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Book Binding.

EIIE subscriber is prepared to have Books
l. Bound in neat and desirable styles at
short notice.
N. b. Books ready for delivery in two
weeks from the time they are lett.
WILLIAM L. COY.
Westerly, Sept. go, 1852 70tf
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The Westerly Hat Store.

c. W. MARSTON is pre-
E39H-TlA pared to furnish his GUS
EeA! S,sS toners with the new style
kl&0 of Hats for the fall of
1853; with thorough knowledge of the
business, and the liberal patronage which
he has had the past year, he is confident in
Offering his large and well-s selected stock of
goods to the public. Hats of every style
quality and price may be found at his store.
Among which are beautiful Mole skin Hats,
a 90; fine Silk Hats, from 81 90
to SO 80; also, fine White and Drab Beavers
from "a 90 to S5 90; also, Straw, Leghorn,
Palm Leaf, Panama, China, Canton and every
variety of Hats for Summer Wear. Hats,
cheap and costly, plain and fancy indeed,
n sufficient variety to suit the taste and
purse of the most fastidious purchaser.
Et5~ All persons wishing a neat Hat can
find it at the Store under c. LEONARD'S
HOTEL. Hats and Caps made to order.
l16tf c. w. MARST0N.
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Singing School.

A LLpersons interested in sustaining aSing-
"A ing School during the coming Fall and
Winter are requested to meet at the High
School Room, on Saturday evening, Septenfee'
Der 3, 1858. A. j. FOSTER.
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DIE D.,

In this Village, August 10, Mrs. MARTHA
H., wife of Bernard W. Pierce, and daugh-
ter of the late Stephen Smith, Esq, aged 81
years.
At Kingston, on Sunday, the 2lst inst.
THOMAS II. WELLS, Esq, aged 90 years.
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TO Milleners.

A PATENT Hat Pressing Machine will be
II sold low by the Subscriber. Nllliners
wishing to purchase, will do we'll to call and
examine it, II. s. BERRY.
Westerly, June Is, 1853. 1l6m3
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Cisterlls.

3"IIE Subscriber is prepared to put in brcl
IN Cisterns out of door or in, for one dollar
per hogshead, provided they hold twenty
hogsheads or more. For work over one milt
from the village, extra will be charged fol
hauling stock.
115tf BERNARD w. PIERCE.
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HERMANN ]. MEYER,
164 WILLIAM STREET. NEW YORK
published this day:
United States illustrated,
Price: so Cents per Number.

FrICc: OO CentS PCT N UIhDCr.
East, Part III, Containing
The CAPITOL IN WASHINGTON,
CASCADE BRIDGE,
HUDsoN City,
THE ToMBs IN New YORK.
West, Part III, containing:
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Fort SMELLING,
New ORLEANS,
The PAAIRIE.
Each Section will be complete with 10
parts. Each Subscriber to both Sections
will receive, without reserve, Trumbulls
magnificent Picture:
THE BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL,
SO by % inches, as Premium, with the
last number.
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Mystic ACadeIny.

THE Fall Term will open September 7
i For further information address. post.
paid, J. L. DENISON, Principal.
Mystic Bridge, Ct, Aug. 25, 1853.
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MI A IL IL lie ID .

In North Stonington, Ct, at the residence
of Isaac Miner, Esq, by Rev. o. I. Walker
Mr.. NOSES DARRow to Miss JANE NJ. MI.
NER, of North Stonington.
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EDWARD NJ. DUNN'S
Cheap Clothing Store
WHERE MAY BE FOUND
Sundries,

Carpet Bags, of Wilton and Brussels
Ladies and Gents Packing and Travelling
Trunks, Valises, Umbrellas, &c. Knives,
Razors and Strops, Pocket Books, Wallets,
Port Monnics, Cigar Cases, Coat, Hat and
Shoe Brushes, Soapes, Perfumery, Oils Of all
kinds, Bosoms, Collars, Suspenders, Gloves,
Wooen Mttcns, Black and Fancy Eandker-
chiefs, Cravats, Stocks, &c.
Oil Clothing.
Black and Yellow, in oil the cuts in use,
covered Hats, Waterproof Sou '-wosters, &c.
Hats and Gaps,
the late fall Styles, just received, which
will compare with anything for quality and
price in market, Fine silk Hats, Moleskin
do, Kossuth, California, do. Broadcloth Caps,
Men ,andBoys' do Glazed, atvery low prices,
Children's Drab, and Black Beavers, also,
Childrcn's Kossuth, with and without plumes,
large stock constantly on hand
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Flower Seeds.

EROM Thorburn's Seed Store. Twenty
l. different varieties in package. For
sale by c. II. DENISON.
March %, 1853. l0itf
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Lost,

A LARGE iron Key, on Sunday, the Dist
n inst, between the Tin shop and d. W.
Hammond's Store. Whoever will leave the
Key at the Shop of the subscriber will be
suitably rewarded.
PORTER & LOVELAND.
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BOOTS AND SHOES.
& IL u e. T. X 1 T. - .

NEO. Il. WELLS, having added largely to
VI his before choice assortment of Boots
and shoes and Family Groceries, would
call the attention Of the inhabitants Of this
Village and vicinity to the rare facilities
for pleasing themselves which may be found
at his store. His stock of Goods is not only
OF superior quality, hut it embraces so
great variety that the taste of the most
fastidious may here be satisfied And so
great is his faith in the superiority Of the
"nimble sixpence" over the - slow shilling"
that he has determined to place the price of
his goods at very small advance on the
wholesale cost, trusting to large sales for
remuneration. His expenses are light, and
he can therefore dGord to sell at a very
small profit lie has II very large stock OF
Boots and shoes,
Among which may be found Ladies Caters,
Ladies Cushman Gaiters Buskins, such as
fine French and English Kids, Enamelled
Lind do {; Excelsior Ladies Boots, such as
French and English Morocco, Lola Montel,
Leather and Goat; French and English Kid
Misses Caters, Lola Montez En-
amelled Kid and Goat Boots, Children's
Plain and Fancy Boots; Gents fine French
Calf Metropolitan Boots; also, Sewcd and
Pegged Calf Boots of different pattern; also,
Kip, Double Kip and Cow hide Boots, at
prices to suit customers. Gents Congress
and Cloth Caters, Patent and Euamelled
Montery Boots, Calf, Enamellcd, Goat, and
Kip Downings; Boys and Youths Calf and
Kip Boots, and Shoes rs cheap as can be
bought at any store in this place.
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Union Meeting House,
SATURDAY EVENING, AUG. 27

when they will introduce their new productions
and selections, with some of their old tavorites ;
among which are the following:
"SONG OF THE ANCIENT AGES,
WHEN THEY RODE IN STAGES"
"THE COLD WATER SONG"
NEWFOUNDLAND Doc"
EZEKIEL AND HULDY, (or primitive Courtship)
go HAD l THE WINGS OF DOVE"
"GoOD OLD DAYS OF YoRE."
"UNcLE SANS FARM" or an Invitation to all
Creation.
''While the South shall raise the cotton,
And the West the corn and pork,
New Engand's manufactures
Shall do up the finer work
For the deep and flowing waterfalls that course
among our hills
Are just the thing for washing sheep and driving
cotton-mills'
THE MOUNTAIN Echo.
THE OLD FASHIONED CONTINENTAL SoNG.
"WHERE SHALL THE Soul FIND REST"
THE SHIP ON FIRE.
"THE MODERN BELLE"
THE ScoTcH BAG Pipes.
"Do GooD TURN WHEN You CAN"
&C., &C, &C.
TICKETS-25 Cents each, children accom-
panying their parents half price, to be had at
Z. w. BABCOCK'S STORE, and at the Door
on the evening of the Concert.
cB- Books of the History and Songs of the
Family for sale at the Door,
DOORS OPEN AT 7 O'CLOCK-CONCERT
AT s O'CLOCK.
No postponement on account Of weather.
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Westerly High School.

THE Fall Term of this institution will
i commence on Monday, September 5, and
continue sixteen and half weeks.
1862 Per Order.
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LARGE STOCK OF WINTER
BOOTS 4 SHOES.

Fine Calf, Sswcd and Pcgged, Double
Kipp, do, Cow hide, High water, do, Boys
and Youths, from little Boy, to a large
Man, for small amount Of money.
Particular attention is paid to
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FNCAMPMENT Dress Regalia for sale
u Inquire at this Office. 125tf
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A Card.

n STILLMAN, dealer in Miscellaneous,
". School and blank books. Stationery
Embroidery Materials, Perfumeries, Fancy
Articles and Toys west end Of Pswcatuck
bridge. 1l2tf
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M A Il i N Il LIS II
PORT OF WESTERLY,
ARRIVED

ARRIVED:
Friday, august l9-Sloop Leader, Gavit,
Providence.
Saturday, august 20-Sloop +. W. Bab-
book, Lanphear, Providence Sloop Lady
Clinton, Peckham, Rondout.
Monday, August % Schr. Phenix
Dickens, New York; Sloop Charles Kean,
Fitch, Block Island Schr. Sarah Elizabeth,
Barber, North River.
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Garden Seeds.

A LARGE assortment of Garden Seeds, by
II the paper or in bulk for sale by
G. IL. DENIS0N
March 90, 1853. 104tf
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Hid GlOyeS.

I'D GLOVES, a large assortment Of colors
IN and sizes, for sale at 62 l-2 cents, by
C.. II. DENISON.
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SAILED

Monday, august 22-Sloop Leader, Ga
Wit, Providence.
Tuesday, august 23-Sloop Charles
Kean, Fitch, Block Island
Wednesday, august 24-Sloop Lady
Cliaton, Peckham, Rondout Sloop f. W.
Babcock, Lanphear, Providence; Schr. Phe-
nix, Dickens, New York.
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Excelsior Hair Gloss.
Warranted to give satisfaction or the
money refunded. Sold by
111tf STILLMAN & POTTER
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I 4 DIFFERENT kinds of Ladies Caters
IL of superior quality. For sale by
lletf GEO, g. WELLS.
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THE Fall Style just received, at the
i WESTERLY HAT STORE, under G.
Leonards II Hotel. l25f
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IOng his Stock of
Family Groceries

May be found
TEAS-Of n beautiful flavor;
COFFEE-Of superior quality;
SUGAR-Loaf, Lump, Crushed, White and
Brown;
MOLASSES-Of first-rate quality and
at an extremely low price;
And all other articles generally found in
Store of that kind.
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Dcntistry,

S--S--> II. II. FARNHAM, Dentist,
{ ~, can be found at his Office in
AI1HlpWesterly until further notice.
April 2S, 1858 lO9u
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ShOc-NIakcrs' Findings,

Such as Avis, Pegs, Shoe Thread, &c,
&C., may be found mt this Store.
~" Store on Main street. first door north
of WM. ID. WELLS TAN YARD, where he
will be happy to wait on all who may favor
him with call. lO6tf
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STEAM REFINED and therConfectioncry
- for sale at the Ladies' Fancy Goods Store,
Iligh-street.
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For Sale,
Brussels Carpets.

@HREE Ply, Ingram, Hemp, Rag and
- stair Carpets at Carpet IIall-no
charge for showing them.
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Boys C0II DOOtS,
0F a superior quality, for sale by
" [1O6tfl GEO. G. WELLS.
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'We're aoiM you once again kind friends.
THE ORIGINAL
HUTCHINSON FAMILY,

RESPECTFULLY announce to their friends
LII and the citizens of Westerly and vicinity,
that after an absence of two years they are
again coming and will q for ONE NIGHT
ONLY at the
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! ! herewith send you precise copy cerihee
by the gentlemen whose names are annexed.
You vii perceive that my letter to Sir Hen
ry Bnlwer, written on the same day Of the dat
Of Mr.. Kings letter, aud after II vas received
informs Sir Henry that the title 10 Brush
Honduras, Il was then, AMI bad been. my IN
tenton 10 leave as the treaty left 1t, without
denying. affirming, or in any way meddhng
with the same--just as it previously stood.
The British title 10 the Central American
States was recognized by Mr. Polk, in send
ing there Mr.. Christopher Hampstead as Con-
sui. who remained in British Honduras, und Gr
the protection OF the British flag, and in vir-
tue of an exequaiur obtained by Mr. buchanan
from The British Government, nearly three
years, TIL recalled him, to prevent the posa |.
biIily Of my charge against Gen. Tuylors all
mlnistraton Of having recognized the Enghnh
authority in British Honduras.
Please publish this note in 10 morrow's pr
per. JOHN n. CLAYTON.
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The Baltimore papers announcethat arrange"
mcnts have been mode by the railroad compa-
uics between New York and Washington for
continuous and certain connecting lines, by
which the mails, passengers and baggage in
the and a. NJ, and 81 Z. NJ. lines from
New York, will bc certain 10 go through from
one point 10 The other without detention any
where on the route. Should any accident
happen, causing delay on either road the mails
passengers and baggage IRE TO be forwarded
toy extra trains, at the expense ofthe road on
which the delay occurs. A rev tranto and
from New York aud Philadelphia also com
menccd running tho l0lh inst, Faro in this
New ork for PhiIapolphia, reduced TO 50 rs.
The statement lately mede, to tie effect that
the Hon. K. }. Walker intended submitting a
proposition from company 10 Congress for
the construction Of the great railroad to the
Paclllc ocean, IS contradicted. Mr.. Walker
himselils mentioned as the authority for this
denial; and it's added that he has always main.
tanned that this road should be made by Con.
grcss itself, on the best national route through
the lnstrumentahy Of the public lands, leaving
the road toll free Of freight, OF at rates lower
than by any other route, SO as thus 10 enable
the United States to command the commerce
of the world
a Mr.. John II. Smith, Of Brooklyn, has in.
vented reaping machine. which is represent
cd as the simplest yet brought before the pub
lie. The grain is cut by the same kind of a
stroke as Is made with hand cradle. 1t is in
fact the old mode of undertaking, worked by
machinery and horse power. The machine can
, beworked by one horse and cuts 25 acres OF
grain in a day. This, however, is only the
q Engineers estimate.
The Supreme Court of Mississippi has de.
eided that the Planters Bank bonds were legal
This decision, though it only applies to those
bonds issued with coupons, yet goes to place
; the people of Mississippi in a still more uuen
viabIe attitude before the world.
Both branches of the Florida Legislature
have passed an act to incorporate the Pen
sacoa and Georgia Railroad Company, which
provides for connecting Pensacola with any
+ point on the western or Southern boundary
e line Of the State of Georgia"
h The Hon. Charles E. Stuart, Democratic
'' member Of the House eff Representatives, has
Il u"en elected to the United Stares Senate BY
'no michigan Legislature, in place of Hon. Al
ve pheus Fetch, whose term viii ovn;,,, -, IL,
nd 4th Of March. =" Wy
lr. ne Enquirer learns that Senator Hun,o
~ Of Virginia has decijnca to accent ,ho osan =
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Railroad Wealth.

The following statements we gather &C..
the January copy Of the American RajJ,, oa
Guide:
On the 1st of January. 1853, this davl Tho.
are in the United States IL, 227 miles Of co,
pleted railroad, 2,92S miles of railroad IN -,
rious stages ofprogress, and about 1000 m;Ia,
in the hands of the engineers, which will h.
built within the next three or four ve,rs
making total of3S, l55 miles ofrailroad wbicL
will soon traverse the country, and which -.
an average cost of $4,000 a well ascer,,i NJ
ed aVerage,) for each mile of road, INCLUDING a
quipments, etc. will have consumed a cani,sl
amounting 10 1904 900 as follows:
1927 miles completed -. 1896, loom
1898 miles in progress -. 3S7. $40 nm
1000 miles under survey -. 2lO 900 ,O00
49, l55 Total. -........#........S 1894 $50 900
Or in round numbers $1,000 900 O00-ono
billion OF dollars; a sum which, at 6 Der cent
would yield $50 100000 annualy,or more ,ban
sufficient to cover all the expenses of the Uni.
ted States government and the government.
OF every State composing the United Staresl
If administered with Republican economy
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AMERICAN GENrUs.-Harrison Wipa,. !.
Baltimore, few years ago, poor how ielt
with an improved mind. acquired at conn out
school, with genius, ambition and ent o,an. y
He worked in Europe at the head of the use
chinisls and engineers, and became a lo.i ma
contractor on The great railroad between I ~
COW and st. Petersburg, 100 miles lone us rs
made over Sl,o00,000. On his return 70 d DE
ris, he married a talented, amiable md ! a,
tiful lady, and will soon build cage e., Eau Eau
in the shape ola villa and park of three aa "er'
beautifully ornamenled where rich and r rs
may feast their eyes in indigenous plants p s'r
rare exotics. He goes again to Russia r. I'm aI'
contract with the Emperor, on pubIick wa '.l 4
by which he will bring 100000 in gold cs.
his mental labors. 'or
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The little Frenchman danced al SORTS oil iig
ures. and cried out.
".Sacre ben. me nevaIre see one roostairo
ike dat; he cat him up mon bon chehen' a'
one crooked nose your sacre dam 1ankoe
70 staires fight no more wld dc anSee
roostaire." Ever since that. John has been
considered the Santa Anna Of the cock PIT IN
the West
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very truly, yours,
JOHN NJ. CLAYTON.
III. hlRg 10 NJ. ClaNk0N.

III INf"15 ~ 4'I| IFWYFUF'
July 4. 1850.
My Dean Sm The Senate perfectly un-
der,tooI TINT the Treaty did not include Brit
ish Honduras l'rankncss becomes our Gov
ernment bat you should be careful not to use
any expression which would seem to recog.
Mise The right Of England 10 any portion OF.
Honduras
Faithfully, your obedicnt servant.
W X. KING.
To Hon. J. NJ. CLAYTON, Secretary of State.
The above is correct copy Of a letter OF
w. X. King, now in possession Of Hon. John
NJ. Clayton. J. WALES,
y. S. JOHNSON,
w X. McCLEEs.
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defer 10 the opinion of that gentleman.
would accordingly Withdraw his mo,ior and
The subject was then postponed tIil NJ
day next, when it will come up as Tho o Da9h-
of the day. ''pef
On motion OfMr. Speed, the House aJion
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House.
MONDAY, Jan, 10, 1858.
RESOLUTIONS.

RESOLUTIONS.
lie following resolutions were presented.
Mr. Boyd-That the committee Of Finance
enquire INTO the eXpediency ofmaking proyis-
sion more ettectually to prevent pedling with
out license.
Mr. heyburn-That the Committee of Fl
nance enquire into the expediency of REPORTING
Dill providing for the more efectual coIlec,
uon OF the revenue ofthe Commonwealth.
By Mr. lmboden-That the Commi,tee of
Propositions and Grievances enquire into
The cXPedency of Incorporating the Central
Savings Bank at Staunton."
Mr.. Wheeler moved that the rule of tho
House be suspended to take up Senate bill
passed IN that body, with amendments. bv tbr
SpeciaI Committee in relation to the Roanoke
ana Sea Board Rail Road Mr.. Wheeler said
Tue OBJECT OF the Company at present was 70 oct
"u'hor''y from the Legislature to borrow mn.
ney 70 prosecute their work He tberoCora
hoped no objection would be made to il Tho
OH was then read third time and PASSED.
ORDER OF THE DAY.
The postponed order ofthe day. beiro ,1o
consideration OF the South Side Rail Road
Mr. ldves-In consequence of the him
ness OF the House, think it will he Lo,t +'' -
postpone ct the subject until next Monday, "
Mr. " ailace-l should prefer to have ,bo
Snnject discussed in the House TO-DAY t t",
"r 10 3 nave the vote taken until we have fuI
Mr.. Segar-The Importance of the snbiec,
Ia my opnon' requires that it should be- ,i ;'
IosSed before full House; and as many ,oo e,o
pers are now absent, concur in the na ,,,G'''
,,'uue ~ Tue gentleman from Albemarle f.
P'S Mp 4 the bill until next Monday. -
eo Mr. lmboden eorcurred in opinion with NJ.
''S'ri and Mr. Wallace said he was wijl;ng H. +
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III. C2nNi0n N III. KIM.

.JuIY 4, 1850.
! DEAN SIR | am this morning writing To-
Sir II. l.. Bulwor, and while about to decline.
altering the Treaty at the time of exchanging
Publications, | wish to leave no room for n
charge Of duplicty against our Government.
such as that we now pretend TINT Central Ameri
ca in the treaty includes British Honduras
shall, therefore, say 10 him, III effect. that
such construction was mol in the contemplation
Of the negotlators or the Senate nj the time Of
confirmation. May have Your permission H.
add that the true understanding was explained
by you MS Chairman Of Foreign Rotations Ia.
the Senate, before the vote was taken on tha
treaty. think ii due to rrankness on our part.
Very truly, yours,
JOHN NJ. CLAYTON.
To Hon. VIM n. KING, L. S. Senate.
We certify that the above is correct copy
of the lolter from the Hon. !. NJ. Clayton, Sec.
rotary OF State TO Hon. VIM K King.
J. WALES,
JOnN kfRKMAN.
j. STEWARD JOHNSON,
WIN r. McCLEEs.