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Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1864-01-08

A motion to admit N. q. Taylor, E>a
an East Tennessee Unionist, to SPEAK in
the Hall this esea,ug va. passed by q
decided vote-a few faint voices in the
negative, but most of the Opposition
closing their lips aud refusing to vote either
way What contrast TO the sct of the
defiant aud victorious msjority of last year,
who refused Andrew johnson of East
Tennessee the use Of that very Hall !!
They dared not repeat the folly and treas
onable spirit Of that proceeding.
The Senate we're not SO happy and bar+
monious in consequence Of its equally
divided state. Mr.. Penney Speaker hold
ing over according to the Constitution
and Custom Of the Commonwealth,
promptly called the Senate to order. After
proceeding to receive the returns, he swore
in the new Senators, when fouf of the
Opposition entered a protest against Mr.
Peuney's right to swear them in, not rec.
ognizing bis right to occupy the chair.
Mr.. Lamberton of Clarion addressed him
as "Sena,or from Allegheny" instead Of
"Mr. Speaker" for which be was mildly
rcbuked, and withdrew his offensive
phraseology. Oa q motion to elect q
Speaker, the vote stood-l6 for Penney,
aud Is for ClymeT-;hose gentlemen vot-
ing for each other. Repeated ballots had
the same result. The ballots were varied
by reading bills in place, &c. A motion
to proceed TO the consideration of the pro.
posed Amendments to the Constitution,
was lost-l6 Democrats against it. All
ordinary motions preliminary to proceed
Ing to business, were lost BY the same
vote Even the motion Heretofore stand
ing aad Unanimously to re.elect Capt.
Brady, met the l6 Nays OF the Dems.
Mr. Tnrrell made mild, cool reference to
"the situation," to whioa no reply was
made. Mr.. Lowry raised q hearty laugh
by a resolution requesting JEFF. Davis to
catch another Of our Senators, or release
the one he has, go that business may pro.
ceed." Mr.. Kinsey proposed Mr.. Lowry
to carry the resolution to Jrff's notice.
Finally, the Senate adjourned until III
O'Clock to morrow morning.
"A few years ago, in this very Senate,
the noted Buckalew being absent on pub
lie business, the body stood l6 Wing and
l6 Dem. Recognizing the fact that the
body was Democratic, the Wings yielded
to the Democracy the Offices. Such Is the
statement. Now, the Senate is updoubt-
edly Republican-but the gallant HARRY
WHITE is a prisoner, aud his absence the
so-calied Democracy seek to take adsan.
tage of to compel the majority to yield to
the minority, under danger of otherwise
embarrassing the public business. Mr..
Speaker Penney was early importuoed
for "proposi'ions," but l trust neither he
nor any other UDion Senator will entertain
any "propositicn' except that the rightful
majori,y-just endorsed BY the popular
vo,e-shsli have all their rights. W.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1864-01-08

On Wednesday night, says Richmond
paper, Dec l,h, the bodies Of six deceased
Yankee prisoners were deposited in the
dead house Of the hospital to await the
coming of the undertaken with cOfios.
Yesterday morning one Of the bodies was
gone, and the plank Knocked from the
house showing the way the ghost went.
He had been "playing possum," and was
laid among the dead only to get up and
run away when nobody was looking.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1864-01-08

A FRANK CoNFEssIoN.-The New
York Herald, which for week past has
been running Gen. Grant for the Presi.
dency, says of President Lincoln
ave abandon Honest Old Abe as q
hopeless case. We nave pulled him, We
have praised him, we have helped him in
every way, but can get no good out of him.
To use one Of bis own homely similies, be
is crooked stick that can not be bent,
and that will have to be broken"
Which means that President Lincoln is
the only Chief Magistrate for many years
past who would not throw q sop to the
Journal.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1864-01-08
Harrisburg Correspondence.
HARRISBURG, Jan. i, 1854

HARRISBURG, Jan. l, loOt.
1t is very cold weather here-the cold.
est Of the season. Gentlemen have met
from Wayne, Sasquebanna, aud Crawford
counties, say they have had good sleighiug
there for two weeks
This being New Years. Day, compara-
lively few of the Members Of the Legisla-
ture have left their homes to reach here,
and there is less activity in settling pre-
limiuaries than at other times.
In the House, Mr. Johnson Of Mead
willie for Speaker, and MIR. Benedict of
Huntington for Clerk, seem agreed upon
BY the friends Of the Administration.
A gentleman from Indiana county states
tina, Judge White has 10 his hands the
resignation Of his son, Senator Harry
White, to be used as soon as it is apparent
the latter will not be released.
am told the Report of the Superin-
tenden. of Common Schools is all ready
for delivery. This is very commendable.
Documents of that kind should be SO
prepared that Legislators may devote to
them their earliest attention. The other
Official Reports also may be in readiness,
but have not learned.
The friends Of the Administration feel
joyful aud thankful over this falPs sue
cesses. They say that were Woodward
now to run, be would be about as badly
defeated in Penn's as Vallandigham was
in Ohio.
Capt. Brady, of the Senate officers, is
in sorrow for the recent loss of his SOD,
Samuel Brady, of Clinton county-an
active business man, who died Of decline
10 the prime of bis mani hood.
An outrageous case of official impudeuce
las come under my knowledge. A stout
ookipg boy of fifteen years, weak at the
upgs, was induced to enlist, altering his
'ame and falsifyiug his sge-and the
rouble is to get him released. His
parents are patriots, and few ladies have
lone more than his mother for three sum.
ners and two winters, for the Soldiers
,ere-bus the boy is unfit for soldiers
ife. For a few psltry dollars, an officer
hus distresses q worthy family, who it
nay cost sum they can ill spare to pro-
ure his discharge from a position he
ould not fill.
HARRISBURG, Jan. 5.
The House promptly organized at uoen
So Members voting for HENRY c.
oHNsoN Esq, (Rep.) Of Meadville, for
peaker, and 45 for Cyrus l.. Pershing,
50, (Opp.) of Cambria counsy-shree
7 the Opp. absent. Mr.. johnson is q
ale, hearty looking man, in the prime Of
fe. He is Q native Of Pittsburg, but I
,ent some time in the West before set ]
ing in Crawford county, which he rep
scented here last year. He makes a good |
ppearsnce and has the reputation of I
eng thoroughly alive to the great issues c
the day. A. W. Benedict, of Hunting 8
%, is Clerk and james c. Brown, of Q
lercer, ,Assistsnt-both, reliable old Whig q
ID Republican editors, and former Mem. c
rs. These gentlemen we're selected with 81
eat unanimity. For the miner stations, a
r. Hassioger Of Snyder county, aud 81
lmou ID. Munsan Of Union, we're among s,
Q successful candidates. For Post Mas o
:, Mr.. Stewart of Lawrence county, who G.
= taken four sons inlo tue Union army, IL
. sugeessIui.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1864-01-08
PUBLIC LETTING.

SEAI.ED Proposals will be received until
~ Saturday. 9th Jan. 1854, at schoolhouse
No. 5, IN East Bufaloe township, near Jacob
Gundy's, 10 build Two new School
Houses. Specifications and Plans can be
seen at the Office Of John A. Mertz, Esq. To
be awarded to the lowest bidder. By order
of the President: w. !. LINN, Bec'y
Dec. 26, 1868 pd
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1864-01-08
rsLisnED sEMl.SELkL,~.
Tuesday Morning 4 Friday Afternoon.
ygG rEgADEST,
ABRAHAM LINCOLN

~ Under our Real Estate brad, to-
day, new enterprise Is advertised Per
sons wishing building lots 10 proximity 10
town, would do well TO take look at Mr..
Nesbit's lots, over the river.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1864-01-08
FOR TBs STAR 4 CHRONICLE.
GLet,er and views of a patriotic young
man who has lately entered the army Of
the U. S.
374, BROADWAY, New YORK,
nac ,s0



Dec.-'6S.
DEAR PARENTs-I know that | can
not undertake anything aud succeed with.
out your blessing. You know how long
have wished to make my practice consist.
ent with my principles, aud enter the ar
my; and now, when the country needs
men, think l ought to 60. We must
make sacrifices; l do it when l give up
my school in -, and when l give up
my place here, either of which would be .
pscuniary advantage to me; but do it
willingly, because think it my duty. l
have only myself aud parents to look after.
If the country survives this crisis and
never come back, you can depend that she
will remember the friends Of those who
were sacrificed for her salvation and il
the State becomes q wreck l will be no
better prepared to take care Of them than
if l had not gone to war for certainly
ruin will come upon the country II sold
iers are wanting, and if everything is in
ruin, how will We live !? l feel as though
would be in the protection Of Gods
as we'll in the battle field as
here ct home. In our peaceful life of
business We feel ourselves relieved in our
.ontiuual trust in providence, not having
,uch vivid sense of the need Of it; but
man who goes into danger will find it
necessary to dwell more in the presence Of
rod. 1t is with this feeling that CON-
ider l am doing right in entering the
rmy, and if you, my dear parents, feel
hat you can rely upon Providence for
upport aud comfort while | am in dan.
,er, will expect in your next letter your
onssut to my going. l will then enlist
immediately. Your afsctonaie sou,
W. Ii. Il.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1864-01-08

Gilmore sbelled Charleston on Christ.
mas from l to 8 o'clock. Several fires
we're seen to burn for considerable time.
The Marblehead was fred into by & rebel
battery at Stono inlet, and two men killed.
The battery, with two guns, was after
wards captured.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1864-01-08

A cotemporary recommends the follow
ing o. an effectual precautiou against bur
glars: III you are sleeping in a room in
which you appreheud visit from tobber,
spread half a dozen newspapers On the
floor, near the entrance of the room. The
slightest step will rustic :he paper so as to
awaken the heaviest sleeper, and the door
can not be opened, or q step made, with
out the rustling.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1864-01-08

m. Rev. J. II. Vincent has been lec'u-
ring before the Young Mems Christian
Association, in Eris, on "Psles'ine, the
Memorial Land" The lectures and lec-
surer are spoken of in the highest terms
by the Erie Dispatch
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1864-01-08
NOTICE

A Ii persons indebted to Jno. Houghion,
n decd, agent of Mary Houghton, either
by Note or Book Acct, are requested to call
and make payment Immediately as wish to
close up the Books.
MARY HOUGHTON.
The stock Of Boots and Shoes on hand will
be sold CHEAPFOR CASH. Call soon and
get BARGAINS.
North Market Square lie wisburg. .Dec.la, '65.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1864-01-08

A letter from Pcstb, Hungary, says :
"For near upon two years, not drop OF
rain !! The sun rising from sky without
a cloud, and setting behind bed Of fiery
dust"
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1864-01-08

PRIcE OF A WAGoS-LoAD OF WOOL
The Syracuse Standard says: A farmer of
the town Of Camilus, on Saturday, brought
to market, u single wagon load of farm
produce that brought him Sl,5sS 80.
The load consisted Of 2,llS pounds OF
wool sheared from $50 sheep, which was
sold for scventy-fve cents pound.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1864-01-08

The Bedford Inquirer states that the
trustees Of the Lurneran Church Of that
town have summasily dismissed the Pastor,
Reverend Samuel Yiugliug, in conse-
quence of his want Of sympathy with the
rebellion
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1864-01-08

CINCINNATI, Jan. 6.-Governor Bran
let,e, of Kentucky, has issued u proclama-
,ion ordering the military commandants,
where loyal ci,zens are taken of by
guerrllas, to a. sest at least five rebel 81 ul-
pathlzers who live in the vicinity where
the outrage is committed.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1864-01-08

The following official paragraph, from a
letter of Col. Fry to Col. Nugent, will in
future settle all doubts. 1t is dated War
Department, Proves, Marshal General 8
Office, Washington, Dec. 8:
"The President has ordered that every
citizen who has paid the three hundred
dollars com mutation shall receive the same
credit therefor as if he had furnished a
substitute, and is exonerated from the
military service for the time for which he
was drafted, to Wit: for three years"
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1864-01-08

A special dispatch to the Commercial,
dated at Cairo, says q delegation Of the
prominent citizens Of Arkansas had arrived
there en- route to Washington, to arrange
for Arkansas to resums bet position in
the Union.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1864-01-08
$lif0.

In Levisburg, en- the Ith inst, HENRY DEFRAIS,
aged 10 years.
In Mottve Tp, St Joseph Co. Mich. on the 18th Of
Dec, JOHN WILLIAM ,soi bf c r. and Mart A. ASTES,
formerly Of New Berlin, Union Co, Pa, aged years
a. days (after the short illness Of one day)
Sleep, Willie d-ar, and take your rest,
God called you home, he thunsht it bseti
Twas hard indeed to b. parted thus,
But Christr strong supported Us.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1864-01-08

CINCINNATI, Jan. 5.-The Ohio Legis-
la'ure was organized to day. j. R. Hub
bell was elected Speaker Of the House,
and WIN. Z. Davis Clerk Of the Senate.
Gov. Tod's message was very brief. The
financial affairs of the State were never in
better condition. The public debt had
been reduced s676,000. The militis sys.
TEN adopted by the Legislature last win.
ter proved successful. He attributes the
escape of John Morgan to negligence
growing out of = Misunderstanding between
she civi! and military officers iu the peui-
tentiary as to their respective duties.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1864-01-08

The blockaders in ST.. Andrews Sound
recently destroyed very extensive and
valuable quantity of salt works both At
Lake OcoIa and 81. Andrews Bay, Florida.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1864-01-08

Eleven regiments Of Gen. BirDey's di;
vision have sigDifed their intention I" re-
enlist, and are being mhststed In as rapid
ly Us possible.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1864-01-08
Timber.L Land for Sale.

GAY 40 to 80 acres. on the road in Wesi
y BufaIoe Twp, Union Co, Pa, bounded BY
lands OF Jos Foster, Jacob Kline. Ch Shriner,
Widow Magee. and others. II is REsA.
OAK, and some Chestnut. If not 3Y
sold privately by Saturday, 10 Jan.
1864, TO be offered at Public Sale on the
ground, at 10. A NJ, when the terms will be
made known By DANIEL KAUFMAN
Kelly Up. Dec. I9, 1863
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1864-01-08

m Rev. DR.. Harbsugh has formally
accepted the Theological PrOfessorship at
Mercersburg, Pa.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1864-01-08
MARRIED,

On wednssday Jan. 9Th, by Raw. Stephen IT. Mirick,
FRANKLIN s CALpW ELL, OF Ashland, and Miss
CLARINDA HoUGurON Of this place.
on the 2sth uit, by Rev. Geo Parson, JOHN CAREY
Of Milton, and Miss MARGARET HASLET, cf Kelly
township, Union Co,
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1864-01-08

The Arlington estate, opposite Wash
ington, the property Of the Rebel Gen.
Lee, is to be sold at auction to pay taxes.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1864-01-08
Administrator,s Nos,c.

NOTICE is hereby given. tha, Letter,
~ Of Administration upon the Estate Of
JOHN HOPP, late of Lewisburp, Union
county, deceased, have been granted to the
undersigned. by the Register of Union county,
IN due form Of Jaw. Therefore, all persons
indebted 10 said estate are requested TO make
immediate payment; and those having any
Iust claims are also requested to present them
legally authenticated for settlement tn
HUXLEY ALBRIGHT, Adm'r.
Lewisburg, Dec. Ist, 1868.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1864-01-08
"Free Speech and Free Press"


This phrase has for some time been a
favorite one with the opponents Of the
Administration meaning, b in their mouths,
that there should be no restriction upon
those who would abuse aud binder the
Administration in its efforts to put down
the Rebellion. But, as used to support the
Government, the same thing does not seem
TO be held sacred by the same persons.
A preacher of the Gospel who cxhorts his
people to sustain the Government in the
very words Of the Savior and his Apostles,
is denounced and harassed By the pecuiior
friends of "Free Speech and Free Press.
This appears by bis farewell sermon in
Rush, to have been the case with Rev.
John Il. Shanafelt, late pastor of the
Rush and Shamokin Baptis. churches
His hrst offence was speaking for the
"old hag,' without partizau allusion, at q
pole raising in his ueighborhood, when
his friends asked him to make few
appropriate remarks, and he did. Tha.
vas free speech. He also published very
good argument against African Slavery.
That was free press. But for these two
exercises Of the Stree speech aud free
press" certain members of one of his
churches, aroused so much partisan rsneor
and opposition, that be believed he could
be more useful as we'll as pleasant in .
new field Of labor. BE resigned his for. !
mer charge, and is nov settled, at Pit,ston,
Lazcrne Co., Pt, where correspondence
should be addressed. We regre. that so
useful and worthy mao should be lost to
The field, and would sagges, that the
publication of his Argament against
African Slavery you'd Ue . timeiy aud
Elective document
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1864-01-08

w-A gentleman from the country
wishes us to reques. the citizens OF the
borough to discontinue the practice Of
emptying coal ashes on the wagon tracks
in the streets. Heavily laden sleds and
sleighs passing over are apt to ground and
stick, unless an extra quantity of lash and
vocal powers is applet to the teams.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1864-01-08
ORPHANS COURT SALE

ORPHANS COURT SALE
OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE-By
" virtue of an order Of Orphans Cour. of
Union county will be exposed 10 sale on the
premises. on SATURDAY the 18th Of Janu-
uary, 1854, at 10 o'clock, A NJ, that valuable
FARM, situate in Brady township. Union
county, containing 521 ACRES Of frsI-rate
Limestone Land in good state Of ctltiva-
lion. The Improvements are good -
two-storey Brick House and good Bank EL2
Barn and all necessary Outbuildinss. There
is upon the premises a young bearing Orch
ard OF we-seiected Fruit Trees.
The above described premises are situated
in a very pleasant ueishborhood. convenient
to market, churches schools, &c. Terms easy.
ST. MCCORMICK,
Airniuis.tator Of JouS WILSON, deceased
Dec. 22. 1868 pd
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1864-01-08

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5.-The following
is the message sent to Congress to-day by
the President Of the United States:
Gentlemen Of the Senote and House of
Representatives by a joint resolution Of
yonr honorable bodies, approved Dec. 23d,
1863, the paying Of bounties for veteran
volunteers as now practiced by the War
Department is to the extent of three hun
dred dollars: 1t also provides that after
the 5th day of the present month it should
terminate. l transmit for your considera.
tion communication from the Secretary
Of War accompanied by one from the Pro.
vost Marshal to him, both relating to tho
subject above mentioned. l earnestly
recommend that that Law be 80 mod fed as
to allow bounties to be paid ss they now
are, at least until the first of February.
am not without anxiety lest l appear to
be importunate in thus recalling your at.
tsntion to . subject upon which you have
so recently acted, and nothing bu. deep
conviction that the public interest demands
it, could induce me to incur the hazard of
being misun derstood on this point.
The executive approval Was given by
me 70 the resolution mentioned, and it is
now BY closer attention and a fuller
Of the facts that feel oons,raiu-
ed to recommend reconsideration of the
subject. ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
Jan. ), 1864. /
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1864-01-08
lEWlSDuRs ACADEMY
University at LeWiSburg.

CCHOOI,S reopen on TUESDAY. 6,h Of
y Jan. 1861.
The Ac.DkNr will be as hsretofor. under
the charge of Mr.. l. e. WYNN, AM.
The FrsaLE TSsrIrrrE will be under ,ss
charge OF the experienced and accomplished
Principal. Miss l.. W. RUNDELL.
Fer further information, apply to
j. r. LOOMS, President
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1864-01-08
Real Estate.
PUBLIC SALE:
U7iLL be offered, at Public sale, In tie
w premises, on

UILL be offered. at Public sale, IN tie
w premises, on
Thursday, February a, 1864,
at 10 o'cIoer 4. NJ, a numter of
LOTS, in Chillisquaque 'p,N0rth'd Go.
situated on the public road leading from Lew
isburg 70 the Railroad, between The Planning
Mill and the School House.
space Of 10 feet wide between the road
and the front Of ;he lots will b. reserved tor
side walk and pavement.
The lots will have front Of so feet on this
side walk, ard extend back $50 feet TO street
along the Canal.
Alleys will extend from the road to the
street along the canal, at suitable and conve-
nisnt points.
The location being near Ievisburg, and
directly on the line of communication with
/ tide railroad; will make II a desirable place OF
residence:
If not previously sold at private safe the
above lots will be offered at public sale, on
the day above mentioned.
For further particulars apply TO
Jan II los. VI. NESBIr near Lewisburg
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1864-01-08

Before and after the election of 1860,
the "Dsmocratic' journals labored as hard
as they could to convince the people of the
South that it would be impossible for
them to live in safety under Republican
administration and there can be no doubt
that such representations were largely in-
strumental in exciting the slave states to
the point Of rebellion. Now we find the
same class of journals assuring the South
that to accept the Presidents offer of am.
nesty will be a degradation and disgrace;
of course the Intention of those who make
such assertions can only be to prolraot the
war.
AS the above are incon troverible facts,
is there any one green enough to deny
that the Copperheads are JEFF. Davis
catspaws7 In serving him as they surely
are, it will be miraculous if they do not
get their fingers badly burned in trying to
rake out their masters hot ch ,stnu.s.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1864-01-08

sINo change in the Lewisburg Mar
ket Prices since our last:
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1864-01-08
:FQr Rfnf.

ESTwo Store Rooms. 80 by 80 feet, and
one large Room on second storey. in the rear
Of kremer, Long & Cos Stcre on Third St
Apply TO BEAVER