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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-05-28

TRIAL or d. w. GRsEN.-We learn
from the Richmond Wing that the cross
examination Of Mr.. DIbney was continued
on Thursday. without closing. Nothing
new or important has been elected since
the examination in chief. As soon as the
trial is over. adds The Wing. we hope to
be able to give all the material points in
the testimony. AS much curiosity has
been manifested TO know Mr.. Dabney s
account Of the beginning Of the deficit.
We will give II as we understand it. The
6rst over checking was permitted by ano-
Their, then al officer in the bank. When
il came TO his MIR. Dabney's) knowledge,
he consented 10 conceal the fact, for the
purpose Of screening the officer, urder a
promise from Green TO mako good the de-
iciency next day. or in some very short
time. That promise was not fulfilled; on
the contrary, il was alleged that more
money was necessary 10 prevent exposure;
and so II continued from time to time
bankruptcy aud consequent exposure be-
ing threatened a. the means OF exiorting
larger sums-until the deficit reached the
pTeseni amount.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-05-28
Nrw Yosx. M.y %

Az" ANNNt t'At 81
The United States Marshal yesterday
arrested WILLIAM VI. PRIcE at the suit OF
the Government. Alter short detention
he was liberated, on giving bail to the
amount OF So, 900.
NEwcoMB. the sbsconding teller Of the
Manhattan Bank, voluntarily surrendered
himself yesterday al the police Office
lie was discharged on $4,000 bail.
II il understood that Mr.. Pace is We
~ anxious 10 have his account with the
Government settled; but. IL there is any
Truth in his assertion that he owes nothing.
the matter will net come 10 trial till after
the Presidential election. II would be
very embarrassing TO the Treasury officers
jas, now. IL it should appear that their sc-
counts are so loosely kept that they can.
not tell whether public officer is de-
fanl,er or not.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-05-28

a isrfibis hai,-tioF1, srtsnding over q space
q fsas miles sids and lhiry ~ tengih, oceufrsd
n ne Bs.ghbofasoi q EsYsasulir. Nonh car.
olisa. - tags go. Tk6 ha1 fsH ia nas.os
a. issre A. = nsa's ~, sad soa.s ss Iasgs ss %
lre,ss y t.feanfffeses. orsia ssops. gardens.
pseiv5. ~ e. psfs sssIly vsli sassa - ?
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-05-28
From "a. Washington .Uadi.onisn.
THE EXCITEMENT OF COMPOSITE

THE EXCITEMENT OF COMPOSITION
The following is the FIX. Postmaster &C.
neraPs hrst movement 'for the benefit Of
his health" Twenty thousand copies Of
the following precious confidential letter
are at this moment preparing for the mails
Amos calls upon all the officeholders to
help him pul down 1.-THE daring efforts
now making" by the People ito conquer"
those Who are in possession Of the Urea
sury. II will be seen that he says, if you
can't spare dollar. send half dollar
Ii this appeal docs not enable Mr.. Ken
dali and his Federal Vanite conspirators
to put down the daring efforts now max
ing by the People. we advise him 10 take
commission under General Poinselt. and
call out the standing army, and il tho
People won't give way before the 200,
600 mili,iamen, then bring out the blood
hounds and "lst slip The dogs OF VAT"
WasHISoroN. NAY 90, 1910.
Ny Dear Sir; Having embarked. with con-
seiouSness Of right and hearty goodwill. in de-
fenee OF the Administration OF which have
formed part. earnestly invoke yo8y assistance
in rendering my efforts effective by disseminate
ing the enclosed address, and obtaining aubscri-
bers 10 The Extra Globe throughout, your region
o. country.
Every farmer, mechanic, and workingman,
should have one; and II they cannot we'll spare
dollar each, twO or more should unite together
10 take one.
Stimulated BY an enthusiastic devotion 10 the
pure principles Of democracy, and by the daring
efforts now making to conquer them, and 10 en-
tinguish forever the beacon light which our be-
loved country is holding up 20 mankind. shall
endeaVoF 10 take saYs that the ,rue-heaueI men
who may aid me in reaching The minds OF an
honest People shall have no cause 10 repent their
.eKeFtiohs
Your friend and fellov-cilizen,
AMOS KENDALL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-05-28

PENNSYLVANIA LEGIsLATURE.-The
House bad under discussion on the 2Ist
the items Of the appropriation bill report
ed by the Internal Improvement Com nit
tee.
In the Senate. DIR. SnoWdsn reported
= Bank bill. which contains = provision
repeating the Resumption Bill OF the la.e
session, and requires the Banks 20 re-.
sumo on the 6rst OF October next.
Bell .J,asrfeaa
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-05-28

he Hea. Rscnasp DsppLr, Of Psnnsylvaaia,
has addressed ls,lsrss hls constituents. sppris-
Ing them Of his iaisnsoa 10 rcsign has seat in
Congress % me close VI NE present ssssion.--
10 health be assisus ss ttscaass Of his resigna.
ti0n- ~.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-05-28

Rolh boilers of he steam-boai Grssnesld,
plJios betrssn Hartford, conn aad Greenfield.
Massashusslp. srpieasd o. he ls,h instant.
thriving he osPlsis bigh IN iis aif and ioiufing
BIN 80 badly nat be died 10 fsu hopiB-- killing
ibs sag,asss iaI,aatly, 80 severely wouodiug
several olhen
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-05-28

Mr. MoTHER LEARNED NE TO WoRK. :"
Such was the remark II eas Of our Bos.
ton msirons. uho bad eFaeea The sfsl cir
Gle Of society, whose husbsnd IVES repui.
ed 10 be Fich, boz who IN the commercial
pressure ofa7 hsd, ia common With many
oihe'S Of bis elsss, sll the psosis el years
swept awsy. "Ay mother learned me 70
woFk'--snd Der lscs looked - hsppy ia
her ehssP lodgings. ~ ever u did When
surrounded BY The 2sfsphefnslia Of luxu-
~ sod pride. Such wife 10 treasure;
but what would she have been. had
got her mother lesrnsd her 10 work
Bsasa Uasss
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-05-28

AARON ynL formerly Charge ld'Af.
fairies Of the United States at London,
add now aud for some tire past Chief
Clerk in the Department OF STATED has
been appointed by the President Of the
United States. with the advice and COO.
sent Of the Senate. 10 DO Charge dAf-
faires o. the United States at the Court
OF Spain.
The mission Of Mr.. EAroS, Minister
Plcnipoten,iary TO the same Court, OF
course will now be al an end
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-05-28

Mr.. FosTEn. late Of the U. S. Senate.
]. one Of the Wing Electors at large. for
Tennessee, and is traversing the State aud
making addresses 10 the people on tho
Presidential question. 10 q paper before
US We observe list Of appointments.
amounting to THIRTY ONE. in the mouths
Of May aud June. lie 10 q man Of very
decided talent and eloquencr. aud must
make = great impression. Three or four
Of the Van Buren, electors have backed
ous from the contest. some alleging pri :
waite engagements and others declaring
tina: they have not the necessary docu.
ments" 10 defend The Administration.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-05-28

The New York Evening Post adverIisss
that subscriptions foF the Extra Globe,
on account Of the Hon. Mr.. KENDALL.
will be received, SC. price one dollar,
payable in ADVANCE" Some warn friends
Of the Administration IN New York look
upon II e. . pi.ilbls ezpedien, 10 exloEt
money Tor party purposes.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-05-28
PLAYING PossuM


The particulars OF the recent affair. ..
Fort King. are given Is follows 10 the ST.
Augustine Herald. II is the keenest kind
of Military tactics on record:
Captain Raines. commanding that
post. prepared q shell with shir, over n.
10 such manner that any attempt to re-
move the garment would explode tho
shell. This he placed at distance from
the post. Ia little while the shell was
heard TO explode. and Captain Rsines re-
psired TO the spot. when he discovered
Indian signs. . pony track. and some
blood. So pleased was he At the success
Of the experiment, that he placed another
shell similarly prepared, covered with .
blanket, and retired. II exploded. and
lon going 10 the spot. il was discovered
thai the Indians had tied an oypossvm to
Iit and iis exertions 10 escape, had explo-
ded the shell. The Indians had stationed
Themselves. and as they came up. fred
upon the troops, killing one sergeant aud
one private. wounding Captain Raines
mortality. and three privstes. The In
dams are varieusly estimated from 60 TO
90in number"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-05-28

TRIAL OF B. w. GREEN-The exam
ination OF Mr.. Dabney was closed. yester-
day, on the part Of the Common we alth.
menced, and was not concluded VIXEN
the Court adjourned. I; will probably
continue through to-day. aud possibly
tomorrow and next day-fOr the whole
affairs Of the bank are scru,inized. and
the trial seems TO be IS much trial OF
the bank as Of Green Richmond Wig.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-05-28

James Wood, Of Philsdelphia. the muir.
derer Of bis daughter. acquitted upon
trial on the ground Of insanity, I has been
delivered by the Court Of Oyer aud Ter.
miner OF that city into the custody Of his
bail. The penalty Of the bail bond is
%. GOO. and the sureiies are justified in
upwards OF Sl6 900. II is stated in the
Philadelphia Ledger chat he is nov on
has way TO distant part Of the Union. in
company with one Of bis bail
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-05-28

TaE NoRTH WEsT PAssAoE-Tbe
question Of North Weasfn passage from
the Atlantic 10 the Paeihe Ocean, after
having been for three centuries matter
Of doub, n the civilized world, hiss been
settled At lest. II " nov known that such
. passage exists MessFs Deass snd Sim
son. oftbs Hudson Bay Company. have
succeeded aier $40 previous s,iempts.
Ebich resulted unmecessfully. 10 exploF.
Jog the way. and 10 establishing beyond
doubt The fact Of . continuous eommu-
niesii0n between The two great Oceans.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-05-28

a special tern q the superiof Court
- Leudoen Coaaly. vii Be held On ihs
brsi Montsy q gune nsai
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-05-28

TnE MiasissiPpI AND TRisUrARtEs.--
~ The steamer Caddo. ssfived yesterday
rom he foot o. the raft on Red river. We
learn that nearly Ell The plsniailons on
that fiver are mofe o. less under uaisr.
add The riVer rapidly ntiag. The sane IN
ielligence - brought BY 90 The arrivals
from shove. The river. opposite our city.
j. On he rise. bit yet some disisace ffem
ibs Top ofihe Leyee. We noticed several
pisces "a he first Munieipsiiiy rat De-.
Sefss psgiisHlsf kilsniiou from he city az
ihogiliss. too maeh csuliea eaanoi - %.
Piled e ihisfsriod.---Nsw o. Bee, isfA.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-05-28

Mu. Chapman. alias Mos. rtesntlv
died - Quiney, Florida. lsarine Der
children 81 dssiiiais condition. She
was travelling 10 lhsl country 9th her
children. % he capacity Of siFolliug play.
ere Dsyississa Dee.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-05-28

u The United States there sfs 50 Col.
lsgss, costaiaieg a6oot 00o0 audeu,i W
Medical schools, with 900 siBJsbts sod
= laa schools uith 35o siadeafs.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-05-28

GaATiTUDE TO HoRsE.-The late
Or. Parrish, Of Philsdelphis, who died
last monih, greatly lamented. made an
express provision in bis will that one
hundred and fifty dollars Of his estate be
annually expended IN making hiss old
horse comfortable as long a. be lives
The will requires that be shall be quarter.
ed IN Burlington, be Literally fed. baya'a
bed OF straw every night, be Tszp1ssly
euIr;ed and kept clean, and cd Just
enough for his own agreeable aud btslthy
exercise; no more than this. ibis fact
demonstrates the bensvolenes and had.
ness Of the good Doctor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-05-28

Spencer. one ~ tho rres lately con
vieied - Fsinax Cow iait on
The patrol 81 The coon MEAT 20
MI, vs. hanged II Paw q House.
90 Friday last s7isa &
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-05-28

"Holloo. Sam chat you 2ola' faf p
"Pish'ag' Well ssg DE- 700 golin 20
nouiF' "Noih'n bat cone ~ - fas
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-05-28

What time is 4 Tom p
'Jua iims y pay ihsi lille sseoant
goo 0we ne
o. indssd veil indss5 I 6idat ihink
y vs. half 80 lsis. 20 I asst Be- ~ o.
shsB loio ny diasanH
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-05-28

n - H4ys ~ - ~ 0s,lss1 So
yAsa - b. ~ BJup@ FuaeA y ~ g''Fs''
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-05-28

The contributions 90 far. for the benefit
Of The bsreaved family OF TsoAAs N.
LAueHLiN. Of Baltimore. Il appears from
card Of Of the President Of the late
Convention. John ". L. McMahon.
Esq, amount in the whole only to
the cum Of $3.50 I2; OF which sum
$1,000 wss received from the State Of
Massachusetts,. and nearly $500 from the
State Of Virginia. Mr.. Mcmahon 10 in
daccd 10 make this statement owing 10
the erroneous reports abroad as 20 tho
amount Of the Contributions. aud that his
silence might be considered Is giving
eredcnee 10 them, and might in some
measure defeat the intention Of the Reso-
luton. BY producing the impression tha,
the amount already received was sufii
Gent 10 accomplish The objects Of the
Convention. The names OF the donors
when the collections are conpleted) are
to be Published.-Ro.ney infeiKgner.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-05-28

he. Postmaster CsnsEsl NmEs has 81.
rived IL this city, sad saisssd % lhs tp.
ties 81 his o&ee, ND. III.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-05-28

Il an 10 favor q ihs b-Tfeasury Z"
ssid = worthy olAsentleman Of IBIS eiiy
ne oibsF day, bat ] shall vote foF Csa.
hsfsisoa. ! So foF the sob. Trsssagy. bet
! Want % honest nan 10 supsriaisad a."
lfIfsfss
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-05-28

Prentice rays lhai several ofTihs va
Buren, leaders n snd shout his diggiaes,
usTs IN ihe habit Of lying ~ bed ~ day
70 avoid hearing The news from Vifgiais.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-05-28

The Apalacticola Gazette Of the 10th
states that the Florida Indians have mas
sacred three more families Of whites, who
resided in the vicinity Of Blountstswn.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-05-28

EDITOR KENDALI.-we are not honorca
BY an exchange with the Globe; but we infer
from The following paragraph in the last Alex
andria Gazette that Mr.. KendaIis "exciie,nent
Of composition" for the "benehi Of his health"
is very great:
For specimen OF unadullersied coarsenes,,
vuigariiy, abuse, and, We feel conhdent, auda-
eious falsehoods, see the editorial columns OF the
Globe, OF "Wednesday night II sueh rancorous,
malignant. and foul Islander Of n venerable pa
rIOt. does not add TO his cause troops OF friends,
then have VIC mistaken the character Of the peo-
pie Of this country. Such articles must disgust
even the friends Of the Administration"
With the unpfineip,ed Kendall at the head of
the Globe. TO write, and the unprineipled Niles
At the heaG Of the Posi-ofiee Department. to
eirerlst-. Mr.. Van Barren hopes 10 sustain him
self; but all will not do; the peoples eyes are
open, and cannot be blinded b. the dust xhich
these worthless may set ahoaL
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-05-28

r BoASTiN0s-Ths Richnona Enqsirer seems
TO think ia party eniiiisi 70 The exclusive pnyi-
lesc Of boa,tins u ecusiansly hnding f.ul,
with the Wings for exercising Ihis harmless
right; in reply % vhieh The Frederickssurg Are
na says-" Thes whiss do boasi--,hey are JUS
i6ed in boassing They intend, too, to make
good thsir Boosting. They are Just in the righ,
isme VI mind 10 ensure sueces,-anin a,sd and
encouraged by all The sisns VI the iim-s and b,
every popular demons,ration-bu, not 10 san
sni6e nor 50 eonhdent as TO induce the slightest
relaxation Of effort. They know too veil the
character and strength Of their opponents; have
too Just an appreciation Of the power and inGa-
snes OF the Government, N relax, for moment.
the vigor and conunoi,y Of their exertions -
There il certainly no despondeney--nor Is here
Ioverweening confidence. Assured % the right
eousness Of their cause and Of their growing
strength, rejoisins in their uranImiiy and eneou-
ragged BY the signs Of dismay in the enemy.
camp, the Wings are more than ever attentive TO
discipline-and never was the levy e~ ra.ss seen
under 50 admirable an organization"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-12-11
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF VIRGINIA.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
Monday Dec. Z,


The SPEAKER having called the House to order,
Mr.. MrLLES presented petition from Jane Heath
PRAYING for divorce from her husband.
Mr.. BAYLr presented petition of snndry citizens oil
Accomac praying for alteration of the law prohi.
biting the hauling of selncs within prescribed periods
The same gentleman also presented petition from
sundry citizens of Accomac praying for the passage
law. the more erctunly to prevent the destruction
of wild fowl By non.rcsidents. He would move the
appointment of Select Committee to take this subject
into consideration. Agreed 10.
The following gentlemen compose the Committee
Messrs Bayly, Chopper, Walker, Taylor of Norfolk
Borough, farrell and Gregory.
Mr.. NJ LAUGHLIs presented petition from sundry CT.
items the county of Nicholas praying for the es,ab
ishnent Of precinct election at the house of Israel
Brown, Buck River in that county.
Mr.. TAYLOR of Halifax proposed the following resou
ton, drawn up BY Mr.. Gregory
Resoired, That the Committee for Lunatc Hospitals
be instructed TO inquire into the expedency of provd
ing by law for The enlargement Of The present Lunatic
Hospitals, as to make them sufficiently commodious
10 accommodate all The Lunatcs in the State, and also
10 amend the existing laws in relation 10 Luna,;c
Hospitals, 30 as more effeciualy 10 provide for the
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-12-11
Congress-.7ad the Message.


We have been tanlazed on Tuesday and Wednes.
day nights, about the Presidents Message. The want
Of quorum in Congress has prevented its being sent
inland unless it arrive by the mail of last night, We
shall not have il in power 10 lay it before our read
ers until Tuesday morning. We have made arrange
ments however, spread il before them this morning
in it arrive in tme-but in this event, many
clr which is in type for this days paper, will be ne
cessarily suspended.
Every politician anticipates this last Message of
Mr.. Van Buren, with grca, deal Of anxiety. Among
the most deeply interesting subjects which II will en-
brace, the state of the Treasury The Wings have
been busly propagatng reports, thatere is not cent
in the Treasury that the Government is seriously IN
arrears that the present Congress will have to make
loan and run mp public debt; that they will have to
mise the Tariff ION silks, wines, &c, &c. One Of
the Harrison organs, indeed, conducted by Col Todd,
in his Cincinnati Republican, formerly one Of his
Aids looks ahcad-lhreatens with extra session
of Congress- and says, that Present appearances in
dicnte that the National Treasury will be left empty,
and that il will be- necessary TO make some provision 10
keep the wheels of Government in motion"
But f IL be true, have strong reasons To be-
eve that the revenue with the aid of Treasury OF
lis eugagements-that also expects To have between
and 2 millions in the Treasury, on the LIST January
ncxt-that the outstanding Treasury notes may he
met Nv the accrung revenue-and that no permanent
debt has been need be contracted provided the
penses cut down to wise and economical point,
then hat will the omened birds of Whlggpry think,
or what will MIR. Todd and his precious Clique say
about the necessity of an extra session of Congress-
In this regard, important duty will fall the pre-
sent session We call upon the Republicans who con.
s,itu,e the majority, their power wisely and ef
fectively. They should adjust the Tariff All extra
VACANT expenditures should be avoided. The expense
of the Government should be cut down as low the
general interests may demand One of our most dis
npuished men has expressed tie opinion that Is NIL
lions would be suficent-that hy retaining the pro-
ceeds Of the public lands in the Treasury, and esmat.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-12-11
TWENrY-sIxTH CoNGREss---2d SESSION.

THE MEETING OF CONGRESS.
WAsniSGToS, Dec. o.-icstrraay, Tor the tfs' 'i'''
IN great many years, neither ii"u s 49, onan;nn
formed quorum on the day appointed tor the opening
of the session, owing to the unpeccoehea occuIeme'
of the roads al! directions being oiocSco Up carrier
in the season than ever known before, oy nearly IL
heavy fall OF snow recollected ever 10 nave oc
Cured in this par, of The country, accompanied by
high wind aud severe cold.
In The Senate, sixteen members attended, and in the
House Of Representatives one hundred
In the latter body, ii is probable that quorum OF
members will be in attendance to-day; but We have
doubts as to the Senate. W.thout the presence OF
quorum IN both Houses no business can be transacted;
$, tina, It IS possible readers will not have their Gu
rlosity graed by the perusal OF the President Mes
saue Tor a day or two To come.-.Nat Int.
From THE NORM About four O'Clock yesterday
morning. train u Cars arrived At the depot IN this
city from Baltimore, having been sixteen hours III
pourhng through the snow, with the assistance OF
several locomotive steam engines lhe tram brought
number of passengers, (about httcen oil lhem Mem
hers Congess) but mail from North OF Baltimore
The latest communication received from New York,
by that conveyance was by passengers who !cu New
York at nine clock, Friday, al. winch time there
was no news Surfing These passengers, we learn,
experienced great suffering by detention for many
h,nrs on The road three miles on this side Of Elk
ton the tram OF cars, continuing sou= hundred and
fifty passengers (and among them about th'rty IL
des) beng unable to make any progress either back
wards or forwards, until they were relieved by the
arfVil Oh srcoHu oN'"S ~" -
time without food hire, and the fuel and water OF the
locomotive being exhausted its efforts TO exrIcate the
tram from the si,ow-drrft They lett Philadelphia at
hall past three o'clock p NJ. Oh Friday and did not
reach BallIn,ore until late on Saturday night
The tram OF cars from Baltimore, due Ut III o'clock
Yesterday arrived some hours after It's e but brought
no Northern or Western mail. There are now due
here three Northern and Eastern and three Western
Mails: that We have right TO expect budget oi
letters papers, ofnews, III the course OF day
Up 10 the nour vi going to press, no Southern
mai had arrived. Two mails from the entire South
pls NOW duel