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Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-01-28

Sur motion de Mr.. Thibodaux lie Jury de
Police s'est ajourne jusqu'a demain, 10 heures,'
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-21
rT1HE MOST COMPLETE ASSORTMENT


IL OF Pianos in this city can be found at our
Music Depot, consisting OF Hallet, Davis ~ Co. s
superior Eoan Pianos, which for beauty of tone
ara considered by all who have heard them to be
unequalled.
Bacon & Ravens celebrated New York Pianos.
Gravcsbeen 81 Co.'S Pianos, one Of which, the
magnificent Papier Mache Piano at the Crystal
Palace, is the admiration Of all who have seen and
heard IL.
Schumacher & Co.'s new Unichord Pianos,
which for durability, Keeping in tune, and cheap
ness stand unrivalled. The success which has
attended their introduction here is the best guar
anty thereof.
Rosenkraniz's word-rcnowned German Pianos,
considered unsurpassed for sweetness oftone and
decacy OF touch.
We are daily expecting an additional supply OF
the popular Unchord Pianos; also, per pc ket OF
Saturday from Boston, one Of L. Gilberts bc 7tiful
Boudoir or Piccolo Pianos. .1g.t.-.E FrE
This enables persons desirous OF purchasing 70
select instruments from the most varied assorf-
ment Of Pianos ever offered for sale in this city, at
manufacturers prices, with warranty for each
Piano il desired.
Also, several secondhand Pianos, including one
Of Jonas Chickering, which will be sold on the
most reasonable terms.
Secondhand Pianos taken in part payment for
new ones. f ~
The most complete assortment OF Music and
Musical instruments constantly ON hand.
HILBUS & HITZ, Penn. avenue.
Jan 22--tf tm)
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70 w. BROWNING. Merchant Tailor,.

Il under the United States Hotel, having en-
lgreed and improved his store, would now respect
fully call the attention of citizens and strangers
visiting Washington, TO his well-seected stock of
French and English cloths, cassmeres, and vest
ings, OF the newest and most elegant styles OF
goods from the New York market.
; Having had twenty years experience in the
purchase of goods from the best importing houses
il the United States, with such advantages as will
enable him TO offer them 10 the pubic on such
terms az viii give entire satisfaction 10 the pur-
chnBers, and, in view of increasing his business,
he mas purchased an unusual large stock Of goods,
such as viii defy competition for their beauty,
style, and cheapness. 4
All he asks is call before you purchase else
wherc and he will convince you that you will
save, your money by so doing suit OF othes
con be made up in the most elegant style al twelve
hours notice
Superior Ready-made Clothing.
have on hand superior assortment of ready
made clothing, OF my own work, made up IN the
most fashionable manner, such overcoats in
various styles, frock and dress coats, and also
pants and vests, which viii be sold at much less
price than work made TO order.
", b. Sole agent for Scots report Of Fashions
or the District.
Oct. l5--6m. im)
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-21
GREAT WESTERN MAIL ROUTE.
OIXTY MILES DISTANCE SAVED To

- CHICAGO AND ST. LOUIS. The Michi.
gan Southern and Northern Indiana Railroad
Line, carrying the Great Western United States
Through Mail, have the following staunch first.
class steamers running on Lake Erie in connec-
lion with the New York and Erie railroad from
Dunkiik, touching at Cleveland, and connecting
with their road at Toledo. and connecting directly
with the Chicago and Rock Island railroads at
Chicago, in the same depot, thus forming daily
line for passengers and freight from New York TO
the Mississippi river Niagara, Captain Miller
Empire, Captain Mitchell; Keystone State, apt.
Richards; Louisiana, Captain Davenport. Also,
a Daily Line from Buffalo direct to Monroe by
those well-known magnificent Floating Palaces,
Empire s, ie, j. Wilson, Commander, leaves
Buffalo Nc l,ys and Thursdays; Southern Michi-
gan, A. ID. Pei.!as, Commander, leaves Buffalo
Tuesdays and Fridays; Northern Indiana, !. T.
Pheati, Commander, leaves Buffalo Wednesdays
and Saturdays.
One of the above splendid steamers will leave
the Michigan Southern Railroad Line Dock al
o'clock, p. m, every day, except Sundaysl and
run direct through TO Monroe, without landing, in
Ii hours where the Lightning Express Train will
be in waiting 10 take passengers direct 10 Chicago
in hours, and arriving nexi evening sfler ieav-
ing Buffalo.
Running time from New York 10 Buffalo, FOUR
teen hours.
Running time from Buffalo to Monroe, fourteen
hours.
Running time from Monroe 10 Chicago, eight
hours. Total thirty-six hours.
Connecting at Chicago with fine line OF low
pressure steamboats, 10 all places north Of Chicago
TO Green Bay; also with Chicago and Rock Island
Railroad 10 La Sale. and there connect with Hi
nois River Line of Steamboats,, or Express Train
of Illinois Central and Chicago and Mississippi
Railroads, or connecting at Rock Island with reg
ular line Of steamers for all points above and be-
low, making the cheapest and most direct route 10
81. Louis, Rock Island, Minnesota, and the Great
West.
The American Lake Shore Railroads from Buff
falo and Dunkirk connect with this line at Toledo,
forming the only direct and continuous line OF
railroads from the Atlantic Seaboard 10 the Valley
Of the Mississippi. Running time TO Chicago, 80
hours to ST. Louis, Sc hours.
Four Daily Trains, By railroad all the way
Two Daily Lines, by steamers on Lake Erie.
Thus the traveller and shipper can see at a
glance that no other line enter the lists
petitors. .G
Passengers ticketed through from New York
with privilege of stopping over at any point on the
route and rcsuming seats Of leisure, either by the
New York and Erie Railroad, via Dunkirk, New
York and Erie and Buffalo and New York City
Railroad via Buffalo; Peoples Line Of Steamboats,,
Hudson River Harlem and New York Central
Railroads, via Albany and Buffalo.
For any further information, through tickets, or
freight apply at the Companys Office, No. 1913
Broadway, corner of Dey street, New York, 10
JOHN Z. PORTER, General Agent, or
l.. p. DUNTON, Ticket Agent.
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-21
GREAT ACCOMMODATION.

Connection betpeet the Orange and Alexandria
Railroad from Washington.
A I the urgent solicitation Of a number of per-
N sons, / will, on and after Monday, July 3,
start an extra omnibus from Washington every
morning at 81 O'Clock, calling at all the Hotels and
at the residences OF persons who may leave their
order the aight previous al II. w. Halls, near Sd
ST., or at w. Lepreuxs, corner OF 18th street and
Pennsylvania avenue. Travellers will thus avoid
:he trouble and Inconvenience Of changing some
three or four times at uniform rate of charges.
Passage 25 cents trunks % cents; no charge for
a valise or carpet-bag.
Another coach will leave the depot on the arri-
val Of the early train, and arrive at Alexandra
ahead of every other line.
July 6-lm HUGH LATHAM
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-21
NJ ATCHEs: WATCHEs!-J. I. savage,

w NO. 5z uItoh stFeut, New lofK, mas an eX-
T. F.. Cooper's Duplex, MI. Tobias & Co.'S. X.
& &. Beesley's, Joseph Johnson, 25 Church street,
Liverpool, &c., &c, varying III price from SIS or
500. Gold Lephes, four holes jewelled, S25 /;
Detached Levers, thirteen jewels, $50; superior
fun Jeweed English Gold Levers from $50 10 500.
The whole of the above watches are carefully Sc
leeted by myself, and being put mp under my own
inspection, can warrant perfect time-keepers.
Gold Pens, of my own ma1e of superior work
manshp, warranted 10 retain their points, for So,
50 aud 81. Pens without cases, IS cents, 81 so,
So anu So. Sent 10 all paris ofthe country free OF
postage Old pens re-pointed and made equal to
new for so cents. Dec l7>-1v
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-21
NIvERsITY oFvIRGINIA.-The next

" session Of this institution will open the 1st OF
October and close the 29th of June following
The university embraces the following schools,
viz: /, ancient languages; 2 modern languagesi
3, mathematics; 4, natural philosophy, m nerslogy,
and geology; 5, chemistry; 8, medci Z; ; ?, coDs
paratve anatomy, physiology, and SURGERY 3, mcs
raj philosophy rhetoric, and bellies lettres, and pc.
Itical economy; Q, law Also lectureshp CT
special anatomy and matera medica, and de-
raonstratorship OF anatomy. The schools OF an,
cient languages, modern languages, and mathe
maics have each assistant instructor; and in
the sc:ool Of law there is an adjunct professor.
The expenses, (nut including clothing, books, or
pocket-fnoney,) are as follows: 0
Tuition fee say three schools, at S25 each SIS 90
Boarding, including diet, roomfurniture,
and attendance Of servant, payable in
three instanehts in advance ........ i20 90
Room rent, two occupying room, sS
each -. ................-. ...........s w
(Rents without the precints, something
more)
Matriculation fee, SIS; contingent depo.
sit, $40. ..................,.,. IS 90
Washing, say $40; fuel and light, say $50 30 90
8ra sass 90
Students of medicine are charged with four
tickets, at SOS each, and dssecting fee of s..
The fee in tho immediate class of law is 500; in
''''O' s''s''s'0 GEssNER HARRISON, ~,
Sep 2f--tf Chairman the Faculty. :. :.
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-21
MORE NEW Spring GOODS.

ID J. STEER, Merchant Tailor, is now open
ing another supply of choice SPRING and
citizens. y flet. Ha ftv salio
The stock is large and very complete, embracing
almosteyery variety ofGentlemans Goods usually
kept by Merchant Tailors
We solicit an inspection by the public Of our
goods, workmanship, and prices. I sHp nG
ssss~ No, 4 Washington Place, Seventh street. !
May li--3tif e0 tfrg M es45 f.f.f
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-21
MEDICAL COLLEGE.

-
IN Washington.-Tbe Thiry-second Annual
Course of Lectures will comnence on the fourth
Monday in October, and conruu until March.
FACULTY
Thomas Miller, Nj. d., Professor Of Anatomy
and Physiology.
VIM. T.. johnson, M. D., Plofessor of Obstet
RIGS and Diseases OF Women and Children.
Joshua Riley, NJ. d. Professor Of Materia Med
lea, Therapeutics and Hygiepe.
John Fred. May, NJ. d., Ffofessor Of the Prin
ciplcs and Practice Of SurgefY. m gfl
Grafton Tyler, NJ. d., Professor OF Pathology
and Practice of Medisine. e4t
Robert King Stone, NJ. d., Professor Of Micros
eopal and Pathological Anatomy.
Lewis II. Steiner, M d., Professor Of Chemis-
try and Pharmacy.
William III. Saunders, M. y, Prosector and De
moRsfrator.
The facilities for the prosecution Of practical
anatomy ample.
Lake most similar instituuons in Europe, the
desks from which the regulaf lectures are given,
and the wards for clinical iIbtruciions are under
the same roof.
The extensive additions the buildings since
ast session, Tor the accommodation Of the
*, will greatly extend the usefulness Of the
medical and surgical clinic
The entire expense for fui course Of lec-
lures ....t.............S $40
Practical anatomy by the dennnstrator.. 10
MartriculatiBg fee payable on'y ouce).. .
Graduating expenses. t.............. y
Admission 10 the Medical hnd Surgical Olinic
trough the whole course without charge.
ROBERT KING STONE. M. D.,
Deanof the Faculty.
Office and residence corner OF F and 14th SITS.
Sen Ql--ff
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-21
Jan l7-tt


A GENCY AT WASHINGT0N ITO
"A Claimants.-FRANCIS A. DICkINS con-
tinues TO undertake the agency of claims before
Congress and other branches OF the government,
including commissioners under treaties, and the
various public Offices. He will attend 10 pre-
emption and other land claims, the procuring OF
patents for the public lands, and procuring scrip
Tor Virginia bounty land warrants, and the conhr-
nation by Congress Of grants and claims TO lands,
claims for properly lost in or taken for the service
OF the United States; property destroyed by the
Indians, or while in the possession OF the United
States; invalid, revolutionary, navy, widows, and
hali-pay pensions; claims for revolutionary ser
wees, whether for commutation, halfpay, or
bounty lands; also, claims for extra and back pay,
&C. OF soldiers, sailors and marines; as well those
aga inst the State Of Virginia, the United States
all claims, growing out Of contracts with the gov
ernment, for damages sustained in consequence OF
the action or conduct of the government; and, in
decd, any business before Congress orthe public Of
fces hch may require the aid of an agent or attor
ney. His charges will be moderate, and depend
ing upon the amount Of the claim and the extent
Of the service.
Mr. f A. Dickins is known TO most ofthose who
have been in Congress within the last few years,
or who have occupied any public attention at
Washington.
His Office is on Fifteenth street, opposite 10 the
Treasury Department, and next door TO the Bank
of the Metropolis.
All letters must be postpaid.
Sep 2S-1yd Cn)
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-21
EoR LEAsE.-The National Theatre in

INoR LEASE.-The National Theatre iu
II the city Of Washington, for the ensuing sea-
son, or for term Of years. The National Theatre
is one Of the largest in the world, and yet every
meritorious attraction can fll II.
With the alterations and improvements con
iemplated, il will lie 10 every respect desirable
establishment. sEt
II suitable company could be selected, the
Proprietor would accede 10 the following arrange
ment.
The entire receipts 10 be distributed thus: The
current expenses the salaries Of the member I;
the rent. All surplus 10 be divided among the
members Of the company, in the proportion OF
their respective salaries, The Proprietor would
have no claim for rent until after payment OF cur
rent expenses aud salaries.
The proprietor would like, thercfore 10 receive
communications, with particulars, from parties in-
clined TO this mode Of action. The purpose of
the Proprietor is 10 secure the best talent by pay
ing 10 il all the profits Every letter received VIII
be known 70 the Proprietor alone, who will not
feel himsclf at liberty 10 reveal the name Of any
parry addressing him on this subject
All communications prepaid, and addressed
:" to the Proprietor Of the National Theatre, box
2l2 Washington city, ID. Q.
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-21
fI,HE ANCIENT EGYPTIANs. RY sIR

il ]. Gardiner Wilkinson, with illustralionsc
Leather Stocking aud Silk, or Hunter John
Myers and his Times, Story of the valley OF
Virginia
Utah and the Mormons, the History Govern
ment, Doctrines, Cus.oms, and Prospects OF the
Latter-Day Saints, by Benz. O. Ferris, late Sccre-
tary of Utah Territory. go. adr
Footprints Of ,Famous Men, BY the author Of
The Boyhood OF Great Men Just published
and for sale by X. FARNllAM,
july III corner ofPenn., nv, and llih st.
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-21
MisfsllaneGus

yTIRGINIA.-At a Circuit Court held for
v the city of Petersburg, at the courthouse
thereof, on Saturday the 10Th day OF June, A. D..
1851: &
Commonwealth of Virginia, Plaintiff,
Against &
Francis Pace, executor of Jones Mitchell, de-
ceased. VIM. Jackson, Coy Quavs, David Scott,
James M. Otter, George Taylor, Thomas McKen-
sey, Thomas Jarrult, John Updike, and Peter Val
entine trustees Of the Gifeld Church, defendants.
On the motion Of The plaintiff and for reasons
appearing TO the court it is ordered that all per-
sous claiming an interest in the estate of Jones
Mitchell, deceased, free negro, lale Of the city
Of Petersburg in the State Of Virginia, do appear
before the Judge Of the circuit cour, Of the city
aforesaid on The FIRST day ofthe next term thereof
lhen and there TO attend TO their interest in this
suit; and that copy Of the above order be pub
lshed f r three months in some newspaper Of the
cities Of Richmond and Washington respectively.
The object Of this suit is TO recover the estate,
consisting Of Two houses and lois and personal
estate, also the proceeds OF properly of Jones
Mitchell deceased said properly being direlect,
he having died without known hears-al-law.
Copy--Tesle.
July 2-3m TIIAD. PAGAUD, D. C. H
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-21
MORE NEW SPRING GOODS.
! ]. STEER, MERCHANT TAILOR
1l,o sENATORs AND MEMDERs oF

TTW SENATOKS AND MEMBERS UF
u the House of Representatiyes.---Ag gentle
man who has had twenty years experience as
parliamentary legal, aud general reporter, both in
Europe and America, having several leisure hours
each day, proposes to devote them to the service
Of any gentleman having writing 10 do, either for
the press or of any other description Desiring
some mode Of employing those hours until the ad-
iournment of the present session Of Congress, he
is perfectly Indifferent to the character Of tue
writing he may be required TO perform, and wi !
perform it upon the most reasonable terms. Com
municatons addressed TO p. b. T., at Mrs. Ward's. /.
corner Of Al street and Missouri avenue, will meet
with prompt attention. References of the highest
order Feb 2-tf
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-21
CCOTrs WEEKLY PAPER.--The pub

GCOTTS WEEKLY PAPER.---1he pub
- Usher Of this large aad popular family journal
offers for the coming year Qs3D combination OF
literary attractions heretofore unattemped by any
OF the Philadelphia weeklies. Among the new
features viii be new and brilliant series of orgi
nal romances by George Lippard, entitled Legends
OF the Last Century. All who have read Mr. Lip
pards celebrated Legends Of the American Revo-
fption," Published for iifty-six consecutive weeks
in the Saturday Courier, viii find these pictures
Of French and American history endowed with all
the power and brilliancy Of his previous produc-
ito Us. The fret Of series OF original novellettes,
called Morris Hartley, or the knights ofihe Mystic
Valley. by Harrison w. Ainsworth, is about TO be
commesced. Il will be handsomely illustrated by
twelve ine engravings, and its startling incidents
cannot hiil 10 elicit undivided praise. Emmerson
Bennett, the distinguished novelist, and autbor OF
Viola etc.. etc, Is also engaged to Furnish bril-
liant novelette, TO follow the above. Mrs. Mary
Andrews Denison, author Of Home Pictures, Pa
tience Won bington and her Grandmother, etc,
will continue splendid domestic novelette,, en-
titled the Ole Ivy Grove, and H. G.. Watson
illustrated story called the Two Edged Knfe-a
graphic picture OF early life in Old Kentucky. To
these will be added original contributions and Sc
lections frous Mrs. Caroline Lee Heniz, Clara
Clarvile, Lille Iilbernc, Mrs. Stowe Grace Green
wood and other distinguished writer's the news
of the day, grtphic editorials full reports OF the
provision, money, and stock markets, letters from
travellers at home and abroad, etc, etc.
Terns--One copy one year 50 two copies ono
year 80; four copies one year So; nine copies one
year, and one to the getter up Of the club $40 ;
twenty copies one year and QUE TO the gstter up
Of the club, $50.
Address A. SCOTT, Publisher,
No, III Chcstnut At. PHILADELPHIA.
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-21

HARP ERS GAZETTEER OF THE
III World, No. |, TO be completed in ten num-
beFs.
Wilkinson's Ancient Egyptians, illustrated with
500 wood cuts, two volumes
Leather Stocking and Silk, story ofthe Valley
of Virginia.
Footprints Of Famous Men, designed as 1ncite-
ments TO intellectual Industry along, Qurther sup
ply Just received)
Lsdy Bulwers Behind tbe Scenes.
Atherton, by Miss Milford. On sale at
TAYLOR S MAURY'S Bookstore,
July IL near 9th street.
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-21

n ODERN LANGUASsES.-D. IL. GrOux,
ltH native of France, teacner of Modern Ian
guages, especially French. Spanish, and German.
Transations made with correctness and punctu-
ally. Professor of Nurnesmatcs, for the classif-
c alton and explanation Of medals and coins. \
Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between 9th
and Hh streets, opposite Browns Hotel.
Furnished Rooms to rent at that place.
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-21
INRIAL OF NIATT. ID. MARn.--A full

TRIAL or MATT. II. wARn.--A full
IL and authentic Report OF the Testimony on The
Trial Of Matt. +. Ward, certified 10 be correct BY
Thomas ID. Bronze, Clerk Of Hardin Circuit Court
VIM. Alexander, former Commonwealth Attorney
for the Hardio District, and Judge Alex. Walker
OF New Orleans, with the Speeches Of Governor
Crittenden, Governor Helm, II. +. Marshall, Esq,
aud the reply Of Alfred Allen, Esq, Attorney for
the Commonwealth
Just published and for sale by
X. FARNHAM afit
Corner Pennsylvahia avenue and i1th street
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-21
wAsHissrQss Macetli, 1851.

NTRs. COwDEN CLARkE's new Novel.
INI The Iron Cousin, or Mutual Influence, by
Mary Cowden Clarke, author of "The Complete
Concordance 10 Shakespeare
Tsgg's Dictionary OF Chronology.
Lectures on the True, the Beautiful, and the
Good, by M. N. Cousin Increased by an Appendix
on French Art; translated by o. w. Wight.
mf TAYLOR ~ MAURY'S
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-21
IloR SALE. A THREE-sToRY RRICK

NOR SALE, A THREE-STORY BRICK
IL House aud Lot on New York avenue, near
nh street and opposite the market-house. The
building contains a store-room aud commo! !ious
dwelling, and is good stand for business; it has
recently been put in firstrate order. Possession
given Immediately. For terms, which will be very
easy, apply to JAMES J. MILLER,
-ggs5 Real Estate Agent,
May lift Over Selden, Withers Il Co.
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-21
NEW no0Ks.-The whimsical Woman

EW BoonSs-IHe w hlmsicai w OMAN,
IN by Emile L. Carlen.
Crystalline; or, the Ileiress ofFall Down Castle,
romance, by +. w. Shelton, A. NJ, author oil
"The Rector OF 81. Bardolph's," &c.
The Myrtle Wreath, or Stray Leaves Recalled,
by Minnie Myrtle
Melbourne and the Chncha Islands, with
Sketches of Lima and Voyage round the World,
by George w. Peck.
Just published and for sale by
X. FARNHAM,
Corner Penn. avenue and llth street.
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-21
+ RECOMMENDATIONS.

RECON- III MENDATIONS.
" U. S. NAVY YARD, GosPoRT, Va,
.Ianuary 20, 1854.
To C. e. Detu,ola President ~. j. Zinc Co., " T..
SIR A series Of experiments conducted by me,
with the utmost care, during the past three years,
upon all the various paints and artificial prepara-
tions for the preservation of timber, have led
10 the important discovery that the White Zinc
Paint, ,manufacluredby the New Jersey Zinc Com
pany, serves as a perfect protection against the
ravages of the marine worm, and the formation OF
barnacles, whilst no other paint preparation OF
any kind combines the same protective effect
\; | am now preparing full report on this impor
tant subject TO The bureaus Of Yards and Docks, AT
Washington, and shall send with il complete se-
ries Of specimens Of wood anG metal plates, which
were covered with the different paints and pre-
paraiions, and then exposed alike for an entire
season. in salt water, opposite this navy yard; all
of which illustrates. in the most striking manner,
the invaluable qualities and decided superiority OF
your White Zinc Paint over all other kinds
paints, especially for marine purposes.
You at liberty to give full publicity TO the
above stated facts, which are of too much mpor-
tance 10 be kept from the naval and commercial
world. ] am, respectfully, your obedient servant,
JAMES JARVIS,
Inspector IT. s. Navy Yard, Gosport, Va.
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-21

rENERAL LAGENCY.-The undersigned
W most respectfully informs, by this notice, his
friends and the public in general, here and esle-
where that he has opened an Agency Office Tor
the prosecution of claims of every description
against the government, before the several depart
ments or Congress procure pensions, bounty
lands, extra pay, and arrearage pay, and will at
tend 10 the buying and selling OF real estate, the
renting OF houses, and general collecting busi
ness he will also furnish parties at distance
with such information they may desire from
the seat of government. Charges will be mode
safe. Office, at present, will be on M near 18th
rtreet.
REFERENCES
Hon. J. C. Dobbin, Secretary of the Navy
Hon. ]. Davis, Secretary of Var.
N. Callan, esq, President Of tie Board Of Com
mon Council
Gen. John M. McCalla, Attorney at Ld,c
James III. Caustin, esq.
w. c. Reddall, State Department.
SAMUEL G. TAYLOR.