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Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-02-17
lei
BRFMO, Aupust 1892

MY dear SIr,-1n answer to yours of the 9th Nav.
| take pleasure in communicating the following in
formation, obtained my visit to the New-York
canal, upon the topics which you directed INV at
tention.
First, How far a feeder from the river. will
maintain our navigation, before its volume will no
so diminished by evaporation and absorption, as tn
be sensbly felt; and how this dimnution will be af
fected by the different kinds of clay or soil ,brough
which it may have to pass" That part the VAL
ley of the Mohawk, between the Little Falls and the
first aqueduct below Schenectady, a distance of
sixty-three miles, most resembling in situation and
circumstances the ground, as far as comes within
my knowledge, upon which il has been contemp1at
ed to execute the improved navigation of the James
and jackson rivers, may most safely be taken, az
afording results for instruction IL SHALL there
ore' coDfnc my remarks upon this head, to that sec
ton of the New-York western canal.
1t seems TO have been originally suppose5 bv tho
managers of this great work, that feeder at tho
Little Falls together with the aid of some interven
ing streams, would he sufficient to supply the "a,
nal down to Schoharie creek, distance of tbirtv
SIX miles; and that the supply obtained from tina,
water course, would carry the navigation twenty
seven miles further, to feeder at the first aoueduct
below Schenectady, making, in the whole, the s;x;v
three miles already mentioned
But in June last the fallacy of this calculation II;
relation to the first division, to wit, from Little
Falls to Scboharie creek, had become so rnanifeet
that it was determined by the board of commission
ers to erect dam across the river at n convenient
point between the Little Falls and Schoharie in or
der to furnish another FEEDER in aid Of that at the
Little Falls, and the supplies Of water derived from
CanagolaTie creek and other small tributaries I'M
on this division of the work. Aud accordingly, the
work was contracted for TO he finished by the first
Of September Thus. upon ohts section Of 35 miles
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-02-17
rRI'E EENI-HN

lis not tho "lirS of roscate huc."
Nar glance CT love from orbs of blue
lis not the tear that gems the eye,
when bursts for Sighted love the sigh
The beauteous mouth, the winning smile,
That can mans every care beguilc.
lis not the eye or polished brow,
That shamcs the whitcneSs of the SNOW
The mouth divine, the glowing cheek,
Nor forms that ev'ry grace bespeak--
Nor woman'S self, in triumpl,'s hour,
When pleased, she wiclds the ma yic pow.
Nor all the charms and matches, grace,
That she'd their light DER beauty's face.
More bsauteoas fur than rosaate lip,
. Where vagrant bees" might rest and sip
More beauteous far than eye of blue,
That vie with summers sky III hue:
More bcautcous far than drops that rove
Down maiden's cheek for sighted love-
Is VIRroE, with a feeling mind,
a generous breast, a taste rcfn'd
IT'S THIS ALONE can love impart,
Or bind with woman's chain the HEART
.Nonm4 Holly, N. j. Oct. 1917.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-02-17
VALUABLE LAND FOR SALE

Vie subscriber is authorised to sell, THE
= TRACT OF LAND of Doctor Robert II. Rose
In the county OF Amherst. 1t is situated on Harris
creek considerable branch of James river, and
within about miles of the town of Ivncbburo I,
contains 500 acres-about $50 of which are cleared
80 OF 1t prime Low Grounds-the balance of the
tract is heavily timbered. This entire tract of
land is very rich, and well adapted to the culture
OF TOBACCO. on the creek embraced in this tract
of land, there is fine mill seat Few tracts of land
OF Its extent, can be of value than this If a
private sale be oteected before Thursday the 9TH
day OF March next, it will that day. if fair if moi
the next fair day thereafter, Sundays excepted a,
III O'Clock, most positively and uncon itionallv be
sold, before the door of the Franklin Hotel in tho
town OF Lynchburg, at public auction. The terms
Will be made accommoda ting.-If the sale be made
at auction, the credit will be in equal payments AZ
one ana two years from the date of the SALE Bonds
with approved security will be required.
RICHARD POLLARD.
January 81. ,saI
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-02-17

CLIFTON, 9th May, 10:


Ny dear Sir learn with great pleasure, that
your contemplated trip to the New York canal is
naturcd, and about to be put into execution When
saw you last, you were good as to request that
would sugget for your examination, any subjects
winch might occur, IN the course of my reflections
most important to the success of enterprise on
the James and Jackson's river. consider il a SET
tied point, that our supply of water to feed the canal
must come principally from the river The lateral
streams, so far as am acquainted with Them cannot
generally be relied on during the summer and
fall months at the same time that in heavy falls of
rain, they bring down such torrents of water that
unless we provide very extensive wastes, our banks
will be more endangered from them, than from the
river ITSELF because, every where we receive
feeder from the river, a guard lock will he nlaced
at such point affords the best prospect of defence
In addition to this, the canal will be liable to fill
with the sand and mud brought down by these late
raj streams I would therefore, generally prefer 10
pass over them by aqueducts, where there is sufci-
emf elevation to accomplish it with safety 1t fol-
lows, them that the most important subject of on
quiry is how far feeder from the river will sustain
our navigation, before its volume will be 50 dirnin
ishcd by absorption and evaporation, as to be sensi-
bly, felt, and how this dminuton will be affected bv
the different kinds of clay or soil through which il
may have 10 pass.
have been informed that loss of three eighths
of Ms depth experienced in body that travelled
~ miles In the canal on the Mohawk. This, howe
yer, was probably before the earth had become sa-
turatcd and compact. Their experience now upon
the subject, may, | suppose, be relied on, and by
making allowance for the greater heat of our eli
mate may furnish something like authentic data for
our guide.
1t appears tome. that the most critical and extern
slvc information upon this subject, under every va
rIety OF circumstances, will be useful to us than
any other The next point in Importance is, to learn
yh q ir
their banks by abrasion or abruption in time oil
heshcs. ] am inclined 10 hope and believe that The
cpalinconvenence arising from them, is the UNI
avoidable de ay to the navigation. For, have al
ways Observed that when the low grounds are mum
lated, there is little the foot of the
bulls, except where there is promontory extending
10 the water edge, in which case it is generally
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-02-17
AMERICAN POETRY

" Take back, take back, thy rosy wreath,
And bind 1t on some gayer brow;
The anxious eye that droops beneath,
Would make it seem but mock'ry now.
Take back thy roses, gay and fair,
The chaplct is not meet for me,
The paid cheek, SO bleach'd with care,
"A sad, sad contrast offers thee.
lake back thy gift-some lighter heart
May prize thy wreath of blooming flowers:
10 me they but pang impart,
Recalling earlier, happier hours.
Take back thy dcwy gems again,
While DER my brow see them wave:
II seems like decking victims slain,
Like twining garlands DER grave"
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-02-17
No. 5, Eagle Row.
SAMUEL PUTNEY, Agent,
H hrtEiVED, by late arrivals from Nc,v
u YORK. a most elegant assortment of
GENTLEMENS' AND LADIES,


OF THE FOLLOWING KINns.
Gen,lcmens' caf!skin Boots, 1st Oh, and ad o,,,;,.
D,tto' ditto' Bootecs, do. do. do.
Ditto, ditto, Shoes, do. do. do
Ditto, Morocco Pumps, with g. without bee,.
Lads Shoes, LIST and Cd quallty,. '''
Ladies' best calf skin Bootecs,
DITTO, ditto Morocco ditto,
Di''o' ditto, ditto walking Shoes, LIST, Cd,
Sd quality
pi'to' ditto, tea colorcd ditto, ditto,
DITTO, ditto, seal skin do. do do do do
DITTO, ditto, black figured g. plain So,;n S,;nncrs,
D,tto' ditto, ditto, English Prunella ditto
Di'to' ditto, black Morocco Slippers. LIST Oh and
Sd qualities,
Ditto, ditto, tea colored ditto
Ditto, white Semilc silk ditto
Ditto, blue ditto, ditto
DITTO, Mazarine ditto, ditto.
Ditto, pearl coiored ditto dir,
Ditto, Salmon ditto, ditto, ditto
ohIurens red, green, tea colored &, NJoroc.o ,o,.
Ditto, leather Boots, 'o"Is'
niIns coarse bound and unbound Bootecs and Sb,...
buys oiuo, ditto, ditto, ditto ditto
"onens' ditto, and fine leather ditto ditto
AS inc most OF the above articles are made in nm,
mandatory, and of the best materials which en-, =.
r.:r' VIC matter ourselves we shall continue u,
ceived. "'e hienerto re-
WE HAVE ALSO ON HAND
Leather Travelling Trunks, of al sizes,
Hair ditto ,;..o
Portmanteaus, Emmerson's celebrated R,,o.c.
ana ah elegant assortment Of scntlcmeps' and r.,
dies Pocket Books
The above articles have been nror,,red -. 49,
n"ced prices, and will be sold ON the mos, re,soh
terms. ''' 'ea'ohaoie
Jan. 80. g.,
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-02-17
CAREY STREET.
blndery and Blank -Boak
MANUEACTORx
Opposite Mauo's Brjdoe

| opposite Jhdyo's BRIDGE
VIE subscriber respec tfully informs the the npb
rMc nc tnat ne still carries on the BOOK BIND
ING, IN all its branches and at the same ,,,s 70
turns his thanks to his friends and crs,o,nors e.
'her hperal encouragement. He is now closely
engaged, as workman, in he above line of bus
moss, and promises that all kinds of work coup;,,ed
10 his care, shall be done with degree Of accur,c
neanesS and durability, calculated to render sot;
'acuon, as II respects materials workmanship ano
reasonable prices, (thcy being his great obiects;)
ana sincerely hopes, by strict application TO bust
ness, ne will be deserving of announcement in his
present situation, ~
taVing mad considerable experience in Europs
h"o america, the subscriber assures those who are
unacquainted with him, that he will not AT ]eas, o
round inferior III executing work of any kind and
Snouio any thing IN this city, as it respects the
oinohS OF materials oil book be pronounced stipc-
rlor, ne should like to be favored with vie,v NJ
the same, in order that he may be instructed n
making one for a comparison, if possble-as mo
chanics mind and hand can always find room IN
Improvement, particularly when nc merts with s,-
perior workmanship.
lie has provided himself with IN assortment of
large size PAPER such as Super ROYAL, RovaL
'uedtun, Denlg Footscnp and Folio Posi-, for Mcf-
chants Account Books and public Offices generally
which will be ruled and made TO order nv any nat
tern, equal to any in this country, or no chcrTe will
be made for the same.
Also, on hand, Russia, English and American Calf
skins. Parchment, Vellum and Morocco, of various
colors, suitable for all kinds of binding.
Lcdgers, Journals, Day, Cash, Irvoice, Tobacco,
Blll and Check Books; Deed, Will, Execution, Or
der, Docket, Fec and Minute Books, are all rna6o
Of the best materials, and of the most suitable rat,
terms, with dcspatch-Particulsr attention viii re
paid to all orders either in the city or from dis
lance.
u Members Of the Legislature are respectf,llv
invited to leave their orders at the Bmderv. or If
more convenient, at the Compiler Office
All kinds Of Binding, including extra calf or mo-
rocco s, VIII be done in handsome style, on very
reasonable terms.
NIB. small assortment Of BLANK BOOKS
and CHECKS, are kept regularly for sale.-AH
orders thankfully receives and promptly executed,
ana forwarded, well packed, 10 any par, of Viz
ginia. FREDERII,k a NIAvo
'V' "~ Agent
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-02-17
Sugar & Coffee j..

NHE Cargo of the brig Frances will be landed
II IN day or two, consisting of
l07 Bags PRIME GREEN COFFEE,
10 Hhds. Jamaica Sugar,
Loaf Sugar and Window Glass.
we are now receiving, and will receive i'm few dave
iOO Barrels Loaf Sugar, of various qualities,
200 Boxes Window Glass.
.honcure, Robinson s Pleasants.
January 81. raj
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-02-17
Trust Sale.

n the 2lst day of August 1922 Deed Of
- trust wasexecutcd to the subscribersbv Jnuic;
nm OF the townof Manchester, whereby " as convey
edto them Iractof andying in the county ofPow
hatan, and containing about ninety acres.
u ne subscribers al Trustees will offer tho said
tract OF Land for sale to the highest bidder for
cash. at Powhatan Court HOUSE, on Thursday the
2lst day of February next.
RlCIfARD o. HENDERSON,
JESSE Xix.
Jan, ~. tds2
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-02-17

LIONS and CaSSlmercs,
Cassinetts, Bombazetts,
Bombazines,
Fig'd & plain Poplins,
Florences g. Levantines
of various colours,
Handsome Plaid Silks,
Figured g. plain Sattins
A large s. cxtentive as
sortment of
Cotton Shawls and
handkerchief,
Buck, Kid, and Beaver
Gloves,
land Cd Cambrios &
Cambria Muslins,
Jackonef and DIul Null
do.
Figured & Plain Leno
and Book do.
Cambria Prints and
Ginghams, Bandanno,
Flag and Spitalfield
Handkerchiefs,
Circassian Plaids,
Merino Circassians,
leila Handkerchief &
Scarfs,
A superior assortment
of Thread Laces,
White and Coloured
Versailles Vcstings,
Jeans,
Cotton Cassiineres,
Worsted Vests and
Drawers,
Cotton & Angola do.
A large assortment of
Marseilles Quilts of diff
feront sizes,
Damask Table Covers
and Napkins,
Merino Shawls and
Scarfs,
Canton Grape,
handkerchief and
Scarfs,
Sd, Humhums,
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-02-17

at will be offered, viz:
A large stock of Rib
bons of various widths
and colours,
Silk, Worsted,, Cotton
and Thread Hosiery
Apron Checks,
White and Colonred
Domestics,
Morocco Needle and
Thread Cases and
Pocket Books,
Pearl, Gilt, Cambria,
Lace & Thread But
tons,
Jet Beds, Buckles and
Clasps, $4,000 Needles,
Bonnet Wire in spools,
Corduroys, Silk and
Tabby Velvets,
Irish Linens,
Linen Cambria and
Cambria Handkerchief
Silk & Lace Shaws and
Handkerchiefs,
Gilt and Common Pins.
Black e. White GAUGES
Bobbinetts,
Sewing Cotton in
spools, balls s. hanks.
Rattinetts,
Cologne Water,
Power Loom Shifting,
Dimities, Violin Strings
Quality IL Bed Bind
ings,
Figured & Plain Black
Silk Cravats, yery
elegant,
Russia Drills & Shec.-
ings, Worsted & Cotton
Tassels, White Cotton
Fringes, SOME extrcam-
ly neat,
Muslin Robes, White G.
Coloured Gimps,
Chinellc, for embroidc-
~, &c.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-02-17
DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP.

DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP.
THSHE Partnership heretofore existing upde,.
u the firm of BROOKE & HUBBARD. is
this day dissolved by mutual consent. ExrM
3 HUBBARD, is authorised, to settle the bu
siness of the CONCERN
RICHARD BROOKE,
EXUM S. HUBBARD
Jan. 3Otb, 1924.
AUCTION AND COMMISSION BIjsINEss.
IsNiiE subscribers have this day, connected
y themselves in business under the firm Of
BROOKE g. COSBYS. They keep their store
under the Bell Tavern. Any business, en-
trusted to them, will be particularly attended
to. Any article deposited with them for sale.
liberal advance viii be made in cash.
RICHARD BROOKE,
JOHN COSBY,
SAMUEL COSBY.
Jan. 30tb, 1924.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-02-17

J.. wam many other articles, too numerous for lie
limits Of an Advertisement.
our friends and customers, and the public gene
rally, are invited TO call and examine our Foods.
before the sale takes place, as we will sell at verv
reduced prices, by wholesale and retail and we have
no hesitation in saying tina, great bargains will be
offered. ~ w
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-02-17
J. L. & s. JOSEpu-

u All persons indebted, are requested to come
forward and settle their respective accounts: and
persons to whom we arc indebted arc also rcuucs,
ed to bring in their bills for settlement.
Feb. G.-tds 7 &c
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-02-17
STOCK OF DRY GooDs

V,moa any reserre.-The following enumerate
articles are among those that will be offered. viz.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-02-17

From Albany to Schenectady, distance 90 miles.
fall 22o feet; Schenectady Schoharie, % miles
fall 3 feet per mile average; Schoharie to Little
Falls 36 miles, fall feet exclusive of the rapids
Little Falls to Utica, % miles distances 6 feet fall
Utica to Rome, ID miles distance, fall / foot
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1824-12-03

took : lac. yesterday, agrceatly,o the no
lice which had been given by the 70,
Of Trustees. Notwithstanding that L.
weather proved 50 unlavorablr, Iarga
number OF citizens and strangers un:trd
with the procession, which moved iron.
the College at II o'clock, and rcpsirad to
the Presbyterian Church, where the So
emniiies were hell. The procession w,
ti'src received by tie animatine ni.sic of
MIR. lidnt and his chor, Who politely OIL
CintCd on the occasion. PRAYER wa, then
offered to the throne Of Grace. by the rcy
Nir. Prinelc, after which the oath IF ollica
was administered by the hon Judge Reed,
through whom the Board OF Trustees ry-
pressed their congratulations TO the newly
made Principal, and delivered to him the
keys of the College. An interes,inc am-
them was then sung by the choir, after
which the Principal delivered very IT.
diclous and excellent address, which an-
chained the attention 81 his crowded audi
ence. We hope ihai the Board of Tru,-
tees will obtain a copy Of it ior ppblicr-
ton After tn" address. prayer was Offer
ed by the Sev. Mr.. Ninton, and the eyer
ciScS OF the occasion were concluded by
IN anthem from the choir, and the bcne-
diction from the Principal. 4 yerY larce
as>cmblagc OF spectators many of whom
were from a considerable distance. and
ihat too, notwithstanding the weather was
80 unprop'tious, we think was truly evin-
Give oI the growing interest which Dick
inson College is exciting in the minds of
the community: And the lucid exposi-
ton which the Principal gave Of the great
Advantages in practicable life Of all the
different branc's Of human knowledge
which constitute liberal education. To-
geth'r with ,he sound republican princi-
pies and the attachment 10 our dem ,crat-
&c constitution which he expressed. emit
tlr him 70 their entire confluence. and will
W. have no doubt secure i, from all vho
regard the real and permanent interest of
or state. l4duiSer.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1824-12-03

An arrival ai Ney Yor, in seventeen Jays
rom ~ Cirgvr. has h-2u .Nf q Colombian Ca
zelc E>r7oriionry Of a. ih Of November.
c)n'ain,D, an o'iria confirmation Of the victory
; J,L;tAz oacr 'lle Royals. cavalr,' c"niWeu-
deb bv C1.;o~,c 81 Ilnir ir Peru Jhe rariicI-
isr. ibDs officially jcsi'rd d'iiec hut lttir ir1p
'''. r,ooru,s wa,ohhsvc already appeared Ia this
psn.r.
General rarz had received iu Carraceas,e let
'e- i'.n .i.a G'..var, written % tire ri i't-
i... fs'1~ 'u.' lbs, oi thc cgemg iu o. late br.-
O. be ,1 lJGej. wounded o"l rr+,u.rs up
.ari Il e) r,.l ~ coo'c l:-0cc g., 't's
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1824-12-03
WASuINGToN, Nov. IS.
CAPTURE OF PIRATES.
L. : Schooner PoGpoIsE,
Mntqn-ns. 24th O.tIS2l

SIR: have the honor to nr,rm YOU.
that after leaving the convoy from Havana,
stretched in Tor Tins port, whcrc! anchor
ed on the evening of the 18th. On in
curry, was Informed. 10 piracies had
been recently committed in this vicinity
/, however, determined TO despatch IT..
boats secretly from the harbour, and cx-
amino the adjacent bays and ialets On
the night of the 18th, placed them under
command Of Lieut.. Hunter, and acting
Lieut.. Johnson, with orders TO examine
about Point Yoacos, Sewappt Bay, and
Camnicca. places long notorious as : re-
treat 70. pirates. On the evening of the
pod, Lieut. Hunter returned with pratt
60! schooner of one carriage gun. ono new
American cutter, and two other boats :;
enc having three men on board, he cap
tnred in Sewappa Bay every appearance
justified the suspicion of piracy. The
2"r=ons informed Lieut.. Hunter their yes
SCI had been taken by armed men, the boat
they were i'll given in exchange, with n
pro2i,e OF returning in few days, and
restoring their vessel-The nexr day. off
CAmnio-a, Lieut.. Hunter discovered a
suspicious schooner standing to sea, in
chase OF vessel IN Sight-on It's approach,
the schooner tackled, and made for the
shore, closely pursued by the noats- The
crew abandoned the vessel. and fed to the
wood, where they were sought for in gain.
She proved to be pirate, mounting one
gun AID small arms. From the number
Of nautical instruments, trunk, Of clothing,
rigging and sails, with three sets of Ame-
rican colorS, found on board. she must have
robbed several vessels; from stains OF
blood on the clothes and other articles on
board, fear the unfortunate persons to
whom they belonged must have been mnr.
dered-no papers were discovered which
could lead TO the name of the vessel 81 YES
sels captured several articles OF clothing
were marked Capt. Shaw number
with the initials a. $" a bag on board
was lgttered Brig Morning Star Letter
BAG - one wa;stcoat contained IN the ?ock-
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1824-12-03

On making Cattle rcry f1i-We believe that
farmers and others sometimes " miss the natter
rs Hudbras SAYS, BY taking great Heal of pains
and wasting their produce in maElnl cattle very
fat. Some consumers have given az butchers
who prid- themselves On selling very ,t meat
finding thai II made no way N feeding thrj~ fam
lily. so much % it rejected " w. Great Bri-
tain prize cattle we're formerly flttei til .hev
were scarcely tt TO eat, and She meat no more
flavor than no s lard Sheep were likewise
stuffed with oil cake md gin t;ll the poor trinas
could not rise alone, and nee led as much wait
my On as n superaunuated Duchess. They were
frequently stuffed and Stimulated 'il al becatnr
necessary to cut their throats .o save their lives,
thu is TO say, nothing bat 4 butchers knife conld
prevent them from dyinSo ut dropsv. = nu7 20
endure such food must need nzve the stGma-i o..
. mark, and tbc digestive powcrs % an ostrich
that can make a meal on tenpennv nails
Meat however reasonably fit, i ,I,re profita-
BIZ As well rs more uouriShing thnn lean meat
Bat to dge' this oily matte. there are required
Oh account Of its difficult soluhil;tr n good bile
luoh saliva md vigorous stomach conse-
cIeutlv nOnc excepting those in the most v.cpr-
GUS state of heath. or who employed ~ har'
labor. can digest IL, As the bone also cams bur
little in the fatti1g animal. aud the ofial becomes
proBoriOnabv less rs the animal becomes more
fat il is best to have cattle well fatted, but nor
converted into a mass OF matter as unpalatabe
and unvhOiesonc as whale oil 4 coarse and
heavy leshed Ok, which would require yerv
long time. aud much good food to fatten. may
be slaughtered rather lean. I, is not however
so much the extent Of fat as tue want of syfi-
ceut quantity Ot lean flesh OF which the consu.
mer complains, for Il cannot be doubted that the
lean hesh of a tat animal is superior ia qua'itv
and contains more noIrishment than any other
meat ~ Eng Farm.