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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-10-24
Brick Machines /!

Brick Machines !
The undersigned manu- acturs
Blake's Patent Brick Machines,
and believe them TO be the best Brick Machine in
for several asons; lat their simplicity Of construc-
tion. rendering them In their operation. and not
liable to get out Of repair 2nd, the amount Of work
done by each machine daily, and finally, the low
price for which they are sold.
These Machines are the only ones used BY the Bay
State Brick Company of Boston, IN their extensive
Brick Yards where $50 NJ are manufactured in day
by eaci machine, turning out II M In about eight
hours.
We communicative
.al Blake's Patent Steam Pumps,
OF which was used to feed the boiler in the late
AIechan g Exhibition, and received Medal. The
| Committee of Examination say OF it, that no ar
rangemens OF the valves is such, that the steam Is
always In communication with the piston In ons end
or the other Of the cylinder which renders Ii certain
ami positive In desperation.
GkO. +. BLAKE q Co.,
sep12d3m II Province st. Boston.
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Blake's Patent Steam Pumns.
CARRIAGE MANUFACTORY,
,.. For Sale or to Let.

1T embraces good water power, convenient machln-
i cry, shop for black -smithing, painting trimming
and harness making; plenty OF seasoned lumber. A
tai To make a good business. The location Il within
10 miles on Mechanic Falls, or Of water Commune
cation with Portland The shops are all stocked for
the business. Address subscriber or s. s. Browne
Webbs Mills. lI.t.
oct2-dn r. N. WEBB.
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Portland Lnmn1f,s

Orders received at the Office Of thI Forest City
Dye House, Ne. 3i5 Congress Street
Notice Is hereby given that the Portland Laundry
has been. reopened by the subscriber, who has been
many years connected with the well known Chelsea
Dye House and laundry, and with p sxpsrience
thus acquired he Is now prepared n All descrip-
tons OF Laundry work in q satisfactory mannert
jyS8m A. T. CRAWLEY, Agent
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Eclectic Medical I,ulgana,.y,
TO THE LADIES. y Z

Etectsc Medical I,ajir2nas'y, NJ
TO THE LADIES'. t4idt
DIR. HUGHES particularly invites all Ladies, who
need medical adviser, to call at his rooms No. IA
Prebe Street. which they will find arranged ior their
especial accommodation. eful. ~ A - -
Dr. lis Eclectic Renovating Medicines are unrival-
led in effcacy and superior virtue in regulating all
Female irregularities Their action is specific and
certain OF producing relief in a short time
LADIES will find it invaluable in all cases of OBJ
structi0ns after all other remedies have been tried in
vain. 1t Is purely vegetable, containing nothing in
the least injurious to the health, and may be taken
with perfect safety at all times. tIiYls ~ sI
Sent to any part Of the country, with full directions
by addressing slal DIR. HUGHES,
A No. IA Preble Street. Portland
N. Blades desiring NAV consult one of their
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-10-24
MEDICAL
Eclectic Physician !
CeriiGea,c. Of Curc..

from 6ls Broadway, New York, has returned to
Portland, and can be consulted at her office, No. IL
Clapp's block. .7.Ia1-l la -.lT
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permanent Capital $$125.OOO
With Heavy Assets and Rapidly Increasing
DiUidends Once Credited Never Forfeited
RITES FOE $4,000 ENDOWMENT INSURANCE.
Age A. Payable iDea,Lif previous.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-10-24

MO. Long Wharf upper Store IN I'd blockl sto-
IN led, slated roof embracing veg -. epiusivt
of the attic warranted rat proof suitabw br any bust
ness, the whole In Cap-a-pie order.
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Patent Bronze Metal Sheathing +!
...-s. MANUFACTURED BY THE
NesC Bedford Copper Co.

McGilvery, Ryan & Davis,
b Agents Of the New Bedford Copper Co..
- u4aJNl 101 Commercial Street.
tY-Suts Of Yellow or Bronze Sheathing Metal de-
livered at any convenient port. June4dtf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-15
ORANGE AND ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD:
EN Ag E Fg Ezz==:z=sEa

On and after FRIDAY, the 18th instant, a
daily passenger train will run between Washing
ton and Lynchburg, connecting at Gordonsville
with Va Central Railroad trains for Richmond;
Stanton and the Virginia Springs; at Lynch
burg. wi bout detention, for all the Southwest,
and at Washington for North and West.
Leave Washington daily at 6. Is u. M, and
Alexandria at lis M; arriving at Lynchburg
at 10 p. m connecting with the Virginia and
Tennessee train leaving Lynchburg at $50 p. m.
Leave Lynchburg at l. 1Oa M. arrive at Alex.
andria at 4. As p m and at Washington at 6.OC
p. m. -. - G,- -
This road is attractive not only for its com
Portable Accommodations, but for the fact that it
passes the now historic localities OF Fairfax Bull
Run, Manassas, Bristoe, Catletts, Rappahan-
mock, Culpeper, Orange and Gordonsville,
places Of imperishabe interest in the popular
mind. .-.. ---- \
Through tickets to all points south and south
west may be had in Boston, New York, Philn-
deiphia and Baltimore, and at the Offices of the
road in Washington and Alexandria
j. NJ. BROADUS,
je 13-tf General Ticket Agent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-15
LOCAL NEWS.

The sENDoRsERs OF the thirty sigma
lures Of 'leading Unionists" appended to an
Endorsement" Of the Reconstruction Com,
mittee's report, dated from this place, sir, we
believe, are "matire born" two may have been
born in this State, or the neghboring counties
of Maryland; the residue are from Old Eng.
land and New England, ireland and Jerusa-
lem, (?) and other countries, and most Of them
have emigrated to this place since the war
One signs from Georgia The parenthesis in
the letter, about ''sonae Of whom are native
born, " was, it will therefore be seen, very well
put in. Some of the native born assisted in
the elevation Of Confederate flags, at the COM
mencement of the late war; and some pur-
chased arms for the use Of the Confederacy.-
All belong to the 'Territoriazers. "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-15

Nm. J. Boothe, esq, President Of the AL
exandria Canal Company, was sent for by, and
carried, from his Office in Georgetown, yester-
day, to the quarters of Col Ludington, chief
quartermaster Of the department of Washing
ton, on account of representations which had
been made to that officer, respecting tn impo-
sition of Instructions to travel over the bridge,
into which the aqueduct of the Canal has been
transformed, during the progress of the repair
Of that structure, preparatory to its being again
used for its legitimate purposes. Upon state
ment Of the facts in the case, Mr.. Boothe was
sent back to his Office, and the work Of repair
is still going on.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-15
tVE WIFI, SEND

In every case send the name and post Office
address of each separate subscriber. .-.... -.
Money by draft, p, Q. order, express in regis.
tered letters. may be sent at our risk.
All communications should be addressed TO
VINCENT, BUTEKFIELD Il CO.
SIG Pa. uy., Washington, ID. c.,
p O, Lock Box IS
The proprietor5 will donate TO the directors Of
the National Orphans Institution $1,000
REFEREN CES:
Hon. Thomas Hood. Madison, Wisconsin.
c. NJ. Walker, esq, Adrian, Michiean
J. T. Bradley, esq, Chicago, Illinois.
D. \. Weinberg, Importer OF Watches, Chi
cago, Illinois .:...
Ed. a. Ellsworth, esq Washington, ,. c.
K. G. Dewitt, esq, Cleveland, Ohio.
Bon. VIM. y. Butterfeld, New York.
Hon. Henry Barnes, Detroit Michigan,
General Charles z. Campbell, Wa~kesaa,
Wisconsin.
Mai Enoch Totten, Washington. D. c.
n. B. Eldrcdge, csq 4, Adrian, Michigan.
VIM. Finn, esq, lac I. ). Navy Agent
Washington, y. g. ..'..+. ID. ........'..-.-
gz5~ Tickets fer sale in Alexandria, by GEO.
Il. FRENCH, 10l, King ST., and DAVIS u
BRENNER, 100, King st jo 2-co'm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-15


deep to an alley. CUO
Nine square Grand Pianos At $500 each, Me-
lodeons at 81 0 each, 30 Gents Gold Watches at
$3.50 each, II Ladies Damu:.I Watches ut $3.50
each, 10 Ladies Diamond Watches ut S125 EACH
70 American Hunting-case Watches at S75 each
40 Sewing Machines from $50 to 500 each, 10
Silver plated Tea Sets ut SIS each, 10 Silver
Casters at SIS EACH G, 600 Albums from 81 to $40
each, $50 Gold Rings from So to $40 each, 1000
Gold Pens, in boxes at So each, 5000 Gold-lned
Gobes ana Cups 1T ~ each; :, COO Pair Gents
Gold Sleeve Buttons from 81 to IS each, 5000
Clocks, Books, Cutlery, &c from 81 to SIS each;
in all 80 GOO gifts, the total value Of which Is
S123,291.
The drawing will take place after the Concert
on the stage Of the Theatre where =, UO0 persons
can witness it, A committee will be appoint ed
by the audience to superintcnd the same All
purchasers and agents will be supplied with cor
rect lists Of drawing as sOonas published. Far
ties holding tickets will retain them until after
the drawing. and if their number appears in the
list Of drawn numbers they will forward their
ticket immediately, with full directions as to
the shipping Of goods, or monies. Tickets for
sale at the principal hotels, book and music
stores in the city, and at our Office 346, Penn
sylvani4 avenue between 9Th and eth Streets
Price 81.
Good and reliable agents wanted in every city,
town and village in the United States, to whom
great inducements are offered. References re-
CURED.
Any party procuring club Of five or more
names for tickets, and forwarding us the money
for the same, will be allowed the folloWing COM
missions, viz:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-15
ENHE VIRGINIA O.
IMMIGRATION SOCIETY,

Incorporated by inc UcHcTal AsSelHDiJ, duu
composed exclusively of
VIRGINIAN PROPERTY HOLDERS.
Have determined to send at once to Europe one
Of their Directors to secure the tenants and la
borcrs required in this State Their Commits
sioner, who is now arranging to embark for
Great Britain will be empowered to contract
with reliable tenants in Europe for the lease OF
lands, either in large or small tracts. Land
owners who wish TO rent their lands are invited
to communicate with the Secretary, at the office
of the Society in Lynchburg, who will furnish
the necessary forms Of power Of attorney and
contract, to be signed by them and Inc immi-
grants. Each application must state what rent
will be required, and whether in money part
Of the crop. Our Commissioner will go out ac-
credited as the agent ofthe Virsnia1 land-hold-
ers, proposing q fair remunerative contract to
persons who wish to come to this country, and
will take active and energetic measures to place
before the proper classes the advantages OF the
locations which we propose.
Farmers and others wishing to employ select
ed laborcrs are invited to avail themselves OF
this organization and communicate with the
Secretary.
\ Land Register will be kept in the office Of
the Society, where will be registered descrlp-
tons Of lands for Sale or lease, in any part of
the State which will be brought TO the notice Of
all immigrants and other settlers calling at the
office as we'll rs extensively advertised in this
country and abroad
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-15

SODA WATER-Attention is directed to the
advertisement of W. l.. Milburn & Bro, apoth-
ecares, corner Of Washington and King streets,
who are now dispensing from their fountain,
soda with coffee and cream, a refreshing and
exhilarating beverage during the prevalent
Warm weather.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-15
ie 13--tf
COMMITTING THAT HAS LONG BEEN
y NEEDED IN ALEXANDRIA.
A FIRST CLASS BARBER SHOP

have the pleasure to inform the citizens OF
Alexandria that have opened snop at No
l9, n Royal street, where will be pleased to see
my old friends and the public My shop is it
ted up in the most fashionable style and in ad-
ditioE to my own attendance, [ have two first
class artists employed, who are gentlelnanly and
polite to all.
Those in want Of II quick and easy shave
should not fail to give us a Gull, as they must be
pleased. HARRISON JACOBS,
N. B Particular attention paid to cutting
Childrens Hair Price. Is cents. ie 1876
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-15

The rumor that the telegraph Office 10 this
city is to close, is incorrect. One of the Offices
-thera were two-has ceased to transact busl-
ness, because Of the consold ,tion Of the Com
pany owning it with the other Company, but
the Office in Taylor's building, next to the cor
ner of King and Pitt streets, will continue to
forward and receive dispatches from or to this
oft
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-15

SALE OF DAMAGED CORN "A sale Of dam
eyed corn, was made at auction, yesterday in
Washington and ut Giesboro, By the govern
ment Twenty-thousand bushels we're dispos-
ed of at Sl0S5 cts; purchased principally By
parties from Norfolk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-15

The trains on the Orange and Alexandria
Railroad stop at all the stations 90 the road.
Tourists and business men will find many ad-
vantages by taking this route, as the cars arc
comfortable and 6rst-class, and the time
made equal to any road in the country. Through
tickets for all points South may be obtained on
this road.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-15

PERSONAL ALTERCATIoN-A difficulty &C.
cured in them gistrate's Office yesterday even
ing between two Justices of the Peace-squlres
Beach and Moore. Blows were freely resorted
to, but the parties were separated b. the BY
ISLANDERS before either had sustained any seri-
Gus injury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-15

Yesterday in the .. S. Senate, on motion OF
Mr.. Morrill, the joint resolution appropriating
$4,000 for the repair of the Long Bridge was
taken up and passed. This resolution having
already passed the House of Representatives,
has now the force of law, and the lessees Of the
Alexandria Canal, who have been authorized,
by the commissioners Of Public Buildings, to
perform the work, will Immediately commence
making the repairs with such force as will in
sure it's completion within fortnight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-15

Mr. Samuel Hanson, citizen Of Washing
ton, who went South during the war and has
since returned, committed suicide yesterday,
by shooting himself with pistol. He was In
DISTRESSED pecuniary circumstances.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-15

Two sisters, one living in Washington, the
other in Frederick, Nd, met each other, in
the cars, few days ago, for the first time in
forty eight years The meeting was a joyous
one.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-15
--&@$-

Passengers for the South who came from the
North last night, owing to the stoppage Of the
night trains on the Orange e Alexandra Rail
road were detained in this city until this
morning. Most Of them took lodging at the
Mansion House. It is thought that the in
crease Of travel will soon necessitate q resump-
ton of the night trains
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-15

CHAIN BRIDGE.-We arc informed that the
Chain Bridge over the Potomac, above George
TOWNS in a condition that renders it extremely
perllous for any pc rsons to cross over it. FiS-
sures from one to three feet open on various
parts of the bridge, through which if the foot
Of man or beast should accidentally slip, broken
bones are the inevitable consequence, We
hope the proper authorities will take the mat
ter under Immediate consideration.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-15

Persons in want Of good strong ard heat
summer clothing for their children, will consult
their own interest by calling on our friend 5.
Dealham, who also has splendid assortmv mt
ofwhitc linen clothing for gentlemen. 1t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-15

This is the season Of the year, and this The
should be paid to the ''eating and drinking de
partment Avoid alcoholic drinks, and eat
sparingly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-15

To-day is set apart in the Senate for the con
sderation Of bills reported from the Committed
in relation to the District Of Columbia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-15
G.. STAFFORD,
.ATCTIONEEH.,

AUCTIONEEt>,
No. 50, KING STREET,
Between Water and Fairfax Streets.
Will give his persona! attention 10 tho sale 81
Real Estate, II ,uschod Furnttur at the resi-
dcnce OF families declining housekeeping. Also
to the sale OF stocks Of Groceries ana Merciian
disc of every description, Horses, Carriages.
Harness, SC. ........
~" Sale of Furniture. Glass and Crocllery
Ware Boots. Shoes and Clothing III auction,
every TU ESDAY, TIL URSDAI and SATUk-
DAY MORNING S, commencing AZ 10 o clock
a. m. Consignments solicited.
.. J. G. STAFFORD,
nv l5-3w .--.. .-.-' AuctiOnccr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-15
BY JOHN II. PARRoTT, AUGTIoNEE2

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF REAL Es
u TATE-By authority of decree Of tho
CIrcui, Court OF Alexandria County, p-onoun'
s:cJi III the May term OF said Court, looo, IN the
SAITH a. 4 others-the undersigned appointed
bv the said Court ), Commissioners 10 sell the
Real Estate in the land pr cced:ngs meIilon"
cd. vii! sell on SATU EBAY, the seventh day
(7tnj OF July next, in fir. Mt OF the premises, ~
il O. clock :. lot Of ground, with the improve
n'nts thereof s! lated on cameron stIeo., ~
tween Henry and Eayctte streets, and bounded
as follow. Nincty-thrcc feet five inches west OF
Henry street on the south side oi Cameron street
--thence south one hundred feet parallel VILE
Henry street 10 az open Court ~ by Az lccc-
thence west said Court, and parallel Wiz
Cameron Get fifteen feet-thence nortn anc
parallel with Henry street iV0 'Get-thencc on
Cancron street i.ttteen feet 70 the beginning.
Terms: -One-tenth Of the purchase money 10
cash: the residue in th &c eGNai i'S':ncn'S ~
six, !wevu and eighteen H. ""ta5 resrec.lISeis
with interest from day of sale GG ,n teu ~,
mcnts TO DE secured b. the bonL - W." ~ :
ser with satisfactory security. ana t.c e'!c " NC
retained until the whole purchase money lsspaid.
jc G--2awts WM Is. PRICE. C"mm's -lNner.
WARM EAR UPPERVILLE, VA, AT
4 PRIVATE SALE.-By authority Of de-
cTcn of the Circuit Court Of Loudoun, rendered
in the suit Of Gibson VS.. Gibson, We will sell 1t
private sale, the Farm known Of ''Fernue,' be-
longing to the estate OF the late AahOn Gibson.
This farm is in Loudoun county, Va, one-and
a-halfmiIes from UppervlIe in one Q: the finest
portions Of the State, on the Turnpike, twenty
miles from Winchester, and seven from the ".
Il H. r. It contains about Three Hundred anG
Fourteen Acres, has on 1t a convenient and sub
stantial Stone Dwelling with out buildings -:
and ether improvements; there are ~ &C. es ~. ias
Of good timber on it, besides Meadows and Up.
land The farm is in good OF der and condition,
with good fencing. If not sold at private sale
before that cay, it will be sold at public sale, to
the highest bidder, on SATURDAY, June 80,
1865 about noon, before the store house former
~ occupied by VIM a. Stephenson, i'll Upper
Vile.
Terms-One-tenth cash. Of the residue, one
fourth on confirmation of sale, one-fourth in
six months ne-iourth in twelve months. and
one-tourtl in ghteen months from day of sale.
The purchaser 10 give bond and personal secur-
ity for deferred payments with interest from
day Of sale Title u be withheld Us further Sc
curty.
B. Gibson, on the premises, will give any in
formation needed.
JOHN NJ. ORR, Leesbutg,
BRUCE GIBSON, II ernue,"
..... Commissioners of Sale.
H. a
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-15

We had fine rain yesterday afternoon,
which was much wanted. 1t will help the
growth of all kinds Of vegetables. The price
Of green peas, beans, lettuce &C., are falling.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-15

DOG CENSUS Officer Chipley has compile
ted the assessment Of dogs in the third ward.
There are eighty six dogs in that ward.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-15

ERRATUM.-In an editorial article in yester-
days Gazette, for frequent articles, read,
pungcnt articles
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-15

PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS. -The Senate,
yesterday, passed the bill to provide for the ap
pointment of paynasters in the navy, and the
bill to define and regulate the appointment OF
officers in the navy The latter bill creates the
Office Of admiral, and increases the number Of
other officers in the navy The bill appropria
ting $4,000 for the repair of the Potomac
bridge was also passed. The joint resolution
providing for the proper representation Of the
United States at the Paris Exposition Of 1861
was then taken up, and a very spirited debate
ensued in relation to Mexican affairs, which
continued until the adjournment.
In the House, bills were introduced to create
national bureau Of insurance, to increase the
army to maximum OF $4,000 men, and to
amend the national banking law The House
concurred ia the report Of the conference COM
mittce on the disagreeing votes on the bill for
the disposal Of the public lands in the Southern
States to actual settlers on homSteadS, so that
the bill has finally passed. The bill to restore
to the States lately in insurrecton their full
political rights was then taken up: and pro-
tracted discussion ensued. Mr.. Harris, Of
Maryland, made speech which will attract
some attention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-15

Police REPORT. -MAYoRs OFFICE. Some
negro boys were before the Mayor this morning,
charged with throwing stones in tie street.
After being reprimanded, and upon promise
of good behavior in the future, they were dis
charged.
MAGISTRATE OFFICE. Three negro men,
Richard Robinson, George Hart and Nelson
lverson, charged with an assault upon, and in
tent to kill, Mr. j. ". Randall, were commit
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-15

TO Mrs Englebrecht, whose neat and qu:et
restaurant is at No. II North Royal street, we
are indebted for dish of as fine oysters IS ever
came from the estuaries of Chesapeake bay
All who live in the oyster section, or are ac-
quainted with the natural history Of the oyster,
know full well that the opinion that oy-
sters are not edible from the last of March t.
the first Of September, or during any mouth
in whose name there is not an r, is utterly ia
llacious, and any one laboring under that i'm
preston would have had his opinion instan ty
changed by viewing those sent US yesteri ay
They were as fat, yellow, large and well fav or
ed as any we ever ate IN December. Mrs En-
glebrecht always has in her larder, and what
is matter of great importance how t
serve up, the daintiest Gecacies Of the season
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-15

ExcURsIoN-Thc teachers and scholars Of
the Sunday School, attached to the Episcopal
Methodist Church, intend having an excursio on
to Glymont, on Thursday next, the Dist i..si.: on
board the steamer Wawaset