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The Boston Bulletin eays: The wool market con
+ruce very dull and unsettlcd. and prices r1e IN
favor of buyers. The result ofthc bidding on GOV
erumc1t contracts for army woolens within the Last
week hae e1erted most depressing effect upon
th tradc and strongly indicates the establishment
Of lower grade Of rateE in the dzJ goods market.
This muet either take place. or conc Of the CON
tractors will dnd their balances Of profit and 1oss
on the wrong side Of the ledger
In domestic fleece and pulled, tne 0enand IS
chiefly for cos1se and medium grades. wnlcn a:c fc-
!atIytly higher than other descriptions: sales OF
the week 1mount to come 1I5,V0N41'H,uo los: at
range OF 7C3s5c for fleece, and i59thc fof pnlleot
the latter figure for Billings and Kochestef ezra;
100000 MS California sold at 4laJSc as 70 quail
Il. Forrisn woods have been very uatl ana uEset-
tied owing 10 the fluctuations IN e1cbanGe pug OUT
military disasters and threatened toteisn compNca
tors, have, within day or two, impaired nEfnef
tone to the market. The Gales have been quite IN
significant at previous rates.
The Philadclphi8 journal eaSs: Inc Ma5keI aas
been vcEy Inactive, and prices arc unsetusa anu ~
favor Of the buyers, who are not disposed TO opeE
ate to any extent At the present n'sn tates: aAo
few small lots only have changed hands Ct ltrsgn-
Ter pricef. rnngiuS from eOgo0c cash, including
rome tub at the lowest figures. The sales COM
prise: rr
5.tco ns decces (an cashl at..........-..... Sc.
2tG0 hs extra.
IS CO MS low and medium. .--......'-'-.--' slc
5fCQ 1e common a,3-ass gS-
135C0 Ms unwashed foreign.
Hleu PRICES fon WooL:-AccoFdlng to The
GAINESVILLE (OhIo) Courier. 17000 ns o. wool SOLO,
a few Days since, In that section, TOT SIC = ID.
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CHICAGO CATTLE MARKET.

"WEDNESDAY EVENING, May IS 1853.
REEF CATTLE-The receipts are very light and
not ut all attractive to buyers. Nc quote the mar
ket nomInally unchanged at the annexed range OF
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r. Tho Preparatory Class OF the School Of
Trade edueates boys for business, and ptepares
them to support theu7elTcs. ePsS4M
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w- NERVOUS D1sEAsEs AND PHYSICAL DER111-
,,Y. arisipg ftom Specific causes, in both Bexes-
new and reliable, treatment, IN Reports Of The
nnex free of charge. Address. Dr.. J. Sktl1in
Houshton. Howard Association, No. South Niath
Rt+net Ph{ladelDhIA. Pa hpl94N
, 1863-05-14

Co TIE BKsr-Go 10 BRYANT T. STATIONS
CHICAGO CoNNERc1AL CoILEGf, 10 get tooto167
practical business education.
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LAncExr.-Yesterdaya woman named Eli
"a Scott picked the pockets Of Jno. ".
Caapp, Of Wenona, Of his pocket book, con-
tsining SIS, in grcenbacks. She has been
held to bail in the sum Of $50.
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Wo1fe,6. Sc1l1cdaul Schuapps.

N. Kccd E Co., 146 Lake street, Chicago, have
been appointed By me, agents for the eale Of my
Errply the trade Of Chicago at New York prices,
1tdin. frci.hts. The schuapps has had trial in
the Hospitals and private families in this country
whole medical faculty, ard rsed by them in cases
ol Consumption, Dyspersia. Gravel, Gout. As,h.
1ca, and Fever and Ague, and as beverage has no
superior in the world.
1he public should be particular In purchasing
as the whole country is Hooded with counto1fcts
and limitations.
Inn, r,to Wo1Fr
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Montreal Produce Market.
Tie receipts md exports. for Montreal. OF pro-
tucc for tho frat four months Of the year, are 90
Fo3totru.
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HlGu PRICES ron WooL-Accordhg 70 the
few days since, in that section, for SIC = ID.
, 1863-05-14

TOR SALE-One OF the most de-
E.ouEd handsomely laid With fruit and Ornamental
ttses tToStetS souse concrste cellar nonss nc aly
les with CRATES: haIn with room Tor four horses and
carriage louse foE two earraEts amt beaut tl view
ut once. address 4 Z. = Post Office Boz 3so9
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GoNTMERCIAL.

WEDNESDAY EvES1y0. May IS, 1868.
RECEIPTS FOR THE LAsT TWESTT-FoUR HOURS.
Flour. Wheat. Com. Outs. Rye. Brl'y.
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BnoES's BRONCHIAL TRocuEs, or Cough Lozen-
1Ture Cough, Cold, Hoa rseness and Influenza.
f~nYc any Irritation or Soreness Of the Throat.
HnowS' = nEoscH1AL TSocHEs
Relieve tie Hacking Cough in Consumption.
Relieve Bronchitis, Asthma and CatatEh-
BRowh's BRONCHIAL TEocuEs
Clear and give strength to the voice ot SINGERS.
Inaisreusable to PUBLIC SPEAKERS.
Military officers and soldiers should be enppaea
with the Troches. as they can be carried IN t9s ~;
pocket, md taken as occasion requires. soaa
everywhere.
T The very best and cheapest Wig, Toupees.
Ladies' B1alds &c. in Chicago, can be tonna. a. a.
Barrows Mig and Hair Dye Factory, Is soath
Clark Etrcet, up stairs. Full directions lot meas
nring the head ecnt on application. PU; BOZ
54S1. mayl2,3t-
ecnooI OF TnAnE, J. Dyhrcnfurth, Principals
psastsa! Institution, recommended bJ the business
eT F. E Rigby, 50 Randolph et.eet, is selling
Paper HaDEinEs at less than New York prices. at
Wholesale and retail. The trade supplied on the
most liberal terms. apla5-1m,
Cook & McLAin, 8s Dearborn street and ts3
South Clark street. clean and dye ladies' dresses
ehawls, &c. GentA coats, ycsts ana pauts reno
rated In superior manner. ~Bonuets iyed
p1eachcd and pressed in tho latest style.
mh10Sm
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-02-28

collectors and assessors for territories after
the present assessment is collected.
EVENING SESSION.
The committee rose, having acted on all the
sections of the bill, and reported its action to
the house.
Mr.. WAsHBuRNE, from the committee of
conference on the disagreelng amendment to
the bank clause tax, reported that the com
mittee were unable to agree. He moved the
house recede from its disagreement to the
senate amendment. Roscoe Conklng raised
point of order, that as the amendment pro-
posed tax, it must be considered in commit
tee of the whole. The Speaker oyerruled the
point
Mr.. WAsHBURNE moved the previous ques-
ton, which was not seconded. debate en-
sued.
BY vote of GO to 70 the house refused to
recede from its disagreement, but insisted and
asked for another committee of conference.
Mr.. STEVENS, from the committee of confer
ence on the disagreeing votes on the bill to
indemnify the president and others for acts
committed under suspension of the habeas
corpus, made a report authorising the presi
dent during the rebellion, and when the pub
lie safety requires it, to suspend the writ in
any state or parts of states, and provides for
discharges by courts, the parties discharged
to take the oath of allegiance. Mr. PENDLE-
TON raised the point that this report was alter
ed after the committee adjourned. Messrs.
STEVENS and BINGHAM explained. The re-
port being signed by majority of the COM
mttee, the speaker put the question whether
the report should be received. Decided in the
aiirmative-SS to ~.
Mr.. PENDLETON moved TO table the bill.
Mr.. Noble moved to adjourn; lost, "a to 80.
1t was now 10 o'clock. The question re-
cured on laying the report on the table. The
motion was lost. Mr.. Allen moved to recon-
slider the vote and to lay that motion on the
table, lost.
Mr.. ANCoNA moved that when the house
adjourn it be to Monday. Mr.. WooD moved
it be to Tuesday, and called for the yeas and
nays. No quorum voting, Mr.. BINGHAM, at
eleven o'clock, moved Il call of the house.
Excuses were heard for absentees. On
motion of f. A. CONKLING, at midnight, the
sergeant-at-arms was directed to bring in abb
sentees.
Mr.. WICKLIFFE wanted to know whether
it was in order to move a recess till IL o'clock
tomorrow. The chair (Mr. Dawes decided
in the negative. He then moved to adjourn !;
lost
The house is still in session.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-02-28

ZEN w DOL IN THE LEGIsLArURE.-Mai
Gen. Wool visited the state house Yesterday.
and was warmly received by the state govern
ment. Mr.. Carter, Of Essex, introduced him
TO president Field in the senate, by whom the
senators were severally introduced to the
general. In the house, Mr.. Trask, of Spring
field, introduced him to speaker Bullock, who
addressed him as follows:
General-In behalf of the members of the
house of representatives of Massachusetts,
here assembled, welcome you to their hall.
We avail ourselves of the opportunity pre-
sented by your official visit, to signify to YOU
IN person the regard in which the people Of
the commonwealth hold your military SER
wees, extending over period long in human
NE Having first drawn the sword against IL
roreieh Zoe, we rejoice that you still hold it
nrinly ana faithfully against domestic treason;
"nu 'nat you manifest no disposition to lay it
oIoiI , anol the authority of the government
- 81; - ueeh honorably and triumplfanty
indicated by the patriotism of ou,. Daoi,Io "a
the Valor OF our arms. We do not forgot civ
that your service IN the field has been ascot,
ated with that OF the men of Massacbnso,ts
Ihey were with you in Mexico Moro raoI,'.
~, and IN larger numbers, they have b,a,,
under your command You have borne NH
lie testimony to their discipline and gallaptry
And | now do justice alike to their sentiment.
and to ours in receiving you as the soldiers
leader and the soldiers friend.
The address was received with loud ap-
plause. The general made brief reply, after
which the members of the house were pre-
scented to him, and after visit to the council
chamber, he withdrew. We are glad to see
that Gen. Wool is meeting with the cordial
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-02-28

SERIOUS FRE.-Frday morning. about
half-past six o'clock, fire was discovered in
the large and beautiful hardware store of c.
Foster & Co., corner of Main and Pearl
streets. On opening the door, the store was
found to be filled with smoke. The alarm
being Immediately given, by the energetic eff
forts of the firemcn, police and citizens, the
building was saved, though the goods inside
of the building were considerably damaged,
principally by water and smoke.
The fire took in the basement, near the
furnace, and communicated upward, by the
hot air pipes, to all the four stories passing in
laterally between the several floors. The
third story was the most burned, and the Sec
ond story next. though the first and fourth
were more or less injured.
The block, built by Col. Calvin Foster in
1855, is one of the handsomest in the city,
and was insured for $4,000; $4,000 in the
chants and Farmers office. This will much
more than cover the damage to the building.
The basement first floor, and three lofts in
the rear were occupied by c. Foster & Co., in
their hardware trade. Their stock, valued at
from $4,000 to $4,000, was insured for
$l9,0OO-S3OOO in the Fitchburg office, $4,000
in the Bay State of this city, and $1,000 in
the Etna at Hartford. This will probably
more than cover the actual loss by the fire and
water, but the injury to their trade in the bust
est part of the year must be very great.
The front part of the second story was &C.
cupied by the City Bank, but their books and
papers were amply protected in their safe,
which was uninjured. The bank continues
its business as usual, at the Bay State insur-
ance office on the other side of the street,
where its customers will find welcome this
morning. Another room on the same floor
with the bank, occupied by Miss Perry for a
private school, suffered but little injury.
Mr.. Albert Witt occupied rooms as tene-
ment in the third story, and some of his fur
niture was considerably injured. The front
part of the fourth story was occupied by H.
j. Reed for daguerrean saloon, but he sus-
tanned no particular loss.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-02-28
Excitement i'm Kentucky.

LEXINGTON, KY, Feb. 26.-There is great
excitement here. The usual daily reports
prevail Of a projected invasion of Kentucky
by large reDel force through Cumberland
Gap, whereof the military authorities are not
advised, but are beginning to yield to the
popular belief that a formidable invasion
from that quarter is not very far distant.
The military are on the alert, and if the rebels
come they mean to give them warm recep-
ton.
reliable private dispatch says the rebels
under Clark, were overtaken at Turktown,
twelve miles east OF Mount Sterling, travelling
toward Pound Gap, and were badly whipped
yesterday.
CINCINNATI, Feb. PA special to the
Times from Lexington, says the excitement
subsidized this morning. The Richmond scare
was almost without foundation. The fight of
wednesday was more successful than report
ed; some 200 prisoners were taken. and all
the captured wagons recovered. Gen. Carter
left yesterday, with a considerable force, for
some point unknown. The rebel force be-
yond Mount Sterling was said to be scattered
on their retreat.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-02-28

MEXICAN RAIDS INTO TExAs.-The govern
ment has been officially informed of the action
of the Mexican government in relation to the
invasion of Texas by bands of vagabond Mex
leans. The Mexican minister of foreign af
fairs has instructed the governor of Tamauli-
pas to make a solemn declaration to the con-
iederate authorities that such incursions are
not only discountenanced by the Mexican
government, but meet with its condemnation.
The governor of Tamaulipas is further re-
quired as far as possible, to prevent such in
vasions of the neghboring soil OF Texas.
Should the Texans or other rebels retaliate by
IN turn invading Mexico, they are to be treat
ed as bandits; while those passing from the
Mexican side over into Texas are to forfeit
all claims of protection on the Mexican gov
eminent.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-02-28
From Washington.


WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.-The commissioner
of internal revenue has decided that whenever
a manufacturer shall use or shall remove for
consumption goods, wares or merchandise,
whichif removed for sale would be liable to
taxation as manufactures, he shall be assessed
on the saleable value of the articles or mer-
chandise so used or removed. 1t is not ne
cessary, in order to render a manufacturer Ii
able to taxation under this decision, that the
articles so removed shall be removed from
the premises, or even from the building in
which they were made.
NO FEAR OF JACKSON.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.-From careful in
curry in military quarters, there appears to
be no possible ground on which to verify the
newspaper rumOrs of apprehended raids by
Jackson or others towards Strasburg or the
valley of Virginia On the contrary our con-
slant reconnolsanceS can detect nothing like
such a movement.
PAYMENT OF SOLDIERS.
WASHINGTON, Feb. Ex-senator Wilson's
joint resolution relative to the payment of
soldiers, submitted to-day, prescribes that
laws shall be SO construed that all enlisted
men called into service since April LIST, 1861,
shall be allowed pay commencing from the
date of individual enrolment; and commits
stoned officers from the time they were mus
tered into service, the day of entering on ac-
tive duty in the field, or date of organization
of their respective companies, whichever of
those dates NAV soonest ornnr- 1t also pro-
vides that no soldier can forfeit his right to
bounty unless discharged by court martial, or
by an order as u punishment, or in conse-
quence of fraud on his part.
THE BANK TAX.
The senate has agreed to the house propo-
sition for another committee of conference on
their disagreement to the bank duty clause.
CONTRIBUTIONS.
The senate in executive session tonight,
confirmed the following nominations among
others Rear admirals of the navy, Charles
Henry Davis, John A. Dahlgren; chief of
police of District of Columbia, Richard Butt;
quartermasters, with rank of captains, w.
Curtis, Henry L. Jones of Massachusetts,,
VIM. II. d. Cochran of New Hampshire,
Charles M. Sampson and Robert Harris of
Massachusetts commissary of subsistence,
Alfred Morton of Massachusetts.
AGRICULTURAL REPORT.
The president to-day communicated to con-
gress the report of the commissioner of agri-
culture, with the accompanying matter, for
the general agricultural report for 1862.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-02-28

PREsENTATIoN.-A very pleasant incident
at the Sycamore street school, yesterday, was
the presentation of a splendid copy Of ''Men-
delssohn's Songs" to Mr.. Amos Whiting by
Master Burke, in behalf of the scholars of
Mr.. Hunts and of Misses Manly's and
Georges schools. Mr.. w. has been their
teacher of music, and, in grateful apprecia-
ton of his fidelity and kindness, they made
this most acceptable and well chosen gift
Mr.. Whiting is about leaving this city for AL
bany, (where unusual inducements have been
offered to him. to the regret of our whole
musical community, and with the cordial gooc
will of all who know him.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-02-28

DIR. MCGOWAN, for twenty years missiona-
ry in China and Japan, gave very interest
ing lecture at Mechanics Hall, Thursday
night. 1t consisted mainly of sketches of
Japan life, from his own observation, illus
trating them by his valuable cabinet of Curl
osities. Notwithstanding the unfavorable
weather, there was quite respectable attend
ance. The proceeds were for the benefit of
the Orphans Home.
The doctor has spent many years in China
and Japan, and his facilities for gaining
knowledge concerning the customs, manners,
and habits of the people, and products and re-
sources of the countries, were far superior to
those of any other traveller. DIR. MCGOWAN
is not clergyman, but an NJ D., formerly of
this state, is conveIs SAINT with the arts and
sciences, and literature, and made many sci
entitc discoveries in China and Japan. He
has lectured before a number of scientific in
situations in Europe and our own country.
His descriptive powers are of the first order,
and his style enthusiastic and interesting. He
will give a course of two lectures in t his
city soon.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-02-28
From the West-The Vieksburg Canal

From the West-The Vicksburg Canal
Nearly Donovan DOrn's Movements.
CAIRO, Feb. 27.-rhe steamer Continental,
from Lake Providence on Monday, has arriv-
ed The canal is almost completed, the work
having reached from the lake to within few
rods of the river The canal is one hundred
and fifty feet wide, and is dug down to within
one foot Of the level of the lake, besides Civ.
ing us a passway into the Red river, and will
carry off the surplus water, and thus relieve
our camps below. Van Dorm, it is reported,
has crossed the Tennessee river at Florence
with eight thousand cavalry to reinforce Gen.
Bragg,
The expedition from Corinth is reported to
have captured two hundred rebels at Tuscom-
bia on the 22d, with a large amount Of ammu-
ton and provision train.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-02-28

ANTIQUITY OF THE HUMAN RACE.-Profes-
or Clark, of Cambridge, lectures next Tues
day evening, in Washburn Hall, on subject
which is attracting considerable attention in
Europe, in consequence of some wonderful
discoveries which have recently been made in
France and England That this young nat
Professor Agassiz, and at present occupies a
professors chair in New England college,
warrants @he belief that his course of lectures
will be interesting and instructive, as well as
have high scientific value. His beautifully
executed diagrams, which represent mostly
fossil and living animals, are in the same style
as those used by Professor Agassiz in his lee
lures at the Lowell Institute, Boston.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-02-28

REDEMPTION OF STAMPs.-The parcels of
stamps presented for redemption at the post
office in this city are examined as far as No.
664 inclusive, and will be redeemed on pre-
sentation Of the certificates given for the
same. In all cases, when the certificate is
sent by mall the receipt on the back side of
it should be signed in blank, and written d.
rections should be given Immediately below,
also to be signed by the holder thereof.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-02-28

The bodies of Corporal Edwin H. Bliss,
Charles S. Smith and Eugene w. Stratton,
all of the tifty-frst regiment, arrived in this
city from Newbern by express yesterday.
The funeral of corporal Bliss will take place
tomorrow at half past twelve o'clock, and
that of Charles S. Smith at four o'clock P NJ
as will be seen by the notice in another place.
MORE WArER.-Mr. Warren Williams ha.
introduced bill in the Legislature, on leave,
authorizing the city to convey the waters flow
ing from the easterly slope of Milestone Hill,
into the land of Henry Putnam, thence into
the reservoir, and to maintain any works ne
cessary therefor. The bill was referred to
the judiciary committee.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-02-28

NEW YORK, Feb27.-COTrON-sales 400 bales at 50 q
Soc
SFLOUR-Saes 5000 bbls: state and western Sc lOwer
superfne state 10 % 7,4O; extra state I IS a 1855
round hoop Ohio s Oh sl5 sunerdne western ITO @
S,20 Southern SC lowers 800 bbls; mixed to good
775 q S2O:! and extra s,25 q 1880; Canada cts
lower ;saes 500 bbis extra 7,15 "a $50
Wheat dropping Corn u shade lower; sales 81 900
hnsh; mixed western sound So @ CSC yellow western
$50. Oats-sales moderator northern aud western IS q
S2c
Beef steady sales 300 bbs. Pork without decided
change ales 1850 bbls; IA IS a Sl5 old; II "a
l7,l29 for Lard very firm; sales $50 bbs; 1000
kegs at l2ic in hbls at ia q l2sc Rice quiet sales 50
bags Rangoan at s. SIC Sug quet sales 300 hhds
asses active and firm; New Orleans 500 bbs at 451 "a
SIC; Muscovadu AS hhds part at 45c,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-02-28
CITY AND COUNTY.

FIFTY FIRST REGIMENT. - Letters from
Newbern were received yesterday, and we
regret to have to record two more deaths from
the "malarial fever, which has been SO fatal
to the soldiers of the fftyfirst. 1t is disease
not well understood by the surgeons, and an
autopsy shows the chest, lungs and bowels to
be not affected by the disease, which has its
seat in the brain and spinal cord. Already
there have been fourteen deaths in the fifty
first regiment, the last two being corporal
Austin A. Darling of Blackstone, of Co. G,
and Charles W. Haven, of Co. c, who was
good soldier, and one tthe tallest and strong
est men in Capt GoodelPs company. Capt
G. writes of him that he was one of the best
men in the company, faithful and efficient,
and one who never gave offence to any. He
was the son of Edwin Haven of this city, and
was few months more than eighteen years
of age.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-02-28

PRoMoTED. The following non-commis-
stoned officers from Massachusetts regiments
have recently been commissioned by Brig.
Gen. Saxton as second ieutenants in the LIST
regiment South Carolina volunteers, Colonel
Higginson Sergeant Stephen E. Green of
Worcester Go. C, 5lst regiment NJ. V. NJ. /;
commissary sergeant Henry w. Stayner of
Worcester, (5lst regiment NJ, V. NJ; order
ly sergeant N. G. Parker of West Newbury,
Go. l., LIST Massachusetts cavalry.)
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-02-28

From PORT RoYAL.-The small pox is pre-
vailing to some extent at Beaufort. Its VIC
tins are principally among the contrabands,
though six or eight cases were discovered
among the Sth Maine regiment.
A considerable body of troops have been
dispatched to 0geechee, and the monitors
Montauk and Pas; aic are also to be stationed
there for the present. These movements are
turning attention in that direction.
Mrs. Lander, wife of the late Gen. Lander,
has been appointed general superintendent Of
hospitals. She is at Beaufort. Any ladies
who wish to be employed as nurses can make
application to Mrs. Lander through Miss
Abby w. May, % Summer street, Boston.