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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-09-01
Z 9 $ ii mony OF 1870.

Annexed will be found the names of Correspond
ents whose letters appear in this paper. They testify
to their experience in the use of Soluble Pacific Guano
running through period of from one to five years.
These letters from farmers in Virginia, Maryland,
Delaoare, Ne,o Jersey, and Pennsylvania. They give
their experience of the of this Guano applied to
all crops grown in these States. They all testify 10
it's erceence both in its remarkable effects upon the
crop to which it is applied and to its effects an
iimprover of the soil. If space permitted we could
Eadd many more letters, of similar character, from
farmers and planters in North and South Carolina,
Georgia. and Alabama.
We venture to suggest that it would De simply an
smpossi6ity to get together such array of test-
mony on any subject if the thing testified to was not
TRUE,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-09-01

Peruvian Guano, pound for pound Though believe
equally good wheat Peruvian So grass
weeds concerned, can no difference. 5,
/ Yours respectfully, (Signed,l WIN. P JENNINGS.
Rockingham Co., N. Co. July 1e, 1870
Messrs Allison Addison Agents Pacific Gudno Comprny:
GenemnI used Pacific Guano last fall wheat with very
satisfactory results applied three hundred pounds
land below medium think have yield
twenty bushels consider Pacific Guano and all
mproscrs udicously used and literally
applied. 80 , --.-
very afacto the difference in cost giving Pacific the prefer
pounds only and think the of increase will be
at least two hundred.
pleasure in recommending Pacific my
is kept its standard of value
and would advise its liberal
Yours very respectfully
.sgned) J. H. NuNNALLY.
Granville Co., N. c.. July 3d. 1870.
Nessrs. Allison d ADDISON
Agents Pacific Guano Company Richmond:
Gentlemen-n Pacific purchased you
last fall through Armsead Peek say
neghbor tried it wheat thin land and
made very good article and think when it is gotten out will
land manner its equal every
respect We trying it tobacco this year. ourselves and
after it natures give experience which think at
present. will favorable tobacco looking finely this
time. Yours respectfully,
"...- SANFORD L MELBOURNE.
Hilsboro', N. c. July, 1870.
Mssrs. John S. Reese d Co., Baltimore: .
you the experience of the Soluble Pacific Guano
ught Mr. Thos H Hughes will be elected sheriff
Thursday in month, authorizes
trying the like in weight also the value
both instances the Pacific proved best also got from Mr. Bor
land and Mr. Henry and others in this county, the
report of them saying that the succeeding shoDed much
better than PeruuiGn had applications for the Pacific
out with decided preference it Peruvian
Respectfully, JAMES WEBB, JR. D.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-09-01
correspondence Continued.
VIRGINIA,


years and the evidence of its having entire satisfaction
She present. year l'' T. BRooKE use
Fluvanna Co, Va, July "a, 1870.
agents Pacific Guono Company, Richmond
GentemenI think that the Pacific Gaano acted
couid do think wheat will frst-rae and
sperded crop of weeds follow the wheat
Yours with respect,
WIN. G MELTON.
-, Nuremberg Co, Va, July %, 1870.
Agents Pacific Gunno Company. Richmond
Gentlemenn regard the Pacific purchased you
last fall through the Messrs Prddy have the first
used tbacco with entire satisfaction year.
very good the clover after the Wheat though g
season was dry did not good stand This 1870 my
pleased with the Pacific on tobacco than any
fertilizer used decidedly prefering outlay
Respectfully GA WOOD
s. have now used tobacco years
v... Cumberland County, Va, July 2ad, 1870
agents Pacific .Guano Company Richmond:
inquiries about the value Of Pacific Guano fertilizer
to o say that used it side By side with Ggano wheat
clover looks better where the Pacific Guano used
',e4-.- Very respectfully, '
t't.r'' A. B. JENKINS.
Powhatan Co.. Va, July 25th, 1870
,'''''' Agents Pacific Gurno Company, Richmond
srs--he Pacific Guano bought Of Vol last fail was
applied TO thin land and the wheat seeded late The crop
good expected under the circumstances
The stand of clover is good nd very uXuriant tried it
potatoes it exceeded most angune expectations they
the largest and best ever made, and the yield good
Very respectfully yours, .... joss
-4 stt-s ..f -..iI - = VIM. E ROYALL
Appomattox Co Va, July 25th, 1870
AesSrs Allison d. ADDISON. -
---- Agents Pacific rsano Com pany Richmond.
used wheat crop, last fall mixture Pacific
and Bone Flour at the rate of Bone
Flour think Peruvian Guano
generally used 90 lbs wheat thought
had used 100 lbs Pacific would have been full to Peru
of about 200 lbs. per growth
Yours respectfully GEO. ABBOTT, SR
Notoway Co, Va, July 10th, 1870
Agents Pacific Gunno Company Richmond
Dear SI to the effects Pacific Guano
grass clover &c have used until this last spring.
used looking finely
you observe very limited able
learn the Pacific giving general among
farmers generally expect to be able learn something
more fully of its effects and also of its quail
ties as an imTroTer of land, and will write again.
Respectfully yours u. W. wORsHAN
Lynchburg, Va, July, 1870
Gentemen-We have selling Soluble Pacific Guano
since it introduced into this country in 1866 and have
hesitation in saying that the fertilizers
the market Our sales steadily increased with every
however always endeayor them purchase
Peruvian Guano to by the side of the Pacific
tested and the result has always been in favor the Pacific
Many them say that Pacific good enough they will
let Peruvian off.
JONES Il MILLER
Messrs Allison Adaison AgeniS Pacific Gsano Company
GenemenI only Pacific
So far experiment with the Pacific is
much pleased with it, but cannot give preference
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-09-01
West Grove, Pa. June 20, 1S7e.

Eessrs John Reese & Co
General Agents Pacific 0tssas Co. PfsaadsSphia.
Having been selling the Pacific Soluble for years.
has given satisfaction Company
the standard will be the leading
TIGERS Very respectfully
S. K. CHAMBERS BRe
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-09-01

Delmar, June 49, 1870.
Aessrs John s. Reese d Co.
have used the Soluble Pacific Guaro In comparison
other Phosphates, and it gave the best results.
Yours, B. B. GoRDY.
Demar, June IS, $780,
have your Guano highly satisfied with its results
J. NJ. g. ELLIOTT.
Poverty Hill Farm, near Delmar, June IT. 1870.
Nessrs John S. Reese y Co. .,...-., -.t
used your Soluble Pacific this spring nd
appearance the this will raise doube
crop Have applied with encouraging results
Respectfully yours, w. l.. SIRM0N,
Of the firm Of Sirmon Co.
New Castle County, near Wilmington, Del,
June 10th, 1870. I
Messrs John S. Reese d Co., Philadelphia.
GentsTwo ago tried your Pacific Guano wheat
putting words your Pacific Guano along side Of treehid
Fertilizers using side by side in h
field There marked difference in favor of Pa
Have been using since with excellent effect
hesitate that is the best Fertilizer of the kind in
the market. Yours, THOMAS WHITE. d
Delmar Del, June, 1870.
Hessrs. John S. Reese d Co.
please find list parties who anxious
testify the superiority of Soluble Pacific Guano
other articles used this
Your Guano has proved itself be the best Fer
tilizer used in this section.
JOHN NJ MILLS,
IRVING TODD,
J. W. CONNOLLY,
J. NJ. NICHOLS,
S E FROSKEY & BRO.
WINDER HASTINGS,
WASHINGTON B. GALLOWAY,
JOSEPH GILIISS,
ISAAC HEARN,
SAMUEL ~ HASTINGS,
ELI S. HASTINGS.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-09-01
S. K. Chambers + Br

Esteemed FriendYours to-day received and in reply to
your inquiry relation to trial Of the Pacific Guano
enough maured to give thing
like concise report endeavor do in the future
sired very pleased with thus far and
deem u one of the most Fertilizers in the Market
east intend using in the future especially for vegetables
'N veurs respectfully CHAS. T. STARR.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-09-01

Aessrs John s. Reese d Co.
have Soluble Pacific Guaro In comparison
with other Phosphaes, and gave the best results.
Yours B. B. GoRDY.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-09-01
Messrs. John s reese q Co.
Nessrs. John S Reese d On.

NeSSTS. JOhn 5 Reese d Co.
Dear Sirs-We have used your Pac
compe titiOn with Hewes' and Whanl
other field crops, and do not hesita
superior to any of them. As farmers
Of such merit should be introduced
that the demand will be very large
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-09-01
Appomattox Co Va, July 25th, 1870.

- -. Agents Pacific
used on my wheat crop, last
and Bone Flour, at the rate of l0J
Flour l think it equal to Peruvi
generally used 100 lbs. Peruvian
if I had used $50 lbs. Pacific it W,
Wan 200 lbs. per acre. used Pa
of about 200 lbs. per acre. l thin
Yours respectfully
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1870-12-23

A WEALTHY FARMER, OF SEVENTY
Years, SHOOTS HIMsELF.-Mr. Eben-
ezer Henderson, an aged aud respect
able citizen of Elizabeth township,
committed suicide OIL Friday morning
last, by shooting himself with q rife.
Tho deceased was a well-to-do farmer,
and resided on his farm near Buena
Vista. He was seventy years OF age,
an elder of the Presbyterian Church.,
and universally esteemed for his prob
ity and worth. He had good health
for a man of his years, and had moth
ing to trouble his mind so fur as can
be known. Several years ago he was
thrown from n horse and had his skull
fractured, and it Is supposed that this
injury has at last produced mental
alteration, under the influence OF
which lie took his life. On Friday
morning no left the house, and being
absent an unusually long time, search
was made for him at various points on
the farm. lie was at last found dead
behind u hay stack with his rifle lying
beside him. He had managed to get
the rifle out Of the house without being
observed. and had shot himself. The
supposition Is that no died Instantly.
He leaves . wife and an adult son,
who have the sympathy oftheir neigh
bers in this Observation-Disclosures JNg
Commercial, 12th.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1870-12-23
FROM SAN FRANCISCO
LITERARY
RRKRCH LOAD 4 x s. THE
WEATHER - ARRIVALS - ON
TRIAL FOR MURDER.

SAN FnANcIsco. December 23-l Pm.
Greenbaeks, 903li selling, OH.
The Regents Of the University of
California will probably secure 300
improved brcech leaders for drilling
the students, the muzzle loading mus
ke:s furnished by the State being too
heavy and anticipated.
The weather Is much warmer; wind
southeast and cloudy.
Arrived - Ship FL Dorado, from
Wales, with l,530 tons coal, to Ber-
thicr & Co. also, II British ship,
name not made out. Quite n fleet
of small vessels outside the Heads
bound In. e-.
Ann Drury, who was In the room
with Peter Bow just before lie was
fobnd dying at the bottom OF the stairs
in n house o fill-fame, on Dupont street,
two weeks since, is being examined In
tine Police Court, charged with murder,
to-day.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1870-12-23
Az exchange has spent some time in

Az exchange has spent some time in
making a enumeration Of the words
the Governors Of the different States
employed in their Thanksgiving pro-
CARNATIONS. As 4 result it was an
nounced that Governor Hayes, of
Ohio, was the briefeSt, rs he used only
iorty-three. Governor Seater, OF
Tennessee, comes next with titty-three,
and Governor McClurg, with his apt
Scriptural quotations, is The third on
the list, counting but seventy. Gov
ernor Merrill, who has less respect for
the soul of wit, or, perhaps, more for
piety, proclaims the States divine &C
acknowledgements in three hundred and
eighty-four words, and is awarded the
palm for verbosity.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1870-12-23

ARRIVED BAD WOMAN Dis
MIssED-HRI.D TO BAIL.

SAN FRANCISCO. December 23-3r. NJ.
The British ship Acaiies, from New
Castle, y. s, with coal, is coming In
to-day. 100.
Annie Drury, who was arrested on
suspicion. of causing the death of Peter
Row. In n house Of i'll fame on Dupont
street, was discharged after examina-
ton in the Police Court.
Gregovich and Ingargicla, who at
tackled c. ". Waldron, 4 printer in the
Alta office, as he was going home with
Mrs. Gregovich from n ball, two weeks
since. were held for trial, and bail
fixed at 81, 800 each, on the charge Of
assault with deadly weapons. Wal
dron. who fired four shots at them, rs
it was shown, In selfdefense, was dis
charged. Gregovlch had not been
living with his wife for some time.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1870-12-23

THE FESTIVE SEAsoS.-rhe lessons
Of the approaching holidays are the
lessons of the hour-to be studied, re-
membered and laid away in the store
house of the heart. Happy IS the man
who has the means and the will to
give. There are many little charities
that call attention-mauy acts Of
benevolence, trivial in themselves, but
u world OF advantage to other souls
than yours, whose hands are held ont
In silent pleading for assistance. The
ear can he wiped from eyes that will
cause angel hands to pass smoothingly
over your brow in the coming agony
hereafter. Lips eau be made to smile
whose laughter will re-eeho In years
to come. when the memory of your
acts should have passed away from
your Thought like a tale That Is told.
There is scarcely n person living who
cannot in some way be of service to
his neighbor.-Reese Rirsr Hecs1ie.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1870-12-23

Az INFANT Eaten ny A HoG.-At
Milwaukee, OH the 18th, 4 Bohemian
woman living IN the suburbs, having
OCCASION to go to town, LEFT her humble
abode in charge Of two children, aged
six and eight years, respectively, and
n third, an infant Of eight months,
asleep in tho cradle. During her abb
serce, and while the elder children
were playing near by, a hog owned BY
the family entered the open door Of the
shanty, and seizing the infant, literally
tore it to pieces. officer Peter Smith,
hearing OF the shocking occurrence,
proceeded to the spot and attempted
to shoot the hog, but was prevented by
thu mother, who begged him to desist,
rs her loss was already enough.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1870-12-23

vIcx's FLORAL. GUIDE, for 1871. n.
beautifully illustrated catalogue Of 100
pages, containing ~eugravings Of al
most every desirable flower, with III
structions in relation to planting, and
the Ike. Is received. The book will
be sent TO any person who may order
It at ten cents per copy-not half the
cost. Address James Wick, Rochester,
New York, %
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1870-12-23

CIEERFuI. PEoPLE.-God bless the
cheerful people-man, woman or child,
old or Young, illiterate or educated,
handsome or homely. Over and above
every other social trait stands cheer
fulness. What the SIN is to nature
what God is TO the stricken heart which
knows how to lean upon Him-are
cheerful persons in tile house and by
the wayside. They go unobtrusively,
unconscionsly. about their silent mis-
sion, Frightening UP society around
them with happiness bcaming from
their faces. We love to sit uear them ;
we love the expression of their eye.
the tone Of their voice. Little children
lind them ont, oh! so quickly. amid
the dsnsest crowd, and passing by the
knitted brow and compressed lip, glide
near, and, laying \ contiding little
hand on their knee, lin their clear
young eyes to those loving faces.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1870-12-23
A CORRESPONDENT, writing Of Long
fellow, tells this /:

A CORRESPONDENT, writing Of Long
fellow, tells this
One day a kindly old gentleman,
whose sympathies had come down from
a former generation, evidently, rang
the poets door bell, and was shown In
to tile master Of the house. ~
as this house Washington's head
quarters" he asked. -
Eyes" the poet kindly answered.
swell, 1 heard so, and | came to
take a look at the place"
"You are very welcome,'' was the
reply; and the supplemented old
stranger was shown through the cham
bers, up stairs and down, by the poet
himself, very courte ,usly, and his ap-
petite for historical association was
gratifed, when finally he turned to
Mr.. Longfellow, and expressing his
satisfaction and thanks. was interested
sufficiently in the polite host to ask,
simply: -rfx M vas
"What Is your name?" ~"
"My name Is Longfellow.n TEEG
Observation-Disclosures Well
now, | did hear Of a man Of that name
down in Bill-rick-ey (Bilerico). Are
you any kin to him ?" e
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1870-12-23

CunIsrxAs THEEs. = On Saturday
evening the Christmas Tree Festival Of
St. Paul's Church, in Virginia City,
will take place. Great preparations
are being made for q Festival worthy
Of the occasion. The Christmas Tree
anniversary in St. Johns Church, Gold
Hill. will come of on Monday evening
next, which also promises to be spler-
did affair. There Is but one sad and
sorrowful feature which Is likely to be
observed at both these Festivals, and
that is the absence Of our k~ind-hearted
philanthropist, the foster-father Of the
children Of those churches, our de-
ceased anu lamented friend and neigh
Dor, v. A. II. BALL. We would sug-
Dest to the dear children who may par
ticipate in the. Festival, on Saturday
and Monday evenings that a beautiful
memento of some kind be placed OH
the Christmas Trees to his memory !;
and that when all the other gifts arc
removed therefrom, that they sing bis
favorite hymn, "THE lBENUTIFuL
RIVER" 1t would be a slight token to
one whose memory and good deeds are
vet fresh and green in the hearts of
many, very many, Of Il people, old
and young. and who miss Brother Ball
r. ~ 80 OH mag
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1870-12-23

The NEVADA LEGrsINTrRE will not
convene until the 9th Of January, be-
ing the second Monday Of that month.
The Grand Inauguration Ball will
consequently not come of until per-
haps Tuesday the 10th. crlere is Il
rumor in Carson that not All ounce OF
chocolate, nor a bunch of chcroots, are
TO be obtained in that city at present.
the present Executive having exhaust
ed the entire supply-and hence choc-
olate and cheap cheroots will DO scarce
al the next Inauguration Ball.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1870-12-23

\ CANADIAN lady. having caught a
troublesome rat In Il trap. determined
upon having some sport with it. She
took the trap into the sitting-room,
called in n terrier, opened the trap,
jumped upoa a chair, aud the fun COM
msnced. The rat first whipped the
dog, and then made away with \ tame
raccoon which the lady called to. her
assistance, then fought a second dog
and Z broom for an hour and fifteen
minutes. and finally escaped through
the window.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1870-12-23
JOE Buaa1Ns,
OR THE STORY OF A CHRISTMAS CARD.
~ Rncy,ns w,sa LAWYERS clerk.

#L#A# H HH.
Joe Buggins was . lawyers clerk,
To riches no prctender; -
His face and frame were like his means,
And they were very slender.
or cash, poor Joe knew well the want,
And OF would let-poor sinner!
His dinner.time go by, since ho
Could not 60 buy his dinner.
But hard, indeed, must be the tolls
Which have no relaxation,
And Christmas yearly brought to Joe
Some rest from tribulation. ~--
Forthen, for one whole day At least, Haar
No moro with business teased,
He ate, drank made what Jokes he liked,
And did Jest" as no pleased.
But Outlines we are sufferers from @
Damo Fortunes cruel sport; w e.
And bills sometimes run very long
When cash runs very short.
And 40 It happened once with Joe,
And be, poor fellow, found s'r--rr
That he could not make matters square
When Chistmas-time came round. sra.
And when the Christmas dinner he
Began TO think about,
A little voice his breast within
Said, "Wemst 90 without"
"t, 7.TP. n % ssf G ISy , .s,n: %i sS.i to+ sighed he
To eat our Christmas dinner when
We know 1t wasn't paid for
f" Besides. II VIC could get . Joint INNS
On tick-why,t hen. I'm bowed"
Which showed how much he owed.)
"But still, though things so fshy look,
Quite useless ~, to wall;
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1870-12-23
assRESREEek7EE!l
Ir,or ~. I-ndsnendsnt ~ Wedne,dvy,1

rr,or, N. rrdsnendent of Wednesdvyl
The Masons of|E6 Will give q
grand baliEat III ca mopolitan Hotel
On the 9th inst III, 81. Johns Day, e
which a general1 hvitt Zion Is extended.
Although net b Manon ourselA we
have. o6saryedfo yeafs the manysacts
of Kindness which they have extended
one towards another, how the asper-
tiles Of war have been softened by the
mystic symbol of their faith, and can
but hope wherever a lo6gelis estao,
lished 1t Will meet with all success anu
The agent Of the Central Pacific
Railroad shipped, this morning, 3d.
900 pounds of base bullion from Eu-
reka TOT San Frlnciscoss Within the
last week, ID. w. Earl has shipped to
San Francisco from Hamilton ll,47l
pounds of White Pine ore.
judge Kesney! Having performed
his last duty as Judge Of the Eleventh
Judicial District Court, has departed,
as we understand. to some port in
South America. II he becomes . cit-
izsn'of any Of those governments, we
hope he Will have no difficulty IN
"taking the oath.a 5as. .
Hon. John A. Savage, member OF
the House fromSElkonc county, came IN
from Cope Monday night. He Will
remain In Elkoa few days and then
proceed to Carson. Mr.. Savage Is a
sound, practical man, . lawyer Dy
profession, and In every way q GENIAL
w~hOleSOuled gentleman.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1870-12-23

A GENTLEMAN lately passing through
a village in North Carolina observed
on q sign in the road. near q tavern,
the following lines. which, on inquiry,
he found to DO the offspring Of the
landlords brain:
81 John Dillworth liyeth here,
Soils good brandy. kin and beer.
made my horde o letel whyder,
Ts lelte you MOVIE ] sell good syder.'
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1870-12-23

A PECULIAR feature in a lot Of loco
motives manufactured at Providence
and shipped to Hamilton, Canada, Is
the arrangement Of the lell, which Is
located on a platform In front Of the
cylinder, and 50 arranged that each
revolution Of the driving wheels forces
the hammer against the bell, indie
pendent of the engineer or. fireman.
On that road II Is to DO a constant
.'look out for the locomotive while the
bell ripgs,r sIa rEs . .r7
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1870-12-23

"GENTLENES of the jury" charged
n Western Judge, "in this case counsel
OH both sides are unintelligible. the
witnesses on both sides are Incredible,
and the plaintiff and defendant are
both such bad characters, that to me 1t Is
Indifferent which way you give a YER
dict" -..
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1870-12-23
o SALE.

THE BUSINESS IN THE WE'LL.
L known SALOON, next door to the Fountain
Houso. together with the Fixtures, and two Of
the best BILLIARD TABLES IN the State. q
,cb bnS land and al IID Other + IIn %n Of P PiS cutls srs.
Books, Tobacco, Shot-Guns. Powder. Shot, etc.
Everything In the shop viii be closed out In
the next thirty days at COST PRICE.
Customers will please call and settle on or be-
fore The last day Of December. 1870. or their &C.
counts viii hp placed In the hands OF the consta.
bic for collection. 49,
d2aif 7. E. FINCH.