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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-12-16

In looking over the manuscript notes and
surveys of Col. A. B. Gray, we find that the
Mormons, among their other preparations, have
not forgotten to look out a Canaan of refuge
in case the United States should disagree too
severely with their patriarchaI institutions.
The Saints" have, it appears, an excellent
open road from their southwestern valleys to
a settlement Of their own on the confines Of
Lower California. This colony consists of be-
tween one and two Thousand picked settlers
brave, prudent, industrious, aud well instructed
not TO give cause Of offence to their Christian
neighbors. Tuis colony keeps-up a steady
communication with Salt Lake, six hundred
miles distant; and it is scarcely to be doubted
that they have planted other stations in the
pleasant and fertile valleys scattered along this
route. The inference is obvious. from this
systematic arrangement, which opens the way
into Sonora and Lower California, that th9
Mormons have contemplated the possibility Of
u retreat beyond the United States Jurisdiction
They affiliate with tie Indians, are stronA
enough to hold both Sonora and Lower CALI
fornIa against Mexico; and noehing'bnt a large
volunteer force and the establishment Of a cor
den Of military settlements can reduce The
Mormons to submission.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-12-16

GIVE return our thanks to that splendid
packet the Bella Donna, not only for the la
test papers, but also for the latest Reddish
(mammoth size) which arrived in good time
last Sunday. May her handsome Captain, her
captivating clerk doth whole souled to the
back-bone) and our friend of the Crystal Pa
lace, live long and never be in want Of the
good things of this life.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-12-16

EThe following embraces very ex
quisite lesson on gentiIity:
A gentleman from Boston happened to
find himselfamong a little party of ladies
away down east, last summer, and, while
in the enjoyment of some innocent social
play, he carelessly placed his arm about
the slender waist of as pretty a damsel as
Maine can bonst OF, when she started and
exclaimed, BE done sir!--dont insult
mel The gentleman a~pologized for the
seeming rudeness, and assured the half
offended fair one that he did not intend to
insult her.
NOT she replied archly. well, ifyon
didn't you may do so.again.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-12-16

AN ACCOMMODATING EDTToR.-En view
of the heavy pressure in The money mar
ket, says the Fayetteville North CARROLL
MAN, as the mouse said when the key oil
specie rolled over him, and considering il
our bounden duty to dosomething for tho
relief of those whom the banks are now
reducing to the last stage of wretchednessI
we make. the following propositions, to
the observance of which we, in the spirit
of the heroes of '76, pledge our life, our
fortune, and our sacred honor:
Isl. All gold and silver coin will be
taken by US at its par value in payment Of
any dues to this office.
I'd. No paper money of any descrip.
ton will be offered by US to any Of our
creditors, lest the banks might suspend
afterwards and the money become useless.
Sd. If the banks will place in our
hands all the notes under the denomina.
lion Of $40, w viii not dispose. Of them
to any broker at less'than their par value,
4th. We will not.pay "a any specie
which may fall into our hands, less the
Virginia brokers get hold of it.
9Th. If any man wants to see stars
and appreciate one Of the uses to which
briek-bats may be perverted, let him ap.
preach our vicinity with an account.
sIP. S. We keep a pile of bricks in
III sanctum, and carry one in our hat.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-12-16

gNow, sir, please tell US what you mean
BY estate Rights Democracy Has not the
Democratic party always been a State Rights
Party ia principle, it not in pFactice2 What
new doctrine of State rights have you TO adj
vance? Let US hear from you,-Gazette and
Comet.
Our paper goes to press in the course Of an
hour, and therefore we haV'nt time to answer
so momentous a question, and there is doubt
if we ever prove competent to the task; but
we shall give it a trial at an early opportunity.
But, PIKE, are you not q little 100 inqui-iIive
for an editor ? Suppose that we, or some 9th
err equally curious individual, having a taste TO
understand what we were reading. were to
take up your Weekly, and skipping abontfrom
article to article, were to ask you "what did
You mean here n "what did you mean there :"
wouldn't you be in q fix for an answer? We
thought you had been in the editorial harness
long enough to find cut that an editor writes
d great deal that he doesn't understand him-
self, and to expect him to explain his meaning
il perfectly absurd. That our usually willy
cotemporary should have been so imprudent as
to ask a question of us which would put him
ID so awkward an attitude were we to make
similar inquiry, is most singular. His mind
must have gone sstray for the moment
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-12-16
published every wednesday.

Having been requested to do SO by several
Of our subscribers who take the New Orleans
papers and receive them at the end of the week,
and by others who take both parish papers, to
change the day of publication back to Wed
nesday, we have concluded to do so. There
fore, our town subscribers and some of the
country, may hereafter look for our paper on
that day the balance, below, the day follow
ing--on Thursday. So, r~ecolIect, everybody,
that our paper is issued on Wednesdays in fa"
tuTe.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-12-16

TThe average salary of the Congre-
gational ministers of New Hampshire is
1851, the highest salary paid is $500,
aud the lowest $500. The societies that
starve their pastors on this last sum ought
to get amazing poor preaching.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-12-16

sT@ Place SIR said an Irishman to a
traveller, would yez be so oblaging as to
take my great coat here to Boston with
yez?'
Yes, said the man in the wagon, but
how will you get it again?'
Och, that is mighty aisy, so it is says
Pat, for sure I'll remain in it,
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-12-16

BIO During the war of 1912, an Old
gentleman who was always on the alert to
obtain the latest news from the army,
made his usual inquiryof a wag.
The latest news from the army, replied
the wag, is, that they are in statu quo.'
'Ah, how far's that from Montreaf?'
asked the gentleman.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-12-16
Plain Talk

If certain bills are not paid US within ten
days they will be placed in the hands Of the
magistrate. There is no fun in working ones
self TO death without pay.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-12-16

y Some one defines the true gentle
mar thns:-A gentleman is one who is
open, loyal and true. Whoever is of hui
name and affable demeanor-whoever is
honorable in himself, and 10 hisjudgment
of others, and requires no law but his
word to make him fulfil an engagement
such a man is a true gentleman
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-12-16

GrIt Is stated that cur Utah army is the
most magnificent ever organized in our coan-
try-this is the declaration Of Gen. JEsUP. 1t
is composed Of two thousand men and thirteen
hundred wagons-alntost a Dagon to- man :
Mucbo MAGNITUDE!
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-12-16
Extra Notice. /,

As Congress will soon assemble, and as it is
expected that it will be one Of the most inpor-
tant and interesting sessions ever convened in the
Metropolis, it must be an object with persons at
a distance 20 secure the earliest and most relia-
Bile intelligence from the Capitol.
In order, therefore, to obfige those who desire
TO subscribe faf a paper published in Washington
City during the session of Congress, we propose
to furnish the Weekly States on the following
FERNS:
FOR THREE MONTHS.
Two copies, 81 90
Five copies, 2 90
Ten copies, 90
FOR SIX MONTHS.
One copy, 81 90
Five copies, 3 90
Ten copies. 5 90 1a
REThe proprietor of THE States was one
Of the original founders of the Washington Uni
on, and his long newspaper experience. before
and since the establishment OF that paper, justi-
fies him in promisina q paper well worthy of
their patronage. JOHN P. HESS,
November z IS Proprietor.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-12-16

u In great crimes the mans own conscience
proves often to be the strongest witness against
him.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-12-16

FIRE IN BATON RoUeE.--Hin & Markhau's
Foundry in Baton Rouge was destroyed by
fire on Sunday night last. We have seen none
of the particulars.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-12-16

O. The human heart gives 10000 strokes
every "a hours.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-12-16

CHAs. A. SLAcK--We learn Of a gentleman
from Crosse Tete on Monday, that Mr.. SLACK
was worse. The Sugar Planter of Saturday
last, however, says he is out of danger.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-12-16
rne N1caraguam Expedition.

Especial Correspondence of the Picayune.I
PUKTA ARENAS, OPPOSITE GREYToWE,
Non. "a 1857.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-08-06

SECULAR ACCIDENT !-Takin ont a Man s
Braun, Firing and Replacing H.-The Har-
risburg Telegraph says that ON Wednesday
night last canal bOatman named Tomach, a
resident OF Loyalsock, Pa, while lying asleep
on the deck Of his boat, came into collision with
n bridge near IIighspire, which struck him on
the back part of the head, knocking therefrom
the perietal bone, which was found shortly after
rs free from extraneOus substance as if it had
been extracted by the hands of a demonstator
Of anatomy The wounded man was Of course
instantly aroused by the concussion, and what
Is most remarkable, rose TO his feet, perfectly
unconscious of the extent of the injuries he had
received by the collision. The slight pain in
the back Of his head gave him no trouble what
ever, 1t was only after he had dressed himself,
and Que Of his comrades had found the bone on
deck, that he was made aware Of the unfortu-
nate mutilation Of his caput
After this discovery, the wounded man was
taken to Highspire, where Dr. Rutherford OF
our city, was summoned, who, after washing the
man brain, and replacing it, and arranging
the splinters Of the adjacent parts of the skull
| IN proper manner, informed him that was all
he could do for him. With this the wounded
man departed, in a perfectly rational state. 10
his home at LOyalsOck. We doubt if the expe
| rience Of any member of tho medical profession
| can show a similar case to the above. .-EimirO
1 Gazette. .......-.- s.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-08-06

ATA CIRCUIT COURT HELD FOR Gull
"A PEPPER COUNTY, Va, at the COurt-House
thereof, on Monday, the 9th day Of June, 1857:
Ambrose p: llIit, in his own right and rs admins
traitor of + frances Field, PldintiB.
.... AGAINST
Diana Field, John p. Kelly. and Mary, his wife,
William II. f Ield, John Field, Henry III. Fled.
Thomas Hill, ,jr., trustee of Eliza J. Roberts and
Thos. o. Flint, guardian nd libitHtH Of Field,
infant child of Albert Field, DEFENDANTS. y,
Upon consideration of the Court, il was ordered
that this cause he referred TO one of the Commits
slOneTs OF this Court. TO report to the Court what
has been done by Ambrose Z. Hill IN execution of
former order of this Court, appointing INN Com
missioner TO sell certain slaves, mentioned in the
bill referred to IN said order and also ascertain
the said slaves have been sold by the SAID A. T. Hill.
whether or not he has received the purchase money,
and If he has. what disposition he has made of II.
with the vouchers ur such disposition, all of which
shall be reported 10 the Court.
NOTlCE.-The parties interested in the above
report ordered to lie made to the Court, Will take
notice have appointed WEDN ESDAY. the I'd day
of September 1857, at my office, IN this place. at ten
O'Clock m, to state and report To the Court the
accounts referred to in the above order. They viii
please attend with their papers and witnesses.
GEO. r. THOMAS, Commissioner
of the Circuit Court of CulpepeT county.
CulpePer Courthouse, Va, August I, 1857.
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A FISH IN HUMAN SKCLL.--Two sons of Mr..
John III. Isitt, of Greensburg, Pa. were in the
habit Of setting ''night-Iines' in the Allegheny
r'ssE, IN oFdeE-to become possessed of the finny
tTibe- One morning very mysterious looking
ming was observed from the shore, as being at
taehsd to one Of the lines out s1me distance
Oh drawing in the line, a Ash was fast on the
nook with Its head prOtruding from the Oriice
n Pa human skull which rests upon the yerte-
N column Its body being in the skull, and
too large to allow its escape tberefron The
theory IL that the fish became domiciIed in the
SAUL some time since, and grew until ii became
imprisoned therein beyond its power to escape
nnaided The skull is sound and has vet fppr
feetn In II; the remainder having dropped out.
as sa .tlalcAtes that At possibly belonged to
ahesro, ann Was perhaps that Of a female.
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Pianos, &c.
cold MEDAL PREMIUM ,o nos-rs
WILLIAM KNABE.
lBEs,
ate firm of
(SenlOr partner IN the late hrm oi
KNaBF. GAFHIE A. Co.

hNABE. UAEHLE d Co.,
Continues the manufacture and sale of grand ard
square PIANO FORTES, under the name ~
OF William knabe 4 Co.. 81 the old stand, ff76
Nos. ], 5, 5 and North Eutaw street oP-b'Sl'
poSIte the Eutaw House, Baltimore.
They have also just opened new sales Room az
No gsG Baltimore street, between Charles sud Light
streets, on the premises partly occupied by Mr.
Henry McCafery a music store, where they viii
keep constantly hand large assortment Of PLAN
and highly finished grand and square Piano Fortes-
also, Melodeons, from the best makers. from To s.
octave with double KEY boards, double reeds,
and stops 10 suit small churches.
Being extensively engaged IN the manufacture ~
Pianos, we will sell wholesale and retail, ON the most
liberal terms.
Our Pianos were awarded the highest preFmum
tgod medal at the Fairs of the Mary land Institute
two successive ycars-October, 1855, and lSS5-in op
position To fourteen and eighteen pianos from some
OF the best makers from New York, Boston aud Bal
tlmore. We were also awarded the hrst premlum,at
the Industrial Exhibition held IN Richmond, NIr-
gina, 1855 and 1856. They have also been awarded
the highest premium lsIlver medalD at the Metro
pOlItan Mechanics Far for 1857.
in addition to this we are IN possession of tesimo
mails from the most distinguished professors and
amateurs IN the country, which can be seen 81 our
warerooms, speaking for themselves end others Of
the high appreciation In which our Instruments
every where held.
All Instruments are guaranteed for i've years, and
privilege of exchange ~ granted within the hrst
months from the day OF sale If the instruments do not
give entire satisfaction.
Wholesale dealers Will find IL Ia their advantage
to give a call before purchasing.
Pianos exchanged, hired ard tuned.
mar l6-ly WM. KNABE Il CO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-08-06

A LEFT-HAND COMPLIMENT AT the la.e cele-
bTation in Keokuk, Iowa, one of the speakers re-
marked that 80 when he landed In Keokuk, In
1897, was nest OF pirates, - and directly after
wards added, 4" Keokuk has held her own re-
narkably well for twenty years past" ft
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THE IMPROVED SETS OF TEETH.

DR.. LOOMS, the inventor and paientee Of
"LoOmiS' MiHerdI Plate Teeth" having
successfully introduced his Improvement IENpSES
various cities. has now permanently eStab ~-Il-D
lshed himself IN Washington.
This Improvement for Sets of Teeth consists chief
y in making set of but one piece Of aterial and
that ndestructibe mineral. No metal is used in
galvanic action and metallic taste. There are no
joints to become hled with moisture particles of
food, hence they are pure and clean, They are
lighter. stronger, less clnmsy. TAR more durable and
natural in their appearance. will give a reward of
One Thousand Dollars To any one who will produce a
similar work OF art To equal mine IN purity beauty,
durahiIty, artistic excellence any Oiher
quality.
All work responsibly warranted.
20 Penna. avenue, between llth and 18th streets.
an lS-ly -
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ICE.

4 J. MIDDLETON,
d IC T. DEdLER,
Office and Depot-Southwest corner OF r and I2th
Streets. w aShInCton. ap ll-tf
ICE! ICE., ICEn.-The undersigned respectful
Il y inform his friends and the public generally, that
he rs now prepared to furnish families and othersl
through the season. with the best quality of ICE,
delivered IN sny part of Washington and George
town, and guarantees To give entire satisfaction.
Orders to he left with KIDwELL a LAURENCE
corner l4th street and Pennsy lvana avenue; GEo.
r. KIDwELL X Co., l4th street; J. B. MOORE, Drug
gIst, penna. avcHue, between 18th aud 2nth
GEORGE SErZ. New York avenue, between 10th and
llth streets; RoBT. A. PAYNE, Druggist, corner
4th and Mass avenue; and with the subscriber, No.
First street, Georgetown, where Ice can he had
az all times.
ap7-tf TN. KIDwELL.
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WATCHES, JEWELRY,
=, have just received a new supply of FINE
WATCHES, GOLD CHAINS, and a large assort-
ment of RICH JEWELRY of every description.
which makes my stock at the present time one of
the most complete in the city.
have iust finished ION the premises a very large
assortment of PURE SILVER WARE, among
which may be found SOLID SILVER TEA KET
TIE superior to anything before exhibited in this
the weight of which is l25 ounces, capacity
quarts. .''.. .'- .
Both citizens and strangers are invited to call and
examine. ii. O. HOOD,
je 23- S8 Pa.ave :, near 9th street.
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Dentistry. &c.
DENTISTRY.
~ DIR. STEPHEN BAILY,
OFFICE No. 1873 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, SStfSSS
ThTee doors from lsth Street. 4Lo

OFFICE No. iSe PENYsYLyANIA AVENUE, &fTTS
ThTee doors from laA Street. Lo
DR.. BAILY begs leave to inform the public that ne
can he seen al ali hours at ms ONCE, located above.
He feels assured that perIence of fifteen years.
Practice with the large number of patients, and sreat
fully, will enable him TO surmount any difficulty,
scientific or otherwise, relating TO the Teeth. His
eminent n the profession, and especiay Drs HaTTis
and J. R and r: PaTnly, has led HIM. long s!nce 70 DIS
all Enamels, Gutta Percha, India Rubber, and Ce-
TeeS and & PSPeeaa E5 9n SS Pam
is the only reliable substance that be worn IN the
American Dental Convention.
Although he hatters himself from his long resi-
known to his numerous friends and patrons. he 6egs
leave 10 refer them 20 the following
TESTIMONIALS:
From the late Rector of the Church OF Epiphany Of
this city.
Dr.. STEPHEN BAILY Dear Sir-I desire % express
YOU as a superior dentist The Operations executed
for me have been highly satisfactory. hope that you
may receive the patronage from my friends 6nd the
public that your skill SO well deserves,
Washington, Aug. as, 1856. J. W. FRENCH.
From one Of the oldest firms IN Baltimore, Messrs.
Boggs, Cotman q Co.
Having employ ed DIR. Stephen BaIly, Surgeon Den
portsnt aud dlfcult piece of work, which he dad TO
my entire satisfaction. and of the fact that
College Of Baltimore failed after repeaied trials to
perform the same work satisfactorily, Il gives me
great pleasure to express my entire confidence snd
high estimation OF his professional skill.
Baltimore, Jan. IL, 1857. HARMANN BOGGS.
Extract from note received from the late Hon. John
Nj. Clayton.
u. :. SENATE, Aug. 10, 1856.
The teeth you made for me work admirably moth
Ing could he better. Very gratefully,
To those that seek relief from the malades of the
teeth can cheerfully recommend Dr. :. Baily as a
superior Dentist; he made a set Of porcelain teeth
for of my family, and plugged several teeth for
myself and the work has all stood well for than
ten years. ROBERT II. NIXON,
of the Va Conf of the NJ. Z. Church South.
April l9, 1856.
We, the undersigned, having had occasion 20 avail
ourselves OF the professional skill of DR.. 8. BaIly,
Surgeon Dentist of this city, pavng been cognIz
ant OF his operations our families friends, take
pIeasure expressing admiration of his artistic
skill, well as of the uniformly sat sactory manner
which he performs the most delicate and difficult
operations IN Dental Surgery and pectfuly
commend him TO the confidence and patronage of the
public, OF which we consider him eminently worthy
THOMAS I. WALTER, Architect L. :. Capitol.
THOMAS MILLER, NJ. d., Of Washington, ID. G.
B. :. BoHRER, NJ. ID. of Georgetown, n. c.
n. -. LINCOLN, NJ. d.. Of Washington. ID. G.,
Jos. n. BRADLEY, of Washington, ID. G.
GEORGE WALTON, TX -GOvernOr of Florida.
WALTER LENox, Ex-Mayor of Washlngton.
HENRY BALDWIN, L. :. Patent Office,
%. c. W1sHT, Principal RlttenhOuse Academy.
feb20 tf
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NorIcE FOR Nj IREsTbIRrNG 81; CERTAIN
LANDS TO MARKET IN THE STATE OF

NOTICE FOR RESTORING CERTAIN
LANDS TO MARKET IN THE STATE OF
LOUISIANA.
Notice is hereby given that the Land Offce at
Greensburg the State of Louisiana, Will be open
to the sale at private entry and location, and after
the t day Of October merit, OF all rGcdHt public
land embraced IN the following townships. viz:
South Of the base line and east Of the principal
Townships /, ?. g. T. and 6, and fractional towfhps
Q, Of range s.
Townships |, Z, 3, and {, OF range (.
Townships !, 2 5, A. j. g. and Z, ard fractional town
ships 3 and 3, of range ).
townships !, 2, 8, T. 3, D, and z, OF range 8.
Townships /, 2, 8, 4, S, u, and 7, of ranger.
Townships /, 2, 5, I, ), and 7, of range 8.
Townships l. 2, 9, 4, 5, e, and 2, of range Q.
The said lands having been proclaimed and offered
at public sale before their recent withdrawal bynotce
No 563, IN reference To railroad purposes.
The following townships, which have not been Of
ered heretofore at public SALE will be released from
their recent withdrawal for railroad purposes. and
open TO pre- -emptIon as other unufered public land,
on and after the date above mentioned, viz:
Soath OF the base line and east Of the principal
meridian.
Townships and 7, of range s.
Townships B. t., and Z, and fractional townships and
., of range {.
Fractional townships 3, of ranges.
Fractional townships 3, of range Z.
Township 6, and fractional township g. of range s.
Fractional townships and 9, of ranges.
Given under my hand, at the General Land Office,
at the city of Washington the nth day of July,
1857. THOS. A. HENDRICKS, -
jy SD-law6w Commissioner.
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WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELRY, AND
w FANCY ARTICLES. -.-
ENand SILVER WATCHES of the Sls besi E!al
Co. makers sos, in EG,9Re GOLD CHAINS LA m
gle Il s'pHs pieces; ss'' FANCY hRTicLEs, PER ~
FUMERY. EXTRACTS, &e; CI;0CKSi in every
Hands, Balls, Keys, Cords, Wires, Oils, &c.
Call and examine at the Sign of the Large Gilt
Watch. j. ROBINSON,
$40, opposite Browns hotel.
N. B.-Having stopped the auction business since
last winter, my Goods are selected expressly for the
best retail trade and the prices shall suit the times.
iY l8-Im ]. x.