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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-05-29
CAROLINE LAND FOR SALE.

CAROLINE LAND FOR SAIE.
N EsIRING to go South will dispose OF my farm,
- and, If desired, my stock oi Cattle Sheep Hogs
on the most accommodating terms
My land lies Immediately the North Anna River, In =
pleasant and healthy neighborhood and within one hours
ride of eithe. the Richmond and Fredercksbu Vir
gina Central Raj! Roads 1t contains two hundred and
fifty acres. possesse. soil equal in value to any In the
ton and 10 susceptible Of the degree Of improve
ment by the Of clover and plaster alone. The dwell
Ing farm and servants houses and commodious.
There are excellent icehouse, Workshop,
springs of delicious water much good meadow land and
an abundance of wood for the farm.
Should larger farm be desired several hundred
Of adjoining lands may be purchased very
terms.
So valuable farm 10 seldom brought into Market and
those who desire TO purchase would do well examine
i, A. soon as possible design offering at public
tion shortly, If not previously disposed Of
JAMES T. REDD,
Rushar Glenn P. O., Caroline county. Va.
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RUNAWAY IN JAIL.

WAS committed 10 the Jail of Prince William county,
w the llth day Of April last, Negroes who calls
herself ELIZA HARRIS, and who says she /, rec The
said negres 10 about IS so years OF age she about
feet in height tocraby heavy made with broad features
and high cheek bones The said negress has been living
In the Bull Run Mountains some3 years not far from
the Thoroushare Mills She has the back of her
neck which extends the edge of the hair and which
some 2l 3inches in dameter-supposed to have been
caused by burn The of the said negress hereby
notified to forward prove property pay charges
and take her away within the time prescribed by law
otherwise she will be dealt with the law directs
May l5-cw6w JAMES A GOODWIN, Jailor
IF Virginia Sentinel please copy, for six weeks and
forward bill 10 the subscriber.
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VALUABLE FARMS FOR SALE.


jALBEMARLE LAND FOR SALE
MY health being such to prevent me M rom ,i aeIu
vi ing to business wish, propose to se.
Mount Air. the Farm upon which live. Inc Iar:n m
situated upon Hardware River In Aloemare county frnr
very desirable neghborhood, FIVE and nan mes
vile adj dining mil % the land; Of Geo Gmsr, Isaac R.
Barksdae and Others and contains about oo acres
tile The mansion 10 ancient but convenient building
II IL situated upon an emnence above the river and com
nands moi only full view of most OF the farm but one
o the nest in tho upper country The Barn
and other houses in order fine vein OF limestone
which has been proven valuable for purposes
Sa,h hv and experiment. through corner
be land and is very accessible for mining purposes
will take pleasure in showing the land 10 any who
may call upon me. ,No .ooy O.
Terms accommodating. JNo u. MOON, 81.
M.v IQ-com
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JAMES RIVER ESTATE FOR SALE.

OFFER for sale privately my plantation called Mount
Bernard This plantation lies on the James River, in
tho county of Goochland, immediately above Madens
Adventure dam and within twenty EIGHT miles of kch.
moud 1t contains seven hundred and thirty acres,
of whchseventyhve are James River ios grounds
of the best quality, shirty6ve acres creek low
erounds and the remainder 10 Beaver dam crock red
land. There il the place good dweng.ho on q
beautiful SITE and all necessary outhouses and both the
budinss and the fences In good repair and the land
10 in high state of cultivation.
will also sell the stock and farming utensils upon the
land The stock consists of horses mules. cattle inclu.
ding uch COVE and the farming utenss are the most
of Them. new, and all Of them good-and there are
enough both of stock and farming utensi for tho tho
rough cultivation of the plantation.
The terms of sale as to the payments will be made
very much 10 suit the purchaser.
Mr. James N. Payne my manager living on the place,
will show property any person desiring to examine
1t. Ny address 10 Washington, D. c.
Nav I1-ctf NJ M. PAYNE:
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IAMES hlfEh HSIhIh rOh 9NLEs
uyHE subscroer Offers At private sale that beautiful
il Farm In Goochland county, called ORAPAkES, ly
Ing ON James River Licking Hole Creek and the James
River and Kanswha Canal, four mile. above the Court
House. and thirty -four ues from Richmond. The sua.
don is among the mos. beautiful the rivor command
Ing view OF the whole arabic surface. fine view Of the
surrounding country and canal for several miles up and
down the river. The estate in high state Of improve
ment and remarkably healthy one 1t sdjon. the es'
tates of Thomas J. Dosnc. w. Weisger and H. skip
with and contains 93s scres of which III 2 acres are
first low grounds 2aO of second low grounds gig
of srabe high land. and 32s acres Of wood andn
The improvements consist of frame dwelling with eight
rooms good kitchen, oushouses, quarter, oyerseers
house built in the last FIVE years. with BRICK chmneys
and underpiuning, and new brick barn. 6ox3O, with
shed running the whole length sixteen feet wide new
threshinR machine, Ice house, and ell necessary
stables. &c. ,,,,
Any person wishing to purchase desirable residence,
would do well visit this before purchasing elsewhere a.
| will sell on reasonable terms.
Every preparations 10 making to seed 200 ac.ea In
wheat this M 100 of 1t in faow and the corn-held has
been sowed in peas.
stands and most OF the negroes:
NV manager, Mr. Sanders will show tho estate 10 any
one wishing TO purchase.
INV address 10 Subletts P. O., Powhatsn county.
Oct l5-crf MILES G. SELDEN
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r,r srr.m FRIGATE MINNESOTA

PHILADELpHiA. May 26.-lhe United States steam
f,iaa,s Mnnesora is now at anchor of the navy yard
fuy manned and equipped, &C., and only awaits the
Secretary of the Nsvys orders TO start for Norfolk,
where Mr. Reed, the Minister to China, will 20 on
board and will start about the lst proximo for her
destination. She has now mounted III guns, and the
officers, marines and crew consist Of 62l persons.
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A VERY DEsIRABLE FARM IN NEW hENT

n OFFER for sale my farm "Caowell," containing
four hundred acres more less lying the Chick
shominy road from Richmond to William sburg and ad
joining the lands of DR.. Ssml 2. Christian and others,
and about twenty two miles from Richmond. The
msSled with the best oyster shell n,ar and is in rapid
state of improvement 10 said that heIe Of the
State 1t Is in of the very best OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
four churches and two mills The buildings numer
ous and in fret repair-he dwelling has been very
the dwelling the State This farm abounds in timber of
the fret quality The subscriber deems 70
say nore no will purchase before viewing the
premises For further particulars, apply to the
farm through the post Office, Tslleysvie, New Kent
to Goddin Apperson, Richmond:
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Gres. confidence !. being manifested bv ev,

Great confidence Is being Manifested by even the
most aobsr English journals as to the successful per
forlnances Of the "Great Eastern" The Times"
justly remarks that. taking her tonnage into consde
ration she will be the cheapest vessel ever construct
direct line from the Chesapeake. the South may at
once secure commercial independence, by construct
ing powerful and effective marine, fully adequate
TO meet all the wants of the trade.-l Washington
States.
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VAIUHRLR FARM FOR SALE


IT OFFER for sale my Farm, upon which formerly re.
sided living Immediately on Swift Creek In the
ty of Chesterfield about four miles above the Court House,
and twelve miles from Richmond.
The tract contains 264 acres onehird of which 10 in
original growth; the other twothirds is open land In
good stale of cultivation and well adapted 70 the growth
Of wheat, and tobacco.
cessary out and farm houses.
The farm 10 we'll wstered and considered remarkably
healthy.
Any one wishing to purchase call on me- or j. n
'Ii, N,a a. So c,e A'' -NA p H. GILL.
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p.1, po.Ds MINNESOTA

CHICAGO, May 26.-The legislature of Minnesota
have disposed Of the lands granted by Congress to
The Minnesota and Pacific, the Root River Valley
and the Southern Minnesota and the Minneapolis ed
Cedar Valley Rail Road Companies.
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FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE FOR REAL

a GOOD STEAM FLOUR MILL, with four run "a
"A of Stones. This Mil, u navigable river IN Hiii
Western Virginia, well situated for obtaining grain LIZ
and coal was lately built 10 in fine running order. and
does good business Ill health alone is the for
selling. For further particulars enquire of
THOMAS BLACKBOARD,
NAV 5-cl0ts Wood county Va
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NOTICE

NOTICE.
and n1ss 10 nnn Of
the State which will sell a, and below cost In order
close them out do not wish to keep them hand
Ill next They from the manufactures of the
you wish good and cheap GUN, call the .ign Of the
Ride, Old Street, Petersburg, Va C. LEONARD,
Manufacturer and repaircr Of FIRE arms. &C.
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.,r,,,s-e,f WISrElpocx P. O.. Chesterfield Co
JAMES R. cHILTcH. M. D., Chemist.
Sew York, April, 1855.

lave jus, received per ssur Danville, from Messrs
J,es Lee Co General agents for the Colombian Qua
> Company. Consignment OF the above named Suano,
.nd would cali the aenon of planters to this Guano
hh highly spoken of By those who have used It, and can
be sold lower than other Guano, Among those who have
ued would refer to C. W. Dabney, Esq, of Hanover,
Wake: c. Shelton, Esq, O. Hanover and Geo Ds6ney'
Of Louia JOHN A. ROBINSON.
Nav l5-c5, Corner Of Cary and Virginia SITS.
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MEETING OF THE sUPERlNTENDENTs OF
INSANE ASYLUMS.

This body has concluded its annual session in New
York. We extract the following from the proceed.
ings OF the last day:
The following is the number Of idiots in the several
States, according to the census report of 1885,
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WANTED.

"A man, who has had several years experience, and
can give instruction in ell the branches Of Engsh Latin
Greek, German and French. Tho most ndisputable re
ferences win be furnisbed those who may desire them
Address (ststjng psItioulsssD "A. B.,
April 23Eod Wilson's Depot, 8. 8. Rail Road, Va
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MURDER OF PRATT, THE MORMON ELDER.
ST. LOUIS, May 25.-Pra:t, the Mormon Elder We
killed on the l4th near Van Buren, Arkansas, by
Hector Mann, whose wife Pratt had seduced.
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nv THE GOVERNOR OF VIRGINIA.
pRnHI AMaTlON

uNFoRMATION having been received by the Execu'
rive, that George H. Winiree was on the lith inst.
feloniousiy murdered by ROBERT P MAY in the coun'
,v of Ruckinaham who has subsequently fled from JUS
nee and is now going large therefore do hereby otter
.rewMd of handred and fifty dollars 70 any person
MO the ia of the said county of Buckingham and do
moreover require all officers OF this Commonwealth, civil
.ud military request the people generality their
s. exertions the arrest OF the said Robert
Nav tina, he may be brought to Justice
(iven under my hand Governor and under the Less
Seal of the Commonwealth. at Richmond, this
IT, 81 END day of May, 1887. HENRY A. WISE.
Nv the Governor: GEoxoE w. McsFoRD. Secretary OF
the Commonwealth.
Ro5er, May 10 very handsome; dark akin black hair
bnve ave feet seven inches high well made Of soft and
gentle manners wore moustache and goaee upper lip
ssrtsbr abort May 23-c3w
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cRnRST ROOFING.

HAVING purchased the right of cHILD's PATENT
IL ELASTIC AND WATER PROOF CEMENT
Virginia are prepared sell the right for Districts
couae or Towns 1t being the only article yet invented
taa viii successfully resist the action of the atmosphere
every ''nsif FIRE Il AsBB IsBBeyiss:TyE WsTER PROOF
and n point Of durability we believe chat s equal not
i1Peror Metallic Roofing and Is, by far the cheapest
Gt,csn BE used.
c.n be put on over Shingles Tin or Iron Roofing, no
dence how steep the roof 10 prevent leaking; and It
psured IN Cincinnati tbe same rates a. Iron or lin
ro Il cannot take IRE from the burning OF contiguous
buildings
We will be prepared by the 10th of May, to furnish and
Pr na this excellen. roofing, at Wheeling and other
A-a:e,s Us q, Wheeling vs where full particulars can
se ob,,ned ESTILL e. CO.
READ THE Fol LOWING CERTIFICATES:
OFFICE or THE BUCKEYE STATE Iss. Co.,
No. Is, Font 81 between Main and Sycamore
Cincinnati, O.. Dec. is, 1856.
Tosll vaom 1t may concern-Ths 10 to certify that
cu,fire and Water Proof Cement Roofing, and believe
be ep,nently superior any roofing now in use
eye witness of trial Of of these roofs
s struck directly upon the roof and cornce for near
IAN an nour. stood the trial beyond all expectation
Cd sared the building
sisu.d. Tw. HASKELL,
Pres't B. 8 Insurance Co.
CiseissAri AGENCY RorAL Insurance Co..
February 6. 1856 5
=. aNs examinod W. E. Chds g. Co.'S Elastic Fire and
& we, Proof cemen, Roofing and a. far as can Judge
,S;ssN good invention, and willing TO insure
Sa.. 'ou: protected upon the same terms as insure
Signed, Jor,N LAW
agent Royal Insurance Co., London and Liverpool.
ro wu CiScfSSArI, Ohio, Dec. 12 1856.
~ - "oa 1T NAY CoscEns:-This 10 TO certify that
W.. auop.ed W. E. Childs & Co . Elastic Fire and
Es S,n. oos Cement Roofing upon our store and dwell.
Nd has given the most perfect satisfaction,
e:oof Pos. sommend it to all wishing Fire and Wnter
>'saeo' BAKER Won PHUL,
Gas Fixtures, No. s., West 4th st.
r,.,.,-,. KASAwHA C. H. Va, May 2, 1857
,r 10y certify that nave used w f. Childs L. Co. q
~ ta'ac Fire and Water Proof Cement Roofing on
ho;e and believe II to be all that 1t Ia REPRESENT
fsoGe sn'oo III RECOMMENDING II 70 the
Nay li-clm oREsTEs wrIsoN
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LAND IN HALIFAX COUNTY FOR SALE.
HAVING determined move, offer for sale me pan
IL tation on which resde, lying on Banlster rEsi, IN
the county of Halifax, within mile and half OF the
Richmond and Danvie Railroad
The tract contains 63o acres 230 Of which are very
ductve low grounds The dwelling is beauniul cotass
with nine rooms connected with the kitchen and servants
rooms by colonade. The outhouses are such ~ are
usually found at Virginia homestead. The srounes are
laid on with great taste and command prospect OF
beauty The orchard consists Of the best variety OF us
that grow in this climate There i. also fine spring near
the dwelling. The plantation buildings are almost ehlf
There was dover interest on portion OF tho land,
which have recently bought and which enables me 10 sell
aperfect title.
As | have determined to move will sell bargain IN
this property Persons wishing purchase are inVeo 10
the land
My address is Scottsburg, Halifax ,,o,y.
April 27-ctf D. A. CLAlBohSE.
TO
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COMMISSION BUsINEss

VuC
VIC . subscriber having discontinued the Grocery bu.
Hnesa WILL from this date, devote his attention ex.
70 the Commission Business for the sale Of all
n, WHEAT. CORN, TOBACCO. &C.,
ae mas associated his nephew, w @. Miller with him,
give mis- particular attention the sales of Tobac-
sr,', S .io take this opportunity for returning his
.s0 thank. to his many friends for their liberal pa.
~, extended TO him for long time and hopes,
et attention to business TO merit . continuance OF
>"a ALEXANDER GARRETT,
i,,,. Once for the present at his old stand,
-s-l s-e1@ No. ~, Aaip ct.
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VALUABLE FARMS FOR SALE.
PULASKI LAND FOR SALE,

NHE undersigned offers for sale privately valuable
ing, by survey, 1000 ACRES 200 Acres cleared and IN
grass and grain lCo Acres No River Bottom some hne
Orchard four FIVE good Lime stone Springs, land well
timbered locality healthy. convenient the best Water
ing Places in Virginia Said land IL situated the souh
side Of New River. two and half miles from EeS6ern
the county scat Of Pulaski FIVE miles from EewbeIn De
pot and eight miles from Central Depot on Virginia ana
TERMS-Half cash, balance io months credit Pos
session give immediately. u. NJ CLofD.
Nav Sh-r15t
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IA >,o mod. ASHTON,
'IORNEY AND COUNSELLOR ArLAw
D. o SHARNEETORN. ILLINOIS.
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TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.

UNHE above reward will 5e Uaid for the apprehension
.ad dsssy sssyn Of . ~ ihs s.Iss
o,sS in Richmond last winter, of Mr.. clendenin. He
-. rs.ed in Albemare and hss wife in the county Of
Buctinshsm doubles. lurking about Richmond Or
Ss,fyinr TO and his way 10 atree State.
ID,ey ave fee, eleven inches or ak feet tall straight
un.culsr and well ornsd, and about 40years OF age
moteuie4 oAN " JAMES COY
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TIE undersigned, AoEsr IN VIRGINIA, for the above
well saowe establishment, supply the trade Win
every PRINTING PRESSES, TYPES. CASES. &C.,
r,on the mos, liberal terms Having printed the RICH
soso EyerrREa' for upwards OF ten years with type
an other materials pnonmena materials from their es
,ablishment IN preference TO others
SPECIMEN Books will De furnished to the trade, ana
such artcles as may selected will be forwarded WITH
despatch. VIZ. D. aLLIunEy
Aurl IL "EGqurer Omce, hicnmono' va
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4 r~, B. THOMAS PATR,
aoRNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW. cornsr
Ia S;.seramsnto and Montgomery ssresta, San Frsn
h @Eoh AUG ~ OF
MODEL REPEATING PISTOLs.-Re.
is veg to-day large sock of Piatols of every
v,,.san and see tho now styles 1t the Petersburg
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TO EDITORS AND PRINTERS.

~ VIE Es-NO
TIME subscribers beg leave call attention to their
STOCK OF PRINTING TYPES, ORNAMENTS:
BORDERS PRESSES, &c, &c, large supply OF
,,h;cb tbey keep constantly hand their Type and
stereotype Foundry. No. SO, Gold Street. New York.
We have full assortment of all articles required in
Printing Office. including
CASES. CHASES, GALLEYs, &c,
All of which equal in every respect to any
manufactured in this country, and which We Will sell on
u. usual terms viz sx months credit for approved
so,sble no,es per cent discoun, for cash Old
fype taken in exchange for new at the customary price
Of n.us per pound ii delivered within 90 days from
s,,. o. purchase, otherwise six cents per pound
WM. HAGAR, JR., CO.
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VIZ. II. TYLIa.

LfLkl, VIZ. II. TYLIa
S@efy Of scousv'lle)
TYLER d son,
COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
In, !LSa CAar SrlxIr, RICHMOND, Va,
cns.' eonsisnments Of Tobacco, Flour, Wheat,
70 Sotser, and Country Produce generally. 70 the
s and selection Of goods ordered, their senior
J... 'onn Tyler with business experiences of over
ia ~ sill give his personal attention.
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CoRREcrIoN.-The counties of Mathews, Middle
sex and Westmoreland voted for Mr. Montague, Tor
Attorney General, and not for Mr.. J: A. Jones, q.
incorrectly printed in our paper Of Friday last.
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ATTORNEY GESERAL.-rhe Parkersburg .NeTS.
in speaking of the late Democratic State Convention
which assembled, in this CITY, for the purpose Of nom
mating candidate for the office of Attorney General
ssys: "The nomination of Mr.. Tucker will be re-
ceved with universal satisfaction in this section, he
having been unquestionably the first choice OF our
people. Mr.. Tucker, though young in years stand.
n the front rank of Virginia lawyers ana nrists ana
bIy have been bettered. His election is certainty,
as liza will probablY have no opposition.W
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New CousriEs-A poll will be opened at each pre-
cuct in Tazswell county, Va, at the approaching
election, to ascertain the sense Of the people, in
gard to the formation Ct three new counties out
Of Il. The first to be formed OF the territory Of laz.
we'll eIclusiveiy- y-ino!uding the Tug and Dry Forks
of Sandy The second to include the Louisa Fork
of Sandy, in Tazewe and the Russell! Forks oi S-n'
dy, in Tazswell county. The third to be composed
Of territory Of Tazswel Giles and Wy;he; the couu
ty seat to be where sbou; the mouth Of klnher
lin. in Giles.
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New MAIL ROUTE IS VIRGIsIA.-The Postmas.
ter General has ordered advertisement, be- Issued
for mail service three times week in two horse
coaches OH the route from Harrisonburg by Dayton,
Bridgewster, Messy Creek. Mt. Soon, Parnasus, Au.
gusta Springs, Lebanon White Sulphur Springs,
Deerfeld, Cloverdale and Green Valley TO Bath Alum.
l. s represented that if the service be obtained it will
be a very desirable Improvement over the present
transportation.
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Fourp GuILrY.-Gsore W. Goodrich found
guilty in Alexandria, Virginia, Monday, OF the
der Of James Clark and sentenced to the penitenary
for Is years.
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OPENING OF THE SPRrsGs.-We understand that
the lessees of the Fsuqurer White Sulphur Springs.
located near WarrentOn, Virginia, Measrs. Baker 81
Ingraham, have determined &C open to the pu5hc
this popular place of summer resort on the lst day OF
June. Already We hear of complaints being made OF
the extreme heat of the past few days, and feel
quite sure that those who will avail thcmselvea
Of the refuge thus offered to them from the heat and
dust of residence in the city during the oppresivs
summer months.
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The BRtsToL LCoHrE%giJY.-To devise ways aud
means 10 make Norfolk the terminal point OF MI
"ocesn ferry" to be initiated by the mamuuill
sfssmer Great Esstern-i....;s on Wednesday, tha
Sd of June.