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MIR. Greeley Nominating General
Grant.

Mr.. Greeley has been President. We all
remember that on the 5th of January, 1871 ,
he was chosen President of the Tammany
Republican General Committee of the city of
New York. On that occasion he made an
inaugural address, and probably forgot for
the moment his intense desire to make
another on wider field on the 4th of March
next, for in that speech he said:
I" AS to the administration of Gen. Grant,
recognize no one as q Republican who is
not grateful for its judicious, energetic, and
successful efforts to procure the ratification
of the fifteenth amendment, that keystone
of our political arch, whereby the fruits of
our great triumph over rebellion and slavery
are assured and perpetuated. That the
President has made some mistakes in APP
pointments is obvious. Itwould be strange,
indeed, if one so inexperienced in the con-
duct Of political affairs, had wholly escaped
them. While asserting the right of every
Republican to his untrammeled choice of a
candidate for next President until a nominal
ton is made, l venture to suggest that Gen.
Grant will be far better qualified for that
momentous trust in 1872 than he was in
1865"
Mr. Greeley, it will be seen, was among
the first to suggest Gen. Grant for second
term, Notwithstanding his lifelong devotion
to the one-term principle. Hardly anybody
had so plainly indicated preference for the
reelection of President Grant so early as
this, nor has any one given more positive
evidence of the general excellence of his adj
mnistration. The colored voters are forci-
bly, reminded of what they owe to the admin
istration of the soldier whose sword struck
away their shackles, but the most significant
fact is that MIR. Greeley, at that time, had
nothing TO saw against the President eXcept
that he had made "some mistakes in APP
pointments." Perhaps the Tribune appren-
tees can mention the high crimes and mis-
demeanors committed by the Administration
since the date of this address, which have
compelled their late chief to become candi-
date for the place he suggested for General
Grant.-N Y Times,
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Gerritf Smith on the Political SIT.
uatiOn.

The late Republican Convention held at
Elmira placed at the head of the New York
delegation to the National Union Republican
Convention the veteran Gerritt Smith. Being
unable to attend the convention. he has so
advised his alternate, President White, of the
Cornell University, in the following letter,
which is worthy of public attention. AS the
utterance of an untiinching Abolitionist of
the old type, one whose integrity, patriotism,
and purity of character has caused him to be
held in generation by tens of thousands of
people, it furnishes i'll 4 nutshell the political
argument which to-day aninates the Repub-
lican party from one end of the country to
the other. We fancy that no one will charge
Gerritt Smith with being an Oilice-seeker, or
the tool of an officc-seeking faction:
LETTER FROM HON. GERRITT SMITH.
BABYLON, l.. T., May Is, 1872.
President Whae:::
My DEAR FRIEND: I see the great honor
done me by the State Convention held at
Elmra. Truly do / regard it as great
honor.
L am here with my sick wife, and for seve-
raj reasons it is quite doubtful whether shall
get to Philadelphia. You, my alternate, will,
trust, not fail to be there.
The country cannot yet afford to have the
Democratic party come into power. But the
success of either the Cincinnati or the Balti-
more Conventions will be the success of that
bad party.
The Philadelphia Convention will doubt
less nominate President Grant. The anti
slavery battle is not yet fought out, and until
it is we shall need Grants continued leader
ship.
With great regard, yours,
GERRITT SMITH.
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The Man Wno Fails ut Critica.
Times.

AT the opening of the war, when the Gov
ernment was almost within the grasp of Sc
ceSsion, the Tribune took weak, yascillatino
course, that was most dispiriting to the friends
of the Union. In the first year of the rebel
lion the Tribune wearied and disguised the
friends of the Union by its croaking and
whining, and finally had to come out and
promise to do better for the future. And
then, in the darkest hour Of the struggle, at
the very time when the Copperhead Democ-
racy were willing to purchase peace on any
terms, Mr.. Greeley was ire-pulling and en-
deavorng to arouse public dissatisfaction
with Abraham Lincoln. When the man
whom the Tribune now assails received the
conquered Lees sword at Appomattox, Mr.
Greeley came out and advocated policy
which would restore the rebels to their places
OF political power. Such was the T'ibune's
war record. To come to events fresher in
the memory. When the Times commenced
the war upon Tammany, Mr.. Greeley was one
OF the last to unite with those who tried to
rescue the Metropolis from the Tweed ring.
All through that struggle against the Tam
many thieves the people were not sure that
the Tribune was faithful ally. In fact,
whenever crisis is at hand, the people
never know where to find Horace Greeley.
He is just as likely to be upon the wrong side
as upon the right, and his course in regard to
the Liberal movement shows that principles
do not embarrass him where personal honor
and gain are the temptations. His nominal
ton will doubtless draw off some of the luke
warm in the Republican ranks; but it will
have the effect to unite those who are sim
cere and true to the cause. They will labor
with all the more zeal to, keep our honest,
faithful, and capable President for four years
more at the head of the Government
10 Commercial Adcertiser, Republican.
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The colored population in the old free States
is not very numerous. 1t may possibly turn
out 800 votes in California, 300 in COnnec-
ticut, 5000 in Illinois, 1000 in Indiana, 5000
in Kansas, $500 in Massachusetts,, 1900 in
Michigan, G,O00 in New Jersey, 10000 in
New York, $4,000 in Ohio, $1,000 in Penn
sylvania, and 3 400 in West Virginia. These
are little balances of power if they could be
used as such, but rs rule they will be Re-
publican and united.
The foregoing figures show that, in three
States-South Carolina, Mississippi, and Lou
isiana-the negroes are in majority, and
that in four others they comprise more than
40 per cent. of the population, and are the
repository of a great political power. In the
border States their strength is much less,
and i'll some of the States, as in Maryland,
Delaware, and Kentucky, the preponderance
of white Conservatives is so great that the
Republican vote, black and white, is COM
pletely submerged.
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wendell Phillips on the Tamm any
Candidate.

Extract of Letter from Mr. Wendell Phillips to Mr. 2.
Cummings. .
You know / am neither a Republican nor
Grant man. Whom l shall vote for, or
whether shall vote at all, do not know.
But certainly as against Greeley l am for
Grant. We have had one Andy Johnson;
will not run the risk of getting another in
Horace Greeley. want man with some
decided principles. Greeley never had any.
Besides, l consider Greeley secession can
didate. believe the plot to nominate him
was Matched by Southern white rebels more
than year ago, and has been mainly nTsed
by them. l advise any one who means to
vote for him to find out first what agree
ments have been made by Mr.. Greeley's
friends with JEFF. Davis and his staff as to
Office and patronage. am perfectly certain
that there is distinct mutual understanding
if not positive contract between them. Ii
Horace Greeley enters the White House,
JEFF. Davis will be as truly part of the Ad-
mnistratiOn as Seward was in LincOln's
days. If, by frown of Providence, he is
elected, shall advise every Southern loyal
list to load the revolvers that Grants arrest
of North Carolina Ku-Klux has allowed to be
laid aside. If he is elected, let the negroes
live in squads Of fifty, whom no coward will
dare shoot down, and show no property after
sunset. Lonely men will be shot and nc
black will own mule forty-eight hours if any
rebel knows the fact.
AS for Adams, do not fear him-an arts.
tocrat by birth and Democrat by perverse-
ness--the love Of money makes such union
possible. He is Democrat, but afraid to
confess his creed, or wear its uniform. II
any party allows him to lead it, he will lead
it to its grave, as all the Adamses have al.
ways done. Old John Adams vanity, bigo.
try, and hate of Hamilton put the Federal
party into its tomb. John Quincy Adams
administration was the death-blow of the
Wing party, then called Republicans. The
light which gilds the Adamses is that o.
sunset. They insure defeat. Chatham sait
Sir William YOung's voice was the death.
kncll of his country. The breath of an
Adams fame has the chill of the charnel
house in it. Let them nurse their money
bags like timid misers, and allow holder ant
more unselish men, whose foreheads are lii
by the rising sun, to help the world forward
undisturbed by their greedy ambition or theil
querulous crOtchets.
For loyal Administration to protect the
negro, awe the rebel, and give the working
man chance, Grants little finger is worth
bakers dozen of Greeley's. Yours,
WENDELL PHILLIPS
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The whole number of Popss from st. Peter
to Pious TX is 257. OF these, 80 are vene-
rated as saints, SO having been martyred /;
lO4 have been Romans and l03 natives of
other parts of Italy; Is Frenchmen;
Greeks Germans; s Asiatics 3 Africans
Spaniards; 2 Dalmatians; l Hebrew;
Thracian; Dutchman; Portuguese;
Candiot, and one Englishman. The name
most commonly borne has been John-the
23d and last was Neapolitan, raised to the
chair in l4l0. Nine POntiffs have reigned
less than one month, thirty less than one
year, and eleven more less than twenty years.
Only five have occupied the Pontifical chair
over % wears. These are st. Peter, who
was Supreme Pastor 25 years, 2 months, and
7 days; Sylvester 1, % years, 10 months, p
days; Adrian /, % years 10 months, IL days !;
Plus TX, who celebrated his 25th year in the
Pontifical chair June 10th, 1871.
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The following important news and letters
have been suppressed or garbled by the T'i-
bune within the past few days, for the purpose
of assisting Horace Greeley in his candida
ture. We mention the fact because the pres
ent editor of the Tribune lately delivered an
essay on journalism, in which he severely
condemned the dishonest practices to which
he is now daily resorting:
l. The letters Of Gen. Longstreet, Col.
Mosby, and Col. Ewell.
2. The account of the election of Mayor of
Petersburg, Va, at which the colored vote
was cast solid against Greeley.
8. Senator Ferry's letter, in which he
speaks of the idea of electing Horace Greeley
President as ''mere midsummer madnessb
4. Gerrit Smiths letter.
S. The report Of the meeting of the Seven
teenth Assembly District Republicans, New
York;
In addition to these topics, the Tribune has
never yet published the call for the National
Republican Convention at Philadelphia, al
though it is always boasting that it is not an
organ" and exists only for the publication
Of news. Fenton's disciple certainly shows
an early proficiency in the Fenton school Of
,morality.-N. Y. Times.
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The first bridge of which history makes
mention was built by Queen Nicotris, over
the Euphrates, at Babylon, 22O4 years u. c.
1t was 600 feet long and 90 feet wide, and the
stone piers without arches) were connected
by framework of planking, which was re.
moved at night to prevent the inhabitants from
crossing the stream to commit mutual deprs.
dations.
A favored Anglo-Saxon printer in Gal.
weston, who worked for G.. T. Ruby, a col.
ored man, struck the other day because Mr.
Ruby employed NEGRO" to work in the
same office. The uncompromising and highly
absurd Anglo-Saxon was willing to work .fo'
but not soiM colOred man.
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GILBERT HOUSE,
Saratoga Springs, N. Y, 1872.
WASHINGTON, ID. G


This House is favorably known, and located
within two minutes walk Of tine Depot, and five
minutes walk of all the principal Mineral
Springs, situated on Washington street, nearly
opposite the Baptist Church, one of the most
beautiful streets in Saratoga.
THE ROOMS ARE LARGE AND AIRY,
we'll ventilated, and neatly furnished; VIII be
kept open during the Season as
First Class Rrirsts Boarding HoHss.
The Table will be supplied with the best the
market affords.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Douglass, Bishop ].
W. Loguen, t. ]. Bowers, Philadelphia (; Rev.
N. Freeman, Brooklyn; Peter F. Baltimore,
Troy; William Rich, Troy; Adam Blake, Al.
bany VIM. Fl. Montague, Springfield, Mass. |;
COL r. Harlan, Cincinnati, Ohio; George f.
T. Cook, D. c.. J. G. Green, Columbia, 3. C.
my I6.4m o. G, GILBERT, Proprietor.
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An article by Judge Hannay, in the Kan

An article by Judge 1faHuay, M lne Ad1-
sas Magazine, gives the origin of the word
"Jaykawkers," as used in Kansas history.
In 1856, an individual named Pat Devlin was
seen entering the village Of Ossawotomie, in
Miami county. He was riding mule, and
loaded with no considerable amount of plum
der. "You look as if you had been out on
an excursion" said some one to him.
"Yes," said Pat, 81 have been out Jay
hawking" Pat then explained that the
jayhawker was bird in Ireland which
warned its prey before devouring it. From
that little incident sprang the use of the
word; and we put the origin on record, to
save from unnecessary trouble the bothered
philologists Of the next age.
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The Balance.

Power and Place of tho Coiored Vote.
The mass of the colored vote is in nine
States of the Atlantic and Gulf coast, where
the population is of the following dimensions !:
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Percent.
Total. .4,lS6,253 3.494,5S2

Besides the above there are 1885, AT ne
groes in the country, mainly in the border
States, where their numbers and the number
OF whites are as follows:
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ELOWER SEEDS.-Among numerous 9TH
Il ers we will mention the following varieties:
Abronia Umbellata, African Nibiscuss,, China
Aster, Amaranthus Candatus, Sweet A lyssum,
Balsam Apple, Balsam Pear, Bachelors But
tons, Balloon Vine Climbing Cobiea, Candy
tufts, Centranthus, Collinsea, Clematis, Canary
Bird Flower, Coxcuub, Canterbury Bells,
Chrysanthemum Cypress Vine, Blue Didiscus,
Creeping Cree DahIia' Coreopsis. Carnstion, Daisy
Drummonds Phlox, Gas Plant, Foxgioye, Ice
Plant, Gourds, Pansy or Heartsease, dolly
hooks, ,Joseph's Coat Jacobs Ladder, Lark
spur, Lupins, Mignonette, Mock Orange Morn
ing Glory, Verbena Heliotrope, Portulaea,
China Pink, Sweet P cas-, Scarlet Poppy, Scarlet
and Purple Sage, Petunia Japan Striped Maize,
Nasturtillm, Touch -me-not, Sweet William,
Ten-weck Stocks, Hal Flower, Sweet Violet,
snapdragon and znnia vsrbe1n M ths and relt he4
trope are in papers at lOc each; all the resi- IN
ties of one dozen or more, we will mail, free OF
postage, to any address, on receipt of price.
JANNEY s. CO., Druggists
,bo IDS King street.
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INSURANCE.


ENCOURAGE HOME ENTERPRISE.
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
OF VIRGINIA.
A. G. McIlwaine, President.
B B AGeT B Tspnant,. Pna!' Vice Presidents.
Samuel B. Paul, Secretary
ID. ?. Fackler, Consulting Actuary
Dr. D. W; 6 Lasseter' Medical Directors
Judge Johu F. Lay, Superintendent Of
Ali Investments Of the reserve from premiums
taken within the department. OF Alexandria in
vested in the department under the direction Of
the following local board of stockholders
VIM. q. Cazenove, President.
VIM. H. Marbury, Arthur Herbert,
John w. Green, VIM. Cogan,
Samuel Z. Gregory, G. W. Green,
E. s. Leadbeater, Bcnonl Wheat
VIM. J. Boothe.
NJ. Ii. q. WILLIS,
General Agent and Secretary,
feb left Office No. 8 S. Royal ST.
A LEXANDRIA INSURANCE COMP T.,
II Office, No. 81 King street.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
NJ. D. Corse, John b. Smoot,
f. A. Reid, George H. Robinson,
E. 5. Leadbeater William Cogan,
Benoni Wheat
Property in the city and country insured
against loss by fire at lowest rates.
Inland marine risks taken on the most favor
able terms
All losses will be promptly adjusted and paid.
Keep your money at home by insuring in this
Company, owned and controlled exclusively by
your own citizens and which was organized ex-
prcssly with view to stop the drain OF money
from this city and vicinity to other States. Why
build up other cities with your money in prefer
ence to Alexandria?
BENONI WHEAT, President.
MORTON MARYE, Sect'y. oct 2G-:f
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VNRY ENOS ADAMS s. CO.'S.
Il MINERAL SOAP FOR
Washing Hands.
Cleaning and Polishing Tin Ware.
Cleaning Marble.
Cleaning Paint and Wood Work.
Cleaning Knives and Forks.
Cleaning Brass or Iron Work.
just received third supply of Waffle Sweet
Corn; also Gumbo and many new things.
LEWIS HOOFF, Jr.,
NH 7-2w No south Fairfax st.
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NJ Z w ST o L E
f G.. SW AINE

F. @. 5 W AIN b
Would inform his friends and the public gener-
ally that he has leased the store the corner OF
Cameron and Royal Streets ID. q. Milburn's o!d
stnnd) and will keep, in connection with his
Grocery, Liquor and Commission store, No r
Royal street, 8 trst-class
FAMILY GROCERY,
where can be found at all times fresh Roll But
ter, Poultry, Eggs, Hominy,. Beans, Dried
Fruits, Potatoes, Canned Peaches, Pineapple,
Tomatoes and Corn, &C., sc. Call and exam
inc. 1eb
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Just received a large lot Of FINE VIOLINS,
ranging from So to IS, the cheapest ever offered.
The finest assortment of GERMAN AND
FRENCH ACCORDEANS IS in town.
BANJOS my own make, very low T,,, >,cr
The largest variety Of VIOLIN oIhlH''o,
South of New York, Wholesale and retail.
Violinccllos, Guitars, Flutes, large lot OF
Mouth Organs, Jews Harps, Violin Bows, &c
An kinds of Musical instruments repaired.
ON HAND,
Several fine frst-class SECONDHAND r.
AMOS yery low, a number of Smiths Cele-
brated ParIor Organs, including large one
suitable for Church.
Cali at Y. BECKER'S Piano and Music
Store, l49 King street, Alexandria, Va de IL
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ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE
AND VIRGINIA DVERTISE

For the Country.)
Published regularly on TUESDAYS, THURS
DAYS and SATURDAYS, at six dollars per annun.
nss-Advertisements inserted at the usual rates,
viz One square, one time, S1.00. For each
subsequent insertion twenty five cents addition
III will be charged
azs-Special contracts will be made with yearly
advertisers.
m.s-Marriage and Death Notices, when not
exceeding eight lines, fifty cents
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ENOR SALE.

A LOT OF GROUND, in an improving part
of the city, lying between the Gas Works on the
north and the Distillery on the south, opposite
the Fish Wharf, fronting on Union street. 81 #,
inches by 500 feet deep to Water street, having
the same front on the latter street. containing
1868 square feet. This lot will be sold low.
Terms-One-third cash, and on credit of one,
two and three years. interest at SIX per cent per
annum, payable half yearly:
Also, for rent, TWO STORES, one having q
dwelling attached; good stands for any kind OF
retail business; at moderate rents to puIctua!
tenants. Apply to R. II. MILLER, ut Citizens
National Bank, or at No. o5 King st. [ielO-eo4W
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DEAUTIFU CHI RO NJ 0 S A
ID J. P. CLARKES,

NO. 158 KING STREET.
The largest and best collection OF FIN +
CHROMAS ever offered in this city, selected
with great care from the best publishers, .
These pictures are equal tothe nhest vi "l'''-
ings. An elegant parlor ornament.
The best Holiday Gift out-a beautiful assort-
ment of SWISS and AMERICAN WALL
ORNAMENT.
A large collection of WALL ILLU NINA
TIONS and SMALL P1CTU RES.
PICTURE FRAMES of the latest styles and
finish, All of the above at greatly reduced
80. dec 18
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r C.. MlLBURN,
Wholesale and Retail
GROCER AND COMMISSION MERCHANT,
NEW STORE
No. 10 North Royal ST., and cor. Market alley,
Alexandria, va.
The proximity Of this store to the Market
House, ''the centre of trade" will enable me to
obtain good prices for Flour, Grain and Country
Produce consigned to my care.
Consignmcnts and orders for Groceries re-
spectfuly solicited They will receive careful
and prompt attention. oct 2G-tf
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EEls Sale OK RENT.

n. BRICK DWELLING HOUSE FOR
s5i RENT, with water, on Patrick street In
qIirc ut A. DlEDEL'S, l56 King st. jan II
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
6OACRES OF IMPROVED LAND, or the
Middle River Turnpike, miles from Washing
ton and from Alexandria, with beautiful view
of the latter city and of the Potomac river The
improvements consist of BRICK Dwell s=
LING HOUSE, with all the necessary out nv
buildings and an abundance Of choice rut
all descriptions. The farm is well watercd, anu
has on it II plenty of timber.
300 ACRES HEAVILYTI TIMBERED LAND
IS miles from Washington city--same distance
from Alexandria, and about miles from STA
ton on the w. 81 o. K. R., Offering a ready mar
l1ct for wood and timber.
A FARM, in Fauquicr county, 6 miles below
Wurrenton, and within two miles Of station on
the Warrcrlton branch of the o., A. & N: 4. K.
The tract contains about 400 acres; is well TIM
bered and watercd, and is considered fine graz
ing land.
The above property the title to which is with
out defect, will be sold cheap and upon accom-
modatng terms Apply to A. b., Gazette office
feb ll-tf
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NOTICE TO GENTLEMEN.

We have now in store several grades of supe-
rior BLACK FRENCH CLOTH. We can re-
commend these goods 10 any person wishing a
Hna suit of clothes. We also call especial at
tention tent to a recent invoice Of very, desirable
shades of Blue and Brown Doeskin CasSlmeres,
with full stock of Coat Innings and all goods
in this line. kobI. IT, w ~,
feb ~ " Ming s.ieeV.
CXECUTOR'S NOTICE-Having duly quail
u flied rs executor OF the last Will ana tessa
county, Va, deceased, l hereby give notice to to
ali persons having claims against the estate ol
said Spinks to present them to me TOR settle
ment duly authenticated, and all persons m
debted to said estate are requested to MAKE pay
ment to me- OL1f L " r..,,t,
feb 23-w4w EAecutoI. --
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BALTIMORE, MD.
These Instruments have been before the public
for nearly thirty years, and upon their exec lence
alone attained IN unpuchased pre-eminence,
which pronounccs them uncqualled in
TONE,
TOUCH,
WORkM ANSHIP
And DURABILITY.
ns~All our Square Pianos have our New I'M
proved Overstrung Scale and the Agratio Treble
Rs- We would call special attention to our
late Patented Improvements in GRAND Pl-
AMOS and SQUARE GRANDS, found in no
other Piano, which bring the Piano nearer per-
lection than has yet been attained
Euery Piano fully a0arramted for Jfre gears:
&.S- We are, by special arrangement, enabled
to furnish PARLOR ORGANS and MELO-
DEONS of the most celebrated makers whole
sale and retail, at lowest factory prices.
Illustrated Catalogues and Price Lists prompt
ly furnished OH application to
WIN. KNABE tS CO., Baltimore, Nd.
Or to V. BECKER, Sole Agent, Alcxa., Va.
Baltimore Md, oct 26-law6m