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BED ROCK.

FAsHIoNABE GAIT.-We like to see a
young lady walk as though flea was
biting her on each hip; it is SO fascinating
She is just the match for the dandy who
steps like an open winged turkey travel
ing over a bed of hot ashes.
The man who carried hammer into
a Quaker meeting to break the silence
was bound over to keep the peace.
"Mine Got! vat will de Frenchman
make next?'' as the Dutchman said the
first time he saw a monkey.
"Sonny, do you know your letters?"
eyes, sir, two OH 'em." ''Posslble what
are theyp' "Let'er go, and letter rip''
"Smart boy; go to the tub and wet your
hair; brain of such fertility can't be kept
too moist"
The great race between night mare
and a clothes horse came off last week.
The man who entered the mare wasn't
wide awake; SO the horse took the prize"
DOUBLING ON THE OLD MAN.-Like
unto a fruitful vine is Mrs. Frazer of
Slack county, Ohio. She has presented
her husband with six children within a
year, having achieved triples twice.
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plea for a Bachelor.

1t is so seldom that any voice is lifted VI
in. behalf of that unhappy class, the bache
lors, that we give place to the following
lines, which we extract from the New York
Home Journals: sI m
Call me not bachelor-point not, deriding,
y AT "a tree that is barren and lone.
Casting shadow where nothing contidlng
Finds support that it wanted alone.
Yonder an oak, in its sturdy embraces
Mark how the ivy encrcles its form,
Borrowing strength and diffusing its graces;
Partner for life-be it sunshine or storm.
Gaily the summer, with sprays interlaciqg,
Ravels a mesh that appears not to blnd;
Still do the fbres and tendrils embracing,
Cumber the strength that must buffet the
wind.
Fettered the limbs that were fearlessly wav-
Once with the storm in it's widest assail;
Now they are shrinking, abashed and un
Drawing,
With double the venture exposed to the
a. gale.
Ties that unite to changeful condition,
Lightly must sever, nor draw US too near;
Lest even the pleasure we have in fruition,
Be dashed by the gloomy misgivings of fear.
Better, all unapprehensive and fearless,
Callous we prove to adversity's dart;
Misfortune will happen, but he may be fear
less
Who rides on the waves with bachelor
heart.
Not that the heart introverting for ever;
Should to the prison of self be confined;
When shared with wife we disguise the en-
deavor,
But hearts that are single may beat for
mankind.
Then taunt not the bachelor-point not deri-
ding,
As from the branches the yellow leaves fall;
Still may the birds in the thicket be hiding,
Whose covert is broadest and open to all.
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CHECKS drawn on all our offices in Cal
ifornia.
DEposrrs received special or otherwise.
CoLLECTIoNs promptly attended to.
Particular attention paid to the trans
portation of Treasure, Packages, &c.
GOLD DUsT purchased or forwarded to
any part of the United States, and also to
England, at as low rates as can be done
by anv house with security.
Bills of Exchange drapn on any OF our
Houses in
NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA
BALTIMORE, BOSTON,
WASHINGTON, PlTTSBURG,
CINCINNATI, ST. LOUIS,
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISVILLE,
and LONDON.
.Also payable at the toHotc'ng BANKS:
Mechanics and Farmers Bank, Albany
Utica City Bank, Utica
Bank of Syracuse, Syracuse
Bank of Auburn, Auburn
Bank of Attica, Buffalo
Rochester City Bank, Rochester
Geo. Smith & Co., Chicago
Alex. Mitchell, Fire and Ma
rine Insurance Company, Milwaukee
Michigan State Bank, Detroit
Commercial Branch Bank Of
State of Ohio, Cleveland
Clinton Bank, Columbus Y
INSURANCE.-We have made ar
rangements for Insurance to the extent of
ONE MILLION DOLLARS, on any
one shipment, and are empowered to in
sure for other parties on Gold Dust, Bars
Coin and Merchandise to and from New
York and this place, by Endorsements on
bills of lading, at the time of shipment.
ADAMS s. CO.
auburn mar IL So n26 If
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Auburn, March Is, '54-3m
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Illinoistown Road, April 18th, '54-3t
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summons.

The people Of the State Of California:
George W. Holt, you are hereby sum
moned to appear before me at my office in
Auburn, Placer County, on the 10Th day of
June, a. d., 1854, at 10 o'clock, a. N to an
swer the complaint of the Bear River and
Auburn Water and Mining Company wherein
they pray judgment against you for the sum
of $273,5 dollars, in an action for balance of
book account S23,50 and one share Of stock
in said Company, to-wit: Share No. 1882
$3.50; and take notice, if you fail so to ap-
pear and answer, Plaintiffs will take judg
ment as aforesaid.
Given under my hand, this 18th day of
March, q. d. 1854. Fl. R. HAWKINS,
]. P. TIP. No. 8.
Auburn, March IS, '54-3m
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Todd's Valley Correspondence.

ToDD's VALLEY, APRIL %, 1854.
Friend .MitcheH:-Knowing the inter-
est you feel and take in the mining in
terests of our community, deem it pro-
per to post you up little in regard to the
"diggings" in this neighborhood.
We have, without doubt, the most de-
sirable location in the State, the purest of
water, and the best of timber. The dig
gins are comparatively new, and until
lately in manner unprospected. Now,
however, you can begin to discover the
energy and industry so characteristic of
California population. Large tunnels are
being run into the hills in every direction,
and deposites of gold are being discover
ed in places where short time before
men would have been laughed at for pros
.pecting.
Messrs. Hall s. Co., who for several
months have been running a tunnel into
the hill near town, have at last succeeded
in getting into basin, and understand
are getting from s. to $40 to the pam
They have between two and three feet
of pay dirt.
A great many tunnels are being dug into
the hill in the same neighborhood. The
Big Spring Company are digging mag
nfcent tunnel, at an enormous expense.
They expect to 60 in some six or seven
hundred feet before they strike the basin
in the main hill.
Messrs. Lowell s. Co., from George
town, El Dorado county, have commence
ed tunnel, and are very sanguine of sue
cess
Messrs. Weed s. Moore have been run
ming a cut into the hill. On Saturday
last they took out nine and half ounces,
three men at work.
Messrs. Holister & Co., are building a
sluce 5000 feet long Messrs. Taylor s
Co., are erecting another 1900 feet in
length. Frank Miner & Co., have one
about the same length.
Carr s Co., are averaging one ounce
to the hand, clear of expenses. The
Gold Hill company are making two oun-
ces to the hand per day. In fact the min
ers in this vicinity are doing well, which
makes business brisk.
The Hotel, kept by w. Il. Leaman,
has from 25 to 60 boarders every day
Mr.. Read is doing heavy business in the
provision line. A. A. Pond is also an old
established merchant of this place and is
doing we'll
The Todd's Valley Water Company is
averaging clear Of expenses, about $500
per week. They report themselves in a
fourishing condition, They have attach
ed to their water power a Saw Mill which
is cutting out large amount of lumber for
which they find ready sale at good prices.
forgot to mention that the "Bed Rock
Mining Company" are doing well. They
have been taking out as high as $1,000
per week, seven men at work. Atpresent
they are repairing their sluices. Take
the average and Todd's Valley is the best
mining district on the Divide.
will endeavor to keep you posted in
regard to the prospects in this community.
Yours, SC.
BED ROCK.
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Ie B. R. and A. W. and NJ. Co. }
vs.
Geo. w. Holt.

State of California, County Of Placer, s. g.
1t appearing to the satisfaction of the un-
dersigned from the affidavit of j. r. Crandall
that the said defendant has departed from
this State, and that cause of action exists
against said defendant, it is therefore ordered
on motion of Hale and Ryerson, Attorneys
for plaintiffs, that service be made by publi-
cation of summons in the Placer Herald, a
newspaper published in Auburn, in said
county, once week for three months
HIRAM R. HAWKINS ] p
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Summons n,
The people Of the State Of CALIFORNIA, - to
John Lindley. You are hereby summon,eu n,",s ~
appear before, at my office in Auburn, fngv 1O5a
county, on the Oath day of May, "A. y. iIo of
at o'clock p. m. to answer the com mpi"ndJ ;uJr.
J. T. Gilman Pike, wherein he prays JJdrsd
ment against you for the sum of one num-. oc.
dollars, in an action for the amount OF an az ~
count for professional services rendersu ;s vo, W
you by plaintiff. And take notice =; III Il will will
fail so to appear and answer, plaintlh WV, NV
take Judgment as aforesaid. Given unaes 1a54 d.
hand, this gath day of February, I a; a. i0'
Fl. r. HAWKINS,
Justice of the Peace.
thereby order that publication OF the 01o.,d loaI
going summons be made in the Placer Hera'N
for term Of ninety days. -. oath,
Dated at my office in Auburn, THIS
day of February, q. d. 1854. rs 1p.
MA 3m. II. Il. HA" hl'o' o--~
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Dissolution Of Partnership.

Dissolution Of Partnership.
THE Partnership heretofore existing
L between A. j. Phelps and David Fl. Gel
ger, under the style of Phelps & Geiger, is
this day dissolved by mutual consent, David
H. Geiger having purchased the entire inter
est of the firm. All debts Of the firm con-
tracted previous to this date will be settled
by David H. Geiger.
A. J. PHELPS,
DAVID H. GEIGER
Illinoistown Road April 18th, '54-3t
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State of California, County Of
DNoonp

State of California, County Of
Placer.
ON this 10 day of April, A. D. 1854,
~ before the undersigned, Justice of
the Peace for said county, personally ap-
peared Sophia Seller, and on oath declares
that she intends to carry on the business
of keeping a Bar and Boarding House
in the county Of Placer; and further de-
cares that the amount of capital invested
in said business does not exceed five thou
sand dollars. Said business to be carried
on in her own name, and the said Sophia
Seller to be Individually responsible for
all debts contracted in said business from
and after this date. SOPHIA SELLER
Done and sworn before me this the date
above written.
n31 St. H. r. HAWKINS, j. P.
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SACRAMENTO CITY
4. H. MCDONALD,
Importing and Wholesale Drucc;st
No. 1879 J Street,
BETWEEN 9TH AND Cru srp,
Sacramento Citv.

TUST RECEIVED, pr ex Clippers thu az
y following articles:- ~
300 ozs Quinine; 100 lbs En- c.,
500 lbs Tartaric Acid; 100 lbs Blno s.omi Mi
1900 lbs Carb. Ammonia; 500 lbs Acet;a LASS;
1000 lbs Carb. Soda; 1000 lbs N;tr;o ncld V:s
1000 lbs Cream Tartar; 1000 lbs Snln,r;ac nc,u;
1000 lbs fresh Hops; 1000 lbs Muriat;oSdoo ~
500 lbs Colgate Starch; 500 lbs BeeswaS'ao
1900 lbs refined Borax; 100 pals Cast. ~,
5000 lbs Pearl Barley; SO doz pts do Idll' da'
500 lbs Arrow Root; so doz hts do ~ ~
500 lbs Tapioca; so Odoz pints do ~ "
500 lbs Pearl Lago; 100 doz Mex Muo
800 doz Seidlitz Powd'rs tang I;n;maa..a' lug
25 doz Soda Powders 100 doz Nerve ~,
500 lbs Cinnamon Bark; Bone L;n;n,.s.au oau
100 doz Perry Davis Pain Killer.
loo doz Osgoods Cholagogue;
300 doz Reynolds Cholagogue;
Paints, Oils, Brushes, Sc, &c.,,
and oil articles pertaining to Paint and 0;,l
Store-in part as follows:
5000 lbs pure VIII lead; 1900 gals Spts Turnsr,
5000 lbt No &c 1000 gals Linseed 6il. M
1000 lbs Fancy Paints; 800 gals varnisb's ' ass.
1000 lbs Dye Woods; so doz Brushes sssSt Goo.
l0o lbs Indigo; 20 bbls Rosin;
bbls Coal Tar; 10 bbls Tar.
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lstFnRnus Transit TiCketsM
Baggage and Passenger Express
From Panama to ASpinwall.
~ " ~ WY :" -

eD . :" ~ Wy e .
is now prepared to furnish Transit Tickets
from Panama to Aspinwall, covering all ex-
pense of transport for Passengers and Bag
gage, by mules and railroad, making with the
Pacific Mail Steamship Cos Line for New
York and New Orleans. the long desired
Through Ticket via Panama.
Passenger Tickets for sale in San Fran
cisco. Baggage will be checked for at Pana-
ma on arrival of the steamers from San Fran
cisco. Freight therefor payable on delivery
in Aspinwall. Ladies' and children carefully
conveyed across under charge of trusty
guides.
Safety and speed! No sickness!! !!
No River Travel y!
Thirty-One Miles by Railroad.
The bridge across the Cruces river has been
finished, and the railroad is now complete as
far as Bio Obispo. leaving only lS miles OF
mule travel from Panama. The mule road
has been thoroughly repaired, and the entire
transit from Panama to Aspinwall can now
be made with ease and comfort within eight
hours, it having been made infour hours from
ocean to ocean.
The comfort of having ones self transported
from ship to ship, without the necessity OF
coming personally in contact with the run OF
persons in the business, natives and others,
and the fact of being on the Isthmus only q
few hours, in place Of several days, make the
advantages of this route oyer all others suf-
ficiently obvious For transit tickets apply
to j. HAYES, Agent,
Pm. S. Co. IS Building, Leidesdortf street.
APPS 3m
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Summon

TIE People Of the Stste Of California to
James A. Smith:
You are hereby summoned to appear before
me- at my office in Auburn, Placer county
on the Sth day of July, a. d. 1854, at one
o'clock. p. m. to answer the complaint of
]. c. Hawthorne, wherein he prays judgment
for the sum of one hundred and six dollars,
in an action for amount due plaintiff for pro-
fessonal services rendered and medicines fur
nshed.
And take notice if you fail so to appear and
answer, plaintiff will take judgment as afore-
said
Given urder my hand, this 1st day of April
A. d. 1854.
H. R. HAWKINS, J. P,
apS 3m Township No. 3.
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NEW YORK, DEC. Q, lss4.-To THE EDITOR OF
IN the New York Herald. Sir:-At the in
Captain Comstock on board the steamship Baltic
this morning, and on my allowing him the article
that appeared in the Journal of Commerce OF this
days issue he manifested much astonishment and as
sured me lin the presence Of another gentsman), that
such statement regarding the India rubber floats
altogether unauthorized BY him. and that he was, until
then, entirely ignorant Of such appearing before the
public On making further inquiry, ascertaned from
ons 81 the officers that large quantity Of cork lenders
dapdated condition. the being that the
cork was dropping out from several places The officer
very politely accompanied shore, and pointed them
OUT presume, therefore, an act OF justice you viii
cheeruy assent TO the publication of the following
facts, viz That it the cork tenders and not the
India rubber floats, that sent shore worth
Less that the cork tenders are furnished by
the Iron Life Boat Company, appendage to their
boats and the rubber floats by Mr. q. H. fenaeld, 20
has never been known to capsze in . sea-way, as
the iron life boats have several occasions, thereby
Ss IN the '"s
cannot be trusted in the iron life boat that the gov
eminent life car Invented by Capt. d. Ottinger u g.
H. n was never designed by him to be without the ap
plcaton of the Santon rubber floats, and that lack
Ing this sppendage was capsized and again
several tines, during the Of the sufferers from
the Uncle Sam that at the barge Office, Whitehall,
there two metal life boats Of which (of copper
was provided at cost Of about fifteen hundred dollars
and paid for out Of the Eaonal treasury that not
used the ordinary wooden boat being preferred that
another fifteen hundred dollar boat sent shore
with Of the tanks full OF water from the cut
ter Clancy that at several Of our navy yards quite
number Of metal life boats have left
shore BY ships Of war; mcumbrance that the Jer
fey beaclmen complained very bitterly against them
during the recent disaster of the New Ea that the
whole Of the e-boats belonging to the Massachusetts
Humane Society (about forty in number) are fitted
with the stanton" rubber floats and after five years
service have been reported in perfect order and in DO
one instance has any defect occurred in the manufacture
but such defect has been cheerfully ren,eied Gree Of
cost by Mr. Penfeld In submitting these facts trust
they will meet with the attention they merit from the
government at Washington, and that in future the
adoption Of life boats and all other appliances for
saving life shall alone depend their just merits and
the result of practical demonstration, to which they
should all without exception) be subjected, In the
presence Of competent and difinterested committee
deputed by the government for that specific purpose.
am, sir, &c, JOHN W. BENNETT,
Agent for the Stanton, Life Boats.
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TIESRY II. LEEDS, AUCTIoNEER, BY H. H. LEEDS
III Co.-Thursday, 14th, and Friday, 18th, at 10Y
O'Clock each day. ut the extensive sales of j. b.
Cook Esq 262 Broadway Deforests uilings, between
valuable cabinet furniture being the entire stock OF the
Above well known manufacturer to be soil positively
without reserve, consisting of:
Parlor Furniurc-Elegant rosewood sets in every
rety OF pattern both modern and antique deliberately
carved from Partisan designs, and covered in silk and
satin brocatee OF one two and three coors including
sofas, tete par0r gothic and sewing chairs
Also centre and side tables with statuary marble tops
Sienna and Egyptian do extedeaux divans, and other
suitable pieces to form large sets to match also, en-
ready for covering which win be completed In brocade
or orocatee TO suit the purchaser at greatly reduced
price, also mahogany carved furniture, in plush AID
bsrciotn, IN every variety of pattern.
piningroom and Library Furniture-ln oak, rosewood,
mahogany and black walnut comprising elegant extern
sion dining tables buets etageres eaboratey carved
with marble tops chairs and sofas covered In different
colored morocco, plush and haircloth sdeables but
ler's stands, &c.
Bedroom Furniture-Rosewood mahogany. and black
walnut bedsteads, bureaus, double and single enclosed
washsands, elegantly carved, in suits or single with
chairs and lounges to match upholstered and covered in
the best material.
Cottage furniture richly enameed and decorated of
chairs in rosewood oak and ron Of the most
styles; Office and counting furniture IN rosewood
mahogany, blackwanut and oak, consisting of uprioh
and low desks and escrutoires, oce tables, chairs
curtains in brocatele and damask and large variety
Of miscellaneous furniture artA&. This stock com
prises the largest and most coste assortment offered
this season, and will positively bs sold without limit
We consequently invite customers and the public 70
examine Il before purchasing elsewhere, as the sale
ply themselves with rich substantial furniture at low
prices.
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DREsENTS FOR THE HOIIDAYS.-AS CHRISTMAS
JIG and New Years close at hand, and the
for gifts fast approaching the subscriber would respect
fully recommend his elegant stock Of cloaks and furs to
the giving public, gifts In which both the use
ful and ornamental combined. Having rich as
sorment Of velvet satin and MORE antique coaks made
in the fashionable style and Of the very best mate
a he thinks he hazards nothing in saying they cannot
be exceed in any of the larger establishments in the
city. Among his furs may be found the sable, mink,
stone marten fitch and mountain marten imported ex.
pressy for his and at prices to suit tina
present depression OF the money Market and the means
Of ALL Az the Winter stock is fast disappearing, and
preparations being made for the Spring and Summer
trade those desiring cloaks and furs would do well 10
call and examine his goods quickly Mt his cloak and fur
establishment, No AZ Canal street. Brandreh Building,
four doors from Broadway VIM b. MCKENZIE.
yTNOyS.-TOYs AND FANCY GOODS, is DIVISION
i street.-The undersigned has Just received from
ere European manufacturers large and complete as
sortment Of the above goods which he now offers for
sale at greatly reduced prices to compete with any
ether importing honse in New York. Country dealers
vii end It to their advantage 10 eau. Five per cent
alio we'd for cash Remember the old stand
m 1899 CHR GOETZ (Iste Haas GostA) II Dvisisa
street, near Chatham square
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WIN. Writer'S, AUCTIONEER WILL. SELL THIS
w day, at 10z O'Clock. at 1877 Canal street. all the
genteel household furniture OF family breaking up
housekeeping consisting Of elegant tapestry and ingran
chairs rosewood and mahogany centre tables gilt fran
pier glasses, bookcases mantle clocks, vases rich
spler did window curtains shades white and gold chin
dinner and tea SETS cutlery, plated ware rod
and carpets, oclohs, marble top dressing bureaus and
Wristbands, toilet SETS French and cottage bedsds
best hair mattresses, feather beds blankets spreads
wardrobes ten cooking and parior st,ves crocery
glass The above furniture ia in gooi order and
worthy Of attention.
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VIZ 8. MELLOR, AUCTIONEER by HOUGHTON l.
yX Nellor, to.morroW, NhureiaY.l at 1DN O'clock

VIZ 8. MELLOR, AUCTIONEER HOUGHTON l.
w Neilor, to morrow, (Thursiay,) at 10ls o'clock
at No 113 Nassau street, elegant household furniture
rich velvet and ingram carpetng elegant decorated China
ware superior toned octave pianoforte
q" paintings, French plate, pier and oval mirrors, to-
gether with msgnfcently carved rosewood paror cham
ber dining and library furniture of latest Designs
and warranted represented all Of which has been re-
nsved from one Of our best city manufactures
exhibition with catalogue consisting in part as fol-
lows One elegantly carved paror suite carved
in rich French crimson and maroon satin brocatelle
medallion backs, several suites in fancy covering hair
cloth, &C. rich chamber furniture, rosewood bedseads
bureaus and washstands to MATCH mahogany and wal
nut do, library bookcases in rosewood, oak mahogany
and walnut elegant eegeres sdebonrds hall furniture
&C. Also large lot Of mahogany sofas chairs bureaus
washstands rockers lounges, &C., together with lot
Of second hand furniture
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GEO BROADWAY.-PRIvATE SAIE.-THE lARG-
QUO est and most beautiful collection OF English,
French and German engravings, comprising the princi
pal works Of Iandseer, Herring, &C.. offered vt
Wholesale prices, for short time only
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TNDWARD SINTZENICH, AUCTIONEER. EDWARD
u SCHENCK.-Edward Sintzenich will sell at auction,
this day, Dec 49, at II o'clock elegant assortment Of
perfect in every respect and according rep
resentson, including Hudson Bay sable Grecian stone
martens, cbnchla, real Bohemian fitch and real ermine
talmas victornes, mus and cuffs also large selection
Of 7tan narten and chinchina victornes and other
choice descriptions, fur gloves mantas collars, &c.
Bay WOLF genet and wash bear robes elegantly trim
med; after which the balance Of the ladies' furs.
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TEwELRY FOR THE HOLIDAYS-A. g. BAGLEY
81 would respectfully inform his friends and the pub
Rc that he has taken the store formerly occupied BY b.
b. Wood s91 Broadway, and having added largely 70 the
stock comprising the newest patterns and latest Styles
naers himself that he sell at pricss satisfactory
70 all who may favor him with call.
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CORNELIUS, BAKER Il co. RESPECTFULLY AN
~ nounce that the fire at their works in Cherry
their vorkmen win be transferred to their other
factories