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Alabama Election.

MOBILE, August 8th.-The following
gentlemen are certainly elected to Con-
gress: LIST district, Phillips, democrat
I'd district, Abcrcrombie, independent
Sd district, Harris, democrat 9th dis
trlct, Dcwdell, democrat. The Legisla.
ture is strongly Democratic.
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RU G. BY ACAD MY.
Boarding and Day School for Young Men

Corner OF HIN aud 4 sire cfs.)
FINHE seventh Annual Session of this Institution
l. will commence on MONDAY, September 18th.
The number of pupils being limited. early applica-
ton for admission TO The Academy is requested. The
system of rewards being reduced TO a uniform rule,
prompt attendance the day of opening is desirable
for those who wish TO distinguish themselves.
Circulars can be had at the Bookstores or Acade-
my. e. L. MORRISON,
aug Leo Principal.
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Emancination of Slaves.

BosroN, Aug. S.-A letter from Surf
nam, dated the 18th of June, says the
slaves there arc soon to be emaneipated.
One thousand coolies have been contract
ed for to take their places.
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U The Crystal Palace Exhibition, in
volvesa total cost ofS500,O0 represented
by 100000 in shares actually disposed
of the subscribers, 100000 reserved for
hypothecation for temporary loan to
finish and open the enterprise.
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DR.. Won MOsCHZIsKER, 0culist,

Intends shortly to visit tlie Metropolis
AtasAs,u >lic treats exclusively all DISEASES OF
AN2TIlE Ely E and EAR. and flatrers himself
that he will be able TO give patients the
fullest satisfaction.
Dr. Won NJ. has just received from Paris the largest
and most beautiful selection of ARTIFICIAL. EYES
ever imported to this country. I'm the meantime
address to No. "a, Hanover street, Baltimore.
aiII 2-9t
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YELLOW FEVER ON THE MISSISSIPPI
The Memphis Express, of the 18th ultimo,
says -" A number of corpses, who died
from the yellow fever on the outward trip
of the steamer Liah Tuna, were left here
yesterday, for interment.
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IThere arc now at Havana, twelve
Spanish armed vessels, varying from to
Al guns each, with an aggregate of 2O5
guns.
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q. s. McELFRESH.
Hinder fhP National H0feI

Under the National Hotel,
Importer of the finest brands of HAVANA CIGARS,
ID ESPECTFULLY invites the citizens Of Wash
Z ington TO an examination of his stock among
which will be found the following celebrated manu-
factories: ... -I.,
BEN FRANKLIN; EMPIRE CITY;
CONSOLATION; ELLABERINTO;
NEGUERIBAS; TRABUCOES;
Ell EBRO; PRANSADO EONSUELO:
REGA1.A LONDRE ABEZA; LA INDIA;
ESLA ebay; LA FIRMEZA.
REGALlAS, of the choicest kind, at $50 per
thousand.
CHEWING TOBACCO, of the best quality, from
the most celebrated manufactures. jl4-1m.
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1.-THE Public Debt of the United
States, July 1st., was $50, ,l61 "a, the
interest on which is $2,Ol2,693 per
annuln.
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DY ADAMS s. CO.'S. EXPRESS we are this
- morning in RECEIPT of select assortment of Va
riegated, Caminc. Tissue, and Ultamarine PAPER
for working artificial flowers, ROSEATES sc. Al
40, few more Of those magnificent CRYSTAL Palace
and PAPER Machc PORTFOLIOS; Riding Whips
Canes, Sc, At JNO. +. ELLIS,
W % Penn. ave-. bet. 9th and 10th SIS.
RAR-lRON, STEEL, NAILS, TIN, LEAD PIPE,
ID Sheet Lead, Bar Lead, and Tin Zinc Amer
can and English Sheet-Iron, Bellows, Anvs, Tip
right, Parallel and Chain vices. and other Goods "
this description, which will be sold cheap.
T.. WHEELER,
Corner eth and Il streets.
jy 9-lm near the Canai.
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= 400 NEGROES WANTED will nav
csOOO the highest prices, in cash, for 5000
NEGROES. with good titles. slaves for life ar for
term of years, III large small families single ne
groes. will also purchase Negroes restricted
main in the State that sustain good characters. Fam
lies never separated Persons having slaves for sale
will please call and see me, am always i'm the
market with The cash. Communications promptly
attend to- and liberal commissions paid by JOHN N.
DEFINING, No IL, :. Frederick street, between
Baltimore and Second streets, Baltimore, Md. Trees
in front of the door. iy Soft
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RRICkLAYERS.-Wan Immediately ON EI-
- tension of United States Capitol, Washington,
fifty Brcklayers. To good workaien steady en-
PlOyment viii be gwen. Wages depending upon
skill and attcntion-the average being 50 %
-a. YIN NJ. T.. MEIGS,
. <o. ... Captain of Engineers,
In charge OF Extension U. S. Capitol.
iv25-df
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NO. l3 BALTIMORE STREET, Baltimore. Md +,
l Importer and Manufacturer of LADIES' DRESS
TRIMMINGS, and French, German, English and
Italian GOODS, has on hand, and is constantly re-
ceIvlng by direct Importation, all the latest styles of
LADIES' DRESS TRIMMINGS,
10 which he invites the attention of merchants visit
ING the city, all of which he will sell the most
sonable terms, wholesale and retail, such as
Serpenine and Russia Braids
Melted and Plain SILK FrinCes
Silk GInps; Basket, Agate, and Silk Buttons
Silk and Worsted Laces; Embroidery Braids
Embroidery and Purse Silk Saddlers' Silk
Worsted Braids; Embroidered Gimps
Port MOnnaies; Hair Brushes
Buffalo and Shell Combs
Bags and Purses; Purse Ornaments
French Penumeries, &C., sc. w7-n
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FISK'S PATENT AIR-TIGHT
METALLIC BURIAL CASES.

A RE FOR SALE BY NJ. NJ. WHITE. ULDER-
N TAKER south side Pennsylvania avenue, near
the corner of 3D. street. Washington. where Cases of
all sizes can be obtained, and funerals attended TO
with economy and dispatch.
These Cases can he sold IA low good Wooden
Collins, and can be furnished ready for Use in thirty
minutes from the time the order is given.
IN 2l-lm*
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WANTED THIRTY MEN to work on the low
w er Coal Wharf, in Alexandria. Va, wages
81 p per day. Apply to JNO. HESTON,
aug 2-bt Superintendent.
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GRAND ATTRACTION.
t@socEkifs2G socEktfs2
FRESH AND CHEAP.

(Scrcnth street, betreen E and r streets, Istrns.)
THE SUBSCRIBERS having commenced the Gro
J. Gerry business at the above place, i'm the house
formerly occupied by Mr.. Reed take this method Of
informing the citizens of the Island, and the public
generally, that they have hand. and will continue
to keep every variety of GROCERIES, China, Earth
en-, Stone, and Hardware, all OF which they are de-
termined to sell at unusually low prices
They respectfully solicit a share Of public patron
age. CaIl and examine our stock.
jy 21-dlm CRUMP e. YOUNGER
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l. q. of RecjtaJites.-At the regular quar-.
terly communication of Columbia District
Tent, No. u, held last evening at their hall,
corner OF 1th and DISTRICTS, the following we're
elected officers for the next term: Rev. :. s
Briggs. P. ID. C. f.; Jenkin Thomas, D. CIR;
w. W lngman, ID. ID. r.; John r. Elyans. D
rs; John B. Magill, d. F. S; s T. Shugert
D. T.; Isaac Newton, d. L.; John Pomeroy.
j. g. Dr.. Flodoardo Howard, D. Chaplain.
The reports from the primary tents under it's
jurisdiction represent this benevolent temper
an'e organization to be in Furnishing con-
dition
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Building Lots for Sale

Building Lots for Sale.
LNOR SALE.-A variety of CITY BUILDING
Il LOTS for sale in various parts of the city.
Prices moderate and liberal credit will be given. Al
so, will effect Insurance upon lives and property
responsible Companies. Inquire of
MYERLE & WEBB.
aug , d3m Penn. ave. bet. \ and eth SIS.
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a STAG CHASE.

STAG CHASE,
A Il FAUQUIER WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS.
N This exciting amusement will come off on
THURSDAY next. July 18th, and on the same day
every Two weeks Tor the balance of the season.
Firearms and Cur dogs not admitted in the chase
nor any cornfeIds to be invaded horseback. 4
large number Of hounds are promised.
iy 26-coiw
lust received at BAKERS Periodical Depot on
- the Island
Putnams Industry of all Natons-a weekly record
OF the Worlds Fair at New York
Grallam'S Magazine
Godey's l.ady's Book
tady's National Magazine, for August
Old Put, the days of '16a brilliant narrative Of
some at the most stirring incidents OF the Rero-
luiionary War
Agnes, the beautiful a vivid picture of New York
life. ~ %
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GTsHOHgh's Last Best Uork.-This admir-
able work, done for the United States Gov
eminent will probably be elevated to its Pc
destal during the present week Mai. French.
Commissioner of Public Buildings, intends
promptly to have the work done, and in a
proper manner. Tomorrow it is expected to
be brought TO the city, when hands will be
set TO work at once The place assigned it is
opposite the statuary of Columbus and the In
dian woman, where it will make a beautiful
accompaniment to that magnificent chiseling
OF Persico, and splendid finish to the front
of the building. This last work of Grenough
is said by those who have seen it to be his
best, the distinguished artist having actually
died, we may say, as he gave life to the IMAM
innate marble. 1t is altogether American, we
understand, representing pioneer defending
his wife from the attack of savages but that
we can better speak Of, when we sec it,
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DRESS FOR SALE.-A Super Royal SMITH
PRESS, in e,cellent order, for sale low. at the
Star Once. alig4-,f
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TELEGRAPHIC.
BY HOUSES PRINTING TELEGRAPH.
EXPRESSLY FOR THE EVENING STAR.
Great Ravages Of the Yellow Fever at New
Orleans
$50 Inte,meRtS IN One Day.

'"O 1"tt7 HttHlS H OHt DUy'
NEW ORLEANS, Aug. THE yellow
fever is raging here terribly. The inter-
ments yesterday numbered $50! to-day
l35. The city is nearly deserted; all
business is suspended.
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DAILY EVENING STAR.
CITY ITEM 8.

criminal Comrt met at the usual hour this
morning and disposed of the following bust
ness
The boy Elijah Chamberlin, whose case was
unlimited TO the court yesterday, on charge
If malicious mischief, was sentenced this morn
inc TO four months in Jail.
Elias Petit. another boy of Georgetown,
subu,itted his case this morning, and received
the same punishment for the same offence.
Joseph Harvard for an assault on James S.
1onners. submitted his case, and was fined s.
and costs.
Zachariah Hagan, submitted on the 4th on
acharge of assault, was fined So and costs.
The case Of Alex. Fortney, charged with an
os.auI, on his slave, was dismissed The court
stated that any whipping of Il slave which Gre
,ted disturbance was an indictable offence,
hit this was not of that character.
The District Attorney received a letter
from Mr.. Birch, stating in substance that
Mr. Fortney had whipped the slave, but hear
iur that he was a poor man, desired to be ex-
cused from appearing against him. Dismissed,
as above stated.
William Weeks, charged with assaulting
D. II Cady submitted his case. Mr. C. F. Nc
Carthy making statement of the affair to
guide the Court in itsSentence. The case of
Henry H. Parker, who was engaged in the
same ARRAY, was dismissed Weeks was fined
$40 and costs.
Cornelius Foley, convicted yesterday of run
ming his vehicle into that of Asa Whitney,
constituting an assault, was fined $40 and
costs
James Mahany, for assaulting and resisting
an officer, tried on the 18th of July, was SEN
fenced to pay fine of SIS with costs
Alexander Mccormick was sworn to support
the Constitution, &C., as clerk in the Office of
the Commissioner of Pensions 49,
Daniel Radebaugh, Jr., was sworn similarly
as a clerk in the Office of the Register of the
Treasury.
The case of Samuel Brown, for an assault on
Charles Hughes, was submitted, and fine of
s. imposed.
Benjamin +. McGraw, for an assault on
Nathan Bunstone, by slaPping the latter in
the face fer making much noise in Mctiraw's
store, about the change of FIVE dollar note,
was fined IS, with costs.
John Edwards, for an assault on officer Mar
tin, in riot on English Hill, tried on the
1lth ult., was sentenced to Jail for three
months, and to pay fine of 81, the Court ac-
cOmpanying the sentence with an admonition
to behave better hereafter.
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Fishing at the Bridge, 6c-Yesterday was
poor day for the disciples of the rod and line
at the Long Bridge, none of them being
able to decOy the fnny tribe from their native
element, with the exception of few minnows
and q" big cat, and some of the most prac-
teal anglers were trying their best The fish
we're either not there, or would not bite.
There being no sport in that line, we took
glance at tho surroundings; and there before
Us, to tie east doomed up in grandeur the mag
nihcent Capitol to the right lay the arsenal.
&c; in front, several church steeples, the
Smithsonian Institution the Presidents
House and Department buildings verging to
the west, and far away were the bold heights
OF Georgetown, with the shores of Alexandria
at our feet. And then the passing in and out
Of the draws Of wood boats, steamers. &c, and
the busy dealers and producers of coal. wood.
and other commodities on the Washington
tide with general view of the city made I'D
very we'll for the bad luck of the fishermen.
Better luck next time.
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rHILDREN'S WILLOW CARRIAGES, &C.
~ HAMMOND, 9TH street, , doors below L, has
received supply of cheap Willow Carriages. Al
so, Hobby Horses, Boys Wheelbanow's, Hoops.
Transparent soap, in barr, the best and cheapest
Toilet Soap ever used. aug 4-eo;H
I IME, LINE, LIME.-Lanrling this dav, 1000
"a bushels of woodburnt LINE, fresh from the
kilns i'll good order, and of superior quality. Also
on hanG "A good assortment of Hickory. Oak, and
Pine WOOD, COAL, &c. All of which will be
sold low for cash To punctrIaI customers.
WILLIAM WARDER,
Cor. 10Th and c streets, near the Canal
alIo 2-eot.It
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Collectors Office. July l:s. 1888.

COLLECTORS Office. July l3. 1855.
NOTICE TO TAX PAYERS DEDUCTION
~ FOR PROMPT PAYMENT.-N is herr,
by given that the Taxes for the year 1853 are now
due, and payable ut this Office; and that deduc-
ton Of ten per cent. is allowed by law for the cur
rent year, if paid before the 3ls of August en-
SUNG X. j. ROCHE.
~ I'Ie0td Collector,
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4 N"isrYrs .-On Seventeenth street. lust
above the avenue. a cart-way has been made
acrosS the pavement, to admit vehicles into n
,hockingly filthy lot bordering the street
This cart crossing has broken and otherwise
dana sed the brick walk The workmen upon
the avenue in that vicinity, have filled the
gutter with stones and rubbish, so rs TO cause
4 Standing pool on the pavement there in wet
weather and also mud hole nearly ANGLE
deep at all other times the foundation of the
pavement, unsettled by its lse as cart cross
ins being thus washed away. The Commits
sloner should give this nuisance his attention
and thus relieve us from appeals to see to it,
with which we are being overwhelmed
Tie Trot tbs Afternoon. -Admirers of the
sports of the turf will not forget to remember
the inc race to take place at ) o'clock this
evening, between two fayorire horses of Phil
adelphia and Baltimore. We note several
gentlemen in town from those cities, Just
arrived to attend the trot.
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ID OOMS TO RENT.-Two or three comfortable
IL ROOMS in one of the most pleasant and drsi-
rabe locations on the Island will be rented on rea-
sonablc terms to good tenants. Apply at
BAKER 8 Periodical Depot
10 Near cor. 9TH IT. and Md. ave.
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Corner Stone TO be Lad.-To-morrow af-
ternoon, the corner stone for the new Prcsby-
terrain edihce, on Sixth street near Maryland
avenue, will be laid, with appropriate cere
MONIES The Masonic fraternity will have in
charge the interesting proceedings.
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A CARD.

I WOULD respectfully call the attention of the
u public to an examination of the choicest assert
mem of genuine HAVANA CIGARS ever Offered in
this market, 49, 600 of which have received with
in the last ten days direct from Havana. They will
be sold wholesale retail, AT moderate prices.
woh!d also ASK attention to nv fine stock Of
WINS, BRANDIES, TEAS, &c, which will he
fo'.nd to compare favorably with any 10 be found i'm
the city as TO quality and price.
f.. G. DYER, Penn. avenue,
iy 2l-l0tifd bet, 10th and 18th streets
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What's tie kaw?-This morning a warrant
was issued for the arrest of person who was
charged with stealing valuable dog. 1t has
long been said that 8 dog is no property
1t is strange doctrine, to be sure, that man
own; but if Il dog is not property, dog can
not be stolen. The question, we presume, will
be settled by the trial of this case, which will
be interesting to owners Of valuable animals
of the dog kind.
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WANTS..

60 WANTED.-A modern built HOUSE.
49, for small family, situated west OF 9Th street
GsSlf desired it would be taken for several years.
and the rent paid promptly every month. Any per
son having convenient house, which they wished
carefully used. would find, in this opportunity, an
excellent tenant. Address J. ENGLISH, at tins Of
flee. aug 6-.Nt
SERVANT WANTED.-A good coIorcd
~ Cook, Washer, and Ironer-a slave preferred;
for good servant the highest wages will be given
Enquire at this office. aug 5-d4t
WANTED.-sl, 900 to 81 800 wanted for one
w or two years, secured by improved real estate
worth upwards of 5000. For particulars address
GIL {. NJ ," at the Intellisencer office.
aug 5-ti3t+
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RANk OF WASHINGTON BANK OF ME-
~ TROPOLiS Blank Checks on the above Banks
either bound or by the guire or sheet Afro, ten
dozen Blank Books, Memorandum Book, Pass
Books, &c. Cap, Letter, Drawing, Tracing, Tissue,
Wrapping, and other Paper, always on hand al the
cheap Stationery Music, and Fancy Store Of
JNO. +. ELLIS, Penn. avenue,
jy9l- bet. 9Th and 10th streets.
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EREEN GINGER, for sale by
~ j.. B. KIBBEY, No. ).
aug At Opposite Centre Market.
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F~ndr Of tie Corporation.-Thc account
of the Bank Of Washington with the Corpo
ration of Washington exhibits a balance il
favor of the latter of 81 ,7O7 90.
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COMMUNICATED.

Messrs EDITORs l have learned. with sur
prise. that the corpse Of man three days dead
which is now perfect mass of putrefaction
lies in this city unburied. l am told that so
many difficulties are thrown in the way by the
laws relative to interments, that ignorant per-
sons do not know how to proceed. There is SO
much formality with physicians, mayor, regis
ter, undertaken, sexton, DC, that persons do
not know how to proceed. The law should
certainly be simplifed. BRIARs.
NAVY HILL, Ang. 9, 1858
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IVatch RetNrns-Simon Fish, drunk and
disorderly; work house 80 days. Richard
Wharton, free colored, drunk and disorderly;
work house 30 days. j. Burns, drunk and
dsordcry: fine and costs W. Jones, do, do.
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r. F. Kirby, of Missouri, and E. Bell, Of Ohio,

Late Clerks in the Pension Ofioc,)
HAVE established in the City " Washington an
Il Agency for the prosecution of Claims against
the Government They will pay special attention
to Revolutionary Pension and Bounty Land Claims,
under the various acts of Congress. iy l3-lm
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Il Stag CAase.-Next Thursday the propri
etor of Fauquier White Sulphur Springs viii
crafty the visitors and sojourners there will
another interesting and exciting Stag chase
This is sport to the initiated, as we'll as tn
unsophisticated.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-05-19
WEAKLY BUrsg

The following is from the principal accountant OF the
wealthy aud highly respectable house Of Aessrs vor
3 Bro 81 shis city, and presents ONE OF TtE MOST
WONDERFUL CURES Is Tue ANNALS OF rnedlc~l
history.
Mr.. -. . FarreII-near sir. adjusted by a sense OF
Eratefuiness submit Jhe following as IN instance Ire
Eity oE great medicine NJ child three yearz old
suddenly attacked vlE tern be disease, which III
loss than Frustrated Il 10 toal .esSness
The limbs reid hat isirt could beul
The h-sh .ned black and cold al entirely deprived
feeling; the eyes hXed partially closed tag her
blind foiosug this deafness to eli sounds. t.= ,
heCan c-ed an curved that when IA ~ -s
back the hesd and heels only touched. lGde,d, ghr
child presented every appearance OF DsIrg dad. I'm
medately the attack, The family physician call
ed IN, and Ihree seeks he sbored to restore it T.
feeling, but all h. vain. although II blistere
en- times and various rubefacent Li1salents applied
consultation II physicians was then held, bit 70
purpose, the then brought before the Medtce
s,a-y' but nothing could be Suggested which had
already been done and me doctor then old me he could
g nothing more We then commenced ~pplving your
Eminent freely the entire length spine, aud
you may imas parents joy, men, after ew ep-
Pioasious returning animation apparent, ard IL
rapidly recovered with she exception 0fthe sight, which
did not become perfect for month The chil8
nov healthy aud robust be Five other cases C
ihe ssne kind occure previously IN nay neishborbo5d,
Al Of which died, when there Is doubt Is your Jiu-
meni had been used they would have recovered
HENRI C. CLELAND.