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DISTINGUISHED ARRIyAL.-General Lewis Cas-
Of Michigan. present secretary of State. wns stop
ping ut the Mcclure House Yesterday. Although
ncnrly eighty years Of nge, General cass looks still
hnlc and hearty and moves about with iirm step
and head erect IL speaking yesterday about his
health, he remarked that he had never drink n
drop Of liquor or taken n chew Of tobacco III his
lille. aud To hi. abstemiou. habits he attributed his
PRESENT. excellent health. Having spent many
wears of h. life upon The frontier, where whlskey
drinking aud tnbrco chewing belong t. the fine
nrts this is certainly most remarkable. and only
eoes Ia show the possession Of m in1omltobIe
will. Gen. Cn-+. remarked, however, that he was
consta'ly warned that bc could not survive much
longer mud from III" number of pr bplc "hncr 'wd
cd about him aud shook him ly the baud we
could rot help agreeing with him. NJ man but
one vnn has spent lifa time mt Thu raN-wagging
caull have endured the trials to winch this wen
cradle innrtior.arv" wn4 subjected Yesterday. or
rour.c. he eurnoljs 8rrrhinnls" and Lame for
President nni Yirr President. Ther' are many
people and scene. in thi- ri,y. familiar to Gen.
tas-. lie met M ol ! ecntlmnn yesterday. who
knew him well when he used to practice law in
Uhia aud when he went down the Ohio river in
skiT from tha city to Blnnncrhasset's Island with
out cent OF money in his pocket. shortly before
the arrest # Aaron Burr in lSOG. They 'alkei
over I'D times mud both seemed highly delighted.
zen. tnss lift the city Yesterday morning. III com
rany with his private Secretary. for his home IN
Deirio, Michigan. 49, Ihcehag Int.
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Judge Douglas Letter of Acceptance

The formal letter ofacceptance of Judge Doug.
las has been published. He states that he had
long ago determined that he would not accept the
nomination for the Presidency by the Democratic
Convention unless the nsayes as well as the prin.
ciples Of the party should be observed Having
found that thase nsages were complied with by
the Democratic muses. and their faithful represen.
tatives without agency. interference or procure
ment on his part, he feels bound in honor
to accept the nomination. lie makes some
pointed illusions to thsnterference by the FEEDER.
eral Administration in the domestic affairs of the
Territories. He closes as follows
The Federal Union must be preserved. The
Constitution must be maintained inviolats in all
ito parts Every right guaranteed by the Consti-
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LATER FROM HAVANA. Ncw Orieaas June 30
The steam ship Philadelphia. from Havana on the
10Th. arrived last night. Tue general news is un
important The health of lIavana WI. excellent.
III" United States war steamer P,chahuntas start.
tor Vera Cruz t" day taking tho latest mail, and
IMPORTANT dispatches from Washington which
We're received this morning.
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- MuriNY IN BosroN. Boston, June 28.-Sbin
nifty S'mson, Of New York, from Macao to Uay-
ana with 800 Coolies on board, put into Table
bay Cape Town, May 3D. for water and refresh.
.I March 9th the Coolies attempted to take
the snip, but were driven below, one being shot
dead and several wounded The rinrlcaders IF
the outrage subsequently, received fifty to one hun
dred iashcs, and were secured in irons.
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LADY Franklin ExrECrEp.-This lady who will
he warmly welcomed to our shores, was to have
left Europe in the Airiatic She will, therefore,
arrive in a few days
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MicHiGAN DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION.
trolt. June 29.-The Democratic, State Conyen,ion
yesterday tabled the motion to invite Mr.. Cas.
who Is in the city, to attend the, Convention. A
subsequent motion to recall it was voted down
deeslH'ly as also a resolution endorsing the Al
minstration "
Resolutions approving the nomination of DANG.
las and johnson were carried %
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HEADQUARTERS islsT REGIMENT. /

HEADQUARTERS islsT REGIMENT. :.
n June, %, l>6a
Ia GENERAL ORDER No. 3-Order qt The dag yor an July
j J. The National Salute will be fired at SUNRISE by The
NH "Lynchburg Artillery"
V H. Mlitar, column viii he formed at ~, A. NJ on low
~ end Of Main st. facing ID Troop the right, ~
Home Guard, az Rifle GnAs 90 !ncburg Artillery G Civic
bodies. who ch"ose 10 join the column reporting 10 tie
nn'lng Officer for Instructions
Ill The column will move up Main ST. tn West up West TO
Church, dawn Church 10 l2h, 18th To Court 81. Court
~ 10 The Court house. thence after ng voicls the Fair
Grounds
" At the Fair Grounds Declaration Of Independence read
by Sanl ID. Preston.
GRAFTON. by thas NJ Blackboard
V. Picnic, Dinner. Sc.
VI. Dress Parade, O'clock. Z. ".
by order uf Cot. LANGupRSE,
j. ga i. l.. BLACKBOARD, Adrt,
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SrEEcn FROM SENATOR DouGLs -Phladelph;n.
July AFTER the Douglas ratification meeting
last night, Senator Douglas himself addressed the
people from the Girard lI,use lie said that he
had no political speech to make during the pend
ing canvass 1t now remained for the people to
ufc,ue On the great issues. Pennsylvania belcy-
es that Congress can be better employed deyelon.
ing the great natural resources of the country
than wasting ITS time in forcing slavery or anti
slavery on the people.
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ELECTORS.

=. n,.r,,or- L a. CHANDLER OF Norfolk City.
TRAVIS II. EPfs, Of Notiowa.
o. THOMAS BRUCE Of Halifax.
-. John T. THORNTON. of Prince Ed~nr
JANEs r. JOHNSON, OF Beii"id.
-. w. q SCOTT, ef Powhaian.
sLa IEMIIEL !. BowDES, OF William burg
III JOsEPH CHRISTIAN, OF Middlesrx.
I'll n n sHACKElfORD Of fauqdier.
,e sIn ANDREw L. KENNEDY, Of Jefferson.
10 ~, A. IL II. STUART. Of Augusta
~, " r. STAPLES, OF Montgomery.
~ WALTER PRESTON, of Washington.
10" J. j, JACKSON Jt., Of Wood
- A. h. CALDWELL, al Ohio.
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s pee Pal N ticel
JULY 1ST, 1850.
" NJ T. NJ

= \ N e n IL!
DEEM necessary TO noy friends and customers that
il il exceedingly important that should require IN ALL
CASES prompt and speedy PAYMENT, satisfactory
cment of all debts due tho first day of July 1867 and
hoping that they may facilitate in accomplishing pon,
in my business, by calling in and settling, holding them
selves In readiness To when called shall remain in
confident expectation of receiving due attention from all who
are indebted - me, either by bond, note account
L. L. AGMlsrEAD, No. l4o Main 81,
jc 23s Lynclburg, Va.
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ACCIDENT AT NEw HAvEN-New Heaven. june
IA sad acclden. occurred Mt the close of The
college regatta in our harbor this afternoon
Nv" SAIL boats were upset by the high Winds
FROM one OF them Mrs. Sperry. Of Meridin, was
drowned, Her body was soon recovered .Ths
boat contained nearly a dozen persns
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DEATH OF AN Ex-SENAroR-New York. Jl,
n-hA senator liaun. OF California, deid at Snn
Francisco on the 10th Of NAV.
large party has undertaken the re ,epenine of
the pony express. "a
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A CorRAGau. WoN,N-FlyE RoBagRs DerE Vt.
Ed ny ONE WoMAN.-We translate from cores
pondcnce in II late number OF La Pensa the fol-
lowing:-
All place not very far from this city, (IIa,
vnna,) about s o'clock, p NJ, n few DAYS ago, five
individuals presented themselves at the dwelling
house lfa halfruined plantation, Inhabited by
couple with one small chili--the mother hcing at
that moment PLAYING with the infant, while the
husband was quietly conversing with her. The
five robbers-ior such it must he supposed they
entered the dllapidated old houses three
throught the hack DIOR, and two by the 'front.'
One 70 tho latter fired at the owner Of the premi-
sea. doubtless with the intention of killing him.
that they might rob with IMMUNITY, ut least such
Is the natural superstition, as the family had about
one thousand dollars in their possession, amassed
| amid care and privaions, with which they intend
ch purchasing servant to make their labors less.
The ball from tho pistol fired by one If the rob
hers, passed at slight distance from the mans
head. and caern, ~ worse effect than causing
the farmer n sort of stupor, and he remained ms
If in swoon.
His wife seeing this, with admirable saqg fioid,
extinguished the light, placed her child under the
table, and quietly managed to get hold Of rar
of loaded pistols. which her hu> band had hanging
the wall, and fred them of in the direction she
saw the robbers; the result Of this irtrcrid and
courageous net was the doath Of ono of the ban
dts and the wnundlnE of another The husband.
recovering his senses and gnoran, of tn, deed Of
his wife, called her to hand him h. pistols. to
which she replied! Here. take them and load
them, for have fired at both the robbers. and do
not know if they are lead or wounded Tut can
tell you that there are three more Of them. 1t
! seems that these last instantly took fight, for
some neighbors arrl,ing n few moments after.
only found one expiring in the yard the wounded
one attempting to escape. We are not informed
whether this last was taken not but the CORES
pendent says that the good couple were much
afflicted tor fenr that the consequence. If the nj
fair might bring them into trouble hut the local
authorities soon transquilizcd them upon that
point. telling them that they had merely fulfilled
sacred duty. defending therown lives and reliev-
! ing tho public from such destructive vermin'
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LEE, ROOKIE & TAYLOR.

LEE, ROOKIE &c TAYLOR.
" HoLESALE AND RETAIL GR0CERS COMMISSION
W AND FORW ARD1NG MERCHANTS at the old stlnd
Of LEE, RocKE Co., No. lbs Main Street, Lynchburg Va
Will pay particular and prompt attention the sale Of To
BICCO WHhAT, CORN BAT0N LARD BTTTER FEA
THEIRS and COCE7RT PRODCCE generally; make lbc
a advances produce merchandise in hand Tor sale;
anee aud cash time sales when reured attend promptly
goods consigned to be forwarded; awsys hand large
and well selected stock Of Groceries, Imported and Domestic
Liquors, Wines &c. &c. f
eH GRAIN BAGS furnished the usual rent when pro-
duce consigned To for sale. mh 26
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STEPHEN M. OFT

ID,
here and prepared everything in the lin. of Do.o
ing and Engraving o~t Seals Courts Lodges Banks
insurance Companys Lawyers Noatics Commi M
stamps Tor Cards aud Bheads for Merchants Tobacco Mnnn
aei1rer. Wachmakers, jewelers. dc. Particular attention
Pa ~ iooacco brands small plates for marking Clohing
ed. n, Yp1 ""u P'"n'i.'y enae"-
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JOHN W. PAUL EFT,
AuCtiOnecr and Commission MerChan

WYTHEVILI.E VA,
OCITS cUnsgnmcnis Of Goods 10 be sold at private
- public auction lie has large and conveniently situa-
ted house, and will give strict personal attention 10 the sale
all goods entrusted 10 his
RrFgIsNoEs-W Hanson, Cashier Farmers Bank, W. A.
stuart, Cashier South Western Bank, VIM Terry, Esq,
ncy at Law Wyheyir: A. b. tucker, j. Williams, jr, A.
Wa,ill "virgiuian ohicr" L, nchhurg [may s2-d3m
Extension Skirts.
MOTHER supply just received At the established Cheap
N store, 10 be- sold cheap. warranted hs quality and
with sewing would advise purchasers call and
them. JOHN ABRAHAMS.
lie
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A Good Dwelling House,
Land near Lynchbl1rp

bctVO 1lOtL1 Dy I1CIIUIIIR.
OFFER for sale my FARM. Big OposuDa Creek miles
from the City II contains 3 ACRES nbout oneth rd
cleared, least 80 probably ~ which, Is
ground. The quality OF the land. the crops will There
is abundance of lime stone very accessible. the
DWELLING Is n YOUNG ORCHARD Of cls,ice Fruit sxass
containing or 40 Trees. goody port ~
unccare land is finely iimbrred being In original growth -
shni he absent until October November next
would refer any wishing know terms, &c Mr. H.
Sunptcr. Wiustans Hill.
j. 21L Rep copy 4. {. JENNINGS
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"rNL FIT OFFICE VA. h TENN. L. r.,
a. LyScHBuRG July I'd, 1850
IN Wednesday the 4th July there no Freight reeey
Ter 10 O'Clock, A NJ. ~ " -" DeP"' al
jy9N nv Gha. ~.
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Attention "Hon,a Guard

Attention Home Guard"
TIE Court o Enquiry will receive for reports
81 until Tuesday next when final action will be upon
VI Reports.
NH Mcinbers VIII hand in their any Member the
lI Court The list oI reports be by member cali
Sf1 ing upon the Chairman.
M =. NJ. SIMPSON, Chairman.
~ j. 3O2t (OHrt nf Enanlr1L
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1860-07-03

LIGHTNING AT Decentralization, June 50 The
lightning last nj sht struck tho house of Jonathan
Goodenough, in Brighton, killing Mr.. q. aud his
son. and seriously in uring Mrs. g. The force of
the gale was terrific, uprooting largo trees, de.
molishing chmneys, awnings, and doing other
damage. Many sailing boats in the harb,r were
upset, and their are reports that several lives were
lost bur those reports were not confirmed, though
there were many narrow escapes
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COMMERCIAL.
COMMERCIAL
LYING RIG M 4 RkE TS,
REPORTED
a. B. RUCKER,
PROD u G l. Is II . * T. r,
1873 MAIN sTREET.

quotations. will be understood represent shole-
saic prices generally.
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Lump Plaster,

Notice
FHNHE firm OF j. T. Tonpkns and W A. Morgan dissoy-
cd by mutual the ODD OF March last Mr. Tomp-
kins will pay the debts of the old Concern.
J. T. TOMPKINS
jc 2-3t W. A. MORGAN.
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Notice.

Notice
n TREATMENTS for the citizens attending IN. Mill. >,
Pie Mic at the Fair Grounds upon the am will hc ,ya
up al Found House, where will be nil the decacies
Nv s sn JAS. b. SMITH.
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DEMOCRATIC REJolciN0.--O sWcgo Jine3 50 The
National Democracy of this city are firing 100
guns in honor Of the nomination OF Brcckinriice
AMI Lane. Many III the most influential democrats
OF this city and all the Government officials inin
in the celebration. The demonstration il upe.neet
edly larg" and enthusiastic.
B40,do, JHne 80. Tho democracy held n large
and spirited meeting last nigh.to ratiy the nom,
nation OF Douglas and John on
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l. A n d + O r. s lie
MILL be sold to the highest bidder, upon u credit Of ana
w two and three years thai WE'LL KNOWN TRACT of
LAND, belonging the estate OF WIN. Shearer, decd and ia
ing the waters OF Wall Greek This Land Is no,, a.
its adaptation 10 the Ruwtl OF all the productions. ,
but especially 10 that OF Tobacco aud Wheat Ii il ~
In high state ID Improvement, and sill sie return @
the labor bestowed upon Il "
II contains 367 ACRES, I2o in isober has on i,
DWELLING HOUSE
and other necessary Out Houses and abunaniiy supplied
with water. ''
AZ TX Els, nearly all la timber. IL lis well
bacco lAnd IL Is situated LJnchburg aud Bent Cr,
Road.
ANOTHER TRACT about miles from Bent L. contain
ing about 04S ACRES, and lies Immediately on tho
roni leading from Bent Creek Oakyie AMI known as the
Chick Tract" This farm is handsomely situated has on
A Good Dwelling House,
with Other necessary Out Houses About one half In timber
the balance In cultivation 1t has all the com
iorl, and IL highly susceptible Of Improvement.
ANOTHER TRACE known ms the Chestnut Mount ain Tract
which contains go ACRES, mostly in timber, has on il
A Dwelling House, Good Orchard &c.
The first three Tracts will be sold upon above speech
ed the purchaser giving bond with security tile re-
iained t,ll NIL The purchase money is paid.
inc latter Will be sold upon cr Of G. IL and Is months
with security and title Is above
The sale OF the above luns will take place on TI,cs
DAY. THE lyfH OF JULY NEXT al the Residence OF VIM
Shearcr, decd.
The sale will commence at II O'clock NJ Persons wishing
To purcas, land VIII please above FIRE The ay
of sale. WM. N. Il j. &. SHEARFp E,,o,s N'
Je l3-i&clin OF VIM. Shearcr. decd.
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n Eases Fine Iiaret Wine,
lU Fine Old Mountain Whisky in Store and for sale
BY WM II. ROSE Il Co,
Je6 No. 1Ol ManJstrcet.
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Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1860-05-08

w invite purchasers To IN examination Of
Goods. which viii be n!-ere.l n lie
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-01-21
PROS ECTUS
HIGH POINT REPORTER,
Dec. 18th, 1859.


IVNHE UNDERSIGNED PROPOSES TO PUBLISH AT
IL High Point n. C, Weekly Newspaper under the
above tte the first number TO be issued about the LIST of
january, 1860.
The character of the REPORTER is designed to embrace
these general features lstA refraning from all inter-
ference in party politics, merely DOticng without
ment. political incidents items of news: IA hearty
support of the Industrial enterprises of the High Point re-
gion of NorthC Carolina not distinct FROM but connec
ton with the progress of improvement throughout the
State SdA correct report of domestic and foreign
kes together with such other matters relating trade
eighs &C. likely be of interest those Sec
ons having business relations with this point of the North
Carolina Railroad 4th,-A due intersperson of news
items poetry, useful receipts anecdotes, wit and humo
charades, enigmas, puzzles, whms, scraps and Oddities
will be given 10 make the REPORTER welcome visitor to
every resde; but nothing shall be found in its columns
that may call blush the cheek If modesty rown
to the brow of religion morality.
TERMS:
The REPORTER will be printed paper of medium size
with fair type, and furnished to subscribers 81 per
mum, strictly in advance.
JAMES H. MOORE.
November II, 1859. 81
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-01-21
MISCELLANEOUS.
NEW WATCHES, JEWELRY, &c.

n
EOHN c. PALMER HAS JUST RETURNED FROM
81 New York and Philadelphia, with the largest and
most splendid assortment OF articles in his line OF ous
ness he has offered to the public He has almost
every description of fine and common
Gold and Silver Watches, JeweIry of all kinds,
Plated and Steel Ware, &C., &c.
Indeed his stock cannot be exceed in North Cauna for
variety beauty and EXCELLENCE and he Will sell his Goods
as cheap any body.
IS Gold and Silver Watches among the Watches finest
Magic Gold Cases and New American Watch, late
improvement, from $40 to $50
boz. Gold Chains, Fob, Vest and Schataiaines new
style, beautiful.
Dnz Bracelets, from s. to $50.
Sets Jewe'ry, all the varieties Onyx, Corral
Pearl, Mosaic, Lava and Painting.
J2 Doe. Finger Rings
% Breast Pins and Ear Rings, style.
LOO Sets of Gold Studs and Sleeve Buttons Corral Neck
Chains and Gud-variety of styles.
Doz Gold and Silver, and Gutta Percha Pencils and
; Doz &c Gold spectaces.
10 Silver SpectacleS
25 Steel Spectac!es from so cents to 50 per pair
la Plated Spectacles-I can suit every body and the
rest of mankind.
SILVER WARE.
Doz Silver Cups and Gobets.
All the varieties of Knives and spoons-for presents
to new HOuse-keeperS
Silver Spoons and Forks.
Napkin Rings aud Salt-cellars.
PLATED WARE.
Sc Sets of Plated Castors, from S. to $25.
II boz. Treble Plated Spoons
IL Forks.
& Dinner and Dessert Knives
Butter Dishes, GObleiS and Cups &C.
Huz. Plated Walters and Cake Baskets.
Candle Sticks Fish Knives, and other Ware.
90 boz. Silver Thimbles.
boz. Yankee Clocks-good time keepers.
A large assortment of Pocket Knives, Pocket Books
Hair and Tooth Brushes, Jett Work.
Ladies' Travelling Cabases and Books, Hair Pins
Walking Canes
Very fine Marble French Clocks.
Having in my employment two excellent workmen from
| %
Watches, Clocks Jewelry &C. in the best manner and at
short notice
For beautiful articles and good bargains, call on
j. C. PALMER.
Raleigh, Oct. IA, 1859. e9-tf.
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PROSPECTUS
THE COURIER.

WNHE UNDERSIGNED WILL COMMENCE on
II about the 18th day of January next the publica
tion of Daily and Weekly Paper bearing the above title
in the town of Fayetteville, N. c.
The Courier will be Democratic in tome and sentiment
and will seek at all times and upon all OCCASIONS guard
yigilantly the interests of the South.
1t Is difficult task at time tu understand clearly the
drift of events especially when great crisis is approach
ing For some time past we have been familiarzing
selves with the idea that at day not far distant shall
that opinions correct and that compelled
o defend ourselves from the invader Ii cannot be denied
although is relshed by in this section that the
breach between the North and the South daily becoming
wider. Our duty then, true TO interests is To
grid ourselves Or the contest and be prepared for all
evenuaIes That it is the duty of every do what
lies in his power TO this awful disaster is cheer
fully recognized BY all classes
In conducting the Courier, whatever energy talent
possess will be directed towards the perpeuty of the
Union and equality Of the States and in maintaining those
political principles which have been tested and proven to
be the only mode by which the affairs of country
be properly managed.
Although the particular tenes of the Democratic party
will be argued will concede to political opponents the
prerOgave which claim for myself and will endeavor
do my duty without giving offence to any one.
The Courier, although political paper, will not be
far msed by politics to neglect those things which
should claim the attention of public journal will en-
deavor give the latest Teegraphc and other news
ke reports &C. and to keep readers advised of every
thing nf interest which transpres from time to time
The Daily paper will be printed every morning. SUNDAYS
exccptedl on new and handsome TYPE and will contain
twentyOur columns of reading matter. PRICE per
81 in advance
The Weekly Paper will be issued every Saturday morn
ing at 81 per in advance Advertisements will be
inserted upon reasonable terms.
ARCH'D. T. BANKS.
December 90, 1859. 1OS-