can pass along The road, at any hour of
The day, without seeing string OF naked
boys squatting like turtles upon log or
running upon the beach. Such indecency
can no longer be tolerated. II is the duty
of parents TO teach their children TO behave
properly, and such practices are indicative
of gross and shameful negligence and un-
faithfulness. The High Constable whose
duty it is to guard the public from nuisanses,
pays no attention TO this branch of his busi-
ness. One or two arrests and the imposition
of the fine would teach the boys whole
some lesson. As the officers seem to be
unwilling voluntarily 10 perform their duty
an effort will be made TO place the mat
ter complained of in such form as will ei-
fectually abolish the practice of these dis
S'a'e'u' eA"'O'''ons' II humoer ot our
sooS'''oerS 'equeS. us 10 say tha' 'hey are
oe'e'"'''eu " MAKE 'hiorna'loh against all
pe'oo"' '''''u o'''as'"s law anu uecehcy
III '''e '''an''e' 10 "n'ch we nave referred.
THE SUPREME RrScu
ecs;vestbe iollow;.o connl;ne,, from
the psnpsv,von;, Tslesronb proh,hIr :,
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Che 4flnrI!rts.
Philadelphia Market.

July 8, 1852.
WHEAr-Is active sales of Southern red
al 81 mixed s /, and prime white at { ,03.
RYE-ls wauled al - cents.
CoRN--Is in fair demand sales Of yellow
anoat, at 65 cts and hile al 60 cents.
OARS Are dull sales of Southern al llr,
and of pennsy Ivauia at - cents.
sKEY.-Sales in bbs. and Ehds. AT 23'
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Estate of DAVID FAUX, Decd.

NOTICE is hereby given that letters of adj
~ minlstra,ion have been granted to the sub
scrihcr on the estate of David Faux, decd late
of Rush township. Northumberland county. All
persons indebted to said estate or having claims
against the same, are requested to call on the
subscr Der for settlement.
WILLIAM II. KASE, Admir-.
Rush tp., July 3, lS52.-Gt.
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&C. PRINTING INK.-For sale for cash,
at this office, kegs oil 25, 90 and ~ pounds
each. Price 25 cents per pound.
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The yEseRAsLE BIs1os SocLE - This
aged servant of God, and YeneIaled Blshop
of the Southern Methodist Episcopal Church
has, Notwithstanding his advanced age, and
the sickness of his esiimable lady, consen.
led 10 pay an official visit 10 the churches
IN Callornia.
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O. J. HAILER Mason gave several sol.
res magique last week. They were well
attended and every one was delighted with
the performance. His skill and adrotness
will soon place him in the rank with the
Fakr oil Ava and the Wizard of the North.
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u The mercury in our thermometer
rose so high on Wednesday, that Jake was
forced 10 climb upon chair to see it.
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0- CHANGED HANDs.-The Pennsylva-
MIA Republican has passed into the charge
OF Messrs S. ]. & w. G. Shay. The Mes
srs. Cochran's have left the establishment.