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NOT THAT MAN-ANOTHER MAY.-David
Clark, the carpenter of French Garden
Hill, has requested us to state that the
David Clark who was arraigncd before the
Mayor on Wednesday for being drunk and
attempting to rob a negro was not he, but
another David Clark. Although our David
is an honest, sober fellow, and prides him.
self upon his reputation, he is afraid that,
in view of the mean things that so many
men who have been thought good have
come to of late, his friends might think
that he too had taken suddenly to hard
drink. Not so David is as sober man
as ever and it were as well to try to turn
Fabrcius from the path Of honor as to
make David drunk. To the David Clark
referred to in our report our David
would say: 81 do not mind you getting
drunk or robbing negroes, if you only did
IL under another name. When you steal
a ncgro's parse you steal trash, but when
you rob me of my good name, you steal
that which avails you nothing, but makes
me poor indeed"
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THE FAIR AND FESTIVAL OF The Third
PRESBYTERIAN church will close to night,
selling by auction the articles remaining
on hand. This will afford fine opportu-
nifty for persons to supply themselves with
seasonablc goods, toys, etc. We learn that
the ladies have realized from this under
taking nearly a sufficient amount to enable
them to carry out the objects they contem,
plated. The activity, energy, and zeal
which they have exhibited in this matter
is deserving of success, and we congratu-
late them upon the result; and when they
next hold fair and festival, may we be
there to see and eat.
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DURE KEROSENE AND PARAGON
i OIL for sale At the branch store Of
A. BODEkER Il BROTHER,
dea Sixth street opposita Second Market.
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A FAIR ~ FULL BLAsT.-Wc were in
formed yesterday that the Misses Fair"
which is in full blast on Broad near the
corner of Twenty fifth street, has been so
literally favored since its opening on Christ
mas eve that Mrs. James +. Riddick, its
worthy and practical manager, finds it ne
ccssary to make larger and greater acces-
sions to their well-aSSortcd and handsome
collection, amongst which may be found
very accurate portraits Of some OF our
southern generals. The manager says she
will spare no pains to make it q source of
pleasure to all visitors and a comfort to
those little ones within the pale OF their
church whom Fortune seems to have over
looked or may have been smitten by the
hand of Adversely. Everybody should go
to this fair. There they can find oysters,
turkeys, chickens, and all the dtinties OF
the season served up in the latest and most
approved style, besides a host Of lovely
and smiling faces.
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The LADIES or THE OAEwooD MEMORIAL
ASSOCIATION propose having dinner and
supper on New Years day aud night, and,
if successful, to continue for Que or two
days more. They have secured the use OF
one of the floors in the large and commo-
dious house on Twentieth between Main
and Franklin streets, formerly used by
Mcssrs. Christian 4 Lea as a tobacco fac
tory. Extensive preparations are in pro-
gress to make this one Of the most attrac-
tive places Of resort which have been
opened to the public this season. In addi-
ton to regular meals of dinner and supper,
of turkeys, oysters, and meats of all kinds,
there will be side tables furnished with ice
cream, jellies, and all the dcIicacies OF the
season. As the object which it is con-
templated to assist by this dinner and sup
per is one which commends itself to all OF
us, it is earnestly hoped that all who feel
disposed will make it a point to attend,
and by their contributions give aid to the
noble women who have already done so
much in this work.
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BOLD ROBBERY Wednesday night
last, whilst Mr.. Mcintyre, book-keeper at
Powers drug store, was sitting in the rear
of the store, he heard noise in the front
part, which attracted his attention. Upon
proceeding in the direction Of the noise he
discovered a negro behind tho counter
trying to get at the money-drawer. He
grabbed the negro, but the latter made
quite vigorous resistance. For time
they had o severe tussle, but the negro
managed in the end to get out of Mr..
McIntyre's hands and make his escape
with some two or three dollars.
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MAYORS COURT-MAYOR MAYO PRE-
SIDING - THURSDAY MoRNING.-Nicholas
RofIa was arraigned for abusing and
threatening to shoot Herman Schwartz.
Schwartz said that Roifa accused him of
stealing five dollars. Roffa was required
to give sl00 surety for bis future good be-
havior.
William Lewis Luck, for being drunk
and unable TO take care of himself, was
sent back.
Wallace Adams, negro, charged with
being drunk and disorderly on the street,
was committed in default Of surety.
Thomas Chamberlayne, negro. was ar
raigncd for beating his better-half, and it
being proved that she beat Sister Cham
berlaync constant and severe" Tom was
committed in default Of surety.
Frank Anthony, negro, charged with
firing a pistol on the street, was committed
in default OF surety. Frank said, "Mr.
Mar, I wouldn't done dis cep'n twas
Christmas" His Honor could not con-
slider the fact, however; so Frank had to
march down "under the hill"
Carlos W. Ellis and Washington Porter
were arraigned for keeping and exhibiting
the game of faro in house on Seventh
street between Grace and Broad. Cap
tain Jenkins, Sergeant Burlington, and
Policeman Moore made a descent upon
the house on Wednesday night, and found
there Ellis seated at faro-table dealing
faro. There were two men, who gave their
names as Kelfer and Hewitt, playing at
the table. Porter was sitting at the fire,
away from the table. The case was con-
tinued until to-day, in the absence Of ma
terial witnesses.
Lewis Sampson, mulatto, was arraigned
for assaulting and beating an old negro
woman. He was discharged.
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twill cure DYSPEPSIA, LIVER COMPLAINT,
and all species OF INDIGESTION, lNTERMiT-
TENT FEVER. and FEVER and AGUE, and all Pc
riodiCal diseases
II will give immediate reliefin COLlC and FLuN.
twill cure COSTIYENE>S.
II Is mild and delightful invigoraut for delicate
females.
It is safe ANTI BILIOUS ALTERATINE and
TONIC for family purposes.
II Is powerful recupcrant after the frame has
been dcbiIitated and reduced by sickness.
II is an elegant appetizer as well as strenshener
OF the digestive forces
1t is desirable alike as q corrective and mild ca
tIarc.
II il being daily used and prescribed by all ply
siciaus a. the forIgua will be handed to any regu-
lar graduate. EDWARD WILDER,
de 7-eod Sole proprietor, Louisville, Ky.
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P,cuvoxn. December 27, 1865.

To the Editors Of the Richmond Dispatch:
Please acknowledge the following re-
sponses TO my note in behalf OF the poor
published some ten days since, omltting
those already acknowledged. Considering
the heavy losses some OF these gentlemen
have sustained, these contributions are
highly creditable:
Messrs. Warwick s Barksdalo, $50; Mr..
Charles p. Stone, Dover Coal Company
200 bushels coal; Or. Sharp, postmaster,
and his employs, s4l E; gentleman from
Williamsburg, S5; fair held by Misses
Pidgie Enders, Mary Hobson, and -
Higgenbotham, $50.
What beautiful lesson OF heayen-borr
charity have these dear girls taught us
while they thus turn away from the irivoli
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A SAD CASE OF DESTlTUTIoN came 10 our
knowledge last night, which we fear is but
one of many instances Of suffering amongst
the poor. A lady of responsibility, and
formerly of high social position in a neigh
boring county, having lost all her property
by the war, removed to this city some
months ago with her family, hoping to be
able to earn a living here. For while
she managed to live on her little earnings.
Work became scarce, her money was all
gone, every article of furniture except a
few absolutely necessary things were sold,
and the proceeds used in buying bread.
Christmas night she and her daughter ate
the last crumb of bread left in the house.
The next night, driven to despair by hun
ger and cold, the mother attempted sui
eide, but was fortunately discovered by
her daughter in time to call in nelghbor,
who promptly procured medical aid, and
saved her life. In this way the condition
of the family was discovered, and their
wants partially supplied by the benevo-
lent.
There are many poor amongst us. Let
us not forget them.
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A COMPLAINT TO THE WRONG QCARTER.-
We received yesterday letter from some
one signing himself "a Citizen" asking us
"to make some complaint about the law
less bands of soldiers that roam our streets
at large" While we are ever ready to
complain where complaint is necessary, We
would have it understood that we make no
complaint upon an anonymous letter. If
"a Citizen" will make his application to
Major Claiborne, we know that it will meet
with speedy attention.
"Mr. Mangum, who was robbed OF S2OO
or more by soldiers, and brutally beat for
resisting" can also find redress at police
headquarters.
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Rock HAVEN, MEADE Comfy, KT., }

NJ. Bi,0dyd Wilder, Lo,iSrille, Ky:
Dear Sir,--I take pleasure in saying that was
suffering from Ague and Fever, or Chiils and tc-
yer, for several months, when was advised by r
friend to try yoUr famous stomach B!ticrs, and AZ
ter using two bottles an entirely restored II not
only tmparts new vigor, but ii is truly the best
strengthening and gppetiying tonic, OF the same
time pleasant 70 the taste, have ever known used
or afforded TO the public; and | would LAY to all
those similarly All icted that itney would be cured
and have the disease thoroughly eradicated from
the system, 10 use your Bit'ers, and be convinced
remain yours respectfully,
=. =. NEvITr.
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9itllmond 1ispattll,
FRIDAY...............DECEMBER 2s, 1866.
auction Sales This Dag.

HARRISON, 6oDDIN APPERsoN viii sell at
4oclock two framed tenements in Duvsfs Ad-
dition, on ST. Paul near to Baker street.
GRUBBs & WILLIAMS will sell at IL o'clock tho
valuable farm OF lsO acres, called " Ravens
wood" on the Mechanicsyille turnpike about
three miles from Richmond
A. Z. COURTNEY, trustee, viii sell at u o'clock
avsluab bic tract OF land, containing io7 acres,
In New Kent county on the York River rail-
road, within one mile OF Summit station.
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HARD TIMEs.-The fact that these are
hard times no one will doubt: but it was
never more forcibly presented to friend
Of ours than upon a certain day, not long
gone, creditor appeared to him with a
large collecting book in his hand, sur
mounted by huge Colts revolver. He
said he wanted money very badly, and
thinking persuasion better than force, he
carried the ornament TO his collcc ting
book around with him by way Of a slight
argument in favor of obtaining it.
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ties of the season, in which old persons
often indulge to excess, and employ their
fair hands and warm hearts in an earnest
effort to bless and cheer the widow and
orphan! Heavens blessing will doubtless
follow them and those kind and sensible
friends who have encouraged such generous
sympathies.
Besides the above contributions, the citi-
zens Of Richmond have only given sixty
one dollars. 1t is hoped that those who
intended hearing Ristor have given their
FIVE dollars to private charities.
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INCREASE OF WATER-PowER.-Preliml-
nary surveys are beirg made by the james
River and Kanawha Canal Company with
the view of widening the canal to lOo ieet,
from the Tredegar Works to the head Of
the first level, about three miles, ana IN, n,
creasing its depth to ten feet. Ihis VIII
give an almost unlimited amount OF water
power, and will enable the company 10
supply all demands for water which may
be made.
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CoLoRED FAIR.-Thc members of the
Second African Baptist church arc holding
a fair at DIPS bakery for the purpose OF
raising funds to aid in rebuilding their
church, which was destroyed by fire about
one year ago. The membership Of this
church embraces many of the most worthy
of our colored population, and deserve the
aid Of our community in their efforts to
erect their house of worship.
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Coal TICKETS can be obtained by the
poor upon application to Mr.. George K
Crutchfield, chairman of the Fuel Com
mttee, Second Market hay scales, who
superintcnds the distribution Of the fifteen
hundred bushels of coal generously dona-
ted to the poor OF the city by Messrs.
Werth, Rathbun < Co.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-28

TURNER, the news dealer, on Governor
street, has again favored US with papers
that failed to reach rs by mail. Also, with
a copy of Every Saturday, containing Ol"h-
ens's last Christmas story, "MuGoy juno
ton" which story is of course the best OF
the season, and ought to be read, as Turner
knows, by every editor.
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Mr.. Efrrr5 IITlS,r. city :

MT. E1trTT1 W IiNrT, tlty.
Dear Sir, My wife ant child have been suffering
for several months from indigestion. My WIFE
seeing your advertisement, requested me to bring
her n bottle uf your stomach Btters, which did ;
and on her using one bottle Rm more than happy
10 state that my child now four months old, who
has no; had \ voluntary action since It's birth, is
entirely restored, and my wife Is enjoying the best
az health, and Is now VII oily unwilling to be with
says Il i the most strengthening and appetiziug
tonic that can DO used, and that no house ought to
be without IL: and | feel II due to the public TO
make known The wonderful good IL has performed
in my household, and most heartily reeomme nd It's
use IN every family.
remain yours respectfully,
T. NJ SWAMI,
Of Craig, Truman & Co., ale Main street.
Louisville, October 20, 1855.
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PUFF. PUFF, PUFF--not as steam en-
o;ne puffs, but real nice, delicious puff OF
first rate smoking tobacco, such as we are
using at this moment. Ifyou desire to
see persons enjoy a good puff, look into
our sanctum but if you want good one
Yourself. 90 to Blunt & Moseley's and buy
some of their irst-rate tobacco.
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CHARGE or sE-STEALING.-John j.
Phelps, white, and John Smith, negro,
were arraigned on yesterday before Jus
ticc Wade to answer the charge of steal
ing pair of horses, valued at $3.50, from
O. F. Bresec. We spoke some days since
Of the recovery of these horses, near
Wilson'S Landing. These two men, in
whose possession they were found, made
their escape and remained at large until
Sunday, when Justice Wade arrested
them in a garret nearly opposite his office.
After an examination the parties were
sent on. They were alsolsent on to answer
the charge of stealing two mules from
Robert King, who lives some four miles be-
low the city.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-28

ST CONTRACTS WIFE; FREEDMEN
BLANK CONTRACTS WITH FREEDMEN, for the
use OF farmers and others, can be obtained at the
Dispatch oice. They will be forwarded by mail
to all parts OF the country At THREE DOLLARS
PER HUNDRED or FIVE CENTS PER COPY for
ten or more copies. liberal discount to country
merchants. The money must be sent with the
order. de H-ts
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DEATH OF JoHN W. McKIEL.-Mr. John
w. McKiel, Of the firm Of McKiel Will
son, died at his residence, in this city, yes.
terday morning at 6 o'clock. His funeral
will take place this morning at II o'clock
in Sycamore church, and will be attended
by the members of Richmond Randolph
Lodge, No. 10; Of Richmond Encampment,
No. 2, Knights Templar and of the Am
bulance Committee; Of all which bodies he
was highly-eStcemcd and useful member.
Mr.. McKiel was born and reared in Nor
folk, and removed to this city about twen-
ty-six years ago. For fourteen years past
he had been conducting business in our
midst, and had endeared himself to many
friends by his strict integrity, his upright
department, and the genial social qualities
Of his nature. He died in the prime OF
manhood, in the forty-eighth year OF his
age
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THE RECEIPT, through Mrs. A. S. Lee, OF
a sum of money collected by Mrs. B. +.
Tinsley, of Lynchburg, Virginia, and OF
contributions through Mrs. NJ. II. Smith
from Charleston, S. c., and from Miss
Pearson, of Salisbury, n. c., are thank
fully acknowledged by the Oakwood Me-
mortal Association.
Mrs. Z. S. TURPTN, Treasurer.
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=. =. NEvITr.

IT, <. UiliCT, Esq. city:
Iwas good deal afflicted with Indigestion and
occasional attacks Of Dyspepsia. was advised 10
use your Bttttr> ! scarcely used one bottle when
felt relief and from the use Of the BiteTs, though
nearly sixty seven wears Of age feel the same en-
eTey ana ylvacity and cheerful spirits OF boy ot
twenty Gve. Your EitsIs are pleasa ant tonic and
cordial, aud as they are prepared with Iur" lnEre-
dieut, and good old Bourbon whisky, can safely
endorse their use 10 III afflicted as | was. would
say to such %. rsous. keep your mind easy, your
bowels open, your head COOL your feet warm, and
use Wilder's Bitters, and never mind the Doctor.
Respectfully, ). {. BUCKLES.
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AGAIN on THE RIvER.-The Georgeanna
will resume her regular trips on Saturday,
arriving here on that day and leaving for
Norfolk on Monday. Her popular cap
tain, D. J. Hill, will be aboard, ready to
dispense the hospitalties of his boat to all
COmrrS
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virtue, and try II in your own family circle
Mr. Ef,card Hflaer. CY,n.


Dear Sill have exam ned your Stomach p;,,o-s
carefully, and found Ii what Won rsnrssn,, !, 80
be. The high order which the Ingredients going
INTO " take IN the Mst@riS Medica n we'll a. the
mo.t hapng proportioned combination Of sub
stances make your Bit;ers far superior 10 anv sini
laf preparation in the country. The fact that you
rily recommend yonr Bltters in another roint es-
peeisiiy a. fsr a wholesomeness and raiitability
are akeh INTO consideration. | was well pleased
- see IN Your establishment the process oi manu-
iacturing yonr Bitters carried on by way Of dis
Placement, which not only gives you q better pro-
ton. Esli SCHRFFFR
Apoth ccary and Chemist
Louisville, September %, 1883.
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BAD SIGN.-Messrs. Yale, Bowers 4
Yale's mammoth swinging sign being una.
bic TO withstand the furious onslaughts OF
old Boreas as he came rushing down from
the Northwest about 2 o'clock yesterday
afternoon, descended to the earth with a
terrible crash, barely allowing Mr.. Bow.
ers to escape with his life as he passed
from the front door.
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THAsks-Mr. Robert A. S. Pittman, Of Tappa-
hanneck, requests Us to thank Mr. Alfred Ander-
,on for picking up and returning to him two hve-
hundred dollar notes. lost on the llth instant and
although $500 reward was offered for them, he de-
elined taking anything.
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MILK FOR SALE.-A gentleman a
N short distance from the city having more
MILK Than l. required for his family, would ,ias
,es,sursnt. or would not object 10 supplying few
families In tho same nsighborhood. For fnrtnsr
information, apply ~ this once. osy-n
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Hoe CoNFrscATED.-A good sized porker
strayed from the house of a gentleman
living near Chimborazo, and took up his
pen in the yard of negro living not far
off. The next morning ode gemman +"
with whom he had sought quarters had
killed and dressed him. The owner Of the
hog has gotten out warrant for the arrest
of the negro
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THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY OF NEW YORK.
ACCUMULATION, sl7,sls, ,eA.

The profits of this vast accumulation, as well as
the premiums received yearly, NOW OVER fOUH
MILLIONS DOLLARS, are annually divided among
poicyholders.
Average cash dividends for 1856 and 1896. SIXTY
PER CENT.
Average roversionary dividend, payable with
the policy ut death, ONE HUNDRED AND TWEEN
TY PER CENT.
Applications may be made 10 Archibald Boiling,
J. B. Macmurdo, Dr. J. 3. McCaw, Alfred Poin-
dexter, r T Reynolds, John II Otey, 4. y. Meade
or John T. Goddin, with o. r. BRESEE,
General Agent.
Om6s, Main street next door below post-ofiice,
and q South street, Baltimore. no2s-ts
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YER'S CATHARTIC PILLS are
~ the most perfect purgative which we are able
to produce, or which We think has ever yet been
made by ANYBODY Thor effects have abundanti2
shown 10 the community how much they excel tho
ordinary medicines In use. They are saIe ana
pleasant 10 take, but powerful 10 cure. Their pc
netratinp properties stimulate the vital activities
Of the body remove the distractions OF lie organs,
purify the blood. and expel disease They purge
ont Tie feul humors which breed and grow dis
temper stimulate sluggish or disortered organs
into their natural action, and iupart healthy
tone with strength 10 the whole system. Eot oniy
do they cure the every day complaints OF every
body but also formidable and dangerous diseases.
While they produce powerful etects, they are at
the same time, in diminished doses, the sGlest ana
best uhysic that can be employed for children.
Being sugar-coatsd, they are pleasant 10 iake
aud being purely vegetable, are free IRON any
risk OF harm. Cures have been made which sur.
pass belief, were they not substanttated by men OF
such exalted position and character rs 10 lorola
the suspicion Of untruh. Many eminent clergy
men and physicians have lent their names to GER
tify to the public the reliability OF orr remedies,
while otheTs have sent US the assurance OF their
conviction that Gur preparations cohItDuIo iu-
menssy 10 the relief Of our afflicted, suffering iei-
iGr ng 9Gn sSen, below named is pleased to furnish
gratis our American Almanac, containing hrec.
lions for the use ard certificates OF their cures, ol
the following complaints: n,-.,-
CostivgneSs, Bilious Complaints, Rheumatlsm,
Dropsy, Heartburn, Headache .'is'ng from ioat
stomach, Nausea, Indigestion, Morbid lnacnon oi
the Bowels and Pain arising thsretr3m' ran
an eyarrant medicine. They also, by purifying
the blood aud stimulating the system, cure many
complaints which 1t would not be supposed they
conld reach such rs Deafness, Partial Blindness,
Neuralgia and Nervous lrritabilNy, Def"nSemehIs
OF the Liver and Kidneys, Gout, ana other klndred
complaints arising from low STATE oi the pouJ Vi
ob.iruction Of ia functions. -,
DO not be put on by uuprincipled dealers with
other preparations which they mako more Pr0ht
on Demand AYERS and take no others Ihe
sck want the best aid there is for them, and they
Prepared by DR.. ]. C. AVER h Co., Lowell, Mass,
aud sold by dealers everywhere de o--m
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John IL. MONTAGUE

UTN II. NUN i IAN Z 7
~ Late OF the Merchants Insurance Company
of Richmond)
ISsUREs PROPERTY OF ALL KINDS IN THE
MOST RELIABLE COMPANIES.
He also effects
MARINE INSURANCE AND LIFE INSURANCE.
Office, No 23l Main street, just below the Spots
wood Hotel. SO Its