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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-12-22


ny w all dumb struck, aud Spen-
-e.' =" nwell and Small were told 10
r re for the yard-arm. They admit
: their guilt, but Spencer asked for time
ia order 10 obtain the pardon Of Small,
who he said he had seduced into the
crime, aud that he could not die happy
unless he forgave him. He did not want
to write to his father or mother he said.
He would rather be executed there, and
spare This parepts) the pain they would
suffer If he were carried to the Unite d
States and tried.
This, il is supposed. @as concerted
plan in case OF discovery, to give time
TO the crew TO rescue them. They Did
not atte mp. it however. After the lapse
of an hour the three were hung, and
their bodies given TO the waves; OF
course, such further precautionary mea.
sures were used during the voyage as
were expedient, and on arriving here
thirteen of the seamen were sent on board
the North Carolina, ia irons. The APP
Iprentices, | belev care still on board the
Somers, under strict guard. These are
the main facts Of the case. might go
more into detail, but have not the time
before the mail closes.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-12-22

from the President Of the United States,
s,afinc that he had not time. al the ex-
pira,iun Of the last session, to examine
Inc bills to repeal the eth section ~ The
Distribution Act, and the bill 10 provide
for the taking Of testimony in cases Of
contested eleciions--these bills having
been laid before him but few minutes
before the adjournment, sine die.
The message was laid 90 the table.
Mr.. Mckeon asked the unanimous con-
seat ofihe House 10 refer 10 Inc Commit
Tee on Commerce bill au,horisng goods
to be deposited in warehouses.
Objections being made. Mr.. Mch.
moved q suspension of the rules; but the
motion did not prevail.
On motion of Nh KonnedY Of Md. a
Committee was ordered 10 be appointed
on the subject OF in;ernaiional copy rights.
A short debate took place on the ref.
erence o. additional testimony in the case
Of the contested election Of the Hon. Da.
vid Levy, the Delegate from Florida ;
and fuaily, It was referred to the Commit.
tee on Elections. And the House ad-
lourned.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-12-22
THE LEGISLATURES.

The Legislature has begun work with
unusual ,spatch, and if this beginning
may be taken as an earest OF the spirit
that will characterise the entire session.
it will be uncommony short. But the
Virginia Legislature has so regularly
spun out its session 10 three and four
months, that We had been admonished not
to anticipate with too much confidence u
short session.
But one subject that we know of, can
reasonably occupy much Of the time Of
the Sc sSon, and that is the Re apportion-
ment of the Congressional representation.
The maintenance of the public credit
is important, and must be done but then,
the only mods to do that is SO clear that
it ought to be determined upon and accom-.
plished in very little time. This mode
is by raising the ,axes-there is no other
whatever. Gentlemen may talk about
selling stocks; but this is idle talk.
They won't sell. And, as remarked by
a member last winter, it is a hltle slngQ.
lar that, after the State has so long en-
ioyed the benefits of dividends from Bunk
stocks, il should now, when they are be-
low par and when there is no money to
buy them, desire 10 throw them 10 the
market. The idea is ridiculous.
Selling stocks wont do, and the idea OF
borrowing more money won't be listened
10 for moment. Gentlemen must, there
fore, come up and toe the mark maniully
for the last reconsideration. Virginia
can pay her debt aud maintain her cred.
il, and no doubt General Baldwin's mem.
orable resolution will be adopted, proper
ly modified, thus
Resolred, That Virginia can pay her
debts-and that she will pay them.
The increase of taxes necessary, will
be slight and will be easily borae.
These matters disposed Of, We see no.
thing else that should keep the Leglsla-
ture long employed. Federal relations
must be touched upon OF course-Bui let
US hope that they will be very gently
skinned. Ii is time that Virginia should
sing in a suppressed tune on these mat
ters. - Rich. Comp.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-12-22

The Gettysburg Star, distinguished
AntimasoLic paper, has recently had a
change IN its editorial department. MIR.
ScHREINER, who has taken the chair,
makes profession Of political faith, and
gives his views of means. Among them
are the following:
"First. We go for National Con-
vention to select the candidate, and give
consistency, soldlty, confidence, and con-
cert to our efforts.
Secondly. The nominee Of such a
Convention, be he whom he may-Scoit,
Clay, or any other person will be our
and receive our jealous sup
port because we feel perfect reliance
that the candidate put forth by such q
body will be worthy Of the choice"
II such spirit IS prevalent, and why
should it not be u the Wings may conf,
IDENTIFY count on victory in in 1874 equa
10 that of 1910. Boston AtiGs.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-12-22
murINY on THE BRIG soMgRs

The account Of the mutiny on board the Uoi:ec
States brig Soners, ard its tragic consequence.
which We publish to-day, will be read with a de-.
gree OF surprise. BY every one. This is the fra,
instance, we believe, Of msiiny being projected
ana matored BY an ofhcer Of the Navy. The sum
mary punishment inflicted upon the guilt, origisa-
tors OF L, was deemed necessary to secure The
safety OF the remainder Of the officers and Others
on board the vessel. The corn cnander Of the brig
IS represented to be mild and humane officer, at
The same lime, that be il distinguished for
rarable degree Of armuess and resolution. For
he particulars Of this dreadful affair, the reader is
'eierted to another column.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-12-22
SOUTH CAROLINA.

JANE. II. HAMMOND was on the SIN instant
slected Governor OF South Ca,olina
Mr.. Calhoun's resignation Of Senator ut the
uni,sd States, was referred to Committee OF the
LEGISLATURE, who made report, accompanied oy
a number Of resolutions, complimentary to ME- T.
The concluding resolution is as follows
Resolyed That the people of South Carolina are
deenly sensible OF he faithful and long tired ser
vices Of their distinguished Senator, and would ie-
gard the withdrawal Of his talents ard 'n'es'i'y
from the councils Of the Union with protonnd re-
gret. were il not for the expectation that they are
abon, to yield up their separate claim upon us
services. to share them in common with tue whole
Union.
Among tho gentlemen ramed AZ successors to
Mr.. Calhoun, the mos, prominent were Judge
nnger and the Hon Il, Rhrt upon ono or the
other Of ~hom it is presumed the choice VIII TAIL
Since The above, see that the Hon. DaS'KL
T. HuoER has been elected to ill The vacancy &C
.easioned by The resignation Of Mr.. Calhoun
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-12-22
Hon. MAHLoN DICKINSON.

We learn from the ST. Louis Republi-
can that Capt. RUSSELL, commander oil
the United States snag boats, has invent
ed boat for ploughlng up and removing
sand bars.
Capt. X. was to have left St. Louis on
the 9th instant with his boats Tor the
"Grave Yard" in the Mississippi, SO styled
because of the large number of steam
boat disasters which have happened al
that point. IL is the intention Of Capt.
r. to continue operating on the snags q.
bove the mouth OF the Ohio, common
cling at the "Grave Yard, " so long as the
state Of the weather will permit. When
the ice shall prevent satisfactory opera
tons above, he has it in contemplation to
drop down below the mouth 10 such parts
of the Mississippi as may be free from
this obstruction.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-12-22

The LocoFocos in the Legislature, have got"
,neir old tricks, Of meddus with the legislation ct
Congress, and ins,rnci'ns it how 10 transact 'hs
cuisines. of the nation. On Tuesday OF last week
Mr.. Brown, OF Preston, of obstruction memory m
t,oduced a !oEs preamble setting forth 'hat tue
distribution law of last session OF Congress Is oai
Gus AID imperative, and that our Senator" be IN
.,,uc,ed 20 vote for it's repesl. The same gentle
man also introduced resolution 'nsttue'l"g our
Senators TO vcte for the remission OF The nae I'M
uosed upon Gen. Jackson IN 1915 which was pass
ed BY a vote of rs ayes to Is noes. IL has not
been iusppropuately suggested whether u wouid
80, hs ~ well for the Commonwealth to dispense
,.iIh our Senators in Congress, or, 10 send MT
BssSyn and few other. keep watch over them
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-12-22
NORTH CAROLINA.

4 eIn.r ntest is going on in the Leei'Is-
ru,. Of Noah Carolina in relation To the election
Of Senarnr ~ the Uniisd States, 10 sneeeed air.
G,, ham. I, seems there are 700 rival sections in
The / ncof,co pary e that State, the Calhoun and
Ypn Brrer interests not beirg able to con mingie
Tn. Hon. ~ proRp BEowS, heretiore Senator
in Corerr>. from HAT State, is the candidate OF
,b, Van Bp,en portion, and he Won Ro"uLUs
NJ. SAuNpsRs, NJ preSenta Representative IN Con
sress. /. tfe Calhnon lavoriie. Mr.. Brown, we be
lerc. Ina. Tie cnncus no,nirnion but Mr. Shun-
dor. fierda are irhexblc. and viii not give way
"a Mr.. Browns friends. There have been SIX bal
Iotncs. bat with no choice, and very little variation
in each wore The Locofoeo majority IS =" large
in the Legislature. that the Whigs have nothing to
do hu, enjoy The contest At sigh,.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-12-22
3. ". GREEN.

This notorious individual, who, il will be recol-
Iected, was concerned in The enbezzlement of the
large amount Of money, amounting to more than
half million Of dollars, from the Bark of Virgil
mia, has been dis hargrd from imprisonment, after
two years Of Incarceratoa. three Of the court
having transrired, without a trial.
The general court at Richmond. which adjourn
ed few days since, granted tri,l to Heath,
who was some time since convicted OF the murder
Of woman in that city
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-12-22
ONE WORD MORE.
GopHRNoR,s ELECTION.

On Thursday last, the two Houses Of the Gene
srai 4 sscri4 Y went into ar election OF GoSerner
viii fea nron JAMEs MeDowELL (Locofoeo')
OF Rockbriigs. upon the first ballot. Mr. Mellow
ell receive cd IS yete. in the House of Delegates,
and &c in the Senate making his joint vote ITO.
kFsaee were so scattering votes amongst dozen OF
yeor3 candidates.
MIR. Mcdowell will therefore be the Governor OF
,he Commonwealth iot three ,ears from the LIST oil
January next.
The Richmond Wing rema'king upon the cleo
,ion, saw
We have no comments 10 mako upon
the result Of this eection-tarther Than
To say, It is more agreeable TO US than
we expected il to br. We have no seri.
Gus fears Of Mr.. Mcdowell on the subject
of Abolition. He is no worse, perhaps
not sn bad. MS others and the fact is, the
South is already sacrificed on that ques.
ton. He is an amiable gentleman, OF
very fine abjliiies--and above all, ne IS
not one Of the hnckneyed politicians OF
the Junto School, and we predict, he viii
not be governed by that Junto.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-12-22
F,om he Alexandria Gasette.

The House Of Representatives, on Tues
day, was called npon by Mr.. Bots, to
appoint committee TO investigate a
charge brought by Mr.. Spencer, in his
late letter agains. the Wing leaders in the
present Congress. The letter charges
that the Wing leaders proposed to the
President, that il he would not make u
hostile movement against the party--that
is, would not remove the old Cabinet
the Wing leaders, on their part, would
suspend further action on the bank ques.
ton. The manner ia which the accusa-
ton was calculated to affect the charac-
ter of the Wing leaders, was strongly
presented by Mr.. Bolts. He said, if true,
il could not fail to impress the public
mind with the belief that they were fac
tlous, selfish, destitute Of patriotism, aud
ready to sacrince the great measures
which they thought indispensable TO the
nations welfare, to retain office.
Mr.. Bolts pronounced il an atrocious
calumny, aud called for committee Of
investigation, to clear himself and his
friends from the imputation, and to brand
the slanderer with fasehood.
Mr.. Wise, took up the cudgels for the
other side--opposed the nomination as a,
question Of privilege, but proiessed to be
perfectly willing that enquiry should be-
made.
The vote was finally taken and tho
House by 100 to SIS decided that the rsse-
hsiion should moi Be receired as question
Of pririlege.
Mr.. Bolts rose, and was understood 10
say, that he considered this charge repel-
led and reluted by the very fact Of ms-
iori,y Of this House being unwilling 10
entertain il.
| Mr.. Underwood rose and saidtna., a.
question Of privilege, he bad so'ed az
galnst the resolution OF the gentleman
from Virgins, (Mr. Bolts n ous ne was
anxious that the fact therein SET ior'h
should be ascertained. II any member
of Congress had been tamperlng with the
! Executlve, as there suggested, he wished
them 10 be exposed TO the public ind'gna-
ton. /.
He, therefose, moved that the rules OF
! the House be suspended, TO enable him 10
intfoduce the resolution.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-12-22
GoDEY's LADY's
BOOK.

We have EeseIysd thus
!, January. The p. BOOK.
eaDty any prev early The Laay o'"N
"a nave lumber before US surpssses IN
are. Jus specimen Of the Book that
seen, and contains quite a new lea
icing beautifully colorsd picture OF three
ards. This plate with two superb steel engray-
lngs and the seasooable Fashion plate, in connee-
lion with the highly interesting reading winch IL
always found in the Lady's Book, render 1t truly
an unriyaed magezine. We should think II bad
nov reached the point where Improvement ceases.
The number sent US is IN advance of the regu-
lar period Of its tran,mission. Those for subscr-
bers will be forwarded as soon struck off from
the press. For terms, &c, the reader is referred
to the advertisement on our fourth pege.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-12-22

General CAss, since bis return home from
France. has been busy answering queries put to
him ~ relation to some Of his opinions We pub
hsh to-day letter from the General TO Mahlon
Dick,rsoa of New Jersey, setting forth his views
uoon Bank, &c. The letter was written for the
purpose Of d.sains his position, some otthe Loco
s,.os cea,;os that oLr ex-M nsler had some Wing
notions in his bead. The New YORK American
% Thursday state. thai on the previous day. the
General received large number OF visiters al the
Civ Halt, and in the evening, visited the fa'S
Theatre, when he was greeted on hs entrance "ith
,b,e. cheers. Gen. Cass. may therefore, fairly De
considered on the lis, ofeanddaies' for iee nomin-
alton for tie Presidency, at the nsNi election at
least as Ear az he is concerned.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-12-22
ANIMAL TREASURY REPORT.

This important document was laid be.
| fore Congress Oh Thursday. Some OF
It's prominent particulars are thus sketch
ed IN the National IntelIigencer OF Fri.
day:
The Receipts into the Treasury, during
the three first quarters Of the present
year, with the estimated receipts for the
fourth quarter. from every source, (inclu-
ding loans and Treasury notes. amSunt
TO thirty four millions FIVE hundred and
two thousand dollars, besides The banI- 1
ance OF two hundred and thirty thousand
dollars ~ the Treasury on tie firss OF \
January last. !
The Expenditures for the thsse
quarters OF the year, with ths e.. =,
expenditures for the remaians a,ad
mount (including S7,s5s on.r,ar !.
demptlon Of Treasury .oo ~ -
four millions, Ave ,1vo ~
dolls, fo'es1 :" 10y
The Rece "uuuiu a"' 800
fst July .. ,
. next, are estimated {inclnding
.sury notes and loan to amount Of
.5,53s, 000) at SI4,5s5, ll3; and the
= expenditures far the same period (nclu-
ding inieres, on debt and Treasury notes
to amount Of &605 000) at $40 ISL. ls6.
The estimates Of Receipts and ExpendI-
lures for the fiscal year ending the 3Oih
June, 1914, (under tho new arrangement
effected By the ac. of the last session. are
estimated, the Receipts from customs and
+ public lands, (and $50, 900 from miscella.
neo3s sources) at SIS, $50, 600, and the
: expenditures including interest and
: Treasury noies) at 500, 1915 9s.
The balsnce remaining in the Freasu-
, ry on the 30th June, 1913, it is estimated
will amount to S3,73l, 1863, and on the
+ 30th June, 1874, to s ,635, ST..
+ Since the estimates were prepared al
the sveral departments, it has been ascer.
tanned that the expenditures for the fourth
d quarter will fall considerably short Of the
amount estimated: so that the balance
in the Treasury on the first of January
next will be considerably larger than es.
tlmated but, as the difference will be.
come charge on the Treasury in the
next year, il has not been deemed neces
sary to alter the amount as first estlma-
ted
'she recommendations Of the Report
are confined to that OF further provision
: for revenue and the support Of public
" credit, by taxation or untaxed or lightly
: taxed articles of import, to produce an
addition 10 the present revenue Of three
' millions Of dollars a year; an authority
10 ALLOW interest on all outstanding Frea-
: sury notes, as under the Inst issue there.
+ of; and the establishment OF warth ous-
ing system.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-12-22

DtsrRgss IN OHin.-ln Ohio, it is known. the
circulation of the sound Banks Is reduced to very
triGpg amount, and as The currency ia almost ex-
eluslvey ofhard money the value Of ptoPrriy ofev'
cry descrirtonis co,Iespondingiy depressed. The
distress which is thus bioGgh' upon d btors muy
be understood from the acts, which are stated IN
a DAYTON paper, "ihst we'll savei hay has been
sold Tor one dotfar q ton, al constable safe, ard
excellent cows for three dollars piece. AT
another consiahIe's safe five hundred bushels OF
corn in The ear were sold for three dollars and
c,ghiy acres Of HAea well put IN Tor the SAME
sum !-BoA Aaer
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-12-22
TEMPERANCE.

1t Is stated that in Brooke county, Virginia
there is not solitary tavern licensed to sell In
sosesting liquors, and that the county Jail has not
bad for a considerable period of time any person
confined in il for any cause whatever.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-12-22

Two letters have appeared from this
gentleman since his return home. IN reply
10 others addressed him on the PFesiden.
cy. One is in reply to an epistle from
A committee of his friends in Philadelphia.
In this he deprccates the use of his name
in connection with the office; aIudes to
the responsibility and cares of the station
and the bitterness OF Presidential contests
but he does not refuse positively to let
his name be used. He offers sumo very
good suggestions on the subuct Of par
ty acrimooy and the propriety of conduc.
ting political contests ~ mllder and
less personal manner. The other letter
is in reply to one from Mahlon Dickrrson,
Esq. 1t is short and indicates the inqui-
RES Of Mr.. Dickerson's letter: 1t rs as
follows:
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-12-22

The Richmond Enquirer says that fspIies have
been received from the Bank Of Virginia and the
Exchange Bark, promising 10 lend the STATE saer
quotas Of the s35o,ooO which she requires. r.
whole sum viii probably be fer,hsomine
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-12-22
SMALL NOTES.

The COMMITTEES on Banks in the Virginia Leg
isature have reported in favor Of continuing the is
sue of small notes by the banks of the Common
wealth; and bill has been introduced according
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-12-22

SUDDEN DEAru. We regret to learn
that Charles w. Karihaus, Esq. Pres'.
dent OF the Neptune Insurance Company
of Baltimore, died very suddenly yesier-
day morniog. Mr.. Karlhaus has long
ranked as one OF our most respectable
and intelligent merchants. -A1sy.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-12-22

e,AThe Hon. G. W. SusN1as. OF this Statc, has
declined being a candidate for Congress. from the
Kanswha District. account Of his prtyais Of
Fare requiring his uodiviaed attention.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-12-22
TO OUR PATRONS.

n Il long while since have treated our
AeBgors 10 a regular dun. but our necessities COM
per ~ TO that gentle remedy for our disorder
ed 6.ances with the assurance that il il shall not
prove efhcsenfy more vigorous measure Sf relief
will speedily be resorted 10.
On the FIRST day sf March next, we shall have
been publishing The Gazette ten years, and there
are scores upon subscription ISL. the color of
whose money we have never seen during all that
time. During the past year. oOr current receipts
have fallen fsr below our expenses nj the natural
consequences are, that we are IN debt for naprr
type ink. labor and the support OF the establish
nen'. These debts must be paid. md those in
a abted to ih' Office mast pay them. We should
NJ be PIT to he expense Of employing agents 10
ue> our dues. but are forcej 10 i by the tar
c. .sof or ps irons We have accordingly pae-
dine i, sun'a in the bands % Aiessrs. 1homas
r. R, os and i4m H. Hayden, who - re soieor'
1o,,ey5 and - ''le. and we .Fast those indebt-
n In ,aate ,hern immediats payment. ! our
ss.,a,t subsersers wtm we e4qE9t eonSsr",pN!
coach though orr sgeDis We ~ e oig - - II
" 'hat,arse u right ard tasfte 1astiaes thf'D =
Nv ryo,o ID ire frns Of our toll, we nope
,hcy ma, have luck with te paltry p'tancs l"os
49,, 60 until we cen devise some ih"ee ~
Staaias !, (rom them. II may console mem = ~
a., ,he, ,hev and their wives and epioisp p"'
i t Gazette for years, and are out o. 'he .'aSp
Of being compelled 10 pay, out :, y : A.
tba, bon.st mea should sParn. 10 'ho'e y ssrsd
,,ncs and II home, who have Jnsuy y.
hi;o,iions tons we returp "uf sincere 'hs'Hn'
an ' hone th-i, example may have its iutue7sf ~
.ii those who are delinquent
ONE WORD MORE.
Thc foregoing appeal has stood sHder
,o,,.t head for two moa,h,. IL has
tof'ai pe"u - 800 our T.
a'e'',0" attracted /
'P''e' Z -. yJsw of those
not hut feel iadgn' ~. :.
are atat tho neglect with which '
hose who are inclined TO regard
1"'~ .al as thing 10 be paid in chips
.tones. or not at all, may be e"nVehi''
Oar necessities compel ns 10 speak PLAINLY ="
WANT ouR MONEY, AsD WE nasr ASp WILL hA'
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-12-22
New YoRK, Dec. 10Th, 1912.


Nix DEAR SIa-l have received your
letter Of this day, and have no difficulty
in giving you a, prompt and unequiyocal
answer to the questions you present. to
me.
nun member Of the Democratic par
tv, and have been so from my youth.
was Grst called toto public lie by Mr. JET
frrson, lbIrty six yenrs ago, and am a
firm believer ofthe principles laid down
by him. From the faith as taught and
received in his day, have never swerved
a single instant.
So much Tor my general sentiments.
With respect to National Bank, |
think the feelings and experience Of the
country have decided against it and that
no such institution should be chartered
by the General Government.
will add, thatmy residence in France,
and careful observation of the state Of
thai, nation, have satisfied me that, while
due degree Of credi, is highly useful in
the business concerns Of country, Il
sound specie basis is essential to its per.
manent prosperity.
With great regard, am, dear sir,
Truly yours.
LEW. CASS.
Hon. MAHLoN DICKINSON.