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Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-03-26

No 35-Ten acres out of the East half Off W or Sc
% I ~ Range 5 East;
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-03-26
Clothing made to Order

INHoS. l.. GILBERT late from New Ha,s, e.,
! respectfully Informs the citizens Of Iu,e,,n.
thas .. has Isen,a room opposite lie Claire Bloet
over Wile.s storc Second Street. where h. 80
happy 10 wait upon gentlemen who desire nny,si,s
IN his line 81 business. Having been employed ,o
NUMBER OF years ~ hrs class custom csta6lishm,p,
fast, he hairrs aimseiths shall be able 10 yiy a.
most comp e'e and pericet satisfaction A ierfe,t n
away warrstted. ="
". u Garinents cut for others 10 make I'M a, .bo,,
notice and reasonable rates. V''
Meh u. SD u
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MARRIED,

At chicago sH March 23rd. by Rev. n W Patfcr
son at his residence, hr. SYLVESTER MARSH and
Miss CORNELis h. HDYT, all Of this citV
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TO Builders.

ot'HE Undersigned vii give beautiful batlti l"'
ia payment part pa. for bulldog s."rr .'""'
Mach 9th, 'S5 l. T. rhp''
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-03-26

74-3s acres IN West Davenport, divided into Lots
suit purchasers, this is a fue gard, spot.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-03-26
ST. JoHs, n B VI, rch %.

ST. JOHN, b Nj rch Y.
ThN Housa Of Assembly have passed the
Liquor bill by vote of2i to H. II svery
stringent, prohibiting not only the sale but
the importation Of liquors. Should it pass
the Legislative Council. of which there
seems to be bur little doubt. j will 90 into
operation next December, il it receives the
Royal assent.
COLUMBUS, s. c. March 3d.
We had n heavy snow storm here last
night INJECTING il is feared, great damage
to the crops.
BosroS, NJ lrch %.
The operatives strik at Manchester still
continues and absorhs nearly the entire
force Of the mills. The greatest excite
ment prevails. The operatives are holding
meetings and marching in procession thro
the streets. The owners of the mills say
there is no profit manufacturing now, and
have no objections to stopping for awhile.
NORFOLK, March, %.
We are visited by most terrible snow
storm. 1t is now SIX inches deep and still
showing.
New York, March %.
kissane was this morning sentenced to
two years six months in Sing Sing prison.
George Catlin, the celebrated Indian POr-
trait Pailter, is now on professional tour
10 the head waters and tributaries of the
a tnazon. In due time he will return with
Portraits Of the tawny, naked aud savage
braves that hold rule in those wild and dis
tant regions.
Place Catlu in the same harness with
Barnum and the twu would make the best
team oil humb ugs in the country.
SMART EprToR.--TGe editor oi the Col
unidlan, o., hearing good deal Of talk Of
the death OF some distinguished person
named NICHOLAS, forthwith announced the
death of Nicholas L'ngw ortb, Esq, of Gin
cinnati, v ho at the latest date was in ex-
cellent health.
A lady residing n New England, who had
q number Of female servants in her family, |
and to whom she, on one occasion, gave to |
each pair OF her cast off haf worn shoes,
found the following impromptu on her
chamber man,el, the succeeding morning: |
sHos crrefu should eur mistress be,
The marrow path to choose,
When all the maids within her house
Are walking IN her shoes"
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-03-26
Fresh 7

IN Half Chests. Y H,-on, imperial, Gunro"uc
w aud Black Teas, just received. iof SAFE u neo
Mch IS DtLIELL bhO
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Mckenzie 8 Addition

Mckenzie Addition.
81. Twenty Lots ia Mchenzie's Addition lying West
Of leu 81. between Fourth aud Fifth streets and
near Catholic bun ing Grgund. Price $3.50 each.
Out Lots.
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For Sale. "a
GENERAL finely located lots for business %"
- dences Apply TO crppIS
Mch i5-d-tf WIZ "
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For Sale.

A Magnificent Home for l'dy or gent, !, 20
y taste. This il brick House stories 20 Nv
kitchen, cellar, barn wo d.honse, ios -, ~, Gu
each on the brow oflhc hill, commanding ~ in 4
r y, mo " M. o"'' ''' EADs & sTEaAki
Mich z, IS
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-03-26

10 Anothertract with mile Of the city ad Join
ing Knkeats being part ofN W q, Soc 10 It's 3 Las
wi be sold in Lots Of and 10 acres.
For the above apply 10
GEORGE l.. NIGKOLLs,
Gene raj Land Agent,
Cor. OF I'd Il AIau sits.
Davenport, March 10th, 1855.
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School Register for Teachers

DEWARD Cards.
IL Reward Ticket In Sheets,
For .ale at MA.
In, o7,b ,s,, No. lie Claire b'o''
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-03-26

Green's Second Addition
20 Ten Lots Green's Second Addition, will he sold
low anl long credit.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-03-26

"a Small House North half Of El,si side If Lot
No Block 10 between Grown nd Gaines Sire. T. S6OG;
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Mcintosh Addition

$50 Lots on Mcintosh Second addition OF
North side Of Harrison street;
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Third Street,

sg-a Fancy SMis. otage Ave ro'uts On : w Corn
CT fhlr and Ans~ orth streets, Gel ar, We'll and
Pump Ia Kitchens 81 1t0.
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Eaft0 EtGCHeS,
IN BUSHELS Parsd Peaches reed aud for sale ~
.lU pALZE,.L d BRO
Meh Is
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-03-26

4s- small Cottage on Gaines street near Third Lot
4 Il eek SsGa;
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LAID Warrants.
Pared Peaches

l,NoR Sale, 10 acisai settlers Que and two yesr
i timc.
Meh IS IS COOK a Sargent
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-03-26

Fourth Street.
81 East halr Of hot 2 Block Soon the North side OF
Fourth street between Perry aud Rock island
si2Ju;
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1855-08-29
Soldiers Attend !

GOOD NEWS! MORE BOUNTY LAND Il
"A LAW passed Congress March 3D. 1885, giving One
"A Hundred and Sixty Acres of land to all person
who have performed IA days military service in any war
OF the United States since IT'S.
The Law includes all the Commissioned and Non Com.
missoned Officers, Musicians and Prvates ncuding In
oans either Volunteers Rangers Militia Teamsters
Also, all the Commissioned and Non commissioned Of
hcers OF the Navy, Seamen Landsmen, Marines, Floa
Men, Chaplains and Clerks.
THOSE WHO HAVE RECEIVED 40 OR so ACRES ARE
ENTITLED TO ENOUGH MORE 10 MAKE THE leo.
Soldiers of the Black Hawk, Patriot and others wars
VINO have made applications for land and failed on ac
count of not having served month get 100
acres If they served fourteen days. fthey engag
ed in battle.
The Veteran Soldiers of the Revolution draw pen.
sons are now entitled to land. If dead, their widows
draw it.
The benefits of this act lin of the soldiers death)
extend to his widow, or his MINOR children but to no
other heirs
is thought that nearly hundred millions of acres
large number of applications that will be made
siderable time will necessarily eapse before they all
be acted upon. Remember the MAXIM g first come first
served.''
We have made arrangements with experienced firm
at Washington for obtaining Bounty Land for all entitled
to it living in this Territory, who may favor with
WE MAKE NO CHARGE IN ANY CASE, UNLESS VIZ
OBTAIN THE LAND.
Any information in regard to the subject cheerfuy
given PARKER l. CARVER
April I3-d&wtf Attorneys at "a
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1855-08-29
SUPERIOR.

DOUGLAS COUNTY, WISCONSIN.
IIS place is situated the bay of Superior and Left
sesses better site better harbor and greater advan
tages for commercial city, than any other point in
northwest and equa!ed i'm prospective
by Chicago only.
The proprietors have clear, undisputed, and unin
numbered title to the land upon which SUPERIOR is laid
OUT and all purchasers OF lots receive warrantee deeds
for the
Superior laid out during the past season, and al
ready several hundred Inhabitants, large no
tel, number of stores, cOmmodiOus pier with air
town in the west. The county seat, a U. s. Land OF
fee, and Post Office located here, where the Mssis
sippi and Lake Superior u. s. Military Road, now in
course OF construction, connecting with ST. Paul.
ed railroads to the head of Lake Superior The $500
canal will be open by June, after which time four lines
Uf lake steamers will to Superior-one from Chi
cago, two from Cleveland and from Buffalo; fin
vessels having been built expressly fer this trade
Two steam saw mills and a printing press are now m
One half of the lots have been appropriated by the
propretors to be sold by the undersigned actual
tiers on easy terms, and provide fund for
public improvements Liberal appropriations hav
been made Tor public purposesparks, churches, raj
roads, &C., &c.
~ In order to correct the misapprehension arisin
from similarity OF names, it proper 10 State that 'u
peror City,, about the title of which legal cOntroyer-
sy exists is another and differ place, and in d1
ferent township from Superior.
o. Maps of Superior signed by ThOs Clark, sur
veyOr, and VIM. II. Newton, agent and attorney for
propretors AMI may be seen in the principal hotels
St Paul. Galena, Chicago Detroit Cleveland, Toledo,
Buffalo and other cities
All persons who wish to purchase obtain inior
nation, can apply to VIM. II. Newton, Superior, Doug
WIN. H. NEWTON,
Agent & Attorney for Proprietors of Superior
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1855-08-29

MECHANICS FOR RussIA.-Mr. George Ham
lin, machinist and for a long time foreman
at Winan's machine shops, together with some
five other Baltimore mechanics, started this
morning for New York, en- route, for Russia,
where they go to take charge of important po-
sitions on the great Russian Railroad. A half
dozen other Baltimore machinists are already
in England, on their way out, and some twenty
five or thirty altogether will be sent out All
the Englishmen formerly employed in Russia,
have been compelled to quit their situations
on account of the war, and their places are to
be supplied in great measure by Americans.
-Balt Patriot.
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1855-08-29

RARE AND QuAINT.-The editor of the
Boston 7tmes has seen pamphlet, whose
title page runs after this wise -:
A sermon, preached at Plymouth, in New
England, December 9th, l62l.-In an Assem-
bile, of His MAJEsrIEs faithful subjects then
inhabiting. Wherein is showed the dan
ger Of selflOue, and the sweetness of true
friendship. Together with Preface showing
the state Of the Country and the Condition OF
the Savages, Rom. 1910. Be affectionate to
loue one another with brotherly loue. Writ
ten in the yeare 1921. London printed by
L. ID. for Iohn Bellamie, and are to be sold at
his shop at the two Greyhounds, in Corrhll,
neere the Royal Exchange-l264.
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1855-08-29

SUIcIpE.-William Mcconnell, dancing mas
ter, committed suicide Paris, Kentucky, last
morning he ordered negro belonging to his mother
to grease his buggy. On his way to Winchester one
Of the wheels came off, the top having been left of
by the negro On his return he undertook to chas-
tise the negro and, he afterwards said, ress
ted by him. He then went into the house, brough
out revolver and shot the negro, killing him in
stantly. His wife first observed him throwing down
the pistol and raising the negro up, and she picked
up the pistol and ran into the house with it. He fol
lowed her, recovered the pistol, returned to where
the body OF the negro was, and shot himself through
the head, surviving the act only lew hours-C'n
Enquirer. -' '.. .''
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1855-08-29

FEMALE CONVENT SEIzED.-MoNKs DRIVEN
orr.-A Sandman paper of the oath of July,
announces that the authorities had on that day
taken forcible possession of the female con-
vents, and concluded the inventories of their
property, and on the next day they were to
appropriate the monks. They everywhere eX-
perienced resistance, and it was with the great
est difficulty they could procure witnesses to
sign the inventories. In several localities, no
could be prevailed upon to affix his
signature to the documents
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1855-08-29
Ba-The following sketch OF Miss Lucy Es

BSD- he following sketch OF Miss Lucy ES'
colt, is from London paper:
Miss Lucy Escott, who performed the part
Of Elena, is an American lady whose recent
successes at several of the principal theatres
i'll Italy, have been much spoken of. Her ap.
pearance is youthful and pleasing Her igure
is small and somewhat slight but very elegant;
her features are very delicate and feminine,
and her voice, high soprano, is remarkably
clear and flexible, with the vibrating quality
which conduces greatly to expression. Her in
tonation is beautifully true, and her execution
and style are those of a highly accomplished
artist. The manner in which she sang her first
air, 40 matutini albori,' charmed the audience
at once; and her whole performance, full Of
refinement, spirit and sensibifty, was contin-
ned triumph.
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1855-08-29
Erpress s. :TorWar0fua,
BURBANK e. CO.'S
Freight, Express and Merchants
nESpATCH

HE ProprietOrs Of the American and North West
= ern Express Companies have organized freight
ne from Boston and New York to st. Paul, under the
above name.
We are now prepared make contracts for " First
ciass frelght upon better terms both to time and
prlce than any other line now in existence.
our regular express.
Our rates are but trfe above those charged by the
transportation lines
We guarantee time under forfeiture
we deliver the goods anywhere within the corpora
And, lastly, will make contracts and settle here
Ion the delivery of the goods according to its erms
without any reference to any other company or line.
Aug. 3-dlm J. C. BURBANK & co.
EXPRESS NOTICE.
A II persons ordering Goods or Packages from the
"A East by Express to ensure despatch and the low
est rates. will please direct the same marked Care
j. c. BURBANK & CO.,
Aug. 3-dlm Propretors N. w. Ex. Co.
ESTABLISHED IN 1851.
NORTH WESTERN EXPRESS COMPANY.
NONNECTING with the American Express Company, to
~ all the principal points in the United States Canada
The cheapest and safest way of transporting light and
valuable Goods-Specie and Bank Notes
Particular attention paid to the collection of Notes Bills
Drafts and Accounts Purchase and Sale of Merchandise
LOST FREIGHT AND BAGGAGE
looked up and delivered to owners, &C.
Messengers-Semi Weekly.
st. Paul, May 16 '54 Propretors.
BOkUP a. CHA AMPLIN
WOULD respectfully inform the Merchants and the
w public generally that they have fought out the
interest Of Messrs. Burbank & Co. in the Forwarding
and Commission business, and that they afford in
creased facilities to all those who may favor them with
share of their patronage. They will attend gene
raj Storage, Forwarding and Commission business, AT
their Warehouse on the Lower Landing. Having leas
ed the WharEboat, those who ship to them viii save
expense of drayage
REFERENCES:
CrOnin, Hurxthall 4 Lear, New York.
J. Harmon & Co., Buffalo.
James e. Fargo, Chicago
Mather & Co., q"
w. A. McCloskey, Galena.
b. ii. Campbell,
F. S. Jessup 8 Co.. Dubuque.
Chouteau 4 Vale, ST. Louis.
Borup Oakes, st. 1 aul
St.Paul, Feb. 20, 1855. feb2 2ldGm
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1855-08-29
keal Estate.
Starkey & PetteVS'
LAND QEEln

- - ~ - ~ Il r L u Il,
REFERENCES:
His Excellency W. A. German, Min. Ter : Hon = N
Rice, Delegate to Congress Hon R. 5 nith Alton Ills
James James r. Whiting, Esq, New York City Hon David
Simsted S ex'Mayor St. Paul Borup Cakes, Bankels
o'. raui Ames 4 Van Etten, Attorneys, st. Paul.
hhOM actual observations are acquainted with all
Il 'he oeSt locations east of the Mississippi River
TO CAPITALISTS
We can offer great inducements
MONEY INVESTED.
Only in such places that guarantee heavy oer cent,
age.
LAND WARRANTS BOUGHT.
And soid or located advantageousy.
Two and four acre lots near the city.
Several 40, so and 100 tracts OF fine, picked land
for sale on good terms
LAND AT LAKE SUPERIOR,
Ana on the beautiful Island of La Pointe sale such
quantities as TO suit purchasers
FLATS AND ABSTRACTS
Of all the Government Lands located at the Saltwater
Land Office.
Lands also for sale bordering some of the most beau
tfu lake. the Territory only short distance from the
city.
We have extensively explored the contemplated line
Of M N W. Railroad, and give information far
mers and actual settlers that will them much time
and expense.
Good City Property for ale April 12dawtf
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1855-08-29

Rsg" The Kansas Legislature has passed an
act exempting l6O acres of land from execu-
tion, if lying outside town or city plat. If
the debtor live in town or city, his house and
lot if not worth more than 81 800. All the
wearing apparel and working tools are also
exempt from execution. This is very libe-
raj provision.
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1855-08-29
AND DEPOSIT OFFICE.
CARLOS WILCOX,

Z y Il u q W IL z q Il,
Notary Public and Conveyancer, Dealer in Real Estate
and General Agent.
Otfce in the s. Land Office Building, Minneapolis,
MT.
CURVEYING Il PLATING of every description
- done with accuracy Particular attention given
Surveying and Locating Government Lands in the Pine
ries and elsewhere in the Territory. Gold and Land
Warrants are in request-investments made or loans
negotiated {; collections made and taxes paid-agen-
cies solicited.
Strangers and citizens wishing to locate, sell pur
chase lands invited to call. Claimants make
advantageous arrangements with for their purchase
money Valuable property now and always on hand in
the Embryo Cities of Minneapolis, st. Anthony and st
Paul also, improved farms, rural and Pine lands all
of which l offer the most liberal terms. i re-
spectuly solicit and hope to merit, share Of public
and private trust.
August 9, 1856 aug 9-dGwtf
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1855-08-29

ANINcIpENT OF THE LOUISVILLE RIoT.-The
house of John Chievers, on Main street, was hred.-
His wife ran into the street with her child in her
arms She was surrounded by the rufians, and told
that if she did not return to the burning ruins and
bring out her husband, for them to kill, that they
would kill both her and her child. Frantic with des-
pair she permitted one Of them to take the child,
and she herself returned to the house and told her
husband what they said. He Immediately rushed
out to rescue his child from the murdcrous wretches,
and was riddled with shot and left for dead. He
was carried to the infrmary Of the Sisters of Chari
ty. and has since died. He had not attempted to
vote, and had offered violence to any human be-
ing. The above particulars were delivered to us
nv his wfe.-I.ousville Times.
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1855-08-29

FEMALE BURGLAR.-A girl fifteen years of
age has been arrested for burglary, in Boston
The house had been opened, and the burglar
escaped by window. On so escaping, part Of
her clothing caught by nail, and in her hur-
ry she left the fragment behind her. This led
to her arrest and detection.
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1855-08-29

WASHINGTON IN SILK.-Ponson, Philippe +
Vibert, silk manufacturers of Lyons, France, have
woven in silk copies of the portraits of Washington
by Gilbert Stuart, in possession Of the Boston
Athenaeum to be presented, each, to the cities
of New York, Boston and Philadelphia. Several Of
the most skillfn artists in Europe have been engaged
on this work for two years. The copies are now in
the New York Custom House, and and
spiendid works Of art.
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1855-08-29

pea- Captain Colin Maxwell, 93d Highlan-
ders, had been cashiered for being drunk on
duty under arms when paraGiDg for the trench
es of SebastOpOl. Gen. Simpson declined to
forward the recommendation Of the court mar
tial for favorable consideration of the case on
the ground Of former service.
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1855-08-29
MtsreIlaueous.
EN- PIRE STATE
CLOTHING STORE!
Goods Sold at Reduced Prices.

VuhE undersigned have the pleasure Of informing the
citizens of saint Paul and the surrounding country
that they have leased the commOdous lately
cnpied by E. Fullerton, Third street, opposite Nc
Cloud Bro. 5, where they opening a varied
beautiful and elegant assortment of
SUMMER d. FALL CLOTHING,
Which they will dispose of TO the public wholesale
or retail and at prices sufficiently low justify every
one in purchasing from them Their stock is all manu-
factured by themselves, and under their supervs-
ion. consequently they know that their work is done
IN THE BEST STYLE.
Their assortment consists of all articles usually found
in a complete
CLOTHING Il FURNISHING STORE,
And which they will be pleased to exhibit to as many
as will favor them with CALL They pledge themsel-
YES to sell cheaper Than any other house in St. Paul.
They also solicit the attention those wishing pur
chase at Wholesale, they have made arrangements
to do an extensive jObbing business in their line
n. B.-Orders from the country solicited.
FULLER & MENDELSON.
ST. Paul, July IL, 1855. juyl2dawy
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1855-08-29

The Boston Journal says that '' Michigan Central
Bonds are wanted at decided advance. A bid of
l0l was made for 100000 Of the Convertibes OF
1869. The upward movement in this particular
instance is owing to foreign orders, which under
stood to be large for this security.
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1855-08-29

a boarding school miss, deeming ''eat' word
too vulgar for refined ears, defines it thus: 'To in
sert nutricious pabuem into the dencuiated oriGce
below the nasal prouberance, which, being mastca-
ted, peregrinates through the caraginous cavities OF
the larynx, and is finally domciiated in the recepta-
Gle for digestibIe particles"
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1855-08-29

Has- Hon. Gerrit Smith has offered the I'r-
bune publishers $500, as compensation for
publishing one Of his speeches as an advertise
ment, doubtless thinking it an extravagant
price The publishers inform him that they
will accept the offer, but at the regular rates
the price would be $4,000.
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1855-08-29

nAs Lord Rose, in one of his addresses to
the Royal Society, announces that some nebu-
la are in physical connection with stars, as
bright as some other stars whose parallax is
approximately determined. If so, the Nebular
hypothesis, in one main point Of it, is almost
proved.
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1855-08-29
PRESCOTT LAND OFFICE.
p Y WISE

GENERAL LAND AGENT AND DEALER IN REAL
ESTATE.
I ANDS Entered, Land Warrants located Taxes paid
4 Interest paid State Lands, &c. Township Pats
ior sale, Lands selected and everything connected with
the Land business done promptly.
UT Address Prescott, Pierce county, Wisco
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1855-08-29

PREMATURE OLD AGE.-.A letter written to ST.
Petersburgh from Sebastopol, by Mons Leouttuwski,
who was taken prisoner by the Allies at Kamesch,
mentions that quite young men and officers who have
taken part in the nine months defence ofSebastopo
have, in that space Of time, become SO old through
continued exertion and care, that the order Of the
Emperor to reckon every month so passed year
of service, is By means anything more than just.
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1855-08-29

The Mount Vernon Hotel, at Cape May, was sold
on Tuesday last for $SO,O0O The purchaser was
Richard w. Howell, Esq, of Camden, as trustee for
all the stockholders and creditors.