davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-02-16
NEW PUBLICATIONS.

TBE CRulsx or THE STEAM YACHT
NORTH STAR; u narrative OF the
Excursion OF Mr.. Vanderhilt's ar
,y to England, Russia, Denmark,
France, Spain, Italy, Malta, Tur.
key, Madeira, etc. BY Rev. John
Overton Choules, ID. D., anihor OF
the History of Missions," "Young
Americans abroad" etc. Boston
Gould e. Lincoln, 1854.
When il was announced, nearly q
year ago that Mr.. Vanderbilt was about
entering upon the princeIy project Of
visiting all The principal cities oi the old
world, in a steamship built and fitted
out expressly Tor this purpose, and en-
tirely at his own expence,-a that
the Rev. DR.. Choules was 10 be one Of
the party, it was generally remarked,
u'lhen We shall hive an interesting his.
tory Of this delightful adventure" The
public have not been disappointed, Tor
the learned Doctor has prepared vol.
ume which reflects credit upon his lite
rary reputation, and which will be read
by thousands, not only Of those who
know and are attached 10 the author,
but others, strangers to him, who will
be curious to see and hear all about the
adventures OF The North Star.
DR.. Choules has periof:ed his work
exceedingly well he gives graphic and
delightful descriptions o'all that is re.
markable and interesting in tbs places
and along the routes which the party
;sited,-the whole in,erspersed with
timely observations on men, manners
and things. This was a rare opportu.
nifty 10 visit the notable places Of the
old world, one such as never before oc-
Cured, aud probably will not again. ct
least for very many years 10 come ; no
writer could have Ut his materials to
better use, or moulded them into more
agreeable and satisfactory book.
AbC WIN 10 Ciu Wy CACcucHt
portraits OF Commodore Vanderbilt and
Capt. Eldridge, who commanded the
steamer also, a fine engraving oi the
ship. and excellent drawings Of various
places and other objects OF interest,"
The volume has been brought out by
Messrs. Gould & Lincoln, the liberal
publishes, IN splendid style. Ii will
have a very large sale.
The first edition, about four thousand
copies, was exhausted in eight hours,
and the second edi'ion is passing rapid
ly through the press nearly the whole
Of this edition has been ordered by the
trade, and third will Immediately be
commenced. This is the most extraor-
dlnary sale OF any book which we have
ever heard OF, in so short space oI
time.
For sale by w. II. Peek and G. z.
Hammett Jr
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-02-16

Ut II is the impression Of those who
know, tha, the present extravagant pri.
ces ei -four cannot be maintained, IRON
the vast amount that is stored and 10
con,,oually adding TO the stock. The
New York Tribune says--
We understand there is n feeling
among holders Of -four in this city, that
the price may possibly recede rather
than advunce, before the pinching
ume,' when notes fall due. The poor
have their pinching time, now, and they
will not sympa,hize very strongly with
spectators, should the price happen 10,
drop down dollar or two be low cost
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-02-16
roliilal.

IT At the request of "a subscriber. :
we republish the following lines, which
were written about two years ago, when
our oversight was seriously affected.
and fears were entertained Iha, we
might never see sgain:-
THE BLIND MANS PRAyER.
a ny wiLL'An cR,ssroY.
Lack ns for the need OF tame
To deck my youthful brow;
] seek not ior an honored name,
And all its glory now.
envy none their trophies won,
Nor covet soId,d wealth.
Boa hunbly pray to have, % Goi, --'--
Once mo. my wonted heath. ... ...r..
Withdraw the darkened eloud t'at r. SITS
Before my aching eyes.
And let me gaze once more upon
Earth aud Thy cheerful skies. .-.
Give back, . God, Thy creates, boon,
Restore my vanished sight,
Eot h"NC 'caIHVo WO'h
OF Thine own blessed light.
pass the long and weary hours.
Alone IN silent thought,
Aad grievo that all my by-sone years
Have but SO little wrought. t t...
All, thus it is; when We are strong,
We prize not blessings given .
But only feel their value when
At last they all are riven.
Once more, o God, pray for light,
To guide my path in lie;
oh, make .ns grateful for the gilt
A hero in the strife.
Bat ifit be Thy holy will
To raise the veil no more,
Oh, gran, that may he resigned,
Aud ever Thee adore.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-02-16
% Philadelphia 10 rather severe OF

% Philadelphia 10 rather severe ON
New York. The North American SAYS,
New York may have succeeded for
a moment in creating out OF the trans
actions a, Erie wide spread and vehs-
ment feeling OF Indignation against
Pennsylvania and her principal metrop-
oils. Neither, however, has any reason
to feel alarmed. The misapprehenslon
which both suffer from fer ,he hour will
give way in a little while TO returning
reason and sobcred passion. The hue
and cry which a mercenary rival has
raised against them will subside with
the occasion which has served the turn
Off miserable malice, and the mild but
potent authority OF law will adj ct those
differences which have led to 80 much
unhappy disturbance
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-02-16

opRents are rising beyond oil preee.
dent We give one or two instances:
Mr.. Christadoro, the celebrated "artist
Ia hair,' who has occupied No As'or
House for some years, at rent Of
$500 per annum, has jus, bsen notified
by Mr. Astor, that after the lst Of May
next the rent will be raised to $3.50
yeari The stores in front Of the Metrop-
oli,an Hotel, which hsve::been bringing
5000, having been raised 10 $4,000.
And 90 II goes with -four at sl5 a bar.
rel, and a fair prospect oi }, running up
to $40. No wonder the little girl told
her papa, II bread 90, 10 be so dear. they
must lire on pound cokel-tN.Y. Mirrcr.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-02-16
New York. Feb. z.


A letter rom fla ana Of January 3lst
atates that The apprentice system is a.
bout To be carried ont on The Island on
an extensive scaie. Numerous vessels
are on their way to Cuba, with cargoe'
OF negroes. and others were preparing 10
depart. A large Spanish naval l"rce
was stationed at the Island, and Brit.
ish and French Fleet were expected
soon. Another letter says that all is
CONSERVATION at Havana. The whole
feet has been in a state Of preparation
for some expected event, provisions,
water and coal having been put on
board the different war vessels and
steamers.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-02-16

Europe. - Fairfax, in the Richmond
Enquirer writing from Washington,
states:--
Private letters received here IRON
Europe, from sources entitled to credit,
express the opinion that affairs are as
suming such shape rs to war-s nj the
belief that all difficulties will be settled
without an European war. This was
long ago the expressed opinion oi the
bes, informed. II is TO be rejoiced
att
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-02-16

On THEIR WAY HoMr-We learn by
the Pacific that Cap. Watkins, OF tue
il lated San Francisco, and The rescued
soldiers and sail RS who were carried
into Liverpool by the ship Antarctic,
are now on their way home by the
steamship America, specially chartered
for their accomo ia,ion. The ship was
to leave Liverpool on Saturday, Jan %.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-02-16
Nsw YORK, Feb. Is

The steamship Africa, from Liver
pool, 2S.h ult,, arrived below nj y o.
clock
Flour and wheat remained about The
same. Corn lSd higher.
Cotton declined s to / 4 on the week.
The Russian Japan squadron return
ed from Nangashi TO Hong Kong On
Dec. llth.
There is but little news as 10 the
Eastern question. r..H.. -..'r.
The Cars conduct is still cvasive.-
He does not regard the entry OF the
allied fleets into the Black Sea rs de.
ella ration Of war. Hc is no, expected 10
send reply to the Vienna note until
the middle OF February. but has ap-
pointed Count Orloli TO visit the courts
OF Vienna, Berlin, Paris and London, 10
explain on what terms he really will
treat. BY all this he gains delay.
The quiet tone 10 observable in the
Russian organs, but appearances Of
peace are no nearer.
The allied fleets were last seen, part
at Slnope and part near Batoun. but
they are since reported as sailing Tor
Varna.
The Russian squadron wa. off the
sea Of A zol. ...
Servia is much agitaiel by the IN
triyues Of the Russian Consul General
Izzet Pacha, OF Belgrade has sworn 10
arrest him unless he minds his own
business.
No news Of interest from England or
France.
Austria in great haste has ordered
10000 troops to Hungary.
LA TEST.
Vienna dispatches hint that good
news from ST. Petersburg has reached
the austrian Government.
The Shak of Persia has promised
neutrality towards Turkey.
D It is said iha, forty eight hours OF
total abstinence from liquids OF all sorts
will kill a cold entirely; anu he who
tries this remedy may g" out into the
air, and the more the better; Tor the
more he walks and creates exhalation
IRON the skin, the more he robs hls blood
ofwater, and the more thoroughly he
breaks the bank on which the nose and
throat and lungs rely for means Of max.
ing themselves troublesome.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-02-16
Bp Wclcarapb.
Bosros, Feb. 7.


The following report was brought by
the Arabia:
Advices from Buchares., OF the I'm
uIt., state that Matchln was attacked by
the Russians at several points on The
l3'h. The reports Of heavy cannon'
ade, and Of musketry, continued 10 be
LearJ when the post left.
Al Glurgovo preparations were being
made Tor attacking Rutsehuk.
The ship Constantine, from New
York for Liverpool, arrived at Belfast
Lough. january 18th, with greater
part Of her cargo thrown ovsrboard.--
Experienced very heavy weather and
lost quarter bvats. bulwarks, split sails,
&c.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-02-16
Baltimore, Feb. Z.

The fund collected here for the San
francisco rcscuers has been divided as
follows - Capt. Creighton, $1,000 )
Capts. Lowe aud Souher, $500 each.
Capt. Lowe is quite sick a, his BROTH
cr's residence in tins city.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-02-16
Boston, Feb. 7.

Abou, 8 o'clock last evening, the lo1
comotiye Daniel Webster, attached 10
on up train on The Northern Railroad
AT Danbury, N. H., exploded, killing
Michael Mitchell. The engineer.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-02-16

~ The New York Medical Ga
zene. Tor February, gives extracts from
the unput lished letters Of a young ply.
siclan ~ Paris - his father, medi-
cal practitioner. Among other items,
this gentleman mentions The annexed )
M. -- has lately been beIore the
court for refusing TO answer questions
propouneed 10 hHn relative TO q young
lady, who finding ihe doctor in trouble
gave him iull permission to answer.-
Bu, he still refused. saying he could
not violate his oath as a doctor He was
fined 100 trance. lie appealed to a high
er court TIE sentence wac annuIIed,
and he was honorabiy acquitted, the
Judge remarkioq tha, a physician has
not the right, in any case, or under any
pr.text 10 divulge he secret Of his
patient
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-02-16

"JAcai, said pious coal dealer,
"wha, Kind Of morning ifh 2" "very
cold, sr, very" "Is the canal iroze ~
Yes cir, hard" "Rsisc the coal dol.
lar ton. God help the poor" "
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-02-16
Gnrupeau News,
NEW YoRk. Feb. 9.


The steamship Pacific, from Liver
pool "Wednesday, 25th ult arrived al 3
O'clock this aiternoon. ff III
Another famine is threatened in Ire-
land. Provisions are immensely high
and still going upwards. In some paris
Of Limerick the people are suffering de.
piorab y from want OF food. f
No oiIlcistreplyk h received tom The
Car OF Russia relative TO the Eastern
question. There 10 no abatement IN
actual hostilItles, and the preparations
for war are continued, bu. no further
battles are reported either on the Dan
ube or 10 Asia.
-. The allied fleets were last seen steer
ing for Bantoum, with fair wind
The Russian feet was also at sea
The very latest dispatch on the morn.
ing Of the Paciic's sailing says, on The
authority ol the London Times, that the
Car has not proceeded 10 extreme
measures on hearing Of the entry OF the
allies into the Black Sea. He replies
by a question, Are the fleets to observe
strict neutrality, or take active part with
Turkey p The answer to the above is
OF little Importance, rs the Czar's final
reply TO the note Of Vienna, must ere
no w be on it, way TO the Western gov
ernments. The above, however. had
II favorable influence on the Paris
Bourse.
"A Geographic dispatch from Vienna
states mat it has ranspired that The
CZar's final reply will he a con,empIu.
Gus refusal TO the Vienna note, referring
Turkey TO Prince GortschakoH ior fur
ihcr particulars, asserting positively
that Russia will not give up one lot o.
Prince Menschlk1f's fret demands.
Military movements continue along
the Danube, but 10 further. battles re.
ported.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-02-16
LATEST.
I,onDoN. Jan 25.

LONDON, Jan 20.
The Times Paris correspondent writes
that the Emperor Of Russ,as reply
though not couched is very strong lan-
guagr and demanding explanntons, is
OF such a character AS leaves little hope
OF change in the Empcror's mind.
1t is stated lha, The popular excl e.
ment at 81. Petersburg is lndescrbahle,
and The French government anticipates
that an explosioni OF sucha kind may
take place as shall iorce the Emperor TO
Iuake Il formal declaration Of war before
even his plans are arranged.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-02-16
Congress.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7.

w ARLINGTON, feO. 4.
SrrArr.-The bill granting quar-.
ter Of a million acres oil land to Mime
sofa IN alternate sections TO aid in the
construction Of railroads 300 miles long
in that territory was taken up and pass.
ed.
Petitions were presented and other
routine business oi no general interest
was transacted. ..r +, ...
HoUsE.-The House met atl2M.,
and after reading oi the Journal, went
into committee OF the whole on the def
cheney bill. .f r.. .. ....
WAsHiSGrOs, Feb. 8.
SFNATE.-ConsIderable routine busi-
pess was transacted. ...
Senator Broadhead presented me.
mortal from the Society OF Friends in
Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland,
against the repeal oi the Missouri com
promise.
The bill granting the usual amount
Of lands TO Michigan, Tor railroad pur.
poses, was taken up and passed.
HovsE.-Mr. Cutting made an inel-
fectual attempt TO present the remon-
STRANGE OF the New York Tabernacle
meeting against the passage of the
Nebraska bill.
The House went into committee Of the
whole on the deficiency bill
WAsHiNoroN, Feb. l3.
SEsArE.-Ths Senate met at ,2 o..
clock.
Remonstrances against the repeal Of
the Missouri compromise were present
ed by Senators Everett Foo,e, Brod.
head, Chase AMI Sumner.
On motion Of Senator Wade, a reso-
luton was adopted sailing for the off.
cial correspondence Of our late Minister
to Brazil.
Numerous reports upon various sub.
jets were presented and appropriately
disposed OF.
hoUsR.-Mr. Washburn, Of Illinois,
asked perm ission TO presen, a remon.
STRANGE against the repeal OF The Mis-.
souri, Con- .,romise.
Objections were made.
MIR. Breckenridge ot Ky. moved to
suspend the rules 10 Introduce the new
deficiency bill.
The motion was lost yeas l07, and
nays 72, not being lwe thirds vote.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-02-16

pThe sixth days proceedings Of the
Military Court Of Inquiry was manIy oc-
cupied with the testimo' y Of Captain J.
w. Gardiner, Of the lst Dragons, who
testified tina, Col. Gates did not use his
authority as a commanding officer
where il might have been oi benefit, nor
indeed a, all, excepting where he was
personally interested, as in the matter of
the distribution Of food aud water.
He( Col. G )insisted upon an extra guam
tity, (at least so Captain G tesrifcs)
while the soldiers were on short allow.
ance; and on one occasion, upon being
2, monstrated with Capt Gardiner, las
he states)o Jon the ground that this would
tend 10 make the men disordcrly, seeing
the officers. so literally supplied while
they received their small share, ho (Co.
Ga,es) replied, with an.o,lh, that he
"would rather twenty OF the men
should die than his child should suffer
An ORPHAN ADorrED.-We copy the
following from the New York
Sun :-"Capi Isaiah Rynd.r-, whose
peculiar campaigning services so long
seemed 10 be UnaPpresiaIed, both by
Hards and Soiis, has 81 Ia,i been adop-
ted into the 'spoils' family. The Cap.
tain. we are told has been appointed
Assistant Surveyor oi the Port OF New
rorr, the Office being expressly created
to furnish him a home. Though the
Captain has generally besa regarded as
a hard politician, nc has no 1T seems.
leo, soft berth
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-02-16

Run UPON A WREcK The New York
Commercial learns that the abandon
ment of the ship Prince Albert, lro,.a T. at
port tor LONDON, was in Consequence pi
her coming in contact with n wreck in a
heavy gale of wind, on the Sd Of Jsrua-
ry. Such disaster is not oi irequeni
occurrence, but shows the propriely of
always sculiling dIsmas,ed wreck,
when not leaking badly before it is a
banioned.- Boston Times.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1854-09-20
A. j. HITCHCOCK 4 Co 5
a|ezssss LIVERY STABLES. 9555zsss553 3

Cother of Texas and Edwards streets, Shreveport.
ENHE undersigned, having purchased the interest a
L. Messrs FanBibber in the above we'll iaowh es-
tabshment and put in fine ORDER inform th.ig rends
and the public generally, that they are prepared TO ac
commodate them with saddle horses, bugges, cargi-
ages, ETC., of the best descriptions and on as rpasona
bic terms as they be had at any other establish.
OF single feed. Gentlemen from the country, wish
ing to visit New Orleans. any point on the fl9er b.
leaving their animals with us, can have them eoreu
ly and faithfully attended to. Our osters are expert
enced and attentive, and ready day and nigHt 10
.attend to the wants of customers.
Horses bought and sold. Horses and Mule sold On
commission.
Thankful for the patronage extended 20 the fas6 firm
of VanBibber & Hitchcock, respectfully solicit
continuance thereof pedgng ourselves to d. al in our
power to merit it,
aup23 A. r. HITCHCOCK s. ca
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1854-09-20
New Orleans Market.

!, SEPTEMBER l2-There is some enquiry for cotton
the sales Of the day amounts to 500 bales
Inferior, $780, Middling, $685.
Ordinary, 69@71 Good " 1905
Low middling,. 1000 Midling fair, s14@s11ss
The receipts Including 26 sos bales on hand since
the lst September, have been 40453 bales Exported
during same time 1899 bales.
FLouR-S7 IS; 500 90 p Dbl.
Ponk-M. o. sls 50; mess, SIS oo@l5 so 2 Dbl
BAcos-sides, 7A@814c; shoulders, 1905.
LAED-No. !, II; l2@I3e. q ID.
CoKs-75@eoc. u bush.
CoFFEE-Rio, l09, 1034@11e. p b.
SueAR-314: 81; 81; 414@434c. = ID.
MoLAssEs-Reboiled, ll9l2c.; choice IL &c. p gal
BAeGING&Ro pE-Bagging 16@l612c; rope 5g9c.
WHIsKEY-Rectifed, 35@ 3oc.; Dexter's 4o@42.
LIME--At retail-Thomaston, 50 5O;Western, $500
sALr-Liverpool, fine, 81 55@l 60; coarse, 81 40
p sack.
CATTLE MARKET, September II.
BEEF-Western fine, S3l(a9c o tb net
Texas and Lake, - 415@7-c. =
Hogs, 79@-c: :.
Sheep, 50 5004 30 p head.
Mich Cows, $25 0O@75 90
Calves and yearlings, - S. 1910 so
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1854-09-20
Shreveport g. Alexandria Packet.

GTlUCFFF
T. g. ttttas steamboat RUNAWAys Ceooxz.
zs=z=E=iszs= MASTER (having been thoroughly over
hauled repaired and renovated) will resume her trs
on or about the list September a regular weekly
packet between Shreveport and Alexandra at which
place she will connect with the New Orleans steamers
thus atiording passengers and shippers through line
to- the city without detention at.the falls
The Runaway was built expressly for thu trade her
boilers machinery, furniture and every thing else are
entirely new, and in point of safety speed and accom-
mediation she is unsurpassed by any other bose above
the falls Particular attention viii at times BE- paa n
plantation and all way business Thankful fer tha lib
eral patronage they have heretofore received her o
solicit the favors of their old friends promising 10
do every thing in their poWer to merit it Lr,it. oh
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1854-09-20
Great Attraction

AT THE OLD STAND OF II. LEVY l. BRO.
IuS T received per steamer S. w. Downs the iarg-
= est stock of FANCY DRY GOODS ever brought to
this market consisting in part Of the folowng viz
Brocade silks; fancy do;
Embroidered silk tissues;
A new style of houncng baregc dresses;
Printed jacouets and lawns;
Printed linens; brilliantines;
Scotch gnghams and gngham muslins;
A large assortment Of Mourning Goods Of every
desert ption;
Plain Swiss muslins dotted do;
French embroideres, of the latest style;
Splendid sets of chemisettes and sleeves; Q
New assortment of embroid'd hdkts;
Collars, sleeves, chemisettes;
Rich laconet and Swiss worked bands;
New trimmings, richest patterns;
Irish linens; pillow case do:
Linen table cloths; towel and table diapers;
Fine linen napkins; French silk oil cloth;
Fine English thread and cotton hosiery;
Silk and hair bonnets, of the latest styles;
Misses and childrcn's hats and bonnets;
Fine parasols; corsets;
Perfumery, direct from Paris;
Ladies' fancy port monnaies; shell combs;
Fans; gloves of every description, and great
variety of fancy goods, too numerous to mention
Also-A large assortment Of gentlemen's Clothing,
Furnishing Goods, etc. All of which will sell
cheaper than ever.
We invite the public the ladies especially, to call
and examine goods.
myl7 G. NJ. LEVY q Co.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1854-09-20
ROBSON & KIMBLE.
Ohm N. HOWELL. HAMILTON s. HOWELL.
j. N. HOWELL IL Co.,
Receiving and Forwarding Merchants.

On the Levee, Shreveport, La.
HAVE leased the well known building recently
l. l. occupied by Messrs. Douglass & Dashell,
the Levee, (at the steamboat landng,} and now
pre- pared to receive, forward and mer
chandse of every description. We also erecting
contiguous to the present. building, and Immediately
the banks of the river of the largest and most
convenient warehouses in the country, which will
render facilities for storing equal if not
peror to that possessed by any other establishment on
Red River.
We are prepared to make liberal cash advances on
cotton or goods sent to @
Cotton will be shipped without being exposed to
mud or rain. All goods will be promptly forwarded
according to orders; and every attention will be paid
to the interests of our patrons. aug9
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1854-09-20
Shreveport & Alexandria Passenger vac

,f&2Ns7a b TaE entirely new (and highest dyaught
s{aFt4Hfa boat above the falls) steamer n " ON J
l.zEssEz R. EDWARDS, master, aforementioned
making regular trips between falls and Shreveport
running through in forty hours, the bestana quickest
time ever made in low water. The Union vii! con-
tinue in the trade during the entire low water sesson
and being in every respect designed for very IrirE
drpught packet with superior accommodations FOR SIS
cabin passengers, respectfully solicit the patronage
OF the pnblic. The Union connects with tile New
Orleans packets below the falls ga
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1854-09-20
Malice.

4 LII persons indebted to the undersigned, either
"A by note open account, will please come for
ward and settle without further delay; will be
compelled to place the same in the hands of officer
for collection by law.
may lift ROBSON g. KIMBLE.
Oar customers are respectfully requested to bear in
mind that we are forced pay our journevmen
promptly, are unable allow extended credit, and
hope that hereafter bills will be settled presen-
tation 'R. & K