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was arrested by omcer Chick rnis morning,
and was sent % jail for court by Justice Fear
son. A. ~
Larceny.--Jeromel shaw was arrested this
morning by Oficer Findley for stealing pock-
ct book and % from negro named Colonel
Richardson. Shaw was held TO bail for court
by Justice Reever. ..s,..
The provost guard is busIiy engaged in fer
reting out the aiders Of deserters, soldier swim
oilers, and those persons who are engaged in
dealing out whisky to soldiers. There Is a fine
field for military detective operations around
the town.
Redppointed.- morning Henry Beaver.
Esq, many years justice OF the peace and
police magistrate of Georgetown. received his
commission as justice of the peace for three
years, subject to the action Of the Senate in the
ensuing Congress.
EPort of Georgetown ADMINISTRATORS j.
Cumberland, Gibson, st. Marys; Adelne, SUIT
ten, st. Marys; Protector, Hammond, St.
Marys Imogine, Deatley, ST. Marys Mary
and Virginia, Dorsey, Havrede Grace Susan
Emily, Casell, Deals Island; Active, Sim
mons, Hungary river; Exchange, Hamilton,
New York dory boats Gus North, Quandor,
Accotink; M Starr, Bowling, Mattawoman
Salvington, Plant Mattawoman.
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WORK TO BE DONE


We have not yet sufficient data to show the
extent OF the rebel force now on the MARYLAND
1me-whether 5000 or SO, OO0, though it is prob
ably nearer the former than the latter number.
Neither has it been developed whether the
purpose of the enemy is merely to hold the
valley to the end of saving the crops of that
rich country for the Confederate granary. or
whether they purpose another incursion I'm
THIS direction, encouraged by their late partial
successes
But it will not be creditabIe to us as a neon,a
III taking warning by the past, we ara NOT hat
Ter prepared for the emergency, should thev
move In this direction, than we were on the oc
caslon OF their last visit There is abundant
material here for an effective force for the do
fence Of the city. Why cannot it be oreanized
IN way TO make 1t effective And to be eff
!ecuVe me work OF organizing and drilling
must be entered upon at once. Let us not wait
again until the enemy is within five miles of
local militia 0
We trust that there will be some attention
given, too, to the condition of the citv;s Dc
FENCES. While the opinions of engineers NAV
ON amer, we think there can be no harm in taking
Lne saie sloe and making security doublv Sc
cure Let it be seen to in season that ths 30
vines between earthworks are SO covered that
Iaey VIII NOT AFFORD possible screen for the
advance OF an enemy.
Let IT be seen 10 in season that no important
man hne OF approach is covered only by a
singie earihW OF no great strength, and of
- IL a. oil wien ndl1 lts circumference
is passed. II at any OF the earthworks the
aoattis is old and rotten, let it be replaced We
suppose, of course, that precautions will he
taken 10 the end that rebel sharpshooters can
not approach under cover OF underbrush to
WITHIN nifty yards OF fortific1tion, and pick
on gunners from the walls, was done by
them in front of Fort Stevens ~
There is no probability that the enemy will
unoertaKe so desperate an en- .erprise as that of
an assault upon our Notifications, even should
ne come again in this direction but it will not
se wise to tempt him TO it by any remissness
on our part.
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THE NEW RAID.


Our Forces Yet in Possession of Martins
burg Communication Open between
Frederick and Haserstown-I rains
Running Regularly to Harper,s ferry-
The Reported Fighting mt freoerlck es-
terday Untrue-Firing Heard I'm the Di-
rection of Williamsport ana MARTINS
burg.
We learn from one of the directors of the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad, upon the author
ity of a telegraph operator who reached Bal
hmore last evening at half past seven o'clock
from Harper's Ferry, that our forces held Mar
tfnsburg yesterday morning.
The report that the rebels had crossed the
river at Shepherdstowni is untrue. Communi-
cation between Frederick and Hagerstown is
still open, and the stage from the latter place,
with the mails, arrived at Frederick yesterday
at the usual hour.
Trains are running regularly between Baiti.
more and Harper's Ferry. The down train
from Harper's Ferry reached Baltimore yes
terday evening at half past seven.
A report was brought here this morning, by
q panicky- horse contractor. that there was
heavy fighting yesterday at Frederick result
ing adversely to Ms, and that he escaped with
four hundred horses.
The above facts show the falsity OF the horse
contractors report.
Passengers from Western Maryland, who
came down this morning, report that heavy
hiring was heard on Monday in the direction of
Martinsburg, and yesterday firing was heard
from up the river, apparently in the neighbor-
hood of Williamsport
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THE RAID RUNIORS

we We're able during yesterday to ascertain
notning definite with regard II the rebel move
Ments at martlnsburg and along the line of the
balumore and Ohio Railroad, further than the
Iact tnat most OF the exciting stories in circuIa
aoh on MONDAY evening were either unfound-
ed or greatly exaggerated
as lar as could be ascertained last evening
zen AverlH mas not been killed as reported,
but was compelled by greatly superior rebel
force to fall back. Whether the rebels occu.
pied Martinsburg last night, is not known.
though dispatch from Chambersburg saws
positively that it was still held by Gen Crook
yesterday.
Yesterday the trains to Frederick and Wash.
1ngton went out as usual, and a train for San
dy Hook left at 7.45 a. m.
The suspension Of Geographic operations on
Monday Is said to have been caused by the
storm OF wind blowing down pole. General
Hunter has, however, forbidden all Geographic
communication with Harper's Ferry, and of
course we have nothing later from that vicin-
1ty except that brought by passengers by the
train which arrived last evening. They re-
ported all quiet there, and no enemy in the vi
cinity. General Crook had fallen back be fore
superior rebel force, losing neither guns or
trains as reported, and neither General Averill
Or General Kelly had been killed, wounded or
captured 1t was reported that Colonel Null
Asan mac o'een killed, but even this was not
certainly known.
IL Is now said that martinsburg is still in
our possession, and that our troops simply
1eI back TO that point before superior force
ri the enemy without having sustained any
serious loss The telegraph was yesterday
working to Harpers Ferry, and trains running
TO that point and Frederick without Interrupt
non.-BaGtimOre american, 27h
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SECOND EDITION.
:, s. e. 4 O'CLOCK PM = &
4 O'CLOCK P. N.
GOVERNMENT SECURITIES.
Jay.Cooke &c Co. furnish the following quo
tatioas Of GoyeFnmen securities: F y

1t appears, that the rebel authorities again
allow aliens to pass through their lines, as
quite large number Of these refugees have
reached this city within the past few days.
Yesterday eighteen presented themselves at the
Provost Marshals Office, and took the oath of
fidelity to the United States Government
Among the number was woman, native OF
Canada, who walked all the way from Rich
mond to this city, having been provided with
a pass by the rebel authorities. When she
arrived at Col. Ingraham's Office she was COM
pletely worn out and was suffering greatly
from sore feet. She was sent to the Home OF
Friendless Women to be cared for.
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NEWS VIA HARRISBURG


From Gen. Hunters Department-E
Again Menacing Maryiand-Battle at
WIncheste- Foushs-Martinsbnrg Held
by the Rebels. -. 49,
dispatch to the Philadelphia Inc uirer.I
HARRISBURG, July 26.-Little is known
here officially about the army movements IA
Northern Virginia; except that there was heavy
ngnting at winchester yesterday, and that our
forces were defeated. Hunter was gathering
his forces to make final stand at Martins burg.
but private dispatch received here to-day
represents the rebels as occupying Martins.
burg this morning.
1t is not thought that the rebels will attem Mt
10 croas the Potomac, although their forces are
evidently the same as those engaged in the
Maryland raid. =
Latest from Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, July rs -We still have no Of
flcisl intelligence Of the fighting in Northern
virginia, but from employees Of the Govern.
ment who came down the valley to. day, I
learn that fighting was going on in the streets
left the town. After hard fighting our forces
retired. We are said to have lost several pieces
Of artillery at the battle of Winchester on Sun
day, but most Of them were rendered useless
before their capture.
The forces and purposes Of the enemy are all
unknown. Where Gen. Crook has retired to
1t is not polite to say, but he and Hunter will
act in conjunction. There is no excitement
here or up the valley.
Colonel Mulligan, it is certain, was killed in
the battle on Sunday. There is no evidence of
the enemy crossing the Potomac as vet.
Rumors of the most exaggerated character,
without any basis in fact, prevailed.
News by Way of Chambersburs.
CHAMBERsBURG, July 26, IL A. M-The
rebels have not advanced further than Mar.
tinsburg. As yet there is no indication of q
rebel movement beyond that point.
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CONFIsCATED PROPERTY.

The steamer Lizzie Baker, which arrived
here last night from Point Lockout, brought
up large quantity, OF househol Id furniture'
consisting of handsome cottage sets, mirrors,
marble-top tables, refrigerator, feather beds,
mattresses, &c, found in q house about six
miles from Fredericksburg and belonging to
q man named Sothoron, who is in the rebel
service. Among this lot Of furniture is a very
fine piano, with a full set of sheet music in
scribed with the name of Miss Mary Sothoron.
These articles have all been confiscated, and
will be exposed to public sale.
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SUBSTITUTES IN ADVANCE OF THE DRAFT.
The Philadelphia Bounty Commission some
time ago addressed a letter to Provost Marshal
General Fry, asking whether in the case of one
liable to draft procuring a substitute, the risk
is With the Government or with the prin cipal,
when substitute falsely represents himself
as not liable to DRAFT, and succeeds in satisfy
ing the Provost Marshal, but is subsequently
proven TO have been liable.
To this reply was given on July 10th as
follows:
elf the board of enrolment accepts sub
sntute, 1t will issue a certificate of exemption
10 the enrolled man furnishing him, which
will exempt him from liability to military
service for the time mentioned therein ~
On July 18th the following was published
for inform alton:
Observation-Disclosures Of Enrolment are not
reg ulred to decide whether or not a substitute
offered by an enrolled or RATED man is exempt
from the draft. If the substitute so furnished,
at any time during his term of service, becomes
liable to draft, the name of the principal is put
in the wheel in his stead. Certificates should
in no case read as exempting for three years,
but as exempting for so long as the substitute
is not liable himself to draft, not to exceed the
term of such enlistment"
BY command of the Provost Marshal Gen
eral.
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FROM ARKANSAS So 4
Disaster to Union Force-The z ebel Gen,
Shelby Mt Work.. - :

CAIRO, July 2s.-On tie 18th inst, de,ach-
ment of the 10th Illinois, $50 strong, entrenched
attacked py Shelby's command, numbering
1,50N.
A porrion OF the Federal command succeeded
In cutting their way out, but thse who re-
manned, about 100. were either killed, wounded
or captured. -ll
Shelby is thought to be in the vicinity of
Bonesville. A large cavalry force has been
sent after him. 1t is reported that he has seven
pieces of artillery. .Fi.
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NEW YORK STOCK LIST.

(By the Peoples Line-Ofice 511 Ninth street ]
NEW YORK, July 27.-U. S. 1881, coupon 6's,
1G7; u. S. 520s, 100; Certificates Of Indebt-
edness, ON; Gold, 254S; N. Y. Central, 13i <:
Erie, 1ll4; Hudson River. $50; Harlem, :;
Reading, 134A; Michigan Central, 137 4; Michi-
gan soutnern,s71 LIMOS central, l29; Cieye-
131; Chicago and Rock Island, 112X; Milwaukee
and Prairie du CHEN, 20; Pittsburg, Fort
Wayne and Chicago, 113%; Alton and Terra
Haute, 60; Chicago and Northwestern, 534;
@ uicksilyer, Il.
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FROM THE GULF.
Blockade Runner Destroye

PHILADELPHIA, July 27-Tne steamer Ber-
muda has arrived from the West Gulf squad
ron. 2 .. f#l-.
She reports the destruction. off Galveston,
of the blockade runner Matagorda by the u.
S steamer Kanaw ha, with her cargo of 700
bales of cotton.
The Bermuda stopped at New Orleans, and
Gen. Sickles intended TO return North on her,
but being too unwell, his departure was de-
ayed
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Pennsylvania Authorized 20 Raise One
Year REGIMENTS.

HARRISBURG, July 27,-Authority has been
granted to the State authorities, by the Secre-
tary of War, to organize new regiments Of vol
unteers for one year under the call for SOC, GOO.
The Governor will issue his proclamation to
this effect as soon as orders are received from
Washington. Full companies for this period
win be at once received.
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CAPTURED

A few days ago supply boat took down
number of con valescent officers w no were or
dered TO rejon their regiments in Grants army. |
and when below Belle Plain the boat went in
shore, and Capt. James T. Hail. Of the I'd N.
Y. Mounted Rifles, and two or three others
went ashore TO look around, when they were
gobbled up by ten rebel guerrillas who were
prowling abo ut there. Neither Of the officers
was armed, and consequently could make no
ciSfan
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STEAMER BURNED BY REBELS IN CHESA.
PEAKE BAY.

The Side. wheel steamer Kingston, OF the
Chesapeake Towboat Company, was run
aground about eight o'clock Sunday morning,
a few miles below the mouth OF the Potomac
river, on the shore of Northumberland county,
Virginia, and stuck fast. The officers and
crew, fourteen in number, remained on board
all day Sunday, but at night the rebels were
seen coming down on the beach, and the crew
took to their boats and escaped. The rebels
dismantled the steamer and then destroyed her.
The pilot, Baltimorean, was suspected of
foul play in the matter, and has been taken to
Philadelphia for examination. The vessel was
worth fifty or sixty thousand dollars.
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FOR EXCHANGE.

This morning Lieut.. John Congers, of the
22d regiment Veteran Reserve Corps, escorted
five rebel prisoners to Fredericksburg, under
a flag of truce, to be turned over to G. W. H.
Rowe, Esq, for exchange, as per special
agreement. The names Of these prisoners are
Hospital Steward W. B. Burnell, Add North
Carolina; T. j. Hood, eth North Carolina;
Daniel Peacock, 10th Mississippi; Talbort
M. Lester, iith Georgia and Ed ward Dun:
can, w ashington artillery.
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MECHANICS AEDOPRRATIyRs III EMPLOY OF
THE CONVENIENT EXEMPT FROM MILITARY
SERVICE. Provost Msrshal General Fry has
issued a circular stating that skilled mechanics
and operatives employed in the armories, ar
senals and navy yards OF the United States,
who shall be drafted and on examination held
10 service, will not be required to report for
duty under such draft so long as they remain
in the aforesaid service, provided the Off GER in
charge shall certify that their labor az nectan-
les or operatives is necessary for the naval or
military service. -fas'R
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TELEGRAPHIO NEWS.
FROM ATLANTA.

KebeI gen. H0ou neP0fseu W ounueds
LOUISVILLE, July 16-Sunday's Chatta-
nooga Gazette contains a rumor that the rebel
General Hood was wounded In Saturdays
fight be fore Atlanta. =
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q. FiNANCIAL.-The New York Commercial
Advertiser of yesterday evening says
The stock market opened more buoyant than
tor several days past. There was quite an
active speculative demand, and the rransac-
tons included alarge amount OF buyers OPP
tons.
Governments were strong, without any spe-
ciaiIy assignable cause, further than the policy
of the Secretary of the Treasury is now more
clearly known, which relieves the depression
naturally accompanying the late uncertainty.
Wall street has at last found terra firma.
The uncertainties that have long embarrassed
the movements Of the stock exchange appear
to be for the present removed, and prepara-
lions are making for renewal of active ope-
-rations. The invitation of Secretary Fessen-
den for subscriptions TO loan on seven. thirty
notes removes all apprehension of sudden
drain upon the money market and makes 1t
clear that, for sometime, the wants of the Gov
eminent will be supplied by steady absorb
tion, leaving the ordinary course Of monetary
affairs imperceptibly affected.
ket and the Government The banks have in
creased their supply Of legal tenders ten mil
lions of dollars by Withdrawals OF loans from
the public treasury, placing them in a position
10 pay promptly all demands for greenbacks,
and strengthening confidence in their ability
70 afford all reasonable accommodations to
tations between the banks and Secretary Fes-
seBden has tended to convince the customers
of the banks that henceforth those institute ons
must confine themselves to the more legiti-
q, more
the disarrangement of their affairs and the
partial suspension of their proper functions
by undertaking large loans This removes q
source Of much uneasiness, aud is a step to-
ward more normal state OF affairs
Stocks were active and stronger after the
FIRST board.
Governments continue firm at the mornings
advance.
Gold, 1t p. m, was steady at 25S
The Express says:
The announcement Of the new loan in ron
m 20 a
wears and hence there was an active demand
for governments. with a rise Of one to three
Der cent, except on the certificates. Registered
Bonds of 1891, 105alO7i coupons los al06, Re-
1OqX April Treasury Notes 106al06 4; August
do iO7aiCS; Debt certificates 95a954.
sp The most gratifying RESULT however, Is the
rApid advance of the leading government Sc
lcurities; the fve-twenties being especially
m demand, both for foreign and domestic &C
count. a 4
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ARREST OF A PAYMASTER

r.. ARREST OF PAYMASTER.
At a late hour On Monday, G. p. Folsom, an
additional Paymaster in the United States
army, was arrested in this city, by order of the
Secretary of War. Folsom is said to be de-
fainter to the amount Of about 81 900
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DY VIM L. WALL d CO., Auets
ID At the Horse Bazaar, % La. avenue

ONE LARGE BAY AND ONE SMALLER BAY
LION, AT AUCTION
On SATURDAY MORNING. sOth instant, at 10
o'clock, We will sell, at the Horse Bazaar, for
gentleman who wishes to leave the city, two very
line Horses-one years old large bay, elegant
carriage horse; can be driven by a child will
stand any place without hitching; is warranted
perfectly sound, and will suit physician or pri-
vate gentleman. -
Also, one smaller sized beautiful bay, fine
driver and saddle horse, 8 years old; very stylish
was raised in Ohio, the second in Northern New
York.
Also, q beautiful Milk White Stallion Poney a
natural PAGER, years old. so kind that he can BE-
ridden by children without bride; is just the
thing for young children learning to ride -
iyH VIM l.. WALL 81 Co. Annts
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PERSONAL.

TAUTION.-The public are hereby cautioned
- - not to credit my wife. SUSANNA KoRB, she
am determined not to pay any bills Of her com
tracing. fjy25-3t"l JOSEPH K0RB. /
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RY GREEN L WILLIAMS, Auctioneers

VERY VALUABLE BCILDlNG LOTS IN JESSE
b. HAW'S SUBDIVISION OF A PART or
MOUNT PLEASANT. ADJOINING THE
B0GEDARY LINE AT 7TH AND STH SIS.
EXTENDED
On MONDAY, LIST day of August next we shall
following valuable building Lots, viz Lots Nos
A. A. A and ST, of B. Haw su bdivIsion of Mount
Pleasant farm. These lots front on 7th and 9Th
streets extended, and opposite the Park-a good
situation for business purposes and outside of the
Corporation of Washin gton.
Persons wishing to purchase handsome building
lots either for private residences business pur
poses will do well to attend the sale.
Terms ofsale: One half cas b; balance in six and
twelve months, for notes bearing Interest fron
the day of sale. A deed given and a deed of trust
taken. All conveyances at cost of purchaser.
TitlA indispu table.
The above lots will be subdivIded to suit pur
cbssers. Fifty dollars VIII be required of each
purchaser when the property is Knocked of, and
If not paid down it will be then put up and sold TO
the next hi bidder who shall comply with the
terms.
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ESOR SALE-A beautiful, stylish, pure bloc
BLACK HAWK MORGAN HORSE, a

LUX SALE-A beautiful, stylish, pure blood
BLACK HAWK MORGAN HORSE, -
fifteen and half hands hi gh. weighing a.
t fne thousand pounds 3S built in PrOpSS s
Of beauty, without blemish; perfectly -.-c,
kind in single and double harness, and all right in
every way. This Horse has been raised by the
celebrated Morgan stock breeder Lewis Sherman,
Esq, Brandon, Vermont, to whom the present
He was brought here six months ago at a great
expense, and is now sold without single fault as
not match him in style action or color in any part
Sftne county He is perfectly gentle. and can be
attention Of private families and army officers is
re speetfully invited to this fine animal. =,
sold to private citizens or army officers, Price
$4O He can be seen at the stables of X Ell.
LEHER PYWELL, Eighth street, between D
For particulars apply at the stables, or at the
store H5I OF r gELLEW, $40 Seventh street, near
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~They claim to have q sea-bass in Hart
form weighing IS pounds.
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RY GREEN WILLIAMS. Auctioneers.
LARGE COPPER FASTENED BARGE AT AUG
TIDN

On WEDNESDAY, the 10th day of August next.
wewill sell at z clock "a, ali the right, tte'
with the privilege of the whole at Bagden wharf.
near the Navy Yard. in Washington. ID. c., the
foliowing dimensions and capacity Length, s75 feet
breadth of hull ~ feet over all, IS feet; depth OF
coppered and copper fastened; has donkey engine,
fire pumps. boats, anchors and chains, and all
order. She can be seen until LIST August at Alex
andria; near the coal wharves. After the ist OF OF
Persons wishing to purchase are respectfully re
quested to examine her any time previous to
Terms of sale Ten per cent. of the purchase
money viii be required on day Of sale; balance
within days. h ssss si wTIf T Sc x svss
P 8. For further particulars please inquire of
MsssSrs George dSom Us Parker s sld GTssR
barge. jyN.d
A HANDSOME 5 YEAR OLD BLACK HAWK
"A Mare. with saddle, bride, &C., wiz De soia q
The Iss psss Of S Apgy q
WHITE SULPHUR se SRaIRHisitH, pEss,A.
The Proprietor takes pleasure in announcing
that this favorite and fashionable Wafs,. 3EAt
Carlisle White Sui ehgr Springs are stu, 4x1
m %Ss an
attention of the Propristor will be given to the
jyss 81 st. 60" " W WOODS, Proprietor
COMMERCIAL ACADEMY
H. = g Corner of 9TH and u streets.
The course Of studies embraces Writing, Arith-
n,etic. Book Keeplns. and whatever the puplImay
vance Hours of attendance fro 9 u. m. to 2 p.
M and from p. m. to p. m. ~ 25-6t'
IN ME AND CEMENTIla
IL Just received cargo of superior so
) 81. 3 sa4se RoCKLANDIIME. az n. Stsf
Also, q cargo of superior tsy ~ t1ss
eAA - HYDRAULIC CEMENT - s|
vki oh Or far AZ ha q
LIME, PLAsTKR HAIR AND CEMENT, CON
SANITY ON hand. - j. p, PARfHOLoW.,g
/ ~ 81 cow o. = corner It'll street ana oanAA.
gC.H Il