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The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1837-12-22

HoT 10 make ,hs stst ofh.-Rohine,.
a peasan, Of Lorraine. after a ksrd days
work ~ The nexi market town. wss run
ming home aitli his haskel in hand
WhH = dehrInus supper shall have, =
SAID he To himself. "TLis piece OF kid
weil Slowed dcxn. with onions sliced,
lhIekrned Wit, sesi. und seasoned with
salt aud pepper, viii make dish e. ior
the bishop Of the dIncess. Then | haye
a COED piece II barley losf Al home u &.
nish with. How | long 10 be- al IT,"
4 noise in The hedge nov s,trcled his
notice. Tie spied squirIel nimbI; run
ming round = tree. ant popping into a
hple heiseen the hrsnrhes. Hal though,
he, what a nice present nest OF Young
squirrels will he tn INV master. IN nv
II can get IL. Upan tbs DC set dawn
his baskei ~ the nsd. and hegsn ~ Climb
up the nee. lie had half seconded. when
casting look q, his ha, kei. hs cav Dig
with his mise IN u. Gersune out p,ece
of kids flesh. lie made all possible
speed down. hut the dog was Too qu,ck
for him, and ran of with the meat IN his
mouth. Robinei lonked afler him;-
" Well then" said he. " must be con.
ten, with soap meagre; and no bad thing
neither" H. :
lie travelled on and came TO little
public house by the road side. where an
acquaintance nj his vas sitting on bench
drinking. lie invited Robinet 10 take
draugh,. Robinei seated himself by his
friend, and set his basket on a bench
cl"se BY hum A tame raven which was
kept in the hnuse, came slowly behind
him and stole away the bag in which his
meal was lied up, and hoped of with il
To his hole. Robinet did not perceive
the thief, until he had go, on his way a.
gam, He returned TO search for bag. but
he could hear no u,hngs Of il. "Well,"
says he. "my soup will be thinner. but
| will boil slice ni bread in il, and that
will do some good Al least"
lie went On agaln, and arrived at lit
tic brook over which was laid a narrov
plank. a young woman coming 10 pass
AT the sapc time. Roblnet gallanily offer
ed her his hand. AZ soon rs she got TO
the middle, either through fear or sport,
she shrieked out and cried that she was
falling. Bobinet Fastening 10 support
her with his other hand, let his basket
drop into the stream. As soon as she
was safe over. he jumped in and recov-
cred il, but when he took il out he per-
crived that the salt was melted and his
pepper was washed away. Nothing was
now lefi but the onions. i" WE'LL" says
Robinet. d" then mus, sup to night on
roasted onions and barley bread. Last
nighrI had the bread alone. Tomorrow
morning il will no. signify what had"
so saying, he uudged on, singing as be-
fore.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1837-12-22

Curious Experiment. II, ia stated tha.
an ingenious chemist in France, having
found, after many experiments. that =
void produced by electricity in glass
vessel, became luminous, has a, last
succeeded in forming a long bnttle, of
three inches by thirty, from which, having
exhausted the air, and otherwise acled
upon il. by galvanic battery. ligh. is
now emitted, being hung up in his apart.
ment, equally clear. but mol so oppressive
10 the eye, as that of the sun. Y.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1837-12-22

The Nsihodis.s. 4 re weeks since,
hrld ! ( amp-mreung i PIKE eounty. Ms
sour, a. siieh large ronrourse attend
Cd. A few innsel Hreiefes attended
inr llie purpose II disturbing those en-
gagged IN relrgioas exercises. They had
heen Teproved several uihes. puhliely.
from Ire stand. o. Sunday evening.
the ringioader among them. with seternl
of his co-sdjuiars; retired fes hundred
yards, 10 grocery. and replenished their
eanfeens. While there, genllsnan.
aho was piopsIy disposed. happened 10
pass by, aud attempted % dissuade these
fellows from iunher inlerrupung NE wor.
shipping assembly. The ringlesdsr swofe
he would do A. he pleased. that he had
money CROUCH 10 buy he'll. With this
expression on his lips, he mounted ms
horse, swearing lkai he would gn In Hell
and buy il ont. lis horse took fright.
ran Few steps and dashed The fellow
with such force againsI a Tree, ~ To burst
open his head.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1837-12-22

% kneel down ny his bedside. in which
posture he continued for q considerable
time. and then arose without speaking
: word. lie men sid 10 the Young mn
thai be found his lips so closed that he
eOnli mi inter a syllable on his behalf,
and soiohk his LEAVE Of him; when soon
aiier tie ypang man died in horror and
despair. which eloSeo me sad and awful
catastrophe. ~
Litchfield enquirer., 1837-01-05
~ DR. RELFES PILLS E0R FEMAIES!

ENOR O,-,rar'.ons, Debility. Hypochondria, Green
 Sick aasss, Gidd"ess aud PalriIa,i"n "f the Heart, Bad D;se.,i"". t"a''i"g of Food, and Pains of thr Stomach. The pills purify and promote brisk cir. cu,a,inn of inc b," wh-n become sluggish and "l,. a,raced from she foregoing dia"rlers, revive the reg. uar habits .f e unheal.iy ir,nae, whose aickIy and palii cnun.enance bee resnimai ied and frerhen. wi,h the natural sow v( res'"red heaI!h. They are equally conducive the health pf married ladies, ex. crp in eases of pregnancy consumption, when they mus, nof be taken. Price $l 50 per box.
 nJ None are genuine unless signed T. KIDDER en wrapper, (soie psOprtor aud successor ,u Dr. CONWAY. bv whom they ate for sale, a, his Counting Room, No 99 C"urisrec', Boston, and hy his special appointment, iiv
 Prs. Buel dnd Beckscith, Litchfeld; E. Co,c,es,
 South Farms; J. c. Stereas, Canaan:
 Z. s. Wadsporth, Bethlem.
 June 9. lye5w3
Litchfield enquirer., 1837-01-05
D. l.. FARNAMs Patent Lifti9ag end Forcing PUMPS.

MANurAcrURED BY J. s. LEIBERT & CO.
 ct GermantO,cn, near Philadelphia, Penn. NO. l, Large Pump for raising water for IN the supply of Villages, or any purpose where great quantity of water is required, they will raise 200 gallons per minute.
 No. 2, will raise GO gallons per minute, the above are well calculated for Steamboats, Ships, Stone Quarries, or Fire Engines, for Steamboats they are valuable for filling boil CTS or water tanks, washing decks, and may be safe guard in case of fire, as Engines they will throw water; No. l, 100 feet, No. 2, 90 feet perpendicular.
 No. 3, for deep wells of 100 feet or less, they will work easy any depth, will raise 20 gallons per minute.
 No. 4, House pump for drawing water from wells, csterns, or springs, from any distance, height not exceeding 30 feet, and will raise from l6 to 20 gallons per minute, according to height and distance.
 These Pumps are all formed ot metal, ot the most lasting qualities, they are very sim pie in their construction, and those parts sub- ject to friction al : packed with Leather, and may be readily renewed, (should they ever require it,) by any person of ordinary capa- city 9 years experience and the general ap- probation of those having used them, are guarantee of their superior qualities, over 700 being now in use.
 For Pumps in the County of Litchfsa, ercept Warren, Washington and Nec-M Milford, applv to ANDREW BUEL, in LitchfeM.
 July 20, 1636. I
Litchfield enquirer., 1837-01-05
SHORT SAYINGS.

Avoid an angry man for whHc, ma licious one forever.
 Oblivion is the cure of injuries.
 He is every day condemned, who is al- ways in fear.
 He who flies from the law, cannot fly from conscience. ...
 He who gives speedily to Ahe needy, gives twice.
 When you assist the virtuo'ls. you lay an obligation on the whole world.
 Ii signifies nothing Co have been gener- ous, if you cease to be SD. .u......
 One ungra,hful man injnrcs all that arc in distress.
 The coward pretends to caution, the miser to frugaIiiy.
 To-day ought to bo the disciple of yes- terday.
 To deliberate on useful things is a pru- dent delay. h
 He abuses the absent " ho quarrels with a drInkcn nran. ~@-
 Grcediness in riches is but improved poverty .#, .'- .sss@e-ms<F s Same things arc wanting io poverty, but all ,l,ings are wanting to avarice.
 Voluntary ti,o'is are the best indication ofihe frame of our minds. As the nature of the soil is judged by the grass which il brings forth, so may tho disposition of the heart by fhS predomiTaDey of fsIIe yoIunta- y ,housh's.=Oacen. ,-~~gr-
Litchfield enquirer., 1837-01-05
4ttcbfeEO 1sMqmfrEr: PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY MORNING, BY HENRY ADAMS.

TERMS. To village and single mail subscribers, two dollars per year, playable before the expiration of six months
 To companies of any number over six, Sl 50 per year. payable above. To companies less than six, el 75 per year, payable before. 9 cents will be made in advance These prices are exclusive of mail CT stage charge for transportation.
 No papers will be discontinued until all arrearages are paid, except at the discretion of the editor the expiration of year.
 ADVERTISING. One square, three insertions Sl, and the same proportion for two more squares Half square, 75 cts. Continuance over three weeks 20 per cent per week. A liberal deduction made for advertisements continued or l2 months.
 Adminstrators' and Executors Notices, $1 co
 Commissioner Notices, l25
 All communications must be POSTPAID.
Litchfield enquirer., 1837-01-05
PROBATE SALE.

DY order ofthe Court of Probate in and for ID the District of Sharon, made on the 24th day of October, 1884, shall sell at public vendue, on the second Monday in February next, (unless previously disposed of at private sale0 so much of the Real Estate of SARAH WATSON, late of Canaan, in said district, de- ceased, as will raise the sum of four hundred forty-six dollars and fifty five cents, and in- cidental charges of sale. Sale to be had at the late dwelling house of the deceased.
 WILLIAM LAWRENCE, Admin'r.
 Canaan Dec 19. 1886. 50
Litchfield enquirer., 1837-01-05
Court ef Probate, District cf Sharon.

Court ef Probate, District of Sharon.
 THIS Court doth direct that Monday the
 \ 9th day of January, A. D. 1887, at 10 o. clock A. M. be assigned for hearing at the Probate Office in said District, and settling the account of the Administrator on the Es- tate of ZAcHARIAH BosTwfcK, late of Sharon, deceased, and also for hearing all persons in- terested therein touching any advancements made to any heirs at law of the said deceased, and to determine the amount of the same 1; and doth order that the administrator on said estate give notice thereof, by advertising this order in Q newspaper printed in Litchfeld, and by posting the same on a sign post in said Sharon nearest to th6 late residence of the deceased. n1sed M,s 22d dag of Dec. 1888
 @ WILLIAM M. BURIAL, Judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1837-01-05
NOTICE.

THE Hon. Court of Probate for the Dis A trict of Sharon, acting as Judge of Pro- bate for the District of Norfolk, has limited and allowed six months from this date for the creditors of the estate of
 DAZIAH PEASE, late of Norfolk, in said district of Norfolk, deceased, to exhibit their claims against the same to the administrator. All claims not presented within said time will be debarred a recovery.
 JEDED,AH PHELPS, Administrator. Norfolk, Nop. 9, 1886. 29
Litchfield enquirer., 1837-01-05
NOTICE.

CIX months from this date are allowed by o the Court of Probate for the District of Sharon for the creditors of the Estate of
 JAMES WHITE, 2d, late of Sharon, deceased, Represented insol- vent,) to exhibit their claims against said Es- tate. The subscribers being appointed Com- missioners on said Estate to receive and ex- anime said claims, hereby give notice that we shall meet for said purpose at the late dwelling house of said deceased, in said Sha- ron, on the last Monday of January and the last Monday of March, 1887, at 9 o'clock A. M. on each of said days on the business of our appointment
 ..- ABRAHAM PRATT,
 JACOB CHAMBERLAIN, C0mTs. Sharon, Oct. II, 1896. %
Litchfield enquirer., 1837-01-05
NOTICE.

lnNHE Court of Probate within and for the IL District of Sharon has limited and al- lowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of the estate of
 ELISHA STERLING, Esq. late of Salisbury, in said district, deceased, in which to exhibit their claims against said estate, to the subscriber, executor of the last will and testament of said deceased, for set- clement. All claims not presented within said time will be dcbarred a recovery.
 WILLIAM c. STERLING, Er'r. Salisbury, Dec. Is, 1886. *29
Litchfield enquirer., 1837-01-05
NOTICE

IFS hereby given to all persons, resident and \ nonresident, liable to pay State, Town, and Society Taxes, in the town of Norfolk, made on List 1885, to meet the subscriber on Monday the 2d day of January, 1887, at the house of John A. Shepard, from 3 to o'clock P. M.: on Thursday the 9th day at James M. Cowles' house from 2 to o'clock P. M: on Friday the 6th day at Bushnell Knapp's house from to o'clock P. M.
 Those who neglect to make payment at said times and places will be favored with the privilege of paying legal fees.
 Norfolk, Dec 20, 1886. 20
Litchfield enquirer., 1837-01-05
NOTICE.

THE Court of Probate within and for the \ District of Sharon has limited and al- lowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of the estate of
 BENJAMIN BAILEY, late of said Sharon, deceased, in which to ex- hibit their claims against said estate to the subscriber, for settlement. All claims not presented within said time will be debarred a recovery.
 SAMUEL E. EvERIrT, Admin'r. Sharon, Dec. ', 1886. 20
Litchfield enquirer., 1837-01-05

At New-O Orleans, on the 4th inst. Mir. Barre was stabbed to the heart by William c. Reynolds, at the restaurant of Mr. Julien. It appears that the murderer invited Mr. Barre to drink glass of champsigne with binn-he refused, and Reynolds stabbed hisn to the heart ff- -'a@s' | % -4-, ,-
Litchfield enquirer., 1837-01-05
T1e British llntiseptic Dentifrice!

Hensly white, embel!ishes the enamel, removes e in.or arising from d~cayed teeth, usually termed ensiso breath, prevents their decay, and 'ooihache, eral,cales the scurvy fr"m tho gu,us aud imparis most desirable sweetness t1 the breath.
 A." experienced druggist Pro""uNce" this Tooth Powder of the best he has met wiih, either Eureign or Donsstie. Price 50 cenls.
Litchfield enquirer., 1837-01-05
PERSONS AFFECTED WITH
 CORNS.

TWILL 6nd in the use nf the Albion Corn Plnsfer, w 0ne of the eficac i"us remedies known for that troublesome complaint, hundreds thousands tan aud ready iesify ,o its having answered better purpose ti,a" any thing they had ever used.- This application never causes the least pain, although kives immediate applied, and is us tho foHst as n ia gentle i" i,s effects.
 REMARKABLE CURES!
 GP A gentleman near Greenfield wriies-" TI has cared Cora which for years has given me nconceiv- able paiu and trouble, (aer trying various other pdies;| and having received such relief myself, ad wise a however obstinate the complaint, to make rri al of the Albion Corn Plaster, and have doubt ,hey will be ready exprers their gratitude ns ! am."
 An Agent, in writing for n fnriher supply oi the AL biop Corn Pla ,,er oserves-I have made sale of all you seat me, and find the article be all m prors<es Iu te as those who have used find it {" prove the best article tor corns Ney hnre erer met arith.
 Price 50 cents . box, with directiOns.
Litchfield enquirer., 1837-01-05
NOTICE.

NV \ AOGe TTHE Court of Probate for the District of E Litchfield hath limited and allowed six months from the publication hereof for the creditors to the estate of
 MCAJAH BARNUM,
 late of Goshen, in said district, deceased, with. in which to exhibit their claims against sald estate to the subscribers, administrators there on. All claims not presented within sald time will be debarred recovery. Those in- debted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 ress Ii .ssss REFERENCE BARNUN, Adm.r. '1 ERAsTUS LYMAtr, Adm'r. =. A~ GosAen, De- HS, leS6. ~
Litchfield enquirer., 1837-01-05

Iu q bad Jor.-A Van Buren editor in Illi- nois gives notice that he must either raise @1, POO forthwith or surrender his body 10 the Sheriff of the county.
Litchfield enquirer., 1837-01-05

A GOOD oHE.--A gentleman asked wsg the other day, ihe reason why SO many of the tall gentlemen were bachelnrsl The reply was that "ihey were obliged to, iis corner co. wise in tho bed to keep their feet ih, and w;fe would be in the way. ,i,i. .l,
Litchfield enquirer., 1837-01-05

NOTICE. THE copartnership heretofore existing un- N der the name and firm of Miner, At,oood i. Co.,, in the manufacturing of Sattinetts and other Woollen Goods, is hereby dissolved.
 DAVID MINER,
 JOEL ATWOOD, THOMAS ROOT. Woodbury, Nov. 9, 1886. THE said Manufacturing Business will A hereafter be carried on at the same place under the name and firm of evXtsse2', BLOcE21sey2s G' Root.
 DAVID MINER,
 HUDSON BLACKMAN,
 THOMAS ROOT. Woodbury, Nou. 9, 1886. *29
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1837-04-27

proposals, aiil rennf t, the Committee of Streets
aud Landings, who shall he empowered 10 con
'-ar' tc7 the Stmr.
Resolved, Thatit Is esscntat to the sntubrifv Of
rho city, that the filth and offals be no longer dc
posted IN the rear of this Muncipalitv, but be
thrown sato the ycurrcnt OF the river; and thu, in
order o carry into cff,ct this intention. the Sur.
vryor be. andir is herhy auth orised tn IN ak e %,
cause TO he made, snitable Soavengers' Boat for
that pnrp"s', with rs Iitie delay rs possible
fohr committee will submit IN ordinance IN orc
luI'v explaining thti views, and to repeal .uc1
'x's5iaS ordinances as may conflict with this dc.
sign.
That this committee recommend 10 the Coun,
Gil iha the ordinance of 2Tth September, 1927, be
50 MN ended MS to require of the Of the pro-
perry Iii front al Which stone pavemrnts and side
walks may 10 made, to sustain ali the expense Of
making the same, all the Intersections us we'll as
one halt OF such streets front public sqnarcs
pubic property, and Levees, To he made AT The eS-
ncnse OF the Municipality: it being also incum-
bent on the lnnicpaiiv, to keep both streets and
side wa ks IN repair al the public expense.
JAMES H. CALDWELL, Chm,
SAMUEL j. PETERS,
ROBERT II. M'NAIR
ORDER OF THE DAY.
The following resolution being in ORDER was
taken up. On motion Of Mr.. F,ert, for its rel ec-
HoH, the yeas and nays called for, hen it
appea red that Messrs Frerit tad Stewart voted in
the affirmative, aud Nlcssrs. Caldwell, Glnyd,
Lnckeu Meuy M,N,ir Peters Sb,umhnrn ~
forke, voted in the negative.
Resolved. That in ,hn o,;,;on If ,i,;s c,,,c;,
it is exped;en, that the pnrinr ord,once nf ssn'
-tember, 1927, he so amend ed that all the EXPENSE
Of paving, as well as of making thc0ide walks, be
puypg and sdr yalL NAV Ia ,,,do n,d H.. r.;
nance Con,n,;t,ro ia nstrns,nd - .'a a,'' ''e ~;
nance 10 ina, ,f;.c, " =" o'o'-
On morton of Mr. p,,rs ,Lo r,,os ,,..;. A..
pcnsed with. the following ord;n,nce
An Ordinance. ameuijoe an Ori;nance "a. c,e,,;,,o
and repairing streets and roads. apnroreI Jy7,e IT.
l. Be it Ordained TI,, Tho ,b;rl ssc,;,, rs tho
ordinance approved llth June. 1896. for clean;no
,,I ,e,,;;,,rnf ,,aa, -" 'ooo' W. .i'ai',''S
that il shall be The ,i,,iv nf Tho cnrtr,c,nrs OH
ers charged with the dulies drvnlv;nr IN ,ha cnn-
tractors, to remove MI filth. off,l. vege,oble and
anmmal mattcr. bv O n,c,,c1 a M - ,,a So.
engor Boat, at the end ot,he scavcngers, Wharf,
So soon as said Boot NAV h. in readiness. ,f,,r
which period il shall M Ionoer he lawful IN d.,ns
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1837-04-27
S3ssia.fz z.8sa,a.at..

STATEMENT OF COTTON.
Oct LIST. ls,SNo. bales on hand. ..... ....- s,702
April 90 NO bales received this DIV. =. 427s
Total No do ec'd p cviousiy .526,s2 53l Osg
d. u,,,, - ...- 539sOt
APRIL a6-[ No Exports this day ] ..........
Total Exports previously. 452lO
No. oil bales on hand mt clearnd.... lo4,5n
STATEMENT OF TOBACCO
nct is iss- No hhds on hand. -. 1871
April 26, 1877 No dn ret'd this day 49, 1859
Total received previously 1i,722 1901
Ana, %, Is
April 26-l No Exports this day l.............
Total do. previously .............. 1853
-
NO. OF hAiS on hand not tlearai.... 146I5
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1837-04-27

Governor Lynch OF Mississippi, on the 10Th Of
t1s month stnt in his MESA ge Ia the Legislature
explanatory OF the causes tina, Induced him To call
that body together, asd Recommending various
modes by which the present revolution in con-
merce may te arrested. He is of opinion, thar
post notes issued for Is months, bearing interest
from date. and mnde receivable in dc'fs TO the
sfato, would serve 4 convenient purpose, ard tend
I" ward off the disastrous blows that are daily and
the iurthsrauce of this Object, he rc,.ammen
that the surplus revenue he divided among hos.
banks that will come into the mpasurc, and
that they be amply secured for the bonds so isst,-
ed. This system Of post notes, however palliative
OF present evils it may be, is only one of the
their power few hours ongvr, and to pu, of the
evil day t" another moment. As a financial meas
nre henetitting the many, ii can scarcely lay
claims to Liberation. We-gfanti il will serve the
purpose of the mohied monoposts, but to the
great injury OF that part of the community hu
need funds. The proposition Of the Governor is
mt rr-echo OF the BiddIa plan. 1t has not an
swered the desired end in New York, though
aach ed by Pc gerEul and wel-nanaged iGsti,u-
ton; how then expect any permanent good
TO flow from its adoption in Mississippi II is the
revival oi tie old continental money. In those
days-of paper currency, they cured the evils of
bankruptcy and poverty by issuing more IF tho
worthless stuff. 1t sill he just as difficult to re-
crfa these rs,ce when ihcy become due, as it is
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1837-04-27

10 CORRESPONDENTS the iinrs addressed to
Martin Van Bnrsn are good enough in themselves
'ui wan, pnngency.
AS public good merely rele,aies the opinions
That appeared day nr Two since IN the subject Of
selling specie to he Banks, we do not deem his
communication wnrh inserting. Will he he SO
good as To give facts!
T. is snadmissabc, unless he sends five dol
lars.
Frank lin writes well, but as his paper is merely
renlliion ut the old and hack MED arg umenls u,I-
on credit, Arguments that the present crisis is fas,
cXplodlng, we cnnnnt Mflord u I'VE il n nlare.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1837-04-27

OFF :. w BAR, A. Ri 25th, 1887
The U. S. ship Boston, f. Engt', commander.
| ,s' from Pensacola, will cruiz off III" ports OF
Texas until the 10Th MAY, and longer if the mer.
ca NE interest require it, t.r the purpose OF af
tor i"g protection TO American vessels regularly
rIr Cd
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To WEEKS.
COnlDtr1|Ier's ON .. Sprout NM,

ConlP1t00er's on 2. S"ro4t N,tniriDoI,v
Nv ,rleans. Arri' q lsS
y Ned Proposals Wi, be re. eive' at Ibs ,' 49,
ii, VI" da, the ls ; Way y, n'x!, for ha placms
CO tier hn quatte, rr ,unnn foot, that NAV " y,
ire by tn Survey during the present wear y, y,
c IN icrinls will he furnished bv the MunicipsI,, Az
Sat 'ictory security will be required; and IN oG,.
u old unnecessary delay, applicants will name ihs;
$ curity. SETH W wv H
400 C,,,,,u,t 70