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Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-04-30

lind some apology But . plot to Pregellt
1reemen from Uofing d az, IS . new and
recent ieature adopted which changes the
whole lace Of things
e Masonic Hall last night, when the
result was known there vas no despopden-
cy at al. All Hem again- bsgin to-alor-
roo was the universal cry We think We
have 5000 votes, among them the Oldest,
nlany Of them Of the most prominent 20.
habisants Of the city, who could not gel
their votes into Tie ballot box. The
Friends, as d class have been showed from
the polls. The weak and the feeble have
not been permitted to vote.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-04-30
CORONER,N REponn

An inquest held on the bodv n r W.,
the Military Road, beyond Blscky ~ = ne q
verdict q the jury was that be was -, as
person OF persons unknown, with 80 y 4
either pistols or guns and that tbe -.s aln
country, summoned By me as corons. !, q q.
It tobe case Of most daring rnur5..'
It is my opinion, from the CO.,
received, that the Perpetrator of tbeS
man riding chesnut sorrel borse es.la
hal, blue coat, light panfaloons ana is.-.i
that the person described sioDne5 ~ ~ ga,
all night at one Mr. Williams N az 90 "a,
road, = miles from Columbus. ana ~. 4 a.lli;iI
there on. the morning for Col,Imb,'o.' al 3 q
seen near where the murder 49, 49, ana Va
coming down the road, and that I5o SsS.llEiel
son was seen By Mr.. Williams '.,e s4le pe-
flDe after the report of the oun - = 81! sA9t
The place Of the murder, and eyidsp.ie 20 1ear
haste and confusion, having left tbs ~ 2 glesi
and was seen BY Mr.. Hayden tss ',-ll rad !,
fences TO get apass through bal ~ q eosh
and Is supposed to reside IN the T. .lial ls4
of RusselyiLe, Alabama. 0ofhoI
The following IS "a list of the s,,;.,.,
With the dead body: horse. sadds -, io1lt
saddle bag, sundry different mote -. o-a ouee
pocket knife, with wallet and s20 - ~ lslsz.
ey, whicht the family can have b ~ !. 2 ilol-
subscriber. s-4ls q tie
A. THAI HER, Coru4
Columbus, April %. 1899. y
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-04-30
OBITUARY

Died in Pickens county, Alabama. on tssp
oil April instant, Mrs. PERTHEEG Mooppr',,.
VIE Of Mr.. Samuel Moorhead, in the ssh >,
Of her age, leaving an afectioaate bOsE.I
eight small children, and large cirrk !
friends, to lament Der untmely death NJ.
sad vacancy which her decease had mad !
the hreslde and social circle cannot be Sli.i.
and those whom she has left behind fa1 ~
console themselves BY the recollection n IL
virtues. To the world unknown. tbe s }. p, J
the deceased has taken It's fight, and an tba,i-
LEFT IS the solitary tomb on which the bereayei
may shed the tear of affection.
The Pendleton Is. c. Messenger VIII
please copy
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-04-30

Dull TINES. Since the adjournment of
Court, and the necessity Of every good PLAN
ter TO be present on his plantation attending to
his crop, our town has beenvery dull. and very
little business is transacted. This viii last for
short time only; and soon, again, win the
hustle Of trade commence. Our only regret
is, that our merchants have not goods enough
to supply the demand and unless the
clouds grant US rain to raise the river, much Of
Our Supplies win be enhanced IN price by the
xpense Of land carriage.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-04-30

a FRANK COMPASSIONATE. r.
a French physician, who etc. oSsilaIsl
wonderful cures, had no faith :; M :: many
iession. He said that physicians r =. Pre-.
blind men with sticks, with wb ;,I'e I lIEe Z
struck at the patient and his dis su hey
50 much the better for the pat.enf : = 50d
hit the malady instead Of himseif' AsJ
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-04-30

bus upon American industry, tie freosu-
nv Bank; and the overthrow of THosE
MEN WHO have so signally proven them.
selves unworthy Of the trust Of fee
people. ask the people and THE PRESS,
what do you say N. 3.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-04-30

AD6E We learn, BY Sunday evening"
mail, that duel came. off at Vicksburg, on
the 25th inst, between Doct .HAeAN of the
Vicksburg Sentinel and Mr.. McCARDLE Of
the Wing. The latter gentleman was shot
through the side, and is said to be MORALLY
wouuded Doct. Hagan received no injury.
In our opinion they would have better served
the interests Of the parties they advocate, in
writing good editorials than by shooting at each
other; and, as leaders of public opinion, they
have done much harm to the community in
setting a bad example. and violating the laws
Of God and man.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-04-30

I We are authorized to announce Law.
endeF s. Wilkins, of Plymouth, a
candidate for the Office Of Clerk Of the Crcat
Court ofLOwndes county, at the ensuing No.
vember election.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-04-30

u We are authorized to announce S,e,.
ling III. Lester, as a candidate for tbs
office of Clerk of the Circuit Court Of d.
county OfLOwndes, at the ensuing election.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-04-30

3 " We are authorized toannOunce John
4. DOWd, as candidate for the Treasug
ofLOwndes county, at the ensuing election
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-04-30

- We are authorized to announce Argyle
Campbell, Esq. as candidate for Chan.
celloT, at the next November election.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-04-30

~ We are authorized to announce John
Newton WuIIin, as a candidate frn-
election to the Office of Treasurer r ISVnass
county, at the ensuing election
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-04-30

On Friday evening, the 18th inst h
Rev. NJ. L. Forbes, Miss EMMELNE \ - !
this city,.to Doet ". GooDwrN Of c..
county, Alabama.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-04-30

~ We, are authorized to announce Ebe.
nezeF p. OdeneaI. as a candidate q,
the Office of Sheriff Of LOwhdes county, at TIE
ensuing election.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-04-30

EMBEzzLEMENT.-C Charles Griswold, atel-
Ter in the Commercial Bank of Manchester has,
at various times; taken from the Bank large
sums Of money, and on an examination Of the
condition Of the Bank made Al few days ago,it
was discovered that his defalcation amounted
to III, OO7 Sc. lie fed; and since his de-
parture Ias been ascertained, that within the
last few weeks, he had INDUCED deeply in
gaming and that mostof his Il-gotten spoils
were expended in that way Hsfe.is another
fatal proof Of the heIish effects Of the Faro
Table; and this instance Of them, BY which a
young man enjoying hest confidence Of
the community is rendered an outcast and a
Gelon, fleeing from Zee, should be warning
and have due weight with the rising genera
ton, and those Who have the guardianship O
youth. The Cashier Of the Bank offers $500
reward for Griswold's apprehension.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-04-30

THE TRUTH.
Blythe Tennessee papers We find that The
present GoFerpof Of Tennessee, The Hon.
NEwrON CANNON met the Speaker, Poll,
N Murireesborough lately, and that n answer
to i four hours speech Of the latter, Gov. Cam
non made 8 few remarks IN reply a sketch
81 hisTemarks Is given inthe Nashville Ban
Iner, and We copy them, commencing them soH
the attention d the reader, as truths, emana-
ting rom high source, and ven worthy Of
perusal.
Extract trom Go8er1aor Cannon's Speech.
81 am free 10 confess, however, that !
should moi have supported the Blll.rechar-
tering that Bank for hold that no Bank
ought to be rechartered. ihe Old Bank
Of the United States had Is faults. a
rev one might Be chartefed containing
fewer. And So ii might be withall banks.
But what kind of currency have we
had ever since Gen,l. Jackson eennasllced
tinkering it He removed the deposltes
without law. He and bis followers 10
Congress promised us a better currency
than we then bad currency Of gold and
silver We were all to have our pockets
filed with coins wrought from the precious
/ metals. a thousand tongues and thou
sand pens predicted the state Of things
that has since come upon US, aIld.1,ro'
nounced the golden promises Of the Ad.
ministration arrant hnmbugs. Still Genl
Jackson, Colon Benton, &c. went or
with their tinkering and promises. The
deposites were placed in faYorite State
Banks, which were encouraged and re-
coinmended 10 loan out literally upon thu
strength ofthe Government Funds. The,
did so. Fayorites of the Administrator
went deeply into land speculation -form
ed companies, borrowed money! from thi
Pet Banks, and entered vast domains O
The public lands. When they had 90
thoroughly surfeited, completely gorged
the Specie Circular was sprung upon tn,
people. No more public lands could b.
purchased without the specie Then cam,
the suspension of specie payments by tht
| Banks and then the flood of shin plas
tiers How many of you, my fellow coun
trymen, can say you have not suffered By
this revulsion, and in consequence of thi
tinkering Of the currency? We have al
, suffered from it.
And is the Administration to escape
censure for bringing this odious state o
things upon the country? My opponen
would not only hold ii guiltless, but laul
add eulogise it! 1t gave me pleasure, how
ever, to observe that, when he was ran
sacking his newspapers and documents Il
hunt up defaul,ing Office holders aud de
: faulting Banks, nc scampered over tn
. Bank of the United States, IN the connec
ton, without even stopping just to sta
] the simple fact that the Monster had re
: ceived 100000, 900 ana discussed til
t same for the Government, without keepin
/, back a dollar This trifllng circumstanC
e he chose not to speak Of. When that h
c stituton vas chartered, almost al the PEI
:, pie of Tennessee were in favor of it,
: Our delegation in Congress, with a sing
h exception, voted for it. That exceptio
II was a gentleman from East Tennessee
1t from Judge Whites neighborhood, an
Il supposed 10 be under the Judges influenc
1t at the time.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-04-30

J We are authorized to announce ~ :
II. brown. as a candidate ~ -
Circuit. Court Of Iowndes county, a. W.
election
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-04-30

5 we are authorized tOa Announce =.
w Briclxell, IS candidate 2 -.
of clerk the Crcnis Court q
county. the ensuing election.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-04-30

U We are authorized to anna De
jamfn s. Leng, az candda =
fee Of Clerkofthe PFobates Cont i9i la.--
county, at the ensuing election
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-04-30

liza large and respectable meeting Of the
citizens Of Columbus was heldon Friday eve
ming last, to take measures more efectuaHy to
rid the city of Gamblers and other persons
who have no visible means of support, and
to express the horror Of this community Ct
the diabolical murder lately committed in our
vicinity, Col II SMITH was appointed chair
man and DIR. w; w. HUMPHREYS Secretary.
A preamble and a set ofresolutions were adop-
ted by the meeting, which we'cannot find room
to publish. The right sort Of spirit prevailed
at the meeting, and we have hopes that effect
nal measures viii be taken to preserve the
good character of our city. A resolution,
complimentary to Altered THAoRER, the Cor
oner, for the active mes ms he took 10 endeavor
to detect the murderer of Mr.. White, was
passed unanimously,
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-04-30

q We are authorized to announce
Nathaniel L. Mitchell, cania
for the Office Of SherifFof Lowndes count
the ensuing election in Nov. next.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-04-30

UWeare authorized tOaanOunss -,
Tucker asa candidate loi - -.
Clerk Of the PTobates Court Of osll.'
y, az the next election.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-04-30

9 We are authorized to announce ~
liam r. PuIIer, as a candidate q y :
Office Of Clerk of the Probates eOuf y z
county Of LOwndes. at the ensuing
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o. We are authorized 70 anl''- .s.S
liam ,. Estes, as eaDdd.ls
fcsof CLERK Of the Circuit C0uri d
county. At The ensuing election.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-04-30

1--WE are authorized to announce GeOFv
SliIIman, as. a candidate for the Office d
Sheriff Of Lowndes county, al the eNul!!
election. =
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LIE TRrTlI.

must Be paid compensation from the
Treasury
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~ We are authorized to announce Cdui
John w. Byrn, as a candidate ira
Office Of Sheriff of Lowndes county, at L
ensuing election.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-04-30

U We are authorized to announce wi.
liam G. Wright, Of CaledOnia, asaca
didate for Sheriff of Lowndes county, at ts
ensuing election.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-04-30

HFeare authorized to anue.'. ). ! s.
eis IS. spots, asa csndidais q 2
ofclsik 81 the Circuit cour.oiL Low
the ensuing election. -
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-04-30

Do We are authorized to announce BeH'
janlfn G. Weir, as a candidate ir p
Office ofSheriffo of LoVndes county, atthsnsl
election.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-04-30

gWe are authorized tOsnnOmee James
II. Turner, as candidate for the Office Of
Sheriff Of Lowndes county, atthe next election
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-04-30

LIVINGSTON, Ala. April ID
The Circuit Court for County Of Sumter,
adjourned on yesterday, after a session Of
Twelve days, tho Hon. Peter Martin, pre-.
siding. On Tuesday last, the trial Of
Christopher c. Scott, aud Fraucis T..
Scott, on an Indictment for the killing Of
Isaac Smith, which was found BY the
Grand Jury, nj the last October Term,
was commenced, and after occupying three
entire days, the jury returned into Court
on Friday morning, with verdict loI
Manslaughter and imposed a fine Of $500
upon Christopher G. Scott, and verdict
of not guilty., as to Francis i. Scott, who
had been indicted, as principal in the Sc.
cond degree. The jury were out but a.lew
hours. The prosecution was ably con:
ductedcu the part Of the state, by Messrs.
Williams and Steele, and the defence was
managed with great skill aud ability, BY
Messfs. Erwin and Murphy.
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MURDER Our city was, on Wednesday
last, thrown into considerable excitement, ii
consequence Of the discovery al about IL
o'clock, M, Of the body Of a man with two
shots through his head, about four miles from
town on the Military Road. The Coroner,
Mr.. Alfred Thatcher, empannelled a Jury, and
proceeded to investigate the causes Ofns death,
and the circumstances attending it. H.was
ascertained that his name was GILLIAN WHITE,
a resident Of RussellviIle, Alabama that he
had visited Columbus on business, and LEFT the
city but an hour befnre. Every Appearance
Indicated that tn: ILurderer must have beer
riding along side Of him on horseback, anl
that perhaps, tai ing advantage Of him while
turning his head, clapped Pistol to his face
ard launched him. into eternity. Mr.. White
was highly respectable citizen, aud designed
removing to Columbus. He has left wife
and nine children to deplore his untimely. end
The object Of the assassin was plumber, un
doubtedly; but he was disappointed, as Mr.
White had but little money with him when h,
left Columbus. II is said that "a gentleman
left town at about the time Mr.. White did
much resembling him in appearance, with !
large amount Of gold about him, and that 'tht
murderer must have mistaken,his man. The
remains Of Mr. White were brought to town Of
Wednesday evening, and were inferred OF
ThursdaygE with every respect that our citzeni
could bestow. Every exertien has been made
by our citizens to detect the murderer, bu
without success. The sum of 1910 wa,
promptly subscribeda a reward for his appre
hensiOu, and several parties started out in pur
suit-of him.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-04-30

WAR@The following rumours came to us
IN our late exchange papers; we Do not. place
The slight credit ID them however.
Prom the Boston Herald.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-04-30

Our good wing friends of the Raymond
Tmesafe somewhat facetious in their remarks
abOIt.our city post Office affairs; and as their
article is too good to be lost we transfer it to
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-04-30

about our city post office affairs; and as their
article is too good to be lost we transfer it to
our columns.
GREATTlMES AT COLUMBUS.
OFWilL our good friend The Colonel,
who edits the Columbus Democrat and
who has recently been appointed Post
Master at that most notable city, the me-
tropolIs of LowRdes county, inform US
whether he has yet got possession of the
Post Office? In this part ofthe State the
story goes that the old Incumbent holds on
to the incumbency; Burgess IS his name
and most estirnable gentleman he is re-
presented to be-. Well, the story is, that
he has refused to relinquish his post upon
the ground that he has never been notified
of his dismissal except by newspaper ru-
mors, and it is also said that he has written
to Amos Kendall TO know if the rumors
be true. In the mean time the town is
blessed with two Post Masters-but as the
contractors always deliver the mail to the
old one, we presume that the new official
station of our worthy editorial brother is
a perfect sinecure,
1t is said also that when the news came
that Mr.. Burgess was to be superseded, a
remonstrance was got up against tie act.
The people preferred him to the other, and
only three individuals refused 10 sign the
paper.
p. S. Since writing the foregoing, we
have received the Columbus Argus Of the
9th inst, in which we find the list Of letter:
signed "a. G. Burgess, P. NJ" Ii il
therefore certain that the opposition Pos
Office still keeps up, notwithstanding tn,
appointment from Head Quarters-and al
il seems to have the run Of the business
Judging fronfthe size Of the list, we woult
recommend to the Department the adop
ton Of some ways and means tocompen
safe our brother of the Democrat iof 81
services. Ile IS the Post Muster for Ken
dali and Burgess is The Post Master for tn
i .Peopleand as the people pay heir favo
rite BY the commissions on their hostages
Mr.K. ought 10 pay his favorite out of hi
own pocket How would YOU ike thai
Colonel and brother II would Be charm
ing. Oh that We had more such men i
Burgess
BY the Ways we forgot to state that thi
is no political aflair. Il IS an famil
quarrel. both Post Masters being Demo
Gratis.
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MARRIED.

Columbus, April %, 1883. "no'' .
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COLUMBUS TUESDAY APRIL 80.
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Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1839-08-20

lar FAcgy SrrAE.--Sosne three % four wears ago
tic Legislature 81 Michigan became affected with
aic notions ofihc Administration IN respect "a banks
ard took II into their heads 50 "rciurn" them. At
IRA; iimn there Ia the State OF Territory fifteen
Banks established Upon specie basis similar 10
ocr Vermont Banks 4 reform" was commenced
by cnactinq a law making real estate the basis, and
said estate was sccurcdby mortgage for the redcmp-
ton Of the issues OF the banks. Thirty Banks went
INFO operation under TIC system IN about one year,
jho paper OF tine banks began TO dcprcciaic, ard
rraEnsllv grew worse tn "a last fell 10 80 per
cent belnw par. Tie people suffered this "reiurm"
afbcton iof about years. The last Legislature,
~ ne same political faith. repealed the law and
made 10 pcnmicnuary offence, bv solemn enact
mont. 80 issue any more bills under the reform
system" At the same time this law was repealed,
tho Legislature chartered State Bank with a large
capital, upon the specie basis. In the mean time,
al tie old fifteen banks, one, continued sound
and their bills good and current, and still continue
while II Is made criminal 20 revive The reform sys-
tenn" This Is iho three wears history Of the attempts
ofihc Michigan Legislature TO "beiier the currency
a, the end Of which time they gladly adopted the old
system The Michigan system, which proved A.
b1rtiye when was brought into practice, vas similar
10 Of the crude schemes cried up ga THIS Sta IL
by The Van Blrca party to get votes, under the i'm
posing coglomen Of "Sn!lie and Bank reform Tho
very party took from the pockets Of the people
+ Of Michigan thousands of dollars by adopting the
project there and what could prevent similar disas
trous consequences here IL would appear 10 bt
the height OF folly to destroy our specie basis anC
exchange IL for the Michigan system or for "Smili,
and Bank Reform" The bills of our banks now IL
I operations with one exception, as good IN tht
State and al a reasonable distance, as either gold o
silver, and with the checks upon and the guard,
thrown around the banks by the Wings of the legis
laturo they cannot fail to continue thus. Ever,
tillholder has only to carry his bills to the bank
20 get the specie for them.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1839-08-20
TIE CHEROKEES.
9Th month, 1899.

The Commercial Advertiser contains sensible
letter from Hon-non-drick, or \. L. Strong, Cat
taraugus Indian relative to the recent murder of the
two Ridges and Boudinot, Cherokee chiefs and head
men. The following is an extract
| can but sincerely lament their untimoly and, by
the hands of the enemies of n course they had been
forced 10 adopt had the happiness to know them
Intimately they were well educated, intellectual,
able men. Above all, they were actuated by an en-
lghtcned patriotism-full of generosity and noble
ness of heart but they yielded political
sity which ought TO have commanded respect from
those who claim TO possess all the humanity and
gion, well those who admire the elevated
character OF a civilized man.
Ii was magnanmity and patriotism that prompted
those amened chiefs 10 Withdraw their opposition
to the views of the State of Georgia, and ofthe gov
eminent of the United States, after strenuous and
unceasing, although irutless, opposition of eight
gears. II craftsmanship consists in timely conces-
slons, these men were statesmen they yielded their
love of Georgia, and the graves of their ancestors
necessity imposed by the whites, and not to bride
as imputed by you. For, ask, what is Henry Clay
distinguished for but his love Of Union, compro-
mise and concession "
] ask again, what would probably have been the
condition of the Cherokees had not John Ridge and
Boudinot Withdrawn their opposition to the policy
and wishes of Georgia and Of the General Govern
ment
They would have been butchered long before this
by the Georgians and other States interested in their
extinction. Under these circumstances, who was
the most patriotic Was il John Ross, who wished
to remain in Georgia. and run the risk of extermn-
alton, Qor they had been already turned out from
their houses,) or John Ridge and Elias Boudinoi
Is it right for those who know the pcrlous situa
ton in which the Cherokees had been placed for
years, to cast such inlamy upon their names, the
only reward for their tolls To have il descend TO
their children that their fathers chad uprooted their
nation, and desecrated the graves and affairs of their
forefahers, for gold?" Is this Christian charity -
is honest is il noble to heap upon their graves the
charge that they have received the 'veng eance of
their treachery :" speak feeling yon this subject
! am a CT ief-engaged in the same cause to which
these men fell victms-exposed to the same false
judgment, and liable at any moment TO be cut of as
they were-and ii is with pain that ! contemplate
the hazard Of like obituary from the American
press dread il more than the knife but | should
donbly deserve it were silently 10 permit the MEM
DRY of my late Cherokee friends TO remain unvindi-
Gated from sue aspersions.