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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1853-07-08

There are many eases on record well auhontl-
Gated Of hailstoncs falling from the sky weighing
half pound but until to-day ] never saw
hailstones much larger than pigeons egg
THIS afternoon, about 5 o'clock, there passed
the city thunderstorm, in which there fell II
few hail stones of size altogether beyond what !
hal ever seen before. l did not see, IN all, more
than II few dozen but these, a they struck the
roofs of the houses, made a report like that OF "A
stone weighing half a pound, some which fell on
the Opposite side of the street ( shth street, appear
ed TO me full large n my list. They almost in
yarabIy broke in striking the pavement, that
did not see any of this size lying ON the pavement
As the rain was falling in torrents, did not think
n venturing into the streets, to pick them up but
Ia med to the back yard hoping H. Ind some on tho
c-rss which bad not poem broken in tue fall. After
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1853-12-09

our f,uiicil with s 'p"ndng machinery Of
mcu IL rapidly plu5ne. With Increased vigilance doe
qulrc cultivate cardinal public ruCa
fetal integrity and purity. Public Affairs ought he
that settled CONVICTION shall pervadc the entire Union a
shsrt vi The highest and standard OF public
part OF The administration and legislation OF the general
fnia Will the federal system. hatcver ana
may more deeply root.I in g.
confidence Ofths people. ' '''; a.
That wise economy, which removed from ns,,
from corrupt and corrupng extravsgaEcc.iha single
the public good which will TowI upon all attempts 10
treasury win insdious projects Of private interest
puh'fc nre'X's-that sound scal Administrations which
hlrc guards against the dangerous
10 oYernowIns revenue ind In the executive maiu,an, m
ing witchiuness the tendency OF all national EN-,
eIiravaeace-Shie they admitted elementary ro,r.
may trust be deemed properly adverted urssI
OF the impressive which ia w
gested by the considerations presented ~'e''! &;
since the anurnmento Congress- the Vice Presiden,
states has passed from the scenes Of earth, without havn
upon The duties OF the station, which he had been r.
voice OF his cOuntrymen. Having OCCUPIED almost
Houses Of Congress- and having by his M y
secured unboundci confidence and universal resnsc, III
health was watched by the nation with painful socpi, III
TO the country, under all the crcums has been p.r
as irrcparab!r. ' '~+'S 'est!r
In compliance with the &C, OF Congress of March ,s.,
OF ONCE was administered him The 81 tina, ronh
ne csl = near MatanzaI IN the island OF Cuba hut h
gradually declined and ha rdy enable HIM
10 his nome IN Aabani where eIshteentn day
was tern!ina'Pf e>eit'
Entertaining unlimited confidence your n,eieen, and
devotlonto The pubic interest and of M
my part which arc not lntcplra5le IRON the honor and
OF my country 1: II may be privilege deserve AID a.
NOT only Your Cordial Cooperation Ia great public
also those relations Of mutual confidence AMI regard which
ways so desirable % cultivate between members of
branches of the government. FRASEIIy PIER,
WASHINGTON, II. C. Dpcenb.rJ lS53 '>S-
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PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.

In our Impression Of this morning we publish the ns'
Message of President Pierce TO the Two houses o. oo'
gress ,.o.
This important State paper will be read with az
which has perhaps never before manifested In regard "
any Executive Message.
The style of this Message OF President Pierce Is very
much superior 10 the style of his inaugural address, Less
ambition, and ornate bu, more concise and to the purpose
rapid and comprehensive in its statemen'seasnes ano en-
pha,c In lis general tone- Is the very model oil Pres
dsn,s Message But far above any mere excellence OF he
torc will the cosny prize and applaud the patriotic SEMI
eut and sound doctrines of this Incompatible paper snI'
Madison left the Executive Manson there has been no
Presidents Message given TO the country. The OLD
Rights School have now representative and e"u"'p
the Federal Executive and President Pierce sPeaA'
guage familiar TO the Virginia Democracy SINCE
Madison FIRST indicated the rights Of Inc
We will no, de,an the reader by any eu'0sS oH '''
sag. All will appreciate and applaud its excellence here
afer, we may make Of It's striking passages '
,sc, Of moro elaborate COMMENT and the text OF sone
cu.,on of the principles aud characteristics OF Inc present
Administration.
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FIVE DAYS LATEi. FROM EUROPE. ,

Ely X, DA > LA 1 ClL rNoh EOiNIi
HALrrax Dec G.-The STEAMER Gumbulj WIN ooO
amo,uu dates of the 1884, in attempting 10 put IN mere
coal last night SO. ashore at the ihoa'' OF ,e
Messengers 80 In number have been ahaeo !" safety ."
brings $50 tons OF freight. A., ~, ,st
chill hrJ The King was Immediately declared he2et;;:
The majority o Tho young Pflnce VINO 10 now 10 h's
year. Lisbon was Tranquil , o,ao IN ,ho Io,, md q.
Cabinet councils were ned ~ h'''o1 ' ~ "
"hen Wee weIe terrifying ODESSA ukase had 6
published allowing ire pot1 VI oaeeSa W eoA"" "
mere under neutral flags. c,,,l,
s ,Tra o. the Tuiss across the Danube 10 ol.s
G,ncd The passage was elected without lnIe,up, vs..
Thn TnIss hold Ksafa with 25000 men The alsu.
=; h son Induced Omer Pacha 10 retire IL "us 'ep'
81 hat the Russians had evacuated Lesser "a'ae,o II,
60 sbyces from ST. Petersburg confirm tho s'a'e"e
~. Russian fleet had been dsmanied and gone j" VIZ"
quarters in the Baltic. o, that , cor;
of - 900 men ere preparing 70 Join The Iuihia nc
would cross the Seryan iertoie Ice win or o q, Iont
II was reported that The Russian nmcassau n The co,
and Paris had orders 10 demand aI thc en-, p''t'
bined fleets remained In tic Black sea. assurance Ct b!
ans,,ia and prussia had given i,ma assurance u
telcrmn i,ion TO remain Ieotf2i'
LATEST. o,,,,,. lr
y,v.x, Nay 41-lt ia reported that inc nu T. Vy::I
hoo hsa,nn hack In Georgia by the TURKS INC .s,us al
etiors nave received warning not 10 pu0isn an' ''''
cuated 10 provost tauesi'' h.,uoor the Russ:sn VI
r.r;sS ou,nns,s The Turks were strongly 'snfOr
t-t and were continually receiving llse ~ a,.l
nans The Russlans were reported as mare The TS
m mem ,hc,s and desperate fight expected
were sending to the CiEcassan11, o London Morn
Gs STATING 10 ns that nsa
camp on the Seivau frontier anu the Ts se,qiaus one
making bridge across the DIVINE. luz 4
determined resistance. ,c,e,t was in fair req ::
al an advance Of Is per quartet NJ Ia Cd advance for 10
business Flour in good dehansE -
qualities GonsCs e'osfS James Fasey has res
swlIz t;Rsu Berg in minority in l!' measures
'"' -, InJy who made speech In ne nei q I
Mira Douglass .ou Ms in Norfolk few day. since sss
defence beote She had not sufficient cutio''y ~ 'e'
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1853-12-09

ILLNESS
NEw YoRK Dec 7.-Ex. Governor Hunt of New /
is seriously Iii. =,
Al Erie q Great mob sscmbled to-day, on account n
oerpt To- liter the guaee OF the Rail Rond from that oil
Srolc line Cannon were fred-ihe people turncd o.
Inc t,acs was up-and the trains stopped Tie ~
Road Dppo il in The hands OF ,.e mob. Tho depot mas
barely escaped With mis- i,ia
New TuRls. Dec THE riot al Erie continues 10 e.
gritcrs have been demolished, and The mob are taking
hn Ia rum Iail ,Oai.
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LATER FRO II CaLIEONNIA.

LII
Nav OeLsAvs, Dee. Tho Elinado II below.
steamer pampero arrived lc-L:T, With cog in RoI1
ain mar Georpa Law left :.sp.m"al foT New lo'E, On
f.sr, with million and hall Of gold The steamer ,
Of III. IVES, had sailed from San Juan, also with NIL!
and half in gold
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1853-12-09
CONFIRMATION OF TIE INVASION OF LOWER
Observation-Disclosures OF GENERAL GADS-

" SWORD TO CAPT. INGRAHAM.
GoIunhA, s. g. Dec. 3d-Ths Senate Of this State has
Hasesd resolution giving suod 70 Captain Iograhsm,
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WRECK OF THE STEAMSHIP HUMBOLDT-to
EIGN MARKETS.

HALIFAX, Dec. The Humboldt which attempted 70 :
ter The port the h for coal sni got ashore o. Inc T
Of the l:arbor lie total week The cargo VIII DC ea'e' "
partially dornagcd condition. cr
LIyEnpooL Nov. 22.-Saea OF Cotton on MONDAY Z"
bales and Tueaday 1900 Rather heavy, but no chang
prices Flour has rcceded i'cGi The aio advance u1'
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1853-12-09

Special correspondence OF the Enquirer.
Removal of Mr. Parker by FOrney B!ow at The Virginia
Delegation by Forney, ho refused 10 pois for him Inter
pielo Of Martin hossta vith Co.. Marcy Presidents
Messoge
WAsHINGToN, Dec 6, 1883.
Col John A. Parker OF Virginia known Of your
readers politician of ability and honorable gentle
He is and has always been sound Democrat, aud
has been Librarian Of the House Of Representatives for the
years. This office is within the gift of the Clerk OF
tho House. To-day Mr. Parker removed by Forney-
The assigned s The absence Of MIR. p from Wash
insson from time time during the and OF
Congress- when there is nothing do and which
would be good one, It worth anything, Tor the
moyal Of Forney himself who hmeelf but little here
This 10 the real OF remuvs 1t Is only preence
The majority of the Virginia delegation would for
Forney for Clerk, and Mr. Parker would be made the
tool to advocate tho re election of the sioo pigeon csnd
date and hence his removal II is revenge himself upon
Virginia delegation that Forney has struck oil Parkers
hssd. Probably he may yet regret The qualification Of his
and Is why he should be appointed by the
Clerk. movement is foot make the Office cleo.
tive and to restore Mr. Parker to bis place. by Of
House.. This should DO DONE 1t point of honor with
tbs Ylrenians and the Southern Democrats who refused
for Foney; the justification or condemnation Of their
involved 10 tho decision There be doubt Of
the action Of the House will be glad to do justice. Such
sson vi be deeper brand upon the niamy of Forney
Toe Hlseidsnrs message was sent In this moraiue, and
hsS consumed the whole day in both Houses. II highly
crsdItabs paper and Of commemorate brevy It's statement
Of affairs foreign and domestic is clear and lucid lts
Slater Rights tone Will commend IL 10 me ehtfe Solih
The celebrated Koszta had interview with Gov Mar
ey to-day He was much affected in tho interview, and
could but in ,eaIs his gratitude to him who bad be
rated him from the shackes Of tyranny He is cookbook
Ing man, of about thirty years of age; has military air
an am told TO becomngy quiet and modest. That he Is
ockheroism Of another Kossuh about reappear.
and TO receive from some Of vulgar Northern friends
othsr ovation dsgaceal the country and fit subject for
modification and regret afterwards. FAIRFAX. /
CONFIRMATION OF TIE INVASION OF LOWER
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES OF GENERAL CABS
DEN. 100
WAsHIsoToH, Dec Ga bearer OF dispatches from Gen
Gsdsden, American Minister Mexico has arrived In
ths city The Invasion Of Lower California by "6ibus
.sripgexpsditon 10 confirmed Cen aadsden hae ordered
There 10 perfect understanding between Santa Anna and
Gen. Gadsden - ~ s.'
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VIZ. AaDERs, Secretary.


W.au,ycroy Dec 5-lhs board of examiners fo !?
motion and admission OF engineers 20 the navy convn
The nayy.yard TO day-Engineer. in-Ch!ei Daniel nT
presiding From the number OF candidates p!ese,'eo"
believed The session will las; three or lou. weeks
The redemption OF the public debt from the ISL 70 VIC
lnst amounted TO SlO4 Cog H.
The total amount OF drafts reported at NE
flee for the week ending the 81 was $! .7G7l'4 ~.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1853-12-09
DEMOCRATIC HARMONY WITH THE ApM

WasHrxorov Dec 6, p. M.-There Is perfect 60 goa
feeling towards The Administering IN ooh Houses o. Eo
some cnuss or ohp, producing nothing but ausse cou
AIer period os imaginary troubles, the administration al
The entire Democracy seem 10 have got married h"d
now enjoying the money moon. or course eVeIy'hhst
,ivo IN both Houses will be conceded u tho bride \
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.,.sa The lady WHO made 'pee en-, :" has M.
Mira Douglass court In Norfolk few days ,n, &c ,sns
defence S Yot She had no. sufficient eu''' "
70 s Ns the sentence Of the court
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1853-12-09

Tho reader must Observed that the statement IN the
Eno,sr of yesterday of the amount of the public debt al
one time the unpoductve debt of the State to
be sles6O54 IS, and another to amour, TO the sum
of 0s4 95. This apparea discrepancy is thus es'
pained In the estimate presented by the Governor but
half of the 2sO080 subscribed TO companies not yet or
sapized wa. Included. We included the entire sum, and
hence our estimate Of the unproducve debt OF this State
varied from that presented in the Message
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Special Correspondence OF the Enquirer.
Removal of Mr. Parker by Forncy-A Blov at The Pirgini
Delegation by Forney rho refused 10 pos Inter
pieo of Mortin Kossta oth Gov. Marcy President
1essoge.
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occasion occnrs be applied ana enforced
The condition OF China this ime renders 1t probable
that important changes will occur In that vast empire,
which will lend unrestricted intercourse with it
The commissioner country, who has been recently
Amounted is instructed 10 avail himself Of all occasions
open extend commercial relations, not only with
the empire OF China, but with other Aealic nations.
In 1882 expedition Japan, under the com.
mand Commodore Perry for the purpose OF opening COM
mercia intercourse with that Island Intelligence has been
received his arrival there aad OF his having made known
Emperor of Japan the object Of his vs bill, it is not
yet ascertained how far the Emperor will be disposed 10
abandon his restrictive policy, and open that popuous
country commercial intercourse with The United States
II has been nv earnest desire 10 maintain friendly inter.
course the upon this continent and aid
them in preserving good understanding among themselves
With Mexico dispute has arisen The boundary
line between our territory Of New Mexico and the Mexican
State Of Chihuahua. former commissioner Of The United
States employed In running mat line putsnan: TO Inc treaty
Ing the initial point the Rio GranGs but iposmuch ashs
decision was clearly departure from the directions for ira
cling The boundary contained in that treaty, and was not
conquered by the surveyor appointed on the par OF the
United Sare whose concurrence was necessary 10 give va
Idly decision, this government Is not concluded
thereby; but that OF Mexico taxes Different view OF Inc
subject.
There ore also other questions OF considerable magnitude
pending between the republics. Our Minister IN Next
has ample Instructions 10 ADJUST them Negotiations
have been opened but sufficient progress has not been made
therein enable to speak OF The probable result I'm
pressed with Importance OF maintaining amcaole rea
lions with that republic and Of yielding with hberay TO
u her Claims ia reasonable 10 expect that on arrange
men, mutually satisfactory may be conclu
died. and lasting friendship between them confirmed and
perpetna,ed.
Congress having provided for full mission 10 the States
of Centra America Minister sen, ther In July last
As yet has had time to visit only OF ,hesc States
fNcaragua) where he received In the most friendly
IL ia hoped that his presence and good Offices will
haye benign effect in composing the dssensons which
vail among them and in establishing still more Intimate and
friendly relations between them respectively and between
each Of them and the United States.
Considering regions OF ihls continent and The
lumber of States which would be made accessible by
ee navigation of the river Amazon particular attention
given this subart Brazil through whose territories
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-11-14
Proposals for Ratfons for 1854.

QUARTERMAsTER'S OFFICE MARINE Corps,
WASHINGTON. October III, 1855
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received at this office
~ until 10 O'Clock A. II on Tuesday, the 18th day OF
November next. for furnishing R.tons to the United
States Marines ut the following Stations for the year
1854, viz:
Portsmouth, New Hampshire;
CharestoTn. Massachusetts;
Brooklyn, (Long Islapd,) New York:
Philadelphia. Pennsylvania:
Gosport, (near Norfolk, Virginia;
Pensacola Florida and
Washington, District of Columbia.
Each ration to consist Of one pouad and quarter
OF fresh beef, three-quarers OF a pound of mess
pork. eighteen ounces of bread made Of srperfine
Hour or superne -four, at the option of the Govern
ment, anu at the rate of six pounds CT good coffee
twelve pounds of the best New Orleans SUGAR eig bit
quarts Of the best white beans fur quarts of vine
gar, two quarts of salt, four pounds of good hard
Drown soap, and one and half pounds Of good hard
dipped tallow candles to each hundred rations
The beef required shall be delivered on the order
OF the commanding officer Of each station either in
bulk or by the single ration. and shal consist of the
best and most choice pieces of the carcasr the pork
to be No. prime pork and the groceries to b,
OF the best quality of the Aiuds named, subject to
inspection.
No bid will be entertaned unless aecompa MED by
the name of two suretes known to th. office or GER
titled to by some official person. To be endorsed
" Proposals for Rations for the year 1854" and adj
dressed to the Quarterm ister Of the Marine CorpS
Washington &C
The Patriot, Concord. New Hampshire: Morning
Post and Daily Times Boston, Massachusetts; United
states Military and Naval Argus. New York; Brook
lyn Eagle, Brooklyn. New York: PennsyIyanian and
Evening Argus, Phi!adelphia Times Baltimore
Maryland; Argus Norfolk, Virginia: Globe Ports
mouth, Virginia: Florida Democrat Pensacola Flor
da and Ancient City, st. Augustine, Florida will
give The above three insertions each per wark, and
send the account. accompanied by one printed copy
OF the advertisement, to this office sor payment
oct l2-eotd.
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John W. BADEN, near tie corner of Sixth street
~ and Pennsy lyania avenue. has lately received y
full supply of the above Goods consisting, in part
Of
Fine English Stub Twist and Damascus Double and
Single Barrel FoWling Pieces of all sizes
Common and l"w-prinri English and German do
Single and Double Barrel Ducking duns
Boys Guns
Game Bag, Liquor TASKS. Shot Pouches
Powder flaSks, Single and Double Belts
Walkers, Ely. CoXs, and other English and French
Caps
Patent Metallic and Paper Wads and wad Paper
Washing Rods and Cleaners
Nipple Wrenc!r-. Tubes. Wad Cutters
RamrOd Heads and Sc cwS
Patent Lever Charges. Bullet Moulds
Pist" Belts, Hunting Knives &c. in great variety
SportSmen are particularly invited to examine my
stock before purchasing nearly all ofmy Sportinp
Goods are made "a order and importee direct and OF
course can oler a. great Inducements any other
house in this country.
DAILY EXPECTED,
An assortment of the most celebrated kinds of Sport
ing Powder. JOHN W. BADEN
oct 4-poSw-
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Select Classical and Mathematical
| School.

'IN1E subscriber has removed his school TO College
Il Hill, where a connections building il being
fitted up for It's reception. As the preparatory de-
partrncht of the Columbian College, il will continue
TO preserve the character of strictly select school
designed for laying the foundation of a thorough En-
glIsh, classical and mathematical education. The
next session will commence on the 18th OF Septem-
her, and close Oh the last ofJune.
Terms 81 30 per quarter, payable in advance
Al a small additional charge the students will be
permitted TO attend the lectures delivered in college
on chemistry, geology, and mincraOgy, and also to
receive instruction i'll French and other modern Ian
suagcs by the professor in that department.
Pupils may be boarded al the college, under the
special care and superintendent of the principal.
The necessary expenses of a full boarding student
will be about $50 per academic wear, and Of a
weekly boarder will not exceed Sl50.
GEO. :. BACON, Principal.
Refer TO the faculty of the Columbian College
Colonel J. L.. Edwards; Colonel Peter Force Vim.
Gunton esq; l.. ID. Gale, NJ. d., of the fatent OF.
nee; Joseph Wilson, EsI, of the Land Office, and
Professor {. c. levitt Of the Smithsonian Institute
sep2-
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FEKALE INSTITUTE,

South Cdr0lind drenHe. betacern 9Th and tn streets,
east, Washington.
1NHlS Institution is now in successful operation
i with full corps of competent s.d experienced
teachers in each department. 1t presents the hest
advantage to parents the location is very retired
The buildings are ample and surrounded with beau
ful grounds for exercise and the course of study is
thorough and practical.
Board and tuition in all English branches 500 per
session of ten months. Day pupils from So TO $40
per quar- ter Of IL weeks, in English.
French, Music, Drawing, &c. extra.
For further particulars, or for circulars apply to
GEO. G. BUTLER, A. NJ.
sap 29-eof Principal.
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IL is not to be understood by the above that ary
agent of the Department is restricted to an accept
anee Of the loired bid offered. The object of tie sd
vertifement heing only TO give public notice and in
vitP competition. every agent will after receiving
proposals, exeTt isr a sound discretion in fixing the
terms and prices Of the contract being under Oh
va. ion to contne himself 10 Il lids made in an
to the advertisement, the perfons m king
them.
No contract made under this Department for scr
vices or supplies can be transferred In any cas- bot
III" same must be executed 10y the original ohlirpr,
Hr 10y some person in his name and respopsib &.
him; and such obligor will be held to his gal r,-
'ponsiblity, and all payments will bs made to
him.
70 Capt NJ. {. MEIGs, U. 8. Engineers
We. the undersigned. resd nts Of -, in the
State of --, hereby Jointly and .eyerally coven-
ant with the United st ties, and guarantee. In
the foregoing bid If be accepted, that n. or
they will. within ten days aft.r the acceptance q
the Ssid bid execute the contract for the same Wit,
good and sufficient suretieS To perform the work or
furnish the articles proposed in cnnfOI nifty 10 the
terms Of the advertisement under which il was
made. And in case the -sid -- shall fail 70 en-
ter into contract a. aforesaid guarantee make
good the difference brtwe-n the offer Of the said -
anu The next lowest bidder. Abb
CD.
hereby certify that. 10 the bert 81 my KNOWLEDGE
aud belief the above named guarantors good aud
sufficient. EF
oc 2l-dt21Hec-
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SPECIAL NOTICE.
THE UNION CAnEMY

Corner Of lHh Street and Mem York .frcrue.
THOSE parents wishing to secure select md
crcry wny responsible school, for the correct and
thorough training of their sons, the Classics and
Higher Mathematics, ami also in the Modern Ian
gtiages and Natural Sciences, 50 that they NAV he
fitted for college" or for Engineering, surveying and
Commercial pursuits, are respectfully invited to viS
the Institution, call upon The Principal soon As
the number of pupils is limited, and the vacant seats
few.
No pupils will be admitted or continued whose
character is known to he had or doubtful.
No pupils will be admitted hCnrcfor,h who have
rot advanced beyond primary branches
Circulars can he obtained at the principal Rock
stores. T.. RICHARDS,
sep l2-:}m Priucipal