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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1872-02-03

Orphans Court Proceedhgs.-Adam
Shower, Esq, Chief Judge; Isaac c.
Bale aud Upton Roop, Esqrs., Associate
Judges; Joseph NJ Parke, Register OF
Wills; Geo. NJ Parke, Deputy Register,
Monday, January 18th. lS72.-Peter
Bale, administrator OF Johu Z. kauf.
man, returned inventory of goods aud
chattels, aud got orders to sell same aud
notify creditors.
David +. kephart aud John II. Lam
bert, administrators Of Henry Hawk,
returned inventory Of goods and chat.
tells, aud list of debts, orders passed to
sell goods aud chattels aud 10 notify
creditors.
Tuesday, January 80. - David b
Barhart, executor OF Andrew Lohr, re,
ported sale OF residue of Testators es.
tate since the widows death, order rati.
fcation nisi of said sale passed
David Roop, administrator of Abra.
ham Roop, returned inventory Of goods
and ehattels, inventory Of money, aud
list Of debts, orders passed to sell per.
sonal property aud to notify creditors,
John L.Nicodemus, guardian to Eliza
Jane Walker, now deceased, settled his
first aud fual account.
Letters Of administration on the per.
sonal estate in Carroll county, OF Philip
Irons, late Of Elkhart county, Indiana,
deceased, were granted to George NJ
Parke.
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NOTICE.

EUNIE Stockholders and 10. Owners Of
Il the Westminster Cemetery Company,
are hereby no.iiied that an Election, lor
President and Board of Managers for the
ensuing year, will BIO held ut the Court
House. on the l6ih Of February, next, at
O'Clock, 7. NJ.
by order
L. X. GERNAND,
feb S-2t Secretary.
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General Beauregard is writing notes
on Pollard's book, about the Lost
Cause"
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Notice TO Creditors.

NO. 124T EQUITY.
In the Circuit Court for Carroll County.
Nathan |. Gorsuch, Trustee, VS.. John
Beemiler aud wife.
NOTICE is given this Both day of Jan.
~ uary 1872 to the Creditors of John
Beemiller, who were such prior to the 18th
day Of October, 1871. 10 file their claims,
properly authenticated, with the Clerk Of
this Court, on or before the 9th day oI
April next.
A. NEAL,
feb 8.4t Special Auditor.
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Considerable excitement WIS occa-
stoned 10 this city, yesterday, says the
Bait. American OF Friday, consequent
upon the arrest of Ii. c. Comsgys, late
agent. of the National Life Insurance
Company, Dr. James II. Ludwig aud
DR.. ). Leroy Swamstcd, charged with
having been engaged 10 the business Of
check raising. The arrest was effected
by the firm of Smith, Pierson a West,
detectives. The particulars show that
the parties arrested were well verscd in
their Unlawful business, aud thorough,
understood the method of erasing ink
marks from checks.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1872-02-03

To-day, February Sd, is Horace
Greeleyis siziy.frst birth day;
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Life in IPes;mnster.-The usual
monotony Of life in Westminster is
somewhat relieved, of late, by social as
semblies, literary aud musical enter.
tainments, concerts and lectures, and il
the tongue Of rumor speaks truly, it is
to be further onliyened by some half
dozen weddings, in the course Of the
present month. The grand hop at
Wheeler's Hotel, comes off on Wedncs
day evening next, aud the following
week the grand concert of the Amphions
OF course we are all agog, in anticipa.
tion, aud busy with preparation.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1872-02-03

Graia.--Wheat has been coming 10
for shipment quite actively, for some
weeks past, aud occasional lots of corn,
but there has been much more activity
in the former article. A decline 10
price seems to be anticipated, with the
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1872-02-03

A large stock Of Trunks and Nalisest
for sale cheap, at j. f Brinkerhof s.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1872-02-03

The Young Peoples Christian Union.
AT meeting OF the Young Peoples
Christian Union, on Monday night last,
the choirs OF the Reformed, Lutheran,
NJ. P. and NJ. Il. Churches entertained
the audience with some fine selections
OF sacred music, which were beautifully
rendered and were greatly enjoyed by
all present. Solos were sung by Misses
Jennie Zepp and Fannie Groyerman,
both Of whom are superior yocalists,
aud ELECTED warm expressions of com.
mendation, The next meeting oil the
Association will be held in the Lecture
Room of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, on Monday evening, February
9th, when tho question for discussion
willbe-"0ughtthe publication OF books
attacking the Christian religion be pro-
hihited by law"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1872-02-03

Sykcssdie Itcms.-The Kalorama
Home School for young Ladies was
opened here last week The principal
IS Miss 4. C Siausbury, Of Baltimore
assisted by the Rev Robert Piggoit, D
D., Rector Of Tnaity Parish, The To-
cation is both beautiful und healthy,
aud the well known abilities Of those
having in charge viii doubtless make it
success. We hope il will receive the
patronage it desires.
Our worthy Representative in the
Legislature from this end Of the county,
Captain Frusten Polk, was taken sud
denly sick on Friday last aud was still
seriously sick on Saturday, at the resi-
dences OF his brother-in law Dr. Owings,
Of Ellieott City. We hope that he viii
soon be abe to resume his place at An
uapolis,
MIR. John Grimes, who lost his yalu,
ablo hotel property by the food two
years ago, has just completed another
substantial aud comfortable hotel. 1t
is located about thirty yards from thC
spot where the other Que stood,
Some party or parties, a short time
since, in very mysterious manner, re
moved from the residence of Mr. Sell
W. Henderson, Of Springfield Mills, hr
gold watch. The watch was a yerl
valuable one. So far all the efforts 0
Mr.. II. to get any information 10 regar(
to it have proved abortiye. He ha
offered reward Of fifty dollars for its
recovery.
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FIonr. GrnIn ana Teed

OF all kinds, always on hand and deliv'
" cred free Of additional charge, by
d. W. HOUCk,
feb g iloucksvillc, Nd.
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Railroad Meeting. "A meeting of the
citizens of Freedom District, Carroll
county, was held at Carter's X Roads
on Saturday the 9th ultimo., Tor the
purpose of appointing committee TO
cooperate with the committees from
Montgomery aud Howard counties to
procure a charter from the State Legis-
lature, for building railroad from
Washington City, through the counties
Of Montgomery, Howard aud Carroll,
and connecting with the Pennsylvania
Railroad system. Mr.. j. T. McComas
was called to the chair, and Z. Il.
Ben,z was appointed Secretary. The
chair stated the object of the meeting,
after which the following gentlemen
we're appointed the committee Hon.
Nathan Brown, Judge g. W. Manro,
Maj. Q. w. Hood, DR.. W. NJ. Hines
W. c. Polk and J. NJ. Dorsey, Esqr's
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1872-02-03

kal McClellau has sailed from
6rk for a short tour in the Nest
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The DroaghG-We have never know
such drought at this season Of the
year. There has been no rain Of any
Consequence since about the middle OF
November; aud the ground has been
frozen 10 such depth that what little
rain has fallen since that time could not
penetrate the earth. Farmers are com
PEELED to drive their cattle some dis.
lance for the purpose Of watering them,
and wells, cisterns aud small streams
have almost entirely dried up. Wells
that neve! failed before have gone dry,
and the greatest Inconvenience is ex,
perienced Millers are suffering, as
little or no grain can be ground, aud
those who had contracts TO fill have had
to throw them up. The paper mills
have almost ceased to run. aud us a
consequence printing paper has advanc
ed three cents per pound more than il
was 10 the fall, and unless there is rain
soon the price will be further advanced
We learn that iorty.eight wells il
this city have gone dry, aud many have
been deepened.
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FOR RENT.

1 Store House in Westminsters snIlS,1
IA for family and Store. Apply at y
office. Possession given immediately
inn 21. n &
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The NeT County Pfoject.-The Con.
stitution Of Maryland provides that no
few county shall contain less than four
hundred square miles, nor less than ten
thousand white inhabitants" The dis
trict proposed TO be erected into a new
county will not fulfill these require.
ments. Nor is tho partition Of Carroll
comfy regarded with much favor, We
learn, 10 MiddlebuIg and Taneytown
districts, while in Frederick county
there are some prominent men aud large
property holders who are opposing it
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1872-02-03

Fourth District Hcms.--A very pain
full aud severe accident occurred on
Friday last at Mr.. FrAucis Herings'
Mil. Mr. Herring was engaged in cut
thug ice from the water wheel, aud was
assisted by Mr. George Wiekard. Mr..
W. slipped, aud the axe descended on
his foot, severiug one toe and nearly
three others
Samuel G. Harden throshed twenty
bushels Of good clover seed from eight
acres Of ground.
This district is becoming seriously
alarmed about the supply Of water,
nearly all the pumps in FInksburg have
gone dry, and .ne springs are also
failing.
Mr. Newson, our excellent Examiner
visited US last week He is very wor.
thy aad efficient officer, aud the child.
ren as well as the teachers seem pleased
with him. lie is evidently the right
man 10 the right place,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1872-02-03

.SnaH Poa. This loathsome disease
has made its appearance in Baltimore,
and as there is great amount oftravel
between this county and that city, it is
necessary that every precaution should
be used to prevent its introduction in
our midst. Let all be vaccinated as
soon as possible, aud other cautionary
means be used to stop its progress.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1872-02-03

RoJbe'l.---The store of Milton Chew,
at Carrolltoo, was entered on the night
Of the 24th ultimo, aud robbed Of SO in
fractional currency, an oriode witch
and chain, gold chain aud a revolver.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1872-02-03

There was a sudden change in the
temperature on Sunday night, aud on
Monday the mercury was down to So
Tuesday, also, was a singer, and it has
been cold all the week
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1872-02-03

Eeaern Maryland Ralroad.--The
work upon the road between Smiths.
barg and Hagerstown is being pushed
forward rapidly, large quantities Of
timber having within the last few days
been taken through Hagerstown for the
bridges over the intervening streams
The trains ought to be running to Ha-
gerstowu BY the let of April.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1872-02-03

The East End Public School was re
opened on Tuesday last. Mr.. Isaac
Wright, Of Union Bridge, has been np-
pointed to take charge Of it. Mr..
Wright is highly spoken Of as a teacher,
and we are gratifed to announce that
the Trustees have been able to secure
bis services.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1872-02-03

The bill TO authorize the City Of Bal.
timore to loan the Western Maryland
Railroad 100000, has passed both
Houses Of the Legislature, aud is now a
law.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1872-02-03

Sale Of Real Es,ate--NTr. Emanuel
koontz has sold to Mrs. Margaret Roy
er, a small farm, containing As acres,
with Improvements, lying about two
miles from this city, on the plank road
for the sum Of 81 500.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1872-02-03

Lecture at Union Bridge.-Rev. DR. /.
T. NJ. Eddy, of Baltimore, will deliver
Lecture in the NJ H. Church, at
Union Bridge, on Wednesday evening,
the 7th instant. Subject, downright
Honesty" The lecturer is we'll known
as one Of the most eloquent orators ia
the Methodist Ministry. The proceeds
will be devoted to cancelling the debt
on the church
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1872-02-03

The Neu Railroad. We would like to
see meeting of the citizens ofthis place
to take action 10 regard to the proposed
railroad FROM Washington to Harris.
burg. A meeting has been held 10
Freedom District, an account Of which
we pabfsh in another place also in
Howard and Montgomery counties. We
expect to lay before our readers, as
soon as We eau obtain it, an account OIL
the survey, cost Of construction, etc
This road would be Of great importance
to Westminster, aud we hope our pub
lie spirited citizens will make NOV,
| 10 the matter at once.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-03-16

nv I. Il. WALTON, AICTIONEERao1r-
II fce No 162 Common street-SAI ehDAi 4,
March a. 1872 at II O'Clock NJ, at the ST. Chares
Auction Exchange, by virtue and in pursuance vi
an order of the honorable the Second District Court
for the parish of Orleans in the matter OF the sue
cesson of Henry H. Miller and his wife, Della H.
webbing court docket No. "A, $50, dated feDruarS
is. 1872 will be sold the following described prop
CERTAIN LOT OF GROUND, together with
all the buildings and Improvements thereon, STU
ated in the Fourth District of this city, IN the
square bounded by Eighth, Harmony ST. charles
and Prytania streets. designated by the Ne q, OF
square No. lOO on plan drawn by Mulhauser, sur
veyor dated the fourth day OF May, 1874, and de-
posted in the office of L. Herman. late notary &C
cording to which plan said lot measures IS feet more
or less front on Eighth street 30 feet 3nches ana
lines more or less from Harmony street, by depth
of l4l feet the side toward PrytaIia street. ana
1877 feet inches and lines on the opposite side
line more or less. The improvements consist OF a
twO.story frame dwelling, containing two parlOrs,
halls in first and second story three bedrooms on
second floor story kitchen building, contain
ing kitchen, ironin room and TWO servants rooms,
etc. 1890
Terms-Onehalf cash; the remainder in notes
of equal amounts, payable respectively IN one aud
two wears after date with interest at the rate OF
eight per cent per annum; said notes to be secured
bv mort gage upon the property sold. the mortgage
to embrace the clause of five cent for attorney
fees in case Of suit The buildings to be insured by
the purchaser to the satisfaction of the vendor,
and the policies of insurance transferred. =,
Act of sale before John BendeInagle, notary pub
lie, at the expense of the purchaser, including
United States revenue stamps.
fe22 IS IN h3 10 II %
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-03-16

by WILLIAM DE LACY, AuCT1oNEER-
ID Office No. rs Commercial place.-sATURDAY,
april c, 1872, at II NJ at the, st. Charles
Charles Hotel, by virtue of and pursuant TO
an order of the Hon. Louis DUvigneaud, Judge of
5e ae ps Court It for the Parsh Of Or
docket of said court, to effect partition. will be
sold by public auction, the following described
|. A CERTAIN LOT OF GROUND, together with
all the buildings and improvements thereon, stu
ated in the Fourth District of this city in the
square bounded by jackson. Annuncation Jose.
phne and Chippewa streets, and lying and being
al distance of 63 feet II inches and lines Ameri,
can measure, from the corner of jackson and An
inches lines front on Jackson Street, by ~
lei lines, according to- plan by LOWS H. Pile.
dated December 8, 1871. The improvements consist
OF a twostory frame slated dwelling retired from
the street, and known No. III jackson street,
ana containing hall and nine rooms, galleries
front and rear, gas Throughout, sheds, cistern
2. THREE CERTAIN LOTS OF GROUND sjtp.
ated IN the Sixth District OF this city formerly in
the city of Jefferson and parish of Jefferson in this
State), IN the square bounded by PetSes avenue
Octavia, Perrier and Prytania streets and desie,
mated as lots Nos. Is Ii and II, Of square No 81:
which said lots adjoin each other and measure
each, so feet front Perrier street, by depth of
100 feet : inches and lines, between parallel
lines.
8. TWO CERTAIN LOTS OF GROUND, sitnatea
IN theSxth District OF this city Formerly in the
city of Jefferson and parish of Jefferson in this
Cadz and Chestnut streets, which is designated as
square No. 54 OF said Faubourg West Boulipuy
and the said lots are designated by the Nos 5 ana
9, and they adioin each other, and measure each
30 feet front on Eaence street by i20 feet in ieUth
between parallel lines.
Terms-One-third of the purchase price cash in
United States treasury notes, and the balance on
credit OF one and two years in the notes of tlle
purchasers, divided into coupe, 10 s,Iit rIe in.
terests ct the heirs and drawn to the order of and
Endorsed by said purchasers bearing interest AT
the rate OF eight per cent per annum from their
date until paid payment OF said notes to be secured
by speclai mortgage on the property in part paw
1heht OF when they may ne gwen with the clause
III case of suit; the improvements on the property
on Jackson street to be insured by the purchaser
thereof until the full and final PAYMENT of tn.
notes gwen III part payment thereof and the policy
transferred to the owner or owners of saIi NOES
Act Of sale and United States revenue stamDs
at the expense of the purchasers, before AnJrarw
Zero, Jr.' notary pubic. mh6 is % 30 ape
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-03-16
ny CHARLES E, FORTIER. arrr

10y CHARLES E. FORTIER. ATT
ID eer-Utrice No. 81 Exchange alley. ST
DAY, April 6, | 1872, at twelve O'Clock ".
Merchants and AuctiOneers' Exchange, b
street, between Canal and Customhoase IT.
viii be sold at public auction, by virtue Of Ge
from the Hon. Louis Duvigneaud, Judge Of tsi
ond District Court for the parish OF 0rleanse
thirteenth February, 1872
|. A CERTAIN LOT OF GROUND, stuatedr
Third District of this city in square 6ounz
Union, Craps, Greatmen and Frenchmsn ~
making part OF lot No. "a, on plan Of u
Marigny, and measuring rs feet front on &
street by li5 feet in depth. Said lot to be taEs
the side OF lot No. 240, together with all thsk
ings and improvements thereon.
:. TWO CERTAIN LOTS OF GROUND Ez
in the Second District OF this city, in the 10
bounded by Bienville, COnI, Derbigny and o
streets designated by the Nos q and q of VI
No 81. on plan drawn by }. Pile, on The Il
May, 1870 deposited in the office OF D. |. laE
notary public in this city, which lots measuea
as per said plan, u feet front on Bienville STIR
depth, between parallel lines OF 100 feetsE
and J line; with two frame houses, one k4
double house, covered with states, and the Gil
single house, covered with shingles, and OttE
Tendencies ON said lots OF ground.
Terms-One-fourth cash; the balance at Gt
ard three Years credit, with eight per cent?
est per snnum frem date till paid, with vsf
privilege and special mortgage under pact d.
alenandO, the purchasers TO pay att0rneYii
fixed at five per cent on amount claimed, II q
suit, and to insure the buildings on real q
to extent OF amount due, and transfer p0lr
to date OF sale.
Acts Of sale before 4. D. Dorioeourt. notsryFu
at the expense OF the pure hasrrs, includinsEz
3. mh2 Il e. 80 apo
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-03-16

RH X. VI. 4 Il. j. NIGNTGOMtE.r.
- - rf 4, p; Montgomery Auctioneer.-W .Isa
on tRsDAl, April II, 1872, at twelve ocop
at the st. Charles Auction Exchange, basg
OF the -. Charles Hotel, by virtue az
Pursuance OF an order of the hon iot &
10, N the parish Of Orleans, dated March D. =
No CI,1, OF the docket of said court. ~
EEK AIN LOT OF GROUND, with the
ass ana improvements thereon, oonslslnRF M
oESostofN prck store situated in the First ~ ~
u "a 't,s city IN the square bounded by Tche's
az, ,as, Girod, Magazine and Notre Dame Streets
n ,'i as The No. 3, and measuring 25 feet ~
a a : hnes front on Girod street by depts.J.
e IS; and line on the one side 63 feet II incn'
mes on ne other side, and 25 feet inches
liIy' IN width in the rear.
r lans exhibited at place of sale. -
ro.t erihs-one-half cash in United States u Ss
,,". naiance at one and two years err
no. ol purchaser bearing eight per cent Ln
fo,, s'nauii,, secured by special mort gage snr
ana poIcy transferred to vendor. ,,
sta' AMY OF sale, including the internal rt M
p-nss O. the purchaser. nil 10 i "A 81 apl>
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-03-16

WHEREAS, JOHN .kITTERLIN, OF Gaia
declared bankrupt under the act of Con.
gress OF March 2. 1867, has this day filed in said
tcate thereof from all his debts and other claims
provable under said act.
Notice is therefore given to all creditors who
IN interest. that the eighth day of April,
1872. at II A. NJ, is assigned for the hearing OF
and show cause, if any they have, why the PRAYER
of the said petition should not be granted; and
further notice is given that the bankrupt will un-
dergo an examination before Register Baker. on
the thrtieth day of March, A. D. 1872, at II a. NJ,
at his Office, Monroe, Louisiana
Clerks office. New Orleans March g. 1872
mh9 10 70 K. L0EW, Deputy Clerk.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-03-16
DY O.XAlETNN. ACCT

PY o. VALETON, AUCTIoNEER-OFFICE NO.
IL IA Natchez street.-SA rURDAl, March 23 at
twelve o'clock NJ, will pc sold at the st. Charles
Auction Exchange, st. Charles street by virtue
and i'll pursuance of an order from the Hon Louis
Duvigneaud Judge OF the Second District Court for
the parish of Orleans, dated February H. 1872 No
35,2tl OF the docket OF said court, the following
described property, to wit
ONE UNDIVIDED HALF OF A LOT OF GROUND
vacant, situated in the Second District OF this CITY
in the square bounded by Galvez. ST. Peter, Miro
streets ana Carondeet walk, forming the corner OF
Gavez street and CaroRdelet walk measuring
French measure, 80 feet front on Carondelet walk
lol feet inches and d, lines in depth am front
Galvez street, and 10Y feet 9 inches and lines on
the opposite side. and 30 feet in width in the rear
acquired by said Neuyle Durel by purchase from
n. kllllelA on the twenty-thlrd of August 1885, by
Terms-Cash.
Act Of sale with United States internal revenue
stamps at expense of purchaser, before o. De
ArIlas, notary public, te22 29 mh1 10 20
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-03-16
DY CHARLES f.. F0RTJER, NCI

II i
ID eer-Otfice No. 81 Exchange aley-a;
cay, April 6, 1872, at twelve o'clock NJ atthi
chants and AUctioneers' Exchange, on Roya@
between Canal and Customhouse streets,
sold, by virtue of an order from tas
Louis Duvigneaud, Judge of the Second "
Court for the parish of Orleans dated w
l61l, the following described property
CERTAIN LOT OF GROUND, with tN
pTovemeuts thereon, situated in the fauDonlsl
chartrain, i'll this city, and designated py u
81, and measuring 80 feet front OIL Forth sur;
depth or 1874 feet, all French measure, H.
tween parallel lines.
TeEms-One-half cash and the balance u
years credit, with note bearing eight PEI
interest from date until paid, secured oyF
mortgage on the property sold, together
the usual clause OF five per cent attorneysM
event of said note not being paid.
=. Act of sale before E G. GoJtschalk. n0tsrn
lie. at the expense of tie purchaser; ln as !.
United States stamps. mh2 Y % Sf