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American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-29
Two Great Events Of 1856.
The Presidential Election and the
Second Arrival Of Fall and
Winter Goods II
THE "BIG WINDOW L,

To the latter of which (being especially inter
ssting to US ut presently we would respectfully
invite tho attention of everybody. We haya
now well filed store rooms OF the cry choicest
Goods Of the season--embracing
LATE STYLES OF DRESS GOODS.
nsrer before exhibited in this Market. We have
also a considerable tprnkling OF Fancy Goods,
Jcweliry, &c. Altogether NC have tho largest
and doubtless the greatest variety Of Goods Kept
by any one house in this country, making il al.
Nantageous for persons who wish to adopt one
place Of dealing only.
We think We have been in business long O.
nough for this community to know that We will
sell our Goods on the most acc omm odating terms
witiou, the necessity Of spending our tinc wri-
ting puiTs, or ercn'saying We will.
Don't fail to call if you want to buy,
even to look around.
CARR, HANWAY co.
big Window, Nov. 90, 1896.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-29

Cotton Factory IN Loxis;oad.--Wc
learn from the De Soto Colum btan. th at
the planters of,hat parish in bouisi ana
have subscribed sac. 900 TO the stock OF
a proposed. cotton factory there. which.
it Is expected, will DO ia operation in
time for the next crop of cotton. Ono
of the planters engaged in the enter
Prise, has already in operation an ex'en.
sive shoe fnanafactory which supplies
negro shoes to the neiehboring plan.
tsrs. and also largo tanncry and leal,.
ar manufacto,y. Undoubtedly, the
Southern people have every thing requi-
site ror tho successful establishment of
factories. except skilled labor aud cap.
ital.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-29

eNy The vote in the two great cit
les of the Union, New York and Phila-
delphis, is as follows.
New York, fS,5S7.
Philadelphia. 70,l24.
In the farmer. the Domoeracy have
majority Of 2.S95 over all parties, and
in the latter SIPS.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-29
JEWELLERY.

Rich Laces and Handsome Fixings of all kinds.
Such splendid assortment Of tempting orna-
ments and useful articles was never before offer
ed for sale in the pretty village of Morgantown.
The Baron will stay but few days, and those
persons who intend purchasing p9etty things for
CHRISTMAS TIMES,
or any other times, had better call imme diately
If not sooner.
Tho citizens may be assured tina, the Good q
arc directly imported eom Paris, and will BIO
seen to be of the newest styles and most elega mt
workmanship, So If you want something mic O,
or whether you want to purchase or not, cali
soon and look at the rich assortment Of
DE BARON DE ST. MART.
Morgantown, Nov. 20, 1856.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-29
THE TENTH LEGION.

The Rockingham Register, organ Of
the Tenth Legion of Democracy, makes
a loud boast over the following poll at
six Of the precints of Rockingham coun-
ty:
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-29
LET US REASON TOGETHER
WHY ARE WE SICK !?

Ii has been the lot Of the human race to DO
weighed down by disease and suffering. fiol-
OF the WEAK, The NERVOUS, tic DELICATH
and the NFlRM, Of all chimes, ages, sexes and
constitutions. Professor Holloway personally
shpcrintcnds the manufacture Of his medicines
in the United States, and Offers them TO free
and enlightened people, as the best remedy the
world saw for the removal Of disease:
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-29

ks5~ We have q splendid site and
Channel for nayigablc river oil along
our valley; but unfortunately we have
10 mater in it. The detention and
'''s to the lumber trade, from low wa
Ter is very great. Thousands Of dol
E,'fs worth of logs, lumber, &C., have
|0eon awaiting a frcshct for months, but
II docs not come. A freeze up before
frcshet would be great disaster, aid
Is, from present representations,
iuch TO be feared.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-29

Hood never made a better pull
than at Hook, who was walking Will q
friend when they came to toll bridge.
DO you know who built this bridget
said he to Hook.
No. replied Hook; but If you go o.
yer you'll be tolledl'
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-29
Ynl Ansn1GAO gUaON,
MoRGANTowN, NOVEMBER 20.
MONEY WANTED /!

Our subscribers, many of them, have
been forgetting us, and have neglected
to pay their current years subscrip-
ton. We need money, and need it
right now; We hope they will send in
the amount due us Immediately. We
have been indulgent to our own incon-
vcnicnce, andnow ask that our patrons
will pay up at once.
Where we have Agents appointed,
subscribers will please pay to them,
and their receipts will be good for the
amount. $3.50 will still pay the sub
scription for the year.
rG- PAY UP! PAY UP Don't be
SO slow I! we arc "dead strapped -
The paper maker is to pay!
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-29
List the Music Stealing

Beauty unadorned is adofnod tho most"
lie who wrote II meier saw the ghost
Of De Baron De st. Mart:
Nor half the value learned too seldom known l.,
Ofgems and gold and precious stone,
So nicely made to win tho heart
Or purse either, Of any Lady who may choose to
call at the store room occupied formerly by WIN.
Samsel, as Shoe Depot, and examine all the
hca nj
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-29
OAK TIMBER WANTED F!
RY the American Steam Cnoneraga.

A CONSTANT SUPPLY of sound White,
N. Grey, Red and Black Oak round Timber,
not lees than ~ inches diameter at tho small
oud, and in length Of from III, 60, 80 i-S foot,
Tor which fair price will he paid, delivered at
tho landing of the Coopcrogo, on the Mon onga
bella River, Braddock's Fields. Persons dssi-
rous to contract for the delivery Of the Timber
will please apply TO Mcssrs. Refs & Berger, cor
Ber Of smnhfeld and Second stts, pitts6org Pa.
November %, 1866. "a GIN
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-29

Ruchanan's maj. over all, 705.
The votes reported for Gcrritt Smith
(abolitionist) were in Washington, Z
in Bradford, 2 in Wyoming, and 2 in
Susquohanna.
Tho vote for tho Union ticket, MS re-
ported at Harrisburg, is 2O3, $50, while
the combined vote for Fremont and
Fillmore, on the Union ticket, as given
above, is only 203, 1888, or 218 less
This is owing to some scratching on the
Union ticket. The actual majority Of
Buchanan over the Union ticket proper
is 1904, and over all 4S7.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-29
The Russian WAR;!

We have just published new edition OF this
popular and saieable work, and can now supply
our Agents and Canvassers pithot delay.
Besides complete History OF the War, II in
cludcs
The Life and Reign Of Nicholas I.
with sketches of ScuAMYL, the Circass,an Chiof,
and other distinguished characters ; also des,
criptions of Russian Society and Government.
&C., &C., making one Of the most interesting
worSs ever published. 1t is beautifully illus
tratcd with fine tinted plates, and bound in the
best manner. We send a specimen copy with
particulars OF agency TO any part of the United
States, free of postage, on receipt Of the price +,
$l,25. J. W. BRADLEY, Publisher
No. as North Fourth ST., Philadelphia.
Nov. 20, 1856.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-29
VIRGINIA CONVENTION, f776.
Just Published.
THE DISCUSSION ON
REVISION OF THE HOLY ORACLES,

UEVIpIUN UF IUE HVLI UNHVTEO,
And upon the Objects. Aims, Motives,
the Constitution, Organization, Ia.
cilities and Capacities Of the
American Bible Union for Revision.
By two "Laymenn Of the Revision Associa.
ton and five Clergy men, The latter appointed
by Congress ofsMinis,ers Of the City OF
Louisville
Price, Postage paid, bound in paper, IS
+" In muslin, sec
extra in muslin, Coo
Address, JAMES EDMUNDS,
Cor. Sec. Louisville, Ky.
October 10, 1856.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-29

The rich man despises those who
flatter him too much. and hates those
who do not flaiter him at all.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-29

DrDuaUE.-By the official census Of
1850 this city contained 3.l0S inhabi-
tants, it is now said 10 amount To 16. 900.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-29

United States Finaaces.--Tho total a
mount Of money in the Treasury subject
to daft is upwards Of $4,000, ,of
which there is in New York Sll,700,
600; PhiIadelpbia over $3.3o0,0 00;in
San F,ancico $3.50, 900; in Boston s3.-
600, 900; aud in Charlotte, N. c., ST..
100000.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-29
SALE OF
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE,

IN M0NoNGALIA COUNTY VA.
TN pursuance Of a decree OF the Circuit Court
i of Monongalia county, rendered on Saturday
tho 18th instant, as special commissioners np
pointed by said court, in the case pending in
said court, wherein J. II. Bowlbey, 1t al, arc
plaintiffs, and Elijah Tar!cton, ct al, are DOZEN.
dants, we will, on tho
Fo@rM H0n4ay in October ncrt,
that being the first day Of the October term o
the County Court Of Monongalia county, in from,
Of the court house door in Morgantown, in said
coutty of Monongalia, At public outcry, sell To
the highest bidder the land in the bill and pro-
cccdings mentioned, on n credit Of six, twelve
and eighteen months, with interest from the day
of sale, the purchaser or Purcha scrs required
10 give bonds with approved security and lion
retained the land until all the purchase mo-
ncy is paid, the said tracts Of land lying in Mo.
nungala county, on the bridgeport and Nor
gNntown Turnpike road, about 3 miles south of
Morgantown. On one tract Of said land Elijah
Tar!eton resides, and on said Farm there is n
GOOD DWELLING HOUSE,
STABLE s. OUT-BUILDINGS.
All Of said lands are in good state of cultiva-
;ior--fne land for grazing and grain growing.
The said lands lay well, ami arc we'll watered.
These Farms possess advantages that no other
farms in the Western part of the State do. Mr.
Tarlcton heretofore was an extensive dealer in
Stock, consequently the land has been impro-
we'd instead of being reduced by grain growing
We would suggest to all
Stcck EsaI.crs 81 Grazicvs,
to examine this Land before the day OF sale
We will sell said Tracts of Land in four several
parcels or all in one tract, first crying it scpa-
ratcy, then all together, then separately, and it
they bring the best price separately or all to-
gcthcr, they will then be sold altogether. The
Land will be sold rs plated and laid of by
Col. James Evans, and containing by estimation
some 500 acres. On one small tract Of said land
there arc
Good Frame Dwelling House & Saw Mill,
which will be sold separate. The title to said
land is thought TO be indisputablc, but selling
as Commissioners we will only convey such III
tic as is vested in us by said decree.
f.. p. FITCH,
X. l.. BERKSHIRE,
Sept. 81, 1856. Commissioners.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-29

DIED,-On Saturday, 10th inst,
of dysentery, JAMES THOMAS, son Of
John Eckart, Of this vicinity, about a
years Of age.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-29

" Among those who voted in Prov.
idepce on The 4th instant were FIVE who
voted in 1900 tho year Of Jeaetson's
first election to the Presidency.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-29

The Virginia Conference oftho Meth
odist Protestant Church commenced its
session 10 Lyuehburg on the 9Th inst.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-29

Ew The Richmond Wing has been
shown ssvera! beautiful white silk hand.
kerchiofs, made by two young ladies Of
Rappahanpock county Va Misses Will.
lis, from the products Of silk worms fed
by themselves.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-29
DYSPEPSIA AND LIVER C0MPL AMT.

Yearly half the human race have taken these
Pills. 1t has been proved in all parts Of the
world, that notling has been found equal to theta
III cases OF disorder Of tho liver, dyspepsia and
stomach Complaints generally. They soon give
healthy tone 10 these organs, however much
dcrnngch. and Whom all other IN ems hayc lnilcn.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-29

e. G. BROOKE, Esq. has our thanks
for st. Louis papers. Also, Capt. D.
d. Lynch, for late copies of Prentice s
Louisville Journal.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-29

The following figures show the official
yose of Pennsylvania, at the recent
election:
Total vote cast in the State, 46O, 295
Total vote for Buchanan, $50, 500
Jrn;on Fremont, 147,447
on'on' Fillmore, 55,sO1 ! 2os, 1888
Buchanan over Fremont and
Fillmore, (Union ticket, 27,1G2
Straight Fill. vote, 26,338
Straight Fremont vote
in Philadelphia, 101
Vote for Gerritt Smith, 18
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-29
GENERAL DEBILITY-iLL HEALTH.

Many Of tho most dcspoiic Governments hsvO
opened their Custom Houses to the introduction
bt these Pills, that they may become The med-
cincs of tho masses. Learned Colleges admit
that this medicine is the best remedy ever known
or persons Of delicate health, or where tho sys-
en- has been impaired, as ,;a ihvgoratns pro.
critics mover fail n Afford rcl;nr
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-29
stcci EsaI>crs g. Graxicvs,
POSgRS0as cara eaag.

The sale Of the above property Except 1903
acres Of Land sold October ETH is poStpon-
ed iii The 4tii Monday is November
next. Nov. lat, 1856
BE- Such cfMc aJove Land as aCaS
not sold at November Court, q0iN lie
offered on tie Fourth Monday IN De-
ccm6er meet, at tile Court House.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-29

eI Asan example (says an exchange
mthe rapidity with which fortunes are
acquired. We may mention the case Of
Sylvester Lynn. Scotchman who Ian
ded in Chicago in lS46 with two sovcr-
eigns in his pocket. A few weeks since
he gave tn the trustees Of tho Presby.
telian University. 'abou, to be establish
ed at Forest Lake, twenty Ave miles
North Of the city, tho magnificent sum-
Of one hundred thousand dallars. In
consequence of this act, the trustees
have determined to call the institution
the Lynn University.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-29
DIR. c. McLANE'S
Liver Pills & Vermifug0
IMPROVED.

DIR. ]. SCOTT, irregular graduate and phyrl-
clan OF extensive practice and experience, in
duccd by comm bndabie desire to alleviate hu-
man suffering, as well MS TO excel, has effected
an IMPROVEMENT on the original Liver
PIT and NfRairroE OF DR.. c. McLANr, having
prepared these remedies as the medical partner
OF DIR. c. McLano, for many yeats.
Our Improved Liver Fills and rcrmiruse pos
Scss greater efficacy and are more mild in their
operation than the Liver Pill and vcrmfure pre-
pared according TO the original recipe OF Br. {.
NcLane. We make this declaration undere,oR-
dinghy, and recommend them TO the afflicted "A
being both pleasant and curative. and believe
them superior TO amy other Liyct Pin or ferm'i
ego ever ptepatea.
Read Certificate of Or. c. McLanc, below.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-29
THESE PILLS PURIFY THE BLOOD

These famous Pills are expressly combine
to operate on the stomach, tie liver, the Kidneys
the lungs, the skin and the bowels correcting
any derangoineht in their functions, purifying
the blood, the very fountain Of life, and thus
curing diseasc in all itk lnrms
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-29
FEMALE COMPLAINTS.

No female, young or old, should be without
this celebrated medicine. II corrccts and roCu-
latcs the monthly courses At all periods, acting
in many cases like charm. II Is also the best
and safest medicine tina, can lie gycn to Children
of all ages, and for any complaint consequent
ly no family should be withoutit.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-29

n Sensihks Aan. ---''rhe Hon. John NJ.
Bolts. in decli"ingto accept challenge
from II. A. Pryor, Esq, TO fight duel.
makes tho following scnsiblo remarks,
"Your life could ho, DO the value of
pins point to mo. and am sure l
should deri.e no comfort fium making
your wife wid"w or your chidten
MISUNDERSTANDING | have no desire
to take it; whilst my own life is not
only Of value to me, but indispensable
to the support and happiness of my fam.
lily, and hop, to DO useful to my coun-
t:y--tlierefnte am not disposed to
place it at your di'posal."
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-29
Tho'whole world Conquered!
DR.. I. rt's.Cclcbra,cd white
CiTCnSSiNM Linin;enit.

OF this Celebrated King orPan Killers in en-
SEES ct Rheumatism; Gout, Lumbago Sore Throat,
Bruises, Sptahs, Swellings, Stiffness of tho
joints, Sciattca, Pains, ScaIs, Burns, Acher,
or amy other disease for which Pain Killer Gr
Linlnent is used, cna blcs us to assert positive
~ that DR.. |. Scotrs Celebrated White Cir
cassian Lihimcnt is the most reliable, safe and
pleasant remedy yet discovered, possessing as
tonishng properties ron HEALING DISEASE AND
THE PROMPT ERADICATION OF PAIN. The many
attestauons to its virtues, given by persons Of
enlightened judgment aud strict integrity; should
induce all to adoPtit as standard Family Rcin-
etJ. The Most incrodu!ous will require nothing
moro than the fol owing testimony of DR.. Z.
Mcidhe, distinguished as a great discovcrcr OF
medical rcfncdihs
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-29
EAD! EsEAD!! REAU!!!

MoRoAHTowS, VA, Sept IL, 1865.
This is 10 CERTIFY: That have examined tho
Recipe for preparing McLanc's Improved Yer
mliugc and Liver Pills by DR.. |. Scott, who has
been IN THE HABIT OF rRkfahINo AND USING NY
ORIGINAL MEDICINES IN BY OFFICE during the last
THIRTEEN YEARS, and that believe he hrs IN.
PROVED THEM. ! mako the above statement
the more willingly MS I haze 20 interest in them
uhotsrcr. ] would further state that have FREE
qucntiy used his CELEpRATEp WHITE CIRcAssIAr
LISIMENr in my practice, with the happiest eli
fccis, and that can corscicntously recommend
It. &. McLANEj NJ: d.
All the above Medicines prepared solely UNI
der the supervision Of DR.. l. Scott. Sofa by
Druggists and Merchants cverywhete
The genuine DR.. c. McLanes InPRovrp Liver
Pills and lMPnovrD Vcr'hi!uge are signed DR.. I.
Scott < Co., accompanied by certificate oi Z.
McLanc. The genuine Celebrated White Cir
cassian Liniment signed Dr. |. Scott s Co., ac-
comPanied with signature Of |. Scott, NJ l..
DIR. !. SCOTT {; CO.,
Sole Projectors,
Bank Place, Motgantown, Va.
January |, 1856.
Smyrna times., 1856-06-04
Dress has Il Moral Effect

Upon the conduct of mankind, saws the sensible
philosopher, Sir Jonah ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS N
modern times understand This well. and hence
1t Is, that neat Boots are essential To complete
the dress OF gentleman Of taste: an urly
shaped boot destroys all the fine effects pro-
duced upon mankind by the skill of the taller
II gentleman Is not attlred as a gentleman
should be, unless he displays a ncatnrss about
the feet. We believe of all the articles made
OF leather, Tor the covering of the feet of man,
Boots have proved for over two centuries. To be-
the most useful, the most convenient and most
admired OF all the different styles and kinds OF
Shoes put together. King Charles the MI
tins great man, so great was his propensity iur
wearing Boots, that he would wear them con-
tnually for ten days and nights together. TO
manufacture gentlemen's Fine Calf Boots ard
have them combined with durability, economy
and ncatncss, Is the masterpiece of the gentle
mans branch OF our business; and but few II
is that can form n correct idea of what labor
and material Is required to compose and com
pIete them one single pair of boots, when pro-
perly made, requires SeCeHty-SiC separate and
distinct peccs-nalls and pegs included in tins
number only as one piece. The labor in pro.
ducng one single boot, is obliged to pass through
hands more than one hundred and sixty differ
ent times, and the skill of forty-five different
kinds of mechanics and men of professions Is
required to complete it. French calf skins
and sole leather like most all other commod-
ties, have risen much in value, as well as Labor
yet, for all this, our fine boots will remain
the same in price, >S3.25; for our manufacture
boots made fine expressly to order, Sl.OO; We
are retailing fine calf boots for $500 Il pair
and some fine boots as low as 81 10 pair, also
some mems long leg Dirt Boots tor only Nl.Ud
pair. Crhese Boots are Boots. Cali and see
them at FLANIGEN'S Cheap Boot and Shoe
Market, 2nd st. between Shipley and Oran.r
sts, sign large Black Boot, Wilmington, Del.
Smyrna times., 1856-06-04
III A r r lie d .

AT Frederick, on the I'd inst, by Rev. Mr.
Merritt, WIN. &. FOUNTAIN, of Dover, to PnILr-
Ma LOCKWOOD, daughter of Thomas Lockwood,
of Frederick.
In Denton, Nd, on the Goth ult, by Rev.
John Bell, VIM. w. SELBY, fSnOw Hill, WT-
cester Co., Md, to HESTER J. daughter of the
officiating minister.
On the both inst, at New Castle, by Rev
=. 5. Cotton, JOHN r. PHIILIps and Pmn,BE d.
VERNON, both of Wilmington.
Smyrna times., 1856-06-04

BREAKING THE SABBATH.-Our citizens who
have had occasion TO pass through the centre Of
the town on Sundays, have not failed to notice
the large number Of boys that congregatc on
and about the corners. They may be seen thus
collected together at almost all times Of the
day, but particularly in the afternoon and even.
ing. AS might be expected, these "young
hopefuls" sometimes become very INDIGENOUS,
as was the case on Sunday afternoon last, when
two of them took rough-and tumble, street.
fight, teeming with kniiical, scientfca, fstical
and roll-in-the-gutler exhibitions. Cannot such
acts be prevented by the parents and guardians
OF the boys! There are Sunday Schools and
Churches where they can be sent, and ought ia
be sent, instead of being allowed to run at large
to engage Ia all kinds of mischief.
Smyrna times., 1856-06-04

The DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CoSvENrIoy
convened at Cincinnati on Monday, for the pur-
pose OF nominating candidates for President and
Vice President Of the United States. The as
ssmbage is large and enthusiastic. A perma.
nent organization was effected yesterday, b,
appointing Gen. John +. Ward. Of Georgia
President, and appointing thiFty-onc Vice. Pre-.
sldents and the same number of Secretaries
The Anti-Bonton delegation from Missouri ha,
been admitted. The contest between the IIarc
and Soft delegations from New York, has NO
yet been decided.
AT the latest date no balloting for candidate.
had taken place, but Mr.. Buchanan, it is thongb,
will take the lead.