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NJ ,. c. MoGUIRE, kaetionseT.
,lUBLIC SALE az NatIopsI Theatre st"ek.-I win sen
NchoHy nitFr June a. u'rlrFk,
of National BAH (TeSsj scck much
be debt for which said sck
pledred-
Terms cash.
sale posuvsi take place at ns suctiun roomsef
JAS G. MCGUIRE,
Jun It-ts Au
nF-The above sale 10 farther postponed unrii MON.
dag afternoon, July l4th, hour aud place.
Jas. q. Mcguire,
Jaly dds AuuuunesT.
nzTbe above IL farther ppstpor cd urttI Tpes-
day afternoon, July %, at the sane hour nnd aars
JAS. c. MCGUIRE,
July I'D Auc1onser.
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NOTICE. pr ate teacher desired undoubed quaIibn
ton and eharscaeE of middle
and take charge small family. Apply
July is-dIwh
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pRIsTISG-PREss - ssIc. cheap for cRsh.-A Aruhip
cyhrdef H. pnn press ruanlnp order being
one which the Washington UnIn nc~EpapCT
prinfed. Apply this Once.
May tE--dtnf
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ARREST OF THE LELANDs.-The New York Post states
that the order for the of the Leands granted
upon the affidavit of W. L. Culver esq, banker of Louis
vlle Kentucky from whom it appears that the Leands
purchased $4,000 worth of Louisville bonds and paid
them in Valley money when the affidavit charges they
knew the bank to be insoyent and in failing condition
Mr. Culver states that he receive bills of good SOL
vent bank of the State of Maryland that he did know
what bank it until he had received the money that
the bank to be No. but instead of which, the
bank had failed before he chad united the packages Of said
bills which had been sent him in payment for his bonds
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Tons o. pprAO-The New York Journal of Commerce Of

Tons o. BRrAD-Tbe New York Journal Of Commerce Of
Yesterday morning says:
\ Berdan already distinguished inventor, and
who made quite stir n the last legislature with his
gooseneck railroad for Broadway has just completed an
enormous oven in Brooklyn Of Elm Place and Full
Avenue Of capacity almost sufficient for the supply
o the whole city Fpc hundred and forty barrels Of -four
be baked every day II the powers Of the oven are put
their full tes The apparatus purely scientific In It's
construction with special reference 70 the preservation OF
he alcoholic gases and other valuable properties which
are wholly lost during fermentation In the ordinary pro-
Tess Of baking-none Of these being allowed to escape
while exposed to the heat the bread constantly in mo
lion series ofrevolving platforms and finally emerges
miniature rail cars, ready for delivery or course,
inform and perfectly reliable temperature indspensa-
e This Is secured by very ingenious contrivance
consisting Of strip OF brass something like thirty feet In
ngh within the oven to be very sensitive TO Their
nOmstcal changes and the least shrinkage contrac
made TO directly upon the furnace fires by lis
connexions with the hampers, effected by lever. The
osl Of this machinery with boilers wes for pure water
e. Is said to have been in the neghborhood Of forty
thousand dollars"
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HORRIBlE mclDKSr.-Ths Richmond Enquirer Of this
morning says
"We have already published brief paragraph an
nouncng that six children consumed in the flames
the residence OF Mr. Dawson in West Union Virginia
the 25th ult Both Mr.. and Mrs Dawson narrowly es-
capped with their lives having been awakened barely in time
to avoid the fate Of their little Mr. Dawson seized
Of the smaller children and made his way to the door,
when becoming confused he rushed back into the house
sed by the smoke lost the child and himself
badly burned that his life is despared oso that Mrs D.
perhaps the only survivor Of this truly terrible calamity
An exchange paper relates the annexed horrible feature Of
this tragical occurrence;
One incident in this cruel drama almost awful in
character We told that during the progress Of the
flames the upper floor gave way, and q bed which
two three persons fell through 20 the lower aoor
in plain view Of the bysauders. Appalling spectacle
The wretched children still alive but engir by
the fiery element and wrthng in the agonies of death
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Loo AL N Il w 8.


The remains of the late Mrs. Caroline Schroeder wife
the United States minister at Sweden arrived Boston
last week from Stockholm thence in steamer Balti
more and reached this city Wednesday morning.
companed by her father Col William w. Seaton and Mr.
Schroeders father The body and its attendants
veyed from Baltimore to this city in beautiful car
through the poiteness of Mr. Woodslde master of trans
poration of the Baltimore railroad
At three o'clock, Wednesday afternoon the remains
of this beloved and accomplished lady borne from her
fathers residence to the family burial place in the Con-
gregsonal Cemetery
NATIONAL THEArRE-We perceive by the bills that Mr..
Ford the Napoleon of managers has in compliance with
the public wish induced the celebrated Keller Troupe
remain night longer, which occasion they will pre-
sent number of and beautiful pictures including the
scpural tableau of "The Death of Abel and Flight of
Cain" which they represented in New York for fifty
secutive nights. and amusing tabeau will also
be given entitled "Kellers Adeu prepared for the
son and by him dedicated to the citizens of Washington
As the company appear in Baltimore Tuesday evening
at Manager Fords Holiday Theatre hope all who
would enjoy great treat will improve the present oppor-
tunty.
CoLLIsIoN-The Alexandria Gazette of this morning
says:
AS the steamer Baltimore her way up the river
from Aqua Creek to Washington Thursday morning
she into the schooner John Walker lying at the coal
wharves, and was considerably damaged The schooner
not injured. dense fog prevailed at the time"
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OFFICIAL,



May %, 1856
NOTICE hereby given holders stock Issued purru
ant TO the act Of Congress Of 29d July 1885, re-
deemAbe paid Treasury on the sr
render Of the certificates thereof the November next
when interest thereon will cease
This department will purchase pnr Il, sa
day Of redemption pay following premium hi
addition the interest accrued day purchase win one
day Interest for the money reach the vendor
On such stock received the Treasury between
June and the 3 July inclusive one per cent ON
the amounts specified In the certideatCE;
90 such stock received between the days August
one fourth Of one per cent
And received day o. August, The In
accrued eTeOn and only viii DO
paid.
Certificates notice must be du
assigned the United States by the party receive The
purchase money and when po the lat July
half years interest sso be assigned the present
otherwise such interest will be payable heretofore
And notice further given holders Of other the United
department purchase between the ,t
Of June and the Let day of December unless
81 500 coo shall be previously Obtained and will for
addition accrued from day 81
q interest," and days additional Interest Cor money
the vendor, the following rates Of premiums
On stock uf the lean Of 1884, premium Of 10
loans Of 1917 and ls premium Of 10 pr cent
And September is com
monty TeIsn-indomny stock, premium d per cent
Certificates transmitted undo. this notice shor. assigned
United by party entitled teesiv s money ana
II previous l., July, the current haC yea. inee.,
also be assigned by The present ockhoder otherwise the
interest for the half will payable
oore.
asssah Boston, York. Philadelphia
parties entitled 10 receive me money may direct.
JAMES GUTHRIE,
May 2p-dihtQNOv Secretary o. the Treasury.
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TERRIBLE EyEsT.-Russisn journals are filled with de-
tails Of catastrophe at schemaka, in the Caucasus On
the morning Of the nth July the weather was very sui
try, and general feeling Of susocaton was felt AT
length heavy rumbling noise was heard, followed BY
very violent shock Of earthquake Although the shock
lasted only about thirty seconds 300 houses and moc than
100 shops were completely thrown down. and greet many
others seriously damaged Only one person was killed,
Eve wounded. The loss is estimated at upwards Of
100000 franco
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NoIR

Proposals be guaranteed by responsible persons CERT
hCd such by postmaster Judge Of record
be entered into by uret,
before the st January 1871.
pay will be made for trips performed, and
satisfactorily explained the tai
may be deducted For arrivals 30 W behind time
with depending mails, and sufficiently excused one.
fourth the compensation cor the subject forfeiture
viii imposed unless the delinquency promptly and sa
post ONCE lor suffering 10 be injured, destroyed robbed
and tot ruuEiug amer demand convey
the
hcss The ros Rnnul con
FOR repeated failures agreoaby
0beyng the post ONCE laws instructions % the apartment
The Postmaster General the schedule lie
service BY allowing therefor
pay lie may alec curta service
Whole part rata decrease of allowing on,
month"; computation h1 amount Of dispensed
should addressed
master superseded Proposals. for ssSp TYoS
further particulars pNnphlet CONVEYING
the mnis Virginia. Georgia, Florida, &c,
JAMES CAMPBELL,
Oct ll-law4wt Postmaster General.
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Tx ToRoSro (CASADA) PomCE.-A correspondent wri.
ng from this place, says
Inc police force Of this city has lately undergone great
notification and improvement Heretofore they we're few
number and remarkable for either efficiency dis
{phne Lately, however their numbers have been great
augmented and the force reorganized II consists
Pee now subjected 10 drill and discipline and assmi-
ed as much possible to the metropolitan police forces
London, Dublin, and Rdinburg The uniform Is the
kame-s hat with glazed top, blue coat and trowsers
h SILVER regulation button Each policeman IL armed
e baton and has bis beat assigned him so that po-
msn A, B, O. or X may be met with in sny part OF the
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Mr.. PEABODY at DkSvERs.-The public reception Of Mr.
George Peabody the London banker took place Thurs
day at his native town Of Danvers Massachusetts, Tn,
people Of Danve grateful Mr. Peabody for his gen
gift Of $4,000 to found free library there The
cepon grand affair There a civic and military
procession, exchange Of complimentary speeches
platform In the open air and banquet at which
than n thousand ladies and gentlemen seated.
The Boston Daily Advertiser Of yesterday morning says
"Tbe weather was favorable; Notwithstanding the late
ness Of the season. II bright day, the pure Mt
mosphere and clear skies contributing in uncomfortable
degree the happiness OF the occasion The old town
was dressed in holiday trim the inhabitants awake
10 the interest and importance Of the celebration and their
faces beAed with pleasure they prepared for the ecep
ton Of their honored townsman.'
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ECLIPSE MooEv-There will be an eclipse of the
moon Monday, the 18th inst the end Of which will be
visible in the United States east of the Mississippi In
New England and the middle States its greatest obscura-
ton will also be seen. The Boston Traveller says
Nearly the whole Of the (0994 will this
sion be immersed in the shadow OF the earth very small
portion of the northern side only escaping observation
About o'clock therefore, in this vicinity the light of the
will be much diminished that its disc will
a dark brownsh color, that of furnished copper"
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OFFICE OF THE CONSOLIDATED LOTTE
RIES OF MARYLAND.

The following drawn numbers Of the Consolidated Lot
terry OF Maryland for the benefit OF Carroll County &C.
drawn October Q, 1856:
70 0 &c 50 "a 4s II 80 40 % &C u so
The following the Paapsco Institute
LotleTy class 800, drawn October 10, 1855:
CT ~ so "a 40 8 20 10 "A 45 81
n. FRANCE Co, Managers.
d. II. McPuAiL Commissioned
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BY H Ell T. q X A Il III .
Florida Election.

Florida Election.
MOBILE, Oct 0.-The returns for governor and Congress
come in slowly.
Leon county gives democratic majority Of about 100.
Gadsden county also gives small democratic majority
The American party has 40 majority in Wakula county
Perry, democrat, is probably elected governor.
Perces majority in 1852 ,443 in the whole State.
tsEcoSp DEsPArcHl
SAvASNAH, Oct. 1.-THE democratic majority in st.
Johns county 1906 in Nassau, 2O in Putnam IS and 10
Jefferson and AlaohuA the democratic mAorite quite
large
The know nothngs have majority Of forty In Columbia,
and Of about seventy In Jackson.
The democrats have carried the State by decided
jority.
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United States Mail.
FLORIDA.


October ILL., l656.
PROPOSALS Tor carrying The mails the States from III,
January, 1884, the seth June, 1885, following
FLonpA, the Fpeched
received Contract Once OF
OF Washington, until 5, p.
vembef, 1856, TO be decided on the days
50 Prom jacksonville by Bsfbers EewburRh 10 Ag Tor
70 miles and back twice week. In four.horfe
Leave Jacksonville Sunday and Wednesday al7pmi
Arnye al Alligator nett days by pm;
Leave Alligator Monday and Thursday at m,
Arrive al Jacksonville next days by ? an
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NOTICE--k Missieh FsirThe isdcs OF the
~ ton ~ hs city vii display Cor cate IN the Odd FeIows Halt
Nsfy YARD on Mdsy 18Th nttnnt large ard beautiful
of fancy and useful articles and refreshments for The
benefit u the Ea Washhuon Mission continue f several
days and evening" Open from ION 1OK D.
e,sh DAY. Abundance l2f o-nts, children half price, J.
helm the mission
Uctll-daf
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roALi CoAIt COALITION the way
W One cargo wife ash broken coal for furnaces
DO do Ihifh do do do
DO DO tite ash efg do tor radiators
DO do HhiEh do do do
The above WI b. delivering IN few days. deduction
hon the vessel Deliveries free from dirt.
Coal kept uuer cover-2,2iO pounds 10 the ton.
Wood Of thtbesl qsaliy always on hand
r.. w. NJ. GAIT,
Northwest cor, l2th and streets No 81,
Octli-aN Until
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Form 4,

Know all persons by these presents has r-Ieneed
and hereby releases the United States an rtrr
liability claim for the payment Of cehcae debt
number for the sum Of = Issued republic OF
the authorities
BEL and redeemed by the United with the
provisions Of Of Congress- provide for The
payment Of such creditors Of tho republic OF
pretended 10 the act OF Congress OF September eighteen
y approved the February 1855 and nm aet
Of the State OF Texas approved the obituary 1856
: As witness my hand md seal.
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Form D.

Know all persons by these presents tba has Released
ana hereby releases the state OF Teas from all liability OF
Der ior The sum Of -, issued ~ republic Of
e1as, of ~ the authorities OF the Of
oe and redeemed " he United States pro-
visions Of an ACT OF Congress- ented
payment OF such creditors republic are
pretended IA the act Of Congress Of hun
dTed and my approved the 2s Of february and an ACT
Of me STATE o. reras approved The lat Of February, 1875
As witness my hand and seal,
An
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Ma cLAY's SPEECH.

FELLow-CITIzExs oF LhNcAsTER PESssYLyA-
come here to-day to address you under circumstances
extraordinary perhaps than surrounded any
plain citizen who before had the pleasure to speak TO
you. farmer, you are, when at home men through
out the length and breadth Of this land have heaped
loads Of abuse and revemen for honest and free
expression Of the sentiments which have entertained
Yet fear not for truth lends its votary the
requisite for It's vindicaton am here upon democratic
stand to speak TO you and glad TO be here because
upon stands with self the Of the who stood
by my fahethe Of the great expounder Of the
stuon the Of the revered and lamented Webster.
Immense applausel We stand here together and why
Does he here 10 ask for your for HIMSELF DO
come here on any such mission Does he come to
ask your Mr. Buchanan for anything DO come 70
ask any favors from the democratic party2 mol tell
You thousand times mol ask none, and believe Mr..
Webster asks We are here for country. APP
plause We here In the Of the Union which
a sanct6ed by the efforts Of his father and mine Though
ia their graves Clay and Webster not dead such
can never die They have left their words inher
lance to u.s. and although the mantle Of Mr. Webster has
not fallen upon his SON. and although the mantle Of Clay
has not fallen upon me bis SON yet both Of them have LEFT
their record for you and and all of study APP
plause What have they told us1 What do their writings
tell MS now2 What did the Father Of the Country tell
in days long gomez Washington warned us against sec
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MISS MCDONALD would respectfully inform her fresd
WI and the public generally that has frr The
North with supply OF h and winter millinery Of The
designs of season, comprising band feathers der nc
DC.
She open the 4h Of saoice selection
des hats for ladies and children when the p'e viii he duy in
formed. =
T-euh
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ny {. w. BoTkLER, Auctlon.sr.

ny G. w. BOTkLER, Anoton.er.
TRUSTEES SALE OF.AN EXTENSIVE COLLECTION OF
from r B. Hackney subscriber, bearing date the niu
day May 1886, and duly recorded Lber No ne fo
22 2e, and 229 shall sel at the Unred States Hotel Mon
household furniture schedule
ed 20 said deed, consisting in part Of, viz
and
Handsome gilt frame mirrors
Mahogany and walnut sufas
Arm and chairs Palor chSl' 6ubhsd push dnma,k
and hair cloth
Marble top centre, sofs, and pier table.
Mahogany centre, card, and dining tables
Lounges, otlomans, cane-seat chars
Brussels, three ply aRd ingram carpets rugs, mating
cloth throughout the entire house
window curtains, shades, and hTturcs
Venetian blinds. chtntz curtains
Mahogany walnut and painted bsrsaus, bedcad
Large quantity Of excellent tather beds holsters and pillows
Hair and husk mattrsseS, sosntepancs blankets sheets &c
Looking glBsFei, clocks, and mane ornaments
Fire irons, toilet sets, chamber tables
Radiators, arught and open CRATE stoves
Arm chairs, desks, tables,
Together large lot o. cooking utensils and Kitchen fa,
and Other articles u furniture 10 n.r
aze, mrming attractive sale quest house FUR
Terms IS, under cash over $50 two rour and Il,
months Toy approved endorasd notes bearing interest
Octi-dut e. W. RoIELER hucHonser
WHIrE spanish brandy, white Wine vinegar
9g.cusks white Spanish brandy, an proof
half pipe white wine vinegar
~ barrels pure cider vinegar
100 lbs. white and brown mustard seed
Long pepper and white ginger,
Together wi large and
spices suitable for the picking season,
10 store, and FOR sale low BY WILLIAM NJ GRIPS,
Oct 3-6teof 81 Louisiana avenue bet 9Th and 7h Gets.
NorIoE.-E. OWEN y SON, military and naval merchant
the Ndh with their fall supply goods consisting
sor,ment q cloths cassmerts and vestn with variety q
Of heir friends n cusomsrs
septS7-diwSeodlw
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Baek.repubIiean Conare.sioral Nouinatior..

New YoRK, Oct 1.-THE black republicans in this State
have made the following nominations for congressman
Third district Guy r. Pelton, present member fourth, L.
W. ReycIman nth, George II. Andrews, Of the editors
Of the Courier and Enquirer sixth, Joseph b. Stlmhn
seventh James W. Nye eighth, Hiram Wakemnn, present
member.
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Connecticut Election.
HARTFnp Oct. l0.-Further and reliable OF the
elections In this State show considerable democratic
gans T previous reports that the republicans had carried
the State The present show State
IL largely democratic.
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AND Drain,rg.-Tubulm tiles, for draininr. t..v ~,
~ eonsht ~ Dr Kings hnyard, City Road, Aie,ahdra viz
gna mles from Washington Long bridge Lrurh 81 ah.
loo bore snches Cash rrce Al the yafd s2 pet
Oct ll-dif3a 49, r. F''e'
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National Theatre.

National Theatre.
k o 80 Lessee,
40 q tho B,imoT1 and RicGmoad Theatres
BY particular request the
KELLER TROUPE
win remain ONE NIGHT MORE
IoNDAY EVENING, OCTOBER a. rsS6,
WIN presented the historical drama, in Ave acs OF
AZAEL,
introducing The following splendid pictures
NEPTUNE AND ANPHYTRTTE,
BATTLE or the AmAzoNs,
tue SHOWER or GOLD,
STUDIO or ChNovA,
THE SURPRISE,
CAIN AND ABEL,
REUNION or THE GODS.
To ssfoiowcd by The gIund national ableau Of
WASHINGTON CROSSING THE DELAWARE!
And concluding wita the amusing tableau q
THE ELECTION,
Introducing the beautiful tabcau or
KELLERs ADIEU.
Doors open Observation-Disclosures O'Clock
Oct w
HElDsulrrrps voLusrrEa., DC,
Washington, Oct u, iss6.
THE Washington having determined welcome BY
suitable demonstration, tho return Of the Presdeo Of the Uni
tn nt o. sovsBnn and having through the
sa g ma ampsny osesys ,ogs,Ss, vim an Nv w
officers volunteers will hold themselves readiness
parade ground may designated option
Of Presden, The captains Of companies will
nh and oompay meet At the Mayors once civ
Han at O'Clock N Monday evening
by order ot0Dlonel Hickey;
n. N, oBER, Adiu,ant
oct. M tCp papers
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DOR sAIE.-A end, and 0ist
streets, co feet inches BY feet "a nchts deep
THIS of the and neighbofhnods this
and opposite the elegant residence q Lieut. woohu Und
States rapidly improving location. Is
for hose who wish 20 purchase most Of The desirable lots
taken up, Inquire Of WIN, WALL,
At Wall n Stcphena's, No, 312 Pennsylvania
3-d2w between Oh In ateess-
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ChRpErrNG.we would particularly invite attention nc
persons wishing furnish handsn " M ana
beautiful styles Enels, tapestry is-rls
earpenE, exhibiting IN carpet Department. ard
third floors, We paid selecon al
these goods
ing, elegant design AVID modefae prees, recommend
them hvorahly Them
Of going North 10 make their purchases.
We have also In variety Of
stamped ditto ply, double nFran
just received from auction ssles 10 New will Be- sold
unusually cheap. BARNES n MITGHELIs
On the Avenue, between and 9h streets.
Sep Ip-eof9w
IMFOHIaNT FROM NEW susN.--Fs.d. sirno.t
suspended In BrosdwayTUC kER has
stock In market and s home triumphant
giant styles ~ London and Paris lie prepared eNhibit
most splendid assortment Of cloths cs~seres and
offered 70 the public. would him pleasure
orders from gentlemen citing season - he
sdent that he has In his every facility
swing complete satisfaction. - ="
Tefms moderate. Exhibition charge.
WILLIAM TUCKER.
Merchant Tailor No. fas Pennsyivania sv..s,
sep lP-eodqw between ~ and eth streets.
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Tickets Si0-haves S5-quarters So so.
Certificates of packages Of % whole tickets, $3.50 90
Do do 25 half do IS 90
Do do IS quarter do - SO
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tickets and shares and certificates Of packages in the
above splendid will the prompt
an account drawing will be Immediately
over to a who order from Address
T. J. BUCKLEY, Agent.
Oct III Wilmington, Del.