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BY A. GREEN. Auctioneer.

BY A. GREEN, Auctioneer.
TWO FRAME HOUSES AND LOTS FRONT
u ING ON SD STREET WEST, BETWEEN ID sTkEET
SOUTHLAND VIRGINIA AVENUE, AT PUBLIC AUCTION.
On MONDAY. the 9TH Instant, shall sell, IN front
OF The premises, at o'clock p. M. half OF Lot No.
81, IN square 53S, agreeably TO McWilliams' subdi
VISION of said square, with the improvements when
are two good two-story Frame Houses, containing
four rooms each. %
This property Is handsomely located on Third
street west, between south ID street and Virginia
avenue. ..F
Terms One-third cash; balance in sand l2months,
for notes bearing interest from day OF sale dead
given and deed of trust taken. All conveyance at
the cost Of the purchaser. -. !. f" ~
If the terms of sale are not complied with in Eva
days from day of sale the property will he rasnd :,
the risk and cost of the delinquent by giving t6res
genoer. Aii'eii-
se1-d A GREEN Ar.,,o.
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Exhibition Of the U. S. Agricultural Seciei,.

LOUISVILLE. Sept. 3.-The amphitheatre was
crowded to-day A trial Of horses was had in
the arena. The majority Of premiums for saddle.
carriage. and matched horses were awarded dur
ing the day The premiums 10 mowers and reap
eTs will be awarded to- morrow.
Vice President Breckenridge and many disiiu-
guished strangers were present at the exhibition
to-day The weather was delightful, and there
was a larger number Of visitors than ever. A
contribution Of agricultural machines has just
been added to the display
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-09-05
BY A. GREEN. Auctloneer.

BY A. GREEN, AuctIoneer.
TNWO-STORY FRAME HOUSE ANDIOT
Il FRONTING ON WASHINGTON STREET, AT AUC-
TioN.-oa III ESDAI, the 18th inst, shall sell, in
front of the premises, at O'Clock p. m, Lot No T.
In Square No. 3d. fronting on Washington street
north between 4th and 5th and q and streets rum
meg back 10 a wide alle', with the improvements
which is good two story Frame House, containing
hye conveniently arranged rooms,
Terms: One-half cash; balance r T. 8, - and Is
mouths, for notes bearing interest from the day of
SALE. A deed given and deed of trust taken.
se2-d A. GREEN. Auct.
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BOARDING.

TWO GENTLEMEN, or Gentleman and his
WIFE, can be accommodated with ROOM and
BOARD by applying at Mrs. J A. PETERS,
as II street, between fenth and Eleventh streets
References required. Sc I-en3t<
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-09-05

WHEELING, Va, Sept. 5.-The river to-day
falling.
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On the morning Of the 5th instant, |. H., son of :
9. and l.. A. Wales, aged eleven months aud IF.
teen DAYS.
The friends Of the family are respectfully invited
to attend the funeral Tomorrow Afternoon at 5
O'clock
tBallimore papers please cnpyD
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-09-05

A COLLABORATION is respectfully called to the
9Th. at O'clock D. ne on 1 the premises Of ep'g bas
some and well-buIlt twv-stOry Brick Dwelling
House, situated on north street, between 9Th and
This property is Delightfully."- situated for private
residence, and will be sol to the hi hest bidder.
sea JAS. G.. Mcguire r.. Anot
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EARM FOR RENT FOR TERM OF
II YEARS. Farm of 60 acres; one half cleared
and under cultivation, sit uated in Alexandria
ty Va, adjoining and north of the Farm of g. w. r.
GUSTS, and about a quarter of a mile from the
Ge3rgetown Aqueduct The land is OF excellent
stables, and other houses. For particulars inquire
nthe premises, or to HENRY BIRCH, 18th street,
between Nj and N, Washington city, ID. C..
An - S6Wr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-09-05

- Mr.. w. HENRY PALMER
ltESPECTFULLY intimates to his pupils
friends, and the public generally that the
PA N . 20 r. II r. ASSES
will resume their duties
On MONDAY, September 18th, 1857.
Prospectuses and all information may be obtained
upon application to Mr. Palmer at his residence
$50 + street, near 18th.
Terms as before-FIvE and TEN DOLLARS per
quarter of % lessons.
Mr. Palmer's Glass instruction for the Piano Forte
having been demanded in Baltimore, the days of
meeting in Washington will be only on Monday
Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
The Georgetown Piano Forte Glasses will com
mence as soon as arrangements can be made, TO
which end the residents of Georgetown respect
fully requested to communicate with Mr.. Palmer
forthwith.
Arrangements have been made with the largest
publishing estab hments In New York and Phila-
delphIa for an abundant supply ofthe best and new
est music for the pupils SO 3-iv
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AUCTION BALES.
BY A. GREEN, Auctioneer.

HOUSEHOLD & KITCHEN FURNITURE
! = = At ATcIIoN-On MONDAY, September nth,
snail sci, AZ 10 clock, a. m, at the residence of
the Rev. Gray, at the corner OF 4th street, West
and North street good and general assortment OF
necessary to particuiarize. -
Terms cash.
SO ed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-09-05

A RNY'S CONFECTIONERY FOR SALE
"A This well known and popular establishment is
now offered for Sale thus presenting rare oppOTtu-
ny for good COnfeci Ioner to enter into safe and
Profitable bu mess. Possession can be had LIST No
pied as above. is offered at private sale, or will be
rented or leased as may be desired.
For particulars inquire the premises, No. "a
Bridge street, Georgetown, d. c., or to WM
BR lDG rs, SIS West baltimore street, Baltimore.
7-T
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NOT!CE..Pasierers competent to do the plas-
terIng of the newly erected Church, on the
corner Of ith and streets, in the shortest time for
cash., Will please hand in their estimate up to the
Building Committee.
6. WILMER,
A. HElTMULLER,
Sc at CHAS. HUMMER.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-09-05

EOK SAf.E.-My X t;SIDENCE on the corner o.
Il New Jersey avenue and G street south, Capitol
HUI, fronting the avenue 162 feet inches, and
street south a feet ii inches, and containing nearly
$500 square feet, =
may eff w. r. PHILLIPS.
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TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.rrg
FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS


ELNIRA, N. Y, Sept. q lsS7-The exhibition
to-day has been attended with great deal of in
GHst. The assemblage upon the grounds was
aoout me same as yesterday. Nine nre comps-
ses entered Tor the contest for the premiums on
distance, with the following result. First Class
r anHnn OF Geneva, hrst premium of S5OO-play-
eo I'D feet IL inches. second Class. Young
AneIlca, NO Of Elmira, first premium PLAYED
i.o feet inches. Third Class Mutual No 81
OF New York city, fist premium. played 10 feet
, lhches Tomorrow several additional comma
mes Will be present for the trials on Quantity :
The flieInen's parade and review aud the torch
light procession will take place Tomorrow.
Engine Company No. 81. Of New York with
their band, are now parading the streets here
cheering over thelr victory in the grand playing
match this afternoon. Their engine was ruled
ont. having twice burst the hose; but they still
won, the stream reaching l72 feet inches al the
time Of the last break.
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SEWING MACHINES.


Our Agent. Mr.. John Porter, visits the City of
Washington for the purpose of exhibiting TO the La
die of this vicinity, the Justly celebrated WAT
SONS TEN-DOLLAR FAMILY SEWING
MACHINE, and aso make sale for Territorial rig hit
for the District of Columbia. Machine will he on
exhibition at e. w. BOteler's, Iron Hall, No SI8
Pennsylvania avenue. where he would invite all per
sons interested, to witness it's operation.
sc 3-6t+ RORBINS e. co
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BEAUTIFUL MARBLE WORK.

- The most beautiful ITALIAN MARBLE MON
GMENT ever behed in this vicinity, just imported
from Italy, may be seen at ALEX. RUTHER-
EORD,S Marble Yard, opposite the Union Office,
Pennsy lvana avenue,
IL Persons who admire rich specimens of art are
invited to call and examine.
au l0-4w untel)
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EOR SALE.-The subscriber having removed his
residence into the CITY. offers for sale n
his BUGGY and HORSE on moderate IN
terms. For further particulars inquire at0ZA
the Banking House Of WM. Il. SMfTHSON, or at
No. "a street, between e and Louisiana avenue.
S-SrF u a.. EOX
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-09-05

CENTRE MARkET.-The attendance this morn
ing was large, as usual on Saturdays, and sup
plies good. Prices as follows:
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AT THE OCULAR MEETING Of the stoc kho,d4rs
Of the newly -ofganized Mount Vernon Building
Association held at Potomac Hall last mig ht, soms
-, 20 worth of stock was sold al auction, at an
advance OF 81 and 81 per centum. Some $50 shares
Of stock have already been taken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-09-05

AT The COSGREssIoSAL BURNING GROUND,
woIkmen are now busy laying the stone founda-
tons for handsome iron railing along its entire
front An appropriation was made by the last
Congress Tor Tagging the present gravel walk
from the street to the public vault Stone mascns
are now, we believe, preparing estimates for the
work
The sexton Mr. jeremiah Cross. has since
entering upon his duties, been engaged ia pains
taking labor Of clearing up the grounds eNterni-
mating weeds and sciOnS, and in Othe! ways inn
proving the appearance Of the Cemetery in such
sort that very marked change for the better is
noticeable. This is a - labor Of love- with him
IA he gets no pay whatever for Such work
BY the way, We notice that the A ilanthus tree
Is under ban here. ard i being quite driven from
the grounds, IL having shown itself a most exceU-
tionaDle tenant. The lately added portion to the
cemetery - already largely taken',ip and at M
distant day more space will be required
The Congressional Burying Ground is owned
by Christ Church, which also has the ground
the Anacostia, and is thus enabled 10 ENLARGE the
bounds Of the cemetery whenever il shall be
deemed advisable.
The COLUMBIA FIRE COMPANY, as will be seen
from their advertisement, have made great repa-
TatiOEs for their excursion to Leonardtown ON
Monday next. The committee have also conn.,
muniCatcd with the authorities at Leona!dtown
and obtained permission to use the court room at
that place for the Instrumental Concert, the pro-
x
cu.sion, are % be applied 10 erecting a suitable
monument 10 the memory of the late BENJAMIN
= enup, who was killed las: winter while in
the performance of duty a. a fireman. The Co.
!umbid boys inevitably have good time on their
excursions, and doubt ffOm the efforts made
Dy on concerned. the coming tip TO Leona rdtown
VIII De one OF their most successful and pleasant
ones.
fAyISS-Fhe work of paving the streets OF
this city Is contracted fos at the beginning Of each
year The city is divided into three districts-
the FIRST District, consisting Of the FRS, and
Se Ond Wards the Second District. the TbiId
and Fourth Wards the Third District thu r I'm
sixth and Seventh WardS. The cortractor for
the FiTst District is Robert PAYNE second his
tIiot, George Eslih; Third District Cbas stew
art Hence il is that IN mentioning the CITY i'm
provenents the paving is spoken Of as done by
one Of these contractors.
AT THE REGULAR MEETING Of the stoc kho,dars
Of the newly -organzed Mount Vernon Building
Association held at Potomac Hall last nj Q ht some
S2,'OO worth of stock was sold al auction, at an
advance Of 81 and 81 per centum. Some $50 shares
Of stock have already been taken.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-12-07

Secretary Of War should avail himself of his official posi-
ton uncaled for 70 officially msrepresen aud Willy
general officer, 5000 miles distant to the Senate of the
United States for other than that obeyed his
special instructions and the Presidents proclamation
without allowing him an equal opportunity OF defending
himself, surpasses belief. However strange may APP
pear true MY reply Of january 20, 1866 he neither
noticed nor published From all OF which may be dis
covered the Of the extraordinary pursued by
the Secretary in relation to the sword which President
Pierce said 81 would receive at early day through the
War Department
JOHN C. WOOL, United States Army
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-12-07
Brooklyn City News.

KvGs COUNTY JUVENILE HorSE or INDUSTRY The dctica-
tory services of this institution held recently the
old penonary building a Flabush which has been ace
apart for the accommodation Juvenile denquens and tru
ant children The legislature five years since auho-
tsed The Common Council Of the city OF Brooklyn TO ap
prorrate the sum of s. 00o and such further
might thereafter be necessary for the establishment OF
Institution for Tuant and homeless children which should
have The same object the House Of Refuge New York,
except that children sent there might require crm
nal warrant 10 dispose Of them Is the case IN the
latter institution In the latter part of last year the Board
Of supervisors Of the county of Kings the application Of
the Truant Committee OF the Board Of Aldermen set apart
the old peniteniary building for the above purposes.
Tbs building was dedicated yesterday with appropriate
services The exercises opened with reading Of the
Scriptures, by the Rev VIM. Farley singing and PRAYER
planaory OF the objects " the institution by A. Clarke.
ESQ., Alderman OF the Sixth ward who chairman Of tho
Truant Committee. Remarks were made by the Rev.
VIM Farley Hon George Hall, and Mr. Ellis, of the Eve
exercises concluded with singing and prayer The insti-
tuition Is u be under the charge OF the Rev. Mr. Gerry "a
Principal and Mr. Osborne as teacher.
MurrSY ~ the ONTARIO COUNTY Jan. There
was an unusual excitement in our village Tuesday oc-
casoned by the report that of the scoundres con.
lined ia the jail were IN nutiny against the keeuer and
trying to escape. They had somehow managed n gcs
ther irons ~, and when this fact discovered tey
proceeded 10 harrcade the door and nourhng an ava
and some sticks Of wood, with which thcv had armai
themselves declared no should enter alfve Tbev
stool their ground resoluely for an hour or two hut
bnay yelded o the persuasive reasoning OF revolver
mu7ze, backed by the eoQuencc OF Learned ndce ,vbc
summoned 20 advise them OF the enorr,y 81 ,ber
offence against the majesty " the law and thereunon per
mitted themselves 10 be reued again The names ~ tho
Leading dceperadoes engaged this aborye rebellion ara
John lhmond, Sarah Obey aud william dates, III CON.
fined under Indictments for state nr,son oneocSs Wa
hope they will he punished according /, tber dosera =
Ontario 7S9es &c 4
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Spring and Summer!
VIII liam vi wARn

HAvING REMOVED I'd THE NEW BRICK
IL Store, at the of Main and South streets
would call the attention of the public to his stock
Of Spring aud Summer Cloths Cassimers, and Ves3-
ings. Having made extensive additions to his form
er well selected assortment, lie now offers great
variety Of choice and rich goods from European
markets, and unsurpassed by any store in tile State;
among which viii be found all the novelties of the
great exhibition at Paris These goods win be sold
on as kasonable terms a. be purchased in the
State New Jetsey " tsag experience IA
bnsindss, aatter myself that no establishment can
sell goods any cheaper and kaving tie services of a
practical cutter from London } from which city he
receives all the new inretipns aud fashions ia his
lire, it is evident that any gentleman who win favor
me with an order can have Fashionable Suit and
a good fit warranted or no sale.
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lSy4AGkis
ALL REPRESENTATIVES, Deeds, Mortgages, or other
papers remaining in the Clerks Office at Free
hold, which we've recorded by the subscriber, will
please call for them Immediately, as those not called
for will shortly be taken away from said Office
D. CHRISTOPHER
November 81. 1856. 5-tf
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JOSEPH w. BORDEN.
nRUGGIST--RED BANK, N. J.-ALWAYS ON
- hand, general assortment of Drugs and Med
clies Perfumery and Fancy Articles. Also, Paints,
Oils, &c.
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UNDERTAKING.

OTN u 70 7 NNIFN "
TIME SUBSCRIBERS GIVE NOTICE THAT
Il they have commenced the business of Underta-
king in the village of Farmingdae, and having sup
piled themselves with Hearse they will be in read
mess to attend on funeral occasion at all times.
READY-MADE COFFiNS
of various kinds and sizes are constantly kept on
hand Also suitable material and facilities for ma
king the same to ORDER at the shortest notice. All
H. WAINWRIGHT.
ST. WILLIAMS.
Farninadale April 20, 1857. tf26.
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Assignaas's Notice.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN 10 THE CREDIT
~ ors of John B. Clayton, of Milestone in the
ty of Monmouth State of New Jersey that all
claims against his estate must be exhibited to the
subscriber his Assignee under oath affirmation,
before the sixteenth day of July next being three
months from the date Of the assignment, or be for
ever barred from coming in for dividend of the es
tate and said creditors further notified that a
list of the claims against the said John B. Clayton,
will be fled by the Surrogate Of the County of Mon
mouth before the ensuing September Term ofthe Or
phans Court when exceptions thereto may be filed by
any person interested.
CHARLES A. BENNETT, Assignee
Dated May q; 1857. 31-u
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TUITION IN MUSIC.

MT r.. JAMES GARLAND, PROFESSOR OF MU-
IYA sic, (0rganist at the Presbyterian Church.
Freehold wishes to inform his friends, aud the pub
lie generally, that he will commence, toward the
close Of September, his musical Instructions the
Organ, Melodeon, and Piano Forte
Mr. G. viii attend at Bordentown and Hightstown,
in addition to Freehold.
Freehold Aug 20 1856 tf
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Iznportant ID Esaru2ers.
Referenceg,

hGLGTDIICGE.
Information may be obtained of the following
named persons George Gordon, near Freehold
s. G. Bovine, Englishtown: Charles H. Vanderveer
Jamesburg: James D Hubbard, Cross Roads, Mid
dlesex Co: George P. Metcaf, Half Acre John II
johnson, Cranberry L l. f. Appleby, Old Bridge
Gordon Sanford, Marlboro; VIM. II. Seward, South
Amboy; Alfred Pefrine, Hightstown.
All orders for this machine must be addressed tC
VIM. REDMOND, Corresponding Agent, Janesburg
N. ].
ALEXANDER REDMOND, .Ageat. (
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HAMLET lEgDgJsNe.

HOUSE & SIGN PAINTER. -
FREEHOLD, N.aJ gaE
DAINTING IN IMITATION EoF OAK gMAPLB
4 Walnut, Mahogany and Rosewood Also Mar
bic in any style.
fzgr Paper Hanging PLAIN and Architectural.
neatly executed IA es isf ait Sc aSE
October %, 1854. s VI .es xas ils sia 1-1y
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Ice c. cam Saloon.

q. WM. Fl. BUTCHER WOULD INFORM
g9 w his friends, and the public. that he hasec
sSSadded to his Cake and Bread Bakery; a large l.
sand choice assortment of CONFECTIONERY andez
Fruit, which he will sell on reasonable terms =,
- He also opened an lee CREAM SALOON. on.
- Thursday, June 9TH, and he viii be nappyss
) ito supply his friends with first rate article
WILLIAM H. BUTCHER.
Freehold, June II, 1857. 38-tf
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AmDrOtyDes.

rs STILL THE CRY AT RoTHs CELEBRATED
,AGallery in Freehold
If you want Daguerreotype. go to Roth's-or If
you want one of Reths beautiful, brilliant and life
sized Ambrotypes just drop into his Gallery at any
time during the day, and see if he won't take you
one that beats all you saw in this line of the
art.
Constantly on hand. a fine assortment of plain and
fancy cases such as Gutta Percha cases. square and
oval oval silk velvet Cases. shell and Morocco cases.
Lockets and Frames, small and large, and a great
variety of Morocco and Cameo cases
Thankful for past favors the subscriber socits a
continuance of the same
sl.f s8 JOHN ROTH
Freehold June 25th 1857 35-
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READY MADE CLOTHING

READY MADE CLOTHING.
~ea The largest stock of Ready Made Clothing in
the county, may be found at this establishment,
..NT-of every variety, and the newest styles AS
most of these goods are manufactured in the estab-
lishmeat of the best materials and good prices paid
for making. have no hesitationi in warranting them
equal for durability and cheapness to those of any
establishment. Also on hand large stock Of Trunks,
yalises, Carpet Bags, Hats Caps Gloves and in fact
everything in our line of bwsigess
Gy9 Gentleman give usa call and test the truth of
Mhat we say.
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Sz1lich1g Eotal,
NO. 292 BURNETT { STKEET


Corner Of HIRAM, long kaoscn as Buus Head,
.NEW BRUINS FIGRyaN u CIR
TNHEs ABOVE HOUSE, KEPT FOR THE LAST
4 % years by. Henry Smith Esq, as the Bulls
Head, has recently passed into the hands ofhe SUBJ
scriber, (who fer a number of years was PRINCIPAL
assistant at stees hotel, under the management of
B. D. STEELE, ESQ., and has been remodeEed and re-
furnished thropghouts
The subscriber pledges himself that nothing shall
be wanting to make his guests comfortable and at
home. He hopes to merit and receive The pat are;
Of his friends and the travellingpublic AIarge and
convenient STLBLB.is al ached to the House. and
attentive 0stlers in ate dlace st b ~
ssg Horses and carriages to let. Also Hors.s Il.
ken on Livery, at moderate rates s. 10
STAdE Ll,fss-stages leave tife above F5ase eyeryl
morning Sundays excepted} for beandbrook and
Someryille, at IL O'Clock, a AI Old Bridge, Spots-
wood, and Freehold, Mondays Wednesdays, and
Saturdays, at O'Clock r. ~, Affidistow1 Point and
keyport, on Monday ana 9hnsstlay at2 ~ o'c'ocl5
Harrington. e..
~ OHniouses ifaye his House every morning in.
to carry passengers to tie sseau boalt for New
York es a4e JOHN WffTJ5tNfS
august % $50 sssis efopriotcf
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JAMES Y. EMMONS.
Every EsAfsY EsfSAEx NJ ,E,Ea Is

Every hSOGy LOOK SE EfRES.
AS usual Continue to manufacture in the latest
style, and ofthe best material Geutlemens Boots and
Shoes of every description Also, Ladies and Chill
drens work Having in my employ aNender, y
work will be repaired at short notice
JAMES v. EsINIONs.
Freehold, June II, 1857 33-tf