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Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-08
MARINE ENTELLEGENC
PORT OF RICHMOND,

PORT OF RICHMOND.
ARRIVED,
Schr Juliet Baker Boston
Schr John r Price, Jester, Philadelphia
Schr Adelaide, Coleman, Troy, lumber
Schr Mary ] Peck, Dupuy. New York
SAILED.
Steamer City of Richmond, Mitchell, New York
BALTIMORE, May 6 Ard, schr Tryton, Brown, Rich
mond.
NEW YORK, May s.-Cleared. schooner Hanover
Chichester, Richmond
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-08

The U. Senate on Wednesday, it is report
ed confirmed an important treaty with the Sioux
Indians.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-08

To the Voters of the City of Richmond:
At the requert of many friends respectfully announce
myself candidate for the office of Commemorative At
torney in the Circuit Court of Richmond
ap Soft JOHN HOWARD
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-08

' j. w. RANDOLPH has just received for sale the
following Southern publications by Southern authors:
The schoolfelow' magazine for boys and girls edited
by w Richards-ls49, 80 and 81; 81
The Golden Christmas, chronicle of st. Johns Berke-
ley Compiled from the of brehess Barrister by
w Simms author of Guy Rivers, &c 81 cents, muslin
so cents.
Mutual Benefit Building and Loan Assocations-their
history principles and plan OF operation together with
tncon between American and English societies Also,
a mode by which Life Insurance may be adapted the
so cents.
A Lexicon on emasonry-containng definition of
all its communicable TERMS notices OF Its history traditions
and antiquities and an of all the rites and
of the ancient World by Albert Il Mackey, NJ D. I'd
edition. 80 90. my 8
LIVERPOOL. FINE SALT.-sOo sacks for sale
Il 4 from wharf by
mys DAVENPORT, ALLEN W.
TTOTEI. CANDLEs.--l2 to the pound for sale
III by 49,
INV s JOHN N. GORDON & SON.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-08

WHEELING BRIDeE.-A correspondent of the
Staunton Spectator writing from Cincinnati,
describing his trip from Pittsburg ON the steam
er Messenger No. 2, thus speaks of the Wheeling
Bridge:
Ats P. NJ. of the 9th (March) we left with
one hundred and fifty passengers for this city,
and had pleasant trip and most agreeable
company. Regretted that the shades Of even
ing closed in before we passed Wheeling yet we
had an indstinct view of the bridge as its outline
was defined against the sky. Before Our boat
reachedit all thought that the flag staff and Chin
neys would be broken off, so near did they seem,
yet could scarcely credit the pilot when ne told
me that they did not reach within fifteen feet of
the bridge. Shame upon the miserable jealousy
OF Plttsburgers, that prompted them to destroy
this most beautiful fabric, and honor to the skill
of the architect, and the enterprise Of those who
projected and carried out its creation.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-08

To tie Voters of CITY The Of Richmond.
The Legislature of Virginia having very recently passed
act creating the office of Sheriff of said city, hereby
respectfully myself candidate for that Office
ap 24-tde JESSE f. KEESEE.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-08
SheriffaIty Of Rich Unoud.

To Tie V0leyS Of tie CITY Of Richmond:
Fellow Citzons-It is already known you that am
candidate for the Office which heads this card office
created by the Leg stature of Virginia under
sttuton. For the past five years have acted Sheriff
in the city OF Richmond and have thus afforded you
opportunity ofudging ofy fitness longer you;
trust with the aid of my experience discharge the
duties of the office merit your entire appreciation
Yours respectfully,
nv 7-ltde THOMAS w BOSWELL,
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-08
NmHLDREN,s HOSIERY AND GLOVES

V We have in store a handsome assortment Of Chill
drens Hosiery all qualities and Sizes Also kid silk raw
silk and Isle thread Gloves. We ask call from all in
want of SUCH as they will be found cheap at
CHAS. HARTWELL & CO.'S,
NV 10Y Broad street
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-08

AUCTIONNOTICE. Attention is directed to the
sale of Horses, Carriage and Harness. Buggy and Har
ness Wagons, Cart, &c, to take place at No Fit.
teenth street this morning at 10 o'clock
Also, to the sale ofthe Schooner FARMER at Rock.
etts, this afternoon at o'clock.
~ See advertisement.
GEORGE j. SUMNER,
myS Auct.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-08

mt AGER' OF FICE. F. NOR
1VA RIS Il co.
Ticket 90 SO, second Capital of SIS oO0
Drawn Nos of Susquehanna lass l9-May S:
rs 38 10 90 SO 68 40 90 II AZ 20 90 "a Al.
Ticket 90 SO, second capital of $4,000 sent to D.
Hurry, vender, Norfolk.
For This Day.
Capitals $4,000 10000 $780, $3.50, 4 of 40oo &c
70 Nos. 18 drawn Tickets $40.
Also, the Dollar Lottery-Capita: s6ooO 10 of 6oo &c
my c. w. PURCELL
g.APPRENTICE WANTED.-An active intelli-
ntlad about Is years age will be taken appren
tice at this Office to learn the Printing business
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-08

We understand that Mr.. NEWMAN, of Madison
is absent from the House of Delegates in conse
quence of the dangerous illness of his father,
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-08
MARRIED

MARKIED,
On the 9th instant, by the Rev. David S. ogget M
REUBEN s. SEAL, to Miss ANN O. WOODY all of
this city
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1852-06-03
ANorHER HoMIcIpE.-BY

ANOTHER HoMIcIDE,-By the
Louisville Courier we learn thai
Alfred Stevenson was shot, and in.
stantly killed at Georgetown, KY,
on Thursday evening, by a Mr.. Gar
rick, with whom he had previous
difficulty. They met, both fully
armed, as we are informed, and Ste
venson was killed, the shot taking
effect in his breast, and passing
through his heart. il is, stated thai
the affair was caused by newspaper
article. ''
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1852-06-03

Crebillon the tragic poet, was zen.
amored of solitude, that he might
there indulge uninterruptedly, in
those fine romances with which his
Imagination teemed. One day, he
was suddenly visited by friend, The
poet deeply absorbed in a theme,
cried out TO the intruder-"Don'i
disturb me, I'm enjoying a moment
of happiness; am going to- hang a
villain of a minister, and banish an
other, who is an IDIOT"
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1852-06-03

MuRDER.-We are indebted to
Coroner Tucker for information ol
the murder Of a man named Thomas
Hugh, on Stony Creek, in Franklin
township. He was found by his
wife, on Saturday morning last,
sitting en- a log in a field near his
residence, much bruised and bloody.
He was removed 10 the house. and
died on Monday evening, without
giving any Information as TO how he
had been injured. The Coroner's
inquest, to-day. resulted in a verdict
thai Hugh came TO his death by
wounds inflicted by his two brothers
in-iaw, Robert Clearwater, Jr., aud
Matthew Clearwater, both Of whom
have ChilIicothe Metropolis.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1852-06-03

) The past doth prove that in the
twinkling of an eve, our most cher.
ished hopes may be obliterated; that
friends and companions may be t1ken
from US, and The abode or happiness
become one Of sorrow. or OF deep al.
Fiction. The prattling pet be all
that is left TO the bereaved widow
the sole associate O. her gfief-filled
hours. ,ab ,zssaAcSf
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1852-06-03

RIoT NEAR PtTTsBURGH.-Some
forty or fifty coal miners assembled
at tavern in WestaE Elizabeth on
Saturday last, TO draw pay for their
weeks work, when three Of their
number commenced an assault on a
man named Thomas Stephens, sitting
in the. bar=room. (cause Of assault
not published,) who, after warning
thspto desist, fred a double -barrelled
pistol at his assailants. one Of whom
was killed. A worthy young man
from iheaeountiy, not engaged in
the riot, was badly wounded by one
Of the shots. =. =. (.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1852-06-03

The heart that is most alive to the
smiles and tears Of generous symPa-
thy, needs not the aid of pompous ell.
oquence TO make its deep and silent
feelings known. There is a language
of The, soul unheard but seen, and
known, and felt and understood; il
speaks its meaning ina passing
glance, a word, a look. a sigh, tear.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1852-06-03
To our Friends and Cmst0g
nlerS.

WE thus beg leave to inform YOU and
w through your kindness our and xour Z
irlends OF your neighborhood and elsevhere-
not forgetting our enemies IL any there be--
thatw are now receiving direct from Neu,
Orleans End the Eastern eitiesa Fresh snn.
ply of Groceries, which We are now oIsr-
ing for sale at room No. 6, Front street, Ports e.
mouth, and have made arrangements to be
supplied during the season from same places.
Our stock viii at all times consist Of every,
thing in The Grocery line. ~
Although in the matter Of purchasing and in
now offering our Goods for sale. we frankly
confess that We have been and stiI are direc-
ted mainly BY adesire TO promote our own in
terests--yet it will nevertheless afford, Us 2
great pleasure to accommodate our iriends to
the fullest extent that a due regard for their
and our interests may seem to dictate.
The haekneYed and stale terms, 'scHgAP,o
s'CuEAPER THAN EvEk,n end scuEGPEsT,f p we Y
abstain from using. leaving to Others (less mo
dest men than ourselves) to derive all the ad-
rantages that IN intelligent community may
concede 10 this Kind Of bossting. NJ
Puiing We also beg leave TO inform yea is
not our fort, and simply avail ourselves of fhls
means Of Informing you and ell Others, whose
patronage we tins respectfully solicit, and for
which,we will ever he grateful, and will take
great pleasure IN showing our Goods and Civ
ing prices TO all who may honor Us wi n call.
Thankful for past favors, hoping to merit a
continuance Of the same, and Of shortly hav-
ing the pleasure OF exchanging with you such
friendly salutations at No. 6, as will evince
mutual disposition TO renew the intercourse
heretofore existing between you and US,
We remain, very respectfully. YOURS,
OAKES & BUSKIRK.
Portsmouth. Feb. 4. l55i.-feb l3. '5I 1y --
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1852-06-03

A gentleman asked a county cler-
gyaan orsthe- use OF bis pulpit for a
young divine, relative OF his. 81
really do not know" said the clergy.
man, show 10 refuse you; but il the
man should preach better than me,
my congregation will be dissatisfied
with me afterwards; and II he should
preach worse, don't think he is itt 10
preach at ALL"
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1852-06-03

aGenilemeh OF the jury,n said a
western lawyer; sd don't mean to
insinuate that this man is cevetous
person, but | will bet FIVE TO one that
II you should bait a steel-trap with a
new threepenny piece, and place il
within six inches of his mouth, you
could catch his SOUL"
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1852-06-03
FURNITURE.

THE subscriber has on hand and for
sale at his old stand, on the corner
of Third and State streets, Gallipolis,
Ohio, Bureaus, Tables, Bedsteads, Cup
boards, Tin Safes, Stands, &c.
Also, a fine lot of Chairs and four
Fanning Mills, OF Marietta manufac-
ture. he is also prepared to execute al
short notice all jobs in the Undertaker's
line with neatness and dispatch.
er's - SOLOMON HAYWARD.
Sent. 4. I851.-9m$ - p
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1852-06-03

DR.. Andrew. PIummer recently -eloPed
from Brighton, England, with young
girl named Miss Emma Pattison, daugn'
ter of a wealthy family residing a.
Brighton, and came to this country ~
the steamship Niagara. Il also appears
that Col. Howard, of the British Army
few days prior 10 this absconding
handed him f1900 sterling, to deposit
with banker. The deposit was never
made, and the rogue of course pocketed
the funds, and came TO America to ex
pend it. Plummer was arrested at the
Irving House in New York, lodged in
jail and his young wife was persuaded 70
return to her parents, -
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1852-06-03

ration that mas power to restore "lNsEN-
sIBLE PERsPIRATIoN." The skin being
the medium through. which the blood
drives of its impurities, is often locked
up by cold. whence occur RHEUMATIsN,
Group, Coughs, Colds, Headache, fevers,
and a thousand other complaints. Un-
stop the pores, and permit the humors to
pass out, and all these diseases vanish AT
once. This HcAlister's All Healing
Ointment effects. For instance, in sick
and nervous headache, this 0intmenti is a
sovereign remedy.
1t has cured cases of FIVE, seven and
ten years standing, some of fifteen and
twenty years, ard a case Of FsRTY YEARS
standing. 1t is beyond all peradventure
the best remedy fol headache in the
world.
Elr-ache, deafness ard dizziness cured
with equal success. - q. -
Take again the Quinsy Sore Throat.
One nights application is frequently suf-
icient TO cure this complaint. But in no
case will it fail. We challenge the
world on this point. 8 -17
RHBUMAFIsM.-In all cases Of swelled
limbs, contracted cords. pains and violent
infammat ton, there is no remedy 50 good,
we don't. care what it is, or where il
comes from. Herein this Ointment is
to be found a certain remedy for rheuma
.tism. Letrhe sufferer look 20 it.
Asthma, oppression Of Breathing, &c
In no class of difficulties does the oint-
ment give greater satisfaction. She
heavy lead upon the heart and difficult
respiration il removes almost in day.
Wonderful, wonderful, is the virtue, the
antoId power and goodness of the ALI
Healing Ointment. ianNa ,--'t-ii
In Hemerrhoids or piles, we have beer
repeated told that il was the only arti
Gle ever made that would cure all cases
Of piles. Aud we are ready TO believe
it. ~ '.Gsf
The Erysipelas and Salt Rheum are
overcome without the least difficulty.
Liver complaint we have cured of TWEEN.
ty years standing, and we hesitate not
10 say that i: is one Of the best remedies
kno%n. Persons would be ast1nisbed u
witness its effect. ee
Besides all the above diseases, it is a sover
eign remedy for all eruptipns Of the skin, sores
pusiules, blotches, &e-, rendering the face
smooth and forever free from blemish. In al
cases Of infammations, swellings. cuts, bruises
and poisonous wounds, 1t Is a noble remedy
And as for burns there is not its equal in the
land. To allny pain, and remove the ere. and
inflammation, there is no compound in exis-
tsnee Of such value. Besides it heals the
place without leaving the slightest mark be.
hind. Equally valuable isit for old ulcer sores,
and especially sore eyes, scald head. and disea-
ses OF the spine and Of the nerves; also swell
ed or sore breasts, and female complaints. It
is also sovereign remedy for ague in The face,
aud iBAOenza. IL is truly one Of the safest
and most Valnable7 medicines the world ever
saw. No man regrets purchasing this 0int-
meat, because he feels he viii be benefited and
not deceived. Good always comes from its
use. Let the people then seek this medicine
and abide bT If, for II never deceived any body
yet, ard we believe never will. u.
---r--s JAS. McALISTER, ri
17a e l41 Fulton street. N. Y.
- A. e. 8. HENDRK,
hsbtabula, o. General Agents.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1852-06-03

! Among the dead letters sent to
Washington from Northampton post
Office, the last quarter, about one
hundred were addressed to Jenny
Lind Goldschmidt with the postage
unpaid. -ssHs'T7 EEiHoaJ b. s5af
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1852-06-03

Kossuth said, in Boston, that the
tune Of "Yankee Doodle" was an
old familiar one in Hungary! The
tune of yankees Diddled,n is get
ting to be "an old familiar one,n 70
Kossuth at all events. go rfisf -issi
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1852-06-03

.sFAUsTIN THE FIRST was, crowned
atsPort au Prince on the 18th uR.:
under a mammoth tent and in the
presence Of a vast multitude Of peo-
pie. Both the emperor" and the
aEmpress" were gorgeously attired
and bejewelled--the common foible
Of the African race being carried
out to its fullest qualification.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1852-06-03

A queer old gentleman being
asked what he wanted for dinner,
replied, San appetite. good company,
something 10 eat, and napkin"
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1852-06-03

The noblest quality wherewith
nature has endowed woman for the
good OF the world, is maternal love
that love which seekszno return.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1852-06-03

Society, like shaded silk, must. be
viewed in all situations, or its eoIors
will deceive US!
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1852-06-03

At her last levee, Victoria, wore
head dress of which the most strik-
ing feature was wreath Of black
berries and diamonds. Ti ''77s
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1852-06-03

Common sense and good substan.
tial homespun garments are not used
much in these days. 80
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1852-06-03

Of every kind, take this method Of informing
the public that they are ready TO cure all those
afflicted with any Of the above named com
plants who may submit themselves ta their
care and treatment.r We respectfully request
all those suffering fromihe effects Of those dire
full msladies 70 ealland satisfy Themselves that
a speedy cure Is to be obtained. We have ef
fected cures in cases pronounced incurable by
the Medical Faeulfy. and shah be able to satis-
fy all, before We assume the management ofthe
reality Of onr ability to cure. Surgical opera
lions viii be performed il desired.
Let the afflicted suffer no longer, but cali
and be cured at once. 7 -l
n. B.-Desirousof of inspiring the confidence
Of oil disposedto submit to our treatment, we
assure them that unless cure is effected no
charge icil be made.
Mr.. FEosT may be found at all times at his
residence in Gallipolis. ~ 8 sirrr II
REYNOLDS & FROST.
Feb. 5. Is52.-6m a'if3 IS fs1l
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1852-06-03

How many an enamoured pair
have courted in poetry, and lived in
PROSE!
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1852-06-03

We judge ourselves by what we
feel capable of doing.While- others
judge US by what we have done
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1852-06-03
DIGESTIVE FLUID
Or. GASTRIC JUICE.

Prepared lrnm RENHET, or the fourth
STOMACH OF THE OK, after directions
OF BARON .LIEBIG, the great Physiologi-
cal Chemist, ,.bg ,. S. HOUGHT0N, NIL
Philadelphia, Pa. -sea-l.l..- t
This is a trpiy wouderf1t remedy for INDI-
GESTI0N, DYSPEPSIA JAUNDfCE,
LIVER COMPLAINT, CONSTIPATION,
and DEBILITY. Curing after Nature's
own method, by Natures own Agent, the
7 Gastric Jdiee. r----- 3
IT Hall a teaspoonful OF PEPsIN, Infused in
water, viii digest or dissolve. Fare Pounds cf
Roast Beef in a5o,a tsoo hours, out Of the
stomach.
iPEPSIN is the chef element or Great Di-
.gesting Principle Of the Gastric J uice-the
Soleeni Of ble Food, the Purifying, PressnriHg,
and Stimulating Agent Of the stomach and
Intestines. lis extrac ed from the Digestive
Stomach o. the Ok, thus forming an ART1-
sEICfAE DIGESTIVE FLUID, preei civ ike
the nataral Gaslr;e Juice in its Chemi ] pow
ers, and furuisbiug COMPLETE and PER-
Feet SUBSTITUTE forit BY The aid Of
this preparation, the pains and evils of lNDl-
'GES HON aad .DYSREPSIAt are removed,
just as they would be by a healthy Souiach.-
II is doing wonders for Dyspepiics, curing
eases. Of DEBILITY, EVACUATION, NER-
YOUS DECLINE, aud DYSPEPTIC CON
SUMP1 ION. supposed to be on the verge Of
The. grave, o.. The Scientific Eyidence upon
which II is based, IS in the highest degree
CURIOUS and REMARKABLE.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1852-06-03
FEMALE COMPLAINTS

FEMALE COMPLAINTS
o. these are Prolapsus 'Uteri, OF Falling Of the
Womb; Fluor Albus, or Whites; Chronic In
aammatioo and UIceration Of the Womb; In
eidental Hemorrhage, or FIooding; Painful
Suppressed and Irregular Mensiruation, &C..
with al their accompanying evils, Cancer ex-
eePted,) no matter how severe, or Of how long
standing. 1850
Many Prominent Physicians in the city of
New York and other places, finding themselves
without a remedy in inye:erate cases Of the
above complaints, and having due regard for the
welfare Of their patients, have recommended
the use Of this medicine; and after witnessing
It's saluiary effects, are now mauifesiing their
appreciation, not only by resOrting Oit in their
treatment Of all the diseases or which il is in
tended. but in some instance accepting the
agency Of it 90 facilitate its introduction into
more general use by the Faculty. -. 10
Additional proof Of this CathOlieon being
worthy Of the confidence Of the afflicted, as
Successful, safe and cheap remedy, will be
found IN the pamphlet, together with impor-
tant observations touching the nature and
symptoms Of The diseases, to which the aiten
tion Of Ladies and Practitioners is respectfully
invited. r.r.4-.-
The ingredients, as certified by high medical
authority, (see pamphlet, are all Vegetable,
aud are not associated With any article IN
friendly 10 the aninial economy. Pamphlets
can be had gratis at my Drug Store
l.. P. MAGUEr. Agent,
Of,io
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1852-06-03
DR.. ANARCHISTS UTERINE Ca,
THOLICON

Is a prepara-
tion Of earnest
i m p or lance to
the public, and
destined 10 be-
come identified
with the health
and happiRess Of
FEMALES.
This CATHoLI-
eoN will cure 95
per cent. Of all
chronic diseases
incideataltothe
eetable R-
male, married or
unmarried, and
usually known
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1852-06-03

Quick Sales and Small Profits,
The motto Of the Centre Clothing
Store at the Star House, Call and ex.
anime goods and prices before purcha-
sing elsewhere, and You will be con-
yineed of its truth; and ever after mo-
ney and trouble will be saved by call
ing directly on the subscriber at Fish
er's Star building. - F
rNo calling in of passers by, that
is not the game the undersigned plays.
A. HEINEMAN.
April 8, 1859.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1852-06-03

A coffin, said an Irishman, is the
house a man lives in when he isdead,
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1852-06-03

|, A party of gypsies' we're arrested.
at Alexandria, Virginiar the Other
day. Large quantities Of goods and
money were found on9them. .I a.