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w LEWIS PAYNE.
HOLEsALE oOTAND SHOE DEALER,

EOR HARPER'S FERRY.-The fast and com
modieus steamer ANTELOPE, ~R-
Cant Cant B. sv.fy Y TTEspS sRys: T SfPfSs
DAY, and SATu RDAY, at O'Clock a. M. Re
Fare Sll5l.
N; B-The Antelope makes an extra trip 20 Shep-
herdstown and Williamsport on SATURDAY. nir hts
and Sunday mornings. ma Al In
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No MORE WALKING, 6C-A great revolu
ton, 1t is stated by New York writer. is about
To take place in the dancing world. The polka
redOWa dances. waltzes, and all kinds of dan
eng which involves the whir!iDg motion, or
exaggerated agitation of skirts. are to be utter
~ excluded from good society There are
two reasons for this Middle aged ladies do
not stand an equal chance with the younger
ladies in the nimble pas. particularly when
such dances succeed one another during an en-
tire evening. Another reason is-hoops. A
young lady was Waiting in Paris. and her
guardian standing near. During momentary
pause be said to her, Il saw them: they re
blue Now, the young lady had blue rosettes
IN her slippers. and also blue garters Though
uncertain as to which her guardian referred
she concluded to stop waltzing in the expande,
crlnoline she then wore. For like cause
good society is going to frown upon all
- round dancing as long as hoops are worn.
Hoops, an rapid waltz, make an extensive
display, and hoops cannot be dispensed with
The same writer saws:
The Old or stately quadrille will resume its
sway In - our best society," as it is less "a
tlguing to muscles-less damaging to hoops
and affords, IN its slow and swan-like move
ments, ample opportunity for conversation A
newly-arrived Monsieur Trenise, from Paris
Is now lnducting our young beaux into the mys.
terles OF the venerable - minuet de la cOur .
One of the Fifth-avenue ''mOdel men''-the
Belvidere Apollo of large fashionable circle
has already added to his list of terrible fasci-
nations the art Of going through Sir Rogar dc
Coverly in style which the mythical high
bred gentleman Of that name would have en-.
We'd.
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DON'T Know BEASs.-1h he correspondent OF
the Chicago Times relates The following Joke al
the expense of an editor Of an agricultural pa
per:
was in the cars going to the State Fair at
freeport some time ago, and unntentionally
overheard conversation. The parties to the
conversation were farmer from Lake county
and an agricultural correspondent. When near
Nevada the member of the staff was in the
height of an animated explanation of how
we had benefited the farming interest by
having agents always travelling, reporting the
prospects of crops, dc. Just at that moment a
field of buckwheat in bloom attracted his at
tention.
What fine field of white beans that il. -
said the travelling editor
beans said the farmer; ''that is buck.
wheat"
''Oh. what beautiful white grain it has;
must make note Of it, and write a letter from
Frecport about il. Buckwheat like this is not
to he found at the East. The specimens have
been accustomed to produce dark -four
why. of course; this buckwheat will, pro-
duce dark -four" rejoined the farrner; "what
you saw was not the grain-that was the bios
SOM"
''Oh, ah," said the editor, who quickly
closed his notes on buckwheat," and shortly
alter went into the smoking car
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~ The New lOTk Observer in an obituary
h'''ee "t l'rof Bush, tells the following good
sVl! ~ the first announcement of his conyer-
sion to the New Church principles
:, some weeks, perhaps months, after Prof
nu,h had become n Swcdenborgisn, but before
ne nad made any pnblic statement ut his new
iaiih. he was in our cffice and we remarked In
I'm mar II was hardly proper for him to ap-
trdr before the Christian public rs an Ortho-
G'G Commentator on the Scriptures when be
.ial ceased to believe in his own former opin-
i'"'' and that We designed to make state
~ IIeh' 10 The next paper Of his last conversion
~ Sald That such statement was certainly
Irlrr but he would like 10 see il before il was
fuoiish"i We asked him to write it himself AS
- one could do him more exact justice. lie con
ssI''d 10 do 80. and the next day called with IA
tPer headed = Prof. Bush n SwedenbOrgian. -
-H'er setting forth the new aud remarkable
Tvs Is oi the Prof, he closed with these words.
~ would occupy third of a column Of our
Paper, and concluded with-'.we are willing
- sNe The Professor credit for his sincerity
tnouSh We regret
~; iAeTe, said he, ''yOu can add what you
e.. - Oest We took the pen and added
e.; man OF his eTuditiOn should thus make
ipHreek M Of his faith and plunge headlong
'-'' ', tne abyss Of error
-. ieS' that will do, said the Professor We
,aIIaIe me paper TO press; he read the proof: we
r,,,,,I u over with good bumOr, and the an
fi,rI.;lSh went out to the world; the first in
L1rgian - NN' "e'"ihe sweden
In, ne next week one of our religious contem
E+.L "" York Observer states that Prof
,b. - "ec"tne Swedenborgian; we doubt
=. I'm I'm oi the report, and shall wait U,ffi
J''Hf Me PToteSsOr himself.
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NOTICE.

NOTICE.
HE Subscriber will receive propoSais for re-
pairing the stone culvert the new road ca ed
the upper route of the free road Leading from 18th
street In Georgetown to the stone house, near the
Old locks, and renewing the embaukments where
the same shall be required 10y the subscriber and as
well also the paved cutters and the graVeing. The
bids for repair Of the culvert 10 be understood the
doing the same with large building stone. To- be well
lad IN hydraulIc cement: with brick arch laid in
cement ike tho stone part not less than nine inches
thick the centre To be found hy the contractor ard
a other materials as NAV be required for any part
of the work on said road The whole wo5k - be
dome under the direction of tha subsc Ihar and no
work or materials Will be paid for unless the same
shall be approved of 10y the subscribcr.
The bids for doing the above work may Ice sepa
rated In two parts, one for doing the culvert and
one tn embrace the embankmPnts, gutter. and grav-
cling, as may I've preferred 10y bidders The bids will
he received up to "Wednesday, the 18th inst on
which day thy Will he opened.
Tbs subscriber reserves the right tn select from
among the bids the which, in his Judgment Is
the lowest responsible bd-all things considered
The whole work To- he done IN he shortest reason
bic time, without neglect delay.
LEWIS CARBERY, Com'r
NorE.-The stone work must be bid for AZ SO
much per cubic perch. with no extra measure for
corners; tue brick work at so much per thousand;
the emhankments at so much per cubic yard, and
the paving and gravelng BY the super fetal yard or
an agreement may he made by the lump for the
whole woTk together, or by separation above.
&C dtOctl2 l.. CARBERY, Com'r
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STOVES, FURNACES. &c.
ID X f. z AR f. FOR WINTER
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Crates! Crates! Crates!
Parlor Companions! Parlor Companions
FURNACES! FURNACES.
&C., &c. &c

sIBLEI d GUY most respectfully invite the at
tentlon Of their customers and the pub u
- nc generally To their large aud mag ~
~ nlhccnt stock of the above-unsur
ket lot elegance, qua ty and durability visit To
the establishment IS solicited, in order that rnr-
chdS.IS may Judge iSht for themselves.
J.. The name, Cox, WHITEMAN & Co PbiladeI-
Pha is sufficient guarantee for t.e NEW IMPROyED
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2. NORTH, CHASE NoRTH's celebrated GAS
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y ~" STEWARD STOvR" with Reservoir ard
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most perfect Stove ever made, can also be had at
our establishment.
In fact have the Exclusive ency of the Stoves
enumerated - ~ " "
, Our assortment Of PERFECT COMPLETE FENIoR
COMPLETE. ROYAL Cooks, BALTIMORE COMpLETE
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SPECIA 1--we now call particular attention to
our .uAs, BURNING PARLoR HEATER" declared by
uugeS " De lar superior tn any thing produced.
AS evidence OF the fact, we have ALREADY thI .
season put up upwards of thirty and this is the
tlme we nave ever called the pubic attention to
their eXcelI1g merits.
On the shortest notice we are
also prepared to furnish and
erect HAYwARD's or KISTER-
BOOKS FURNACES. The single
mention al these cannot but
. secure your patronage
Our assortment of PARIoR and CUANRRR Srovrs
are AL ni Ihe newest and most improved stye, and
seldom is such variety offered to the Wn,hington
phoic, coh nlning as they do, all the advantages,
such az tRet SGriHg, 6c.
SlBLEf GUY would further inform the publio
that ~ connection with their Stove business they
nave largely Increased their House FUR SIsuINE
ana BUILDING MATERIAL depart nent. They have
hso secured the agency ola PATENT FOLDING IROS
BEDsTEAD, the neateSt and most Convenient ar
rangement ever invented.
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TRAVELLERS DIRECTORY
, FOR NEW YORK.

FOR NEW YORK
ASSAGE, lNCIi DING MEALS Ann
SGATEROOM, 81. so.
The New York and Virginia screw Stssnsh,o
ComPauy new and elegant eanehip <s-a~
MOI NJ VERNON. Capt T. e. Smith Al ffIN
VIII leave the Company Depot. Wes osS-7Srs-h
tern w haI Tey, ~ II o'clock =. m every wEDNES-
DAY, and the ComPauy's Depot, At Ale1andIla
Al O'Clock T. m. same day.
Passengers from Washington aud CieoTErtown
can take the coaches connecting with AlsNafdrlA
steamhpats or railroad, which leave the corner If
7th street aud Pa. sNcnue hourly. or they can leave
o. the steamer from the Western Wharves al m
O'Clock =. m.
State rooms can he engaged on application TO
Messrs. Morgan & RhInehari. Western " hsrves.
Frclsht Will be received up TO the hours of depar
ture
= Insurance will be efacted on all goods 10y
this 'lue At tho Office Of the Company al - per cent
premium.
Tue accommodations for passengers hy thus line
are IN every respect hrSt ASS aud every effort Wi
be made tn render this COMMUNICATION with New
\ oTk an agreeable and healthfil one.
For freight or passage apply to FOwLE &
CO., agents, AleNandfIS.
n. B. .CROMW Ell. a co.
se2-iy e6 West ct, corner albany, New York.
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AN IMPERIAL ACCOMMODATIONS Napoleon
farms very extensively In addition to the farms
on The Crown lands and on estates which have
been acquired for him in SOlOuIe and Iandes Inc
occupies. Jas tenant of the State a vast tract in
Champaign At the present time the extent of
land fdrIned by the Emperor is about 30 900 acres
The extent may he increased considerably at any
time by reClaming lands in his posspsSion bnt
not in cultivation. The number of farms is twenty
SIX ana nine additional farms are to be formed in
The course OF the year and incoming Spring. thus
making thlrty-hve farms The number of uew
stead ngS and those in of erection is twenty
Besides the lands farmed, there are CRAVINGS ia
the domains o. parks of -. Cloud Versailles Ma
don. II Germaine. Champagne, Fontainblcau
Bl1rrltZ, Sonar. Nincennes. Sc Portions of
these are ia grass and portions are forest In ad-
ditlon to the estates in SOOgne aud I,andes the
Emperor has purchased 4 property IN the soutb of
France, near to BayOnne consisting of 5Uacr.s
which is being drained and put under cult yation
Inc lands Were originally morass; part is still to
reclaim. 1t is understood that after the estate has
been thoroughly improved. II will be presented by
the Emperor To the present Minister Of Foreign
Affairs, Count Walewski. In the centre of the
barren lands Of Bretagne. the cousin of the
Emperor Princess Baciocchi is reclaiminU an ey
tensive estate out of heath The whole lands
farmed by the Emperor are being reclaimed and
cultivated upon the systems best suited for the
character of the soils climates. and situations
These farms are in different parts of France and
bhleiiy in the less improved districts.
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE OF A JUVENILE OFPENprR
In New York. on Friday, a boy named William
Welsh was arrested for stealing slaves from the
cooper shop corner of Front and Adams streets
Ihe accused was committed to the cells where
shortly afterwards he was found suspended by the
neck 10 the cell door. quite inSensble; and he
would doubtless have been dead within a few
minutes but for the timely discovery The bow
WIS cut down, and by resortn9 to the usual RENE
dies In such cases was restored tn consciousness
though this was not aCcOmpI she'd without con-
siderable di iiculty. He had taken a small cord
from about his waist and making a slip-noose at
one end put his head through. placing the knot
uhdfr the left ear with as much precision as if a
protest. Onal hangman had superf ntended IN. work
lie begged not to be sent TO the Peni entiarv having
been there once. lie persisted that he was not
thlei nut that his father after much i'll treatment
had turned him into the street and that not being
able To get work. he was compelled TO steal TO en-
able him to get something to eat. His aye is II
years
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n MOSr SiNGULAE MARRIAGE.-A vi most singu-
ifT marriage took place in one of the largest
and most fashionable churches. last Sunday
morning, Just before the services commenced. n
young and comely msn being united TO an
arc ent and skinny maiden, with certainly not
less than forty years written legibly on her
parchment-culOred cOuntenance Itwas. / was
told, case in which the lady, having prolonged
her spinsteTboOd to an unreasOnably late period
and collected a suffcicncy Of this worlds good ;
To support n husband handsomely, had anpIed
tor one successfully with Il golden hook, and
had got Whist she perhaps sighed for in vain
many years ago. The happy pair left the
shuTch so soon as the marriage ceremony was
concluied; and as they passed me. my curiosity
and amaLemeEt got the better Of my good man
ners and | stared full at the bride stroye
J.. vain - recall to mind where l had seen her.
lhe tall. lean. angular form, the austere and
ume-Worn features. and the twinkle of the
small; deep-set gray eye, all seemed familiar;
hu; after revolving the matter in nv mind |
concluded that had never before seen her in
i""uIy shape, hut that she must be the ideal |
had formed Of fictitious characters. such rs
Mdf'ha ITaphniS, in the Fortunes of Nigel"
romance by famous author The old girl
nsr''t was too full If her own happiness, aud
'' proud u the superb and diStiRgHc n a2pear-
'h;e me future companion of her bosom pre-
sthtci to notice the wOnder-wide ewes that
were turned upon them as she sailed down the
ns'ad aisle, with her lord in tow | know of
ahotheT case of this kind, Though was not at
'he "edding,) in which fat old widow, who
owns large confectionery store in fashions
PIC iuHrter of the city, enticed a foolish Young
-o'.J" lh'o Inatrimony, and now not only makes
= iFuigc Of him, but leads him n wrctched life,
'nTgggh her extreme jealousy Of the Young
e'Tis she j. obliged to employ in the establish
Inns R|P"biics"
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SICkLKs CASE IN HIGH LIFEIN CHrcAso .
are told that n SicklGs case. all but the sbootiny
traBsPired one Of the avenues of this city ng ght
before last The parties all move in high life.
and their names are therefore withheld being
communicated 70 our reporters only under pledge
Of inviolable secrecy.-Chicdgo DsmOerat, Oct. 9.
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CONSOLIDATED LOTTERIES OF DEL.
~ AWARE.
FRANCE, BRoADBENTs & Co, MANAGER.

rNh4'OE' IRNUADbf'NIS ; CD, MANAGERS,
WILNINGTON, DELAWARE
FRANCE, BRO DRENTS Il co. having OBJ
taEed from the Legislature of Delaware at its late
session, Lottery Contract, to continue In opera
tl"n Tor period of twenty years, and having given
Donds TO the state for enc g1iOs Of dollars to Sc
cure the prompt payment of all Prizes sold are now
nawing at MIlmington, Del, the CONSOII-
DaTED LDTTERltS OF della WARE for
purposes, and the SUSIE COUNTY LOTTERY
OE EDEl.A w RE t'I the same objects.
The Consolidated Lotteries of Delaware are
drawn daily AT Is minutes before 5 p m., and the
sussex County Lottery daily at Is minutes before
All drawings under the supcrintendence of Lot
teTy Commissioners appointed by the State of Del
aware.
PRIZES PALD Is SOON Is nRIWN
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TO HOUsEKEEPERs AND OTHERS.


IDrLOOK TO YOUR INTERESTn
BY Purchasing your Wood of
III A. PAINTER, at the r ed Sign at the new
office, corner of 9TH and Canal streets, opposite
Centre Market.
IL You will not only he sure of full measure
but you will get your Wood Sawed in 2, s. or
pieces, Il Z and Split-f1F any size desired.
III = FIfty cents per cord cheaper than It is sold
from any other place in this CITY.
ID His Wood Ia of the Best Qualityl -,
Best QualIty{ III
IL He has the biggest Carts and Bo1esl -,
Carts and Boxes.{ LII
IL The biggest Pine Knot Split for
KlndllnG Wocd,I ~
Kindling w ood. LII
IL All delivered Free of Charged <-I
Free of Charge.S III
ID, NOTICE -IIl the above does not show how
iEFMoney's Worth. I'll ''"'
Now please call az tho above office IT = and try
It'll You will get a quarter Of cord Of the best
Spruce Pine Saved IN pieces IL and Split-GE
for 81; pieces for 81 ll1z; pieces Sl25; or the
best Oak pieces YiT1s; pieces ; 81; pieces
3621l; or the best Hickory, pieces SI.J; pieces
5l75; pieces So. all other parts of cord st same
rates.
Orders left ST $. W.K. Handy's, opposite vii
ards' Hotel; at Wm Ballanty ne's 498 nth street;
at Pages wharf at the foot OF 7th promptly at
tended to. Ofhce removed to the north side Of the
bridge corner of nth and Canal streets. Tho money
to accompany the order or be ready when the fuel
Is delivered.
ie Il A.PAYNTER. at Pages Wharf
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IL The bears are committing such rayayes i'm
the Wild parts OF Wisconsin that the settlers are
nying from their homes. The newspapers declare
that the animals no longer confnc their visits 10
farmers Pig-Pens, but boldly approach their
dwellings, and apply for adInittanct at kitchen
doors and bedroom windows The Mapitouwcc
Tribune thinks the theory that they have been
driven from the Moth by scarcity OF food into the
settlements is plausible one Long continued
drought and extensive fires have prevented the
usual supply Of mast
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Isl Nokf2fk 8kaoT 2TfsrER 2SI
Inc nnuersigned informs his numerous customers
and the public in general that he has opened this
day ms New, Large and Well-arranged Establish
ment Al No 2sl STREET, between 10Th and Eth,
opposite the Theatre, tiormeTiy Carusi's Saloon,l
where ne Is prepared to execute all orders large
small Tor his celebrated SPlCED AND PICkLED
bfNNHAtEN BAY OYSTERS. put up upon an
Improved an, imparting to the stcr hne favor,
aud packed In tin cans kegs of any size that HAY
kess IN sizes from quart TO u gallons Theoretically
sealed Shioh can be TRANSPORTED to any part of the
united Ststes, and warranted to keep. Also, Oys
ters ~ the she'll by the peck bushel, packed in
barrels h4te and private families furnished ~ the
lowest market prices, and delivered free OF charge
tended to by r, Nj. HARVEY
Agent for Henry Fitzgerald, NofioIf, Va.
f.S.-Opan from N. to IL p m. es I2-u
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DENTISTRY. 60.

MI TEETH.
W. I.OOMlS, NJ: d., the inventor and patentee
oi the MINERAL PLATE TEETH. at
tends personally at has office in this CITY. -
MANY persons can wear these teeth who S14l-p
cannot wear others, and no person can wear others
who cannot ar these.
Persons calling at my Office can be accommodate
WIN any style and price of Teeth they may desire
Out To those who are particular and wish the purest
art can produce the MINERAL PLATE will be
more fully warranted.
Rooms in this city-No. $50 Pa avenue. between
pha. 90 I-Iy
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Z A c. 0 A .cLmo % A L"

T. l.! G o A LIZ
" G. o A LIN
Now atlOat and dlscharging-
Schr. n: +: stockton, Schr. Mary and Caroline,
Schr. W Il lam and John, Schr. The Bee,
Schr. Phebe Nelson. Schr. Henry B. Bascom,
Bringing thoIOngh ard complete assortment Of
Anthracite GOALS from the Eehlgh and Schuyl-
xii regions.
Daily expected, cargo of Lyken Valley; also,
one of Gun herIand COAL.
=, Persons about laying in their supplies for the
w Inter VIII do well to give US call before pur-
chasing, as we satisfied our facilities for fur
nlshlng both Wood and Coal are unsurpassed. Coal
thoroughly screened before delivery. Far weig hit
and measure given. Far prices ex pected.
II. J. d w. NJ. GAIT,
Ohca-N. w. cor. 18th and sts No. SAY,
~ w ha!f.Foot nth st :, below War Depart.
III DOrTps ieit ateither place will receive prompt
attention.: ssI5
WO0D;1WOODm,Hic Oak, and Pine
pared or in the cord length.
r. ]. < w. NJ GAIT,
PrOpHetors OF the City Steam Fire Wood Mills,
Foot OF 18th St, below War Depart
Ofca-S. w cor. 18th and c SITS, No. 5i7.
IL Orders LEFT at either P ace will receive prompt
attention. Sc Is
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e. o l.! GOA AL!
Just arrived; and now lying at my wharf. the
schooner jas. HendTc son. with full cargo of that
celebrated White and r ed A sh COAL. which will
eel low for the cash. Also on hard large lot Of
Hickory, Oak, and Pine WOOD Also Cut and
Split Wood of ali lengths X. w HATES.
se9 l4th ST. near the Ca
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DENTISTRY

n DENTISTRY.
DR. Hill after prsctlcai test Of two years,
leels that he can with confidence recon-
mend the Cheoplastc Process for inserting
artificial teeth Ii has the advantages of S6lID
strength, beauty. cleanliness, and cheapness Full
upper sets inserted for SIS. Partial in proportion
Office 306 Pa avenue. se7
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CARRIAGES.
Il hi Subscriber having made additions 20 bis
factory, making II now one ofthe lsrEesto AR6
IN the District, where his facilitiss t9rr 49,
manufacturing CARRIAGE 4 LlCHTNr-7s-
WAGONS of ali klDds cannot be surpassed, and
from has long experience an the business. he hopes
All Kinds of Garages and Light Wagons Kept on
hand.
second oSsni Carristss taken 40 exchange fof new
oCes. ANDhE w y. ~ kf,
TIoh corner oi ltth and
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DLAINFIELD ACADEMY,
NEAR CARLISLE. PA.
The Zth session 8 mOnthsD commences Noyem-
ber Isl Every effort Is naie for the comfort and
Improvement OF a limited numher-25 stud dants En-
TIRE Npense: go per session. To fill few yaoan
cleS call At hIIkwoOd House. October I2th tafter-
nOOn) Circulars at Star Office, or address
X. X. BURNS,
seS'-e"u Primer pal and Proprietor