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The national Republican., 1866-04-12
Testimony before the Reconstruction Com
uiittee.

Testimony before the Reconstruction Conn
niittee.
Tho Reconstruction Committee yesterday had
before them several important witnesses, among
them ex-rsbel Vice President ALEXANDER Ii: SrE.
VEINS, the nature Of whose testimony has not yet
traDspirsd. Mr.. THOMAS W. Cook, editor of the
Wilmington IN. CO. Herald, submitted some impor-
tant testimony in regard to Mr.. LISCoLs's visit to
Richmond Immediately on the rebel evacuation of
that town. at which time appears the late President
actually did enter into negotiations with rebel en-
missariss with ultimate view to pence. During
his stay in Richmond he held two interviews with
Judge CAMPBELL, then the rebel Assistant Secretary
Of War at the second of which, in the cabin of the
steamer Malvern, Admiral POrtsr's flagship, he
handed to Judge CAMPBELL written memorandum
containing propositions for pence. This document
was unaddressed, and without date or signature
but 1t was in Mr.. LNcoLSs own hand writing,
and before being delivered was read by Mr.. LIN
COLIN to his rebel auditors and each ofts
separately and extensively explained and com.
mented on.
The propositions so submitted are substantially
those embodied in the Presidents letter to Hon.
=. p BLAIR, sr., which was printed at the time of
Mr.. BLAIR's visit to Richmond, though accompa-
MED by or two additional paragraphs, in one Of
which Mr.. LIScoLS unequivocally promised to stay
the execution of the eOn6scation law in the case Of
the people Of any-state that should accept such
terms.
This ultimatum was circulated quite freely
among prominent secessOnists in Richmond for
several days, but was then suppressed by orders
from Washington.
1t also appears from Mr. Cooks testimony that
President LINCOLN was the source of the authority
by which the call was issued previous to LEES
surrender for the assembling in Richmond of tho
Virginia State Legislature, which call was subse.
quently revoked by orders sent from here
This testimony is highly important at this time,
as showing the disposition by which Mr.. LINCOLN
was animated at the time of his cruel death, and
establishs' the fact that his successor has in no
manner departed from the policy his illustrious
predecessor had marked out fdt his own guidance.
The national Republican., 1866-04-12

The following named officers were mustered out
Of the United States service on the 7th inst:
ASSISTANT QUARrERN NAsrERs.-Captains Henry
s Chubb, David B. Stone, Horatio A. Du Puy,
William Curry, George W. Davis, (Brvt. Major)
CoHsIssARlEs-oaptain John M. Blair, (Brvt.
MajOr) Capt Charles s. Landon, tBrvt Msjor,)
Capt. Asa Gregory and Capt. Charles B. Deveraux,
(Brt. Major.)
ASSISTANT ApJUrAsr GEsEuAL.-Capt Albert
S. Keudrck.
ADDITIONAL PAYNAsrERs.-Horstio II. Huan
and Edward II. Q. Hooper, (Brvt Major.)
The national Republican., 1866-04-12

ITALIAN OPERA.-"La Traviata" was finely
rendered last night at the Washington Theatre to
rather thin house. We trust that our citizens will
attend during the remaining nights in such mum.
bsu as 10 give the encouragement TO the artists Of
this trOpps which they % richly merit
The national Republican., 1866-04-12

A communication to the House, from the secrO.
tary of War, in answer to a resolution shows that
the channel Of the PatApscO was, before the war,
drsdged to the uniform depth Of twenty feet, one
hundred and fifty feet wide, for a length of nine
miles. Estimates made of the required appro-
PriatiOnS for deepening to twenty-five feet amount
IN AZ 100 600
The national Republican., 1866-04-12

Freedmcn's Affairs IN South Carolina.
The number Of contracts made With the freedmen
for the month Of March last amounts to fity.six;
these were made for the cotton plantations Eds
to, Wadmalaw, Johns and James Island, South
Carolina, and the entire number Of freedmen con
tracted with amount to Ass.
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THE SPEECH OF SPEAKER COL


States House Of Representatives, made
speech TO serenade party on the evening Of
the 10th Instant Among other things, that
gentleman is reported to have said:
Tho President Of the United States, in his proc
cS no.. asa, AZ ppo,S.s PNh PsGyonn s"s sove,,
rebellion were without civil govsrpusnt. That
was fact as p.ip.sle as the stars whom they shine
plainly to.nisbt- ,hs, coeSr,s. wa, not a, tbat
lime called together. believe 1t would have hast.
snsa The -o,k ~, Tssoauo'iSn ps ION n, sss,s ,hS, At
their lsei.iation, vsuld have united last summer on
a policy Of reconstruetion which would have been
&c y; s ,S' ~ sn,S ..,O. o. 'l nj. "onea,r.n,
action, would have seqsioscsd. "
Mr.. CoLFaS regrets now, for the first time,
to the knowledge OF the American people,
Congress was not called together nearly one
year ago. He declares that II seemed to him,
Immediately after the assassination OF Presi-
dent LINCOLN, that an extraordinary occa-
sion" had occurred sufficient to warrant Tres
ident JonSsoS in calling an extra session OF
Congress. Now, this Is strange language for
the third officer in the Government to en-
nIov nj this late dav on so urave n sub;ect
r., :, |,
win all que difference 10 the distinguished
gentleman, we will ask Mr. CoIFAx whether
sL...,.;.,. a.. ...;..i -, A.. iii, L. -
ooSer'hiB tho haeohai Perh W "hien ne ~
fers, he, as Speaker OF the House, ever sug-
,osted tho ;doa IN pras;dent Jouxsox that
$50 ''O
Congress should be called togetherT More
than this. Instead of realizing that ANYTHING
-. ,,.,...i;.,,,,, n, ..,.,uuo1 o., i,,,,,ou;i
very eNu"oru,nay hau o'''"''u W N"P',
the country, did Mr.. CoLFAx not leave the
o;,,, and tba Atlantic Stotas and ;oin nm "
= -, a, :
pedltion ana go MS way rejoicing across the
continent" on q Pacific Railroad exploring
oxnod;,ionp Certainly be did
u"
Neither MIR. CoLFAx, or any other man,
can produce the Senator or REPRESENTATIVE
....,. po.,lo.,, Io,,,,,,,
VINO ever suggested 10 Iresiueht ooiNsoN
that there was any necessity for calling Con.
o,.oss ,o,,o,bor :, A nr;, or No, Iees, Tbo
BreSS toBe'her III aPrn vi hi'y, ioo'. h'
man does not hre! such talk at TINS late
day is good buncombe for serenadng party
n Iecc -, :, :. III. IL. -.
IN April looo' put IL Ii not haruly Wnat VIC
have a right to expect from Speaker CoLFAx'
On the subject OF reconstruction, the
Speaker is rather more sound. He declares:
You win ask me- perhaps what Is my policy Of
woTds II r. IN, poiiev Of yoconstruetioS laid
down by Andrew JOHNSON with such emphasis and
ne IN ms speeen' usI %sae 70 'ae ~ people 'e e.
May, 1865. Cheers I endorse his sentiments,
proclaimed Sy him IN Nashville The night S ho was
,"I A.. dSy nbsn ,bs NEW, Of The Surrender of
army was received. endorse the sentiments
uttered s oy nsm h p.S 70 aou' cG%mees nS upon ms
meuts from him and cannot unlearn them now. 1
believed them then. and believe in them still.
platform and higher s.i of hi, feeling, Of duty to
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RECEPTIONS AT THE EXECUTIVE
MANSION.

The Presidential levees at the Executive
Mansion will be dispensed with until further
notice.
The ladies Of the Presidents household
will receive callers on Fridays, afternoon and
evening
The national Republican., 1866-04-12
appointment of Examining Surgeons.

The Commissioner Of Pensions yesterday ap-
pointed the following Examining Surgeons: Drs. W.
W. Leighton, Brooklyn, N. Y; Samuel II. Demp-
sey, Groenyile, Ky Hartford D. Knowles Penn.
broke, Maine
The national Republican., 1866-04-12

MAJ. GEN. w. II. MARKLE, arrived at the
KiTkwood last night.
SENATOR WILSON left town for Massachu-
setts last evening, and will bo absent until Mon.
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GRovER's THEArRE.-Mr Lawlor's benefit

growers THEATRE.-MT. LawlOr's benefit
last night was splendid entertainment.
Tonight Mr.. Il. Lamb, the favorits comedian
and the stage manager of the Theatre modestly
presents his claims for benefit, and presenting
bill Of attractions which will lay the obligation
upon the other side Of the ledger to those who in
vest in tickets. While bsnsating Mr.. Lamb they
will receive q double benefit themselves.
The national Republican., 1866-04-12
DRoPosALs FOR SEWER.

MAroR's OFFICE, April 10, 1866.
Proposals will be received by the undersigned until
O'Clock m FRIDAY, April 10th, for building sewer
In street north, between Sixth aud Seventh ,treets
west TO connect with the sewer 10 srth street west
The sewer will be circular in form Its inside dame
ter will be three feet the walls nine inches In thickness
the inside bottom Of the will the
side bottom Of the sewer In Sixth sheet and para
lei with the present grade Of street. at depth Of about
II feet, to the inside bOttow Of the sewer.
Bidders will state the price Per lineal foot for the
sewer, which shall include all excavations and nliug
the successful bidder bidders to be responsible for ali
damages done to the water gas pipes and any acei
dent caused In the construction OF the work.
The right to reject any all bids will be reserved
Specifications be seen at the Com room
City Hail. every day from 10 to II o'clock at any
time, by calling on the Commissioner Of the Fourth
ward. JAMES J. CAMPBELL
Commissioner Fourth Ward.
JOSIAH ESSEX,
T. b. BROWN,
pll-wfm20 Assistant Commissioners.
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brutal rreatm.n, OF . Freedman.

James Gray, freedman and resident Of this
city, entered into contract with II. II. Bean, on
the 10th Of January last to labor for him for the
period Of one year as farmer, with the stipulated
wages Of seventy .ave dollars per annum aud two
suits Of clothes, and such other considerations s
used in the written contract Of the Freedmen's
Bureau Of this District. James Gray makes affidavit
to the fact that he has not received ono cent Of
wages for bis labor although the contract was that
he should be paid in monthly instaIments. He
also deposes that on the morning Of the I'd Of April
about sunrise, while he sitting by the fire, Mr..
Bean came in aud asked Gray what he had been
doing to which he replied, Nothing yet" He
was then ordered to go to the field. Gray started
to get some FIRE for light, and be was STOPPING
down Bean struck him on the head with the back
Of an are, knocking him against the chimnsy-oor-
ner, at the same time calling him id s-n Of q
b-h, and saying that he would "knoek his brains
out" Tho blow struck rendered him senseless and
made him weak from the loss Of blood. Bean, on
the partial recovery Of Gray, ordered him 70 the
field TO work He lef the field and made good
his escape 10 this city.
The national Republican., 1866-04-12
SPECIAL NOTICIj-....

as- Rev. Edward E. Hale, OF Boston, will
deliver Lecture before the "washington Unitarian
Association" THIS EVENING, at ~ o'clock, In the
Unitarian Church, corner Of and Sixth streets.
suBJEor-"The National Church Of America. -
Seats free, and cordial Invitation Is extended 10 ALL
apl2.lit
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Depository OF Public Moneys.
The Merchants National Bank at Little Rock,
Arkansas, was yesterday donominatOd as deposi
tory of national funds
The national Republican., 1866-04-12

TIE INTERNAL REyISuE RECEIPTS yesterday
were s62l, ,7SL0l.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

THE CIVIL RIGHTS BILL.
Mr.. Holmes, of New York, presented resolutions
of the Legislature Of the State of Now York in
favor Of tho passage of the Civil Rights bill, the
L, esidents veto to the contrary Notwithstanding:
which were laid upon the table and ordered to be
printed.
ANERTCO-CAEADIAN STEAMERS.
Mr.. Eliot, of Massachusetts,, from the Commit
tee on Commerce, reported Senate bill providing
for the issue Of American regi to the Canadian
steamers Dispatch and Michigan, with an amend
ment extending the issue Of such registers TO sundry
schOOner. The amendment was agreed to- and
the bill, as amended, passed.
PROTECTION OF MOSTASIASs.
Mr.. Smith, Of Kentucky, introduced the follow
ing which was agreed to;
RsSOiUsd That the Committee on the Militia be
instructed to inquire into the prOprety of furnish
ing the citizens Of the Territory of Montana with
firearms and ammunition for home defence against
the hostile Indians Of the said Territory, and that
they have leave to report by bill or otherwise.
IMMIGRATION.
Mr.. Washburne, of Illinois, from the Committee
on Commerce, reported bill to amend an act Gu.
titled act to encourage emigration, and to regu-
late the carrying Of passengers In steam vesselsi
which was ordered to be printed and recommitted
BALTIMORE AND POTOMAC RAILROAD.
Mr., Mccullough, Of Maryland, from the Com.
mittss on the District Of cOumbia, reported bill
The national Republican., 1866-04-12

deliver Lecture before the "washington Unitarian
Association" THIS EVENING, at ~ o'clock, In the
Unitariau Chureh, corner Of and Sixth streets.
sUBJEor-"The National Church OF America :"
Seats ree and cordial Invitation is extended 10 ALL
apl2-ltt
AS-Easter.-A fair for tho benent OF Grace
Protestant Episcopal Church, Rev. ALFRED HoLMEAD,
Rector will be held at ISLAND HALL, on Virginia
Avenue, between sixth aud Seventh Streets commencing
on MONDAY EVENING, April 2, aud continue two
weeks.
The fine PIANO to bo used for the occasion has been
generously furnished from the establishment Of JOHN
y. BLLIs, ESQ.
TABLEAuX EVERY EVENING ae.u
CO Fairi FsIri for the Beneht of the Sixth
Presbyterian Church. will be held at seaton Hail. CON.
meneiug WEDNESDAY, April l. 1890, continuing two
weeks All the usual attractions for comfort and pleas.
ure will be found Steamed oysters from the celebrated
establishment Of Harvey Co., will be served by the
ladies every evening
The fair will open this afternoon ard every after
until further notice, for ladies and children
The piano used at the fair has been kindly furnished
by Mr.. W. O. MeIerott.
Ason tickets 80 cents Single tickets % cents Chill.
dren half price. mh2s-u
ss-Breech-Loading Arm.-The Board for
the Examination Of Breeeh Loading Arms Of which Gen.
era Hancock Is president now in session at No. 6l
windsr's Building.
Arms will be received daily, between tho hours Of II
| a. m and p m, until further notice.
Inventors are requested to submit their In per-
son or by agent to the recorder OF the board.
W. OWENS,
Capt. 9th US. Cav. Brew. Lieut.. Col. U. sA.,
mhI2.u Recorder.
as- Onice Washington Gas Light Com
PANY.-on and after March 1865, until further no.
ee the price Of COKE will be twelve cents per bushe
milf GEO. A. MoILHRNNY, Engineer.
Rs-Madam Mounts Pile salve-a Valuable
Remedy for that Disease; Aso Consu mption Destroy
er, and Entire Cure for the Bronchitis Asthma &c
be found at stOtt's Drug Store, opposite National
Hotsli Gilmaus, near Metropolitan Hotel, Ford g. cor
ner Of Eleventh aud Pennsylvania avenue; Entwises
corner Of Twelfth and Pennsylvania avenue; Eliott's
Of aud Twelfth streets, HarbAughs corner Of
Seventh and O. jal2-u
90 Wonderfully strange.-Madams NJ. Il.
PBRRBdAULT, who has asonishod the scientific eassep
Of Paris and London, has now permanently located
herself at Albany, N. Y. Madame Porregaut, by the
aid OF her wonderful instrument, known the HOro
scope guarantees to produce lfslike picture Of the
future husband wife Of the PATRON together with tn,
date Of marriage, leading traits Of character, pAton
etc. This Is no humbug, as thousands Of testimonials
assert. She will send, when desired, written
guarantee that the picture is what II purporta to be
By stating ago. height complexion color Of eyes and
hair, and enclosing 90 cents aud stamped envelope ad.
dressed to Yourself you will receive the picture by
return mail. Address
MADAME N. II. PRRREdAULT,
oel6-lydSw P.o. Drawer 9O2, Albany, NY.
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THE GREAT ENGLISH REMEDY.
PROTECTED BY ROYAL LETTERS PATENT.
SIR JAMES CLARKE'S
Celebrated Female Pills,

Prepared from prescription of Sir j. Clarke, NJ. ID
Physician Extraordinary to the Queen.
This invaluable medicine is unfailing in the
cure of all those painful and dangerous diseases to
which the female constitution is subject 1t mod
eartes all excess and removes all distractions from
whatever cause, and speedy cure may be relied
on.
TO MARRIED LADIES
it is particularly suited. 1t will, in short time,
bring on the monthly period with regularity.
Each bottle, price ST., bears the Government
stamp of Great Britain, to prevent counterfeits.
CAUTION. I.,f
These Pills should not be taken by Females dur
ing the First Three Months of Pregnancy, as they
are sure to bring on Miscarriage, but at any other
time they are safe.
Every woman knows that the bloom Of health
must fade, with the slightest irregularity or OBJ
structon Of the menses. These Pills are truly
the woman's friend in her hour of trial, and the
only,sure, positive and never failing cure and reg.
ulator Of Suppression of nature from whatever
cause SO mild that the feblest can take them
with perfect security. yet so powerful in their ef
fecs, that they may be safely called, never fail
ing Regulator
In all cases Of Nervous and Spinal Affections,
Pains in the Back and Limbs, fatigue on slight
eXerhon Palpltation OF the Heart, Hlstercs, and
Whites, these Pills will effect cure when all 9TH
cr means have failed and although powerful
remedy do not contain iron, calomel. antinony, or
anything huitful to the constitution.
Full objections in the pamphlet around each
package, which should be carefully preserved,
SOLD By ALL DRUGGISTS.
Sole General Agent for the United States and
British noninions,
JOB MOSES, q Cortland-st., New York.
N. B.-Sl 90 and 6 three cent postage stamps
enclosed to any authorized Agent will ensure
bottle, containing 80 Pills, by return mail, secure
" sealed from all observation. 6m
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Regular Memphis, Van Buren, and
TT. Smith Packet.
tsfH4n
1Es==..sTs.,s
The Light Draft Steamer
OZARK,

SAN HOUSTON, Master. JIM. ROSE, Clerk
HNIIE above light draught and splendid pas
4 Sehger Packet will run regularly be-
tween Memphis, Van Buren and Fort Smith
and all intermediate points.
Passengers and shippers can depend upon
her being firm fixture in the trade. and are
assured that all business entrusted to her care.
will receive careful and prompt attention.
March II, 1866.
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Budget Of SciSs0rlngS.
Filio DISTINGUISHING.

When paint thee what thou mightest be
And think on what thou art,
Trace thine image in my memory,
Search that memory through mine heart
Then | feel how widely parted
Is that other side from this:
What a gulf divides our fancy
From that unimagined bliss.
Sometimes bymy side thou walkest,
Grown STRIPPING tall and fair,
Godlike in thine youthful beauty.
But oh, not as thou art there
All thine interests sparkling in thee,
Gnshing toward me fresh and clear.
Fancy y-drawn from things around lie,
Speak not of that nObler sphere.
Day by day, and every moment,
Always present, never sought,
Standing, looking, speaking, loving,
Gliding through the realms Of thought.
o'my child, my spirits presence,
Dearest comfort nearest joy,
All these nine long years where art thoh.
Where, and what, mine angel boy
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More than Thirty Years

of sale and use Of DR.. Marshalls Gatarrh and
Headache Snuff has proved its great value Tor all
the common diseases Of the Head, and at this mo-
ment it stands higher than ever before,
1t is recommended by many of the best physi-
cians and is used with great success and satisiac
ton everywhere.
Read the Certificates Of Wholesale Druggists
The undersigned having for many years been
oocuo;ntod with Dr. Marshalls Catarrh and Head
ache snuff, and sold it in wholesale trade,
checrfully state, that believe 1t to be equal, IN
every respect, TO the recommendations given OF 1t
for the cure of Catarrhal Affections and that 1t is
decidedly the best article we have ever known Tor
all common diseases of the head
Burr q Perry. Boston. Barnes d Park, N. York,
Reed Austin Il Co, Alb. d d Sands,
Brown. Lamson d Co." Steph. Paul Il Co.
Reed Cutler 4 Co. Israel Minor & Co.
Seth w. Fowle. " McKesson Il Robbins"
Wilson. Fairbank6Co A. L. Scovill d. CO.
Henshaw ,Edmand&Co NJ. Ward, Close & 20.
H. H. Hay ,Portland,Ne. Bush d Gale
For sale by all Druggists. Try it, bm
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RELIEF IN TEN MINUTES.
BRYAN'S pVLM0NlC WATERS.

sESgs" The original Medicine established in 1897,
and first article of the kind ever introduced under
the name of Pulmonic Waters" in this or any
other country all other Pulmonic Waters are coun-
terfeits The genuine can be known by the name
BRYAN being stamped on each Wafer.
These Waters have beer before the public for
nearly 30 years, and the immense sale attained
net only in America but in foreign countries fully
attest their intrinsic worth. The medical proper.
ties are superior to any other article offered for the
cure of Pulmonary Bronchial affections, and the
quantity contained in each box is nearly double
that of the many worthless limitations advertised
DRYAN's rUIMoNIc wAFERs
cuIe Coughs, Colds, Sore Throat Hoarsencss
Asthma, Catarrh, Bronchitis, Difficult Breathing,
Splitting of Blood, Pains in the Chest, incipient
Consumption and all diseases of the Lungs. Not
only affording temporary relief, but eifectlng a
rapid and lasting cure and are warranted to give
satisfaction in every instance. They do not nau-
seate like alcoholic compounds, and the medicinal
properties are combined in form agreeable and
pleasant to the taste, that any child will readily
take them. One dose will always afford
RELIEF IN TEN MINUTES.
To vocalists and Public Speakers, these Waters
are peculiarly valuable; they will in one day re.
move the most severe occasional hoarseness; and
their regular use for few days will, at all times
increase the power and hexibility of the voice
greatly improving its tone, compass and clearness
for which purpose they are regularly used by many
! professional vocalists.
The very great celebrity Of this inysluablcrome.
dy has induced unprincipled persons to prepare
base limitations which disappont the just expeea.
tons of the purchaser, and inure the character of
the genuine medicine,
See that the word BRYAN" is stamped on
each Wafer, and also observe the fac simic of the
signature Of the proprietor JOB MOSES" on
each wrapper, to counterfeit which is forgery. OF,
Tending parties will be dealt with to the full extent
Of the law.
Bryan's Pulmonic Waters are for sale by all
Druggists.
JOB MOSES, Sole Proprietor,
m6 q Cortland street, Ny
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One of the above will leave st. Louis every
week-thus aiforIing passengers and shippers
regular and unsurpassed facilities for trans
portation. The Last Chance is especially de-
signed for navigating the Upper Arkansas,
and no expense is being spared, to make her
one of the most handsome, comfortable and
light draft fast running steamers ever built
We believe she will be a boat OF which the
Arkansas Merchants will be proud 1t is de-
signed to run her between Little Rock and
the various landings above to Fort Gibson
thus ensuring delivering all freight for that
region. Mercantile business Of any nature,
orders for goods, produce on commission &c.
&c"'entrusted to any of these steamers, will
receive rs good attention us if accompanied
by the parties interested.
sD~ Freight always as low as by any other
transportation line. The patronage Of the
Arkansas public is respectfully solicited.
Ms. MEplIAMtv a BROS.
March l7-30tf ProprietorS. st. Louis.
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Read the Certificates Of Wholesale Druggist
IN 1854. .-