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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-13
The seventh Congressional District

10 the Editor of the Alexandria Gazette
The writer is enc who takes but little part IN
politics, but he cannot refrain from noticing an
argument in tie letter Of 3. h. Sbackeltord,
esd, in Tuesdays Gazette, which has struck
him and others, very forcibly, aS very strong
one AGAINST the continuance oil that gentleman
in the canvass, without further expression OF
the peoples desire for it.
The fact that Mr. S. was nominated by a
party who were striving to defeat the constltu-
ton, and neither arished nor expected him to
present himself for admission into the House
OF Representatives is surely not reason why
he should be the candidate of party who pro-
nose electing one who can take his seat. How
far solemn ple9qes are kept by the majority 10
Congress. a review of their action in the past
will determine, and from such view every dis
interested man must admit that there IL, at
least, danqer that in ease OF MIR. Shackelford
election, Mr. Whittlesey will be admitted 10
| the seat.
Now. admitting that we don't want moder-
ate Radical, even as choice OF evils, Though
after voting for Walker tor Governor, don
see why we should strain at Mr.. Mckenzie, OF
any other such native Virginlan, tor Congress.
| there are surely men among us whose disapiIi-
ties have been removed, or the circumstances
surrounding whom during the war prevented
them from doing acts which would render the
taking of the oath impossible, who could be
elected and properly represent US. eau we mol
then have another Convention? 1t canpot bf
supposed that MIR. Shaekelford is so eager fol
Congressional houors that he wishes to rur
AGAINST the wishes OF a majority OF his party
and if he is the choice oil q majority ne will bt
re roa,aaoted and will have the etndntmo?"
support of the Conservatives, which he certain
~ will not have If the present policy OF forclns
| him on them is persisted in. A VOTER.
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FERTILIZERS.

HooE. wEDDEKBURa & co.
Successors to Fowie & Co.
GENERAL SHIPPING & COMMISSIONS
MERCHANTS,
No o Prince street .............. Alexandria Va
Offer for sale their usual supply OF
STANDARD FERTlLlZERS,
consisting of No PERUVIAN GUANO, {!
rect from the agent and warranted pure. Thn
price of this Gusno varies with the price -
gold. ernun
PHOSPHATE OF LIME. containing nearly
ner cent of Ammonia. and Ia per cent of Bone
phosphate. rendered INN ediately soluble Ia
water-sn excellent Fertilizer and permsnea!
improyer of the soil. Send for circulars
Double Refined Poudrelte,
Nitro Phosphate of Lime
Pure Bone Dust,
(fnely ground, suitable 70 drill
Pure Bone Flour,
sea Fowl Guano,
Goes Ammonlatci
Super Phosphate.
AltsVes phosphate
We also Gil orders for
Baugh's Raw Bone
Turners Excelsior,
Soluble Pacific.
Whann's Raw Bone Phosphate
Potomac Fertilizer,
Rodonds,
and all other Fertilizers known IN the market
at lowest cash prices. sp9 -2m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-13
MARINE LIST.

SUN kosE.............4 AZ MOON SHTs.......... "a
SUN sErs..........7 % HIGH WATER mig. "a
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA, MAY r.
ARRIVED.
Steamer kspress, Nickle, Baltimore. to j.
Broders u Co.
Steamer r T. Cahill Maitb, Baltimore. TO
B. Wheat.
Schr. Jennie SHEPPARD Van Chef, Jersey
City, to American Coal Co.
SAILED.
:teamer New York, Price, Philadelphia, by
IL. Eldridge & Co.
Schr. William Wallace, Scull, Boston, coal
by American Coal Co.
Schr Maria Pearsons. Grant, Jersey City,
coal by American Coal Co.
5chr. John }. Ward, Inman Jersey City,
coal by American Coal c..
Schr. Florence Rodgers. Rodgers. New York,
coal BY j. Z. AgnaW.
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COMM EssClAHi.

ALEXANDRIA MAaEET, May l3.-The mar
ket this morning was very dull, and prices Ia
yor buyers, who, however, are unwilling to op'
crate The sales of Flour are very light. OF
ferings of Wheat 1900 bushels red and white
but most of il withdrawn; sales reported at 49,
and lJ5 for poor TO fair; 10 asked for very
good. Corn dull ana prices still further de-
pressed; offerings of 1850 bushels white and
mixed with sales ri T9as0. and several sam
pies withdrawn. No s,lcs Of Rye or Oats re-
nortnd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-13

The reported action of the Cabinet, as to the
clauses in the proposed Virginia Constitution
to be voted on separately, has caused another
bslt among those octjcely engaged in politics in
this State-at this time-who, indeed, not
withstandiug all that is said and done, comprise
really but small portion of the people--though
all are more or less interested. Better wait
for the wagon and let US see and know cr.
0cth, the achen, and the hole. and The .gAat
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-13

The Washington correspondent OF the Balti-
more Gazette says that contrary to general re-
port, the offce-seekers have not get all depart
ID from the Capitol There are still "a few
more lett Some, who have abundant green
backs and brass. possess their souls IN patience,
and lol about Willards very comfortably. -
Others, who came in search Of foreign missions
or fat Internal Revenue Collectorsbips, are
now in a sadly impecunious condition, and are
ready to except third or fourth rate clereships,
# they we're only offered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-13
ALEXANDRIA.

There does not seem to be much reliance
placed upon the telegraphic dispatch received
from London, yesterday, concerning reported
arrangement between Great Britain, Spain and
France against the United States, as to the
matters Of Cuba, the Alabama claims, &c.-
Ii IS, however, sufficiently obvious that there
is much feeling excited in Europe on the sub
jeets referred to-and, it is probable that the
positions assumed BY those who are directing
our foreign relations. are regarded in an unfa-
vorabls light on the other side of the Atlantic.
1t is proper to be added here, that up to yeSter-
Iay, not q word had been received in Washing
ton by either the English, French, or Spanish
Ministers of any attempted treaty or agree
ment between the Powers named for the pur-
pose mentioned in the dispatch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-13

A Radical paper speaking OF hir, Thomas
l.. Tulloek, the, what is called, appointment
clerk" in Washington, says, he has superior
power in making appointments, aud no man
in the land could select his appointees with an
EYE more to the true interests Of the Govern
ment and Republican party than he. lie
may have superior power '- but judging from
many of tue appointments, be has a plentiiu
lack of Judgment. Whether his selections
are for the interests, even of the Radical party
remains to be seen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-13

BURNING OF STEAMBOATS, AT CINCINNATI.
The most destructive coDHagratou Of steam
boats that ever occurred in Cincinnati raqet
on the New Orleans and Memphis Packet
Landing, yesterday
The fire broke out on the steamer Clifton al
| = clock, and extended to the WestmorelanG
| and Meluotte, then above to the Cheyenne
Mary Erwin, aud Darling. These six boat:
were soon enveoped in flames. The hulls Of
| the Melnotte and Darling may be used again.
The others are total loss. The fire original
ed in the chambermaid's room on board the
Clifton BY the upsetting Of coal oil lamp.
Fourteen kegs of powder on the Cheyenne
exploded, scattering the flames on the West
moreland. Two hundred barrels Of coal oil
were on board the Cheyenne and twenty five
barrels on the Melnotte, valued at &c, 000.-
Seventy tons OF freight were aboard, insured
| for ST., 200.
Just repaired. She had no freight aboard
Valued at sl2, 900. Insured for $40, 900. The
Cheyenne runs on the Arkansas river, and had
only been used for eight months She was
loaded with valuable freight, having aboard
about 5000 tons, The boat was valued at
$4,000. Insured for $4,000. The estimat-
ed value of her cargo is $4,000 The Memphis
Packet Company had just put off q cargo OF
co ton, most of which was lost.
Rumors were anoat that several lives were
lost, but up to noon no Dames were reported.
Mr.. REvERDY JOHNSON Mr. johnson, as
far back as March 9th, informed the Secretary
Of State, by telegram, that he was ready to
resign his office as minister to England, the
resignation to take effect at such time as the
President might appoint. He was informed,
In reply. that his resignation would be accepted,
to take effect on the arrival OF his successor.
In his formal letter of resignation Mr.. John
son briefly called the attention of the President
to the fact that the records of the State De-
partment would show that be had precisely
executed tie Instructions OF that department
10 his negotiations in London, and that be had
received the thanks OF the late President and
Of MIR. Seward, as the Secretary of State, for
his successful management of the negotiations
on the basis prescribed for him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-13

The opening exercises Of the General Synod
Of the Evangelical Lutheran Church took place
10 81. Psuis Lutheran Church, IN Washington,
last evening. This Synod IS composed OF some
two hundred or more members, clerical and lay
delegates. These gentlemen come from as TAR
west as Kansas, and represent the Northwest
ern and Middle States chiefly, The churches
Of this denomination in the Southern States
have withdrawn from the General Synod, aud
organized Synod in the South.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-13
DONE DUSTl
Rome DIST

Il BONE DUST
Ground by ourselves, at lowest market rates.
Also, GRIMES
PATENT RAW BONE PHOSPHATE.
At $40 per ton.
The past two years have fully realized 'hi,
Raw Bone Phosphate to be the cheapest and
hest in the market, and unsurpassed by the
highest priced guanos. It's adaptation 70 wheat,
corn, oats, buckwheat, tobacco, garden truck.
grasses, &C., has been fully and most sstistact9
rily tested. Finely ground and suitable to'
drilling, put up in bags OF l6l IDS each;
our warehouse and examine hundreds OF sim.
liar character from those who have been using
it with tho most satisfactory results.
- p MERKYMAN X co,
Sole Manufacturers,
Warehouse. 81 s. Gay street. between Lombard
and Pratt, Baltimore, Md
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DIED.

At the residence OF her son, near Croome
Prince Georges county, Nd, on Sunday last,
Mrs. MARY FRYE. relict OF the late Colmore
Frye, aged rs years.
At Roscdalc, in Anne Arundel county, Md.
on the Doth of April, JOHN IGLEHART, in
the 9lst year of his age.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-13

Theodore Tilton says that most Of the lead
ing Radicals in this country have either 90
hair on their heads at all, or keep it "shoit
cropped - This gives full suit OF hair ad-
ditioual vaue-as distinguishing people from
leading Radicals
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-13

Bishop Payne. Missionary Episcopal Bishop
in Liberia, Africa, being in feeble health, has
resigned his bishopric and will return to this
country, this summer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-13

Daniel Boone first set foot in Kentucky on
June 7, 1869, and the people OF the State pro.
pose celebrating the centennial by grand bar
bscue and festival at Frankfort.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-13

This year the Fourth of July falls on Sunday.
The usual custom in such cases is to observe
the day after the anniversary, which would be
Monday, but some of the New York journals
are in favor Of keepiog Saturday, the third in
stead
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-13

Chief Justice Chase is the recipient OF
much courtesy and petite attention from the
citizens of Richmond, who, Notwithstanding
differences of political opinion, show him
every proper civihty and respect,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-13
Bowiey's Quarter,
Baltimore CO., Nd, Nov q 1868. !

Baltimore co, Md, NoT z Ieoo.
Me:srs o. P Merry u 20.
Conference.-The Raw Bone Phosphate
bought of you last Spring, applied to corn b.
the side of Peruvian Gusno in equal qua ntities:
and if there Was a difference at all it was in IA
vor of the Phosphate Ny corn crop was ca
cellent l applied 1t also upon oats and pots.
toes with the most satisfactory results. prefer
it decidedly to Peruvian Gusno rom the fact
that whilst the Guano spends itself upon the
growing crop, the effects of the Phosphate can
be strongly seen in tho crops following some
that applied to potstoes by the side Of fish
manure, made asplendid yield, the ash turning
out an abundant crop of vines. the phosphate
the potatoes. have used, this Fall upon ms
wheat, and at this time it looks as well l cou!d
desire. GEORGE EDWARDS,
Orcr:ees for DR.. VIM. II. Keener-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-13

1t is said that our Government is not at all
impressed, from official accounts from Cuba,
with the belief that the reyolutouists can or
will succeed in their efforts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-13

The saddle which the newspapers say vas
recently given BY Gen. Grant to MIR. Wash
burne, it is now said, was presented BIZ Gen.
q. to Col. MARYLAND, In 1866.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-13

Mr. CorcoIan, OF Washington, receives de
served praise for bis design and endowment OF
National Art Gallery in Washington 1t
was splendid gift for a noble purpose
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-13

We learn that Mr.. James NJ. Mason, sc
long An exile from his country, has returned to
Winchester, Va, where he will reside.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-13

1t Is said that the reports from Europe, in
connection with the claims and demands and
designs Of the Radical leaders in this country,
have set the bond holders to thinking.
Let matters 20 on. and the intensity Of their
thinking viii be increased
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-13
Foreign News.

for the payment of the delegates came up for
third reading, and, after protracted debate,
was rejected
| Sir John Champion, the British Minister to
Spain, has asked to be recalled.
| Mr.Jay, us. Minister to Austria, arrived IL
London yesterday.
SiCuor Menabrea, President OF the Italian
Ministry, has retired in favor Of Digny.
There is much agitation in Paris IN conse'
quence of the elections. Four public meetings
| 10 different parts OF the city have been dis
perssd by the police.
| In the Spanish Cortes yesterday an amend.
meut to the Constitution was proposed by the
Republicans to the effect that all the powers
emanate from the nation, and all persons to
whom they are entrusted must be elected by,
and held responsible to, the people. Prlm
approves Of the petition for a Regency under
Serano.
Dispatches from Lisbon show that the poll
tical discomfort in Portugal has terminated in
serious disorder in the capital. A plot against
the Government is on foot The consprators
have been tampering with the garrison OF
Lisbon,
| News has been received from Teheran, Persia,
OF desperate conflict in the streets between
| two religious sects. Both sides were armed,
and it is reported that three hundred men were
| klUcu. uc tTUupS WClC Cdleu out; ouA uiS
persed the combatants.
! The adviccs from Asuncon are to April g..
| President Lopez was reported to hold strong
position in the interior, with nine thousand
men and forty guns. The allied forces were on
| the point Of marching to attack him.
| WASHINGTON ITEMS. flames Gallon, Chas.
Clark, and John w. Clark, who were arrested
on Tuesday evening, for running byclcles on
the pavement, were brought before Justice
Clark yesterday morning, and we're fined So
each. The Justice holds that the running of
| bycicles on the pavements is an obstruction
| and nuisance.
A delegation OF Bostonians, who are here
| for the purpose, yesterday extended to the
President and Cabinet an invitation to attend
the National Peace Jubilee in Boston in June,
all of whom promised that they would endea'
vor to attend.
The great trot to come of to-day at the Ma
tional Course is for purse OF 1000, between
the celebrated horses Bashaw, jr., James
Hockey, Mountain Maid, and Star Of the
West.
90 Tuesday afternoon, while the family OF
Mr.. Cox, ex Commissioner Of Pensions. were
riding into the city from Kendall Green. This
residence, the horse took fright at train of
cars in motion, and ran away, upsettDg and
breaking the vehicle, and seriously ipjuring
the occupants. Miss Cox, daughter of Mr.C.,
had her arm badly fractured, and was other.
wise hurt, aud lady accompanyin her was
badly cut about the face and head.
The President has discontinued his public
receptions, and will hereafter only receive by
card, at such times as the public business will
allow.
The workmen at tie Navy Yard have sent
to the Secretary of the Navy, a protest against
his decision about the eight hour law.
A colored man OF the Tenth street wharf,
yesterday, being cursed by white boy, threw
q stone at the boy which inflicted wound
on the temple and caused bis death in few
hours
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-13

Gnce.
THE Pacific RAILRoAD.-Itwill not be long
before the voice of the future brakeman day
after day, on the Continental journey, will shout
to sleepy passengers
Chicago. Change Cars tor New Orlean:
and Lake Superior"
Missouri river. Change cars Tor Saskatche-
wan, Kansas city and Lake Superior"
Rocky Mountains. Change cars for Santa
Ee, Ell Psso, Mstamorss, City of Mexico, and
al points on the Northern and Southern Paci-
he railroads
Great Salt Lake twenty minutes for din,
ner. Change cars tor Fort Benton, British
Columbia, Big Canyon Of the Colorado, Panama,
Lima and Valparaiso.
Sierra Nevadas Change cars tor Owyhee
Columbia River, Puget Sound, Sitks and
kamschatka.
''Sau Francisco. Passengers for New Zeal
snd, Honolulu, Melbourne, Yokohama, Hong
houg, and all other points III Asia, Africs and
Europe, will keep their seats till landed on the
wharf OF tho daily line OF the Pacific Mail
S,eamshipCompany. Baggage checked throug b
to Pekin, Calcutta, Grand Cairo, CONSTANT
nople, ST. Petersburg, Paris and Liverpool.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-13
FINE ART PUBLICATIONS.

L
American and Foreign Chrome; ut the pub
fishers prices.
Chromos. Photographs, Oh Priat Fine En-
cravings.
A large assortment Of Plain and Carved Gold
and Walnut Picture Frames.
Constantly on hand and made to order ct
j. p CLARkE'S,
ep12 No. 1853 King ST
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-13

Admiral Porter denies positively that he and
Mr.. Rorie have ordered Admiral Hoff to send
n vessel to the Bay of SANTANA to make the pre-
Iiminary surveys for The establishment OF
coaIinp depot there. On the other HAND, those
interested in ST. Domingo affairs are positive
that such orders have been transmitted and
will be obrycd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-13
EERTILIZERS.

l have Oh hand Il constant supply OF CHES-
APEAKE GUANO from the manufacturers.
most highly recommended. shown by certif-
Gates at my office by farmers who have used it.
ALSO.
A fresh supply of REDONDA ISLAND
GUANO, the cheapest fertilizer offered. For
manner Of using and recommendations l call
the attention of farmers to certificates OF those
who have tried it. For sale by
B. Il. LAMBERT,
mar 26--tf IL Union Wharf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-13
VIRGINIA NEWS.

In the United States Circuit Court at Rich
mond, on Tuesday, Judge Chase presiding, the
argument in the case of Evans q Co., OF
| Baltimore, vs.. the city Of Richmond was fur'
Their heard This is a suit to recover the
value of city notes Issued BY the corporation OF
Richmond.
Judge Rramhal OF tie Richmond City
Hastings Court. has granted a charter to a
| number of influential citizens Of that city Tor
the incorporation of the "Old Dominion Sugar
Re6nery," with capital OF not less than slJu,-
| 900, DOR moro than 100000.
Gov. Wells has committed the sentence OF
death pronounced upon Charles Taylor and
| Pleasant Richardson, of Henlico county, con.
vcted of assault and robbery, to imprisonment
for eighteen years. They were to have been
hung Oh next Friday.
The following is the amount Of tax on oy3-
tiers collected, during the month OF April, IN
the three districts into which the waters OF the
| State are divided First District, S4,493;
Second District, 3,035; Third District, 80 T.
Total, S., SOP.
The Richmonn Examiner OF yesterday says
| II Is stated upon reliable authority that Gov.
| Wells will commute Jeter Philips sentence
to Imprisonment in the pententiary for Iiie.
But Others say he will not interfere.
Judge Morton will hold special term OF the
Circuit Court Of New Kent, commencing June
I'd, for the trial of Kennedy and Gardner, the
alleged murderers of Mrs. Stewart and John
Baker.
The Grand Jury Of Richmond Hastings
Court are endeavoring to procure evidence on
which to indict the principals and seconds In
the late prize fights, for disturbing the peace
The Petersburg Index says that Rev. j. s.
Atlee, ordained by Bishop Johus IN that city
Thursday to the order Of priests, is colorcd
man.
liz response to the call Of many voters,
Jas. w. Hunncutt announces himself as 6
candidate for Congress in the Richmond DIS
| trict,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-13
TINE "PERSI GATOR"
OR PEACH MANURE.
r,EI.IT RI.E PHOSPHATE OF POT SH

SOLUBLE PHOSPHATE or POTASH
The exterminator Of Rust, Spores and Insects
that infcst the Corn and Wheat
The Top Dressing for Grass ere Clover.
For Tobacco and Corn it Chords the most
concentrated form Of
SOLUBLE PHOSPHAT ES AND POTASH
Tho food which forms the mineral part of the
plant, so well known to all intelligent planters,
furnishing the very clements that are removed
with e-ery cror, and are deficient in cultivated
soils, both in Europe and America, and in, oil
OHEAPER THAN WOOD ASHES.
Supplying the PECULIAR elements Of the
Peach.
Orchards manurci with the "Persicator''
bore last year abundantly amid Hundreds OF
Thousands of Trees in the same neigh borhooc,
not thus ranured, that did not yield q single
Peach.
Diseased Trees with yeiow leaves, under
the influence of the "Persicstor,' produced
dark green foliage in few weeks
Corn stands 10 q hill even in the midst of
other hills, injured by tho insect, that were not
nnnured By it.
lie cooperation, as its influence ia largely In
creased as lime, and, when stacked with It,
other advantage: result in the economical use
Of the Potash. For sale By
VIM CRICHTON + son,
Agents AID Patentees Bowlys wharf.
Baltimore, my 13-lm Baltimore Md
LtANCY GOODS, NOTIONS, sc
More Ec. goods Just opened IA large GuaHt!-
ties Cheaper than ever.
CbA; W. GREEN,
nv T. IS King street
NICE LOT OF PINEAPPLE5 AND
n ORANGES Just received and for sle by
CARL AUERBACH,
my y Jog King street
THURSDAY MAY WBEE-
L RE Ard CREAM ST
nyl} AUEREkCH
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-13

The very fest complaint 10 relation to the
growing wheat, is from Somerset county, Md
where the rust i, said to have made its appear
ance
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-13

The SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION,
which assembled 10 Macon on Thursday. re-
elected Rev. Or. Nell, Of Georgia, president,
and made choice OF the following vice presi-
dents, Rev. DR.. Fuller Of Maryland Rev DR..
Curry, of Virginia Rev Dr. James Boyce, OF
South Carolina, aud Rev. r. Vi. Link, Of
TeGss.