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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-10-04
GREAT EXCITEMENT!
The Know Nothing Secret Divulged

Next to clothes being fine, they should be we'll
made and worn easily Chesterfield.
Had Tully pronounced his oralons with ban-
ket over his shoulders, they would have laughed
at his dress and not admired his eloluence.-Spec-
tdt0r.
M HIRSH s. co. have just opened Cloth
I'VE. ing Store opposite to Gushing s. Co.'S Con
dictionary. They have purchased in Phiadel-
pha, large and choice supply of everything ne
cessary and ornamental, for the outer man. con
sisting of splendid assortment of Clothing
such as Pants, Goats, Vests, Hats, Shoes, Boots,
and an endless variety Of other articles.
They will keep two superior workmen con
stantly employed, having on hand an excellent
supply of Broadcloths, .Cassimeres, &c. Cothe;
will be made at the shortest notice. Our friends
and the public generally are invited to give us {
ces. Clothing made to order will be made as
cheap as they are any where in any clothing
Store.
C,o,,4o, O.t A 1874
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AUTUMN & WINTER GOODS.

TIME subscriber is now opening fresh lot Of
Il GOODS, suited to the present and approach
ing season, which he will offer at small advance.
His stock contains in part the following: fine
selection of Dress Silks, Calico, Mouslins, Meri-
nos. Cashmeres, Thibet Cloths, Prints, Shawls,
Silk and Satin Mantillas, Velvet Cloaks, Edgings,
Laces, Inserliugs, Ribands, Cambrcs, Dress Trim.
mIngs, Gloves, Hosiery, Cloths. Cassimeres and
Vestings, Bleaehed and Brown Sheetngs * Shirt
ings, plain and twilled, Osnaburgs, Groceries,
Queensware, Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes.
He offers his sincere thanks to his friends and
the public, for their generous patronage, and hopes
still to retain it.. JAS. A. PIPER.
Near the Woodward House.
Staunton Oct a. 1S54.-3m
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"SPEAK OF ME AS YOU FIND!
Nothing Extenuate, nor aught Set Down
in Malice.D
To
A Plain e. UnVarnished statement.

A Plain e. UnVarnished Statement.
We recommend the perusal of the extract below to
readers. Mr. Bull is merchant Of high character.
SANDY BOTTOM, Middlesex co., Va.
August 80, 1853.
Messs Mortimer g. Mo,cbray-Gcnts: You may
think it strange that have taken the liberty TO write
you letter, but do under circumstances that justify
It, AS you are the agents for HAMPToS's VEGETABLE
TNcTURE deem it expcdient address you this note,
hoping may be part OF the honorable means OF CIV
ing this medicine notoriety which its merits deserve.
Being in the habit OF vending medicines which relate
to the patent and regular system, consider myself to
sonic extent Judge Of the real merit of many of them
My experience teaches ME that "HA MPTON'S TING
TURE" is Medicine Of real merit, of intrinsic value.
When say this do not say that it is nfalibe cure
in all cases, but mean TO say that "Hampon's Tine
ture" will favorably operate in all diseases originating
from want of proper secretion of the gastrcuices, bad
digestion, and consequently bad deposits Of animal mat
ter from that believe that many diseases To-
Gated in various parts of the SYSTEM such inflammation,
Ulcers, Scrofua, &c. &c., originally have their being
in the stomach from bad food bad DIGESTION and conse-
quenty bad disposition of the circulation those parts,
and / will believe Hamptons Vegetable Tineture will
even react in those cases.
Having found out myself what it u.s. recommend it to
others in such have described and have done
II upon the ono cure no pay SYSTEM and have yet to
have the first bottle returned the first objection about
the pay. 1t is great pity it cannot be extensive
" circulated among the people. ] war
rant il iii the following Govt, rheumatism In
Examinations, which proceed from the stomach, Sores,
Scrofula, Dyspepsia, long standing Of Aguc and
Fever, first stop the chill and then give the Tncture-
the difficulty III this case is not stopping the chill but
the of it, this the Tincture will certainly do. In
general dcbilitaons, warrant it, and said before.
have procured trial Of it in this way, which other.
wise could mott the people having been humbuggcd
by patent medicine 1t works all its wonders there, and
in all such cases it is specific, if anything in the world
is.
Having given the Tincturc fair trial with myself in
liz and
what say about it, and which do without any other
interest than the wish to it in general circulation,
and in every mans family, where il ought 10 be-
If what say be doubted by any of the afflicted, and
they will write to me at Sandy Bottom Post Office, Mid
ease and recommend it for such case will warrant
it, and if it don't do good will pay for the medicine
Respectfully, THOS. X. BULL,
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Oct A lS5l.-tds.
COTUJNG WAREHOUSE.

GOODMAN s. ROSENWAlD respectfully
w announce 10 their old friends and customers,
that thew have lust returned from the Northern
cities. aud have opened in one of those large and
commodOus Store rooms opposite the jail, on Au-
rusta street. aud near the American Hotel, the
LARGEST and hest assortment of FALL AMD
wIMTER CLOTETrTG ever brought to
any market in the Valley Of Virginia. Having
been engaged in this business for number OF
years in this place, and knowing by experience
that only guod clothing will sell here we started
North about six weeks ago, where we have been
engaged in getting such goods manufactured as
will suit the Stanton market. Our stock Is well
assorted. 1t comprises anything and everything
which can be found in the very best assorted
Clothing houses IN Virginia, from the coarsest 10
the very finest, 50 that we are able To suit Tue
most fastidious ones. The sizes Of our goods are
such, that we eau fit any man. small or large
! Boys Clothing-we have got splendid assert
ment. Our prices are such that we are able 10
sell little cheaper than any house IN The Ealley'
! In a word. our stock is such as Stanton always
needed. The workmanship of our goods is better
than ever read y-nade clothing was seen in this
part of the country, it having been made up under
our own observation. We therefore can recon-
mend our stock to our friends and the buying pub
lie at large with confidence. We are prepared to
sell wholesale, at Baltimore wholesale prices
Country merchants are invited to call.
Thankful for past patronage received from our
friends hitherto, we respectfully ask It's contins-
ance, which we shall always try TO merit by strict
attention to business. Our friends and all in want
of clothing are requested to call and give US fair
trial. We are determined to sell and we can show
YOU the largest, best, and cheapest stock OF cloth
ing which was ever seen in the Valley.
Staunton, Oct 4, 1854.
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SALE OF LAND.

+ AM authorized to sell in Staunton, on Monday
the 23d day Of October next, a tract of land
containing 100 .4CRES, lying about 81 miles
from Staunton, adjoining The lands of g. NJ. Coch-
ran, Harrison and others. 1t has on it comfort
able Dwelling-good Siablng-and all necessary
out-houses and spring Of fine water. The land
is of good quality-n improving condition, and
very accessible, and is the late residence of j. K.
Striking, decd.
TERMS. The purchaser to have ten years tc
pay the principal-the interest to be paid annual
ly from day of sae--and to be secured by lien and
personal security.
The premises will be shown by Mr.. Lawrence
will receive propositions privately until day OF
SALE n. X. TROUT.
Sept. q, 1854.
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FRESH ARRIVAL.

M HIRSH has just received at his Variety
I'VE Store, direct from Philadelphia and New
York, truly beautiful assortment of G 0 l. II
and SILVER war C Fl s, and all new
styles of JEWELRY, such as Curl and Mosaic
Ear rings and Breast pins, Necklaces, Crosses,
&c. an assortment of chorte Finger Rings, Culf
Pins. Watch Chains and Seals.
Also, fine lot of Brushes, Combs, Port Mo
naies, Knives and Scissors.
Also, Wooden Goods, consisting Of Chldren's
Net Goats, Socks, Stockings, Gloves, Yarn, and
other articles too numerous to mention. He re-
specially solicits call from his old and kind
friends and customers, and the public generally.
Stanton Sent u 1871
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New Nork City:
- s Co.,

New Nork lily
Gentlemen Yours of the 2Sd inst, asking me
to join in combination to put down the Ohio Nos
trum Bill, comes duly to hand. | cannot accede
to your request, for the following reasons:
The law requiring that the composition shall
be published, OF every medicine sold in the State,
cannot work to the injury ofanybody who deserves
protection. have published the recipes of my
medicines for fifteen years, and believe this to be
the honest way of making their virtues known to
the community. The medical profession publish
their discoveries to the world as as made, for
the benefit of all mankind. Why should we not
The law which you fear will destroy your bust
ness, can injure only those who falsely pretend ia
discoveries and secrets which they have not. Ii
will expose the emptiness Of such pretensions, and
the public will turn aside from such preparations
as are found to be worthless when their compost,
ton is known If medicines have real worth
they will be only the better appreciated and the
better patronized by laying their composition open
to the public, that all may Judge for themselves
If they have not real merit, it is due in common
Justice, to the suffering SICK TO the public health
and to the cause of humanity, that the people
should know them to avoid them.
Yours respectfully
Oct. d. lS54.-lt. JAMES T.. AVER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-10-04

Hoofands German BitterS.-We would call the at
tentoS of our readers to the advertisement OF Dr. hoo
Lands celebrated German Bitters, prepared by DIR. u
nj. Jackson No 100 Arch street, Philadelphia la ca
SEES of Liver complaint, Dyspepsia Disease OF the Nd
news and all diseases arising from dsordered sto2eh
their power is not eXcelled, ii equaued, oy an? osne
sitter the most celebrated physicians had failed. we
can conscientiously recommend this medicine as Des
what it is represented, and urge our readers VINO oe
afflicted 10 procure bottle, and they will be convinced
OF the truth we assert. Sept 81, lS54.-2w.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-10-04
A Fine Wheat Farm For Sale,

IN pursuance OF the Will OF The ateJames Leck-
Il ey, deed, will expose for sale at public auc
ton, on the premises, on the 18th Of October ncrt,
the Farm on which the SAID Leckoy resided lying
on the head waters of kerr's Creek, and contain
ing about $50 .4CRES. This farm is in a good
neighborhood for markets. being convenient to
rood Merchant mills, to Lexington, Alum Springs
and me furnaces, and is admirably adapted to the
culture of wheat and other grains. The farm will
be sho Sn to any person wishing 10 view it, by the
Messrs. Lackey, Andrew and Isaac.
The terms will be reasonable, and made known
on day ofsale. JAS. +. HARPER,
Sept. 81, 1885, Executor.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-10-04
EATING " OYSTER SALOON.

'gNHE subscriber has again opened his Eating
Saloon, one door above the store of Messrs.
White s; Patton. He will farniSh Meals al any
hour of the day, and Oysters by the can or the
dish. The price of meals, % cents. A place will
be provided for hi,ching the horses of persons from
the country. Produce, such as Butter, Eggs,
Chickens &c., will always be taken at the regu-
lar cash prices. He respectfully sollclts the pub
lie patronage. w M. II. SMIlH.
Staunton Oct a 1854
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-10-04

Al meeting of the Board of Directors of the
IA Middlebrook and Brownsburg Turnpike Com
pany, held at Brownsburg, on the 18th day Of
September, 1854, il was
Ordered-That general meeting of the Stock
holders of this Company be called at Brownsburg
on Saturday the 2lst day of October next, and
that the President be directed to publish notice
thereof for 80 days IN the Valley Star at Licking
ton and the Stanton Spectator.
JOHN RANDOLPH, President
Sent % IS54-4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-10-04
PUBLIC SALE.

EpY virtue of deed of trust executed to the sub
kp scriber, by WIN. NJ Keeran, bearing date
the 22d day of January 1853, and of record in the
Clerks Office Of Augusta county, will proceed
to sell at public auction, for the purpose mention
ed in said deed, on Monday The 10Th day Of Octo-
Der neat, the following property The House and
Lot in the town of Waynesborougll, on which said
Keeran resides. nne Cow, one chest Millwright's
Tools, and all the Household and Kitchen Furn-
ture and other personal property mentioned in said
deed will convey such title to said property as
is vested in me by said deed. Terms of sale
cash for all sums of five dollars or less; all sums
above five dollars credit of three months will be
given, the purchaser giving bond and approved
security. GERARD b. STUART,
Sent. 81, lS54.-tds Trustee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-10-04
'g'sse New ETiPssaa

V%TILL keep a good stock, and extensive vari-
w ETY. of all kinds Of Dry Goods, Groceries,
Hard,care, Q,:eens,cars Sc, Sc, and will sell as
low as goods can be sold in this market, TO pay
anything to the seller. All kinds Of produce, Ba-
con, Lard, Butter, Eggs, &C., &c; also Rags
will be cheerfully taken in exchange for goods.
FISHBURN * AWDE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-10-04
MARRIED.

On Tuesday morning last by Rev. VIM. Brown, Mr.,
EDWARD S. KeMpER, Of Rockingham county, TO Miss
SUSAN, daughter of James Craig, ESQ., OF Augusta coun
ty.
On the 18th ut, by the Rev. Geo. shuey, MIR
iAMrs J. WATSON and Miss EvELISE SHIRLEY,
daughter of Mr. Joaathon Shirley, all OF this county
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-10-04
land FOR SALE,

Y WILL offer at public auction on Tuesday The
N 10Th day Of October, TRACT OF LAND,
living about five miles west of Greenvile. on the
road leading from Greenville to Brownsburg, adj
Joining the lands of Mrs Hanger and others, con-
tanning about TWENTY .4CRES and twenty-
fo1r poles-about one. third in timber. Any one
wishing to purchase such Tract of Land can
purchase before the day of sale by calling on the
subscriber who resides on the land.
will offer on the same day all my PERSON.
al PROPERTY Terms made known On day
of sale. WILLIAMSON HAYS.
Greenville Sent 90 1854
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-10-04
CLOTHING WAREHOUSE.

rsNHE undersigned have just returned from the
L Northern cities. with the largest and hand
soonest stock of FALL and WLNT'ER CLIO
THING ever brought 10 any market in the Val
ley of Virginia. They have opened their stock
in one of those large and commodious Store rooms
opposite the Jail.
Our friends and the buying public at large are
requested TO call Our stock will surprise all be-
holders; it having been acknowledged that it is a
better stock Of Clothing than ever was seen about
here. Particulars next week.
GOODMAN & ROSENVVALD.
Staunton; Sept. -, 1854.
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Tvvrnpike Notice.

A GENERAL meeting of The Stockholders il
IN the Warm Springs and Harrisonburg Turn
pike Company will be held at the Augusta Springs
on the first Friday in October next. 1t is hopec
the Stockholders that cannot attend in person vii
send their proxies.
BY order of the Board.
NJ HARVEY EFFINGER,
Sept. 20, 1854. Sec & Treas.
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ATTENTION FARMERS !

I HAVE few of Pennock's celebrated Slide
Il WHEAT DRILLS, with Grass Seed Sow
ers attached, for sale. Abodt 4C Of these Drills
will be in use this fall in this county; and have
given universal satisfaction.
Now is the time to procure one by early appli-
cation. Extra pieces will be kept on hand to re-
place any that may wear out or break.
GEO. z. PRICE.
Sfapnfon Ann On 1894
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Fashionable BANGING.

n stSENhUHEttVTHC
ATR. CHAS. A. McEVOY will give his last
I'VE course Of lessons in the above desirable ac-
compishment, in Staunton, commencing on Satur-
day afternoon, October the 9TH, 1854, at the A.
mercan Hotel. This will be the last time Mr..
Nj. will teach in Staunton, and all who wish to
avail themselves of his instruction should do so.
He will give particular attention to the carriage
and grace of his pupils, and introduce several beau
tifnl Fancy Dances for children. Mr.. NJ. will
teach full quarter, commencing on the 7th of
October and closing on the 10Th Of November.
The Young Ladies', Misses and Masters
classes will meet in ,no afternoon, and the Cen
tlenen's in the evening of the same day.
Slaunton, Sept. 81, lS54.-t7O.
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BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET.

Week ending Friday, September % The offerings
Of Beef Cattle on Monday considerably under
those of the last weeks, and last week. prices were
fully sustained Prices ranged from $3.50 to $425 on
the hoof equal to SIS 1925 net and averaging $500
gross Only limited number were sold at the highest
figure quoted above.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-10-04

CELEBRATED GERMAN BITTERS,
DR.. G. M. JACKSON,

No. 100 Arch street, PHILADELPHIA.
Their power the above diseases is not excellcd,
if cqualled by any other preparation in the United
States, the cures attest in many cases after sklful
physicians had failed.
These Bittcrs worthy the attention of invalids
Possessing great virtues the rcctcation of diseases
the Liver and lesser glands exercising the most search
ing powers in weakness and affections of the digestive
organs they are, withal, SAFE certain and pleasant
READ AND BE CONVINCED.
The philadelphia Saturday Gazette" says of DR..
HooFLANp's GERMAN BITTERs:
''lt is seldom that we recommend what are termed
Patent Medicines, to the confidence and patronage oour
readers; and therefore when we recommend Dr. Hoof-
lands German Bitters wish il to be distinctly under
stood that not speaking of the nostrums Of the
day. that noscd about for brief period and then for
but of medicine long established, universally priced
and which has met the hearty approval Of the faculty IL
sclf.''
'Scott's Weekly" said, August 25-
cdr. HooFLAND's GERMAN BITTERs, manufactured
by DIR. Jackson, now recommended by some of the
most prominent members OF the faculty article
much efficacy in Of female weakness. Persons O
debatcd constitutions will find these Bitters adyanta
geous to their health, know from experience the
salutary effect they have upon weak systems
N o Il EVID EN- E.
John G. Moore, Esq, Of the Daily News, said Octo
Der 3lst:-
CDR. HooFLAND's GERMAN BrTERs.-Wc arctry
ing this renowned medicine for stubborn disease OF tho
bowels, and can with truth testify to its efficacy. W.
have taken the contents of two bottles, and have de-
rived more benefit from the experiment than derived
previously from years ofallopahc treatment at the hands
Of our frSt physicians
Hon, c. D. Hinelne, Mayor of the City of Camden
N j., says:
''HooFLAND's GERMAN BITreRs.-We have seci
many attcring notices Of this medicine, and the source
from which they came induced to make inquiry res
pcctng It's merits. From inquiry we persuaded Il
use it, and must say we found specific in its action upo
diseases OF the liver and digestive organs, and The power
fu influence il cxert upon prosraon, is really
surprising 1t Gains and strengthens the nerves. bring
ing them into state OF rcposc, making sleep refreshing
eli this medicine was generally used, ar,
satisfied there would be less Sickness from the stom
ach, liver and nervous system, the great majority Of re
al and imaginary diseases emanate. Have them in
healthy condition and you bid defiance to epidemic
generally. This extraordinary medicine would ad
wise friends who at all indsposcd, to give it
tralit will recommend itself 1t should in fact, be il
every family No other medicine can produce such CIV
licences Of merit
| &C. For sale wholesale and retail at the GERMAN
| MEDICINE STORE, No. l2O Arch street, doc
| below Sixth, Philadelphia, and by respectable dealcr
generally throughout the country.
Is Sold in saunton by T. p & ]. b. EsxRIDGE, AM
LAIRD & TRIMBLE, Druggists.
Sept. 81, !S5l.-ly,
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Oct. 4. 1854.
NOTICE,

EgAVING associated Mr.. Thomas Awde, as
AZ partner with me in my store in this place,
the business will in future be carried on In the
name of Fishburn & Awde.
DANIEL FISHBURN.
Waynesborouph, Va, Oct. 4, lS54.-3ts.
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QUICK SALES AND LIGHT PROFITS.
TO House-keepers and Others.
E AND CIIASSWARE. call ut The

4 AND GLASSWARE, call at the
new store, Main street; Stanton, under the Vim
dcatur newspaper office. The subscriber, from
the very liberal encouragement he has received
since his commencement in business, is induced
10 repenish his stock from the different Northern.
cities. His stock consists in part OF the following,
viz:-Finely decorated and gilt French China
Tea Sets, splendid Toilette Bottles, decorated
motto Coffee Cups and Mugs, large and small,
some elegant Gold Band. China and Parian Pitch
ers, handsome China and Bohemian Flower Va
SEES, Cake and Fruit Baskets, Gard Receivers,
with an endless variety Of beautiful China Goods
such as were never seen in the Valley of Virginia.
His stock OF white and blue printed Granite and
common ware of every description is complete;
all new goods, and of The newest shapes and
styles. no antqualed dusty patterns. Also, plated
Albata Tea and Table Spoons, Forks, Ladies &c.,
ivory handled Knives and Forks, Knives without
forks, and Forks without knives, Castor Frames,
with cut and plain Bottles, Walters and Trays,
Candeabras, CandlesticEs, Lamps and Lanterns
of all sorts and sizes. His stock of Glassware is
very select, such as pressed and cut Wines, Cham
pagnes, Tumbers, Goblets, .Jellios, Custard Cups
Salvers. fine Glass, Jelly, Fruit and Preserve
Bowls, and Dishes of all sizes and shapes, cut,
plain and pressed Decanters, Glass Pitchers, large
and small Looking glasses, Britannia and Block
Tin Tea and Coffee Pots, with an immense vari-
ETY. of other goods both useful and ornamental, too
numerous for insertion. He also keeps large
supply of Combs and Brushes of all sorts, fine
Toilette Soaps, Harrison and Lubn's Extract and
delightful Pomades for the hair. lily white Mag
nolia Balls ana Meen-fun for the face, the real
Jean Farina Cologne, and other Pe!fumeries; Port
Monaies, Razors, Razor Strops, Spec!acles. In
word, you will find a thousand articles in the fan
cy line, both good and cheap, all at Richmond
prices, as being concerned in a similar establish
ment in that city. he is enabled to sell at the same
rates. Country ladies', be up and doing, the bar
gains are going fast For trfle of Cash or Pro-
duce, you can replenish your sdeboards and Chi
na-preases and your mantels with nice ornaments.
Staunton, Sept. ID, 1854. e. HICKSON.
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a Negvo Y5nrn Cov Sale.

TpY virtue of deed Of trust executed to the un-
I'D designed by David Griffith, and Of record in
the Clerks Office of Augusta county, he will sell
on Tuesday the 2ist inst at Daniel Forrer's Mill,
to the highest bidder for cash, a Negro Man slave
named BILL. Said slave is between 45 and 30
wears of age, very large. and good farm hand.
JOHN CRAWFORD, Trustee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-10-04
EEOWardsvilHe and ROcEfish
,EurnDls.e GOHlnany.

TNHE annual meeting OF the stockholders in the
IL Howardsville and Rockfish Turnpike Com
pany will be held On Thursday the 26th day Of DC
tober neat. at o'clock A. NJ, al Midway, Au-
gusta county, Va.
The election Of officers and other important bus
mess is to be transacted.
By order of the Board of Directors.
Sent 81 1854 -tdfn