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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-03-24
=. -Catherine Higgins

LET OFF-Catherine Higgins and Ellen
Higgins, arrested and committed TO the cage on
Thursday last for resisting Sergeant Bray la the
discharge Of his official duty, appeared before the
Mayor, yesterday, and on promise OF better conduct
In future were set at liberty both OF them having
infants at their breasts, and no one desiring their
rrOsacutiOu.
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DOGGETT & ANDERSON, UPHOL-

q
~ sTERERS AND PAPER HANGERS Cor.
NER OF GOVERNOR AND FRANKLIN STs., are now
receiving for the Spring and Summer trade a full
and elegant stock OF French and American Paper
Hangings Borders Fire Screens and Curtain Papers
of the newest styles from the best factories. Also
Floor and Table Oil Cloths all qualities white check
and Cocoa Mating; Curtain Damask and Trimmings;
Muslin and Lacs Curtains; Window Shades; CURED
Hair and Shuck Mattresses Feather Beds; Bolstsrs
and Pillows best quality Hair Cloth; Sofa Springs;
Webbing, &C., which will be sold on the most rea-
sonable terms and Paper Hanging and UphoIste.ng
promptly attended to and faithfully executed in town
or country A continuation of patronage received 10
respectfully solicited, with our best endeavors to
merit the same. -.. t..-- b. nh 24-d3m
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NEW SPRING GooDs.-By the New

NJ EW SPRING GOODS.-By the New
~ York steamers, we are In receipt of our full
stock of SPRING GOODS, consisting in part, Of
Rich summer Silks, Chene Plaids and Stripes
Do. Barege Robes, entirely new " ts
Do. Organde and Jaconet Robes, do H.l
Do. Grenadines and Cha lies -ast ~
Mourning Goods in great variety s
Nankin Craps Dresses black -z.s.,
One case India Silk, very chesp
French Jsconets and Orsandies
Gnshsms and French Prints
English and American do
Irish Linens, Sheetings Diapers and Napkins,
With full stock of HOUSEKEEPING AND
PLANTATION GOODS all of which will be sold
at prices warranted to give satisfaction. We respect
fully solicit call from town and country friends
Particular attention is called TO our large stock of
A., sd and Ga CANTON MATING, which will be
sold very cheap. BREEDEN, FOX u CO,
NH 24-6t PIT Broad street.
NORTH CAROLINA BACON, LARD
IN AND JOLE S-6c, oe0 lbs. N. G. Bacon hog
round, of small size. E-55sus
~, 600 do. N. C. Lard, of supsrio quality. l.s
800 Joles, for sale to arrive. ia s
NH "a cost JAMES WINSTON.
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DUNLOP, MoNcURE d Co. ask the atten-
ton of dealers to their auction sale of Lumber com.
mencing at 10 O'Clock this morning at the Do ek
the bridge on 18th street. NH ri
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Ro Row.-Washington, slave, ant

Mono Row.-WashingtOn, a slave, and
Hannah Abrams, free woman, were arraigned
before the Mayor yesterday morning, to answer
the charge of assaulting. beating and threatening
to kill Agnes Jones, free woman. After hearing
all the evidence, Washington was bailed for his
$500. and Hannah was ordered ten stripes.
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PIcK PooKETs.-We understand that
two ladies' in attendance at the Union Fair last
Thursday night had their pockets picked of Sl5 or
S20-money taken in for the relief of the poor. If
the thieves could be detected they should be sent
to prison for life
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LoyINe.--Henry Abrams, charged with
assauting anu aeating his wife, was arraigned be-
fore the Mayor yesterday, for examination, but
owing to the absence of witnesses, the was
postponed until to day, aud the accused admitted
TO bail for his appearance. ....
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ToTHE VorERs OF THE CITY.-To pre-
vent the many false rumors that I did not mean to
be candidate for reelection, announce that am
and will continue to be- candidate for reelection
until after the first Wednesday in April next. st
NH 9-tds - A. MICHAELS
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LYHE's MissTRELs are to give grand
musical soiree tonight at Metropolitan Hail. At
which time Mr.. Albert Alien, the iamous and pop.
ular banjo player, Win delight his audience By his
astonishing performance on hb favorite inStru.
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Ia UNION FAIR.-Ihe Ladies of the Union
Fair at Cortnthian Hall, have made arrangements
to furnish REFRESHMENTS to gentlemen who
may find it convenient to call upon them from 10 A
M till IL 2. nj. -'t "- NH 22-3t
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The RICHMOND L. /. BLUES paraded
through tho principal streets Of the city yesterday
afternoon. attended by the Armory Band. We
never saw the old company look more handsome
in a street parade. Lieut.. Dickinson was in COM
mand a-
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SUPERINTENDENT OF THE CITY Gas
WoRRs.-To the citizens of Richmond Allow us to
call attention to the claims and qualifications of
Nh. Thomas II. WynDe, as proper person TO be vo-
ted for at the approaching charter election to fill the
office of Superintendent of the City Gas Works-
Mr.. Wynue 10 the able and efficient engineer of the
large establishment of the Messrs Talbot Brother,
of this city, and at present the able Corresponding
Secretary of the Virginia Mechanics' Institute. In
presenting his claims before you for this Office,
place him on his own merits and qualifications
superior mechanic, being eminently qualified and
well fitted to take chaEge MANAGE erect and control
the entire operations of the City Gas Works. in all
their various plans aud designs. We will say MIR.
Wynne Ia practical mechanic, having served his
time in this citywe know hisnloral and intellectual
worth, and ais eminent qualification for this Office
NH 2l-6t MANY VOTE.l5 % RICHMOND.
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MEDICAL CARD.-DR. p. FL. CHRISTIAN
offers his professional services to the citizens Of
Richmond Office on Main street. next door to J. g.
Wayt. Dentist. Dr. C. may be found at nj ght at the
Am rcan Hotel. NH 2l-15t
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To THE VoTERs OF THE CRY OF RICH
Mokp.-I respectfully announces myself csndidafs
for reelection the Office of Superintendent of the
City Water Works. JAMES l.. DAVIS.
n 17-6fdE ~
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DIR. A. f. PICoT has removed his resi-
dence to the corner of Broad and ESD streets.
mh 2S-3k
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UsloK FAlE.--The ladies are progressing
finely with their fair at Corinthian Hall, and we
pleased 10 learn that they are reaping golden
harvest by their untlring labors In behalf of the
poor Their tables are yet loaded with an album
dance of useful and ornamental articles, a. well
az superb refreshmants which they are Offering to
the public on fair terms. Give them call sE1a
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I AM candidate for re election to the
Office of City Collector. JULIUS A. HOBSON.
. NH 22--dtds
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To THE VOTERS or THE CRY OF RICH
moND.-I respectfully announce nnysef q candidate
for re-eIecon to the office of Register of the CITY
Water Works. NJ u. SThATTOH.
tax
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A CARD-TO MY FELLow-oITIzENs
WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF PAKTY!-At the EARNEST
solicitation OF many friends, in various parts of the
city, who think deserve better situation than the
oas now hold, most respectfully announce myself
the office of City Sergeant. Should the office be-
conferred me, pledge myself to employ the
most competent assistants, which will enable me to
discharge the duties with entire satisfaction the
public beg leave also, at this time, to notify my
friends, that the duties of the humble office
pleasure of seeing many of them in person between
this time ard the election must therefore be con-
tent TO commit my interest into their hands trust
ing that the day of BATTLE they will appear at the
polls in strong phalanx and cast their votes for
who has gone throug rain hail and snow and served
them 80 long for such small remuneration.
Respectfully, your friend
o. And felow-ctizen,
NH SD CLEMENT WHITE.
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JOHN S. CAsKtE, Attorney at Law-effice
on Franklin street, between 4th and 5th streets.
NH 2G-St
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REMOVAL.

THE D,spArcH office is removed irom It's
late location on Governor street. TO tne cofh'
ar of Main and 18th streets.
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In reply to the enquiry OF Many Voters
in Jefferson vauo the solicitation Of my friends
in different parts of the city, de clare nysef
djdste for the Office of Superintendent OF the City
Gas Works; and lift should be the pleasure Of my
fsIlow.citizsng to else. to this post, pledge my
best exertfoas to fill 1t TO the satisfaction Of the
whole community. Respectfully. ..,..
NH z2- tide THOS. 81. WYNNE.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-03-24

AGRICULTURAL MEETING IN PowHATAN.-A por-
lion OF the friends and members of the Virginia
state Agricultural Society convened at Powhatan
courthouse, on the 9Th instant, to make arrange
tnens Tor the reception of the banner awarded to
their county for having made the largest contribu.
ZION On proportion to population) to the funds of
said sosiety We copy the following from the off.
cial report of the proceedings
The meeting was organized by sppoin,i,v p 6,
George Cooke President, aud Hilary Hsrri. ss as
rotary. Ais DOC
On motion, it was Resolved, Thatp 81 c.,rn,
Cooke, as the organ OF the State Socistr - *
presiding officer, be requested to present tn ne
ner, and William Old, sr, 10 receive h ana t az.
both the gentlemen be requested to make ada rss
SEES suitable to the occasion
On motion, it was Resolved, That the Aericn,
tura clubs Of this county be requested to attend in
their respective bodies, and that the members al
the State Society wear their badges of member
ship Ng 20 q
Courthouse, be fixed Oh Dlbe time and place for
she reception, and that the members of the State
society and the friends Of Agriculture generally,
be Invited to attend
COMMITTEES Of Arrsngements --Gen. VIM. Lyon.
W. 'onn D. haryie and Hilary Harris. S. 80 I
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For sale by PURCELL, LADD co: Bsnnstt =
Beers Adie GRAY Duyal & Norton. w. p. Lsdd,
L. B. Thomas, and Druggists generally throughout
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ENGLISH BOOKS.-Th subscribers
II have just opened several cases choice English
Cooks, embracing standard and approved works in
History, Theology. Biography Belle Lettres end
Science, at much below the usual prices. They in
vte the attention of the reading public.
t JAMES WOODHOUSE 4 CO.,
NH 4-2t e~f - 139 Main street.
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nut NAILS 900 casks best quality
NJ Eastesu Cut Nsils sssossed sises, 3dy g ness
For ssie ~ MI 4 q - O. y. oiNTON CO,
nh ~ " SlsA Of the Circular Ssw, II ASs ~
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-01-13
RATES oF ADVERTISING

Ditto with right Ditto with right Ditto with right
to change once to change to change once
d week SIS week Sl7 week SIS
u The contractor for a square for year with the right
Of change has also the privilege of making up his space
with several small advertisements if he chooses Larger
advertisements at the same propOrtonate rates.
u Advertisements inserted every other day, or on
special days. thirds of the above rates. Advertise
ments ordered inside all the time SO per cent advance
Special notices, so per cent. advance.
Loaded business notices, in reading columns, 10 cts
Inc for one insertion.
Notices of Funerals 124 cts. Obituary notices, in ad
diton to the record of the DEATH cents per line.
WEEKLY PAPER. One square, weeks $l00. Each
additional insertion 20 cts On squar5 months $500.
One square, year, $500
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THE WORCESTER SPY.
Printed and Published by JOIN MILTON EARLE, &
Ea9MAs Drew No. 212 Main Street. Worcester, Mass.


DAILY PAPER.-Fve dollars per year; $3.50 for six
months; 25 for three onths 10 cents per week. single
deduction of 81 year will be made and proportionate
educton if paid quarterly half yearly in advance.
WEEKLY PAPER-Price two dollars year; 81 for six
months 80 for three months. If paid strictly in
advance, 81, rs cts year; single copies cents each
o. The postage the daily by mail to any part of
Massachusetts, is 10 quarter other States IS cts
quarter On the Weekly in Worcester County, nothing,
all other parts of Massachusetts, 10 cts year; in
ether States, "a cts. a year
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-01-13
WARDWELL'S PATENT
HAND PECCTNC MACHINE.

HAND PEG6lNb MACHINE
Spectators, and Boot 4 shoemakers You have only
to call at Sirgens Block, south end of Main street. and
this little machine II operation, to be assured of its
grand all other inventions of the kind and
you need only inquire into the conditions Of sale which
the agent is offering town rights, to be satisfied Of
rare chance 10 make money.
The highest encomiums have been lavished upon II by
the boot ard shoe manufacturers Of this city and county,
also by thos in counties east Of This. This machine
will be in 20 but short me therefore call soon, and
lay out your 'taentn where II will increase, not only
"thirty or Sirty - but AN hundred fOid +"
ONCE hours--9 10 II A. NJ. and to 8 p. NJ.
WIN d. MOVES, General Agent.
jan4 d&wtf
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GTEwART & KILcoUR, CUTTERS

STEWART s. KILGOUR, CUTTERS
~ AND GUN MAKERS, No. Q Central Street, Wor-
sestsr, Mass their sincere thanks to the citizens
q Worcester and vicinity, for their liberal patronage, and
Lop from the long experience they have had in the trade
rud strict attention to business to merit continuance OF
their fayO~s
GUNS AND PISTOLS,
made 70 orders CUTLERY Of ell kinds made to order.
Cutlery and Gun Work made and cleaned
Locks repaired aud fitted with keys large assortment
H geys kept always on hand Johing Of all kinds strict
" attended TO- and warranted 20 give satisfaction. All
work done, not giving satisfaction will be made perfect
Tree OF charge.
~ Buslncss hours from III the morning, in IN tAc
sVening myY DIT
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RichmORd's Block. 263 Main Street,
Up STAIRS.
The undersigned has commenced the Manufacture of
LADIES' 4 MISSES BOOTS Il SHOES in this city, and
is prepared to furnish dealers individuals with
every description of ladies' and Misses Cater Boots
Bootees Slippers and Shoes, made in the superior
of the best Materials and warranted excel in
beauty aud durability, goods of this description
before offered in Worcester.
With the hest workmsn, and the best materials, and by
the aid Of his IMPROVED SEWING MACHINE, which
obtained the Gold Medal the highest prem um offered at
the recent Exhibition Of the Massachusetts Charitable
Mechanics Association he manufacture better arti
Gle an less price than it is possible those make
who have such ficilities
The citizens Of Worcester, and especially the ladies'
respectfully invited to visit tie establishment and if
such is the fact
LADIES' BOOTS SHOES MADE TO ORDER.
By calling at the Mandatory, the foot of any lady
be measured with the utmost accuracy and any descrip
, Of boot shoe furnished in few hours warranted to
fit in the most perfect manner and to possess such ether
advantages the Old patterns cannot fail to
mend them to the wearer's approval.
f. X. ROBINSON.
Richmond's Block 81 Story, No. 1858 Main street.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-01-13

WORCESTER
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
EDWIN CHAPLIN,
Dealer in Lum Der of all kinds,
Corner Of Union and central SITS.
De. c. H. JENCKS, DENTIST,
And Manufacturer of MINERAL TEETH, over 2O5
Main Street, Jour door North Of the American House.
Al operations warranted.
T. NJ. WOODWARD,
SIGN, ORNAMENTAL, AND CURTAIN PAINTER,
50 Main Street.
C. A. HARRINGTON & CO.,
Dealers in PAINTS OILS, and DYE-STUFFs,
No. 50 Main Street.
E. L. ABBOTT & CO.,
REA Al ESTATE BROK ERS
And Commits .5on \ Agents
For the purchase sale aud Nchsuge of Real Estate, in
this and all other parts Of the County and State.
2lS Main Street.
J. b. KNOX & CO,
Manufacturer Of " al PRESSES, STEEL STAMPS,
Figures, letters, an Stencil Pltcs,
card aud EnUetope Stamping. &c,
NJ Harrington Corner, uPsair5
Dr.. GEORGE 0. STEARNS.
Surgeon Dentist.
Painless Nerve Destroyer Teeth for the Economical.
Dentistry Of all kinds at moderate prices.
No. Piper Bl7cs.
WIN. D. FENNO & son,
Dealers in WATCHES, CLOCKS, FINE JEWELRY,
Silver Ware aqd Fancy Goods,
fans, Pisto sand Sporting apparatus
Watch Repairing done in the hest Manner by experienced
workmen only ami warranted give satisfaction.
wM D. FENNol leo Maiu-S: Ic. W. FESNo
JOHN b. PRATT,
Wholesale and Retail dealer in Family Groceries,
Camphene, Fluid, and Farmers Produce,
No. 81 Main Street.
\. l., BURBANK,
Dcaler in
WATCHES CLOCKS, JEWELRY, SILVER WARE, &c.
Watch Repairing done ia the best manner, by expert
enced workmen 2O5 Main Street. Sd door North Of the
American Temperance House
l.. T. LAZELL, DRuGG1sr,
Dealer in GOLD FOIL and PLATE, MINERAL
Teeth, and Dental Instruments
2Ol Main Street
SMITH < BROTHER,
144 Main Street. Opposite the Post Office,
0der at all tines the pcree assortment of the best
clGss of BOOTS and SHOES in the city, for cash onLv
Repairing done in the best manner.
o. II, FLAGG & CO.,
Dealers in all kinds of Ninrbc w orls 4 soapstoue.
Rear Of Z05 iiain Street
CHIMNEY PIECES ami PIER SLABS made to order.
PECK, SMITH, & CO.,
Dealers in CUSTOM and READY MADE CLOTHING
Ind GentlemeH'S Furnishing Goods,
$50 Nam Street
Store under Briucy Han opposite Am. Temp House.
7. T. PHELPS,
Dealer in COOKING, PARLOR, i OFFICE Stoves
Culvcr's Improved Hot Air Furnace,
Tin Roofing, Conductors, &c,
OF Front Street ...............N aTdeh's Block.
DIR. q. \. HILL,
No. l21 Main stree
Win treat in the scientific manner all diseases that
flesh is heir to.
Tcf,.t. NO ,TrN-T9g,
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HENRY MOORE.

This is the fir-tand great command
To love thy God above
And this the seclnd-as myself
Thy ncighbOr thou shalt love.
Who is my neighbor' He who wants
The help which thou canst give
And both the law and prophets say
This do and thou Shat live
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-01-13
Clothing, Sc.

e q ' Z e
throws open his do anil invites his Old friends and the
public generally, to Go and examine assortment Of
CL 0 T lin q
At WHOLESALE And RETAIL,
AS RICH, EXTENSIVE, AND VARIED.
as any heretofore offered in this market And ia this,
our opening we have taken espccif pains to make
our READY MADE CLOTHING abrasive 70 all classes.
The stock consists of
OyERCOATs SACKS, DRESS COATS, FROGK COATS
FROCK SACKS, & GREEN & PILOT CLOTH
JACKETS,
of all suitable Styles, Colors and Prices
VESTS,
Single and Double Breasted from the richest
PLUSH, yELyETs, SILKS, sATINs, CLOTHS, MAR
sEIILEs, &c, TO the lowest priced VALENCIAs.
PANTS,
from rIain and Fancy DoEsKINs, BROADCLoTHs
KERSEYs, sATINETS Of all coofs, sorts, sizes, and
qualities.
We also have in store yCry extensive assortment Of
CLOTHS AND PIECE GOODS,
and as special pains will be taken to mike the new Store
The place for suited in Garments made order,
would invite all to give Mr.. REED chance at them.
All garments warranted, or no sale.
A larger assortment of BOYS CLOTHING will he kept
for sale in the Store than has been heretofore and
mothers and fathers are invited bring send their
children here TO trade.
Also, constantly On Ianl, splendid stock of
FURNISHING GOODS,
among rhich will be found all styles of
SHIRTS, BOSOMS, COLLARS, SCARFS,
CRAVATS, HANDKERCHIEFS,
STOCKS. SOCKS, GLOVES,
SU Z L n y e r s. N HTS III ES
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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-11-07

James McCrosEen out In the middle of the stree .
where he stripped himself fight Brennan VIII, had
said he could fog both the brothers. This cau.ei
and seized upon James McCrossen he attra citing his at
ton first, account of his being stripped A. same
time Brennan was struggling with who hold
ing him back upon the edge Of the sidewalS William
McCrosscn was also ia the street awaiting the appr,
OF brennan, who finally broke away from his detsners
wss allowed to 60. While this transpiriug, and
stern was expostulatng with James McCrossen he heard
hand on his side and exclaim, "My God am shotl'
The officer turned and asked who fired that pistol and
several exclaimed Bly McCrossen" Officer Smith thea
up and both officers took William McCrossen into
which his roher James took William made resist-
to the arrest and accompanied the officers to
Fi,st District Police station house. II appears that
William MCrossen anticipated attack from Bre man,
and had stated yesterday that he intended TO arm
self
may proper in order to illustrate more clearly the
between Brennan and the McCros for long while
Some years ago. ut convention, Brennan had whipped
William McCi osscn and again year ago last 4th of July
he had punished him severely, and it was long while
finally tried and fined $780, In ARRAY between william
McCrcssen and Brennan last winter, McCrossen dis
charged pistol at him and the ball grazed Brennan's
slae. NOT was McCressen brennan's only enemy. A
man named Haipenny last night had an alteration with
% ennan, in Remsnds. and drew pistol on him. Par.
ties intertaiA and checked the affair." Brennan then
we: down to Harrgans Pavilion, South Pearl street.
and shortly after Hairenny came in when another al
tercation ensued Hapenny again drew his revolver and
snapped 1t twice; rut the caps only snapped
Brennan, whom shot by McCrossen fell to the ground
and expired in less than two minutes. The crowd was
fore any came forward to remove the body bier
was finally procured and the body removed to the resi-
dence of his father in Arch street. where Coroner Born
summoned jury and held an nluest.
Brennan about thirty three years Of age aud we
believe, unmarried.