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PU!ss4lsFIEB3 BY AUVHOKiPY.
LAWS or THE UNITED STATES.
IPuhlic. No. u !

Public No. 10.
AN ACT establishing land Office in the lower peninsula
Of Michigan.
Be it eadctl 5ye Senate am2 House Of Representatives
q tie Uejte3 Mates IF 1heriea IN CGDgrcss ozsaabJed
That all those parts portions of the lower peninsula Of
the State Of Michigan which situated north of the line
which divides townships twenty -o and twentyone (2U
and all The portion OF the upper peninsula which lies south
of the line dividing townships fortyone - and lorty-two
(2 and west Of range twelve ~ west together with all
the islands in Green Bay the Straits Of Macknac, and
the township line first herein mentioned and within the
limits of said State exclusive OF Drmmonds Island aud
its slets be, and the is, hereby included III land
district to be called the Cheboygan land district and for
the sale of lands in said district there shall be land office
established at such point therein the President shall
select.
SEC, ?. And Hfarher epactal That the President by
and with the advice and consent of the Senate shall a
point register and receiver for the land office in
said district who shall reside at the place designated for
the land office, receive such compensation give security
and discharge all duties pertaining to such Office
prescribed by law.
Approved April 90, 1854.
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SHERIFFS SALE.

ESY virtue Of execution issued out Of the Clerks
, Office Of the Honorable District Court of the Fourth
Judicial District judgment rendered the Eth day of
May Al 1854 in favor Of G. CALDWELL assignee Samuel
F. Robnett, and against the separate property of Francis
r. Ford and the joint property of Francis h. Ford Oliver
Raymond, and Mark T.. ubbc partners under the firm of
Ford Raymond y Co, for the of nineteen hundred
and fy-sX twenty-five hundredh ($l956 % 1907 dol
lars det with interest thereon at the rate OF ten per cent
with the Of $l53 costs of suit and accrung costs
have levied upon and seized, and will expose public
sale at the Court House in Coloa the first day of July
\. ID. 1884, o'clock F. NJ. all the right title inter-
est and claim, of the said Francis r. Ford Of in, aud
The following described property, lying and being in the
Of California to wit Two story frame house. about 20
feet front by 2S deep with kitchen attached standing
the south side of the Main and about 20 feet south
OF the Deeyan House, and known "Fords House" "
together with the let which said bull ling stands toSeh
{ with the Improvements thereon.
Shelif's Office Coloma, June Gth, 1854.
D. E. BUEL, Sheriff Of III Dorado Co., Cal.
20 - By Jyo. S. WrrToy Denutv
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ADMINISTRATORS SAFE.

NDURSUANT to an order of the Probate Court in and
for the County of Ell Dorado, made the ls day of
July A. u. 1853 the Undersigned administrator Of the
estate of Daniel Simonson deceased will sell at Public
Auction at the Express Office of Adams " CO., in the
town of Coloma the 21st day of June, inst between
the hours of o'clock A. NJ. and sunset, to the highest
and best bidder for cash. all the right title interest estate
claim and demand which the said Simonson had in his life
time in and to the following real estate situated in the
County of FL Dorado the road leading from Sacranen
to to Coloma, at place known rs " White Oak Springs
about ten miles southwest from Coloma and more rartcu
arly described and bounded follows, to wit common
cling at stake the northeast of Pachetts claim
bearing from oak five feet in diameter with three
blazes N. w. 34 y rods and 70 links running thence
E. u" along ditch fence and road to large oak tree 20
links in diameter 130 rods thence 10 rods to stake
line, thence $. E. II to stake near tannery 5S
ing from an oak tree n E. 72o rods, thence S. L. 2So
5 rods to stake bearing from oak tree s. w $50 45
links thence s. w. 72o l60 rods stake the side of
Chaporo hill bearing from a small oak n. w 75o 10
links thence n w. 2Sho 1863 rods TO The place Of Begin
ming containing 100 acres more or less known the Mo
rim Claim y. WHITE, Administrator
Coloms, June 3; ISL. 293t
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$40 REV ARD

A NOTE drawn by I1utor Sergeant in favor of George
IA W. Whitney for One Hundred and Ten Dollars, pay
able demand, and dated about the 18th day Of June,
1853 has been lost The above reward viii be paid any
who will return the to Thomas w. Brotherton
Georgetown Il Dorado County.
Payment has been stopped.
JOHN ROPER.
Georgetown May 80, 1851 293*
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NOrICE

rs hereby given that Thomas Ashton, who the 31st
day Of December 1853 convicted before the Court
of Sessions in III Dorado County, California; of the crime
Of stabbng William Brewer, with intent to murder
him. and sentenced by said Court years mpris
onment in the pentcaiay, viii make application thirty
days after date to the Governor io pardon for said offence.
THOMAS ASHTON
Py Il McCAEE.
A true copy Of the original notice now Sic in this
office.
(~DNOp Witness my hand with seal Cr said Court ar-
fixed at Office in Cooma, this 10Th day of May,
WV \. D. 1854.
A. ST. c. DENVER, Clerk
BY 4. d. WALDnoN, Deputy Clerk,
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RANCH FOR SALE.

fs2ar THAT beautiful Rancho two miles from George
i town, the road leading Spanish Flat, Kelsey
lSE4 &c, is offered for sale. Said Rancho is imnledi-
II ately below the great reservoir Of the Rock Creek
Canal, and most desirable location, being waered by
said canal and has on two springs Of failing water,
which for their clear cystal beauty and ice like GOODNESS
be surpassed 10y any in the country. There
about hnhed acres under fence. The owner wishing
leave for the States, said Rancho will be sold low, and
terms agreeable. JAMES PILE,
BY LARE!N ANDERSON Agent at Johntown.
.uue 1854. 303t
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NO1ICE

rs hereby given that by virtue or execution in my
hands, issued out Justice Jabnes Court at American
Flat, in and for the Township Of Kelsey, County Of E
the 2i,h day of May, 1854 ia said court in favor of f.
N. OBrien and against \. j. x II. E. Fcch for the
of three hundred and twelve dollars and fifty cents (32 50
1000 debt together with 10 Of ty-sX dollars and
twelve cents 90 l2l00) cost Of suit have seized upon and
will expose Public Sale at the door Of the Court House.
in Cooma, Monday, the 18th day Of June, 135 at 10
o'clock A. ~ all the right title and interest of A. j. x H.
L. Fclch in and to the following described property w
house situated in Nocanoyille, FL Dorado County,
geher with about of land more less and all
The uppurt thereto belonging said house built and
formerly occupied by e. NJ @ Brieu a hotel and since
by A. ]. Felc. The proceeds Of which be applied
the satisfaction Of said execution.
JAMES Il. IIUGlS, Constable.
Nav 26 1854 ZsS
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" Now AIN. MEN LY THESE ZsBESENTs, that
EA- ], MARGARET COOK, wife of Robert NJ Cook
of FL Dorado slide, hereby declare this my intention to
carry the Boarding House and Bar business in my own
name and ON my account and that from this date
shall be individually responsible in MY for all
debts contracted by Of said business and
also that the original invested in said business
is less than five thousand dollars.
MARGARET COOK.
II Dorado Slide, FL Dorado County, May 2l 1854
State of California. County Of FL Dorado ss.--On this
2h day Of May, 1871, before Justice of the Peace
in and for the County of N Dorado and State of Calior
mia Mrs Margaret Cook, and being first duly sworn
she did the above declaration and subscribe the
in my presence. - STODDARD,
q * Justice of the Peace.
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Miners Exchange and Savings Bank.
ARlIoRY HALL, GAN FEANclsco
DIR A. S. WRIGHT

YNT miner is hereby informed that Doctor Wright viii
q receive and receipt for Gold Dust for United States
coinage committed to his either by EXmess other
wise, free Of Charge and the nett proceeds held subject to
he order Of the bearing interest i'll favor of the
coined. and always payable on demand Funds rcnttcG
to the Eastern States at so days from date free of chage
as also finds sent to Europe at l20 days from date without
expense.
Miners will please forward with their treasure such in
structons they may desire, with the that
commission will be charged at this Banking House.
% 3m A. s WRIGHT.
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NOTICE..

TENlE Copartnership heretofore existing between d. G..
q WALDRoN and GEORGE VINCENT, is this day dissolved
by mutual consent ID. G. WALDRON,
GEORGE VINCENT
ColoinG, May g. 1854.
The Book and Stationery business viii be carried
the old stand by GEORGE NINCENTN u CO:
Nav 3. 1854:
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livery and EXCHANGE SlabIe.
SADDLE HORSES
FOR SALE OR TO LET.

Coed RuMc and Business Stand, situated about
"a Il miles above Coloma the new road leading to
Johntown and Georgetown. The said Rancho contains
100 of and good part of which suitable for cul
tvation. 1t has it two failing springs Of
which can be used for irrigation if needed 3C00 cords of
the first quality Of wood, which of itself will be in three
years time fortune to the purchaser always will
meet it'll ready sale in Coolnu and vicinity.
new and convenient House with Bar fixtures Sc &C..
has been fitted up the road the springs, which is
now doing a first rate business, it being fine watering
place for teams throughout the dry
This is excellent chance for family who wish per-
mancn settlement as it will be and safe investment
for small capital.
For further particulars enquire of the proprietors.
JOHN l.. nU NTRESS,
d. G. WALDRON
Colnroa Nav IS 1851 2Gtf
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I. o. O. r.

All persons having subscribed towards fitting up Odd
Fellows Hail. respectfully requested pay their sub
scriptions, possble to the subscriber.
By Authority, J. G. BROWN
Coloma, May u, 1854.
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NOTICE

NO INII
hereby given to all delinquent Stockholders in the IL
Dorado Ditch Company, That many of their shares
OF stock will be sold Public Auction at the Office Of tho
Secretary, in Georgetown the LIST day of July next
viii satisfy the amount of assessments due the same,
together with all costs Of advertising, &c.
By order of the Board of Trustees, a.
L ". REED, Secretary.
Office of FL Dorado Ditch Company,
Georgetown, May g. 1851
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TICKETS. ONE DOLLAR EACH
To be had of the Poprietors at their Office, n. W.
ner Montgomery and Merchant streets or at the principal
bookstores, Hotels Saloons throughout the City and
State.
FIRST GRAND PRIZE. Ton thousand Dollars ia in
sEcoND I; GRAVD PRiz. One handsome ioO0O
Residence, consisting Of Three Acres Of Land
with beautiful Cottage House, in the City of
Oakland, on Broadway, within five minutes walk
the property under the Peraa title, and two years
possession. The same, with a warrantce deed,
rRb e ESD ES IS aEer aaS a." Rancho, con- OVO
sisting Of 100 Acres of Land, with good House,
Farming Utensls etc, gtc This valuable Rancho
is located in san Jose Valley and is held under
confirmed Spanish title. A warrantee deed will
be given the drawer; Valued at $4,000
/ to PSF Two Hundred and Fifty Valuable build
ing Lots in the City of Oakland. the Brooklyn of
san Francisco situated on Broadway, within five
minutes walk Of tho Landing. These Lots
unqucstionably the most beautiful sites for resi-
dences in the state and are too well known to
need id description The propretog1s; hold the Perol;
ia title, and have possession The drawers viii
receive wayrantec deeds. Size, 25xl0o; valued
low at $500 each $50, 900
255 to 4G5. ...T Two Hundred and Ten Fine Gold Lev
er Wal ;hes, Hunting Cases, each of equal value
Valued at 800. .S2I 900
465 to CSC. Two Hundred elegant Chinese Shawls
high cost. These Shawls arc Of the Same quality,
as are sold daily in this City at $50 each, each
one Of equal value Valued at so each. $40, 600
CERTIFICATE.
owning the property offered in this Rae and also know
the Real Estate referred to- and the public that
consider the title to the property is indsputablc
HON. d. S. SlIATrUCk.
JAMES \. MORRISON, NJ D.
The proprctors, in conducting this Rattle, bind them
selves to carry it in that will be satisfactory
to all who may buy tickets. The drawing will be done by
gentlemen chosen by the holders of Tickets each County
in the State sending committee of for that purpose
Maps Of the Real Estate, and samples Of the property y
be at their Office, y. w corner Montgomery and Mer
chant streets.
For the responsibility Of the Proprctor of this Rattle
and that it Will be conducted with honesty and integrity
refer to His EXcellency JOHN BIGLER.
Hon. j. w. DENVER, Secy of State,
J. IL. lARDENBERG.M Mayor Sac.amcnto
Hon. LEWIS ALDRICH,
Maj WI. HARVEY Sergt at-Arms, Senate
T.. WILSON, Wilson's Exchange,
an23d DAVID JONES Sacramento { ity
ATylst 'lNot having sold tickets sufficient the ralc
~ for the Empire Rt1ch has been abandoned Persons
having Tickets will please call the agent whom they
purchased them and get them redeemed and agents
hereby requested to redeem them without further notice
DOLAN Y WHITAKER
June 10Th, 1854. 30w3*
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= G. -l:sl.aa =

F9yE subscriber would respectfully inform the citizens
Fl of Cooma and vicinity, that he is prepared to furnish
good article Of pure ICE. (not now from his Ice House
in Cooma. Orders sent By Iallnans Soda Wagons, viii
be promptly attended to. Should sufficient inducements
O'Clock Orders left at Naubauors Cigar Store either
in Coloma OF rlacorville will be promptly attended to.
Persons wishing lCE regularly have it, BY calling
the subscriber and making contract for The
Aplil 29-ENf u. ALl BAL ER.
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pkAGTI5tNT PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,
PRIVATE OFFICE in the Apothocary Store of VIM
Zelner. Hours 70. consultation from to II A. M, and
, 10 ) 2 VI.
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NOTICE..

~ FRANK BETzEAIsT, the cid Coloma Gun.
M smith, having again returned from the Eastern
cyTr States, has reopeneG his Gunsmith shop ''esab
~ lshed April, l5l9,'' Main street, where ho
= T. would respectfully inform his old patrons and ha
K pubc generally. that he is prepared to do Gul-
IA ~ mithing Ac. in the very best Manner being old
- - and experienced workman.
\. B. \ good assortment Of Pistols, Bowie Knives,
Pocket Cutlery, Shot Belts Powder Fasks and all kinds
Of sporting material, Ne always on hand.
FRANK EEKEART.
CUlorna Nav g. ISJt 25 am
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Meteorological Table.
PREPARED BY w. ZELNER, FOR THE ARGUS.
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NOTICE.
MINERS STORE.
FOR SALE OR TO LET.

4sfSar The very desirable property known the NEW
EI1Es1 YORK RESTAURANT, situated on Main street,
h5EA Georgetown, is offered for Sale Rent. The To-
cation is the best in town, and is doing tu share
of the Restaurant business sa he principal Bakery busi
of the place and vicinity We have attached tho
premises the well known New York Bakery which situ
ated ON Mamauke Hill, and which offer for Sale
Rent, with without connection with the above mentioned
property, Both stands and branches is doing good bust
ness and will be disposed of in connection separately
suit purchasers
For particulars enquire of the prootors u premises
NJ. PHALEN X co.
GEORGETOWN MAY % 1854 2Sf
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NOTICE.

FWEE subscribers having purchased the interest of J.
e McGonngal in the Tools and Stock recently occupied
by him. prepared to do all kinds of Carpenter work
shoit notice, and in satisfactory manner. All jobs entrus
terms. y. AUSTIN.
Colona. May 6, 1851 % BINS J. G. COOPER
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HENRY A. SMITH & CO.'S
q e RANED EsAF II L. -Eo
$1OO, ,OOO!!!
CONSISTING OF
$4,000 IN ST. U GS!!!
FARM pESTDENCE

BUILDING EICTs, WATCHES dc. eGc. -
Guaranteed to come off at the AMERICAN THEATRE
On the Fourth Day of July, 1881
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r. sTATE LOWER MILLS FLOUR.

iS@- = S]11@-1 iAS w A]|-O AA-4'IA-' - AiO S>O'
FEVI large increase in the demand Of this avorite brand
"a of Cai fJHa made Flour gives confidence in rec
ommendng it to the trading community and the public III
general it is made under inspection. All who
have tried have been pleased with the result and
is made OF the very hest quality of fresh Wheat, Ba-
kers give the preference any brands of imported
POLLY y CO.,
Bay State Mills corner r and Front sts Fire proof
brick No 80 st, between ID and 3ds Sacramcntc
81
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DR.. ]. NJ. CRUZ.

Druggist and Apothccary.
Nlniu strnnt Enlnfnn
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10 be had of the Poprietors at their Office, N W. cor
Montgomery and Merchant streets at the principal
Bookstores, Hotels Saloons throughout the City and
State.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-11

The San Francisco Evening Ne,os says =" By
the Portuguese ship J0ven Idhap; which arrived at
this port On Thursday, from Hong Kong intelligence
has been received Of highly Interesting character,
y Burrows, to Japan. 1t will be remembered that
Mr.. Burrows sailed hence about six months ago, in
the clipper ship Race Hound, renamed the Lady
Pierce, which vessel he manned and fitted out 1t
bis own individual expense, for the purpose OF con-
ciliatiug the japanese, and Inspiring among them
feeling II confidence and good sill toward the poo
pie and government Of the United States. The
Lady Pierce arrived ct Hongkong the day previous
by 3 gentleman Of this city, the Herald Is permit
ted to make the folio wing ex fact. Ful advces are
expected by the Stephen BALDWIN, which was to
sail two days after the Joven idhAp;
HOMO KoNa, August Is, 1854
DAYS from Jsran, ell well, aud have made one OF the
mcst successful visits TO that country ON record
We received more coulteey, attention and hospital
ity, without guDs end fighting men, than Commo-
pleased in JedGo, being without any restriction and
have received from the Emperor great variety OF
beautiful presents. They we're perfectly amazed
and charmed at my having brought to tho country
the shipwrecked Japanese, Du zo.no skee, who II
the first one OF the people ever returned from for
eign LANDS. The Jspsnese Commodore Perry took
With blm were not received ana all Of the American
officers we're Of the opinion that none would bs al
loved to return. When related our visit and the
feceptiop OF Du zono skee, aud all the donors ex.
ferded 10 ne they wsfe surprised.
You csn bsve no iees Of the reception there
we're rear 5000 in, On aud alongside the Lady
Pierce OF time. All cid as thoy pleased, and all
conducted themselves with the greatest propsiety.
The Japsneee said that they were much more
plehe0 with my visit than thst a Commodore
Perry, who bad too many Ruas. They werc poor
they bad 10 gune-srd do rot like 70 see them
in JhpEn. TheJ sid The Emperor orderet that
sbto'd hsvo all, IN every way, that Commodore
Perry received. No guard was pA Cd On els Lady
Pierce, or rstuicpors Gu ~, ard 's-jsd whom
and where pleased.
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THE HEALTH or AsPrswALL.
AsPIswALL, November 2lst, 1854.
TO THE EDITOR or THE HERALD.

TO THE EDITOR or THE HERALD.
Your correspondent at Havana, under date Of
October %, in lstter published in the HERALD Of
November 9th, writes as follows -" The United
States Mail steamer Falcon left this port for Aspin
wall or the 18th inst, having twelve Spanish hands
smorgst her crew. Sac sent no less than nineteen
men 70 tas hospital, sick 18th the Chagres fever"
Now, MI Editor, IL rs well known TO entire com.
muiiiy, that almost the entire crew Of the Falcon
we're sick when chs srrivee here. Her stay here
vas Short ard when she iet this port she had only
three effective men among her whole crew. am
of the opinion that there was not OF Chagres
fever ugst ber crew tten, or At suy time after
var1e. We adri. that AspinTall Is sckly put We
lave rot known ere death, or airy case OF serious
Sickness for six nth past where The person was
correct in Ria ksti,s, and Of sound conssitutop.
Caets of fever frequently &C ur amongst sucn bus
ttty usually yield very readily to proper medical
,snedies. In short, Aspinval Is o. neaitny as any
tropical torn or village we know of OF tie Atlantic
coast, We hope that when sasrs' crews scken else
were hereafter ve may no; be the tcsceeeat 20
Id Ar swsy the burden. The eick,ess a The crew Il
q FsIcop vsa probably contracted Of Hsvsna BE
tlss Az /. may We know test " ~ss not contracted
besc sn1 there'orc they we're rot 81 witt Cbasres
itycr" D. II. VuEsLga. Sesreis Chaplain
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SEVERE sTORM-PROGREsg. OF TIE RAILROAD
SUPPLY OF LAB0RERs-LATEsr FROM CARrHA.
aENA- MOVEMENTS OF THE RKvOLUTI0NISTs-
POSITION OF MEL0-EALTH RKP0RT.
By the arrival Of the North Star, we have re-
ceived our 6les Of Aspinwau IN. G.) papers, dated
to the 30th Of November. Tho Courier Of 25th
ultimo contains the following items :-Hinoe our
last issue We have had one of the severest and most
protracted storms that has visited this region for
several years. For four days and nights tho wind
blew perfect gale from the NV, accompanied by
very heavy rain. It is fortunate that no serious
damage was done to the shipping In the harbor.
Over dozen sail Of vessels were In port, and rode
out the storm at anchor In perfect safety. The
storm seems to have been confined mostly to the
coast. In the vicinity Of the Tiger Hill station,
some injury was done to the railroad embankment
by the overflow Of The Gatun river, which prevented
the passage Of the cars for two or three days. The
damsee has been repaired, and the cars are now
making their regular trips
The same journal, OF November 80, says I'VE
are now enjoying fire weather a. heart can wish.
Beautiful sunny Gays, With strong breeze from
the N. E. blowing steadily throughout the day.
During the night there is generally smart shower.
Great Efforts are being made to concentrate upon
possible. 1t seems probable that within three months
from the present time, the cars will run to Panama.
Several hundred laircad laborers, whose term of
service hsd expired, have left the lsthmns and gone
bone; their places have been supplied by new arri'
walls from Jamaie and Carthsgena. The w. l. r. NJ.
.tesmer Dee arrived here this morning with ll3
sburers for the rsilrosd company. The schocners
Liberty, Thomas Henry, and Hendrina left here for
Jamsica on the 20,h inst with number of rail-
rad lsboreIs, whose term OF service had expired.
The last English steamer from CarthAgena brings
news Of interest from the seat Of the revolution
Gen. Eelo still holes strong position, and has COM
msnd of the army. With the exception Of Bogota
the provinces quiet. and baye declared in favor
Of the gtvenmtLt AM the constitution. There
aas bee n, is usua! at this season OF the year,
few cases of fever snd bowel complaint, but no ser
Gus or fatsi sickIess.