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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-13

DAWNBROKER'S SALE OF WATCHES AND JEWEL-
l. ry.-A. M. CRISTALAR. aucuoneer, 2S Bowery, will
~ H. Friday, l5h ins NJ 10K o'c Ock large assortment
Of fine sod pins and sarrnss brooches gold brecees d.a
Engsh watcher; gold and silver chains Masonic
bles silver drks pistols large lot Of too
and beves and large lot Of other articles BY order Of g.
u. "a Qathe rine street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-13

HON1iSUATION SALE-BY ORDER OF THE AS
~ sei ee. EDWARD sCHENCK will sell at auction this
day, IL oc ock at bis sslesroom No l6 Wall street.
perb invoice Of diAmond ewery and Watches consisting 10
part Of diamond pins rings earrings &C. In CLUSTERS snge
stoned bur and faced watches double time Keepers
inteper dent seconds &C. by the best makers ato foren
sld sscs fashionable ewery.
sale positively without reserve.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-13

T,UYIs MoRRELL, AUGTIoNEER -FURNITURE AND
street. variety OF household articles OF good quality
and second hand; also twenty different kinds Of
good article private sold lots 10 suit Sxsfac
ton guaranteed TO all buyers Be prompt to the time.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-13

"A. day February lS 1855, At II M, ct 6R Greenwich
horses and carts together with the contents Of coal
yard Office furniture and dxlures - -
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-13

BOGART AUCTIONkER-BY 8. B0GARF. THIS
81 dAy at O O'Clock rooms OF Frank
fort and William streets Consabes ssleS crates crockery
ots suit purchasers 40 loosin9egiasse large ktche
and ingram carpets, oiclosh, segars. &C.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-13
n AR0E SALE or vALUABLN aaoUNp AND wArER

AkuE sAIE UF VALUAbLE & LHETWSnnUUvHp WnUvHp Ann WAIEE
Co win sell without reserve tho highest bidder, ON Feo
2 at The Nerchants EXCHANGE the following pr ,per The
two blocks OF ground lying between Third First
Ninety seventh sod Ninety eighth streets msslus e at
This presents cApAss opportunity probable Invest
mentrArey metw with. The ground can with little improve
cus,d Tor sh lime brick ana coal yards The water pm
mere lois The front is Of suicieni dep 70 aoco-
odate largest szed vessel lng fke
Tesmren per cent on day o. SALE - per cent Tho expirA
ton OF thirty balance remain bond mortgage
from three ave years For maps Ac apply 70 ,oneess
No Hruad 6tre0l
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-13

n. WJAhIN6, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AbHE
dwelling houses on Twenty second street 81 eaction
ls 1885, at II O'CLOCK at The Merchsnts Exchanse tho Eue
brown house lot z3 West Twenty seCond
street, three houses north aide Of West Tweny End
street. commencing Tie northeast Of Tenth avenue
These houses a located between the Ninth and 1onh
svenues They were built by dsys work in The mos. sbssn
every convenience and being located In OF the
in toe city, and In first cass neghbOrh0od desirable
Tor those wishing purchase moderate housos their
occupancy Maps Of property be had tbs odce OF the
aucnoEeer, No. IL Wall street, or No. 2 New street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-13

Ar DOUGHTY, AUOTIOkERR WILL SELL, THIS DAY.
. st l0H ocock at N Centre s.ree. By virtue q mort
and large mirrors Apesty oarpe ~ sai tngrsn
kitchen utens china Ac also, 70 aAvsnoes large
French bedsesd cursd har and spring mattresses bureaus
Ae. sale peremptOry.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-13

UCTION SALE OF FURNITURE, HOUSEKEEPING
"A articles Ac-Gk0RGE COOK, Auctioneer. with Tell ct
IOk O'Clock this 100 Broadway opposite Trinity
church. and eegau wood and
mshosany ~srdro ss bookcases paror suites chairs,
bedsads bureaus haa1d, CENTRE side and sofa tables
extension dining Abes mirrors, ma essss, paasses &c
tale positive advances
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-13
THE BALL SEASON.

CBAND FANCY AND CIVIC BALI.-AT THE RE.
VI quest OF mis- friends and the public NJ PERACHTO VIII
give ball the City Assembly Rooms on Wednesday eve
nng February o. 1856 Tickets, admitting gentleman and
lady 81 extra ladys ticket 81 splendid attend
Tickets for sale Mt 6D Broadway.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-13

A SsIGnFEg sALE-A FINE STOCK OF MAHoG ANY
"A srd rosewood psrlor SUITS covered Ia French brocae
veive manufactured expressly tor city CUSTOM also
choice selection Of dining and chamber furniture selling az
prices q Inquire at 31 hud.on st.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-13

HNERENCE BOYLE. AUCTIONEER, STORE NO. l6
Centre street-Grocerie on Thursday. l4h instant NJ
lO O'clock 169 Christopher the HobokSn ferry
ssing OF the sorment kept store
Wines liquors. and al the fxtures grocss nearly
together with tho lease Of four years unexpred from
May Of store and building, Ut the very low rent Of
$4UO
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-13

A UCTION NOTICE EDWARD sCHEsCK, no. ls
"A Wall street ON ihursday Feorusry H. At II O'Clock,
precely super0. vines hrAndes sadnes, tea, chocolate
nom importing house who eore sent good 10
aucon; old q. s. y r., Eenaut Co. ri meet Il Co.'s
dies, Oier0 ilennessey, la demohns and
casks; Amopado Po a sherries Page Co. and For
resters pcr Ptepf madeira, Iol'spd gin jamatcs rum,
scotch Bourbon and Mooogahes whskevs Havana
segars, &c. We the goods fest hands Aueud
solicited from those Tor private use we'll as the
trade
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-13

LBERT Il NICOLAY, AUCrIONEER -vALUA Bile
IA lots ct Yorkvll auction Albert II. Nicolay
Twill sel Wednesday, Fs,. Is at II O'Clock At the Mer
Exchange desirable lots on Tho northeast corner
nducemsnta the secopd Avenue Railroad runs by this
properly Terms easy aud title iudtspus oe For ful par
|dculas apply 70 ALBERT II. NIOOLAY Auct0Oeer. No.
broad atrees.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-13
ADVERTISEMENTS RENEWED EVERY DAT.
SALES AT AUCTION.
4 LBERr H. NICOLAY, AUoriOxsER.-ABsOLyrE

LBERf T. NI0OLAY, AUcrIOnEEK;EAiB,ss01LL !, s1L% T
of oen years. lease the building No II wall ~
Dorner o. broad ALBknT H. NICULAY VIII sail % Wedncs
bay, reeruarI lscS Ct u O'clock a. the neros mtg M
0om Nay, 1885, Of the ehgOe preDses knowa -
Mo wall C0ndtOns OF teaso arc -
oov s,-Yeariy rent for Ave years t29 payable
quarterly. and Oroson water tax; after NAY 1851 thsn
)hc building In cd repair rna property BOW reats for
900 aDnum and cond easily Do made 70 bring t60OO
great psoal this lease fbns opportunity piesented
|ssd0m 70 WITH should he nbraced those seek
ling safe probable msaeat tavesment rst
|ey bonds and win akeo for nehAH the pur
|chaae For tut particulars eppty 70 ALBERT a.
|NIOOIAY, Arcioaeer, No Broad ct.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-13

UCTION NOTICE-THOS. BELL. AUCrIONEER by
IA Bell Bush. This day, at l0l oc oek 10 the sales
IL kOrih iism street. WI be sold, in connua
ton stock Of goods aud fancy store he lot OF
gents Furnishing goods remnants shirts, hosiery wAches
jewelry, kc also sale, by order OF assignee the
choice stock of boots sud shoes 100 pair zdies CATERS boys
aud Sale positive. thursday
sale Of valuable furniture
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-13

UCTiON NorICE-oPENlcG SPRING SALE OF
"A eabI e, furniture, pisnos, &e. RUSSELL Il DAY, auc.
oNeels will h0 their bfs sprpg Of furniture at their
extensive sales 81 street. doors from Fulton,
Thursday 10 morro~ al O1 O'clock when will be offered
large stock OF cabinet furniture, comprising rich wood
suits pIior enameed and other cnambcr furniture book
wardrobes, sofas chairs mirrors marble top tables,
mahogany and ewood bureaus washsauds mattresses,
extension dining tables Ihs sock must be positively sold to
pay adysDces. BargaiDs be expected. Also, one ma
hogany pAnotOrtc hand furLiture.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-13

A ssIoEEE's sALE-w. T. BOYD 4 CO., AUCTION
"A GERS Store iW william street. W. 7. BOYD CO. Will
sell Friday, reb l l0a o'clock, the premises, tie
budngr together With the for years Of the lots aud
dock the loot OF Forty eighth street, North river occu
pied - mc and plaster yard Also about 10y barrels Of
NArH AN NISBET, ESQ.,
or Broadway.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-13

r A. cHHroS. AUCrIoHkER TWO VACANT LOTS
u. Of Ground Canal Qse Waker) street, adjoining the
nor-hwcs. o. Allen street. COLE CHlLfON will
sell ~ aurtion "Wednesday Feb 20 1856 at AZ O'Clock at
do Merchsnts' Exchange lots, well
ccuaiea Tor busnt manufacturing or for
building tenement houses thereon, having i've foot aeyway
leading from allen street. For aad apply 70 the
auconeers 90 Nassau THIS property be bought
o N applcatiuu ne abOye,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-13
H=-@ -@s=~ ss--
REWARDS.

&50 REwARD-THE STORE OF THE SUBSCRIBER
CO hsving been entered by burglars SUNDAY morning.
the 10th inst and robbed gold hunting watch and chain
lot Of six han dherchefs stocks aud clothing stolen taereom
the above reward VIII be paid for the Of the property
ISRAkL BANNED, g. Chatham s.reet.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-09-26
Guan0, Guan0, GuanO !

WE have in store the largest assortment Of
w GUANo to be found in the city. We
name
Peruvian, Africon, Nc9icoa, Tcae-
sHian, Columbiaa, Fish, and M1pipu-
lated GUINO.
They are all sold at the lowest rates deliv-
cred from our own or agent warehouses, there
by avoiding the possibility of detention.
Farmers buying from us can rely upon get
ting the eenuinearticle and the kind they buy.
and viii find our prices MS low, If not lower,
than any other house in the city.
Our Gnanos are selected for their richness in
fertiliziug matter, and are the best in this or
any other market. Our Az Mexican GU
ano Ocean Bellies cargo) is considered by the
Inspector the best ever broughtt 70 this country.
}. J. & I. TURNER,
aug 8 No. ~, Pratt street, Baltimore.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-09-26

FOR montgomery County, sitting as Court
Of Equity, July Term, 1858.
CoJaelia L. Bohrer VS.. Aler. L. Bohyer.
.ENHE object of this suit is to procure
Il decree for a divorce. The bill
states On or about the tenth day of De-
cember, eighteen hundred and forty
seven, Cornelia j. Bohrer was Joined to
Alexander j.. Bohrer in holy wedlock
and that the said Alexander i. BoArer
mistreated the petitioner in divers man
ners and kept hcrin continual dread of hnr
life by threats Of violence; and that the
said Alexander i. Bohrer has entirely
deserted the petitioner, and has been
living in a state Of adultery with another
woman siLce his marriage with the petit
toner; and that he keeps another wo-
man and passes her of as his wife; and
that the said Alexander L. Bohrer re-
sides out Of the State Of Maryland.
1t is thereupon, this Goth day of Au-
gust, eighteen hundred and fiftv-six. ad-
Judged and ordered that the complainant
by causing a eoPy of this order to be in
serted IN some newspaper published in
Rockville, once a week for one month
before the first day Of November, give
notice to the said absent defendant of the
object and substance of this bill and
warn him to appear in this court, in per-
son or by solicitor, on or before the first
Monday Of March next, to answer the
premises, and show cause, if any he has.
why decree ought not to pass as PRAYED.
NICHOLAS BREWER.
Circuit judge.
Test: JAMES G. HENING,
sep I9-lt CIorL
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-09-26
''RSc ESErg'S No. \ AnnCmiateSs
SUPER E'EsGsSPEslA'E'EI.'i

the most valuable fertilizer known for The
Wheat crop.
We have received a great many testimoni-
ais Of its efficacy, as quick and strong ma
nure, and superior to No. | Peruvian Guano,
as crop grower and fertilizer.
r. II. EVANS, Esq, Howard county, Nd,
says ''De Burg's No. l Amoniated Supcr
Phosphate Of Lime has given universal salts
faction wherever applied and where It has
been sown, it is as porceptiblc as Tight from
darkness -
JAS. SKTDNORE, Esq. Carroll county. Nd
says: II used De Burg last fall on lny Wheat.
side by side with No. ! Peruvian Guano same
rate pcracre; | consider it fully equal to the
Guano, and more durable. l intend using it
upon my wheat this fall"
JOSHUA C. GIST, ESQ, Carroll county.
Nd, has used De Burg on his wheat crops for
the past two years, and says, 1 prefer De
Burg TO any Guano ever made use Of either
on lined land or land That has never been i'm
proved"
SAMUEL COVER, Esq, Anne Arundel
county, Nd, says; 81 applied De Burg to my
wheat land last fall at the rate Of 200 pounds
per acre, and although there was not a fourth
Of crop made in this part Of the country,
will, from all appearances get more wheat
than ever got from the same land before
We WISH II DISTINCTLY unociSlDOu tnat We
are in no wise interested in the manufacture ::
but buy the article guaranteed to come up to q
fixed standard and for the protection Of cur
own and the Farmers interest, and to avoid
mistake upon the part Of the manufacturers.
we have every lot we receive inspected and an
alyzed by DR.. DAVID STEWART, Chemist
TO the Maryland State Agricultural Society
who rejects all that does not come up TO the
fixed standard thereby guaranteeing to the
farmer a uniformity not to be found in Guano
or any other manure.
In consequence Of the great demand for De
Burg No I Ammoniatcd Super Phosphate Of
Lime, many limitations have been put upon the
market and are palmed of for it.
Farmers should be particular and buy none
but the GENUINE which is in barrels with
iehae heads and The manufacturer name in
6iack letters thereon
Price S43 per ton of 5000 pounds in
8 barrels.
1i1~ To secure the genuine article, call on
or address !. J. & T. TURNER.
aug 8 No. ~ Pratt street, Baltimore.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-09-26
1870 Acres & 8 Perches
OF LAND,

more or less. The improvements con-
R. sist of LOG DWELLING
lag4Hg HOUSE, and necessary out
II! s.ssagsl H. houses.
This farm lies Immediately on the road
from Rockville to GAINESVILLE; fifteen
miles from the former and three from the
latter place; is in tolera5le state of cul-
tivation, and highly susceptible of i'm
proyement; is we'll watered, and has on
it a fair proportion of WOOD & MEAD
OW LAND, and adioins the lands of
John White, and others.
TERMS or SALE, as prescribed
IN tie decree are as folJocs :-One-third
of the purchase money to be paid on the
day of sale, or the ratification thereof; ;
the residue in one and two equal annual
instruments, with interest thereon from
the day of sale-interest to be paid an
nually-and the deferred payments to
be secured by the single bills of the pur-
chaser or purchasers, with sureties to be
approved by the Trustee; and on the
ratification Of the sale, and the payment
of the whole purchase money, and not
before, the Trustee, by good and suf-
fcient deed, to be executed and acknowl-
edged agreeably to law, will convey to
the purchaser or purchasers Of said pro-
perty, to his, her or their heirs, the pro-
perty to him, her or them sold, free,
clear and discharged of all claims of the
parties to this cause, and of any person
or persons claiming by. from or under
them. JOHN BREWER,
sept 19-td Trustee.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-09-26
PENMOCK'S
IMPROVED WHEAT & GJlE1 DRILL.

HCANO is scarce and dear, and you can
NJ make one-half produce your full crop by
using PENNOCKS WHEAT AND GUANO
DRILL. There is no humbug in this. Scores
Of our best and most reliable farmers will GER
tify TO it.
Where it is preferred to put in the full guam
tity may be done with entire safety. and the
crop win be proportonably heavier. There is
economy also in the secd-ll bushels to the
acre being sufficient when drilled in. The
guage is complete and reliable for both Wheat
and Guano-any desired quantity of grain
being sown, and any quantity Of Guano from
% to 900 lbs. to thca acre
This Drili is greatly improved since last
year, India Rubber tubes being used in place Of
leather: the Guan0 Slide is much heavier. and
its working reliable, and the seraping spade so
secured as TO ensure clean working Withoutli-
ability to pack the-Guauo. Its now altopeth-
or a complete and perfect working machine,
and farmers viii consult their true interest in
using it for putting in their wheat crop.
.Eo-rhe prices for the Improved " beat and
Guano Drill at the Factory in Wilmington,
Delaware are the following, the purchaser
paying freight in addition
For tube Drill with Guano attach't s.
o - 70 On
10 ~, 80
w. $40 cash on delivery. hal ance pay
able th' lst Of January next, or per cent.
discount in deferred payments, if paid on de-
livery.
9so~ Please order early to insure a supply,
and timely delivery.
JESSE T. HIGGINS & BRO,
Exclusive Ag Is for Montgomery County.
aup 1b-tf
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-09-26
DISTRICT ADVERTISEMENTS.
NEW FALL GOODS!
JOHN 8, g7NOOT.
no. Hz0 South side Bridge st.

GEORGETO WV, y. G.
III AS received his First Instalment of FALl
AZ GOODS, comprising an assortment suit
ed to the early demand-yiz:
80 pieces rich fall style Mouslin de LANES. a
% cents per yard;
100 pieces rich English Prints, at l25 cents:
pieces black Silks of the best makes;
$50 pieces Shifting Cottons, Of the most appro-
we'd makes;
80 ps brown and bleached Sheedng Cottons:
20 ps Irish Linens, good and cheap;
30 dozen Damask Napkins from ST 80 to So
per dozen;
Table Cloths and Table Damasks;
Pillow Case Linen and Cottons:
Bird's Eye, IIucllaback & Bordered Toweling;
Allendale and Marseille5 Spreads;
English Furniture Chintzcs, from l25 TO ls3c.:
Bright colors (all wool Mouslin de LANES;
Blk Apacas, 8ombazines Mouslin de LANES;
30 ps white, red and yellow Flannel;
Cassimeres, BLK French Doesliin & Sattinets;
Twceds, checked and plain Jeans;
Checked Muslins, Cambrics and Nainsooks:
White and colored Canton Flannels:
Hemstitehed, embroidered and plain Linen
Cambria Haudkerchiea
Gems heavy ribbed and plain Half Hose;
Ladies' and Children Cotton Hose all kinds;
Gents Merino and Cotton Undershirts;
Ladies Merino and silk Vests, etc. etc.
To which large additions will be made soon
from the large importing and Auction Houses
Of Philadelphia and New York
Customers and all other Moutgomreans are
solicited TO give me an early call-promising
them as good bargains as can be obtained.
sep 10 j. II. SM0OT.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-09-26

Correspondence q he montgomery 70. SentlHd.
DARNEsTowN, Sept. D, 1856.
Mr.. Error: You ought by all means
to have sent up a reporter to this place
on Saturday last. to furnish, you with the
proceedings of the grand Fillmore Mass
Meeting held here on tlatday; he would
have found ample material for an epicu-
rean feast, Having failed to do your
duty in this respect, you will have to
put up with the goose without the sauce.
After considerable drumming, nine
persons were assembled together at this
meeting, five of whom were Buchanan
ties, drawn hither by curiosity; who
were addressed by your fellow-townsman,
the Junior Editor Of the journal, b"
who must have imagined that he was
haranguing an audience in the clouds,
Che certainly had none ON terra .jiynla, }
from the manner in which he raised his
eyes aloft, and rarefed with his arms
the air above his head to open a passage
for the uncarthly sounds that proceeded
from his lips. As it turned out, it was
well for the great american cause that
no more voters were in attendance, for
the nine who were present were utterly
disguised with the absurd and unmean-
ing rhodomontade of the speaker, full
OF sound and fury, signifying nothing"
As a Democrat, | can but wish, for the
good of our cause, that Journal" ju-
NOR, will continue to address Know no
things daily Sundays excepted) from
now I'LL the day of election.
Yours, respectfully,
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-09-26
Bickford G Honinan's
PREMIUM IRON CYLINDER
GRAIN DRILL,

NNlllS DRILL is universally acknowl-
a edged, where it is known, TO be the
most perfect machine ever invented for sowing
all kinds OF grain and every description Of fer
tilizcs in concentrated form. II IS 90 con-
structcd with the different sized gear wheels
as to sew any desired quantity Of grain from
one 10 four bushels to the acre In its ar
rangmmcnis for distributing Guano Lime
Plaster, Ashes, either in damp or dry state it
differs from and excels all other Drills ever be-
fore offered 20 the puhlc--a separate box for
the fertilizer being attached in front Of The
grain box from which the manure is evenly
and perfectly delivered in The tubes, which are
constantly in motion to prevent choking and
IS deposited with III, grain IN the Drill burrows
This attachment is constructed to sow any de-
sired quantity Of manure, and may be used
either with or without the grain Drill In ad-
dition 10 this Improvement there is also at
mchCd Grass Seeder Tor sowing different
kinds OF grass seeds which may be used in
front or back OF the drill tubes.
The subscriber could give numerous letters
OF the highest praise from farmers OF different
counties IN Virginia, and Inc upper counties Of
Maryland, where they have been used: hut an
he asks is an examination by the intelligent
farmers Of Montgomery. who will at once see
the great superiority Of this Drill over all 9TH
crs. Il can he seen at his store House. In
Poolcsylle, whore he keeps an assortment Of
the most approved agricultural Hpplemeais for
sale, az Factory prices freight added 10 any
point designated on line Of public convevances
Soliciting your early orders which win meet
prompt attention, am respectfully your ODE
dient servant.
SaD- Call and see It.
BENJAMIN S. WHITE.
foolesville Montgomery Co, Md
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-09-26
MQTLCE.


] N THE MATTER Of the Petition OF
a ANERtcus Dawson and others. for .
Road from Dawsonsville to the Capsa-
peake and Ohio Canal, the Examiners
having reported that the public conve-
mence requires the road to be opened
and assessed the damages and incidental
expenses at 81, 015--it is ordered. this
9Th day Of September, by the Commits
sioners for Montgomery county, thai
TOESD1Y, The 23,d instant, be set
apart for the consideration of said re-
port, when all whom it may concern can
appear and show cause why said report
should not be ratified and adopted.
U. FORREST, Cl'k
sep It'd to Commissioners,