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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-04-29

Prom the National IntelhgenceT. April %.
Information having been received Of the establishment
Of certain regulations by the Austrian Postal
Union requiring slight notifications Of the instructions
contained In the Postage tables Of 18th October last in
regard to the United States and Prussan closed mail
are requested to publish the following list embracing
all the countries and places to which letters and newspa
pers may be forwarded in said closed mail with the
eeasary alterations.
Postmasters will do well to compare this with, and
note the alterations upon, the postage circular above
ferred to-
German. Austrian Postal Union, States Of VIII y
Prussia, all other German States and the whole ID
Austrian empire by the Prussan closed mail via .
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Before Hon. Judge Mitchell.

TUE MASON WILL CASE ONCE MORE.
Arm 2S.-lhis application to dissolve AZ 10.
junction granted TO prevent the executors from using
tho property Of John Mason during any further tpa
ton Since the verdict the executors have prepared
case for the purpose Of moving for trial They
have also appealed 10 the Court Of Appeal 70 re-
viye the injunction which has been dissolved by the gu
JrsUs Court and whct granted Of tibet instance TO
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Escape or CoNyICTs IN ALABAMA.-Eight con
vets escaped from the Pententiary in weturapka on
the 18th inst through the gate az the turnkey
vas passing out wagon Their pames Edward
Jones, William Spencer, CHARLES NJ Crane john Wilson
Anthony scBornie, Ebert Shamburgcr, James Hgsins
ard Charles Smith.
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-Four hundred United States troops passed through
We informed that only four Americans wefe in tho
ranks of the whole number-most OF the soldiers being
lrish With few Germans and Poles. Victoria Tcos Id
I0cdte, lUTiI 2.
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CENTENARIAE ~ BosroN-A TEMPERANCE MAN
OPPOSED TO THE MAINE LAw-Ihis morning visit was
paid TO the state House by Mr. James PEBBLES from Or.
ford. New Hampshire who entered his l0st ye,r on
the 6rst day OF september last Mr. PEBBLES was born in
New SALEM in this State and has been In the ranks of
useful aborrg citizens from period dating before the
american Revolution. He is blacksmith Nv trade and
works regularly az that occupation. Last Saturday he
walked twenty miles and shed pair Of oxen and horse
The old gentleman looks hale and hearty and his memory
and mental faculties generally a. active as If he
vas only theescore years Several gentlemen expressed
curiosity to know whether Mr. PEBBLES was tenn
perance man He said he was OF thar denomination
When one Of the gentlemen present with some exuta
ton in bis tone said knew IL ruun drinker conid
reach such age ~ "Oh,n quickly put In the old man
u abused liquor but since came to INV msiorty
have drank at least glass Of spirits every orning
M Peebles presence created good deal of interest
among members. We informed that h. ed lila jf
about month ago. She 90 years Ct re when she
eied.--Boston Journal April27
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LOUISIANA UNITED STATES SENATOR despatch
from New Orleans states That the democratic members OF
the Louisiana Legislature have refused 10 hold caucns
Tor the nomination OF candidate for United states sena
tor IN place Of the Hon. Pierre souIe Both house have
passed resolution for fna adjournment If tbe Icrsa
tur< on the % OF Nav
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u. 8. ommissloner,s Court.

Before George w. Norton Esq.
APRIL 28-In the case Of the alleged assault on the
Chinese sailors by the captain and board the
ship Gazelle the Commissioner after full investigation
Of the evidence, discharged the accused.
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Superior Court.

Before Hon. Judge Bosworth.
APRIL 27.-In the Of John Westfall the Hudson
River Insurance Company, the jury rendered verdict
for the plaintiff for $942 % damages subject to the opin
ion Of the Court at general term.
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-
sian closed mail y 81 cents. g
East indies Ii English possessions in) = 40 z
Fast indes' ali other countries in
and beyond the East Indies, via g
:, Trieste 8.
Italy Except L0mbardy, NOdena,
Parma, Tuscany, and the Papal
no%Satdv and Venice ar. ~. PARTS Of Z
the Austrian Empire g
Kingdom of the Two Sicilies. do. so 8
Turkey, Walachia, Moldayia, Ser. g
via, Levante. and Turkish Islands =
in the Mediterranean Except !
Constantinopls Beyrout, Rhodes, e
Larnae., Smyrna, Cesme Tene- s
dos, Mytilene Saonica Darda- e
nelles, Gallpol Samsum Var.
No, Trebizonde Tulo2a, Gambia,
Except to the countries last above named Comm enc
cents letter. which is the United States and Prusssn
postage only the rates set down the full postage
through to destination.
be prepaid six cents each which is the full United States
and Prussan postage If to in this said closed mail to
the British possessions In the East Indies to Hong
Kong, they must be prepaid ten cents and to other
points in China to countries beyond the Rast ladies'
Is cents each but to the East Indies and China it is be-
ieyed that the cheapest route for newspapers is in the
British mail via Southampton-four cents each to be
prepaid being the full United States and British postage
With reference to the Prussian closed mail we are de-
sired to remark also that in many instances letters
which should come in this mail, particularly from the
southern part OF Germany received n the open mail
generally via France thus rendering them subject to ad
dona and much higher rates of POSTAGE and It
gested that writers would aid greatly toward correcting
this rreguarty by requesting their correspondents in
Germany to inform themselves to the rates OF
postage and to mark their letters specially to be
warded in the "Prusan closed mail via Ostend and Lon
don 1t is to be observed that payment in either
country of less than the combined OF thirty cents
q letter, goes for nothing.
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the moHOtoDy OF his quiet life, he socially
with the many warues and seals that occasona ally poke
their out of the water and struggle about. The
seals TO be sent to the Worlds Fair Exhibition for
which they were designed when caught, and viii be a
valuable contribution the products of the Polar
gions
The legislature of Virginia has abolished all militia
musers to take effect after the year 1853 All persons
Who will be liable to do militia duty to be registered
by the ca mmioners OF the Revenue and opay 10 cents
per annum.
The town Of Nashville NJ H. at its town meeting held
on Wednesday last appointed committee Of three to
enforce the act lately passed by the legislature of that
sta'e IN relation to aant children By this law all
under penalty Of fine and imprisonment.
The impressive ceremony of the bordering OF Pfiests'
according to the ritual Of the Protestant Episcopali
Church. took place at st. Johns Church, Ezabethtowp
n. j., on the 2sth OF april.
is said that 100000 will go out Of Trenton BY the
osses Of the Pacific Fire Insurance Company.
Thirty thousand tons of ice have been taken from the
lockwood pond in Fiizwiam, N H., this season, most
Of which is stacked houses the border of the pond
to be transported to Boston, for shipping this
Professor Locke Of Cincinnati has published in
tereetipg facts rdpg the late Sulphur shower, In
the West. He has ascertaned that the dust ex-
tended diffusion Of the pollen Of pine.
Mr. JOSEPH Il. BATS prominent business man of Gin.
cDna died recently on his passage from New Orleans
Or. HENRY CLARKE died in Walworth Wisconsin aged
sixty years. DR.. G. was native OF the State OF New
York, where he was educated He was surgeon in the
army at Sackets Haib or in the last with England
End afterwards member Of the Legislature of his native
state as he was subsequently Of his adopted State wis
consin)
During the shower of last evening" says the Boston
7areer Of the 23d, the lightning struck the water
Boston wharf. This morning large number of dead
fthes supposed 10 have been killed by the shock
found floating in the vicinity.
Resolutions Of respect to the memory Of the late Vice
President King introduced in the legislature OF Mas
sachusetts on the 23d inst and unanimously passed.
The free democrats OF Maine organizing Liberty
Leagues for the purpose of more eectualy promoting
the cause OF freedom in that state.
The factories Of Lowell consume between eighty thou
sand and ninety thousand bales Of cotton year. about
oneixth Of the whole consumption Of the United States
hey afro consume upwards Of hSe milon pounds
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running It large within the limits Of the,
Parifh, for the ensuing year; end The fol-,
lowing appointments were made, viz:
For Wards No. | and 8. Anthony Mopret:
Ward MOI 2. Anthony Pine !; No. 3, VIM.
Stephens; Ward Nos. 1 and S. JOSEPH Rod.
rigues Ward No. 8, George Kleinpeter, r.
Ward No. John B. B,xler; Ward No. q,
Gustave Lorez; Ward No 10, Josiah Rob.
erts; Ward No. IL Alfred Monget.
The following resolution was proposed
and adopted
Resolved. That the Clerk Of the Police
Jury he and he y hereby required to keep
the Papers of The Parish, At the Court
House in the room in. which they have
been placed, and heretofore kept.
The following resolutions, relative to the
petitions presented yesterday snd laid over
for an appropriation Of ofseven hundred dol
lars for building Bridge across the Comite.
and $3.50 for building bridge acruss Little
Sandy Creek was presented and Ad pted.
Resotoed, That Messrs. Campbell, Tru-
deau and David, be. and they are hereby
appointed d committee to ascertain the
pre- bable cost of Bridge across the Comite !:
and likewise to furnish plans and specifica.
tions for the ssrne-anl to report at the
meeting to be held the last Monday of this
month. AIS -
Resoiysd, That Joseph Pulliam, Saml. w.
Watkins. and VIM. L. Campbell be, and are,
hereby appointed 4 committee to examine
and report upon the probable cost Of q
Bridge across Little Sandy Creek, with
plans and specifications for the same and
to'report at the meeting to be held on the
last Monday Of this month.
The following resolution was proposed
and adopted.
Resoiusd, That Mrs Elizabeth MrCul-
loch be and she is hereby stricken of the
pauper list; and that Mrs. Francois Rivass
be placed on the pauper list, to receive
five dollars per month
On motienthe Jury then adjourned until
ths last Monday of this month, (29th inst.l
THOS. DEVALL, Pres't.
VIM. RvRBs, Clerk.
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orRIoIAL.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE POLICE JURY
OFeTHE 4
Parish Of East Baton Rouge.

The Police Jury Of the Parish Of East
Baton Rodee met this day. June 7th., 1853,
at the Court House in the City of Baton
Rouge, according: to law; were present
From ward No. S Thomas Devall No. 6
j. b. Kleinpeter : No. 10. Seth David No
II. w. L. Campbell; No. l2. George Garig;
VIM. Hubbs. Clerk,
On motion, Thomas De all was called
to the chair. The President appointed
Messrs.s Garig, Kleinpeter, and David, q
committee TO examine the cred ptials of
newly elected members wheTeupon,. said
icommittee repo, ted favorabl, on he follow
ing rnerpbers, " ho taking the oath Of Office,
presented themselves, and took their seats,
viz. from ward No l. f. Arbour; No 3.
7. s. Taylor No. q. AID, Alexander; No
7, w L. Burnett /; No. S, J. q. Washingtou;
No. 9, Fergus Pension. Ks
On motion the Jury then proceeded TO
the election OF President to their body and
on counting the votes it was found that
Thomas Devall was unanimously elected.
On motion the Jury proceeded to the elec
tion of constable TO their body; and on
counting the votes it was found that Louis
Powers had received the greatest number;
and was declared 'lected
The minutes of last meeting were read
and approved, The President appointed
] &. Wasbi gton on the finance committe,
in place of himself, being elected President
of the board
On motion, Messrs, J. S. Taylor, j. B
Kleinpeter, and F. Arbour were appointet
aSconmittee to examine the condition Of
the Jail and to ascertain upon what term
a suitable Jail could be built, or the pres nj
one repaired.
On motion the Jury then adjourned unit!
half past two 2. NJ
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HATS. HATS.

VIZ D. PHELPS has just received per
w steamer Empire City from N "
Splendid stock Of summer hats, consisting
Of Gents Superfne black and white Moles-
skins. white and black Cashmere. Leghorn
Panama. and Straw Hats Of every descrip-
ton, and style, also large assortment Of
Youths, and Boys Hats Of all kinds; all
wanting articles in this line will find just
the thing they wish mar. 29Iy
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FOR THE COAST, From
S(szSH and after Thursday, l0tn inst,
- X1A A. 4 o,,York p H.

The Favorite Steamer +. ID. White,
THEopoRE ELrERr, Master. Will extend
her trips to simmsport, Williamsport, Point
Coupee, Bayou Sara, Waterloo, Port Hud-
son. Baton Rouge, Plaquemin, Bayou Goula,
New River, Donaldsonville, and. all Inter
mate Landings. Returning will leave VIII
Transport on Sundays at S o'clock, "A; M. !;
Bayou Sara on Mondays at s a. M; Baton
Rouge on Mondays at 70 M; Plaquernlne
on Mondays at 9 p. m. Theregular Packet
WHITE will take Passengers and Freight
for the above public landings and oil inter-
mediate plantations. Having all old and ex-
perienced officers particular and punetual at
tention will be pain to all business entrus-
ted to their care. The. public can rely up
on the Steamer White as regular Packet
for the year, say winter and summer. For
further particulars apply on board, or to
J. II. MORRISON 4 Co, Agts., n, q.
Or to Pike 4 Hart, L Bonnecaze, Peter
Millet, Baton Rouge. feb l3-om.
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DisuERREOTTPE 4IsIlgibes.

HAVE j0st returned 'fl6m the West-and
L l am prepared for business. Now
whilst the opportunity offers, is the time to
secure picture.
Obtain the shadow 'ere the substance fades
When our friends, relatives and sweet.
hearts are with as. it would seem useless 10
have likeness of them, but the future may
separate us; ~, death may take them 4.
way forever, and then correct and life.
like resemblance Of them, is invalusble.
l have all the late styles Of cases, Gold
Enameled, Pspier Mache, Pearls, &c Cold
Lockets. Pins and Bracelets.
Pictures taken at So.
Rooms OH Lafayette street-over Dr..
bufhngton's office, where the public is in
vited to call and examine specimens
nov lay. A, WILSON
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STRAW MATTINGs

FTHE subscribes has inst received from
l. New York spended assortment Of
Straw Mating of all widths which he is
pepared to sell at low prices, SOME OF the
patterns are entirely new.
april COY w. ID. PHILLIPS.
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A VERY LARGE and choice assortment
IA of Glassware, Queensware and Earth
enware of new patterns, together with $500
gallons stoneware at ten cents per gallon
for sale by S. F. BLANCHARD.
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M ALL STAGE
From Ration Rouge to Clinton

I EAVE Baton Rouge every Sunday
IL Tuesday. and Friday, at S A. NJ. and
arrives at Clinton at 3 P. M. same day.
Leaves Clinton Monday, Wednesday and
Saturday a. M. and arrives at Baton Rouge
same day at 4P. NJ. Fare to Jackson Sc,
Clinton So l-2. Having engaged an expe.
rienced drivei Of sober habits, we hope by
strict attention to the business TO meet the
patronage Of the Public.
lap. % tfi r. c. HUTCHINSON. &Co
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CRACKNELL BISCUIT-lust received
" 50 Boxes of the celebrated cracknell
biscuit. A choice article for the tea table
or invalids. A handsome present TO wife
or sweetheart. Price one dollar and thirty
cents rer Box--for sale by
jac Is. JOHUA BEAL.
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- FOR BAYOU SARA, WA
S8 terloo Port Hudson, Baton

N"''ge, TIdY MHH.e, y"
Coula. Donaldsonville, and alfintermediate
landings-The fast lunning steamer JoHN
SwANEy. G. NJ Mallett. master, will leave
New Orleans every Monday. at IL o'clock
M., and Thursday at S o'clock, P. NJ. Re !
turning will leave Port HUDSON after the ar
rival OF the cars from Clinton on Tuesday
and from Bayou Sara after the arrival of the
cars f,om Woodviyle. on Fridays ianl5-y
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Liver COMPLAINT,

TAN BE effectually cured by the use of
" Hollands German Bitteis. Price re-
duced to seventv-fve cents. can always be
had fresh at the arug store of April H..
WIN. BOGEL.
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Martins Reports.

NTlTH Marginal references by Thomas
w Gibbs Morgan, Counsellor. at Law
-Four setts of the above work for sale by
may IL ~. }. c. LANOUE,
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Tuesday Evening.

The Jury met agreeable 10 adjournment
-present. the same members as in the
morning. The President called the meet.
ing TO order.
On motion the Jury proceeded to the
appointment of castTators Of stud horses
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THE DAILY COMET.
PUBLISHED DAILY (HoNDAYs ExcErrEp)
GEO. /. PIKE, Editor end Proprietor.
Office on Third Street

Ter mat
THr subscription il fixed At the low rate
Of IS 90 per annum, payable in advance Of
Sc 90 at the exriration Of the year. II
will be punctually delivered daily within
the limits Of the City BY the carrier.
Adverttsing.-One Dollar per square
for the frst insertion. and half that amount
for every subsequent insertion-sen !ines'
or less. constitute square.
Yearly Advertising.--Mercna
Traders, and others, will be contFacted
with. on the mot reasonable terms.
JOb.WOrk.-We are also prepared to
do all kinds Of Job. Work-such as: Law
yer's BR,Ers, BAIL TicKErs, PosTERs. BILL
HEAps, PROGRAMMES. ELEcTroN Tickets,
Druggists Labels, Cards, Circulars: Visiting
Cards. Done with neatness ard feepateh'
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lust ReceiYad.

A Fresh stork of Goshen Butter Western
II & English Dairy Cheese so boxes
Raisens bbls Shad Mackerel and Col
fish Herrons &c. S. F. BLANCHARD.
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DR.. Jayne's Patent Medicines.

Ii OF DR.. JAYNE'S Patent Medi-
II cines may be found at Geo. NJ. Her
oman's. corner of Main and Lanrel streets.
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STEAMBOATS. &c.
.owo, !. TWICE A WEEK--U. s.
4Aa4S MAIL PACKET. Gypsy

k@ NAIL PACKET Gypsy
81 uA For the Coast, Plaquemine,
Baton Rouge, Port Hudson. Waterloo, Ba-
you Sara. and intermediate. la,dings-Th
steamer GIrsY, J. H. URE. Master, leaves
New Orleans every Sanday. at 9 O'clock P.
NJ, Returning leaves Bayou Sara. each trip
after the arrival Of the cars. For freight
OF passage apply on board. may lay.
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To Families.

DUCKWHEAT for sale in any quantity
ID say from Ten Gents worth upwards
Golden Syrup and fine Molasses do.
janl5-y. JOSHUA BEAL.
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~ HARVEY HOUSE,
st. Baton Rouge. La,
VIM MARKHAM. PyDtD

TINHE above favorte Hotel is now COM
ls plete in all its arrangements and its
ace4nmodations are equal - those of any
house of the same size in the south.
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Wines, Brandies'. POrler, Ale
Cider, &c. &c.

MADEIRA Wine, Common and Fine, in
ISl Bottles andoa dranit Brandy, com non
and fine; Claret by the Bottle or Case; fnr-
ter Barclay and Perkins, by doz. or bottle
Ale, Scotch and Philadelphia do. do. Cider,
New York, by bottle or gallon.
Sardines, fine article l-2 and ii Boxes
Mackerel by Barrels, Kits and quarters
Buckwheat, in 50 pound bags, barrels, or at
retail: Soda Biscuit, in 25 ID. boxes; Crack
nell Biscuit IN small tin, cases. Fine Fam
ily Teas, from SO cts. to 81 so per pound.
Warranted pure. JOSHUA BEAL.
feb-Stf t-
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DlOughs; SO Hall & Spears, for sale by
i feb-l1-tf THOS. RRENDERGAST.
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COffee.-4O Bags Rio, for sal.. by
" feb-27 s M. HART h Co.
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DENTISTRY Y.
Timothy Fav, M. D.

4AluUIuy A0yl !sA' -
HAS associated with him in practice his
brother DR.. Salmon Fay who has had more
than ten years practical experience in his
profession. Full and partial sets Of teeth
On plate can now have more attention at
prices that will please all Calls for the
cotntry will also have prompt attention.
Once ouer the sors Of Mr.. Quggins, on
Lafayette street.
Refeyenses--Hon Geo. c. McWhorter,
Col. :. f. Layet, Hon. NJ. G. Penn, Rev. J
Woodbridge, Dr. F. NJ Hereford. Rev. Bish
% Polk, Professor J. L. Riddel.
NEw ORLEANS, June. 1S47.
~Dr. Fay, studied Dentistry in the city
Of New York, and subsequently graduated
in the Medical College OF Louisiana. He is
a gentleman of integrity and | have no hes
itatior in recommending him as an accom-
plished practical Dentist.
WARREN STONE, NJ. ID.
June I3. IT, Professor of Surgery
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nor Barry's Tricoyherous the best com
J. pound ever discovered for the Hair
may be had Of WIN BosxI
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THOS. PRENDERGAST,
General Produce T. Com'sion. Merchant
ami dealer il all kinds Of
GROCERIES D. PROFESSIONS
Corner of Third & Laurel SIS. Baton Rouge.
rLIBERAL CASH ADVANCES oNkU
SUGAR AND CoTToN jan IS.
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Lime for Sugar Making.
CAN I've had OF JOSHUA Bra1.
~ oct lay. opposite Harney House.
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To Cotton Planters': Petit Gulph
L Cotton Seeds. for sale by ~
feb-11-tf. THOS. PRENDERGAST.
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Hot Huckwhsat Cakes. I
RUCKWHEAT OF the New Crop, Just
- in and for sale by JOSHUA BEAL.
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DRAM! BRAN!! 100 Bags Bran. lust
Dreceived from Saint Louis per-. Saranae
Noe, loct 18th. JOSHUA BEAL.