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OFFICE.

PARAGUAY TEA.-We are indebted for the
introduction Of this tea to the kindness of
Lieut.. Page, of the United States ship
Waterwitch, now engaged in exploring the
sources of the Rio de la Plata in South
America. 1t is worthy the attention of per-
sons living in the middle and southern Sec
tions OF the Union who may have the means
and conveniencies for cultivating it, and for
its many agreeable qualities its distribution
by the Office cannot but be approved. AS a
tree it is highly ornamental, and wherever
the Magnolia Grandifora will thrive, there it
may be successfully cultivated. The inhabi-
tants of Paraguay, and indeed most of those
who use it on the southern part of this con-
tinent, attribute to it almost fabulous virtues.
1t is unGuestonably aperient and diuretic,
and produces effects very similar to opium ;
but most of the qualities so zealously attribu-
ted to it may with some reason be doubted.
Like that drug, however, it eXcites the tor
pid and languid, while it calms the restless
and induces sleep. Its effects on the consti-
tuition, when used immoderately, are similar
TO those produced by ardent spirits and
when the habit of drinking it is once acquired
it is equally difficult to leave off. The leaves
OF the plant are used by infusion, and all
classes of persons partake of it, drinking it at
uii uoulS VI tHc uty, az ihSii hS"io
rarely indeed beginning to eat before tasting
their vavorite beverage. Not only is this
the case in Paraguay, Uruguay, and the
Argentine Republic, but in Peru. Chill, aud
Ecuador it is no less esteemed. They drink
the tea from the spout of a pot which they
call mate adding to it a little burnt sugar
cinnamon, or lemon juice. The wealthiel
and more refined class draw it into the mouth
| through tin or silver pipe called bombilia
which, being perforated with holes at one
end and inserted in the mate or teapot, en-
ables them td partake of the liquid without
swallowing the smaller particles of the pull
verized leaves floating on the surface. The
quantity of leaves used by person who is
| fond of it is about an ounce. The infusion is
generally kept at boiling temperature, but
those who are accustomed TO il seem to drink
| it thus without Inconvenience. In the mean
time hot water is supplied as fast as it is con,
sumed, every visitor being supplied with his
mate and pipe OF allowed to stand long the
tea acquires an inky color, The leaves, when
fresh, taste somewhat like mallows or inferior
| Chinese green tea
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-06-30

SUYBURY AND ERIE RAiLRoAD.-The Phil.
adelphia Enquirer learns that the parties in
terested in the coal fields on the Susquehanna
river above Lock Haven have submitted a
formal proposition TO the managers of the
Sunbury and Erie railroad company to rent
the road, ON its completion, for fifteen years
aud pay the company seven per cent. net
profit ON the entire cost of the road, and sub.
scribe one thousand shares towards the con,
struction of the work. This is a liberal prop,
osition, and speaks well for the character Of
the Improvement.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-06-30
EDITORS TABLE.
Busiuess NotIces.

Purdon's Digest, Binn's Justice, and Gray don $
Forms.
ESD, Administrator Of Christian Bower, adverti-
scs lot Of ground in Fawn street, part of the
mansion property Of said deceased.
NKw CoJL1rny.--Ammerman Zuern &
Wetzel notify their friends and customers that
they are now prepared to deliver coal of a supe-
rior quality from their new colliery at shamokin.
Mr., zimmerman is an old and experienced ope-
rator, and will give general satisfaction in his
line of business.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-06-30

vFNHE undersigned, appointed Auditor by the
Il Orphans Court o Noi cumberland county
to distribute the assets in the hands of David
Martz, Administrator of the estate of James
Price, late of Shamokin township, Northumber-
land county, decd, to and among the several
creditors of the said decd, will attend to the lu-
ties of his said appointment, at his office in the
borough Of Sunbury, on Friday, the 27th day of
July next, at 10 o'clock, A. NJ, of said day, at
which time and place all persons interested are
requested to attend.
WIN. NJ. ROCKEFELLER, Auditor.
Sunbury, June 80, ls55.-6t.
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pOnatlOnS, SOo Oo
an his Report, Mr.. c. Walters remarks
More than half the destitute were Protestant
families. {. In the Coal regions, / sold a
great many books, and received most in the
line of contributions. The largest donation
made to the Society was from q lady.
"'In that part of the county south of the
Leine Mountains-a rich country-I received
one contribution, given by young lady OF
Georgetown
SARAH GoBIN, Prest. p. BoRN, Secry.
JANE FINNEY, Treasurer.
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s5y LARGE VEGETABLEs--The Danville
papers are exulting over a large leaf or stalk
of the Rhubarb plant, presented to each of
them by Mr.. Alexander. The Intelligencer
describes his as measuring A feet in length.
We have cut from our garden, stalks Of the
mammoth rhubarb that measured five feet
and half in length, the stem measuring
three feet long, and five inches in circumfer-
ence.
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SHERIFF'S SALE.

RY virtue of Ven. Erp. to me directed, will
- be exposed to public sale, at the Court
House, in the borough of Sunbury, on Monday,
the 9Th day of August next, at 10 o'clock, A. NJ,
the following property, to wit ALI the defen.
dents interest, supposed to be the undivided
moity Of
TRACT OF LAND,
in Coal and Zerbe Townships.
Seized, taken in execution, and to be sold as
the property Of VIM. Ayres, surviving Calvin
Blythe, decd.
sunbury June 30, 1866
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-06-30

10 the Hon. .4lerander Jordan, Esq, Presi-
dent, and his associates, JudgeS Of the
Court Of Quarter Sessions cf, NorthnmJer-
land County
VlNHE Petition of the subscribers residing in
Il the township of Coal, in said county, hum
bly, represent that they desire to continue the
sale OF yinous, spirtuous, malt or brewed liquors,
n quantities not less than quart, at their old
stand or drug store in the town of Shamokin, and
are well prepared for that purpose. They
therefore pray your honors, to grant them IA
license to sell said liquors during the ensuing
year, according to the act of Assembly approved
April ID, 1855.
JOSEPH BIRD.
J. J. JOHN.
Shamokin, June so, ls55.-3t.
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Pennsylvania Magistrates Law Librar "
BINN's JUSTICE.
BUSINESS MANS LEGAL grimm

BUSINESS MANS LEGAL GUIDE.
New and Sirth Edition, bringing The I'm,
doicn TO 1855.
A Treatise on the Office and duties Of Alderman mn.
Justices Of the Peace in the Commonwealth of pen' '
vnnia, including all the required Forms Of Process ;
Docket Entries and einbodying not emily whatever nav
Landlords, Tenants, and General Agents; and motmo
this volume what II proposes to be- SAFE IEe.t C;,,n
FoR BUSINESS MES. BY John Bnns, .ate Aldermsn y,
Walnut Ward in the city of Phiade iphia The Si,t
Edition. Revised, corrected, and greatly enlarged h
Frederick G. Brightly Esq, Author Of "A Treatise o
the Law of Costs" equity Jurisprudence WNi,i Prn
Reports, - Editor OF "Purdon's Digest" g. In one thct
volume, Octave. Price only 81 co.
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ey' GRAIS is gradually coming down in the
city, and some predict that there will be q
heavy decline in less than so days. We un-
derstand that good deal of old wheat is be-
ginning come to light, as the prospect of de-
cline becomes more apparent. An abun-
dant harvest will not fail to bring down pri.
ces to reasonable and living rates.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-06-30

eST Col Steptoe, appointed Governor of
Utah Territory, in place of Brigham Young,
whose term had expired has declined the
and recommends the reap
pointment of Young. Col. S. has resided for
some time, with detachment of United
States troops, in Salt Lake City, and is pre-
sumed to be acquainted with the disposition of
its government and people.
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New Advertisements.
TO COAL DEALERS.
ZUERN & WEITZEI,

DESPFCTFULLY inform the public that
~ they have leased the new collery, called the
Lambert colliery, and ready to deliver coal OF
superior quality, and of a variety of sizes prepa-
red on their new coal breaker All orders prompt
attended to by addressing the iirm either at
Sunbury Shamokin.
Sunbury, June 80, 1856
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-06-30

PREACHERS OF TIE OLpEs IlNE.-lnstan.
ces are cited Of earnestness in preaching and
of persistent labors in the gospel, that appear
DER bishop Of two diocess, preached daily,
Tobias NJ Matthess, bishop OF DURHAM, eighty
wears old, precshod daily. John Wesley is
ssid to have preached forty thousand times 10
fifty years.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-06-30

sg' The New York Herald favors the
claims Of George Law for the Presidency
The last argument it has adduced in his favor
is that when boy be was an ostler, and
somewhat famous fer eating crackers and
cheese, and drinkias small beer.
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E" DECLINE IN WuEAr.-The Baltimore
markets show considerable decline in the
price of wheat since our last publication, as
will be seen by referring to the quotations o'
the markets in another column. Red wheat
was selling at 2l5 to 220. White at 900 to
225.
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SIXTY FEET OF DAUGHTERs.-In the Half
Century Sermon of Rev. DIR. Brace, of New
ington, Ct, we find fact respecting the Ed
wards family, which we do not remember TO
have seen elsewhere stated. Speaking of
Mr.. Backus, one of his predecessors, he says:
"His wife was one of ten daughters, every
one of whom has been said to be six feet tall
making sixty feet of daughters, and all of
them strong in mind-children of Rev. Tim
othy Edwards, of East Windsor" That man
who had sixty feet of daughter, and besides
them one son who had more than sixty feet
of intellect, must, according to the Psalmist's
view of things, have been happy man.
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COMPANION TO BINN's JUSTICE
GRAYDON'S FORMS

Forms OF Conveyancing, and Of Practice in the eou,,
of Common Pleas, Quarter Sessions Over and Ternn.,
the Supreme and Orphans Courts and the Offices of 49,
various Civil officers and Justices Of the Peace For,t
edition. revised corrected, enlarged and adapted 10 N
present state OF the Jaw with copous explanatory Ncts
and References, and new, full and comprehensive n,
BY Robert Il: Wright Esq. In one thick Octave yolume
Price only $3.50.
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ca" LAND WARRAYrs.-President Pierce,
Ex-President Tyler and Secretary Marcy,
have all received Land Warrants for military
services. The first was in the Mexican war,
and the others in the war Of 1912.
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Pennsylvania BIBLE SOCIETY.

We have received the 47th annual Report
Of the Pennsylvania Bible Society. 1t con-
tains the usual amount Of information in re-
gard to the progress of the society in the
distribution of the Bible.
We are pleased to observe that the opera
tions of the "Sunbury Female Bible Society
have been much more extensive than any Of
its neighbors, and with one exception, the
largest of any town in the State. The amount
received for Bibles, &C., the past year, was
by the
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-06-30

THE CRY is STILL, They Com" There
arrived at Buffalo, n. Y, on Thursday last.
by the Buffalo and State Line Railroad, 1000
head Of cattle. 60 hogs, aud $50 sheep, con.
tanned in one train Of 80 care drawn by two
engines.
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t8- The stores in this place will be closed
on the COMING 4th of July.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-06-30

The following is the report Of the opera
tions of the Society Of this place.
SuNBURY FEMALE BIBLE SocrErY-During
the past year the Society disposed Of the fol-
lowing number Of books at its depository:
"Bibles sold, 20
Testaments sold, lO9
Bibles presented
at affords the Managers of the Society
great pleasure in being able to report, that
during the past year they have been enabled
to extend their operations beyond the borough
Of Sunbury. In their Report presented to
the Parent Society n year ago, they avowed
their attentions. provided suitable agent
could be secured, to explore that part of Nor
thumberland County lying south of the North
Branch of the Susquehanna River. Mr.. c.
Walters was engaged as agent for the Socie-
ty four months. lacking one-third.
'The following is the result Of his labors =
Number of families visited, PIGS
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Good Intent Fire Company

A MEETING ofths Good Intent Fire ComPa-
N nv will be held at the Court House, on
Monday evening next Punetusl attendance is
requested.
Be Damn or rHI PAksIpIsr.
sunbury, June 80 1865
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q. B. MAssER, Editor and Proprietor

To ADVERTISERS The circulation Of the sunbury
American among the different towns the sutquehana
is no, exceeded equaed by any paper published in North
ern Pennsylvania.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-06-30

MURDER OF TEAoHER.-The Memphis
(Tennessee) Whig, states that Mr.. Brown,
principal of the male Academy at Pontotoc
Miss, had, few days since, punished a lad
named Wary. On Monday, llth inst, q
brother of the lad. aged about II or Is, lay
in wait for Mr.. Brown and attacked him
Dnring the scuffle, young Wary inflicted
two wounds upon Brown with a large Bowie
knife, which proved fatal in a few minutes.
The murderer was arrested.
CRoPs IN OuIo.--The Cleveland Herald
offers to take its reputation for veracity that
-four will be down to $3.50 per barrel in 80
days. 1t says the crops never looked better
in the State OF Ohio, and that ths prospect
is that there will be ths largest yield esvel
known in that State.
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List of Causes.

! UINOR trial in the Court of Common Plea
u of Northumberland County, at August T
A. D., 1855.
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AUDITORS NOTICE.

" ORDERS or letters of inquiry Tor Law
he oountIy, promptly attended to.
Phila., June 30, 1S55--3m5.
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Obituary.


On the Goth Of July, ult.. Miss MARY BECK, dcpar-
ted this life, at Patersonville, La
The deceased was the eldest daughter Of colonel W.
G. Beck, of this place and i'll the twenty fourth
year of her age. She had been for some time in deli
cate health, and therefore went, than year ago
to visit her sister Mrs. R. H. Read, of Patterson La
where she remained until her death. She had gain
cd there as here, many dear friends and in her lin
gerng illness she tenderly nurscd, and watched
with, day and night, to the close Of her life.
her brotherin-law the rev. Mr.. Read writes that
"she was much reduced and Suffered for few days
with pain, yet she bore her aletion with much for
titude and resignation. Her state of mind was calm
and peaceful TO the last, and sincerely hope she
was prepared for the change. She expressed great
confidence in the Savior and only regretted the many
years she had passed without the enjoyment of re-
ligion."
The hope of the christian in death, is the only COM
fort and consolation Of the living And may the
viving relatives and friends only receive comfort
from the belief that the departed is happy in the
presence of the Savior and in the favor of God, but
may they be led 70 seek the hope ofthe christian. r.
u he Memphis papers will please copy
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New Stock Of Groceries.

'ENHE subscriber has just received per steamers Ma
Il riou and Runaway, an extensive and well assert
ed stock of Fresh Groceries, Provisions, Wines Liquors
&C.. which he will sell at the lowest prices. Among
the stock will be found:
Flour Lard, Bacon, Pork, Mackerei,
Rice, Sugar, Coffee, Tea, Chocolate,
Molasses, Potatoes, Onions,
Candles, Soap, Starch, Indigo,
Dried Fruit. Pie Fruit, Pickles. kctrhups,
Sardines. HOLSTERS, Salmon: Shad,
Western and Goshen Cheese,
Water Soda and Butter Crackers;
Yeast Powders, Backing, Matches,
Pepper, Mustard, Nutmegs Cloves, Alspice,
Brooms. Buckets, Wooden Ware,
Demiiohns, bottles. TASKS jugs, jars,
Plough Lines. clothes lines, rope,
Trace Chains. nails grndstones,
Coffee Mills, coffee pots, tinware,
Tea Kettles, ovens. castings,
Old Rose, Mononsaitela, Old Cock, Deans, Dcx-
ter's, common, rectitied and raw Whiskey,
Pure old Cognac and Champagne Brandy,
Holland and American Gin, Jamaica Rum,
Claret, Champagne, Madeira, Sherry, Port, Malaga
aud Sauterne Wine;
Cordias, Brandy Fruits, Syrups. etc. etc.
Also-A fine assortment of Hardware, Cutlery,
Crockery, Glassware, etc. All of which will be dis
posed of at the lowest prices. Those in want OF good
articles are invited to give a call.
mny9 NJ. BAER. Texas street.
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Shreveport Female High School,

VIE fifth session Of this Institution, pleasantly sit
Il uated ina retired part Of the of Shreveport,
will commence the first Monday in October next.
The course OF instruction is geaerFl and complete,
embracing oil the branches oE the thorough Eng
lsh education, together with the Latin, Greek French
and German languages; music painting drawing, &c.
commencing always with the most Important branches.
50 thatif young lady should not take complete
course of study, what she does learn will be of real
use to her.
Young ladies boarding in the family OF the prnci-
pal, will be required to attend morning and evening
prayers daily and bible and caeche ca instruction on
the Sabbath, besides going to church.
Each young lady viii be required to bring four table
napkins and her towels. All their clothes must
be distinctly marked with ink
Daily instruction aud practice in Vocal Music with
out charge
The academic year will consist of two sessions of
twenty weeks each. wlthouta vacation between
them
No pupil will be received for shorter time than
session; though pupil may enter any time
Payment Tor board, and tuition in any OF the branch
es, must be made in advance. The necessity for this
rule must be obvious TO all
No deduction will be made for lost time.
CHARGES PER SESSION:
Board. including washing Sc................S7 90
Tuition in any Of the English branches, 25 GU
Latin, Greek, French German languages,... ID 90
Music on the piano guitar 30 W
Drawing or paintings. 10 w
Contingent W
FACULTY INSTRUCTION.:
Rev. ]. FRANKLIN FORD, Principal, and Professor Of
Mental and Moral Philosophy and Evidences of
Christianity
Miss CATHERINE COLEMAN, Natural Philosophy and
Mathematics.
Miss MARY COLEMAN, Music the piano and guitar.
Prof e. HAssLocHER, Music the piano, and French
and German languages
Miss -, Assistant teacher in English branches.
Miss --, Drawing and painting.
Shreveport, August !, 1855.
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Succession Sale.

Succession of F. R. Roach, deceased.
CTATE OF LOUISIANA-ParSh Of Cardo-i8th
~ Judicial District Court. By virtue Of writ of sale
directed by the honorable the District Court for
the parish Of Caddo State of Louisiana, will proceed
sell public auction SATURDAY, the 18th day OF
August 1865, between the hours of II O'Clock,
and P. NJ, in front Of my auction store, corner of
Texas and Market Streets in the of Shreveport,
parish aforesaid, the following property belonging to
the succession Of +. R. Roach, deceased, to- wit:
The undivided half interest in Lot No nine, o. in
block No. fifty mine, (59)
The undivided fourth Of Lot No. fourteen, 14,) in
block No. sixty-one, (6l)
The undivided half Of Lots Nos. seven and eight,
4 and s. in block No. forty one, (4l.)
The undivided half of Lot No ten, (l0l in block
No. fifty-one, (5l)
Terms of sale-CasA provided the property brings
its appraised value. II. not it will be re advertise !
and sold on Il credit of twelve months 5
A. l.. HEINE,
Shreveport, July II 1858 st Auctiuneer
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Sam Reward,

ESCAPED from the jail of the parish Ct Caddo, on
~ Saturday morning last, two prisoners, named
Arod Briggs and Berry Hill. Briggs is charged with
the murder of Buck Clark he is about IS years Of age,
stouy built, weighs $50 65 lbs, feet 10 inches
in height black hair, and rather dark complexion
Berry Hill is charged with assault and battery, and is
about 80 years DID, feet ORG inches high light hair
and complexion and weighs l55 go TBS. It's pro-
babe that they have succeeded in reaching either Tex
Arkansas will pay the above reward of $50 for
their apprehension and detention that can get
them again; S 100 for Briggs, and $50 for Hill.
J. S. ALLWINE, Tailor Caddo parish.
Snro1,nrnrt AIlrr, lSS5
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10 the Public,


IENHE undersigned, engaged in the warehouse brsi-
Il ness find that the price charged for the
age of is fair remuneration for the same,
and therefore have fixed the tariff of rates below
stated, which know from experience to be both lib
eraE AMI just. Those having cotton in previous
to the date OF this advertisement, will not be charged
storage until after the Is; day of July following,
after which time it will come under the below men-
toned rates. which as foIlows
For receiving and storing cotton, OK, ,s ,.,o
first month, " "''''
" Every month after the lirst,.....l21
90 Weighing and marking, ............
s. Shipping, receiving and taking !
bills lading, ...........:e
:" I'll transfers of cotton............25
N. MOORE.
OGLESBY & GRISWOLD.
J. N. HOWELL & Co.
Shreveport, June ?, 1855. junl3-tf.
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CITY HOTEL.

I--zA CITY IiOEEI.
asaa f9 TINS establishment, long known as Fa19
&Ea $E- Bibbcf's Hotel, situated ondrexas st. in
the heart of the bus fncss portion of tho
town Of Shreveport having been leased by the under
signed, is now in the full tide Of fucresstul operation.
The proprietor takes his occasi tender his hanka
to his nnn1cros friends for rhfr past patronage, AID
assures them that it is his determination to make the
City IIott9 equal to any house in the south west,
and no pains or expense willy be spared 70 effect TIN
purpose. The table of The Cty Hotel will be supplied
with the best be found ih the market and II VII
be graced during the hga water season with some OF
the Injuries which New Orleans affords, aud whith
are not here be found His friends in the country
may rely upon having their horses well taken care OF.
CT. NELSON, late of the Nelson House
urThe Marshall, jefferson, Mansfield, and Monroe
stauee all stop at this hhusn. Ian2i
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State Of Louisiana---Parish Of caddo.

State Of Louisiana---Parish Of Caddo.
/ n DISTRICT COURT-Sueeession of Hosea Bar
4 ker, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that JAMES
DICKINSON administrator of the succession of Hosea
BARKER Decd has filed with the clerk of the district
court his final account ia said succession; and unless
opposition is made thereto in the time prescribed by
law, said account will be homoogated. approved and
made the Judgment of the court and the bond of the
administrator cancelled as prayed for.
Given under my hand and seal of Office, this
LIS. Sd day Of July, 1855.
t--A " e. KERLEY,
ia Clark.