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Smyrna times., 1857-10-07
Our Correspondence.
Written for lie Smyrna Times.
HFtIIS" JO' VIC yI"u t"IsS
Pastime for Winter Evenings.

Now. the advent of long, winter evenings
is near at hand, the question n .turally arises
how shall they be passed !-how are our mid
dle-aged and young people to employ this, not
inconsderable portioR of the coming season
All nature will be drapsd in habiliments OF
gloom and Notwithstanding presents TO
draw one from indoor nPleyments, ,--thOn,
cannot some way be devised whereby this time
may be made subservient to some useful ac-
quirement !-someIhing that will make us bet.
Ter and wiser, something that will make us bet
ter qualified to know ourselves aud understand
the relationship we hold to each other and the
world at large? Cannot our young people be
brought under some educating, refining inAu-
ence, that will give them an impetus in the way
o. usefulness, virtue and happiness !-or must
our young men have no means of dIvertng the
mind from the monOtonous routine of daily life,
save the AmuSementS that occasionally pre-
sent themselves. where human-naIure is held
up to view in some OF its worst, yet attractive
phases; or some place of " Exercise " where,
broach the subject of religion or morals, and
you would soon learn whether healthtul IN
fuence was exerted-one that parent would
like to have thrown around his SOU !-an infu-
.ence that will make them betteF citizens, bet
ter children or brothers, husbands or fathers
better qualified to discharge the incumbent
duties of lrfei Can we not have some Even.
ing School, where those whose circumstances
preclude their daily attendance, can pass their
evenings in acquiring useful knowledge g
Would not this be more reasonable disposition
OF the time than some are accustomed to make
Or, could we not have u course of Scientific or
Practical Lectures-something that would Ia ke
up the time In an agreeable and useful manner
Would the people encourage such a course by
their presence as we'll as "material aid !"-
Would the inhabitants of this place exert their
influence to support something of this kind -
vi the many subjects WHICH might be present
ed, there is probably no one more intimately
connected with the interests of every individual
than knowledge of the Human Systematic
lntrlcacy of its constructon--the laws by
which 1t is governed, as we'll as the best method.
of following cut the Physiological law, or OBJ
"ervIng the laws of Health How many hum
dreds and thousands yearly go down to the
Pale Nations of the Dsad, prematurely, for the
want of knowledge of the laws of health u
how much misery and wretchcdness are daily
experienced. by bad heal lth, brought on by an
Ignorant trausgresson of natures law, which
a few shllllngs expended by way of paying lee
turers might have prevented! Will not some
one take the lead in this audable undertaking.
Whoever will, will confer u favor upon the
community.
Smyrna, Oct 1857.
Smyrna times., 1857-10-07
e. enerGE N aus.

The CRISIS or 1887 AND IS57.-The Phila.
delphla Ledger makes the following compari.
son:
''ln the imitation Of prices produced by the
abuse OF credit III 1897, the prices OF food ran
up TO an enormous height, in some cases ex-
ceedlng the high prices Of the present wear.
Flour was SIP per barrel, and other articles in
the same exurbilant proportion. So completely
had industry been diverted from a6or to specn.
ation, that we We're actually obliged TO import
grain iron Europe, fact unexampled in our
history before or since. Now, however, the
case Is different. Bountiful crops have every-
where blessed labor with a rich reward, and
lnsteid OF having to import grain, we have
plenty OF 1t to export TO Europe, and would do
so more largely # the inflated prices did moi
prevent It. The general decline in prices
without any alteration of relative values which
is now taking place, will enable us to paw our
debts abroad by means ofo;her of our products
than cotton"
CHINA AND THE ENGLIsH-An American let
ter from Hong Kong says the terms the Eng.
lsh intend to dictate to the Chinese are, that
England is to have nine ports, instead of five,
as now; that they are to have consulate and
guard of soldiers at five of the ports, and AT
The others n consulate, and that the Chinese
3
at each Of these four.
OF The second exhibition of horses at
Springfield was concluded on Saturday, with a
trot between Flora Temple, "the little bay
mare" and Lancet, "ihe slashing black gel
Ding" Flora went to harness, and Lancet un.
der the saddle; miles heats, best three in five.
Flora had the pole, and won in three straight
heats-time 394, 2 81, and 2.32 There were
n ION fhnt. nj
o. If every lady in the country would re.
solve not TO buy another silk dress for wear
10 come, IN Lions of dollars would be saved 10
our country, which would be a complete paDa.
cea for hard times" The gentlemen might
make similar saving by limiting their con-
sumption OF tobaccO. Other nations are our
creditors tor silks, tobacco, and other superflu-
'les' and to pay for them the country is drained
Of It's specie, and money becomes tight.
OF The bills of the three physicians in the
burdell murder case-who ana yzed the blood.
examined the blood stains, &c.,-amount TO
slOoO DIR. Doremus was engaged ten days,
md his charge was $40O.
O~r II sstated that seventeen fugitive slaves 4
y companies of two, three or four, passed /
nroush New York last week, on their way TO
"a NADIA.
AMERICANS ON MOUNF BLANc-Msunt Blanc
vas ascended successfully on both August, by
,tuyvesant lie Roy and Stephen w. Dana, Of
Boston.
WOODLAND CREAM."-Ponlade for
Seautifying the Hair highly perfumed, supe- o
or to any trench article imported, and for half v
'e price. For dressing Ladies' Hair il has no v
quail, giving ta bright glossy appearance. v
causes GenIlemeD's Hair to carl in the most q
itural manner. Ii removes dandrifI, always il
wing the Hair The appearance Of being fresh
Price only fifty cents. None gi
snuine unless signed. la
PETRIDGE a. Co., N. Y, Proprietor of the l0
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DelGaUGre AffGirs.

DELAWARE RAILROAD.-During the mont
ofSeptember l9,30S baskets peaches, over 2OOl
baskets OF apples, 36,j09 dozen eggs, and larp
quantities OF pears, melons grapes, ounce
berries, pIums, potatoes, tomatoes, squash. $
poultry and other marketing were received a
Broad and PrHns streets depot from this road
Prior to the opening of this road great poriio,
OF the fruit and vegetables now reaching phiIa
delphIa sought other markets more easily ac
cesslble, or was consumed by the producers.
CE The firm of Us. Il. Price e. Co. of the
BraDdywine flour mills, have been driven to
the necessity of making an assignment for the
beneht OF their creditors. Unfortunate specu.
latlons at an unfortunate juncture supposed to
be the cause.
OT Delaware is allowed but four clerks in
Oh" whole United States force in WasbinOtou.
while Pennsylvania has over three hundred. and
Virginia about the same; and Mississippi is
growing fat in the Interisr Department.
0F David J. Murphy has sold his farm in
Mill Creek Hundred. continuing about I2O
acres, to George Klair, for $4,000.
STRAWBERRIES The editor of the Diamond
State was presented a few days ago, by Mr.
James Houston, with few very good straw.
berries, picked fresh from the plants.
6T DIR. VIM. II. White, senior Editor of the
Delaware Democrat, has disposed of his inter
est IN that establishment to his partner DR.. ].
>. Slradley, who will hereafter conduct that
paper.
PATRIDGEs-These birds are said to be very
scarce ia this section this fall, owing TO the
hard frosts of last winter, which almost extiu.
gulshed the species. Gunners, spare the pat.
ridges !-RepOrter.
AEoTHER HoRsE RAcE.--The Polk mare
alias Fannie Brown, will run the roam Paul, of
Philadelphia, on the 29th of October, in An-
derson's lane. There is and will be heavy bet
ting on this race. The horses will run 600
yards under catches judge at top and bnttuln.
Other fast horses will be on the ground.
Sporting is largely on the increase in the
State, and every moral man we have no doubt
perceives the good effects which must be the
result. A horse race S a nucleus around which |
all the virtues collect ia addition 10 the bene- |
hcial effect bestowed on the Community of |
republican government by an open and public |
violation of the aws.-MiJord NcUs.
SERIOUS AcoIDENr.-It is reported that Miss
julia Nj. Cannon of Sussex county, was thrown
from her horse a few days ago, while riding
out with parry OF young ladies' and gentlemen
whom she was visiting in Accomac county, Va,
and was severely injured, her head coming in
contact with tree. Sac lay insensible for
SINE time, when she recovered go far as 10 re-
quest the attendance off distinguished surgeon,
Ind Immediately afterrela psed into unconscious-
aess. IL is feared she cannot ssryiye. Miss 4
, !, Is reputed TO be most beautiful, accom-
,iished and wealthy young lady, and il is said
hat she is engaged TO be married 10 an eminent
arseon OF Philadelphia. Gazeste.
Smyrna times., 1857-10-07
IErs. II. WI. Esammisfer.

q. No. 342 South SECOND street, above
Pine, Philadelphia,
Has new ready for sale. splendid assortment
Of Fashionable MILLINERY, To which she in.
vltes the attention of The Ladies' The stock
VIII be ionnd at all times Qhrough the Fall and
Winter seasons) well assorted combining ele.
ganee OF style, best quality Of materials, at the
lowest rates. 1att.f
Misses and Children's Bonnets and Hats in
great variety. A large assortment Of Mourn.
Ing Bonnets constantly on hand
Eg M. BANNISTER, aai
342 South Second ST., five doors above Pine st..
se3O LIN PHILADELPHIA.
Smyrna times., 1857-10-07
Smyrna, Oct. 1857.

Correspondence Of he Smyrna Tunes
RIor AND BLooDsHED.-.Mr. Editor: Eli
Cranor came to the house of Thomas Shelton
his father-in law, on Sunday last, aud while
Shelton lay sick from fit Of The nania p0tu.
Cranor commenced an attack upon him in his
weak stale. and beat him. it is said, almost TO
death; some say he will die from the effects OF
the beating, if Eot from the liquor. Cranor is
bad fe low. G.
APpoquinimink Hd, Oct. 6, 81
Smyrna times., 1857-10-07
TO THE PUBLIC.

THE subscriber would inform his friends and
the public generally, that he intends to run
Baggage Wagons g. Hacks toand from the Rail
road Depot, near Smyrna, for the purpose of
conveying Passengers, carrying Freight, Bay
gage, &c. He expects to locate in the west
part of Smyrna, where all orders will be thank.
fully received and promptly attended TO.
OEF He will also run Wagons to and from
Smyrna Landing, for the purpose of hauling
Goods, Lumber, Iron, or anything that may
come by the Vessels.
ihahkfHi TOR past favors, he hopes to merit
and receive liberal share of the public patron-
age. EBENEZER IJIRTY.
Dec.19, "55-tf -
Smyrna times., 1857-10-07
MRS. JAMES BELTS NEW PATENT
Uterine Support.

Which is destined to supersede all forms of
pessaries. Retail price $3.
All her celebrated SUPPORTERS,w with their
recent improvements, and under the highest
medical patronage, can be had at her residence,
i039 WALNUT street., near llth, Philadelphia.
Tier many Inventions have been used with un.
interrupted success for the past "a years, which
can oe iaVorably attested by thousands of ladies'
aud physicians 10 all parts of the Union. Re.
tail price. rs 10 80. seao.e,
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Hamportana Esru>uccl,,s.

THE NEW TESTAMENT AS 4 PERIODICAL
with The best iu1exes and ImroIurIi,us 10 Is
several iuOks Exiant!
WANTED, at least one good Auepi !, o,,,, i,
and Town, and al every Posi- Ou!ce in the | mad
States The beSi opportunity of both dpns amt get.
ting good ever offered
SiOckions Edition OF the Authorized Ner,iul nf The
NEW TESTAMENT, Iu Paragraph Form wuh Com.
0ns indexes, chiefly compiled from FpNIS.d's Chr
hnIoglral Arrangements; :; and rOHia:.ieii ~ luIrp
dnctloDs 10 the cral Books urie liz prc areI y
me heV. IliOS kARFMEBL HORNE, ID. H. Hmh0r
OF The Introduction TO Tie Critical Study and Know.
ledge OF the Holy Scriptures, ana now RcVIs,d Cor
recied ana bro ght OWN 10 the present time hv SAM
UEL PRlDEAUX TREGELLtS. Ii D., anrAor of
Remarks on the Printed Tex of The Crrtk New
IesIament DC. The whole forming mo,i Beautul
Combination for the Instruction and Profit OF All Class.
Cs Of the People,"
The subscriber designs d. W to commence The
publication of The above distinctly announced SA.
CRED PERIODICAL, September l. 1857. div ,iugIt
INTO ten or twelve parts. making from from CUJ 10
lSUO pages in ali, and issuing one number every len
uays or TWO weeks So as To complete The whole by the
coming III of the new year Price So ceuls a mari or
50 % for the whJle work.
The work will he printed in lSmo form en- good
paper, IN the handsomest ana most c.n~ enIeu s,r,
heedIng no doukng or rolling in coming through the
mail but coming to lis buyers IN as .Ood condition, as
II lust procured from the store
. The mum bers will average l4S or $50 pages. The
hrSt number containing The Gospel by Matthew win
muck anu Introduction, makes lS1 pages THIS mum.
- s"Ny ing seen ISSUED IN ADVANCE, lOE
ne sake OF being shown as a specimen II will he
orw lIde', post paid for f0sIy cculs, 10 anv one dis
posed To act as Agent, or three copies Tor 5. 90.
Persons Interested will send immediately for the
lrsi number and, # pleased with lhls Will be pre-
lared for further orders. &y Great demand is con-
identity expected.
IL IS thought no exaggeration TO call this The Peri.
dical oil Periodicals! lbe Gem. the Flower the Star,
he Beauty and the Glory OF The Press!
&J- Publishers inserting the above Prospectus with
ms note and sending marked copies shall be sup
lied with the first number at once and with sutse-
uent numbers according 10 their continued interest
Address L. II. STOCKTON,
Editor OF the Bible Tunes.
se9 Phtladelpha,Pa.
Smyrna times., 1857-10-07

TOO YOUNG MEN of pleasing address
can realize from $50 TO 600 per
month. This is rare chance seldom offered
10 those who wish to go in business for them.
selves. Full instructions, with the article for
commencing business, will be sent on receipt of
81. Address
STEPHENS'S Manufacturing Co.,
Box No l2S Broadway Post Office, N. Y.
$685. -
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Newark Female Seminary.

newark l. emaiG Seminary.
THE next scholastic year of thus Institution
Will commence August 10Th, '57.
The village in which the Seminary is located
is noted tor It's healthlulness, and is easy of ac-
cess having daily communication with PhIla-
delpha and Baltimore by railroad. No expense
Is spared in order 10 give the pupils the best in.
sIructon and the most constant care.
TERMS:-Board aud Tuition in English
branches and Latin, $3.50 per annum. Music,
Languages, Painting, &C., extra.
The departments of Music and Modern Lam
guages are in the care Of Prof. Heness. and the
pupils IN each have daily lessons Parents who
wish to place their daughters in the Institution
are requested to give notice to that effect, a.
the number OF pupils is limited.
Circulars containing other information may
be Obtained by addressing the Principal,
MISS II. CHAMBERLAIN,
July 22.-21m. Newark, Delaware
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FAIRFIELD SEMINARY,

REV. ]. B. VASPETTEN, A. M PRINCIPAL.
TNHIS large and 1ourishg Institution is pleasantv
Il located at FAIRFIELD, HERKINiER CO.
NEW YORK, seven miles FROM the New York Cen.
trail Railroad al Little Falls from which Students are
conveyed free the hrst day Of each FERN It's annie
accommodations, its Apparatus sufficient for iull
course of Philosophical aud Chemical Experiments.
lis Libraries OF over 5000 Volumes aud lis Facnlly of
twelve thorough and experienced Teachers, furnish
claims for liberal share Of public paIronage
COURSES OF STCDY.-A Commercial Course.
the same AS that Of the best Commercial Colleges
Two Graduating Courses for Ladies-one of three
years. equal TO that Of the best Seminarses aud one
Eve years. equivalent % the regular College Course
Upsn the completion Of either, Parchment Dplo,nns
are conferred, and. if possible, positions secured
Special attention given TO Young hIon preparing for
College -
TUfFtON.-For term of IA weeks, from "a. 90 IN
5000. Ornamentals at reasonable rates hoard and
Washing, Sl.75 per week.
Fall Term begins August Both, 1851 Winter Term.
December 10TH
For Catalogues or Rooms, address the Principal or
J. MATHER, Secretary.
Fairfield, Aug. l2. 1857 3m
REFERENoEs JAMES KNIGHT, ESQ. Dover;
SAMUEL WARD, Esq ST. Georges,
HENRY PRATT, Esq, Hazletivllle
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RALEIGH AND GASTuN RAILROAD.
Raleigh & Castor X. Il. Office,

, S the NORTH CAROLINA RAILROAD is now
completed TO Charlotte notice Is hereby given, that
goods or produce brought down that Road intended for
transportation over the RacigF CASTOR Railroad, will
&c received By this Company athe North Carolina Rail.
road Depot Il, Raleigh, owned jointly by The two Com
pinics and will be transported ihenre without delay
extra charge. and goods designed for the Mesisrn Mer-
chants and others along that Road, will likewise be de-
liyered at the same point.
All dues for freight must bc paid Al Pctershnrg o.
Portsmouth, except way freight, which must be paid
in advance or on delivery Of the goods
Every effort will be made by the officers and agents Of
the Company 10 give Satisfaction ia TALON Of
goods and produce.
Owners and shippers 81 gools are requested 70 have
them distinctly Marked that their destination may be
A"O"h' II. A. HAMILTON, President.
February is. 26-ii
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TO THE PUBLIC.

VHE subscriber takes this method of informing his
customers and the public generally, that his Nilis
are in first order for making Flour o. the best knu
ana with despatch, having three pair Burrs running
ana can make load Of Flour in few hours The
Mills are within about three miles Of the Rail Road,
where the Flour can be put and shipped any mat
ket desired Those from distance, coming early IN
The evening, can have their Flour made BY the mex,
morning 50 that they take il 10 the Rail Road an1
returning can get their oal 10 take home all The same
trip. Barrels kept constantly on hand.
The very best prices will he paid for WHEAT ey
the subscriber, at the Mills or at Peter d. hoihn '
fIllshorough. sta ts8
10000 bushels Of Wheat wanted. l
ALEXANDER DICKSON.
October 81. FL "
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THE KNUcKLE
WASHING MAC IN T.,

Patented BY Christopher Hoingsworth, Indiana, May
4th, 1852.
MADE AND SOLD BY
ALEXANDER DICKSON,
Owner Of the Patent Right in the counties Of Johnston
Wake, Orange, Person aud Aiamance
THESE Machines save time labor, soap and eo1Ses ,
will save more in one wear in an ordinary sred family
than their cost, There is no work which females ATE
called upon 10 perform lha, is 50 lshoIous and nnheal-
thy as washing. A great many Machines have been
invented for The purpose Of relieving this alo butnone
answered the purpose until the introduction OF the
KNUCKLE MACHINE, which has given entire so
,isfaclion when fully and fairly tested
Price Of The Machine, delivered to persons in any Of
tbe above named counties, ten dollars All orders nd
dressed 10 Alexander Dickson. Hillsborough, Orange
county, n c. will he promptly attended TO.
Every Machine warranted, when fully and fairly tiled
March "a, 1856. JO-
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HELMBoLD's HIGHLY co NcENTRATEp
COMPOUND Fluid Extract Buchu

rs 4 cBRTAIS, SAVE, AND EFrErrrAL htAtbf
For Diseases Of The Bladder, Kidneys, GoarsL Dropsv
Weaknesses Secret Diseases Obsrueions FemGie Cont
pIainfs and oil other Diseases Of The Sexual Organs,
whether in Male Female, from whatever cause they
NAV have originated no matter Of how long standing.
This popular and specific remedy now offered 70 NE
afflicted and guaranteed 10 cure aihe above complaints
searches out the very roots Of the dseases driving out
all the diseased fluids OF the body, thus removing the
cause and rendering the cure CERTAIN and PERMA-
NENT This mrdieine aays pain and inflammation.
which other remedies invariably cause and be iaken
with less troublc and expense patients. This inali-
bic remedy has saved Thousands upon thousands ifom
the hands Of MerciIess JACkS Il not from, premature
graves In cases Of Infection The Compound Buehu =
the only Article worthy Of the least confidence d tbs al
aie,oj n performing SAFE CURES. II contains no
narcotic mceury other injurious drug but pure
" VssErAB.r CoNrosirioS. u y very agreeable TO
the TASTE ereaics no peceple odor, and may he isksn
by persons Of ehe. without hindeisnee from bos-
mess o. medical advice, psin ihEecsions sf use &C
company the medicine. Ieadei il you hase any o. mo
above complaints do mol neglect them. DELAYS are
DANGEROUS With this medicine you can euro
youtself and thus prevent I'll rSpasnfe.
/ TRUTH MIST AND Will PREVAIL.
This medicine speedily and eeclnay cures The mosi
yrent form 81 secret diseases and efadcaies every par
tieIe Of infectious matter from the system Restoring HE
patient 10 perfect stale OF Health aud Panty Aud as
medicine which must benefit every body from ID. sni.
DIV delicate TO the confined snd departing Invalid. no
equal l. d be found il acting both asa CURE and Pkk-
yESTlyE Of any Of The above aIlnenis.
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THE HILLsBoRoUeH RECORDER
- srstisatb wttstr
BY pENNIs nHARTr.

Terms.-Two Dollars year IL paid IN ss,Ab,s.
Two Dollars and fifiy Cents IL not pad within tir
months. Or Three Dollars, II delsyec until sisi lbs -,
pirsiion ofihe year
Noplpef be discontinued until Ill sffcaf sfo
paid. unless II the option of the publishers.
isfessr no paper will he senI 90 = new subscriber
oui y Tins stale unless PAYMENTS nadc IN advance 81
some person ~ the slate will heroine ns ~ de
editors; and lhe paper will bot he Sont 10 sl,,,ht
Out Of the state fot more ihan two years without ray
ment unless II v 10 one ptisohsly known 10 M and N
whose inIeRny We have con6dsres
idttHi,ing Rates for me Recorder.
AnvtaTisna1STs not ettesdinF faGfeen Inns. ofe
dollar fof The FIRST. aud tWcniy five stnis fre.
quent insertion longer ones in proportion. Cont ID.
per cent. tifhsT. dfdutih
81 ene.ihifd will y made 70 ad,tli,,n ile jtu.
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A @ RID.
D, RDBmRTSDM, WIEMTIgIs

10. RDDnRTgDMs DGMIagWs
HAVING located in Hillsboroush, respectfully or
fers his professional services 10 the citizens Of inc
,ownand surrounding country. He can produce salts
factory testimonials Of his skill IN the ptoiass!on
ONCE d, the Orange Hotel When requested, ami
lies will be waited on their residence ChaTsesrea'
sonable.
az Dr. R. will be in Chapel Hill the first week IN
each month"; 3ait. s1 ea
December "a. -
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New and Fresh Goods.
FOR QaEMTLEMlEMs

TWM ENThlhMltMo
,vyHE undersigned has just returned from New York
j. with full assortment Of Goods for Gentlemen's :
wear, comprising
senioni's, Bioley's and Dernon Masson's
b, Dad Cloths, Velvet, Beavers and other III
a 0ser-coatings,
4 Rich Fancy Cassmeres. ilts,s
4 Velvet, Cashmere, and Moirc Antique
N 81 Vestings,
Ready -made Clothing, and Furnishing GOODS.
to which he respectfully invites the attention Oh MS
M friends and The public.
lie has the satisfaction Of stating, that his SELECTION
BY far the perfect, regards true taste elegance
and quality, Of any that he has ever before offered.
The experience Of more than twenty years has hee'f
y exercised for the benefit Of his customers, aad DIS
efforts 10 please In this instance have already been iny
sustained by The Judgment Of persons Of known 'as'e
and capacity. i 9 yag,
His stock Of Cloths were purchased fresh asimponfd'
from the most fashionable and best established houses
and for his Ready made Clothing both as TO s'ye ana
finish. he challenges the closes, scrutiny.
All is A, No.i. And a No iii is promised, OF no
pay required, ,pr
October ~.