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The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1859-09-07
LET THE SICK REJOICE.
USED raRoUeHouT THE WORLD.
Sugar Coated Pills and

hid Strengthening Plaster.
One box OF herrick's
sugar Coated Life Pills,
containing Only 25 cents,
will last Il family u months
save tweuty I've dollars in
ply stefan. bills, fifteen or
more dollars Ia lost Time,
and mol Lnlrequently the
life Of some member OF the
family, the value oil which
cannot be estimated in dol
lars aud cents.
Herrick's hid Strength
ening fiasters cure in five
hours pains and weakness
in breast, sides and back,
and Rheumatic complaints
in an equally short period
of time. Spread on a beau
tiful white lamb skim
their use subiects the Wea
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Bread the staff of Life,n

The subscribers being aware Of the truth Of e
vbove have taken i" deal of pains" to procure
the material that will make good bread. Being
we invite the attention Of purchasers to our stock
If Superfne, Fancy, Extra and Double Extra
Flour, from Western and other Mills, which we
will sell at prices as low as the same grades can
Ne procured in Burlington OF any other town on
the borders of the lake or elsewhere.
Our Double Extra Flour is manufactured from
White Kentucky Wheat, and udrrdRf,d not nie
rior to any made.
All grades Of Flour sold by US udrraated as
good as represented.
June 80. CHAPMAN & BARBOUR,
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81 EON HOLTON, JE..

~
Watoh.Maker and Jeweller,
Is still TO be found In
Oo66's Nsn Buidiag-N0rth cad Of tie Br'sgs,
Selling any quantity of
WATCHES. CLOCKS. JEWELRY.
AND FANCY GOODS,
From the largest and best assortment ever brought
into this County. He has recently received from
market large aud rich assortment of
Watches, Jewelry and Fancy Goods,
Consisting of Cameo Pins and Ear Jewels, Gold
Stone Pins and Ear Jewels, Elorentne Mosaic
Pins and Ear Jewels, Mourning Pins and Ear
Jewels, of new aud desirable patterns, Gentle
mems Pins, Gold, Cameo and Hair Bracelets, Gold
Clasps, Gold Sleeve Buttons and Studs, latest
styles, Gold Lockets, Gold Finger Rings of every
description. Gold, Silver, Steel and Plated Spec
tacles, Near-sighted Glasses, Gold Chains, Plated
spoons, Watches and Clocks, Of all kinds and
prices, Gold Seals, Gold Keys, sold Hooks Silver
Thimbles, Silver Fruit Knives, Gold Tooth Picks,
Gold Sleeve Studs for ladies and gentlemen, of
every desirable pattern, fortmonnaies, ladies'
Purses, Combs Of all kinds, Hair Brushes, Tooth
Brushes Cornelian Rings, Shaving Boxes and
Soap, Crochet Needles, Pocket Books, Thermom-
eters, Lether Brushes, Drafting Instruments, To-
bacco and Snuff Boxes Coat Loops, Beads, Toys
Fancy Boxes, Key Rings, Stelettos, Emery Balls.
Sewing Birds, and large variety OF other arti
Gle. too numerous to mention
He is prepared to repair
CLOCKS, WATCHES, JPwkLRY,
Or anything else in his line. in the best manner,
and warranted TO give satisfaction. Don't fail Il
call and examine the quality aud prices OF his
Gesds. %;
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e, R, G. l. A Y


Has just received a large assortment Of
GREY AND WHITE CORSETo.
GREY AND WHITE CORSETS,
GREY AND WHITE OORSETS,
GREY AND WHITE CORSETS,
a beautiful style Of
SKIRT SUSPENDERS,
SKIRT SUSPENDERS,
SKIRT SUSPENDERS,
SKIRT SUSPENDERS,
Ladies' and Gents
BRACE SUSPEN DERS,
BRACE SUJSPENDERS,
BRACE SUSPENDERS,
BRACE SUSPEN DERS,
Also every style and pattern OF Watch
Spring
EXTENSION SKIRTS,
EXTENSION SKIRTS
EXTENSION SKIRTS
EXTENSION SKIRTS
LADIES! PROCURE THE BEST,
Which is Holmes Melted Bishop Skirt, to be
found at CHAPMAN BARBOURS.
Ia lSlQ
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A FEW COPIES

OfProf. G. NJ. Boardmnn's Baccalaureate Ad-
dresses, be ore the Glass of 1868, Of Middlebury
College, cnn be obtained, If applied for soon.
Single copies sent by mail on receipt OF 10 cents
by A. II. CO. ELANp.
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Leather 1elting.

This community has long been in need Of place
where this article could be procured. We would
now inform all in want of Betting that it can be
obtained in any quantity and width desired, at
Nov :. 1858. J. DAvENPORT'S.
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NEW ENGLAND AILMENTS
AND
THE ONLY REMEDY !

TNHE Eastern Stat, r.utiul Nov YORK
L and that section ui tn. luiuu which L.
most widely known a, " New England" con-
tam thrifty, Industrious Intelligent people,
who have achieved an uncommon degree of
prosperity: with climate extremely trying 10
certain constitutions. and a soil of small fertil-
ity, they have contrived to surpass more favored
communities in almost every thing that GEN.
duces to social comfort and happiness. IN
fortunately, they are occasionally so absorbed
in business and mental cultivation, that they
neglect the precautions which are essential to
bodily health. Dyspepsia and physical debility
are prevalent among all classes. The first dis
ease is produced by inattention to the digestive
organs, which are so susceptible of arrangement.
Thousands are now paying the penalty Of this
neglect, and suffering daily the most trying
pains, almost without hope Of relief They
have come to believe that their ailmmt is
chronic, and that they must bear with It to the
end. 1t gratifies us exceedingly to announce
TO these afflicted individuals that they may
now command a remedy of unquestionable
potency and virtue, which has never been found
to fail in all cases of digestive weakness or de-
rangement. Hundreds Of tongues are ready to
grow eloquent in praise of this wonderful cos..
queror of dyspepsia, which is known as -
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WRAPPING PAPERS.

Over 1000 lbs Wrapping Paper, just received
including Manila. Hemp, Rag and Straw, all
sizes and weights, to which the attention Of ner-
chants and consumers 10 invited. We intsndto
make this prominent branch OF our business,
and Merchants may depend upon finding large
stock, all Of which will be sold at Loc Prices.
Please call and examine
All. COPELAND.
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70 A PHYSICIANS LEGACY IN
TO YOUNG MEN

A lew ration
III and disinter
ested remarks,
in pamphlet
form, of 80
,on Sem
inal Weakness
Nocturnal E.
ssions, Loss
Of Memory In
capacity for
STUDY or Bus
mess, Impede
Inents TO Mar
.riaPe. etc.ari-
Sing from the
'eHectsoi secret
hnhifa nfNnilth
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THE LIVER
In VIGOR ATOR!
COMPOUNDED entirely from GUMS,

Is ONE or THE BEST PCRGATIyE AND LIVER M
L DICINES before the public, that acts CdDerfsc,
sse uder aud e1eeua han any other medicine known
Il net only Cludrtie but Lu remedy acting tr,i on tt
morbid mater then the stomach and bowek
carry OF matter thus accomplishing purposes eecG
ally without the painful feelings experienced the opera
Of Ch0rtics 1t strengthens the system al the
time that purges and when taken daily in moderate doses
wall strengthen and build il Up with unusual rapidity
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PIANOS AND MELODEONS.

ALSO fianoS uned.
The undersigned can and win sell Planes from
any all the principal makers In Boston, New
York and Albany, Tor less than can be found any
where else north Of the city Of Troy. They in.
vite any one about to purchase to call and exam
Inc for themselves. Every instrument fully
warranted and kept in tune one year free Of
charge. Mr.. A. w. Powers will continue to tune
Pianos In Middlebury, Cornwall and Bndport,
three times year until further notice is given.
Next regular time OF tuning OF Niddlebury, first
week In august. PARTRIDGE & PowEHA
Burlington, July 8, 1853. lsIy
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Health and Happiness Secured.

Young men who are suffering from the effects
Of self-abuse, can be surely and permanently re.
stored by using the
Concentrated Cure or Aqua Vitae,
Remedy Of great and certain Po.Ser.
This remedy is put up In small walls, and can be
sent BY mail to any address A trial will satisfy
Use i for week, and you will experience great
benefit. A circular containing full particulars
sent (free) on application. Price, per bottle 81.
One bottle will last month.
N. B. This remedy Is suitable for either sex
Address h. CRUGER Medical Agent,
40 742 Broadway New York
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w H e AT

500 bushels Wheat wanted Immediately on
poor accounts and good accounts, old accounts
and new accounts, and in exchange for Goods by
Nov. 90, 1858, H. A. SHELDON.
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PAPER HANGINGS.

Another addition TO my stock Of
WALL PAPERS,
this day received. z. BECKwITH.
April 0, 1853.
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TEAS, COFFEE AND SPICES,
TO County Superintendent
Town Agents in Vermont.
Pure Wines and Liquors.

The well established Importing House Of
CHARLES BAokMAN, SO Front Street, New York,
has made large and extensive sales of the best
descriptions Of Pare Wsnss and Liquors TO Town
Agents in this State, and will continue to furnish
the same, on reasonable terms, on application as
above, to CHARLES bAChMAN,
or ". ". drew, Travelling
VINO WOE Eny IsL' Agents.
Reference may be made, in regard to the char
sc,er and standing Of the House, and to the su-
perior quality Of the Liquors, to
Edward Hungerford, Prof. OF Chemistry in
the University Of Vermont.
5. W. Thayer, ii. D., Dean of the Medical
Faculty, U. v. NJ.
W. Carpenter, N. D., Prof. &c. in same.
J. s. Pierce, Commissioner, Chittenden Co.
Dea. James Mitchell, Agent, Burlington.
Chas. DAVIS, Commissioner, Caledonia Co:
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CALL AT BECkWlTH'S
Ii you want PAPER HANGIN0S. 1000 rolls
various qualities at low prices, inst received.
March. 1869,
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1900 lbs. Northern Glover Seed
Received at NALLETTE'S
March %.

CATERS FOR rs CENTS.
Pat Foxsd Cloth Caters for the very low
price Of rs cents pair, at
wlLcoX's Shoe stor.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-10-06
The Lale Jacob Yannz.

Who does not know, or has not heard Of
Rev. jacob Young. the patriarch Of Method.
ism 10 the United States? The good old
msn died a, theresidebce Of his son in Har.
risburgh, Friday, atthe advanced age OF e3
years. aud Sunday afternoon bis funeral
sermon was preacbed ia the Town street
church, BY the venerable Joseph Csrper.
Of Somerset. q co laborer OF the dec assd
10 the cause Of religion. The church wss
filed 10 hufocAlioB, hundreds being unable
10 obtain seats, were obliged to stand in
tie aisles. aud entrance. The street was
blocked with carriages fer bali squars in
front Of the church; indeed, it seemed as
if everybody wanted to pay their last tri>
butte 10 the man that bad devoted a long
life to Christ and Him only. About LaIf
past four. The funeral train was formed end
slowly. sadly wendsd its way TO Green
Lawn Cemetery, where the body was en-
tombed. The procession was the largest
that has been on cur street for years.
Jacob Young was born in what is now
called Allegheny county. Pennsylvanis.
March 18th, l776, and in September 1901
be was licensed to preach, and began in
Shelby county. Kentucky, as an itinerant.
and was placed on the Wayne (Ky.l Cir
cult in 1909 In 1905 he was appointed
on the Marietta Circuit; and in 1906 was
sent 10 Tennessee. from there TO Mississir
pi; then to Virginia. and Maryland next.
In 1919 he came again to Ohio and re-
nained here until his death. He acted as
Presiding Elder 10 most Of The districts Of
the State. being on the Columbus disuui
from 1885 to 1899. and closed his ipnerani
labors in 1856 on the Rshoboth .Circuit,
because OF exhaustion and failure Of eye
sight He was superannuated at the New
ark Conference in 1855 at the age Of 80
years, having been in the ministry 90
years. indeed it may be said in the minis
Try till his death. for he occasionally preach
ed at various places, He was present al
the Conference held here the first OF this
month, and his couussls were Of great
weight. .. as
Probably the last demonstration by tie
veteran preacher was at Delaware, wber
| the Conference visited their brethren oil
the hiil. in that beautiful village. He saiC
"in, 1899 lie became connected with tb'
Western Conference. They were a no j
band Of men, but be was the only on
left" and now there are none left Of tia
glorious. self sacrificing handful Of preach
srs who traversed the country hundreds o
miles, spreading the Gosptlin every hou''
and in the fields. But look at their.woIks
! 1t is said that Jacob Young was the old
esl man 10 the Methodist ministry that !
he bad been in the ministry longer tba
any other man in the United States. Re,
Jos. Carper, who preached his tuners
sermon. is superapnusted, and now occu
pies the place Jacob Young did, as to sgt
! CClumbus Journal Sept. 18th.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-10-06

HE The Sons Of Malta, as well as good
many others. will enjoy the following good
joke, which is told by the Seneca Advert
ser, and is said to have occurred in one Of
the interior villages of Ohio. ss
A worthy member Of the Methodist
Church slightly touched with MiIlersm,
and never read in bis bible, nor in the
newspapers OF the Sons OF Malta. and had
no idea that such an organization Wns in
existence in town. Tha order determined
upon having parade at re o'clock precise
~, 10 regalia; making them look for al
the world as il just arisen from slumber
With the drapeIy Of their couch AROUND
them, the Sons issued from their council
room, the procession moved slowly along
and 10 their route passed by Deacon A.
house, the strains of music and the sounC
Of feet awoke him from his dreams. Draw
ing the curtain aside be saw the ghastly
order fling by. and rapidly concluded th'
day Of Judgment was at hand. Calling Z
/ his wife and children, he exclaimed
/ There! there! the day of judgemen ut II
] comel The spirits Of the dead from i tht
/ Methodist graveyard are going to Join tht
:. spirits in the Lutheran grave, yard. ant
none Of you are ready but me! 1 told yo'
il would be sol' -bsn,s ,.ss ol'
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STEADlEEss OF PURPJsE. 1t overcomes
difficulties with rush and shout.
but one by one. They melt away before its
incessant pressure as icebetgs before the
steady radiance ofIhe sun.
1t gives one the strength Of happy con
science. A weathercock OF a man. Whit
ling about with every breeze, cannot hav.
true steadiness Of mind. Self-dissatisfao
ton worries and annoys him; but cheer
ful vigor and energy grows out Of an in
telligent. unyiolating purpose.
1t gives dignity and honor TO character
Men cannot. but admire The mind lha
marches steadily on through sunshine And
shade, calm and storm, smiles and lrowns,
glad of favor, but pressing on without IT.
thankful for aid, but fixed on advancing Al
ell events; such men establish ior them
selves a character which canuCt but b.
seen and honored.
Itgives success In any enterprise which
is not downright madness, such man mus
succeed. He has the chief element OF tri
umph over every difficulty, and file is no
an idiot, he will do something in thii
world. He will not reach his ends at
leap. He moves not rapidly, bat surely
When you want to find him. by-and-by
you will know where to Look You wis
look at the topmost rounds Of the ladder o
success. and you viii find him about Their
somewhere.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-10-06

HFIa the way of science they have
Just made grand discovery in Paris. You
lake hundred parts Of Plasterof Paris.
finely powdered. sad coal tar. from one to
three parts; and mix in q, mortar; and OIL
live oil enough 10 reduce the mixture to the
consistency OF ointment, and preserve il
for use in close vessel. The mixture is
of a dark brown colcr, and has bitumi-
nous smell II applied losn ulcer. or run
ming sore Of any kind, no matter how Of
fsusiye. it not only absorbs pus. and de-.
stroys its fs,id smell, but also dspenses
with the necessity Of employing lint. The
oil bisds the powder without dissOlviDg it,
so ths, lhs comp -und retains Its ahsorb-
ing quality when placed in contact with q
superahnusting sore, and i never dries
sufficiently to becom. ineonvenienl TO the
patient by its hardness.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-10-06

DtsMIss THAT HoG.-Judge Dooley. Of
Georgia, was remarkable for his wit. as
we'll as for. other talents, Az one plsce
where he attended court, be was not plsas-
ed with bis entertainment at the taxern.--.
On The day Of his arrival hog under the
name Of pig, had been cooked whole and
laid on Che table. No person attacked il.
1t was brought the next day, and the next
and treated with the same respect. and it
was on the table on the day which the
court adjourned. As the party finished
dinner. Judge DOoley rose from the liable.
end in solemn manner thus addressed tie
clerk: ,ss9s :.
'Mr. Clerk, dismiss that hog upon his
reoognizsncs until the FIRST. day of next
court. He has attended so faithfully du;
ring the present term that Idon,'t think il
viii be necessary to take any security
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-10-06

lam opposed 70 this hybrid, am OPP
posed 70 il 10 every shape and iofm."
He cast bis vote accordingly, 10 this
case, ss in Sll subsequent test votes. seps-
ratirg frOm Dougiss. and sobsequionaly
sustaining the Leeomplon policy Of the
Administration. This was seen conspic-
uously on nearly every test vote during
all The long struggles sabsequent. and par.
ticularly on the passage ofilbe English de.
vice, tcontriyed as a last tresort 10 save the
Administration from utter defeat. and
persistenlly opposed by Douglas 10 The
last Not only did Mr.. Pugh thus rote
and act, but be took especial pains TO have
il understood that he was determined to
resist, aud 10 sustaining the English bill
intended unwayeringly 10 resist any sub.
mission Of the question TO the. people Of
Kansas, asto w60t Constitution they toOuld
prefer. This is seen from the following
passage 10 the Senate Debates, (Globe,
April 90, 1858, p. 1845)-the Englisb
bill being under discussion.
Mr.. Stuart asked:
"Does the honorable Senator from Ohio
say to-day that this question is not re-
manded to Kansas for vote ofthe people,
which is 10 determine its fate?"
Mr.. Pugh-"BY this bill?"
Mr.. Stuart--"Yes, sir" ear y
Mr.. Pugli--"I say it is not" .a
Mr.. Stuart--"Very well, sir; that is
precisely what desire"
Mr.. Pugh-"I not only say it is not re-
manded, but would not vote for The bill
if l did remand it." 'a1vs ,a gf
This will suffice for the present. as tc
Mr.. Pugh's Lecompton record. The peo
pie can clearly see from this brief review
whether they have been correctly repre-
sened or grossly misrepresented on this
grave question, BY their Senator now de-
manding reelection. Let every voter in
the Stste Of Ohio deliberately consider
whether he will endorse such record by
voting for any Democratic candidate fol
the Legislature, who is notppublicly pledg'
ed to vote against George E. Pugh. Eve
ry vote cast for State Senators or Repre-
sentatives has direct bearing on this is
sue. No Democratic convention has re
.pudiated the action or the talk Of this un
blusbing and persistent Lecompton Sena
tor. Will the people Of Ohio re-elect MIN
with all these sins unatoned? Will a sin
gle county in the State. endorse Mr.. Pugh
This is plain, practical question, whicl
tbe sec oud Tuesday in October must de
eide. ett5 @--p "a aoloa7, . hss
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-10-06
ne Content.

HrHst tN Hf.fa .4s ----..- o. = g. ~ saa 20 70
Mistaken mortal, ever freitiDg, .r l,
,Grasping, grinding, grOaning, getting,
l--9' Be content rST t4-sita
y Ifihou has.enough, be thankful.
Just if you had'it abahkful, i-l.1 j.
Be content
IffOrtune cast thy let but humble,
Earn thy bread and do not grumble,
Be content f -ftab0 rf
Have the rich think 'st thou no tFoubIeS 7'
Twice thy wealth, thy sorrows double,
Bo contenu
List the lore oflearned sages-
Those wise men OF Greeian ages,
Be content j GRau1 sTf
Their reckoning up Of all oarth's riches,
3, Was compassed in one short phrase, which is
Be content!
The rich man gets, with all his heaping,
But dress and drink, and food and sleeping,
Be content a zcnr-r
Though in sleep the rich man gain not,
Poor men sleep when rich mon may not,
Be content!
Remember, thou for wealth who rakest,
''Nought thou broughtest, noughtthou .akest,
Be eontentY
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-10-06
ESTABLISHED IN 1880

Soxs OF MALTA.--s.J Jeemes" was re-.
Gently initiated into the Order Of The Sons
Of Msl.a. and graphically describes his
introduction into the ''yale Of mysteries"
as follows: Ege Ser
You are first grabbed and thrown into
tub Of cold water, and forthwith several
large men begin 10 stick pins into you
Hauling you on; Of the tub Of water, they
rush you ioto another department, and
now new men n1Ake O. lange after you,
dressed 10 disguise, sndimmsdiatsly com.
mnesce pou1ipg hot Tnplasses INTO your
hair and boots. Meanwhile. . stream Of
cold water is flooded on to you, aud man
dressed 10 black. thrus,s q snud-box in
front OF your nose. and al at once you
begin 10 sneeze vociferously, and the
eager crowd begins to laugh and hurrah.
Showing YOU along tbe chief met and
bottle washers grab you by the nose. hair
and cont tail. and in this way rip every
biz Of dry gUods loose from your person.
and again the crowd roars with iumultu-
Gus laughter at your nnde state, with Eve
or six men holding on TO your hAir and
toes. forcing you up soaped pole with
pins and sharp sticks. You now begin
to think you are fOrssken by all Of Gods
people. sud,the devil has certainly got
possession OF you, Knocking you on. tbs
head so that you see stars a. numerous as
they are ia the milky way. You are
handled 10 this kind OF ,antslisiEg way
for two hours. when the oficers will give
you a large dose Of liyerworth and tar,
and then LET you GO.
! EE..Pirst class in Oriental Philosophy
stand up. Tihbles what is lits?"
! Life consists Of money, 10 horse
and fashion wiie.z .t't 2 sSssos"
'Goodl Hex;. what is deatll?, ~
"A payment that set les every body,s
debt AMI gives them tomtstones as receipts
10 full Of an demands"
What is poverty?'
The reward Of merit that genius gen.
Ieraly receives from discriminating pub
lic.' o ,,..,. s~e ,
/ What is religion"
DO unto Others as you pie ss, without
SLOWING return Of The compiimenissaP
4 Nv nat IS Dentvolence! ce.8. f23llsa t
Hooking chickens from q poor niger.
and presenting them to your richer neigh
. bors,
!, What is fsme?' 2 la@7s7r 81
!, "A line puff in hewspapsr while
llivipg. and fortune for your enemies
when dead, = .el,y.4 \ 1:,, s.,,.,,,.
RI Next and, the. last. Which is the east
esl and qaiekest way to reach. heayep?'3
oJ'Asb The railroad company