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Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1840-08-01
TAKING THE CENSUS.
SCENE A HOUSE IN THE couNrpy

ScESEt--A HOUSE IN THE COUNTRY.
lnquisitor-Good morning, madam. Il
the head OF the family a, home I
Mrs Touchwood - Yes sir, I'm al home.
lnqnisitor--Hav'nt you husband
Mrs. 4 Yes, SIR, but he ain1 the head
Of The family, I'D have you know.
lnqnisitor--H How many persons have
you in your family
Mrs H. Why, bless me. what's tha,
to you You are mighty inquisltive, !
think.
Inquisitor-I am the man that takes
the census.
Mrs. T.--lf you was n man in your
senses, you would'n, AK such impairment
questions.
Inquisitor--Dont be allionicd, old lad,
hut answer my questions as ask them.
Mrs. T.-"Answcr foul according t.
his folly "--you know what the Sc:iLt
says Old lady, indeed
lnqnsitor-I beg yonrpardon, madam ;
bul | don't care about hearing Scripture
just IT this moment. am bound to 90
according TO law, ard moi according 10
Gospel.
Mrs. t. | should think you went nei.
lber according 10 law nor Gospel. What
business il is TO you to enquire into folks
affairs, Mr.. Thingnmbob
lnquistor-The law makes il my bu.
slness, good woman, and il you don't want
to expose yourself TO lis penalties, you
must answer my questions.
| Mrs. T.--Oh, IFS the law, is il ? Tha,
alters the case. But should like to know
what business The law has with the peo
pies household matters.
lnquisilor-- Congress made the law
and II It don't please you, you must tall
TO them.
Mrs I. Talk to a fiddle stick +. WI,
Congress is fool aud you're another.
WILL YOU ANswER?-We put il Il
candid Southern men Of all parties TO an
swer with sincerity the following query
Is not the present administration eminend
farorable 10 Southern principles ard South
cra interests! In what respect could tn
present policy be altered for the benefit o
the South? What has Mr. Van Burel
done, what measure has he proposed
since he become President, with which
genuine State Rights politician can fin,
fant9 Is he no, sound upon Abolition,
| United States Bank, Internal Improvement
a high protective tariff? In short, suppos
a Southern man was now in the Presi
dental char, what different policy wou!
he pursue, if be were true TO the best ia
,efests of the South? And will the gen
erous and hieh-min withhold from NJ
Van Buren, their cordial support, simp
because they have imbibed groundles
prejudice against him, and give in !hei
, adhesion to Gen Harrison, who does ne
, hold one single political principle in con
mon with the South? We pause for
reply Old Dominion.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1840-08-01
SINS FISHER, & Co.
June 20 32-if.
TAX COLLECTORS SAVE

l will sell to The highest bidder for
cash, before the court house door Of my
county on the third Monday in August
next, the follow ing described properly, to
Wit: four acres Of land, more or less the
place on which N L Riyes now resides,
north Of the lot on which Jahn Nj Brown
formerly resided, and east opposite the lol
occupied by William f Aastin.
Assessed as the property Of N L Riyes
for the year 1889.
J. WALTON, T enc.
Nav 30 30 ttls
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1840-08-01
POS TONED.

POSTPONED.
The following sale is postponed until
Saturday the Sill inst.
TRUSTEES SALE.
ERY virtue Of Deed OF Trust exc
MD cuied TO The undersigned by Will
liam G. Williams, md William b. Whit
field, on the tenth day Of July 1889, to
secure to Ozas Taylor, certain sums Of
money therein specified, which said Deed
Of Trust, was filed for record in the
Probate Clerks Office, on the twenty.
second day Of July 1880, in the county
Of Holmes, and State Of Mississippi, und
recorded in Book T. pages 3Ol-3O5,
aud 306. shall expose TO public sale
10 the highest bidder al Richland Acade-
my,
On Saturday the second day Of
August nert,
the following property, 10 wit:--ihe tract
or parcel Of land known as the south east
quarter Of section tweniy-nine, 10 town.
ship thirteen, Of range three east, contain
ing one hundred and sixty acres more or
less. Also two Negroes, one a woman
about twenty seven or eight years Of age ;
and Ned i boy about nine or len years q
age, or so much Of said property as will
be Of sufficient value 10 satisfy the said
sums Of money specified in said Deed Of
Trust, with interest and cost.
The title is believed 10 be good; but !
will convey such only as is vested 10 me
by said Deed Of Trust.
GEORGE M. WEATHERBY.
Trustee.
July ls, 36--2w. Prs fee Sl2
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1840-08-01
POSTPONED.
The following sale IS postponed unit
The first Monday 10 August.
SHERlTF'S SALE.
Morton a. Nash
vs. pl Fl IA
Samuel Swisher,
5dIIIUtI 0WIsIIFT,
Jefferson Fa,heree, et al

Jefferson Ealheree, CT a.
LIB Y virtue OF the above stated execu-
LTD ton, to me directed, shall expose
TO sale to the highest bidder for cash, al
the court house door Of my county OF the
3rd Monday in July
next, the following tracts or parcel OF
land, to wit: the east half north west quar-
ter, north half west halfnorth east quarter
section 10, and north east quarter south
west quarter north quarter west halt south
east quarter south west quarter south east
quarter, south east quarter south west
quarter, section 3, township II, range 2
east, and north half south west quarter,
section A, township IA. range 2 east.
Levied on as the property ofthe defend.
ants Samuel Swisher and jefferson Fa-
theree, to satisfy the above stated execu-
ton aud cost oi suit.
J. ID WYATT Sheriff
OfHolmes county.
Fitch q. Isrowp, Pitts Atty.
June l3, 81 ids Pr. fee $50 5O
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1840-08-01
l iAklNG TIE DOCT0R

bior, '',n. % q neighboring city CALI
las omit, 'as :; ago, 10 see a young man
! a 5 b1'e suck, 4 among other things,
o. Il" which he ordered Is 81
Tie nav; auns maa's chest. He
Quir ion ! morning to SEQ his patient,
hsiprosSm""uSw , the blister had opera
DE v voa by the lady oflhc house,
heed ~ AWE e, man bad no chest, she
eab Y" a. blister On his trunk and
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1840-08-01
SHF RIFFS SALE.
James Cheatharn
VS. pl Fl IA on bond
Willis Il Wade er I'll
.aiyh N1ad1nv G, ~


Use Of the Union Bank Of Louisiana,
VS. pl & ia on bond
Willis b Wade.
Reiurnable 10 Madison Circuit Court
TO November term 1910.
HD Y virtue Of the above stated execu.
ND tons to me directed which issued
from the Clerks Office Of The Circuit
Court Of Madison county, | shall proceed
TO sell by way Of public auction to the
highest bidder for cash, al the court
house door in the town Of Lexington,
Holmes county Mississippi. within the
hours prescribed by law, on the
5ht Monday in August
next, the following described tract or par
Gel of lands, to wit: the south hnlfof sec
ton number IL, township number is,
range 2 east; also, section number z,
township l6, north Of range 8 east.
ALSO
the west half Of north east quarter Of
section number Is, township IL, north o.
range 8 east; also, The west halt Of suoth
west quarter section number 5, township
l6, north Of range 3 east; also, the south
half Of west half north east quarter Of
section numbers, township l6, north Of
range 8 east; also, the south half d east
halfof north west quarter Of section mum.
Der 8, township l6, range 3 east. Con-
tanning 1903 acres, more or less.
Levied on as the property Of Willis b.
Wade TO satisfy the above stated execu-
tions and costs suit.
JD WYATT, Sheriff
or Holmes county.
Shackelford & Covington, Attorneys
for plf.
June 81 SO ids Pr fee $s5
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1840-08-01
DIED.

Departed this hle on Saturday, July 18th,
VIRGINIA $. MAYO, daughter ofCol. A. NJ. Mayo,
Of this county, aged one year and eighteen
days.
In thus place on Monday evening, July
27--afier protracted illness of several
months, MR. THO'S. }. TRICE leav-
ing dsconsolatc wife, and two children
to mourn his loss.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1840-08-01
NOTILE.

ms hereby given that | shall apply to
the Honorable Probate court ofthe
county Of Holmes, and state Of Missis-
sippi, at the August term 1910, for a
final settlement ofmy administration Of
he estate Of William ,. scroggin de-
ceased.
JOSEPH S qOPES, Adm'r.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1840-08-01
NOTICE.

M ETTERS Of administration, with
A the will annexed on'ihe estate p
Acenaih Arick, deceased, at the March
term 1910, Of the Probate court Of Holmes
couuty having been gianted TO ine under
signed, notice is hereby given TO all per-
sons having claims against said estate TO
present them within the time prcscnOed
by law, or they will be forever barred:
J. C. RAWLINGS.
:t1o Do q
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1840-08-01
SIS NVLLANo Rem ANVIL. I

NOTICE.
.TWyHE undersigned having iGrmed 4
-M co-partnership for transactiug d
general commission business in Inc CITY
of New Orleans, under the firm Of Halsey
& Dell. One Of this firm, y. M. Bcil
will remain throughout the season 4
Yiaksburg, and will be prepared 1T al
times 10 receive consignmenis, and make
advances on Cotton. The Office Il Ma
80 Banks Alley, New Orleans.
ADRIAN A. HALSEY.
JOHN M. BELL.
February 20, 10 II
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1840-08-01

TEXAS CLAIMS.
M Ohm II. MARTIN, Esq. Of yicks
QW burg, will visit Texas, in July, OF
August, Tor the purpose Of prosecuting
claims on the citizens Of that country.
lie has formed a professional connection
with Messrs. Riley & Love, Attorneys Of
the first responsibility in the rebnblic, who
will devote their attention particularly to
the business.
Mr.. VIM. M. Lansdale, and. Walker
Brooke, are authorized to act as his agents
IN Lexington, who will give every infor
nation requisite on the subject, and for
ward all claims left with them.
June 20, 3D. tc
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1840-08-01

EDITED BIZ

p. d. PENDLEToN q o. r PIERCE.
10 the ladies Of Georgia and % the South
generally the following plan i most re'
snectful submitted. Il is hoped that il
Mn receive their serious attention, and
meet their appreciation, since i is for
ihcir especial benefit that thhe work 10
nroIectrd.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1840-08-01

TAX COLLECTORS SALE.
will sci. 10 the highest bidder lor
cash, before the Court house door Of my
county, Oh the 4ih Monday III july nexl,
lots numbers SO and 81, 10 the town o
Lexington, assessed as the properly o.
Bratton & Fisher for the year 1882
j WALTON, TIC, nc.
Anil III % tds
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1840-08-01

NOllCE 10 CREDITORS.
TT ET"rERS Of administration having
- been granted TO the subscriber, by
the Honorable the Probate Court Of the
county Of Holmes, at the February term Of
said court, in the year 1880, upon the es-
tate Of Lewellen Lewis, late Of said coun.
" deceased, this is to notify all creditors
Of said deceased. 10 present their demands
within the time prescribed by law, Or
they will be forever barred.
THOMAS ROBERTS, Admir-
or Lewcllen Lewis, Decd
April A. 81 If
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-01-07

CrUsTENsION % SPECIE PAYMENTS The crisis
- arrived TO tc ho merits Of the casa system,
however hstterg The credit system may appear paper; W
effects upon individuals often prove ruinout in the extreme
In London aud Paris tie their face Against
and consequently. number Of establishments have prutg ~
Of late years that do cash business only This has been termed
by European system, and has but recently been in
trojuced New Y0rk.
PHILLIPS. of 100 william street. does net claim for himself
the its introduction bu he dees believe Tat he carries
ont Greater extent than any ofhis Per instance
they themselves with purchasing Tor cash OF the obbers
ow RENTS frnds Europe, 90 buy Of the
direct thereby avoiding all those accumulated profits which
value Of articles before they reach the
The extensive patronage he hes been honered WITH be
sueut voucher Of pubc OBJ TO the way he
his assertion Of product srst rate garment cut IN
nerior syls made nv but the flashed workmen
He saving II 90 per cent the prices charged by
profess 10 furnish the best goods and hc does this
Notwithstanding the sureriory Of his style and elegance Of his
armcnts Phillip. will also warrant hrs 10 be equal 10
my in Broadway and he considers them the aresi
andard nv which Parision can be instituted.
NB-Ail goods paid for drivery and gentleman
cted 10 any garments when ANY reasonable objection
i.,. call solicited at 100 William of John street.
na-5m
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-01-07
BEWARE OF IMPOSITION.


"who steals my purse steals trash
But he who filches from my good name,
Robs vilianously"
nJ-PElNE's ORRIs TOOTH PASTE for cleansing,
preserving and identifying the teeth, received the first
MUM at the recent Fair Of the American Institute.
This unequalea 9enrce gives TO the Teeth clean and
pear Witness and and appearance OF
tarar also improves the color Of the lips and gums
and heals all of the mouth, the progress Of
decay the teeh and mpar peculiar and grateful sweet
to the breath
" The best article that know offor cleaning preserv
ing and beautvng the teeth, Penes Orrs Tooth Paste
1t gives TO them clear and Pesy wheness, and mpar,s
peculiar aud most grateful sweetness TO the breath We
daily commend TO the Of readers, especially
to the female portion tsem No toilet he Apete with
out It."-Lddes Mag.
The unprecedented celebrity which tins most excellent ar.
Gle for the teeth speedily obtained under its original Of
Orrs Tooth Paste has induced several uuprincred individuals
to make base counterfeit preparations under various
Of which beware, for they may probably prove highly n
to the teeth and TO be compared with the
nune than Hyperion Sayr. The srigna article has
the fac sme of the inventor and proprietor o. W. Pene,
upon the label, without which it is not genuine.
For sale only the Bazaar liza Broadway by Guion, lS9
Broadway, j. II. Hart M d. 27s Broadway and 50 Hudson
Howe and Guon 25 Chatham st L. NJ Guon, 27 Bowery,
and SO Henry ST. corner Of Pike.
Again-Beware of Counterfes! n26 eodjm'
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-01-07

$500 ssssss s y Doctor
Jrom Leroy OF Paris the most eneetua and rapid
known for a certain diSsGss.
Those who wish 10 avoid gdck nssruns, and them
selves with little trouble without liability Of exposure will
find this medicine well ssted to their IL equirts
change Of DIET aud docs not affect the BREkrH which
vents the possibility Of discovery while u,ing Il.
Besides this important advantages. u never leaves the parts
subject the troublesome weakness at often after
Of other medicine and n taken in the first stage Of the
d.eae IL will arrest the discharge and al unpleasant
feelings in few days IN long, proiracted chronic stages
ofthe disease in obstinate glee female complaints weak
ness Of these organs, is without doubt the cciual
my discovered aud has cured many obstinate after
every other medicine had failed. Of this kHd Of
an wears anlrg recently cured In two weeks ~ this
spccd after upwards Of hundred dollars had been spent or
Medical advice and Medicines without effect w fact IL
with such IN all Of the disease that
c,ruCc any 10 b. produced that Il will not cure under
forfeit Of 800
Zach bottle has m description Of the diseases. aud all the
necessary directions for both The EHsh aus French
lancua-cPRIcE 81 BoTrIE, a-ge Bottles Of double uEe
81 50)
az Por sale oaly at ihe agents clcc No. IS Ns-su
srFrr four doors from fulton street. (up sairs Office ortn
untl clock in the evening. ol6Sm-
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-01-07

,kJILDERs PATENT sALAMANDER BOOK
w sAFEs.-Nale expressly 10 stand the test Of the
greatest Ere or ts These safes have been proved in fnr.
mace With Sco,i Astcro and Gsyors double Safes viii
he warranted 10 stand FIRE than sr Of either ~ Dcsno
SCOTS or q ,ors for sale AZ the ordinary
Eos WILDER
r. s. Prompt attention 10 orders by mail.
Price from as Ito $500 each oil lm'
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-01-07

forms the ladies of New Ysrk and females generally that
she continues give advice and prepare her uar ard Ell
cacou, dciIes for the peculiar females
Mrs. IS announce that her treatment has given the
fullest satisfaction 10 the very patients who have
relied her pro abilities Mrs mas felt herself
warranted in undertaking the very responsible Office of Fe
male Physician from long experience and practice the
eel DRAFTED hospitals ofsEuroPe from the instruction and al
vice OF emin Mt redical gsntlemeu and from fc
kgogtce oi the be luui structure of the human
of must render the dnbluhng preensons
and decay Of Adventures totally
e f not hgl nu'i ous Siugle aud Married ladies may
rely with confidence on her skill aud maternal solicude
Female Physirap. However distressing be their com.
plants her deal requirements vii be found sd, quae
the .rge.cy 81 the Ia short The grounds hs office
the Lanes the successful results OF thorough medical
alton aud just reliance the appointed means" OF
mpsrtng health, vgor, and consequently happiness 10 all
those who may honor her with their coof lenee.
Reside Of Mrs BIRD. IL Oliver street. where she i.
ptcd accommodate Ladies the point of cOnnsmen
and TO administer medicine for all hich her
!. liable. SECRECY isriolsbls. jas 3m'
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-01-07

ID AssFORDs BILLIARD CHESS ROOMS. entrane,
ID "A Ann street, and joins the Nuseum 2le broadway
Moe than hv oldfsshoned Tables have given way IN hi
siv Iea,nt few others in except Bsssords Gur
elastic sprns steel and Improved Cloth Cushions they
much prefered by the amsteurs and certificates of their
senss AN be shown from all the great players except tn
povy A. Jens usosed by spposfion factor Purchaser
and piayers are invited TO try them as above.
NJ B-Billiard Cloth Balls, NC. fer saie 40 us'rd IS,
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-01-07

A SUITABLE HOLIDAY PkESENT.-Weddng and
"A Visiting Cards engraved in and approved style,
and printed with the utmost just received
rior lot Of Porcelain Cards x9rey for Wedding and Visit
ng Cards. for whepess and brancy Of polish they esnno
be exceled.
Ladies and gentlemen respectfully invited to call and
imne the specimen books Of he advertiser Persons fur
nshng their card plates have them printed at short
notice Store Cards either cosyer plate letter press Ball
Tickets, &c. executed able terms, by appyisgat
VALENTINES
Fashionable Gard Engraving and Printing Establishment,
d2-lmeod- so John street, corner William.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-01-07

ITAVANA.-Nlrs WEST has resumed business at No. To
II Gale nquizdor, where she will be prepared receive
Epsraers .o-merlv.
Reference to John Rehs, Esq No. 81 Broad street who
will furnish information sppic orma
les to be observed by strangers to avoid detention in andos
tnavaba.f olIav3m-
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-01-07

VNINE Plated WAKE SUPEKIUK FINISHED
II CUTLERY.-The Subscriber has received per late
packets. opening this very large and complete assor
of rich plated ware consisting Of slvermounted Casters
Cake Baskets; slvermouRed Tea and Coffee Ums Candle
sticks. &c &C. Also, very splendid assortment Of fine Ia
BILE Cutlery consisting OF Of G S. and 100 pieces Ivory
Pearl and Silver handle Ksve with French FORMS Forks,
Carvers aud extra fine Knives for Silver Forks AL Cor
sale at very lswprices, as usual, by
oIey DANIEL e. DELEVAN. IL Maiden Lane.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-01-07

"a TO LEASE THE PAVILION AT SARATOGA
NT SPPNGS.The suhscri Intends % tease the above
sA establishment Cor terra of years. II embraces
tire block &C ground every accommodation Of out build
incs AMI grdn stua ed in of the psaeuet lucat
ia the village he we'll known Flat Roek Spring n the
Immediate vtini " Us position y central h.seen ne
other celebrated Mineral .untnr' Tire establishment vii
accommodate $50 prons, has been dtmousratd by ne
overowng pair mage e the past stsscn The hoo's also
we'll .urul Ell with furniture which will be sold 20 the tenant
al harean The will be moderate, horing TO per.
son vhnr 10 eng age m the business the most certain pres
pcct ofrcalirpga eompeiencv AZ 70 Presune' Pe.ohs
viii e,smi the premise, before Leasing tie ame f1rthsr
deseri ption j. uanece"arl. 100 N.no,.
Arr'icatca may he made TO ALIEN J.. MCDONALD,
NJ "a Iir.rt street taI story js6 I'm
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-01-07

e. ss=k than a number of Druggists endeavor
ug and fostering their miserable limitations
the public Cor genuine
90 enune Buffalo Oil fast taking the place OF all other
uces promote the growth, soften and beauy the Hairs
gives Il soncss that other article does, and
Ia curl beautfuyby free it will darken and give the
hair satin gloss il gy perfumed gives perfect sat-
isfaclon all who have given trial You w observe
the sgaure OF the proprietor William Brown" also "Dufa
10 Oil imprinted The Bottle. In consequence Of coun-
tef which has recently appeared aud for sale have
puuded TO obtain label engraved copper, for
which have secured copy right, entered according
Act of Congress ts CLERK Office Of the District Court #
Ma achuset Any Infringement will be dealt with accord
ing to law Dealers supplied by A Sands, No 1913 100
Fulton St Sold retail by Ring GA Broadway; Burnet 81
Canal ST.; Emsree ~ East broadway; Gaon, l27 Dowery;
Hart. corner OF Broadway and Cham jsrs st.
Price J7B cents dl3lm
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-01-07

IEwELRY. SILVER WARE, Sc.-The sub, crbcr weull
81. respectfully inform the citizen of New York well
strangers that h. intends 70 devate his attention the buy.
ing ana selling for small sen Of The folio wing rti
ces:-Rch Jewelry, Diamonds Waice Sc SC 10 all their
varsss Silver Plate PLAN richly chased Prize and Race
Cups Presentation Plate Medals forks spoons Sc from
he best manufactures aud Of sterling silver. CitEtn, aud
strangers particularly, who of the above
src =, 10 any extent will find their interest to call upon
the subscrber hi. office in Mr.. e. " Horns Music sao
aud Piano Forte warehouse s67 Broadway al the Asor
House.
The subscriber having been in THE city, and
en,ysy enc aged in the of Jewey, with gen
eral knowledge ef he different qualities manufactured aud
well aca tainted with most Of the dealers IN the trade will
give advantage buyers (who in the most ignorant
OF the dnervnt qualities Of diamonds gold and silver ware
c cheapzess and guilty Ct te articles wanted, not to
be surpassed.
Any one having diamonds, preeiou. stones large pearls
Old gold aud silver dispose o. will have the necessary
formation given them their value, and be directed 10
those who viii purchase artorngy and thus secure TO the
seller the far alrnsc worth Importers OF any of the above
artces gems who not well acquainted with The
different manufacturer the trade generally, will find 20
their advantage 10 call the subscriber whose extensive in
ercsurse will provide them facilities win those NEST IN want
Of their various importatons. .,,-,,, ,-...
Who bess leave 10 refer 10 the following undersigned gen
tlcmen:
Abraham @. Thompson, r FIandn.
VIM J. Lane, Dr. biouy
Genl James TafmadCe, Moses Taylor,
G. Delaforest, French Consul w Hcliredge
GcAeT0, Inman,
s,sphep Richard C3enl Morris.
T. Bonn.foux Bouchssd Thebauj,
VI Uin,aaIe Boyden, Cenan stetsou.
q. g G,l.ton d24 cod 81