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WASHINGTON ASYLUM, JULr 20, 1855.
DROPOSALs for Supplying such Medi-
- cines as may be required at the Washington
received until o'clock, p. NJ, of Friday, the 10th
August next
Persons DESTROYS of bidding will be supplied with
list of articles usually required upon application to
the Intendant of the Asylum
Proposals to be addressed to the Commissioners OF
the Asylum and left with the Intendant
THEODORE WHEELER,
JNO. p. WHITE,
b. T. REED,
jy 23-eodt aug 10 Commissioners.
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AIIENIION, COAL -OONsUMEHbI
WE are now discharging Coal from
w vessels and will be for the next three weeks
All persons wishing to lay in their winter supply
would do well to give call, as we are determined
TO sell as cheap and on as good terms as any other
dealers.
Our Coal is Of the best quality both White and Red
Ash, suitable for furnaces, stoves, and ranges
W0RTHINGT0N 4 KEYS,
Corner Fourteenth and G streets,
jy lS--eo4tFr Sat Near the Canal
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FOR SALE.
TNHAT large md we'll built frame Dwell
- ling-house, with brick basement. No AIS, sit
uated on the east side OF Sixth street. between and
streets, containing ten rooms, with porch and PAN
tries in the rear.
For terms, which viii be easy, apRl6y 70
41s, Ninth street. between and streets
~ 17--3tswn
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GUM PACKING, BELTING, HOSE,
N and Baskets kept constantly on hand and for
sale by T. M. MCCORMICK 4 CO.,
Alexandria, Virginia
Agents for the Boston Betting Company.
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ALL STRANGERS

A LII STRANGERS
"A Visiting the city should see Hunters Oatslogu,
Of The curiosities ofthe Patent 0fioe.
Also, his description Of Yowell's great picture.
hh as-dlvf
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Yours, &c,

nv HE AMERICAN RIFLEMEN, are
il hereby notified TO meet tomorrow Thursday
night, at IL o'clock, at their Armory, corner Of
Louisiana avenue and Seventh street.
The members are earnestly requested to be puno-
tual in their attendance.
By order
WILLIAM II. CHAMPION,
mar 2l--Wly Recording Secretary.
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GEORGE +. KIDwELL q co.,

~ Wood, l4th street, opposite the Franklin En-
CINE House, have now hand every article in their
line, which will be sold at prices to suit the times
They solicit share Of public patronage, pledging
themselves to give satisfaction 10 all.
N. b. A Cargo of White and Red Ash Coal.
(ahoat) will be sold low If ordered from the wharf
iy 2O-3tawlm*
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LOST,
a LEATHER Pocket book, tied around
~ with tape 1t contained several papers only
valuable to the owner.
ANY. person leaving it at this office, will be suitably
rewarded iy 25-3t
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WANTED.
ST. 500. s y t,,t D.. n Ss,, DEED EaI
$4,000. Address A, at this office.
iY lift
FOUND,

FOUND.
a WATCH, v hich has been left at this
"A office. The owner can obtain it by proving
property, and paying for this advertisement
I iy IA
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MAD Doos.-Many Of our citizens owning dogs
have taken precautionary measures and have muz-
zled or confined that species of their household
property, to prevent their going at large or be-
coming dangerous, should they be seized with the
fatal hydrophobia. Such a course is creditable to
AL concerned, for the consequence Of such neglect
should some one be bitten by rabid dog, no one
can foresee, and the evil effects of which, or what
is more unfortunate the probable death Of the VIC
tim, Is a calamity which it is TO be hoped we shall
not have 10 record.
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EOR RENT-A Small Garden-Farm,
IL containing sixty acres of land, with small Dwell
ing-House and Stable within good fences, situated
about three miles east OF the Capitol To perms-
nent tenant the rent will below.
Apply TO ID. A. WATTERSoN, Second street, East
Capitol Hill feb 2o--w&SH
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tlW- The Washington Native American
Club take great pleasure in announcing to their
friends and the public generally that they have char
tered the safe and commodious steamer Alice c.
Price, andw give their first Grand Excursion eighty
miles down the Potomac, on Thursday, the 10th Of
August
Particulars in future advertisement
JOSIAH v. GRANT, President.
WIN. MARION WARREN, Secretary.
jy 20--eo4t
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The markets are dull. Haxall Flour, S12 40
Clear Pork, S24; extra clear bacon, Is cents
Lard, l6 "a cents. Lackawana coal, $40.
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EXCURSION
OF THE
NATIONAL GUARD
TO PINEY POINT.

"HE National Guard ,ake pleasure In
u announcing to their friends and the public
generally, that they have chartered the swift and
safe mail steamer
MOUNT VERNON,
for the purpose of gvngan excursion to that favore
watering place,
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Mr.. Hunter, Chief Clerk Of the State Depart.
ment has been appointed acting Secretary Of State,
during the absence Of Mr.. Marcy.
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WANTED,
10y ELvANs a. THOMPSON, $40 Penn
- syvnnia avenue, Cash Tor notes at short dates)
for accounts due and rendered in full TO July LIST in
slant Nv 24--9t
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WASHINGTON, July Is, 1855.
TO the Editor of the american Organ:
Sir: In reading the report Of the proceedings
Of the Board of Aldermen Of last Monday, your
reporter makes me say that I was sick on the Mon
day previous, as the reason why was not present
on that day. Il suppose bis reason for so doing
was TO offer an excuse for me- as that was the day
set apart by the Board for the consideration Of the
report Of the committee on the contested cleo
tions.) He was mistaken in making that statement
as. that was not the cause The true and only
cause was the death Of one Of my children
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
ROBERT CLARKE
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EBOyERRuS.-I am compelled to beg Of the cti-
Gems OF washington and vicinity to send line to me-
at the National Hotel, and will return to them
printed Instructions how to use Pref Charles De
Grdth's Electric Oil," as am constantly occupied
with answering questions and applying the OIL
Some cases II is not adapted TO- and this wish to
show you. l will call on any one desiring to Zee me.
AGENT FOR ELECTRIC OIL"
National Hotel
r. ). There are many cases that can be cured in
from twenty minutes to two hours has been clearly
DEMONSTRATED ny DOCTORS HERE
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ASTONISHING MANY readers Of the Organ and
others must have seen a mulatto man ON our
streets who for several years past has been solicit
ing charity from passers by, and from the peculiar
manner OF his gait aud means Of locomotion has
elected the sympathies Of all friends Of the uufortu-
nate. he has lately travelled by means of his
hands and feet Tor what Is familiarity termed by the
boys crab fashion") back downwards- He was
seen yesterday evening on the Avenue, walking
erect, and when questioned as to the wondrous
change effected in him, answered by saying, "The
doctors bad me three days, and all de time didn't
know nuffin," which was, in "Plutes's" opinion,
"nuff cedn
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ARLrsGroN.-What delightful and popular
place Of resort this time-honored spot is Hardly
day passes that we do not hear Of one or more
parties or pic MICS coming off there. The "young
and the old, the grave and the gay" all flock to
Arlington, the seat Of hospitality, good feeling
mirth, and convivialty. Long may the descen-
dant Of the partner Of Washington live to receive
the congratulation Of his many personal friends,
and the heartfelt good wishes Of the admirers Of
him who was first in war, first 10 peace and first
in the hearts Of his countrymenl"
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ASSAULT AND BATrERr.--A. Larkin yesterday
committed an assault upon John Mock, by striking
him severely on the head with stone or brickbat,
causing a severe and perhaps dangerous wound.
Larkin was held in the sum Of $500 bail to stand
an examination on the first Of August, when it is
hoped that Mock win be well enough to attend.
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Hon. Mike Walsh has arrived In this city, and is
ct the National Hotel.
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ATTENTION, COAL CONSUMERS

And by all dealers in Alexandria, Virginia.
NAV 23--eoH sm
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THE POTOMAC RIVER STEAMBOAT
COMPANIES

~ ls-d taug Auctioneer.
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The minority Of the Common Council as appear.
ed by the proceedings published yesterday, all
voted for the admission Of the American members
from the Fourth Ward. This is commendable on
their part, and worthy OF imitation by other mem
bcrs Of the same party, in another branch Of the
CITY government.
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~ Public schools. examination of Ave
select boys from each Of the male departments of the
goth, at o'clock, p. NJ, in the room adjoining the
large Lecture Room, at the Smithsonian 1nstitution
The Medical Faculty, Teachers Of Schools, and all
who feel interested in public education, are respect
fully invited to attend
GEORGE J. ABBOT,
y 2o-WGIh Secretary.
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Company l-You are hereby notified 10 attend meet
ing Of the Corps this Wednesday evening July 26th
at Harmony Hail.
BY order: A. TAFT, Captain
WA. III. TANNING, O. s. w 25-lt
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TsFAHHERs HOUSE, Signs aud Or
AvAs pament&l Painter, Louisiana avenue. between
Sixth and Sryenth slreets No 90 resdence, No. $40
street. between Sixth and Seventh streets has adj
ded 10 bis present business the sale Of PAINTS,
OILS. GLASS. and PUTTY, in small and large
The attention u Aousekeepers is particularly
called 10 the convenience Of this arrangement they
can at all times procure HEARTH and other MIXED
PAINTS, Of all colors, made ready for use by a
PRACTICAL PAINTER
Orders promptly attended 70 and respectfully So
licited Cheap for cash.
may lind fStarl
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H- We admit into our columns the article
signed a Teacher" as We see nothing In Il
which ought to offend the Board that has con-
troll Of our public schools. An experience Of
seven or eight years, as the conductor Of acad-
ernies, &c, warrants US in saying, that five
hours per day is quite asloDg as scholars ought
70 be kept confined in schools. They should
not be 80 treated az TO look upon the school
house as prison. If studies cannot be made
agreeable to children and youths, improvement
cannot be expected. We do not understand
our correspondent as imputing ccnsure to the
Board, but simply TO say that the term Of
confinement" is too long, which results simply
from difference Of opinion. We are decidedly
Of the opinion ourself that scholars will learn
more in Ave hours than in seven; for when study
becomes irksomc, II Is wholly profitess We
trust the Board win not think that we intend
any censure in these remarks, as we mean
mono, but we simply give the result Of our cx-
perience for what II is worth,
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Fire in the Woods in Patrick County.

PATRICK COUNTY, VA, April ~.
We have had some very fine warm weather dur
ing the past week, but unfortunately, the wind
blew violently for several days. The woods acci.
dentally caught FIRE few miles below town, and
spread with astonishing and destructive rapidity,
over large area Of country, consuming houses,
fences, tobacco barns and even hogs, cattle and
sheep In Its onward, rapid, and destructive course.
Several farms hare lost all their last years crop,
and are unable 10 prepare for planting the present
season without assistance.
Many, were reduced to the necessity Of abandon
ing everything else, and directing their whole en-
erges to the protection of their dwellings, from the
ravsges Of the devouring element.
One poor fellow fought nobly against it, rapid
approaches, until he was compelled to yield up
everything but his dwelling, when he took another
stand, but overcome by fatigue and exhaustion, be
fell scnseless TO the earth and perhaps he and his
house and family would have been consumed by
the maddened flames had II not been for the time
ly assistance Of the Hon. Thomas .. Tournoy and
Judge Gilmer, who were on their way TO our. cir
cult court, and hearing the screams Of the unfortu
nate mans wife, sprang from the vehicles, threw
Off their hats and coats and fought their way
through the flames to the rescue Of the family.
Through the untiring and courageous exertions
and well directed efforts Of these two gentlemen,
the house was saved from certain destruction
Aftcr remaining with the family till all danger
was passed, they proceeded on their way 10 the
Courthouse, where they arrived In the night look
ing more like brace OF hard listed and strong
armed disciples Of Vulcan, than the grave judicial
fnnctionary and the able and accomplished advo-
cate. $3.50 ~ FNH
You may be sure we did not expect to see the
future Governor of Virginia wearing such woful,
sorrowfnl, and smokey aspect. We hardly recog-
nsed him We should certainly object to seeing
our friend take his destined seat In the guberna-
torial chair in such sorrowful trim as he pre-
sentcd on that evening, But these gentlemen
proved beyond doubt that they are as well quail
flied to fight fire as the one is to give Judicial
opinion, or the other 10 grace the highest Of
fee within the gift Of the people Of Virginia.
Mr.. Flournoy has been practising lawyer at
our bar for some years past and consequently wen
known 70 our mountain people. But the fast Of
his being the gubernatorisl nominee Of the Amer
lean party, thing, by tho way, are inclined TO
look upon as epecis favor as his personal friends
and acquaintsnces has given a new and distinctive
feature ofattraction TO this otherwise attractive
gentleman.
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MUSICAL CONVENTION. ri
UNHE friends Of Sacred Music i'm Wasl

ington, and citizens generally, are respectfully
informed that Musical Convention, under the patron
SO Union choir Association sa
will be- held in the Smithsonian Institution the sth,
oh, 10Th. and nth Of May terminating with Public
Concert on Friday evening, the l1thy ~
The exercises viii be under the direction OF Prof
!. b. Woodbury. Of New York, whose books have
been 50 generally adopted by the various Chors Of
this city.
The Convention win hold three sessions each day,
commencing ut 10 A. NJ on Tuesday the sth May,
during which Anthems, Chants Trios, Duets, Solos,
and Glees viii be practsed, accompanied by course
Of lessons In execution, style, delivery yocalizston,
expression, articulation &c. The Public Concert on
The closing evening will also be under the direction
This enterprise IL earnestly commended 10 The at.
tsntion Of musical brethren in the District and
in adjoining cities Circulars stating more fully the
objects Of the Convention can be had ON application
to 7. J. Magruder, ID street, near 7th-
Season Ticket, (embrseing slso the closing Cons
cert,1 IL. y. - 4t f15
Single Tickets, admitting to any one ofthc sessions
or 70 The Concert oDly,) rs cents.
Tickets can be had on application as above.
may 2-d5t Intel and Union ThFSsnd Tu)
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ABOLISH THE RENT DAY.

NHE Union Lnnu AsSOcAosiVh Ohci, TINS
il spring, unusual advantages 70 persons desi-
able 80 4 month, they will SELL in Zoe simple beauti-
ful building lots on graded streets, and will erect
thereon such houses as may b. desired, for which
only the net cash price will be charged and that pay
able by small monthly instalments The situation 10
directly opposite the Navy Yard, commands fno
views Of the city and river is proyerbia for health
and good water and il in every way admirably sdapt
ed for agreeable residences, Why will any family
continue paying rent when, with the same money,
they can purchase d free home, which must double
in value long before the Last nstament upon II falls
duea Early application is necessary, as but few Of
tho $50 lots offered last summer remain unsold.
. sses JOHN FOX Secretary,
Office Seventh street, above Odd Fellows Hall.
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" CENT OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

Ok CENT DAGUERREOTYPE
90 are still making splendid pictures, for TWEEN
ty-fve cents and upwards, and have just received
splendid assortment Of Fancy Cases, which We will
sell at reduced prices.
Call early; satisfaction always given.
Gallery on Pennsylvania avenue, between Ninth
and Tenth streets, over Cats jewelry store
CD. STEWART,
ap 2I--lm Proprietor.
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FOR SALE OR RENT.

VNHOSE Two handtome FesIdenoes on z,
IL between LIST and I'd streets. These houses
four stories in height, with dry cellar beneath and
contain all the necessary oonveniences for family,
such as water, gas, furnaces, ranges, bells, &c.
well OF due water Is upon the premises, and tho wa
ter distributed through every room, by force pumps
Altogether, this Is favorable opportunity for those
DESTROYS Of purchasing, renting superior dwell
ing house. as the terms win be made moderate.
Enquire Of John b. Ward, in the adjoining house,
or at the corner Of 18th and Canal streets
fTnt Atl tNM%
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The LATE Mss. NIcoL.--The authorizes Of Jane
Eyre, whose death Is universally lamented, only
changed her maiden state last July, when she
married the Rev, Mr.. Ncol, her fathers curete,
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DERRY DAVIS, Vegetable Pain Killer.


IL No medicine ever offered to the public has met
with the that has attended the sale Of Perry
Davis's Pain Killer. This remarkable remedy, 80
celebrated for its instantaneous and magic cure OF
burns, bruises scalds, and pains OF the body, en-.
terna and internal, has attracted the attention Of
countsrfeters, who have, IN many places, managed
70 palm of their worthless limitations
The genuine Perry Dnvis's Pain Killer is now put
up In panel bottles with the words Davis Vegetable
Pain Killer blown in the glass; and with two steel
engraved labels each bottle-one excellent like
ness of Perry Davis, the Original Inventor OF the
medicine, the other steel engraved note Of band
none others may be relied upon as genuine Price OF
bottles l2f cents rs cents 80 cents and a. rcspec
lively lfanF
PERRY DAVIS a SON, Proprietors,
\ A.o No. "a High street, Providence, X. ].
The Pain Killer Is sold BY Gray Bsllautyne, and
John 7. Mortimer, Washington, ID. G.
Purcell, Ladd Co., Richmond, Va
NJ. A. Santos A Son, and King a Toy, Norfolk Va
Candy a Hatch i II. II. Stabler Co. William II.
Brown a Bro: smith a Atkinson r. q q. Fry ODER
4 Co., Baltimore, Md. aFges
And by all the principal Druggists s
ap e-dAw3mo
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COLLECTOR AND AGENT.
IFTE avshscvi hor n ffpra HE Gervires 4

u public as agent to take charge Of property,
collect accounts, or transact such business as may
be intrusted TO him. Any communication addressed
porth or left at William K Rileys store corner of
Eighth street and Pennsylvania avenue, will receive
prompt attention.
He has for sale houses and lots in various parts Of
the city, accommodating terms
ap N--ly ~ VI A. GLADMON.
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A vALUABLr PArESr.-We are informed that
the patent for Singer Co.'s single thread and eu,-
broidering machines has been sold in France for
the handsome sum Of 100000 francs, or nearly
100000
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bo1 Prizes in all amounting to 7. 100000 l
ONLY TEN THOUSAND NUMBERSl
csy- Tickets t10--halyes S5---qnarters % So
~ Bills on all solvent banks at par. AL COM
nunications strictly confidential
SAMUEL SWAN, Agent and Manager,
ap 23--dtm20 NJ Atlanta Georgia.
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IL ness, would inform my friends and the citi-
zens Of Washington that have resumed the Car
penter's Business at the old stand Of Davis Gar
rett In returning my thanks 10 my friends for their
liberal patronage and assistance, would beg con-
hnuance OF the same. # lts
/ can DO found at my shop at any time, in Jackson
alley where am prepared to contract build, and do
job work on the most reasonable terms, and at the
shortest notice.
Having been engaged IN this business for many
years. feel assured That give satisfaction TO all
who give me their patronage.
Il nov f3--ly M GEO. w. GARRETT. 4
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the CRors.--The Front Royal Gazette, Warren
county, says:
"The wheat crop In our county begins 70 show
some promise Of toIerbly good yield. Within
the Last few weeks Il has been improved wonder
fully, and we think there need be no fears, but we
will have an average crop. Most OF our farmers
have planted their corn, aud others are preparing
to take advantage Of the present fine weather for
planting. eses
From the different sections OF the country we
have encouraging news in regard 70 the wheat crop
in q hourishing condition.
The Fincastle (Botetourt) Wing says
From accounts that we receive from all parts
Of the Valley, we think the prospect for abund-
ant wheat crop is quire fattering In this and one
or two of the neghborng counties that We have
visited do not think that the prospect has look
ed more promising for several years past.
RoeER A. PRroR, one of the editors Of the
Richmond Enquirer, and John D. Imboden, Esq,
of Stauuton, are reported TO have had gallant
passage at arms al that place ON Tuesday Of last
week. Mr.. r Is represented to have made avery
passable Catholic speech, productive OF no good
though 10 the cause OF Wise and the Forneyocracy.
The reply Of Mr.. Imboden Is said by the True
American, TO have been the finest exhibition OF
surgical skill, witkoxt etlorcfoym, ever witnessed
since the memorable days OF l840. *. ysa
a CAUGHr BIT THE PILors. While the pilot-boat
Relief was cruising about on the Gath instant, q
canoe was seen well down under Cape Henry, ma
king for northern schooner in the ofing The
appearance of things rousiDg their suspicious, the
pilots made for the canoe, and apprehended
slave named Bill, belonging 70 the estate Of Mrs.
Rudd, Of Hampton. He was prepared for q north
ern tour and would have been of, bag and bag
gage, but for the timely interference Of these
watchful guardians Of our coast. -r-Nor. Herald
'!s The Alexandria Gazette, abiding TO q para
graph in the Organ in relation to a procession Of
wagons which passed up Pennsylvania avenue the
other day, remarks: iefHaA
y 1.-THE line Of 83 horses and carts were all the
way from Connecticut, by land, twelve days pas
sage, and proceeded up the Columbia turnpike to
the 21st section of the Alexandra, Loudoun, and
Hampshire railroad, in Fairfax county, where they
broke ground yesterday" ia
n PRAIsEwoRrIY.-T There were in the Post Office
of this city, on yesterday, one hundred letters
which were retained in consequence Of the postage
not being prepaid according to the new law and
,yara II, Ia can't ~, tha daod Iattor nffna TO-DAY