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SPECIAL NOTICES.


"" BAKERS BTTTERS.-These bitter'
have become popular that they may be regaroea ~
one of our permanent Constitutions. lneeeu .iei
use is probably more general than that OF any o,'I
medicines while in cases of dyspepsia, deoli'ly anu a.
diseases arising from disarrangement vi ii@ Ia.
ternal machinery, they are more potent tnan
ir heretofore discovered by scientific researcn.
speak from personal knowledge when we a!less wy
efficiency of Bakers btters tonic Al TINS sesSo
of the year. especially, when sort OF iassiu xor
hold of the human family which fresh air and exer
else utterly fail to shake off, this extraordina,!
cine sets man up renvigorates and invests nun W..
new life Such medicine particularly "ner
bad to take must be invaluable; and s1cn, III s ~;
that manufactured and sold by ELIJAH BAKER, Vi n''
ciS.-Riehm0nd Iyhig. \, Nun
RILArT and JAS. G.. LAIRD, Staunton, ana DrussiS''
generally.
This certifes that have used Perry Davis vegeta
Bile Pain Killer with great success IN cases VI ono
nfantum common bowel complaint, bronchitis coughs
colds &C.. and would cheerfully recommend IL d
'a'DA''' '-'' JAMES c. BOOMER,
Pastor of Baptist Ch'ch, Tisbury Martha vineyard
Messrs. Perry Davis 4 Son-Dear Sirs Having
witnessed the beneficial effects of your Pam hlier II
several cases of Dysentery and Cholera MorpGs wthli
few months past, and deeming it an act OF pene'o
ence to the suffering would cheerfully recommend
its use to such as may be suffering from the ai9remeh
toned similar diseases as safe ana eIgEt4aI 5e
dv. EDWARD n. ron A. IT,
Pastor of the first Baptist Church, Somerset MASS.
This certifes that have for several years used Da
Wis Vegetable Pain Killer in my family IN several Gu
ses for which it is recommended and ind very use
full family medicine, A. bkONSoS,
Pastor of the Second Baptist Church in Fall River
Sold by all Dealers in family medicines, and by JAS
G. LAIRD and ]. G. N. MrRRILArr, Druggists Staunton
Que
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THE MARKETS.
sTAUNTON PRICES.

Corrected for the Spectator By Staples, Aartin
CoRN Observation-Disclosures 400
GRAIv,-Wheat, (Red,) S1,10 q Is; White, 81
Corn, 4oc--Rye, 55c.-Oats, 25c.
SEEDs,-Flax, S1.00.
BurrsR,-Firkin, l21ac-Roll, 12A@l5c.
BACON, ............... ......................y
PLAsTER,-Lump, $l215-Ground, SAY.
SALr,-Ashton, SSI4.-Marshall, $50. Alum,-sl
CATTLE MARKET.-Bdltin,0re, August S.-E
Beef Cattle prices continue to droop. The recel
Yesterday were heavy, some 1880 head being Offer
at the scales OF this number 24o were driven to FL
adelphia 40 were sold to stock cattle Dealers and
balance CS90 head) were taken by Baltimore butche
at prices ranging from 50 Is to 81 rs on the hoof,
quail to SIS 5O@sS25 net, and averaging $3.50 gross.
There were very few Cattle sold at the outside fgui
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WILL Mn. FILLMORE DE ELEoTEp.-The Sa-
vannah Republican makes the following sensible
remarks in answer to this question:
wThis question has been asked by some of
Mr.. Fillmores doubling friends, who acknowl-
edge his superior claims, and following afar of,
but would vote for him cheerfully if they believ-
ed there was any chance of his election. We
say there is. But that Is not the question. Is
Mr. Fillmore true man2 Does the country
need his services in the perils that surround
herr II these questions be answered in the af-
frmative, answer all others by putting your
shoulder to the wheel, and thus aiding by yonr
personal exertions in the attainment off con,
summation you so anxiously desire. The true
question, is, what are You doing, not what 9th
er people are going to DO"
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JAMES WUUDHUUSE & GU.
Booksellers and Stationers.
.l39 Main ST., Richmond, Va.
Richmond August Is, 1856. d

THRUST SALE OF A VALUAB L E
i DWELLING HOUSE AND LOT, AND OTHER
of trust, executed to me by Thomas p Eskridge and
wife, will SELL q0thOat reServe to the highest bidder,
on Saturday, the 2Srd of Augus in the town ofSaun-
ton the Mansion House ofthe said Eskridge and the
grounds thereto attached. This property consists of
about Acres of highly improved grounds, new and
commodious BRICK DWELLING HOUSES Kitch.
en- Servants Houses, Stabing, a.arge lcehouse and
other necessary out buildings Altogether this is one
of the most beautiful and desirable residences in this
vicinity combining in its location the advantages of
both town and country.
Also, q LOT, in the town of Stanton, on the west
side of the street leading from Beverly street. at
the "Newtown Pump"
TERMS Arrangements have been made TO allow
Cey liberal credit-a moderate handpayment except
ed-upon the purchaser giving bond with approved
curiy for the principal purchase money, and the pay
men OF interest thereon yearly from the date OF sale
The title will be reserved ultimate security The
terms will be fully made known on the day of sale.
JAMES II. SKINNER,
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MARITIME LAw.-Mr. Marcy's reply to the
communication of the French Government pre-
senting the propositions of tie Treaty of Paris,
relative to Maratime Law, for the consideration
OF the United States, will propose that after the
proposition, viz: "Privateering is and remains
abolished" the addition of the following words
"And that the private property of the subjects
or citizens of belligerent on the high seas shall
be exempted from seizure by public armed yes
sells of the other belligerents, except it be con-
traband" Thus amended, the United States
will accept it, with the other principles contain
ed in the Declaration" The President APP
proves the second, third and fourth propositions,
independently of the first, should the amendment
be unacceptable. The letter will be called for
by the Chairman of the Committee on Foreign
Relations and submitted to Congress.
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MARRIED,

On Tuesday the Goth ult., by the Rev. H. Wetzel,
Mr.. HENRY SHEETS to Miss LYDIA CooLE-all OF Au-
gusta county.
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- OF Augusta county, III .ne @a'S VI
u! VS.. Cushing and others, 1 shall, on
PidaH the 29M dug Of august, 1856, SELL on the prem
Uses to the highest bidder at public auction the val
liable DWELLING and STORE HOUSE, and adoin-
ing LOTS on Main Street, Staunton, now occupied by
Edwin NJ Cushing; also, the STORE ROOM adjoining,
now occupied as an auction ware room by Cushing q
Watts also, valuable SLAVE, named Oliver
At the same time and place, as Trustee of E. NJ, and
A. E. Cushing / will sell all the HOUSEHOLD AND HITCH
EN- FURNITURE of the said E. NJ. and A. =. Gushing;
also all the Furniture of the Store Room Bake-house
and other Personal Property of said parties.
TERMS OF SALE.-0f the purchase money of the re-
al estate so much to be paid in cash as may be neces
sary pay expenses Of sale and costs Of suit the bal
bc sold on credit of six months; the other personal
property, when the purchase money amounts to ten
dollars or more, credit of three months under ten
dollars, cash. Negotiable Notes with unquestlonapls
endorsors to be given for the deferred payments, and
the title to the real estate to be retained as ultimate
curity. HUGH w. SHEFFEY, Trustee and Comr.
July 16, 1356.-tds. printers fee s
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yXTEsLEYAN FEMALE INSTITUTES

WESLEYAN FEMALE INSTITUTE.-
w The next Session of this School will commence
on the first Wednesday in September with increased
advantages for promoting the comfort and improve
nent of its pupils.
The course of instruction is systematic and comprq
hensive, embracing all the branches ola thorough Eng
fish education together with the Ancient and Modern
Languages, Music, Drawing, Painting, &C.
All the will BE 9deF the the dss1
and the boarders who reside in the Institute will be
under their care at all times and receive all
shall preserve naexby that discipline which is
tia to the proper development. Of the mind, and the
also receive special instruction in regard to their per
sona department and the propretes of social land
shall have our best efforts to enable them to spend
their time at school pleasantly well as proftaby
~ Terms per Session Of Ten Months.
Board light and fuel, s11ooC
Music on Piano, with use of Instrument, 5000
Modern Languages ................ 2O.oC
Payable one-6alf at the beginning of the Session
the other, 1st of February. JOHN WILSON,
.Staunton, August G, lS56.-5t Principal.
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THE PRESIDENTIAL SUccEssIoN.-Thej Judiciary
committee of the Senate, through Senator But
Ter, has submitted bill regulating the success
sion to the Presidency. The act of 1872 de-
wolves the Office first upon the PRESIDENT pro
tenn. of the Senate, or,f there be no such officer,
then upon the Speaker of the House of Repre-
sentatives. Should either of these officers be
ineligible on the score of age, or otherwise, or
not be in existence, an interregnum would occur.
Judge Buffers bin provides that if there be no
President pro tenn. of the Senate, nor Speaker of
the House, or if these officers should be ineligi
bic from any cause, then the Chief Justice OF
the United States shall succeed to the Presidency,
in the event of vacancy in that office and the
Vice Presidency; after the Chief Justice then
each of the Associate Justices according to SEMI
ority, to hold until the Electoral College can be
assembled. This law becomes important, in
view of the present opposition of parties and
party men, and the intention is to endeavor to
secure its passage during the present session.
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=
GREAT BARGAINS FOR CA II :.
GORGE W. SMITH will, on and after the 18th
\J of August, sell of his Stock of Goods at prime
cost and in many instances less for cash. he will sell
out to an enterprizing person who may wish to EN-,
bark in safe, paying business of the Millinery and
Dry Goods business. This is an opening that may
not offer again Owing to the health of his wife he IS
determined to sell and leave Staunon. His stock
comprises handsome variety of new and desirable
Goods, purchased generally for cash. He feels conf
dent in saying that he offer such bargains as can
not be had elsewhere for cash.
~ All persons knowing themselves indebted will
please call and settle without delay.
Staunton, August Is, 1S56.-3ts*-V. & A. copy.
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mo REAL ESTATE OWNERS.

ITO REAL ESTATE OWNERS.
i REAL ESTATE AGENCY OFFICE, Hagerstown, Md.
Having established Land Agency Office in Hagers-
town, am prepared to act as Agent for persons hav
ing FARMS for sale in the State of Virginia. There
are enquiries made daily by both farmers of this, and
the neighborng State Of Pennsylvania, about Virginia
land Hagerstown is situated in denseiy populated
syvanans pass to reach the Valley of Virginia, and
will eventually become an important place for persons
desiring to dispose of Real Estate.
sosy 1t will be advantageous to advertise all Real
Estate that may be offered the cost to be borne by the
party offering such Real Estate unless BY special a,
greement with me- BY sending full description OF
the property, and the amount for which you want it
advertised it will be inserted in paper having aarge
circulation among the Agricultural community.
REFERENCES.
Hon.. J. Dixon Roman, Hagerstown, Md,
I" Daniel Weisel, ="
William NJ Marshall, Esq.,
Peter b. Small, Esq, President Savings Bank,
Hon. Alexander r. Boteler, Jefferson county, Va.
JEROME D. BRUMBAUGH,
Attorney at Law and Real Estate Agent,
July %, 1s56..3mos Hagerstown, Md.
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4 LARGE ASSORTMENT OE LADIES'

LAKGE ASSOhIMENI OC IiDII1E'
N Dress Caps, and Caps made to order; Debages
for ladies' travelling dresses at low Prices ladies Sun
shades at low prices; Bingham Sunshades at S719
cents and Silk at low prices large assortment of Ia
dies Hose, white, mixed, unbleached and black; Ia
dies Isle thread Hose; childrens "a Hose, and miss
es long Hose white and colored do; gentlemens u
Hose ladies Gloves silk and mohar Mtts and Gloves
gentlemen's linen Collars and Shirts; few Straw
Hats at less than COST to close them OUT ladies' sum-
mer Dress Patterns at less than cost for cash.
Our accounts are oil made out the 1st ofJuy and
we earnestly request all to call and settle by note or
cash. as expect to leave for the North shortly, owing
to the illness of an aged parent and all accounts not
lect. unless they are paid before leave invite oil
who want to buy cheap to call, as am anxious to
raise all the money can before leaving to go North,
and will give good bargains for the cash.
Staunton, July 80, 1S56.-3t* GEO. w. SMITH.
MRS. SMITH has large assortment of Bonnets and
Millinery Goods-cheap. -.
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Ito FOR CALIFORNIA!!-Th chance o
Ill making fortune among the Gold fields of Cali
fornia being more iatterng than trusting to the pro
ducts of the rich lands of Augusta have determined
to pull up my stakes and journey tllitherward and
therefore offer for sale my lands viz: A Tract contain
ing 23SS Acres on which now reside in the valley
of the little Calf Pasture, go miles from Staunton.
1t has on it comfortable DWELLING HOUSE
Kitchen, Smoke-house, Spring house. fine Spring OF
never-failng water $50 acres cleared 25 acres OF
Meadow, and the balance well timbered About so a.
cres more may be converted into meadow which, with
the mountain range for Stock water in every field and
the adaptation of the land grasses make one of the
best Grazing Farms in the county. The land produces
all kinds of grain and is about mile from the Central
Railroad, a6rding the amplest facilities for getting to
market 1t is also conveniently near to Churches Mills
and Schools.
Also Tract of Land containing rs acres, 81 miles
from Staunton, adjoining JOS. Smiths estate 1t has
on it Brick Manson-capaciou and elgibly located
good stabng-an Orchard of fine Fruit-a fine
Spring 55 acres cleared and under fence and altogeh
er it is very attractive place for small family or good
mechanic.
Ny terms will be moderate-my address is "Pond
-, ELIJAH HUNTER.
Acting as Agent for the Rev. James Hunter, of Cali
fornia will dispose also of perpetual Scholarship in
the wesleyan Female Institute, located at Stanton.
July 20, 1S5G.-tf Z. II.
A UGUSTA FEMALE SEMINARY,
n STAUNTON, VA.-The next annual session of
this institution will open on Monday, the LIST OF Sep.
tember under the instruction and general management
of Mr.. and Mrs. WM II. MARQUES, with such other
teachers as may be found necessary Additionalbpid
ings have been erected for the accommodation of the
Principal and Boarding Pupils and the Trustees feel
justified from the amplest testimonials in giving as
surances that the patrons of the Seminary VIII nnd IN
the Principal an accomplished, faithful, energetic
teacher-one who has extraordinary in inspir-
ing his pupils with affection for him and enthusiasm
for their Studies and that in all respects the School
will be worthy of the confidence of the public.
Circulars, containing full particulars, will be furnish
ed, upon application to the Principal.
TRUSTEES.
FRANCIS MCFARLAND, President
JOHN HENDREY, SOLOMON j. Love,
JOHN MCCUE, ADAM LINK,
JACOB BAYLOR, DAVID FULrz m -n
JOSEPH r. WILSON JOHN TRIMBLg, 500
JOHN D. IMBoDEN, Jos. A. WADDELL,
WILLIAM Brown, WILLIAM M. TATE,
Staunton July 1e, 1S56.-Town papers copy till LIST
September. ,r .t,,-....
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July 80, 1885, Wind. copy ids. Administrators

STRAYED OR STOLEN.-0n Tuesday last,
y escaped from the subscriber, aght bay Horse with
small star in s forehead two knots ON his left hind
foot small ct on the right hind foot on the inside
shod all rounlt Also small dark bay or brown Mare,
with little white on the forehead little white on
the two hind feet and of the fore feet aged a.
bout years last spring and height about IA hands
ding for such horses from Suspicious looking persons
Any one finding aud delivering them to me, or who
will inform me of the finding will be fully compensa-
ted for their time trouble Address me at Barter
brook, Augusta county, Va
1876 J0HN III. RANKIN,
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NOR sALEz-YALUABLE TOWN PROP

tsiSuinoHu, huSusep, 10oo'
DOR sALE--VALUABLE TOWN PROP.
II ERTY. In pursuance of decree, entered in the
cause of Bonivia and others against ID. A. Pltman
heirs and depending the Circuit Court of Augusta
shall proceed, Thursday the 81st day Of Juty next
in the town of Staunon, to seat public SALE that yer,
and nearly opposite the Virginia Hotel It contains
Two Store-ROoms and Cellars--a Dwelling
House and Large Room, at present used as o
Billiard Saloon Any person desiring to invest his
money in real estate, to yield large dividend, VII
find this desirable for that purpose.
TERMS OF SALE The purchase money to be paid II
four equal nstalments falling due respectively, II
SIX twelve, eighteen and twenty -four months from the
day of SALE bearing Interest," the title to be retained az
ultimate security and the purchase giving bond ane
July 2, 1856.-tds.
re Postponement.
The above sale is postponed till Friday august loh
August 6, 1856. N. h. TROUT, Com T.
DOTETOURT LAND FOR SALE
West, will sell at public auction, on Saturday. oath o.
August, his TRACT GLAND, lying in the county o.
Botetourt four and half miles Southeast of Fincas
tie, adjoining the lands of Christian Kesslar, Isaac
Kessar and Others Its location is desirable being
within about ten miles of Bonsacks Depot on the Vir
gnia and Tennessee Railroad and twelve miles from
the James River Canal, at Buchanan, and also conye
nient to Mills, Smith Shops &C., &c., and in as good
neghborhood any in the county there being three
Churches within two miles. This land swel watered
and we'll located for convenience. There is in the
tract One Hundred and Fifteen Acres-about
IS of which is well timbered and about ~ acres Of
good Meadow. The farm has on it comfortable
DWELLING HOUSE, Barn, and other out.houses, to-
gether with good Orchard of various kinds OF fruit
further description is deemed unnecessary, as per
sons wishing to purchase will view the premises, which
will be shown and terms made known, with much
pleasure by the subscriber LEWIS KESSLAR.
P. S.-Any person wishing more land, can purchase
an adjoining Farm. l.. H.
AuSust & 1S56-2t
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DTRAL VALLEY MALE AND FEMALE

IL, SEMINARY, THREE MILES NORTH THE NATU-
RAJ neutrality-suspicious. are being made for thor
ough system of instruction at this Institution the COM
ing year 1t will be under the charge Of the Rev.
SAMUEL EMERSON, A. NJ, with competent assist
September and continue with recess at Christmas,
Ten Months.
Tuition from $3.50 to 81 so per quarter; and no pu,
pills will be received for shorter time Good board
can be obtained at from Sc to SO per month Apply to
SHAYKLIN McCLINToc or JOHN d. Houston, Summers
P. o., Rockbridge Co., Va.
July 30 lS56-tf
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SALE,-By virtue of a
decree of the Circuit Court ofAugusta county rem
dered on the goth day of june 1885, in the case of Ann
McFal, &C., VS. Catherine McFa &c, shall proceed,
rtarday, the 18Th day Of September next to sell, on
premises, the TRACT Of LAND of which Thomas
all died seized and possessed, lying in Augusta
nty, near Mt Pisgah Church, and containing a.
33 Acres. The improvements consi st of a COM
We DWELLING HOUSE and suitable out-build-
EAs OF SALE:-Cas for the expenses of sale and
4 eghteeS Months bonds, with good security to be ia
ken LOT deferred payments, and the title to be re-
aineo uht the purchase money is paid.
HUGH w. SHEFFEY,
August Nc al. Com'r
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JOHN TYLER. WM. IL. T1Lhh'
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS

1S6 Cary Street, RICHMOND, Va.
TOHN TYLER having associated with him in the
81 Commission Business, his Son, WIZ. H. TYLER, the
business will hereafter be conducted under the style OF
Aug. /, 1885, TYLER sun.
TINE subscriber takes this method of saying to his
| friends who consign Produce to Tyler & Son, or
request orders to be filled, that having for the past
thirty years hecn actively engaged in thepurchase and
sale of Tobacco, Wheat, -Four, Corn, Bacon, Butter,
Lard, Coce Seed and ege'y description Of Merchandise,
particular attention will be devoted to this portion OF
the business. JOHN ~ LEX. !,
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iokE ,'yNTY.-By virtue of a power of At.
g,rr,SG by William NJ. Peyton, who is now
the State, will offer for sale at public
TRACT of LAND known as WHIrTEN's
q Big Lick Depot ofthe Va. q Tenn. *; H.,
" of Roanoke, on Thursday, tile l4M 81
FOR CASH.
of land is believed to contain 200 Acres
I'M be made before the day of sale. The
the land, as regards its fertility, IS the
he lands of the neighborhood, proyerbial
of soil. There is Dwelling House on the
seer. Mr.. Scruggs, or the undersigned VIII
lace at any time. will also sci! II Acre'
Immediately adjoining the Depot, IN Lots, to
zen. THOMAS Y. READ
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COMMISSIONERS SALE.-Acting under q
I decree of the Circuit Court of Augusta county
rendered at November Term, 1885, in the case OF Trout
Saturday Tie 23d day Of august 1885, to sell at public
auction, to the highest bidder, a HOUSE AND LOT in
Pointsyille near Stanton, being the same property
sold to R. B. Thomas by B. F. Points in 1885,
tans about one acre. and has upon it, besides the dwell
ling, all requisite outbuildings.
TERMS :-One-third of the purchase money in hand,
and the balance in three equal annual instalments the
purchaser giving bonds and good personal security for
the deferred instruments and the title retained as ultl'
mate security ROBERT +. KINNEY, Comr.
Ihlu 90 1875 ids
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DUBLIC SALE will offer at public sale on
i Friday, august 18TH, 1856, the FARM of John F.
Coursey, decd, which contains EIGHTY ACRES
The land is Of good quality, and is adapted to the
growth of all kinds of Grain and Grass; it has fine
Orchard of various kinds of FRUIT. There is on it
comfortable DWELLING HOUSE. and other out
buildings This land adjons the lands of r. Linn, G..
W. Barger, and Others and is in beautiful section of
country living So miles east of the Stribng Springs,
and az Northwest of Mt. Scion. This land will be
sold on the above named day if not sold privately be-
fore Possession given at any time. Sale to take
place on the premises TERMS made known on day
of sale. JOHN w. ID. CoUhoEl,
Agent for the Heirs Of F. Coursey, decd.
A,,nr,
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LAND FOR sALE:mAs A

VALUABLE LAND FUR SAIEs-Ass n
v gent for the widow and heirs of John Mcclure,
decd I will sell TRACT of LAND situated one mile
from Waynesboro, equidistant between the Turnpike
and Central Railroad, containing 149 Acres; about
80 acres cleared, and the balance heavily timbered-
The improy ements are Dwelling Houses very large
Double Barn, Smoke House, Kitchen. Corn Crib and
to the house. This Farm combines the advantages of
being only one mile from three Mills, two Churches.
and the same from the Waynesboro Depot, and in the
midst of the best society Any person wishing opur-
chase will do well to call on the agent, who will show
the premises Terms and payments will be accommo-
dating. JAMES .. BUSH, agent
June o.. 1S56.-tf.-Vind copy.