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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-08-22

" term of this Institution will commence
the Sd of September, 1885.
All persons wishing to fit themselves for TEACH
ERS, other avocations in life, will here receive
every desired facility and attention. a thorough
Classical and Mercantile course is here given,
terms lower than any other similar Institution in
the State.
Parents at distance can obtain boarding for
their sons daughters under the immediate care
of the Principal, where they will receive rare ad
yantages, with all the comforts and pleasures of
home and their morals viii be carefully guarded.
The rates of tuition per quarter are Primary
English 80; High English, $780, Classics IS 90
Mathematics, above Algebra, So; French, Draw
ing, and Painting, So each
Further information can be had by addressing
W. a. CAMPBELL, PRINCIPAL,
Apr. (, 80. CIearfeld, Pa.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-08-22

EOHN TROUTMAN, House. Sign and orna-
sb mental Painter.--Glazier, Chair maker and
Paper Hanger, offers his services the citizens of
Clearield and vicinity.
Shop Market ST.. just 6eleag TIE Fo1sndry
Chairs, LOUNGES. SOFAS, ROCKING
CHAIRS, OTTO MANS, DC,
kept constantly on hand and made to order, equal
in beauty TO any that can be obtained from the
East, and more durable in material.
Aug. /, 1898.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-08-22

DOOT AND SHOE STORE:
I'D GRAHAM'S ROW, CLBARFIEID, PA.
The subscriber would inform the public that he
has just opened entire stock of Boots and
Shoes, in Grahams Row, one door east of the Jour
nal Office
Every variety of Ladies' ard Gentlemens' Caters,
Laced Boots, Pumps, Congress Boots,
Childrens' Shoes, &c, &c.
Boots and Shoes made TO order.
C. s. BLACK
Aug. 1, 1855.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-08-22
respectfully announces that he

The undersigned respectfully announces that he
has rented the
NNERY
of John MCPHERSON where he will keep on hand a
good assortment of all kinds of leather, and hopes
by strict attention to meet share of public patron
age. Leather exchanged, or cash paid for hides
JOHN MEG AUGHEY.
Aug s, 1855 3mo. X
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-08-22

RE URRAU FOR KANSAS 1.-The Blood
u Red Banner floats in triumph on the 'Oid Cor
Store where A. NJ. HILLs has just opened the
cheapest and most splendid assortment of Goods,
ever displayed before this community, and exactly
adapted to their many anS various necessities
HATS. CAPS, BOOTS, SHOES, BONNETTS, CAS-
SIMERES, CLOTHS, DRESS GOODS, TOLL
Ell ARTICLES, DE LANES, PRINTS,
GLOVES. HARDW ARE STONE and
QUEENSWARE, GROCERIES,
with fancy articles ad iRffnituaa.
Clearfeld, June 20, 1885. A. VI. HILLS.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-08-22

TAUTION:-An persons are hereby notified
the following property, the premises of the sub
seribers in Girard township. yiz:-Two yoke of
oxen and three setts truck wagons which have been
in the of Charles and A. J. Cummings as the
said property belongs exclusively to the under
signed. SMITHS & KING.
Girard Township July Ii, IS55.-4t.x
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-08-22
VI a Z z i Il ID .

NJ ARRIE ED,
On the 2ith ult at Mifflentown Juniata Co. by
the Rev. j. J.. Williams, DR. b. Z. AKLEY of
Grahamton this COUNTY to MISS SARAH C. SHEL-
LENBERGER of the former place
On the 18th inst by the Rev. A. NJ. Barnetz
Mr.. WILLIAM SHAVER. of Luzern Co. Pa, to Miss
ELIZABETH BROwS. of this county.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-08-22

r AIDES DRESS GO0DS--a large and beautiful
IL assortment, for sale cheap by
June 81, '55.I a. NJ HILLS.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-08-22

MUSIC EESSONS:-NIiss CUTIE proposes
lyA to resume her instructions in music
TERMS $40 per quarter of So lessons
For further particulars enquire at the residence
of J. l.. CUTIE Esq.
Clearield July II, 1S55.-3t&
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-08-22

CLoCKS-of every variety and price from os
" hours to IA days, for sale by
June 27, '55 A. HILLS.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1855-03-17
For The Cecil Whig |,


SPECIMENS OF OcToRARo SHEEp.-Mr.
David Brown has eve which has produced
six lambs within eleven months. Having three
in April last which she raised; and in Februa-
~ last the same eve had three more, which
are all doing well at present. Mr.. Brown
has also another eve from which he clipt,
last spring, eleven pounds and three-quarteIs
Of wool. clear of the hip locks: and the spring
previous, from the same eve IL lbs. This
wool was long, fine and of excellent quality.
much superior to the Cotswold wool. When
weighed the wool was unwashcd, but it could
have but very little dirt in it, as the sheep
had been kept in clean grass field all sea-
son. This eve when lying down presents
the peculiar appearance of large pile of wool,
the carcass of the animal beng Of medium
size. its form is completely hidden by the
enormous fleece of long wool that covers it..
These sheep are cross Of the Leicester and
some other stock. Beat that Reybold. or
Bryan jackson, in quantity and quality, both
ofmutton aud wool, if you can.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1855-03-17
dispatch received half an hour since FROM

dispatch received half an hour since FROM
Her Ma ics'ys minister at The Hague, that
the Emperor of Russia died this morning, ut
| o'clock, of pulmonic apoplcxy, after an at
tack Of influenza.
| have also received despatch from Her
Majesty Minister at Berlin stating that the
death of the Emperor took place at II O'Clock
this morning. Ono hour before this d,sratch
arrived received accounts form Lord John
Russell, At Berlin, stating that the Emperor
was ut the point of death. and had taken
leave his family. Although this event oc-
CURED 50 short time ago As between l., and
O'Clock this morning. there can he no doubt
unlrr I'll" circumstances Of its authenticity.
lin the House of Commons Lord Painters
ION made similar statement.
II is Sumiscu tllat the Emperor died by
the hand If an assassin, but the cause Of his
death as assigned above is generally ere it,d
The effects Of the startling announcement on
political and monetary lnatterS had not been
developed. and it is impossible to say what
it may produce. 1t, however, created intense
excitement.
Br,adstuii> are generally unchanged except
Corn, which has declined cd Is. Western
canal Flour. Hos; Ohio lbs. Corn-lcllow
i2s.: white AZ.
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New London Academy,

NEW LONDON, CHESTER CO., PIT.
TIME SUMNER SESSION of this Institution
/ will commence on WEDNESDAY, May
End, and continue twcnty-one weeks. The
course of instruction is extensive and tho
rough, embracing tho various branches OF u
sound English Education, and tho Latin,
Greek, German, French and Italian Lam
guagcs, music Oh Piano, Drawing. &c.
Special care is bestowed on the English
branches, and throughout tho whole course it
is aimed to make education n reality.
Thorough rccitations are always required.
This Institution is located in a retired and
beautiful village, surrounded by highly cult
vstcd country, and from It's location combines
advantages rarely found un ted.
TrrMs Boarding and Tuition for summer
session, SO; Washing, Music, Modern Ian
guaScs and Drawing, are extras, at the usual
charges.
4 commodious new brick building has
lately been purchas ID, which win be hereafter
occupied as the boarding House, and wi Il
afford the most comfortable accommodation S
TO students from a distance.
For circulars and catalogues address as
above. JAS. b. MCDOWELL,
mar IL DIV Pr!ncl al;
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1855-03-17
torcio,l News.
ARRIVAL OF THE PACIFIC.
Ten Days Later frona ElrOEc,

The Steamer Pacific arrived at New York
on Wednesday with ten days later adviccs
from Europe-l,cr dates being up to the oSlh
ult. There had been another rupture in tht
Pr'ti,h Cabinet; the Vienna Conference had
not bc,n op,ncd; Lord Raglan, tits said, had
resigned the command in the Crimea.
The following are some Of the most inter
csing paragraphs brought by this arrival -
Louis Napoleon seems determined to NJ o.
coed 10 the Crimca. England and Austria
advise him to stay at home.
The report is that Russia has declared wal,
against Sardinia, but il needs confirmation.
Tuscany has joined the Western Powers.
but Naples has not.
The new Baltic fleet Is to consist Of fifty.
five war steamers. carrying two thousand
sixty-six guns, five floating batteries of
eight guns: eight mortar ships: twenty.cight
steam gun boats of sixty-six guns, making Il,
total of hundred ships and two thousand two
lund'ed and seventy eight guns.
Whether the Emperor of France will 20 to
the Criinca is still matter Of question. 1t
is said he has drawn up Il plan for Il vast
military strategy which he wishes to super
intend. England and Austria think he bet
ter leave it with his Generals,
Inc Americans III rams gave grand Dali
III CONN" o,a'oi,"l 'S,ii''g'oh oI'h-o't
On ',ie ia u,!' Nearly all me members OF
'nr n'Rioma''c corls'"s wen as the members
VI '''e ,I.',ch governments were present
'olu i' al rS'"h Ministry Las ia'l'ii I"
pieces. -Tii" resignation of Graham. Glad
$" n'a a'u .,.n'c f vas pS'Ins'ny on a%r"'n,
" ''c passage ol -nf' O'CLOCK n'n'loh OF
, r"a ,''o ' 1ng ';''"Ic'' n y, Inc WAR;
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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1855-03-17
TIE NEW POSTAGE LAW.

The following is an official copy Of the law
III relation to letter postage, passed at the
late session of Congress, and signed By tie
President, requiring prepayment on and after
the lst Of April next. Postage to California
under this act will be ten cents:
AN ACT further to amend an act entitled
An act to reduce and modify the rates of
Postage in the United States and for other
purposes" passed March 3rd, 1851.
BE At enacted by the Sontc nnm House OF
Representatives. Of tie Tm'ed Suites of .4mer,ta
il Congress asScmbird, That. in lieu of the
rates Of postage now established bv law.
there shall be charged the following rates, to
wit:
For every single letter in manuscript o.
paper of amy kind in which information shall
he asked for or communicated in writing. or
NY marks or signs, conveyed in the mail for
any distance between places in tnc Cmit,d
States not exceeding three Thousand miles.
three cents. and for any distance exceeding"
three thousand miles, ten cents.
And for a double letter there shall be
charged double the rate above specified. and
for a treble letter, treble those rates: and for
a quatlruplc letter, quadruplc those rates: and
l,tt. l. IT.
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"u"o. =" "'u,,'p''", "''Sn' VI 1888 'ha'i MAJ,
'' "''''oe' Shall oe I"'rsco WIN an a'a'''"na
:, l'o>''s., "a "nu upon al. 'et'erS passing
'''""s' VI III ,''c '''''i' VI 'he !. ''i''o S'at's
.N..p.'"s H"," 10 arc ~ VI from iolI'en
NV tt" "'o'' "i'eG'''e" ''ia'
"G P''l',u' cNITP' upon 'e''erS ana PACKAGES
an''., "a ~ ''l''''H y, VIZ, "o'erlheht on
Inca, uus'''e"', l.'' snail oc 80 n'aIAeu Oh
.''e .r'f'oFe' AM i'oli anu "''er inc iirSt
Jay v. ''in'l!' e'sl'ecn 'i"''I'e'' anu Il'y-
HiA, 'no rasmussen ueherai may require
ios'''':, ", u p''cc P"s.'Se stamps upon All
p'e I'''" r''e'S upon "l''' SUCH stamps may
NOT nave oeeh Piac'o oy the wrl'ers.
A''o an arop-ct'efs' or le'ters placcd IN
any poSt,"l!h'c not lor TRANSMISSION through
','e l''n'l' p't Tor "ell'crF ohi!' snail DC
onn'seu postage AZ the ra'r o. one cen, each'
"'a "'' '.'.',s M"n" >''"'' ''.'."''ei ~ S"-
W. ht' Il, ~ 81 ,"'''','s "''' VI "'',''io" 'or'
III any l,'>:.'''',I. :'"' 'I e'"'S'' WAN "i's
e''. ,"-' ~ ''''',''' ~ '''e regular !'H''@e'
''o''' w W Il -'''''e" io' Il" o''e' PoS'"ScS
NV ''e ,, g., go,
~ - ''," o. i"'"e' 't"F"' i"at II
'''' n'' p' law '''i ''r any '"H'''aH't' "r Gun
~ person 20 81" ANY l'"St'E' stamp on stamp
=. "''"!'' '' ",'. '''lstf SUN ''''' ''''' W.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1855-03-17

THE DIRECT ROAD TO Giles ArEAKE Cry
The contract for making this road, including
the bridge and cmbankmcnt at Long Creek
was let by the County Commissioners Oh
Tuesday last to Mr.. Joshua l.. Ga,chcl for
the sum Of 81 ,l99 %. II had been indus
trionsly circulated over the county that the
work SO contracted to be done would cost
$G 0u0. with how much correctness is now
seen. This is one Of the most Important roads
laid ont in Cecil county for many years, and
when finished will make an almost straight
road to Bohemia Ferry. The present road
to Chesapeake City is too circuitous for a
hy.path much less for highway between
two towns such as that and Elkton.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1855-03-17
RowLADsvILLE, March Is,


DEAR RICKETTS,: The Railroad continues
the theme of conversation. and a though there
are many prophecies unfavorable to the sue
cess of tho enterprise, the projectors are
moving steadily forward and scarcclya doubt
remains at this time that the amount required
of Cecil will be promptly subscribed. The
persons selected to canvas the upper part Of
the county have been quite successful, which,
when considering that a number of wealthy
persons holding property in Cecil who live in
The cities have not yet contributed, there
is scarcely shadow Of doubt but the whole
amount required will be speedily subscribed.
There will be u meeting on Saturday. the
18th inst. at Rising Sun, to further the OBJ
;ects ofcoml any, ard to afford all who " i,h, an
opportunity to assist in thi praisworthy en-
trprisc. Our hopes arc buoyant with favor
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1855-03-17

FIVE Pm Cent SAVING FrxD-WALsu1
ST., PHlLADELpmIA.-Wc have before direct.
cd and now again direct the attention Of oul
readers to the notice Of the SAVING Fund o,
tho National Safety Co. which appears in oul
advertising columns. This is an old and We
established institution, chartered in 1871, and
we can speak oft with the greatest confidence
People who have large sums, frequently como
from great distance TO put their money in
it on account Of the superior security 1t af
fcrds. Five per cent interest is given. and
the money is always paid back Whenever il
is called for, without tue necessity of giving
notice for il beforehand. The office is in
Walnut Street, southwest corner Of Third
Street, Philadelphia.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1855-03-17
BUSINESS NOTICE.

MANY Of our most substantial subscribers
are year or two. (sonc of them several
vrars,) in arrears for The Cecil Wing: and
the nature of our business is such that we
cannot now &" over the county collecting
Being about to build better Office for ollr
paper we desire to receive us much rs is pos
sih!c OF the money due to MS on account OF
sHhScriptioHand advertising, and adopt this
n'rthod of so notifying those who are indebt-
I'd, and OF saying that we shall be glad to re
acvc from them the amounts due, or any
part thereof without delay. Money now, and
Tor II time to come. will be of more than usual
Importance to us. and we shall take pleasure
In recording tho names of those who, oumplv
with the request, in this notice. Money may
b. sent by mail at our risk.
Mar u. c. RICKETTS,.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1855-03-17

LARGE PARsNIrs. We have from C.. ii
llaincs, Esq, Brick Meeting House, a guam
tity of sugar pars,ips Of remarkably fine
quality and large growth-somc of them
measuring fifteen inches in circumference
and II to- feet long. They are without
core and much superior to any we have cver
seen. There was no difference in cultivation
from the usual mode except that the ground
was dug some two feet deep.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1855-03-17
FALL AND WINTER GOODS.
SEELINT OFF CHE.IP--FOR

(ASlI.-We would invite attention to oar
" larg: and we'll selected stock of Fall and
Winter Goods. purchased IN the New York
market, which We are EsSv selling OH at prices
which will induce ale who call to purchase.
Having reduced the prices of our cntrc stock
of Ladies' Dress too,iS 10 to 20 per cent We
would solicit an carly examination, and feel
assured ihIt our stock and prices will con-
pure tasorably with any in the city, We name
in part
French Merinns, Polka Coats,
Coburg Cloths, Lancaster Ginghams,
Figured Alpacas. CAlicocs,
Persian Twills, Long X square Shaw Is.
Lupeirs. BnnlaznrS Chemisetts Il collars.
pl.in strp'd DtBagn Undsr-slccvrs, -..
plain wool tie Lancs, Edglngs and insert lgx
plain AMI :ig'd do JaConct + Swiss ands
Cashn,erra hik t cold kid gloves
rltiuuud stripud' Popins black and colorcd
SILKS. silk and cotton Nchots, silk. thread
aud cotton Gloves, alpaca, mcrino and cotton
Hose
Also
4 general assortment OF Dress Trimmings
gnnds for men and boys wear, boots and
shoes Hats. caps. umbrellas. trunks and car
pet Ba.s. nnf urge and we'll assorted stock
of Groceries. liarlware, QuccnSwarc, &c.
all of which we are NOW selling at reduced
prices. for cash Or country produce.
North East, Feb 10 HUGHES BROS
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1855-03-17
LATER FROM Es ROPE.
UIGI!Li LNpORT4.NT NEWS.
TIE EMPEROR OF RUSSIA DEAD
Ely Gr:sble KcSnl1S OF asac Peace
Conference Expected.

HAIlFAx, March 18th. The Royal mail
steamer Africa arrived here on Thursday
forenoon, with Liverpool dates to Saturday.
the 3rd instant. Her adyiccs are intensely
important, bringing The startling announce
mcnt Of the death oil the Emperor Of Russia.
EARLY on Saturday morning it was an
nounccd by telegraph from London that re-
liable intelligence of the death of the Gar
had been received. 1t was previously known
that his physicians had given him up, and
this fact OH Friday caused the funds to adj
vance.
T.ere is no mistake about the matter. The
fact was announced in the House of Lords by
Lord Clarendon, and in the House of Com
mons by Lord Palmerston. No details are
known, and there are surmiscs that his death
was caused by assassination, but il is most
probable that it was from pulmonary apo
plcxy.
The death of the Gar happened at 10
o'clock on the morning ofFriday the I'd inst,
and was tclegraphed with extraordinary rap
idity to the capitols of Austria, France and
England. In England and France it caused
intense excitement.
Peace expectations were stronger. The
conference would OPEN the on 9Th.
Prussia seems favorable to the allies.
Lord Russell had arrived at Berlin and had
an immediate audience with the Emperor and
Mantcuffel. Russia seems to be making at
tcmpts to come to an understanding with the
Western Powers.
The war advices from the Crimea are OF
the same general tenor as forwarded per
steamer Pactic.--Thcrc is nothing new OF
moment.
THE LATEST.
London. Friday NigM-This evening in
the House of Lords, Lord Clarendon rose and
said:-I think it my duty to communicate to
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1855-03-17
LOOK HERE !!

rF!.ss...,, The undersigned about to
,aHss< ~ discontinue business in the
49, s4ssS.:ss astown Of Elkton. offer their
cntirc stock ut greatly reduced prices. 1t
consists of Clocks, Watches. Gold Chains.
Spoons. Ladies', Spcctaclcs, Breast Pins, Ear
Rings, Finger do, and all articles orJewclry,
Cutlery, &c. Persons in want shall no, leave
IN account Of the price Of the goods. Ifyou
want bargains, call soon, as we are detcrmin
ed +" close up the concern us soon as possible
CJ-All persons indebted to the firm will
pleas" make immediate payment, and all hav-
Ing claims against the same. will present them
for settlement. C. NJ. MCNSON 4 BRO.
Elk ton InnnarY l3tf
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1855-03-17

Il.LrNols.-The Chicago Tribune says that
Gov. Mattcson will not give Judge Trumhul
a certificate Of his election to the United
States Senate. lie bases his refusal on the
ground that The Judge is not eligible under
the clause of the Constitution. which proh,',-
its any Judge Of the Snpr'm" Court from ac-
rrpta@ amy other Office during the term fer
which he was elected ,Iudge. nor for one year
after the expiration Of such term. Judge
Tr,mhull Las resigned the office of Judge
hut the term for which he was elected has
not vet expired.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1855-03-17

able prospects that the Road must go on
speedily.
The Susquchanna river has risen but little
yet, on account of the weather being to cold
to melt the snow above. \ few ,afts Of tim
her which wntercd at Peach Bn!tom have
descended to Tide, but no general frcshct has
occurred. The present wet weather, it is
calculated, will increase the water TO rafting
order.
This morning We had Il thunder shower
which would not have Leon unreasonable In
June or July. =.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1855-03-17
[Corrc.l ondcnce Of he Cecil Wing.
Fuhr DIS MONIES Iowa,
EEnnl. Lnr OH 'lG


Mr., Editor The Legislature has at last
is fixed on as the capitol of the State of Iowa.
This has brought Il great many strangers to
town and thee is quite division here about
the locality Of the public buildings. \ com.
pany that bought land on the cast side Of the
l)cs Moincs river want the Capitol on that
side, and the land owncrs on The other side
want it there.
am much obliged to And la vey and Jas
McCaulcy fr tie affidavit Of my service in
Capt. Damvill's company in tle war Of 1872.
The health of this country is generally
goodbye have had a very mild winter: no
snow Or rain since last fall until week ago,
when snow fell TO the depth Of three or four
inches, but the weather has cleared Of mild
again.
Our town has about loo inhabitants, and
might have as many more if three were
houscs-thlcc families in small house is not
uncommon, and some lived in wagons and
tents ali winter. though they must have SUI
fcrod much in such situations. Provisions
are abundant as the crops were very good
last season.
We have had an agricultural fair, and 3
men commended for the premium of the largest
yield of com per acre, on Il field of ten acres
the average per acre was III. 1889 and
1891 bushels. The wheat crop was good,
and all kinds of crops.
The business in my line 1.-THE building bust
ness is good. Last year ~ new buildings
were put up in town. one Of them hotel 50
by 81 feet, three stories high The country
around is improving as fast as the town.
This State is settling faster than any other
has ever done-the land is good, the climate
healthy, less work will make a farm, and
when made will produce more than any 9TH
or land in the Union. The only objection is
the want Of timber, which is confined to the
margins of the streams. Hedges will be used
for fencing, and coal is plenty for fuel, and
the want of timber will BE- overcome by those
and other means.
Settlers arc now commencing OH thcprairc
lands in this and the adjoining counties Last
Spring man broke up some of this land, and
planted corn right after the plow, and done
nothing more to it, and gathered 40 bushels
of corn per acre on As acres. and on GO acres
that had been worked before he had so BUSH
els per acre. When corn is worked one-half
as much as in Maryland it will harvest twice
as much.
a man can do well here, and it only takes
days from New York, and from $50 to
$40 OH the northern line. Yours, &C..
W. MCC.