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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-06-17

BETS ON THE CoMET-We ought to have pub
lished long ago the propositions OF the UrDana
Qll.) Constitution concerning the comet. They
have been extensively quoted and credited to
paper which stole them from the Constitution,
and, late rs it is, we'll do what we can to sci
the matter right. Zimmerman, after observing
tile 'critter" carefully with the instruments OF
the Urbana Brass Band, came to the conclu-
sions:
lst. The comet will not strike the earth
but
I'd. If does strike it will never do it the Sc.
cond time.
In case, however, any gentleman holds opln'
ions different from the above, and Is wiling T.
back his views to limited extent, in order t.
arrive at the truth in this nomentous matter
we hereby make the following
PROPORTIONS.
1st. We will wager 10000, more or less, that
if tie comet offers to strike we will: dodge be-
fore it does it in other words, that SUN that
it can't be brought to the scratch.
Cd. A like sum that if it does strike it will be
knocked higher nor kite.
3D.. Twenty-Five times the above amounts that
in case the comet strikes it won't bulge the
earth six inches by actual measurement.
9TH. A like amount that after the comet
strikes its tail drops.
9th. An optional sum that the earth can
knock the comet further than the comet can
knock the earth, nine times out of eleven.
7th That after the cQmat gets through strik'
ing the earth it will never want to strike any.
body else.
These propositions are intended to cover the
case of any gentleman on this globe, or on the
comet or elsewhere.
All wagers to be decided by the Judges of the
Supreme Court.
Money to be deposited in the Banks of New
Foundand
Time Of striking and other arrangements to be
fixed by the parties.
Applicants for bets have right to select any
comet they choose,
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GpvT1EMEN AND THEIR DEBTs.-The late Rev.
Mr. Sutton Vicar of Wakefield, once said to the
in,e LATE Mr., Peech, veterinary surgeon-"Mr
paecb Dee how is it you have not called upon me
for your accounti"
~ .oh" said Mr.. Peech, ~ never ask gentle
man for money"
"''I Indeed" said the Vicar, "then how do you
pet on if they don't pay9" ;.
"Why," replied Mr.. Peecl', "after certain
fine I conclude that lie is not gentleman, ant
then ask him."
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W. ~ ~
NEXT, LADIEs.-We are led to ask the
lod;.y wb.t next} after noticing an account
riven of the appearance, in the world Of fashion,
OF a new style Of dress, that sets the much a
bnsed "hoops" away in the background,
T%s T,s Conn,ess of Castig glione made one Of the
greatest m sensations of the age, recently, by ap-
peariug at one of the Emper@rs late leSees; with
hor s,,n,na, rica] limbs almost to the knees, and
displayng the neatly turned ankles, which were
rlaspea with magnificent bracelets. The robe
md corsage were of cloth of silver, the latter
perfectly r1 tight and considerably s dooss'ts with ar
trimming whatever, but large diamond heart
the former displayed a 1Tpvt
bal1 torether by an arrow transpiercing them,
aud aeiu flowing fowng veil completed the costume 1t
seems @ as though the free and easy days of the
old Napoleonic dynasty were returning.
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ESTINGS.-We especially invite gentlemen to
Y examine our stock of Fancy Silk. Satin, Silk Vel
vet and Marseilles Yestings before purchasing etse
where. y. bhANDEooh" w.
Staunton, April 90, '57.
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INSURANCE STATIsTiCs-There are only sew
snty-tUur insurance companies in Great Britain.
Of these there are sixty-flve in England and
Wales, (thrty-nine of them being in London,)
seven in Scotland and two in Ireland The a
mount of property insured, $5,4O0,OOO. The
first insurance policies in England were issued in
$780,
In France there is insurance on property O..
mounting to $S.700,00O,000, In Belgium the a.
mount insured is about $3.50, 0,00O,OOO. In SWe-
den there are five Insurance companies III Stock
holm, besides some minor local mutual assOcia-
tions in the provinces.
The late Gar of Russia, in 1S47, forbade the
insurance of property situated in Russia with
foreign offices, under the fine Of three per cent.
on the sum insrued, 1t is estimated that $780,
900, 900 are insured in Russia, and $50 100000
in the kingdom of Poland. In Germany, it ap-
pears, twenty proprietary Offices insure 81 ,425-
0O0, 900, the mutual companies $2,000,00O 900,
and government offices 81, ,250, ,0O0,O 900. Total,
S5,675, 100000!
The average insurance losses in all countries
ara estimated to be the immense sum OF twenty
three million dollars,
A MONSTER SERPENT IN TIE ST.. LAwRENcE.-
The Brockvle (Canada) Monitor, of Saturday,
thus alludes to the serpent OF the st. Lawrence
"Some time since we published letter from
correspondent in MallorytowD, relative to an
enormous water serpent seen at different times
in that locality. A similar, or probably the
same serpent, has been seen within the past few
duys. about three miles above Brockvile, by
Mr. /. Parker oi Three Mile Bay, and ID. Sadd
The serpent raised its body some six feet ont OF
water, and pursued the boat till it got within
few rods, compelling them to make tor the shore
as rapidly as possible. They describe the ser
pent as thirty feet long, and of lightish color
Il was also seen ut distance by the crew OF the
pr,taotinn
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j. M. HANGER,

ATTORNEY AT LAW, STAUNTON, VA,
WILL practice in all the Courts held in Staunton,
w andin the Circuit Courts of Albemarle and
Rockingham. Office in the brickrow, in the rear Of
of the Courthouse.
No, 10 1874 Il
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PAPER HANGING GS,

II 4 4 II N "
WHOLESALE 4 RETAIL,
HOWELL &c BROTHERS
No. 26O Baltimore Street,
Opposite Hanover street,
BALTIMORE,
NAKE great pleasure in announcing to their friends
il and the public generally, that they now in
their New Store where they offer the richest and most
desirable Stock of PAPER HANGINGS AND BOR-
DERS ever offered In this city.
The Stock embraces French and our own manufac-
ture in great variety and of all the different grades.
Wk0leSale Dealers supplied on favorable terms.
sg Orders from the country punctually attended to-
Enh --lVr
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PorAro YEAsr-A New Bedford lady Youch-
es for the good quality of yeast made after the
following receipt;
Cook and mash ten peeled potatoes pour on
quart of boiling water aud stir well, and add
a cotfee-oup pf sugar; let this stand few MN
utes; pour in quart Of cold water, wanting q
gill, and when lnkewarm stir in pint OF yeast
and set in q moderately warm "'"-
When well R-r'"""- ,..aue TO RISE
...vuled, put into stone jug, cork
lightly, and tie the cork down and keep it in
cool place. After the first rising keep enough
of this yeast for the second bath. tea-cup OF
this yeast is sufficient for two large loave. OF
bread most excellent it is for mullins and grid
dle-cakes also. There is no need of hops for
flour in it, and in my opinion is the best yeast
have ever tried, and have experimental in all
known receipts.
A TRACT IN SuoE-A Shoemaker who had
received tract, without reading it, used it tol
the lining of a sole of Il shoe. To all appearance
the labor of the tract distributor was in vain
But it was not so. The shoe was worn, and at
ter q time was sent to another shoemaker to be
soled anew. The latter, one Sabbath morning
set down to his work. Tearing otfthe worn out
sole, he found the tract, and his attention was
Immediately arrested by the title: Remember
the Sabbath day to keep it holy" The words
were like an arrow from the quver Of the AL
mighty. The shoe was laid aside, and the mar
fastened to the house of God. He was awaken
ed, and led to the cross of Christ, and ther,
found peace.
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TISH--FISH.--Just received and for sale low,
So Barrels OF No / Clipped Herring as well as
otber fish. STAPLES, MARTIN co.
Staunton April 90, 1857.
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uTM. A. STERRETT, MERCHANT TAI.
w LOR. invites attention to his assortment OF Fall
Goods which he has now on hand.
Stnnntnn Oct IL. 1S5l
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90 SOUTHERN MANUFACTURERS -
- FITZPATRICK d EURNS, FAIRyIEw Cor
TON WORKS. near the Canal Basin. Alexandria ' a.
manufacturers of hair cotton,
busk and moss; Cotton Yarn, (YarnD Cotton Twine,
and Cotton Bats Warranted of the best quality, and
sold at Northern prices.
Alaxondria An % lS57.-3m(tJy22)
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a NCHOR BOLTING CLOTHS, of superior
"A quality, on hand aud for sale by
B. Il j. S. CRAWFORD.
Staunton. Feb. 81, 1S56.-tf
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TNINE TEAS.-A full assortment of the finest
II Green and Black Teas that has ever been brought
IN this market STAPLES, MARTIN x co.
Stounton Aprl 90 1857.
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ROCERY AND CONFECTIONERY
" STOREi- WH Z. MOUNT is now IN receipt
Of n Large and aceR selected Stock Of GROCERIES,,
CONTEMPORARIES FRUITS, dc, TO which he
respectfully invites the attention Of the public feeling
assured ne can offer INDUCEMENTS to purchase OF
him, if they will call and examine his Stock
Staunton April |, 1857
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"ATS..HATS.- Hats of all STYLES. qualities and
j sizes in Cashmere, Beaver, Cashmerette and
Straw, sold cheap at D: fVhLlIAo
Staunton April Is, 1857. Clolhlng mouse
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United States Patent ONCE,
Washington, May 70,

ON the petition Of Norbert Rillioux, Of \
" York praying for the extension Of patent granted to
the 26th or August lsi3 for Improvement In sugar M
years from the expiration OF said patent, which takes place
10th day Of August 1857
ordered that the said petition be heard at the Patent
Monday the 18th day OF August next at IL O'Clock m a
notified to appear and show any they have
petition ought not TO be granted.
Persons opposing the extension required TO hle
Office their objections specially set forth in writing at ha
days before the day Of hearing all testimony filed by either
he used the said hearing must be taken and TRANSMITTED
with rules Of the Office, which will be furnished Oh
ton. -.
The testimony in the will be closed on tho Ih y
depostions, and other papers relied upon as testimony
filed the Office before the morning OF that day. inc a
If any, within ten days thereafter.
Ordered also that this notice be Published in The Uno
gencer, and Evening Star, Washington d. G. Republican
MI; Pcnnsy vanan, Philadelphia, Pa Tally News, New N
York and Post Boston, Mass, week for three suc
CHARLES MhN]
Commissioner Of nv
PSEitors Of the above papers viii please copy an1 >"
bills to the Patent Office, with paper containing Tins noe
May 2l-1aw3w
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proposals for Naval supplies.
NAvY p.pAnrNKNr,

NAVY DEPARTMENT,
Bureau Of Construction, Equipment and Repairs,
GEALED PROPOSALS to furnish naval supplies for
he nsi year ending SON ~ & june s isos 5 Win DC % sa @ ~ s
be endorsed "Iaaa Naea saqliss banr @ ceasrne
The materials and articles embraced in the classes named are
uclary described printed schedules which will be furnished
70 such as desire Offer application 20 the ommandants the
seeuve yards the navagent thereto and those OF all
being dealers each portions viii be
nshsd as are actually required for bids The ne eo@na1n and navy
yards for examination only from which DO judged whether
will be desirable TO make application for them
oth printed schedules in strict conformity herewith or they viii
All articles the quality eonomable sample
size 6c 20 be delivered good order and In suitable vessels and
packages as the case may be- at e expense ana risk OF tue ao
and all subject TO the inspection, measurement count
Of the eomnianiant thereof t..
Bidders yards samples particular
crpou the arl all other things being equal preference
will be given to articles of American manufacture.
accompanied by written guarantee the form Of which herewith
given
Those only whose offers be accepted win be notified and the
contract will be forwarded thereafter practicable which
they will be required within days aer lis receipt at the
post Office or navy agency named by them
suretes in The full amount viii be required to sign the contract and
% , @ % I Sc ,bsd @ be amount or be s
until shall completed; eighty per
of each bill approved rpcao by the commann Of the resc
yards viii paid the navy agent within thirty after
IS stipulated in the contract that default be made by the parties
of the first part in delivering all Of the articles mentioned in
class bid for in this contract Of the quality and al tho time and
provided that contractor
win forfeit pay the United Of money
exceeding twice the Of such class which be recovered
time according the OF Congress that
vided, approved March 5, lsi3
l. a. 8, be delivered fourth part before
fourth the 20 July oneourth the
10th September and the remainder by the LIST december 1853 Classes
the whole by the 18th May 1855 Tho remaining classes
delivered fourth before the LIST September
before the fourth
1st April and the remainder before the 30
unless earlier required with notice OF days comprising
each delivery due proportion Of each article Class 10 and all fol
lowing quantities any
demanded they be furnished like conditions
the the fiscal receiving notice f
days om the bureau the commandant the yard
agent
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For All Parts OF the West.
BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD.
NEW AND LNPROYED ARRaNGE.MENTS

NEW AND IMPROVED ARRANGEHENTS
TTNHREE TRAINS DAILY from Baltimore for Cum
il berland, Wheeling all parts West
1st The ACCOMMODATION TRAIN will Except Sunday
645 connecting with trains from Philadelphia from
Washington t Jnncton) will stop stations
bcrland at O'Clock, p.
2d The NAIL TRAIN leaves Camden (except snniay)
at s30 and reaches Wheeling by m connecting al Ben
wood with trains for Columbus Cincinnati Indianapolis
ve Cleveland Toledo Detroit Chicago St. Louis, Cairo
mediate points.
TRAIN leaves daily at y D. M connecting with
date places The distance Cincinnati
the West nearly other
route The time 10 these places Is also unequallcd.
Baggage checked through Columbus indianapolis
st. Louis
Passengers baggage transferred at all points free
THROUGH TICKETS viii be large towns in the West
the lowest possible rates at the ticket Office Camden Station
Washington city
A second class car l. attached to the mail train.
Passengers from Baltimore Washington the
daylight by taking accommodation mail train lying
Cumberland Oakland They morning express
train which leaves Cumberland reaches Wheeling
at 2,
Passengers from Washington ample time for meals a, wash
ngton Junction
This the only by which through baggage checks
can be obtained In Washington.
FOR WAY PASSENGERS.
The accommodation train at 645 win stop
Cumberland and the going
EwardIy, the mail train leaves M accom-.
modaon leaves Cumberland reaching
The FREDERICK TRAIN 4 Except Sunday stopping
AZ way stations Leaves Frederick at Baltimore
AZ IL. 90,
and $50 p m Leaves Eco,ts Mills at 73o, and 7ao M
except Sunday
W. s wOoIsDE
Jan l1--du Master OF Transportation.
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Proposals for Fuel.

QuARrERAksTERs MARINE CoRIs
Washington May 16, 1857.
CEALED PROPOSALS will be received at this of
until Monday, 18th 1857
titles OF wood and coal be required from LIST july 1857 30h
juno, 1855 for the marines stationed Washington
The bo best saping and the coal
Tho wood TO be delivered piled and and the coal
delivered such the
direct free Of expense TO the United States the coal weigh
2i0 pounds the ton Further Information be had ac
ton at this Office,
Proposals TO DO addressed to Major G. Lindsay " c.
endorsed Poposas for fuel for Washington ID C
The nclgencer Star aud States viii publish the above twice
week till 10Th june 1857 and send BILL with copy of advertisement
I D this Office payment
May 16-2lwtl5Junet
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Washington Aqueduct.

III wAsrSoroN AoUEpucr,
Washington, March o. 1857.
DROPOSALS are invited for materials and work
i for the Washington aqueduct
Proposals received 7 May will opened of that
day.
Maps prohes and specifications Of
LET viii be ready for examination at this oce and after the Goth
Ts work be let will embrace masonry of Of the bridges
graduation excavation and embankment
neced with the inch ro MAN, gate houses bricks sand
For the particular works
upon portion titles are not yet acquired by
States may be some delay in commencing the work
thereon but for such unavoidable delays allowance will be made
Portions only completed pres
sn but AL for unfinished work viii be sub
right prescribe the amount OF work be done and rate
paon no, holding ou, sufficiently decide when what
shall be stopped until funds become available
funds the reserved will be paid IT. in the Judgment
the engineer the work has been properly executed SO far has
will be made specie upon
cent and will be condition of all contracts that the wokmen shall
be paid their full wages monthly, and in specie.
All bids should be sealed endorsed proposals
tcriils on the Washington Aqueduct.n
should they deemed
mens may be considered most conducive to the the
Every accompanied by guarantee signed by
will his or their bid be accepted
enter into an obligation within ten days. with good and sufficient
to be accompanied by the certificate Of the United States district
tho general or Known @ the Engineer ees o De
War; that the guaanos able good
guarantee.
Bids will be opened presence bidders any them
be present NJ. c. MEIGS
Capt. Of Engineers, charge.
FORM OF GUARANTEE.
To Capt. NJ. C. Meigs u. s. Engineers.
We, the undersigned, residents in the State of
hereby jointly severaly, with the
the foregoing bid he
they WILL within days after the Of the said
the for the with
furnish the articles conformity
advertisement under which II made
shall m to into contract aforesaid guaranty
good the difference between the offer by the said
lowest bidder.
Csgned) A. b.
Q.
hereby certify my knowledge belief the
above named guarantors good and sufficient
Csgned) EFF.
March 8-eod7hMay&1awu
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mo. $50.
Notice

of he Esae1iment ef tree additional Land Offices Territory
Of NdbraSla.
IN pursuance of the act of Congress approved
March ID, 1857 entitled can establish
md districts in the Territory OF Nebraska to be called respectively
"NEaHk hsnucr,n the
aud the "DaKorA sdCTn hereby
that the Offices ior said districts
luws, viz:
For the ''NEaAHA LAND DrsIRfCT' nj Brownsville
tho DISTRICT Nebraska
the "DAKorA msruc' Dakota Territory.
Given under my hand tho city Washington this ccnih day
of April, 1857.
BY order OF the President
jos. WILSON,
Acting Commissioner Of the General Land Office.
April Ii-IawOw
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mo. 5s2.1
Notice

0fhe removal Of he land Office from Faycaee 70 Boon"
Che STATE Of Missouri.
TN accordance with the provisions OF the
Congress entitled An act authorizing changes in tue -
land Offices approved March g. 1853 u hereby declared -
that the Office or the sale Of public lands At fh
State Of Missouri win be removed TO the town Of BOoS'n
State, al as early period as practicable m,by
Further notice as 10 the precise time Of removal will DO -
the register and receiver at the Fayete land Office ,
Given under my hand the city Of Washington, this lou
May, A. u, 1857.
BY order Of the President
TIIos A. HENDRICKS
Commissioner Of the General LAM y
May 19-1aw6w lInelNstarl
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uNrKs suAus NAVAL CounI on NouIRY,
Washington, February 20, 1856

fTHE judge advocate gives notice, for the informa-
Il ton Of parties coming before the under the LIST section
@ act OF january 16 1857 that they will respectively be advised
the department when their shall have
court and that Is desirable presenting themselves
should prepared with list of such
sire 70 have summoned specifying TO which Of the respective
of Fitness
ony Is TO be applied repecvey and suggesting the delay
which may be required and OF what witnesses.
J. N. CARLISLE, Judge Advocate.
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IMPORTANT TO COTTON PLANTERS by which

bo doubed.Th undersigned invent
and obtained cis patent from the United States for
combination machinery converting
ht6 process from
preparation spinning machinery ready ship
weaving
The saving by this process win be per
yarns the nbre anbroken unnurcd ope
the present dis
~ will be any per stronger and heavier,
viii command the markets Of the world dtancug all composition
advanced prices.
The undersigned prepared dispose of privileges
plnt; planters viii be informed with complete
how obtain the best machinery and all
necessary particulars, application addressed TO
Upc 6-2awlyH GEORGE G. HENRY, Mobile,
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mo. $751;
Notice

Of The Ekaaa @ three additional Land Offices in the Territory Of
IN pursuance of the act of Congress approved
March 1857 entitled "An act establish three additional
districts in the Territory Kansas be called respectively
land district the "0age land
district Is hereby declared
districts have been established as follows,
For the "lErAwARE DISTRICT
For the '0sAGE DISTRICT a SooIT.
For the "WEsrRy pisrRfcr' a
Given under city Washington eleventh day
Of April, A. n. 1857.
order OF tho President jos q WILSON
Acting Commissioner OF toe Once
Ap 11-1aw0wt
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DRITISH P0ErS.--Marvell and ChatterlogI ~ 4
i Poeticai Works Of Andrew Maryel with memo" "
thor. Portrait 1Gmo. 10 cents :. ,.. n N
The Poeiica Works of Thomas Chaerton, with No. sb
History the Rowey Controversy Notes, Critical " ~
and n Glossary. Portrait 2 vols, 1dno 81 90
just published by ,r, 4 no,
MAY 2742eod il2 washington street. -
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TIME NEW YORK AND LIVERPOOL UNITED
slatea mail sleame ships comprising this line the

These ships built
service has taken their
their speed;
for passengers unequalled for elegance comfort
Price passage New Liverpool cabin
in second cabin sT5 From Liverpool New York.
guincas
experienced surgeon attached to each ship.
No berths be secured until paid
ships this line
avoid from will the
the lst
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mo. 579.1
Notice

Of he ESaJlishmaa g an additional Of WIS
oonsin.
In pursuance of the act of Congress approved
March 3, 1857 entitled "An
district the State Of Wisconsin,
which district embraces that portion
Hudson districts, situated nh n The line
dndony fire north; soah s line didipo
noh; ioS g the ae deciding and and The
line deciding eIcn and oirs
that the shoe for
the sEsu CiJIREn In said State
under hand eleventh
of April, A. d. 1887.
by order OF the Presidents
WILSON,
Acting Commissioner Of the General Land Once
Ap11-1awGwt
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No. 58l
Notice Of the Removal of the Land Office from
Red Wing to Henderson, in Minnesota Ter
rit0ry.
n accordance with the provisions Of the act of
Congress entitled An oct authorizing changes the location
Offices" approved March Is hereby
and made known that the office m the public lands RsD
WING will be of HES
in said Territory from dHi afer nc june
Given under hand the Of Washington this 3oh Of
April A. n 1857
BY order of the President
TIiOS A. HENDRICKS,
Commissioner of the General Land Ofce.
May 1-1Aw6w lint Sarl