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that you have asserted fasehood Ny father was in
this room not more than two hours ago. and she sprang
to the bell cord Her movements were so nervous that
the cord parted and she could distinctly hear the tnge
Of the bell.
A moment OF painful silence ensued, when she said
Il tod you that you were alone, but you would not
believe me. ="
At that moment heavy steps were heard approaching
along the hail. and moment thereafter the huncbback
stood in the apartment His loose mantle, his white
hair and beard and his drawn sword which he used
a cane, rendered him an interesting object.
''What business have you here, old beggar?" ex-
claimed Henry, with menacing gesture at the same
time drawing his sword.
"Imay ask the same of you!" retored the hunchback
bestowing whitening look upon the young captain.
80 save met, cried Edna springng to the side of the
old man. ''Save me from the insults Of the foul wicked
man"
There is the door, hissed the foiled villain, pointing
with his ssword toward the passage which had been left
open; and unless you leave the house instantly will
hurl your carcass into the street. Gol"
The hunchback gave two heavy stamps with his foot
the foor when Immediately file of soldiers headed
by young man in the uninform of captain came into
the apartment.
ellis! 0, Ellis" exclaimed Edna, and the next mo-
ment she casped in the of the young captain
who had Just entered the room.
low, audible curse escaped Henry Ransiords lips
he made furious pass at his rival but his weapon was
knocked down by the hunchback, who stepped quietly
between them
'Holdn' shouted the hunchback "Captain Ransford,
YOU have been detected and commend your arrest"
While the hunchbaci was speaking he had thrown off
his cloak the back Of which stuffed to represent
deformity of figure and tearing off his white hair and
beard, Gen. Putnam stood before the batied villain.
"Henry Ransford confined the general ''your com
mission is taken from you, aud given to Ellis Danforth
You dismissed from the army for we want men
with US who against women"
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Nos. n AND 79 TCHoUPToULAS STREET,
lAFE on hand full and well selected stock Of
II G RO RIES,
Aal other articles in their line, in part consisting OF
E0FFEE-RiU, Havana and Java.
IAr-Imperial Pouchong gunpowder, hyson, young
-s5a s1uchong padre, etc.
sEAR-Brown, white, loaf crushed and powdered
8aLls'Es- Country sugar house and golden syrup.
t0aAcCo-Assorted brands comprising all qualities.
G5ARs-Largc stock, well assorted.
a'cEs-Coges, mace, nutmegs, pepper, ginger alsplce
E9hd spices Of all kinds
SOAP Brown Boston, western, northern, white and
.Iay % bars and cakes; CASTLE.
MlEcH-FOx's, Cincinnati
WIVES MADEIRA Opogto Claret, white, sweet and dry
4asa, MusCat, Sherry.
bAyDr-Cognao, Rochelle Bordeaux, Peach, Amer
5N-Hoaud and domestic
agN-Jamaca New Orleans N. u.
eHEEEr- -Nonougahela, Bourbon, Western Virginia,
'tl a0ehtord apple champagne
Ds5S AND DTEs-lndigo, madder sulphate quinine,
s4et with full assortment Of other staple drugs and
-;aHie4ls, bg the only.
wooden and Willow Ware brooms, gunny bag, buck
.,t15s aEchelves etc.
gNAGGiLL S PHILADELPHIA WHITE LEAp-Havlng been
a. agent for the sale Of the celebrated White Lead,
-.1aetured by Withern and Brother we shall keep
45aaiy on hand large assortment of the different
@'. ana various sized packages, to which we invite
attention of the trade.
VI" OLD fHends are solicited to give US q call
New Orleans, Feb u, 1855,
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s..l Is4yUt 5gt yieeses;
8ll kegs Holland Hcrriugs;
$50 Clses Sardnes;
Goshen and Western Butter and Cheese;
Loaf crushed powdered and broken Sugar;
R0 Havana and Java Coffee;
Graaa and Black Teas of every quality;
oblcco candles, soap, spices pickles, sauces, ketch
g3s mustard, pepper, preserves, Havana sweet meats,
olives clpers anchovies, almonds raisins figs prunes
aHnn dates tlberts chesndts cranbetIies, mackere
salmon sbal goldfish buckwheat salad, olive and lard
b uglrcured hams buffalo gucs family beet, pork,
a., etc., oil Of the best quality.
Orders from the country punctualy and carefully filled
Country and others visiting the city are invited
pcl.l a rs Old Levco street.
marches SCHMIDT & ZIEGLER.
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VERANDAH HOTEL,

Corner of Milan and Spring streets
ASiESA-,1 THE subscriber having leased the above
SH Hls2rFM new and commodious house and has
III fitted tup with new furniture, informs
public that ne prepared to accommo
date guests pedgng hmselfthat nothing Shall be want
ing or his part to give satisfaction The table will at all
nared M experienced cooks while the servants and wal
e attentive and polite The Eerandah Hotel being
located in quiet and agreeable part of the town. and a
ne same time only few steps from the steamboat land
mo and centre of business affords unusual inducements
10 travellers. who will at all times find it comfortable
home Prices moderate [noy2l s. p. DAY.
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RATTLE HOISE.

a zH,~D BATTLE HUIsE.
AzhSSssA~ Il Tue fremont House, Edwards Street,
M M Shreveport, La, lately occupied by S
asns9sssls P Day having been fitted up with
t5reTy new furniture &C. has been re6pened under the
name of the BATTLE HOUSE, by the undersigned, who will
endeavor to give satisfaction to the travelling public
The house is situated in quiet part Of the town and
rarticularlv suited to the accommodation of ladies' The
proprie or wishes to make but pledge is that
the strctest cleanliness shall be observed IN every de-
paTtment, Octl7I a. u, BATTLE.
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II. P. BUCKLEY,
II. 1 DONNhL1
lLate Young Co.,
CAMP STREET, NEW ORLEANS,


s CAMP STREET, NEW ORLEANS,
Matchmaker, Jeweler & SilversmIth,
saqf IMPORTER offne Watches forladies e=eA4-4
SSYA, and gentlemen, Of the most cele-sN-g SsS
" III brated makers of gland and Switzerland made
to his own order expressly in heavy cases gold and sill
ver) and warranted standard tineness.
Ladies chatelaines and uecl, chains.
Gents guard foI and vest chains, seals, keys etc
Finger rings, earrings, breast-pns, cuf-pins etc.
Diamond pins aud rings.
Spectaces for every age IN gold silver, steel and tor
toise she'll frames;
SrerBare warranted pure coin, consisting oftable
tea ard dessert spoonsi
Silver table and dessert forks ladies batter knives
mustard and salt spoons, sugar, tongs, etc.
Plated ware consisting of castors, eandesueks, wait
ers, etc.
Having been always engaged in the mechanical part Of
the business all watches sent for repairs will have the
trctdst personal attention. and having every facility oi
making any portion of watch, he Will be enabled tc
work pn very reasonable terms.
esg+ Jewelry made to order and repaired Diamonds
silver5 nov 10, lo2o
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HEALTH AND HAPPINEss.-The two things which con
duce most to health and happiness labor and abstu
ence. Spartan seventies not recommended; nor
could they be conducive either of health or happiness
but that degree of labor which may be had without be-
ing oppressive and that quantity of food which suces
to support nature without loading the stomach ButIa-
Dor and absnences are two things which mankind take
most pains to avoid Yet what can exercise more
Healthy influence both upon the mind and body than
these? And not only should man be temperate in
food but moderate in all things Moderation of DISPOSE
ton teaches restrain all the evil workins of the
mnd-to repress eaousies, envy, anger malice hatred
revenge, and all those banetu passions which have
ed the health and peace of thousands Il directs us
to cultivate all the benoylen feelings Of our nature
moderate desiresand above all to do others
as we would they should do unto us. By this means
we shall ensure peacea and tranquility Of mind, which
are absolutely requisite and that thorough performance
Of all the animal functions Of the body without any inn
nediment pain or mUestaton. The mind thus dis
charged from tumultous passions, and the body free
from disorders render existence happiness to us and
life an object Of desire while the loss of these blessings
implies the loss of everything pleasant and deectabie
ssTo enjoy good healthn said St Evernond a ceebra
ted French philosopher is better command the whole
whole world Health is the fountain Of every blessing
for without this we could not relish the most exquisite
pleasures or enjoy the desirable objects With
out health we can neither be happy in ourselves nor
useful-at least not III considerable degree-to our
friends or to society Much, undoubtedly, depends on
an original ygor of constitution But by the udiclous
attention sundry particulars health in many cases
may be preserved, where it would otherwise be lost
The Natchez Fencibles, Adams Light Guards and
Adams troops with full ranks are ready tor war aud
have tcndercd thes services
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FOLGER & Co.

rboupitou,as and New Lcvee Streets between GraTler
Povdras streets, New Orleans.
IN HAVE a large and well assorted stock OF
yzSSA shetland Heavy Hardware, SwEDEF
aud ENGLISH Bar IRoN. They are agents
for the sale Of the celebrated CUHBERLANH
Tygssgg mos and are supplied complete assort-
neRt of the various sizes They also Agents for
T.ArSrRAUB's CELEBRATED QUEEN OF THE SOUTH CoRN
B WuEAr MILLs and have a full assortment on hand.
m superiority of these mills others is fully estabf
Ia my2
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THE BEST BREED OF SWINE Agricola,' who says
he has had considerable experience with most not all
of the breeds now known in the West talking of the
best breeds says in the Valley Frumer:
First on the list without hesitation place the Ches-
ter county white breed. l have found hogs Of this
breed to be perfectly hardy prolific breeders and good
nurses; thriving well in climate and under
agefnent attaining weight of four five hundred
pounds with good treatment at the age of trom twelve
TO eighteen months, and being in fact all that could be
desired of hog. They are quiet and peaceabe, and
good grazers and fatten at any age you may desire
Tie next breed on the list would place therecent-
Iy imported Berkshire. They taten readily a small
amount OF food are good breeders, attain good aver
age size and great improvement on the old mpOr
ted stock their solar black is objection but this IS
only skin deep and some think that black hogs are less
liable to skin infections than white hogs.
If the SufolkS had little more hair and the pigs
were not quite tender, they would strongly
the first ranI--we mean the last mportations This
breed has been greatly improved within few wears.
The crosses Of this breed the Irish grazors and
common breeds make decided uproytlent The crosscs
will keep much fattcr and mature earlier than the
mon breed and an inexperienced person may 20 among
large herd Of the age, having the care and
very readily pick out Of the half breed Suoks by Eeir
being in much better condition. The Essex are poor
breeders to raise as pure breedbt cross we'll other
large coarse breeds But taking Ill things into consid
Grafton, it will be difficult to find breed possessing
more good traits for the western men, than the Chester
white. And those who raising hogs would find the
cross of this breed Of inestinahe value 1t would in-
crease their sex improve their FORM hasten their
turity and what is more important than all else,
rally lessen the amount Of food for given number Of
pounds.of pork. This would be the case with all
the breeds meutioned--but OF the ether breeds
combine so MANY excellent qualities
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PRIVATE BOARDING,

s&ZaaSSsAAI5 Travis Street, adjoining the Baptist
&s sss5E&4s Church. Shreveport.
as1LisaZ asz1LlissasZ The subscriber has had her premises
thoroughly renovated which now rc6pened for the
accommodation of permanent and transient boarders and
sdcits the patronage of her friends and the public
pedgnE herself that nothing shall be wanting on her
part that tend to the comfort and pleasure OF her
rtests Being located in retired and most agreeable
Dart Of the town. free of dust noise aud at the
time but few steps from the centre Of business affords
unusual inducements to boarders who will at all tunes
ind il a comfortable home Families and single gentle
men can obtain pleasant rooms and day boarders will be
ac 5mmodated Toct171 MRs. A. b. TAINTOR.
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selling of, at COST!

THyIF undersigned having determined 10 close up IN
I this place, is selling off at COST.
The assortment comprises every description Of fancy
and staple dry goods gentlemen clothing boos, shoes,
etc, ali Of the latest styles and fashion.
Purchasers arc invited 70 call and examine stock and
-.cass ~ MARKS
as-. fezas Stree
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EChIPsE LIVERY STABLES,

CoaXER 0F TEXAS AND EDWARD STREETS SaREvEPoRT, La
1sxzsgEtsSA SESsFS TIE Undersigned having pur
FA%I[ [IEAs#SbR 2 chased this wGl known eStab
ES44SS1S~S4SR - Iishnent beg leave to inform
the citizens of Shreveport and the public generally that
they are prepared accommodate the community with
short or long drives rides horseback hacks, bug
ges carriages hire they prepared to carry
seer W aar part Of the country in the State or out Of
it, borseskep bv the day, week or month The stables
are. wen ventilated and well supplied with the best of
provendeT. Having employed experienced osters, no
pains or expenses will be spared to give satisfaction to
ali those Who will favor them with their patronage.
SIMS GAMBLIE " Co
r5g" Horses bought and sold here.
Attached to the establishments celebrated Far
rsr who guarantees to cure the shortest time the most
formidable diseases that horsekInd IS heir TO- saeh s
Blind aggers Big Shoulder Big Head, Chambers, SWle-
neys Distemper, Founder, Gravel ana Dlstehpers anu
Diseases OF all descriptions in the successful treatment
of which he avails himself Of his own important dscov-
erie made in that line Give call and try our sYs-
tem oct24l SIMS GAMblf1N ~ 70.
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LEXINGTON LIVERY STABLE.

,9yISssz7a e7sgszssSg The undersigned, proprietor
8z7sE Cd Stable on Texas Street, just
above Market Street is prepared supply the travelling
pubic with horses buggies hacks and carriages Horses
pernced 9stlers have been procured and every effort
viii BE made to give satisfaction to those who favor me
wthther patronage. Persons leaving their horses with
him nav rely on upon his strict attention to their inter-
ests His stables win be amply supplied with the best
proyrndcr that the country New Orleans will afford
Horses will be sold or purchased on commission.
rcs N i 3Be ]. r. BAYLISS.
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TO PRINTERS.
NETE have on hand and for sale the following printing
w materials, lately used on the South Western:
A font of 500 lbs. BREWER,
Z $50 g ("
leo
Jsr1n1
TO PRINTERS .
6 fonts . line Brewer.

4 Long Primer Condensed,
Together with the column, head, advertising and dash
rules, leads, &C. &c.
all complete and the following materials used for short
time in the publication of weekly paper About lbs.
Of Bourgeois and Minion with two line letter; column,
The above materials win be setd low for cash.
r. DII,IARD & Co.
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FACULTY.
REV WM. D. SHEA
President and Professor of Mental and Moral Sciences
JOHN W. STACY, A. NJ,
Professor OF Ancient Languages and Literature
}. F. SCAIFE, A. b.,
Professor of Pure and Mixed Mathematics.
Professor Of Natural Science.
ISAAC n. SIMMONS,
Principal of Preparatory Department.
The Spring session Of this institution commences on
the FIRST WEDNESDAY in February next The College
building is spacious and cOmmodious capable OF accom-
modating two hundred and fifty students Among the
many advantages offered by the Homer College the fol-
lowing may be mentioned:
st tits locatedna country noted forits heaIthfuness
and exemption from epidcmics.
2nd. The Faculty is composed of educated and expert
enced men, wholly devoted to the great work Of educat
ing the young
3rd. The couISe Of study is extensive and the system
Of instruction thorough;-in this respect it is equal to
the best Colleges i'll the country.
4th. The institution is supplied with Chemical and
Phil0sophic Apparatus.
College Hill is being adorned with beautiful dormo-
res SO that by the opening of the Spring session,
shall be able to accommodate all who may apply
As the strength of the supersructure depends mainly
upon the character of the foundation great will be
taken to render the Preparatory Department efficient
and complete
The Scholastic year is divided into two terms Of five
months each the Fall session OF the first
Wednesday in Sepemberand closes on the first Tuesday
in February with vacation of one week at Christmas
The Spring session opens the first Wednesday in
February, and closes the third "Wednesday in June,
which is commencement day.
Rates of Tuition Per Session.
Preparatory Department, first division SIS 90
second division, ,...... 20 90
Board (including washing and fre) ......... 60 %
Maric6lation fee, (to be paid but once ..... ID
For further information apply TO the President Of the
College, or the undersigned.
JOHN G. BLACk3IAN, president board Of trustees
J. NJ. THoMAssoN, secretary.
P. S. The above institution is the property, and under
the direction Of the Louisiana Conference Of the Metho
dist Episcopal Church, south. april "a
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MUSIC.

EEIHE undersigned having determined to settle pcrma
nenty in this place for the purpose of giving lessons
on the Piano, Guitar, Violin, Flute or any iustrq
aent desired. DyriEg the past seven years, snd has
taught successfully in southern college he respectfully
socits liberal patronage from the citizens of Shreye
port and surrounding country Terms So per month OF
three lessons week Orders left at Ball y Dashells $
drug store promptly attended to E. HElNEMANN,
Shrevenort, january 3O-5m professor OF MusIe
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THE ISAB1LITY OF MAN.-GiYe aman the neeessarics
of life and lie wants the convenences. Give him the
eonrenenees, and he Graves for the luxuries Grant
him the Injuries and he signs for the eleganeies Let
him have the elegancies and he yearns for the foes
Give him all together and he complains that he has
bcen eheated both IN quality and price Of the article
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THE COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE
GITUATED near Shreveport, viii be again opened for
. the reception of pupils the % MONDAY THE 9TH
or JANEARY, 1860.
Charges:
lst For board tuition, washing fuel lights
&C., per session of months, Sl25 90
cd. For day scholars persession of months, 80 90
No pupil received for less than five months, no dedue
tion for absence except in case of protraced illness
All charges to be paid strictly, half in advance.
S.P HELME A. NJ,
January A. 1860. Principal and Proprietor
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KEACHI FEMALE COLLEGE.

FACULTY. --t.
Rev. J. H. TUCKER,
President and Professor of Mental and Moral Science
and Ancient Languages.
MISS s. G. WILCOX,
Instructress in English Literature,
MISS SALLIE P. SCOGlN,
Insructress in Mathematics and the Physical Sciences
MISS KATE HILL,
InstructrGss IN Academic Department.
PRoF. c. +. SCHULTZ,
Instructor Of Music-Pano Guitar and Violin
MISS SALLIE E. CARLTON,
Instructress in Musc-Piano and Guitar
Miss WILCOX
Insructress in French and the Ornamental Department
REV J. H. TUCKER AND LADY,
Stewards Department.
Mrs. E. NJ. JENKINS,
Matron
The Auumna Term of this Institution commences on
the st Monday Of September the Spring Term will i'm
mediately succeed without any vacation. Each Term
twenty-one weeks.
Rates of Tuition for the Term of twenty-one weeks as
follows:
In Academic Department. nt.................... 20 90
In Collegiate Department. 25 90
Incidental Expense. 90
Music, Piano Guitar. ...................... % 90
Drawing and Painting 10 90
Embroidery ................ TO 90
Pupils entering at the opening Of the Term or within
two weeks thereafter charged for the Term No de-
deduction for absence except in cases OF prodT@ced i'll
ness. THOS NJ GATLIN,
aug 90, 1860 President Board Of Trustees
MANSFIELD FEMALE COLLEGE.
FACULTY.
REV. CHARLES B. STUART, PRESIDENT
And Professor of Moral Mental and NATURAL Science.
JOHN w. STUART, A. NJ,
Professor Of Ancient Languages and Mathematics
W. S. DONALDSON, NJ. d.,
Professor Of Vocal and Instrumental Music Thorough
Bass and Composition
MRs. LIZZIE STUART
Iusructress in English Literature and Mathematics
MRs F. \. BATCHEL0R,
Instructress in the Primary Department.
MILE Ia native of France,)
Instructress in Modern Languages and Music.
MISS HATTIE NJ CUSHMAN,
Instuetress in Vocal and Instrumental Music
MISS ANNETTE C. RICE,
Instructress in the Ornamental Department.
Mr.. A. II. THOMAS,
Steward and Bursar.
MRs. EMMA e. A. THOMAS,
Stewardess.
THE next Collegiate year commences on Wednesday,
October 3d. 1860 Forfurther information apply Mr.
A. H. THOMAS TO j. L. SCALES, Secretary Board of
Trustees LEWIS PHILLIPS,
President Board Trustees.
J. 1. SCALES, Secretary. aug29-ly
HOMER COLLEGE.
Homer, Claiborne parish, Louisiana
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lEo W sESrELL

GEO. ". SENIELL. ]. NJ FfAIlfF'
SENTELL & PRATHER,
COTTON FACTORS AND COMMISSION MER-
~ CHANTS, No 10 Caroudelet Street, New Orleans
Refers to Messrs Childers & Beard, White, Smith
n.iIYin Shreveport oct9-lB
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MINDEN FEMALE COLLEGE.

MINDEN FEMALE COLLEGE.
FACULTY:
REV j. FRANKLIN FORD,
President and Professor of Mental and Moral Philosophy
and the Natural Sciences.
MISS CATHARINE L. COLEMAN,
Vice Principal, and Instructress in Mathematic and
English Literature.
MISS f. BRAINERD,
Instrucress in the Physical Sciences, Composition and
Elocution
MISS THE0D0CIA JOHNSON,
Instructress in the English Branches.
MISS -,
Iustrucress in the Primary and Academic Department
PROF GEO G. TAYLOR,
Music the Harp, Piano and Fioln.
PROF. j. LUTHER,
Musc-Piano, Guitar, Violin, &c
MISS MARY a. COLEMAN,
Musc-PianO, Guitar and Vocal
MILE l.. DURAND, (of France
InstrUctress in French and Music
MRS. Z. r. f. THOMPSON
Iustructress in the Ornamental Department.
Terms, etc.
ThcScholastic years divided into two terms of twenty
one weeks each The Autumnal Term commences on
the first Monday of October the Spring Term immedi-
atey succeeds, and closes in July
The for tuition payable quarterly in advance;
but when delayed beyond the close Of the term interest
will be charged For the term Of twenty weeks they
Tuition ii Aphabetic Department .......... SIS 90
Tuition in Academic Department and Freshman.
Tuition in Collegiate Department, three highest
classes: - ~ ~
Incidental Expenses. %
Music -Piano.forte or Guitar r............... 80 90
on Harp 40 90
Drawing and Painting Observation-Disclosures. IS 90
French Latin and Italian each ............. y 90
Embroidery ........ Recommendations 10 90
Wax-work. per course of lessons .......... 10 90
Fee for graduation Observation-Disclosures. 10 90
BOARDING including lights Washing &c........ 60 90
al poinfino .,.... so 90
Pupils entering the opening Of the term within
two weeks thereafter will be charged for the term; nor
will any deduction be made for absence except for Provi
dental cause Sep21-1y
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r ! VAN BIBBER s. Co.,

.C,OTTOy FACTORS, Commission and Forwarding
Merchants A CarOndelet street New Orleans. Spe-
rsora attention win be paid to all goods consigHed
9re and to the purchase Of Groceries, Plantation
MILES Provisions Western Produce, etc aprlA