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The true Democrat., 1857-03-24
Kissing a Bachelor.

correspondent relates the following incl dent:
 "We have a friend-a bachelor friend very fond of the society of the ladies, but ex- tremely modest and dlt1iieut withal 4 few evenings since he went to make a cal upon an acquaintance, who had recently taken to him self wife, young and beautiful, and as a mat ter of course, overtowng with affection for her husband Now the lovely wife of week, like all other wives, could scarcely survive the brief absence of her husband for the discharge of his business, and always upon his return met him upon the threshold, and smothereG him with kisses. It so happened when our friend called, that the husband was absent but momentarily V expected by the fond and anxious wife. She ht ard his foot fall upon the steps, and suppos-
 ing it 10 be her husband, rushed forth to meet him; and he had scarcely lad his hand npon the bell-pull before the door flew open, and his neck was enclrcied by pair of white arms, and burning kisses fell thick and fast upon hi, lips and cheekS-whe a full and throbbing breast was strained to his Here was trying stua ton for diffident man, and our friend came near fainting oh the spot; fortunately, the lad Y discovered her mistake in season to prevent such melancholy event and he escaped from the house more dead than alive. The last we saw of him, he was leaning against tree fan. ming himself with his sombrero, in order to re- cover strength to regain his lodgings"
The true Democrat., 1857-03-24
Married-At Christ Church on the IA

Married-At Christ Church, on the 14th inst, by the Rev. Mir. Freeman, Mr GILBERT hNAPP, jr, of St. Louis, Missouri,to Mrs. MARY F: OFFICER, daughter of Judge Wm. II. Feild of this city
 on the evening of the l7th, at the residence ol the orde's father, by Rev. Wm. H. Hugart, Dr' r. r. BURTON, to Miss AB1GAL, eldest daughter Of Mr. John Robins-ail of this city.
 On the 18th inst, in this city. by Rev. c. L. Jettries, Mir. MACY MEEks, to Mrs. LUCY DuyY both ofthis county.
 In Cr'ttenden county, Ark, on the evening of the l2th inst, at the residence of the brides father, by Rev. J. H. Gray, CHARLES Fox Mon RIs, Esq, and Miss MISSISSIPPI FoGLEMAy.
The true Democrat., 1857-03-24
AYERS CHERRY PECTOR,J.

ENOR the rapil cure ef Coughs \ EssE 4 Colds lIonrseuees Bronchitis.
 WN/SS Whooping Cough Asthma and / TaSGA Consumption. is univ r a lY known ;l> the best remedy ever yet
 r E discovered for every variety of 6SN-SEH Pulmonary disease. So wide iS 6C@zaSsssE-- IN the field oi its usefulness and SC ssss.-.-...s-- numerous the eases of iI- cures t" almost every section of the country abounds in persons publicly known. who have beci e> orei from alarming and desperate diseases ot the lungs by its Use. When tried its superiority over every other medicine of its kind s too apparent c. e,ere observation and where its virtue. are known the public no longer hesitate what antidotr ta employ for thedStres>rg and dangerous affections of the ruimo- nary organs which are incident to our climate. Bv Us timely Use many nay almost all attacks of disease upon thc Lungs or throat. arrested and thus are saved many thousands every year from d permutUre grave. No family should hc without it. and those who to neglect to provide themselves with remedy which wards of this dangerous class of diseases will have cause to depiorc it when it is too late Proof, of the surprising efficacy of the Cherry Poctora need not hc given Go the American people--tiey have v- Ing prootS m every ncghbordood. But those who Wish to read the statements of those whose whole health has been restored and whose live, have been saved by itS use, will find them in my American AL manac which the agent below named has to furnish gratis fer every one
 Prepared by Dr. ]. C. Aver. Lowell Mass and sold bv l. J. McATNON'T. Little PorL
 Il. F. tarNsworth X Co., Memphis: !. Wright X Co.. New Orleans and by agents in every county in the State Feb B ls.- an
The true Democrat., 1857-03-24
Guardian Angels.

There are those who believe that it Is the especial privilege of the "lovcd and lost'' to be thereafter the guardian watchers of the liv- ing who are left behind them. Such a persua- slall has dned mauy mourner'o tears. In the overwhelming grief that death brings 1t is d reIiet unspeakabie to think that the lamented parent, the cherished partner, or the darling enid are symPathlslng with us, watching over uS, and silently persuading us to holy actions. oiten has such conviction checked the rising thought ot evil, and turned the empting and errlns back to the paths of virtue. We would fam believe that those sweet innocents who are gwen to thelr parents for awhile and Who are taken away just as they have begun 10 weave themselves aOout our hearts, are angels in dis gulae, sent to wean us from earthly things and revive Tn our souls longing for Paredise.- God sprituazes Us in this way when all oth CT means fail. There are praying mothers. whose sons are far away, to whom th;s relief has sometimes come with peculiar beauty Oh, what ineXpressible joy to think that guardien angels attend the wandercr in the watches of the hlght Tn the storm at sea, on the wide pra Tie, and on the bleak Sierra. Grown men. se- parated by vast oceans from their early homes. often feel as if some invisible presence was with them: as though a celestial spirit, won by a mothers petitions was constantly protecting their footsteps.
 There Is a German legend which says that each of us at birth, has guarden angel ap- pointed, who remains with us until death, un- less driven away by our remorseless wick ed ness. Alas for those who have banished their invisible attendant. What d dissolution there must be as they % into the dark eternity to come, lonely wanderers, whom no messengers from Paradise take by the hand to conduct his spirit to the realms of purity and bliss, where countless myrads bask eternaly in the golden sunl ght of Gods love.
The true Democrat., 1857-03-24
WAS COMMITTEn

W the Arkansas Penitcntiary by the Denn. ex, 21. isS7i Sn'rlft T Of Desha county, on March the REIN ond l hunaway . slave who calls himself .Se. son of Kentucky and that he left his master m t city of Louisville aboht July last. '''"S'of Ill tho ead boy $ 3 feet 4 inches high. weight. bv aa. n.'ice ae i'9 l9S and says he is about 3 years of age age, lH or dark copper colored complexion. "
 me owner or owners hereby reqn, sted to coma forward: pay charges and take him away, or said negro VIII be dealt with according to law
 VI GEORGE & ROBINS. Contractors
 Nirelnl@ ana ana hehtucky papers please take noticc tNNFtII Z4 -0l-hm ' n>t aaN S0t nr S1 rlnr ,rnn
The true Democrat., 1857-03-24

lN FIx.-Jemmy Downer had been out all day traning-the first time since he was chosen captain of the Tarry town Guards-and being pretty we'll filled with lbations of punch and so forth, got somewhat bewIdered as he plodded along towards his home Meeting boy on the road he accosted him with
 Well, my boy, can you tell me where Capt. Downer l-ives?'
 "Why sir you are Captain Downer; arn't you?"
 "Yes, I know that boy. But where the devil do live? Can you tell me t-hat?"
 The lad piloted the inebriated officer 10 his donlcil, and then left him to take care of him. self.
 The pillar of the country's pride tried the door, it was locked He then drew out his night key, but could not find the key hoe.- By gosh." he exclaimed, after trying in vain to find the incison in the door, if this isn't a good 'un. Here the old Lady has Locked the
The true Democrat., 1857-03-24
*For the year 1853.

*For the year 1853.
 The table does not, perhaps, give correct idea of the annual rates of increase, either of our own commerce, or of that of other coun- tries. Commerce, like all things else, is sub ject to great tluctuation, and the year 1854 was one of remarkable prosperity. This prosperi- ty, however, was general, so that it cannot ma tcrlally affect the general result.
 ToCs, as stated by the Courierand Enquirer, the most interesting fact apparent from these figures Is the change of several countries in relative commercial importance since 1850 Then we were third on the list; now we are the second, having usurped the place of France, Hamburg and the Zoleverlin have also chang ed positions.
 In rate of increase during the four years, Belgium takes precedence of all other coun- tries, it being fifty per cent. That, however, $ due to accidental causes, and not to be taken into account. The rates of increase in Great Britain and the United States were eleven and twenty-one per cent. respectively. The Cou- rer and Enquirer rightly thinks that any change in the relative rates will be in our favor SupPoSing, however, they continue as given above, the commerce of the two countries will be equal in 1862; in 1863 the United States will stand first in commercial importance among the nations oft the earthly. c. Picay- Uae.
The true Democrat., 1857-03-24

COMMITTED 10 the county jail of Bradley sta N county: Htate of Arkansas. on the 24th Ss day of November last negro man who calls -EA his name John. aged about 5 wears. slow spoken, dark or black Gritfe, upper front tooth out six feet one or two inches high
 JOHN HAVIS sheriff 24-2w Cost of adv S2 Rra,l1av co Ar,-.
The true Democrat., 1857-03-24
Our Relative Commercial ImpOrtance.

We copied yesterday from the Courier and Enquirer, neatly compiled table giving brd's-eye view of the commerce of the United States. We find in the same paper the, follow lns table showing the relative commercial i'm portance of the great maritime countries of the world. The figures for 1854, the latest that could be procured for all countries, are from the State department and French and English au- thoritles; those for 1850 from Elihu Burritt's Statistics of nations'' The table, it will be seen not only gives the aggregate exports and imports for those two years, but the rate of in- crease also:
The true Democrat., 1857-03-24
We Think we are Justified in Saving

.A That no other Plll, or remedy for IiverCom- plain, has gained 50 deservedv the rcpuration now enjoyed by Dr. MLane's Celebrated Liver Pills. pre- pared by Fleming Bros, of Pittsburgh As an evil dcnce that they will cure read the following certf cate from lady residing in our own city:
 NEW YoRG, January 9, 1852 This < to certify that have had the liver com plant Tor six years. and never could get any medi cine to help me until commenced using Dr. MI.ane Celebrated Liver PiIls prepared by Fleming Bros can now Say to the public, that they have com pletely cured me; and do hereby recommend them to all persons afflicted with diseased Liver They will cure. Try them.
The true Democrat., 1857-03-24
ARE YOE SICK

FHL fUt SICh-or have you lIIcnds thNt urc slek; Then read Dr. Easterys advertisement in another column of this paper and % to the agent iu this place and obtain the medicines recommended for the Complaint. We aude to Dr. Easterlys Iooidc and sarsparilla, Dr. Carter's Cough Balsam. Dr. Easterly'S Fever and Ague Killer and Dr. Hooler, Female Cordial. These medicines have b.cn thor oughly tested in the various forms of disease for which they are recommended and can be confidently recommended as the most eicacious remedies known. They are very popular and selling rapidly iu nearly every city and town in the United States Tc be had of the agent
 March l1, 57.-lln. J. !. No AT MONT
The true Democrat., 1857-03-24

QUITE APosIrE-The Phladep pbia Bule- tn aptly remarks There is a story evtant If certain farmer, who after his boys had plouoh. ed all day, told them that they might nlav at digging cellar by moonlight. This is about the kIhd ot rest indulged in by newspaper folks aner the paper has "gone to press ,, The cohposltors go to work at distributing "dead mater, or to get a start on the next days edl'ion; the reporters play at attending meet hSs. conventions, etc, or at gathering materials TOT iahcy locals, and the editors amuse them serves oy examining foreign correspondence or ,o'eiSh papers, reading up" for editorials or ,oy lndltlng such articles as this which we how bring to all end
The true Democrat., 1857-03-24

KANSAS AND TEXAS RAILRoAD.-Gov. Geary, in his message, recommended the construction of railroad from the Kansas Valley to the Gulf of Mexico in Texas. A bill has just passed the Council, granting a charter for d road from Lecompton to Galveston in Texas The charter as it stands, grants right of way one hundred feet wide throughout the route The Governor had recommended joint action with the legislature of the State of Texas. but the legislature here seem to feel themselves competent to the task. The road in question wouli. after leaving Kansas Territory, run through the Cherokee country. and the Indian country to the west of Missouri, then through Texas. The route would be over six hundred miles long, and four fiths of the load would be an Indian wild. Of course it is, for the present at least, chimera, but it seems to be seriously determined. The capital stock by charter i. S5 100000. It Is called the Great Central rail- road. The original corporators are four mem. bers of the council, one member of the House Secretary Woodson of the territory, and one ol two others.-St. Louis MtelHgencer.
The true Democrat., 1857-03-24
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PICAYUNE OFFICE NJ,

PICAYuNE OFFICE, March Y, lSJ7. COttom-Prces about the same as yesterday. say fnrlrw middling l23sGl255c., and middIing l3G l3hc. f} tb.
 sugar-Fair to fully fair ss1@1oAc ? h. MoIasses-58@55c for fermenting: 5s ]5 @ 59c for fair good lots and soc gallon for prime aboed. Fiour-Ohio at $6 l5; St. Louis SC 50(d SI; 6o Wheat Ordinary Sl 25 2 busbel Prime white is held at Sl so 2 bushel.
 Corn-Holders are asking S0c R bushs for prime Pork-A lot of 25o bbls uninspected Mess sold at S23 S} bbl.
 Bacon--Clear Sides 18}lc; ribbed Sides l11le Lard-No at I3Isc and prime l4e 7 fb. Rice-.455c. and 4$lc. 4} fb.
 Cofee--At l19l0Ac; los lI4c
 Basging--27j pieces Kentucky hand loom sold at l5s and l3o bales India at l3l9c F yard cash Whiskey--Rectfed at 27Gg2Sc. anl Raw at BOG. F' gallon sixty days.
 Hides--Attakapas arc selling on the Levec at 13c P ' for dry-an improvement.
The true Democrat., 1857-03-24

Died-0n Tuesday, 24th ult., at twenty minutes of two P. NJ, Capt. WM HERvEY ALLEN, aged thirty six years. Gone forth to meet the shalowy future without fear and with manly heart'
 PfHsbltr1l DiQn1tlJ
The true Democrat., 1857-03-24

A CONTRARY WIND. -" How changeable the wind is" said Mrs. Partington, upon her return from a walk ill Boston. |" II is the changeablest thing l ever did see. When l went up to Washington street, it was biowin ia my face, and when turned to go down, don't you think 1t went blown on my back"
The true Democrat., 1857-03-24

E'ROM the subscriber, living in Mineral sN I township. nine miles north least from Lit Ie1H tie Rock, bright bay horse Is hands high blind in left eye; and dark bay mare about 5% hands high years old-a good saddle nag-some saddle marks Any person who will deliver said horses to me or give information so can get them will be literally Iewarded. RHODA BLUNT.
 March 1ShT
The true Democrat., 1857-03-24
MARIA EVANS. No g8 Toy;s s,r,

.ay Purchasers wih be careful to ask for DR. M'- LANES CELEBRATED LIVER PILLS lnunutac- turcd ny FLEMING BROS. of Pittsburgh Pa There are other Pil!, purportng to De liver PiIi~ H"w before the pubic. Dr. NJ Lanes genuine Liver Fills, also lis celebrated Venuuco can now be had ny al respectable drug stores Nue 4eoniqe ,cittot Me *agautafew FLEMING BROS.
The true Democrat., 1857-03-24

CSF Our hearts are like an instrument of music we'll tuned-they will make no melody in the ear of God unless they be gently touched by the finger of the Spirit.
The true Democrat., 1857-03-24

Or Tie following paragraph, which we clip from the Louisville Courier, is merely a joke:
 The Council of Memphis offer $5,OO0 for the best practicable plan" of bridging the Missis- sppi river at that point It would seem diffi- cult as it is generally believed that the super structure of Arkansas rests upon "loblolly,"
The true Democrat., 1857-03-24

0T The Cincinnati Enquirer tells of amem- Der of the Ohio Legislature, who recently at. tended party, at the residence of one of the elite of the fashionables of Columbus. After partaking of the splendid supper spread on the occasion, he sought out the host and found him entertaining bevy of his lady guests. The member from -, pulled out his purse and desired to know what was to pay for his supper.
The true Democrat., 1857-03-24

CTTlt Is not generally known that the city of Charleston, S C., is now, as it has been for some tune past, carryihg on a lucrative direct trade with Spain, and that chiefly in the essential commodity of four
The true Democrat., 1857-03-24
HOLLOW MAN.S PllIN.

The cynics of the medical schools are constrained to admit that Holoways Pills bani,h disease from the stomach. liver and bowels. without reducing the strength of the patient This is the greatest medical triumph of the nineteenth century. SoI ut the manuiactorieS. No. so Maiden Lane New York; and No.244 stand, London; and by all dru.gsts at 2jc. b2Mc.. and Sl nltt.-
The true Democrat., 1857-03-24
-<e%~zN<>

lloS. WM L. DAYToS.-Thc Senate of the State of New Jersey refused, Wednesday. to confirm the Governors appointment of Hon. Wm. L. Dayton as Attorney General of that State.
The true Democrat., 1857-03-24
EtNCY GEOIERIEl

H boz. Cugumh-r Piok,es: " dog. a,~t. Pre-erc,S
 5 Holsters:
 Oysters II Sarliuas: 2o boxes London Layer Raisins; :, Ground Peppers;
 hh,S sol, ehellel Almonds For sale for cash by March 24 '57. GEO. s. MORRISON.
The true Democrat., 1857-03-24
NAILS.

q KEGS No. $; O 4 kegs~ No. 10;
 j kegs No. 4:
 10 6: Pop lbs horseshoe nails
 Also, horseshoe iron, tire hub and slab iron, steel etc. ec., for sale by March 4 U. D. L. O'CONNFLL. X co.
The true Democrat., 1857-03-24
sI0U IlEW ARD!

85 WILL be paid for the negro boy eA X W ANDY if apprehended out of Pu- 4 -Aa- la>.i, or fifty if taken within tho county -xA o Pulaski. ANDY i, d tall, fiue looking boy aO-I | v years of age, very black. qui-k spoken nd has
 March lt '57 ri
The true Democrat., 1857-03-24

Cattle Market JEFFERSON CITY, Thursday Evening March l2 Beef Cattle---The supply of fine cattle is limi- ted and prices are in favor of holders We continue to quote fine and choice western beeyes at 0; He Der lb. ne. Ordinary stock in proportion. Receipts l3l head.
 Eos>---The market is bare. The last sales were at llc. per lh. net.
 Sheep--Sold in lots at s 50 ger head Milch Cows-. Prices at S30@s5 per head. A gooi suprly.
 Veal tattle--We quote at $8@t 50 per head.
The true Democrat., 1857-03-24
FINE LiQuoIts

SETE have inst received W , nb, Malaga wine; bbls French brandy;
 l '' Port wiue;
 ] " Cogriac brandy:
 Which we will sell very low for cash MarcM 24 ,l7. b | O'NONNEIL x O.
The true Democrat., 1857-03-24

U>{- About forty persons from Kansas, includ. ing ten Indians of that territory, on Friday the 10th inst, headed by Gen Whitfield, for- maly paid their respects to the President
The true Democrat., 1857-03-24
RUNAW Al.

X LARGE stock of Staple Groceries and Dry 1A Goods. always on hand low for cash by
 March A. '57 GEO X MORRISON
The true Democrat., 1857-03-24
TO THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE C..
 AND r. E. R. co.
OFFICE CAIRO AND FULTON R. R. Co.
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3'1'1 1''1N' -I'N'' 'IHTUH -4l IoOI. kBUBLIC notice is hereby given, that there will be meeting of the stockholders Of thi. company, held at their office in the city of Little Rock on M0n- day. the fth day of May next, for the choice of directors. and tJ the transaction of such ether business as may properly come before them.
 Votes can be given only by the stockholders in have held tLair Lbre. M % -r "i,,is "" ouS To the day of e,ecti5n
 The charter of the company provides, that no per. son o"5 bona hie eto,kLodcri iu his own rgi, Of t least hiiy shares. which he Snail have he'd thirty director.
 No >Joclhoider will he entitled to vote by proxy, unless thein>trument appointing him q. proxy shall have been INeN oual delivered to the secretary tLe company or other person authorized by the board of directors tu act.
 EN arNnr,f tIln 1.rrsilL.1.
The true Democrat., 1857-03-24
DpnarturpS

" 13-Umpire No. 3, for Fort Smith. " l3-Arkansas, for Napoleon. " l7-Dardanele, for Fort Smith. < lS-S. II. Tucker, for Napoleon. " 2o-Umpire No. 3, for Napoleon. " 22-Arkansas. for Fort Smith. " 22-Tiber, for Fort Smith
The true Democrat., 1857-03-24
nsii ,tA AGkt,REL.

DTEECT FEOM BOSTON. MASSACHUSETTS,. SE KITS large No I, late Fall caught Nackerel; SU Bos. Large No. l. late Fal.-caught do;
 do and !5 pbS. Fall caught Mess do; W arran,ed as they arc represented. For,ale by MyTct z4 '51. GEO <. MORRISON
The true Democrat., 1857-03-24
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
SPRAYED OR STOLEN

CHARLES A. CARROLL. JAMES R. JOHNSON
 CARROLL < JOHNSON, Attorneys at Law, Little Rock. Arkan as March oi 1s5r
The true Democrat., 1857-03-24
CONFIRMATION OF TAN TIrIE

s. II. HAMPSTEAD Solicitor. 24-6w Prs fee S24.
The true Democrat., 1857-03-24
 SPRAYED OR STOLEN

E>ROM the subscriber on the l9th March A. IL living on the south side of the Arkansas (H5S river miles below Little Rock on the Memphis road, black horse, about Is hands high. 10 or II years old, one white hind foot white snip his nose a good work horse and paces when under the saddle reward of s5 will be paid for the recovery of the horse CHRISTIAN DiFHT
 March 24, 1857 st
The true Democrat., 1857-03-24
RIGID. FATHERLY, Sec'y = .,

.z37 Independent Balance, Arkan,aw Traveller, Hampstead Democrat. and TeIcgralh, insert three times amt forward accounts to True Democrat office for collection
The true Democrat., 1857-03-24
STEAMBOAT REGTsTER
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sslls@-.irs TiT'rrz' . <-zz-s-l1-S .---4-s5s-zss1 FURNISHED BY BAILEY, HANGER * col
 Arrivals March 11-Umprc No. 8, from Napoleon. ' l6-S. II. Tucker from Napoleon
 17-Dardanelle, from New Orleaus l9-Umpire No. 3, from Fort Smith 2l-Arkansas, from Napoleon. 22-Tibcr, from New Orleans :" 23--Pelican, from New Orleans.
The true Democrat., 1857-03-24
Masonic

rA. . " V OI-VOD Di ceC v lA''ahta papers, Gcorgia, please copy.1
The true Democrat., 1857-03-24
Notice Of Forfeiture Lands

'. B. SHAPPARD, Secy pro tenn. DoUer Lot}ge, No. r, Ark March !. l957.
The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1857-12-04
DR. CUDwORTM-Bo..nio Innrmary, No.

IL Howard street, Boston, Mass.
DR.. CUDWORTH attributes 10 his xEw piscovsly
much OF his In curing the most deeprooed, OBJ
stinate COMPLICATED and long standing, and ~.
HERrEp disorders OF the human system. His utter dis
card OF mercury hydrate Of potash, and other mineral
posons from the medical practice, forced him TO search
Cor substitute and the result was, this agent, which
In itself IL thornagh but mild searcher, discover and
expeler u all mercurs other poisonous depotis OF
the humon system.
This 10 well worth sober consideration Because his
cleansing and renoyatng remedy, the "Sew Discovery,
Il the basis which his theory Of Healing long and well
duce healthy action Of great consequence, but where
Old Diseases Of the Tn oat. Chest Heart and Lungs,
Gout and Rheumatism, Indigestion, General Debility,
hercurial Afictions, Females Chronic Dlsorders Ner
vousness and labitua Headache, diseases Of lndscrr
young and mkdleaged persons. and all diseases Of the
skin urinary organs constitute list Of human aic
lions In which re "Nsw Dssovcry"is ola most sbso.
lutte efficacy. For the satisfaction Of the public. 500
will be legally 0sfeited grain Of mercury found
any MEDICAL preparation from this Institution.
All persons who by In injudcious OF deficient med.
csl treatment have lost all faith In the profession, aud
oil hope Of recovery, may for couple Of weeks try this
SEw DISCOVERY, and never continue medical treat.
ment that In three weeks has effect ell important AMI
updsniable change TO his benefit.
DR.. Cudworth has his own Laboratory, where all his
medicines prepared II IL his Interests 10 pay
WE'LL and carefully select the drugs used In his practice
that spurious Inert dru,s-no old sluggish
pounds, mistaken, inaccurate, ttious prepare.
tiOns defeat s knowledge and dss ppolnt his pa
tent. No. Il Howard street. once open day and
ming lyr32