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Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-04-23
FIVE DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.



Nev York. Sunday. Apral 10, 2 r. MS
By the arrival Of the splendid pa, ket ship George
washington. Capt Burrows from Liverpool. March
18th We have received fun files Of English and
French papers up 10 that date.
There a report in London thai fl,e kim or Han.
over was dead
Prince Abort has become a paironiser of The fine
arts
Lord Lyndhurs was dangerously i'll, March 22d.
GAMBIA motion has been made 10 have all the
expenses Of Lord Durham and Pow lett Thompson as
Governors Of Canada. LAID before Parliament
FRANCE.
The question on the Secret Service Money has not
yet been decided on
ToULoN, March IS.---All the ships in our roadscad
sre getting ready or sailing at moments nsce They
are expected 10 be a cruze OF tho coast of AZ
ricn from Algien to Morocco during the continuance
OF the expedition against Abdel Kader II is almost
certain however. that the EBir obtains all hs ammr
milton from Morocco by land carriage, and this we
shall never be able to prevent
BELGIUM.
BRUssELs. March 90 --Noihin1 has VET been doni
towards the fOrIasiiOa Of new cabinet in Belgium
NJ dc Aieulenaro hes had an interview with the King
GERMANY.
EmGaArtoN FROM GEtM1NY TO Tuy Uxfrrf.
orATEs.--"At no PERIOD the Maycnce (;azefte "a
serves. was emigration o Norh America M ooosI
cradle a. At present The emigrants in re ,ersI mi;
lies ~ easy clrcumsiance' some cen "A n and who'll
IT,, g.. y uIIiy passing through ihis low
.~''cans viii he delighted with their new ca
crisis as most Of Them are young. active mea.
I'VE 20 and 30 ers Of agc On the BIB and !
instant, mp wards Of COO persups efi The engiro IL
Ai1ei ier liavre IVY lard. Onlr a shon lime ago,
eFsois from Birgon, Upper IIessc and RbeEisb PrU
'ia' took TIC same road aid will b. followed ioInos
row BY ne many moro from he Grand Duchy Of Bod
IN" SPAIN
MADEID March l3.-'The Cor gr IS Of Deputies
u len th constiu 81 Mr. Istuutz has been closcr
Pre- dent BY a large ms GRITTY The oihcr aiernters
iie bureau from the same party. Madrid Is quiz
The accounts from tho prov are al satisfact. n
b state Of - G. has just been raised
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-04-23

ILLEGAL VoTISG.-Naihon Budd sworc IN n vote tn.
hing both oalhs 90 tho second district Of the third
Ward. Viz. w. B. Nash, Of I12 Vescy street, had him
arrested. when II appeared, from his own confession
that he came into the city yesterday morning. fr IN
Hackcnsack- New Jersey. for the purpose Of voting
which he said he had right to do amy where no
ID pleased" Alderman Benson sent him TO the
city PRISON. ines.
This man came from IIackcnsack with load Of pig
cons for the market lie somewhat intoxicated
when he came 10 :he poll having been brought up and
furnished with tickets. and pushed forward by Of
the agraTian electioneers. HsauafIon such that
Mr. Murand. tn Wing inspector. objected 10 admins.
tcnng tho oath 10 him. but he was overruled by The
fammany inspec;orS. who administered The pcFilous
oilT and received his yoie-incurung thereby fear
fol responsibility themselves Va The Wing Erecu
I've Committee Of the Third ward will give a reward
iEIFrY DOLLARS for the apprehension and conviction
Of the person who induced Budd TO yOie.-N " Com
Adp
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-04-23
V'"i', NhIch' y not quite woman,
Vel something more, nor cal

SIGNS IN SoUrH CARoLISA--Thc Charleston Cour.
e'' inc organ OF the old Union party, Of South Carroll.
a shd heretofore supporter Of the National Admin
israuon has the following remarks in its last nurber
under the head of"Signs Of tho Times"
The oncrrs Of defeat 10 Mr. Van Buren, and inquiries
OF success TO Gen Harrison bcginng 10 multiply
In Connecticut, the General Stale elections have
led ~ complete victory 10 the Wings they have re-.
elected Gov. Ellsworth. by majority OF about $500
Vocs he wing majority but $500 last year over
John NJ Niles the late Administration " s Senator
nom ihat Staif' and havo carried decisive major.
es IN both branches Of the legislature The election
iof iown officers AT Indianapolis the Of Govern.
eh' IN Indiana has resulted, for the first time in fl
vor 81 the Wings In Upton County, Tennessee.
Where he Administration party carried tsir Clerk and
sheriff. last ye'rby 200 majority the Wings have car
Tea me same officers This year by exactly the same
m9Joriy' making their gain 400 In MARYLAND n
wing has been elected the Legislature in Calvert
county, where there tie at the preyious trial
Wing Senator IN Caroline County in place of Mr.
Boon, deconscd, the Wing Ticket for District Commits
sioners IN Howard District by an ayerare maturity nj
lOO votes where parties were about even last fall and
The entire Wing Ticket for corIOraiicn officers in An
naPo!is, where the Administration MAJORITY was "a Ia,
fall ~
An AnIi-Nan Buren, meeting Of State Rights men
vas held m MiledgeviIle. Geo, on the 9TH INST and
Icsoiuiions adopted, 10 support electoral ticket for
Harrison and Tyler, as President and Vice Prc,ispt
81 Tho q. s.
Verify the hand writing is on the wal--srW no, the
Belshazzar Of The White House take warning in ,;rc
aDanJon his financial sports. aud use Oh duo and pru
ooh' precautions TO avert this impending ruin-ue hone
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-04-23
From &c NorricI ICONS Cour;,,.

We were qu;e amused, few days since. with h,
tcnsr OF ne following dialogue, which has beca repr
ted to An honest farmer had occasol TO call up
on lawyer, both being tiscipics0f modern denDcra
cy-
Former. Goo1 morning, Squire WHAT. news TO
Gay
Lagyer. Why. nothing particular. II said th,
Suh-rrcasury bill will soon PASS IN Congress
Farmer. Well, what do you think OF IL
Lupyer Think! Why, it will be ono of the mos
gold and silver plenty. AMI redce the price Of ever
commodity IS per cent, and labor too You coul,
employ your workmen NJ half the price YOU now DO
Farwhc We'll Hike Rrat But, Squire. I CAV,
three thousand dollars for my farm but, according Z,
that could only sell IL for about fifteen hundred
Lacyer. That istrue; but you can buy as,mucl
with thai fifteen hundred you now with double
The amount.
Farmer. But they .ay y could rot buy coffee, tea
or sugar. or any S'ner fo-egn article, cheaper than
do now.
Lawyer. That is true; butt Is the fault oflhe for
eigners. who love TO grind our poor people.
FdrMer. Well yo-I shy that farms and labor. and
all that wouh only half rs much az sJys-hoy,
would II DC With the oRice-holders-for the ylagucy
Wings say that they would get rs Huch add thai
~Ould be worth twice what il Is mr.
LGgyer. That y because hcy have their p.y in
m"niy--and that will no, sink m veluo. though every
thing else will
Farmer. Then. i'll want 10 raise money 10 rav,o,
tar, must sell twice rs much corn and produce us
used to; and The Office holder gets i'll 4 lose n liul,
IN that way, AMI do not how gain any thing
Will lawyers work for bali they used 10 getl
Lnryer. Why, certainly nut They have a rule
OF charges and cannot COM enien,ly alter them
feTnes. Well. ! want some bushes done, bu, NJ
you think the Snb-Treasury will pass. and every aInG
bs great deal cheaper, calculated you would chnrg,
less Won't you agree if the Sub-Treasury bill pass
to take half price
Larger. No, sr Il would break into our ru,lo ent
that is very inconv enient.
FARMER. What shall gain. Squire, by this plan
DdDyer. GAIN Why, IL vii break devn thos,
banks. which ruin the country. all or them
Farmer Well. suppose that is all right but IL SEEM
To me pretty tough. that my farm and all my butte
and cheese. and corn, and land wont be worth bu
hall as mnch ms now. and yet have got 10 pay N
much for taxes. aud tee and coffee and sugar and IN,
lawyers, too. faith. III call again, Squire about tina
business.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-04-23

BEAUTIFUL fxTRAcr.-The following beautiful
si'ac' Is rom Galiaghers iIesperian niethly Prb
lieaiion issued IN Cincinnati.
Young yomanhood! the sweet NOM ON tho ho,;.
ION : verge'-a thought matured. but not u,icred-a
conception warm and glowing yet not embodied--,he
men halo which proceeds the rising sun-;he rosy down
That besPeaks the rpcning peaclr1-a ao,xcr--
a flower which is quite flower,
Yet u no e-bud ."
Upon this the Sunday News makes the following
capital parody:
young womanhood molaSses touched with n Iu,.
orihIs'one- spread ON bread buuercd--a being all
joints and angles not filled oui-an INFORMED form de
iormod by stays Pald thing that loves the rItpp
ing Peach-r-a young woman
wornan, which-is quite woman,
Vel something more, nor gal
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-04-23

Tho President of the United States has seen ruth
DISQUALIFICATION, soers of Ue General G0uerEeaf ia.
king various occasions active parts IN the election
Of public func whether of the Eene or state
governments Freedom Of elections being essential 10
the snnGsal indie pendence Of govcumer, srd Of the
GiIefori.hrlnchos Of the government vitality
saSFas ~ most Of our constitution. - deemed
proper |a, occrs deDsHdiHg he Executive Of De a.
pioa - attempt control influence the free
osc 81 he elective r,ght and further. q - expected
Hat he ttho o.5ce) w not auCmpi 10 influence the
votes Of othors. - take any part in The business
"a II elcctiODeeting i,1i being deemed inconsistent
with tbs Constitution aad las dulles 70 it, Thomas
yaErsgs.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-04-23
pIUIIC sIEEsrINI

81 a meeting of large and respectable number OF
the citizens ofClarksburg assembled in the house
OF Harrison county on Saturday April the llh 1910
DIR. BENJAMIN DoLBEARE was called To the chair
AMI EDGAR NJ DAWSON, appointed Secretary
Alter the object of the meeting was explained; on
moiIon' committee OF five were appointed 10 draw
up and report resolutions for the consideration of the
meeting.
The committee after retiring a short lime reported
the following Preampie and Resolutions. " hch were
unanimously adopted afier having been amended n a
few parcnllTS
WHEREAS it was minated some months ago
that change would probably take place in the once
:" "--Sier at Clarksburs--a gentleman well quail
med Tor The station, procured very general recon.
mrndaon TO the Pos Master General for the appoint
ment; but shortly after severed letters were received
IRON JOSEPH JOHNSON, the Representative from Con-
eress from thus district stating that change in The
fost Office at this place would he made, and nothing
further said thought about the matter until Two
or three days since, when Hamilton G.. Johnson the
sou Of the sand Joseph Johnson appeared with his com.
mission IN his pocket, without having been recon
rncndei Il Is believed. by single individual in the
town OF Clarksburg but IL recommended at ALL it was
10y people OF ms own neghbJrhood and remote parts
of the county.
Thercfore RcSalred That this m Getting ms learned
with great surprise that DIR. William williams without
cause has been displaced and Hamilton g. Johnson of
Bridgeport appointed Post Master OF this pace: with
out consulting the wishes even Informing the peo-
10 take place, at this time in said office:
keSotied, That The appointment mentioned in the
above resolution being made without consulting the
people mos, interested therein and contrary 10 their
wishes as expressed some mo'ths ogo by the recon-
men'iaton of another individual is an insult 10 the
people, anii-republican and despoc-P.at ohicanery
and deception has been resoried to- bring about the
present state OF hngs, and that this meeting solemn
y protests against the high handed measure of those
procuring the appointment from the Postmaster Cen
eral, and call upon said Hamilton c. johnson to re-
sign the office which he has secretly and uufary
obtained.
Hesotret. That Is recommended TO the Postmaster
General That he reconsider the appointment of the said
H. o. Johnson, and that this meeting has full conf
dcnce IN tho honesty and ability of FRspERICK r.
liARR'soN. the former Deputy p NJ, and person alud-
ed 10 az being recommended in the foregoing resolu-
ions TO I'LL the Office Of Post Master in Clark ssurg
Resoircd, That Ihc proceedings Of this meeting he
published in the Cterksbgrc TrgjHiaH. and copies
lie f. varied the President Of ia. IT, s. The
Postmaster General. and The members Of Congress
from Virginia
BENJAMIN DOLBEARE. Chairman
EDGAR VI. DAWSON, Secretary.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-04-23

The trial ofGreon as an accomplice Of WV. b. Dab
ney IN erbczzling money from the Bank Of Virginia.
has not yet been icrmnsled, neither has the examna.
ton Of the commissioner into the amount Of the en-.
bezzlement Thus Gar they have discovered deficit
Of $500 dollars In relsiien to this caso the Van
Burenhes very bitter ia their denuneialioDs Of the
Bankers. Bank, gamblers. blacklegs. SC. We have
heretofore called public attention 10 the fact that ~.
all the cases Of the from banks are to be found
y those controlled by Van Buren men, and actually
commi'tcl ty Van Buren, men. We might also have
called attention 10 two other poiu worthy Of consid.
eraiIon. Sworwout tosk more Than a million Of the
public money md The Van Buren, papers scarcely men.
TONED o. Another point ~ The proof here presented hat
ihe public money Is more slfc IN the bants Than IN
the Lamb md'''loals. " fhe public money had
been m the han Is Of Dabney public sfficor unier
he Sshirsasury. 81 woild have been lost Br had
it been IN the bank Of Virgins ihc ,yor,ms,t ,,,I
not nave lost dollar
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-04-23

~ Az an exlirRnisher n sil Inc s'and~rs mon
Gssral HIrrsun ~ the Cloe ard other kind rel prints.
lst ths Van buren, party read The oov ug from, tlr 10
own Vice President Cf him Colonel Richard N
,JOhHs,n iiu- spoke in ihc House Of Representative
.ts.i.lst member Of that bod
OF the career II Gen Harrison need not syenk-
s history 81 fbc wos s. is history For forty years
he has been ideufcd viii is interests ~ prrs and
is hopes Untvesallv hciovcs w The walks of ncace
and siifgnshed by his ability b. de councils 81 ~
Jnniv. De- hss been Ilus'rousy Distinguish
II IN he hrh Dafn0 The laie war hc was longer
sexual sefviec han or other general oGirer be- Ras
pcrh7ps ofsnsr ac'os than any ore Of thens ASp
ENgEs srgTAiNeD grTr,r
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-04-23

we must reduce labor low, and bring things TO
shear speCis Iaide.
SENATORS Calhoun and buchanan.
The Tariff of S9S has made all the diTcnliy-
Ecuy anss the specie value, and free trade and
you may meet Europe the same level. and
pete Tor the market Of the world
Senator Calhoun.
Il have addressed enquiries to twenryseven gov
srnmeuls Of Europe, and find that twenty-five have
adopted the SubTrcasury"
fPres;denf Van BareH
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-04-23
When our readers have diges,ed The following. W
shall make IL the text for sommeni

shall make II the text for sommeni
EsrRAcr FROM THE SEcRErARY's Rg-Rr--.Iti.
proposed TO divide the United States into eight militia
~ districts, md 10 organize the militia in each district
80 rs TO have body OF twelve thousand five hundred
men IN active service, and asother OF equal number
as reserve This would give armed militia lorce
OF two hundred thousand men, ~ drilled and stationed
as !" be ready To take their places in the ranks in de-
fence oil the country whenever called upon 10 onpose
he enemy or rePel the invader The age of the recruit
TO be iroHsO To 81 the whole term of service Ia bee
eight yearsiour years ia the first class and Srr in
the reserve: oneiourth part. twent, ave Thousand
men, To leave the service every year, passing at he
conclusion OF the first term into the reserve and ex
empicd from ordinary militia duty altogether at the
end OF the second In this manner txentyfy We thou.
sand men will he discharged from militia duty eyrrv
year and twenty five thousand fresh recruits be rccciy
cd into the service. IL will be sufficient for alusc
purposes, that the remainder Of the militia under GER
a resu aiions provided tor their government be en-.
ioped and he mustered al long aad stated intervals
for ln due process OF time. nearly the whole ,ass of
the militia will pass through the first and second classes
and I've either members of the active corps or of tho
reserve, or counted among the excmpis who will be
liable 10 be called upon only in periods Of invasion o.
imminent peril. The manner of enrolment the nun,
her of days Of service and the rate of conpoasaon
ought TO be fixed by law but the details had btre
IA e.t subject 10 regulaiion-a plar Of which | N
prepared 10 submit to ysu"
EXTRACT FROM THs PRESIDENTS ANNUAL. MISS AGE
THE present condition of the deienccs of our prin
opal seaPoris and navy yards represented by rht
accompanying report Of the Sccreiay of War calls for
The early and serious attention Of Congress; and a
connecting itself intimately with this subject. como
recommend too strongly 90 your consideration the IaaI
submitted by that officer for the organization of IN,
militia of the United States"
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-04-23

THE DEATH oF THE YouNG.-B Beautiful is that sea.
son Of life when we say in the language Of Scripture.
hou hasl The dew Of Thy youfb' But Of the flowers.
and his form is changed 10 something ss. terrific o.
Deiofe We learn to gaze and shuddsr not Cor no car
nes ~ his arms ne sweet blossoms Of our e,r,bly
hoPe~ We shall see them ell again, blooming IN a
happier land. ~
fs'' Doaih brings rs again 10 our fie-.
have gone before '--.i not BE- long They
en- r. -. end are like the angels IN boav.
corr "a upon the bcrders Of The grave 10 vel
% WIN NC countenanes ofaTsoiion. vhich they
wore on earfhs--yet Imoro lovely---po,e ,a5;,,,
morJ sp Jal-Kn,oterJorEer
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-04-23

recommendation adriae n his SOM
have often told you that every man must he the m ,k.r
OF marrer of hs own fortune repeat the doctrine
Ito who depends upon nccssant industry and integrity
depends upon patrons Of the nobes the most exalted
KIND They are creators offortune and fame the ioun
ders' and never can dsapponl or desert YOU Thcy
control all human deangs and even vicisstnLcs
OF iortrncs tendency To a cJnrary nlture. You have
genius you have learning. you have industry at ii mes
Dat you want perseverance wiihoIt il you can IL,
nothing bad you boar this motio in your mind con.
tantiy-- Perseverance,
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-04-23
"a great man hq, ibis day fallen in f,rael,

"a great man has tbs day fallen an fsracl."
\ slip from the KNOW lille Times contains tho mel.
anchoy intelligence, that venerable and yenera,e
fellow citizen, JUDGE WHITE. is no more. lie
died on the morning of The 10Th nsi half past eight
o'clock.
Judge White was one of the few, The very few men
who hav" spent their lives in the political and
passed To the tomb with n character unsoiled, and
with all the pure patriotic emeons that dwell in the
young heart. fresh and green in and lolry age
He was one of those whom Washington would
have loved for his worth and any might envy &c,
las talent
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-04-23

~ ''".- mas gwen woman an influence over
-' more powerful more perpetual Than his over her;
from birth 10 delih he takes help and healing from her
hand under al the most touching circumstances Of life;
hor bosom sucoOrs him IN infancy film IN manhood
supports him IN sickness and in sgc. Such Influences
ne This beginning NJ Al the spring offe. and acting in
All ~ most rydg momsnis. must doenorate npro,
mans character diminish his happiness
according 10 o moral and intellectual grsston ofwo.
man. Thus upon her improvement IN p,rnoulsr Do
ponds human Improvement IN general
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-04-23
WHEELING.
THURSDAY MORNING, April 40 Is4o.

Inc Van borenites making terrible horra
10" Gen. Harrison no, answering the thousaad ard
one letters that daily written HIM. In that he
Is no worse than Van Burcn. We addressed a letter
OF three full pages Of questions hisa somewhere
about the Grst o. March. and DO you think. ne have
not heard a wCTd from him
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-04-23

CoSScBfSL BEAvERY.-As newly married couple
from the land OF pumpkins and baked beans were one
night lying in bed talking matters and things
helvy thunder storm The loud peaIs Of Thunder
AVID vivid flashes Of lightning filed them with terror
and fearful apprehensons. Suddenly ircmenduous
crash caused the loving pair start as though they sd
received an electric shock. Jonathan throwing his
arms sroond his dear, exclaimed "Hng up 10 me.
Lz--let's die like men"
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-04-23

L1csT scRiBLEE.--MT John ~. Hugh Min.
VINO has 10 some time pest resided in This country AID
eeFed hJu bis hoae in England the rather plcss,p,
noTrnson That an aged relaiivd had died snd ei b,r
LoOyO sterling and moreover that his FL her had ore
wales - sDn in ChaBrory. BY which no had roso,
err4 o. stats worth ESQ 600
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-04-23
EDGAR VI. DAWSON, Secretary

MARRIAGE BROKEN oFT.-The saloons Of Paris
nave been entertained by a matrimonial adventure
the hero If which is the emily Of Of our wealth
TEST bnnkers. The gentleman 10 marry a Young
lady Of high rank. aud every ching was prepared The
bridegroom had sent ~ the carbeille, which was ex
iremcly rich-the diamonds alone were worth over
one hundred thousand francs. The gentleman wish.
ing !" ENJOY the qualification Of hts bride followed
close on the heels Of the present and finding DO one
~ 'hc pariour' easconced himself in n window be-
hnd the curtains Presently a whole hevy Of girls
hulcrcd INTO the room and all began talking ut once
Oh did you ever such beautiful carbcille -
louise D lncky-what generous husband she will
have she ought 20 he happy, to be sure. but DO
Won Know what she told Just nowl whv that she
had rather have the carbelle without the gentleman
who gave Il 10 her" 1T can't besho never said so''
she certainly did-and there she is-ys,u can ak
her yourself Louise, didn'tyou tell me YOU would
rather have the carboille without Mr. ---1r Yes
dad say so--but that's between Ourselves" "AIach
obliged 10 YOU, Madcmoscllc," said Mr. -. comiog
iorwarh. "you shall not have either" SO saying. he
'"oy put The splendid present under his arm, and
walked 81. leaving the ladies in an embarrassment
easier conceived than oppressed"
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-04-23

finE o. CHaR Esroy.-On ThursIly rnorr;ngt, e,s
oiohe oui 20 nc block Of brrk buildings called the
Victoria Range. on the west side al Ep, -.
Princes snd Market streets. owned BY Ni,i,r NIov
Black The four iensmontg forming The i,loct g., i
The occupation respectively Of Lambert spJ g,o1c,,
Carpet siorc' Butler 4 Jones Glider O. NJ R,bc,,,
g. Druggists; and George Eats. Music store IN.
si' , occupied by Messrs Lambru 4 Brothers,
'hd buiier 4 Jones were cuiir,y consumed