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Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1864-05-30

Action BetWten she Confederate ssatss
sleep l-lbe11arlF, tiem'r Gooke, nnd Nfne
of the Enemy's sauEbSatz, ia AIbemarIe
Soaads
CuEFsDERATE STATES STEAMrg ALBEHARLE z
Plymouth. n e.. May ?. ls64.
Com. 4. T. Pinknsy, commanding, etc
SR-I have tho hohor 10 report ghsf. in che
dieres t5 your orders ef ths 5lh inst left he.e
s. ueadisa Of thst day, together wish TIE prizs
steamer Bombshs'i, ss sen3sr, and the Gotten
P.aat, 70 convoy 10 Aligssor riveT. As soon IS
we reached the mouth Of Z saoke river, We dis
covered six Of tho ensaly's gunbosts ia, the
Sound, about ten nailes distant. They imms-
dialaly gos under way. and stood down sha
Sound, z n Z until We had ran about sixteen
miles. when three more gunbosts, (deuble-ena-
ers) of much m0re formidable class CARVING
from Ten to twelve guns each, made iheif an.
pesTsnce. PsTeeiviDg the unequal contest Ia
which We were compslisd 70 engage, inmssi-
alsly pTepsr0d for action. The easmy steamed
up in tWs columns, half mile apart, deliver
ipg his b5oadsides as he passed us, two Of h;s
largest aad sWatest vessels breaking of from
the column bore raPidiy down upon the Bomb-
she'll, and pouring Ia their bfosdsi0es. flres5 bs-
TO surrender TAs third OF fourth shot ered bV
the enemy broks of twenty inches Of ths rnaz
gle ef the after gun Of tie Albemarse.
The acdon lasted from swenty minutes to I've
III sitsf osrk, when they msvsd off Oas Of
heir lsrgass snd heaviest boats endsavored 70
an rs d0wns bat failed in the attempt, alshoagh /
he struck rs heavily on the sizTbcs1d quarter.
think We succeeded in sinking her, as We gave
leT two shots while she vas hung g q. r5hich i
must have passed through her
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1864-05-30
FROM THE PEsINsULA.

For some time past there have been collected
IN Charles City, rear the James river, below the
mouth OF. the ChiekGhominy-Abou SIX miles
below the Charles City court house-a force Of
the enemy, supposed principally negro Ieeps,
who have been committing the rnosf afr ei0us.
ousEsges on the people. SO lad had become
their conduct it was determined to break ug The
nest OF them. Accordingly Gen Fi,zlugh Lee,
with 8 foTce considered to bs adequate for the
occasion, started down for this purpele, sud on
Tuesday night approached their position,
Bsicre making an attack he made ieconpois-
tRnce in force TO ascertain their strength, the
nature of their defenses, etc, when he found
them and large number Of marines from the
aset SO strongly intTsnehed and fortified that he
deemed an assault ImPTsetieable. TIER esrths
works were very formidable, and before Them
Was eut deep ditch, some fifteen Or sixteen
feet vide, making an attack. by cavalry out Of
the aaesilon- While this was going On, the
enemy landed Teinforcsmenis from heir gun.
boats, when Fiizhugh Les, finding that tbs DO.
sition could not be carried by cavalry, retired
losing in the whole affair ony soms eighteen in
killed Snd wounded.
There were many exaggerated ruEloys sfost
last night OF the affair, but we are afisaTed, on
otiieisl authority, that the above is ihe correct
version OF it.
LATEST FROM THE PENINSULA
a courier from Bottoms bridge reEcrt ted last
night that the main bsdy of Sheridan raiders
crossed the Psmunkey, near the White House,
yesterday, and burnt their ponsoon bridges after
them.
PRoM THE soUTHsIDE.
On the southside all remains quiet, but active |
may be resumed At any day. The ga
=my is still held in cheek, the 0utsT linss not /
running nearer than two miles Of the railroad st
my given point
We have had related to Us an incident from
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1864-05-30
ouR FoRCEs FALL BACK.

In the evening the order to fall baek'to =
new position was given By Gen. Butter, and his
column is now IN an attitude to DEFY the whole
PeTer OF Lees army, if i shoald be driven
upon BIN.
While the battle Was going on, which have
above described, an attack was made On our
rear guard, in the direction Of Petersburg. Tia
Bkirmishing grew warm, but the gunboats an ths
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s2e0 RsW4RR.

7nO BALES soos Cssson wanted By
lUU PP. PEAsE.
nyD s. Pezeeirss rest.
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ZEE AssAuLf.

Two 5rigadss. and Two bassefies Of flying ar
tiilesy rushed forward, pssssd cur pickets, sue
cseded in capturing thoss 5ssour right, aud as
sailed its front with great desperation while shs
% South CsTolins cgvairy attacked his flank
with charge. Bat owing 70 the fog and the
positions OF cur pickets, our artillery could not
bs used while that Of the enemy tbun6sred
shells bursting among oar men, wounding
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1864-05-30

Action Hetwten she GOHfsderrfe statss
sleep slbeaaarlF, e'em'r Gsoke, nnd Nfne
ef the knemy's sauEbSats, ia AIbtmarIe
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1864-05-30

RIcHsoEBy Msy 3o.--Grsal'a army is intrenchins on
tse north and VEST Of ToFciine creek. Their ns ez-
town 10 Gilman Eilods ihs road from Meshsaies-
vile to o,a church.
rsdiHg party. of cavalry sPPssrsd al Hungary Ets-
ton At enc o'clock this raornlns
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1864-05-30

Monetary circles were considerably excited
for time yesterday over bogus procians tiOn
which was represented as coming rom tho Prss-
ident, and gold sdvsnced, under the belief tbs,
it was genuine, 20 1914; bat it was coon tseer-
tanned that it bad been published fer the pui-
pose OF influencing the market, and tee pssmi
am declined TO 624 Stocks were buoyAnt in
tho morning, and continued strong Throughout
the day. Government securities were less firm,
and traction lower. There WAS 10 change in
the money markell
owing 10 the large rise in gold there was COT
sds!sble eIeitsment in commeyciSl circles ycs-
terday, and ell kinds Of MERCHANDISE were un-
settled and mostly nominsl. Bat higher prices
we're demanded for every ytbiDg, and The sales
were at A. r.faa
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1864-05-30

About six huudrs3 rebel prisoners were cap
tured.- Many Of tssm we're taken in the foF,
before they were aware hat they we're in .tte
midst Of our troops
The New York herald., 1864-10-31
iNhvCIhL AND COMMERCIAL.

SuspaY. Oct 60, 1854.
TIE rast week has witnessed steady although small
ad vance ia the price q gold and Stocks There s
widely preraux oeis oo,y IN nuHucisi circles, but
iu the conmercia! and speculative world generally,
ina, aner the Presidential election we shall see
Lieaer pgises Tis Inference is based 20 great extent
spca the belief tina. the administration Is trying
to put the best face the military aud nnsn-
cal Situation at present, and that whether Mr..
Lincoln elected tile existing aspect OF aGars will be
likely charge for the after the election is dc
oided The parsans OF both sides altogether too
viru!ent and decided their opinions TO be true aud
therefore those opinons worthless although ac,e
upon WITH capital they exercise certain influence in the
gold market and the Stock Exchange II nowhere ese
The fact ia that the result the pending election viii
exert very little influence the financial desnies
or the country beyond its immediate effect upon the
course OF speculation, according the political bent Of
those concerned aud itself directed by caprice OF
the hour. The future 6nancia policy Of the
has far more to do with the price OF gold stocks
cbandse and erythng 10 be bought with money
tho reelection OF Ar. Lincoln the election Of
General Mcclellan. The proper for Con.
gress and the Treasury to pursue have
already pointed out, by the adoption OF which the
dangers which threaten US may be avcr:ed, however
long may last and however great expenses
r,sy be.
The New York herald., 1864-10-31
MARRIAGES AND DEATHS.
>-~c>c~~~~~-~>-c.o-~~

Marrfcd.
BRooME-rHoMrsoN.- Thursday, October ~, at 50.
Johns church. Brooklyn, l. l., by the Rev. George +.
Soy mour RosEnr II. BaooMr OF Washington city, ID. q.
to MARY LorrsIs, daughter OF II. d. Thompson, Esq.
CHAsx- -RESwicg-0n Thursday, October q, by the
Rev. w. II. Watkins GEORGE n. CHASE, OF New York. 70
ISABEL daughter Of the late James Renwick Brook
lyn NO cards.
DrcEissoN--THoxPsoH On Wednesday, October 49, by
the Rev. H. X Atwel Of st. Luke's church. EDwARD A.
DICKINSON to Miss GDoRGR A. TAoMrsoN youngest daugh
ter o the Captain Edward Thompson all OF this city
EAsroS- wrLLANsOn Tuesday, October rs, at Trinity
Methodist Episcopal church. by the Rev. Alfred Cook
man, D. FREDERICK J. EAsroN to ISABEL j., daughter Of
p. "A. Williams, ESQ.,, all OF this city.
MAeEE--s,DxH.--In Now Haven, Conn., on Thursday,
October a. At the residence " tho brides parents, by
the Rev. Dr ID. strong, HIRAM j. s. NAGss, OF Brooklyn,
r. D. TO Miss Lor l. daughter Of J. Robinson Smith,
OF the former pisoe No cards.
McGwnx-I.Awsox.-AtNe New Hamburg, n \. on Tues
day 0ctooer IL, by Rev H. Wood, Rev. w. W. McewiRs,
OF Greenwich, Conn, 10 Miss JosErHrxE LAwsoS, Now
Hamburg, N. Y. No cards.
NoE-H HsxRNG-At the residence 0 the brides fatner,
by the Rev. Mr. kattsson Tuesday, October 20 ISAAC
A. NOE 10 Miss AxElIA HAEsxG, both Of this city. NO
cards.
sssRno-Izwrs. Prooklyn, l. l., On Saturday
October 70, by the Rev WIN. s. Cofcy, r. J. LEwrs
SsARNo, United States ship Savannah 70 AhFkA Lup-
low, daughter Of the late Horatio Gates bows, New
York No cards.
New Hampshire papers pacsss copy.
The New York herald., 1864-10-31
OAUd.

OhOds
yrlSpSR -On Saturday, October -, aftor Mneerlng
iIlpcss HAWRsf A., wife - James 8. BrandW, formerly
OF New Orleans, in the ead year Of her sse.l RI
The friends or the family and Of her son IN Jaw, M
ward Matthew'S, requested 10 attend the Iune1a
from 81 parthclomew's church, corner o. bNAyoe
place Jones rrsst, ths (honday) morning. ~
ten O'Clock ...-
RAsrA-Ou Sunday snornins, October 90, MARY WAVE.
sum wife Il Nelson H. Bants, Y she Sosn year Of her
sgs. a.. e.-u, 40 ,o.c..,,,,,,
invited 10 attend tAs funcra without further invitation,
rom "a Peser's hurch state street, Bond, Brook.
iys ON Tuesday iHtegnoon, at two O'CLOCK.
HuIIocn -At Madison, y. j., on sunday, OOtooer 30,
Mrs. nAarHA BuIIocH, aged 6s years.
Her romans will be Inferred In Greenwood.
Carry --sudtIepiy, on saturday, October 20, AFTER
abort ana severe illness, HENRY NJ CAREY, native OF
Xroourt COUNTY Galway, Ireland 10 the t2d year Of his
age ,.,- . -...-,, a.
attend the funeral from ms late rssdence No. II Pel
street, this {Nondy) afternoon, Al two O'Clock
CososAvri --on Sunday, october 90 RoBsRT CosGRAvn
native OF Bslbrsgan, county Dublin, Ireland, sges ~
yesrs
Tho fepds and acquaintsnces are respectfully invited
70 attend the funeral from his late residences heven,n
avonus, beswccn Forty seventh and Forty eighth sse"
on Tuesday aneynocn, NJ one O'Clock. - -
osnu--h BtookHa. on Sunday. 0ctoeeT ~. Va&Nk
The New York herald., 1864-10-31
CITY COMMERCIAL REPORT.

bATUhDAY, OCT. y, lsbf.
Asuvs.-Receipts, 81 bbs. The market was unsettled
prices irregular, and the sbsenes OF sales OF i'm
portance, we omit quotations.
BnxADsrurrs Receipts, ,7e2 bbs four c2o bags corn
meal 3eess bushels wheat, 10, 3s4 do corn sss7s do
oats and $50 do malt. The our market very active
and i5c 2sc. higher, closing heavy, good portion OF
she sales beng OF speculative character. bcth the
spos and 70 arrive sAes Of 600 bbs state and West
ern 0ncudn. 1000 extra state at $40 $40 rs for No
yember and December delivery, and $40 75sor nrst half
OF January 200 bbs Southern and 600 do. Canadian.
rye nour was rm with sales OF small psrcsls At 50 10
80 2s Corn meaI was armer sales Of 500 bbls., M 90
The New York herald., 1864-10-31
n, Central National Bank viii pay, Is. November

ns Central National Bank viii pay, LIST November
dividend Of 1--WE per oeat.
The rerre Hsuie and Alton Railroad Company viii pay
the November coupons Of their bonds at the Bank Of North
America
The coupons numbered %, due November Of tho city
OF san Francisco school bonds 1854 viii be paid gold
coin hy VIM I. Coleman 4 Co.
The following national banks were authorized by tho
COMPTROLLER OF the Currency during the week ending
octooer 60 Most Of them are conversions from State
IN pstlutous:-
The New York herald., 1864-10-31

Foreign exchange closed nrm At loak y for baoK.
,rs bills for sterling sixty days aud 1io u at three
aays nerchnn,s' bills ragged from los 20 loss, francs
from $40 70 516.
Tho quotations for gold, government securities and
railway and miscellaneous shares at the stock Exchange
10 tb. cry At the close u each OF tas last for woaks
wee a fclows:-
The New York herald., 1864-10-31

Although the return OF tho Bank sf France
showed tho heavy falling on in the amount sf specie Of
E46o ooo The return OF October 1s shows another
ducton Of f6slCo0. Il previously, however,
that such be the case and the figures therefore
had influence upon prices mo total OF bullion
held by tho Bank OF France is still 0oo and
this compares well with the amount in the middle Of
January last which only fe +co 600. The return OF
the bank Tor tho week ending October l3 shows fol-
lowing changes compared with the previous account
Increase: bills twolvs and twothirds millions francs;
advances two millions notes, three miiions Treasury
balance four q half millions. Decrease: cash.
entccn millions; current accounts, eight and sns-tnird
millions
Ths following the quotations FOR American securi
The New York herald., 1864-10-31

The wheat market was &c. q &C. better, with good
milling demasd for red and amber winter sales 100 900
bushels, ~ ~ a& II for Milwaukee club, 81 81 n
Tor red state, " 30 ~ 80 for winter red wern and
a. 40 81 43 for amber Michigan. Rye was hrmer ana
moderate request With sales o 500 bushels AT f a.
The corn market advanced 1c, but closed heavy sses
$4,000 bushels Western mixed NJ 81 81 81 e5. oats
were lower, with moderate inquiry, at Se for State
1000 bushoIs Canada West at 81 s5. xat Inactive
aud pomnal
CotrS-1be market wM stesdT and brm, wi Vi .
The New York herald., 1864-10-31

Tie rebel loan bad aen one per cent aud was oHe7sd
al54
Money on the Coniinen. OF Europe becoming dear
err The Bak Of France had raised ts rate OF discount
from to eight cent, tho Bank Of Holland lad ad
vanced The from six aud half per cent and
the Bank OF Turin had rassd TO nine per cent In the
other leading cities the following the current
ratc-:venna5 Q, Berlin Frankfort 5k, Amster-
dam Brussels O. Hpmburg g. and 81 Petersburg u a9
The New York herald., 1864-10-31

moderate demand sales al pookets lava at S6c and
400 10. Msracai5o on private terms.
Coros-ihc demand continued light, and We have
enl! ~ report sales OF $50 bales. We qtote-
The New York herald., 1864-10-31

Inc Boston Advertiser, Of Saturday refers financial
Affairs and trade movements in that city as foows:-
The money market presents no new feature OK special
interest,", and the Changes o! the week unmp
The supply has continued easy the borrower in good
cred at sx per cent for leans discount The banks
nave supplied the trade freely leaving little first
class for the open market where higher rates ara
still paid with difficulty attending tho negotiations Of
second paper Business generally ruled quiet during
the week. although firmsr fesng has been apparent
IN some descriptions OF merchandise Purchases con-
unue to be made sparngy, and only to meet present
price OF gold. In domestic cotton goods the market is
lees nrm than for the previous week bnt without
material reduction IN prices goods offered freely
Ihe snare market generally has remained dull during the
week, with unimportant changes 10 most the
past lew weeks The leading dividend paying shares are
still heavy and the offer OF any amount would depress
the MARKET The chsnges in factory shares unn,.
portant there 10 more desire apparently to SELL how
ever, ard the recent prices, fully
sustained The specuatve list generally shows increas
log business, and better prices obtained in many
cises. but the market generally remains quiet.
The Chicago Tribune OF the 2S,h inst Says
Tie demand for currency fair and the supply is fully
amoe to meet the legitimate requirements OF trade.
Erst class paper short dats 10 discounted readily at
10 per cent per aDnum but very rigid discrimination
being made by tho various discount houses Tho banks
hsve been ing ~ool and whiskey heavily dur
Ing the past few months are forcing the holders
either to sell snip TO other markets The latter being
done quito freely This viii place bankers mucn
better position TO meet The requirements of packers
when the active season begins There 10 good supply
or besfand rates easier The bankers to-
day bought at discount, and sold at par. At these
rates the market was easy.
The last weekly statement OF banks OF Providence
compares with the returns Of the previous week q fol-
The New York herald., 1864-10-31
THE NEW MARYLAND CONSTITUTION.

Tho Declaration or Rights In the New
Conssftution Adopted by the Conve.-
tfon at Anna polls, September @. 1864.
aud Approved by the People ON sn>
I2th amd 18Th or October. 1SCAs
The New York herald., 1864-10-31

The State Treasurer Of Maine invites proposals for
loan Of hundred thousand dollars the balance OF The
three millions loan which authorized BY the Lesisa.
the 10Th ot March last. The bonds will bear six
psr cent interest," payable semiannually, and mature u
twenty five years.
Ing October IL compare with the Of previous
weax folIowa.-
The New York herald., 1864-10-31

fns nnanchii uanmctons ~ the United States Sub.
Treasury this city during the pas, week are exhibited
IN NE annexed table -
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-05-20
MADAME ZADOC PORTER's
Curative Cough Balsam!
Price, 25 and so Cents Per Bottle.

The Best, Cheapest and most eGeetual Remedy for
COUGHS, COLDS, &c, the World has ever
Produced, Purely Vegetable, contains
Il MINERALS, or other DeIeterious Drugs. IL
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-05-20

have been in feeble health since the birth OF
my boy, who is now twelve years old 1 have had
many troub and difficulties, all this time, uniting
every kind OF labor and destroying allmy com
fort. Last summer commenced taking the Peoples
Cure,' and have used four bottles, and almost
well woman. My difficulties have nearly all disap-
peared and feel cheerful and happy.
MRS. CATHARINE DEWALD,
Dressmaker, GOodel Alley, above Tupper St.
RuffaJo October o. 1862.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-05-20
Roberts Steel Plows

TUST received good stock OF RoBERTs' STEEL PLov
u which are offered the public as a superior Plow
which win be sold low for cash.
Feb. % Q. c. CHAMBERLAIN
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-05-20
" Cures when other
NJ medicines fail.
CURE

Ra- For sale in Delaware, by-STARR & Bro. and b.
CoRNELL c. CROSBY, General Agents. No. 255 Main St,
Buffalo, n. Y to whom all orders should be addressed.
December II, 1S63.-1y
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-05-20
The Pure Bred Turf Horse
Highland Monarch,

TTTAS bred by Hon. A. L. PERIL OF Pckaway
A& w county, in 1858. He is a dark, rich, satin
hands high and is horse Of great bone and substance
and extraordinary muscular development Highland
Monarch got by the celebrated imported MoSARcH
who was bred by the late King OF England, William
w. and by Priam the best horse or his day to be
found in ali Eng land. MONARCH was imported by Col
four mile stakes of $1,000 and $500. is said Of him
in the American Turf Register, that 'sHe met with all
the best horses OF his day in Georgia and South Caro-
lima, but in all his at whatever distance he PROV
ed himself too feet for the fast and too for the
strong that 'he never encountered ANYTHING in pub
lie or private that could afford him a trial"
HIGHLAND MONARCH, more strikngIy resembles his
yet We have the sa me su1erIoritv Of chest
and lOin-the same well prOportiOned head and neck
wide nosris and intelligent full eye all denOng puT
ty of blOod-the same muscular arm broad hat Knee
and short cannon bone with cords standing out in clear
reI1et-the broad shoulder incllning well back aud
forming with his ious and quarters arch Of remark
able strength-deep flank with barrel ribbed home IN
complete periect'on In thigh stite and hook High
land Monarch all that could be desired for streng
speed, and protection ains curbs &C. The pasterns
are easuc and Of good length, the feet well shaped
The dam of Highland Monarch was by the celebrated
Kentucky bred horse Grey Highlander who was first
prize horse the State Fair in ls55-was owned bv
the Butler County stock Company, and his reputato
as getter or good stock was eo1a 10 anv horss IN
Southern ohio The grand a., sa ~ any nCIse ~
Of the Messenger and Trimble's Eclipse stock
HIGHLAND MONARCH has been brought into this
country with view to encourage horse racing but to
improve the STYLE action and temper af horses Of all
work the horses most generally nseJ nv our S,ers -
for the reason that they the useful and gener
ally the most valuable For these horses the most de-
sirdble characteristics good action endurance
spirit and superior style In these particulars no breed
can compare with the thorough bred race horse
Whether Lorses are bred for the saddle for common
roadsters, or even for general work an infnson
OF this breed is always desirable; while for cavalry
horses it was demonstrated in the War of the ReyolI
tlon, as i is now in this wicked rebellion that the
speed and wind of the blooded horse give decided SUI
periory to the army whose cavalry horses parta Of
that olot d. THE strength Ot the race horse and his
ability carry high weights arises rom the soljdiIy
OF has bones, the close his hbers the bulk
and substance Of his tendons and from bis whole pc
culiar conformation
HIGHLAND MONARCH will be found at the farm of T. c.
JONES, IN miles North Of Delaware
May 6, 1864.-6t.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-05-20
YANKEE NOTIONS
Imperial French Ereen,

lust recsived, 2 cnses Of the above in oil. 1t vii
stand better than any other Green Paint use and
comes cheaper than Paris Green.
June Is 1862 O. c. CHAMBERLAIN
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-05-20
AYERS
CATHARTIC PILLS

possess so many advantages over the other pur-
gatives in the market, and their superior virtues
are so universally known, that we need not do
moro than to assure the public their quality is
and that they may he depended on to do all
that they have ever done.
Prepared by J c. AVER, NJ. D., & Co,
Lowell Mass, and sold by
Sold by B. Dickinson & Son, Starr s. Bro, H
Cornell, Delaware; J. J. Caller, Eden Station;
w. G. Winget, Ostrander; J. Derthick, Galena;
E. J. H. Kimball, Sunbury; Pool & White,
East Liberty; d. Z. Hyde, Berkshire; and by
Dealers everywhere. Jan. Is, '64-ly
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-05-20

inn KEGS best brand Wheeling Nails Just received
4OO and for sale at the lowest market rate bya
Jnul3 1892 Q. G. CHAMRERLAIN