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The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1856-06-13

FIRE on THE Observation-Disclosures fires
have prevailed recently on the mountains in the
vicinity OF Pottsyille, Pa, aud considerable a.
mount Of timber and other property has been dr.
stroyed. Last Sunday week several persons
who had left Port Carbon to proceed TO Tusca-
rora were compelled, oy the violence of the
flames on either side of the road, 10 return.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-09-24
ALEXANDRIA CORRESPONDENTS
ALEXANDRIA, Sent u. 1886

ALEXANDRIA, Sept "a, 1856.
The chilly damp weather of yesterday and
last night gives us fortaste of the approach /.
ing season, and makes fires almost indispen.
sable to comfort. .... ..- vs--c. .a
The American party held a meeting las.
evening. and were, it is said, harangued by
young gentleman from Maryland, named
Kilgore.
The City Council were also in session and
transacted variety of business, which will
appear in our next letter.
Our merchants are busily opening tho fall
supplies of the useful and ornamental Manv
of them, indeed nearly all, have, within the
past twoyears, entirely renovated and mod
ernized their stores, and with the large as
sentiments now laid in, and the ample facili-
ties for approaching Ale andria by either land
or water, we are sure they cannot fail to secure
handsome returns for their outlay.
Politics continue the most exciting tonic. Init
the interest manifested in the contest falls far
behind that exhibited previous to Presiden.
tial election for thirty years
The Alexandria Library, now the evenings
begin to lengthen, furnishes most excellent
resort for our young men.
There is little change in the m arkets sincs
last reports. Flour So 68sS8 so. White wheat
81 :4caSi 4S; red 81 35a$l So. Corn sSa62c.
"s~ SssSocs AM. =
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PERSONAL.

80. Major Buford of Kansas is lecturipg in
South Carolina.
go. Governor Polk, Of St. Louis, Mo, Gov
ernor Pratt, of Maryland, and Governor john
son, Of Georgia, were on a visit to New York
on Monday.
80. We regret to hear the continued and
increasing illness of John G. Saxe. The stroke
of paralysis which afflicted him during the last
winter, seems to have terminated in a com.
plete prostration.
80. A private letter from Paris saws that NJ
Vattemare has received a letter from Barnum.
IN which the latter asks VS. advice about the
project of his bringing Tom Th to Europe
again on speculation, whether his autobiOg-
raphy has not injured any such speculation,
&c Vattemare replied that on the contrary,
he had now more reputation than ever, 20
much so that he would, perhaps, make more
money to allow Tom Thumb to ez.hib.t him.
...." Modern investigation demonstrates, !"
says writer in the Edinburg Review, "that
CROMWELL was no hypocrite or actor of plays,
had no vanity or pride in the prcdigious intel
iect he possessed, was no theorist in politics or
government, was no victim of ambition. was
no seeker after sovereignty or temporal power
mat ne was man whose every thought was
with the Eternal-a man Of great, robust,
MASSIVE mind, and of an honest, stout, English
heart subject to be melancholy, for the most
part, because of the deep yearnings of his soul
Tor the sense of Divine forgiveness, but ipflex.
ibie and resolute always, because in all things
governed by the Supreme Law"
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Proposals for Erecting the Custom-E louise,
&C., at Georgetown. D. C.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Sonfonhor % IGcG

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
September pa, 1856 {
SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE
- ceived at this department until the 22d day OF
November, A. ID. 1856, at II O'Clock at noon for
the construction Of the Georgetown custom house
and post office according to the plans ard speciH.
sails to be either fer the whole building, or sepa
rate for the different kinds Of work bills of par
GELS should accompany each bid with the amount
OF each kind Of work, and the total amount carried
ont; the department reserving tie hight to reject
or accept the proposals hereby invited, or any
parts thereof, when 1t deems the interest OF the
Unite states requires 1t; the department also re-
serves the right to exclude the bids Of any person
or persons whom there is Just cause to believe will
not faithfully reform the contracts, or which
they have attempted to obtain by irdirection:
and all bids when there shall be parties in interest
who do not join in the bids, and all bids that,
upon investigation, are below fair price for the
work.
Bids will be received in gross, at the option Of
the bidders; but no contract will be awarded TO
such bidders until details are furnished the de-
partment Of the prices Of the different Kinds of
work and materials, which shall be subject to
the revision OF the department, so that the gross
bid shall be equitably apportioned upon the whole
ments f'
Ninety per cent. Of the amount Of work done and
materials delivered, according to contract price
(said amount to be ascertained by the essimae of
an agent OF the department, appointed for that
purpose,) will be paid from time to time, as the
WIN PfOSIcoses, anu Ten per cent. re aimed until
the completion OF the contract and acce ptauce OF
the work, &c, by the agent aforesaid, and be
forfeited in the event Of non fulHllment Of con.
tract
Contracts will be awarded only to master build
ers ana mechanics, and the assignment thereof
except by consent Of the Secretary Of the Treasu,
ry, will be a forfeiture Of the same
zach proposal must be accompanied by writ
ten guarantee, signed by two res ponsble persons,
(rertihed to be so by the United States district
judge or attorney Of the said district in the sum
OF so,COO 10! the whole work, or Of proportionae
amount, II for any part that the bidder will when
required, II his propo'al be accepted, enter into
contract and bond, with proper and sufficient
securities for its faithful performance.
Plans, specifications, and working drawings
can be examined after thirty days, and other In.
ment.
The proposals must be sent to this department.
addressed TO the Secretary ofthe Treasury, fen,
doised Proposals. for the Georgetown Cnstom
House, &c.,'0 and will be opened at O'CLOCK.
p m OF the last day named for receiving the
same JAMES GUTHRIE,
1i-2dNoOdays Secretary of the Treasure
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-09-24

HE PROSPECT IN TIE KEYSTONE STATE
A correspondent of the Philadelphia Pennsyl-
vanian, under date of Shamokin, Northumber.
land county, Sept. 19, says:
/" The political caldron is boiling in this sec
ton Of the State. The Democratic party il
aroused-mcetings are being held everywhere,
and IN some Of our townships there is scarcely
farmer but wants a hickory pole raised on
his premises A mass meeting was held at
Treyerton on the 18th that was attended by
over three thousand people. A beautiful
hickory pole, in honor OF Buchanan and
brsckinridge, has since been raised there,
measuring l52 feet above ground.
D. w allach, who is laboripg manfullv
AZ sne good cause in this section of the State,
ssuatessed the citizens of Shamokin ON Thurs
tsy evening, the 18th. He spoke for nearly
u.n no.rs, In an eloquent manner, on the inn.
SHl'an' questions involved in this contest
III hls remarks were listened to very attentivslv
oy large audience, and his aISumsut.
RED conviction with them, for we hana .al
OF many who have since determ;,ad 70 hearo
the safe side and vote for Buck and p P. pe on
This gentleman left US early next morn;n. !.
meet other engagements in our neighbnrLs,ss "
de is doing much coed wherever he zoe.
Set down old Northumberland a. som. g..
Buck and Brock by an old fashioned ms; or
ity." ''i'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-09-24

MONTGOMERY COUNTY AGRICULTURAL FAIR.
The Rockville (Md) Sentinel contains the list
of premiums awarded at this fair, held on the
18th and 18th instant A new feature intro
duced for the FIRST time at this exhibition was
the Riding Circle. 1t was the great point Of
attraction.
The display of cattle was unusually large
In addition to the large number of fine horses
belonging to Montgomery county, were sew
eral from the District Of Columbia hard 10 be
excelled, prominent among which was the
beautiful trotting horse Charlie Boston, ex-
hibited BY Col. Jos. Ii. Berrit, of Washington
city.
Among other premiums awarded were the
Following: For best four horse team 81 so to
A. Spates, Of Cumberland for best double
team draft horses IS to Berritt a Birch. of
Washington city; for best reaper for wheat,
Sl0 Tor MoCormick's; and for second best for
grass, S. for Keteuum's
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SPIRIT OF THB MORNING PRESS.

The Union further shows up the Banks and
Fremont conspiracy. Of the political battle
in the Great West the Union says:
"The heroic and patriotic fight now making
by the National Democracy of the West-at
first viewed with solicitude, if not apprehen-
sion, and now with deepening confidence as
the day for the final battle draws nearer ana
nssrer-has called forth such hearty e1 pres
sion of admiration and gratitude from thelr
brethren Of the North, East, ana oouln, as
conclusively shows that the great DemocraeiS
partv has but che heart, one sentiment and
one destiny"
The Iutslliesueer in noticing the letter OF
Hon. G.. J Jenkins, of Georgia, in which,
among other reasons for preferring Mr.. Buch-
apsn to Mr.. Fillmore for President, he assigns
the fact Of Mr.. Fillmore's known opposition to
the repeal Of the Missouri compromise, from
which opposition Mr. Jenkins seems to infer
as a logical consequence that he must now be
in favor of its restoration by Congress, says:
"Without presuming to speak for Mr.. Fill
more IN this regard, we may remark that the
reasoning of Mr. jenkins. however plausible
At first sight, is not so necessarily cOnsequen.
tiai as be seems to imagine. If we are cor
rectly informed, Mr. Buchanan himself is not
to be claimed as an original friend Of the
clause engrefted upon the Kansas Nebraska
bill for the purpose Of repeating the Missouri
restriction, though, az is well known, be, in
common with the Democratic party, would
now resist any attempt to re-cnact the inhibi-
tion Of involuntary servitude north of the an
cient compromise line.
eve need not say, for the information of
our own regular readers, that while we were
among the FIRST and most earnest in resistance
to its repeal, we were also among the first to
declare ourselves against any agitation with a
view to the restoration of the Missouri Com
promise Constrained as we are TO believe
that any such attempt, so far from allaying
the sectional discussions so unhappiiy evoked
by the disturbance of that compact, would
tend only TO render them more violent and
inveterate, it seems to Us 10 less the dictate Of
prudence than of patriotism sedulously to
avoid all irritating discussion which, prompted
chiefly by spirit of resentment, natural
though it be, could ouly have for its effect to
widen the schism instead of closing the wound
in the body polite. And we Cannot doubt
that this view will commend itself to the ac-
ceptance Of all who, like ourselves, are wea.
ried with the ceaseless agitation of a single
subject, which, presenting itself in phases
sometimes rather abstract than real can lead
to no useful results, but is fostered at the ex-
pense of the more immediate and material
Interests Of the country at large
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-09-24

AN IMPROVEMENT UPON THE BALM OF THOU
SAND Flowers FOntaine's ream Of Wild
Flowers-combining, in solid form, tho
choicest virtues Of tho Balm of Thousand
delicious softness, white
noes, and fragrance to the hands and face :;
prevents chapping; removes tan and freckles,
and is an antidote against eruptions. 1t Gre
ates an emollient lather in shaving, and is the
best article for washing infants and children
in use. Being solid, it is used like soap
may be carried anywhcre-and its effects are
warranted to DO satisfactory. For sale By
Taylor d Maury, and by druggists generally.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-09-24
GEORGETOWN CORRESPONDENCE.
GEORGETOWN, Sept.

GEoRGErowN, Sept "a, 1855.
The leak in the canal lock at Seneca which
was supposed to have been properly repaired,
broke out again Immediately upon letting the
water in. Consequently navigation is again
temporarily suspended A number of hands
are now engaged upon it, and doubtless the
repairs will be so far advanced in a day or so
as to permit the water to be let on again Our
enterprizing citizens, the Messrs. Ritter. keep
up their packet line between this and Har-
per's Ferry, by running the NJ Meigs "a
far as Seneca, and the Argo the balance of
the route
We would advise our citizens, as the winter
is rapidly approaching, to pay attention to the
advertisement of Messrs. Bogue & O'Neal.
Their stock of wood and coal is of good quality,
and their terms as reasonable as could be
asked for.
The foreign news Of yesterday has again
unsettled the -four and grain markets. Deal
ers in each are holding off to ascertain the
effect OF the news upon the Northern markets.
SPECTATOR
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-09-24

CoUNrERFEITERs AND IMFosTERs. - The
public are cautioned against purchasing art-
cles pretending to be of the nature of the Balm
Of thousand Florcers for cleansing the teeth,
pertaining the breath, and identifying the
complexion. The popularity of that article
has brought forward host of counterfeiters.
None is genuine unless signed by Fetridgc
4 Co., and for sale in this city at Shillington IS
bookselliDg and stationery establishment, cor
ner Of Four and a-half street and Pennsylva
mia ayenue
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PROPOSALS FOR INDIAN GOODS.
DEPARTMENT OF THEINrERIoR

Dcrhh H EN- L Of THE INTERIOR
OFFICE INDIAN ArYAIRs,
SEALED PROPOSALS, ENDORSEDWpko
~ posals for Indian Goods,n will be rece,ved ~
the omce OF Indian Affairs, Washington citv
untl III O'CLOCK. a. m, on Friday the dist dav ~
UctoeeI next. for furnishing goods for the Indian
department Tor fulfilling treaty stpulations with
various Indian Tribes and other Indian purposes.
CLASS Ne. L.
Macktnac Blankets.
3.ooO pairs S-point white Mackinac blankets, to
measure 60 by ~ inches, and weigh 8
bounds
',ooo Paifs2k point white Mackinac blankets, to
measure 81 by &c inches and weigh pounds
l,aoo pairs point white Mackinac blankets, 10
measure AZ by Sc inches, and weigh 81
800 pairs IL point white Mackinac blanket
to measure 36 by SO inches, and weighaS
H. pounds
500 pairs I-poInt white Mackinac blankets, to
measure 90 by as inches, and weigh 3K
500 pairs point scarlet Mackinac blankets, to
measure so by - inches, and weigh
500 pairs OK point scarlet Mackinsc blankets,
to measure 81 by 66 inches, and weighs
pounds +.
100 pairs OK point green Mackinac blankets,
to measure IS BY 81 inches, and weigh 10
zoo pairs 3.point green Mackinac blankets, to
measure 60 by ~ inches, and weigh 8
200 psin OK point green Nackinac blankets to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-09-24

WAN TIE -WANTED-WANTE
w ind persons In want Of the following AZ
ucles:
French or German Looking Glasses
Portrait or Picture Frames round oval or so nara
OIL Paintings, large and small
Marble-top Bracket Tables, In bronze or gold
All kinds Of Pictures framed, and any size
Looking Glasses, or other work in the gfldinS
line done to order with dispatch
Also, lot Of cest-iron Brackets, suitable for
shelving, &c, on hand. Terms moderate 10 suit
the times, for cash.
N. B:-Old Work Regilt, and Looking Glass
Plates inserted.
2ss Penna. avenue, opposite Kirkwncd HOUSE,
DEC IL JOHN WAGNER
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WOOD AND COAL.

SooSChibERS HAVE ON HAND,
=, are constantly receiving supplies Of the very
A.. qaauues oi every description Of WOOD.
OF CoAL, all Of which will be sold on a. lesson
aoie terms as they can be had in tie Di.triCt
WOW anoat cargo OF superior Coal. These IN
SO as to be furnished from the vrtsri GA
corner OF and 2lst streets, washinrtcn. nd
Sseea street, opposite Gss House, GeorR<,ovn.
ssS BARRON h eT6VER
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-09-24

WESTWARD Ho Tho Greenbrier VA Era
says that considerable number of wagons,
conveying the families, goods and chattels,
&c, of movers, have been passing through
Lewisburg for the west during the past few
days. Kansas is their destination in most
Cases.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-09-24

NEwMUsIc From our neighbor Metzerotts
music depot we have received lie Tour
Du Monde" a grand waltz, by Erneste Semi.
lenyi
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-09-24

HORRIBLE OUTRAGE The Springfield Oil J
Journal thus announces the last horrible
outrage"
"All manner of out-ages, murders, rape,
and massacres are being perpetratcd upon the
Northern men in Kansas
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-09-24

WANTED TO HIRE-A COOK and CHAM
w bermaid. Also, man servant 10 take care
OF a horse and wait in the house. Colored ser
wants will re preferred, and approved recommen-
dations required. Apply to D. ENGLISH No.
% First street, Georgetown. sesi-a
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OLOCkS-CLOCks-CLOCkS.

Il sUSI NECEIVED A LAR6E AS
= So,tnent OF Clocfs-50 different styles, which
VIII De sold low, and warranted 10 90 well Those
VINO ouyto sell again would do well 20 give ne a
eau before pnichasing elsewhere Also, CLOCK
Hands, &c, at j RoR1NSOSsl
sezS-2m $40 Pa. ave, oppo. Browns, Hotel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-09-24
BOOK AND JOB PRINTING BY MA.

THE SUBSCRIBER, HAVING RECENTLY
Il added to hts establishment Printing Press
Of the largest size together with variety Of God
aud Metal Type, &c, Of the most proved styles
is now better prepared to execute every descrip.
ton Of PLAIN AND ORNAM ENTAIL PRINT
ING than heretofore. His facilities are such that
he can now print from the largest sized Poster
down TO the most delicate Visiting Card, includ-
ing Books, Newspapers, Handbils, Circulars
DC with promptness, cheapness and despatch.
Persons having printing to do will find 1t to their
interest to give aim trial. All sork done In the
test style. F. H. SAGE,
Columbia Place, corner Of 9TH street and
sea Louisiana avenue,
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FRENCH MILLINERY,

M Ms, M. l.. DAWSON, OVER MESSRs.
.A 6sl Bros Jewelry Store, and al IN
nef store, opposite, No 500, has nov'SRyYY
9 eI splendid assortment Of French SVS
mar lowers, Ribbons, and f Gathers, and a Tady
70 accommodate her customers and the pubIic
with the latest fall and winter Fashion, Hats
altered and trimmed at the shortest notice ana
most reasonable terms. SO % s,.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-09-24

BOARD Is WANTED BY TIE FIRST
- proximo, by a Gentleman and his family con-
ssting Of three persons, in a respectable private
family, or In q house where there are but Jew
br arders. Two rooms will be required. with
regard to terms and location, (Which latter must
be within ten minutes walk Of the Treasury De-
perment,l address M. F., al this Once.
se 24-2t4
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BOARD, &c.-MRs. BATES, ON TIES w
- corner Of Pennsylvania avenue and OH street
Is prepared to accommodate gentlemen with rooms
with or without board. Every effort viii be made
to render those comfortable who NAV favor her
with their patronage. Transient or table board
ON 70 oo4ihed. sp6-u
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SPkCTACURQ

An EXTENSIV ASSORTMENT OF
"A sold, Silver, Light Steel, and German Silver
speetacies, suitable for all ages. Every one who
Wish 70 Improve their sight would do well 60 call
ne1ofe purchasing elsewhere. Just received and
ioI sMs py Il. X. LUNDY,
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ENo TICE.-THE MEMBERS OF
~ the franklin Active Association, No. 2
are requested to meet at Harmony Hall, at 8
O'Clock, GA FRIDAY EVENING, as business of
great Importance will be transacted.
By order Of THE COMMITTEE
se2i-W&F
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Wants.

"ANNED-BY A RESPECTABLE Yourg
w woman situation as childs nurse, or cham
Der maid. Address G. NJ +, this oace. usI
=" ANTED-WOMANT TO Do THE WORK
w Of a small family. Best Of references re-
quired. Apply at $50 10th street, Island Its
WANTED "A PURCHASER FOR VIC
w man with one child. She is a FIST rats
cook and general house servant. Apply NJ the
Star once. sc 2i-3gs
WANTED-AN ENTERPRISING MAN,
w with capital OF $500, to invest in one Of
the most salesb e and valuable inventions new
before the public Persons wishing to purchase
will call at Clayton's Patent Agency, ss9 Seven b
street. This invention is enc Of great promise.
Call within three days. seS4-as
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-09-24

MRS. g. ANDERSON CAN ACConMo-
WI date several boaIders with or without rooms
Penn. avenue, No 27o, between llth and I2th
streets. ,e Iolm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-09-24

We learn that the flagship Of the Brazil
squadron will be put in commission to-day at
Norfolk, and will soon proceed to her station
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(OARDING.-SEVERA NEWLY FUR-
u nished rooms for rent, either singly or in
'uits, with board, In 4 small family where there
ire but few boarders, at 4G3 r street IN Uni, n
Row, and the immediate vicinity OF the Patent
Once. Sc n sws
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-09-24

The Current Operations OF the Treasury
Departmert.-0n yesterday, 23d September,
there were Of Treasury warrants entered on
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THE PERSON WHO TOOK A
~ Pocket-Book from Miss F. w. Norris,
In Mr. Stevens store, yesterday morning, the 23d
instant, Is well known, and II she does not return
II with It's contents through the Post Once to No
$50 moth Thirteenth street, she will be publicly
exposed. ne 2i.2t&
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COTILLON PARTY
~ OFTHR
l. L II K RTY CLUB,

DIV I II y hSDd T, OE TIE NJ 3 Z X 25fh,
AT THE ARMORY
ca Loui:tGna drenue, bst,csea 6.h dsH I'm SIS
Tickets FIFTY CENTS, admitting gentle
man and ladies; to be had Of any OF the me mbers,
or at the door. seI7-St#
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Boarding.

ROARDlNG.-SEVERA LARGE ROOMS
- with single ones attached, handsomely fur.
nished can be rented either IN suits for families
or to single persons with board II desired, on the
most reasonable terms. large yard is attached
20 the house, making IL desirable for family
with children. Apply al No ace 10Th stIeet, be
Ween ~ ana Il. sc l7-2ws
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Secretary Dobbin.-We are gratifed to
learn that the health of the popular Secretary
of the Navy has improved since his return to
North Carolina; and, in the retreat of his
quiet homo, he writes to friend in this city,
1 am comfortable and stronger"
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-07-16
NEW FIRM.

~ y. STAEGEs EsG q ". =. PEACH =
have iorIne7 q par;neTnhip under the name -
and stye of 7. J. seshury Co and tsken he stock ~
and sand of w. eeabury O.. IN CooPsrs Block -&
Cherry street, and snnOUnc their friends and The pubic,
that they prepa evry description Of work
in the FLCMBING BUSINESS. in he neatsSt most sub
stantial They will also furnish and AZ up Gas Fx-
turss In the tndSomest ycs. They resp cfly solicit
share 81 puhlic patrcnacs. ljangl