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1t will be seen by the news from the Sandwich
Islands, that the French frigate La Forte and the
British frigate Amphitrte reached Honolulu on the
9th of May, route, it is said for the Russian Pos
sessions on the Northwest coast of the Pacific
whittier they were preceded in April by the British
frigates President and Pique, the sloop-ofwar Dido
the steamer Brisk and the French frigate Alceste
The British "a gun ship the Monarch was at Val
paraiso at last accounts She was expected to join
the fleet off the Russian coast in conjunction with
the Trincomolee. the Eurydice, and the Obligado.
1t is said to be the intention of the Allies to
blockade Petropoloski and the mouth of the Amoor,
where the Russians have strong fortress defended
by several thousand men, and if the opportunity
offers, to reduce both these strongholds. 1t is
thought that the Russian fleet under Admiral Pom
tatne, which was operating in the China seas be-
fore the war, broke out, consisting of the Paas, a
fifty gun frigate the war steamer Vostock, another
steamer and corvette, the names not remembered,
is ensconced somewhere upon the coast, probably
under the guns of one of the fort1esses. The AL
lies will make strong effort to retrieve their disas
ter of last year, With the naval force they have
concentrated, they ought to reduce the whole Rus
sian coast, and capture the feet besides.-S. F.
Herald.
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That was terrible sarcastic Chit which Doug
las Jerrold once gave Heraud, a conceted literary
bore, and author of poem latter Milton,n entitled
"The Descent into He'll" AS usual he was annoy
ing Jerrold with importunate questions at incon-
venient and improper time:
"By-the-by, Jerrold,o said he, ''dd you ever read
my Descent into He'll 2"
mo, sir" responded the irascible dramatst, ''but
should like to see it !"
Quite ''in keeping with this sort of repartee is
anecdote recently related of Thackery, which is
authentic and worthy of preservation
Dining one day at the table of a friend in Lon
don, he found sitting near him gentleman of some
literary celebrity, Angus Reach, Esq Being intro
duced to, and addressing him, he had, of course,
occasion to repeat his name.
''My name," said the gentleman, with affected
dignity, lis not Reach-it is Reach" (Re-ack)
ThackerIy said nothing; but when the dessert
came on the table he pointed to plate of peaches,
and, turning to Mr.. Reach said:
"Mr RE-ack, will you please hand me pE-aok y
The laughter of the table was against the affect
ed hterateur and he was compelled to submit there
after to the natural pronunciation Of his name.
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From San Diego.

SWORD TO GEN. JOHN E. WooL. The Evening
News quotes the following article from the Bali-
more Ancrican: By a resolution of Congress, ap-
proved January 9th, 1854, provision was made to
present to Major Gen John E. Wool token of the
appreciation of his country of the services render
ed by him in the memorable battle of Buena Vista,
in which he SO signally distinguished himself. The
work of manufacturing the beautiful present was
given to Mr., Samuel Jackson of No. 1914 Bati-
more street, and it is now completed being ore of
the most beautiful things of the kind in the coun.
trs, The blade is tLirty-one and quarter inches
long, of the finest cast-steel, and embazoned with
national devices The hilt is of solid gold and is
specimen of rare workmanship. Tho design is
of corn, half concealed by the leaves Of the
shuck surrounding it. The upper part is spread
eagle, on the breast of which is shield bearing
the words "Buena Vista, Feb. % and 23, 1S47"
The eyes of the eagle are diamonds The cross of
the hit is the Mexican coat of arms, the serpent
and cactus very heavily wrought, the eyes of the
serpent being garnets. The scabbard is of silver,
thicky plated with gold, and ornamented with solid
gold bands and rings. The end of the scabhard is
of solid gold and of unique design. The sword
was made after design from Lieut. Benton, and
cost $500 1t is token of respect worthy gal
liant soldier and should the cause of his country
demand it, there is no doubt but its keen blade
would do good service in the protection of the hon
or of the nation while welded by the hero of
Buena Vista Mr.. Jackson has done himself inf
mite credit in the manufacture of this beautiful
article and shown that Baltimore contains skill
full artists in that department as can be found in
the world.
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CALIFORNIA WHALING COMPANY. The establish
title will bring into prominence branch of busi-
ness destined to become marked feature in the
commercial history of San Francisco. The capital
stock is 100000, and the headquarters or depot at
Benicia. 1t is now concusively proved that wha-
lers can be fitted out in California cheaper and
with more dispatch than by making the tedious re-
turn voyage around Cape Horn. 1t is safe to pre-
dict that colossal fortunes will be realized in Cali
fornia out of the Pacific whaling business. s.--Alta
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TRADE IN SAN Francisco. The Transcript says
"The large amount of business which is now being
done by the jobbng merchants, gives rise to SUR
prise that there should be continued complaint of
dull time. Probably, since the great trade of 1852
Immediately subsequent to the Sacramento fire,
there has not been larger interior trade than at
present. Yet we hear on all hands, that money is
exceedingly scarce, and that business is dull The
reason (not the secret-for it is, or ought to be-
we'll known) is, that there are too many dealers
We have alluded to this fact so often, that we are
tired of harping on the question. Our mercantile
population rather increases than otherwise and our
productive population does not increase at all'
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Two GOOD 'UNS FROM OLD 'KNIcKn We have
heard Of cool things but never any thing cooler
than the following: The landlord of hotel at
Whitehall called "a boarder to him one day, and
said
"Look O. here want you to pay YOUR board
bill, and you must. I've asked you for it often
enough and tell you now, that you don't leave
my house till you pay !"
"Good!' said his lodger "just put that in writ
ing; make regular agreement of it rll stay with
you as long as live"
can actual fact" and narrated, moreover by a
correspondent who tells story better than any
other man you select out of the first five hun
dred you may chance to meet
Heard good story last night, over glass of
good hook, (the wine that "Old Speaker" of the
Mohawk Valley, had "a queer notion Of" if | re-
member you rightly.)
II was stopping last summer" said our host, ''at
Cape May AS usual, was at Harwood's, and OF
course my wife was with me.
"About two o'clock one morning, was awakened
by reue'He tap from my better half For gracious
saken she whispered, If you want to laugh Just lis
ten to that gentleman and his wife hunting mouse
in the next room =
'Ee-ee-aw | murmured, halfawake
Now, do just wake up Tomorrow, when tell
the story, you'll be sorry that you wasn't awake to
the reality
"Thus adjured, woke up in right earnest, too
late to hear any of the mouse-hunt but Just in
time to hear the next room-door opened, and lit
tie quavering, dandy voice, (Which at once recog-
nlzed as that of Prinkey,) call out to some distant
night-walker:
'Wai-taw !-acai-taW !--wAI-TAwr
(No answer.)
Po-taw !-po-taao !-poTAw.
(No answer.)
'Watch-man n!-ratCh-mdn !-wATcH-MANr
That's me, Sir, growled deep voice
Waterman, come here dilUecktly! We're in
gwate twubble There's mouse in this apawt
ment, and it nbbles awound in the most distwack-
ted manner. spoke to Mr.. HAYWOOD about it, and
he pwomsed to have the mouse wemoved, but he
has MT done it. Aw think it uewy unhandsome con-
duct of Mr. HAYWOOD to allow the mouse to wemain
after pwomlsing that it should be wemoved Watch
man, Mrs. Pwinkey is vewy apprehensive of mice
Can't you come in and catch the cweoture g
''Fraid not, Sir. It's too late and | should be
sure to wake up some boarders as mghtnt like it,
How widickulousl Well, Ga long pause watch
man, couldn't you just step down to the baw-room,
and get some cuackers and cheese and entice the ani-
NAL out into the entwyr
A brief remark from the watchm-man that the
bar closed, seut Mr.. Prinkey back into his
mouse-haunted dormitory. Fortunately the 'cwea
ture' ceased its nibbling, and dead calm soor
reigned over that portion of friend Harwood's col
lege' known as the New Building Knickerbockcl
Magazine.
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How THE LAWYERS DIFFER. The following an
ecdote of legal gentleman in Missouri, was com
piled many years ago. from newspaper of that
State. There is racy freshness about it that is
quite delightful:
Being once opposed 20 Mr.. S., brother law
yer, then lately member of Congress, he remark
ed as follows to the jury upon some point of dis
agreement between them
"Here my bother s. and differ materially
Now this after ALL is very natural Men seldom
see things in the same light and they may dis
agree in the principles of the law, and that very
honestly while at the same time neither, perhaps
can conceive any earthly reason why they should
And this is merely because they look at different
sides of the subject and do not look at all its bear
ngs. Now let us suppose for the sake of illustra-
ton, that a man should come into this room and
boldly assert that my brothers head (here he laid
his hand very famlliarly on the large ehuckle head
of his opponent,) is squash. l, on the other
hand, should maintain and perhaps with equal con-
fdence, that it was head. Now there would be
the difference-of opinion. We might argue till
doomsday and never agree. You often see men
arguing upon subjects just as empty and trifing as
this But third person coming in and looking at
the neck and shoulders that support it, would say
at once that had reason on my side; for if it was
not head, it at least occupied the place of one
it stood where head ought to be-
All this was uttered in the gravest manner imag
Unable, and the effect was irresistibly ludicrous.
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the way nature speaks to the heart Happy is the
man whose ear is attuned in unison with the great
harp of nature, but thrice happy he in whose heart
each tone meets with a responsive vibration. To
such persons nature always appears as true friend
a socable friend, and 'friend in need"
f. H. G..
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SALT WATER MADE FRESH. The ship Harvey
Birch, which arrived on Tuesday from New York,
was found to be short of fresh water, at sea- when
one thousand miles from the nearest port, under
which circumstances portion of the cooks galley,
or rather 'coppers,n was converted into steam
condenser, which supplied % gallons per diem for
II days. and much more could have been made if
necessary-S T. Journal
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To Persons "ABoUT TO MARRY" We are cred
IDLY informed that in certain quarter in this city,
within the space of six blocks there have been
born no less than twelve pairs of twins. When
last heard FROM the entire twentyfour responsible
tiles and their patriotic parents were doing well.
The ward in which they reside cast a heavy vote
at the late election Transcript
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RATHER BITTER. The following is said to have
taken place on late occasion at the house of
Douglass Jerrold -"Douglass DEAR" said his wife,
appealing to him, in a small feminine dispute, 'do
you think | am generally bad tempered 2" "No,
my DEAR" said he, 81 think you are particularly
Ga
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Truth WILL Our "Mother sent me- said a
little girl to a neighbor ''to ask you to come and
take tea with her this evening" 'Did she say at
what time, my dear ?" ''No, ma'am she only said
she would ask you, and then the thing would be off
her mind that was all she saidn
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| ROWLAND HILL used to ride great deal, and by
exercise preserved vigorous health. On one occa-
sion, when asked by medical friend what physi-
clan and apothecary he employed he replied ''Nly
physician has always been horse, and my apoth-
ecary an ass"
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For the Empire County Argus.
TO HARRIETTE.

To HARRIETIE.
Dost thou remember, sister mine,
Our dear old happy home9
The brooklet, and the grand old woods,
Through which we used to roam,
To chase the bright wing'd butterfly,
And hunt the berry rare;
Or gather modest violets,
To twine among our hair?
Dost thou recollect the noble elm,
We calrd our "giant tree?"
Upon whose mighty arm and strong,
Our fam'd old swing hung free?
That dear old swing! where you and 1
Have had such sport, and where
Our mad-cap cousin, Charlie Gray,
Would send high in the air.
Dost thou remember Harrie dear,
The night our brother died?
The bright, and happy playfellow,
To whom our hearts were tied?
The apple of his parents eye,
The darling of our own,
The sharer of our happy sports
We never ceased to mourn.
We begg'd we might sit up that night,
For we had heard them say,
Another morning would not dawn,
Ere Willie passed away.
And oh! how bitterly we wept,
When told that he was dead;
And hand in hand we softly crept,
Up to his tiny bed.
We gazed upon his cherished form;
Methinks l see it now
A little auburn ringlet lay
Upon his polished brow.
With fearful awe, we laid our hand
Upon his cold white cheek;
And agoniz'd we turned away,
With hearts too full to speak.
And Harrie, do you recollect
Your bitter bursting grief
When Mamma cut that curl away,
And did not ask your leave?
And when they asked you why you cared,
You answered soft and low,
81 wanted him to go to Heaven
With that curl on this brow"
KITTY CLOVEI
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Since the April-fool incidents of last month were
recorded we have met with one that has some in
gradients Of droller humor in it than any we men,
toned. 1t seems that a Mrs. Jamison was a
sprightly old lady, in her hundredth year, who had
long been promising her handsome fortune to her
nephew. He had waited for it half II century,
hoping daily to have the pleasure of closing her
dying eyes, and lingering her money. Every night,
if he heard the slightest sound in the house, he
fastened to her door, in the fond hope that his dear
old aunt in her last palms. and his day of pos
session was at hand. At last, she rang her bell
violently at one o'clock in the morning. He flew
to her bedside. She must be dying. He was sure
of it, and glad of it, too.
'Aunt dear aunt, what can do for you ?"
'La John, nothings the matter. It's the first
day of April, you fool you. | amt dead yeti"
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GENERAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

A MERICAN HOUSE, Crocker & Fox, Proprietors,
IN PetY Hill Coloma.
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TRUZ, J. M, Physician and Surgeon, Office next d
" to Weller's Hardware Store, Coloma - .5 < II
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Two GOOD 'UNs FROM OLD 'KNIcK" We have
heard of cool things but never any thing cooler
than the following: The landlord of hotel at
Whitehall called boarder to him one day, and
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-12-28

THE NICARAaUA QUESTION IN New ORLEANS
The New Orleans Did If the Goth inst do not
hDow whether the United States District Attorney in ths
STATE has been instructed to take Garry out
ne crcnmspection and views OF the Pesidentn in New
OseaDs with reference 20 the hypothetical equipment of
army to invade Nicaragua We do think Mr.. Mo-
Cay 10 rinist that subject We even th,k he
has been MADE cogn'zant OF the startling fact that there
citizens OF Nicaragua In this city for undisguised
purposes, without going into sypeope being seized
with an Official spasm which only he relieved by
sending wOIderful and porentous revelations to Wash
suppose such the effect Ncaraguan upon
liun.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-12-28

FoRnGs NEwsPApgrs UsrnD SIArys-The num-
Der Of foreign newspapers the increase In this coun
ny We do not refer merely to Journals written In
gegn tongues for their Ii legion; but to papers
advocating foreign interests We have 10 this city avow
Cd English, Bonapar,st, German and Romish organs.
The revival Of La Crosca gives to tho Spanish govern
nsnt similar vehicle for the advocacy of its views
Until lstey we had also red republican paper, which
might have held Its but for the quarrels Of its
psspristors The Albion, the British organ which has
maintained its ground here for the last quarter Of CEN
tsry s not 10 sees, deemed sufficient at present for
he advancement Of the objects which It advocates Its
frm proprietor and editor, DIR. j. 8. Bartlett has just
started in Boston new weekly paper under the title Of
ths Anglo Saxon the principal object Of which processes
10 b the maintenance Of cordial relations between the
two countries The wonder is how all these newspaper
exstfcs manage TO vegetate.
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oeMln,s HOLIDAY Onrsi.-

The Cbristmas week, tho OF gaey and socsl re-
nnsns, and lts fitting accompaniment Gcnin has
fAc pleasure OF announcing bis
HOLIDAY HAT
0r 1896 Inc most fascinating and elegant dress chapeau that
has been placed M Amer head carried the hand
January Manufactured Of the finest eras shaped sym
meirica and I'm shed with the utmost taste; Il brilliant
example OF bow far the poetry OF be introduced tho
fabrication Of the simplest article Of costume visiting
hat stands nnryaLed In lghnes richness and dsnguc ap
Dsarauce. The display OF
n also particularly select and attractive comprising sable roya
esnlne, msren, mink chincbla &c made Talnas u
soaks, vic'orne gloves and cuffs 10 the French
nOde Mink $40 10 500 The sets 500
probably the bcau well the cheapest specimens
Of he best quality oths fashionable fur exhibited for
= this country The attention OF the public Il also invited
6epin's immense Assortment OF
suitable tor business men, travellers, sporson &C. and
bSasrg shade Of color and variety OF style st have
yet been roducea either In this country Europe. The
bOR toit hat de apartment also presents almost unlimited
Rsid tr choice regards sire and eolors. In
CHlJ.DhEN'S PLAIN AID FANCY ii ATS AND CAPS,
sdspttd 10 The absolutely be~ierug diversity OF
syIes oGered Tho imported stock In department
every ding attractive that 10 Re found la Paris Lon.
dsn The holiday from the Scn factory also par
1cuhrH rich ann becoming and parents who wish 70 crown
eir darlu with grace, tits winter would do We'll
ran during The week All the above named articles
or the elazs that seps bile people approve
HOLIDAY GIFTS,
being 1T once and In accordance with
e which be his the undersigned oilers
every article in his stock nj moderate advance first
sses and has reduced his present tariff OF prices all
GENIN, 2i4 Ransdway, opposite St raula
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THE NICARAGUA ExPEDITIoNIsTs.-We are in
formed that Saturday evening last, in q schooner
chartered for the purpose there left New Orleans bound
Ter San Juan do Nicaragua seventy emigrants re-
cauited In Texas by Charles H. Hgey, their Major Com.
nsnsiDg Who Il will be remembered, left this city
reeks since at tbs head Of n small company which now
seems Ia fair way prove the nucleus OF a regiment
Lieutenant Cocneps commission awaits the gallant
Dee. IL, -
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-12-28

GENTS FURNISHING GOODS FOB HOLIDAY Pre-
81 vivian street. corner nadsu an sa 4. great r.
ducaion price, Wholesale retail 0sn robes DC cham.
SspcIssn ass, collars under ssrnsns hosiery. Ans sSs
CPECIAL HOLIDAY NOTICE.
the cose Of the year, shall Oer and amer Monday,
VERY DECIDED BARGAINS.
I" every 'Ai's sEAsoNABLE DRY GOODS.
~d asn sa plan a5s'' % Ln Ssvs
rnninss, linens. msrnos spaea. Do Amos &C. 20. xso
'''s Sihs Sss sis And NEW
and new S 81 r. and ss' i ca sssS
ysA 81 1ssg a1,
Tors % 2C s1s. 1sD aA.I'
ss sss: win me
s Guard Z ANAL soa 49, AZ :. sur
prise shells fruit combating miniature seu for needle
work odor bottles gloves &c; porsmonnAios tablets. card
From Gcncva wchAvs some sns
win popular American airs. quaaries waucs polkas and
oHIsEsE 1oops.
Chess checkers dice. ring puzzles, cabinets and
THE DOLL DEPARTMENT
we give You the Observation-Disclosures, wax eompo.ison
se &C. "A''e 'u''sr &C. '0a's' arms sS Shoes heads
prpARrwrsr.
In order to accommodate been obliged
increase the sze OF this depay which occupies
uan hall the store, being by e largest the
ety. would call attention 70 some OF the more prominent
Drums, Pianos, Harmonicans Trnrnpcts,
Guns, Bows, Wooly Dogs, Magic Lanterns,
Caps. Box Toys, Tea sets, Ioos, Ac.
MECHANICAL MOVING ToYs.
Each department ms and attentive clerks and
for the convenience OF those not familiar with
both German and French adies and gentlemen
nur ra,cE,
nj hat AZ low M othfr in ,ec Nv
q. w. TurrLR
Importer Of fancy goods and toys, 2.5 Broldwsy.
II oLIpAY PRESENTS.
IL OUTWARD
Il. DERBY 4 COMPANY,
Taiors and Importers ~ Park place,
Have - store and are adRstinty making ADDITIONS 10 cr
stock By frequent ar iyals freM EuropeJ
An fSrESsyr AssoRtNEsr OF NOVELTIES
CLOTHS, KERskYMEKEs AND wAIsfcOArlNGS,
8ENTLEkBS5 WEAR,
Fashioned In any mode desire. Also their
usual complete assortment
MEMS FURNISHING GOODS,
Comprising comfo table uadcr garments,
English scarfs, Tubular crayats
Crayats, Gloves,
Opera lies, Railway wrappers,
Suspcnders French CATERS.
Robes dc chanbre.
AGordng immense choice Of atera exclusively OF tho
first manufacture.
Have also the agency the United n saugsers
English umbrellas and prepared to execute orders FOR
British and Continental goods.
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Death Heaps a Mighty Harvest from DIS.

Of the threat and Meet these complaints
threshold with DR. Jas Mctinocks eod cough vturc,
aud they viii scarcely but n the
cold cough has pnsed into bronchitis consumption will
he necessary 10 resor 10 that pewerfnlhe pecora
syrup the most successful me1ae introduced in the
confirmed lung and diseases. Sold BY
tUsHMAN a CO, 295 Broadway.
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Prize Eettcules-Maslc by Lurn & Rantf1e
ne much admired for their and
sesan hni.h at The late fair Of the American Institute for
BY A. h J. sAUNDkks, 3H Broadway.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-12-28

Fine Cuticry.-Every Variety OF Pen.
pocket and sporting knives with fine assortment razor
which win be the purchaser at A. j. SAUN
pkke', No Astor House and 3S7 Broadway.
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LaSl1ss' Dire Conabs-Every Desirable Pat
ern In tortoise she'll &C. Also the French stye ivory
PISA imported. For sale by A. j. SAUNDERS, No. 3S7
broadway.
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paxtAbie Dressing Cases of the subscri bers'
ewI manufacture which in respects surpass tho import
ed beng finished 10 be most tasteful manner containing all
thsa necessary for he toilet at A. Il j. SAUNDERS No.
ksor House and 3S7 Broadway.
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HOLIDAY GIFTS At REDUCED PRICES-WATCIfES,
IL ewey, diamonds and silver for holiday presents.
1he undersigned for tho last eighteen years wei
dealer and mp for sale all goods In his line
lower prices for the quality than other In York.
Phi adepha, any other city, viii send by mail
press, ..
WATCHES. JEwELRY, 40,
10 sil parts OF the United States charge All goods
raped represented Orders by mail post paid faithfully
attended 10.
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be apr 0prae New Years gut a lady than
beautiful set Of inrss Ban,as sok comprises mink, cable,
Darten efmlne ich cbncha squirrel and rock lrten.
The ppcs mns and cnns Ia ses In price
kcm SIS $50 sets Of fs of different styles children,
equal, cheap Cur readers who looking for present
bat will be appreciated advised cs and make
u0n at BANTA;s. LOO canal street, OF Wooster.