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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-01-25
DEMOVAL.-SMITH & ROBERTS

IA have removed to the store, No. e, Iron
Buildings Pearl street.
Thankful for the liberal patronage of their old
friends and customers we respectfully solicit con-
inuauce of the same and would invite the attention
of COUNTRY MERCHANTS, SADDLERS. MA
GHINISTS, COACH MAkERs, and HOUSE BULL
DERS to their superior assortment of GOODS and
TOOLS, adapted 10 me wants of the trade.
We are receiving part and will shortly have
IA store, the whole of our SPRING STOCK, eu,brs-
ting many new and desirable Goods Coachnlake ers
iil find It their interest TO call and examine
entire new stock of COACH HARDWARE ard
TRIMMINGS, 10 be opened the ensuing month.
Our regular assortment of HARDWARE, CUT
LERY, GUNS and SADDLEBY, will be greatly
increased and it will be- constant aim to meet the
,.ants sf customers aud friends both in goods and
prices SMITH Il ROBERTS,
isb-lm q Pearl street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-01-25

CHANT THoRBURN.-The naval storekeeper ct
New York, states that Grant Thorburn's dismissal
from the Y. s. Bonded Warehouse {where he held
small ofce) was caused by his violation OF rule
which prohibited the use of any other light among
the goods than magazine lantern
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-01-25

Capt j. Bishop, resident of Newbern, N. G.
died on Monday, in consequence of injuries which
be received from tie accidental explosion of cam
phene lamp.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-01-25

ANNUAL SUPPER.-The annual supper Of the
Bollngbrook Fire Company, was held at Col. Gil
lians Hotel, Saturday night last The fremen
were present in the majesty of their strength and
glorious time was the consequence.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-01-25

WELL EmpLoYED.-The oyergeer of the
city hands aud carts have been very busy for some
DAYS hauling wood to the poor We know VI no
employment in which they could be engaged that
speaks so well ior the city AZ this and trust tAa.
they lnsy continue their good work as long as any
exists for their services.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-01-25

Lou1sIASA.-The legislature of Louisiana was
organized the 10th inst by the election of w. F.
Wagner as Clerk of the Senate, and Mr. Sandidge,
Speaker of the House.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-01-25

Hon. Geo. II. Dunn, of Indiana. died at Law
rencebur2 last week. Judge Dunn was formerl.
Secretary of State of Indiana, and member q
Congress, and at the time Of his death was pres
dent OF the Cincinnati and indianapolis Railroad
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-01-25

The venerable Bishop aonle LEFT Nashville OF
the a6h ut on his second visit 10 California, where
he goes to further the interests Of the Church. o
which he IL highly esteemed and influential mem
ber.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-01-25
BIC Il M O ND, VA
WEDNESDAY MORNING. JANUARY IS. 1854.
SPIRIT OF THE PRESS.

Yesterdays Ezaaiae~ In a long leader, beaded
"Surrender-to avoid agitation" deprecates the
habit which refrains from resenting injury, under
all circumstances short of ignomiuious necessity.
TIE Nebraska bin is thoroughly examined. The
question upon this bill is simply whether the mea-
sures of 1850 shail be given up as not rdi and rs
not covering the gAoIe subject OF Slavery. 1t the
South surrenders the point now raised On that BILL
then the Compromise of 1880 is but wretched
scrawl upon waste paper. which the South must
hold as sacred as the Sibylline verses, but which
the North may tear to pieces and trample under
foot in any fit OF knavery that may seize them, and
on every excursion of iand-piracy and vsndal
plunder they may undertake. The letter OF the
Missouri act still applies to all territory North OF
80 deg. 80 min, and expressly prohibits slavery in
".erri:ory" Of which Eebraska is part. Mr..
Douglass nil leaves the Missouri ACT unrepealed,
aud applieshhe prfscplss oi 1880 to Nebraska only
BY vague generslities.
The Esquirsr comments upon an article In the
Washington Union, urging faithful adherence to
the principles of the Compromise of 1e50in giving
a territorial government to Nebraska and that any
doubt in regard to carry lug out lie doctrines should
at once be removed. The Eaqairer can see no
other mode OF removing that doubt.than By repeal
ing the Missouri anti slavery compromise, which
otherwise in toe opinion OF many, invalidates the
Compromise of 1850, and deprives the citizens OF
large portion Of the country of their equal and just
right of carrying their property into the territory
of Nebraska.
The Ehig lays beforeits readers certain deveL
opments relative TO the nomination OF President
Pierce which make it appear that Mr.. Pierce him,
self was the wire. worker in the matter, and that
the generous and noble-hearted Virginians ''were
mere puppets in his hands and played upon as he
chose to pull the strings" The WAtg then goes on
to quote from the N. Y. Herald to prove that Mr.
Pierce was synpa,hiser of Van Burcn and the
Free Soiers In 1913.
The Penny Post advocstes the propriety OF abo
ishine. forthwith and altogether, the inspection
laws ofVlrginia. They not only fail to give the
purchaser additional security, but place him In
worse DOT ition than he would be without them
Take, for example, the article oftobacco. Former
ly, when the inspector marked "refused" upon
hogshead If tobacco, it could not be exported-is
was burnt we believe, before tue warehouse door.
But now the mark has not the slightest effect in
preventing expectation, or impeding the sale. The
purchaser on the other side of the water buys it or
refuses it, upon his own cjudgmeut, just as he
would do were there no mark upon il,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-01-25

Prom an Official statement 10 the DiArso Dc Ia
MayiM1, we learn that the deaths ON the Isia1d ol
Cuba, Tor the year l653 ware sOsa IN Number -the
hirths 1aa4 aad tho marriages 5Q4
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-01-25

iEcEEDIARIsm.-The stable of Mr.. Dab
ney , M mlier, situated on an alley between Brock
Avenue and Adams street, was set on Ere vee
eeruay afternoon, about o'clock. and the roof
PeIuaiiy M consumed. The promptness and enerry
OF the fremen clone, saved the building and o.hsrs
the neighborhood from destruction =
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FOR SALE-A Lot near ManC

O. FOR SALE-A Lot near Manches-
- ter, containing 8 acres which Is large and
convenient Dwelling in thorough repair with ex-
celient kitchen, servants house, stable, carriage
house, aud every conven'encs and comfort family
may require This Lot AFFORDS excellent garden Is
unusually healthy, affords excellent water. and from
which ia fine and commanding view o the city
Ricbmepd Terms accommodating. Apply to
De % TOLER & COOK, Agents.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-01-25

tain McCerren and Mr.. Johnsor. Of New York.
owners Of the American ship De6ance. are Ia Wash
ington. Y y said. 70 press claim aaanst the Peru
visn soxsrnment for dstsutisn end ostrages e. the
0hincha Ia1andk ~ exNf
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-01-25

The missionary collections IN the Methodist Epis
copsl churches on Loudoun circuit, amount L
one thousand dollars. large Increase orer con
tribulions OF former years.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-01-25

NAMES d. ELLEIT, General Agent
y Office on Governot street, opposite the Dispatch
Ofice-can be found 81 at hours ready to attend to
any and all business in the Agency line, such sell.
log and buying all kinds of produce, reuting out
houses &c &c. de Its
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-01-25

Orleans, has been sent on for trial on charge OF
murder.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-01-25

A HAWK SrORY.-Writers on this suc.
ces OF birds have given them great credit for their
bravery, strength and speed of flight, and not few
yarns have been spun about their depredations
on the poultry yard and the distress thereby caused
to peaceable and orderly hens at the loes of their
darling little hedglings, who had been uncererno.l
niousiy borne of, to feast the hungry cravings of
some ravenous hawk; but the toughest one th at we
have yet heard, was related to short time siLce
by friend who souched for its fiilness and truth
While passing through neighboring county in
company with an acquaintance one 6ne summer
day, the attention OF the two travellers was attract.
ed by the capers OF grey squirrel that had paid
mornings visit to corn field, breakfasted sumptu-
ousiy on roasting ears, ard was then mounting the
fence. on his way home. Seeing that 'bunny" was
in lively humor, dancing and cavorting as he
skipped about, his bushy tail curled his back,
the travellers stopped their horse and buggy mo-
ment to watch bis manGuvres. The squirrel passed
along the fence until getting to a sunny place when
he spread himself on top rail for a short baskine
Scarcely had he laid himself out at full length when
sharp winged hawk came sailing by, and discover.
ing him resolved on making feast. Like the ca
gle, when preparing to seize his prey, the hawk in
stantly commenced his CITATIONS in the air, going
higher and higher at every turn, until he had
ly disappeared, aud the travellers were about pur
suing their journey, when they saw him descend
ing with the velocity of thunderbolt and falling
directly upon the quirrel, killed him dead II
he had been struck by cannon ball. Gupposing
that the conclusion had injured the hawk as well
as killed the squirrel, one of the gentlemen leaped
from the buggy and made to the fence to secure
both but before he could get there the daring as
sassin had gathered his prey 10 his taons. and
making for neighboring wood.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-01-25

The business community of Baltimore are en-
Gagged in movement Tor the repeal of the staml
tax.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-01-25

Detention OF THE NoRTHEss CARs.-l
The trsia due at o'clock yesterday morning, did
not afrise until 10 o'clock owing 10 the frosf and
ice 90 the rsils which retarded tho progress Of The
engine and cara
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-01-25

BAD CosDITioE.-Ma Street, from 22d
TO kockets, is in bad condition, and needs paving
In some portions very much. %
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-01-25

There were seventy i've intsr,nenss in the ceme
teries Of New Orleans during the week ending Jurn
AIRY Is.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-01-25

DEATH OF CAPTAIN pARrRIpGE-A letter from
Hano yer. N. H., dated Jan II, to the Manchester
Mirror announces the death oi Capt. Alden PART
ridge, the well known military instructor. Hedied
at his residence In Norwich, VT. that morning, at.
ter an Illness Of few hours. Capt Partridge had
recently returned from Brandywine Springs, Del,
where bis College buildings had just been con
sumed and was arranging a new term at Bristol,
Pa :, when his labor was arrested by death.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-01-25

Miss LOGAN appears again to-Digh. IN an
imporfaut character Tho tims ofher eng cement
Is growing short. and thoss who have not seen ths
talented sct1ses ahopId not fail 70 do - ~ olce.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-01-25

Cogg7s.-The civil term of tho Heufico,
clrouis Conrs y ~ q seosloa. 11dee ASfedlsh
- siAo sssp eaeaoDd tor eons evs = eharcssy
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-01-25

Jonathan worrall. an old and wellknown CHI
zen of New Orleans, died few days ago.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-01-25

WE call attention to the certificates Of
memoers of the Committee appointed at one of Dr.
brainerds Lectures to report upon the facts ti,at
might appear touching the efficacy of DIR. 4 mode
OF treatment of the disease of the eve
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-01-25

The number Of interments in Philadelphia las,
week, was 1T.
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CENTRAL RAILROAD STOCK.

False statements of the condition and prospects
Of the Central Railroad Company having been ex-
tenSiveiy circulated for some time past by its enc
mes in this city, it is proper that something should
be done to prevent the injury that is thus wantony
inflicted on those who may be compelled to raise
money by selling their stock. This wicked conduct
cannot be too severely condemned; but all that we
do is TO contradict the SANDERS give the facts
and caution the stockholders not to let the enemies
Of the Company bring down the market value Of
the stock, and thus succeed IN embarrassing the bill
now before the Legislature, for prosecuting the
work
The means resorted to for efecting the object are
to charge that the money of Western stockholders
has been used the Eastern end of the Road; that
dividends have been made altogether to Eastern
stockholders-not out of profits, but out OF funds
drawn from the State Treasury;-and false state
n1ent of its accounts is presented 10 show that the
expenses have exceeded the receipts in tie last two
years.
1t ought to be sufficient for the exposure of these
calumnies and the defeat OF this scheme, to invite
fair and candid examination of the very full state
ments in the Treasurer's accounts; but they will be
noticed much in detail, the proper brevity of
this communication will admit and the whole ore
pronounced false, and without any foundation in
truth.
First, IS TO the defcit-The gross receipts for the
last two years. from transportation, to the
sum ot......... s>5o6 703 %
The expenses of administration for 1858.
are as follows embracing .ai tho usual
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-01-25
4 KkON, STEEL, I'm PLATES, WIRE,

Z kUE't OIEEL, I'm FLAI I'd WIhIlr
q kc.--
80 tens mericar, English and swede's lron com
prisag full assortment Of round, square and fiat
bars.
10 tcus b!isiered Steel maie of SFede's iron
St c4ses ksyioi's SHEAR snd Cast Steel
70 bsles American En- Riish and Russia Sheet Iron
Plough Iron. Plough Plates, Hoop Iron
E50 box Tin Plates different sizes
Block TiH, Wire, Lirc, Lead, Copper, &c. Sc.
For sale BY L. n. SkiNKER,
jas Cary street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-01-25

SET AT LIBERrY.-John Stewart eptere6
into bonds yesterday for his future good behayior
aud was released from custody. =
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VIoLsur REMEDY.-Last Monday morn.

ing, Robert Barrett went into the house OF Richard
H. jackson. at Rockets, and called for some,binn
TO drink. The young man in attendance supposing
that he had had enough, or that he dii NOT ;n.and
to psy for it, refused to serve him. and told him he
had better leave Words then followed. scnfIe
en;uad, and Jackson interposed to preserve the
order OF his house, when he wasengaged for ght
Jackson being quicker than his opponent, disarmed
him OF stave he had seized and gave him blow
over the head which brought him to the fioor. !
then got hold Of hickory whipstatf, and gave Bar.
rett very severe drubbing, cutting his head and
bruising his body 30 badly that he had to he tai
home put to bed. and Doctor sent for. DR.. w
w. Parker was called in. and rendered the wound
ed man the necessary medical aid, bat he was 40
bad eft yesterday morning, that he could not get to
Mayor and admitted to bail for his appearance IN
answer for the assault
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WM. WALLACE.
One Of tho COMMITTEES
January ith, 1854

cvDR C. b. BRAINERn-DR. BRAfHERn caa
be consulted at the Exchange Hotel from JsnueH
% until Saturday February 1854 from to II AM
and to 4 P N. @ 3a
NY stay will be short, therefore let all who wish
treatment apply once Correspondents b. -
dressing me, post Paid box 70l, New York city, staD
ing the nature of their and whether the eye-
bail is small large also vhether the eye stands
out prominently Is sunken-can, for TIVE dollars,
obtain advice treatment tor dollars, IN which
case the pay for advice will bc deducted. The poeg
tavorabfy considered.
DR.. EaAINERn has restored persons to perfect dsk,
In cases of partial and total blindness, Of from u
weeks to 5S years standing. by from 10 seconds to
minutes application. by scientific method ofhi own
discovery. without cutting, pain or wash.
DR.. B. has also cured cases of Inflammation OF w.
rious and aggravated grsdes pain from ntoersDoe
of light ghtedness loss Of sight from aEe, an
near-sishtedness. All Of which have remained pss.
manent to the present moment. .s.sssv,.es
For abu pdant evidence Of the facts stated r0lee.
ence mar be had TO statements Of persops trsats0
and published ia the city papers Many OF theqe
nersons NAV be seen at his roon a. 10 A. M. or p.
III. OF each days 81 which hours DR. B. viii peFfDsrn
rxpe rineuts on the that may by presec3
ed Ladies' and gentlemen are invited 70 eau 90
witness the experimental 49, - e
& p a. See notice above for hours and dsys Thoos
who DO not ses Or. BRArsgnD within the firse sssta
will fail 10 him At ALL as he will positively IeasS
en- route for New Orlt ans, a. soon the Comuttes
on Correspondents reports. ja az5-14ts
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-01-25
HNITED STATES LIFE INsu-

limited STATES LIFE TNSU-
~ RANCE.-ANNUITY AND TRUST CONPA-
NY or PHILADELPHIA-SECU STABI-
LlTY AND PERPETUtTY.-Premi payments
made eesy and convenient
Fund, January !, 1851, $3O6,029 04
~" Office Oh BeLk street, near Ninth, RicEnon5,
"a.
systeuJ casb-Div;dends, cash--no scrip and ere.
dts, the value Of which ncre can tell because not
convertible; bat cash premiums, cash dividends, and
losses paid in caeh, is he systt of this Office All
rts opera ions are il cssh the amount Insured
sequently, on settlement day, is reduced; on
The contrary increased thereby holders Of policies
are never disappointed. More than this policies in
force, of two years standing. for ife will at any
ime be purchased upon surrender. and one-ourth to
5wo+hrds of the v hole amount OF premiums paid 70
ihe Office returned in cash. See prOspectuses-
s. R, CRAWFORD, President
GEARLEs G.. IALAY, Sec'y.
FLINY FISK, Actuary.
J. +. NORRIS, Agent.
?. CLAIBORNE GOOCH. NJ D., Medical AdYi-
-, de SI-d1rn
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New METHOD OF BAKING BREAD.-In

New METHOD OF BAKING BREAD.-In
these times Of high prices. when all ore eats. drinks
wears or erioys Is 60 highly favored with the es-
sence of silver, every discovery that tends to the
saving of shilling, u of vast importance to man
kind In general, and bousekeepers in particular
Economy in fuel, above every other article however,
l. of the greatest interest and therefore give
recipe for making ligt rolls, which is said to have
been thoroughly tested in Ssaunton, and with great
success Prepare the dough in the afternoon to rise
put it in bake-pan. and then place it in a .a'e
place out Of doors all night, exposed to the cold
In the morning, you will have nice light rolls alrea
DIV baked for breakfast Our informant does not say
thai they win be piping ho as if fresh from hest
d oven. but the bread will be of an excellent quail
ty. This recipe s said TO be no hoax, having been
fairly tested; but as we have not tried the expert
WONT riIl merely give ID for whist IL Ii WORTH pre-
s,n,iny that some Of our readers win test It's vir
t,es e hrst cold night, and report their success to
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-01-25
Mandau niaht and yesterday morn.

Icy.-Nonday night and Yesterday MORN
,, ,he weather was bitter cold, giving indications
Of OF an abundance of ice, ii it continues for a few
DAYS longer. Already rhe nsighboring ponds are
ne hrigbt rays of old SOL the frozen earth seemed
~. It,le inclined to thsw Several owners Of ice
bouses. anticipating heavy freeze are already pre-
nsrinr 70 lay in a stock for the coming summer
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-01-25
SALE OF FuRs,ruRr-At the c,tv uo..,

SALE OF FuRsITuRE.-At the City Hotel.
TINS morning, an admirable opportunity win be pre-
sented for purchasing new, cheap. and desirshia
furniture at auction The Hotel was newly and
spiendidly furnished by Mr.. Roy, who u now clos-
ing out; and as great sacri6ces must naturally be-
made those Of oar readers who need articles for
housekeeping, should be In attendance. s1U.3E
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-01-25

iHE STEAMER ROANOKE. Captain Thos.
SSnner LETT cur port yesterday for New YORK. -,
large ,Eeishs and goodly number of passengers
Roanoke must soon become even more ,.or.,1.,
lnsn she now Is with the travelling pubic wlo ab
nor trans hipnients and night travel. With such :
commander, the very tug would win favor with the
puoIe. how, then, can the beautiful Roanoke fai
to add to her already large list of staunci frerd.a
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-01-25

Mrs. Howard is playing at Plaeide's Varieties. In
New Orleans, TO full heusea.
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THE DAILY DISPATCH.

EF' The circulation Of the Daily Dispatch exceeds
considerably taa. of all the Daily papers OF Rchmond
combined.
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J. GARRErT, Treasurer.
Office Va. Central Railroad Co., I
January %, 1854.

tNorE The expense for repairs of motive power
for the year ending 30th September 1852 inclu-
ded In the of Sl2 sa under the head of train
expenses.
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THE ArnEsnUm.-Wm. NJ. BIaoke,r,s

:. IHE ATHErEUM.-Wm. M. BIaokfnnd
sq VIII lecture at the Athena,um on THURSDAY -
rr.naay evenings next Subject: "verezueIs -
Ns" urenada, as seen In 1929 and a" Mr.B =
q seIaenlan OF learning, and having resided FEW
years in the countries about which he ia 70 isct.r
no DOUBT taily able to interest all who hear him,
oy MS description of the inhsbitants their manuars
suo s customs fhe products of the soil, climate, GO
.;ssoJ ,as' our cnEens viii turn out to hear him, aa-
well digested lectures. "'' -
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a-asg, To THE MERCHANTS OF

4 ~, To THE MERCHANTS OF
4 TEXAl RICHNOND.-Every merchant that has
u INFftS ware hoDse ought to have one of my I NJ
ISAllIS PROVED HOSTING MACHINES if he
slits Es has goods 10 hoist to the upper story as
he will save time and expense, say nothing of the
safety Of his goods two three stories above his
head, The Machines hsye become in general use in
NOS OF the Northern cities. Two of these Machines
an be seeu in this city one at Dir f. II. SKIsXER's
on Cary street; also ct CsEssHAw BRo's. on the
Canal Basin, u this city.1
Persons in want can write to me, East Falls Aven-
,e Baltimore Md. +. L. BATES.
Hhave three sizes, TO sit large email ehouses,
sad lees pce than any other for the purpose
ia o-dImt
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e. FOR RENT, by the day or week,
~ the large ROOM over my store, for the sale of
Paintings, Books, SC, at auction The room Is very
geil suited having shelves, gas fixtures &c.
no - ELIAS HALE, 106 Main st.