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Elegant Stock of Fall u Winter
STAPLE & FANCY
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yETE ARE REC EWING our new sup
w ply Of
Efilrs urI Hhrneo f.1n.pu

NM h AXE REC EWING our new sup
silks and Dress Goods.
and are determined to sell at prices to dis
tanee all competition for chespness. To the
numerous customers who have favored il
with their patronage during The past yeai
we will now renew our asst,rsnie that
every Effort will be made TO render il thei,
own interest TO continue The same. The,
can rely upon being always received aut
waited epon with polieness, and upon be.
ing supplied with goods at less thRu ortin
airy prices ] hat this is no empty boast
the crow,;s that daily throng our Store
will testify.
Every one says that the cheapest ant
best goods are bought at the
philadelphia Cheap Cash Store.
Call and Judge for yourselves.
1000 yards new British and American
Prints, finest qualities made, so diHeren
styles. all Wool plaids. French Merin
and Delaines. New Styles Black am
Dress Silks, at low prices. Embioiderie
Grape Collars, English Hosiery. Bonnet
Ribbons. trimmings Gloves, Flannels
Domestics, Cassimeres, SC.
Remember the place.
PHILADELPHIA CnEAr CAsi SToRE
oct1s. Lafayette street
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crates. Crates aud stoves.

A NEW supply of tie above for par
IA lcr and office, with aud without sttintner
r. ns. Cook Stoves, large ana small; Egg Box,
Barrel ana Franklin Stoves, for wood ami rpal,
assorted sizes besides the articles which general
ly gd with them--such as Con IIods, Shovel and
Totgs, &c. At the Hnrdware Store Of
ian.17y. IARGUIER b LANouE.
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JOSHUA BEAL, General Produce
~ Dealer &c., Church st. between Third ard
Lafayette streets. nug2b.y.
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A MONTAN d BRO, Grocers, cor.
hs Church and Third streets, Baton Rouge.
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t =. STU ART, Attorney and Coun-
~ selior at La s--Laurel street, naya6-y.
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e s. HALL. Attorney at Law. Laure'
Ma street. Baton Rouge. La. innlT-y.
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T OUIs GRANDPRE, Actioneer.--
~ ONCE, at the Mayors ofHce, Baton Rouge
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Dloagns, 80 Hall & Spears, for sale by
THOS pRENDEREeST
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PROFESSIONAL CARDS.

TAMEJ hT. ELAN Il JAS. T. ELAN,
~ I'M 4 j. H. Elan, Attorneys and Counseliofs
nj Law, Baton Rouge nng27y.
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sCOTT'S
COHN AND COEs MILL.

TTAVING secured from Robbins y BebD, the MANU-
Il facturers the exclusive right to sell in the counir
IF augusta Rockingham aud Rockbridge the anrivaiea
Corn and Cob Crusher known as the "LTTTLE GIAST,
am prepared to furnish them promptly at the factory
prices adding freight and expenses This mill has oo
taincd more sudden celebrity for doing its work win
extraordinary case and certainty than any other ma
chine ever offered to the Agricultural world II needs
no argument show that the advantage oil having ice
ground, when and where wanted, free from must ana
acidity would warrant the outlay for ono OF these mills
much time and trouble also being saved while the saving
of tolls alone will repay the cost Of the mill in very
short time.
These Mills are guaranteed IN ecery respect
No is warranted to grind with one horse, ten bush
els per hour price at factory $44 No 3, 10 bushels,
price $685. No. 4, 20 bushels, price 800; OF hneness
suitable for Stock feeding. They can be easily regua
ted to grind fine or coarse, remarkably simple IN
constructions and complete ready for use
machinery. An opportunity will be offered on Court
days witness them in operation, which Is alone want
ed to secure large demand
will also again receive orders Tor furnishing 10, ne
crop PENNOCK'S CELEBARIED " HEA
DRILL, with Grass Seed and Oats Sower II desired
of which have sold large numbers in this county Ear
ly attention requested from those who are IN WANT -
there is sometimes delay with late orders
Also, SiclGir's Famous Sra,c. Gutter, ana ren''oc"
Corr, Sheer-tbe very best articles 1t the KIND IN use'
GEO. E. PRICE, Hardcare Dealer, ;,
Opposite Cush,ng's, Staunton' va
An.;I 10 1aS5-1v
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watches, Clocks & Jeweiry.

'ENHE subscriber ha5 just returned from the
Il Northern cities, where he has taken great
pains to select and purchase for cash one of the
cheapest and largest stocks of Gold and Silver
Watches ever brought to Stauntun, all of which
will be sold very low. wholesale or retail. With
a large assortment Ct Gold Neck, Curb and Fob
Chains; Fine Mosaic and Cameo Breast Pins
and Ear Rings Gold Bracelets, Gvld Lockets,
Gold Coral and Jel Crosses. Also, great vari-
ETY. of Finger Rings, plain or set with Diamonds /;
Gold and Silver Spectacles, Gold Pencils and
Pens, all the best quality.
Also, a general assortment of Silver and Plated
ware, consisting of Ladies, Cream and Sugar
Spoons, and longs, Table and Desert Spoons and
Forks, Butter and Pickle Knives and Forks, Cake
Baskets, Casters, Cream Pitchers, Candlesticks,
and every thing in the Watch and Jewelry line.
all of which am determined to sell cheaper than
can be bought elsewhere. | am satisfied with
small profits and quick sales.
AS for my stock of watches, both Gold and Sill
yer, defy competition as regards quality and
quantity, am prepared to sell them by the single
watch, or dozen, that persons be of be-
stock. All | ask is a trial to convince persons
1t will be much to their advantage to purchase
from me- guarantee all goods sell to be what
they are represented, or the money will be re-
funded. Please save this advertisement and call
at DAVID S. BEARS
Cheap Watch and Jewelry Store, Main Street,
Staunton, Va.
Cid Gold and Silver bought or taken in ex-
change, and the highest price given.
Nav IL. 1854
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Sal,non,s Patent


TENIiIS Machine was invented and patented by
Il G. B. Salmon, of Illinois, and, wherever II
has been exhibited, has taken precedence OF all
Others for cleaning Grain and Grass Seeds.
The First Silver Medal was awarded to the In
~entor at the Worlds Fair in New York, and the
first prize at the New York State Fair IN 1892.
1t has been adopted by the Richmond city Milers,
who recommend it as the best machine known ior
separating cookies and other impurities from wheat.
Il will separate any two seeds of different size or
weight is simple in its construction, and easily
kept in ORDER 1t is peculiarly adapted to farmers,
uses, as it requires but little power to work 1t, and
cleans grain more perfectly than any machine now
in use.
1t can be furnished at the following prices, VIZ:
For Farmers Machine that will clean 10 to
90 bushels nsr bour $50
For Farmers Machine that will clean 80
TO so bushels per hour, %
For farmers Machine arranged for horse
power) that will clean 50 bushels per hour, on
For Miller's Machine thatwill clean oU TO
so bushels per hour, %
For Miller's Machine that will clean 5O 10
rs bushels per hour, loo
10 hnsha,s nor bour $50
For Miller's Machine that will clean lou
to 200 bushels per hour, ,, 2oo
Address RO. NJ. ANDERSON,
Commission Merchant, Richmond, va.
B.-County Rights will be sold on reason
able terms.
Feb %, 1855. K. M A.
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NEW ARRIVAL
of Hardware, Guns, Pistols,
CVTEEugY. &C, &c, &c.


GEORGE E. PRICE, Main Street, Staunten,
w Va, offers for sale an extensive stock OF
Hardware, Guns, Cutlery, &c., direct from the
manufactures, at prices as low as can be obtain-
ed in Richmond Markets, to which he would res
nec,fully invite the attention of Farmers, Build
ers and Mechanics, consisting Of Mortce, Car
penters, Dead, Store, Pad, Chest, Cupboard, Till,
Trunk, Stock and Closet Lock; Knobs, Spring
and Thumb Latches and Bolts; Hand, fanneli'
Cut, Mill, Pit, Circulars, Compass, Butchers,
Tenant, Wood and Pruning Saws; Carpenters,
Coopers, Machinist and Blacksmith's tools; Fast
and Loose Butts; Parliament, Straps and Gate
Hinges; Augurs, Augur Bits, Brass Bits; Planes
of all kinds; Stair Rods; Coffee and Spice Mills ;
Plated and common Spoons and Forks; Ladies,
Axes, Hatchets, Hammers, Sledges. ALvils, Vi
ces, Bellows, Steel, Files. Rasps, Brushes, Hand
and Door Bells, Handouts, Ovens, Pots, Skill
lets, Kettles, &C., &c.; Buck, Bone and Ivory
Handle Knives and Forks Pen. Pocket, Butch
er and Carving Knives Razors, Scissors and Shear
ers Killing, Grabbing and Garden Hoes; Picks,
Spades, Shoves, Manure, Hay and Potatoe Forks
Manila and Hemp Ropes; Calf Hog, Sheep,
Cochineal, Binding and Lining Skins; Shoe
last Pegs, lacks, Sc. (; Men and Side Trees
Harness Mounting (Sllver, Brass and Japan 3
Springs, Axles and English Refined Iron of all
sizes; Horse Shoes and Nails; Wrought and
Cut Nails; with a great variety of House Keep
ing Articles of an excellent quality and in shor
everything usually kept in Hardware Store
which will sell cheap for cash. Those in wan
ofsuch articles will do we'll to give me call ( al
| charge nothing for showing my Goods,) for
| am determined to sell to suit the times.
| Stanton, Nov. Ia, 1855.
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R r R. M. 9.

~
a NEW PRINCIPLE DISCOVERED in
IA MEDICINE, TO CURE OLD DlSEa.
ses. Scrofuia, Bad Humors, Syphilis, Fiighynt
Sores, Ulcers, Fecer Sores, Eruptions OF The SSua
Railways ReEovating Resolvent.
A CURE FOR SORES.
This famous Remedy cures, every KIDD OF Sore,
from the loathsome and Putrid Ulcer, Fever
Sore, Cancer, Syphilis, Scrofulous, Leprosy down
to the Pimple Bloich, and letter. II quickly
heals the most obstinate and angry Sores, ana
will leave the skin without scar.
1t cleanses the system from all corrupt Humors
-puifes and enricl.cs The blood.
If Won are covered with Sores from head to
foot. Railways Renovating Resolvent will quick
~ heal them. and leave you sound and healthy
body.
II your bones, joints, or limbs are diseased in
anv manner. OF enlarged or drawn out Of shape, or
ifihey are shFiyellad, crippled, or enfeebled.
Railways Renoyatng Resolvent will aesotce a.
,eay The diseased deposits that nict their mlser-
les upon You, and restore each member of your
body TO its natural and healthy condition.
CHRONIC DISEASES OF LONG STANDING.
Persons who have been afflicted with disease
for wears. will find r. R. Resolyent certain
cure. Scrofula in its worst forms, Syphilis in its
most frightful and alarming character, have been
cured by the R. R. Resolvent.
PAINFUL ITCHINGs.
Persons who are troubled with Painful Itchings
of their Legs, Arms, Feet, Head, and other parts
of the body, will find instant relief by dose of
R. R. Resolvent.
SYNOPSIS OF Diseases CURED BY r. R. REsoL-
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pRoTrcT1oN FROM LIGHTNING.

IE subscribers offer their services to the public gen
orally, and feeling thankful for the kind patronage
heretofore so literally bestowed on them, take inns
method of informing them that they are prepared 70
erect on the shortest notice the best and latest
LIG II r N II q r o D 8.
These Rods have been approved by all the scientific
in the Country and the Points the best and most ex
pensiye extant being made of Copper and heavily pa-
ted with pure Silver, which adds greatly to the security
the Rods afford by the Points being really aaa perms
nenty bright thereby at all times constituting sure
and safe conductor Of Electricity
The subscribers warrant them to be perfect Light
ming Conductor in every particular and caution the pub
lie against imperfect Rods BAKER q LAoEf !,
len. Charles Moore, Mt. Jackson; Walter n. Newman,
New Market; Bowman & Sybcit, Harrisonburg; Maj.
r. Grattan, John Craun, ST., Mt. Crawford
June lS55.-tf
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49,, y =. OR. ,E-,. 49,.
EATMILY HHYEIc.

L
| "A N entirely vegetable prepare ion, pleasant to
- the taste, unexcelled in lis action upon The
| Liver, Stomach and general system. As an An
ti-bilious and Alternative Phys this Medicine,
HIS NO EQU.aL IN THE WORLD.
| have used it constantly in my practice for up
wards Of ten years in all cases where good
Physic and Alternative was required, and would
not now do without it, II is the s.f.-t.fs
PHYSICIANS ASSISTANT, -
as well as the safest family medicine in use
Children drink IL ,cith pleasure. IL ,ciA not na,l-
seate the eeakest stomach. IL produces no gri-
ping, but operates easily, thoroughly, and Is sure
10 eradicate all impurities from The system IF IL is
prope,iy taken Already -.
THOUSANDS or LYING WITNESSES
are ready to testify TO its superior virtues, indie
pendent of its purgatiye and anii-bious qualities.
1t has cured the worst cases of Erysipelas in
few days. II isa
NEVER FAILING CURE
for Headache, Liver Complaint, Jaundice, Kid
ney Complaint, Bilious Fever, Pains in the Side,
Back, Breast and Limbs, Colds, Cramps, Worms,
Lumbago, Blotches on the Skin, Pimples, Cuta-
neous Eruptions, DISTINCTIONS in the System,
Constipation of the Bowels, Dizziness, Msrcurial
Diseases, Pleurisy, Female Irregularities, Bowel
Complaints, Ulcers Of all kinds &c. It cleanses
by its superior medical virtues, the ulcerous hu.
NOR from the blood and corrupt bile from the som-
ach, carrying it off through the natural channels;
1T lNyIGoRArEs THE BLOOD and leaves the ssys-
tenn healthy. ask my friends to test the above
Medicine, and pronounce verdict as they shall
be impressed By the evidence Those who know
me professionally will not doubt its worth.
Since its first introduction, no medicine has at
tanned such wonderful popularity, and its sales
have increased beyond the most sanguine hopes Of
its friends Neighbors recommend it as safe
and unequalled Physic! Physicians carry 1t with
them Children will -
TAKE NO OTHER
after one trial, and parents should use no other in
their families. People living in low and marshy
countries, subject TO deadly miasmas, where Fee
vers, Ague and Fever, and bilious complaints are
more apt to be, will find the "Liquid Caihartic"
the most potent remedy yet tried. Give it trial.
Wholesale By A. b. x d. Sands, {. v. Click
ner & Co, and G.. ID. Ring, New York.
Full directions accompany each bottle. Price
so and 25 cts of len and twenty doses. ~,
Principal Depot, 400 Broadway. N. e
Sold by all respectable Druggists throughout
the country.
o. For sale by J.B. EsKRIDcE, Staunton.
Nov. Ia, lS55.-4mo
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GOOD NEWS.
Rooms Corner Virginia Hotel
AID Attaining tina STAGE Once.

THE mos. magnificent Stock of Clothing ever seen in
this section Of country may be found for sale at the
Clothing Rooms Of the undersigned.
For variety of style, quality workmanship and guam
tity, my Stock has never been surpassed ana wnue
pledre myself to sell cheap any other eSaoiiSh
nent Of the kind throughout the State feel sure hat
nom The assortment now hand the most fastidous
can be suited ia taste.
In Over Goats, Dress Goats, Business and Common
Working Coats my Stock comprises the various Syie'
n Goods the market this season affords.
IN VESTS NAV be found large variety, made OIL
an yelyets. silk Plush Cloth Cashmere, Cashmere
Woosted and Cotton. r., l.,ost Pat
I'M PANTS an assortment made OF the latest ray "a!
terms Of Fancy and Black Cashmere ioths anu 0a''
s.,ts Corduroys, Tweed and Cotton. ..,.
81 sns Mer;no Undershirts and Drawers Woollen
and Cotton half Hose, Handserchieis, ors "s WITT
mr,, and very large and full assortment OF WINE
T;,s. Bosom Shirts, Collars, Silk Hats, Siouches'
Plush Caps, etc. on,osr,t;on ofeacb
,i,rls article My Stock is complete and would xau
H. soI;e;t an examination of the same before making
yo.r nnrehases elsewhere, and beg kindly con',nu'
scs 81 hitherto so literally extended @I 1Tz
Respectfully,
Oct IT. 1855.
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CLOTHING IRA D E +.
E&H,g,. 6Ss66.

yI7E are now receiving and opening the largest and
w most splendid stock Of FALL AND WINTER
CLOTHING we have ever exhibited Our stock has
bee manufactured by ourselves under great advantages.
and s. III be found TO embrace every style and grade OF
goods in our ne In order 10 accommodate an ncreas
ing trade we have fitted up the second story OF our
House exclusively for the Wholesale Trade where VIC
are prepared to exhibit to Wholesale Dealers very
extensive stock of Clothing, gotten up with great care,
in good style and particularly adapted TO the Virginia
and North Carolina trade On first floor we have
found the latest styles and most fashionable goods the
country made up in the best and warranted to
fit and wear WE'LL Having Of our firm constantly
in the New York market buying largely for Cash, and
manufacturing as we do for eight Houses, with an ex
perieuce of sere,seer years, offer such induce
ments to the merchant and consumer as will defy COM
pettion Returning our thanks for the liberal patron-
age so long bestowed US, pledge ourselves to de-
serve its continuance.
:" KEEN, BALDWIN & CO.,
Richmond, Aug. 90, 1855. l02 Main Street.
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Saddle and Harness Furnishing Store.

yENHE subscriber has removed his establishment
a to the Store on Augusta Street, between the
stores of Staples & Martin and Brightweli Il
Hope, near the Railroad Depot, where he has on
hands splendid stock of Saddlery Find ESsA
lngs'; Trees of all styles; Bits; StiruPs, @7
assorted Spurs of best quality; Harness Mount
ings of every description; Stage Harness Mount
ings; Stage Harness Wagon do; Stage and Draft
Collars Coach do Buggy do; Scotch do; Eng
lish Bride Fills, and domestic do; Whips ofeve-
ry description; Trunks in great variety; Hand
do Boston Valises; Carpet Bags; Bonnet Box
es Hat Boxes; Ladies' Fancy Work Boxes Fly
Nets; Ear Tips, and Hoods Canes Of every style;
Wood Mats; Hog Skins; Morocco Skins; Patent
Leather; Enameled do; Fancy Bride Fronts;
English Web; Roller and Union do; Rein Web;
Three Cord Silk and Thread and in short every
article in this line of business.
He is also constantly manufacturing Saddles,
Brides and Harness of every description, by the
best workmen in the Valley.
He especially invites the attention of country
Saddlers to his stock of materials before purchas-
ing elsewhere.
He will give personal attention at the Store
when not engaged as Jailor of the county.
H. E. BRYAN.
n
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INSURANCE COMPANY
OF THE VALLEY OF va.
CHARTERED March IL, 1852.
~sNoH
CAPITAL 100000,

V'Hls Company, having received very liberia
L patronage from the public, continues to grant
Policies of INSURANCE AGAINST FIR f., on
the various kinds ofPROPERTY, MERCHAN-
DIE, &C., at fair and equal rates.
The Company presents to the consideration
the citizens of Virginia the claims of the HOME
COMPANY. with an ample capital managed by ex.
perienced Officers, and directed by prudent bust
ness men, whose names are Familiarity known to
the public.
In soliciting further patronage,the Company as
sures the public that the business will be conduct
ed with view to permanently, and strict regard
to the interests Of all parties.
PRESIDENT, JOS. S. CARSON; SECRETARY,
C. S. FUNK; AcTuARY, O. F. BRESEE.
DIREcToRs-Jos. IS. Carson, Lloyd Logan,
John Kerr, James p Rely, N. w. Richardson,
Jas. H. Burgess, H. H. Mcclure, NJ d.
lnw- GEO. E. PRICE, Local Agent, Staun-
ton.
Nov. %. 1887.
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IN and after the LIST of July, 1855, we will run a
vi AILY LIVE OF Sta G Els FIR o NJ
ST.4UNTON TO WINCHESTER, forming con
ncction with Woodward & Co.'S daily Accommodation
Line of Horse Coaches from Staunton to Lexing
ton Natural Bridge Buchanan, Sc, and with the Vir-
gina Central Railroad at Stannton, from the terminus
on which we are running daily line OF Four horse
Coaches to all the Virginia Springs.
Bv this arrangement we are enabled to give through
tickets 10 any othe above named places at rates OF fare
as low or lower than any other line.
Our Stages will leave Stanton Immediately afterthc
arrival of the Richmond and Alexandria cars in the e.
yeniug arrive at Winchester next morning Returning
leave Winchester in the evening, after the arrival OF
the Harper's Ferry and Baltimore cars, and reach
Stanton next morning.
For seats, apply at Office at the American HOTEL
mr. Woodward House. Sta,nton, Va
HARTMAN & BROWN, Propretors
July a. 1855. If
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SOUTHERN PROTECTION
INSU R A N C h C0MPANY
ALEXANDRIA,, va.

VA a n "A - P4VNtVVVe
and CONST4.NTLY LNCRE4SLNG!! +!
THE Charter of this Company offers more favorable
advantages 10 The farmer aad others than any other
Company chartered in the State, by insuring with or
without premium ii the applicant prefer, he
can pay the full amount OF the premium in cash by
efcctin cash insurance for two years, the insured
saves OF the amount he would otherwise have
to pay or by becoming member and giving small
premium note the insured nearly half of the
amount charged by Stock Companies, when insurne
from year to year. This is the advantage resulting
from The combination of the Cash and Mutual Princi-
pie
This Company commenced issuing Policies against
loss or DAMAGE hy fire, the 10Th day of March, 1851,
since which Jno six hundred persons have become
members OF the Company and increasing their bus
mess daily; and feel grateful for the liberal patronage
bestowed upon the Company thus tar and for its ater
ing prospects future usefulness. The Directors hope
and believe that by prudence, caution, and rigid sys-
tenn of economy they will establish for this Company
reputation for cheapness and safety, not surpassed by
any Company in the United States
fAl differences in settlement of losses may be deter
mined by three dsineresed Arbitrator, of the County
where such loss happened, to be mutually chosen by
the insured and the Company.]
pi:ectors.-H. W. Thomas, Chas. E. Stuart, ). ).
Masters, Geo A. Tavenner, w d. Massey, w. L.
Harper, r. I. Hill James T. Close, Christopher Neale,
Henry Shackelord, Shoo II. Stuart, Edward Sangster
Officers.
H. w. THOMAS, Pres. Gu. E. STUART, Counsellor.
w. d. MASSEY, V. Pres. GEO. A. TAvENNER, Treas.
JAMES II. Close, Secretary.
h5- Applications for Insurance can be made to our
Agent at Staunton J. II. BROW n, Agent.
June IL, lS55,-ly.