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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-07-02

upon columns may preclude its insertion for
some time, we have prepared the following conden-
sed results Ia 1886 Mr. Van Buren, received 81
234 votes; and Hugh l. White, 23,402 majority
for Van Buren, in 1886, 1882. In 1910, (taking
the spring elections the test, where there was
contest, and the Congressional Election in 1899,
as the guide, in the counties not contested.) the
Wings poIled 81 ,404 ; and the Lecofocos 8 ,6e5-
showing majority, last spring, for Harrison of2
700! his shows nett gain for Harrison, Of ear
ly ten thousand. The estimate proves, also, Wing
msjorities in fourteen Congressional Dstricts--
thus ensurng the desirable reyolut on Of our De-
legation in tho House OF Representatives in the
9th Congress- Virginia, the "moher Of Pres-
dents will not withhold her support from that
son, who can and will be elected without her vote!
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-07-02
A TIL OF JULY.

Pursuant to notice Published in the Gazette,
niversary Dinner took place at the Mariinshurg
House. On motion, w. A. SoMMERvlLLE was
called to the Chair, and William Shoaoers appoint.
ed Secretary. After the organization of the meet
ing. the following Resolutions severally offer
ed and adopted:
LIST. ResoiVsd, That a Committee Of Arrange
mens, to consist of six gentlemen, be appointed
whose duties shall be supervise the operations of
The day generally,
The Chair appointed Mes,rs. John II. Blondel,
Andrew Bowman, Patrick Cunningham, Alfred
Hooper, {. B. Wildly, and Thos, b. Hooper, said
Committee.
Cd. ResolOed, That IA Committee of two DO APP
pointed to select an Orator and Reader; and who
shall also obtain Church for the occasion, and in
vite the Reverend Clergy
Whereupon, the Chair appointed Jas. s. Brown
and w +. Wilcox said Committee.
Sd. Resoioed, That a Committee of three be APP
pointed to prepare toasts Cor the occasion.
Capt. J. S Harrison, f. Pendleton and Jas s.
Brown were appointed said Commute.
On motion, the Chairman was added to the Com.
mttee.
Alb. RESOLVED, That Committee Of two be ap.
pointed to wait on the Captain of the La Fayette
Band, and through him to request the attendance
of the Band.
Whereupon' A. Cooper Baker and Joseph schap-
pert were appointed said Committee.
5th. ResOlved That Col, +, p. Hunter be re-
guessed to act as Marshal, and Capt. w. J.. Bosk
as Assistant Marshal on the day.
9th Resolved, That the Citizens of the town
and country generally be invited to join in the fes.
tivities Of the occasion.
After Resolution offered that the proceedings
Of this meeting be signed by the Chairman and Sc
cretary, and published it adjourned.
w. A. SoMMERVILLE,
! WIN, SHOW ERs, Sec. Chm.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-07-02
THE MtAlalElAlFSo
BALTIMORE MARKET.

IL. n
WV ''' q" =" 'a"e 90
CATTLE There has been very good supply Of
Beef Cattle IN market DUNG the week. and the pri-
ccs PAID are About the same as last week. We
quote the range at 10 % to $40, with sales, prin-
clpaily nj ABOUT -.
LIVE Hoas-Are selling slowly at 80 and 1925.
BACON The stock Of Western Bacon now is
large, and the sales are confined almost exclusively
to small lots tor city consumption. "equo'epfime
western assorted al % cts, with occasional sales
OF small parcels OF very superior at 81 cs We
are ADVISED OF safe to-day OF ouoo IDS. assorted
Baltimore cured al Of Cts Hams are sengst
!iac's.
LARD-lhe only transaction we ale advised Of
IN Lard was sale OF I30 kegs No l, day or two
since, at d cts, on time
FLOUR Hotoard 81 f1our.-The Flour mar.
ket has been rather dull this week, and the prceos
Howard Street has ruled from Stores at $3.50 to
S4,o6 Tor good common brands. We believe. how
ever, that the sales have been pretty uniform at
"a so, which we quote as the price to-day. SIEVE
raj parcels OF bakers iour have been bought tor
the fh'iadeiPh'a market where TINS description"
wanted ,of domesuc consumption. Inc receipt
price Is $3.50 10 Si'44' cay Macs fsonr.w hero
Is no stock OF thls description IN market. Inc pa
GELS which the m'llers are making SUI go to the
tulhlment OF contracts, we quote at "a 87a. Sus
qnehonna rom "A sale or Two OF old at $500
Fresh ground Is worth "a o25 Stock very small.
WHEAT,-Some thousand bushels OF ia. Wheat
nave reached Inc market during me week, by Inc
tide water Canal-'he safes OF wh'ch were made
at 10 efs ana 81 Tor reds according 10 quality ana
IN some cases al ; w Tor red ana wn"e. SAFE
OF the iat'ef description was made To-Day at W.
ne sales OF ND redS' good TO strictly PRIME nave
pee" made at 90 CTS; ana 81 Yesterday 10, o.
very prime Md' "nlte was sofa at Si,oz we
quote Md white at 81 and i'o4.
CoRS'-oP !" yesterday the sales OF Ma wnl.e
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-07-02
BETTING AND BACKING OUT.

The Editor of the Albany Argus, Loco Foco, J
is famed for backing his assertions upon the results
of State and Federal Elections, with bets. The
Evening journal, (Wtig,) says the Argus has made
much money in this way. A few days ego the Edi-
tor OF the Argus, prepared statement, =" 10 show
in his judgement, the re election of Mr.. Van Buren,
beyond contiogency;" and offered, as usual to
signify HE confidence in his calculations by betting
any amount. We will give his estimates: the Ed
itor Of the Argus puts down certain Tor Mr.. Van
Buren-Maine, N. Hampshire, Pennsy lvana, Yir-
ginia, North Carolina South Carolina Georgia
Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Missouri Illinois,
Tennessee, Ohio, New Yorki-2l2: for Gen Har
rison-Vermoni, Rhode Island, Delaware, Lousi-
ana, Kentucky-38: Doubtful--Connecticut New
Jersey, Massachusetts, Indiana, Michgan-4a!!
The Editor of the Journal offered to bet the Ar
gus man $500 on each of the doubtful States, that
they would vote for Harrison and 500 on each
of the States set down "a certain for Van Buren,
up these bets7 Not he.-He backed out On the
next day, the Argus offered to bet $1,000 on the f.
nal result. gentleman called on the Editor to
close the bet; but he sneaked out--he declined!
We take this q" backing OUT of the Argus, whose
editor, Mr.. Croswel, is one o: the shrewdest Locos
IN the land, as pretty fair index of the real opn-
ion of the party upon the coming Presidential con-
test. If these men believed that there was any
money to be made off the Wings, by betting. they
would have it and as they decline to bet, we may
safely conclude that hey knoW their days to be
numbered.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-07-02
THE MAINE BOUNDARY.

From the character of the late dispatches, which
Mr.. Fox. has received from his government, we
may hope, that this question. so long in dispute and
concerning which, man, dferea, statements
have been published, is now in fair way to iual
that too, without the necessit, OF
a resort TO arms. The Washington Correspondent
of The New York Courier says "Snce the arrival
of the Great Western, have not referred to the
dispatches brought by her, in reference to the ex.
citing question Of the Maine boundary; and have
RETAINED from doing it, because wished TO possess
knowledge of facts before writing ON the subject.
believe am now warranted in saying, that no
formal, specific proposition has yet been made by
the British to the American Government But that
assurances have been given to our Minister, (Mt.
Stevenson that the British with some trining va
ration, would accept the proposition made some
time since, by our Government.
As dispatches brought to Mr.. Fox, by
special messenger, (Mr Schenley,) it is probable
that they contain, in detail, the views of the British
ministry.
The outlines of the proposition made by the
Presiden, Gas understand them) were, that the
line should be run BY Joint Commission /; and that
if there should be any disagreement between the
Commissioners of the respective Governments, thu
points in dispute should be submitted to some mu.
tual friendly European power for adjudication--
There is every prospect therefore, that such refe
ence will be the result Of the pending negotiation,
that justice will be done, and that the peace Of the
country, maugre all the clamor of selfish warhawks
will be preserved +"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-07-02

The Richmcnd Compiler Of the 25th Vi, 49,.
Building is going forward with much anims,;or
in our city. The number OF handsome dwelling.
have increased surprisingly within few por,ts
Those who do not promenade much abou, n. a;.s
would no doubt be astonshed at the rapid inprosyy,
ment, as we'll in number appearance ef the hr;,S
ings The rents such at this time. al r. 80.
late persons to build houses for the profit in III,
way. Houses wanted very much. Store. 81
business houses making daily encroocbmen,.
upon the peace, and quiet of Main street above ~.
Banks, and in few years may anticipate tb.,
the street will be lined with Stores up 10 The s,
nit of Shoekoe Hill. Let the james River CanaI
be opened, and we doubt not the presen. .,sadv
but gradual inroad of business in that quarter viii
be greatly accelerated
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-07-02

The Directors Of the Bank OF the United S,atas
in order to curtail the expenses of the establish.
ment to suit the times, have reduced the number of
officers nearly half, and knocked off twenty per
cent. of the salaries of those W no a. retained Mr.
CowPERTHwAITE. the Cashier, has resigned. The
three Assistant Cashiers have bee dispensed with.
The Presidents pay can be tourhed only BY the
Stockholders Mr.. Dunlop, how,yer, voluntarily
relinquished So 600 of his salary. The retrench.
ment is extended TO all the branches and will save
about 5 90 600 per snnum.--F rede,tcksb o arena.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-07-02
WING Ticket.

!. JNO. w. MURDAUGH, Of Norfolk County,
g JAMES w PEGRAM, Of Petersburg.
3. VIM. S. ARCHER, of Ameita.
4. RICHARD KIDDER MEADE. Of Dinwiddie.
s. HENRY 4. WATKINS. of Prince Ed,oard
6 JAMES G BRUCE, Of HaiJar.
7 WHrTMELLP. TUNSTALL, Of PiHsyiuaniG
8. THOMAS r. J0YNES, Of dccomack
8. NORBoRNE F.. SUTTON, Of Caroline.
10 WILLOUGHBY NEWTON or HestmoreiGnd
II. JAMES LYONS, Of Richmond City.
~. VALENTINE w sOUTHALL, Of dlbsmarie
49, JOHN S. PENDLETON, Of Rappahannock
Ia. JOHN JANNEY, Of Loudoun
is. ANDREW HUNTER, Of Jegerson.
l6. PHILIP WILLIAMS, jr. Of Frederick.
II. VIM SEYMOUR, Of Hardy.
10. BRISCOE G. BALDWIN, Of augusta.
10. BALLARD SMITH Of Greenbrisr.
20. EDWARD JOHNSON, Of Botetort.
u. JOHN " HUMES, of Warrington.
y. GEORGE w. SUMMERS, of Kana,cha.
%. WAITMAN r. WILEY, Of Monongalia.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-07-02
GEN. HAkRIsON's RETURN HON


We learn from the CincInnsu Republican, that
Gen. Harrison reached home on the 18th ultmo,
from has visit TO Fort Meigs. He was accompa.
MED by General Van Rensselaer,, of New York, and
Major ClaTkson and Col. Todd. The meeting of
Gen'is Harrison aud Van Rensselaer,, at Columbus,
deeply affecting. They had been captains up
der Wayne they fought together the memora
bic victory Of the Maumee, and throughout long
and evenful life, have been devoted friends. Their
military services and sacrifices give them the FIRST
claims TO the gratitude Of their county General
Van Rensselaer, commanded troop Of Dragons on
the 20th August, 1874, and received a desp erate
wound through the lungs, In the late war he led
gallant body OF troops TO the assault upon the
heights of Queenstown +; he stormed and carried the
enemies batteries, Upon this occasion, the distu-
gushed Gen. Brock fell, and Van Rensselaer, recei-
we'd six severe wounds upon his body. Ii is scarce
ly necessary to remind our readers of the disgrace
full fact that all these services and these wounds
could not protect The gallant soldier from the pro-
scrptive system of Mr.. Van Buren,. He was APP
poInted Postmaster at Albany, by General Jack SON.
ndremoved last year, because he would not use
tho patronage of his Office in support of the admin
istration - Bat. Pat.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-07-02
DIED,

Ga Tuesday last, in this town, ANNA MOORE
laughter Of Henry and Ann c. Moore, OF "heer
ing, aged IA months and 10 days.
On Wednesday the Oath ultimo. Mr.. pA''D
SPENCE, aged about 80 years. -,
On Thursday last, Mr.. THOMAS WIpDEss' soou'
60 years Of age.
On Sunday last. Mr.. ALEXANDER DAUsHERrh
aged 70 vears-long an inhahiiant of this county.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-07-02

HAHRIsoEs POPULARITY AT HonE.-On- =
the latest and most pitiful efforts To deceive IL
People Is the republication from the Globe, by mo-.
Of the Van Buren, papers, of an article exb,b;,sss
the votes fer Governor in Ohio some twenty ,s
ago, in which election some four thousanJ ss
we're cast for General Harrison, when Il ,s's n
known he was no candidate. And, so far fr0,, =; "a
proving what they desire to prove BY ii, The da.u
ment establishes the very opposite that Ca,
Harrison was then, as now, the most popuar
Ohio. In what election in any State in Inc I'm =
has any man Who was not candidate for ca'o"'
ceived four thousand votes, when there wsrs . -
other candidates Tor the Office And who will b.
leve thar, under such circumstances. a r,,a l oe
wing such number Of votes could be o,ber;.
popular? Naa
These very verscious prints are very caraf,1..
omit telling their readers that Gen Harrison ~. "
their tavorlte' Van Buren, near 10000 votes in Ohio
that pariakes too much of truth to find nI..ss
their columns - Georgia Sentinel f'eeh
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-07-02

Not content TO subject the collectors, rece ers of
public moneys, marshals, post.masters. mail con
tractors. &c &c, TO a state of passive obedience
and unconditional slavery to himself, by the pros
criptive policy, he now wishes to shut the mouths
OF the whole body of the militia through fear OF run
lshment. Yes, to stop the moa,hs OF u million and
hat OF freemen! Can any Tyrant hush into ST.
lence the 100 600 militia men of Virginia, gallant
and unterrhed Vrginians! by the denuncialion of
hne, Imprisonment or DEATH for disrespect to him,
dsobedlence his orders, or those of his supple
toolsi No! verify no. the whole militia are to be
called occasionally to "levy en- masse," at which
times no man dare open his mouth disrespecfully
ofthe President, or dsobey any order command
given him, but at the peril of fine imprisonment or
DEATH so that every militia man may be reached
by this law, and be tried by a court-mattiai I'm.
der the Seditlon law. the right to a trial by jury
was not invaded as in this case. Here there is al
lowed no Independent judge and jury, counsel and
impartial witnesses-all must be done in strict mill
tary subordinaon, and in obedience to commands
hom head quarters
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-07-02
The Madisonian Of The 9Th, says:
THE PROSPECT BEFORE us,

Correspondent If the Boston Atlas, writing
from Washington, states, that by the aid of several
members of Congress, he has been put in possession
OF the means OF preparing very accurate statement
oil the votes cast in this State, at the elections of
1886 and 1910. We have marked ii for insertion
in the Gazette but, apprshsnsiye that the claims
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-07-02
Formulation Of Eyedcy;cksb,,ro

The population of Frederick sbarg. within the
corporation limits, in 1880, was 33e3. By the
census just taken, it appears that the population
now, within the same limits, is 3,856-teing an in
crease of SAB. Liberty and Sandy Bottom contain
upwards OF 500 more-making our whole number
about 500-Fredericksburg arena
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-07-02
NJ A RTE D..

In Wilamsport, on Thursday last, the 25th ut'
by the Rev. Mr.. Startsman, Mr.. WILLIAM WEA'
GLE to Miss SUSAN ZIMMERMAN, all Of Buckles
town.
Near Smithfeld, on Tuesday the 23d ult., by
the Rev. I. w. Simpson, Maj. FRANCIS YArEs 70
Miss ANN +. BURwELL, daughter of the late DE-
con Buiwell all of Jefferson County.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-07-02
THE SUB-TREASuRY BILL.


The House of Representatives has no doubt by
this time, delivered itself of the further consdera-
ton of this Bill (Which has engrossed its attention
for some time back, to the exclusion of every thing
else,) by foisting t,pon the couniry--where il will
remain an incubus and curse upon its business OPP
erations, as monstrous as i, was upon The legisia
ton of the House unless the election of General
Harrison will crush the hydra before its capacity
for evil shall have been fully developed.
On Thursday ast, the House was addressed by
Messrs. johnson of Md, and Andrews of XIV, in
opposition TO the measure; and ON Friday, Mr.. Me
Carly, from the Loudoun District, in this State.
made an able speech against the bill. He was fol-
lowed by Mr.. Bidde ofPa, who strikingly present
ed the obnoxious features of the plan and eloquent.
y portrayed the runous consequences which must
flow from its adoption
The Madsonian of the 27th says:
During the morning, Mr.. Clifford Of Maine. of.
fered a resolution, which was agreed to. orderine
that the bill shall be taken out Of Committee of The
Whole on Monday next, and, on the following dav.
be taken up in the House, and considered, until h
nally disposed Of 1t is probable therefore. that
this distinguishing measure of the Administration
OF Van Buren,, condemned and rejected az il has
been over and over again by the people win become
the law Of the land on Tuesday OF Wednesday next
=" Let the Destructyes go on! Their trumph
will be shori-lived."
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-07-02
Garnet chain 4, Spun Cotton.

n HAVE Just received a large assert ne't co,,ou
n lored and white Carpet Chain-.w''nr s,,on--
Yarn all numbers-Candlewick and Raw oo''OA
for sale cheap, at the store Of eoyD
July 2, 1870. j. W.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-07-02
From the Mobile Advertiser and Chronicle
Extract from a letter to one Of the Editors Of hi.
paper, dated

!
paper, dated
NATcHEZ, May %, 1870
This State is certain for Harrison and IT,
Ter. Their election will help the hard times. al
though it will not give us Back our fortunes. Our
currency can't be worse, for we have none.
Three years ago thought myself a rich man.
my property netting me ten per cent. interest, and
nearly irebied my debts; to-day it would not pay
them. This is the case with thousands. | have
been guilty Of no extravag ance--no speculations-
yet see my prospects dissolve before me like au-
gar in water, and i9SGited by being told it is
owing 70 my own mlsnanagement, and that ii is not
the fault Of Government. Having no longer bank
10 charge the evils to, produced by its fatal exper-
ments." the administration has the efIrontery to
endeayor to make the people believe that they them
selves the cause Of the whole difficulty. much
mistake the people if they do not tell this wicked,
corrupt and coIr1pting Administration story at
the November election which will be long remem.
bered. 10 be robbed and then told they are guilty
OF the robbery themselves, 10 little too much to be
borne patiently. ltspeaks we'll for institutions
that this oppression has been too without violence
Il would speak i'll Of the good sense of the people
! If they bear beyond the Alb of March, l34l"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-07-02
RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

The second Quarterly Meeting OF the Me'noaI -
Episcopal Church, for The present year, WIZ IL.
held ia Darkesville, commencing on the 4,n o.o
Iv. June l8, l84o'
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-07-02
GEN. HARRlsoN,s FEDERALISM.

| necessarily il is charged UPON Gen. H1Rafsos
that he is Federalist and that be was supper
ter Of John Adams's Administration aud, as evil
dence Of the charge. his receiving some minor APP
pointments under that President is brought up. II
the tender and acceptance Of Offices Of unimpor-
| tant kind, under any Administration, mark the
political complexion Of the acceptor, how much
sponsble stations show the confidence OF our Rollers
in the integrity, capabihty, and political bias Of
those upon whom the honor is eonferred1 This is
sue is presented by the friends Of the Administra-
ton Let try Gen Harrison on it. In the Elk
ecutiye Journal Of the United States Senate, the
following is found page al:
I" ! nominate William Henry Harrison to be Go
vernon of Indiana Territory from the 18Th of May
next, when his present commission will expire.
TIL. JEFFERSON"
And sgaiu--
:" | nominate William Henry Harrison, Of Ind
ana, to be ii commissioners To enter into any treaty
treaties which may be necessary, with any Indian
tribes northwest of The Ohio, and within the terri
tory Of the United States, the subject Of the boun
Diary, or lands.
TIL JEFFERSON"
The message, containing these nominations, was
transmitted to The Senate, February Sd, 1901 On
the 4th, it was read, and on the 9Th taken up for
consideraion-when both nominations received the
unanimous sanction Of that body.
If his receiving the appointment of Captain, in
the Army, and, afterwards, of Secretary of the
North West Territory, from the elder Adams,
stitute Gen. HARRISON Federalist, a fortiori, do
the above nominations, by Mr.. Jcferson. prove him
to be Je6ersonian Democrat. Were the criteri-
Republican! which cannot be. One thing, howe
yer, is certain-that by Mr.. Jeferson's rule in ap
pointing to office, he is both capable and honest:-
which is worth something, nowadays, since it
gives the lie direct ISLANDERS of the Loco foco
press.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-07-02
BUST Received,

n n addition 10 our former stock, genera es'e.
Il ment Of GROCERIES,, suitable to' ns ~,
Nc. Also. 100 drums Smyrna Figs o. r.
Raisens 500 lbs. Plunes London mustard 90
very cheap. }. JAMloON
July 2, IS40.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-07-02

The STATE OF TIE treasury The New York
American, referring TO the Report made to the U.
D Senate by the Treasury Department, says:
Mr.. Woodbury., it seems, has reported to Con
gress that the receipts into the Treasury from the
Customs sic millions, from Isl January to lst
June. For the whole reuainder of the year, they
will. venture to say fall short of that sum- for
the Custom House in this city-and we presume il
is still more elsewhere-is deserted nothing
doing comparatively and nothing expected.
More yer, IN the first part Of the year, the six
months bonds for the fall imporalions of last year
fell due; but for the remainder of this year. there
is no such resource-for few, indeed and far be-
tween, have been the importations.
The President in his opening message to Con
gress congratulated them upon the ilourishing state
of our finances and although he admitted that our
revenue would decrease he saw no difficulties about
deriving the amount required, which, upon the
most economical scale OF expenditure, he estimated
at tpenty-one millions for l840-from the ordinary
receipts.
1t is, we apprehend, certain, that in this expec
tation--if really entertaned-he will be deceived.
The FIVE last months have produced from all sour
ces little over SeVen millions. Where are the
| other fourteen TO came from, even supposing which
we do not believe, thar the expenditures can be
kept down tot1eaty-oae miHtoas2