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The WILL OF P. ]. DEWITT, which was contest
tator's unsound mind, has been confirmed.
among the beqnests are, to the Presbyterian Board
Of FGre,ga Missions S told school, $1,000. To the
presbyterian 10. DO BOARD OF Domestic Missions, (old
Friend Society. in the United States, s1 900. To
the Trustees OF the Presbyterian Church at Har.
mony. Sooo. interest to be applied annually to.
sidue of the estate, to the American seaman,s
FriendSociety. Any deficiency in the legacies to
be supplied from the legacy bequeathed to the
Board Of Domestic Missions. - VIC
Ne'cak IN. ~ Advertiser.
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A CARD.

Joseph A. G'SCHWEND, PROFESSOR OF
- MUSIC, respectfully informs the citizens of
Washington and vicinity that he has established
himself IN this city, and is prepared to give les
Orders left at Mr. Thompson Daguerrean Gal
lery, or at the Music and Fancy store of Mr.. John
+. Ellis, will be promptly attended to-.
Terms-Twelve Dollars per quarter.
Mar Is
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Erplosi u, and Death.

New YoRK March sO.-The extensive pyrotechnic
field, blew up this morning with terrible explo-
sion. boy and young girl engaged in the
works were instantly killed, another boy fatally
injured, and several others severely burned and
manned for life. The North Amer lean Hotel ad
joining was considerably damaged.
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DEATH FROM SWALLOWING A PIMA few days
since girl of four years, residing with her pa
rents in Grafton in this State. died in consequence
of swallowing pin some six weeks previously
The child had the pin in her mouth, when a
younger child seized hold of her and by the sudden
act caused her to swallow it. The child complained
continually after swallowing the pin, and evident
ly experienced much suffering before she died.
Boston Traveller.
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by TELEGRAPH.
Health of EIce President KIno

NEW YORK, March 30.-Late advces from Ha
vana represent the health of Vice President King
to be without improvement, and that he continues
very feeble. He is looking forward with much
anxiety to his departure for Mobile, wishing to
breathe his last among his friends and neighbours
1t is thought that he has derived no benefit from
his residence in Cuba, unless it be that the climate
has prevented an increase of his complaint
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HI DNOCiG1SVS AND MERCHANTS
THROUGHOUT THE UNION.
n B. MCCULLOUGH, Manufacturer and Deal
IL er in Paints, Oils, &c., No. al Maiden
Lane, New York, respectfully invites the attention
OF Druggists and Merchants throughout the Unior
to his large and extensive assortment of PAINTS,
OILS, &C., of the BEST AND PUREST QUAIL.
TIES, which he offers for sale on very moderate
terms, both to cash and close time buyers Below
are enumerated some of the leading articles:
White Lead in oil, in kegs of 25 to 5OOlbs
Black Paint, Yellow Ochre, Ven. Red in oil.
Patent Dryer, Spanish Brown, Terra de Sienna,
in oil.
TIMBER, Chrome Imperial, and Arsenical reens,
in oil.
Prussian Blue, Chrome Yellow and verdigris
in oil
Varnishes of all kinds
Lnseed Oil, Raw and Boiled Putty, Whiting
Chalk, Lamp Black.
American and English Ven. Red, Chrome Red
and Yellow, dry.
India Red, Red Lead, and Litharge, dry.
Stone, French and Yellow Ochre, dry
Chrome Paris, and Brunswick Green dry
French and American Window Glass
Druggists and others in want of any of the above
mentioned articles will find it to their interest to
call, as our facilities for manufacturing and pur
chasing, and our experience in the business, give
US advantages in selling over most of those in the
same line.
D. B. MCCULLOUGH,
Jan l3-3mlf l4l Maiden Lane, N. Y.
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TO PARENTS.
MISS HEANEY'S ACADEMY.

WdShangton, II. u,
adjoining Mr.. Samuel Carusi's academy of Music,
Cdrusi's Saloon
MISS HEANEY will resume the instruction of
1Xl her pupils in English and French studies,
Music on the piano forte, Drawing and Painting,
April 4, and would add several to the number for
the half quarter ending May It,
Young Ladies may have instruction apart from
the usual exercises, in reading, &C., with Pars-
ing in the English and French languages.
For terms, apply as above at noon.
Mar 22-law3w
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4 UCTION NOTICE.-The subscriber begs
~ leave to announce that he has again renewed
his auction license, and tenders bis services to sell
Real and Personal Property of every description.
He will bestow particular attention to the arrange.
ment and disposal of Household Furniture; and
should family desire to avoid sale at their resi-
dence, be will have the goods carefully removed
to the large hall over his store, where every effort
will be used to render satisfactory all sales entrust
ed to his care.
Consignments of Merchandise of every descrip-
ton thankfully received, and liberal cash advances
made on all Unlimited goods designed for sale at
auction.
Stocks, improved unincumbered property,
sold at pubic or private sale. portion of public
patronage is earnestly solicited.
C. w. BOTELER,
Mar 2-ifeed2m Iron Hall
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NEW GOODs.-WILLIAM TUCKER. Lane
~ fuckers Building, Pennsylvania avenue,
between q and 9th streets, takes pleasure in in
forming his customers and the public generally
that he has just returned from New York with an
elegant assortment of Spring and Summer Goods,
suitable for gentlemen's wear, which he is ready
to make up in his usual style at the shortest notice
and on the most reasonable terms for cash,
Mar 25-dlm
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PEoRIA.-There was an election at Peoria day
or two since for a postmaster, it being supposed
that the President would like to be relieved of the
duty of making the appointment. The landlord
of one of the hotels was the lucky man. having
most Unexpectedly distanced his competitors, after
a hotly contested race. But it has 80 happened
that the members of Congress have determined
upon different person, and the election goes for
nothing.-St Louis Republican, 23d.
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na JOHN i. SMITH,
WHOLESALE UMBRELLA AND PARAsoL

WHOLESALE UMBRELLA AND PARASOL
MANUFACTURES,
254 and 235 Broadtoay, .New York.
. THE MOST EXTENSIVE in THE WORLD
RS now prepared to offer his customers and mer-
chants generally such an assortment of UNI
BRELLAS and PARASOLS, which for beautv.
quality, finish, and prices, cannot be eoualled bv
any house in the United States
PGr's'an Fashions. Walking Cane Umbrellas,
Folding do, Trunk do, Self-opening do ,Sylphide
Parasos. Also, very rich Silk Umbrellas and
farasos, mounted on ivory, pearl, and palm. wood
nanales, IN the greatest variety. Very superior
mourning and halfmourning Parasols
out joints
You are respectfully invited to call and examine
the stock before purchasing.
JOHN l. SMITH, Manufacturer.
Feb 22-6w
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ENAMELLED AND ORNAMENTAL COT
TAGE SETS.

ENAMELLED AND ORNAMENTAL, COT.
TAGE SETS.
NILLIES & BYRNE, after years of experience
~ in the manufacture of genuine first class En-
amelled Furniture, take pleasure in informing
their old patrons, and the public generally that thew
still continue to sell at rates far below all compe-
tition, their assortment being the most extensive
and varied of any establishment in the United
States, being made throu. bout of the rst class of
materials and kiln dried wood, from the latest
Partisan and Italian styles. Persons of the most
peculiar tastes in regard to color, shading, orna
mentlng, &C., can always find their taste suited
at our warerooms. Our facilities are such as to ena-
BILE US to finish at the shortest notice Sets in num-
Der and style, ordered, in the shortest space of
time. A written guarantee in all cases will be
given. if required, on all Furniture sold at our
establishment in regard to it's being proof against
over-heated rooms or tropical climate Orders
through the post punctually attendedto The great
est bestowed in boxing that the least injury
will not be sustained in transportation Mattresses
Pillows, Palliasses, Sc, &C., at the lowest rates
GILLIES & BYRNE,
No. 452 Broadway, New York, below
Grand street, East side.
ROBERT GlLLIEs,
THOMAS JAY. BYRNE. Jan 27-3m
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COPP'S PAVILION.


Louisiana Avenue, Washington, ID. C.
ME PROPRIETOR of the Pavilion has at great
l. expense fitted up the elegant saloon attached
to this establishment, and is now prepared to re.
ceive proposals for it's occupancy. This hall con-
tains twelve hundred square feet, ceiling twenty
five feet high. 1t is brilliantly lighted with gas,
and possesses every desirable convenience for
balls, concerts, lectures, or exhibitions. 1t is the
largest and most eligibly situated public room in
the metropolis.
The PAVILION also presents superior advan-
tages to transient and permanent boarders. The
bill of fare and the capaciousness comfortable.
ness of its several apartments cannot be surpassed
by any establishment in this city.
The terms per day are from 81 25 to 81 so,
according to the amount of room occupied.
Independent cf the ordinary, meals are served
from a: m. to midnight. Visitors may thereby
confne themselves to the specific hours of meala
or procure special meals at distinct prices.
MOSES COPP,
Louisiana avenue, Washington, D. C.
Mar 23-eolm
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ns-Those who wish Daguerreotypes taken
in the highest perfection of the art will call on Mr.
WHITEHUasr, near Four anda half street, on
Pennsylvania avenue, he being the recipient OF
the highest premium awarded to Daguerreotypists
at The late Fair of the Metropolitan Mechanics In
stitute. Mar Is
VTTHITNEY'S RIFLE REVOLVING Pts
w TOLS.-The undersigned will exhibit and
receive orders for these arms They are of supe-
rior beauty and finish, certain in their execution,
durable, simple in construction, not liable to rust
or get out of order, and are not expensive The
ldischarged) cylinder may be detached in an
instant and another (loaded) inserted, and on
to any desired extent. Particularly adapted to
frontier life. G. B. ADAMS,
..-. Ninth street, between F and G streets.
Mar 30-tf 81. -.., ..-.
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INDIA RUBBER GOODS.

n HODGMAN, No. 81 Maiden Lane and
~ - Nassau street, (frst corner from Broadway,
respectfully invites the attention of his old custom
ers, and merchants throughout the country gener-
ally, to his stock of India Rubber Goods of his own
manufacture, viz:
Coats Capes, Ponchos, Pants, Overalls Leg
Overshoes, Carriage Cloths, Piano Covers. Machine
Betting, Steam Packing, Door Springs, &C.; and
every description of Rubber Goods Manufactured
will also be found as above.
My goods defy competition comparison-are
warranted proof against decomposition in any cli-
mate, and are offered for sale in large small
quantities, upon the best terms. Orders solicited
and promptly attended to by
D. HODGMAN,
81 Maiden Lane and SO Nassau st. N. Y.
Sent IS
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The Governor and Council of Massachusetts
have appointed George s. Willis, of Pittsfeld,
sheriff of the county of Berkshire, in place of Ed
ward F. Ensign, removed. Nathan w. Harmon,
of Lawrence, commissioner of insolvency for the
county of Essex, in place of Daniel Saunders, jr.,
removed.
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From Oregon.

The latest dates from Oregon, received via San
Francisco, are to the 18th February. The gold
mines were yielding fair returns.
The Portland Times has intelligence from the
mines OF Yreka, Jacksonville, and Winchester
Large preparations were making for mining ope-
rations. 1t was supposed that four thousand per
Sons were engaged in mining. Provisions were
getting more plenty, with gradual reduction in
prices. The general health of the miners is good
They have plenty of water now for washing in the
dry diggings. The flood there has been very de-
structive, causing considerable damage to the
eight persons drowned in jackson county during
the high water. Provisions are plenty and low
The ship Norman Morrison arrived at Victoria
fancouver's Island, on the 10Th January in one
hundred and forty days from London, with one
hundred and sixty passengers, comprising some
twenty five families. Good health had been en-
joyed by all on board, and fine weather had at
tended the vessel throughout her passage. This
will prove valuable acquisition to the free settle
ment OF our neighboring colony.
Awrlter from the Dalles states that the cattle
which came over the Plains this season are nearly
all dead, and what few remain alive will soon die
The horses stood it we'll until the sleet came when
they commenced dying rapidly. Out of his band
OF two hundred and fifty, he does not expect to
save any. He says that they are living in tents;
short of provisions, friends, and funds; no mails;
snow a foot deep, the crows and wolves rejoicing
in the fulness of their harvest. He says the fact
is, they are all perfectly used up. All the people
who have passed down into the valley, and left
their stock here, must make their calculations to
get along with the entire loss of their stock.
The Legislative Assembly adjourned on the lst
February, having exhausted the sixty days au-
thorized by the organic law. Much has been done
by the Assembly, at this session, of local charac.
ter and of immediate interest to the northern and
southern sections of the Territory.
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lust PUBLISHED, for sale by FRANCK
q TAYLOR and TAYLOR & MAURY-
Portraits of Eminent Americans now Living,
with Biographical and Historical Memoirs of their
Lives and Actions. By John Livingston, of the
New York Bar. In vols. Plain cloth So; full
gilt SO. Mar 2 dams
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BILLY BowLEes, our late advices from Florida
saw still skeeps the BUSH" He and his fellow
savages, however, seem to have ceased hostilities
against the whites for the time being-but whether
only to gain renewed strength to begin the war
afresh anon remains to be seen.
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D. B. MCCULLOUGH,
Jan l3-3mif al Maiden Lane NJ Y
MORE NEW SPRING GOODS,-P

MORE NEW SPRING GOODS.-P. J.
lY1 STEER, Merchant Tailor, Seventh street,
has just received his new Spring Goods, and wishes
all his patrons and the public to know that for the
extent and beauty of his stock he has before
had the pleasure to exhibit that would compare
with it. In truth, he fell upon stock so surpass-
ingly beautiful that he could not resist the tempta
ton to buy largely, and he fears too largely. He
Will therefore offer the greatest possible induce
ments to purchasers, and at the same time guaran.
tee the highest satisfaction to those who order cloth
ing. in regard to fit, finish, and style.
The style Of our work was never before 30 ele-
giant and tasteful as it is now. since we have a
separate cutter exclusively devoted to each gar.
ment; by which means alone perfection can be
obtained in that important branch.
We have also the most complete stock of Gentle.
mems Furnishing Goods, such as Shirts, Stocks,
Gloves, Collars, Cravats, Scarfs, SC. :,
Mar 2l-d2w
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The STRIKE IN New YoRK.-There is to be no
strike among the ship-joiners and caulkers, as in
tended to-day. Employers have raised the wages
of caulkers to So so, and of ioiners to So rs.
The machinists met last night and resolved to
strike for an increase of 10 per cent. of wages.
They will fret confer with their employers.
The house-carpenters have resolved to decide to-
morrow wednesday, evening whether they will
strike not.-Ne,p York Mirror.
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EaAsTus Books, esq.,, one of the editors of the
Express, sailed in the steamer Cherokee for Ha-
vana on Monday. The Crescent City sailed the
same day, with two hundred California passengers
and the mail
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WTHO'S WHO IN ls53.-One email pocket vol
w ume, containing list of the Royal Family
of Great Britain, the Royal Household. the Minis
try, the Privy Council, the House of Peers, the
House Of Commons, Nobility of the United King
dom, Archbishops and Bishops, Governors of the
British Possessions, Baronets OF the United King
dom, Knights Civil and Military, &c, &C., sc.
London, 1853. FRANCk TAYLOR.
Mar 10 :a.. .-s# -~ -....
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NEW BOOKS AT TAYLOR & MAURY'S
IN Bookstore, near Ninth street
New edition of Nick of the Woods. By DR.. Birdie
Stray Yankee in Texas. BY Philip Paxton
Putnam's Monthly for April-more of the Bour-
bon question. .-, .-
Mar %
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NATIONAL THEATRE:

E. "A. MARSHALL. =. :. Sole Lessee
A. W. FENNO. Acting and Stage Manager.
II. b. MATTESON.. 4. !. :. =. /. !. Treasurer.
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Doors open at Z o'clock; the curtain will be
raised at.7a. The box office will be opened dailv.
from 10 o'clock a. m. to O'Clock p. M -
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VESSEL FOB LfBERIA-The American and the
Maryland Colonization Societies have chartered
the ship Banshee, to sail from Baltimore on the
25th of April for Liberia.
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THURSDAY EVENING, MARCH 81, 1853,
The performance to commence with the petit
Comedy, in act, of the
MORNING CALL
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LORD CAMPBELL ON REPORTING IN PUBLIC Jour-
NALs.-Mr. Andrews, solicitor, lately sued the
proprietors of the Morning Herald for reporting
trial, in which MIR. Andrews was plaintiff, giving
an introduction to explain the proceedings which
reflected on the plaintiff Lord Campbell pointed
out the legality of fair report, and left it to the
jury to say whether the Introductory notice took
it out of that category. They Immediately re-
turned verdict of not guilty, and the lord chief
justice said they were perfectly right; he took a
and he must say that the reports which were given
of law proceedings were in general perfectly i'm.
partial. 1t was not right to mix up comments with
reports If the matters reported seemed to require
comment, the comments should appear, not with
the report, but in another part of the paper.
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secretary u the treasury.
Mar 28-2awtMay25


PAIR OF CANADIAN PONIES, well matched
"A young, sound, and gentle, are offered for sale;
together with a CARRIAGE and HARNESS suited
to the Horses. The Carriage and Horses will be
sold separately if desired.
Inquire of Mr.. WIN. H. BIRCH, at his Stables, on
l4th street south of the Avenue.
Mar 2Q-tf
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BILLIARD Tables

sHE SUBSCRIBERS offer for sale Tables ten ner
Il cent. less than any other establishment in tSe
city OF New York, with improved Cloth or Patent
others now in use by the best players in the United
States for correctness and elasticity, and are war
ranted to stand in their place for years without
repairing. Gentlemen wishing to purchase Tables
Pine Beds, can have their orders filled the same az
II they were present, by addressing us by mail
Always on hand, Tables, Cloths, Balls, Cues,
french feathers, Pockets, Pool Boards, and Cue
wax OF the best description, ready for shipping at
the shortest notice.
GRIFFITH & DECKER,
MAR o-6w. 80 Ann street. New York
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Nru gork ADVERTISEMENTS.
TO MERCHANTS AND DEALERs.

l. !
W J. DAVIS & co. beg toremind merchants
w. and dealers that they are the sole agents
for F. 8. Cleaver's Unrivalled HONEY SOAP, the
only genuine; also for his celebrated Musk Bro,cm
Windsor, and other Toilet Soaps, Bears Grease.
Clarified Marrows, Shaving Creams, Military
Shaving Soap, &c.4ai
ties Of English and French Hair and Tooth Brush.
es, shell, horn, and buffalo Dressing Combs, and
every description of goods in the fancy and per-
nery line, which they will sell at the lowest cash
Prices: Price lists and samples sent on when APP
p b:s ior Merchants will find it well worth their
while to give them call
o- w. ]. DAVIS & CO.,
M No 40 Courtlandt street, New York,
mar GOV Sole agents for the United States
FAIRBANKS PLATFORM SCALES.
Long Known-Severely Tested-Alwavs Plight
Inc Acknowledged Standard.
Geo. G. EWING, Washington
New York, FAIRBANKS K ca so u...
Mar Sow ' % "a'ef s''
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TNHE INDUSTRIAL RESOU RCES OF THE
i SOUTHERN AND WESTERN STATES
their Commerce, Agriculture, Manufactures, In
ternal improvements, Slave and Free Labor, In
situations History, Statistics, &c, Sc; by j. D.
B De Bow. Just completed in three large octave
volumes price $40. FRANCk TAYLOR.
Mari
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THE LARGEST
SILK, RIBBON, AND TRIMMING HOUSE

THE LARGEST
SILK, RIBBON, AND TRIMMING HOUSE
IN NEW YORK.
THOMAS G.. STEARNS,
Importer and Jobber of
Silks, Millinery, and Fancy Goods,
1872 Broad,Day, Ne,D York,
HAS now in store and is daily receiving and
LII offering at the lowest prices, complete as
sortment of goods in his line, embracing all the
various tyes and designs, consisting of Black and
Fancy Silks, Marcelines, Florences, Shawls,
Trimmings, Bonnet Ribbons, Taffeta and Satin
Ribbons, Dress Trimmings of all kinds, French
and English Grapes, Grape Lisses, Silk Cravats,
Embroideries, Gloves of all kinds, Silk Lace Mits,
Bareges, Laces, White Goods, Hosiery, L. C. Hand
kerchiefs, &c. The undersigned invites the atten-
ton of the trade and his friends generally Great
inducements offered to cash and short time bu
THOS. G. STEARNS, 1872 Broadway
Between Liberty at. and Maiden Lane, NY.
Dec 25-1y
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Mar 2-ifeed2m

TARD.-My duties in connexion with the 7th
~ Census having terminated, my private
respondents will please bear the fact in mind in
the direction of their letters.
Washington will be my future place of resi-
vate business and the interests of the National
Agricultural Society.
Mar 10 JOS. C.. G. KENNEDY.
GTRAw MATTINGS, FLOOR OIL CLOTH,
y Ssc.-The subscribers have just received per
schooners Columbia and Hamilton, direct from
New York, the following, viz:
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SNUFF AND TOBACCO.

DETER LORILLARD, Manufacturer No. AZ
L Chatham street, New York, offers for sale the
following articles, warranted of superior quality:
Maccoboy, Scotch, Coarse French Rappee, and
other Snuffs; also, Fine-cut Tobacco, in tin-foil
various articles can be known by sending for a full
price current as above.
Jan l0-3m
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TOUND.-On Ninth street, between D and E
Il streets, pair of silver framed SPECTA-
Giles, which the owner can have by calling and
identifying the same, and paying for the adyer-
tieement Mar 29-3t