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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-12-10

The SWORD PREsENTArIoN.-Below we give
the very neat and appropriate addresses of Orderly
Sergeant King and Lieut. Lsyne, on tae occasion
of presenting Sword by Sergeant X, on behalf OF
the Public Guard, to Lieut. L on Wednesday even
ing last on the Parade Ground at the Armory On
coming forward to present the beautiful testimonial
Lieut. X said:
Permit ne, in the name of the Public Guard, TO
discharge what is to me a pleasing duty; but one
which have assumed with a deep sense of my
liability to discharge, the manner that my feel
ings would prompt me.
But actions speak louder than words and
| might content myself with simply presenting you
this sword without protractGe remarks. Ii is OK
pscted, however, that will accompany this presen-
tation with few brief expressions OF the feeling
| of those for whom act, ard from whom this hum
bic tribute comes.
The intrinsic value of this sword is not so great
! as to make it highly prized by you, or distin-
guished gift by US. We trust, however it will be
received in the same spirit in which it is rendered
| a spirit Of kindness and respect-and that its
chief value to you may be, that it comes as token
| of regard and esteem from tnos4 who know you
| wei! and appreciate your merit In command, we
| have found you firm and faithful, Competent and
just. In the circles OF private life, We have seen
| you kind and polite, ever will to sympathize
with the distressed soldier and TO aid il relieving
his suffering. Such qualities make the gentleman
| and officer; such qualities are yours.
| We feel satisfied that this sword will ever be
| worn worthilJ by you; and that it will never be
| surrendered to friend or foe with dishonor.
| We sincerely hope that you may long wear it, in
health and happiness and that may ever remind
you of the seDtiments entertained by those who
| paw this humble tribute to worth and merit.
| Sergeant King having concluded, advanced and
rendered the sword to Lieut. Layne, who received
| it and returned thanks for the compliment in a
| neat and appropriate address. This addiess we
| also designed laying before our readers, but on
yesterday we received polite note from Lieut. L.
asking the favor of us TO Withhold it. In the cen.
clusun Of his note, Lieut. says:
"The compliment is only deserving such notice
as will show the kind feeling and partial sentime Il,
OF tie Public Guard towards me. Besides, the
same high compliment hes been paid to each oil
| my superior tficers on former occasions, without
publicity"
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GENUINE VIRGINIANISM.

II is not known TO the majority of our read
ers I've doubt, indeed, whether it is TO dozen
OF them) that Virginia barrel timber and hoop.
poles are shipped 10 Boston-made into -four
barrels-and then sent back here and sold to
our mllers. Such is, nevertheless, the fact.
and we blush to say that it is SO. II we are
any thing more than colony I'VE see not where
are the evidences Of our independence. We
scarcely manufacture q hob nail now any more
than we did when Lord Chatham made his ce.
LIBERATED declaration. Shameful as all this is we
see no remedy for it in the increased activity OF
our own people. They have every thing I'M.
der heaven to stimulate them-thev see mower
stealing away from them every year, and set
ting more permanently among those who hold
them in bondage-they see our masters draw
ing the reins together every year-;hey see our
saves kidnapped by those to whose wealth
we Contribute the greater part of our gains
and yet whenever any scheme for promoting
our independence is preached, they find them.
selves utterly unable to make any exerIion.
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THE WEEKLY DISPATCH

For Friday, December 10, is now ready and for
sale at this ofce. Among the editorial articles we
notice sketches of the late Mr. Booth facts and sug
gesions relative 10 the steam line from Virginia to
Antwerp and various works of Internal Improve
men, Cuba: Mr.. Cats Psyche &c, &C. The
miscellaneous contents of the present number are
unusually interesting There is narrative f'em
Ben,leys Miscellany, The Murdered Bridegroom,
sutice n,ly romantic and thrilling for any lover OF
fctor great variety of shorter articles; poetry;
loo items; correspondence; foreign and domestic
news, &c Also, the Presidents Message, Congres
sionsl ard Legislative proceedings. Price, cents
per copy, or 81 per anpum, in advance.
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VIRGINIA LEGISLATURES.
1'HuRsDAY, Dec. 9.
Senate.

SeuHIGs
A bill was reported, authorizing a loan to the
James River and kanawha Company, Tor the
purpose Of completing the tide water connec-
ton.
A report was made adverse TO the petition OF
John NJ. Ferguson, Sergeant Of the City oil
Richmond, for additional jail fees in certain
cases.
A House bill was passed. extending the
terms of the county courts OF Augusta, tor the
trial of criminal and civil cases, with amend
ments.
A resolution, regulating the election of ca
diets from the Senatorial Districts OF the State
TO the Virginia Military Institute, was indef-
nitely pos,poned-ayes 20, noes Is.
Bills were passed. the 9th Sec
ton Of an act concerning the terms OF circuit
courts and allowing further tine TO CommIs-
sioners of Revenue fer qualifying and giving
bonds for office.
House of : elegatcs.
This was a business day. There were no
speeches made-and the following bills were
passed:
incorporating the Virginia Oil Company in
or near the city of Richmond. Incorporates
Robert Archer, and such other persons as may
hereafter be associated it'll him, into com.
pany. for the purpose of manufacturing oil, in
or near the city Of ri hmond, the capital stock
10 be not less than $25, 900 nor more than $780,
600, TO he divided into shares of 500 eachl
A bill releasing To Lewis S. Southland the
Commemorative right TO certain tract of
land in the county ofPage-ayes los, noes 90.
A bill amending an act Incorporating the
town of Harper's Ferry.
A bill incorporating the Piedmont Female
Academic institute.
A bill amending an act incorporating the
Fairfax Academy, in the county of Culpeper.
A bill constituting the Potomac River law
fnl fence through the lands OF Jacob Ross, in
Berkeley county.
A bill authorizing a Sinking Fund in the
city of Norfolk, came from the Senate with
amendments, which were agreed to by the
House.
A bill Incorporating the Wacomah Mining
and Manufacturing Company in kanawha
county.
A bill incorporating the Virginia Mining and
Smelling Company.
Resolutions Of inquiry in relation to chang
ing the present MODE of heating the capitol,
and to allow the Young Guards of Richmond
the privilege of changing their present arms
for those having percussion locks, were offered
and adopted. The latter by Mr.. Butler.]
The House resolved to meet hereafter at II
instead of Il O'Clock, in order to allow the va
rious standing committees more time TO pre-
pare bills, Sc, and then adjourned.
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Henrico county, D C 1852 -dtdclt

~ To the Voters of the County of
HenricO.-I present myself to you, fel citizens,
as candidate for the office of Clerk of our Circuit
Court. Ii it should be your pleasure to elect me,
will exert myself to merit the conf 3eEce that you
will place 10 me. am fully aware OF the difficult
ties of the ofica, but nine years experience in a
well conducted Cifice has given me such know
ledge OF the business as would enable me, feel
confident, to give satisfaction.
&c ibid" BENZ. POLLARD.
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AccIDENT.-Yesterday, two coal norsas put out
at the top of their speed, down naia st, dragging
ponderous vehicle il their rear, and their negro
driver by one foot, which had caught in rein as he
undertook to jump OF Fortunately tie frantic
animals were stopped, ere they had gone many
yards, Otherwise the poor Transfers brains and
bones would have been scattered far and wide
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BENZ. POLLARD.


~ To the Puplic.-Your attention is in.
vited to the very beautiful styles of Daguerreotype
which MINIS & WATSON are daily Issuing from
their gallery. No 35h Main street, Mansion House
Nearly all, among the many who visit our rooms
daily, are heard to exclaim they are the best i've
ever seen they are certainly the most natural
looking eyes ever saw. AS we have never re-
sorted 10 humbug, or tried to write ourselves into
notice, We ask the pubic to call and judge for
themselves. You are also notified that our prices
sre as low as any in this city. Don'G forget the
place, rs 35s Main street, Mansion House
no 30 MiNt,IS g. WATSON.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-12-10

TEaEATENING.-A free negress named Mary
Ann Patteson, was, on yesterday bound over in tae
sum of 500 to keep the peace towards Margaret
White, whom she had threatened to assault.
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iAfAL ACCIDENTAL new building between
ga ahd ood streets. New York, suddenly fell,
on tuesday, last, burying several men bers,,h
.ne runs. Joseph Weaver was taken ont dead.
george Doherty also taken OUT dead Iohn
oareey died shorty after he was found ,-a
1 1,' named Baird, severely injured; Adam
hurndrien, badly injured, "'0'i'
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NEW PAVEMENT WANTED.-P 4vement is very
much wanted on the left eide of 18th street between
Main and Franklin streets This ia a very public
thoroughfare. Yet in Of rain navigation is
very muddy and dlsasreeabls. Mend your uays
gentlemen commission for Jefferson Ward
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The EUROPEAN STEAMsHIPs.-We see it
stated that the Havre line of steamships, from
New York, will be compelled TO give up their
business, and retire from the ocean, unless
their pay for carrying the mails can be in
creased by Congress.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-12-10

Capt. j. D. Wood, formerly of the New Or
leans and Mobile line, and commander Of the
steamship New Orleans on the Paciic, dice
at his residence, at Woodlawn, N. J., on Mon
day morning, Dec. 6.
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The Central Ohio Railroad, which connects
with the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, oppo-
s,le wheeling, it is said, will be finished from
Gainesville 10 Columbus by the first of jan
9afy. From GAINESVILLE east the road is un-
oer contract, aud on portion of the line The
work of grading is somewhat advanced.
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~ The store Of e. A. 81. IF. Nu,,;,v :,
GAINESVILLE, Ia. and the hotel Of Daniel H;ah
tower, were destroyed by fire on the o7,h g..
Loss estimated at $4,000.
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FIRE AND Loss OF LlrE.-A hou
s,rsa, A. eo'ofea family, rear of LAG orange
T"" I'VE" YORK. was destroyed BY 6r. on
=. assusy evening Two children persisted IN
the names, ind two fremen were b.d,n III
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I 7HKisTuAs CUMING-CLO THING

4 FHRIsT.uAs CUMING-CLO THI.Gl
~ CLOTHING !!-Gentemen in want ri Ch-ist.
mas suit really nice aud cheap, should call a, the
"M0ney Saving InstituTiOn,s' No 10! Main
etreCt, ana procure one Of heel, Lhes Il B4l!wiu's
superior make, recently received, OF the neggest
style cut and not TO be surpassed by anT Ui as st
class Taors il Tho city, az third less price tlsn
charged by them for the SANE article -. Bargains
come 10
dc 10 KEEN, CHILES Il BALDWIN.
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EY@ Some other folks seem to think as we 10
that Mr. Simons ia Of our best artists. The FOL.
lowing complimentary letter from gentleman in
the country will be read with pleasures:
ELLIsvILLE, LOUISA Co, Nov Goth
Mr. Simons-Dear Sir Il am so highly delighted
with the picture you took for me last week, and ii
has given such universal Satisfaction TO my friends
that have directed my wife to Call at your gallery
for the purpose of having hers taken, which you
will please take and set in frame similar to that
Of mine. wish them to match as near as possible
lily wife, you will find, think, pretty good sub
jet, ana If you succeed with hers well as you
did with miDe, (Which has already caused hun
dreds to say they would call on you) will insure
you many patrons from our county.
Yours, respectfully.
mo "a las WRIGHT
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FINED.-Lieut. Johnson reported J. w. Hill fol
leaving two ladders out in a street all night.
case of fast driving was also reported
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-12-10

sT An unknown person was drowned
while stepping from the wharf boat to the
steamer Washington City, in Wheeling, Oh
Saturday night last.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-12-10

KLLED-Mr. Lowiher, an officer in Richie
county, Va, whilst in the discharge OF his du-
ty, a few days ago, It's alleged, was attack
ed by a man named Thomas Nutter, and, in
selt-defence, shot him through the breast -
Nutter died 10 short Time. Lowther surren.
derad h;mSaIf
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Ig To the Voters of Henrico County.

20 To the Voters OF HenfIcO county.
The Office Of Clerk OF the Circuit Ccurt of Henri
CO being vacant By the death of the late incumbent
| hereby announce myself candidate for that of.
fee The day of election being fixed at early a
period (the Is h inst it will not be in my power
to see ali the voters in person. Should it however
be their pleasure to confer upon the of;e will
do Ey duty.
IOIIN n M0GRV
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-12-10

~ Auction Notice The attention of the
public is solicited to Catalogue sale of Goods,
Gloves, Merino Shirts, &c &c This Morning, at 10
o'clock.
de 10 ALEX EOTT g. CO., Aucts.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-12-10

I Ameeting OF the friends ofIDternal Improve.
ment will take place at the Capitol ct o'clock this
evening. Several addresses will be delivered.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-12-10

e G. P. r. James visited the ship Penn.
sylvana, at Norfolk, few days since, and W as
received with the customary salute.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-12-10

s1r Joseph Bokley was crushed between
the shaft and cover of car, at Locust Point
in Baltimore, on Tuesday. Little hopes were
entertained of his recovery.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-12-10

70 William II. Battle, Esq, was on Friday
elected by the Legislature of North Carolina
an Associate Judge of the Supreme Court of
that fate
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hereby announce myself candidate for the office
OF Clerk of the Circuit Court of Henrico, in the
election to be held the 10Th December to fl the
vacancy occasoned by the death OF the former
G erk.
de 7-ddcItt JAMES T. Redo.
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- Pratt's Daguerrean Gallery, No las
Main street-Messrs. Editors: Please publish the
following testimonials: "a very superior likeness"
Robert Tnorp. Every like" Roger A. Pryor, Ed
tor South Side Democrat. Likeness executed su-
peratively good" ]. w. Roberts. 81 give Mr. Pratt
the preference to all the world in taking pictures"
Z. p Goodwin, Louisa county. " MIR. Pratt needs
bar trial and success will be inevitable" David j.
Moody. "Mr. Pratts pictures as good or better
than have yet seen," w. J. McDowner King Viii
liam. THE daguerreotypea in Mr.. Pratt's colec-
ton equal any have seen in London" Jno Tho
mas, M D, Editor Of the Herald Of the Kingdom and
Age to Come. no1l
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80 Is p Dyer Amiss, son of Geo. w
amlss' Of foeahontas county, was d,ownsd :;
knspp's creek in that county. on The s,h 40 III
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-12-10

~, hir. J. X. Williams, one of the original six
"ashlngtonlans Of Baltimore, is delivering
temperance lectures in Cincinnati.
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70 The same Commissioners who superintend
ed the late election, will superintend the election
of Clerk OF the Circuit Court of Henrico county,
Thnrsdau next
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-12-10

william Joiner, free negro, OF most
forbidding aspect, was brought before his Honor
yesterday, charged with feioniously stabbing ano-
Their negro named Woodson, slave to VIM. c. Wal
thal, on tbs 22d Of August. Joiner has eluded sr-
rest up to the present time, but on Wednesday, Of
fcers Tyler, Pearce and Trueheart succeeded in
tracking and arresting the fugitive from justice -
From the testimony, It appeared that Joiner took
offence at an accidental push given him by Wood
son, and drawing a large dir knife, commenced
lunging ana cutting at Woodson with the ferocity
of savage. He succeeded in stabbing Woodson in
the back and if tho abdomen, luckily neither wound
being of very serious character. The Mayor, on
yesterday, committed Joiner to Jail to await exami-
nation before the Justices Of the Hastings Court on
the 18th instant, Monday next.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-12-10

II Dir. Towers, Superintendent of Pub
lie Printing, at Washington, has accepted the
bid OF Henry V. Butler & Co., of N. York,
for furnishing paper Tor public printing dur.
ing the ensuing wear.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-12-10

HENRIco COUNTY CoURT There was no SEES
sion of this body yesterday. Tne Court will as
te05le this moraing.
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E-.S, l.. w. STAkkE. Attorney at
49, Law and Notary 2 u bic Practices

in all the Courts of Henrico County and Richn ond
city. As Notary Public. particular attention will
re paid to the taking of Dispositions, lin out of
his otfice) Proof and Ackn0wled gemeuts of Deeds,
ACCOMPLISHMENTS of Dover, &c. Claims for collec-
ton entrusted to him, promptly attended to-
Office removed 10 No 81, three doors shove City
Hotel on North side of Main street. Richmond, Va
de DIV
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Ey- The best evidence that can be adduced in favor
of the eficaciousness of Hollands German Bitters
prepared by Dr. c. NJ jackson is the unprecedent de-
Inand for them from all parts of the Union and al.
though there may be many compounds prepared and
represented being worthy of liberal patronage yet
feel constrained to remark that the number of
testimonials with which the worthy doctor has been
honored by persons Of the highest character and
specabihty, who found it necessary have
his preparation is testimony sufficiently conclusive
that more ehectual remedy tor the almost immediate
relief of those afflicted with that dreul maady dys-
pspga, has never been discovered. de
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X KACELGI LO5T.-Un Wedar.-,-y -
~ Ing last, between the residence OF Gen Hssg:1
on Clay street: end the residence of tae Kew NJ
Moore, on Leigh street. was lost wrought gg.d
band or Breceet, marked rs. 10 4 :" Ssl,
was the gilt OF friend to another, pec1Ier ma
Is attached to 1t liberal reward vii! tha-af,-s
be psld for its delivery at the residence Of Gil
Is. Harvie d. m - -
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e Mr.. Zephraniah Silvers, living on the
edge of Berkeley, recently shot a Mr.. Morgan,
breast. Morgan's brother had eloped with Sill
vers' daughter, and was assaled by Silvers for
aiding in the elopenent. Slvers has been APP.
pretended and admitted to bail.
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MSRK RID

On Thursday morning, the 9th instant, b. Rev
Leroy NJ. Lee, Mr. EUGENE BLONDEL, of Bow
ing Green, Caroline county, Va, to Miss MAR,
AMANDA FELLOWS, of Richm on / City.
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no24
u II was Discovered, about 20 year

~ 1t was Discovered, about 20 years
ago, IN the county of King and ca zen, by Ply
sican, eminent in his profession, that Asiatic Chos
era, Cholera Morbus, Bilious Chohc, Dysentery,
DiarrhGs, Lock Jaw, and many other nervous ard
spasmodic diseases of very dangerous character
could be easily cured. Since thst time he has
proved that fact to hundreds of our feow.ci.izens
sad can prove it to as many as will try DUVAL'S
FAMILY AETESPASMODlC, the peoples fayorite
Medicine. They can get it from PURCELL, LADD
CO., or any Druggist in the city. See advertise
ment au 6-3tawts
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sPOIS' WINTER EkuChs.-Rs:eyed
Al this week per steamers, another 10. II hfu5
some fancy wadded Frucks, ioc Boys weil; 5!s0
Pants, Vets, Over Goats, sc.
de 10 KEEN, CHiLES IL BALDWIN,
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CONGRESS-WEDNEsDAY.

SENATE IA communication was received
from the Secretary of the Interior, in relation
to the classiic alton of clerks in that depart
ment.
Mr.. Rusk submtteda resolution, which was
adopted, calling upon the Secretary Of State
for copies of correspondence respecting the
encroachment of Indians upon the territory OF
Mexico.
Mr.. Clemens introduced a joint resolution
authorising the President of the United States
to confer the title oflieutenant general by bre-
vet for eminent services.
A bill was received from the House. provi-
ding for compensation for the bringing of the
electoral votes for President and Vice Presi-
dent of the United States to the seat of go
vernment which was considered and passed.
The question of Mr. Dxon's right to a seat
was taken up, and, after some debate, it was
postponed until Monday next and shortly al
ter the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPREsENTATIvEs.-Th ar,
rangement of the varIuus standing committees
for the session was announced ; and in the
course of the reading of the previous days
proceedings,
Mr.. Houston introduced bill approrriating
$50, GOO to pay the messengers of the different
States for bringing TO Washington the official
votes for President and Vice President; which
was duly passed.
Mr.. Scudder then announced in an appropI
ate address the death of the late honorable and
Rev. Grin Fowler, of Massa, husetts, which
occurred in this city shortly after the cl ose of
the last session; and the customary resolu-
tons having been passed, the House adjourn
ed.
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according TO table published in the South
e, .fh Planter for December, the production of
Iooacco in Virginia is 66,5l9 900 lbs, and in
35,765Q00 lbs,
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T@The widow of the late Hon. John Winston
Jones, of Chesterfield County, was blu led on Tues
day last in that county. This affecting event will
account for the absence of Mr.. Alexander Jones,
from his seat in the House of Delegates during the
present week.
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XIV ah"ARD.-Absconded from nv pTe1--
y es In Henrico county. near the citv Fl us p.s
mond my negro man MUSES., age thir,ytge 1s az
home steel mixed Pea Jacket na;r ~ [, t'7 eIt
low casnet pant8, an ordinary wool hay Nh Je'
gro is OF very black compIe xon, face peri, .'.,
cred with beard | will give the above Re- :,
taSen In the county and delivered to me; ii IN, ..
set him. 60 'a7'i
de lO-d3tw2t+ lanes w ,rr.,,