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Mr.. Fred. Scheffer, sold his &c Belmont place, "
in Shenandoah, to VIM. Frazier. Esq, for $4,000.
equivalent to cash. The place contains 80 acres
and has on it fine, large vineyard.
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W. J. Points is largely engaged in Roofing and
spouting and filling all orders at the shortest no.
tice. He is not only prepared to comply with all
demands in his line but to furnish every descrip-
ton of tin-ware. &C., on call, at his store on
main street. oct l2-tf.
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few weeks agp by wiseacres, that the present
winter will be one of great severity.
PRESBYTERIAN CHuRcH-The Presbyterian
congregation worshiped for the first time, in the
lecture room of the their new church. on Sunday
morning last Being unable to attend ourself we
extract the following from the Spectator
On Sabbath morning last the Presbyterian
congregation worshipped for the first time IN
their new church They occupied the lecture
room in the basement which is sufficiently capa-
cious to accommodate with comfort large con-
gregation-one hundred and fifty more than the
old church. Regular religious services will be
held in this room till the main body of the church
shall be prepared fer the occupancy OF the con-
gregation.
The sermon of Sabbath morning last-the first
preached in this new church-had special refer
ence to the occasion, and was founded on the
text -
II was glad auhen they said unto me, Let US go
into the house of the Lord-1st verse of the l22nd
Psalm.
The general subject, forcibly presented and
ably discussed on this occasion by the Pastor,
was, the Importance of stated public meeting
He showed the necessity Of meeting together
that that was the mode OF accomplishing any
great object This led naturally to the lmpor.
.anS' " .I,;s counection he sbou,,a the
;na.toasa Of cbnrahcs. and their value to the
commnn;tv in necuniarva moral and RELIGIOUS
no;nt If v;aw Thav added to the valne of.n}rr;o-
ps.t ~, ors tbon tan times "a mDcb 90 tbav cost
r ,b;s conncc.;on be asl efl the ouesti,n ..WTat
uo,,,d 80 n,.o,ortv oftb;o tovn he worth ;ftbaEe
49, Wv ohpy.oba. ~ - o., Ho duelt nnon N =
~ a;onea bv those who lived convenient
80 - ,,,or +ho oonrroaot;or
~. 49, 49, w., ~ oS,roh
'he eu'y "a ieeuial a,'eAaano. upun $3.50.
serstSeeL'ns.. my ~ 49, ~ w.
pe'ter 10 serve 0ou II AZ hiileo tnein'
:, ae 49,
oTAoHTos' NOV z'th' 1911.
At an adjourned meeting of Citizens of City and
County, held at the Office Of the Valley Railroad
Company, Jacob Baylor was called to the Chair,
and VIM j. Nelson appointed Secretary. Col.
NJ G. Hartman explained the object of the meeting
to be the organization of a Company for the pur-
pose Of establishing monthly Stock Market in
or near Staunton. Whervupon it was
Resolvsa. That Joint Stock Company be or
ganized for the purpose at shares of So. SO each.
Resozped. That Mai W. NJ. Tate. F. F. Sterrett
and M. g. Hartman, as Committee shall apply
to the Court for a Charter. incorporatine the
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One of the most economical and useful inven-
ton in use, is the Casket Heater, for heating
four rooms with fire. for sale by W. J. Points,
main street. 1t is not only economical and USE
full, but ornamental. In these times of high
wood and coal prices, comfort can be secured at
little expense by getting one Of the Heaters.
oct 12-tF si'
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Notice..

InmissiOner?s Notice..
~ 10 JAMES NJ. Stout, Plaintiff, and Charles
Bats and David Myers, Administrators Of John
H. Bats, deceased, Defendants, in q certain suit
depending in Chancery in the Circuit Court Of
Augusta, under the style Of Stout rs. BATHS, &c,
and to all creditors holding liens on the real estate
of said defendant, Charles Bats. A'-
Take NOTICE, that in pursuance oftwo orders of
the Circuit Court of Augusta, made respectively
on the 18th of July, 1871, and the Gath of Novem-
Der, 1871, in the above mentioned cause, I shall
| on THURSDAY, the 28th day of DECEMBER.
1871, at my Office in Staunton, proceed to take,
state and settle the following accounts, viz:
1st. Of the real estate now owned by the de-
PENDANT, Charles BATHS. subject to the lien of the
plaintiffs judgment in the bill mentioned togeth-
cr with the amount and fee simple values thereof.
Dad Of the real estate owned by said Bats at
the date of said Judgment, with an account of
anv a1ia 7ato,s of said estate or parcels thereof
since then de ~ said Baths, together with the
order of the e,.atiocs of said parcels, with the
resnective yalues Of ~ me, ard of the whole
of said estate as we'll as a. hens resting thefeon
in the order Of their priorities.
AT which tin.e and place you ale required to
attend, and said lien creditors are ais required
to attend and file with the undersigned PROF. ev-
idcnce of their claims.
given under my hand as Comm ssioner in Chan
Gerry of said Court this 29th day Of November,
1871. J. W. GREEN SMITH,
nov 3O-4t COMMISSIONER
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We call attention to the advertisement of DR..
J. Q. Winfield, in another column. A rare chance
is offered for manufacturing man.
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The ladies of the Lutheran Church realized
1915. 90 net from their Fair, last week.
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THI BUFFALO GAP IRON AND STEEL Co. have
their furnace in full operation and are making 6
splendid charcoal iron from the ores at Bells
Valley and Fishersville.
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c. L. Weller keeps constantly ON hands, Ladies,
Misses and Chi1drens Shoes, of A. Nj. Simpsons
manufacture, and is prepared to fill orders at
short notice. aug I7-tf
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flown Property for Sale.-A two
II story FRAME HOUSE containing four
rooms and kitchen, good garden attached, with
hydrant in the yard. Apply to
= w H. GORMAN,
f!ea 7-at Administrator,
30 81 Il 4s=- sryf.
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N. B. Hendry is determined to sell ladies'
dress goods little lower than they can be bought
in Staunton,' try him. nov Soft
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The Ecnpariel Cooking Stove for sale by W J.
Points, main street, one door from DR.. Chapmans
Dental Office, is the standard with all good house
wives in the State. For capacity and economy it
has no superior. We have had in use, for the
past six months. Of the Nonpariels, and there
fore know what we say. 1t is splendid baker.
and indeed answers every purpose of frst-class
cooking stove. oct I2-tf
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SMALL fo1-our exchanges are all ladened
with accounts Of the rapid progress of this fear
full disease, and ere long we may expect vista
tion to our city. We would advise all who have
children who are not va'einatsd to attend to the
matter Immediately. Delay is dangerous in ca
ses Of this kind. and the fearful malady may in
sinuate itself into our midst before we are aware
Of it. The only preventive is vaccination.
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N. B. Hendry is offering great inducements to
purchasers of ladies fine Shoes nov 80 If.
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REV. john HART, Principal Of the Baptist Fe-
male Seminary, of this place, has been permanent
~ elected President of the Baptist State Sunday
School Convention. better selection could not
hays been made.
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Business Notices.

60 to Armentrout Co IS and try their pro-
prietary brands of Tobacco and Cigars
dc 7-2t
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Go to N B. Hendry for Premium coarse Boots,
and he will give you premium on your specie.
nov 1T.
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rITY BUIDING LOTS FOR
" SALE, ON LEWIS AND GREEN SITS

Twenty Building Lots on Green street, forty
feet front and one hundred feet deep, one Ct
the most commanding positions IN the city lin
its.
Eight Lots, same size, on Lewis street. Also,
three Building Lots, adjoining the residence of
ceased. on the road leading to the Fair Grounds
Terms low; interest six per cent; time from five
to ten years. Apply to me al my residence.
ROBERT G. BICKLE.
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ways som thing new to be found at Wilkes
Furniture House. All at factory prices.
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The first premium was awarded to n B. Hen
dry at the Augusta County Fair for Ladies' Chit
ers and Ladies' Walking Shoes. nov 2-tf.
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SPREADING our.-We direct attention IA the
advertisement of Thornburg & Co. who have open
ed magnificent livery stable in the building re-
Gently occupied by Ed Burke for that purpose
staunton has gained a just notoriety for its su-
perb livery, and in it, there are no finer turnouts
TO be had than those # Thornburg & Co.. which
daily parade our streets
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Go to Armentrout s. Co. and see the new nov
elites in the Toy line.
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STAR sAIooN.--Our friend, ". Kinney, at ii.
Star Saloon, on Augusta street, at the Bride
has opened in Connection with his house, Res
taurant, where he furnishes the best oysters.
served up in any desired style. His eating apart
ments have the appearance OF. neatly furnished
parlor, ornamented with beautiful oil and chfto-
mo paintings, and presenting an air of cleanli-
ness'whch really giveszest TO the appetite Ev
erything is quiet and orderly, and the host po-
lite and accommodating.
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Great curiosity, The Princess Of Wales shoes
to be seen at N. b. Hendry's nov Soft.
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Armentrout & Co. have commenced receiving
their Christmas Toys.
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B. Y. B. S. s. H. at Chas. L. Weller's Boot,
Shoe and Hat Emporium, Main street.
aug lift
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FA1R.-The ladies of the Methodist church will
hold fair during the holidays. The proceeds,
will be applied to the building of a Parsonage.
With such an object sure that our gene :
Gus citizens will turn out en- masse with liberal
hearts and purses, and devote much oftheir Christ
mas change. to the assistance of the ladies in
their laudable work.
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The present cold weather should remind
our citizens, whom the liberality of heaven have
favored, that the poor they have always with
them, and that the great donor of earthly goods,
never intended that they should wrap the man
tie of cold selshness around them and forget there
are beings who should be the object ftheir char
ity. "Freely ye received. freely give"
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H6~ PRICES OF FURNITURE GREATLY REnUc-
Ep.-Persons wanting Furniture would do well
to call on j. A. & Y. NJ. Bickef before purchasing
elsewhere, as we are determined 10 sell our goods
as cheap, if not little cheaper, than can be
bought in the city We are now receiving a
large lot Of new and stylish furniture, purchased
in the Eastern cities for cash, and will sell for
cash for less than any other house in Staunton.
Give US a call: s,..ss,:
We keep always on hand a large supply of
cane and wood Seat chairs, bureaus, bedseads,
washstands, tables, lounges, mattresses, and par
Tor and chamber sets in walnut, mahogany and
oak, manufactured in our shop of dry material
and by the best Of workmen. Give us a call
Guarantee work to suit and prices to fit.
Fisk's metallic cases and. caskets always on
hand Undertaking promptly attended to.
Main street, Stanton, one door above Luther
an church. set 2e-tf
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See notices Of ]. W. Green Smith, Commissioner.
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& commissioners Sale of House
~ and Lot ia the city of Stisun-
tOn.-By virtue of decree Of the Hastings
Court of the city Of staunon rendered 10
10th day Of August, 1871, in the suit of B. I.
Bagby vs. John Meaiiy, me ned 40 enee-
ial Commissioner herein named, will proceed to
SELL al public auction in front OF the Court-house,
in the city Of Staunton,
| FRIDAY, the a4tlf day of NOVEMBER, 1871,
a HOUSE Ind Lot in the northern part Of the city
of Staunton, fronting fifty feet on the McAda-
mixed road, and running back 100 feet, now oc-
cupied by John NTea'y, (colored.
| TERMS OFsisALE Enough cash in hand to
pay costs of suit and sale and the residue in
three equal payments at g, u. and 20 months
from date of sale, for deferred payments, and IL
tie retained IS ultimalg security. .
nov ids COMMISSIONER.
Postpo4enlent.-The above sale has
been postponed till FRIDAY. the a2nd day OF
DECEMBER next. = G. NJ. HARRIsog,
nov 3o-4t Comr.
VIIRGINIA:-In the Clerks Office Of the
| Circuit Court for Augusta county, Noyem-
william S. McChesney and John Q. A.. MAIDEN
| bousch, Plaintiffs,
| Against
| John Richardson and Sarah A. his wife, Ed
| win NJ Brown, Emma S. H. Brow n, Thomas ].
! Niche, surviving Trustee of Mary A. Brown,
deceased; John B. Baldwin and Michael G. Har
man, Administrators Of John B. Breckenridge,
deceased. and Trustees of the widow and heirs OF
| said Breckenridge, deceased and NJ. G. Hartman,
William H. Garber LeviL. Stevenson. Maria B.
Breokinridge, William B. johnson and Margaret
S. his wife, Anthony D. Wren and Susan NJ. his
wife, Alexander N. breckenridge. N. P Catlett
and Betty his wife. a. S. Lara and Catharine L
his wife. Samuel B. Brown, jr., and Samuel B.
| Brown, ar, Defendants.
| In CKaaceryupon Cross Blu and BMcf
Injunction.
| The object Of the cross suit is to obtain de-
cree for the Conveyance of the American Hotel
/ the terms of complainant's purchase of said
| property, and of the manner in which the pur-
chase money for said property was invested gnd
of the Injunction is to enjoin and restrain samu-
| ell B. Brown, senior, and A. S Lara, and all 9TH
er per sons acting under them, or by their author
| ty. from selling. conveying, or otherwise DIS
| posing Of until the further order of this Court,
the bonds in the Bills mentioned, situated in the
State Of Georgia, and which were conveyed to the
said Samuel B. Brown and A. s. Lara by deed 81
George W Persons, dated March ard, 1865, and
recorded in the Superior Court of Crawford roun-
| ty in the State of Georgia land copy Of which
| deed is exhibited with the Cross Bill fled
The Defendants Edwin M. Brown and Samuel
B. Brown, jr., not having entered their appear
ance, and it appearing BY affidavit fled, that they
| are not residents Of this State:s 1t is ordered
| that they dojappear here within one month after
due publication of this notice, and do what is
necessary to protect their interest. va
sfa "A copy-Teste.
Baldwin & Cochran, atd . =
Baylor & Hanger :. a. nov est
~,
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N. B. Hendry has furs at Philadelphia prices
nov Soft.
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AGENTS WANTED FOR
MhEITyxIEE. ~

OR, CRUISING UNDER CANVASS,
By Capt. John N. Mafftt, Of the late Confederate
Navy The most thrilling, popular and Eumors
Gus Book in the market. Send $500 for sample
canvassing book and circulars to U. S. PUBLISH
ING CO., All Broome street. Nav York, 40
Market street, ST. Louis, or III West 4ih stress
n H..
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Go to C. L. Weller's for Ladies, Misses. Chill
drcns, Mems, Boys, and Gents Boots and Shoes.
aug l7-tf
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WELLS CARBOLIC TABLETS,
for c0AgEis, colds ss1nsa EsO:arsanegs.

Tor c0Assis, colds sanG EaOarseness.
These Tablets present the Acid in Combination
with ether esGeie=t renledies ina popular fsrrn :
for the cure CT al THROAT aaa LUNG Dis cs'
HOARsENEsS and ULCERATIOE of the Throat
are Immediately relieved and statements ere
constantly being sent TO the proprietor Of relief
in cases of Throat difficulties Of years standing
CAUTION. Don't be deceived by worthless
limitations Get only Wells Carbolic Tablets
Price 25 cents per hox. JOHN @ KELLOGG, IS
F.,att street, N. Y. Sole Agents for the U. S.
Send for Circular Nv
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d: IMpRovEMENr.-The long delayed work of re-
pairing the pavement between Bruces corner and
the Post Office has been commenced. Its compile
tion will add materially to the looks of the city
as well as the comfort of pedestrians.
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Commissioners Sale of House
~ and Lot i'm Sfaslnton.-By Virtue
of decree of the Hastings Cou. for the city Of
staun,on, rendered ca the 9th day Of octobea
1871. in the suit Ct R. s Bickle vs. Magnus s
Cease and ais. the undersigned as special Com
missioner herein named, will proceed to sell. at
public auction in front Of the Cour. mouse, IN
the city of Stanton. On
FRIDAY the 22ad day of DECEMBER, 1871.
a H ouse and Lot in the northern part Of the city
of Stanton, on the cross street between Augusta
and Lewis streets, near Wiford's Blacksmith
Shop. being the same of which John Briggs died,
seized and possessed.
TERMS OF SALE.-Enough cash in hand to
pay costs of suit and SALE and the residue in three
equal payments ate, IL and Is months from date
of sale for deferred payments aud title retained
as ultimate security.
C. NJ. HARRISON,
nov 30-4t Commissioner.
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WESTERN LUNATIc AsYLUM.-The Board of Dr.
rectors of the Western Lunatic Asylum held
their annual meeting at that Institution en satur-
day last. AS usual on such occasions an elegant
dinner vas prepared fer them. In the election
of oaiosrs, r. G. 'BieKle, Esq. was chosen as
President in the PLACE Of Jacob Baylor, Esq, and
on The Executive Committee, Messrs D. G. Nc
Gufin and P. B. Hoge, were substituted for
Messrs w. H. Peyton and N. B. Hill.
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Plenty of Shoe findings leather and Shoe Tools
always kept for sale by N. B. Hendry, at the
Factory nov 2-tf.
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For Ladies Glove Kid, Pebble Goat and French
Kid Caters, go to N. B Hendry. nov Soft.
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The Stauntou Musical Association, will give
their first Concert of the season in the Chapel of
the Deaf, Dumb and Blind Institution, next
Monday night Those who can appreciate fine
music should not fail to be present.
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nov 2s-tds
Sale of Valuable
" Land Near S:auatOn.

commissioners Sale of Valuable
" Land Near StaunfOn.
By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court of
Augusta County, entered June 18TH 1871. in the
suit of Mcmahon and others VS.. Nunan and 9TH
ers, the undersigned Commissioner, appointed by
decree entered in said cause at November Term,
1871, will proceed upon the premises, on
TUESDAY, the 18th day of DECEMBER
next, at eleven O'clock, q. m: to sell at public
auction. to the highest bidder the several tracts
owned by John Nunan, and constituting the
tract on which he resides, containing together
about 80 Acres, 2 Foods and % Poles.
This land lies on the Staunton and hiiddebrook
road, about three miles from Staunton adjoining
the lands OF Henry Harrison, c. c. Francisco and
otherg, and is most desirable property.
! persons desiring to examine the land will ap
ply to Mr.. Nunaa OF the premises, or to the I'M
dersigned "
TERMS OF SALE
Cash in hand sufficient to pay the costs Of suit
and sale, and for the balance on credits of one,
two and three years, with interest from the day of
sale, for which bonds, with good personal securi-
ty will be required, and lien retained the
property as ultimate security.
H. N BELL,
nov e-tds Commissioner.
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Subtitle Charlie. son of Mr.. Charles W.
Hardy, of this city, died on last Friday, from in
juries received from fall some ten days previ
Gus. The sympathy of many friends are with
his parents, in their bereavement
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r r Z a r
COMPOSITION STONE.

For House fronts, Docks, Piers, Culverts, Walls.
Fountains, and all building purposes; harder,
more durable and one hundred per cent. cheaper
than natural stone,
FOR STATE AND COUNTY RIGHTS
to manufacture, apply to iCHAs. W., DARLING.
Secretary N. Y. FREAR STONE CO., No. ,238
Broadway, New York. 4W'
Chicago and the Great ConHagra.
~ tiOn.-A concise history Ct the FAST of.
this most wonderful of cities, and a detailed cir
cumstd,fia and uiDia account OF its destruction by
fire; with scenes Incidents Sc. By Messrs, Cc.-
bort 8 CdamJeylin, City Editors of Chicago TIL
Dune Fully illustrated from Photographs taken
on the spot. Agents Wanted. Address c. F:
VENT, Cincinnati or New York, 4: IT. - 4w
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FIRE-The house owned and occupied by Har-
ry Keys, dwelling, caught fire Wednesday
night from the. stovepipe The flames was ex-
tinguished in time from doing much damage
augusta Neaos.
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REL1aIous.--An interesting revival is in progress
at the Methodist Church in this City. Several
have protested religion and have Joined the
church. We hope the good work will go ON and
that many will be brought to the fountain head
of all happiness.
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See postponemeut OF Concert.
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GEN. R. 2. LEB.-We have received from the
publishers, Messrs JOHN Murphy : O.. SIT alti-
more, Maryland. the address of Geaefal Wade
Hampton, on the life and character Of Gen. Rob
ert E. Lee, delivered Before the Society of Con-
Tolerate Soldiers and Sailors in Maryland. AS
yet we have not bad time for its perusal but have
no Doubt that, coming from the source it does,
it is worthy Of SO grand q subject,
Messrs Murphy s Co., also have for sale by
subscription ealyy, tie life of Gen. Iee by Emily
Y, NasoE. 't
!. -.