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ARMY AND NAVY.
UNITED STATES SrEAM-FRlaArs NIAGARA,
Keyham Dockyard, Plymouth, England,


April ., 1853
Sir i have the honor TO report that we have now
coiled away in this ship 407 miles of telegraph cable re-
Gently manufactured at Greenwich
1t has been decided by the directors in this second Of
fort 10 lay out the we that the Agamemnon and Mag
shall each carry 400 miles of cable Some 200
miles more in each ship than hal hoard last year
IL affords great pleasure TO state that reception
here has been grateful one and every disposition In
cvinced the part Of the admiralty and her Macsty's
officers this station to facilitate movements and
render such accommodations and aid may BIZ required
for carrying work.
avail myself Of this occasion to state that the officers
and in good health notwithstanding the con
tinucd rainy and unpleasant weather have had since
our arrival In Keyham Docks
! nm, respectfully your obedient servant
w. l.. HUDSON, Captain.
Hon. ISAAC ToucRY, f4
Secretary of the Navy, Washington. seI
The United States frgate Congress was docked at the
Philadelphia navy yard Saturday last orders having
been issued by the Navy Department to M her for sea ut
M HN aNl Gffs
The United States frgate st. Lawrence, Commander
Hull, and sloop ofwar Falmouth, Commander Fcrrand
were at Montevidco February %.
Captain Robert Tans late in command Of the marine
guard ON board tho United States receiving ship North
Carolina Mt New York, has been ordered to the Wash
ington navy yard hostN Ni|
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mob in Peoria. Illinois, have made descent upon
the houses Of ame in that city, expelled the inmates
the costly furniture IN the street. burned II to ashes
and sacked the houses Some tan eleven houses were
visited in turn and property TO tho value Of 81 900
destroyed Most OF she expelled parties have fed 10
Chicago
At the election If directors Of the New Orleans and
Jackson railroad vt TINT city the 18th utimo ticket
in favor Of extending the road chosen by consie-
bic majority.
democratic district convention will be held nj Cam
dcn Arkansas on the I'd Of May, TO nominate candi
date for Congress in the second district of that State
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THE PHILADELPHIA PRESS AND THE CONFER
ENCE RIII4

The PHILADELPHIA PRESS AND THE CONFER
ENCE BILL. tt ~
Converts are very apt to be over jealous but they
do not often undertake, when scarcely off the snx
ious scat TO dictate new articles Of faith to the
church that has rescued them from the dominons Of
the evil one. The editor Of the Philadelphia Press
expresses his decided opposition TO the conference
bill Of Mr. Eugish because it still recognises slavery
by indirection TO use his own words leaves Lee
compton purely and simply apro-sIavery constitu-
ton" II was Mr.. Toombs that inquired Of Senator
Wade if he would in any contingency, vote for the
admission Of State into tho Union with slavery
constitution. Mr.. Wade promptly replied !" IN
doubtcdly not sir---mdcubtedly not Senator Wade
and Colonel Forney upon this point. in exact &C
cord. But the Crttenden Montgomery bill also sus-
tains Lecompton with slavery but Colonel Forney
has the sagacity to see that the Montgomery amend
mept offers areward for the rejection Of Lecompton,
promising to the people of Kansas, in that event.
that they may so and aboltionixe the State to
the utmost--to any possible point short of nm
open declaration Of war against slavery, and be adj
mitted po'cns po's,s. Hence the Press much prefers
the Crttenden.Aiontgomery amendment--it has 80
many more northern tints. Mr.. English's bl on the
other hand, proposes their admission if they shall
sent to certain conditions named by Congress- in re-
gard 60 the public lands; and il they reject The pro-
position, that they may go on and attend to their
own bnsness, live under territorial government till
they reach actual maturity. II IL hardly to be ex
peoted thai children viii act the part Of sober, dig
nihcd manhood and perhaps il is a safer way to
treat children as children It is desirable however
TO get Kansas out Of tho way but we can't, public
morals demand that she shall he sent to the house OF
correction Col Forncye condition that all new
con,ers into the Union must have free constitu-
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Fire at Harbor Grace, N. #.

Bosrur. April 26At Harbor Grace, Newfoundland,
the night of the 18th instsnt, fire broke out in
Touissaints Hotel Water street. which destroyed the
greater portion Of the business part of the place aud up
wards of fifty houses The fire burned far east LIE
Marchant street. and west to Victoria street. leaving only
three houses the north side and none the south
side of the street The amount Of dnnsge not known
One firm, Bunton Mum, had $l2 900 insurance at st.
John. The particulars of the fire not given
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FROM MEXICO.

ny an arrival Mt New Orleans the goth instant in
tegence from Vera Cruz has been received To the 18th
instant Seaor Mathis CastclIcmos has been nominated
governor pro % of the State of Vera Cruz by the legs
nturc in consequence OF the illness Of the constitutional
incumbent The Prwre-o makes II appear that Echea-
garay had suffered severely In late engagements with
la Lave that he had not venturcd out OF Pueblo after
wards
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We would again remind Subscribers particularly IN
Ohio Kentucky, and the western States that We have
discontinued with the exception Of Me@rs. ipscomb
Dcering all our agencies throughout the country and
that with these exceptions, collections will be
coged by this Office by persons claiming TO be agents Of
the Union -, 49, ~ t..t.isas tasef y Ap 25---tf.
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WASHINGTON CITY.
WEDNESDAY MORNING. APRIL IS, 1858.


ths esahlA Of The
change viii DO cnducsed strictly basls all
agencies the collection Of subscriptions for the Union
No should be made this
Mr w G. pscomb who authorized make collections
IN Deswefe, Maryland, and Virgins
WAsHrsGros March % 1858. If t f
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Mail Contractor Killed, &C.

ST.. Lop,s. April 27.-A lamentable occurrence has
TRANSFERRED here VIM Giddings the mail contractor
the southern Pacihc route, killed by Thomas Smith
in ARRAY game of billiards. q - sfD
Another rencontre occurred between Preston Beck, Of
the firm OF Beck Johnson and man named German,
in which the latter was killed and the former danger
Ously wounded.
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Sr LoUH, April 1.-THE Republican has received a
copy OF the Fort Smth ark Times Extra stating that
90 900 Indians had congegated the plains with the
determination of making descent the frontier and
that hostites had already commenced In quarters
The Times attributes this movement 10 Brigham Young
with the view Of drawing on the troops from Utah to
protect the frontier States is tt
The Republican however emphatically contradicts the
statement the authority Of gentleman attached 10
the overland mail expedition, who asserts that he travel
led the part of the country the Indians are repre-
scented TO have assembled, and without molest~tion.
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southern Cotton Markets.

NHw ORLzAxs, April 27.--Cotton sales 900 bales
dull. taesfs s,f - cores s6l H6tH 4sa bro alae
MoBIrx April 27.--Cottoa sales 200 bales; quota
tons LIZ lie. Receipts Sunday $3.50 bales.
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Nsw Yoax, Arall % ne sAsamkAlp Moses Taylor,
nom Aspinwa I9tA, has arrived With nearly 81 100000
treasure and upwards Of 500 passengers She LEFT at
Aspinwsfl the United States storeship Relief.
The California news is unimpoEtsnt Markets dull and
quiet Col Bchlessinger III passenger.
Valparaiso dates of the 18th March. Vivanco was
defeated at ArequpA with great slaughter to his forces
and hes fled TO Bolvh All Mis- steemsn we're captarod
The frigate Merinac had arrived at CaIlao DR. Ash
ford, American consul at Tumbes, IL dead.
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Frcights ut New Orleans.

NEW OuLsANs, April 25.--Frcights cotton to Live
pool ARE quoting at l5-32d., but sixty shpmaste
have held meeting for the purpose of organizing sri
for O. l6d sa
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Gen. walker.
Markets.

NEW ORLEANS, April 27.--tien Walkers trial is post
pencd till the fourth Monday in May. fs
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Qoxpsc, C. E) April 20. This morning Is cold an
cloudy, and has the appearance Of We had hal
frost last night. Thermometer in the upper town at
this morning stands ut 80 above IN the low
town &c.
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destructive Fire I'm Georgia.

Macon, April 26 Tho extensive furniture manufac
tory of Messrs Ross Wells Tor Mls) in this town wal
destroyed by fire to-day The loss is very heavy II
the work of an incendiary.
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Non ReceiUt or News.

AUGUSTA, April II There is yet no intelligence Of tn
arrival Of the steamship Tennessee, fully due
New Orleans with later Mexican dates. $3.50 s.3lt
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Murder I'm Ncwburgh.

NEwBuRoH, N. ", April 26.--A murder WINS commit
ted here about midnight Of saturday Dnnel Long was
shot dead by pistol in the hands of Michael Haly Both
of the parties Irish, and reside in this place
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Kansas Affairs.

ST. LOUIS, April 26.--Ihe Leavenworth correspondent
of the Republican says that at the election the 2lst
instant for members TO the convention TO nominate State
officers, anti Leavenworh consultation delegates
elected. tnt eO Ntl WAt
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-11-27

The most impo tart discovery tlnce vaccination.
DIR. HANSONs VE5tTABLG CHEHI&AL POW
pERS will 7reak up colds once, without sweating,
dieting, nterTup ion Of bulness the of hot slim
uatiog and burning compounds, herb teas candies, bal
sans any other disagoeabe, announcement. and
erg doses; they DO not the least unpleasant sym
toms even ii taken in large doses they create only
thirst which being Alayed with waer, agreeable
warmth All moisture al the SUFFICE is exeenced
When taken directed, they break up the cold and
rest its elects and the only operation perceived is
mysterious and unsccou0tahle disappearance of all symp
toms fveTIshness, chls lameness darting pains, duh
heavy paas ghtness Of the chest, hOsrseuess, cough
sore III oat. Group, oaarrh headache. etc.
q VEGETABLE CHEMICAL POWDERS are to
colds what Vaccination is against small pox and Qlinne
for Arue. They spe 1Rc remedy he prevention
aud Of a specific disease Ard ny breaking c1ds
ithhem the system is not weaken, AID Dc ranged, AMI
rendered subject to repeated attacks BIT is rather
strengthened and fortified against them They arrest
instantly and permanently and by their timely
use coughs, catarrh brcDchiti fevers rheumatsm
hIDsF, consumption, and all diseases primarily excited
BY coils. can be banished from among the people.
Sold in Worcester by J. Q. HILL, Apohecary, Me
chanics Hall Building, and BUSH CO., ami by deal
ers in medicine generally. diff n4
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ham of Holden, to Miss Elncra NJ. uoughton of vest
Boylston; Mr. Merrill A. Furblsh to Mss H,rriet l..
Wheeock; Mr.. james q. Bennett to Miss Mary g.
Kempton.
In sprirAeld Nov 25h, at the South Church, by Rev
s. Buckingham, 0sgood H. Waters of MillOury to
Ellen F. Crane Of Springfield.
In Fitchture, Nov. l9,h, nv K. Brooks Mr. Sylvanus
Wood to Miss Elizabeth II. Tour elott
In Milford, Nov. Mr.. JOHNSON Mr., Joseph K. Pierce
to Hiss Margaret r. Phpps Of Holiston.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-11-27

THE oxToEsATED srTERs For the cure Of dyspepsia
indigestion, liver complaint asthma costveness loss
Of Appetite fever and ague heartburn, water brash
acdity, sickness, scurvy, nausea, headache ennu
and general debility, any disease having It's origin in
imperfect digestion
These Bitters, all classes OF our fellow citizens
including members Of congress, lawyers, physicians
eergymen, planters farmers and others testify, are the
only safe CERTAIN and sovereign specific for the imme-
diae relief and permanent OF the many cruel com
plant' VIII ch in phase other Of dyspepsia act
our race.
These Biltcrs were discovered by DR.. Geo. b. Green
aud in their formula differ entirely from that Of any
other preparation Of medicine. Containing alcohol
no minera-no poisonno noxiou8 drug,-u their nature
tonic, not stimulating, retaining their virtues In any
cimei they are ga combination and form indeed" Of
medicine which knowsno rival In discriminating disease
and restoring the system to It's pristine vgor and health
No matter Of how long standing or however Induced or
chronic In its character the disease may beno matte
that Il has baad the skill OF the physician and resisted
the Efforts Of medicine single trial Of these Bers viii
satisfy the sufferer that his disease is auenabe to the
proper remedy
In testimony Of the many cures Effected by this REM
edy, reference IL had to the written certificates from
distinguished iadivdaae known al over the land.
Nv FowLES o., proprietors, Boston.
For by their agents every where and in woreeste
BY David Scott, James Green, and by NJ. D. Green :
%. aplT saw
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CHEMICAL LECTURES.

The full Course Of Lectures Chemistry ju't COM
msucsd, before he VI. NJ. Institution in Warren Hail,
Pearl street Will be open to the young ladies Of the tcha
during the present term without extra charge The
Chemical coprse will comprise about eighty lectures in
three parts.
l. / organic Chemistry.
q Organic Chemistry.
B. roScologyi or such portions Of Medical Jurspru-
dence relate to Poisons including the best modes Of
detecting them, and their Chemical antidotes.
Each department will be illustrated by the usual ex.
periments in such course Of chemical instruction.
Terms for the whole TO- and in thqt propor-
tion for any part of the course
These lectures afford an excellent opportunity to Drug.
giets, Law tu9snts, and to all who Ssh to obsin "a
miliar knowledge of this important SUBJECT at very
little sacrifice of time or money One lecture will usually
be given daily, commencing at O'Clock p. m.
MT d3t
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

YOUNG LADIES INSTITUTE.-The Fan
Term of Prof. BUSHELS School for young ladies
will commence Nov. 2Sth, and continue IL weeks The
entire instruction is under his direct supervision The
number Of pupils being limited each receives every posi-
BILE attention requisite to careful discpine and e
tcient progress. Young ladies wishing to review their
studies or to special branches preparatory to
teaching will have unusual advantages ia this school, and
may be admitted for any length of time less than one
term.
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DR. WIsrAR's BALsAM OF WILD oHERRE.-W Where the
above preparation is known it is well established a.
infaibe remedy for the Of coughs, colds,
throat hoarseness bronchitis splitting Of BLOOD pain in
the breast Group whooping cough, and every form OF
Pulmonary Complaint, thst it work OF superero
CATION to speak Of its merits.
Discovered by a we'll knoEn physician lhan
twenty years since, it has, by The wonderful it has
effected been constantly approaching in public favor
until its and its reputation alike unsersai and
It is now known and cherished by all tsnd their name
legion who have been restored to health by its
the Gres Remedy for all the diseases which it processes
Sir James Clarke physician to Queen Yictoris, has
given as his opinion that CONSUMPTION
The whole history Of this medicine fully confirms the
opinion of that eminent Thousands can testify
end have testiael that when all other remedies had
allied, this has completely cured; that VII the sufferer
hal well nigh despaired, this has afforded immediate
lief; ths when the physician ha pronounced the disease
incurable, this has removed it entirely
The virtues Of this Balsam alike applicable cure
slight cold a confirmed Consumption, and its pover
safe, certain, speedy, pleasant and ectuGt rene
dy, cannot be equalled.
sETH ". FOwLR & Co propretors, Boston.
For sale by their agents everywhere and in Worcester
by David Scott, James Green, and by N. B. Green &
Co. apIT Saw
OSOCKERY. GLASS. AND FRENCH
CHINA WARE.
Our stock Of the above goods is complete in all its
parts, and Offers
GREAT INDUCEMENTS
to those who wish to repenieh their tables and more
especially to all who about commencing house keep
ing. We have on hand at all times,
ROGERS BROS. PLATED GOODS,
J. RUSSELL Il cos CUTLERY, (plated or not }
which we have tried and not found wanting.
(These goods drew the Medal at the Mechsnics Fair
'aet Fall
Plated and Britannia Tea Pots, Casters and Spoons
Solar Lamps, Kerosene Lamps, Fluid Lamps,
Tea Trays, Table Mats,
Everything that is needed to furnish your tables the
best
Terra Gotta, Parian, and China Vases,
FANCY GOODS,
Our goods all selected with great care expressly
for retail trade, of the FIRST QUALITY and at
the lowest prices for Cmsh,
q Every article warranted represented
apo deod&w FIRTH & NICHOLS.
GEORGE SESSIONS
BErlkshinG Undertaken & Colin Ware
house,
Collins, Oaskets Patent Metallic Burial Gases and
Robes If every description, always baud. Also the
Me- PATENT METALLIC OAsKET, Of all sizes
Every thing connected with the management Of fune
rails promy attended to. No 49 Front resideooe
IS Front street, Worcester, Mass d&wtf mv92
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In Boston, Nov 22do CONGESTION of the lungs Geo A.
son OF B. Pierce, Esq Of Milford.
Sc.
In Ftchburg Nov. 10Th, Anna, child of Benjamin +.
Proctor, 10 mos. 10 days
II. Burr 60.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-11-27

Having frequently been solicited to give private in.
strucon in Latin ard Greek, propose to form small
GINNING classes for the accommodation Of such would
ud It nconyenient TO attend day school. Ny object
is, primarily to assist hose Who w,hng to prepare for
College, or TO gain knowledge OF those languages have
but little time besides evening to engage in study. In
qure Of at the Walnut Street High School at noon
or at my residence Oxford Place in the evening.
mis- DIFF HOMER B. SPRAGUE.
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These pills ale nothing new but have been used by the
doctors for many both in France and America with
unparalleled suceess in ever7 case; and be ia urged by
many Thousand ladies who have used them, to make
the Pills public for the alienation Of those suferngs from
any irregularities whatever, well to prevent an in
crease Of faulty where heath will permit It. Females
peculiarly situated those supposng themselves So
are cautioned against using hese Pills while in that CON
diton as the the proprietor responsibility az
ter the above admonon although their milduess would
prevent any mischief to health otherwise the Pills are
recommended. Full and explicit directions accompany
each box. Price 81
Sold wholesale and retail by DAVID SCOTT, Drug
gist. 25l Main street. corner of Mechanic street. Wor
cester, Mass, and by JAMES GREEN, III Main street,
Worcester, Mass Ladies', by euoosi them 81, can
have the Gden Pills sent to any part of the country
Confidently BY return mail Sold also by A. Brr lett
Clinton; James B. Lane Fitchburg; Ganrell Son Dan
ielsonvilei A. Houghton Athol Depot; Bach Son Prov
idecei Weeks Potter, Boston, and by Druggist in
every town in the Union.
N B,Lades, be particular in asking for "Dr Dupon-
co.'s Golden Pills., and that the signature is on the
boxj you will then obtain medicine you may fully rely
upon The agent will tell you they 10 secret com
pound, but are made known to all concerned
pp6 div
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Testimony Of a number of Ladies ard Gentlemen
D0oToR HmL-Dear Sir; This is to certify that
ny case was one Of very bad humor in the blood, but
can truly say that your valuable medicines have cured
me, and recommend all that sick, to call upon you
for You can cure them. Yours, truly, L. L.
Worcester, Mass,
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NOTICES.
EN ATOMS CoUNTIN ROOM
ART HIM ETIC,


POCKET MEMORANDUM BOOK,
containing Rules with Illustrations f5r every rule in In
terest Bank Discount Profit and Loss, Simple and Cora
pound Equation, Partial Payments Equation OF Divi
bends and Exchange, with Esaive Tablets for Students
Merchants, Mechanics, Manufacturers ard Housekeep
ers to work out Problems Also, containing Csen
dars Tables Of Weights and Measures Rates Of Postage
BLANK space for every day in tie year, Cash Book,
EXTRACTS FROM LETTERS
received from Merchants, Msnu .aeturers, Cashiers
Teachers, and Accountants, recommending
Eaton's Counting Room Arithmetic and Pocket
MSnorGnduIR Book.
1t is eminently practical and must be excesdinv
Venien;-eVery student should have in his pocket.
HOVER b. sPR AGUE,
Principal high school, Worcester.
1t is very useful work combining the convenience Of
diary Hh information indispensable all classes Of
people. G. w. BENTLEY.
Superintendent OF Worcester and Nashua R. R
have carefully examined your Counting Room Arith-
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saying it will 10 opinion, be found convenient and
useful companion for all business men.
T. W. HAMMOND,
Treasurer Worcester and Nashua X. r.
rgard it as being altogether the most desirable Com
mercial "Uade mecUE" have ever seen
EDWIN BYNNER,
Railroad Agent.
1t is Just the thing that is needed, and should be in
EATHANIm PAINE,
Cashier City Bank.
regard Eaton's Pocket Diary Indispensable and
shall provide myself with one
NATHAN WAsHBURN,
Gar Wheel and r. R Track Manufacturer.
have looked this 'little hook, and find it big
ger book than it seems; it is prosv but con es u 10
tbs work welland must sell. sCOTTO BERRY,
Cashier Mechanics Bank.
have examined it and like very much; tits a4apted
to the wants Of all classes Of the community; il val
liable campanion. Il. WOODWARD
Treasurer Worcester Mechanics Savings Bank.
doubt not it will prove acceptable ana reliable
pocket companion. WM. CROSS
Cashier Worcester Bank.
have examined this work. and find just what every
business man needs and what many cannot wiihont
HENRY A. DENNY,
Pres't Mechanics Mutual Fire ms Co.
This is the thing exactly No book in my opinion Will
have so ready sale this for it the wants Of all
ages and conditions. II. NJ WITTEg
Accountant at Wor. and Nashua r. R Office.
1t cannot fail to make its usefulness apprecatpd it is
needed accompaniment to every accountants desk.
LYMAN L. HARDING,
Book Keeper for Chas. W. Freeland.
advise every accountant to place Of EatonsO
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Book Keeper for Bryant and Sheldon.
This book must SELL for il IS q little budget OF couven
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SALISBURY HYDE,
Accountant for N Washburn, Car Wheel Manuf'r.
have purch ased and after examination and trial
find to be article Of Importance and even necessity
A. S. DENNY, New Orleans.
This Diary, for 1882 will be for sale at Mr.. Eatons
School and at the Bookstores, next Monday 22d inst.