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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-27

MADpID, Aug. 26.--Gen. Prim has gon,
10 Niehy. Admiral Iopete aots in his ab
sence.
Sl1 thousand additional troops will be SEN
to Cuba within two weeks.
Polo and his secretary were recently can
tured at the head of g band Of Carlists. AM
have been sentenced 10 death, Unsuecess
iul efforts have been made by the wi(e and
friends Of Polo for clemency.
DEs MONIES, Aug. 26.-The Des Moines
conference met at lndianola this morning.
nshop Clarke presiding. Sixty two minis.
ters are present. H. II. O'Neal was elected
secretary. The usual number of committees
Tor conference was appointed. The rest of
The day was occupied by the Presiding FL.
ders IN making their reports.
Governor Merrill will probably make
known his appointments of delegates to the
capital Convention at ST. Louis in two or
three days.
Hon. Geo. Gillaspy, democratic candidate
for governor will commence an active can.
vass OF the state on the first Of next month,
at Newton, He has twenty-five appoint
ments. Messrs Hendricks and Voorhees,. Of
Indiana will join him, and determined eff.
fort will be made to lift Iowa out hf the
quag' of radicalsm.
Sr. LOUIS, Aug. 26 Mike McCool, last
night shot at Tom Keboe, sporting char.
aeter, but missed him. A woman is said
to have been the cause of the difficulty.
Mr.. D. W. Bell has sold his fast horse
henry, that recently trotted at Buffalo, to
New York party, for $4,000. An hour
after the bargain had closed another man
from New York arrived to offer $25, 900 for
the horse.
The Denver & Cheyenne railroad has
been practically consolidated with the Kan.
'as Pacific. The latter takes the road
bed and $4,000 acres of land, and irons and
stocks the road. The road is expected TO be
N running order from the city Of Cheyenne,
by the LIST of June neIt
MARsEILLEs, H., Aug. 26.--F. L. Gard.
1er challenges to fight F. I. Sigler, for the
'um of 5000, according to the rules Of the
ing. This challenge is accepted by Sgler,
md the fight is to take place on the 10th
lay of September next, between 10 and 2
clock, on Bells Island, between Mar
eilles and Ottawa, on the Illinois river
he judges of the fight are to be John |
Burke and Frank Burke, both of Mar
eiles; seconds, Charles Franks, of Mar
ellles; Patrick Short, of Ottawa.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-27

The death of Hon. David Mcdonald,
Judge of the United States District Court
of Indiana, only two or three days ago, has
created vacancy for which there are al
ready the following named aspirants, and a
portion of the State yet to be heard from
J. D. Rowland, A. G. Porter, L. B. Mar
tindale, R. W. Thompson, F. Kibley. Chas.
Ray and 7. Elliott. 1t would appear from
this that even Republicans have no aversion
to little "bread and butter"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-27

Mrs. Stoves atlantic paper on Lord BY,
ron will appear in the September number Of
Aacmilan's Magazine, though the purport
of the article was telegraphed per ca bic to
London, where the truth of the story is dis
credited by the Atleneum. The New York
correspondent Of the Boston Journal writes:
Il never knew 80 unanimous verdict. All
classes, grades and ranks agree that the
story is malignant conception. Byron has
more friends to day in this region than ever
Nothing now would be received from Lady
Byron without corroboration.r
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-27

Matt. Carpenter, one of the Wisconsin
Senators, lately sent a specific "Hon. Wen.
dell Phillips, care Rev. Henry Ward Beech.
er, Brooklyn Beecher sent the INNS. ain
the original package" with the addition,
"Boston, Mass" and the memorandum,
"Mr. Phillips is under my care, but for safe.
ty / keep him in Massachusetts,. II. W. B."
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-27

1t is said ahat on the occasion of one o.
Douglas and Lincolns meetings on the
stump in this State during the celebrated
Senatorial campaign, after Judge Douglas
had made one of his most eloquent speech
es, and it came to Mr.Lincolns turn, throwing
of his overcoat, he handed it to young
man near by, and said, in his drol way
"Here, you hold my clothes, whilo ! stone
Hephent'
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-27

The Trichind Spiralis question has been
under discussion in the American Associa
tion for the Advancement of Science; and
those who are fond of pork, will be reassur.
ed by the opinion of the Association, that
whenever meat con tanning the trichina, is
heated to 2l20-ths is above the boiling
point-it may be eaten with impunity, as By
the application Of steam heat the vitality of
all organisms is destroyed.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-27

Somebody has found that the constitutio n
of the United States prohibits the removal
Of the capital from Washington. If he can
convince Congress Of this, an irresistible
argument will have been furnished for the
removal, for there is nothing that our Con.
gress SO much delight in AS overriding the
constitution
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-27

There is gentleman in Maine who is SO
absent minded, that meeting his son on the
street day or two since, he extended his
hand and inquired; show do you do2 When
is your father coming homer This equals
an absent.minded man of Massac husetts
who, on receiving a letter from his son,
glanced at the signiture and proceeded to
consult the directory to learn the personality
of his correspondent
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-27

DR.. Magni the great oculist of Bologna
Italy, is going to Lima, Peru, to operate on
the eye of ID merchant there, taking in ad
vance the expenses of himself and assistant,
aud a fee of $4,000 cash.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-27

The Boston Journal says Senator Wilson,
Secretary Boutwell, and General Butler,
were together at Ioung's Hotel, Saturday,
and yet the hub is without sensation eth.
er on account Of assembled greatness or
loss Of spoons.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-27

A Miss Hill, niece of General A. p. Hill,
of Virginia, was accidentally shot and kill,
ed by her brothern.law, G. W. Skinner, at
his residence, in Washington county, Ala, a
few evenings ago.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-27

The meeting Of officers at Gettysburg,
with the view Of settling disputed points
as to the positions and movements Of
troops at the great battle, has been fail.
.ura
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-27
Yatlp argus.
orrIcIAL PAPER.

The New York World says Miss Hanna
Bligh has swallowed twelve percussion caps,
which causes serious appreheusions on the
part Of her parents that she will "go off,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-27

There is not an anguish more humilis.
ting, no anger more deeply stirred, than in
being comic externally, and internally trag.
re- So says Victor Hugo in "The Man
who Laughs
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BOUND OVER.

V0UR clothing can be cleaned and bound, and
L pressed over, 90 that 1t will look - we'll as
new, by z. WILCOX Tailor,
Warrington st., bet. Orleans and Rock Ri yer.
nsh1dtf
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-27

Warnoek Raston's c. h. per 9lA9te
Henry Darts Sons Y. Il. per rlb..............9ic
star candles, IA .l9a26o
Pressed Candles.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-27
Chicago M1srkst.
TslsgraPAsd to the ARsvs.

CHICAGO, August 21,
Flour dull unchanged.
Wheat lower l,29
Corn easier s7!
Oats quiet 45!.
Rye %.
Barley unchanged.
Provisions entirely unchanged
Pork 25,75 seller January
Shoulders l3s
Lard 1q
Hams lsal
Highwines unchanged.
LIVE sroCE.
USIoS SrooK YARDs, August y.
Cattle steady, firm; receipts 63O; quoted 5iaGi
fair TO good
Hogs Receipts $3.50. Better demand sale
able good to choice 8 amp sA. Extra 9a9,75.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-27
OPEN TO TUE WORLD
STERLING SILVER-WARE
AND
AND FINE ELECTRO-PLATED WARE

THE Gorbam Manufacturing Co., of Provi-
l. dence, R, l., having the largest manufsc-
tory Of solid silver ware in the world, with the
most improved machinery, ali employing the
most skilled labor, are enabled to offer an nne.
Guslled variety Of new and besutiful designs in
dinner services, tea services, and every article
specially adapted for holiday and bridal gifts.
They offer also their ell-knowu and unrval-
led silver electro-plated ware, in whichthey have
introduced new patterns Of rare elegance. The
solid silveris guaranteed to be Of sterling purity
by .. 8. Mint assay. The sleotro-pste is guar
sDteed to be superior to the finest Sheffield ware.
Orders received from the trade only, but thes.
goOds may be obtained from responsible dealers
every where.
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AUCTION SALES.
FUTURE DAVIS

Try RhEELKR q CO. Aueuoussrc,
- No &a2 Seventh street, bet ana Il St.
T soS shLE AT AUCTION oFH.sr-
s1mE kEsIplN0K, IN Mosr DISIR
sSp kLksss srU faRfd Th d hatssasT.E h
hND SIX HUNDRED yoLUMks sELECr
n By virtue of deed Of trust TO me. the
h ssssS srs a.y @ n 20. ss, = s'.~srt e va
'dnly reoordedi in 4 NJ. Il No p f,Iiof-
a, Of ID. lsnd rseOrds for v .sainston cSun,,
nIsIiot o. Io!anbta. I shall Offer at M \ - .nc.
tor uon; fS. ,ass o. the premises. SAG street be
dsy of Jelly ccmaesoins a. 10 o'ciof hpAn' shs q
n 70 said deco trast and p.r.ify dssefises
o,se,.xLS Tux PARLoR
Tmo G me Sedallion Carpet
SIX Chairs 10 n atck
len Cnsirs richly Ornamental
Two me match Center Tsbl~.
Ore small and one Card able
Ore Cover and stool for same
T -Four Sc. sess ar. nne Satin window Curtains
Two large size aautel Mirrors
&" Pier Glasses
CHAMBER FURNITURE
h.s ssns.G m BE-, yTslj;, Brussels carpets
. S SssSss: xs.rSI.,op
Four fine " ardrobes
ms,tTessss. Bolsier., Pillows, Comforts, .ni Bed
Linen sheets Bolster ard Pillow Cases
Chairs Oonmodss. and Oorner Rsck.
And IA esch room, silk. Rep, aud Lace Cur,sia,
DINING ROOM
One Brussels Carpet, handsome p.tterr
One HxteDsion Table
Twelve Dining Chairs
One eofs, two eid.bcarcs
One Mirror, one NJ sbtel Clock
c cS%sls' and sfR RsSls q w ShlH.
silver plated Tea Service
IA fre ~ Pan ssrsH
One elegant Bru.sei, Carpet
One Walnut Library Table
Chairs and Lounse 70 match
One Library sidebosrd
Two fine Walnut Bookcases
One +" Mahogany
mans Masazine complete, Annual Beg ster,
Three sets silk Rep Curtains.
One large Range. approved pattern, with Furni-
ture complete
Chairs, Tables, Queensware. and Utensils in full
SERVANTS ROOMS
Furnished with Bedstesds and Bedding. Bureaus,
stoy 8 in eli the Chambers
Hat Rack ano Gil Chairs
Oilcioth and Carpet upon the passages and stair.
,I And at, at o'sl4nk MI on the aid % day Of
ground fn the said CITY OF " ashin gton, known and
described as Lot numbered nj neteen 49, In David
pressed brick front Dwelling House brownstooe
room. stusted 1pon the .ou,h .se o stses
north, between Twelfth and Thirteenth streets
Terms: sl,ooo cash; balance in 5, 6. Q. and IL
months from date, secured by deed Of trust upon
stan Pc at the expense Of the purchaser. deposis
Of 500 Will be requ1rsd Then tne house is sold.
ALbGhR 3. q wH HE'LL fi : GS:
Jelc-d Intel. Auctieneers.
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NITED STA tbs MAIL.
NIRGINIA,

PosT OFFICE DEPARTMENT,
WAsHINGToS, June s. 1853
Proposals will be received at the Contract Once
1872 tto be decided hv the I7th for conveying the
malls of the United Stste. from septemoe l. iss9,
nres end ardy herein specified, viz
Ience1ille Charlie Hope. white Plsin..
Gholsch,ills, Penelton, Pleasant Oaks aLi
hyisn ., 20 niekstors, equal to So miles and
Leave Hick.fOrd Monday aud Friday at q m
Arrive at Hicksford Tuesday AID Saturday
s FrG% pnof III; AD aDs x pes;sn. Rss
Leave Princess Anne q H.. wednesday at
Arrive at Land Of Promise by nm
Leave Land Of Pr omise wednseday .tIpm
$40 From Blossom Hill to Knotts Isl.ad, II miles
and back, once week
Leave Kneit's Island We %sdn..dsS ..s:asm
asl from HieksfSIS 70 n Rylsnd: Depot. 10 miles
Leave Leave; aiek.ford Saturday atsam
Leave Rylsnds depot Saturday stIpu
ass From slssns e1I S. y Y.no.y. Mills.
to Batesville, miles ana back, three times
Leave 0reenwood Depot Monday. THURSDAY
and SATURDAY at2:Spm
L..ys B..s:yiiIe Mon a ? Thursday and Sat.
urday at 731 @ m
Arrive at Green wood Depot BY LOAF
as From yonesvflle, By White Shss L. White Osk
Springs, Alanthus Hill, Tenn, j Rob
Damp, and PoVell's River, 20 TaxeveII
asa miles and back. once Q week
Leave louisville Wednesday Ct am
Arrive at Tazesell by7pm
Leave TaZewell THURSDAY att am
Arrive at Jonesvflie by Z Pm
or ferns OF proposal. guarantee, and certif-
cate, and also the Instructions the conditions
70 be embraced in the contracts, &C see pam phlet
aover tsement inviting proposals for carrying he
mails In Virginia. dated October 81 1856 and Jam
usry Q, 1859, to be found in the principal post
Bids should be addressed 10 the ssecoud Assist
ant Postmaster General" supersertbed "Propo-
sails State OF Virginis,' and sent by MAIL.
JGO. A. CRRsWELL,
ye ~ 1eW4w Postmaster General.
ElSHIN9 TACKLE at PEABoDYp, No. lIs
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FOB sTATIOSBRY.
TREASURY DgPARTNEST.

NA>H!N6 ToS MAJ u lSi9. \
sealed proposals will be res Give. e. this once
Until the 50 day of Jane, 1859. at "a O'Clock m
Tor supply ing the Assessors aud Collectors OF In
terbal Revenue throughout that portion of the
United stsfes lying east q the Rocky Mountains.
except Montans aud New Mexico. with the sta
tontry required for use in fhsir espectiye dts
triofe Tor tie wear enCing June 80. ls70.
No proposals will be- considered unless accom-
panied BY a bond with sufficient sure.i-s a the
sum OF hye THOUSAND dollars. s. oD0., approved
BY uni Ted States District Attorney. q form to
be furnls he'd BY the dep srtment conditioned that
the parties shall in Of the ptsnce OF their
bid or any part Of il, duly execute contract with
OF the
The Commissioner reserves tue right 70 consider
and accept or REJECT each bid. lite By item.
he hide should be addressed 10 che Commfs-
sioner 81 Internal Revenue. and endorsed " Pro-
posals for supplying Stationery to Internal Rsvs-
Schedules Of articles to be furnished will be for
warded from this once upon application. with con
ditione under which the articles are TO be de-
liyered.
INV % .oIn q prIaNo Couus..,o,.r
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DAYMERT OF SAC AND FOX SCRIP.
DKpAR1MrN1 nr rur Ixrrp,

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
OFFIcE OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, June As, 1873
Notice 10 hereby given that the Secretary OF the
Interior 10 prepared to pay the outstau ling 10.
deetsdness OF the SAC and Fox Indians Of tn MIA
stssiDpi represented by certificates issued by the
Indian Bureau. ~
The certificates should be presented Tor payment
prior to August 1. 1889 - after that date no in
terest will be allowed on them They should Be
lions for payment must In every case give the post
ofice address Of the claimsnt
i, 8. PARKER.
Ie ~ dt5l.y Commissioner
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JROPOSALs FOB STATIONERY.

NAVY DEPARTMENT, June 4. 1859.
, seaied fropesal Tor furnishing the On Ice OF the
secretary OF the n svv and the several Bureaus of
hscal year ending Juns 30, ls1O will be receive ed
until y CLOCK, noon, OF the 18th in tsnt. They
must Dc endorsed on The envelope. " Proposals for
statlonery, and addressed to the Secreta y of tue
Printed form Of proposal, with schedule OF arti
ces, VII! be furnished Oh application at the De
perfment, and no proposal will be entertained
o1m and conform in every respect to said
Among the articles embraced in the schedule
are:
y reans Of Regulation Paper.
20 reams Of Dispatch CAP
30 reams OF Fooiscap.
IFS reams of Quarto Post.
81 reams Of Note PAPER.
50 reams Of Envelo pc and Wrapping Paper.
reane OF Cop, ing Paper.
1880 Envelopes. Off cial and others.
l90 quarts Of Ink.
l0 gross Of Steel Pens.
lilo dozen Pencils,
Zach proposal must be signed by the individu
or nrm making IL, and be accom- panied by o certi
ncate OF the Collector of Internal Revenue Of the
District In which the party IL conducting business
that the bidder is manufacturing or dealing in
articles Of Stationery, and is soie to fuh the
tract.
Should the contract be awarded to party en-
gagged in business outside OF Washington, it will
be With the distinct understanding that they ust
have branch establishuent in Washington, fro
which articles san be procured tnlmediately when
required.
be considered. A. BORtD,
je5law4W Secretary of the Navy
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TINTED STATES PATENT OFFICE,

On the petition Of CLARK TOMPKINs, OF Troy.
n. Il, and JOHN JOHNSON, CT Boston, Mass.,
pr>yine fer the extension OF patent granted 20
thSm on the 18th day of September, lss5 ana re
ment In Knitting Machines
Il 10 ordered that said petition be heard as this
may oppose this extension. Objections deposi-
lions, and ether papers should be hed IN this once
SAMUEL fIsHIR.
le 1e-laWSW Oommfesiener Of Patents.
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u A 8 p A BIS Nous Sc,
CAPITOL. Mill.
NOVELTY FOUNDRY AND MACHINE
~ WORKB,
PARKERsBURG, WEST VIRGINIA.

We have on hand one Portable Steam " MIL
OF q Horse Power that we win cell ct our works
Tor SlToO cash. also. several portable engines
suitable for threshng mac hines Of 10 horse power;
also several portable eng ines Oh wheels from is 10
~ horse power or under. persons wishing to pur
chase new or eeoond hand maohinsry. engines or
troLl would do wei % call or address 4
LEEsk co., PnkeubuIg, West Virgil
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Il n Z o A st o n z

= L q o o n Z.
The MAINLAND rBER STONE COMPACT
Are prepared 70 furnish their Stone Ia dinsastoea
and quantity required,
SAWED TO ORDER.
STEPS. PLATFORMS,
WINDOW Gaps AND sILLs
WATER TABLEs, COPING,
FLAGGfNG, AeHLER, &c.
fUbbLh Oh kOUGH SOUND 61oHu. Tor
hea.y masonry, in large Quantities.
CIV. HArDEs. seo-sssrT.
usr,o ID @l1 sGss.
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DIED.

sELDEN ON the 18th instant yIRnINya
kLlLAbETH, infant daughter OF Robert 90 .n
Su-ts reiden. ~Ad au
The friends % the family are respectfully invited
u stte nd the funersl at clock n on the 35, n
infant, ~ the residence OF her grandmother Ms
Mar WALKER, No. 5''lngle Place"
CONNER On the 25th inst CHRISTOPHER
'OSNEk, In the 10Th year of his age MAY he
rect IN peace.
Tine funeral will take place ct 3 O'Clock on TO-
noTTor Sunday eftrTnOOn. from his late resi-
d+Rce- on I street, between 2ith and 18th streets
HIS Ielsiiyes and friends respectfully Invited
to attend
SIMPSON Suddenly, near Paris Ky on Juna
u Mrs MARY H., wife Of Presley simpson late
If this city.
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SAvH YoUB MONET

The Undersiened he's lust taken out Q FEW
PATENT FOR PAVING SIDEWALKS, GUT.
TIERS AHD eTkEETs WITHOSf 0EAH.
dispensing with curb, and reducing the expense %
below the contract price In any OF the wards In this
city with brick, which viii last for Q nfetims
without repair. 100 loads OF PAVING eAHD
for sale st the yard on Tiber Greek, between aal
X streets. THORNTON SMITH,
nhl-r 39l street. bet. 9th ana loth.
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AUCTION SALES.

10y GREEN WILLIAMS,
- Auctioneers and Real Estate Brokers.
No. 500. southeast corner of7th and u streets
HOUsEHOLD TUBEI1URs AT PUBLIC Auo-
a On WEDNESDAY, next, tn. snh instant,
hssdss q s.n,lsns" ssslipina Sou s:s s
esd '"' GREEN q WILLIAMS, Az Ru cH'
u Besi Estate Brokers.
CIV. BOTELKR. Auetioneer
POSITIVE SALE OF DESIRABLE PROPERTY
FIRTH HE Rk REIN Ss sc,s sl AVA On sr
- ao On TduGspAY EVENING. Jun. 18th. a,
AI streets. In square %, We will offer four lots.
each having q small Frame House, three ,cant
With lag. y,rd. Tine property offered will posi-
Terms o. sale: One third cash; balance in On.
and two years, with interest. Stamps and convey
snctnG at cost Of purchaser.
ie2sts fRepl CIV. BOTELCR, Huct.
ID tsuceessoIs 70 J. q. MCGUIRE 4 Oe.J
Star once Building
hSDcHAmBFR FGkNi TN at xUCrfdNe'
-a On THURSDAY MORNING, July Ist.
tss's' ttreet; between 2ist and ed streets
Rosewood Cssed Piano Forte. Cover and Stool
Walnut ParlOr suite NJ srble top Table
Velvet and Brussels Car pets. Straw Mating
Dining Table and Chairs, Look g Glasses
Hsll 0ilcloth. stair Car pets and Rods
B. dstesds. Bureaus, " ashstands
oh smber Suites. nj attresse-. BEDDING
K friger ator, Wire Safe, Window Shaies
Nearly new Cooking Stove and Fixtures
Glass and CrOckery Ware
Kitchen Utensils.
Also.
l Family Carriage, in good condition.
Terms cash. UOUPER 8 LATIMER.
rs 10 Auctionesrs
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MARRIED.

WOOr-EASTON. June 18th, at the Church of
M Epiphany, by the New. DIR. Stnrked, ROBEgT
N MOOD 10 Miss FLORA n. EASrON, all Of
fEI- city.
sCHf FL RtSER. % June 25i. by Rev J.
g smith Professor JOHN L s"HEsL 10
Mis- ELIZABE1H :. FRASER sill OF " ssh,
1ugtCu.