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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-10-31

BALTIMORE MARKET.
Erom the R~alslmore s.atriof of October &c.


CATTLE.-Prices range from Sc to $3.50 per
cwt., according to quality.
HoGs.-Live Hogs are sell ing at $3.50 to 81
per cwt.
BAcoN-We continue TO quote Baltimore cured
Hams at l3l cts; Western Hams at 10 ctsj do.
Middlings a, $ TO 81 cts; and Shoulders at7Oi
cts.
FLoUa.-HOtoard Street Flow:-Sales through
out the week Of some thousand OF barrel Shave been
made from Stores at S6,25, which is the uniiOrn
Store price this morning. The receipt price is s.
to S6,l24. CITY Mus Fom.-Sales have es
made throughout the week at about the unliaa
rate Of $6,25. which is the prevailing price to dy'
WHEATON, Monday, sales of good TO PRIME
reds were made at the advanced prices oil Sl.z
and s 80 per bushel. Sales Of good white li
shipment were made on the same at Sis A
sale Of prime reds was made yesterday at sig,
and to day sales Of primo reds at $l,N we
quote good 10 prime reds TO day at Sl,23 ana
Sl,27. A sale Of family flour white wheat wa,
made yesterday at $l,3s, and a parcelofs good
white at Sl,3l. !.
CeRN.-Early in the week sales OF old white a.
10 and 10 cts on Wednesday and Thursday coca
parcels brought Is cts and to-day at IA els, sa''
Of old yellow early in the week at 70 and 10 e"i
to-day at 70 and so cts.
RYE We quote at 10 and rs cts.
OATS. Sales at 81 and 35 cts.
WHIsKEY.-Salcs Of his 32a cts; bbls. 81 ana
Sle els. Wagon price Of bbls. is q cts exclusive
Of the bbl.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-10-31
WIG FESTIVAL In VIRGINIA..

The Petersburg Intelligencer Of Thursday, 18th
inst, contains a full account Of the proceedings at
the dinner given by the citizens OF Southampton
county as a token Of their admiration and respect
for their fel!ow-citizens, Gen. ). w. PEGRAM asd
j. b. URQuHARr, Esq. Both Of the guests, as
well as Messrs. VIM. Robertson, T.. S Gholson,
and Syme, Of the Petersburg lntelligencer, address
sed the company in reply TO complimentary tossts
| Letters we're read from Messrs. B.. w Leigh, j,
Tyler, Fl. A. Wise, J Robertson, j. f.. May, and
f. Mallory. in reply to invitations 10 attend the din
ner. A number Of volunteer toasis were gwen
The occasion appears to have been one full fife
and ioyousness, and on unsul,dued and unspbdua-
bic Whig spirit was displayed on all sides. We
give a few Of the toasts:
By B. w. Leigh. THE VINO PARTY: Let US
take for our guide the prudent and wise maxim OF
the Whigs OF the Revolution" United we stand,
divided we fall"
BY J. Tyler. PILGRM PRESIDENTS AND TRAY
ELLIsG CABIEErs: The fruitful offspring Of the Sc
cond Presidential term. One term, and no reelec-
tion--the best interests of the country demand it
will not the popular suffrage decree il in l8402
By II. A. Wise. TENNESSEE AND ISDI4SA: II
the enemy have s,ade a breach there, repair it, and
in turn capture Virginia.
BY John Robertson. The CoMnoa CAUsg:-
The cause which arrays the Wing against the To-
iN-iiB AtbEfht Eoftf1 ttL SDAHha hHh WtiEN
gainst the demagogue and the despot-in whose
defence Virtue battles with Yenaity, Liberty with
Power; the great cause Of the People against mis-
rule and usurpa,ion. May victory perch upon its
banner now a1d forever, in our own beloved coun-
try, and throughout the universe.
BY J. +. May. HESRY CLAY: His long expe-
rience, his splendid services, his lofty patriotism,
and his towering intellect, all recommend him to
he first honors Of the country to which they have
been faithfully devoted.
By +. Mallory. "THE NORTHERN MAN WITH
SoUTHERN PRisctPLEs: VIII he not, az with his
Northern principles, offer them up a ready sacrifice
to the jadicious views Of public policy, slightly I'M
derstood in reference TO the individual interests Of
Martin Van Buren2
BY J. w. Pegram. The WING PARTY: With
strength enough for victory, its resources are fritz
tered away by ridiculous discords; let US not add
TO the folly of Disunion the weakness OF Despair.
BY w. Robertson. BENJAMIN w. LEIGH AND
JAMES BARBOUR The d~elegates chosen by the
Staunton Convention to represent the Wing party
of Virginia in the Harrisburg Convention; The true
expounders of the principles of '98; Ire bold and
incorruptible champions OF liberty. who are still re-
sisting the sncroachments Of the Executive power,
sustained by the friends of q strict construction OF
the Federal Constitution, and by the consciousness
Of laboring in a holy cause.
By I. S. Gholson. Henry CLAY: In some
things %right-in some things wrong-in all things
honest.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-10-31
Flom the Alexnndrin Gnlel,n.

Some Of the Wings, since their late defeat, have
become disheartened, and express a disposition to
gi0e ap2 What sort Of heart or courage have
these men Does defeat lessen the value of their
principles, or make their cause less the cause of
their country than it is? Does defeat bring back
Swartwout and Price-stop the progress of conup.
tion-or arrest the abuses Of power7 Surely moi.
Then let no man, who values his principles, ever
taniter or quail We should be just as bold, and
conhdins, and determined, in our political opinions
as we now are, if defeat met US in every State Of
the Union 10 be overpowered by numbers is Of
ten the fate OF The best of men. and The bolios, 81
causes. 1t is no excuse for even lukewarm,ess
One thing however, we shall not object to. II il
that men ofall parties should cease to delye an
much in the mlre of politics. If defeat brings this
lesson to the Wings, they may be vanauished by
Their opponents, but they will still be superior to
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-10-31

FROM MoeILE.-The Baltimore Chronicle says I:
We deeply regret to learn that the fever, at the
last accounts, had become more virulent, and that
VS. victims we're increasing, The Register of the
18th says: 1--WE have gloomy prospects to pre-
sent. We are informed by our best physicians that
the epidemic has increased in malignancy, and that
new cases occur daily, of the worst type. On yes
terday two burials were reported Saturday seven /;
Friday, SIX. Owing to the illness of the sexton,
there may be some omissions in the reports. We
understand that two Of our oldest and most respect-
able citizens, who have resided here over 20 years,
were yesterday taken down with the fever"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-10-31
CONSERVATIVES.

The Conservatives of New York appear to be
vide awake. On Wednesday, the 10th inst, an
in the city Of New York, to hear the report of the
Conservative Convention, lately held a, Syracuse,
in that State. After the organization Of the meet
ing, it was addressed by Edward Sanford, Esq,
who was followed by Mr.. Legare, of South Carroll
ma. The resolution of the Convention declaring
" incorporating hostility to the reelection Of
Martin Van Buren," was received with loud accla-
nations.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-10-31

The Tories appear more and more puzzled
to explain and reconcile the public TO the suspen-
sion by the Banks, which their course Of conduct
has brought about. The Globe at first affected to
think il needed no explanation, snd was owing to
the same cause, which produced the pecuniary de-
engagements in Eagland. Then the whole difficult
" was brought about by the Pennsylvania bank of
the o., sand then again the opium trade in Chi
ma was the fruitful source OF all the disasters. ANY
thing to relieve the government, Of the odium Justly
attachable to H.. But the people will not loGk to
the Celestial Empire TO answer to them for the
Affections visited upon them; they will look nearer
nome, to the " Internal Empire'' of the kitchen
cabiuet.-Richmona IVhir.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-10-31

HE WAR UPON THE CURRENcY.-We are yet
in the midst Of the whirlWind. The grand expert.
ment upon the currency which was commenced By
ANDREW JACKSON, and which MARTIN VAN Blu
rem is pledged to carry through-the experiment
of TWO MEN upon the happiness, the aceH.Jeiag.
and, we might say, the lees of fifteen millions of
human beings-is still upon its onward march a Sc
cond time. One grand convulsion Of the country
was not enough to distinguish the administration Of
Mr.. VAN buren,. A second is in progress. We
must now go back to the beginning, and take q new
start. Every step in our financial system since rs.
81 has besn a false step. 1t has been a step which
has conducted "a further and further from the path
of safety. When the cry of perish credit, perish
commerce, first was sounded, we were IN the pos
session OF The best currency on the face Of the earth
tho same from North to South-from the East to
the West-eqnalling silver or gold in any part of
tho Union. Now the People are crushed and ru-
med, without means at home and without credit
abroad. And this is the resul. for which we have
passed through so much suffering, and are now Inc
witnesses Of such wide-spreading devastation!-
Boston AHaS.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-10-31

The Inauguration of Gov. Polk, of Tennessee,
took place at Nashville, on the l4th inst. The
Wing Of that date says lit
1.-The Governor elect took the oath Of Office to-
day at noon, in the Presbyterian Church, in the pre-
sence Of tho two houses Of he General Assembly,
the Ex-PTesident Of the United States, Ex- Cover.
nors Cannon and Carroll, and ar immense c~oncoafse
Of citizens, (ladics and genliemenI among whom
were the members Of the Methodist, COME ence,
now in session in this city. Gov. Cannon st,rlen-
dered the station in q few patriotic and digniiied
remarks, after which Gov. Polk delivered an unu-
sual address OF about f~orty-hye minutes length, and
then took the oath Of Office, administered by judge
Nancy Of the Circuit Court, according to the form
ofthe Constitution. The ceremonies were Alto
gether solemn and imposing, and if we except the
party matter abruptly introduced into the address,
nothing transpired TO interrupt the good feeling that
seemed to Pervade the thronged assembly. The
opening and closing prayers, were offered by The
Rev. NJ. Howell, of he Baptist Church, and Bish-
op Andrews, of the Methodist Episcopal Church"
The Banner of the 9Th, in speaking ofGoy. Folks
address, says We do not believe a more dema-
%goguicaI production was ever read Or recited on any
similar occasion"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-10-31
GEORGETOWN MARKET.
From The Potomac .gGpocofs Of October rs.
w a II RIED D.

On Tuesday, the 29th inst, at Alpine, mo,s~
County, Va, by the Rev. Mr.. Delaplane, C9Ah,a
ALEXANDER SWAMI, Engineer, TO Miss LoU"
JOHNSTON, daughter of Cromwell Orrick, Esq.
On Thursday, the oath inst, by the Rev I; mar
tin. Mr.. Isaac w. WATERS to Miss MARY fA"'
all of this County. .,,s
On the same day, by the same, Mr.. W.. iASt
to Miss ELIZABETH KREGLow, all Of this oo'";'
On Monday, the 28th inst, by the same Mr !,
con WILLIAMSON to Miss ELIZA McQUlLh'S'
Of this County.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-10-31

On Friday night, the 18th inst, MARY o srsar
BARaAR, aged 81 years, wife of John CohenO''
and daughter of Richard Wood. de-
Her character is summed up in a lew and 3
She was a dutiful child, an afectlonate wiz, avn
tender mother. AT an early age she chose ns' died
RELIGION. which was that of Methodism, ana ~
in full communion with the church, Com
At his residence, in Middleburg, Loudoh aTc
on the 14th inst, after a protracted pafaly'a
ton. Mai. Bum POWELL, at an advanced az.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-10-31
IMPROVEMENT =

The Staunton Spectator came TO hand, las,
week, in an improved dress-an evidence of the
stability of the Wing principles in old Augusta.
We have received, also, a number of the Gsorge-
tomn Daily Adcocate, a neat little daily paper got
up by its enterpsising publisher, Mr.. Fulton, and
published alternately in Washington and George
town. d.. c. We wish Mr.. +. all success in his new
undertaking.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-10-31
PRESSURE IN THE MONEY MARKET.

BY extracts from papers, copied into the Gazette
this week, it viii be perceived that the Affections OF
she trading community in our eastern cities arc
great in the extreme. The determination Of The
banks to continue the payment Of specie, however
well il may manifest their soundness, has a very IL
legitimate effect upon the merchants, mechanics,
&C., to wit: TO RUIN NEARLY ALL. Whist IN
those cities whose banks have stopped specie pay
ments, but comparatively litfle distress is manifest
ed-from Now York and Boston, the cry for relief
from the horrible state of things that there exists, Is
loud and long.
Several large meetings Of the citizens have been
held in New York, during the past week, a, which
resolutions were adopted requesting the banks to
discount more freely, and'thus relieve the commu-
nifty for a few months longer; when they hope a
favorable change will take place.
The preamble Of one Of the reports states that
when the suspension Of the Philadelphia banks was
made known in New York, the whole community
willingly put forth their energies to sustain the po-
sition assumedb the banks in that city, with a full
hope Of reciprocal good feeling in return, at as ear.
ly a period as the common safety would admit and
that that period has arrived.
Will the banks extend their facilities If they
do not, New York papers tell US, the merchants
must go by the board. The banks say they cannot
extend the line of their discounts, and continue spe-
Gle payments at the same time and one thing is
certain, the banks soiA continue specie payments, be
the consequences to others what they may.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-10-31

moNEY AFFAIRS IN New ORLEANs.-The Lou
tsianian Of tho 10Th seys:-" In monetary affairs
we apprehend "a crisi. in our city, as a number Of
our banks have called on the houses that suspened
in the crash of 1887 for an early settlement of heir
Indebtedness. Payment PROFESSIONALLY cannot he
made, and the insolvent Couu will therefore be the
only medium of settlement"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-10-31

The New York Journal Of Commerce, a paper
neutral in politics, has made a calculation Of the
political force of next Congress, by which it ap-
pears that if the contested members from New Jer-
sey are not allowed to vote, the Wings will still
have a majority of two. The only probability of
defea, is by a few Of our members being absent on
the first day of the session. Let the Wings have
their Speaker, and committees will b. appointed
which will properly examine and expose the condi-
ton Of the various departments of the Administra-
ton, and a detail of corruption and p~rofigacy will
be laid before the people, such as was never assert
ed by the most bitter political writer or speaker.
Let the people see this end they viii rise against
and overthrow the administration, however strong
~ it has entrenched itself behind the barriers Of of
fee and patronage. To suppose otherwise for one
moment would be to suppose toe people incapable
Of self government, and Unmindful Of their dearest
rishts.-POtOmdc Adv.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-10-31

In the Philadelphia Gazette of the 10Th il was
stated that General Jackson died at his residence
near Nashville. The Nashville papers Of the 10Th
and 18th inst, make no mention of tive infer,
therefore, that the report is incorrect.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-10-31

We learn from the Richmond papers. that Capt.
JoHN B. RicHARpsoN has received the appoint.
ment Of Captain of the Public Guard, at Richmond
our =" little standing army" as the Editor Of the
Madisonian facetiousIy calls ito supply the va
cancy occasioned by the death Of Capt. Blair Boil
ling.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-10-31
HIGHLY IMPORTANT
Caution to the Public, Jy DR.. VIM. Evaps
No. 100, Chatham Street, New York.

Caution TO The Public, tyDr. VIM. Euans
No. 100, Chatham Street, New York.
DISEASES, general and special" Gaze ne lin.
~ bis'-Begare Of falling. DR.. WIN. Evans
No. 100 Chatham street, New York, ayails him
sell of the present occasion to tender his most m.
ieigned acknowledgements 10 the numerous mem,
bers Of society, who Suffering under all g the pain,
aud aches that flesh is heir toy have trusted them.
selves TO his care. He has the satisfaction Of know
ing, from many living evidences, tbathis renedie,
hare done their duties SO. far as lies ,pithin the rou
pass ofhuman means. How distressing 10 The afa;c.
ted is Dyspepsia or Indigestian. poisoning all The
sources OF their enjoyment, and leading, in MANY in.
stances, 10 The miseries ofconfirmed Hypocondriasi,,
Long as it has been the subject of enquiry BY medI.
cal authors, it remains in much obscurity. Ano.
plexy, diseases OF the Liver, Kidneys, Spleen Sto.
mach, and lntestines, Bladder, &c, Dysentary. III.
arr!rGa, "cum multis aliis,'' perform important
parts in drama Of morbid affections. DR.. Evans Ia,
been singularly successful in the treatment Of ,e
above diseases, by remedies drawn from his own
and the researches ofthe most eminent medical men
in the world. He has also had vast experience and
success throughout the whole family Of delicate
diseases, the impure tendencies Of which are agra.
waited by and rooted into the constitution through The
base conspiracies Of mercurial murdereTs, unpripc.
pied, uHeducated, and unpraetised, 10 any art saye
that of attempting to lead the credulous on The
C road 10 ruin" DR.. Evans office, No. 100 Chat.
ham street, New York, is supplied with the cboi.
cesi remedies, from home and foreign markets, and
compounded by a masters hand, on scientific prinGi.
pies. All those who come there in the hour Of
need, will go away rejoicing.
DIR. William Evans Medicines ere for sale BY
VIM DORSEY, Druggist,
October 81, 1888, AgnL
Il Remarkable Cure Of deute rheumatism with
an affection OF the Lungs-eured under the treat.
ment of DR.. William Evans, 100 Chatham Stree,
New Yerk.-Mr. Benjamin S. Jarvis, 10 Centre
street, Newark, New Jersey, afflicted for four
years with severe pains in all his joints, which were
always increased on the slightest motion, the tongue
preserved a steady whiteness; loss ofappetite, dz
zIness IN his head, the bowels commonly very COS.
tive, the urine high colored, and often profuse swea.
ting, unattended by relief The above symptom,
were also attended with considerable difficulty Of
breathing, with sense Of tightness across the chest,
likewise a great want of due energy in the nervous
system. The above symptoms were entirely reno.
we'd, and a perfect cure effected by DR.. VIM. Evans.
BENZ. S. JARVIS.
City Of Nep York, SIS
Benjamin S Jarvis beingduly sworn, doth deposs
and say, that the facts stated in the above certificate,
subscribed by him, are in all repects true. Sworr
before me, this 25th Of November. 1886
WILLIAM SAUL.
Notary Public. 90 Nassau Srea.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-10-31

CASE OF RUIZ AND MoNrEz.-The COM,
decided the case of the imprisoned Spaniards +"
decision is embraced in the following order -e
Under all the circumstances of the casa III.
come to the conclusion in which the other ;naa's
Of this court concur, that the defendant Mor,a.I
discharged from custody on filing common or ~
inal bail, and that the amount Of bail which ,ba j"
PENDANT Ruiz is required to give, be reduced Il ~.
hundred and fifty dollars" w
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-10-31

A PRoPHET IN TRurH-Whateyer the people
OF this country may have thought ofpoor old Rich
ie, of the Richmond Enquirer, they must now adj
INIT that lie once possessed tho spirit of prophecy.
Hear the oracle of wisdom
From the Enquirer of October Ii, 1924.
We cannot consent 10 lend a hand towards the
election oi such u man as Gen. jackson. lie ia
too hHIe Of a stateSmoR-toO raSh-too ptolent IN
has temPer-his MEASURES TOO MUCH IN.
CLlNED TO ARBITRARY GOVERNMENT
to obtain the humble support ofthe editor of this
PAPER. WE WOULD DEPRECIATE HIS ELEC-
TON AS A CURSE UPON OUR COUNRYw
And a curse it has empbalieally proved. The
Administration OF Andrew Jackson was a cup of
truly SITTER WOE. But his own APPOINTED sue.
cEssoR has filed it to the double. To him appears
to have been given the key of the bottomless pit.
and he Is turning the land into mourning and smi-
ting the earth with plaques.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-10-31

During the worst period Of the last war, domes-
tic exchanges were never so dernnged ss at pre-
sent. The merchants here are in fact cut off from
their Southern resources. On all the Southern CT
tics. New Orleans excepted, the rates are from 3
to 20 per cent. and at this exorbi;nnt price nothing
but bank certificates will sell. Private responsible.
ity is at an end. On the East they are getting
worse. We trust next week things will be a little
better settled. The following are as correct quo
tations as can be given:
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-10-31

The Florence Gazette says the great br;dr.
recently erected over the Tennessee, at Mu.sIl,.
Shoals, and which was nearly two miles in lens,b
fell down, on Sunday last, with a tremendous crss.l
Mr.. }. r.. Henry, its protector, was on the brids"
at TIE time. He was thrown off, but not seriou.11v
injured.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-10-31

III MEDICAL CoLLEGE.-The Richmond Wing
OF the 22d instant says:-The first lecture, intro
dnctory TO the Winter Course Of this institution.
was delivered yesterday by Professor Augustus l..
warner, and will be continued spcCessively by Pro-
lessor Johnson, Cullen, Bohannaa. Chamberlayne
and Mauphin, in their several departments. The
session opens under suspicious al
ready a number of matticulatcs are in uttcn lance,
and the evidences Of favor thus far exhibited argues
well Tor the prosperity Of the COLLEGE.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-10-31

tbs CANAL RIoTERs-The County g..
ting at Cumberland has been dealing very ! st-
WITH the men engaged ia The recent riots 81 1
nal in Alleghans county. The Cumberland :, "a
ian Of Saturday states that Of those who bsv.0 ~,
their trials, twelve have been found guilty a. aaa
Gus indictments, and received sentence TO The "a'
itenllary-one Tor 10 years; seven for I6 yss,.
Two tor y years and 2 months; one for 4 year, ~
6 months, and the other for a lesser term on'ha
found guilty Of minor offences have been os'ss
to imprisonment in the county Jail for digsrss.s
RODS. Several have been acquitted. %
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-10-31

Texas AND MExico.-The Gladiator, of Vermil-
lionville, La, states that a traveller, who passed
through that town on the Goth OF September. from
Houston, reported thar the Morning Star Of Hous-
ton had announced that Mexico had recognised the
independence Of Texas, and that the event was ce.
~lebrating when he left, by the firing Of cannon from
the arsenal.
We publish the above that our readers may know
there is such a report in circulation, but have no
confidence in it ourselves.-BaH. Pat.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-10-31

AN IMPORTANT GEOLOGICAL FAcr.-it is stated
by a pilot on the Mississippi, who has lived nine
teen years at the Bali2e, that the river in that ,im,
pushed iis Delta into The Gulf of Mexico Two miles
and a hall, or, in other words, gained that much
upon the sea. The bar has also advanced two
In'Ies' and d%eepened two feet at the same time