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Cabinet-Meeting- and Ala
haana.


bama.
Especial telegram to the Dispatch.J
WASHINGTON, December 13.-The usual
Cabinet session was held to-day, lasting
about two hours. all the members were
present except Ar. Delano, who left Wash
ington last night on bis trip to Cuba, and
the Interior Department was represented by
General Cowen. Nothing of unusual in.
terest occurred, though considerable conver.
sation was had on the troubles in Louisiana,
aud it was concluded that the Govern
ment would adhere to its former action
sustaining. the decision of the United
States Court, and the President di-
rected the Attorney-General 10 telegraph
to- Mr.. McEnry and tell him that the con-
templated. visit Of hundred citizens would
accomplish nothing. This was accordingly
done after Judge Williams returned to his
Office at the adjournment of the Cabinet
session.
Much satisfaction was expressed by the
members Of the Cabinet at the kilograms
from Alabama received here by the Presi-
dent and Attorney-General announcing that
both Of the legislative factions in that State
had agreed to accept the compromise yester-
day submitted by the Attorney.General.
- TIMON.
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GO to ASToS1 the confectioner.

"CAN'T Do WITHOUT IT."-This Is what the
stage and horsecar companies, livery.stanle keep
crs, members Of the turf, and all grooms and train
ers say Of the MUSTANG LINlMENT. They "can't
do without IT," And why? Because it infallibly re-
duces the external s'vellngs. &C., which, under va
rous names, impair the usefulness and value OF the
king Of quadrupcs, and also because, for sprains,
strains, gals, and other injuries to which horse
flesh is liable 1t Is the most trustworthy preparation
In the market Yet these recommendations COM
prise only portion Of its clains 10 public conf
lence. During period of more than sixteen years 1t
has been recognized as specific for many Of the most
ason!zing disorders which aflict the human fani-
Iy-such rs rheumatism, gout, neuralgia, lunbago.
tcdoloreuy, sore-ilroat, earuche, toothachc; and
likewise us peerless application for cuts, bruises,
burns Dnd scalds, .
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TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

New York Stock and Money Market.
New YoRK, December 1s.-Money active,
to l-16 commission. Sterling closed strong.
er at 10s to 100. Gold, 112l to 1929. Gov.
ernments steady and firm. States dull Ten
nessec's rather strong; Virginia's, consols
strong; Tennessee's, 79s new, 81. Virgi-
MAS, 81; new, so; consols, 5s4; deferred,
Isl. Louisiaua's, SO: new, so. Levee's, 30 i;
S's, 60. Alabama's, 80; ps, 81. Georgia's,
10; rs, So. North Carolina's, 344; new, 81 ;
special tax, 10. South Caroliua's, 50; new,
243; April and October, 26s.
BALTIMORE, December 13.-Virginia con.
soils, 57l. West Virginia's, 151. Bids.
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The Louisiana Middle.

WAsHNGros, December 13.-The follow
ing will explain itself:
To Hon. John JfcEnry, Louisiana:
"Your visit with one hundred citizens
will be unavailing. So far as the President
is concerned bis decision is made, and will
not be changed and the sooner it is acqui-
esced in The sooner good order and peace
will be restored.
"[Signedl GEORGE Fl. WILLIAMS,
Attorney General"
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HANGING AT LEXINGTON, N. c.
EXECUTION OF THOMAS JOHNSON.
HISTORY OF THE CRIME.
THE PRISONER AND HIs v1CTzm
SCENES AT THE SCAFFOLD.
rspec,al Telegram to the Dispatch. !


LEXINGTON, n. G., December 13.--This has
bccu day that will long be remembered In
Lexington, small village on the line Of the
North Carolina railroad and the county.seat
of Davidson. To-day Thomas johnson was
upon the person of a highy-respectable lady,
n resident of this county, aged sixty-tWo.
For long series Of years this Is the
FIRST EXECUTION
that has taken place in the county, and this,
added to the popular indignation against the
prisoner, caused lively interest to be mani
tested in this sad termination Of human
life.
On the morning of the 18th Of September,
1871, there appeared in this place
STRANGE NEGRO,
who had come from the direction Of Sails.
bury, carrying 4 black carpetbag In hand
and O shotgun on his shoulder, and who,
from his weary and hungry appearance and
dusty clothing, had travelled some distance
on foot. After purchasing at convenient
store q can of oysters, which he deyoured
voraciousIy, and convcrsinS awhile with such
of his sable brethren as lie found lettering
about the streets, he took the track OF the
North Carolina railroad, going in the direc-
ton of Greensboro.
THE VICTIM AND TIE CRIME.
Eight and one-half miles from this place,
within one and half of Thomasrille, the
next station on the railroad, he, met highly
respectable lady (whose name, from motives
of delicacy, is withheldl, aged sixty.two. She
had been to the village Of Tholnasyille to
make few purchases, and was at this time
Is O'Clock z. NJ returning to her home, lit.
lie dreaming that this tiend was about to
commit on her person the most foul Of human
crimes.
After she had passed johnson she heard
some one walking behind her, and upon
turning to see who it could be she was seized
and roughly dragged from the railroad track
to the woods. johnson did not say any
thing to her, but in order to prevent any
outcry he choked her severely and gagged
her with a large spike. He then accom-
plished bis hellish purpose, ana ieft DIS VIC
tim nearly dead, going, as before, upon tne
| railroad track, in the same direction. uis
strange manner and the peculiar style OF the
| eun he carried attracted the attention O
Several persons who observed him during III:
short stay in the village Of Thomasville.
| THE BRUTAL DEED
was committed not far from the residence O
the victim, and as soon as she could she com
municaied the fearful story to her nephew
| whom she found at the house: !,
The nephew started at once in pursuit
and upon reaching Townsville made tn
facts known to w. I. Moore, who inne
diately collected a crowd and started In par
suit. first securing the woods and surround.
Hing country, thinking the negro was sfal
fJnrkiuar In the neightorhocd. Early nexl
morning they started down the railroad, and
after tracing him all the way they captured
him within four miles Of Green's shoro' still
oa the railroad track. He was at once
rAgEs isyo CUSTODY,
and although he denied any knoHledse q
the brutal outrage, saying that he formerly
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Weather FrobabiIifIcs.

WAsH1NeroS, December 13-From the
Ohio river to the Gulf and South Atlantic
coasts, southwesterly and southeasterly
winds, partly cloudy and warmer weather,
and high but decreasing pressures. In the
Middle and Eastern States, low barometer,
soutliwesterlv winds, increasing tempera-
ture, and cloudy weather, followed by an
occasional snow.
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The publishers of the Religious Herald announce
that they will publish SIXTEEN THOUSAND Of their
next weeks issue and add, = The business men OF
Baltimore, Richmond, aud the South should re-
member that they reach eight times as many
readers through the Herald as In paper OF the
ordinary circulation"
Considering It's immense circulation ana us noae-
rate charges, those who would reach 'e eye OF .He
nph,c should send their cards to the Herald office,
liIs Main street.
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Summary.

S0HGRtknEys ..s
The judiciary Committee will report fa-
vorably the bin increasing the Presidents
salary to S50,0U0. ,r5.-
It Is reported that all the railway EN-.
bloses in London will strike on the % OF
January, 1873. ..aa.
It IS reported from Wilmington, S.sc-
that during the gale Thursday Pilots Benz
gel, Brucllnan, Trout, st. George, ana Zel'
lars left Smithyilie TO board vessels IN tns
otfing. After getting well out their boats
disappeared, and 1t is feared they are a'l
lost. aka l.;t5sl4 81 i zs45.sg5
The coroner's jury in the case OF Nand
Merrill, who was shot and killed In New
York by her uncle, Robert Bleakly, returned
verdict against the prisoner, who was com.
mitted to the Tombs. 1 u
It is,understood that the proposition from
the New York Tribune stockholders to
President CoIfax, a. editor Of the ari-
bune, Is 81, 600 as bonis and 5000 per
year.. .f,s7s sss.s,s.. ~
The ship Gustaye, Belonging to Nantes,
France. has been lost with oil bands.
The lost steamer st. Louis was valued at
slS0. .0oo and was fully insnred. The cargo
consisted OF I,24l bales cotton, ,2zt bar
rels tno.asses, 80 berrets oil, so barrels rice,
and some taIlew, hides, &e.g There was also
* ,9so In speeie on bosr.l. Tae Sc. Lants
was eighteen years old, and mas originally
known as the karnak.
n "a rumored that Bismarck is about to re.
sig1, the presidency of the Prnssian counca
of ministers, In order 70 devote himself ex-
clusiYely 10 his duties ~ chancellor OF tue
German empire. y, p,
The Mechanics Institute senate nas eA.
pelled two members who leld over on. wao y.
have been acting with the Ftsica rafts. = 90
Seventh and Eighth District courts Rave we
been ordered to, adjourn from Gay TO Say Lll
the trouble IS over. Tho fts;oa Lsss ss,lsse.S
has adjourned 10 Tie first Monday in y January
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POLICEMAN SHoT.-About IL O'Clock last
night policeman John Finnegan was shot on
Eighth street by man named Henry john
son, who was creating a disturbance in a
house on that street. Policemen Finnegan
and Sweeney entered the house with the in
tention of quieting the row, when johnson
drew pistol and shot the former in the leg.
He then ran up Main and down Seventh
street, closely pursued by Sweeney, but
finally eluded capture.
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TURDAY MORNING, DECEMBER II, 1872.

HOLIDAY Goops.-Tl1e stock OF Christmas goods
now exhibited by J. T. E1LYsoS, ll12 Main street,
for variety and quality do not hesitate to say Is
the best in the city. In the line Of useful articles
note WoEK-Bo1Es, GOLD PENS, WRIT1sG-DEsKs,
BOOKS, &c. &c. In mechanical toys we find all Of
the best. newest. and most puzzling character. The
assortment OF Christmas gifts for the children In the
way OF BOOKS, GAMES, &C, &C., Is complete. In
decd, when everything Is exactly TO the wants Of
fae people Ills unnecessary to particuIarize.
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ALPHABET AND BUILDING-BLoCKs, suitable for
children, tJ. T. ELLYsoN's. No more acceptable
present can be found for Christmas presents to the
young people than set Of these blocks.
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Ice IN THE R1vER.-The cold Northwestern
ly winds of the last few days go chilled the
water in the river that yesterday morning
ice was formed entirely across. This IS
the first time this season that such has been
the case. At sunrise yesterday the ther-
mometer stood at II degrees.
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Raislns, almonds, figs, at AHToN1's.

IN BUYING CHRISTMAS GOODS remember that
TRIBBETT luz Main street. has the largest stock Of
confectionery, toys, and fireworks In the city. A
new supply Just received
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II YOU FEEL dull, despondcnt, drowsy, debIllta-
ted have frequent headaches, mouth tastes badly,
poor appetite and tongue coated. you are suffering
from torpid liver, or blliousness. Nothing will cure
you go speedily and permanently as DR.. PlERcE'S
Golden Medical Discovery.
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USEFUL PnEsEHTs.-If you want to give useful
present, and one that will he appreciated by your
friend leave your order at E. 3. SPENCE & SONS
for one of their hne dress SUITS or an ovcrcoa, or
dress!ng-gown. or any one or moro OF the useful
articles Kent by them for gentlenens wear.
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Call and see the Watham and Elein Watches,
Gold Opera-Chains, Leontines. Chatelaines, Neck
laces, Gold Srectacles, Gold Thimbles, Gold Peus,
Gold Sleeve-Buttons, Gold Studs, Gold Locket5 En-
amellcl Lockefs and rich Jewelry and Silver Goods
aud Opera Glasses, at e. GESEET's, opposite the
-o0ir
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CHRISTMAS CoslFoRT.-What would be more
comforting or pleasing to your poor friends in this
Indictment weather. and what mort appropriate as
Christmas present than one of those heavy over
coats, or pair of heavy undershirtS, or any one oil
those useful articles, to be found ut Z. b. SPENCE e
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DO you want your wife and children or your
sweetheart to have NICE soft hands and rosy checks
The1 give them Christlnas-gift bottle Of AN.
pALUsIAN BALM prepared by MEADE & BAKER.
It Is also the very best RENE y for chahng-inf.nts
we have ever seen. Not one OF our fourteen chill
dren have ever chafed in the least since we have
been using 1t. We therefore confidently recon-
mend 1t 10 anyone who Is in anticipation of rearing
q large family. Good also for burns, scalds, &C.
Call on our friends MEADE & BAKER and get u
bottle and you will never have occasion TO regretit
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j. T. ELLTsoN, 1l12 Main street, has the best as
sortment of Christmas goods In his line TO be found
In the city. His selections are very fine and his
prices are reasonable Give him call.
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ANOTHER LARGE STOCK OF TOYS just received 81
TR1BBETT's, lll2 Main street. Country merchant'
invited to call and examine.
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Citron, currants, and raisns at ANToN1's.

In THE GOLDEN AGE OF GIRLHooD preserve the
beauty of the teeth with sozoDoNT, and then, when
the hair is svered and the eyes dimmed with tears
the mouth will still reveal two gllltering rows OF
uusui1ipd ivory
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Fure and cheap candles at ANToS1's.

GAMES Of all kinds, cards for winter evening
amusement. toys for the little ones for sale by j.
T. ELLYsoN, Main street.
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have analysed the whskey known uhcer ti'e
brand Of ..B Select" controlled by Messrs. WAL
TEE d. RLAIs & Co., Richmond, Va. and hnd "
free from fusis oil and other Impurities, and recon-
mend Its use for medicinal and family purposes
II. J. B.McCAw, II. d.
late Professor Of Chemistry Medical College Vir-
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White Malaga grapes at ANToS1's.

ECuIRo-MAGICA, CHAMELEON 10Ps, AND Run
NING-RISG PUZZLE, with other amusing apd scen-
ifc articles, may lie found mongst the fine stock OF
holiday goods at J. T. ELLYsoN's.
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WILLIAM Denny was before the Police
Justice yesterday charged with being drunk
and unable to take care Of himself. lie was
committed in default Of 800 bail for three
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Cornucepias fruit-basSets, and many other pretty
things for Christmas presents, at PIzzIS1's.
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TIE MAN who is all the time cold had better try
one Of T.. Z. SPENCE 8 SONS overcoats. They are
warranted to kceD off cold.
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AlEssRs. Z. B. SPENCE & Son have laid IN
splendid stock Of neck!ies, scarts, and other arl
cIcs OF gcntlcmen's suitable for holiday pre-
sentS. Call al the old corner, 1890 Main street.
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LOCAL MATTERS.

Our DIRECTORY TO PURCHASERS OF CHRIST
MAS GOODS is crowded out to-day. 1t will ap.
pear on Monday.
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SILVER GOODS FOR THE HOLlpAfs.-SpHons'
Forks, Ladies', Butter-knives, Crea,n-poons, ICE
Cream Sets, Cbildreu's Sets, Sapkin-HingS, Sugar
Spoons, Fr1iit-KniTcs, Card-Cdscs, &C., al u 0EF
NETS, opposite the post-ofSce.
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! ALASKA RoAs AT SS-ANoTIiER SUPPLY.-P
WEIsIGER i Co. have received another lot OF those
handsome and stylish bcas at S.. For cheap Christ
mas present this would lie the very thing.
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7, FUEL. FOE CuRIsTAAs.-Best b!tumin0us and
anthracite coal, for CRATES stoves, engines foun-
dries, &c, OF MI kinds and sizes. aacMnc-pre-
pared kindl,pg and cooking wood, short and long,
ut j. R. wArKEe's, I'LL y Main, A and Ninth and
Cary streets, e;szsgf: 49, szSssses i
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CHRISTMAS PREsE&TS.-N you with 10 make
lady present, get her 4 handsome set OF furs. I
WEIsIGER s. Co. can sell them to you.
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To THE LADIES' The la1les will find splendid
stock OF necktics, scarfs. and other little hXnes
FOR the stcrurr suitable for Christmas presents
ut Z. j. SPENCE & SONS gcntiemen's furnishing
store.
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We would advise all our friends to make their pur
chases ut the DOLLAR STORE, corner Ninth ant
Main, before the rush takes place.
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Imported French candies at AsTos1's.
Malaga and Catawba grapes at ASToSrs.

Crystauized fruits and French candies, the finest
in the market at P1Zz1Nl's.
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MISSES WHITE FUR SACoUEs AND TCRBANs.-
T. WEIsIGER & Co. have splendid assortment OF
these goods, which are very fashionable.
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The National Commercial Convention

ST. LOUIS, December l3.-The Committee
on Rivers and Harbors to-day reported III
favor of aifree canal at Louiss lie except tor
repairs, and asking for an appropriation ~
Congress for the James River and hana"ha
canal.
The committee reported adversely to con.
solidating the Commercial Convention and
National Board OF Trade. Z
The next annual meeting will be held at
Pittsburghon the first Monday in September
next, --.---s -.-..-.sE 4. - ~
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ApyEgTYsE-Our merchants seeking trade IN any
portion Of tho country should advertise In sne
tsts saveT.teaents and ease them inserted al pub
nsheFs' rates,
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FURs Of every kind and fur trimmings for sale 4
p. WEISIGER & cos.
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ANToNr's, Main street, is the headquarters 70
Christf
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SHIRTS MADE TO ORDER or ready-made at Z. b.
SPENCE & SONS fashionable clothing store, 1900
Main street.
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LIST OF UNAVAILABLE LETTERS REMAINING
IN THE RICHMOND PosT-OFFICE DEcEMBER d.
Rev. D. B. Winfrcc, Mrs. Il. Tunstall.
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USprRsHIRrs AND UNDERWEAR of all kinds IN
endless variety at E. D. SPENCE Sons, 1900 Main
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uo. for ASToxI, the confeclloner.

REApY-MADE SUITS at low prices at z. B. SPENCE
6 S0N'S. 1870 Main street.
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Fur SETS QncluGng muG) at s. for sale at P
WEIsnER & CO.'S. These goods arc fresh, ant
arp very chpap.
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Toys. ToYs! Toys !-TRIBBETT has the best and
cheapest to be had IN the city. Call before they are
picsed over,
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Go to PIzzINIs and get fancy box filled with
caudy---a nice Christmas present.
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Meals at all hours at ANToNI's ladies' and gentle
mems restaurant.
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This is 10 certify that there is due unto -----.
heirs, exccntors, administrators, or assigns, -
dollars, btiug 0Je-thrd Of bond surrendered uhGel
The provisions Of an act approved March the aoth
In, entitled AN act 10 provide for the fundlpg ana
payInun, OF the public debt wiz. bond No. -,
-, with interest amounting 10 - dollarsJ
Payment OF sid 0Rc-tird, with Interest thereon, j,
The Of sir per cent. per aaaht. VIII he pro-
ydct for In accard.ncc with such settlement a.
shalt hereafter DC had between the states of Frgi'
MIA anu Wet Virginia i'll regard TO the public debt
OF the State OF Virginia existing ut the time of IT,
d!sncmherlncnt, aud the State OF Virginia hold
said tunCs, 10 fai as uniuBdcd, il rustfor the holder
her, Gf or bis assigns.
In testimony whereof this certificate has been
slgnci by the Treasurer and cOuntcrsiSned by tn,
Second Auditor, a5 provided by law.
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ANToSTs is the place 80 buy pure confectioneries,
Main
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IIoliday.etyle elk hats just received at al
LENS.
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Large lot of ladies' and children fursa very lo'
prices ut ALIENS, 1918 Main street.
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AUCTION SALES THIS DAY.

COOK e LAUGHTON will cell at the horselot at
10 4. 81. horses, mules, etc.
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Treasurer of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
second Auditor Of Virginia" ;"

For value received, assign unto ------- 0!
tof Virginia. ana hereby iransfer ell Of my right
utle and Interest therclp ---. m-
dated ------, is-, executed IN Inc presence
Notary r,,Ilic of