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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-06-16

B0CKMAN-At his home in Wheeling, Vir-
GINA, on Friday, June 9Th. James BOckman,
of consumption.
C0BB-0n the evening of the 18th instant,
Charles Grinnell, youngest child of Edward
d. and Matilda Stuart Cobb. aged Is months
Funeral services at St. Peters church, Sat-
urday morning at 91s o'clock.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-06-16

As TRAIN would say, all who are in
favor Of the union Of Fred Grant and
Beatrice, daughter of Victoria, hold up
your right hands. Unanimous.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-06-16

1T is thought that the Government,
sitting by the sea, will pardon Bowen,
the member Of Congress who is so ire
mendOusly married.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-06-16
PREPARED TO FURNISH MUSIC

Qbrass and string) for balls, parties, pcnics.
PROFESSIONS. etc.. at the shortest notice and
on the most reasonable terms. Apply at the
Barber shop 2S2 Main street, Bethel Block.
SI-109 A. MOTLEY, Agent.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-06-16
MISSOURI VALLEY
Life Insurance Company,
OF LeavenwOrth, Kansas.


MEMPHIS h0ENcfs June \, lsll.
A II A MEETING OF THE BOARD OF
~ Directors Of the Missouri Valley Life In
surance Company, held at their Office, No. y
West Court street. the above named officers
were unanimously elected. Being DESTROYS Of
viie the especial attention Of those desiring
insurance 10 some peculiar features of our
company, viz; Our State indorses our noli-
cies, making assurance dOubly sure: policies
20 the amount Of $4,000 are exempt from
claims Of any party; whether the policy be for
the benefit Of wife and children, or q creditor.
l. Is also exempt from any taxes. No extrs
charge insuring females. Call and examine
before you insure.
$40 RUFFIN A BOILING. M,narsrs.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-06-16
AN EXAMINATION WILL CONVINCE.
NOTICES..
HOMIE AGAIN.

/ wishes TO inform his patrons and the
music-loving public, that he has returned to
his old home, and is now
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-06-16
On Tuesday, June 20, III,

ATI O'CLOCK AM, ON THE PREM
"A ises, We will sell 10 the highest bidder. a
brick residence situated at the northeast cor
ner Of Mulberry and Linden streets, in South
Memphis. Lot No. IL vacant. Lot No. 2.
with brick residence Of four rooms. gallery,
hne cistern and convenience 20 busi-
ness and near two street railroads. Each lot
Is ~ feet front BY los deep.
TERMs Oh SALE-Balf cash: balance in SIX.
twelve and eighteen months. with interest
from date. Five per cent. Of the cash pay
ment to be made on the grounds to secure
conformity with terms Of sale. else the amount
70 be forfeited. Abstract Of title AZ our once.
JOHN G. LANIER 4 CO..
Attorneys and Real Estate Agents,
1896 No. 2s6 Second street.
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LATEST TELEGRAMS.


AMERIoAN PRESS ASSOCIATION, VIA s. P. 4 A.
TKLKeRAPH COMPANY.
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So Fire, Marine and River risks taken at
the lowest rates. A-t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-12-13
Condeusod Locals.


The third annual grand dress and masquerade
pail OF the Pioneer Council No. I, Sons of Jons-
daes, will take place tonight at Odd Fellows
Hall. See advertisement.
The Butchers Union Association yesterday
unanimously resolved to sustain ID. NJ. Light
loot and q. W. Yeabower in their test suit of
"blown meats" now before the criminal court.
The commission to audit claims against the
old city corporation has just finished its second
session. Since the report Of the commission to
the legislature some three weeks ago additional
claims, amounting to about S15o, 200, have been
received.
Tabeaux, readings, and music, at Odd Fell
lows Hall Thursday and Friday nights, by the
ladies OF the 9Th street NJ. p. Church. Don't
fail to attend. See advertisement.
1t is the intention of Mr.. Robert Boyd who
recently purchased the two lots on the west side
OF 9th street, between 70 and L streets, here
tofore known AZ the Murray property, to erect
fine four story brick structure costing So, 900,
ON the site of the present old buildings.
The amount realized at the late fair for the
orphan boys at the asylum on H street. between
yh and 10th streets, under the charge of the
Sisters OF the Holy Cross. was over Sc 100.
Last night the Butler Zouaves, (Capt. G. b.
Fisher, the oldest colored military organization
In the city, were mustered into service by Adju-
tant General Webster.
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1.-THE COURTS.

Morton Van SLACK appeal from Poiies Court s sy
TIE GEoRGEToWS BUHGLIRY
Dennis Began and John Hiees, alias Hassou, in
Mankin. in Georgetown. we're placed on trial. Sen.
ator Hamilton, Of Maryland, and Messrs Caring
M Mankin testified that his house was closed in
the porni, he found that his clothes were moved
ana ne had bee robbed; he had dreamed he was be-
iswsen $50 and ssss including two Old fashioned
En examining sS The prtnsss found that The front
ieft IN The ose e shaf and the hey which had been
st,uneDt had been used.
James A, gcDsYiIt testified that he heard Of the
robbery, and taking a stroll in the Second Ward,
eu viii, ,S to he and saw the
fresh, Coomes and Miller, and took precautions to
prevent them leaving town. Found them the
On he %sy tnem he get oa naa
with Higgs, and asked him il he thought they could
sbousht the Were chunks nm Of wsod9 0"'hs IT. ne
ad MI; Carrington-stop moment. want to get it
Judge Cartter.--Put down ..chunks of wood, = and
yen y understani it; lLaIghter;]
Job and he replied they put it H GG
"piped it off themselves Asked what had become
given to ji Co.msn and the balance had BEEN BEEN
spmt up Asked Shere the nip was, and was told it
bited to the ilry, also DARK lantern bulls eyej
which was also in the bag ] Some money was found
~ the CoHrt.-No threats or promises we're made
Cross observation-disclosures never heard of any re-
ward in the case.
The case was oil trial when our report closed
POLICE COURT, Judge SneH-To day, William
BaIt3p; charged with profanity fined So. William
Randall, same oeenct; fined So Henry Carson,
throwlpg stones in the street; fined IS. Alfref
supplee, pIotane spd boisterous language on the
70: James smitf lond and boisterons language in
GSoTgetown; fined SIS. Lew Madison, charged
With making threats OF personal violence to Laura
Reynolds, both c,lored; fined SIS and costs. John
hudson, small boy, larceny Of a coat sent to the
reform school.
HAD HOLE IN HIS POCKET.
lesterday, Nun named John Joanson appeared
before the Police Court and made complaint against
George Colbert, Eugene Lokey and X c. lowry
charging that they had robbed him Of his pocket
book containing d25, and the parties arrested
aud last ey eninR were arragned before Judge Smell
Complsi lining witness detailed the circumstauces OF
the robbery which he claimed took place in Q res
taurspt on Louis lana avenue. The parties were
nned Sl0 each or six months in iail and i'm default
were committed. This morning, johnson appeared
At the Police Court and Informed Judge Smell that
after he got home from the court last evenin,, ne
found hrs pocket book vii the money I'm the III ling
OF his coat, where had lodged Judge SMELL after
giving him severe lecture for making the charge
and swearing to IL, without first examining his Jwn
person, ordered thu release Of the prisoners.
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GEORGETOWN.

HE FIRST of a course of lectures at the Old
Trinity Church, Georgetown, in aid of the
will be delivered this evening by Lieut.. H. Web
ster, Of the Navy, upon " st. Peters and Rome"
he charitable object of the lecture deserves a
liberal patronage.
CENTRAL BUILDING AssocIArIoN.-At the
last monthly meeting of this association fifteen
shares Of stock retired at 10 per share net
GRAIN is becoming scarce. There was no
wheat on the market to-day, and consequently
there were no sales on Change.
The COAL MARKET remains dull, on account
OF the scarcity of schooners. 1t is probable that
ferent companies with large amount of stock
on hand. Freights are increasing, and will
doubtless continue to increase, as the masters of
many vessels are afraid to trust themselves in
the Potomac at this season Of the wear, for fear
Of being frozen in for the winter. But few
loaded coal boats are coming in via the canal.
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LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY.

CoUNCIL.-Councilb bill relating to the interest
ferred. House bill authorizing the erection Of pub
lie hay scales at Brightwood and UniOntown in the
Mr., Thompson submitted a resolution requesting
the Governor to communicate TO Council a copy OF
SIS tthe Savage squared as purchased by the attor-
ney Of this District, together with q copy OF the
opinion OF that officer as to the completeness Of said
MI. Browne frsm the committee on police, re-
county fund for The month q May, Isl, without en
Mr. Mr. BGyns stated . mi: Va.
SRn as Whit nss and as 1d Of
gssicn and as the county had turned over To- Ss
District government, on its formation more than
~ TO iy h demand he thought it proper
Mr.: Ration and Mr.; Thompson opposed it, on the
counts, and that it was not regular The bill wa.
LAID on the table.
M; Browne introduced bill to compensate re-
House bills to change the name of Grant street
pay the salaries Of the Clerks 70 he 70
making an appropriation to pay the contingent ex-
GeOSseto~n with water; making an sppropfiatian
TO procure portrait Of Gov Cooke; and regulating
s Mt, frr severaly
Mr.; smith, from the committee on health, asylum
latine to vaccination in the District OF Columbia,
with a.enenents, mpcsios penalty of $40 to $50
printed and laid over. Adjourned
Burgess the bill relating to interest on loans or
taken up "
Mr.: Isssin contended that the subject was now
on, OF the hands OF the legislature
Mr. Boswell held that this bill was sim ply carry
ing our the VII OF the people and said that the vote
against The foIlr million loan scarcely anything
could not Be had ~
Mr.. Boswell Tetorted that in his district at least
such tickets could be bad, but they not wanted
ana the gentleman from the 18th district or any
one else say they were not to be had he is liar
MI. Mocre.-"B autiful The man is q fool,
Mr. Boswell-'' You are q DID knave, but don Z
know il ~
After some further debate, the bill was rejected
two-thirds not votins, therefor. The vote was re-
considered and the bill having been further
amended IL was passed. The bill empowers the
Governor TO negotiate any of the bonds or loans
heretofore authorized at six interest per
annum in gold, or seven per centum in currency as
he may deem proper and best for said District which
interest shall be paid semi annually at such place or
nate at the time any of said loans shall be made or
boz DIS be issued.
Mr.. Campbell offered a solution that the thanks
Of the Council and House OF Delegates sare hereby
cordially rendered Ia the President Of the United
states Tor recognizing sustsipn and invoking the
aid 81 Congress to the efforts OF citizens to inn
prove beautify and sdorn thee apital Of the nation
Remarks were made by Messrs. Campbell, LLOYD
and Boswell, but before vote was taken the House
adjourned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-12-13

WHAT CRAZY MAN SHOWED HIS wIFE-A
BaltimOrean Shoots His Ocn Head Of.-A hor-
rible case Of suicide occurred yesterday after
noon, about O'Clock, at house No. 80 Thames
street, near Bond street. The house, the lower
portion of which is used as a beer saloon is oc-
cupied by John Simmons, about forty-five years
He had been drinking rather freely, and yester-
day was lying In bed, when he called his daugh-
ter up stairs, and told her to tell her mother
that he wished to show her something The girl
obeyed, and had hardly reached the foot or the
stairway when an explosion was heard up stairs,
and on going to the room occupied by Simmons
he was found lying on the bed with a musket
blown from tie. body. The sight was G a most
horrible one, the only portion Of the head re-
naming being the chin, while the brain and
blood were scattered about the room. 1t is sup
posed that he placed the muZZle of the musket
in his mouth and pushed the trigger with one of
his toes. The deceased had been out of his
mind for some time past, owing to some pecu-
mary dihiculties.-Bottilaore Sun, 13h inst.
~Monogram muffs are i'm order.
~" Shoe Heel" is a North Carolina metro
polls.
,n EITighttrOpe performers are called " funam-
s1It is at the approach Of dinner time that
below"
EDexter has rival in California, in the
shape OF Coy. Stantords horse, who has lately
trotted a mile in 2.1Sh.
- Happy pairs now announce their engage
ment by leaving their cards together at the
houses OF their friends. So nice.
sVSunday journals are discussing the ques-
ton: " Can we cultivate rain 2" Doubtful; but
we can raise thunder
@E Elder Knapp says that ga politician can
no more get into Heaven than a shad can get up
creased pole, tail upwards"
6In Fauquier county, Va, a little son of
James Hinson, about ten wears old left home on
wednesday morning on rabbit hunt, and was
not found until Friday morning. When found
he was sitting beneath a tree stiff aud cold in
death.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-12-13

GENTS KID AND DoGsKIN GLOVES, from Al
up. good article for S1.50, at G. Baum's Kid
Glove Depot, 40s 9TH street. Remember the
place.
G. Baum's Corsets are the most celebrated
among the Ladies. Ladies can have them made
to order, and every pair is warranted to fit.
The largest Kid Glove Depot for Ladies and
Gents is at c. Baum's Corset Factory. They
are sold at the lowest market value. 408 eth
street. Hosiery for Ladies and Gents; also full
line of Children's extra length. Prices the
lowest, and 10 per cent off on the dozen, at G..
Baums Corset Factory. 4OS 9TH street.
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OAK HALL, 525 18th street, opposite Post Office.
Lou Prices WiU Altodys Do H.
The grand " clean siceep" sale of fine Ready
made Clothing at Oak Hall, 525 7th street, con-
bargain-seekers. The fact that none are impor-
tuned to buy makes it more pleasant for those
desiring to post themselves in prices and
styles. 1855
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NEW STORE! NEW PRICEs!-Go to Prices for
your cheap underwear. He sells splendid Under
shirts and Drawers at 60c., 70c., Soc, 90c., and
2.75. and So The cheapest place in the Terri
tory for Gloves. am selling good article for
5Ocents, for which you will pay elsewhere IS
cents. Gentlemen's Kid Gloves at 81, every
pair warranted At PRICES,
Alb 18th street, between ID and L.
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CITY ITEMS.

The BEST OYSTERS IN THE TERRITORY
Harvey & Holden received fresh to-day n ship
ment, through their special agents, OF the largest,
fattest and best favored salt water Oysters of
the season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-12-13

NOVELTIES IN SCARFs, Bows and Ties, in
great yarietycby far the largest assortment in
this city-at the Original Franc, 431 It'll street,
next door to Franc, the Halter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-12-13

WEATHER STRIPS Best in TIE World.-For
doors and windows. Also, the only inodorous
Gas Heating Stove in the world, at Hamilton q
streets. 12.13,l:
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GLOVES, Gloves, Gloves, in Castor, Kid, Dog
and Cloth, in great variety, at the Original
Franc, 431 9TH street, next door to Franc, the
Halter.
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MERINo UNDERsHIRTs AND DRAWERS, 50c.,
l5c., 81, S1.5O 50, $3.50, at the Original Franc,
431 9TH street, next door to Franc, the Halter
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FOB ALL THE latest styles OF Linen and Paper
Collars 60 to the Original Franc, All 9TH street,
next door to Franc, the Halter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-12-13

MRRINo, Cotton and Lambs Wool Half Hos
at the Original Franc, 431 eth street, next door
Franc, the Halter.
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For CoRSs, Bunions, Chillblains, Ingrowing
Nails, &c, visit DIR. Whites rooms, No. 535 15tt
street, opposite Treasury Department, Washing
ton; No. North Charles street, Baltimore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-12-13

OvERCoATs. OvERCoATs. OvERCoATs.
Glengarys. Glengarys. Glengarys
For Men, Boys, and Children.
EIsEMAN & BRO,
12,12,5 505 It'll street, Mays Building
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RRODHEAD CO.-iRemoved to 1908 Fstl
- Offer the finest all wool French Satines at IS cts
worth 81; Olive Green and Plumb color Crepe nm
tnttIsfy new,) 81 per yard; all Silk and Wool dag
enals similar in style TO the cloth which is in such
!Aiipscasi Reps, I5sh Poplins, &C., &c. Also, Kid
&c., very cheap; Bleached and Unbleached Cottons
&C. &c and dS ppwards Prints s and qgwsTds g rsets
Sterling Spool Cotton; 7e.; Waterproof 81 and up
ward; New York Mills Cotton. nc. full line Of
Ladies' and Gents Scarfs, Collars; also, Initial
Handk and host of other desirable goods
f3r holiday presents Call and examine. BROD-
HEAD q CO., 1903 St, between 18th and 18th
N: Bealegant Lyons Black Silk at 81 per yard
I'm
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P0GERs SONS GENUINE PENKNIyEs-A
IL arge stock just received at
kICHARD B. MOHUN 4 CO.'S
dee.w.s3w 1919 Pennsylvania avenue
MEDICAL SCHOOL For NURSES.
COL UnBIA HOSPITAL, WASHING TON, DC.

Professor J. HARRY THOMPSON and DR.. +. A.
ASHFORD will deliver ascourse Of Lectures at
Columtis Hospital, 70 females only, commencing on
the +th OF January 1T2, and continuing each Tues
day and Thursday, during January, February, and
1t win embrace all the instructions necessary in
qualify woman to discharge intelligently all the
AT the close Of the course, those students who in
tend 70 follow nursing as profession will have the
Is nurses for three months; al tie end Of that time
they VII receise certificate OF their services and
This course Of lecture. will afford an opportunity
to ladies' Who have no intention of becoming profess
Of ants, to enable them to fesniats intsIisentiy
All that pertains to their own health o. wen IS that
The lecture viii commence ct D. m, and con-
Tickets e cam Be Obtained of DR.. THOMPSON
1894 Massaehusetts avenue; DR.. +. A: ASHFORD,
q s'S street. and f
eecnoo. oeeo-u
pRAYIR BOOKS AND BIBLKs in ans binding
'.n ~"f RicHAESD9 ! p MoHys z cos.
WAsHINGr3sSSs EYE Y sI IssEgHEEEMART,
DISEASES Of he EYE sIs Mcsssd ra.uitou.ly, be-
RUrTkRi BuTTkRh
Prime Roll and Kes BUrrER arriving daily by
zoo pounds good YELLOW BUTrER for bakers
"'e' u ss're' Tor sale 'ovoy rHoxas On.
ds-ss- 3l5 sth street, near strest.
"oNE IDEA"
CLEAN SWEEP
CLOTHING SALE,
At Oak Hall, 52J TIN street. nos
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-12-13

HANDSOME assortment of BLACK Alpaca Suits,
selling very cheap, at s. Heller's, 715 Market
Space.
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Youths Overcoats.
A. STRAUs,
w.f.m.w.f 1011 Pa. av., bet. 10th and 18th SITS.
~
LINEN HEMMED HANDKERCHIEFs.
Linen and all Linen Collars.
All Linen Cuffs.
English and French Half Hose.
English, French and Domestic Suspenders
Fine Neckwear, in variety of colors.
Fine Gloves, Cloth, Kid, Dogskin, SC.
One price only.
GEO. G. HKNNrNG, No. 40 It'll street, n. w.
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MRS. GRUMPY says that Sosodont eclipses all
other preparations for the teeth and gums And
what Mrs q. says is reiterated most emphaticaily
by ninety-nine One-hundredths OF the beauty
and fashion of the land. WIS
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A LIFETIME DEVOTED to the study of the
wants of the travelling public has given the
American House, Boston, through its veter An
landlord. Lewis Rice, a wide and enviable repu-
tatiOn. Newly furnished, and supplied with all
modern improvements.
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OUR REASONS

OUR REASONS
Fer this srfTaoTsinary eor 10 center all ahs trads
Of WASHINGTON asd rteiatfyG az
OAK HALL
Are simple rs TO D. readily pndsrstood and ap-
Pree,afed, and need only 90 De mentioned 70 fhoy-
osghiy dtreSf the drHOEnoeDenf Of all apPs1ydAos n
hEntEg or INTERPRETATION.
Being convinced early last summer from the great
dearth Of wool the markets that rise in the price
took adv antaee ef the market TO heavily stock
stores IN anticipation Of brisk fall trade, but the
unusually open fall and continued warm weather Of
september and October has left q larger surplus
band than We can prudently reconcile ourselves TO
carry. Hence
PRUDENCE CAUTION AND NECESSITY
Have decided us o offer this surplus stock at such
figures as naEss command ready sales.
Therefore opnce tknf for rae ssrf fffg daVs
or pHft a CLEAN SWEEP as made OF eattys
stock, hts sale triH oOHfiRHe from day day. aaf
thai reasonable sotTioe srin BE- allOtred sf0ad
ffons, and ici yefVse offer for any Garment AZ az
eoreTtRg the cost Of DsGHuJacfKre
Our stock will be replenished daily from the
sSOe,oOoof Clothing in our extensive manufac.
tory in Baltimore, northeast corner Baltimore and
Frederick streets, including Nos. a. and so West
Baltimore street, and 4, 3, D and N. Frederick
street. nol7-lm
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We agents for the sale of Messrs Peake
0rdyke Co. celebrated brands of BLACK Al
PACAS, the BUFFALO" and the Z" BEAVER
Prices from 50 cents to 81 Is per yard.
JOSEPH ]. MAY.
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WHERE Is FRANC,
THE HALTER Z?

THERMOMETERS and Baromefers are repaired
and made to order by hmpler, near Az street.
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HAIR RENEWED, badness checked, the scalp
made clean and white by the use of Halls Vege-
table Sicilian Hair Remover.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-12-13

MOURNING DRESS GOODS.
Lupins Black Drap Etc, Lupin's Black Cash
mere, Lupins Black Saline Cloth, Lupin's Biarritz
Cloth, Lupin's impress Cloth. Lupin's Velours OF
tomans, Reps, BombaZines. Grape Cloth, English
Grapes, Grape Wells, &C., &c.
One price only-in plain figures.
JOS j. MAY,