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Alleged Ancient Ruins in the United States

Alleged Ancient Ruins in the United States.
A new stimulus is likely to be given to A
merican archaeology, by discovery alleged to
have been recently made some ninety miles
Northeast of Fort Staunton, long account of
which has appeared in the Fort Smith (Ark)
Times. We condense: lsf
The plain on which lies the massive relics of
gorgeous temples and magnificent halls, slope
gradually toward the river Pecos, and is very
fertile, crossed by gurgling stream of parest
water, that not only sustains rich vegetation,
but perhaps furnished with this necessary ele-
ment the thousands who once Inhabited this
present wilderness. The city was probably
built by warlike race, as it is quadrangular and
arranged with skill, to afford the highest protec-
ton against an exterior foe, many of the build
ings on the outer line being pierced with loop
holes, as though calculated for the use of weap
ons. Several of the buildings are of vast size,
and built of massive blocks of dark, granite rock
which could only have been wrought to their
present condition by vast amount of labor
There are the ruins of three noble ediices, each
presenting front of three hundred feet, made
of ponderous blocks of stone, and the dilapida-
ted walls are even now thirty five feet high
There are no partitions in the area of the (mid-
dle) supposed temple, so that the room must
have been vast and there are also carvings In
bass-relief and frescO work. Appearances JUS
tify the conclusion that these silent ruins could
once boast of halls as gorgeously decorated by
the artists hand as those of Thebes and Pamy
ra. The buildings are ali loopholed on each
side, much resembling that found in the old feu-
dal castles of Europe, designed for the use of
archers. The blocks of which the edifces are
composed, are cemented together by species
of mortar of q bituminous character, which has
such tenacity that vast masses of wall have fall
en- down without the blocks being detached by
the shock. m ess re
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MISCELLANEOUS. q
GROVER & BAKERS
"a NOISELESS FAMILY
SEWING MACHINE.

THE undersigned Clergymen of various denomlna- in
J. tions having purchased and used in our families
"GROVER BAKERS CELEBRATED FAMILY
SEWING MACHINE" take pleasure in recommend
ing it as an instrument fully combining the essentials
of good machine. Its beautiful simplicity, ease OF
management and the strength and elasticity OF It's
stitch, unite to render it machine unsurpassed by
any in the market, and one which we feel confident
will give satisfaction to all who purchase and use It.
Rev. W. H. LANEY, Baltimore Md,
Rev. Q. H. TIFFANY, D. D., e
Rev. C. J. BOWEN, r'- .s SO
Rev. IONA CROSS,
Rev. JOHN McCRON DID,.
Rev. W T. d. GLENN,
Rev. W. Fl. CHAPMAN &c
Rev. F. S. EVANS, &c" e
Rev. R. G. GALBRATH, Govanstown Md,
Rev. j. NICK. REILEY, Frederick, Md,
Rev. T. E. LOCKE, Westmoreland co., Va,
Rev. w. A. CROKER, Norfolk, Va,
Rev. JOHN PARIS,
Rev ]. F. LANNEAU, Salem, Va.
Rev. G. HANKEL, D., D., Charleston, 8. G.
Rev. @. A, LOYAL, g
Rev. A. A. PORTER, Selma, Ala.
Rev. J. J. TWISE, Speedwel1, s. G.
Rev. B. B. ROSS, Mobile, Ala.
Rev. J. L. MICHAUX, Enfield, N. G.
Rev. A. C. HARRIS, Henderson, NC.
Rev. G. F. HARRIS, I"
Office of Exhibition and Sale
ISL BALTIMORE ST., BALTIMORE.
sW SEND FOR CIRCULAR. 81
May 8, 1S50.-ly
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From the Alex. Gdzstte.


From the Alex. .Gazstts.
MY Old Hat.
There is no use in winks and jeers, g
And railing, and all that; 4
1t only makes me prize the more.
NY much abused Old Hat. sF
There was time, perhaps, when -
Might feel little fat,
Thus to appear 'mong ladies fair,
With SO uncouth hat.
But good long years have run between
The present time and that;
And I've but little care about
The fashion of my Hat
Now this has been as true friend
As ever by me sat
This same old tattered slouch of mine
This much-denounced Old Hat.
Faithful in sunshine and IN storm
Jams, squeezes-and all that;
1t would be quite ungrateful m 4.
To forsake so good Hat.
And what to me is shining tsilk,'
Or beaver fine, or tcaty
My head, 1 ween, would be as grey
In any other Hat.
1t hath, indeed, seen better days
And many one says that,
When fortune wanes, or beauty fades,
And so may my Old Hat.
Twas once trim and graceful thing
As ever one looked at
And won good praise from all around
This same old dlngy Hat. ~
But hardships thickened long it's path
Kicks. peltings, and all that;
The greater marvel to me,
IT'S now living Hat.
Hard battles hath it fought and well,
With Butterfly and Bat;
For every boy about the house
Has claimed 1t for his Hat.
And it hath slept full many night
Out on the old straw mat
No wonder It's SO shabby now
So little like Hat
And yet I'm 10th to give it up,
No matter for all that;
1t has more comfort ssill for me
Than any other Aat.
And comforts what we're seeking here,
Mid LIES rough tlt-for-tat;
Then why for style or fashions sake,
Discard the dear Old Hat?
Fashions a nondescript at best,
And style is often fat;
And many pate as grey as mine,
Dons quite stylish Hat.
s'The worlds deceived with ornament"
The saying has grown pat
But witchery lives in bonnets fine,
1t may live in Hat
Heads oft are turned and hearts are warped
By comic crowns and fat
But no such dangerous spirit turks
About this holy Hat.
And yet my 'better-half will chide,
Scold, threaten, and all that,
Because will not cast away p
My innocent Old Hat!
Her words have quite "melting dow,'
Yet. surely as to that,
must maintain my right of choice
And taste about my Hat.
She trims her bonneJ red or blue,
I've nought to say to that;
Yet, standing on my rights reserved,
hold on to my Hat
June 81. OLD FOGY.
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God Sees Me.

Persons inclined to the sin OF stealing are sat
isfed if they can only be certain that they will
not be discovered. once heard it related, that
man who was in the habit of going to neigh
boris corn. field, to steal the ears, one day took
with him his son, boy eight years of age.-
The father told him to hold the bag while he
looked if any one was near to see him. After
standing on the fence and peeping through all
the corn rows he returned to take the bag from
the child, and began his guilty work.
''Father," said the boy, 'you forgot to look
somewhere else"
The man dropped the bag in alright, and
said, switch way child % supposing he had seen
some one.
"You forgot to look up to the sky, to see if
God was noticing you."
The father felt the reproof of the child so much
that he left the corn, returned home, and never
again ventured to steal remembering the truth
his child had taught him, that the eyes OF God
always beholds u.s. "God sees me" is a thought
that would keep us from evil acts, if we would
try constantly to feel its truth.
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A KMD-HEARTED BACHELOR ROBBED BY FE
MALE IN DIsTREss-A certain well known bach
elor of Burlington, Iowa, was as usual sitting uT
late in his room reading-heard knock at bis
door-opened it-in stepped a strange woman
said she had just come off boat-didn't know
where to go-was attracted by the light in bis
window, and begged to stay till morning. Bach
lor was puzzled-didn't like to escort her al
that late hour to hote!-didn't like to leave
her in possession of his room, and finally conclu.
ded to let her stay, surrender bis own bed and
he would sleep on the floor. Strange woman
agreed to the arrangement bachelor fell into a
snooze on the fioor-didn't wake up till morning
and then found his visitor had left and taken
with her whatever things in his room she could
lay her hands on. Bachelor now declares that
no woman shall ever again abuse his hospitality,
and it is dangerous to say unknown guest" in
his presence
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If the poor-house has any terror for you new
er buy what you don't need. Before you pay
three cents for jewsharp, see if you can't make
just as pleasant a noise by whistling, for such
nature furnishes the machinery. And before
you pay seven dollars for figured vest, young
man, find out whether your lady love would
not be just as glad to see you in plain one that
cost half the money. If she wouldn't let her
crack her own walnuts and buy all her own
clothes r
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The Bible must be the invention of good men
or angels; of bad men or devils; or of God. 1t
could not be the invention of good men or an
gels, for they neither would nor could make q
book. and tell lies all the time they were wri-
ting it, saying, "Thus saith the Lord" when it
was their own invention. 1t could not be the
invention of bad men or devils, for they could
not make book which commands all duty, for
bids all sin, and condemns themselves to all
eternity. therefore draw this conclusion: the
Bible must be given by inspiration Of God.
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LovE.-lt is singular fact that two of the
most vigorous writers of the English language
appear to be in total ignorance OF all the feelings
which take their rise from the passion of love-
We know no single line that has fallen from the
pen OF Swift, or from that of Macauley, which
indicates any sympathy with that passion which.
in the greatest number of minds, affords the
most powerful of all motives. :.
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FOR GOVERNOR,
GABRIEL HIRSHl
FOR LIEUT.. GOV.

NOTWITHSTANDING the failure of the Atlantic
IN Cable to come up to the expectatlons of some of
the knowing ones of the Old and New World, yet
GABRIEL HIRSH, one of the largest stockholders
in the concern for the purpose of culvapg afrater
nal feeling with all mankind, has extended it far
the city Of Staunton, where it is performing some
exhibiting at his old stand, on Main Street, the
largest and most complete STOCK OF GOODS ever
brought to this market. The greatest wonder, how
ever SURPRISING the operations the Cable
the CHINESE JUGGLERS," on exhibition at his
window where the prettiest in the country is al
ways to be found engaged in Repairing Watches
and Jewelry.
tW The "a ,O00 offered some time since. is stillin
the hands of gentleman in Staunton ready
to be handed over to any who will bring forward
superior workman in his line. G. HIRSH.
Stsuunton. Oct 10, 1658-tf
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Ayers Cherry Pectoral.

HNO THE LADIES.-15O white and colored
L SHAKERS, from No. to IL, at 81 ~ cents. rs
Boxes, white, black and fancy Ruches, some as low as
121 cents. Fancy Bonnet Ribbons, per yard 1214
cents: Shawls, Mantias Parasols, Needlework, &C.,
very low at GOLDENBERG'S,
Staunton, April 10, 1860.
q UMMER MILLINERY,-Thes season having
- advanced, offer, from this day, splendid as
sortment of Silk, Grape and Straw Bonnets, Flats,
&C., at greatly reduced prices.
Stsunton, June 5, 1860. d. J. GOLDENBERG.
nPODELDOC SOAP For making Rora-
" backs Compound Chemical and Toilet Soaps,
for sale by DR. II 8. EICHELBERGER.
Staunton, April 8. 1860.
NERMAN LAGER BEER GLASSES for sale by
VI l.. B. WALLER,
Stannton, April II, 1860.
4 LII kinds of Iron Machinery fitted up at the work
[ 4 Shop of the Staunton Foundry.
Sep.l3, 1859. A. j. GARBER T. co.
I1OR Hats, Caps, and every style Of Gents Furnish
Il ing Goods, call at j. POLITICS
Staunton. Oct IL, 1859. Clothing Hossn
COAL OLA splendid article, at
" DR.. W. B. YOUNGS.
Staunton, Nov. l.
COFAS-A new lot Sofas, Just to hand, very cheap
- Staunton. July 49, SO. A. d CHANDLER.
C'RENCH China, Dinner and Tea SETS for sale by
Il e. B. WALLER.
Staun4on, April II, 1860.
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Joshua 4. Giddings, the notorious Aboitionist
OF john brown notoriety, has quit public life
and gone to raising hemp in Ohio. We think
'6tness of things" if the hemp would raise him
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Tell me, angelic hosts, ye messengers of love,
shall swindled printers here below have no re-
dress aboves The shining angel band replied
"Io us is knowledge given, delinquenrs on the
printers book can never enter heaven -
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At what age should girl marrys When she
has had enough of flirting, knows how to cook q
decent dinner, and has made up her mind to ac-
cept the trials as well as the pleasures of her
new relation, with that fortitude which good
woman always manages to muster.
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GREAT EXCITEMENT AT THE
CLOTHING HOUSE OF
JACOB POLLITZ.

$685. +.t5a (BRANDEBURGS OLD STAND
THROUGH the Great Eastern has met with serious
i accident vet my large and we'll selected stock OF
FALL AND WINTER CLOTHING will abundantly
show that my cargo of Goods did arrive safely, and
includes the greatest variety of FINISHED CLIO
THING ever brought to this market.
My present stand, at Brandeburg's old Corner
and Opposite the Va. Hotel, gives suticiency
of room to show to my customers as nice stock
of Clothing can be exhibited this side OF Baltimore
and which will sell at Baltimore City Prices.
The public invited to examine my stock, before
purchasing elsewhere at least all those who consid
er that ga penny saved is penny made"
JACOB POLLITZ,
Brandeburg's old stand Opp'te Va. Hotel.
Staunton Oct. IL. 1889.
T,ANNERY.-Ih have this day associated my son,
i VIM. B. Galaher with me in the Tanning bust
ness the town of Waynesboro and the business will
hereafter be conducted in the name of H. l.. GALA
HER SON.
Persons indebted to my Tannery are hereby notified
TO come forward and SETTLE aud those having claims
against requested to present the for pay
ment My son, VIM. B. Gallaher, will always be found
at the Tannery and is authorized to settle for
Public patronage Is solicited for the new concern.
eW The highest Cash price will be paid for hides,
skins and bark at all times. Il. L. GALLAHER.
Waynesboro', Oct. 4, 1S59.-1y*.
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MUSICAL STORE,
MAIN STREET. CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA.
FREY ~ ROBINSON

HAyE opened Store on Main ST., (old Post Of
Il fce,l where they will keep for SALE PLANOS,
FLUTES, VIOLLNS, GUITARS, BANJOS, SHEET
MUSIC, STATIONERY, ENGRA VINGS, &c., &c
and respectfully solicit the patronage of their friends
and the public generally.
PIANOS.-Our stock of Pianos is selected princi-
pally from the well known and most reliable factory
of NUNS & CLARK, New York, whose instruments
have never been surpassed in tone and durability
since their establishment commenced operations
(thirty five years ago.) We have made arrangements
with other Factories for supplying with Pianos,
casionay retaining theipriviege however of return
Persons purchasing from u.s. therefore, will
any risk, have determined to sell only good in
struments, on most reasonable terms.
SHEET MUSIC. "A great variety of the latest
publications constantly on hand. Instruction books
for all instruments The usual deduction made in sup
plying Schools and Music Teachers. Arthur's Pat
ent Elastic Music Portfolios. Music sent by mail.
Orders from the country, promptly attended to.
G. T. FREY, Prof. of Music.
J. ROBINSON. ~,
Julv 26. 155g-tf
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"Yon'll have to bear the responsibility" said
q mother to bright-eyed young daughter of our
acquaintance, who thought of marrying without
the maternal appreciation. II expect to bear
several, ma" said Fanny.
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DRUGS AND MEDICINES.
p H TROuT & Co

T. H. TROUT q CO.,
A Medicines, ai% s Paints, OILS, ISL &C., C which which ~
they bought direct from the manufacturers and IA
importers, and able to sell pure articles on
favorable terms. Their stock of SURGICAL IN
STRUMENTS is very large, embracing all instru-
ments needed for town county practice Also the
largest supply of FANCY ARTICLES, Brushes, Fine
Perfumery, &c, ever brought to tins market.
Staunton March e. 1870
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The heart is book which we ought not to
tear in our hurry to get at its contents.
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Press.
That truly eloquent clergyman, Rev. DR.. Full
ler, of Baltimore, in recent address at one OF
the religious anniversaries in New York, paid
the following tribute to ''the Press"
"Who can measure the power of the press p
An ounce of lead moulded into bullet, and put
into Minnie rifle, with few grains of powder
beneath it, will go two miles, and do It's errand
in sn efficient manner, if it encounter no obsta-
cles. But that ounce of lead made into types,
and put into one of Hoes lightning printing
presses, will 60 thousands of miles and do its
errand effectively, not on one man merely, but
on millions, and that though oceans, rivers and
mountains intervene. A steam printing press
Did you ever 90 down in one of the spacious
vaults beneath your sidewalks here and watch
the monster? Why, my friends, feel something
like awe in looking at them; l feel like taking
off my hat to the huge machine. [Laughter. j
1t seems to me to be living macnine-one of
Ezekiel's living creatures with the hand of man,
and the sound of many waters, and the living
eye in the Wheel 1t asks no nourishment,
knows no WEAKNESS. How it strips itself to its
work and tolls on with strength that mocks to
scorn the might of the giant, and with clamOr
as if it would shiyer to pieces every substance
within its grasp. And yet, with delicacy and
precision unattainable by human muscles, it re-
ceives fabric so delicate that rude touch
would rend it, and prints upon it in the twink
ling of an eye that which it cost hours to COM
pose. 1t flngs off sheet after sheet prepared to
entertain, instruct, regenerate and bless the
earth. None of US have yet begun to begin to
appreciate the influence OF the press as an agent
for the diffusion of knowledge, whether it be in
volumes, pamphlets, or above all, through the
daily newspaper, the moral institution which has
revolutionized not only the literary but the COM
mercial and political world If you have read
the Constitution, you will remember that there
are only two estates in CoDgress-the Senate
and House of Representatives but third es-
tate has sprung up, occupying during the session
of Congress seat higher than that occupied by
the Senators and Representatives themselves,
and which continues in session long after Con-
gress is adjourned, everywhere and at all times.
1t is composed OF the representatives of the
press"
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DE FORREST, ARMSTONG. & co.
DRY GOODS MERCHANTS.

= : Il =
DRY GOODS WERCHANTS.
so Il 50 Chambers ST., N. Y,
NV 7ould notify the Trade that they are opening
w weekly, in new and beautiful patterns, the
Wamsutto Prints also the Amsoskeag, New Print,
which excels every Print in the Country for perfec
tion of execution and design in full Madder Colors.
Our Prints cheaper than any in market, and meet
ing with extensive sale Orders promptly attended
to.
Jan. 81, 1seo-1y
NR. JAMES JOHNSTON, SURGICAL &
II MECHANICAL DENTIST, having been located
permanently in Staunton for the last four years. would
respectfully inform his friends and the public gene
rally that he still continues to practice Dentistry all
its various branches with the sricest regard to du-
rability and usefulness.
Office the southside of Main Street opposite the
old Spectator Office.
Staunton, Nov. 20, 1854.
serTNHE BELLE OF THE sOUTH!'-
i doz. Skeleton Skirts of all makes, as follows :
"Thomsons," ''Sherwood's." oMoran's," and the
"Belle of the South" which is considered the most
graceful skirt now in use
The above Skirts have just been received and will
be sold as low as possible.
PIPER & FUNKHOUSER.
Staunton, Mar. g. 1860.-Vin copy
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Staunton Sgettator,
RICHARD MAUZY, Editor & Proprietor.
TERMS.

u
~ The "SPEGTA TOR is published once a sOeek
at Tsoo Dollars and fifty Cents gear, aOich may be
discharged By the payment of Iaoo Dollars at any time
scithin the gear No subscription a0 be discontinued
bat at the option the Editors until allGrreGrGges are
paid.
ADHERIESEAENISo often lines (or lsss, inserted
three times doZLsr, and tOenty cents each
swdsequentcoatsnudac Lerqer
in the same proportion.
liberal discount made to those soo advertise By The
gear.
Professional Cards not erceeding aoI be
issertsdfer one gear for IS oo nsontbs for $500.
0nesqgare, (tenIines) i gear. O0
..............6 months. ..5 90
.............8 ..S 90
Too squares Il gear. IL 90
.............6 6 months hs..............6 90
rsrs. squares. a::.. . l yssv is 90 90
E" .............6 .6 months. 10 90
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One third colansn. ....l gear ..-......-..l .lS 90 90
90" 6 months. ...12 90
Z" &c ........S ....-..........0 90
One column. ............1 gear .........5 90 GO
T" ..............6 months. ........:. 80 90
AlE Gd0ertising Tess time than three months, aoW
be charged for at the usual rates$1 90 per square for
the three Insertions and toentgoe cents for each
subsequent issue.
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r. L. DOYLE,
Attorney at Law, Stanton. Va.

EON NEGROES WANTED.-I wish to pur.
COO chase 500 likely young Negroes, of both sex
es for the Southern market, for which will pay the
highest market prices in cash. My address is Staun-
ton, or Middlebrook, Augusta Co., Va.
Jan. "a, l060* j. E. CARSON.
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|
claims that come in yes, John Waters is ru
ined man! He can't pay ten cents on a dollar
of what he owes"
ssWhat will become of his family2" said He
len. Poor things, they have been so little &C.
customed to any sorrow or hardship; they are
| fitted to encounter them."
| "Yes. that is true; and the creditors seem te
blame him for living SO eztrayagantly.
| stBut let us be charitable, Edward, thev have
| but done as hundreds of others have, and what
every one, almost, praised them for doing at the
time. Are not all those whose words and &C.
tions 90 to make up false standard of pnblie
sentiment to blame, as well as the victims Of
such false viewsa"
| "Yes, they are; and do wish from the bot
| tom of nv heart, we might learn how to live
live uprightly, comfortably and simply, as sensi
| BILE, honest men and women should"
sAmen," said Helen.
"And if all wives were like you, there would
| be fewer bankrupts, fewer heart-broken wives
and children. and fewer defranded creditors. II
is the love of show that ruins many, the living
as well as their neighbors, the aping of those
they fancy elevated above them in position, the
running in debt for what does not make them
any happier-O, it is all miserablel misera-
ble!"
Helen was reminded of the conversation OF
the year before, but like the prudent wife, did
not refer to if. It was not the first time she heard
her husband giving her sentiments as his own.
The memory Of it perhaps occurred to him, for
he said:
ssYou, Helen, have been the balance wheel
that kept me steady; without you, my naturally
hasty and ambitious temperament would have
led me into all kinds of excesses, fear"
s.Let US thank Godl" she replied, with all
our hearts, for enabling as to resist temptation,
and let as be thoughtful ofthose who have fallen
before it, and more earnestthan ever for strength
from on high to guide and bless us.''
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HLOTHS AND CASSIMERES.-The sub
~ scrlber is now receiving and opening fine stock
OF Cloths. Cassimeres and Vesngs suited to the
son: Some Cassimeres for suits which he can furnish
made up or by the yard upon the best terms.
Staunton. March 81. 1860. ID. A. KAYSER.
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DlSTOLS.-I have just received supply of the
l. Repeating Pistols, comprising all the best and
ed to examine. The prices much reduced.
Stauntou Nav /. 1860, GEO. E, PRICE.