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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-08-28

BallOOa-Y yesterday afternoon, the steam fer
ry boats and all other boats, were thronged
with passengers to see Mr.. Elliott and lady
ascend with balloon. The wharves on the
Philadelphia side were crowded, and the rig
glng OF the vessels at the wharves fully man'd.
Many thousands of persons were in the vicinity
OF the garden where the balloon was being in
Hated, and about 5000 within the enclosure. At
twenty minutes past five, the car was attached
70 tue Balloon and shortly afterwards the lady
LOOK her seat In the car, amidst clamor rather
man shouf. Mr.. Elliott then took his seat, and
preparations for departure We're completed; but
1t was found that there was not buoyancy sufi-
sient IN the balloon to take up both The lady
men got Out, but the balloon refused to ascend
with one. The ballast was thrown over and
The instruments; the balloon started. but still il
would not go. Mr.. E. then threw over great
portion OF his clothing, but still it was in vain
Inc balloon was then brought back and some
more gas generated, but a second ATTEMPT at
ascension with little boy was equally unfortu-
nate, and, some unruly persons rushedin and tore
Tue oaiIoen to pieces, and committed other ex-
eesses.-U. s. GaS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-08-28
BALTIMORE PATRIOT OFFICE, }
Tuesday, l o'clock, y

Ur5nuy, 0t10Ch, =. ~
Four.-There is no animation in the Flour
market, and the transactions are still limited,
there being no foreign demand. The opera
tons are Of a real business character, as there
is nothing to induce speculation: and though
the receipts are rather more than usual at this
season, yet the demand is fully equal, and the
price from stores presents shade of improve
ment. The price from wagons, we quote as
before at So IL 1-2. Sales from stores %
81 l-2, according to the quantity and quality.
City Mills Flour We quote at so.
Grain.-Wheat We quote from actual sales,
prime red, 81 lOOc.; fair to good, 90 95c.;
white, 90 los; family Flour, white, lOS ll2,
the supply fair. Corn: White prime, 65 &c.;
yellow do "a a Csc. Rye: 60 81 l-2c. Oats:
26 &c.
Whiskey-We quote the price of this article
to-day, from wagons, at 24c. Sales from stores,
bbls. 2S &c., hhds. 26 26 l-2.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-08-28
ROSE HILL AT AUCTION.

TyHE subscriber, wishing to remove to the
L North will on Thursday, the 9TH day Of
September next iffair, if not the next fair day,
offer for sale his well known
IA FARM called ROSE HILL. titles 1-2
GHI miles from Alexandria, and 10 1-2 from
Washington City, on the road leading to Deco
guam; containing 1874 acres. There is on this
estate good supply of wood and timber; the
upland is undulating and pleasant farming land
and about 100 acres of low or bottom laid. The
Farm is laid off into eight fields, which are well
supplied with running water throughout the dri-
est seasons. There is a thriving young Apple
Orchard of 200 trees, besides variety of other
fruit and ornamental trees. A good proportion
Of the land is in clover and timothy, and has in
the last few years been much improved by
course of good cultivation and the use of clover
and plaster The Dwelling House is large and
commodous, and commands delightful view
of the Potomac River and surrounding country.
During the summer season, this place is much
resorted to from the neighboring cities, and is
celebrated for its healthiness and purity of its
waters; and is decidedly one of the most desi-
rable country seats in this section of country
The out-budings are convenient, and in good
condition. Those wishing to purchase are invi-
ted to come, see, and Judge for themselves, pre-
vious to the day of sale. Any communication
to the subscriber, by letter or otherwise will be
duly attended to Terms made known at the
day of sale. JAMES RUSSELL,
auo 12-eot4thSept Rose Hill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-08-28
FARM FOR SALE.

INTENDING to move to another Farm, will
/ sell the FARM on which live, situated with
in one mile Of Oak Hill, and adjoining Messrs.
! Thomas Marshall and Richard Blackburn, and
Immediately on the main road leading from the
Hollow (Mannasses Gap) to Middleburg, con-
tanning 442 ACRES OF LAND, the quality of
which is inferior to none in the county for farm
ing or grazing being well watered and very
productive. There Is an excellent chance to
fallow Of about 100 acres of clover, which has
been standing two years. The IMPROVE
MENTS are new, and not quite finished, which
have cost upwards oftwo thousand dollars, and
beautifully situated, commanding an extensive
view in every direction. ! deem it unnecessa-
ry to say any more respecting the land; but
persons wishing to purchase are invited to exa-
mine for themselves; resting satisfied that, with
all judges of land, the property will recommend
itself A fair price will be taken for IL, and the
terms will be- one-fourth in hand, and for the
balance, the purchaser, by paying the interest
annually, can fix his own time OF payment, rom
one to ten years. Possession can be had at any
time. and an unquestionable title made ior the
land. Any further information wanted, directed
to Oak Hin, Fauquer County, postage paid)
will he nunctuaIly attended to:
| aug 4-2aw3w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-08-28
FOR NORFOLK.

ITlHE Steamer COLUMBIA, Captain JAMES
Il MITCHELL, will leave Washington at IL
M. and Alexandria, at O'Clock P. M. on Mon
day, the LIST September, for Norfolk; arriving at
Norfolk on Tuesday in time for the stages going
South and the steamboat Patrick Henry for
Richmond. Returning to the District, she will
leave Norfolk on Wednesday, the Sd, at o.
clock, p M. For the accommodation of per-
sons travelling from Norfolk to Fredericksburg,
or from Fredericksburg to Norfolk, an arrange
ment has been made with the proprietors Of the
steamboat Sydney, (pying between Washing,
ton and fredericksburg by which they will
arrive at either place at an early hour on the
DAYS following the departure Of the Columbia,
without any additional charge for passage.
Passage and fare SO. aug 2S-t1Sep
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-08-28
DEATHS.

Our worst apprehensions for the safety Of the
expedition to the far West composed of the re-
giment of Dragons, &C. already begin to be
realized. Brigadier General LEAvENwoRTH who
commanded it in chief, is no more. He died OF
bilious fever, at place called Cross Timbers,
on the 23d Of last month; and one or two other
officers are reported to be i'll. The command,
by the death of General L., devoved on Gene
raj Dodge, the Colonel ofthe Dragons.
At. Detroit on the 18th instant, Gen. CHARLES
LARNED. Gen. L. was native OF Massachu-
sets; for many years ne has been an active,
useful, and prominent member OF the communi-
ty of Detroit. He held the office of Brigadier
General in the militia of the Territory of Michi-
gan, by appointment of the President and Sc
nate, and endeavored to create and perfect a
thorough organization and discipline.
At Pittsburgh, (Pa.) on Saturday afternoon,
the 10th instant, Col. WILLIAM PIATT, of the Uni
ted States Army.
Lately, in Boston, FRErERIcK MELLEN, son of
Hon. Prentiss Mellen, ofPortlanG, aged 20. Ere.
derrick Meen graduated at Brunswick in 1925,
and afterwards applied himself to the study Of
the law He was an enthusiastic devotee of po-
lite literature and the fine arts; and the public
journals and ANIMALS have often been enriched
by the offsprings Of his genius
In Nantucket, Captain JOSHUA COFFIN, aged
rs. Capt c.. was one Of the first explorers Of
the Pacific Ocean, in pursuit Of the spermaceti
whale.
In Baltimore, on the 25tb, DR.. WILLIAM How
ARD. The extensive scientific requirements OF
DR.. Howard had procured for him an important
appointment, from which great public benefit
was anticipated, and his sudden death will prove
a serious loss to many other sections OF the
country as well as his native city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-08-28
BOSTON MARKET-Aug. 90.

F7our.-The sales of Southern have been rath-
err limited Genesee is scarce and an improve
ment on our last prices has been realized, about
1000 bbls we are informed having been sold at
an advance on our quotations. 1900 to 1000
bbls various kinds Southern have changed
hands, part for export, among them we notice
400 bbs Baltimore H. s. at IS l-2 per pri. b mo-;
OF her descriptions at quotations.
Grain.--Very little has been done in any kind.
Holders of Corn we understand are asking pri-
ces which purchasers are unwilling to give. The
only sales we have to notice are about 1900
bushels Southern Yellow and white together,
at 72c per bushel equal to cash.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-08-28
ALEXANDRIA,:
r1I1rRsDAY MORNING, AUG. 2s, 1884.

c,,n-Fatuity had for a moment ceased us
,'~aII;rg aonsense,-Impudence slumbered al
-. the fatigues of its pervious boldness,-and
.sare vas a slight pause in the career OF Foiiy
I Douson The repose, however, was des'
a iOs 90 10 short. A voice from the Hermitage
Al wake the jaded spirits into life and activi-
VIZ Gold and Silver comp spoke the oracle
" the groves of Nashville! The sound is
na.ra, Jmpudence already busters, Gold
Witness Shippers, Gold! Knavery cries, Gold!
n.Insion falls into ecstacy and exclaims, Gold!
D''" 49, rulsa fides, auro venalia jura
i",rUp lex seauitur, mox sine lege pudor.
AID can it be that the miserable, the sordid, the
.arru,ting exhibition or promise OF Gold can
Lind the people of this country to h'gh-handed
-.,,cbments of Power; to invasions OF law
IA liberty; 10 extravaganza and corruption;
a" a,no,itv and crime; to a rotten and bankrupt
Assortment oc the government; to violations OF
,ha constitution and the other damning sins OF
All, Administrations We ask, can 1t beg 1t It
IA then Farewell! to all our greatness
rarewell! 10 public virtue and private no.
-, Farewell 10 all that an American has ever
,,oried himself upon! Who would then speak
sr tho intelligence of people who can be
minded with Gold! Who would commemorate
,ns patriotism OF the ancestors of people who
consent themselves to worship Gold. Perish
,,o ,houpbt, We will not harbor it. When the
o,.n dav comes we will believe it,-but not till
than
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-08-28

Another reauaciation Of Jdcksonism.-A pub
lie dinner was given short time since at Tus-
caloosa, to the Hon. Gabriel Moore, the late
Governor of Alabama, and at present one of
her Senators in Congress, We extract the fol-
lowing from his speech on the occasion in reply
10 A complimentary toast:
Mr.. Moore said, he had been one Of the early
and warm friends of Gen. Jackson, and he ad-
Ssr.d 70 him until by the violation of the pledges
Of himself and friends, the President had COM
nslled him either to desert him, or to desert the
PRINCIPLES of constitutional liberty. When this
alternative presented itself he had not hesitated.
He went on to enumerate the various pledges
which the President had violated; among the
rest he spoke of the assurance that was given
that Gen. Jackson would serve but one term.
II had been said that when an incumbent of the
Presidency had his eye upon a'second election
the first term was generally spent in electioneer-
ing. rather than in seeking the good of the coun-
try; vet this course which Gen. Jackson had
condemned when candidate, he had practised
when he had obtained the office. MIR. Moore,
spoke Of the Jealous efforts for retrenchment and
reform, which the Jackson party, and himself
among the rest, had made, while Mr.. Adams
was in office Gen. Jackson had pledged him.
self TO the same cause; and yet the retrench-
ment actually effected proved to be the increase
of offices and almost doubling of the expenses
Of government the reform was nothing more
than an indiscriminate removal from Office OF
all but his own devoted partiZanS-though ma
ny Of those removed were men of high honor
and integrity-& putting in their places his own
creatures who were prepared to do his will in
all things. whether right or wrong.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-08-28
AUCTION SALES.
BY EDWARD DYER, WASHINGTON CRY.
EXTENSIVE STOCK OF BOOTS & SHOES
At auction.


ON Tuesday next, I'd September, at 10 o.
~ clock, A. M, will be sold at auction, at the
Store of Ezra Wilmarth, Jr. on Pennsylvania
Avenue, on account of whom it may concern,
all his very extensive and superior SIOCh OF
BOOTS and SHOES, consisting, in part, Of
Mems and women's Morocco, Leather, Pru-
nella, and Stuff Shoes, Slippers, and Pumps.
sewed and pegged; Jefferson, Nulllfier, ana
Jack Downing's Bootees and Shoes; Ladies
and Gentlemens superior Walking and Dress
Shoes; Gentlemen's fine and coarse Boots, peg
ged, Nailed and sewed; Youths do do do; coarse
Brogans and Shoes, &c. &c. Also, Sheep and
Calf Skins, Roam and Bronze Skins; India Rub
Der Shoes for men, women, and youth; large
quantity of Women's and Mems Lasts; Boot
Trees; lot Trimmings; Sole Leather; Awning;
very superior Glass Cases and Shop Fixtures
The whole will be positively sold, and the pre-
sent offers an opportunity to dealers and manu-
facturers rarely to be met with in this District
Terms at SALE EDWARD DYER,
Washington, aug 2S-dts Auctioneer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-08-28
BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL FOR
YOUNG LADIES.

YUM LHDfES.
NTISS MARGARET M. COLEMAN will,
lvl on the lst of September, at her residence
on the east side of Washington street, be-
tween Prince and Duke streets, open SCHOOL
for the instruction of Young Ladies in the vari-
GUS branches Of an English Education. She
will endeavor to follow out the most improved
systems in teaching which have been adopted
or recommended, aiming to make her pupils
well and practically acquainted with all that
they learn To inculcate correct moral princi-
piles, leaving to parents the entire direction OF
religious views will be her duty and her lncii,
nation. The text books used in the School Will
be those from the pens of the first scholars, ano
found, from experience, best adapted 10 answer
the great end Of acquiring knowledge.
Music, French, Spanish, and Italian, Draw
ing and Painting, will be taught by highly com
petent masters. ,.:..
II is not thought necessary, In an acVeLtiSe-
ment to 60 into detailed prospectus Vi 'he
course of studies, &c. to be pursued
Reference can be made to VIM. l.. Hodgson
and Edgar Snowden, Esqs. for any information
that may be desired,
TERMS:
Board and Tuition, in all the English branch
es S15O per annum, bed and bedding furnished
by the pupil; or $l6O, and every thing provided,
washing included; payable quarterly in advance.
Tuition for Day Scholars, from "a to 81 per
quarter, according to their advancement.
Music S1S per quarter
French, Spanish, & Italian, each, s do
Drawing and Painting s do
Alexandria, August 5, 1s3-eotf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-08-28
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.

10y virtue Of Deed of Trust from the Bank
ID of Alexandria to the subscribers, for the
purposes therein mentioned, the following de-
scribed PROPERTY will be sold, on reason
able terms and liberal credit:
The WHARF and LOTS OF GROUND on
the south side Of Cameron street, now in the &C.
cupancy of Mr.. Benjamin Waters.
IA The WHARF, WAREHOUSE, &C. cal
G1 led fuckers.
"A A three story Brick DWELLING HOUSE
M3 and LOT OF GROUND, on the west side
of Water street, between Cameron & Queen sts
"a The Brick DWELLING HOUSE on the
GI north side of Cameron street, between Fair
fax and ROYAL street, occupied by Mrs. Mills.
IA The BRICK BUILDING at the intersec-
EEH ton of Cameron and Fairfax streets.
"a The four-story Brick WAREHOUSE on
GiJ Ramsay's wharf, occupied 6y Messrs B.
AA The ACRE LOT and BRICK HOUSE,
I with several ut.houses, on Washington
street, in possession of T. F. Mason, ESQ
AA The large WAREHOUSES; at the cor
EH1 ner of King and Columbus street, and an
excellent Frame Dwelling House adjoining.
a. HOUSE and LOT near the f" Village
Mi formerly owned by Mr. P. G. Marsteller
VACANT LOT on the south side Of
Prince street, near Pitt
IA A DWELLING HOUSE and LOT OF
I ROUND on Pitt street, opposite st. Pauls
Church, formerly owned by Mr.. Gurden Chaplin
A vacant LOT OF GROUND on Water
street, opposite the Farmers Bank.
A FARM in Fairfax County, Va. called the
" Meadows" containing 275 acres.
Another FARM in said County, called "Lo-
max" or Turkey Cock Run,"-352 acres.
One other FARM, called Willow Spring"
near Centrevile.
Three small TRACTS OF LAND on Mount
Vernon Road, containing, together, 3o7 acres.
Particulars will be given on application to MIR.
Isaac Robbins, at the Bank of Alexandria; and
proposals for any part of the property, directed
to the subscribers, will be answered by
GEORGE BRENT,
BENZ. WATERS, rr,staes
WIN. Fl. MILLER,
ju 1S-tf VIM. C. GARDNER,
If The above property will be sold at Auc-
tion, on Monday, the lst day of September next,
at 10 O'clock A. M. at the Bank Of Alexandria.
Terms of sale: One-fourth cash; balance at
6, IL, Is, and "a months.
aug 14-tlStSept
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-08-28
FOR SALE AND RENT.

IA will sell the BRICK STORE HOUSE
ID ana LOT, in possession of George w. Cor
eon, Fairfax Court House, Va. Ifnot sold be-
sore the LIST October next, il will be then rented
or the next ensuing year, and immediate pos
Alsoto rent, the TAVERN HOUSE occupied
oy WIN, Lee for the present year; and several
other fenements, suitable for mechanics. The
rents shall be moderate, and possession LIST jan
huary next. ROBT. RADCLIFFE,
Ex'r. of Rich'd Radcliffe, decd.
aag 2S-ootf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-08-28

Cant. Mahon, at New York, who left Tampi-
% On the 18th instant, informs that the yellow
,aver was raging at that place and carrying on
,..,, Numbers of the inhabitants.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-08-28

Of the above deaths, so were in the city gene
rally, in Greenwich Hospital, IA in Duane ST.
Hospital, and at Bellevue.
The Board have determined in future to re-
portonly those cases daily that terminate fatally
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-08-28
EXCURSION

To Old Point, Norfolk, and Cape Henry.
The Steamer COL UM-
BIA, Capt. JAMES MITCH.
1sSr1ESHRh~ ELL, will make an Excur-
zz1D sion to Old Point, Norfolk,
and Cape Henry, on Monday, the LIST of Sep
TENDER; leaving Washington at IL M. and Alex
andra at O'Clock, P. NJ. She will leave Nor
folk for the Cape on Tuesday, the I'd, at o.
clock p. NJ, returning the same evening to Nor
folk; and leave Norfolk for the District Of Co
lumbia on Wednesday, the Sd, at 2 O'Clock P. NJ.
Passage and fare for the trip, IS.
aup 2S-dtlstSeD
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New York BOARD OF HEALTH,
Monday. August IS,

Monday, August Is. }
The Board met to-day at IL O'Clock, pursu-
ant to adjournment on Friday. The number of
cases reported since that day are as follows:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-08-28

VINEGAR, LAMP OIL, SC.
lust received and for sale,
81 2 hhds first quality Picking Vinegar
3 hhds Lamp Oil, one summer and win
ter, warranted Sperm and pale color
S hhds very bright Molasses
5000 bushels Shorts and Bran
All of which will be sold on accommodating
terms, by THOMAS DhVE1,
aug 27-3t Corner Prince and Royal SITS.
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FLouR.-We have no change to notice in the
price Of Flour.
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COMMERCIAL.

Price Of Produce in Alexandria yesterday, from
Wagons and Hessels
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WASHINGTON IRVINGS COMPLETE
WORKS

YNHE Complete Works Washington Irving
Il in IL volumes, containing the Sketch Book
Knickerbocker's New York, Bracebridge Hall
Tales of Traveller, Conquest of Grenada, ant
the Alhambra. Just received and on sale by
aug2S AUG. JACOBS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-04-09
ALEXANDRIA:
WEDNESDAY MORNING, APRIL 9, 1884.
POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT

The Richmond Compiler contains an able
exposition the abuses of the Post Office De.
partment, of which the following is the conclu-
sion:
eve have endeavored to collect such facts
as would exhibit the extent of this monstrous
abuse; and, we trust, the abour will not be alto
gether Improbable. A committee OF the Sen 81
ate will investigate the whole subJect, ana the
people will be possessed of more accurate and
fuller information. In the mean time, they VIII
bear in mind that the Post Office, which, under
Judge Mclean promised to be source OF re-
venue to the government is probably bankrupt
for nearly one million of dollars, and that its
present head has distributed in the form of &c
tras to mail contractors alone, the sum of one
million fpe hundred and fifteen thousand tre
hundred and eighty-nine dollars, and eighty,toa1
cents! And this is but one department! and but
one item in the great account by which the an
nual expenditures of the Government, (exclu,
sive of payments on account of the national
debit have been increased by this reforming
retrenching President from thirteen to twenty
two millions of dOllarSn'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-04-09
STATUE OF WASHINGTON.

II will be remembered that Mr.. Greenough
has been engaged to prepare marble statue OF
Washington, to ornament the Capitol. letter
from Florence, dated in November last, says
"Mr Greenough is in good health, and COM
ing on bravey with small model, in clay, OF
his Washington. He is getting drawing made
from the small figure, to send to Washington
for the inspection of Congress. You will doubt
less see it and give me your opinion of it, He
has relieved himself entirely from the restraints
and difficulties of modern cOstume-in which |
think he is entirely right.
{" WASHINGTON is represented as hero, sitting
on a highly ornamented chair, of peculiarly
massy, elegant, and classical form. grand,
simple drapery, is gracefully thrown over one
shoulder, and falls in ample folds over the low
er part of his person. His arms, neck, and
breast are bare. His right hand is raised to
Heaven, and his left holds sheathed sword
The action is Eloquence itself The whole con-
ception is exceedingly grand. The expression
ofthe countenance | feel, but cannot describe;
it is concentration of all thatis great, noble and
lovely; it is sun which sends forth beams OF
universal benevOlence.
"Mr. c. has fitted large room with a lofty
ceiling, in which he intends to model the statue
in its colossal proportions. He has an immense
task to perform; and he says he shall commence
with fear and trembling; but there is no doubt
of his success. | could write much about Mi
c. | could euogize him to the end OF the page
and much further"
We trust the artist may be induced to alter
the design in one respect Let the hand OF
Washington rest on the book of the CoNsTITU-
r1oN, rather than hold a sword even though it be
sheathed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-04-09

The witness who refused to give testimony
before Committee OF the House OF Repfesen-
tatiyes at Harrisburg, is James Leslie Esq. Cash.
Ter of the Branch of the Bank of Pennsylvania
at that place. The committee reported his re-
fusal and applied for compulsory process. The
House. on motion, ordered him to be taken into
custody and brought to the bar, where he per-
sisted in his resolution not TO answer-giving
the same reason, that though the answer would
in no way implieate himself, be felt himself
bound to respect the manner in which his know
ledge was obtained, as confidential, and him
self therefore bound in honor not to communi-
cate it,. The House was left debating the ques-
ton when the last papers received here went to
press.
The resolution ofinquiry into the manage
ment of the Girard Trust has been adopted,
and committee of investigation appointed.
Bait. finer.