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Choice LIQUORS and Wines

Choice Liquors and Wines.
. CASKS CastiIlon Brandy;
Il 2 casks W. S. Florit Red Cognac;
casks Imp. brandy;
10 bbls old Monongahela Whiskey;
10 do old rye do
10 kegs Tuscaloosa do
9 casks Duff Gordon's Sherry Wine;
do Woodhouse's Madeira do
do Pastina do do
Sc OGLESBY & GRISWOLD.
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IySUR ANCE.
ofIlee Of the Y. S. s. 7. r. R. Co.,
Monroe, La, June 10, Ioo-

J
meeting of the board of directors Of the Flcks-
N burg. Shreveport and Texas Railroad Company
held at their Office this day, the following resolution
was adopted:
Resolved, That call of ten per cent. on the private
stock subscriptions made, and to be made, TO the
Vicksburg, Shreveport and Texas Railroad company,
he made IN addition 10 what has been made--one to
fall due on the LIST March, 1885, on the LIST Decem
ber 1855 one on the st March, 1856, one on the Isl
December, 1856, one the lst March, 1897, one on
the LIST December 1857, one the lst March. 1895,
one on the Ist December, 1858. and call OF i've per
cent to fall due on the lst March, 1852 which cans
in the entire amount Of the stock SUBSCRIPTIONS
deeo7tIm o. D. STILLMAN, Sec'y.
yicksburg. Shreveport & Texas Railroad.
THE subscribers for the stock of the railroad are
| required to make payment of the amountd due on
their subscriptions viz: per cent due at the ime OF
subscriptions aud 10 per cent due and ordered to be
handed to c. G. Young, at Greenwood. or to L. t.
Grain or B. NJ Johnson Shreveport directors OF SAID
company. Il. 1OoAG, Directors
l.. P. GRAIN,
maa b. NJ. JOHNSON, Sub Treas.
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Norris Fever 4 Ague Mixture!
Or VEGETABLE FEBRIFUGE and
ANTT-RTLTOITS Pills

rs all the medicine necessary to efecta complete
L cure of the most obstinate of Ague and Fever
or Chills and Fever Cases of long standing, which
have resisted the treatment of the most successful
practitioners have been readily cured. II promotes
q regular and healthy action of the digestive organs
fully restoring the harmony of action between the
stomach and liver, and the other important functions
of the system-and in the treatment of dyspepsia
night sweats depraved appetite and jaundce, it has
been of great benefit but in fevers especially fever
and ague intermittent fever, its powers have been
principally tested, and in such it has been pro-
nounced sovereign to all other remedies, any
treatment heretofore discovered.
The mixture is put up in pint bottles at one dollar
each; and anti-bilious pills in boxes 25 cts. Pre-
pared only by T. H. NORRIS, chemist,
aug 25 Shreveport La
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J. A. LUM IL Co.'S

Harness, Whips, and Coach Trimmings, all of which
will sell very cheap for cash good city paper
Planters Livery Stable Keepers, and all others wish
ing purchase any thing in the above ine will find it
to their advantage call Carriage Warehouse,
113 Grayier and 10 Union streets, opposite the st.
Charles Hotel. jan1l IA. LUM & Co.
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Fancy Articles.

DIAPER Mache Centre and Work Tables, rose
Il wood and papier mache Work Boxes and Dres-
sing Cases, shell dressing cases, and Fancy Articles
suitable for HOLIDAY presents in great variety for sale
by fd2l TRABUE g. KLINE
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THE subscri-
bers have on
hand and are
constantly re-
ceiving from
their nanufac-
tory-at Pitts
burg, Penn
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DURE Observation-Disclosures, Reeberine, sala
IL cine, pperine, prec: bark, chinoidine tanin.
iodine, hydrodate poassa nitrate silver ehloroorm
besides large supply Of other chemical and pharmacu
tic preparations Just received and for sale low whole
sale and retail. VIM. B. MILLER,
MI Druggist aad Apothecarv
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New Orleans Depository for Philadelphia
Manufactured Wagons, Carts. &C. SC.

The subscriber has on
hand and is constantly
re &c win g from the
mandatory of Wilson
Child g. Co., PH1LA-
DELPHIA, as well as
from his own, a large
yYyI
The American patriot., 1855-12-29
Kansas.

The difficulty in Kansas is settled The
people promise to deliver up all offenders to
the proper authorities and obey the laws in
future. This is a very beautiful finale, indeed,
TO that state Of feeling which u few months
since seemed so full Of danger to the peace and
welfare Of the State. Every good citizen must
feel considerably relieved and much rejoiced
at the result. We are glad, glad indeed, that
this affair has terminated so quietly-the law
maintaining its supremacy so handsomely over
the discordant elements of blind and bigoted
fanaticism. May such be the terminus of eve
ry difficulty that may hereafter arise in our
country.
The American patriot., 1855-12-29
Thespians.

The Thespian Corps played ON Thursday
night to pretty full house, not so full as it
would have been had it not been for the in.
clemency of the weather.
The Tragedy of DOUGLASS" and the COM
edy of "The OMNIBUS" were the pieces acted.
Tho first was played well but the latter moved
the risiblcs of the auditory to such an extent
rs to bring down continual thunders ofapplanse
and shouts of laughter from the whole house
The character of 'Pat Rooney" the Irish ser
want was ably sustained by Mr.. Nichols usual
tact, but We are constrained to say that 'Iho-
mas" played by Mr.. Sumner, is smuch the best
character in the piece and it wss played in
such manner as to surpass anything of the
kind we have yet seen from the Cops. Mr..
Sumner played his part as if he was in his ma
tive clement, notwithstanding his short allow
unce Of time for study, and at the conclusion
both he and Mr. Nichols were called before
the curtain.
The Thespians 60 to Woodville in a short
time to play there-the people of that vi
cinity may expect many rich treats in THEN
performances. We predict for them liberal
patronage-and we wish them all manner o.
success.
The American patriot., 1855-12-29
Lumber! LllaslDer!!

rJ,HE undersigned would respectfully call at
Il tention to his new and Splcnded Saw and
Grist Mill, Just erected nine miles South East
of Clinton near Mr.. Jas. II. MUSES. plantation.
Havi lg Just put up,a cercuar saw on the most
approved style, he confidently she can
saw more timberin any given length of time than
any other Mill in this vicinity, and having the
advantage of the finest lot of timber in this
section of country, he is prepared to fill all
bill Of Lumber ordered OF him in the best man
ner on the shortest notice, and at the lowest
possible rates. With such mill and with
such timber he thinks he cannot fail to give
satisfaction to all who may honor him with
their patronage.
PRICES-CASH.
For good pine lumber including ncE plank,
weather boarding cealing scantling &C., deliv-
cred at the Mill per thousand $40 90
For Oak, $l2 50
Rough Edge per thousand fect,E s. 90
When sold on credit two dollars and a
half per thousand will be added to the cash
prices.
Bills will be delivered in Clinton, or at any
other place, the same distance from the mill
at Il charge Of five dollars per thousand feet for
hauling,
Those wanting lumber will hand in their bills
as soon as possible-they will be filed instant.
ly and no delay will be necessary for teams al
he mill.
Dec sth 1855. A. W. DENT.
The American patriot., 1855-12-29
Cont ested Election in the City.

The case Of the contested election in the city
Of New Orleans, between Bell and Hufty, in
regard to the Sheriff s Office of that city, has
been decided by the court in favor of Hufty,
the Native American candidate.
The difficulty which occasioned the contest
was the breaking the ballot box in the 7th
district The votes at this precinct were not
counted, but it is believed that had they been,
Bell would have been elected What The cause
was which led to such a lawlcss proceeding as
breaking the ballot box and scattering the votes
to the winds, we cannot say. Those who did
it, no doubt, believed that unlawful voting had
been carried on. Such doings cannot but be
regretted, let them be committed by any party
Col. Hufty is said to be gentleman Of the
first water, and well qualified for the position.
The course he pursued in protecting Judge
Robertson from the rabble that had gathered
about the court room TO do that gentleman
damage, was very magnanimous indeed.
A motion has been made for new trial but
las not yet been passed upon by the court
The seats of several Senators and members
ot the lower House will be contested ON the
same groand,-Qho breaking the ballot box Of
the 1th District, J but the verdict of the jury
in Hufty's case shows, at least, what the peo-
Of the city think of the matter, and will have
very considerable effect on the action of the Se-
nate and the House in deciding who are to
bold the coEteated .eata
The American patriot., 1855-12-29

81 No speaker of the House Of Representa-
tives in congress has been elected yet. Banks
receives the highest number of votes, Richard
son second best, Fuller third. A resolution
has been offered, the effect of which will, if
carried, be to repeal the majority, and adopt the
plurality rule. But the house adjourned be-
fore it was acted on. Should it be carried,
Banks, beyond doubt will be elected Rich
or, Of New York is no longer candidate.
The American patriot., 1855-12-29
r. w. Ward.
Merchant Tnilnr

DESPECTFt'LLT begs leave to inionn his friends
II and the public generally that he still continues
to carry on the above business 4; the old stand d
HArcu WARD, opposite Can,ap's Hotel. He
has just received from New Orleans splendid
assortment OF GOODS suitable for winter wear,
which he is prepared to make to order in the
latest styi,, and upon the most reasonable ,enns.
.B.--particuar attention paid to CUTTING
AN: Repairing. d:7
The American patriot., 1855-12-29
APPENDIX 4,
ON THE STATE OF RELIGION.

In fuller than usual think by
nothing for the but much for the
IN particular complains of removal of one p
to another field of abornoher called CIR
"ke sheep having shepher" cmph
that they letting their light shine they ought" God help the chua
at Hephzibah.
LINE CkEEksys at with all its members has enjoyed the ha
Its beloved THOMPSON during the excellent
Der dhr clerk by DEATH that has but few Have p
chased land for the and building church edhce s
All this speaks avoraby or religion
Lord has mcy preserved its membin peace unity am
brothery love- Have had the mraon the Word brethren f. honF
and D. B. Roberts
as may be gathered from notice its statistics under then
bers of bro. j. L. Simpson
SM-Repor that its members and harmony amongst
mas mad increase to its number and the breaking the bread
sy Arn. I.
The American patriot., 1855-12-29
Valuabsc Property fer Sale.

A VALUABLE TOWN LOT, situated in the
II Town of Clinton, on the street leading out to-
wards Greensburg, containing about FIVE ACRES
OF LAND, with Ill of the improvements and bull
dings thereon-the same upon which the late A.
}. Law lived and upon which his widow now re-
sides.
This place is most Admiralty situated for a town
residence, lying just about proper distance from
the public square to be free from noise, and just
near enough to he convenient to business.
The buildings are plain, but complete and in
good repair, comprising Dwelling, both comfort
able and convenient in its structure, Kitchen, Sta
bleS, Cribs, and other outhouses.
There is rich garden, most excellent well of
water, u spacious morse lot, and large lot in the
rear Of the buildings on the premises all of which
are most desirable appurtenances to a convenient
family residence
Any one wishing to purchase town property, as
Il permanent investment would do WI II to call and
examine this place--a bargain can lie had.
For further particulars apply to the Editor of the
American Patriot, or to
Nov 10 80 ]. II. YOUNG.
The American patriot., 1855-12-29

W The poem on my Daughters birth
day." has been crouded out this week. 1t will
appear in our next issue. The reader may
expect much literary pleasure from perusal
of this poem.
The American patriot., 1855-12-29
HOLTUAY Y PRESENTS!
III
CLINTON EsfslG STORE

AT THE
C7.INyON DfslG STORE!
ANNUALS:-
THE CHRISTIAN KEEP S.dEE;
GOLDEN GIfT;
TEvPEP1 NTE OFFERING
MtSONIC OFFERING
ODD FELLOWS OFFERING
MOSS ROSE:
TOKEN OFLOTE;
TOKEN or FRIENDSHIP
.WAGNOLLA
FURG EFT Me- NOT:
1VUIRyNTH
GIFT or MEMORY;
L4Dy'S GIFT;
GARLAND:
" ATLANTIC GIFT;
THOTGYT BLOSSOM:
HOME ANNUAL:
.IWERIC4N L1NDSCA
NERICIN 1NNUAL
il" GEN or BEAUTY;
G4PDEV LJyrY.
The American patriot., 1855-12-29
SUCCESSION SALE.

1HE STATE OF LOUISIANA, I Itn Dlstrlct Court,
Parish of East Feliciana. No. 2372.'
In the matter of the Succession Of of A. B.
Taylor, deceased.
IN PURSU JANICE of an order Of and by virtue
of commission directed to me from the
Honorable District Court of the 7th Judicial
District, will offer for sale to the last and
highest bidder at the door of the court house,
in the town of Clinton, and Parish aforesaid,
on THE 2ND DAY OF JANUARY NEXT, at
the hour OF o O'Clock A. NJ, the following de-
scribed property belonging to the succession
of the late j. B. Taylor, deceased, to wit:
A certain tract Of land situated in the afore-
said Parish, containing one hundred acres, and
bounded on the East by the Amite river South
by S. Rogers, West and North by estate Of
Levi Doughty.
TERMS OF SALE.
CASH for one hundred dollars with eight
per cent interest thereon per annum from the
twenty-third day of December eighteen hun
dred and lifty-three until paid, and the balance
on credit of one, two and three years i'll
equal annual installments from the tenth day
of November eighteen hundred and tifty-iive,
with eight per cent interest thereon from the
twenty third day of December eighteen hundred
and tifty-three until paid. Purchaser to give
note with approved personal security, and a
mortgage on said lands, to secure payment.
JAMES WELSH,
Dec. 1st 1854. Auctoneer.
PROBATE SALE
THE SLATE OF LoE1s1ANA, Seventh District Court
| Parish of East Felicana No. 1875.
In the matter Of the succession Of Bartholomew
Bennett, deceased.
IN COMPLIANCE with an order and COM
mission to me directed, will offer for sale
at public auction, at the door of the Court
House in said Parish on TIE FIRST SATUR-
DAY OF JANUARY, 1856, at Il o'clock A. NJ,
the following named and described property
appertaining to said succession, to-wit:
One hundred acres of land to be taken and
located on the Eastern boundary of the land
upon which Mrs. Mary c. Bennett now resides
adjoini g the portion Of land formerly sold by
SAID b. Bennett to Claridy, with its improve
ments. Also the following slaves to-wit:
Negro woman CARY ANN aged 45 years.
'' boy ISAIAH II years.
boy JARRETT II m'ths.
' boy SlLAS i" 12 years.
Terms of sale--One half the purchase price
CASH on the day of sale and the otter half on
credit of u months from the day of sale,
purchasers will be required to furnish approved
personal security, on notes drawing per cent
interest from the day of sale and special
mortgage will be retained on the property sold.
b. NJ. G. BROWN, Sheriff
Dec /, 1866.
The American patriot., 1855-12-29

~We have had very gloomy cold wealth.
er during the Christmas holydays. Part of the
time it has been extremely cold, part cloudy,
with rain.
The American patriot., 1855-12-29

F Gen. Lewis Cass, has positively refus-
ed in letter addressed to some of his friends
in Philadelphia, to allow his name to be used
as candidate for the Presidency. His reasons
for pursuing such course he does not give.
The American patriot., 1855-12-29
SUCCESSION SALE

SUCCESSION SALE
THE STATE OF Lou. s1ANA Seventh District Court,
Parish of East Feliciana No. 1922.
In the succession of Mrs. Parthenia Z. Wheeler,
deceased.
DURSUANRt to an order of the Honorable
Court aforesaid to me directed, will offer
for sale at public auction, in the Town Of
jackson, ON WEDNESDAY, THE 30th DAY
OF JANU AIRY 1856. Between the hours of
10 o'clock A. NJ, and o'clock M The fol-
lowing described property, belonging to the
III cession aforesaid, to-wit:
Negro man SHADRACH,
g woman NANCY, and her two chill
dren under ten years of age, LEA
and DILLY; Also,
Three Cows;
Terms Of Sale-The slaves for one third
Cash, the balance on a credit of twelve months
from the day of sale, with eight per cent il.
terest from said date, to be secured by two
good, and solvent securities, and special
mortgage. The personal property, for all sums
of twenty dollars, and less, Cash. For all
sums over that amount. twelve months credit,
with eight per cent interest from day of sale,
and secured by two good, and solvent securi-
ties. &. w. CATLETT,
Dec. 20. Auctioneer
The American patriot., 1855-12-29

EOur excellent mayor is entitled to the
thanks of the community for the watchiul care
he maintains over the population Of our town
The American patriot., 1855-12-29

wJere. Clemens, is out in another letter,
addressed to Gen. Cass, in defence Of the doc.
trines of Native Americanism. 1t is nicely
worth perusa'
The American patriot., 1855-12-29
SABBATH EXERCISES.

At O'clock Elder j. SIMPSON preached the subject HON
Missions after which collection was taken up amounting to $50 60
Elder W. B. WALL preached the large and atnh
At the close the went forward to be prayed for
The American patriot., 1855-12-29
Subscribers to American Patriot.

Remember the year is about coming to a
close. 1t is necessary that our outstanding
bills should be collected that our own debts
may be discharged. Come forward then and
settle your dues to the American Patriot Office,
and you will have the pleasing consolation of
knowing that you have done praseworthy
act, which your conscience will approve, and
for which the printer will heartily thank you.
The American patriot., 1855-12-29
NJ / N U T E s


yer Baptist Association" held with the TanctpahI
Church, St. Helena Parish, La, November I'd, 3rdI
and 4th 1855
rAscurpAno CHURCH. Parish 1ar 3D. 1855
!s' r,sa n'i'E H sFS' ~ ~ '"' ''
a s ee % the the noue at oo M
M Ds % r 1 Of ,PS an% and Sf senes " oar b Unto o
. i c @ bsee % @ ea 5 npon rt e nse nsms Christ our both &
After recess twenty minutes the by Al
Hspsntsd n p% sn with R. gs ssen M % sn " Dunea Reading Clerks
Called for and read letters from eleven churches enrolled the names
tor a' s% SeS cs ' isss'ss a's
invited t:. 1s,es a, , in our saS %
Eebe ong membership On motion the petition was laid
% ssss ss;sds % % ; s ss
ss'ss, nssnsrs Elders Y ALLEN sandA 4 -
T% Ss sSvs ELL .%s ystss and w'
OK AHHAsarunsr Simpson, W. B Wall
Diamond Roberts, C. D. sridAn
OK '@ G"nsssposppS Dsa- .l A. Duncan j. Travis WALL Watson
OK Missions AND Strickland W Dennis Garner
preach order Of their
10 adjourned Saturday morning. o'clock Prayer Elder,
SATURDAY Monyse Nov spd
pursuant Adjournment Prayer by Elder G H wAsH'se'os
~ Called for @ repots @ when the following offered adopted
that If / sn',sx s,s P,;s, M at ,rss1s I'll so
OK OK :.'s1. 7 s.'s ss @ Esss ss;rf Me''1H p2n a b.
OK OK f"H.asr0S3,Sen e.. RESP 5,,s GA9ry"''A r, o9
The Annual Report which received
1he appointed visit the unrerssend churches our last
Gsv'S ds " offered ''' and resolution" %
cnsES & st. Helena Is La to commence on Saturday before a
M APPn Al Ena the CLERK @ nn rim the @ Gns ri, @ ,n ao" d % M
axno IL On n took o 's resolution @ s E' '" and on motion
Resolsd Church Mount nb
smion Gospel order receive church without the sanction
;sms W o a es,ss ~f Of ort
|'s ' sss @ which s' '
7: : S T.: :; s H: :; a. s"
fsasa .;sn u S Il Ws WS ssra.c ssd .C &c Z L. Wal. H. Washington M
BAPTIST se " l.nssg. = and pys
e. Wall; s' e !: Saal
at Fl a On %o1" " 3g % s ss b Dts ssns preach next Introductory s
Sabbath, " oclock WAt1 his
%G %'S Hh Ss nS ef" 1"'' ~ ~
s That The Churches reaestdto funds
ss @ | sa,S src c S ] ' 's y'S" o
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s By er i.d dcss s sIl t Asa'n s up
r.n snd S 1s@ti P the x kind % and ] Sh h a1s
Rsre That Arcles of Faith" eospe Order" au of Order
eS, sS 9 % e minutes Of tho pp M % % Ass n n p e0s aa n
t and pus aasss ss s oa noo the
the IS @ oo qn mdtn s ssns "ss ss % fe the % os Creek church. on
'sns Pnyer sas sosa ndr f a W September 1856
l. F. THOMPSON, Moderator
SABBATH EXERCISES
The American patriot., 1855-12-29
SIIERIFFS SALE.


THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 7th District Court,
Parish of East Feliciana. No. 1886.
Brander, Williams, & Co., vs.. w. G. McElwec.
RY virtue ola writ of ferifacias to me direct
- ed from the Honorable Court aforesaid, in
the above entitled suit, ! have seized and will
offer for slae at the door of the Court House
in said Parish on the FIRST SATURDAY OF
JANUARY 1856, between the hours of II
o'clock A. NJ, and o'clock p. NJ, all the right
title, interest and claim Of the defendant W.
G. McElwee, in and to the following named and
described properto, to-wit:
One hundred and sixty Q6W acres of Land,
with i'll the improvements thereon. situated,
lying, and being in said Parish. Bounded on
the East by lands of Mrs Hays and T. Hardes-
ty, South by Hardesty, and Mr. Nettles West
by Nettles and Patrick, and North by Bythell
Haynes and Mrs. Bennett. The l60 acres to
be taken from the tract of land on which the
defendant now resides, from the west end.
Terms of Sale-Cash with the benefit ofap-
praisement. B. NJ. G. BROWN.
Dec. 1855. Sheriff.
The American patriot., 1855-12-29

sE-" The Sea of Life" an original poem by
D. will appear in the next Issue, it has been
crowded out this week.
The American patriot., 1855-12-29
Selling Off.

Selling OFF.
S am desiious to wind up business here, offer
"A bargains to Cash dealers.
l have good assortment of Provisions and Gro.
ceTies on hand. Boots and Shoes, some Dry Goods
and various other goods. Purchasers will consult
their iu,erest by calling.
Thosa indebted to Harris & D'Armond, or my.
self will also consult their interest by making pay.
ments without further notice.
Nov. "A, '55 j. G. D'ARMOND
The American patriot., 1855-12-29
NEW ADVERTISEM'TS
~>~~~-~~S~~~>~~~~>~-~-
FOR SALE OR LEASE,
THE KILLIAN HOUSE,
Possession given 1st January. Apply to
dec22 1856 H. SKIPWIIH.
Si'linsaM Female Collegiate Insti-
fpnfn

CLINTON La,
A meeting of the board of trustees of this
~ Institution on Saturday 1st inst, Rev.
Henry Mcdonald was elected principal Of the
Institution.
Mr.. Mcdonald proposes to move with his
family to Clinton by the first Of January, and
to open the School on the fist Monday OF
March, with such assistant teachers as may
be required.
Clinton. La, December Sd, 1876.
The American patriot., 1855-12-29

Clinton Male Academy.
rl'HIS Institution will open on Monday next
L the 10th of December, in which viii! be
taught a thorough course Of English, Classical
and Mathematical studies.
TERMS-$l5, $40, and s25 per session of
five months, payable monthly in advance.
N95- Each pupil will be required to furnish
his own chair. WHILL, A. NJ.
Dee g. 1855 3m
The American patriot., 1855-12-29
LEGAL SALES
AUCTION SALE
OF Valuable Negro Property.

Of VNIu6DIe NEGRO Fr0peFty'
I WILL offer sale at Public Auction, at the
door of the Courthouse in Clinton, on
TUESDAY, 29th day Of JANUARY, 1855,
at II o'clock Of said day, the following named
and described slaves, belonging to Mrs Melinda
Gray, to wit:
Negro man named BOB, aged about 40 years
Negro man named ALBERT, aged about 81 VS.
Negro girl HESTER, aged about 16 years.
The above property is sold for no fault, but
for the purpose Of paying debts.
Terms of Sale-CASH.
dec 90 JAMES WELSH, AuCtr.
The American patriot., 1855-12-29

JAYS FAMILY PRAYER BOOKS-for sal
by l. n. LEMON.