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Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-01-26
LOOKING GLASSES
CHARLES +. LEGGETT,

SI1hntE1o
IooxrNa GLASS MANUFACTURER,
No. %, Moth slain Street.
~ONTINUES 10 manufacture Glasses OF
u all descriptions and sizes, OF the most
fashionable style and superior workmanship,
which are offered at wholesale and retail, at
such prices rs 10 ronder 1t an object TO pur-
cbasers. 10 buy at the Mandatory.
IAN kinds Of Framing and repairing done
with nea,ness and dispatch. Country Mcr-
chants supplied on liberal terms aud long cred
il. -. a.
Gold Leaf for sale as above. tf nov "a
ILLUSTRATIONS of Palcy's Natural Tho
oloqy with descriptive letter press, by
James Pa xton, member Of the oval College
Of Surgeons, London. For sale by
.nI9 A. s. BECKwITH
Nos. 10, Market, and 81, North Mali-s'rce'
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-01-26

After his, who vii! doubt, the purity ofNIr.
Clay: Who will for q moment believe, that
he contemplated, at any period, giving his vo.e
TO General Jackson. We canno; but hope,
and believe, that the letter of Mr. Benton. will
put a period 10 the Glamour which has so
long existed in relation TO this subject.
Delaware patriot & American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1828, 1828-05-02
From the ~ r 'foraing Couricr.

From the " r nDraing Courirr.
Is MAN COW NRD?-A All men are bv ma
ture cowards. saws Que adage state Of nature is
state Of war. saws anoher-man is naturally pug
naclnus. saws third Can all three be true WHY
is courage. of the most common, perhaps. of all
qualities. held III such high esteem b, the ladies
From the consciousness OF weakness which requires
protection. Why is niliar, glory the most daA
zling of all From the consciousness IN man
kind generally. And vet coul are is "a common as
the common air;' men will fight for pay. Tor
honor and even ior amusement.
But what is courage? Indifference to danger I?
Insensibilitv to the fear Of deathf No. 1t is the
mere operation of exclted passion. In a state Of
tranquility no man i, disposed to court dangers !;
but let any one Of his passions be reused. aud he
spurn, them. We are told b. Bacon. that even
the feebest passions conquer the fear OF death !:
that While avarice will encounter II, and while love
will slight. and revenge spurn it, that mere weari
! ness iridium rite. III seek it, An Englshman
blows hIs brains out in rainy weather, because be
can find nothing else 10 DO. A French cook stahs
himself with the carving knife from chasrn AZ hay-
ing over fried couittp. One man Jumps into a riv-
Vt he loses his pockei-book another bangles from
beam if he has smed his character ia third pops
bullet nto hs bod, if his sweetheart has smiled
on a rival. it would be much more rational were
thew to live aud exert themselves to mend matters
and things
| Physicui courage. which depends on tough sin.
! ews and le-leather nerves, is no g eat affair.
some men are brave from very stupidity; they do
not shrink from danger, because they are too dull
! u apprtheud it, and too gross to feel it. man
OF high animal spirits and eycitable constitution.
possesses bravery Of more active character. He |,
entltcd no praise than cat is for her capa-
oilies Of scratching. or bear for the comrfessise
power OF his paws. 1t is natural attribute OF his
body 1t j. quality that he shares in common
with the tiger and the game cock.
Moral courage is higher quality. in proportion
to the superiority Of mind owe, matter. Yet It is
very common, and frequently connected with the
most frivolous traits Of character. The English
guards, who lisped and ounged. in their ultradan
d,ism. at London, too eiieminate to talk. or e
walk halt mile. fought like demons 'ncarnate, al
Waterloo. and were nearly all cut to pieces.
Courage is often the child of fear. OF the princi
pie of self preservation, i that bea more agreeable
term. A man will fight tor his home will
doc for his bone. A man viii confront dad wer oi
fear of losing his goods and chatte. his influence
or his reputation; and If he will fight from iea' i
may easily be Inferred that all cther passions wi!
inspire him with courage
Delaware patriot & American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1828, 1828-05-02
SliEi.iFF'S SALE.

n virtue OF writ 4 ,end expo as, 10 me tlrec ed,
Id will be exposed pubic sais, the house OF Lihu
Jgtrson (Deswae City, Red ''oa Hundred, OF Saur
day the ch day of NAV next, at ociock. p. "A the FOE
loving described paati, Iact 1T land, stna t, iyg
and being IN the Hundred OF Red Iipn ny of NeA
Castle, to - Bounded by lands OF inch Erton by
f,Geon creek, The Chesapeake e Heayae L0n, a. tie
Rirer Uetvars with five two story brick daelR houses
frame tavern house, and two frame bans TO- frame
da cling houses frame farm house, wharf, franz,
store hnust thereon erected containing three hnnafcd
and ninety hree acres, be the "r less ; 2s
and taken in execuon AS the property ' John Aes9DD@
and 10 be soh BY
PETER 3. DELANY, Late Sh,F
Newcas,,e ADril S. 1873 50 At
This tact q land cttsns he site, On which the CITY
or DELAW iRE = sld 0ui, and his far of becoming n
thriving Place iu bis tac conieon OF the Catal
IS nov cefta,n, AID MI AT n. the most spacious
aud s.t,. larllur. h tie Il VIZ ID aMArC.
Delaware patriot & American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1828, 1828-05-02
HElEli.EhS SALE.

spT y.c Of snndry wits Of fen 'acas, 20 me directed
L viii b. exposed to public al, the iios and >'ope
OF Rh, sd runscn (near Summit Bldge,i IN Pencader
liGn1ret on Thursday the 8h Of May nex precisely a
lea o'cl,ck M ard % tune from day 10 day until
al the follow .ns gAed, AMI claitcs are to- to wa q
vati Nv of trsehoId furniture, consisting Of nnmber Of
ro,l feather beds bedding 'ab'es and chars,
carnes desa drawers and tr'nk looking asses waters
ue ,uI horse ,ear RI aud iarness, oar aggol horses
one excellent Wagon aud gos for tou' hoses on horse
ea,t AMI gears, cc mich and nte' head u h"gs
hay, cora blades al cats; quantity o' bacon san
fish, lard e.: iogcihtr ~ih large and general assor-
men, Of Dir, goods and e. ceres consisting OF Cloths
tjrert, AID domestic k iiu els, msts, ciicots, aces
bo,tons &C. AZ aud cloahs ady made, hoos shoes
and la II vagi,s Eiuds; new time pieces, and a
quantity Of fancy ~ si La ors sgars fee tea tohac-
CO. "a SINS ices and trc. qanty OF queens gas,
enpihcn and tn ware; hardware and cutlery hnmbe
,ta ca ngsi.ads aud barrels, lumber GOD,
C. sc se2ed n taken IN executions as the property OF
WILLIAM lIERDMAN, Sh,F
| Newcastle April %, 1923 30-St
Delaware patriot & American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1828, 1828-05-02
EnE,.EIOIsYE

Jy IL Snsscaer "a removed HI, Coach Nake's Sho'
A { ON tlauayer street, to the large aud NnGdiOns
bpbirg lately occuried by VIM hoh,s';, mn siee,
uhee he will con,innc 10 make COACHES. GIGS anfs
CARR AGES Of every description, 10 the and
t.,honablc Manner and Of the best wokmsns ip an.l
materials lie will keep on hand, fer sale, Carriages &
Grs a. all times together the most fashionable Iarnc,
Also having bought the Machinery for he Man.ac
u WOODEN SPRINGS. he viii always have them ON
bant Tor sale ID now offers 400 par reduced prices.
Horses, Ilay Corn and Gas Will be 'ak-n it. exca, q
TO- any atclc IN his line npon HE most lberal terms
n Kinq street, the subscriber la, LIVERY STABLE.
where bus tlends and the public be umodl cd
with Carriages, Gigs aud Horses, at any m2ren'
Z. a HUMPHREYS
Anrl "a GO
Delaware patriot & American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1828, 1828-05-02
FROM THE HARTFORD MERcURr.
TO TIE MEMORY OF

saw thee when thy fair blur Eye
Slon" Ike the stai which studs the sky,
| saw thee in thy Youthful bloom,
When pcacc and beauty smiled around
o, could think stern fat had found
Il thec, an offering to the tomb
Al Offering ave, and Why so soon'
For fair you soft heaming moon
tou vert amid the iovous bsrd
Ware radiant smiles Of bcaui, MAY d.
Upon each friend tly love had inatr,
The taiitst o our native lnndl
Is:v the when the hectic glow
" a. the ehcek, which oace could show
Ilc bloc, .ine roses logeiy cat;
Nor y,ttapia De. N tti '',ath would lare
10 h sgnti's impress thcrl
The germ Of loneliness to blast.
Wien lin with sickness WAS thine eye,
AID slowly came the dcep-drawn sigh
Ecu then all seemed tra,h' ious dream
] could not think The shades Of nish,
" oua shloud sta, 50 purely bright,
Or hide from u, its silver beam.
Bat ihou art gone the wakefl eye
NAV gaze il W. upon tn SKY,
That star @e hc' Hgan Shall see
discourse, is RIM, lis light is Gown,
Aud like t. mttror bright lis gone
To tpthoml. IS Eternity
EsrERANCE.
Delaware patriot & American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1828, 1828-05-02
MORE. NEW lsDUsN>

1t 4. 4 X VTs0N'S Fooa Store md CircN7a
ting Library
Chac,'es Daughter or, The three rlans. Sc
lue to Charlotte Temple. b, Ms Ro"scn.
The Clubs Of london; It'll ecdtcs Of Their men,
Der, Sketches Of character, and conversations vols
Gopessioas Of an old Maid 2yo,.
Natral History Of Animals Bt John gland. vi h
elrant cDlore,l platcs A.Iif s
Delaware patriot & American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1828, 1828-05-02
Remarkable description Of st. Paal's rcrson

HeMdrhdbe 0PscrtWa0h y ~. AHat IPiSoH
How little stress is to be laid On eXiei na! APP
nearance This prince Of APOSTLES seems 10 hint,
concerning himself. that his bodily presence VA,
not calculated to command respect 1t first sight !;
. Cor. X 10. ST. Chrysostom terms him, "a iittle
man. about three cubi,s, OF four feet aud IA half !.
in hight
4.uciau, OF whoever is the author of The PHio-
patris is supposed to have had n Paul in view,
where he introduces Z" A Galaean'' (ior so The
Christians were contemptuousiy styed)" rather
bald headed, with an aqnilinc nose; who travel
led through the air into the third heaven.'
But, of all other writers Necphorus Callistus
has given us the most circumstantial account of
St. Paul's person -" st. Paul was small Of stature
STOPPING, and rather inclinabIe to crookelness
pale faced, Of an elderly look, bald the head
Ills eyes lively. keen, and cheerful; shaded, in
part. by his eyebrows, which hung little over
Ills nose rather long, and not ungracefuily bent
His beard pretty thick Of hair, and OF sufficient
length, and like his locks, interspersed with grey.
" itSias.
Delaware patriot & American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1828, 1828-05-02
Anril 16 1873.
A.nSNN yNnlAara
W.. j ~ !" s., I'd.

4 NY person Dies ,r.,i'E 81; 500 ia lucrative
~ ,snt =, for Which he witl per cent AID
e avcnrity vii nee Wnh inu attention by ad
,lr, s.t,,p lne % J u to be leit his office.
Aoa,95 90 At
Delaware patriot & American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1828, 1828-05-02
ANECDOTE OF RAMSDEN.-

ANECDOTE OF RAMSDEN.--" Besides his
urea, mechanical genius, he had species of me
,enton not gate so creditable, the invention OF
excuses. He never kept an engagement of any
sort, never finished any work punctuay. or ever
failed to promise what he always iailed to performs
The king George ILL., had bespoke an Instruments
which he was peculiarly DESTROYS to obtain he had
allowed Ramsden to name his own time, but. as
usual. the work was scarcely begun at the period
appointed for delivery. However. when at last il
was finished. he took il down to Kew in post
chai,e in prodgiouS hurry; and driving up 10 the
palace gate he asked If His .Naj'sty was at homes
The pages and attendants in waiting expressed
their .ulprlse at such visit; he huwever pertna~
ciou,l, Insisted upan icing admitted. assuring the
page, that if he told the king that Ramsden was
1T IN. gate. His Majesty would soon show that he
wouid ue glad IL see him He iaht; he was
iet IN. AVID was giacion.ls received HIS Majestys
ait.y examining tie instrument carefully, OF which
he was reall. judge. expressed his satIstactlons
and, turning Gravel, to Ramsden, paid him this
compliment upon his punctuail'y. - have been
told A!r Eam.,!en.' sad the King, " that you are
considered 10 be the least punetua Of any man In
Enmlaitd: ,uu have biru-ht hume this lnstrumenf
on The very dry that was appointed. iou have
only mistaken tie gear ~ 1919.
Edsett urth's Memoirs
Delaware patriot & American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1828, 1828-05-02

Cathedrals.- The Cathedrals of Scotland are
known to be the pride of the inhabitants Of the
towns ia which they are situated: but If men in
Delaware patriot & American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1828, 1828-05-02
FOR EN'I'.

s-a A good ihree story H.hse, No. 79 Mar
mn ket street, next above fumes Gurti,'s Storcif
ISL. lsn the best part Of he tawt stand FIR bus
EElNIM ness The back buildings suitable for Hat
.sr's * ~ any other kind Of bu-Iness usual in Ms
place Enquire % WV R1hN:ON,
Bran Il wiur iunficj o.
JAMES G lRDNER,
March 29. 9itf tdimrigr The premises
Delaware patriot & American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1828, 1828-05-02


Tysls Medicine has acquired very extended and esab-
a. listed celebrity both in hospital and private practice,
whoa ITS efficacy alone has supported Ipwalds OF cght
Yeas.
spr,ng Or taapurifer, it has given new constitutions
to hasands, by rs operation onie B0od 'ha such
surprising cure, have been performed those who were
SUPP sed 10 be iaborng under pulmonary ctions, &c
Inc effect OF this cine is snch as MT 70 nieffnl
either business or pleasure, and req only the c"mmoi
Restraint Of mleraton III diet. II sconyeyed by the cct-
atg fluids, and corrccts their tendencies TO the n'er.
nus diseases which originate in villaed blood diseased
liver, depgayed appetite. is safe nedicne, and
removes all those evils which unsuccessful use "t er.
cary sn often occs,ons N one, ho.peuer is aoiaed 70
take il, 'Ohout fret fndy Convincing himself IF ne nnh
Sat Is here stated and The rcctde Of the EE9FlctsrS IL
'sdtNns.
This medicine has the singular fortune, Just tribute TO
is great merit of being recommended b, The most cce
o4ed Practitioners Of Medicine in the United states and
eSe"hcre whereas not OF the spurious lnNuteS made
y imitation of b has he least support ON the medca
cuty This fact offers argument 50 PLAN and concin
ave- that needs only to be mentioned to enforce con-
Yci,on.
From Dr. WIN Price, Liverpool, England, formerly Sur
geon Of the Pennsylvania Hospital, &C.
The Vegetable SYRUP called Swaims anacea prepared
Oy Mr. Swain of Philadelphia has recently been ihr"d'
ce' here by Dr. Price, from the United States OF America
shefe It now extensively used in the treatment OF va
'ey OF Chronic Diseases.
VI efficacy of this preparation d. Price hashad album
amt and most satisfactory evidence, during course u ex
pernents made under his direction, whilst Surgeon o. the
pennsylvania Hospital; and since his arrival in England
w nas mad the good fortune OF witnessing many ad'oha'
instances Vt its successful administration.
Inc diseases in which this Medicine has been particular
yusetn those arising from constitutional causes-as ~
e various forms Of scroua whether affecting Tie bone
POINTS, soft parts aud il cases where disposition
'ns disease manifested by debility only. it operates as
preventive to the local disease by its beneficial effects
ne constitution. is equally etcacious in Mercra dis
ease, and the secondary forms of Syphilis and has late
yheen given with marked in chronic diseases nj
.le Liver, which had resisted the careful exhibition
edwin as', mms~,se very aeSety as Iistna
~ surgeons in London, in which had entirely DIES
eyeI the right eye of the patient, and great portion
u lae side Ok the face. WM PRICE, NJ. d.
CAUTION PURCHASERS
ms maicineh had been used for than years
wore an effort was made initiate it, but the great de-
Delaware patriot & American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1828, 1828-05-02
PUBLISHED oil TUESDAY AND FRIDAY, BY
). +. CLEMENT,
at Nc. 40 =, Shipley Street,
FOR TIE PROPRIETOR.
ENN SAM,

-ooi second had GIG Apply il, the Office of tho
3 & Della .arc Patriot and American Watchmar."
April :, 1923 2o-'N
Delaware patriot & American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1828, 1828-05-02

Incrfdible Gymaa,tir feat.--s fraw having
committed some tippi citation in !aisc.. wa trace
cd to elias 'oW Ju-, a, the officers were going to
lay bold of him, he sprurs Is an nrn Window. and
threw himself out but lustrad 81 ietina himself
fall as was supposed. he hong b, me e,Iae. The
pursuers. thinking tacy had nothing I" DO but 70
pick up his uan.lcd remains. ran 10 tie BACK I'll
the house: bat tie rogue thiew himself - again,
bol;ed down stairs ani got clear oil, : H.
Delaware patriot & American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1828, 1828-05-02
Volume /.

qnire when were these extraordinary specimens
OF architectural skill, rivaug in their execution,
land surpa sing in submity. tie proudest struc-
lures of Athens and Rome. erected, what would he
their establishment. had they moi previously ascer-
tanned the fact on hen@ told in reply, that they
were built during the dark ages ~ When but few
lot the clergy conid pead. and scarcely any of them
could write their own names when mobiles lay
upon straw. and thought fresh supply of it clean
~ their chamber once a week great luxury
when monarcls usually travelled on horseback, and
hen they met. wrestied with each other fur the
amusement ni.i courtiers then it was those
Iarchiircts. whose names have NOT reached us. and
whose manners and course Of instruction are mere
is conectural. raised buildings almost 70 the clouds
With stones most If which might have been car
red under their arms. Rudc men, untaught by
science. applie,; the principles Of aIcuatIon. of
thrust and pressure. To an extent that would have
made Wien ami Jones trcmbe. men ignorant Of
inetapA steal theories 50 blended forms and mag.
nltude. light and shade. a. to produce apptars
ahcc oi real sub.iMi'S, men, who lived in the
giossest ~uper~ttion erected temples for the
snip of Gal. which a, # iaenied to rival
~ DURABILITY the earth on which they stand and
Which after the lapse Of al aye, still run.
cqnaca, MT orly il point of magnlficence and
structure, hut in thci tendency ",.iate the mind,
and 70 leave npnn tne Sdnl the mot deep and sol.
emn pressioi6--.i6cydepn JouFnat.
Delaware patriot & American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1828, 1828-05-02

For The cure IF s,r.f.ia. or Kings Eril, Ulcers,
Rheumatism, Syptititic, .usrcaritt and Lirer
ComptiHtS. ant most Diseases arising in Debit
iiaM cpastitahons, or from an impure state u
the Blood, &c. &c.
Delaware patriot & American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1828, 1828-05-02

.7Ierhnpism is said to have arrived at is climax;
bat what nave we at present equal 70 show at
II, Eoycick's watch maker, New Exchange. in
l-s5? The little furniture of dining room, cloth
laid. two figures at table. foo,man waiting. caro-
table, winch opens with drawer. frame and casters
lonk,ng glass two dozen of dishes, twenty dozen
plates. thirty dozen Of spoons. forty dozen skele-
ion back chairs with CLAW feet-all contained ia
a cherry stone Wen Harmony (IuSette.
Delaware patriot & American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1828, 1828-05-02

Craniologg. After death, Professor FarsSn's
head was t,ssected and to the confusion Of all Craa
niooaisrs but to the consolation OF all blockheadss
it wa, discovered that he had the thickest skull. OK
any Professor i'll Europe. Professor Gall, on be-
ing called upon to explain this phenomenon, and to
reconcile So tenacious memory with so thic&
receptcle Cor it, is said to have replied, show the
ideas got into such skull, is their business, not
mine; have nothing to do with that; but leg
them once get IN, that is all want; once ns
will defy them ever to get out again.
Delaware patriot & American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1828, 1828-05-02

Tie Uandpring Jp'c.- Fhi- mans original name
was Caaphilus pontius Pilates Porter. When
they were dragging Jesus out Of the door Of the
Judgment Hall, he struck him on the back, saving
Go faster, Jesus Go faster, why dost thou Ing
- Upon winch Jesus looked on him with
fruwn. aud said. :" am indeed going, but thou
shalt tarry till come.'' Soon after he was con.
ver;cd, and took the name of Joseph He lives
for ever; but at the end Of every hundred years
falls into fit or trance. upon which, when he rec
covers, he returns to the same state of youth he
was in when our Saviour suffered, being about so
years Of age. lie always preserves the utmost
gravity Of department. He was never seen to
smile. He perfectly remembers the death and
resurrection Of Christ.
See Calaet's History Of the Bible.
Delaware patriot & American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1828, 1828-05-02

CAUTION pUncHAsEns
This medicine had been used for than years
fore an effort was made to initiate it but the great de-
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1828-09-03
y FRIEND TO JUSTICE.
10 HON. ANDREW STEVENSON.


;IR-'f!ie position in which you have been placed
By the indiscrcion Of yotr friends, and your own
precipitation, ara particular in selecting the rndnst
plrasc) mast b. sufficiently painful YOUR scHsbli-
ty, and h;,Elating to your pTidc Tou have publicly
and deliberately depie1. what has been established by
the most irTciraCabe evidence. PartGity is oil; niad
by tho cQu oca; ru o. Jour con duct, and charity is, If
acknowledges something TO blan" Il is difficult 30
believe fbat you coui have f1rgotte what vcu had
so recently and more than said. T.te most fy-
orablo construction cf your dCiai, viii not canaip
you froia censurc. II you remembered to have said
what was imputed to Tou--iand how is if possible
shat in the space oi six wCch5, you could have for
gotten hnljgg expressed oplrion SO rcr'rkablc.
twice repeated, md under circumstances calculated
20 impress i or your rnc-nory) il you remeHjcrcd it,
need not point out the decree ~ cpnsiirc YOU have
Justly incurred by denying It. ifyon did not rcnoa-
her If, yorlr denial in The face Of evidence highly
respectable rs YOU know M BARS to bo--cv;i-Ucc
20 point d and pirtcular-wae cUlpahlc in its4 and
trusted your own memory. tia throuu dish lnour or
attempted to throw It, upon the character OF man
vhom vow knew 20 nc far above It. II easier,
even for yor own sclfiovc to believe, tlat Andrew
Stevenson he'd forgotten, than that Snm !. Blair had
led You knew the iInpcsstblity Of This last sIppo-
sitio1-yui knew the rGuk injustice Of the side wind
ilnpu1'ons caet by yourself and Glly upon Mr.. Blair
~yct the Gicacs Of y"rr vanity prevailed over your
sense of justice. Was il Your calculation That Mr.
Blair would nc s!lancnd, and all others inundated by
vcur frov hid Won hl.tcr yourself, that Nr.
Blair would turn 'rajtor 10 himself, and ;lr other
auditors of your declaration in the Bank Of Virginia
move rccrcart TO truth and justice, rather than pr
counter the responsibility Of proving what the Speak
e. o. tho UoGse Of Representatives had denied, Were
written 70 dorv and assured that the word of
:lC Speakc1 N,r'd 5@' ~ silence, @; ..rip Z" oCCds.