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Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-05-17
THE ABLEST AMERICAN NEGRO
ON THE PRESENT STATE OF THE
CASE

MAY 4, 1S66.-WARREN NJ. STUART: Ny
DEAR SIR cannot be present on the occas-
ion to which YOU nviteme at the Cooper Insti-
tute. l have Just learned ofthe arrangement for
the meeting, and have appointments here
and in the West that l can not relinquish
or postpone. | am very sorry that can
not be with Won.
The plan of reconstruction Just submitted
to Congress by the Reconstruction Commit
tee, is, in its main features, a criminal aban-
donment of the colored people of the South
to the tender mercies" Ofstheir old masters
the traitors and rebels-since it leaves the
question of their enfranchisement to depend
upon the disposition of the white people of
the South.
1t is true that this plan supplies motive
a temptation, by holding out increased rep
resentation as the reward of extending suf-
frage: but have no confidence in the plan
as a means of enfranchisement. 1t does not
mention color or race as criterion of rights
and in so far it is to be commended; but it
does nevertheless, leave it with the whites
of the South to say whether the black peo-
pie shall be enfranchised or not 1t delivers
us into the hands of our bitterest enemies
the people against whom we have fought
the people whose wrath is kindled against
us because Of our loyalty to the Federal Gov
eminent.
When the war ragged the Federal Govern
ment did not then leave to the Southern
whites to decide whether the black man
should use the bayonet The North could
take the responsibility then. State rights
then were entirely secondary to national
safety. That was all right. But if right
then to arm the negro to defend the Govern
ment, it is, equally right now to give the
negroes the ballots with which to protect
themselves If this plan succeeds we are to
look to our enemies for friend, to the slave
States for reedom-which is about as wise
as to look to drunkards for sobriety, and to
houses of prostitution for purity.
| hope your meeting, if held, will not let
the occasion pass without denouncing their
plan in respectful, but strong and unmistak-
able language 1t is not we'll now for black
men to speak now with bated breath. 1t is
a case of life and death with us; and our
friends who are now about to surrender us
politically, into the hands of our enemies,
ought to be made to understand that we do
not consent to the heartless arrangement.
1t was a sad spectacle of selfabandonment
in Washington when the colored people APP
plauded Andrew Johnson. We must not
thus kiss the foot that kicks us. Heaven
help our race if that transaction was fair
exhibition of the intelligence and spirit of
the colored people!
l wish | had time for longer letter.
Success to your noble efforts in New York.
Your friend FRED DOUGLASS.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-05-17
THE TRI.WEEEKW TNIOy AND AMERICAN

Published every Tuesday. Thursday and Sat
urJlay. each number containing the matter Of two
Dailios. Is new being issued from our Office TO
supply the wants Of that large class Of readers
who arc not satisfied with a Weekly and are not
situated to take Daily. Price s. per aHnum.
Sahscrintion taken Tor any time al that rate
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-05-17
NOTICE TO FARMERS.
WE HAVE ESTABLISHED THE FOLLOWING
Agencies in Middle and East Tennessee for
the sale Of the
B i c. X E Y Z
ReaperS and Mowers.

J. W. OBANNOE. Clarksville. Tennessee.
RASCOE, MOORE X CO, Gallatin.
JAMES ANDREWS L CO.. Columbia.
JNO. d. FLANTT x CO., Pulaski.
LITTLE L PETERSON, Shelbyville.
GILLESPIE. WATKINS 4 Co. Chattanooga.
PENDERGRASS x co. Cleveland.
W. W. WOODRUFF. Knoxville.
The above named parfjis are the only author
lied Agents for the sale of the Buckeye IN Mid
die and East Tennessee.
We can furnish. on application. the names Of
farmers in nearly every county who heretofore
used this Machine and 81 who desire 10 have the
BEST bABOk-SAVINH and most reliable
MOWER are invited to call on Us or our Agents
HAMILTON u CUNNINGHAM.
No. Is College street, Nashville.
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Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-05-17

THE Louisville papers are still laboring
to build up Radical party in Kentucky.
ThePeople, however, are opposed to it, seeing
the evils to which sister States have been
subjected by such divisions.
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May e5th inst,
So5 REWARD

ST0LEN ON SUNDAY NIGHT LAST FROM
- Mrs. Houghs stable on High street. light
BAY HORSE; he is of mediuEi size has three
white feet, blazed face in good order. l will give
the above for the return of the horse.
mayl0-dlw~ SILAS REAMS.
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orr OTTSIDE PAGES

FIRST PAGE.-A Graphic Picture The Cry for
Notwithstanding New Statc-A Methodist
Union Convention, etc.
FoURTH PAGE.-Thc Blessed Haud-LcttoS from
Brick pomcroy, etc
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-05-17
THE SUICIDE AT ST. LOUIS,

The lamentable fate of young Seago, of the
Neg Era, is attracting considerable atten-
ton We find in the Democrat an additional
letter left bv him.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-05-17

Gov. FLETCHER and Secretary Brown
lows project for a new State east Of the
mountains meets with but but little favor at
Washington. We are not likely TO hear
much more Of il.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-05-17

THE National Express Company, OF which
Gen. Jo. +. Johnston is President Is com
mencing business. We learn from the At
lanta papers that the local agent in that
city has made all arrangements for business
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-05-17
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
ENGINE FOR SALE.

4 n EXCELLENT FIFTY HORSE POWER
"a ENGINE. with double slide valve, fifteen
inch cylinder. twenty four inch stroke, two boilers;
all IN perfect order. A bargain seldom offered
can be obtained by applying to
WIN. SUTHERLAND.
mayII-d2w Next door 70 the Post NIficr
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Mayors Proclamation.

MAYORS OFFICER
NASHVILLE, Tenn, May Is. 1866
TNHE President Of the United States, ANDREW
L JOHNSON, having set apart TIL URSDAl, the
18th inst, a day of Fasting and Prayer. in view
request all citizens of Nashville to close their
business during the day, between the hours of 10
o'clock. a. NJ and 4 P NJ, in order that it may be
observed in a becoming and suitable manner
W MATT. BROWN, Mayor
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Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-05-17
MONTVALE SPRINGS.
RE-FITTED AND REPAIRED,
win Receive Visitors 1st June Next.

WIZ Receive ' lslora lst > uhe Next
TIIHE SUBSCRIBERS HAVING REPAIRED
/ and re furnished with new furniture. this
favOrte resort will open the same for visitors the
lst of June next and most respectfully recon-
mend il to all in search of health. comfort or
pleasure 1t presents the strongest attractions TO
both the invalid and pleasure seeker-nO less on
account of its retirement and the beauty Of its
surrounding scenery, than If the restorative
powers of its waters. We shall aim to protect our
guests from eXOrbitant charges. and leave nothing
undone in our power to merit favor and make
Montvale truly a delightful and money saving
rendezvous during the Summer sOlstice.
Travellers By railroad, Uid Dalton and Chatta-
noOga can reach Montvale from LoudOn 90 miles,
by special conveyance, or by the regular daily
mail coaches from Knoxville, Tennessee, 90
miles,.
For further particulars and analysis Of the
waters, address JOS. l.. KING,
Atlanta, Georgia.
Or J. G. FLANDERS x CO.,
MOntyale Springs,
may15--d3w Blount county. +. Tenn.
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For Cincinnati.

VWE FINE SIDE-WHEEL STEAMER
l. ROWENA. Capt. p. X. BARCLAY. will
leave for above and intermediate ports THIS
MORNING, at 10 o'clock.
For freight or passage apply on board, OF to
A W. JOHNSON Jr., Agent.
mayl1 No. Broad street
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-05-17
STRAY PONY.

A STRAY SORREL PONY WAS TAKEN
~ up by me about the Sd of this month at my
residence on Wharf Avenne, in South Nashville
between the MurfreesboTo and Lebanon Pixies
The owner can have the pony by proving property
and paying for this advertisement, if application
be made at an early day.
mayl6-d3l@ MRS. NJ NJ. KILE
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For Louisville

THE NEAT BOAT. TEMPEST. Capt. JOIN
i l.. BATENAN. will leave for above and inter
o'clock.
Fer freight or passage apply on board. or to
mayl7 CORBETI X BOND. Agents
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LAW NOTICE.

FUDGE W. II. HUMPHREYS having deter
- mined 10 withdraw from the practice Of the
law, the business will be continued By JOHN C..
BURCH. at 621$ Cherry street. mayl3-lw
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Furniture Wanted.

A NY PERSON HAVING A LOT OF GOOD
n Furniture to dispose of: enough to furnish
small house, may hear OF n purchaser by adj
dressing 7. r.. at this office.
r,oV1E-1Ots
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-05-17
STEAMBOATS,.
For Cairo.

VlHE FINE STEAMER TYRONE. Captain
l. HARMON, WASH. WEAVER, Clerk, will leave
for above and intermediate ports on Tomorrow.
FRIDAY. at O'Clock.
For freight or passage apply on board or 70
mavl--2t CORBErl x BOYD. Agents
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RnA RD

4 GENTLEMEN AND WIFE OR THREE
N or four young gentlemen can be aecommo-
dated with board Also, few day boarders. by
application at this office. Imayl6-3t
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rrrE LExrNGroN RACES.
From the louisville COurier.l

From the Louisville Courier.
LEXINGTON, May 15,-The spring meet
ing over the Association Course was inau-
gurated to-day under the most favorable aus
pices. The principal hotels are thronged
with guests, and the attendance at the course
was very large and notably respectable in
appearance.
Quite a sprinkling of ladies added to the
animation and attractiveness of the scenes
within the stands. The officers of the Asso-
citation had perfected every arrangement for
the accommodation of turfmen and the pub
lie generally, and too much credit cannot be
awarded them for their entire Success. Jno.
r. Wiley, Esq, the President, and Mr..
Eagle, the Secretary, are especially compl-
mented for their efficiency and urbanity.
The facilities for refreshments, both edible
and potable, are admirable. The weather
is beautiful, and the track in superb order,
offering every prospect of an uninterrupted
succession of the finest sport. Greenbacks
are abundant, and there is no difficulty in
finding investments.
| send you a summary Of the periorman-
ces to-day. Both races were well contested,
as the results will show. Mr.. Alexander's
entry was the favorite in the first and Mr..
Clay's in the second. The odds, however,
were inconsiderable.
Summary.
FIRST RACE.-Sweepstake mile heats, for colts
and filies, years old. the produce of untried
mares 800 entrance; so forfeit; Club to add SlO
Closed with nine subscribers.
Oryille o. Vests b. C. by Lexington, dam
Mamie G.. by Glencee......................-. !
r. A. Alexander's b. c. by Lexington, dam
Alice Jones by Glencoe.................... = ,
Jas, Shys Oh. f. Fanny Brown, by Light
ming. dam. Laura Bruce by Star Da-
Wis / D .
J. NJ McCelauds b. f. by Capt Beard,
dam nknOwu............-... dis.
A. X. Richards b. f. by imp. Mickey Free,
dam by imp. Arabian MOssOund.......-.. dis.
Time.........l.5g4-l.i9
SECOND RACE.-Mile heats; citizens purse for
$50. free all ages.
J. Wingate's (E. A. Smith's) b. c. NAL
com y. O., by imp. Bonnie Scot
lund; dam GOuag Fashion Fashion by
arch ..............-............ ............--
JAS A. Grinsteads br. c. Dr. Marigcld,
4y. O., by Nan1al, dam Variation, by
imp. Ambassador -......-...................... )
Jno. NJ. Clay's b. c. Joe Davis. 1 y. o., by
Star Davis, dam Rally. by imp. Trus-
8
j. NJ. McClellands b. g., y. o., by Maui
dali. dam unknown .............-.......... .
A. Keene Richards b. f., Alexandria. ~.
O., by Imp. Sovereign, dam Miss Hun
ter by imp. Glencoe D
Orville o. Vests b. c. Colonel Grigsby,
y. o., by Lexington, dam Jig, by Gov.
J. Ford's ch. c. Goldring. y o.. by Ring
gold, dam Anna Farris by Altorf...... : dis
Tme........-...l:5O4-l:+5.
In both races the favorite horses were beaten
and consequence the knowing ones fell
heavily.
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DOCTOR CAROW'S
CHOLE "A SPECIFIC.

NOW THAT WE ANTICIPATE CHOLERA
~ in our midst, 1t behOOves us all to secure and
keep on hand. some known and effectual remedy
for any emergency, and this we find in DOCTOR
CAROW'S SPECIFIC which he prescribed and
used with such unbeunded success. scarcely ever
losing a easel When this scOurge visited Nash
vile. some years past, DR.. Carow was one of our
most eminent and successful physicians. and when
his old friends learn this remedy can be had. thou
sands who have tested its virtues will not fail to
have it Oh hand. 1t is no Patent Medicine, but
compound from the Prescription of this distin-
guished Practitioner. There can likewise be no
better remedy for cholera morbus, diarrhCea and
dysentary. For sale by
r. p. JENKINS * CO., Druggists,
81 Market street, opposite Union.
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Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-05-17

I'VE HAVE NOW on HAND 4 LARGE
w and well selected stock Of the above
articles suitable for the City and Country trade.
which we offer on the most reasonable terms.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-05-17
DRUGS, PAINTS. DYEsrUFFs. Etc.

I OFFER FOR SALE, FOR A SHORT TINE.
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-06-07
TEE FENIAN "INyAsrON."

"Fenianism," in its power to absorb public
attention, in fact, as something eminently
"sensational,' is at present in the ascendant;
and may boast of having accomplished some
thing even in its divided condition, when it
keeps our readily available military force on
the frontier on the alert for some hundreds of
miles distance, and sends gold up at Montreal
to two hundred per cent. premium. And yet
Fenlanism,- rather the Fenians themselves
seem just now pretty much in the SfSaica-
ment of the unfortunate flying fish, which
chased by one set Of foes finds itself inter
copied by another. Confronted by British
troops, they are picked up by Government
officials on this side bound by treaty to pre-
vent breaches of neutrality" so that betwixt
the two they must inevitably come to grief
And yet somehow the American people
appear to care but little for the worrying the
Canadas suffer at present, remembering the
mischief wrought by their connivance in our
own case only recently. The victims, just
now, OF tirst-rate panic and no little annoy
ance, despite the efforts of Gen. Meade to
preserve the peace, they will come out of the
affair with some practical reflections that will
be of service to them hereafter, and thence
forward will be able to draw nicer distinctions
in regard to neutrality and its obligations
than they could when the farce was enacted
of trying the st. Adams raiders and making
Halifax q rendezvous for rebel blockade run
nerS.
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TEE JEFF. DAVIS TRIAL,

The jeff. Davis trial-as will be noted by
advices from Richmond in this issue-has
been postponed until October, and We have
only room, such is the pressure upon our ad-
vertising columns just now, to give the pro-
ceedings in the case, with rather limited
quantity Of reading matter, which will CON
tinue fora few issues to come. Compelled
thus to condense all that is possible, We shall
nevertheless try to give fair synopsis of all
that transpires until the unusual pressure upon
our columns ceases.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
GAFFICE NATIONAL FIRE

OFFICE GAS LIGHT COMPANY
~ BALTIMORE, June 9TH, 1855.
COKE REDUCED IN PRICE to So per cart load
OFFS bushels delivered in any part Of the city. Cheap
surmer fuel. JOSEPH BROWN,
Je6-N Secretary.
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Moth and EransIIns

Ladies afflicted with Discolorations on the Face
called moth patches. or freckles should use PERRY's
Celebrated MOTH and FRECKLE LOTION. 1t is infal-
ible. Prepared by DR.. B. C. PERRY. Dermatologist,
49 Bond street. N. Y Sold by all druggists in Bati-
more and elsewhere. Price s. mylS ,tb &s3n2dp
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-06-07
A Prudent Mother

Will keep Athertons Cherry Cordial in her house.
1t has always been administered with great success
to children while Teething suffering with the Sum
mer Complaint. being remarkably soothing in its ma
ture without injury to the nervous system which is
the with syrups and corals used for these
complaints. For sale by Druggists. ap6-eoly
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-06-07
The Baintiest Complexion and Fairest


"Beauty's but skin deep" so impart to your brow
brilliant whteness. to your cheeks delicate car
nation; bid pimples, norphew, freckles, tan, &c,
avaunt! Use the exquisite L'Email de Paris and
become beautiful. lovely and fascinating Don't for
get to take it with you to the country or sea shore
as every lady uses it for preventing and removing
the discolorations caused by the sun and salt air.
Any chemist will tell you that it is quite an inno-
cent preparation. yet it produces the daintiest COM
plexion and the farest kind of skim 1t the sole
preparation extant that will smooth out the marks
of smallpox. Ofeourse there ere many cheap, yul-
gar. and injurious washes and pastes but the public
must beware of them. L'EmaiI do Paris is sold by
VIM Ii. Read. 1i7 Baltimore street, and at the lead
ing druggists and perfumers ie7-eotivl
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-06-07

QUEEN VICTORIA, some years since. had her royal
ofactories so shocked by the tobacco smell clingng
to her husbands breath that her violent inaigna-
ton came very nigh driving him back to Germany
If her Majesty had then used tsHE USES 1T now
PENNEY's celebrated EGYPTIAN Lotus, there would
never have been the royal rows. WIN. Ii. READ. 1i7
baltimore street Agent. IL
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Butchers Dead Shot for Bedbugs

Kills upon touch, curls them up as fire does leaf
and remains of permanent effect. Try it, and sleep
in peace. Sold by all live druggists. my16-M peo1m
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-06-07

COMPLETE CLOTHING HoUsE.-We take great
pleasure in calling the attention of our readers to the
conspicuous advertisement of Messrs Smith. Bros,
& Co.. No. 10 West Baltimore street. We speak what
We know when say their present stock of clothing
cannot be excelled. We commend this firm to the
ia'oraoie notice OF all who may want goods in their
limo. They sell st small profits, and deal q, ths
square with everybody.
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MARRIED.

PEDDlCORD-CHIP the 5th instant
by the Rev. Mr.. Read, Isaac II. Peddcord to Mis-
Mary A. Chipmane, both of Baltimore county.
G-GLANVILLE.-0n the 2ith of Nav
dea daughter of the late James W. Granville all
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DIED.

M ALEE1ENLEei asleep in Jesus on the 5th instant,
forma nla9etn Allen, IL the Goth year of her age,
ota W;iI;n 9Th, Mrs. Jane Keys, relict of the
to nllllaln M. Reyes. in the 69th year of her age
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DAILY COMMERCIAL
BALTIM RE, MD.
THURSDAY MORNING. JUNE 7. 1865.
To correspondents.

No notice be taken Of anonymous communications
Whaerer IS tnte1,ded for insertion must be a,the-
ticdteo BY the and address of the 1oritel.-not
necessarily for publication. but guaranty for has
good ruth. We are not to De considered responsi-
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BALTIMORE DAILY OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES JUNE 4 1866
MARSHAL'S NOTICES.
vWyHE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

TNNHE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
4 DISTRICT OF MARYLAND. TO WIT:
Coast Mail Steamship Company and others, filed
their libel in the United States District Court for the
District Of Maryland, against the steamer "WOR-
CESTER" and cargo
And whereas. by virtue of process, in due form of
law to me directed, returnable on the I4TH DAY
OF JUNE NEXT, have seized and taken the said
steamship and cargo, and have the same in my Gus
tody,
Notice is hereby given that District Court will be
held at the United States Court Room in tho city OF
Baltimore, on the said Hath DAY. OF JUNE
NEXT, for the trial of the said premises. and the
owner or owners, and all persons who may have OF
claim any interest hereby cited to be and appear
at the time and place aforesaid to show cause any
they have. why final decree should not pass as
prayed. w. B0NIFANT.
je 1-l4t U. 3. Marshal.
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mar Dye! Hair Dye!!-BAcHELoR's HAIR
ps inc pest IN the world. The only true and
perfect Neutrality-suspicious. and rel;ohIa-
produces splendid black or natural brovn-reme-
dies the i'll effects of bad Dyes and frequently restores
the original color. Sold by all Druggists. The uenn
inc is signed. W. A. BACHELOR. 81 Barclay street
New York. fa1a g.
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CoIgate's Aromatic Vegetable soap.

Soisates Aromatic vegetable Soap.
superior Toilet Soap, prepared from refined
vegetable Oils in combination with GIycerIne,
and especially designed for the use of Ladies' and
LOT the nursery. Its perfume is exquisite. and its
washing properties unrvalle. For sale by all drug
gists. fooa
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WHY NOT USE THE BEST7

OYER TWENTY YEARS increasing demand has
established the fact that MATHEWS VENETIAN HAIR
DYE is the best in the world. 1t is the cheapest the
most reliable and most convenient. Complete in one
bottle Does not require previous preparation of
the hair. No trouble. No crock or stain. Produces
beautiful black or brown. preferred. child can
apply it; Always gives satisfaction. Only rs cents
per bottle. Sold everywhere.
A. I. MATHEWS Manufacturer N Y
DEMAS BARNES i CO.. New York, Wholesale
Agents.
Also. MATHEWS ARNICA HAIR GLOSS for restoring
and dressing the Hair. my22- eOIy