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The MARKETS. -
IS cents. Corn Meal 60 els. per bushel. Ba.
con--Hog Round Sets, Butter l6cts. Eggs
1912. Apples 5ocs per, .bushel:
Reported fsr the Tindicator, by I'm. II Broon
Com Merchant.
RicrNoNp, Marcel Is -;-Fppr SUPP to shippers
$7a; extra, 0 10 0--tami,y. Go TO 0. Demand
for family very limited. Wheat-prme red and
white 81 so and Ice. No change 10 note in
Ba1 aa,se,a, March 20-Flour-sales Of a5eo
boil. at 81 80 $50. Wheat--cels at Al.e2 g
IA e. u 100 a"a i.76a!7S for red, Ccrn--
White o7as9 .yenow So cents per bushel-
Oa:-i5a46c. Rye-l0iall1.
ALEXANDRIA March 25-Fooi, s.o0as So
Wheal 2 o0a2 OF per bushel. Corn 7sas2 cents.
Butter, l8a2O.
WINCHESTER March 25,-Flonr, 7 Ooa8 3d.
Wheat ST go. Oats AZ. Corn SO.
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DIED.


On the 23d ui.. at the residence Of her faith.
er, WIN. Gates, Esq, in ChicEasaw county,
Miss. after long illness Of consumption, Mrs.
MARY BALDWIN, wiis Of Cyrus B. Baldwin,
ESQ.,, OF Houston, Miss, aud formerly Of this
place.
Mrs. Baldwin was an intelligent, refined and
most a,niable lady, and her loss is unspeak.
able to her devote.ly attached husband anc
to her SON and step-dapsfler, both OF tender
years. -.
''Irsa'ats arsher, eopld not one suffice 2"
Tribute Of Respect.
Alta special meeting Of The Board Of Directors
of the Branch Bank Of The Valley in Virginia
at Saun,on, held March 18th, 1854. =,
Resolued, That this Boald have heard with
unieished regret pr the d. a,h OF James Nelson,
ESQ, who has been a member of The Directory
Of this Bank ever since its establishment, aud
vas lis President at the time Of, aud for nearly
five years preceding his death.
Rescired, That the zeal, unbepding integrity
and efficiency Of Presiden. Nelson since he has
been member Of and presided over this Board
renders il sninently proper that this expression
of sorrow at his demise should be publicly borne
by his associates in the Board.
Resolred; That, as further mark of respect
to the memory of President Nelson, ihs Cashier
be directed TO suspend the business Of the Bank
during this day, except as 10 such matters al
cannot properly be postponed.
Resoi,ed, That the Cashier furnish the news
pa pers Of the town of Staunton with copy
Of these resolutions for publication.
Cop, Of the Record.
(Sienfd,l
JEFFERSON KINNEY, Pres. FRO TEN.
EDWIN NJ. TAYLOR, Cashier. .
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.GINTER & ALVEY,

NO, 10, Pearl st., H1chmondj Va,
Lave now. III store, of their own direct. i'm.
IL poria.iop from London and Paris, the most
complete stock Of
fancy DRY GOODS,
ever exhibited Il, his market, consisting in part
of Cotton and Silk Hose and Half Hose, Of all
coloTs and qualities
Mems and Women's Cotton Thread, Silk and
KID Gloves, in every variety. u, s.
LadieS'' Linen Cambria, Linen Lawn, Hem
stitches! aph Embroidered Handkechiefs.
Gsa.'s Pain Linen, Colored Bordeied Cam
brio, Funcy, Whilesud Damask Silk Handker-
Chiefs
Cravats and Neck Ties, in endless variety
Embroideries, Of every descriptions.
Shirts, Collars, Suspenders, Sewing Silk,
Threads, Buttons, Combs, &C., with beautiful
assortment of Ladies' Silk and Velvet Dress
Trimmings, to which we respectfully solicit the
attention Of the Virginia trade, assuring them
our ''ces will be as low as in any Northern house.
March 10, . ,esd
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Literary. Notices.

KATE CLAREDoN By Emmcrson Ben
nett; is the title OF novel received at thu
Office from the publisher, r. h. Peterson
| No. 1902 Nausa street Philadelphia. w,
have read this work with considerable in
tcrcst, and it i, to our mind the best tn,
accomplished author has ever produced.~-
/ The scene is laid in the vicinity Of Culum
bia Ohio. Some ofthe characters are VERY
interesting, and the whole story is invest
ed with an attraction that cannot but chair
the attention of the leader Price so cts
Add ress above.
We have received the Westminster Re.
view, for January, 1854. Its contents
unusually interesting, are as follows =
Constitutional Reform; Properties and
Contemporaries; English Religion-its orr.
gin shd Present Typ.s; saience at Sea
Strikes" and ''Iock-outs y Arnold's Po-
ems Life and Doctrine of Geoifroy ST
Hiiaire; England Foreign Policy Co.
temporary Literature.
Price Of single 'cofy OF the Review
for one year $500. For four Reviews
and Blackwood-$fe.
Arthur's Homie Magasine for April has
been received. It is embell,shed with
several beautiful engravings, and contains
a Ast amount Of useful and entertaining
matter. Price 81.
1bs Peoples Journal, published and
cdiled by Alfred +. Beach, No. S. Nausau
Street, N. Y, at ST per annum, is new
publication just received. The number
before us contains 81 engraving, and also
a map of portion of Augusta county,
containing a long article on the subject Of
the Dora Coal and Iron Mining Company
in which an article is published from al,
editorial article in the Fiadicutoy showing
the great resources CT North w estern AI-
gusta. The periodical is devoted to Ag.
ricultefal and Scientific subjects, printed
on large and neat type, and only comes az
ore dollar per aunum.
The London Quarterly Review has been
received. Contents: Life and Works Of
Gray; Hnmbolt's Cosmos, Sidereal As.
tronomy The Mission of Polynesia; NJ
Glizot Religion of the Chinese Rebels
Castren's Travels among the Laps; Me-
moirs Of King Joseph; Turkey and Rus
sia. This number is unusually Interesting
as the table of contents indicate.
John Mitchell's "Cltizen" is regularly
received by US. We derive great pleasure
and benefit from perusiag its very able ed
itorlals-all Of which are truly American
in spirit aud which do honor to the head
aud heart Of the distinguished writer.
The Saturday Evening Post, is paper
well worth the subscription price OF two
dollars. We receive it weekly.
o. The wife Of Mr.. Joseph Cole, liv-
ind near Abingdon was accosted by me-
gro man recently with the purpose of rap
ing her. Her screams, however, brought
10 her assistance colored man, who
was working in tae vicinity. and the
scamp fled. He is one Of the railroad
hands and has been arrested, examined
and sent on for further trial.
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important Notice.
.D1Ix1.ch 1Sfh. 1871.

YNHE undersigned having disposed Of part OF
Ais Dry Goods at auction. advertised 10 be
sold some time last month now offers the remain
ing select goods TO any responsible peroon at
moderate rates on credit. and will rent the
purchaser the two rooms and cellar, OH New
Fancy Dry Gooda Store, and nearly opposite the
Va. Hotel, for one, two or three years, at mod
crate rates. Desiring 10 close out my Dry
Goods, ask call from any one wishing 10
purchase. My object is 10 open a Grocery and
Confectionery, such as | have kept for years, at
my present. stand, whese will endeavor to give
satisfaction when called OH to my old CUSTOMERS
and new ones. D. A. PITMAN.
March I3, 1854.
N. B.-IfI do not sell before March Court,
will then close out my stock Of Dry Goods at
public auction d. AP
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Proceedings Of the Council for the townof
Etauntor.
MA'KcH "a, 1854

March H. 1854.
Present, N. X. Trout, Mayor, A. J. CARRIER,
Recorder, T. p Eskridge, j. A. McClung, A.
M. Simpson, F.. NJ Gushing, r. w. Stephen
son, J. Brandeburg, Aldermen H. M. Bell, B.
F. Points, J. Kinney, and J. B. Baldwin, Coun-
cilmen
The Mayor reported contract made by him
with Nj. w. Crawford for the sale Of the Mar
ket house and Lot, which, after being modified;
was ratified and confirmed
On motion Of Col. Baldwin, the Mayor was
authorized TO provide place Of safely for the
Engines and Hose.
On motion Of Col. Baldwin the following re-
solution was adopted:
Resolved, that the sum Of SIS be paid to the
Augusta Law Library Annually, so longas the
Corporation Clerks Office is warned by order Of
the County Court Of Augusta TOT the use Of said
Library.
VIM. f. Woodward is allowed 81 so per
accdtnt fled
A petition .trnmC. H. Saupe. asking reduce
ton Of the Town Tax on his Billiard Table was
presented, and unanimously rejected.
On melton Of Col, Baldwin, the following
resolution was adopted.
Resolved, tina, the Chamberlain report to the
Council the amount of allowances made
the town, for Services 10 the town in the last
two years. .F-s
On motion of Mr.. Kinney, the Street
Commissioners were directed 10 open Spring
Alley.
On motion Of Col Baldwin, the following
Ordinance was passed. +.
aAn Ordinance concerning Gun Powder.
Be il Ordained, tina, it .ha i I've the duty Of
any person now having or hereafter bringing
within the Town limiia any Gun powder "a
ceeding ten pounds, IL repor, the fact 10 the
Mayor, and 10 keep such powder at come place
to bs approved by the Mayor. For every fail
ire he shah Sc punished BY 6ne MOI exceeding
FIVE dollars Tor each key for every days. failure,
TO be recovered with costs before any justice oil
the Corporation, in the name and for the use Of
the tow q Of Slaunion.
This Ordinance shall be in force from its pas.
sage.
Messrs. B. F. Points, L. NJ Cushinc and
J. Kinney were severaly excused Tor abseace
at former meetings Of the Council.
On motion. the Council adjournrd.
Yeste,
JAMES F. PATTERSON, elk.
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In Council for the Town Of StauDton.
March 9TH, 1854.

On motion. of Col Baldwin, the following res.
oluion was adopted
Resolved, That the Street Commissioners be
instructed to advertise in the papers Of the town
for one month, time. and place for receiving
written proposals 10 improve the streets and side
walks Of the town, or any portion of them The
proposals TO specify the extent and character OF
The improvement in each case, and the price al
which the work will be completed SUCH, pr,po-
sails, Then received: so te reported TO The cohr-
Gil. A cory-Teots. -, -
JAMES +. PATTERSON, Clerk.
Under the foregoing resolution of the Council
the undersigned Street Commissioners will re-
ceive proposals for the objects therein specified;
until ;t,,.A 18Th day Of April next. The Council
reserve the privilege Of accepting or rejecting
any proposal that may = maze s,.aa
GIN COChisAN: ( "ml'''s-
Fl Nj BELL, ioners.
March 20, 54-fm-Spec copy.
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ATTENTION HOUSEKEEPERS!
Household and Kitchen Furniture
At AUCTION.

R1HE subscriber intending TO remove from
Slaunton, will Offer q, public auction, at
his residenceion Augusta Street, a few doors
above the old Post Office on Monday The eth
inst, variety of HOUSEHOLD T. KITCHEN
FURNITURE, CONSISTING in part Of
/ Mahogany Bureau, / Sdeboard, l Secretary,
large Wardrobe, hall dos. new Cane Chairs,
large Rocking Chair, Bedsteads, Stove,
aud variety Of other useful articles not re-
cessary 10 enumera'e.
Terms made known on the day Of sale.
GEORGE HARLAN.
M.reb 81. t951-it.
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SAVE THE PENNIES.

A S We wish TO make some Improvements to
"A our store room, and also TO make room for
an entire new stock, in the Spring, we hereby
give notice. that from now until the Goth OIL
April next We will sell every article OF Dry
Goods that may be wanted, at prime cost, with
out any reference TO carriage. Prints al 5, 5
and 70 cents, and other articles in proportion.
These prices will be strictly adhered to wi,hou,
any reserve Now Is the time to strike, whilst
the iron is hot
A very superior 10; of iron Just received and
for safe. FLEMING & STEPHENSON.
Mon,erJ, March 10, 1S5G-3t.
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PUBLIC SALE. 81.
OF yALUBLE Personal PROPERTY
AVN NEGROES:

p WILL sell at public auction 30 the highes
bidder, on Wednesday the 18th dayok Apr
next, al the late residence of James Miller
decd, near Forrer's Iron Works, on ,MossI
Greek, in Augusta county, all the Personal
ESTATE of said decd, consisting in part %
the following articles, viz:
I Feather Beds, Bedsleads and Bedding
Sideboafd, 2 Bureaus, Tables, Chairs. &C.. E
variety of other Articles OF Household and
Kitchen Furniture. Also head Ia
Of work HORSES, Colt, Male" IwTsNN
10 head Of Cattle, 40 head Of fYPAdS
Hogs, 400 bushels Of Corn, about 49,.
sou lbs. Of Bacon and 300 lbs PoIK, 3 Wa
eons, Cart, Horse gears; Plouehs, Harrows,
Farming Implements Of every descripro, too
tedious 10 mentlon.'a
will also sell at the same time and place, all
the SLAVES OF said decd. 81 in number, con.
ssling of men, women and children aud seve-
raj likely boys and girls between The ages Of 10
and IS years.
TERMS OF SALE.-A credit of six months
" i'll be given on all sums over five dollars, the
,s,,archaser giving bond with approved security,
and for tho purchase Of Negroes the bonds to
bear interest from the n's-.A; for all sums Of five
dollars and under HE cash will 10 required.
] OWENS FULTON, Adm'or
Of james Miller, deceased.
N. B.-Pelsons having claims agains, the es-
tate viii Please present them duly authenticated
for sst.la:slent, and those indebted will make
Peyfaen, without delay.
March 10, 1864 ids.
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PUBLIC N.4LE.

a.s Ill be sold on the 18th day Of April
We next, in The town of Slaunlon, SIX
number one building LOTS, adjoining the prop.
erly On which N. Cochran, Esq resides, A
pol Of the said lots may, be seen al the office
Of the undersigned. Terms-One fourth in
hand and The balance in FIVE equal annual install
ments, with interest from be date, and the ven
doris Iein retained uuil The wh ole OF the pur.
chase money is paid.
IMBODEN n McCUE, Agents.
March is, lS5l,-tds
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At,he same time ana place will offer for
sale all the personal property belonging 10 the
craftsmanship of Horses, Cattle aud Hogs
quantity Of corn, Rye, Oa's and Bacon, all
the Household and Kitchen Fur piure, aud farm.
ins utensils OF every description.
TERMS OF SALE.-Fo- all sums of five
dollars and under the cash |: III be required. ON
day Of sale. and for all sums above that amount
credit Of twelve months viii re glvsn-pur.
chaser giving bond with approved security.
{. ALEXANDER,
Executor Of Marx TAYLOR, decd.
March 6. lS5I.-tas,
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Farm E1l. SMle.

tfNHE Subscriber will offer at public anciion,
L on Friday The 18th Of April, III not sold pri-
valely befoie tha, day,) the farm upon which
he resides, 1t is situated on Middle River, six
miles Northwest Of Staunlon, and contains $50
aces, The land is of good quality, and the i'm
provements consist Of BRICK HotsE, large
Barn: &C. There is also an excellent site for Il
Saw Mill on the premises, The terms will be
made known on the day of sale, or on applca-
ton TO the subscriber. ]. B GLOSBRENNER
March 10. iS54-tds
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The Supreme Court of Massachusetts,
has decided that the Maine Law is I'M
constitutional.
&C.. John Charles Gardiner, brother to
Or. Gardiner, is TO be tried for false swear
ing sad perjury, as witness in his broth
er's slit
Greene C. Bronson ana Herman Rediield-
the latter the Custom House officer, from which
place Mr. Bronson was removed-have both
Is rtea letters in iavor Of the Nebraska Bill.
FusNy.-A gentleman of Green Farms,
Conn, lately left the MethadiS; and joined
the Congregational Church of that place !;
but though he changed his profession he
did not alter his practice in one respect,
and in spite Of everything he would cry
out "Ameni" GLORY to God? 7" &c. He
disturbed tie congregation so much that
shey actually prosecuted hsa., and he was
finedS3 and costs, amounting in all to $40.
Mark HiM.--The Odd Fellows of Rock
bridge Lodge, No So, warn their breth-
len every where against the odd tricks
ofan impostor calling himself Jones, Ben
son Smith, Benton, &c. He is represented
cheat and imp, st II, and as aying swindled
and defrauded Lodges in North Carolina,
Virginia, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania,
Indiana, Tennessee, Kentucky, aud 9TH
ers.
New HAMPSHIRE ELEcTloN.-Private
dispatches received in Washington yester-
day, and in New York on Monday night,
assert positively that the democrats have
carried both branches Of the New Hamp-
shire legislature. The house is now said
TO stand 100 democrats to 145 opposition
and 2 to be heard from.
Messr. NJ Chung and Peyton Of the Vir-
ginia Hotel in Staunton have fne Omni-
bus to convey passe gers From and to the
Railroad Depot. Tae,I house is noted all
ever the land as being one Of the best in
Virginia, as to fare, attentions OF servants,
and the gentlemanly and polite bearing. Of
the ptoprictors. Such an hotel cannot fail
to secure large share Of the custom Of the
travelling public.-Jefersonidn.
SHoortxa-W We learn from the Licking
ton Gazette, that IN Collierstown, last Sat
urday week, Hezekiah Chittlm was sho'
in the face by James NJ. Robinson. Mr.
G. will probably lose one eye from the
effects ofthe wound. Mr.. r. has given
bail for his appearances at the next term Of
the Court. ! - -
Na A barrel marked alcohol, was land
I'd at the wharf Madison Indiana, on Sun.
day, which. on rolling, was supposed te
contain something else. On opening it
the dead body Of murdered man wal
found
0ee We regret to state that the small-po'
has lately been serious scourge to th,
Gainsboro6gh neighborhood, in the north
ern part ofthis county About forty ca
ses had occurred up to the end oflast week
Though scarce one IN ten was fatal.-VT
ginian.
BLACK EGG.--A white duck in Fred
ericksburg, has for a week past been lay
ing black eggs. Ono Of them has beef
left with the Editor of the "Ne,es" win
suggests that they would be useful at East
er.
Na- The bridge over the Monocacy, OF
the B. and o. Railroad was entirely burn
on Friday afternoon. The passenge
trains will be delayed an hour or two ant
the freight trains stopped, for eNeral days
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Now is the time for Bargain
YNHE subscriber offers for sale privately, his
L properly near Waynesborough, consisting
of large and commodious DWELLING
HOUSE AND TANNERY, with about twelve
Acres of cleared land attached. This property
is directly on the ne of tha Central Railroad,
which is nearly completed, aud is well adapted
for public house. The Tannery will be sold
separately if desired. For luther particulars
apply to the subscriber. w. H. PARRY.
Waynesboroush, March 10, 1S54-6t.
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VIRGINIA CENTRAL RAIL ROAD,

FS7HE undersigned Commttee appointed un-
4. der resolution Of December Slh, 1853,
finding The rates Of the Company too low, and
below those OF several other railroads in this
State, and as tho ccs. Of transportation is now
greatly increased on most Of the important
items, have adopted new tariff, WHICH v i'll
go into operation OH the 18th inst.
WIN. OVERTON.
5 S. R. BROWN cDlIet,ofs.
DAVID ANDERSON. y
CiiAs. E.LEr, Jrr.. Chief Engineer.
T.. II. GEE, SnP'l., Of Transportation.
II is proper 10 state that Plaster, Guano, and
other manlires,, are ohiy charged the cost Of
transportation. Z. H. G.
March s, 1854.
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Messfs. Richura Do55s and Jas. W. Smith

lHessfS. R1churH D066S and Jas. ". Nm1EK:
You and each Of you are hereby notified,
that on the Isl day OF May. 1854 a, the Clerks
office Of the County Court Of Highland county,
in the State Of Virginia-we will lakd The De.
position of VIM. J. Noel and Others 10 he read
as evidence at the hearing OF two suits ID Chan-
Gerry, deDending in the Circuit Court IF High
land counly-in one of which Adam Stephen
son aud William w Fleming merchants and
partners trading under the style Of "a: Sleph.
euson e. Co.." are Plaintiffs, aud the said Rich
ard NJ. Dobbs aud James w. Smith, and Mary,
his wife, are Defendanis-and id The other,
William W. Fleming is Plaintiff, and the said
Richard NJ Dobbs, and James w. Smith, and
Mary, his wife, are Defendants.
A. STEPHENSON & co.
WILLIAM w. FLEMING.
Matcn 9Th, 1854.
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NEW ESTABLISHING
CONFECTIONERY ANg GROCERY.

FH1IlE subscriber has taken the stand recently
IL occupied BY John M. Pimau, opposite
the Virginia H6lel," and opened a large and
well selected stock Of
CONNECTIONS Tcys and Fancy
Articles,
which will be sold at low prices fer CASH.
ffe also has gent lal assortment of Grocer
les, such as sugar; coffee. Hiola:ses, less, DC !;
aud VIII constantly keep on banda superior ar
iicIe Of CREAM ALE.
Il is useless TO give general summary Of his
stock. Suffice it, that he has every thug, Of the
confectionery and Grocery Store He asks a
share OF the pubic patronage, which by atten
lion 10 business ani fair dealing. he confidently
hopes 10 merit. - 2
March 20, 1854. R. ", STEVENSON.
Spectator copy.
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NEW G6ODs FROM THE NORTH.
live pieces Of Fancy Plaid Csssimeres al
6 s7a cents, all wool; 100 dozen Of white
and colored Boss for sale, cheap Solid all wool,
Muslins, Plain and High Colors, just received
at G. w. SMITH'S
New Store, will DO sold cheap for cash,
Staunton, Va.
March 10, 1854.
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NEW BOOKS.

NEW BOOKS.
p IFE and Adventures o! Country Mer.
u chant;
Autobiography Of an Actress third sup.
ply)
Flush Times, Fourth SUPPLY
Hot Corn;
The Attic Philosopher, or peep at tie worlt
from gaIret; !.
Pictorial History Of the Wars OF the tJnstet
States
Self Explanatory Bible;
Self Control.
Chambers Journal Of Literature, science am
ar, loi February,
Putnam's for March.
S. II. COLEMAN.
March y, lsSA-sPee and Mess copy.
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$l,433,659 II

$l,433 Dog II
There Is no Company which alf,rls more
security or advantages ID The insured.
Any information respecting Life Insurance
will be given at ,Ae book store Of Knowles s.
Wal6fd, corner Of Main and 18th streets
RW KNOWLES, Agent
March IL 1854
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PUBTJC SALE.

VFFlLL be sold on the 18th day of April
w next, our property, opposire the Old
Mill, In the town Of Stanton. We will sellt
in three ,enemenls. One.ourth Of the purchase
money in hand, and the remainder in four equal
annual insalments; the deferred payments 10
bear Interest from date.
w. WM.P. FARlSii & CO.
March 10, ls54.-ids. Mess copy.