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Hon. John LETcHER-The Valley Demo.
crot states that the people of Wisconsin are
so well pleased with the course of MIR. Letch
er, the able representative Of the Augusta
Congressional District in bis successful eff
forts to defeat the railroad swindles in the
House OF Representatives by the appropria-
Zion OF the public lands in that State, that the
papers OF the State are teeming with cempli-
msntsry notices of his speech and conduct
and to ''cap the climax" "John Letcher" is
the name, as we learn from the Milwaukee
News, of new and beautiful engine just put
On the Milwaukee and Mississippi Railroad, in
honor of the representative who so effectual-
ly killed the Wisconsin Valley Road swindle,
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RraHTs OF NEuTRALs.

In an article In the Queens Declaration, in
regard to the Rights Of Neutrals, we noticed
tbs fact that she did. not rclinquish the Bri.
tish doctrine on the subject, but only raired
It's exercise for the present. Every one must
be struck with the want of precision and de-
iiniteness in this document We perceive
that the Enquirer of yesterday refers to its
dubious character. and also refers to 4 reply
Of Lord Clarendon, on the a5th of March. to
deputstion Of Russian merchants, in which
he Mys that IAN enemy's property, nosrith-
standing a Neutral port and neutral ship,
sesH be condemned. rkatercr be cts destina-
fioa." This, the Enqairer justly observes,
- in direct conflict with the declaration of
the Queen, that she would waive the right
Of seizing an enemys property laden On
hoard neutral vessel Lord Clarendon,
siso claims that " circumstances of reasona-
BILE suspicion will justify capture, although
release, and not condemnation may follow;
and that ships with cargoes of Russian pro-
duce may not improbably be considered,
under certain circumstances, as liable to cap
ture, even though not liable to condemna-
ton
The Attorney General also has declared
that the British Government dares not aban
don the right Of search in time of war! It'll
altogether premature then to congratulate
ourselves on the security which the Queens
declaration will afford to American COM
merce. Unless we have something much
more explicit, we may expect our vesselsto be
searched whenever and wherever it may suit
the caprices of the commanders of British
men-ofwar. A collision between the two ma
tiOns will bet he inevitable consequence. 1t
can be only avoided by such action on the
part ofthe Ameriean'governnent as will con
vince Great Britain that the L. s. are rea
dy and determined to defend the inviolability
Of their flag wherever it may feat If re-
sort to arms be necessary, the country was
never better prepared for that dread alterna-
tive than at present. But there will be no
necessity of war if the United States Govern
nent speaks out in decisive tones the spirit
and resolution Of the nation.
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OPERATIONS IN THE BALTIc-Some of the
English papers express regret that large
land force was not sent to the Baltic, so that
If Cronstadt be taken, they might move at
once upon st. Petersburg, and occupy that
city. At present it appears that the allies
have only a naval force in the Baltic, and are
not prepared for land operations on any ex
tensiys scale.
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PUSSIA-J. w. RANDOLPH has fol

The History of the Holy Bible, comprising the
most remarkable events in the Old and New Testa-
ments interspersed with moral and instructive re-
hections, chiefly taken from the Holy Fathers; by
Rev. Jos Reeve; 75c.
The Southern Farmer and Market Gardener, &c :;
4 s Holmes; TIC
Surrenni's French and English Dictionary; new
and enlarged edition; 81.
Russia AS 1t Is; by Count A. De Gurowski; 81
Poems and Hymns for Public aud Private Deyo.
ton; by James Montgomery, with the authors latest
75c.
April No London Lancet; soc.
Homeopathy Fairly Represented; reply to Prof
simpsons Homeopathy Misrepresented; by W. Hen.
derson. NJ. ID .25.
Homeopathy, its Tenets and Tendencies, Theoreti-
cal, Theoiogical and Thersreutical; By I. Y Sinp
On Rheumatism, Rheumatic Cont and Sciatiea,
their Pathology, Symptoms and Treatment; by H.
w. Fuller, NJ D.
History ofOliver Cromwell and the English Com.
inonwealtb; by NJ. Guizot; 2 vols; 81
ep 10
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EASTER HoLIDAYs-With the darkies,

EASTER HoLIDAYs-With the darkies,
ended yesterday afternoon to the infinite delight of
those who were constantly annoyed by the dark
groups that gathered about the street corners and
Distracted the footways. 1t would be difficult to
imagine happier class of beings on the EARTH
than are the Southern slaves, such occasions
free they from all care and entirely relieved
from every responsibility TO conduct them
selves in becoming manner. Could the fanat-
les of the North behold them they to be seen
in our midst, and compare their situations with
those of the destitute white millions who breathe
around them IN dark garrets and damp cellars, if
they really sought the good of the negroes instead of
attempting TO dssatisfy tqem with their condition
and induce them to flee to the North to suffer and
starve, they would change their mode of opera
tons and urge them to remain where they are
But this would not answer their purposes. They
would then have no South to rail aganst-no hoby
to ride into public notoriety upon, and of course
would remain unknown.
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- The Charleston correspondent of the
Baltimore american states that the sons and
daughters of Ireland "are finding their way
10 the sunny South in goodly numbers. In
the hotels, nearly all the walters are white,
aud the tidy Irish girl has usurped the place
OF the African as chambermaid. In the mar
ket-house, where the butchers and vendors
of vegetables were recently all black, quite
n number Of whites, apparently Germans,
male and female, have become possessed of
stalls, and are doubtless doing thriving bu-
Siness.''
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ErvxeTs or THE UNDKR0RoUkD KALI
snAn -Ou Saturday morning last, Capf. WnKiNs
IN Of the Night Watch, received private lniorma-
fhat number Of slaves, owned By persons IN tne
eitv had arranged to escape to the North me neA,
nigbt an hoard Of a vessel, naming the place ana
the hour at which they were to embark Capt. ',
At once laid his plans to detect the fugitives anu %
SUNDAY night directed four OF the watehmen 70 oe
= s certain wharf at O'Clock. The oincels .n.n
sSrecd upon signal by which they WOW s.st,
ess.h other. and two of them arrived at me desie
4 ated spot ia advance of the others. Iney tnsu
gave their signal the rain falling in torrents ~ m
time and it was promptly answered. Supposnis
that their partners had arrived they starred 70 e
direction the answer came from, and soon met use
negro men three of whom they seized tne otner
two making their escape. Both parties having
sdopted the same signal, led to the frustratlon "
Captain Wilkinson's plan. which was not 70 SUI
nnt the negroes had goue on board the vessel that
was to take them off but it nevertheless caused me
detection of six negroes, who were about making
their escspe as three others have since peen
ed and confined. The names and owners on THESE
servants are: Branch, belongir to James WINSTON
Fleming Jackson owned by Mr.. Bailey, w iiiiam
owned by VIM Grasnor, Alexander, owned ~ Mrs
Mettard. Joshua hired to Mr.. Greanor, and hooert'
owned by George w. Gillian. Each o. laese men
had extra suits of clothes, some OF them wearing
as many as three snits, and all of them had money
one az much as SO. -
We trust that before the week closes we snai
have the pleasure of giving the name OF at least one
of the vile agents of the Abolltionists who areso
busily engaged in sowing discord among our slave
population, and compelling masters TO part WIN
servants that otherwise would never have been Sc
perated Capt Wilkinson deserves credit LOT his
be successful in bringing the guilty agentto justice
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NEW PuBLicATIoNs.-We are indebted to Mr. J.
w. Randolph for the Memoir and Sermons of the
Rev. William Duyal, City Missionary Richmond,
by Rev. q. Walker" This volume comes from the
Publishing house Of Mr.. Randolph, dand is gotten
up in very handsome style. What reason is there
Tor virginia authors sending their works for publ.
cation TO the North, when such specimens can he
produced herel
mr. Duval, the subject of the memoir before Us, is
well remembered by our citizens as young mis-
siooary u extraordinary zeal and benevoIence.
whose unobfrusiye and untiring labors in portions
Oh our own ciy which would have otherwise re.
eeived no religious instruction win be long and
sfssssally remembered. The work contains co.
p'oas extracts from his diary. and will be read with
Interest by all who knew the man and sympathised
with the various religious plans and exertions with
which bis name was identified.
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CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO CANAL

X. W. LATHAM, ESQ.
We observe that correspondent of the
Baltimore Clipper recommends r. w. La
than, Esq, of the banking house of Selden,
Withers & Co, fer the Presidency of the
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, an election for
which is soon to take place. We do not he
state to say that it would be impossible to
make q better choice. If Mr.. Latham is
elected to that post it will be most fortu-
nate event for the Canal and for this State,
which has endorsed some 100000 of its
bonds, and is now paying the interest there
on. Mr.. Latham's extraordinary business
talents and indomitable and inexhaustible
energy would soon regenerate that decaying
concern, and pour new blood into its Old Fo-
gyveins. We are moreover credibly inform
ed that Mr.. Latham has more interest in this
Canal than any other man in Virginia or Ma
ryland.
The clippers correspondent remarks that
everything which Mr. Latham's hands have
touched, has Always prOspered, and we may
add always sciH, long as industry, tact and
perseverance produce their legitimate re-
suits and always ought to, if generous and
noble nature deserves the smiles of Provi-
dence.
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WEDNESDAY EVENING, ApnI1s

WEDNESDAY EVENING, April Is.
GRAND GIFT ENTERTAINMENT
~ AND CONCERT, and last night Of PARROW
CO.'S SOUTHERN BURLESQUE OPERA
TROUPE. on which occasion,
Valuable Presents, to the amount Of $3.50,
viii be donated to the audience FREE.
Committee, selected by the audience, will at
Among the various beautiful aud costly gifts Il /.
magnificent GOLD WATCH, Gold Pencils, Rinzs
EARRINGS Breastpins, DC.
IL Many new features Will be added to the usual
variety in the performances OF the Troupe
Admission . cents. Doors open at I, to commence
at 8.
ap1s -lt Dr.. ]. B. MURPHY. Agent
AN,A BROAD ROCK RAJ
AN1&zAk> CEs.-Isr DAY-WEDsEs.
DAY, 20 MAYA Sweepst'ke
old mile heats; SEQ entrance; $50 fcrfet--sfossd
with the following entries:
8. C. Macon-b. /. by Tally Ho, dam by Tom Tough.
A. NJ. Payne-b. c. by Chlde Harold, dam Emily
Thomas
C. Green-br. f. by Ainderby, dam Princess Anne
SECOND RAcE-SAME DAY.-Single dash of mile
free for Saddle Horses only-for Q handsome Sad
die.
$780, 2 mile hests $l5 entrance-free for all ages.
So DAY-FRIDAY, 5TH MAYA Poststake; mile
heats $3.50 entrance; half forfeit-closed with four
entries, viz
A. NJ. Payne, of Fauquier.
0. p. Hare, ofPetersburg.
G. N. Green, of Richmond.
4TH DAY-SATURDAY, 9Th MAYA match for
$1,000 side between A. NJ Payne's s. b. White Eye
aud D. NJ. Pullian's g. h.; single dash, 1000 yards
$3.50 forfeit
SECOND RAcE-SAME DAY.-A match fol S250 a
side between Thomas bl. b. and Tinsey's g. h., to
pacei mile.
apI2 CALVIN GREEN, Proprie tor.
ENQUIRER cOpe
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PuGnusM.-Two young men, William w.

PUGILIsM.- II WU young IDtI, w HIIdHI w .
Wood and John Fulton, were arraned before the
Mayor yesterday morning, to answer to the charge
of being engaged in fight 18th street the night
before. The evidence satisfied the Court that Wood
was not in fault, he having been first attacked by
Fulton. who halls from Norfolk, and report says
was driven from that place by officers of the law.
After the witnesses were examined. the Mayor IN
formed Fulton that he had been officially apprised
uf his character-that he was said to be one of a
gang of rowdies in Norfolk, who, in order to get
mans money would not hesitate to deprive him of
his life; and that he felt bound to require him to
give bail in $50 for his future good behavior As
it was clearly ascertained that Wood had only act
ed on the defensive, and was not to blame, he was
DISCHARGED
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RIVER PoL1cE.-We again urge upon the

RIVER PoLICE.-We again urge upon the
City Council the Importance of appointing suita.
bic officer to examine all vessels about TO sail from
this TO Northern port, to see that slaves are not
secreted and taken offn them. Scarcely week
passes that one or more servants are not taken
from our ports by vessels going to the North, and
this will continue to be the until plan is
adopted 10 prevent it. We are not disposed to
charge this kidnapping upon the masters of
sells, many OF whom are intelligent, honest, high
minded men, not capable ofsuch baseness, but each
of these persons have negro sailors from the North
in any lawlessness and especially in that traJie so
obnoxious to the South, aud they always have am
pie means OF secreting runaway and caring for
him. until heis beyond the reach OF his lawful own
er. To guard against the designs OF this class, we
ask to have the appointment of river police, and
trust that no unnecessary delay may in having
il made
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LocAL MArrnRs.

CfRcufT COURT-Jndge Meredith Presi-
ding.--The first case cslled was that Of young
man named MfcHAKL MusPHT, seaman on board
the schooner "Snsan" Of Boston, Capt. Velly. 1t
the time of his arrest charged with obtaining 925
worth OF ready made clothing from George Stein
lein clothier near the old Market on the 18th of
August, 1853 Murphy, II will be rememborma.
went into Stenlein's store in his Absence and =
forming Mrs s. that the Captain had sent him y
aud went off Not coming back to pay the bill Il
the appointed time, Mrs. s. sent boy and Chris
topher Sears after him. They found him On the
vessel, and refused to deliver the goods, having
previously informed his shipnates that he won
them at cards. search warrant was then obtain
ed, his trunk broken open and the property recov-
cred. The counsel for the defence, Mr.. Davis, ar
gued the a breach of trust, merely. and IN
tmated that the statement to his shipniates might
have been true. Mr.. johnson, for the Common
wealth, took different grounds. and read aufhor'-
ties to show that the case In point was larceny
that the accused had received the goods under lase
pretences-and therefore, was just as amenabie TO
the law as man who hired horse ana afterwards
sold him, and applied the receipts to bis own pm
vate uses If one wac felony; 20 was me otner,
to all intepts and purposes. When the argument
was concluded the case was given to the jury, VINO
after short retirement returned into court, and
rendered as te cir verdict that the prisoner not
ouilty He was then discharged from further Gus
tody. 49,
John Smith and George Elan, two small boys,
were next set to the bar, charged with breaking
into the office of S. N. Davis, in the day time, and
plead not guilty. The evidence against them was
conclusive, as they were caught in the house At
er argument by counsel, the jury retired for an
hour or two, and being unable to agree, were
placed in charge of the sheriff until this morning.
The Court then adjourned.
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OFFICE ]. R. l. K. COMPANY, }
RICHMOND. ApriI IL 1854 (

OFFICE ]. R. & K. COMPANY, I
RICHMOND, April II. 1854
FOR the purpose of repairing the Locks
a between Richmond and Lynchburg the naviga-
ton of the Canal, by FREIGHT BOATS, will be aus.
pended as follows:
/. At Locks Nos. II and q from 9th May to the 7tb
June.
At Locks Nos 50 and 81 from 18th June to the lst
July.
The trade between Richmond and New Canton
will not be interrupted by this arrangement and the
trade between Richmond and Tys River Pond will
be Interrupted only for two weeks.
The water will he kept in all the Levels es to
enable the Packet Boats to continue their regular
trips without interruption during the progress of re
pairs.
By order the Board of Directors
WILLIAM P. MUNFORD,
ap lS2aw4w Secretary.
E'LY NETS.-Just received, by Express,
l. large assortment of superior FLY NETS. Pur
chasers would do we'll to call aud examine them as
we intend to sell them very cheap
OTEY GOFF
ap ID Ct No. 81 Main street.
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CoURT or APPEALs-At the last term of
this Court, rule was adopted, shat hereafter no
counsel should be allowed to argue any case in that
Court, longer than two hours ard halt, unless by
leave of the Court, granted before the argument
begins Shortly after this, meeting of the mem
bers of the BAR practcng in that Court, was held,
and resolutions adopted, declaring the rule of the
Court to be inconsistent with the duties and prvi
leges Of counsel and the right of suitors that it
constitutes precedent of dangerous tendency and
in this particular instance unwise, and will be
of no practical benefit even in preventing delay;
and asking the Court to reconsider and rescind the
rule.
The preamble and resolutions of the members of
the bar. were printed and laid before the Court of
Appeals, at the beginning of the present term, and
that body, in obedience to the wishes of the petit
toner's very promptly rescinded the rule complain
ed of.
We have before us copy of the proceedings of
the members of the bar, printed in pamphlet form,
which clearly points out the importance of rescnd
ing the rule against which they complained.
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MOVE WIRE.-A full assOrtme mt lust
w to hand from the manufacturers and for sale
lowby C. j. SINTON CO..
apl9 Sign of the Circular Saw. II Main st.
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FANCY DRY GOODS.
New Silk & Fancy Goods,
w. d. PHILLIPS,A

~. IL. II II 4 IL l. 1 + d,
consr Of Lafayette and Church Stisets
Opposite Harvey House.)
HAS now in store and will be receiving
IL daily from New York and Philadel-
phia full stock Of Silk and Fancy Goods,
which have al been selected by myself in
the northern markets. In consequence of
the increasing demands of his trade, his
stock win, this season embrace larger a.
mount and greater variety than ever before !;
he would beg leave to call particular atten-
ton to his stock of ladies' DRESS GOODS,
which for novelty and elegance Of design
cannot be surpassed by any other house in
this city. CONSISTING IN PART OF:
Rich brocade and glace silks of the new
est colors and, designs; Rich figured and
plain black silks and Saline de chimes; Prin-
ted and embroidered cashmeres, and de lai-
mes in robes; Richprintcd cashmere d'ecos-
Sc and satin reps: White and colored en-
broidered crepes for party dresses; Rase
silks, French and Scotch plaids; French
and English prints; white goods Of all des-
criptions, together with general assort-
ment of goods adapted to q fine trade, all OF
which will be offered at the most favorable
rates. With an earnest desire to conduct
my business upon the principal of doing, as
| would be done by l hope to continue to
merit the confidence which has been SO IL
berally bestowed upon me.
.octf5 9-y. w. d. PHILLIPS.
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s---5aS
PROVISIONS.


@D0e-SAASeOA -
For The Information of Families and others,
give below summary Of such articles
GROCERIES PRODUCE, &c.
now have on hand: Brown Sugar, Fair
to Choice, Crushed, Coverings Philadel-
phia. Pulverised do do Double Loaf do do
Small Loaf st. James Refinery, Coffee,
Choice Rio and old Java, RIoE, Louisiana
and Carolina; TEAS, Imperial, Gunpowder.
Young Hyson, Black, &C., &c.
PICKLES, quarts and hall Gallons; SPICES,
Ginger, Nutmegs, Cinnamon, Cloves, Mus
taTd and Pepper; FISH, Sardines, Herring,
Goldfish, Mackerel in. barrels, quarters and
Kits; OIL, Olive and Lamp Oil; WINES,
Champaign and Claret, Champaign Cider,
in bottles MAcARostI ard Vermicelli; Al
MoNDs, Raisins, Tomatto and Pepper Cat
sup; Goshen and Western Butter; Westei-
reserve Cheese: BEEF TONGUES, Su
gar Crac keys, Butter. Bfscu1r, Soda Biscuit
Pilot bread, BUCKWHEAT,
Onions, Potatoes, Lady Peas, Crowdefs
Soap Candles, Starch, Salt, Flour, St. Louis
and Ohio; Lard, Shoulders, Clear sides, SUI
gar cured Hams; Vinegar, Saleratus. Soda
Wrapping Paper, Brooms, Tobacco, Well
Buckets, Water Buckets. Cotton l. French
Irvine, Baskets, Wash boards, Sleeves,
Clothes and Plow Lines, Cigars, Fire
Crackers, Wooden Boxes, Powder, Shot,
Caps, Bar Lead Nails; Whiskey, barrels and
halves, common, extra Old Ryeand Monon-
gahala, New York Brandy and Gin, Com
mon and Fine, Cement, Platter Paris, Sand,
Plasterers Hair, Hay, Corn, Oats, Bran, &c.
The greater portion Of the above articles
can be purchased at retail and near all by
the package or quantity. Myfacilities for
buying are of the best and for the CASH,
am in market with any man or any house;
my store will always be found open until
7o:clock at night.
oct lily JOSHUA BEAL.
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MARSH'S Improved Elastic Sus-
AVA pender hprlder Brace, the object
of which is to correct habitual STOPPING
round and crooked shoulders, weak back
and chest, and to preserve that erects and
graceful position which is indispensable to
health and beauty; it is adapted to Men,
Women and Children Of all ages, occupa-
tions and conditions; it is9ight, yet strong
perfectly elastic, simple, and beautifully
iultils the object designed. For sale by
Oct4. VIM. BoGEL. Druggist,
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Books ! Books

WEBSTER's Die tionary, cteplmoe
w quarto edition Swifts works COM
plete in two vol. Vol 3 Greenleaf on
evidence; Hillard on Mortgages; Ross
tau's confession Christmas Roses; The
Rose Bud: Juvenile Keepsake. Also a
large variety Oh Diaries and Almanacs for
1854, and fine assortment of blank Cards
in store and for sale by
nov. 10y GEO. M. HEROMAN.
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nov. 10Y GEO. M. HEROMAN.
Fashionable JeweIry.

GOLD EAR and Gold finger Rings
" gold studs; heart slides breast pins !;
ear wires; snaps; cuff pins; also gold, sill
yer and plated spectacles; vest and fob
chains; gold and silver watches; pistols,
and coral beads, just received and for sale by
oct-6-ly. GEO. NJ. HEROMAN.
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CITY EMPORIUM,
NJ Qtan1A an1a cono1, nrx, HnrS3a

Cx1x ENkk~O1tlUls
Of Staple and Fancy Dry Goods.
w. d. PHILLIPS.
CORNER OF LAFAYETTE AND CHURCH SITS.
THERE is NOAUCTION GOODS IN
Il my establishment. Nor do propose
to 'sell for COST and "less than cost" My
goods are well selected and contain all the
latest and. most fashionable patterns selec-
ted by an experienced purchaser in the New
York and Philadelphia markets. l have
no article that has been forced into market
under the hammer an account of change in
fashion, or damage. The public may feel
satisfied that what they purchase of me is
new and fashionable. do not profess to
be in competition with the vendors of
"Cheap Goods" do however pretend to
sell as cheap as any retail House of stand
ing in the Union. If you do not think so
call and see. oct15ly
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For Rent.

For Rent.
THAT beautiful large. and commod;ous
i two story brick house on church
street so we'll suited for business stand
opposite Col A Matta's store Tor nart;c'
ulars apply THOS. PRENDERGAST
mar 80. If A.t for JOHN Toy.