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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-17
NEW FANCY GOODSi
NEW FANCY GOODS!
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
CHEAT! CHEArIl CHEAPl!l

CH EAT! CHEA rlI EAPl!I
Have just received IN extensive edition to
already large stock Of
FANCY GOODS,
Sc. DRESS TRIMMINGS,
ZEPHYR WORKSHOPS
WORSTED GOODS,
NOTIONS, 80,
bought in New York for cash, much beIO" the
market value, and which will be sold At extra
ordinary low prices
Have marked down every species Of Dress
Trimmings ut corresponding rates; q previous
ly on hand will be sold lee: than the goods r"St
few days since.
Will from this tim until the Holidays b Il
daily receipt of -
NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTlES,
which will beotfered at astonishngly low ngure:
Stock of genuine Lace Goods including Hand
kerchiefs, Collars, Sc, will be without parai-
lei in this city, in all OF which great induce
ments will be offered to wholesale and relal
buyers. CHARLES W. GRhhN'
dec 6 IS. King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-17

NOTICE.-TO THE MEMBERS OF THE
~ EINTRA CHT-There will be perform
ance at our Hall this evening TUESDAY, 18th.
1t ..E-. .. G AUERBACB, Sec.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-17

The entire Atlantic coast has recently been
swept By terrific storms The steamer Atlantic,
which arrived at New York on Friday from
Southampton, experienced a fearful gale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-17

The annua! meeting of the Virginia State
Agricultural Society was held at Richmond,
during the session of the Conservative Con
vebtiop
The meeting was called to order by Mr. Will
loughi y Newton, President Of the Society.
The annual address of the President was
reaa by the Secretary. It contained a state
=ment of the affairs of the society, the amount
OF funds on hand and lett tito the discretion
OF the society whether fair should be held
next fall On this subject, the President says !;
s'For myself, should greatly prefer to meet
the farmers OF the Old Dominion with their
sons ond wives and daughters in grand as
sembly,, when they shai! be no longer subject
to military domination in District No. ]
when Virginia shall be restored 10 the full dig
nifty of an equal ln the Union, and her children
be permitted once more to breathe the free and
Joyous atmosphere Of sovereign State But
whatever may be your decision, you may rely
upon nv earnest and cordial cooperation.
Mr.. &. B Villa ns, Secretary and Treasu'
rer, also submitted bis report, which was re-
ceived and laid on the table,
F. g. Ruflin, ESQ, chairman OF the com
rnittce to report as to the proprcty OF holding
fair next fall reported that it would be high:
" proper to do SO if certain considerations could
be satisfactorily decided. lst whether proper
grounds could be obtained; 2l, whether the
funds Of the society would justify it; and 3D.,
whether the political condition of the c)uulry
would be o! such a nature as not to render 1t
impossible. -,
= The question of investing the iuuds OF thu
society 10 grounds known as Camp Lee: tol
the purpose of being used Tor agricultural es-
hbitions and fairs, was broughtup aud discus
sed by COL Randolph and Mr. holland, Of Al
bemarle, and OF hers i'll favor Of the scheme. =
There being no quorum OF the society present
"a vote was not taken. The sense OF the gen
tlemen present was decidedly in favor Of tho
Investment Much discussion as to the po"el
of the Executive Committee TO make the pur
chase was had. The society adjourned without
taking any action. ~ r.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-17

AFRICAN BALL-On Saturday evening, a
grand dinner was given to the negro delegates
of the Reconstruction Convtn ion by the AT.
rican citizens of Richmond" Observers say
that co!ored brass band waited sweet music
to the evening breeze. the sparkling wine flowed
freely, and in the excitement Of the waltz, gal
lop and schottish, the company enjoyed them
selves to excess. A hideous noise was raised
and the party dispersed in the small hours Of
this morning. Rich. Eng. ..@ H. -.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-17

i%At the conclusion of DR.. Samson's lecture
on Crete and the Cretans, in Washington, last
night, q meeting was organized, Senator boo
little in the chair, aud committee of five was
sppointedto make arrangements for q called
meeting of the friends of Greece, 10 Washing
ton, to secure subscriptions to aid the Cretan
women and children, 10000 Of whom. during
the struggles for independence in their native
isle have. been forced to fee, aud are now
destitute Of food I'D clothing, and dependent on
charity. Pig y -. '':'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-17
KING STR 4 Ell.
r ! Ii STOCK.

BOOTS 4 n u 5 HOE S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-17

Any one desirous of seeing how the new Rus
sian America acquisition, recently sperpetra
ted by Mr.. Seward, looks, has only" cir
eumspice y! He will have correct idea of
the face of the country! The river covered
with ace, and the Maryland and Virginia hills
covered with sno,o, afford, we are told, most
graphic picture The living accessories to the
scenery, wanting, are few Exquimaux, Pc.
lar bear and walrus. The imaginative mind
can easily supply the deficiency
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-17

the debate on the Deficiency bill in the
House Of Representatives, yesterday, Mr..
Brooks called attention especially to the item
of $50 900 for deficiency 10 folding documents!
and remarked that the yearly expenditures OF
Congress amounted to three millions Of dol
lsrs, or one-fo the entire national expendi-
ture uuder;Adamss administration, which had
been elected from power mainly for its extray-
apance
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-17

In the case OF ireland, the Washington
Chronicle has come to the conclusion that the
Oppressive and repressive" course OF England
has made Erin what Poland has long been to
Russia, and Venetia was to Austria. Will the
Chronicle turn it's attention to Oppressive
measures" pursued in some Other countries,
and see if similar causes are not likely to pro-
duce similar results" everywhere? The bond
of unity, universally,is loving kindness, and
not the rude grasp Of power.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-17

WINTER CRUISES OF REVENUE CUTTERS. -
Orders have been issued by the Secretary Of
the Treasury, addressed to the commanding
officers of all United States revenue vessels
stationed between Eastpor, Maine, and the
CO pes Of Virginia, requiring them to 20 into
winter cruising on that portion of the Atlantic
coast This service, which is ordered every
year at this season, is for the purpose of en-
aiding the revenue vessels to afford whatever
assistance is necessary in all cases OF distress to
vessels bound to ports in he ]. S. approaching
the coast .-''.-. III gu.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-17

An effort is to be made 10 Congress to regu
late the salaries and fees of our diplomatic off
GERS, with view to reduction OF expenses
Mr.. Wilson has brought in bill to accredi
one minister to several courts lie propose
By this, a saving Of 100000 per annum. Mr.
Seward is said to be opposed to tbis-but Mr.
Wilson, nothing dauuted, goes on further t
propose reorganization of the State De
par,ment, on an economical scale
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-17

POPULATION OF WASHINGTON. The returns
of the census just taken of the District by the
Bureau of Education, in cooperation with the
city autl critics, have been made up sufficiently
to show the population entire Of Washington
<
city, as follows: II $685..
Number of families ia Washington, 20, 900 !;
number of white population, 1887; number
of colored population, 81, 1874 total lO5,S3l.
This shows the colored population OF Wash
ingon to be about one-Ihird Of the entire pop
uation.r g.. .-....
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-17

CONSERVATIVE COMMITTEES. The follow
ing committees, appointed by Hon. A. Fl. H
Stuart, President of the Conservative Conven
tion, were announced on Friday ,s...
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-12-08


Nothing Of interest transprcd the Revenue head
quarters yesterday As usual Saturday there was
no meeting Of the Metropolitan Board The following
were the only seizures reported
Twenty-Five barrels of whskcy found at No 81 Wash
ngton street. seized in consequences OF suspicion that
tax had been paid bv the manner In which the
goods were removed from private warehouse.
FIVE barrels OF spirits found at No. 20 Fulton
street. ALLEGED 70 DO OF Illicit manufacture and 10 have
come from Brooklyn
Two barrels Of whiskey found NJ pier No. 80
North rvor and placed under seizure the ground OF
alleged Illicit manufacture.
The distiiiers, rocters comm ssop merchants Whole
sale druggists and grocers all. In TACT, who
rested either In the manufacture sale of sprtuous
liquors looking forward TO the coming National
venton in Washington, which meets Tuesday, with
. great degree OF interest. Delegates from all the
branches OF business have been appointed from this city,
and also from the cities OF tho West The Convention
will be large one. and will represent millions OF in
vested capital. Tho object proposed Is TO memorlsze
Congress 10 adopt the capacity system OF taxing whs
key and TO reduce the ratio OF tax fy cents per gal
Ion, which must be paid by the dister at the place or
manufacture Numbers OF delegates 10 Convention
will leave this city Tor the capital this evening
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-12-08

FiRr ~ wrI TmRrr-rr1H srRnsr "A Gre broke out
between sne and ten o'clock yesterday morning The
shrd noor Of the building 22l West Twenty.
NTH street, in the premises Of George Hoffman II was
caused BY children playing Atn matches Mr. Hon.
mans furniture n damaged 70 the amount or $500;
pany. The top floor 10 occupscd by y. Herman,
whose furniture IL damassd about 500; assurances
Tho frst and second noon occupied by T. Han as
dwelling and school. DAMAGE BY water about 500;
tusursd for 500 In the Peoples Insurance Company
The building 10 owned by II. Rohrschelb aud 10
damaged about $500; fully insured.
TIE CHARTER EIxcuos.--Ths Board Of City Can
vassers after long session yesterday completed the
canvass for Mayor. Aldermen, Councilmen &c In The
Fifth, Eighth Nineteenth and Twsntisth wards and i'd
tourned until noon tomorrow.
wxaxLY NoRrAurr.-fhers wsrs sss deaths in shs
city during the week ending Saturday, I'm Instant
an increase or "a over the total OF last week. Tho In
crease IL worthy Of nosice 10 10 be found In the st
Of deaths from consumption and lung dseassa People
should he careful aud adapt their fannes to the
abe weather, say the sagss Of the Sanitary Board.
THn LascoLy MONUMENT AT uMos souARS--Ths
special committee on the subject appointed BY the
Union League Club has accepted the design for statue
Of Presidsns Lincoln submitted BY II. X Browne, the
sculptor II 10 perfectly simple. full length statue Of
MI Lincoln Of colossal size, and 10 10 be supported by
base twenty feet in height The statue will
be east In bronze, and the base will contain
several snblsmstc and historical dcsigss illustrating
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-12-08

fhe result OF the CONSULTATION that detective Dussn
bury was sent 10 Mr. Schencks TO arrest young man
in the employ OF the latter whom Mr. Vaerian strongly
suspected OF beng the thief On being brought TO head
quarters the clerk In question. Charles Emerson by
name. stouty denied any knowledge Of the missing
money, while he sustained in his assertions BY his
employer, who believed him 70 be honest upright
and honorable Captain Young, however, put
things in very different light to Mr.. SIS
view BY q simple mannuvre, which was -
foliows:-He caused Emerson to write while he dc
lated the words which written In the letters sent to
Mr. Nalcrian by worthy and an .'unworthy' friend
The handwriting was not disguised by Emerson IN ms
task TO lose all identity with OF the original but
the wrong spelling OF certain words 10 bis dictated lets
tiers correspondent exactly with the same spelling OF
tbs words IN the original letters that there was no
doubt as 20 his being the thief in the mind OF his
employer Finding that no caught In bis own trap
Emerson made clean breast OF it. and stated that he
was the writer OF the letters OF ssworthy" and an
spnworthy" friend, aud that he had sent the irst 10
get MT Vaerian out OF the way the more easily to
take the $3.50 from the I'LL About $3.50 OF the money
Was recovered and Emerson committed ON The
complaint OF Mr. vaeran 10 await bis appearance before
o magistrate -6t8
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-12-08
supHE NE COURT.

The Late Ex-ChancellOr MISUNDERSTANDING
OF the Bench and Bar.
A meeting OF the bench and bar OF New York city
held at noon yesterday In the Supreme Court General
Term room, and attended by about Atty Of the
most distinguished and venerable members OF the
Judiciary and legal profession. Among those present
were:-Judges Leonard and Barbour, and Messrs.
Charles Tracy, Marshall 8 Bdwell, Edgar Van VIM
klc, William N. Evarts Upon the meeting being
called TO order, Mr. Justice Daniel p Ingraham ap-
Fullerton, and Professor Theodore W. Dwight, Charles
Edwards and E. 8. Van Wrinkle vice presidents
The following resolutions were then offered By Mr..
Nichol:-
Resolved That tho death OF Reuben Hyde waworth the
Chancellor OF this state deserves
since judicial Of Chanocer waworh terminated
with the existence OF the Court OF Chancery s chersh
high Of the services rendered by him the
OF that great tribunal.
Rs:oysd Thai the emery quick psrcsp.os and extensive
1hat retiring he did from the bench in the FUN sy OF
As great powers pride % acknowledge that the high
which the Court OF ChAncery had acquired under
Resolved TnAt In the examination and discussion by
brought before hin during his long term Of once
song they did thorough and luminous exposition Of
elmos ever branch Of equity and jurisprudence, We
sns dy q y o. inc
: Addresses Of sulogium we're made by Daniel Lord.
James W. Gerard and Charles 0Conor, after which the
resolutions adopted, and MT Bdwell moved that
copy Of the resouions BE- communicated 70 tho family
Of The late distinguished jurist. The car
ned and the meeting then adjourned
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-12-08

The following is . list Of the steamers leaving this
port yesterday for European and cossvise dssiina-
TONS
Ths Europa, Captain Craig. Of the Anchor line, for
Liverpool with 81 cabin and Lee Storage passengers
miscellaneous cargo
me Pennsylvania Captain LswiG Of the National
steam Navigation Company, for Liverpool WITH 40 cabin
and 172 sfscraKe passengers; full miscellaneous cargo
The City Of Psrs, Of the lamar limo, for Liverpool
with Of cabin and Is5 seersce psssengers also carry
ing ,375 IN specie and full cargo Of cotton, be-
The Rspidar, Captain Evsrson, Of the Atlantic Mail
Company, for New Orleans with ~ passengers and. -
The Gulf Stream Captain Bates o. the Southern
line. for. New Orleans with passengers, 30 troops
lhe George washington, Of the Cromwell, line, for
New Orleans, with rs passengers and fair freight.
The Manhattan, Cnrtaio woodhuli, or the New York
and Charleston steamship Company, for Charleston.
with 80 cabin and IL stssraae passengers and fair
freight
The saragossa, Captain 3. Crowsll, OF the regular
Charleston line, Cor Charooton, with 30 passengers
The Tile, Captain Partridge, Of the TEXAS line, for
Galveston, with ~ passenger and light freight
The san Jacinto, Captain Atkns OF the Empire lire
for Savannah, with AZ cabin and 10 sesrsge passcn-
gers aud assorted cargo
The Huntsville Captain Cfowen, or the Black Star
Independent ne Tor savannah, with ~ passengers and
4 fair freight
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-12-08
SUPREME couRT-spEclAL TERM.

Tho Melville Divorce Case-CostIy Litigation.
Sarah X Melville %. Henry B. AelviIle.-In the
port Of this published In the HERALD rscsnty Il
stated that absolute judgment had been rendered
for the plaintiff Tho case had been for . long time
before the court and in tho hands Of referees atsry
upon the question Of alimony Prior to the entry Of
Judgment on the 10th or November the following
promise was effected between The parties releasing the
defendant the pay or upwards or 81
back aIimony and future allowance Of SIS per week
70 plaintiff
Sorah MelriHe Henry b. Me'pfe -rn consideration
Of the above defendant waving the appeal
general term Of this court in the action is spu
lated that decree shall
report but that simply decree Of divorce shall be ken
without amony costs counsel Fees either the
the present said claim
and present and prospective alimony having been
promised and settled F-4#8 q e@7Eet
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-12-08


Examisasien Of Spencer st Newark yestcr-
day-The Gsvcrnment Fall 20 Make Ont q
Cause.-The Prisoners DISCHARGED.
Yestsrday afternoon two O'Clock the examination Of
Spencer whose charge Of ountersiting legal
tender notes has been publishsd In the HERALp was
taken before the United saiss Commssionsr Newark
United statos District Attorney Keasby appeared for the
government, and Judge stuart, Of New York, and VIM
b. Guild Of Esrark for the defendant Spencer was
promptly hand; but his wife, who was also arrested
on similar charge, renamed In Philadelphia By govern
The District Attorney stated that he had no Witnesses
against the defendants with the exception Of Colonel
Wood. whom he desired 70 have examined. He called
defendants was charaed With having falsely made ard
faudulently initiated 800 compound interest," notes. and
also sso ss sssss and nss
bad been made AGAINST Spencer In New Jersey.
Colonel Wood wss then sworn, and testified ~ fol-
defendant was arrested on my complaint; he was
rested on Information received that be WAS Interested
and tender scs hs soo note Known as
having back made from an slsctsotype the ssd
impression o. which was stolen from the Treasury 10.
partment BY Edwin LAngton smpIoyc Of the depart
ment tho charge against Spencer has no relation 10 the
countsricog OF seven. thirtics NO such charge has
another party. IN Philadslphis; 4 have no personal
knowledge Of the completely Of Mr. Spencer In the mat.
yer .iih which he = charged the 500 compound ~.
governments several years ago by Hank Hail. alias En-
bsr,on the $50 legal tender plate was subsequently,
surrendered BY the same party: the counterfeit 500
legal tender was known BY the vsnet,s Of Hamilton; -
chief Of the secret Service Department have evi
dence against Mr.. Spencer
The evidence thus xivsn BY the only witness Of the
government being Insufficient 70 bind the defsndants
the counsel for Spencer moved his dscbarse The Com
missioner granted tho notion and the charges against
Mr. and MIRA spencer we're accordingly dismisegd Tho
accused parties reside 10 Phedelphss and arc N ahusnt
circumstances rnovns In the most respectable circles
OF the city Thus ends this extraordinary which
has perpiexcd the officials Of the Treasury Department
for NE iass ice weeks,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-12-08

Before Gideon ] Tucker, Surogste.
me following mentioned Wills were admitted 20 pro-
bsis:-wni Of Charles Bosgehold, Thomas Lang Susan
A. PotA Daniel b. Martha IT,, waiter straut, Joseph
Tucker Letters Of administration were granted = fol.
Sows:--To Ellen I. Ward, the estate Of selAh T.
Rssve; 10 Agatha Zimmerman, Of Charles Zimmerman;
70 casharne Rsppsnhagsn, Of John Nicholas Reppea.
hagen; 70 Mary B. Pcli, Of George r. Brusr: 70 John
Hotshaussr a Eliza Hosthaussr; 70 Mary L 0rtA, Of
Richard D. Jones; 70 Henry Baldwin Of Anna Baldwin,
otherwise Anna Matthew'S 10 Frederick Augustan, OF
william Augustaa; 70 Clara Byrne, Of John Byrns: 10
Henry T. DavleS Jr., public adminisrator o. William
Clark; to Catherine Dunn, OF James Dunn; 70 Louis y.
Decasss. Of Cscle n Dscasse 70 Barbara grsysugsr,
q Frederick Frey singer 70 Julia G. Jerome Of Phares
Barrow, Of Charles B. Msass; 70 John ". Morgan.
Of Charles Z. Morgan; 70 Henry T. Davies Jr Public
AdminsratoS Of Otto Weissrharsn; 70 Margaret Kerr
nan, Of Jamss Herman: 70 John KsnRody, Of william
Kennedy Of Jacob Myers, OF William Myers; 70 Eunirc
Tracy, Of Frances L + Parks; 70 henry wsste John
Wecte
Guardianship papers were issued 70 The following
named persona viz TO Francis l. lockwood guardian
Of Ida NJ Lock wood 70 Walter PiDckney, OF willet
Sherwood: 70 John r. Trsshsm, Of Sophia fosi hinpa
and Caroline Toel 70 Mortimer Hendricks OF Gertrude
A. Isaacs; 10 Ellen Armstrong OF George @. Secklyn;
60 John Toughsy Of Michael Tcughey; % John r.
of William Falion; TO Charles B. Fisher Of Virginia
T., Albert t. Julia g. and George w. Fisher: TO Henri
eta s. Nelson, OF Joseph Bond and Lewis Bond; 10
Anthony Kaess OF Catherine Bsnder 10 Joanna Boyle
Of Thomas Boyls 70 cstnarns EARLY. Of James and
Joho DIVER
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-12-08
NEW YORK CITY.
sHrED STATES DISTINCT couaT-IH BANKRUPTCY.

1mportant Decision Of Trusteeship.
mis- morning Judge Balchford sat 1t eleven o'clock
10 hear motions bankruptcy In the matter OF Francis
B. o'Connor, an alleged bankrupt Mr. B. K. Phelps,
N pursuance Of notion 10 show cause moved that Mr..
w. H Braman the trustee OF Mr.. 0Connors estate, DO
called upon TO chow why no should not be removed
from his us,eesnip having as stated by coun-
sell given bonds to the amount OF 500 600. Mr. Girls
void said he not counsel for Mr. Bramsa, but, In
the capacity Of an antcHs clr0r, he would suggest
ment or question might be effected. He believed IL
would be very desirable that Mr. Braman should act
% sa oo be :. us %
sisted their right according to the terms OF the act
70 have the bonds entered into by the trustee while he
amount Of 500 900, would be perfectly wling with
She services OF Mr. Braman who, he thought, COM
ss"coS Wnou ss.nns sny reason could demand
bonds DO ied and the terms OF the act i'm
peratve upon the court TO appoint another assignee
the bonds were not entered into. II right 10 say
that the creditors had not made any objection 20 Mr..
Braman for want OF pecuniary capacity. Thsy merely
did not from the papers that Mr. Braman was willing
20 act Mr. Griswold said thai Mr. Braman
Sas . highly respectable gentleman, and IL would
ESTATE TO the Of Mr. Braman trustee.
Mr. Dyat counsel for Mr.. Braman, observed that his
probable that the recent rule OF the court in refer
snce 10 tho employment by assgnees Of solicitors who
have aeted or shall for them in bankrupt matters
could be got over, Mr.. Braman would continue the
trust The further hearing OF the matter adjourned
Gill Saturday next
Motion 10 Discharge Bankrupt from Arrest.
! In the matter Of Edward B. stonehil. alleged
bankrupt. Mr. Dyatt moved 10 have tho bankrupt dis.
charged from arrest Counsel % the other side having
been heard the court said the question was whether
sbe debt provabe against the party was one on which
he would be entitled TO his discharse from custody
while the PROCEEDINGS were going on; otherwise the
court would have power 70 deal with the matter
The Judge then ordered reference 70 Commissioner
etAiwel 70 take testimony and report 70 the court
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-12-08

Dr. Reid reports that The cholera on board the Lord
Brougham was pure Asatio cholera The disease sbsted
within eight days OF reaching A1d and there have been
darrhus, The effects Of The cholera The Lord rougham
10 One clean ship fifteen feet between decks, but
fortunately bad no doctor board Though the cap
tain and Grew did eli in their power 10 alleviate their
suiierngs stlI the proper want OF medicine and The