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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-01-05
From The Nat. TaielLigenccr.

We some days ago adyerted to the fact Of
I he discovery that several Of the Electors of
President and Vice President were disquali.
he'd for the exercise Of that trust, by reason
OF their being onice-bolGcrs under The Unit
ed States, and that the votes of such Electors
we're Of course null and void. About the
same time, The same ground was taken by
he Bosten Advocate, Ga leading supporter Of
he Administration, } in regard 10 one Of the
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-01-05

We learn from Baltimore that the Hon.
Louis McLANE Oaie Secretary of State,
but more recently President, OF the New York
and Morris Canal and Banking Company
has been elected President of the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad Company II is not sta
ted whether ne will accept The appointment !;
tnt we presume il must have been ascertain.
ed that he would before the appoin ,ment was
made. We congratulate the Company upon
the discernmeht erinced in their choice
Nat Int.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-01-05

n business transdction-TheN II. Y. Jour
nal Of Commerce states that MIR. Stevens. a
Jeweller in Dey street, who was some time
ago robbed of large amount of Je wellery,
Tor the recovery OF which he offered re.
ward of 1000 dollars, was accosted in the
street few evenings since, and told il he
would call a, a certain house, at an hour
named, and pay the 1000 dollars, he should
receive back his Jewellery. Hedidso-paid
his money, and ed his property.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-01-05

of great length, setting forth innumcra.
Bile grievances, and winds up by asset
ing, these evils demand an immediate
Investigation at the hands of this House,
"fresh from the ranks of the People. I'M
touched by the influence Of the gold of
"a foreign corporation" sc. The pre-
amble and resolution were laid on the
table.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-01-05
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION.
Returns have been received from all
the States. The votes stand as follows:

Returns have been received from all
the States. The votes stand as follows
FOR PRESIDENT.
For Mdriin Pan Buren, of Neu York
Maine 10, New Hampshire Z, Connecti-
rut s, Rhode Island 4, New York IL,
Pennsylvania 80. Virginia %, North
Carolina Is Louisiana 5. Mississippi 4,
Alabama I, Illinois 5. Missouri 4, Arkan-
sas 3-makipg l67 votes, being 81 more
than necessary TO q choice.
For VIM. II. Horrison of Ohio-Ver-
mont Z New Jersey 6. Delaware 3. Ma
fylAnd 10, Kentucky 10, Ohio 81, ;ndi-
ana 9--making q votes.
For High l.. While Of Tennessee
Georgia III, Tennessee l5-making 2G
votes.
For Daniel Webster Of IIassachusens-
Massachusetts II votes.
For Willie p. Mangum of North Car
'ohna-South Carolina, / votes.
FOR VICE PRESIDENT.
For Richard VI. Johnson of Kentucky-
All Of the States that voted for Martin
Van Buren,. except Virsinia-making
3sl votes, being two votes short OF All
election.
For Francis Granger, Of Nep York
All OF the States that voted for VIM. H.
Harrison except Maryland. (adding Mas
Misunderstanding II votes.
For John Tyler IF Trginia-Mary
land 10, South Carolina II, Georgia III
1ennessee l5-making ~ votes.
FOR Vim. Smith, Of Ala5ama-Virgin.
ID, 23 votes.
There is no election for Vice Pres,-
dent by the people ; the selection will
ne made by the Senate from the two
highest candidates.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-01-05
New York Dee IC

Beginning Of Trouble. The Harpers
discharged on Saturday thirty fire jour
neymen printers, alleging as reason
the impossibiIity to get money to pay
wages during the present pressure. I'VE
fear many similar discharges will take
place are long. The general reduction
of price in every article OF value is only
beginning. The approach of winter
begets alarm. and Justly so.--Herald
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-01-05
NOI,ECE.

TIE Trustees OF the Wayncsboroush
Academy are DESTROYS to obtain the ser.
vices of a Gentleman qualified 10 teach
all the branches usually taught in SINH
lar institutions. Testimonials Of charac
ter, qualifications. &c. will be required.
Waynesboro', Jan. 3, IS37.-3t
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-01-05

nj MARRIED, on the 29th ult. bv the
Rev. Samuel Kennerly, Mr.. James Par
so''s to Miss Martha, daughter of James
Patterson, Esq. all of this county.
In Harrisonburg. on the 23th ul,. by
the Rev Mr.. Coffin, Mr.. GEORGE S.
GROVE, of Augusta, to Miss NANCY,
daughter Of MIR, Jacob Rohr, of Harri-
sonburg.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-01-05

A destructive fire occurred few days
since at Charleston, Kanawha. Viii
sons Hotel, DR.. VIM. Caru,hers', Rev.
n. w. Calboun's and several other
houses were burnt down Total loss
including furniture. estimated at $22,.
0OO,-of which Wilson sustained SIS.
600, Mr.. Calhoun l.500 and DR.. Car
uthers $4,000. The only insurance
was S 1000 on Dr. CGruthers' property.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-01-05

An attempt was recently made, at Wood,
bury, N. J. by crowd of about 40 colored
persons, 10 rescue an individual who had
been arrested as runaway slave. A voley
of musquetry was discharged, and several
persons injured.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-01-05
Dec. 80, 1886.
|@LooK lEERE!!

AS Trustee for r. I. Hii.L's cted:-
tors, would sell TWO LOTS in the
town Of MerceEsviile, Jennings Gap,
Augusta county. one Of which is very
well improved. having On it comforta-
~ BILE DwELLrNG-H HOUSE. KITCHEN,
f1fRl and various out houses, well of
Ihf water lin which is pump) near
the doo-. A SToRk has been kept at
the place, and there are suitable houses
on the property for carrying on clever
business. This property is thought
worthy the notice of merchant or a
mechanic. The terms would be accom-
modating.
would also sell as aforesaid,
ss:D0 Acres OG LAND
near the above mentioned property, ad.
joining tie lands OF w. G. Dudley and
others.
here take this method Of informing
said Z. I. Hil's debtors, that his creSi-
tors Gre becoming inporlunate. and that
Unless payment is made promptly, I
shall be compelled TO proceed TO the col
lection OF his debts as the trust deed re-
CURES Of ne.
r. D. HILL, Tsus1Ez.
Dec, %, lS36.--3t
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-01-05

A hurricane chasing gold mine. A
furious hurricane took place OH the 18th
OF November in Rutherford county,
North Carolina. Itunroofed the houses.
blew down the fences, and carried off
the fodder stacks Of several planters near
Rutherfordson, besides levelng forests
to the ground aud blocking up the roads
with their huge trunks. Its length
was ten miles and its breadth Quarter
OF mile. Among other freaks il took
up chicken house and filed the air
with flock Of fowls, turkeys and ducks.
About five miles north Of Rutherlordson.
a vein of gold has been traced at least
three miles, and large company has
commenced operating upon portion OF
IT, with every prospect Of realizing a
large profit on their Investment. The
gale encountered this vein at one end
pursued it for the whole three miles.
with rs much exactness as the most skill.
fol mineralosist woald trace It, through
its various wiDdings, litefally sweeping
every tbiGg before it.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-01-05

We learned day or two ago from a
ira, eller, that on Thursday night 22nd
inst. fire broke out at the Kanaw ha
salines and destroyed great deal of
property. Our information said, there
were two Stores burnt and 5 or other
houses-that the destruction of proper
ty was much greater than in Charleston
the week befote.-Lewis5urg Democrat.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-01-05

Applications for ne'v Banks, with an
aggregate capital of $500 S0,00O. will
be made to the Legislature OF n. York,
during the present session.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-01-05
MISSISSIPPf--OFFICIAL RE-
TITRNS

The Governor of Mississippi has issu-
ed his proclamation. declaring the Eiec<
torai vote Of that State to be as follows.
For Martin Van Buren,, 9,979
For Hugh l.. White, 9,6SS
-
Van Buren, majority. 29l
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-01-05
-.-oN e.--

Mobile Money Marke,.-Letters received
in New York from Mobile OF The 18th inst.
state that from twenty-five 10 thirty mercai :
tile houses had suspended payment, in tina,
city, within two days
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-01-05
NOTICED.

ALL those ind. bted to the estate Of
JOSEPH COWAN, deceased, are re-
quested 10 come forward and make pay
ment, or settle their accounts, without
delay. JOHN COWAN,
A. Is. COW AN,
Sept. p, 1896. Adm re-
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-01-05
SPRING HILL
FOR SALE:

The subscriber offers for aale the
Plantation on which he resides, lying
in the county OF Rock bridge. between
Fairfield aud Brownsburg. about one
and a half miles from the former, and
three miles from the latter place, and adj
joining the lands of Joseph Scott, Joseph
McClung. Thomas and John p. Will
son, containing about 337 IL acres
240 acres are cleared aud Under good
fence; it is admirably adapted to all
kinds Of grain, and 20 or so acres in
CLOVER. There are a number of good
Sptings. and water in every held-two
excellent springs within short distance
of the House, and are piped into the
porch--twenty acres OF MEADOW, a
young ORCHARD of select fruit
The Improvements are good brick
AA DVVcllIrsg=hOusc,
IssIR brick KITCHEN, and brick Dali
lEsEs8. Ry. within few steps of the
door. a Smoke-house, and all other ne
cessary buildings an excellent BARN
eighty feet long. shielded all round, with
a good TnREsHING MACHINE attached.
The above description is deemed suffi-
cient. as it is believed any person wish.
ing 10 purchase will first view the prem.
ises.-Terms will be commodatihe.
WaI. PATTON.
Dec. 80, 1886.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-01-05
NOTICE.

SgStBscRinERs. and others, whose
accounts are still unsettled with the sub
scriber, are hereby informed that Mr..
JAcoB SosEY is authorized 10 receive
and receipt for monies due him, during
his absence,
KENYON HARPER.
Staunton, Dec. 2, 1896.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-01-05

A letter from Florida, under dale Of De-
cember ~, announces the death Of CAPTAIN
Ross, of the Marine Corps, of wounds re-
ceived in the battle oi November 81 Can.
Tain MAITLAND, who was wounded al The
same time, was rapidly recovering.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-01-05

He also suggests the propriety of reg
ulating the postage on newspapers ac-
cording to their size. BY diminishing the
postage on small papers. II the posta ge
should be reduced. he recommends an
increase in the per centage allowed to
postmasteTs.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-01-05

The Postmaster General recommends
a diminution of postage on letters as fol-
louc-cor
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1837-03-28
From he Northampton Courier.

The grR- THE TONGUE -THg BAR. That ind
,idual who enjoys his several senses, vigorous and
unimpsired, has but poor conceptions of the ailic.
lions Of those who cannot claim exemption from
disordered or ytisted organs.
The sye the mirror of the emotions which speak
out from the heart with an eloquence beyond the
power of language 10 convey, and which reflects
upon the niind the most exqUIsitely peasurable
sensation from external objects--how painfully this
contracts with shghiless eyebss, imsging nothing
but darkness upon the mind and doso,ation TO the
senses.
The tongue. which u,,ers what the feelings dc
tate and the heart nspifes--w bich is persuasivcly
at one moment. subduiDg and tranquilizing at sno-
Their which eleyntes with JOY to-day, aud Thrill
hngly touches the heart sad assunges its gnefs
to- morrow--how cherries when lis posers of ut
icrsnce pslsied. aud ts capa cities remain IN
known and unappreeiaied. Whist cloud OF wretch
edness il must throw around the mind TO think
that its buian, emotions and vivid and glowing
conceptions never Ia be communicated 10 others
disclosed by that eloquent, organ the tongue.
Bot the that hears, when that is shut against
all external tones and Eaions- against the
sympathy citizenship, the JOY of social intercourse.
and the delights Of melody and loye-what drea %
~ waste, what sad journey life must be TO travel
win any nl tbpsc senses impaired when stops
free intercourse with cur fellow hen. and mars The
harmony and bouyaney Of existence. 10 be shut
oct from the natural hesuties Of creation and the
delights they afford aud to kno~ Of the existence
Of thing. around only BY the touch. or NOM.
lions Of the esr--to be debsued from sweet con-
yerser with society and the soothing blsndish1enis
and eomioriing symPsthes it eresies--to have the
portals Of the soul closed to every tone which
elevate i,s separations and espe ts weary sBd sad
Jening ihooghts-io suffer ali or sny Of these al
hieti,e deprs1tiohs, Is among the many causes
which may make life cherries, and It's path dark
end despondDg.
~ ~ P,s.ssssr 'A,.' s'sriaa. .cgl,.s, .a'r,-
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1837-03-28

| participate ~ The general aHllci,or -,ha, ms hear,
sl-p !. uuicfg5 nr ,lc process of c.sidcs'ioo 80
this distressing Acknowledgment | aw impr'led by
the conviction that tho more hrcsihe this pet rify.
iur air. the rr,-l'rr becomes nv difference so Tic
other sex-aud that not cet,s'oly from any Want oi
warmth "a nv temperament, for
from ,he brilliant sun ~ a southern ,ky
Moe eye caught u. usttc, my eacok us aye,
o., 10 PLATA words am nstivc " That nlost hcry
and independent little state called South Carolina.
and it is my Grio belief and opuion, that then snd
thcrr that is To- say a, the time Of my birth IN the
above mel toned combcsibe country there did in.
fuse themselves into my composition some stay
sparks OF tha, ire for which It's children are so "a.
noay. The society Of Young men j. TO my NOW
ma,urcd Judgment 80 longer agreeable, for they
seem to have contracted mpedimrnr their
speech which hlndcrs them fon uitcriur anything
but nionosy llabl,s md short sentences. except IN
the way of business unless II may be now and thru
a dish Of politics. sometimes mot wofuy season.
cd as to the old cannot say that they exactly
. suit my taste. When was young. and reflected
on these now TO inc worlhlcssl matters. used To
consider thirty as the acme of matrimonial bliss
but that dream is over for IN man Of the world,
my suspicious disposition could reposc trust
aud love without confidence is the day without the
sun, the flower without the perfume. In short, nl.
ter httlrg and maturc de!lhcraipn, have arrived
al concusiou Vhich cannot hu, consider q
most consumusic and finished piece Of wisdom
namely that they who enjoy the blessings Of single
ness Of spirit, follow my ,us'ruus example enl
remain so still for who that has breahed the spirit
Of liberty, would fling himself beueath despo'ic
chains Love no longer exists here; he was once,
i, is true little boy, but heaihen gods, like men,
must one day grow old. and the earth with age be.
! ing wan, poor Love began to feel his wings grow
ing feeble, and his hand not able to point his mr.
rows as correctly. or shake the sands of time as
fast as he used to do, therefore, he resigned his
sceptre to Fashion and fled TO heaven whittier
sweet sisters. let ~ follow him
Ass forcscc that my warning voice will find
but few listeners Roll on, then, vain world, ant
fling beneath the Wheels OF your irlumphal car th'
voiaries who will maGly REJECT the sweets of &C
libacy for the msenes Of IIymen. Roll on, but
and my sweet siscrlood will tread the path TO heu
ven together.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1837-03-28

Tina irnUstEr W rAruar Industry - tho
Visible friend ofhappiness and virtue. |, sdsp,- the
gihs ofthe Creator 0 the euds ehich he dcs rucd.
We are excited to 1t BY the examples aud aualugles
OF nature.
1.-THE liule rIi hssiens onward TO The broader
stream, cheering the flowers lie margin, and
singing to the pebbles in their bed. The liver
rushes to the se,. dispensing. an broader scale,
fertility aud beaaiv. Ocean, receiving his thou.
sand tribute s,tesms, aud swelling his thunder
hymn bears 10 their white winged messengers which
promote the co,afcrt and weslih Of man. aud act az
ENJOYS between remotesi climes. Ia the secret bo-
som of the earth. the little heart 81 the committed
seed qsiekens circulation commences, the slender
radicles expand, the newborn plan, h(s iuid
eve tn the sun bcam-ihs blossoms difidscs odur--
the gcan Whiiens foi the reaper the tree perccts
its fruit. Nature is never idle.
Lessons Of Industry come also from insect
ieashers, from the winged chymst in the hell of
the hyacinth, and the political economist bearing
the kernai of corn to It's subterrunesn magazine.
The bird gathers food for itself,
and for it's helpless claimants, will songs of love
spreading q migratory wing. hangs its Sigh, ar
ohitecture the palm. branch Of Africa, the wind
swept aud scaniy foliage Of the occide,or the slen
der, ky-piercing minaret Of the Moslem."
Ms Sg0U H,ys ieiters.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1837-03-28

FhgEDoM or MiSp. cell that mind free which
i, not imprisoLed 10 se.f or 10 sect. which teh-
nowledges 10 all hufs1n beings the image Of God
and he rights of hls children which delights. IN
virtue, and syupalhise Nth Offerings wherever
fhrv - -,sr ~hirh raf9g~-. frids arf i0ft tp-
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1837-03-28
NUMBER Ii.

oIe'' rsolf ura wiling sirnw 70 ,hs esuss Of
mAutind
call that ptnd tree ~hrh u tss-itely framed
by outward circumstance WITCH 10 no, the eres.
iur" ~ accidental impulse, hat which hents events
tnis o~n Improvement. acts upon an inward spriug.
iro'n AZ ,wmuisbc principle which u has dclibet-
aiely ,s1uuscd.
call that mind free which protects itself against
he usorpsjons OF society, which docs not cover
to human opinion which feels accountable to a
higher law than fashion. which respects i;self too
much TO be slave of the many of the few.
rorERs ADDRESS TO MS COMPANIONS.
Tho follosng is an admirable parody on Bru,us'
Address TO the Romans sf,et he had murdyea Gu
ear -
"Tpers. DrHnkards, and S,riggtrs'
Hear me for your own sakes, and lay aside your
glasses that you msy the better hear believe
for your welfare, and have respect 10 your welfare
that you may believe censnro me 10 your sober
moments. mud be- sober, that YOU may the better
Judge. II there be around this table any dear lov.
or Of ardent spirits To him say that Slngo's love
of ardent spirits less Than his. IL then that
lover dcmahd why ShDgo tose suainst ardent spit-
iis hi. is my answer; not that loved a,dcnt spir-
~ less but that loved health and sound consti-
tuition more. Had you rather tha, nrdcnt spirits
ruling, tn die ruined knaye, then that ardent
spirits were contemned TO live stout, hardy, hon
est yeomsni AS ardent spirits were pleasant
tasted them as they were eshilersting. ] slipped
them they recruited my spirits, drank them /;
but they were ruinous, spurncd them. There
tastes for their ploosantness, s.ps for their
hileralinns drains for their recruiting powers but
banishmenl aud dctcstsiion for their ruinous ten
deucy. VIM il ho,o SO brutal as would be a
drunkard II any guph-hiecup-- reel for him
have offended Who is here so foolish would
be u swiggrr, II any brnwl-for him have Of
Tended. Who is here 10 mad will mol mind his
health If any. let fever speak his burning rage
/ for him have offended. pause for reply
! (Nonc unswer) Thea none have ! offended.
have done more 10 ardent spirits than you should
do 10 ShnQo.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1837-03-28

psiied, hiss NJ right 10 ssy tbs ss sad world. o'
inoufnfaly think It a vale Of tears.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1837-03-28
,or rar nrrL..p Mrs.LB.

LINES
ssas s,ii sss. moons ~ili ~ans.
Vet tktJ noe sod st sgaln
ferss.s the ~intst storm svbdses
We, sprlng tbet leaf, shade rsHs~r,
To sbb and so~, stte oeesnslot
Bot Mae lie. DOVE, and rises not
AID al esrthiy things shalt pas, s~sy,
~, shall awake, h, slumbering clay.
Vessels, al SCI. 10 Ravens re-ti
Paths. denote kasiistiots nssf
Rivers fow iuto the main,-
"a upor, return to the fouHt again
The sasi end Of which is inown
Mantle darkness goes alone,
And doubt and mystery,
Vail his future destiny.
Rivers their boundaries o'e,how,
And make sweet vegetation grow
The dew descending on the hhls,
Life iato Saiars's veins ius,in..
And as it on the parched mead falis,
It, tAdias loveiiness, II recalls y
But man alone shcds ears Of pain
wseps-,ut va, he ~eeps in vain tE. s. II.
wslhngford, March, 1887.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1837-09-29
FROM ARKANSAS.
Little Rock, Sept. 4. !

r. Little Rock, Sept. 4. 1887.
Capt. r. d. e. Collins. United States
Army. aud Principal Disbursing Agent.
Indian Department, for the Southwestern
Territory, arrived here on Tuesday last.
Capt. Collins. during his tour, visited the
Cherokees, Creeks, Seminoles aud Choc-
taws. He represents these tribes as pros
porous. and. so far as he could learn, all
the Indians on our Western frontier as
friendly and well disguised towards the
whites. f<
We learn that Col. Whistler and Capt.
Stuart. u. S. A. together with DIR. De-
camp, have been appointed Commission
ers TO choose site for Fort on the
Western frontier. with istructions to To-
cate it between the Webber's Falls and
the Arkansas line. II will probably De
located above Fort Coffee. Tunes.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1837-09-29

HtIsOr.-On Sunday afternoon last, Al
about 2 O'Clock, violent meleoric explo-
sion WAS heard II this place. The sky
was perfectly clear during the whole day,
and The atmosphere exhibited the sereni-
ty Of one Of The most pleasant days Of
autumn. Directly after the explosion, q
small cloud, having every appearance Of
smoke, was seen directly over the town,
which however soon disappeared. The
noise Of the explosion resembled a heavy
loaded carriage passing rapidly over a
rough pavement. and continued one or
two seconds. The explosion was heard
al a great distance in all directions. AT
, Union Westinghouse, about % miles w.
N. w. from here, the congregation was
4, greatly alarmed, and the noise Of The ex-
! plOsiDn has been described 10 US by per
. son who was present, exactly as il was
heard here. At Round Hill, ~ or ls
miles Est Of this place, it has been de-
scribed as resembling a clap Of thunder
+, when the lightning had struck at about
quarter of mile distant. Il was heard
equally distinct, and probably as loud, II
miles 8. w. from here. How much far
Their the explosion was heard we have no
, yet learned. but the distance must have
been very great, as at all the places men
toned the sound seems TO have been near
ly equal.