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Litchfield enquirer., 1841-04-22

"HE subscriber has made arrangements
Il So that he is able TO manufacture 10 order
tkick double sole aad cork Boots. SO much admi-
red by all who like dry and warua feet, and
peculiarly adapted to protect t : the fee. from
sg Also on hand, and, will mike to order,
FaT Kip aad Ceankide Boots 4 Shoes,
Of the best materials and woFkmaMiike man.
ner; Ladies' Cater Boots. buskin Tics. Slip
pers. India Rnbbers, &c. &c. -,.a-
India Rubbers and all other Boots and
Shoes neatly repaired as usual. .7sf
Also. SO sides heavy and light Sok Leather.
from Green county tanneries; Upper Leather,
Morocco Iningss Bindings. &c. for sale on
reasonable terms for cash or hides
P.S. A few notes and accounts on hand,
which would be cheerfnlly exchanged for
something to do business With.
SAMUEL CLOCK.
LisckfelA, Dec. ~. g
Litchfield enquirer., 1841-04-22
MILITARY CONVENTION
......-' SIXTH BRIGADE.

| A CONVENTION composed oft Field.
IA Commissioned, Staff and Non Commits
stoned Officers of the 9Th Brigade, will as.
semble at the Mansion House in Litchteld.
on Wednesday the 18th inst. at 10 O'Clock,
A. NJ.
The object Of this Convention is to take
Militia, to adopt such measures as shall have
tendency to elevate IT'S standard, and to
awaken public sentiment to this subject, so
vitality connected with the best interests of
our country. The Convention will also
consider the present state of our own Brig.
ade, and adopt such measures as in their
view will raise its standing, and place it in
that enviable position so earnestly desired
by every true patriot within its limits.
"a. A State Military Conventio@ has been
called. and will be held at Hartford ON
Thursday the 6th day of May next. This
will be n subject for the tieliberation Of the
Convention. and. if thOagbt advisable, such
steps will be taken rs will ensure full al
tendance from this Brigade. OfsGers com.
posing the Convention of the 26ali inst will
appear in the full uniform of their respective
corps, with side arms.
ALL PAST OFFICERS are respectfully invi-
ted ~ attend and take part in the delibera.
tons of the Convention. r"
The commandant of this Brigade INDUCES
the hope and confident expectation, that such
exertions will be used on the part of the
Field and Commissioned Officers, as will
insure full attendance from their respect
i've Regiments.
By order Of Brig. Gen. FREDERICK PHELPS
;., ISAAC LAWRENCE. Brig Or Master
Litchfield enquirer., 1841-04-22
Wards Vegetable Hair Oil.

IS IrE =
VHHlS Vegetable Oil possesses the peculiar proper.
n ty OF restoring hair on heads totally bald So
gseat are ats nourishing properties which il readily i'm
parts to the roots OF the ar that requires but short
time to produce new growth, and few applications
to check that falling of the hair which 90 often occurs
especially after sickness. 1t prevents the hair from
turning grey, and restores it when turned by inpart-
ing TO il new life and vigor. No lady who has ever
used thus Oil will consent to do without it, Il is used
aud highly approved d BY Queen Vicapria. Prince
Albert, and the whole Royal Family; also bv The
Faculty and Clergy. - ''
From Nc Royal College oF hmicians OF YEasono FI
rUGry 20, 1888. .
Dr. +. A. Ward having proved 10 this Royal Tr;bv.
nat that the Vegetable OIL Of his composition has the
property OF causing the growth of hair and ore vent.
ing ITS TALL by fovyiag the decayed part tthe effects
Ut the aromatic ingredients which have been found in
s composition by the chemist Don Francisco Suarez,
we hereby recommend It's use, as a specific but
as good and useful remedy, for persons requiring IT,
whose hair is in state Of decay from sickness or 9th
er causes. JOSE BERNAI M D.
- Signed (SIMoN DE HEv1S, nj. d.
Witnessed 6y CxyETANc PoNToN, Notary public
The above testimony Of the efficacy and great value
OF Wards Vegetable Hair Oil. given the proprie.
tor by the Royal College Of Physicians in the Hava.
ma and to those who are acquainted with the extreme
ngldness Of the medical police Of Havana, it speaks
volunea-t Us conclusive.
CAUIION-Beware OF counterfeits. None is pe.
nuine unless has Treatiee uf 30 pages round each
bottle. Also. red Geographic Label with blue Wig.
New-York. '- -
Sold in Litchfeld by Dr. Beekwi,h, agent for Fitch.
field county. ~ General Depot and Wholesale OF.
flee. 80 Barclay-st., New.York. /" lyI3
Litchfield enquirer., 1841-04-22
. YOUNG LADIES 'g
Boarding and Day School,
IITCHFIELD, CONN,

'. LITcHFIELD, Conn.
M ISIS J. H. JONES will open school for
Iva limited number of pupils in South
street, of this village, Wednesday, May 9th.
The course Of study will enabraee tho fol-
lowing branches, in their order:
In the Primary department., Geography,
Arithmetic, (mental and practically Book Of
Parker's Exercises in Composition g..
The Junior, Ancient and Modem History,
Conversations on Natural Philosophy, Watts
on the Mind, Neuman's Rhetoric, Smellie's
Philosophy Of Natural History, and Compo.
sltlon by written essays, IS per quarter.
The Senior. will include Arnoit's Physics,
Botany, Elements of Criticism, Allison's Prin-
ciPicS OF Taste, Constitutional Law. Algebra,
Geometry, Astronomy, History of Literature,
Logic, Mental and Moral Science, Political
Economy. Natural Theology, Buffers Anal.
"'ff I'm" sc66isHs 1iihiieeRc i EE ne
critically exercised in rsadingr writing and
photography.
The le2S books are all of the KighesgOrder,
and We're originally selected in forming the
Rochester Academy. an institution organized
under Miss LEWIS as Prmcipaf, mad which
has ever maintained prominence among
the leading schools in the country for its e.
evated standard Of female education. n,.
With committee selected from the intel.
ligent gentlemen Of the village TO visit the
school, and a lady an accomplished teacher
ia French and Music resident in the family
TO facilitate the progress Of the young ladies
in those branches. q is believed that the re.
suits OF plan which experience has suggest
ed as most perfect, cannot fail to be realized.
Terms, for board with the teacher. inclpd-
ing all contingencies and instruction in the
English branches, $l75 year: a"ig
Music, $40 per quarter. tse.-..,r
Languages and Drawipgr each $5.
Board on reasonable terms in respectable
families. As Lifchfeld. ADril6
Litchfield enquirer., 1841-04-22
II. MERRIMAN,

I'LL AVING fitted up now and more con-
- venient shop, would inform his friends
!, ssnd the public generally that he still contin-
ales the business Of Ciock d. Watch repairing;
and that from his experience and skill, and
by constant attention to this in,pnrtant branch
OF business, hopes to give geueral satisfnc-
tsea, aud receive share Of public patronage.
s'4' "t~ ALSO, ON HAND, :a ~
a good assortment of WATCHES AND JEWEL
LERs' GooDs., consisting of lever, lepinc, and
common scapement WaAches, ear rings, fin.
ger rings, breast pins, silver spoons, specta-
Sles, thimbles, pencil cases. butter knives,
sugar bows, plated spoons near-sighted spec
lfacles. steel pens. pen knives, scissors, iwee.
gers, tuning forks, Music Boxes. Clarioncts,
Flutes, Fites. Violin strings, clnrionet reeds.
slar"','t and fife Hreceptors, Shell Combs,
Watch oil, sc. ALSO, '''>'>''
SAh DR.. WIN. Evans cnmornilc, tanic; and fa:.
mily APcrient Pills. with directions. recon-.
sn,endt'ci highly for dyspepsia, nervous. and
|all stonach complaints.
IN DR.. Evans Soothing Syrup. for teethino.
with directions-a real blessing to mothers
# Also. DIR. Hunts celebrated Pills. for Con.
Nnmpiion u Liver compliant, with directions
Also, DIR. Gooecs' Female Domestic pills.
with ample directions. The above medicines
pfePared by Or. Wan. Evans, 100 Chatham
street, New YUrk-snlH hoRs bv
& =. MERRIMAN, Agent,
s NEXT eest Of the Presbyterian Church
M Eiicnffrl1, Dec: g 81
Litchfield enquirer., 1841-04-22
Geese Feathers.

ME subscribers have made arrangements
- okcep constant supply of first rate
Nfriclc Of Geese Feathers-selected
lsspd packed with great care by ourselves, in
packagcs from 20 to 50 lbs; and will furnish
~ all times any quantity from 20to LOCO lbs.
m ~ qunliiy they will Warrant to be as good
ssss the best, at as low prices as ean be pur-
chased Of equal quality in the state. -.
M S. s. l.. HURLDUT.
81 Winchester, 194O! lvlO
Litchfield enquirer., 1841-04-22
DEATH OF GENERAL HARR,soNI


Write" for the Occdsio", and SING at WolsOuuiy.
oG'LGst SHaday. 81. .lgTT|
lhou art gone to the grave, and nation deplore.
And mourns1the dread summons that call'd thee
~ away;
Thy countsy, afflicted, in sadness weeps DER thee
Her millions their tribute Of sorrow now pay.
thou art gone TO the grave when the sun of ty glory
ohonr hrcst and brightest the land OF tiy birth
n9u Hast lett no dishonor bcdirnIninp thv story 2
NOT a stain On thy meIn'ry to darken its worth,
Thou vert call'd to the grave from Hottest station
Whilst anthems Of gladnese in our yries VET r,',,.,
Whilst shoutings all joyful were loud through a
And the vows ofthy Office yet were warm ON thy
Thon art gene to the grave but back from ,hv tomh
Thy wlsdom, reflected, pure, gentle, and BRIGHT
onail Shine on the tutnre, dispclng its gloom,
AS the bright sun declining lends the stars his
own light. .ts,3 = l7l.-- ~ - :, ''-@''
Thou art gone to the grave willie on earth we de.
plore thee, 49,
70, Thy spirit ascending, high soaring in air. .3t
snail meet kindred spirits whove flown there before
Who'll spread their glad pinions to welcome thee
~, theme. y
Thou art gone to the grave but thy days were all
bright; g,.s7,st 49,. .l'7,~' -, 80
To Thy country thou CAV st them, reservnp but few:
ny spirit untarnisted hath taker it's flight ~
In sorrow and sadness we bid it adieu. H.
Litchfield enquirer., 1841-04-22

I00X1NG-GIASSES.
TIME subscriber would inform the inhab-
i itanis of Litchfield and its vicinity. that
he has just returned from New. York with an
assortment of LOOKING-GLASS of all
sizes usually called for, and has made ar.
engagements with a manufacturer in New
York to be supplied with any Kinds that may
be wanted, and as cheap as Gun be purchas.
ed in The city. 49,.
Those who have old Glasses, and wish
them newly framed, can be accommodated
on short notice. Patronage is respectfully
solicited.
Samples may be seen at the Warcrooms
of Messrs. Buckley g. Cooke, two doors ives,
of the County House, and at the subscribers
dwelling in Meadow Street
,..s. GEORGE DEWEY.
l.itehEsa&x Aprit 8. lS4l. 4@. as
Litchfield enquirer., 1841-04-22
Etna Insurance Company,

MI INSURE Dwelling Houses, Stores. Furni-
ture, stocks of Merchandise. Mills, Manu-.
factories, Manufacturers stock, Barns, Far.
smers' stock ia buildings or stacks. and every
ether spcces of insurnble PERSONAL property,
N against Loss or Damage 6y Fire.
ISAAC LAWRENCE, Agent.
II LitcHfrld. 1870 o.
Litchfield enquirer., 1841-04-22
Norfolk Academy.

YNHE Summer term of this Institution will
Il commence on Monday the Sd of May.
TUITION FER QUARTER.
~ kiske ePu e-' Et ttsn nrade a.: n III
ancient languages or French. s OO
BEARD May be ebsaimed in good families on
very reasonable terms.
JOHN F. NORTON. Principal.
NorEDlL, April 6, lS4l. $40
Litchfield enquirer., 1841-04-22

LOOK THIS WAX!
THE subscribers have from 1900 TO 5000
Il gallons pure L6asSeeG OiE on hand,
and any person wishing TO obtain first rate
article, at fair price, 10 invited to call on US
before purchasing elsewhere. OIL CAKE
on hand most of the time at $17 per ton.
..'.+. BEEBE g. OSBORN.
Litchfeld. April l. 1871. ....a *45
Litchfield enquirer., 1841-04-22

81 SELLING OFF. a
HENRY P. TROWBRIDGE. offers for
II sale, Sole Leather. Upper Leather. Calf
Skins. Morocco, Innings, Bindings, &C.
Also, BOOTS and SHOES.
rs casks fresh Canaan Lime for sale.
D The subscriber continues TO pay cash
for GREEN CALF SKINS, nj his shop few doors
west Of the Court House.
Ii. p. TROWBRrDGE.
Litch6eld, April /, 1871. A
Litchfield enquirer., 1841-04-22
NOTICE.

NJ II 1OEO
"HEREAS q large number Of Notes and
w Accounts in my favor against sundry
individuals have been for long time due and
unpaid by the makers Of said notes and debt
Ors on book, Notwithstanding due notice has
been given TO them that they are in the hands
Of an attorney fsFcollection this 10 TO notify
all such persons, that have thjs day given
instruction TO FRANCIS BACON, Esq. to enforce
the collection Of such notes by suit, unless
paid by the first day of May next.
ALANSON Able.
Lischfeld, Aprl q l64l. e.atasf e as
Litchfield enquirer., 1841-04-22

At Court of Probate holders AZ Sharon acitkin
and for ne district Of Sharon, on the 30th day
If March, l64l. 49, .....s a IS
Present, Charles r. Sedg,cick. Esq. Judge.
ON motion of Samuel J. Prindle, execu-
" tor Of CHARLES PRMDAE, deceased, this
court does limit and allow tc the creditors Of
said estate six Haonths from the date hereof,
in which to exhibit their claims TO said execu-
tor, or be debarred recovery. And this
court directs said executor to give nctice of
the time 50 limited by Publishing this order
in newspaper printed in l.tchfeld. and by
posting a copy thereof OFT the public sign
post nearest the place where the said decea-
SGD last dwelt, in Sharon. in said district.
A true copy of record. r
As CHARLES p. SEDGwIcK, Judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1841-04-22
NOTICE.

TIVE Court Of Probate for the District Of
Il Harwinton hath limited and allowed
six months from the date hereof for the cre-
ditOrs to the estate of JONATHAN Z. WEBSTER,
late of Harwinton. deceased, to exhibit their
claims for settlement. Those who neglect
to present their accounts, properly attested,
within said time will be debarred recove.
ry. All persons indebted to said estate. are
requested 10 make immediate payment to
ADUAH WEBSTER, Admin.
Herwinaon, March 81, l64l. =, AS
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-04-09
Honour to The Hlu,,yi,u, D,od


A large and highly respectable meeting of the ci-
items of Richmond, was held last evening. Al
which the subjolned appropriate proceedings. W ere
had
AT a meeting Of the citizens Of Richmond, con .
vened at Trinity Church, on Thursday, April sth,
Gen. VIM. Lambert, Mayor Of the City. was called
to the Chair and G.. w. Munford was appointed
Secretary.
On motion Of Mr. b. w. Leigh, the following pre-.
ambie and resolution were unanimously adopted:
The citizens Of Richmond assembled in general
meeting onoccasion Of the amented death of VIM .
Henry Harrison, late President Of the U. States
all hearts uniting in the desire to pny meed honor
to the memory OF the ehosen Chief Muglst Of
the People, are sensible that they cannot more ef
ecually render such honor than by ,estifying thus
publicly, the respect, venertton and love they bore
him while living their grateful sense Of his exalted
civic and private virtues, so signally manifested
throughout his life, and Of his eminent and distin-
gulshed public services and their sorrow for the
awful dispensation Of Providence that has so sud
denly removed him from the high station to which
he had been recently called by the we'll earned con.
hdence Of his country, and bereaved the people Of
his hrmness, moderation, patriotism, and wisdom,
IN the administration Of their affairs
RsSolDsd, snaniBIously, That the citizens Of Rich.
nond here assembled, will themselves, and they
recommend that al their feow-citizens shall like
wise, put on and wear the usual badge Of mourn
ing FOR the illus,rious dead, for one month.
And then the meeting adjourned.
VIM. LAMBERT, Chairman.
q, w Musr,,r g.sf,,,
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-04-09

,neir duties. In place of tho active partnership
men - now every where exhibi,ed-because he
- comm' ted. by his principles. to rec ,mmend and
uIse upon Congress the adoption OF such measures
as w ultimately end in the committing the custody
" ehe public monies TO other hands than the Pres.
uenss, so as efeciualy to separate the Purse from
.ne Sword-because he is in favor Of economy in
sns puoe expenditures in opposition to that waste
,u' Sourse OF extravaganza which has caused the
pubic expenditures to increase, in ten years. from
sisoooOoO, exclusive Of the payment OF the public
ueo', TO near 10000. 900 annuslly-because he is
one s~otn enemy TO corruption, and the lover of
vr,us--because in his election and by his example
WI Ie established and secured that greatest Of ali
reforms without which. the effort at reformation is
hopeless, via the limiting, for all future time the
PRESIDENTIAL term Of service TO Il single term of four
years--and because he is an honest man, a Repub-
can IN principle, and patriot in practice. might
nno other reasons in the history Of his past e--a
"e devoted to the service of his country-but have
'u,y answered your enquiries.
ries,
am, gentlemen,
Your most obedient servant.
JOHN TYLER.
10 Til'man Z. Je,er, Philip Mayo, VIM. w. Die
kinson, Peter Elmorc, Youel s. Rust, X. IL.
Bureh, Robert w. Hill, Joseph Blunt, John NJ.
Timberake.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-04-09
ONE GUN FROM CONNECTICUT.
From the .NnO York Express.
ECTICUT ELECTION.
THE FIRST RETURNS.

THE FIRST RETURNS
We received by Express from Connecticut this
morning. from several Of the tow ms and coun
ties. We give what returns VIC have, and shall have
the Skae in full for our morning paper
HARTFORD COUNTY.
The returns from Hartford County leave no
doubt OF the election of JOSEPH TRUMBUL,L.
Wing, by majority of about fifteen hundred.
NEW HAVEN AND MIDDLESEX.
WILLIAM w. BOARDMAN, Whis, is prob,
bly, elected from the New Haven and Middlestx
District, by what MINORITY we are unable to say.
FAIRFIELD COUNTY.
There is no doubt of the election of THOS. C..
OSBORNE, Wing, in this County, by ha dsome
majority.
LITCHFIELD COUNTY.
Thos. l.. Smith, Wing is elected from the I.i.ch-
field Disuict by a large majority.
wINDHAM AND WELLAND.
We not enabled to say from the returns we
have how the District has gone, but we presume
JOHN II. Il. ROCKWAY, Wing, is elected
NEW LONDON,
We have returns complete from ten towns in
New London County, which leave no doubt Of the
election of THOMAS NJ. WILLIAMS, Whig, by
a majority offour or FIVE hundred.
In East Haddam the Wings carried their repre-
sentative by majority Of 30 to 40; Last year
the wings had but low majority. If this is any
indication Of the vote Of MiddIssex county, Nj.
Boirdman, Wing, is und publedly elected.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-04-09


the eu,tering pri<s presepied to him by soma few
sesreesaole gentlemen. none OF whom could possibly
nave known the wishes Of ma iority Of the dstriei,
ano no IN substance says by this act TO all the gen.
uemes who hid been ha,tered with the support Of
their f.iends Stand aside sirs; YOU are no. OF the
osthodox faith to represent such district as ours
you are patIiz,ns. | occupy state OF 'betw eeni-
W, and II - the pleasure OF the district as learn
from atew leading men, that shall again represent
IT, Although. in conformity to the usage OF both
parties, Conventions have been called to select can
uruales, put my veto upon these proceedings.
present myself again ms candidate. My name is
suhcent to quiet all dissatisfaction, and away with
your nom nations by Conventional" here ask my
wing friends throughout the district IL they are pre-
Pareu 10 sanction such ptoceedins1 Are you will
ing To throw aside all the obligations which rest
upon you to support tho candidate selected by the
Convention at MilleT's-a gentleman possessing high
qualifications. identified with in feeling ana sen.
ument-a good old fashioned States Right Republi-
Gao. who is praetical-who knows our interests and
wishes-who has fought valan,ly for our principles
TOT years past part of which he has spent in the
pubic servlcel MIR Hunter was represented by his
rienas IN that Convention, and his nomination re.
jccted.
MIR Hunter has repeatedly said that he would,
under no circumstances, agree to become n candi-
GATE or our district, unless met the appreciation OF
ms friends who elected him. Who, ask YOU are
the men now found most zealously supporting himl
VINO have been most prominent in procuring his
nomination, and urging his claims upon the dstrictI
the mos, cY,;c,I ns,oi !, ''.h VI. ing Ianes AZ
our adyers,rc. xboss 0J. u,py, anu Joined
in the s,ronscs, ,.,rsW" G.a nc nsu uenounced
has been considered a. one Of ~. I .si.s, VINO
I .oeo Foco n,,,y ~. -. ~ .'o '.aeIs "I me
Gus in nress;n. n, U,. ots;. US a'use ane zeal
trict. Who nsosn,,d bis no,s; uron 'ne ols
yentiop nj Crox,on,. Sn,;na"S T", 'ie Con,
Gen. Aueu,tu, AnreI;ns Thom.. ps.h;, isuer o.
Gently published nn,w.r hi. ;n,"r.nas'"s, VI
m. RI .,',' an'ce. .h's 'n'errogaory. Head
then n man calm, himself, W.. - 49, 90
his support 10 Mr. RI. .lsc,;o, -. 90 .sm y,eu
up to The Loco and saw h. 10 No ,onn". s'I nun
the name of Wbis, eS' s"'''''' W
1--WE are free to saw that Mr. Hunter. .ov,.. H.,
RING the Pr.sdon,;, ua' W.T. course du'
us But he has come nm, and nnbIcI, 49, oy
SELF to all the great princples which can.,,,',,. III
bond of the RepubI;cnn n,r,v No." .n., me
doub that he will fully carry tben, on,1 ,a
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-04-09
BY LAST EVENINGS mai
FROM the National Inieiigsne,r Of Wsdnesaoy
THE NEW PRESIDENT.

Il.
by the extraordinary despatch used in senJ;n,
lhe oheia' Intelligence to the Vice President. at
Williamsburg and similar despatch by him in re-.
pairing to the seat Of Government, John TYLER now
President OF the United States arrived in this CITY
yesterday morning, at o'clock, and took lodsng,
at Browns Hotel.
AT IL O'Clock, all the Heads ofDepartmsn,s e,-
~ .ne secretary OF the Navy, twho has not vet
returned 10 the city from h s visit TO his tamil,
waited upon HIM, TO pay him their official and ns,
sonal respects They were received with All 81.
politcness and kindness which ehoracterizs The ns,
resident tie sisnihed his deep feeling OF the pub-
NC oa'anilty sustained by the death of Presiien,
horrison, and expressed his Profound saos,s;I,,s'
the heavy respons bili,ies SO sudd.nlv d.yolyoJ
upon himself He spoke of the present STATE NJ.
mlngs~lth great concern and seriousness and made
Ano"h ms wishes that the several Heads of Dep,rt-
mehts would continue to fill the places which tb.y
no" respectively occupy, and his confdence i'm,
1ney ~ou Id afford all the AID in their power TO en-
aoie him to carry the administration of IN. Gov
ernment successfully.
The President then took and snbs,;h.d m. c,i
lowing oath Of office:
DO solemnly swear that will faithfully exeeut.
inc once OF President of the United States. and
wi to the bestof my ability, preserve protect. and
ueiend the Constitution OF the United States
np'l'' loi'' JOHN TYLER.
District of Columbia,
CITY and Couniyof Washington SIS.
T. william Cranch, Chief Judge Of the Circuit
Court oil the District of Columbia certify tbat lie
above named John Tyler personally appeared be-
'o'e u.e tns day' and, although he deems himself
quaheo 20 perform the duties and exercise the now
rTs aud office OF President on the death of William
hehry Harrison, late President Of the United
states, without any other oath than that which he
mas mas thken as Vice President, yet as doubts NAV
aI'S' anu Tor greater Caution took and su bscrbed
the foregoing oath before me-
April g, lsil. W.CRANCH.