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n Va. RRMNING. Merchant Tailor,

w :,
under the United States Hotel, having en-
arged and improved his store, would now respect
fully call the attention of citizens, and strangers
v,-ltIns Wash,nston to his well-selected stock OF
French and English cloths, cassimeres, and vest
ng,, 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
ia iii. United States, with such advantages as will
enabi. hIm 10 offer them to the public on such
terms as Will give entire satisfaction TO the pur'
chasers and, IN view of increasing his business
ne has purchased an unusual large stock of goods,
such a. Will defy competition for their beauty
style, and cheapness.
All he asks is a call before you purchase else
where, and he will convince you that you will
,sve your money by so doing. A suit OF othas
can be made up the most elegant style al twelve
souFa' sotice.
Superior Ready-made Clothing.
have on hand superior assortment oil ready
made clothing. OF my own work, made up in the
most fashionable manner, such hs overcoats in
various styles, frock and dress coats, and also
pants and vests which will be sold al much less
prlce than work made 10 order.
n. B. Sole agent for SCOTS report OF Fashions
or the District.
Oct l5-6m. (m)
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Agent OF the line in Washington.
july lS-d2mN


NOR LEAsE.-The National Theatre in
Il the city of Washington, for the ensuing sea-
son, for term Of years. The National Theatre
is one Of the largest in the world, and yet every
meritorious attraction can fill II.
With the alterations and improvements con
tempated, ii viii be in every respect desirable
establishment.
If suitable company could be selected, the
Proprietor would accede to the following arrange,
men.
The entire receipts to be distributed thus: The
current expenses the salaries of the members. ;
the rent. All surplus TO 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 and salaries.
The proprietor would like, therefore, 10 receive
communications, with particulars, from parties in
clined to this mode OF action. The purpose Of
the Proprietor is TO secure the best talent by pay
ing TO il all the profits Every letter received viii
be known 10 the Proprietor alone, who will not
feel himself at liberty TO reveal the name OF any
party addressing him on this subject
All communications pre- paid and addressed
Ito the Proprietor Of the National Theatre, box
a4s, Washington oity, ID, G,
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GENCY AT wASHINGTON ITO

n Claimants.-FRANClS A. DICKlNS con
tinues to undertake the agency of claims before
Congress and other branches of the government,
including commissioners under treaties, and the
various pubic Offices. He will attend 10 pre-
empton and other land claims, the procuring OF
patents for the public lands, and procuring scrip
for Virginia bounty land warrants, and the conhr.
nation 10y Congress of grants and claims TO lands,
claims for property lost taken for the service
OF the United States; property destroyed by the
Indians, while IN the possession OF the Unred
States; Invalid, revolutionary, navy, widows and
half-pay pensions; claims for revolutionary ser.
Wees, whether for conimutatIoH, hslfpRy, or
bounty lands; also, CLAIMS for extra and back pay,
&c. OF soldiers sailors and marines; as well those
against the State OF Virginia as the United States;
all claims, growing out OF contracts with the gov
ernment, for damages sustained In onseGl uence OF
the action or conduct OF the government; and, IN
deed any business before Congress the pubhc of.
fces which may require ne aid of agent attor-
new His charges will be moderate, and depend
ing upon the amount of the claim and the extent
of the service.
Mr.. + A. Dickins is known 10 most OF those who
have bovn in Congress within the last lew years,
or who have occupied any public attention Al
Washington.
His Office is on Fifteenth street opposite to the
Treasury Department, and next door 10 the Bank
of the Metropolis.
All letters must be postpaid.
Sep 2S-1yd (m)
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MAGAZINE hr September is

"ARPER'S MAGAZINE hr september is
a magnificent number thei with superior
-ngravings, and for sale al SHuIdNaroN's book
store.
The great Illustrated Saeaziur OF Art for Sep,
,enb-r ls one OF the besI hs,, ha, been rssued
Leslie's LADIES' Gazetpior September contains
alI The Fall fashion,
pa- k"'.'i-v~ho,.'serf agayipr tor S-nt-p"h-,
Ciodey's Lady's Boob t;rahm's magazine. ano
Pulnsms Magazine, all tor September. received
aud tor Sal, at
Shilling IONS Bookstore
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TN kE MOTTO E.-Boutakeepers and
others are reminded that the ,nilSwlng list vi
er,,.I.s are of the very best DESC puon, and can
be purchased from the subscriberbn as low terms
as anv other house In the city. A large assert
ment and supply always on hand
OILS Of ali kinds. Queens1af
Paints, Brushes
Camphlne, Clocks,
VarnIsh Lamps,
Tnrpentme, Chandelurs,
Window Giess G'rondogs
China, Vases.
Earthenwnre, Srt,anmI TaT-,
Class NC W.. Sc
Good. sen, 10 any part OF II. city free Of
charge Country dral-r. will DO yell 10 call
., ). WHlT1tESEY,
7lh street,
OPPOSITE Seld-n Il Wh-rs's Bank.
Mar Us (Stsr)
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MORE NEW SPRING GOODS.
| ]. STEER, MERCHANT TAILOR

is now opening another supply OF choice
SPRING and SUMMER GOODS, to which ne
invites the attention of Members Of Congress,
Strangers, and Citizens.
The stock Is large and very complete, embrac-
ing almost every variety of Gentlemen's Goods,
usually kept by Merchant Tailors.
We solicit an inspection by the public Of our
goods, workmanship, and prices.
Nod, Washington Place, Seventh street.
Nav 24-3tif
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r. CHEAP AND PLEASANT

.sxssssssszssz excursions daily throughout the
year by the Steamer BALTIMORE, TO and from
Aqua Greek, with dinner included, for So only.
To famhcs aud others desirous of recreation
and change of scene, no better opportunity can
offer for such indulgence than is now daily aE
forded 10y the regular trips of the splendid and
commod,ous Steamer Baltimore TO Aqua Creek
and back TO Washington between the hours of 81
a. aud "a p.
Fare tor the round trip, in Guiding good dinner
on board 81 only.
For further information apply to Captain ID.
Peck, on board, or 10
GEORGE MATTINGLY
Agent OF the line in Washington.
I.,I.,
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AFR. BUsHNELL,s SCHOOL, 18TH

Nl street, between + and G streets, Washing
ton. The next session will commence on the
first Monday in September The course of in
struction embraces Ancient and Modern Ian
guages, Mathematics, the Elements OF Nstura
and Moral Science, together with all the English
branches usually taught in the best schools. Cir
culars may be had at the school.room or at the
bookstores. Aug li--eo4w
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FEMALE EDUCATION

MRS. X. w. YOUNG ~ PISS V. TOW n
lHl respectfully announce TO their friends and
tins community, that they will receive at their
rooms, the corner OF 10Th and streets norm,
on Monday, the 10Th instant, "A limited number Of
Young ladies' " no may desire 10 pass through a
systematic course Of studies embracing all the
SOLID and ornamental branches OF female educa-
ton.
Their method OF Instruction Is thorough and
practical. 1t Is based upon an experience OF many
wears in cond duclng the education OF young LADIES',
having in view The fullest development and j'rct-
pine of the mental faculties.
TERMS or TUITION.
All the English studies, including mathematics,
with the French language, per the schoiasuc
year OF months ..................' .S]o
Ancient and other modorn languages
Music, vocal and Instrumental. Professors
Drawing in pencil and crayon. charges
Painting in OIL and water coiors...
Sept 6-3tawtlsh
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PROSPECTUS
PROSPECTUS
OF THE
NINTH VOLUME OF THE
WASHINGTON SEMI WEEKLY NEWS,

Deyoted to City Afairs, Education, Literature
and General Intelligence.
rGNHE Ninth Volume of this Paper being
i about 10 be commenced the proprietor and
editor after making his grateful acknowledgements
for the steady support which he has received duT-
ing the last eight years, respectfully solicts
continuance of the same and such additional sup
port as will enable him 10 continue his paper, as
an independent journal, and IN the support OF
those conservative and constitutional principles
which were involved in the late municipal cleo
ton and which il is his fixed purpose 10 MAINTAIN,
so long as he is connected with this or any other
public journal. On his future course the editor
deems il unnecessary 10 dIiate. Sumce IL 70 say,
that while the original plan Of his paper WIN De
duly carried out, the editor VIII also 1eci nmseH
bound by the convictions of duty and propriety to
maintain the constitutional rights OF every naive
and adopted citizen and to oppose every secret
organization that is founded on proscrIpuve and
exclusive basis. What he intends TO do in thus
respect may be judged OF by what he has already
written and published in the columns OF this jour,
nal, To his friends, and the friends OF civil and
religious liberty he respectfully appeals for ade-
quate encouragement.
The Semi Weekly News win shortly appear in
an improved dress.
TERMS:
The paper and business card per annum.. - 0o
The paper without business card, III paid IN
advance or within month from date
Of subscrption). ....................'. oo
The paper without business card II not paid
within one month from date OF snbscnp-
ton. ........ ..-... 49,. :. .-'. y"
Payable in advance, or monthly IN all cases.
Subscribers and annual advertisers VIII De
charged for the whole year
No paper discontinued until all arrearages are
paid except at the option OF the editor.
Persons leaving the city or declining business
may discontinue on payment Of arrears
Aug 20*
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NEW YORK, May 2, IS53.-The UNDER
IN signed has this day opened an Office, No AZ
William street, merchants Exchange0 for the
transaction of general brokerage business.
Bank, insurance, mining, railroad, government,
State, and city securities bought and sold.
Promissory notes, bills of exchange, and loans
negotiated
Sep 2l--u EMANUEL =. HAhI.
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MORE NEW SPRING GOODS.

II j. STEER, Merchant Tailor, is now open,
!. ing another supply of choice SPRING and
SUMMER GOODS. 70 which he inftes the at.
,ention Of Members of Congress-, strangers, and
citizens.
The stock is large and very complete, embracing
almost every variety ofGentleman's Goods usually
kept by Merchant Taors.
We solicit an inspection by the public OF our
goods, workmanship, and prices.
Ng- No. A Washington Place, Seventh street
Nav l4-3tf
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ENERAL AGENCY.-The undersigned

~ ENERAL AGENCY.-Th undersigne n ed
" most respectfully informs, by this notice, hIs
friends and the public in general, her. and esIe.
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 aI.
tend 10 the buying and selling Of real estate, the
renting Of houses, and general collecting busi
ness; he will also furnish parties at a 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, @. Dobbin, Secretary Of The Nary,
Hon. J. Davis, Secretary Of War.
N. Calan, esq, President Of The Board of Gem.
mon Council
Gen. John M. McCala, Attorney AT Ld,,.
James II. Caustin, esq.
W. G. Reddall, State Department
SAMUEL q. TAYLOR.
Jan 17--tf
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AIEW ROOT AND SHOE STORE

nj EW BOOT AND SHOE STORE
In Samuel w. Taylor a. Co, have opened the
spacious New Store on Penn. avenue, next to
Messrs. Geo, & T. Parker's opposite Browns
Hotel for the sale Of Ladies', Gentlemens, Misses,
Boys and Servants BOOTS, SHOES, CATERS
and SLIPPERS
In opening this establishment our aim is to be-
come popular by keeping good articles at veiy low
prices.
UJ-Arrangemen,s have been made with the hes,
Northern Manufacturers for regular supply OF
every article exclusively 10 our order.
BY respectful attention 10 the wants of those
who will favor us with a call, we hope TO merit
Iheir future confidence and patronage.
S. w. TAYLOR & Co
Penn avenue, opposite Browns Hotel.
Aug 2g--lW
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-03

"'INH be sE"uh,
lNI nativ. OF Fralce teacher OF Modern Ian
guages, especially Fendh, Spanish, and German
TRANSACTIONS made With correctness and punctu.
aity Professor Of NuIrsasmaics, for the ciasslh
cston aud eSpla nation q medals andcons
Peansyiva0a avs,ue, south side, between 18th
sad 7th streets, opposite Brown Hotel.
Furnished Rooms 10 fnt AT that place.
Sep 2l--dt
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Sept lift On H between 18th al
s.CARNER, Draper and Tailor. Nor

IA. fits Building, Al street, respectfully informs
hls friends and the citizens of Washington, George
town, and Alexandria, that he keeps always on
hand choice selection of the best and most popu-
lar makes Of Cloths, Cassimeres, and Vestings,
together with good supply of the best Trim
mings and will make 10 order Garments in the most
elegant manner, (plain or fancy) TO please the
tastes of all who may favor him with CALI
N B. Prices moderate, and terms cash
Nov 3-eolm
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FINE WATCHES & RICH JEwELRY'

7" O.HOOD, Pennsylvania avenue, between
III AZ and 9th streets, has just returned from
The north with a good assortment Of the most rich
and fashionable Jewelry in the market, which he
purchased for cash at very low prices, and now OF
iers for sale the same, al wholesale or retail much
cheaper than goods of like quality have ever been
sold for in this section of country. Please call al
his store, sign ofthe large spread eagle.
N. b. Special attention paid TO the repairing 10
ne watches by w. W. Hollingsworth. Apr z
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-03

MRS. COWDEN CLARKE's new Novel.
lVA Tlae Iron Cousins OF Mutual Influence, by
Mary * ,wden Clarke, au,hor OF 0The Complete
Concorda nee TO Shakespeare"
Tegg's Dictionary OF Chronology
Isctur es III the True, the Beautiful, and the
Good bv M N Cousin; increased by an Appendix
en- Fren, ii Art; translated by Q. w. Wight.
TAYLOR ~ MAURTS
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r TME! LIME! LIME!-To PIasterers

4 a and Builders s---A.a have now hand, a.
SEEI,Y'S Patent Kilns, one Thousand barrels OF
Lime, and arc now making two hundred barrels
daily which we will sell on the best terms.
We would call the particular attention OF plas-
terers 10 this superior article OF Lime. II IS free
from coal cinders or other sediment, IL being
burnt altogether by wood which makes IL very
superior Article for plastering white coating, and
hard finishing.
Give as call, and you shall be pleased
S. J. SEELY IL co.
LII if
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OUTER. CHEESE, and MACKEREL.

80 frkns prime Orange county Butter, war
ranted equal TO any print butter in the
market.
40 boxes English dairy Pine Apple and Eastern
Cheese.
Also, a lot No. Mackerel, in kits and barrels.
For sale by WIN. LINTON,
Corner 7h and ID streets :
Nov 2S-rwif
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HlistfII0nf0as.
,cE =. . rno,yn 70 all whom il

,CE.-Be IL kn0wn TO all Whom IL
nh concern ,ba, | have fled in the Gen.
and Office at Washington, d. O., the follow
duplicate land warrant issued by the Register
Virginia on the 18th day Of December, 1880 No.
,3O5 for 100 acres, for the services OF William
Field soldier in the Virginia continental line, on
the both June, 1888 The originafof said warrant
having been lost or destroyed, hereby notify all
parties that shall make application to the Gen.
era Land Office for the satisfaction OF the above
mentioned duplicate warrant, by the issue of scrip
under the provisions of the act of 3lst August,
ls52 WILLIAM TERRY,
Oct S-law3m Attorney for the Claimant.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-03

ZINC PAINTS.--The Subscribers having
II been appointed agents OF the New Jersey Alne
Company for the sale of their superior Palnis are
,repared TO execute orders for any description, de
.ivered in Baltimore at the companys prices, and
on The same liberal terms
The White Paint is warranted pure, and is un,
surpassed by any other article in use. II IS sold
either dry or ground IN OIL
The Brown Zine is made only from the New
Jersey Zinc Ores, and is extensively used as a
protection to iron or othermetalic surfaces. II IS
cheap and economical paint.
The Brown Stone Color is unequalled as dura'
BILE covering for Cottages, Depots, Bridges, @c.
The consumption Of it is very large, and II mas
given entire satisfaction. a
All the paints manufactured by the company are
Of the highest excellence, some important improve
ments having recently been discovered and ap,
piled in their preparation, and they are warranted
to keep soft and fresh in the kegs, any reasonable
length of time. In this respect they are superior
TO any Others in market.
JOHN SULLIVAN IL SONS, Agents,
Apr 7-d3m No. 2, Camden ST. Baltimore.
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nIANOs FOR SALE AND RENT.-The

subscriber has in store very handsome Rose
wood Piano, seven octaves, which will be dis
posed OF on accommodating terms. Also, for
rent two fine instruments.
w. C. ZANTZINGER,
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-03

TARD TINES, az New Novel, by Chas
IL Dickens.
The Metallic Wealth of he United States de
scrrbed and compared wth mat OF other countries
by J. ID. Whiting,
Memoirs Of bseph bhl Gurney, with seIec
tons from us Jsurnsl ssd Correspondence Ed
Ied by Joseph bevau Brarlwate, n vols.
Memories over the Warr or Stray Thought.
OF Long sIoIl, 10y Henry Manly.
Ca sale II TANIoR " MATRYS
Aug Is BOOKSTORE, near 9Th II.
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NOVELTIES, Inventions, and Curiosities
IN in Arts and Manufactures.-Price 80 cents.
Gays Fables, profusey illustrated.
The Ladies' and Gentlemen's Letter Writer.
Shooting, ly K. Blakey.
Just imported from Engluad y
TAYLOl & MAURY,
OctlS Boo. ore near 9Th st.
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miscellaneous.
o SENATORS AND MEMBERs OF

7VO SENATOR'S AND MfINbENS Vr
u the House OF Representatives. 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 10 devote them to the service
of any gentleman having writing 10 do, either LOT
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 as to the character OF the
writing he may be required 10 perform, and WIZ
perform il upon the most reasonable terms. Com
municaiions addressed TO p. b. t. al Mrs. ward $,
corner of Al street and Missouri avenue, will meet
with prompt attention. References of the highest
order Feb 2-u
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II
dispose OF thirty acres of and, being part ofhis
farm known as Delcarlia, 81, .ated near the Little
Falls, in Montgomery county, Md and adjoining
the conle emplated water-works. Il is an excellent
piece of land, and both from its fertility and To-
caIiiy is admirably suited for market garden.
Apply 10 the undersigned, or to his overseer on
the farm.
WILLIAM B. SCOTT,
Sept lift On II between 18th and Goth SITS.
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TIN DER GARMENTS Just received

n IDER GAKWENTS Just receiVed.--I
~ ave just opened full supply Of Gentle
men's Under Shirts and Drawers, silk, merino,
lamb, swool. Scotch do Shaker, and Canton Elan.
nels, NC, which am now prepared TO dispose OF
AT u e mosi'reasonable prices.
LANES
Gentlemen's Furnishing Store,
So, 30 Penn avenue, near "A OF.
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UNITED STATES MAIL ROUTE!
ONLY Sc HOURS FROM ST LOUIS TO NEW
YORK! AND SO HOURS TO CiNCINNTlH
THICAGO 4 MISSISSIPPI RAILROAD
~ The o7.iy Railroad Rowts from ths Lo,r,r
MtssiSstpyt 10 the Atiant,c'
TIME FROM ST Louis TO CHICAGO ONLY 20 HoURst
.r- The Steamer WINCHESTER leaves
Esa.sssasE:zz the Alton wearf boat at St. LOUIS,
daily Sundays excepted at O'Clock "a m, an1
the REINDEER leaves the Alton wharf boat al
ST. Louis daily al $50, p. m.
The steamers connect at Alton tonly ~ miles
from ST. Loulsl with express trains for
SPRINGFIELD, BLOOMINGTON, LASAL LIE,
CHICAGO, AND THE EASTERN CITIES
Passengers leaving -. Louis by the steamer
Winchester AT z, a. m, take the ears at Alton Al
10, a. m. and arrive al Chicago the next morning
in time 10 take the earliest morning trans going
east.
Passengers leaving ST Louis by the Reindeer
al $50, p. m. take the cars al Alton Saturday *
cepted) al p. m, in time for the evening trains
rest.
This line via Chicago and Mississippi, Illinois
Central and Chicago aud Rock Island, OF Chicago
and Aurora railroads, connects with all the rail.
roads al Chlraso, snJ ad"rds the most Epeedy
route rom 81 Louis 10 points on the MIss's>,ppi
river, at and above the Upper Rapids, as we'll a.
10 points the limos river at and above Pekin.
The trans Of the q and M railroad connect at
Carhnvie, VIrdcn, Springfield and Bloomington
with good Stage Lines for Hrli-boro, Wsverly,
Danville Terre- Haute. Pekin, aud Pona, aud also
with the Great Western Railroad at Springfield,
with the Great Western Railroad for Jacksonville,
and Decatur, and al Bloomington with the lllmots
Central Railroad for La-alle.
HE~ THROUGH TICKETS. and Tickets 10
Chicago can he had al the Offices OF the Michigan
Southern, the Michigan Central and the New
York and Erie railroads, st. LOUIS.
VA TICKETS To CHICAGO and all the IN
termed ate places can be had at the wharf boat
and on the railroad packets, and at the otkces OF
the Chicago and Mississippi, Illinois Central, and
Chicago and Rock Island railroads.
f. HEATING, Supt c. Il M K. r.
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STONE 0UARRI.--I am prepared 10 fur
~ nlsh from nyquafry opposite the LIttle Falls
and adjoining the quarry OF the late Timothy
ONeale, any nautity OF tone that may he needed
for building purposes. Apply 10 the undersigned
al his house oI II, bew.en 10Th and 2Oih streets,
IN the First ward, orto Mr. PANE, nj the quarry.
July u WILLIAM B. SCOTT,
Alexaulrn Sentinel