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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1865-03-11

sJ~A HANDSOME FLAG.-Captain Daniel Oyster
Of the 47th Regiment Penn'a, Vols, who was homo
on furlough, exhibited to us several days since
handsome silk flag, in his cuarge, for the regi-
ment, on which the names of seven different battles
in which the 47th had participated, had been paint
ed in gilt letters by the order of the War Depart
ment. Among the battles named was that of Cedar
Creek, in which the Sunbury Company, commanded
by Capt Oyster, lost 2i in killed and wounded 1t
was at this time that Sheridan made his famous ride,
came up and reformed his lines, after our men had
FALLEN back five miles aud lost ~ guns charged upon
the rebels under Gen. Early recaptured all guns
and 36 more from the enemy, besides a large number
of prisoners.
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THE DRAKE PETROLEUM COMPANY

OF PHILADELPHIA.
CAEgTiH.. ai, i,O0H, 800
100000 SHARES, PAR $40 90.
$4,000 CASH WORKING CAPITAL.
SUBSCRIPTION PRICE, $3.50.
Presidcut-T. IiASKINS DU PUY, President o
the Cuttawissa Railroad Co.
Vice President-TIIOMAS D. WATSON, of the
Hardware firm of Truitt Co, No 52o Market St
Troasurcr-SAMUEL WORK, of Work, McCouch
Il Co., Bankers, 36 South Third street.
DlRECroRs II. Ilaskins Du Puy; Thomas ID.
Watson I; T.. s. Richards, Of Germantown; William
d. Shcrrod, Insurance Agent Gcooge T. Way, OF
late Drv Goods firm, J, II. Way a Co; A. W
Lcisenrng, Cashier Mauch Chunk Bank, Mauch
Chunk Edward Slippen, ESD
The property of the Drake Petroleum Company
consists oitM tracts of land, of two hundred and
fftv-scvcn acres and one of two hundred and sixty
five acres making in all, five hundred and twelve
acres, in fee, on the Cadwal Branch of Oil Creok
The property has been critically examined by n
Comitte appointed for that purpose and the terri
tory pronounced, in their Judgement, TO be fully
equal to that of Oii Greek, along which the largest
oil wells ever discovered have been found.
The lands resemble those on Oil Greek, in every
particular and it is believed from the large number
OF oil springs in close proximity, that valuable wells
will be opened on both these tracts.
The mauag cement have already secured several
Engines aud engaged competent Superintendent,
with view to immediate and an energetic deN elop-
ment.
A large portion Of these tracts is bottom, and
admirably adapted for boring:
Several Coupanys Hre organized on lands i'm
mcdiately adjoining this territory, among which are
the Briggs and Crescent City Oil Companies of Phia
dolphin.
In presenting the Drake Petroleum Company to
the public, the Directors ask that their scheme
should be examined, anc subscriptions made TO the
Stock in full faith to its present and prospective
value.
T. HASKINs DU PUY, President.
TII0S. ID, WATTSON, Vice President
SAMUEL WORK, Treasurer.
Subscriptions will be received for limited number
of shares a. the Ranking House of Work, McCouch
= N''' - w a l,,hi
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1865-03-11

IL The efforts of many of our citizens to Gil thcir
quota in order TO avoid the draft has kept them in
fever of excitement for more than week past.
Twice after they had secured the means to procure
the requisite number their hopes and efforts were all
set at naugh by increasing the quota. AT first the
number was fixed at = men. Then again at is, and
when these were about secured, they we're informed
that it was again increased to 50. They have almost
despaired in filling up the last allotted number, but
are still making efforts to do so. If those liable to
draft will do their part the draft mayyet be avoided
in this place. shamokin, We learn has sent two
companies. and has not men enough left to fill the
quota if all on the enrolment are drafted. This i
the case also with Northumberland and other places
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1865-03-11
COAL OIL LAMPS.

Ibeg leave to inform my friends aud the public
generally that have commenced the manufacture
of COAL OIL LAMPS Of every description anu style
of finish, at
NO, SO S. SECOND ST., PHILADELPHIA, A,
With my present facilities for manufacturing Hnd
a practical experience of thirteen yearf in the mnn-
agement of the lamp business for some of the largest
houses in the country, hattcr myself that my eXpe
rience and knowledge will enable me to offer to the
public goods not equaed by any in regard TO- style
and workmanship, and at prices competing with the
lowest. l shall always endeuyOr 10 lead in Offering
to the public aud useful inventions in our line.
have also taken the wholosal agency for the sale
Of GEO, W. BROWN cos CELEnRATED METAL
A, j. WElDENER,
No 80 s, Second st., Philadelphia
September q, 1864.
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International EE0IPl.

3Gj ag1d 357 Broodpav, Corner Faa&hR Strs'f
NEW YORK.
YsNlIS first class House the most quiet, homelike
L and pleasant Hotel in the city-ohers superior
Inducements to those visiting New York for business
or pleasure Its central la its location, and kept on
the EUEurEAN PLAN. in connection with TAYLOR S
SALOON, where refreshments can be had all hours,
or served il their own rooms. The charges are mo-
derate the rooms and attendance of the first order
baths, ana all the modern oonyenienees attached,
| Oct l. 1864.
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OLD EYES MADE NEW

A PAMPHLET directing how to speedily restore
N sight and give mp spectaclcs, without aid of
doctor medicine. Sent by nail free, on receipt
of 10 cents. Address,
z. E. FOOTE, D.
Fcbruarv f. lSjj-cm
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ORPHANS COURT SALE

; pursuance Of an order of the Orphans Court Of
/ Northumberland county, will he exposed TO pub
nc sale, on me premises on FRIDAY, MAHCH
situate in the BOROUGH OF NORTHUMBER-
LAND bounded north east by Queen street, south
east by lot No. 9I south west by Duke street and
north west by lot No. lS9: Containing in front on
Queen street GO foet, and in depth 2lO feet being
numbered in the general plan Of said Borough Lot
No 100, whoreon is erected u small frame dwelling
house. Late the property Of Elizabeth Foust, dc.
ceased.
Sale to commence at 10 o'clock A. NJ. of said day.
when the terms and conditions Of sale will be made
known by
JULIAN JOHNSON, Guardian
of Minor Children of Elizabeth Foust. deed.
By order Of the Court, j. A. J. CUMMINGS, elk o. c.
sunbury, February I, 1863.
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BRITISH PERIODICALS,

TIE LONDON QUARTERLY REvIEW.( Couser.
yatiye.)
TIE EDINBURGH REVIEW (Whig)
TIE WESTMINSTER REVIEW (Radeal
THE NORTH BRITISH REVIEW, (Ereo, Church. }
and
BLACKWO0D'S EDINBURGH MAG GAZINE, Tory
The American Publishers continue to reprint The
ntove-named periodicals, but as the cost of printing
has doubled the price of paper trobled, and taxes
duties license etc, largely increased, they
PEELED to advance their terms as follows
TERMS FOR IsR5
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From Hon. John =. Smith,

From Hon. John r. Smith,
a distinguished LAWYER in Westminster Nd
! have ON several occasions used Dr. Wistar's BAL
sam Of Wild Cherry for severe colds and always
with decided benefit. know OF no preparation that
is more eicaciUIs deserving Of general usc.
The Balsam has also been used with excellent effect
by J. i. Elliott, Merchant, Halls Cross Roads, Md.
WIsrAR's BAISAM OF WILD CHERRY.
None genuine unless signed Il. BUTTS, Oh the
wrapper.
J. p. DINSM0RE, No. 4gl Broadway, New York.
). W. FUN LIZ ~ CG., rropIictUrs, Boston.
And by all Druggists.
REDDING'S RUSSIA .S4LJ'E
Heals Old Sores.
REDDING'S RUSSIA SALVE
Cures Burns, Scalds, Cuts.
REDDlNG'S RUSSIA SALVE
Cures Wounds, Bruises, Sprans.
REDDING'S RUSSIA SiLVE
Cures Boils, Ulcers, Cancers.
REDDING'S RUSSIA SALVE
Cures salt Rhcum, Piles, Erysipclas
,REDDING's RUSSIA SALVE
Cures Rngworm Corns, &c,, &c
NO OFAMILY SHOULD BE WITHOUT IT
- Only % Gents Box Ell
FOR SALE BY
] p. DINSMORE, No. 4gl Broadway, n Y.
: ". FOWLE d CO. No. Is fremont ST., Boston.
And by all Druggists and Country Stcrekeepcrs.
Dec 81 1861.
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So general has the use of this remedy become, and
so popular sit everywhere that it is unnecessary
recount its virtues Its works speaks for it, and find
uttorancc in tho abundant and voluntary testimony
of the many who from long suffering and settled di
seasc have by It's use been restored to pristine viuor
and health. We can present mass of evidence in
proof of our assertion, that
CANNOT BE DISCREDITED.
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THE FOUR REVIEWS FOR 1853.

A few copies of the above remain on hand and
will be sold at s. for the whole four or 81 for any
one.
We also publish the
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Rlac Complete, EsOuhlc-4actiug p
Separating
CORN SIiELLER
PATENTED, AUGUST md, 1861.


HNIIfS Shelter is the only one that shells ih,
i perfectly clean from the Cob when green
cd or dry. 1t gives the Ear double OprTai
the Sh cling Wheel as it passes through, and
rates the Cob from the Corn completely, render
ut once fit for market without the use OF the iu
mill. This machine shells u
Walj BuShcl ot Eltra to the Minute Jy
Hary Hotnd Pawr.
an.i can be used, also, by Horse, Steam or
Power by attaching II Pulley on the Crank
For Durability, Cleanliness. Nentne>S Che
and Rapidly in Shclling this Machine cam
equalled lS any other,
STATE AND COUNTY RIGHTS FOR SAL
REASONABLE TERMS
GENTLEMES If vuu want your corn s
clean if you have occasion to she'll green cr
corn ityou want your corn and cob sepaia
you want IT durable machine if you want IL
shelter buy the Complete, Double-Ac,iug Sc
aratins Corn Shelter,
REFERENCf.S.
II +. Masscr Dir. j. W Penlc .Su
Charles Haas, Miller, Samuel Lessig, Rt
{. q. Morgan 4 Co, Geo. Weisrr, l.. Al
Millers, Sunbury Sol. Martz, Farmer
Henry Lciscnrng, Bear Gap. G. Albert, Gror
Manufactured and for Sale nj the tUun
RollRBACH Il COOPER, Sunbury, Pa.
Sunbury, Dee. e. 1854 --Gm
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c. W. GIEGLER.
ATTORNEY AT LAW.

SUNBURY, Northumberland County, Pa.
Off CE-Norh side of Market Square. near the
Court House. All business promptly attended 10.
Sunbury January eS, lo65
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Farmers Guide.

BY HENRY STEPHENS, of Edinburgh and tho late
j. f. NORTON, of Yale College. vols. Royal oe-
PRICE 81 for the two volumes-by Mail, post
fNN' LEONARD SCOTT 4 CO., Publishers,
No. IS Walker Street New York.
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JAY CsbssEA9t.

SrBscriprioS Agent, Philadelphia
SUBSCRIPTIONS WILL BE RECEIVED by the
First National Bank of Northumberland.
First National Bank of Milton.
Northumberland National Banl; of ShaInokin
February p 1863 .--3mp
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The rscv. .gacob SechIer.

Well known and much respected among the German
population in this ccuntry makes the following state
ment fur the benefit of the afflicted
HANOVER, Pa, Feb Is, 1859
Dear Sir Having realized in my family impor-
tant benefits from the your vauabls prepara-
ton-Wistnrs Balsam ofWd Chcrry--it affords me
Measure to recommend it to the public. Some eight
wears go Que Of my daughters seemed to be in de-
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tnincd. I then procured bottle of your excellent
RnIsou and before she had laken the whole Of the
content, of the bottle u &C vas great improvement
IN her health l have iny Y individual ease, made
FREQUENT use Of your inai medicine, and kaye
also been benefited by i. . -,.,,,-.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-09-28
Local and State Items.

SERIOUS ACCIDENT On THE SARATOGA
RAmRoAD.-As the Saturday night train
on this road was backing down to the
Union Depot on the long bridge across
the Hudson River from Green Island to
Troy, preparatory to leaving for Rut-
land, the engine (the Jay Could, one
sleeping car and passenger car were
precipitated through the draw into the
river. A tug had just passed, and the
draw had not been closed. 1t is claimed
that the signals were wrong.
Engineer Broughton and the fireman,
Nell Smith barely escaped going down
with the engine by jumping upon the
timbers of the bridge. The brakeman,
Mr.. Patrick Comfrey went down with
the train into the river, and was con-
siderably injured. One other employe
of the road was somewhat injured. No
other persons were on the train.
Another engine was procured, and
with the baggage and passenger cars
left of the train, was started over the
road, arriving in Rutland only forty
minutes behind time.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-09-28

The Cow STEALING AT MILTON. --
Rather a rich affair recently took place
in the town of Milton. 1t is barely
possible that similar transactions occur
in other rural districts, but it is not
often that they have the benefit of so
much publicity. We find an extended
and minute account Of the transactions
in letter addressed by the constable,
A. N. Austin to the Burlington Times.
Upon Grand Jurors complaint, with
warrant attached, Mr.. Austin arrested q
man by the name Of Griffin for stealing
COWS, and made due return. AS the
prisoner expressed wish for con-
tinuation from Saturday till Monday,
the Grand Juror requested Mr. Austin
to take him to the magistrates
office, give him (the prisoner) leave
to look up his witnesses, - and sug-
gested that if he managed to get him.
self and his family out of town it might
be good thing. The magistrate and
Attorney for the State also thought it
would be best to show the prisoner all
due lenity, and upon the officers de-
claring it wonld be impossible for him
to keep the prisoner, they suggested that
the respondent sheuld advance to some
body five dollars to pay for keeping him,
which sum was Immediately forked
over to Mr.. Austin. ,.. .aa. 4as
The latter, failing to get any one to
! do the job, and calling to mind the sug-
gestions of the Grand Juror, he released
the prisoner on his parole of honor to
appear at the appointed time, assuring
him that a0hen he appeared he should
have his money back.
The time at length came, but criminal
! came not he; and Mr.. Austin having
been accused of receiving bribe to let the
prisoner go free, denies the soft impeacn-
ment and publishes the facts as he un-
derstands them. ,.... .....
The five dollars was received through
the suggestion of the magistrate and
Attorney for the State, and the prisoner
turned loose at the recommendation of
the complaining officer. .....
Who can say but that the ends Of JUS
tice and the good of society would be
generally promoted, and, what is more
important an item Of expense saved, If
all Grand Jurors, Magistrates, Attorneys
and Constables, would follow in the
exact footsteps Of these illustrious pre-
| decessors,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-09-28

ed I've gallons of excellent whisky, $50
pronounced by our friends and would
have been valuable prize in any por-
tiol of the confederacy. Placing the
jug and tumbler side by side on the ver-
andah in full view of the road, | re-
mounted just as the rebels reached the
conner Of the quarter-lot. we have
pressing engagements in Natchez said
Coburn. SO We have l replied, 1 had
nearly forgotten them. Let Us lose no
time in meeting them
As we rode of some Of the foremost
rebels espied us and Quickened their
pace. When they reached the house they
naturally looked towards it to see if any
person was there. They saw the jug
and were at once attracted. One man
rode past the house, but the balance
stopped The minority OF one was pru-
dent and returned after pursuing US less
than fifty yards. The whisky which the
Jug contained was quickly absorbed,
With only one tumbler it required some
minutes to drain the jug. These min
utes were valuable. Whisky may have
ruined many a man, but it saved US.
Around the seductive jug those thirty
guerrillas became ObliviOus to our es-
cape. We had reason to be thankful
that we disobeyed the rules Of strict te-
totalers by Keeping liquor in the house.
Camp Fire and Cotton Field.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-09-28

Death OF MADAME KOssUTH. - The
wife Of Governor Kossuth, the illustrious
Hungarian patriot, died on Sept, l, at
Turin of the illness from which she has
been suffering for years On account OF
her falling health, her husband several
years ago, repaired with her to Italy,
where she has since been cared by him
with the most exemplary devotion.
Madame Kossuth, at the time of her
death, was fifty five years old. Her
remains are to be conveyed to Genoa for
interment by the side Of her only
daughter. who died a few years ago.
Kossuth has, during the last few years,
lost several of his nearest relations, and
the death of his wife leaves him nearly
alone. The millions of his countrymen
who still cherish his memory as Of old
and of friends and admirers in other
countries, will feel the deepest sympathy
with the intrepid, noble hero in his re-
cent sore trial.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-09-28

IMPRESSIVE FUNERAL SERVICES A
large concourse of people assembled at
the Congregational Church yesterday af-
ternoon to pay their last respects to the
memory Of the late Judge Brown. The
casket containing the remains was borne
in:oAhe vestibule Of the church by the
Dealers Messrs. J. Edgerton, E. Edger-
ton, Hodges Prout. Daniels, Nichols and
Dunton.
The services commenced with the
singing of the 12l2th hymn of the Sab
bath Hymn Book, commencing
" Hear what the voice Of Heaven pro-
CLANS"
Rev. Mr.. Seaver then read from a man.
ual appropriate selections Of scripture,
and made few eloquent and impressive
remarks from the seventh verse Of the
ffty-seventh Psalm, My heart is fixed,
o God, my heart is fixed" David's fix
edness of religious character was briefly
noticed and commended. Wicked men
may become more and more fixed in their
determination to do wrong; and if there
is any sight in this world more melan-
choly than another it is that of such
man. So the christian may become
more and more fixed in his pious deter
limitations, aud this constitutes one of
most delightful spectacles on earth. Re-
ligious decision, said Mr.. Seaver, was
Distinguishing trait in the character of
our deceased friend.
This kind of decision ~ is peaceful in
its results; ~ it occasions healthy
growth in all virtue and manliness; (3)
it gives strength to overcome tempta-
tion-who would have thought Of ap- |
preaching our deceased friend with
bribe? az Great influence follows this
fixedness of religious purpose. (5) 1t /
throws dignity over life.
The Rev. DIR. Aiken offered an impress
i've prayer, and the services were closed
with the singing of the l247th hymn
commencing le'
For all thy saints o God" |
The remains were followed by large
procession to their final resting place in
the village cemetery. .
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-09-28

SAVED BY WHIsKY.-At the first alarm
we ordered our horses brought out.
When the animals appeared we desisted
from our work. The rebels are coming
down the road, was the next bulletin
from the front. We sprang upon our
horses and rode hundred yards along
the front Of our quarter lot to a point
where we could look up the road to-
ward Waterproof. There they were sure
enough, thirty or more mounted men,
advanced at a slow trot. They were
about half mile distant, and, had we
been well mounted, there was no doubt
of our easy escape. Now comes the
race, said Colburn. Twenty miles to
Natchez. A single heat, with animals
to go at will We turned our horses in
the direction of Natchez. Stop said |,
as we reached the house again. They
did not see us and have not quickened
their pace Strategy, my boy, may as
sist us little. Throwing my bride
into Colburns hand, slid from my sad.
die and bounded into the dwelling. 1t
was the work of moment TO bring out
a jug and glass tumbler, but was de-
layed longer than l wished in finding
the key of our closet. The jug contain
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-09-28

ACCIDENT ON THE CHESHIRE RAILROAD
On the Cheshire Railroad near the
town of Marlboro, freight train ran Of
the track in consequence of break be-
ing down. Five cars were eftectually
smashed, and the trucks were piled up
five high. No lives were lost. The
sleeping train from Boston due at this
place a little after twelve was of course
interrupted but a train was made up
at Keene and rnn down to the place, the
passengers were changed by, and ar
rived here at ten minutes past two.
Conductor Parkhurst had charge Of this
train.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-09-28

A SINGULAR REQUEsT.-A remarkably
cool proceeding, considering the state of
the weather, occurred to-day in Jay
street. lad of about fourteen years of
age entered a wholesale fruit store, and
going to the desk of the proprietor, said :
"Please, may remain here for a while
I'm going to have fit, and want to
stay TIL it's over"
The proprietors thoughts were some
what confused he was unwilling to say
the boy should not have fit in his
store at the same time he had vision
of the horrible sights in store for him If
he consented and there was besides,
some hanger the boy would die, in which
case, he, the proprietor, might have to
clear up the mystery.
The boy, however, did not wait for an
answer, but sat down in chair and had
his fit while tn proprietor looked on
amazed. The boy recovered.-N. 7.
Egenig Post.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-09-28

A REBEL LIE.-Edward A. Pollard is
Southerner, who, among other literary
performances has written book called
the "Record of the War" On page 81
we find the following account of an ex-
ploit attributed to the rebel General
Ashby, which is an unqualified false.
hood
"At one time he was riding abreast Of
three hundred infantry, who were pass
along the turnpike. All at once he
wheeled his horse, and leaping the fence
with drawn sword, cut his way right
through them, then wheeling, he did the
same thing second time. Riding up
to the standard bearer, he seized it from
him and dashed him to the earth. The
terrified wretches never raised weapon
against him. Seventy five of them, whom
he cut of, laid down their arms and sat
down at his order, in the corner of the
fence, where they remained until his men
came up to take care of them. The flag
was that of Vermont regiment"
This is said to have occurred during
the Valley campaign, when Banks was
chased to the Potomac" Now, it is well
known that at the time there was no
Vermont infantry in the Valley. The Ist
w. Cagai'y were with Gen. Banks, but
their flag never fell into the hands of the
enemy. A flag belonging to the lst Vt.
Cavalry was burnt during the retreat,
having been left, we believe, I'M wagon,
which was afterwards burned by our
men. No flag of Vermont regiment
was ever in the keeping of the enemy
iuring the war.--BwGingtoa Tines,
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thrilling SCENE-A TRAIN OF CARS
running THRoUGH BURNING WOODS
OnSuudav, while the fire in the woods
at Cedar Swamp was at its height, an
extra train Of sixteen cars, bringing the
14th Maine regiment, on their way
hone to Augusta, came over the Eastern
Railroad On either side Of the track
tn. flames rose forty feet high, the noise
dpwnng the sound of the train. 1t
WIS a fearful sight to behold. The oil
onthe wheels took fire. and along the
train were seen revolving wheels Of fire,
willie the seven hundred officers and
men Of the gallant 14th were nearly
snothered in the dense smoke. For
tulately the long train drawn by the
Cape Ann" went through the terrible
orleal without accident, and as the cars
emerged beyond the burning district,
tn, smoke rushed from the car windows
inc the air giving an appearance of
trim on tire.-PtrtsmOuth, Y. II. Chroni.