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PHllADELPnIA, WILMINGTON AND BALTIMORE
RAILROAD.
Change of Hours.
LA q -


AN and AFTER Msnday, October 8, 1858, Passen-
~ ger Trans viii leave Philadelphia for
Baltimore a. 400 A. M. (Express, Mondays ex-
cepted,) 8.05 4, M, l1.36 A. M. (Express) and p.
NJ. and IL P. NJ; night.
ehsster, at sos and lbs Al NJ, LIS. 8, 4-sO and
IL P. M.
Wilmington, atLOO a. M. (Mondays sxoepted;)
sos A. NJ, lt.SS A. NJ l.l5, 8, $50, IL and IL
M.
New Castle, at s.os.A. M, s.5o Pm.
Dover, at 806 A. N. and $50 P. M.
Milford, at SEQ A. M.
Salisbury, at sos A. NJ
TRAINS FOR PHILADELPHIA.
Leave Baltimore at $50 A. M. and 1910 A. M.
(E4press,) LILO P. M. (Express,) 5.35 P. NJ and
S.3sP. M, (Ezpress)
Wilmington at 7.i5, and o A. M; 1908, 1881,
AID, $50, 900 and ll30 2. M.
Salisbury, at l2.05 p. M.
Milford at 2.35 p. M.
Dover at $50 A. M. and 1855 P. M
New Castle at $50 A. M. and 5.55 P. M.
Chester at $40, $40 A. M, l2.40, 4l0, TIA and
9.50 p. NJ
LEAVE BALTIMORE.
Leave Baltimore for Salisbury and intermediate
stations ut 5'S5 and 1886 P. M.
Leave Baltimore for Dover and intermediate sta
ions at lilo p. M.
TRAINS FOR BALTIMORE.
Leave Chester at $40 and 1905 A. M. and a'S5
P. M.
Wilmington at 500, 9r2S a. NJ, 1926 P. NJ, 4'O5
p. III. and LOO A. d.
Freight tEailSswith Passenger Car attached, viii
run as follows:-
Leave Philadelphia for Perryvle and interme-
date places at G'00 P. M.
Leave Wilmington for Perryville and intermediate
places at 7'50 p. M. .''' so
Leave Wilmington for Philadelphia and interme-
diate places, at ?. u. ''
SUNDAYS ONLY.
4 A. M. and - NJ. from Philadelphia to Baltimore
"a NJ II P. M. and IL NJ. N. from Philadelphia
to Wilmington 49,
! At 1880 P. N. and 1880 P. NJ from wilmingto
| to philadelphia. "
| $50 p. NJ, from Baltimore to Philadelphia.
1uAE 'cTE ApMc c--...J
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PARTICULAR NOTICE.

There are many preparations sold under the name
OF Bitters, put up IN quart bottles, compounded ol
the cheapert whIskey or common rum, costing from
~ to ~ cents per gallon, the taste disguised by
Anise or Coriander Seed.
This class f Bitters has caused and will continue
to cause, US long as they can be sold hundreds to
die the death OF the drunkard. By their use the
system is kept continually under the influence of
Alcoholic stimulants Of the worst kind, the deisre
for liquor is created and kept up, and the result is
the horrors attendant upon drunkard's life and
death. -''.."
For those who desire and will have Liquor Bit
tiers, we publish the following receipt. Get One
Bottle IF HOoEaRds German Bittegs and mix with
quartz Of Good Brdndy Whiskey and the re
suit will be preparation that will tar excel in med
ica virtues and true excellence any of the numer-
GUS Liquor Bters in the market and will cost much
tess You will have all the virtues Of Hoofands
Filters in connection with good article OF Liquor
at much less price than these inferior preparat,n
will cost you.
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s.-T.-lseO-x. &c.

They arc especially recommended to clergymeu,
public speakers, and persons Of literary habits and
sedentary life, who require free digestion, relish
for food, and clear mental faculties.
Delicate females and weak persons are certain to.
find In these Btters what they have so long looked
for
They purify, strengthen, and iRvigorate.
They create healthy appetite.
They are an antidote to change of water and diet.
They effects of dissipation and late hours
They strengthen the system and enliven the mind.
They prevent miasmntic and intermittent fevers.
They purify the breath and acidity of the stomach
They cure Dyspepsia and Constipation
They cure Diarrh@a, Cholera, and Cholera Morbus
They cure Liver Complaint and nervous Headache.
They the best Bitters in the world. They
make the weak man strong, and are exhausted ma
lures great restorer,
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PHELAN,S
IMPROVED BILLIARD TABLES,
COMBLNATION CUSHIONS


THESE Billiard Tables have received the I'M
a qualified approval of the best players and most
competent judges, who have universally pronounced
them unequalled for general excellence and dura-
bility.
Seven distinct patents for improvements in Bill
lard Tables have been granted to us by the United
States Patent Office and we have lately obtained a
patent from the French government for our inn
provements in billiard cushions
We employ, in the construction of our tables q
variety of machines specially made for the purpose
by which means are enabled to insure scientific
and mechanical accuracy hitherto unknown in bill
lard manufacture.
Having long experience and thorough knowl-
edge of all the appliances of billiards. and constant
ly on hand large stock of the best and most
thoroughly seasoned materials, we are prepared to
furnish everything required in the billiard line with
unprecedented dispatch.
The eminent French billiard player, M. Berger
has published the following opinion:
"NEw YoRK, August I'd, 1861.
"0n the eve of leaving the United States, 1 am
happy to declare to all amateurs of billiards that
after tour Of eleven months through the principle
cities have been enabled to judge in a satisfactory
manner Of the superiority Of the Billiard Tables
manufactured by Phelan COllender. The system
Of manufacture is 30 superior, that am happy to
introduce their style of cushion into France. They
have united to their manufacture Of American Bill
lizard Tables that OF the French Tables, renarka-
BILE excellence and beauty For these reasons am
happy to make this declaration.
"BEhGEk, CLAUDIUs,
Professor ul lI.iards, E4lis.
Parties ordering IRON us wiii o0r pros Is
i1w as good work possibly DC ulSGe Tor. we
leil Ifs1-ciass articles at iair piiee, and wi
make interior article at any price.
Orders by mail carefully and promptly executed.
Illus uated Catalogues and Price Lists sent by mani
"THE BILLIARD CUE" journal published in the
interest of billiards, and containing details OF all
novelties, copous record of billiard news, and ev-
erythng of interest to amateurs of billiards. sent
free application.
PHELAN q COLLENDER,
90, 65, 81 and SO Crosby ST., NJ Y,
And 724 726 Montgomery St., San Francisco, Cal.
SsIt. IL, Is So.
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i'PsYcHoMANcY.D

H0W either sex may fascinats and gain the love,
IL confidence, affections, and good will of any
person they choose, instantly. This simple mental
requirement all possess, securing certain
in love, marriage, &C.
Free by NAL for rs cents, together with Guide
to the Unmarried of both Sexes--an extraordinary
book of great interest Third edition. Over 100 900
copies already sold Address
I. WILLIAM CO., PUBLISHERS,
Sept II, 80. PAiladslPkia, Pc.
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Attention to the above certificate is particularly
requested, as it is the first trial of LILIES
SAFES in an accidental fire In Philadelphia-
would say to ali parties who want Fire and
Burr lar-prooI Safe that LILIES WROUGHT
AND CHILLED IRON SAFES are much the
cheapest and the only real Fire and burglar Proof
Sales now made; and to those who want SIMPLY a
kire-proof, would say that LILIES WROUGHT
IRON SAFE is fully equal in all respects to any of
the most approved makers, and is sold at fully one
third less price.
also am receiving daily in exchange for Lilies
Wrought and Chilled Iron Safes other Safes, and
keep constantly ON hand general assortment Of
HERRING'S, EVANS q WATSONS, and other
makers, many of thom almost new, which otter
at, and even below, auction prices.
All parties interested particularly requested
to examine the Safes above described at my depot.
M. z. SADLER, Agent,
No. 81 South SEVENTH Street
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ID n H A M IT ORR
BY ALEXANDER SMITH

From he Continental Monthly.
We have been very unexpectedly charmed with
this volume. Inverted and fantastical as he may
be in his Poems, Mr. Smiths Essays are fresh, nat
ural, raey, md genial
They are models in their way, and we wish our
contributors would study them as such Each Es-
say is complete in ITSELF every sentence full of in
terest; there is no sraining for effect no writing to
astonish q blase audience, no show of unwonted
erudition but the light Of poets soul, the sun
shine of calm loving heart are streaming and
brooding over all these gentle pages. knowledge
is indeed within them, but it has ripened int wis
dom; culture has matured into wine with the sum-
mer in its glow. Soft tinted paper. Price, $3.50.
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MANY A GOOD LAUGH

may be had each week oyer our column of funny
things" droll and humorous-perhaps some wit
will creep in too, occasionally We shall keep this
column up to good regular standard and give our
readers each week fair fund of the very best we
have on hand.
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THE LADYlS COLUMN

just such pleasantly and instruction as American
ladies should desire-nothing ineegant-nOthng
commonplace but all tending to edify and imprsys
whilst rendering a vast fund Of amusements.
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THE FARMER

practical and scientific matter which he can read
and apply with profit and satisfaction. Every new
discovery in the agricultural worlds of Europe and
America will be promptly noted. Contributions to
this department will be thankfully received from
our nrnrrnssiva farmers
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Y. S. internal Revenue,
Annual Taxes for 1864,


The attention Of taxpayers is hereby called to
the provisions Of the United States Excise Law re-
latiye to the assessment Of annual taxes
By the sixth section Of the act of July l. 1862 it
is made the duty of all persons, partnerships firms
associations, corporations, made liable to any an
nual duty, license, or tax before The fret Hon
day Of Nay IN each gear, to make list or return to
the Assistant Assessor 'fthe District where located
Of the amount of annual income, the articles or Oh
jects charged with special tux, and the bust
ness or occupation liable to pay any license.
Every person who shall fail to make such return
by the day specified will be liable to be assessed by
the Assessor according to the best information
which he can obtain and in such case the Assessor
is required to add fifty per centum to the amount
of the items of such list
Every person who shall deliver to an Assessor
any false fraudulent list or statement with in
tent to evade the valuation or enumeration reouir-
ed by law, is subject to fine of five hundred dol
larsi aRd in such the list will be made out by
the Assessor or Assistant Assessor, and from the
valuation and enumeration SO made there can be no
appeal.
Payment Of the annual taxes, exaept those for
licenses, will not be demanded until the thirteth
| day Of June.
The appropriate blanks on which to make return
and all necessary information will be furnished by
Messrs. Alfred Short, Milford; Caleb L. Morris
Miltonj ]. d. Rodney, Georgetown; or Henry F.
Rodney, Lewesj Assistant Assessors for SUSSEX
County, to whom the returns should be delivered al
their respective Offices or before the first Mon.
day of May. JOHN P. McLEAR,
U. S. Assessor, District of Del.
Wilmington, Feb. 23, 1854.
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ART RECsyEATVNNa

A NEW AND ELEGANT EDITION Of this
most valuable book ready to-day-printed on tint
ed paper, and richly bound for a Gift or Parlor
Book. II is a complete Guide to Drawing and
Painting of all kinds. The beautiful Waxwork,
now fashionable with all ladies of taste is taught
in this volume that any person can learn as com
pletey and thoroughly with the most experienced
teachers and many other of the Elegant Arts, that
1t is generally supposed but gifted few can sue
coed in, are here taught so simply that any lady of
taste may be sure to learn. Price, 50; fully and
richly illustrated on tinted paper, Half Calf S. so
Turkey So. j. e. Tilton Co., Publishers, Boston.
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For Sale.

A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND, situate on
"A navigation, having good landing, and over
5000 cords of wood growing thereon, with excellent
Fisheries attached, can be had by applying to the
subscriber at this place
will sell the farm, or else dispose Of the timber
reservng the land. @. s. LAYTON.
Jas I, lsS3. 2sossstswn, bel
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OFFERS MORE ADVANTAGES TO INSURERS
1AAS ANY OTHER COMPANY IN
THE UNITED STATES.
ITS PROMINENT FEATURES ARE AS
FOLLOWS

ITS PROMINENT FEATURES ARE AS
F0LLOWS:-
Permanent paid-up Capital Stock of $l250OO,
now largely added to by accumulation.
Stockholders receive legal interest only on their
stack, which the capital has thus far more than
earned for them.
Policy holders receive ALL THE BReyrrs to ha
opportioned among them in the most equitable man
her.
II Is the only Stock Company whose charter ex-
pressy requires the distribution of all the profits
among the Policy holders, thus being purely mutual
in character.
The Company has therefore, all the advantages
and security of Stock and Mutual Company COM
bined, without their separate disadvantage
Dividends to Policy holders once credited are new
81 forfeited. This is ths only Company whose Char
Ter guarantees this simple act of Justice.
Proportion Of Assets to Liabilities is larger than
most other companies. The following figures from
the official report of the Massa chusetts Insurance
Commissioners for January 1858, page 20, show the
standing of ten companies doing business in Phila-
dephia, considered as to the security furnished by
their entire assets for each 500 at arisk :--
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THE CHILDREN, TOO,

will have column selected especially for them ia
addition % the other good things which they will
eagerly seek for every Friday "when the paper
comes" and read with ayidity and real rain.
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tsf.AWYNrtoN airrEuss

VIE asls Of Plsntaiioa Bis.srn "a without pFece-
secret La the natter. They are at once tho mott
speedy, strengthening heslthrestorer ever discOv-
cred. II requires but single trial to understand
this. Their purity always be relied upon. They
are composed Of the celebrated Csisaya Bark, Cas-
ender Flowers, WiDtergreeD, Anise Clover-beds,
orsnge-peel, Snake-roOt, Caraway, Coriander Bur-
doclr
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Letter from the Rev. N. E. GrLDs, St. Glars
vile, Pa:
GENTLEMEN: You were kind enough on a formes
occasiun to send me half dozen bUttes OF Planta
ton bitlers for So 80. My wac having derived 81
much benefit tgom the Of tLosr Bit,rls, uesiit
her to continue them, and you wan pic@se sent o..
SIX sOtties nore I'r the -ncy iIcuseu.
am, very sreiy, yUrit,
N. T. ulLDS, Pastor Ger pci. g. AufaS
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FIRE! FIRE! FIREl

PHILADELPHIA, May 30, 1868.
M. @. Sadier Esq., Aysnt Jor Lilies Soyes;
DEAR SIR: During the night of May 10, 1868,
our Grocery and Provision Store, at North Second
and Willow streets, took hre ut about o'clock
A. NJ, and the store two-story wood
building it burnt rapidly, and before the fire.
engines could act upon the fire. our whole stock of
goods, including much combustible material, and
amounting to over $4,000 was wholly de-
stroyed. We had one of your No. IL Chilled Iron
Safes, which in the hottest part Of the fire, and
it came out OF the Ore not in the least injured ex-
cept the melting of of the name, plate and paint
The contents inside not affected in the least
and slider the Safe just as good protection
against ire now as before and shall use it hereafter
with increased confidence.
Yours truly,
MoMANUS CROFT,
Late 42y North SECOND Street.
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PREPARED BY
DIR. j. G. AVER & CO.,
LOWELL, MASS.
Price, 81 per Bottle; Six Bottles for So
Ayers Cherry Pectoral,

has won for itself such renown for the cure n
every variety Of Throat and Lung Complaint, that
it is entirely necessary for US to recount the evil
dence Of its virtues, wherever it has been employed
As it has long bean in constant use this
section we need not do more than assure the people
its quality is kept up to the best it ever has been
and that 1t may be relied on to do for their relief ali
it has ever been found to do - 2
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Ayers Cathaftic Pills,

FOR THE CURE OF
Costiveness, Jaundice, Dyspepsia Indigestion, Dys
EMERY, Foul Stomach, Erysipeas, Headache, Piles.
Rheumatism, Eruptions and Skin Diseases, Liver
Complaint, Drspsy, letter, Tumors and Salt Rheum,
Worms, Gout, Neuralgia, Dinner Pill, and for
Purifying the Blood. -"
They are sugar-coated, so that tho most sensitive
can take them pleasantly, and they are the best
apereRt in the world for all the purposes of fami
ly physic.
Price 20 cents per Box; Five Boxes for $1,000
Great numbers of Clergymen, Physicians, States
men, aud eminent personages, have lent their names
to certify the unparalleled usefulness of these rem
edies, but space here will not permit the nser
ton OF them. The Agents below named furnish
gratis our AMERICAN ALMANAC in which they are
givenj with also full descriptions of the above com
plants, and the treatment that should BIO followed
for their cure,
Do not be put off BY unprincipled dealers with
other preparations they make more profit on. be-
mand AYERS, and take no others The sick want
the best aid there is tor them, and they should have
{ All snr Remedies Tor sale by Druggists gener-
~Ay' April |, '14.
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THE STORY.

Each number Of the Union will contain beautiful
story, except in few instances where our stories
will run through several numbers. These have all
been selected with view to interest, instruct, and
to elevate morally the minds of the reader
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RELIGION AND MORALS

will occupy fair space in the columns of "THE
UNION" and particular attention will be to the
preparation of Sunday reading for our friends.
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THE UNION MAN,

woman or child will and everything interesting
served up briefly for their delectstion in each num-
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THE EDITORIAL MANAGEMENT

has been placed in the hands of gentleman of well
known experience and acknowledged ability. He
will be assisted by some of the very best men and
most accomplished lawyers, scholars, and writers in
the state who have earnestly espOused the Union
.ause.
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OF
FARM FOR SALE.

tha subscriber offers for sale valuable tract Of
a land situate in Georgetown Huxdrod, Sussex
county, and stete of Delaware about n miles from
SSeorgesown, about of a mile from M. Canaughey's
Steam MIL, and about mile from the ]. B. w.
ran Road; said tract Of land contains thres hun
oroo ana seventy acres, about half Of which is
cleared and in good state Of cultivation il being
nsaTiy all swamp land and well drained, the other
hall being we'll set in valuable timber The i'm
provements ON said farm are, Ist The Mansion
House, well located; also Barn, Stable Carriage
House, and several other out-buidings, all in yced
repair There is also said farm two good tenant
houses, with necessary out-buildings, all in good
repair. There is also a nice young orchard en- said
tract, mostly apple, in good, bearing condition.
~. Apply " GEORGE DICKERs0N,
fss. l., S4--a. kssrGsoEge.onn, Del
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+ yoN,s KATHAIRoN.

T YoNtS HAIR0N.
Kathairon is from tho Greek word "Kathro," or
"Kathairo," signifying to clense rejuVenate, and
rest're. This article is what its Signifies
For preserving, restoring and Identifying and re-
storing the HUMAN HAIR it is the most remark
able preparation in the world. 1t is again owned
and put up by the original proprietor, and is now
made with the care, skill, and attention which
gave it sale of over lillion bottles per year.
1t is a most delightful Hair Dressing.
1t eradcatss seurf and dandruf.
II keeps the head cool and clean.
1t makes the hair rich, soft, and glossy.
1t prevents the hair from fallidg of and turning
gray. r
-. 1t restorea hair on bald heads.
Any lady or gentleman or lady who values a
beautiful head of hair shoulduse LYONS KArHA-
kIGN, IL is known and used throughout the civ
ilized world. Sold by all respectable dealers.
DEMAS S. BARNES CO., New York.
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OUR NEW PAPER
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PROSPEROUS
THE GEORGETOWN UNION.
rHz sEsr AND gnEkPERr
FAMILY NEWSPAPER

in the State Of Delaware. Every Union man
should take Is and aid the Union cause to new
triumph and glory.
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or three good boys, 1e to
w II years Of age, to learn MOROCCO FIN
ISAING, one of the best trades in the country.
Apply to RUSH, CLARK & CO.,
Dee. ~ s3...2s. Wilmington, Del.
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NEAR AcoUIA CREEK, !
March 4th, 1863,

Owing to the great exposure and terrible decom-
position after the battle Of Antetam, was utterly
Frustrated and very sick. My stomach would NOT
retain medicine. An article called Plantation Bit
ters, prepared by DR., Drake, of New York, was
prescribed to give me strength and an appetite. To
my great surprise they gave immediate relief
Two bottles almost allowed me to join my regiment
have since seen them used in MANY
cases, and am free to say, for hospital or private
purposes l know of nothing like them.
REV. T. E. CRANE, Chaplain.
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Be sure that every bottle bears the fac-simile Of
our signature on seeplate label, with cur private
stamp over the cork. ...e
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THE UNION

will be published every FRIDAY MoRNxo, and will
contain the latest news from all parts of the country
up to the time of or going to press.
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The Proprietors have thousands of Letters from
the most eminent CLERGYMEN, LAWYERS
PHYSICIANS, and CITIZENS, testifying Of their
own personal knowledge, to the beneficial effects
and medical virtues Of these Bitters.
from Rev. y. Neoton Broom, d. d., Editor of the
Encyclopedia Of Religious KnO.Otedge.
Although not disposed to favor or recommend
Patent Medicines in general, through distrust of
their ingredients and effects. yet know ONO suf
fcient reasons why man may not testify to the
benefits he believes himself to have received from
any simple preparation, in the hope that he may
thus contribute to the benefit sf others.
l do this the more readily in regard to HooAands
German Bitters, prepared by DR.. c. M. jackson of
this city, because prejudiced against them for
many years, under the impression that they were
chiefly an alcoholic mixture. 1 am indebted to nv
friend Robert Shoemaker, Esq, for the removal Of
this prejudice by proper tests, and for encourage
ment to try them, when suffering from great and
long continued debility. The use of three bottles
Of these Bters at the beginning of the present wear
followed by evident relief and restoration to
degree of bodily and mental vigor which l had not
felt for six months before, and had almost despaired
OF regaining. therefore thank God and my friend
for directing me to the use of them.
Phil'ay June 20, 81. j. NEWTON BROWN.