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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-06-22
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Union County

Court of Pleas Quarter sessions-April Term, 1855.
Rebecca Owens
Petition for Sale of Land
Abner Gilmore alias Warrant No. 2433S,
Moore and others.
I appearing to the satisfaction of The Court that Alb
| ner Gilmore alias Moore, Sarah Armstrong, Samuel
McKance and Dizzy his wife, the heirs of VIM. and Jane
Lasley, decd, whose are unknown, Jackson
Moore alias Dilmores heirs, William, and other names
unknown, Mary Brooks, Benjamin Bowie and Nelly his
wife, Elizabeth Carlisle, Hiram Owens and Margaret
his wife, and LIttIeton Gilmore alias Moore, dec d.
and Elijah Moore and his wife Ann reside beyond
the limits of the State 1t is therefore ordered that
publication be made in the &C Western Democ -
for six weeks, for said Defendants to be and ap-
pear the next term of this Court, to be held for the
County Of nion at the Court House Monroe, the
first Monday of Juy next, then and there to plead,
answer demur to said petition, otherwise the
will be taken pro confesso and heard expare them
Witness, J. NJ Stewart Clerk of said Court at
Office, in Monroe, the 1st Monday in April 1855.
J. NJ. STEWART, Clerk.
45-6w printers fee So
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Dissolutoin.

The co-parnership heretofore existing between
The subscribers, under the firm of WARlNG g.
HERON, in The publication of the 50 Western
Democrat" has expired this day by lis own limi.
taton. The accounts due the firm must be closed
soon as possible. Either is authorized 10 settle.
r. p WARlNG,
RUFUS NJ. HERON.
June 8, 1855.
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NOTICE.

DY virtue of Decree Of the Court Of Equity, will
ID offer tor sale public auction the Courthouse ia
Charlotte Tuesday Of July County court, valuable
Tract of LAND, the waters of McAlpins creek,
known as the Matthew Wallace Brick House place con.
tanning about 300 acres sold for tho benefit Of T.
Hodges heirs Terms - months credit the purchaser
giving bond with approved security.
A. J. WALLACE, Trastec.
may 90, 1851 45;c
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CelebratIon.

ME 4th of July will be Celebrated by all the Divisions
L the Sons of temperance in the county of Mecken
burg at the mile pump the Charlotte & South Car
olrna Rail Road, when distinguished speakers
expected be present: The public invited to at
tend. Come one, come all, and will give you
plenty of cold wafer and Dinner.
, June %, 1855. 4e-tw
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Notice.

TNHE Co-partnershp heretofore existing between the
| subscribers under the firm O. ELMS & JOHN
SON. is this day dissolved by mutual consent. CLAIR
ENCE JOHNSON alone will sign the Of the firm
in liquidltion.
(Signed) w. w. Films,
C. JOHNSON.
Charleston, S. c.. June IL, 1855.
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CHARLOTTE MUTUAL INSURANCE
CoMPAN
THIS COMPANY is organized according q the
of rporation and prepared 10 receive ap-
pcaons and issue policies against loss by fire all
kinds Of property and merchandise.
OFFICERS:
X. {. CARSON. President,
JOHN IRWIN, V. President,
WIN. JOHNSON, Attorney,
J. F. IRWIN, See Il Treas.
M. l.. WRIsroN, Agent.
DIREcToRs.--R. c. Carson, John Irwin, j. A. Young,
Joseph ii. White James H. Carson, DIR. NJ. b. Taylor,
w. w, EIms, VIM. Johnson, Leroy Springs, J. w. Os-
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u Direct all communications to the Secretary
JOHN F. IRWIN, Secy.
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NEW BOOKS FOR SALE
AT
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THE Slave of the Lamp, Posthumous Novel. by Will.
liam North. Ingenue, the first days of the Blood
by Alexander Dumas Translated from the original
manuscript
Fashion and Fances, by Mrs. Stephens.
The Maroon, legend of the Carribbccs and other
tales by W. Gilmore Simms.
The Castle Builders, by the author of "Iearsea Sc"
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The Old Inn. or the Travellers Entertainment, by
Josiah Barnes, Sen.
The above all the very latest and most popular
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We constantly keep on hand large and we'll selected
ceivng all the books that being published and
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Notice.

THE annual meeting of the Stockholders of the Bank
L OF Charlotte will take place Wednesday, 4th July,
1855. H. D. WILLIAMS, Prest.
June %, 1855. 48-3w
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TINHE subscriber will continue the COMMISSION
| AND FORWARDING BUSINESS. as heretofore
his account. All persons indebted to the above
will please make payment at once.
(Sgned) c. JOHNSON.
Charleston. June IL, 1855.
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T TAKE great pleasure retiring from the firm Of
| ELMS & JOHNSON, in recommending my late
partner, Mr.. c JOHNSON, to the favorable notice and
patronage of my friends and the community
(Signed) W. w. E1.MS.
Charleston, June IL, 1855. 4S-4w
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LOOK HERE !

WE, the undersigned, have purchased the large and
w extensive Stock of Groceries belonging to the
firm of Ems & Spratt, at which place will be found
at AL times ready and llng wait all those who
may favor with their patronage. BY keeping
hand full supply of
Family Groceries,
will be prepared to fill all orders punctuailv, that
may be ntrustcd to Our motto is " quick sales
and small profits" Tor cash or barter.
The highest cash prices will be paid for produce.
ELMS & OATES
may 81, 1855. 45tf
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ABSTRACTION OF INSTRUMENTATION of the
mind and employment in one pursuit sometimes
gives rise to odd occurrences o: DR.. Robert
Hamilton, the author of celebrated Essay on
the National Debt" it is said that he pulled off his
hat to his own wife, in the street, and apoogIzed
for not having the pleasure of her acquntance; ;
that he went to his classes in the college IN the
dark mornings with one of her white stockings
on one feg ard one black the other; that
he often spent the whole time OF the meeting in
moving from the table the hats Ct the students
which they as constantly returned lie would
run against a COW in the road, turn round, beg her
pardon and hope she was not hurt. Al other
times he would against posts, and chIde them
Tor not getting out of his way.
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Citrate Of Magnesia.

FRESH cas-. Of this celebrated refreshing Aperi.
\. ent, just opened BY
SCARF Il co.
Feb l6, 1855, 3o-u
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A word to the good people Of Mississippi, and
| have done. Iuu have University OF which
YOU may Justly iceI proud. Fog harmony aud
kindly feeling among the faculty, for good order,
good morals, gtnrcmamlv drmeanor, study and
progress among the students, and for ardent at
lacnme.t between prcceptors and pupils, you may
tearlcSSly challenge a comparison with any other
kindred Institution III The world. For lis age, it
has not lis equal III point OF patronage aud rank IN
The United States In these respects, II stands al
HE head OF IO3 cut OF lis Colleges in the United
States and of those above 1t, u large majority
are over forty years older Than Itself, and three
over one hundred years Older. And this rank 1t
has attained through more adverse fortunes than
probably ever beSel all institution before. Fear
not that ii will ever be a school o! politics. Your
sons graduate in politics before they come TO the
University.
1t is now in its paImiest days. and this you see
5 one Of the objects OF Know Nothing vandalism.
II has, already, lear, thrown irebrand into lis
peaceful halls. | appeal 10 you 10 come 10 the
rescue. Rise up man against II. when
'nvadeS The sanctuary of literature, instead OF re.
curing your professors 10 kneel in It's presence.
am sure there are yet more Than ten thousand
CHRISTIANS ia and about the State acIo haze not
yet OOlred tie knee to BaaL. | call them To lis
help! Honest yeomanry, and farmers of The
'HHH' "A'o always Hledn ElShI anu, Wnen not ue'
ceIvcd, will always do right, come We to It's sue.
Cor I! Honest well meaning Know Nothings who
IN t5oughteSs moment haye been dra" n INTO the
order, come out of il, and rally 10 the support of
your University. | regret having been cUn<tran-
ed 10 IN attitude "hich may perchlnce njure the
University for time; but be the Iaut on the head
ol know Mornings, not mine. Look at their
fruits already scattered through the land and
Iy you vii approve OF my opposition to it. Ii you
90 hot, your CHILDREN will. By their fruits shall
We know them" What are lhev ! Mos, des.
perale and dangerous agi;ation-churches rending
asuuder-pastors and tlocks at variance-Chris.
uans losing all confidence in each other-Sainls
aud sinners in close embrace -preachers OF the
same CHURCH getting but half congregations and
hall support-one looking on approVlngIy, while
another is abused-teachers totierng-heir pu.
pIs IN midnight clques- friendship Seyering--ruge
akIng the place OF love-lather against SON
brother against brother. These things now are,
ana they proclaim, trumpet longued, what is conf
ing, 1t the monster be not crushed al once. And
all for what In honest tIuth, TO get in The outs
and get The ms. This is the true object of the
order. Well, it must take lis course ull reason
resumes her seat.
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CROPS IN THE SuUTHwEsT.-We were visited
on Saturday night by fine rain. which wound up
the performances bv considerable spattering Of
hail. beating the devils tattoo upon the house-tops.
1t Numbered like lightning and Iightened like rhun
der. The rain falling after dusk proved very ben
efcial, saturatng The earth TO aconsGerable depth.
We have most encouraging reports Of the crops
in this part Of Georgia. The recent rains have
reinvgoratrd them, and brighted the connrensnces
Of our planting friends. We think there is not
the least fear of failure in the crops with the
present prospects before us. The fruit crop will
be an excellent one.-AUany Courier.
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June 8, 1855.
The Empire County argus., 1855-12-29
American Hotel.
CROCKER & FOX. Pronrietors

4sSr The Propretors having recently made additions
#4 refitted and furnished their House with new furni
7hd ure, take this method of informing the travelling
public and citizens generally that they pre-
pared to accommodate all who may patronize them.
FAMILIES will find commodious accommodations in
private apartments, at this House.
The American Hotel is situated on Piety Hill, opposite
the Court House, and will at all times be found an agree
able and pleasant home.
The Table will always be furnished with the choicest the
market affords and good and accommodating servants
will be in attendance
Sacramento, Georgetown, and Placervie stages pass
this House daily.
An extensive Stable connected with this House. where
travellers will find good accommodations for their horses
and at which Saddle Horses and Horses and Carriages can
always be had.
Coloma, June 1G 1855 1f
The Empire County argus., 1855-12-29
Ready Made Clothing Warehouse.
WILLIAM G. BADGER.
Nn 90 Rnttoru strant San Ernnn;sno

No. 90 Battery street, San Francisco
EXPORTER of Ready Made Clothing and Furnishing
d Goods Also, every variety of Hats Boots and Bro
gans. | would invite country merchants visiting San
Francisco call and examine my large stock of Clothing
&C., &c.
have hand and constantly arriving, the largest
sortmen Of every variety and style of Clothing of any
house in this State. My stock amounts to
DRED THOUSAND DOLLARS!
The goods manufactured under my supervision;
made from the best material and in the most durable
Persons buying my clothing, will find large and
saleable sizes.
Persons may rely upon finding every article they wish
in my stock. My prices will be as Low, IF LOWER,
than they be found elsewhere in the market. guar
antee each article sell
Please call and examine my stock. 3m
The Empire County argus., 1855-12-29
SheriH'S Sale.


virtue Of an order of sale issued out of the Clerks
AD Office Of the Honorable District Court of Ell Dorado
County, Judgment rendered the goth day of No.
vember A. d. 1885, in favor of Edward Downs and against
A Hibbard for the of no 210O dollars for his debt
with interest on the sum of $4,000 at the of three
per cent per month"; and the sum of $673 l. at the
legal from the goth day of November A. d. 1856 to-
gether with the of II 7000 dollars of suit and
accruing COSTS
have levied upon seized, and will expose to public
sae at the Court House in Cooma the 29h day of De
cember, A. 1866, at o'clock p NJ, all the right title
interest and claim of the said A. bbard of in and the
following described mortgage property lying and being
in Ell Dorado county, and State of California wit All
that certain piece parcel of land situated and
the north side Of the South Fork of the American Rv-
err nearly opposite the town of Cooma, and bounded
follows, to wit beginning at live oak tree standing on
the bank of said river nearly opposite the old mill
and marked Corner No. Is e. thence northeaserly
to white oak tree, marked Corner No. 2-n e.
thence northwestery to white oak marked
corner No. 5n. W.. thence to large oak tree standing
the bank of the river opposite the mouth of the
ne thence following the of the aforesaid river
the place of beginnng-togeher with the improvements
thereon
Sherf's Office Coloma, Nov. 3oth, A. D. 1866.
E. b. CARSON,
Sheriff of Ell Dorado County, Cal
nj BY NJ. r. ELSTNER Und. Shif.
The Empire County argus., 1855-12-29
TO COUNTRY MERCHANTS.

TENHE undersigned having been obbng Groceries and
ID Provisions for the last four years. will do cash
Commission business; We solicit orders from country
lar SHALL by being constantly in the market be able to
fill orders satisfactorily.
We sole agents for the State for the sale of SWANS
PATENT ATMOSPHERIC SODA FOUNTAIN.
GOODMAN BRO,
SO 9m so Front street, San Francisco.
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l. o. of o. F.
DIR. L. j. czApKAy's Medical and Surgical

DIR. L. j. CZAPKAY's Medical and Surgical
Institute extensively known in this State that any
notice of it. or of him. mi ght supcrfuous Yet fear
ing that there are those who hereofe having had need
of medical aid have neglected to ascertain the proper
of relief in of misfortune To those beg
leave to direct attention DR.. Czapkay who is certainly
Physician of great skill and wonderful in his pro-
fesson The Dr. has devoted much attention to the treat
ment of Chronic and Private Diseases and stands unr
vailed in his management of them. To those who need
such assistance cheerfully recommend Dr. L. j. Cap
kay it would be well at all events consult him. as he
makes charge for consultation and much good might
result from it, The Dr. Guarantees in all or
asks compensation. AZ 3m
The Empire County argus., 1855-12-29
SheriF's Sale.

NOTICE is hereby given that by virtue of an order
~ made by the Board of Supervisors of Ell Dorado
county, California, on the 10th inst, will at the Court
House door in the town of Coloma in said county, on Sat
urday the 10Th day of January A. d. 1885, between the
hours of 10 A. M. and o'clock p. NJ offer for sale at
certain lot parcel of ground situate in the town and
county aforesaid, upon which the County Jail is situate
and known as the Jail lot together with all improvements
thereon and the appurtenances hereunto belongings pos
session to be given of the upon the completion of
the new County Jail, being erected by E. I. Raun.
Given under my hand this the 14h day of December
A. D. 1866. L. b. CARSON
35t Sheriff of Ell Dorado County CAL
The Empire County argus., 1855-12-29
COOper'S Eye, Ear and Orthopaedic Infirmary.
NO. IL sANsOME ST., SAN FRANCISCO.
NEAR RAssETTE HOUSE.


EHATIENTS laboring under diseases of the Eye, the
n Ear, and those afflicted with all varieties of deformi
ties resorting TO this Institution will find at once home
where miners well others be accommodated with
in plain costly style according TO their tastes
DR.. Cooper has visited all the important Hospitals of
Europe for the purpose of extending his knowledge of
Medicine and Surgery, and will give the Inrmary his inn
mediate supervision.
n. B. All Surgical operations free to patients who pre-
sent themselves at the cnic" Wednesdays and Satur
days.
For particulars apply to DR.. E. s. Cooper at the Infr
mary. Al 3m
The Empire County argus., 1855-12-29

STATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF Ell DORADO, ss.
- On this the 10th day of December A. D. 1885, per-
sonay appeared before the undersigned, Notary Public
within and for said county, MALISSA r. YOUNG, wife
of NATHAN YOUNG, of the town of Diamond Springs
Ell Dorado county, and State of California; and makes dec
araon that she intends to avail herself of the benefits of
the provisions of act entitled "to authorize mar
ried women to transact business in their name as
sole traders, passed April 18th, 1852. That she intends
to carry on business in her and on her ac
count in the county of El Dorado and State of California
to wit the business of teamng, staging hotel keeping
and trading in general and that from this date she holds
herself personally responsible for all debts contracted on
of said business. And she further declares that
the amount invested in said business does exceed the
sum of five thousand dollars.
In testimony whereof the said Malissa R. Young has
hereuno set her hand and SEAL this the day and year
above written. MALISSA X YOUNG.
Sealed and delivered in presence of A. c. GAY.
State Of california, County of E7 Dorado, ss
On this the 10th day of December A. D. 1855 person.
ally appeared before me, Notary Public within and for
said county, Maissa R. Young, to me known to be the
person described in and who executed the foregoing in
strument in writing, who being by first duly interro-
gated separate and aside from her husband declared to
that she executed the without fear compulson
coerson of her husbands and that she executed the
freely and voluntarily and for the and purposes
therein mentioned.
49, In testimony whereof have hereunto set my
LIS. hand and affixed my Notaral Seal of Office this
- the day and year above written.
M. K. SI1EARER, Notary Public.
True copy. NJ. K. SHEARER, Notary Public 33t
The Empire County argus., 1855-12-29
Wagon Road.

= Surveyor Generals Office, Sacramento, Nov. o.,
To Contractors and others The "Pans and Spe-
ccatons mentioned in the advertisement for the recep
on of sealed proposals for the construction of "Wagon
Road over the Sierra Nevada Mountains" are not and
will not be- ready for exhibition until further notice is
given. 5. Ii. MARLETTE, Surveyor General.
sas- Times Transcript, and each of the papers pub
lished in Ell Dorado county, will publish II. so
The Empire County argus., 1855-12-29

EZ NOW all men by these presents that the undersigned
MA intends to carry and transact business in her
and her account from and after Dec l8 1855
with the of an inventory of property belonging to her
by gift bequest devise and decent the amount of which
does not exceed five thousand dollars having recorded the
same in the Recorders office at the County seat of Ell Do
RADIO County Ca in which County said business is be
transacted ESTHER WRIGHT
December Is, 1856 43*
The Empire County argus., 1855-12-29
Notice to Contractors.

A T meetingsof the Board of Wagon Road Commits
"A sioners, held on the 5th day of December 1856 the
following resolution adopted and ordered to be pub
shed for the information of parties interested, viz
WHEREAS, The failure the necessary data upon
which to contract for the construction of the Wagon Road
the Sierra Nevada Mountains renders further
postponement necessary, therefore,
Resolved That in order to give the further time
preparing plans and specifications as we'll as to give time
for the examination of the by persons desiring to
offer proposals. the letting of the work postponed until
Tuesday, the 18th day of December, A. d. 1855, at
o'clock p. NJ. CHAS. H. HEMPSTEAD.
2td Sec'y of State and Sec'y to Board.
The Empire County argus., 1855-12-29
BILLS OF EXCHANGE FOR SALE ON

BILLS OF EXCHANGE FOR SALE ON
Adrian, Mich. Marion, O.
Alton, Ill. Marshall Mich
Anderson Ind. Michigan City, Ind.
Ann Arbor, Mich Nliddetown q.
Auburn, N. Y. Milwaukee, Wis.
Battle Creek, Mich. Monroe, Mich.
Beloit, Wis Mt. Vernon, o.
Belvidere, Ill. Newark, o.
Binghamton, N. Y. New York. n. Y.
Bloomington, III. Niagara Falls, n, Y.
Boston, Mass Miles, Mich.
Buffalo, n. Y. Norwak, Q.
Burlington Iowa; Oberlin. O.
Cambridge, Ind. Oswego, n. y.
Canandaigua, n. y. Owego, n. y.
Chicago, Ill. Painesyille, o.
Cincinnati, O. Peoria Ill.,
Cleveland o. Peru, III.
Columbus, O. Peru, Ind
Corning, N.Y.. Philadelphia, Pa.
Charlottesville, Ind. Piqua, q.
Davenport, Iowa. Pontiac, Mich
Dayton, o. Pottsville Pa.
Delaware, o. Providence Il. |.
Detroit, Mich. Quincy Ill.
Dowagiac, Mich. Racine, Wis.
DunEirk, n, Y. RichmG5nd, 5, Inc Ind.
Elgin, ILL., Rochester, n. y.
Elkhart, Ind. Rockford, Ill.
Elmra n. Y. Rock Island, III.
Elyria q. Sandusky, q.
Eric, Pa Shcboygan, Wis
Fond du Lac, Wis. Sidney. O.
Fort Wayne, Ind Silver Creek, n. Y,
Freeport H. South Bend Ind.
Fremont o. Springfield, Ill.
Galena, III. =, Springfield, y.
Geneva, N. Y. st. Louis,
Green Castle, Ind. Stonington Conn.
Hamilton, o. Syracuse, N. Y.
indianapolis, Ind Tcrre Haute Ind.
Jackson, Mich Tifin, o.
Janesvile, Wis Toledo, o.
Kalamazoo Mich Troy, Q.
Kenosha, Wis. Urblna, o.
Kenton, O. Utica, n. Y.
keokuk, Iowa. Waukegan, Ill.
Lafayette. Ind Westfeld, N. Y.
La Sale, Ill. West Liberty, O..
Lewiston, n. Y. Winchester, Ind.
Lockport, n. Y. Xena, O.
Louisville, Ky. Ypsilanti, Mich.
Madison, Wis GAINESVILLE, o.
Mansfield O.
DRAFTS on CANADA, PAYABLE IN
Montreal, Quebec, Hamilton, Toronto London
Brantford, ST. Catharines, Chatham.
Our connection in New York with the
American Express Company,
throughout the Western States; with the
National Express Company,
through the Northern part of New York, Vermont and
Canada East; with the
Harnden Express,
the Eastern and Southern States enable
offer unequaed facilities for the transmission of packages
parcels and valuables, and from the Atlantic States
We also daily Expresses throughout the Northern,
Middle and Southern Mines. and Oregon.
GOLD DUST received and forwarded to the U. S.
Branch Mint for coinage.
Our regular semmonthly Express for the Atlantic
States Europe and Canada is dispatched the lst and
pany, the Nicaragua Steamship Company, and the Inde-
pendent Line of Steamers in charge of Special Messen
gers, by each steamer, going and returning.
WELLS, FARGO & CO..
WILLIAM MCCONNELL CO., Agents.
Coloma, Oct 10, 1855. 46tf
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-08-08
Sil FL. BulWer Lytton.

From all accounts this gentleman must hive
been most numerically maned by Lord Palmer
ston in tho grtnt debate on lerd John Russells
resignation. Bnlwer has been tormnniod for tho
Inst twenty years by consuming ambition TO slime
as n statesman and orator but his efforts in this
limo have been an uninterrupted suggestion Of
failures. The account given in another column
by the London correspondent of the New York
Coulter and Enquirer, Of the great Noyeli~t's ri
diculous exhibition of himself in the late debate
corresponds entirely with notions Of the
,nnn. With NIL his genius and learning Buwer
Is VIGOROUSLY the impersonation Of coxcombry
and puppysln.