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BY THE MORNINGS MAIL.

Arrival Of The Empire Oily, cifh the California
M Mails.
New YoRK, Nov. 13.--The steamer Empire City,
with the California mails of the 10th ult, and
81 ,654 900 in gold, arrived here this afternoon.
The news from the Isthmus is unimportapt.
is, had been received The political news from
Chill was unimportant. Business was much de-
pressed, owing to the holidays.
Revolutionary movements had broken out in
Bolivia, but in most instances they were speedily
suppressed.
Dates from Sydney, Australia, to August l8 had
been received. Flour had fallen to E40 per ton
for the best, Gold dust was worth ga per OF. u
At Melbourne business was dull. Flour "a, and
plenty.
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SHOCKING MrRpER.--A letter from Mount Pleas
ant, Tennessee, to the Jackson Wing, gives an
account Of an awful tragedy near Mount Pleasant,
on the 18th ultimo. On the morning Of that day,
benson n. Moore, planter while intoxicated, took
revolver and went into the yard, where, seeing
his daughter, he deliberately fred at her, but miss
ed her. His son, young msn, .seeing the act
started to prevent another Shot at bis sister, when
Moore turned and fred at the young man and kiln
ed him instantly. The murderer then attempted
his arms, but the effusion Of blood was stayed in
time to save bis life.
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On Monday, Of last week, a negro man, very
valuable hand, belonging TO J. II. Jones, was found
dead in the ay-whccl pit at the Valley Forge
Works, (Tenn.) TITS not known how the accident
happened, but ID Is supposed that he was acciden-
tally caught in the machinery and thrown in.
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STATE CouEcIL.--The American State Council of
Kentucky win hold its semi-annual session at Frank
fort on the 4th Wednesday in January, 1856, at
which time delegates win be selected TO the Ma
tional Conyeniion for nomination Of candidates for
President and Vice President. H
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Disfressing Occ'irrence--I@o Men HtNled.
RoxE N. Y, November IA most distress
ing occurrence took place to-day at MELVILLE, a
small village nbout mile and ahalf from this
place. On the road towards Utica the steam saw
mill, situated on the Hill Of that place. blew up
about nine o'clock in the morning killing two per-
500 instantly. One Of the killed was Henry g.
Roberts, son Of Judge Roberts, Of this village
The other one killed was the fireman, whose name
we have not been able TO ascertain.
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Mr.. Lewis Broadwell, a wealthy citizen of Gin
cinnai, who died recently has left his property,
amounting to $4,000 to the Universalist church,
The Universalist Sunday Schools, the Widows
Home, and the Protestant Orphan Asylum Of Gin
cinna6 He left no children. His widow has the
entire avas Of his estate during her life time, pro-
vidcd she does not marry again.
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CRoPs IN ARKAssAs.---A correspondent writing
to the Memphis Appeal says: sour crops on the
Arkansas river, both Of cotton and corn, are good
Our cotton was materially injured, however, BY
three weeks Of incessant rain in August, and in
the first part Of September. We win still, how
ever, make bale per acre, and in some instances
much moren
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Railroad Accident.

RoeHrsryR, N. Y, November IA freight
and cattle train on the Central Railroad last even
ing, when about four miles from this city, was
thrown from the track while crossing high bridge
by the train separating and running together on a
heavy grade. One person was killed, and great
number Of cattle. Twenty cars were thrown off
the track
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The Fayetteville Independent (Arkansas) an
nounccs the death Of Colonel John Drennen, late
Of Van Buren,. He died ofyellow foyer at Indiana
polls, on the 9th September, while on his way TO
Virginia The disease was contracted on the river.
Colonel d. was a gentleman Of high standing in
Arkansas, and was for four years Indian Superin-
tendent, by appointment Of General Taylor.
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|. DIED.

In Ills city, on the 18th instant Mr.. Brysnry
A. BELL, in the 37th year Of his age. q
II His funeral will takeplace on tomorrow after
noon, ats o'clock from his late residence, No $40,
street between Sixth and Seventh. The friends Of
the family are respectfully invited to attend without
further notice. sss sli efs
In Georgetown, on the 10Th instant, ALICE, Dali
LAM, youngest daughter Of Charles s. and Ellen u.
English, aged years and % days.
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Samuel Grub Is the only person authorized
to collect accounts for this Office. r. w. Bates
is no longer authorized to receive money due
this Office
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! MARRTED.

AT the Capitol Hill Parsonage, on the 9th instant.
BY Rev. @. H. Day Mr.. GxoR6E II MAxGEsx to Miss
JANE CoLLrSs, al 81 this city VI W N ADV !.
On the 9TH instant BY the same, Mr.. IsAAc BaIpE-
WELL to MARY JANE Rocron, NIL Of Virginia
slant, BY the Rev J. Crosby, Mr. HAFsy A. Wn-
LAID, Of this city, to MICS SARAH B. KELLooa daugh
ter of the Hon. Daniel Kellogg, Of the former place
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2. An IrRcnABLE SroRY.A Washington cores
pendent Of the New York Tribune says that some
time since an American citizen proposed 10 the
Russian Minister Mr.. Stoeckl, to involve the Uni
ted States 10 difficulty with England about Cuba.
One element Of his proposal was, that the affair
should be brought to bIoodshed Mr.. stoecki
promptly and decisivey refused The Offer #
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WoRD TO THE CrssoRdoUs. n Wa . saying
Of great divine that he had found more good ii
bad people, and more bad in tgood' people than
ever he expected. ff ssast sasss IA.
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From, Merico.

NEW ORLEANS, Nov. la.LThe steamer 0rizaba
has arrived, bringing city of Mexico dates to the
9Th.
Alvarez was still President and had fixed his
residence at Tatglar.
Ocompo had resigned as Minister OF Foreign Re-
lations, owing to disagreement with Comonfort,
the Minister of War
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Lo,tis;apa Election,

NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 1.-THE returns of the re-
cent election show that Wicklffe, for Governor,
and the entire Democratic State ticket has been
elected.
. Three Democrats and one American hive been
elected to Congress.
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AnaIvAL.-Thc rcaux of the tide OF emigration
says the Norfolk Herald, is bringing back crowds
Of our scattered citizens and II is pleasant to meet
from day to day, the new and familiar faces, as they
come into view. .A
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Singular Raiiyoad accident.

New YoRK, Nov. 13.--Last night the express
train from Albany on the Harlem railroad, < with
the exception Of the engine and tender, was
thrown off the track near Boston Four Corners, all
the cars turning bottom up. Mr.. Rathbone, pa
per manufacturer at Boston Corners, and John
Gaylor, brakeman, were killed, and upwards of
dozen passengers were injured The accident is
attributed to sudden gust Of wind which caused
the cars to turn over.
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The trial Of Judge Stuart is orin New York;
and IL tho case be made out for the people, as
claimed in the opening Of Mr.. Cutting, defence
would be impossible. Corruption has reached
such pass in Now York city that II Is almost USE
less to attempt to checkit.
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PoLnrcAI.--It Is said that Senator Wright
intends resigning his place in the United States
Senate, and that Governor Price win be elected
TO fill the vacancy Senator W. is then to DO
tbs foreign candidate for Governor Of New
Jersey next fall The bargain is now being
negotiated.
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A HEAD SoID BY THE SHEnYr.--At the recent
sale Of the effects Of Captain Henry Love, BY the
sheriff Of San Francisco, the head Of Joaquin, the
celebrated robbcr, preserved in spirits and the
hand Of "three fingered jack one Of his CON-
psnions, we're disposed Of for sas TO Judge Lyons,
formerly Of the California Supreme Court. Capt.
Love had killed both Of the men, the last remains
Of whom vent Off under the hammer.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-11-14

The entire or partial repeal of all laws upon tn
subject Of usury, has been again presented to tn
consideration Of the Tennessee Legislature.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-11-14

Mr.. Hatton, the representative from Wilson, has
introduced bill to establish State Normal School
in Tennessee, for the education of teachers. The
Nashville True Wing justly observes that this
project win meet the hearty approval Of every
friend of education In the State"
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A bin has been introduced in the Tennessee Lee
gsature to compel all free persons Of color 10 the
State to emigrste 10 Liberia or elsewhere beyond
the limits Of the State. A bill has also been intro
duced authorizing the issuing Of attachments be-
fore debts fall due, where debtors are about leav-
ing the State. The bin TO tax shows on water has
passed the House.
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From Harana.

CHARLEsros, Nov. 13.--The steamer Isabel,
Captain Rollins, from Havana with dates to the
10th, has arrived
Sugars we're dull owing to the high prices.
Quotations were unchanged.
BY regulation just put in force, mail steamers
sgnallcd off Havana before sunset, win hereafter
be allowed to enter the port after that hour. The
Moro Castle will hoist flag as signal that steam
ers may enter.
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Tomorrow being Thanksgiving Day, M
paper will be issued from this Office.
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Rnog- Nothing R5cicin,

guns worc fred here this noon, for the success Z
the American State and county ticket.
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WASHINGTON, ID. G.
To Yearly Advertisers.

With the end Of the iirst volume expired
many Of the yearly advertisements. They win
be discontinued, unless otherwise ordered.
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# HEALTH OF JUDGE j. Y. MAsoS.--It gives us
great pleasure to state that letters received says
the Richmond Enquirer, by the last European
steamers, give the fullest assurance that worthy
and efficient Minister to France, has entirely re-
covered from the effects Of his paralytic attack,
andis again blessed with his usual good health and
strong discriminating powers Of mind
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VIRGINIA METHODIST CONFERENCE.-The follow
ing. as we Learn from correspondent OF the Wing,
are the appointments of the Methodist Confer
ence Of Virginia, recently in session at Abingdon:
President OF the District, John G. Whitfield.
Abingdon Station, Amos Peak Lynchburg, X. b.
Thompson, d. d.; Norfolk, VIM. McGee; Heatbs-
Vile circuit, w. A. Cfocker, J. w. Miller; Prin-
cess Anne, J. McClellsnd J. D. Bergman; Smith
field. r. A. Davis, w. Snead Hampton, T.. b.
Welis; Charles City, J. J. Wright; sury, J.. NJ.
L,rghorne; Sussex, J. M. Wood; Greenville, J. M.
Haynss; Matthews, J. r. Wade; Campbell, II. s.
whitehurst; Good Hope, J A. sneed; Jonesyille, :
B. sieemore; Rye Cove, J. Riggs; Camden Mission,
John Paris; Heathsville African Mission, w. w.
walker: Guest Circuit, r. Powers Wytbeyille
Mission Levi Hubble Agent Or Lynchburg Col
leee. A. Doniphan. Lyncbburg College was &C.
ccpfed by the Conference, and placed under the
patronage Of the church.
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penifanfinru Burn.

BUryALo, Nov. 1s.--The Erie county Peniten-
tiary was burnt teis morning. Loss $l7, 900
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-11-14

John N. Harrison has been elected clerk Of Hem
rico county, Virginia. to gil the vacancy occasion
cd by the resignation Of james Ellet
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!. Judge Grier, of Pennsylvania, has decided that
the laws Of the United States FIX the weight Of
ton Of coal at 2,24o pounds and whoever sells less
than that renders himself liable for the difference
by selling short weight
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Arripal of the Grsnada.

NEw YoRK, Nov. 1S.-The steamship Grenada,
from Havana, with dates to the 9Th, arrived this
evening.
She passed the steamer Crescent City going into
port
There is no political news of interest.
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il it true that Peter g. Washington has offered
employment as Clerks or Superintendent to all
those persons who win furnish him With the names
OF employees under the Government, who are
members of the American partys
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UScoSsIrurrosAL-The supreme court Of Indi-
ana has decided The prohibtory liquor law in that
State unconstitutional fB
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A HALE OH LADr.-.Mrs. Dolly Brown, Of New
buryport, Massachusetts,, who is oven 81 years Of
age, called at the Bank of Lowell few days since,
for her dividend. She signed her name in . fair,
but slightly trenulous hand, without the aid of
glasses
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The St. Paul minnesota Democrat says that the
following is the complexion Of the Territorial Legs.
lature In the Council, nine Democrats TO FIVE
Republicans; in the House, 20 Democrats, l Re
publicans, ard two Americana
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Egg Will the editor or proprietor Of Niless
Register call at this Office on Friday NEXT
We have letter in relation to the republics
tion Of the Register.
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RAILROAD EErERPRIsE IN THE EAsr.--Said Pa
cha, the Viceroy, has been tho railway far as
Benks, where bridge is being constructed across
the eastern branch Of the Nile, and has given Or
dcrs and instructions to hasten on the works, SO
that the whole line to Cairo may be completed by
the end Of the year. The French engineers are
working vigorously on the Cairo and Suez line a
portion Of the rails have already come out to Alex
andria, and in less than two years it is expected
that the entire passage between Alexandra and
Suez will be performed by rail.
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l.. b. Avery, late lieutenant in the United
States Navy, and one Of the victims" Of the Re-
firing Board, has been appointed to the command
Of ono of the finest clipper ships out Of New York,
at a salary Of 81, 600 per year.
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The boiler In Roberts steam saw mill exploded
on Monday, about o'clock, instantly killing Hen
ry q. Roberts, one Of the proprietors and Alexan-
der Dornet engineer. The min isa perfect wreck.
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SALE OF STALLS AND STANDS IN
THE WEST MARKET.
TIME Committee in charge Of the West
j Market viii proceed to sell, TO the highest bid
and Stands in said Market on Wednesday next, the
l4th November The sale will take place at q clock
p. NJ. precisely. The COMMITTEES will be present 10
give such information may be desired.
Terms cash. For the Committee:
nov s--eotd JN0. T. TOWERS, Mayor
s:sy- The above sale Is postponed until
Friday, the 16th November At II O'Clock, A. N.
Immediately after tho above sale, the materials In
the Old Market VIII be sold to the highest bidder, for
cash. to be removed within Ave days after the day Of
sale nov~13--d
NOV RECEIVING, NEW AND FASH
IN ionable styles of gentemen's youths, and
boys Felt Hats in pleasing variety Of colov quality,
and price. at LANES
Hat, Cap, and Gentlemens Furnishing Store, 81
424, Pennsylvania avenue, near ~ street.
nov 1--2weo etNt
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.W Methodist Episcopal Church South .
Eighth street, rear Of the Patent Office Thanksriv-
ing.-A sermon appropriate to the occasion will be
preached BY James A. Duncan Pastor, at II O'clock
tomorrow. nov I4--tt
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The New York Picayune has the following
clever epgram on the late election in the Sixth
Senatorial district
on MUNDAY.
Our hero much elatcd was,
With hope and trust but one day. N
Defeated he the next alas
Sic transit gloria Munday
The servants MASTER the Archbishop, has bis
course Of action thus delineated;
Tho Beaver Bishop now they call
Our wouid-be New York Cardinal
With buoy band and savage looks
He's found engaged throughout tho day,
Not in the clergy's work--to play
But only dsm5lDg Brooks.
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TUNHE partnership heretofore existing be-
u tween KEITHOLTZ h STEVENS ~ this day
dissolved BY mutual consent r. NJ Stevens IN an
thoriyed 70 settle the business Of the concern.
Office No. $50, Eighth street, near the Navy Yard
nov l3--2tH
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RArHxR CoMPLIMEsrARY.--The Introductory
part of the French treaty with Persia reads thus:
In the name Of God, the element and merciful-
bis high Majesty, the Emperor Napoleon, whose
elevation Is as that Of the planet Saturn,
whom the Sun serves as a standard, who 10 the
brilliant star Of the ornament Of crowned heads,
the sun in the heaven Of royalty, the ornament Of
the diadem, tho splendor Of standards and impe-
rial ensigns, the ilustrious and liberal monarch !;
and his Majesty, elevated as the planet Saturn,
whom the Sun serves as standard, whose splendor
and magnifcence are like those Of the skies, the
sublime sovefcign, the monarch whose armies are
in number as the stars whose magni6cence equsls
that Of Darius, the heir Of the crown aud throne
Of the Keyaniens, the sublime and absolute En-
peror Of all Persia.
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Mrs. Lydia Foster, who Is well-known as an au.
thoress, and literary writer is now in Lexington,
Ky. for the purpose Of soliciting Subscribers for
the New York Day Book, and the Home journal
Bishop Early Of the Methodist church arrived In
Richmond last Sabbath from Kansas. He has just
returned from orga izing the Kansas Conference.
Sabbath morning be attended Centenary Church
Col. Daniel Kinchelos died in Clarksburg, Hari-
son county, Va, last week, In the 72d year Of his
age. He was native Of Prince William county.
In the war oflsi2 no was a captain in the recruit
ing service, and In after years he served nine scs
sons in the Legislature Of Virginia. He was the
first TO propose the construction Of the North.
western Turnpike, and BY his perseverance, y was
completed.
The Hon. Thomas Leo, ex-msmber Of Congress
from New Jersey, died at his residence In Port
Elizabeth, North Carolina, Nov. 2.
DR.. G. G. Hoagland, .ofSomerset county, has re-
signed the agency Of the New Jersey State Educa-
tional Society, and q new agent win be appointed
at the next meeting Of the Society, to be held in
Newark. DR.. H. has done much for the educA-
tional cause in this State and his resignation win
be serious loss to the State Society. "a
General w. s. Pitcher delivered an address on
the principles of the American party to the citi-
zens Of Portland, at Plummer's Hall, ON Monday,
the 18th inst. wv
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FEMALE SCHOOL.

W MAGIC LANTERNS, &C.
TLAMMOND,S, Seventh street, can be
"A had Chldren's Building blocks, Games, Dis
sccted Maps alphabetical Blocks, Dol and Heads,
Toy Tea Sets, Battedores, Graces, &c
3 nov 14--3t
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NEW IN GEORGETOWN.

CHAPPED HANDS.
-IISE the Transparent Soap in bars sold
~ by HAMMOND, Seven h street, and your skin
will be soft and smooth nov I4--3t
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NNWO f0uT-st0Ty BTlck H0uses, pIeas-
IL antly situated on Capitol Hill, on Third street
cast between East Capitol street and street south
The above houses are just completed, and contain
twelve rooms each. ~
Apply TO Captain James A. TAFT adjoining the
premises, or to =. @. Handy, Police Officer.
nov 14--3teod
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-10-08
Impro,em.n, :, ths a.pia,.

A correspondent, OF the ST. Louis Ner,,
seeing it stated in that pape- tbs; ..large
quantities Of wheat are being shipped daily
from Dayenpor, and Rock Island for Chi
csgo," thus mo-ingy appeals to the ci,i-
zens OF ST. Louis to bestir themselves in the
matter OF removing distractions from the
the Lower and Upper Rapids Of the Mi.si.
sppi:-
The fact should arouse the apathy OF the
citizens OF ST. Louis, who are thus depriy-
ed OF the IGde which legitimateiy belongs
to our city. And Why 10 il so! Because
the transportation OF wheat from Rock 10.
land TO Chicago is more speedy and cheap
or than from Rock lsland b. re, on .ccopnt
OF the distractions at the Lower Rap d. -
Aud We are losiAg thousands upon thous.
ands Of our trade on account Of the ubstruc.
tons a, the Lower and Upper Rapids. NJ
more loads come this way worth MENTION
ing in comparison to ormer years
The construction u The Oaio s. Hissis.
sippi r r. 10 Vincennrs is certainly q
great acquisition to st Louis, bu, it would
in my opinion, have been a thousand time /.
better for ST. Louis, ifthe money OF our city
and county spent there had been applied 10
the improvement Of the Rapids. ana thai,
sum, Judiciously applied, would have accom.
pish. il.
But let US not "cry over spilled milk" i,
is not too late, and the best service your.
selves. as well as other St. Louis papers,
can render to our city, is to nrge upon The
people the Necessity of the i'm prov m n, Of
thes Rapids. They must be improved, or
We lose. IN great measure, the trade OF
the country ab We eokuk
Let Us not wait ony longer for a suffice Mt
National appropriations it is doubtful whe.Il.
er We shalt ever have il. There are too
many interested in keeping up these bar.
rirrs 10 our trade.
We have taxed ourselves TO improve our
harLors; we have taxed ourselves u build
railroads let u taX ourselves to improve
thes r. ids, aud t sil be the most remn-
n satve 10 II Louis We shall ever have
iDposed Oh ourselves.