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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-01-24

The Philadel phia Spirit Of the Times
says :-'Onc of the strangest circumslan-
ces came to light in this city the other
day, every link in its chain Of events be-
ing equally mysterious and remarkable.
A lady who keeps stock store in Sixth
street, missed the other day splendid
black scarf, OF rich and peculiarly fig
ured silk. Of course she suspected a
number of persons. She discharged her
poor washerwoman who happened to be
in at the time, accused her saleswoman,
and also dealer, who had been exnmin-
ing the scarf just before. This dealer
was terribly annoyed by the accusation,
and sorely perplexed. But mark how he
and others were relieved, and the guilty
one discovered by simple accident
Some time after this dealer stepped into
a mllllner shop in Second street.-The on.
Iy one he ever visted--and there he be-
held being worked into bonnet, a piece
Of silk which he believed to be the iden-
teal one in question. lie carried piece
Of il TO the loser-she knew il was the
same. The millner said the bonnet was
TO he finished and called for that evening.
A constable and warrant were procured
! the lady came-she was questioned
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-01-24
I'm Sale County Liberty Meeting.

At a meeting of the Liberty party, held at Lo-
WELL La Sale county, on the Sh of January, ls45,
e. CuAMPLIN was called to the chair, and v. A.
TAMBLISo appointed secretary.
On motion, the meeting was opened by prayer.
Messrs. Hubbard, Dryer, Richie, Lane, and
Leonard were appointed committee to prepare
business for the action of the meeting.
While the committee were out, the meeting was
addressed by Ike Rev. Mr., Huribu, and others.
Adjourned for one hour, after which
The committee to whom were referred the sub
Ject of business, reported as fellows:
Whereas, the people of La Sale county are in
tho back. ground in the cause of liberty and huma-
nifty; aud whereas, it is only by concert of action
that lasting and beneficial results can reasonably
be expected, therefore it bchoovcs US in this peri
I'D of special interest, TO be vigiant in the cause
and az, promptly. Therefore,
RtOired, That we recommend thr employment
Of an agent to labor and lecture on the subject OF
slavery IN the different precincts in this county.
ReSo}red, That our aim and object is to effect
the downfall Of the pro-savcry principle both in
church and state.
R.ahc4, That we recommend the immediate
circulation Of petitions TO our state legislature, for
the repeal Of those oppressive acts relative to
lorcd persons and to congress against the annex
alton Of Texas.
Rssoired, That we lament the loss our cause
has sustained by the death IF that distinguished
philanlhropst, the Hon. Thomas Morris.
The preamble and resolutions were received,
severally discussed, and adopted.
! An address was then made by l.. d. Danforth
[
On motion, Messrs. Hurlbut, Danforth, Bar
narj, Kellogg, Becson and Coo were appointed
a committee to carry cut the object of the first re-
solution.
Adjourned to meet ai,he Baptist meeting house
at Indian Crck, on the 5th of February next at 10
O'Clock, IL. Friends at distance are request
ed to come in the day previous.
Z. CHAMPLTN, Chairman.
V. 4. TomBLlNG, Secretary.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-01-24
II. or REPRESENTATIVES,, Dec. 50, 1874,

w lIlldU " ulNtIb, IasI
Sir II observe, under the editorial head, in the
Register OF the 9th inst, the following paragraph:
after speaking OF my having been generally recon-
mendrd 10y members OF the Democratic party, re-
siding Ia different parts OF the state, you say Nr.
Arnold was one of the Democratic Electors OF the
State; and has been, for two terms, a Represen-
tatINc in the Legislature. He is a gentleman cv-
cry way qualified for the station. Mr.. Skinner
Is highly esteemed also, both as a lawyer, as u
man, and az a Dcmocral--aud under the circun-
stances considering the high standing of Mr.. Ar.
mold aud his devotion 10 the interests of the party
we take the liberty of suggesting to him, on the
advice of many of his friends, to withdraw all pre-.
tensions to the office In this way, he will best
promote the harmony Of the party, and place his
political friends under still wcightier obligations
to him" If''my fisndS' have advised you to
make the above suggestion, am not aware Of ii.
SO far as their views have been communicated to
me, they are directly the reverse. II, therefore, |
do not comply with the suggestion, hope shall
he able to give satisfactory reasons therefor.
First, however will say, that the harmony of the
Democratic party shall not in any event be dis
turbcd by me.
In regard to my being candidate, my friends
obtained for me very gratifying and unanimous
recommendation from the Electoral College, Dom
ocratic Jadge, Of tie Supreme Court Governor,
L. GyrernOr, aud members of the Legislature aud
others addressed to the President elect, requesting
INV appointment, TO the office of District Attorney
of the 4. States. Meantime, single member OF
Congress, Gas am inlormed) before the arrival at
" ashington of any one of his Colleagues, and
without any recommendation, or even knowl-
edge on the part of the people that Mr. Skinner
was a candidate, procures of Mr. Tyler his a'-
pointment. You then step forward, and suggest
that should withdraw. Why should II | have
asked the appointment from Mr.. POLf, and my
friends have recommended INC to him. Now, SO
far as am connected personally, should have
no objection 10 Withdraw my name as candidate.
Indeed, il Mr.. Skinner, against whom notwilh-
standing the circumstances under which he re-
ceved this appointment desire to make no
charged had announced himself as candidate
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-01-24

A man. killing hogs, became vexed,
and, venting his spleen, wished they were
in h-ll. - dear me, mother, wha.
can he mean = exclaimed his daughter.
Mean : s'pose he wants his provisions
sent on beforehand =
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-01-24

Factory Giris.-Thc Lowell Vox Pop
uli chronicles the fact of rich southern
man on visit to that city, happening to
find at work in one of the factories, a
beautiful girl, the perfection of his ideal,
to whom he at length was introduced, and
finding her all he desired, by the consent
of her friends, and amid the congratua-
tons of many, she became his blushlng
bride, and has gone to preside over his
home in the sunny south. The realities
and romances of the factories are many
and interesting.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-01-24

Prayer. 1T is not the length, but the
strength of the prayer, that is required !;
not the labor OF the lip, but the avail of
the heart tina, prevails with God. Let
thy words be few as Solomon says. but
full, and to the purpose. = Spencer.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-01-24

Freedom and sound observation ever
prepares people for great and extensive
enterprises.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-01-24

The first ingredient in conversation is
truth, the next is good sense, The third is
good humor, and the last wit.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-01-24

Traits If Frederich the Great -
Frederick, though sometimes superb in
his expenses, was habi'ually penurous.
He seems to have thought that war was
the only thing on which it was lis while
TO spend money. The salaries Of his
gentlemen and attendants were all on the
narrowcst scale. Lord Malmesbury OBJ
serves, that even the Prince OF Dessau's
marriage. at which. he was present, ex-
hibied his penury. All the apartments,
except those Immediately used for supper
or cards, were lighted with single can
die. The supper had no desert; the
wines were bad their quantity sinled.
On his Lord NJ asking, after dancing,
for some wine and water, he was answer
ed :: 'thc wine is all gone, but you may
have some tea and this was peculiarly
distinguished party. He saw the King
himself directing the servants IN lighting
up the ball room, and telling them where
to put the candles. Whilst this opera
ton was performing, the Queen, the roy
al family, and the company were waiting
literally in the dark; as the King did not
begin this ceremony I'LL after supper, and
no one dared to give orders to have il
done. -Biack,cOod.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-01-24

Pedantry Grams our heads with learn.
ed lumber, and takes out brains to make
room for it.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-01-24

If the best mans faults we're written
on his forehead, it would make him pull
his hat down over his eyes.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-01-24

Wrongs may try good man, but can
no, imprint on him false stain.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-01-24

turcslo,c OF ...e President Elect.

The following story is told by Col.
Polk himself, and will no doubt lose much
of its piquancy, when deprived of that
inimitable esprit Of manner with which
he knows so we'll how to point an anec,
dotc:
At .he outset Of the political career of
the President elect, he was a candidate
to represent Maury co. in the state Leg
islature. That county had been repre-
scented for many years prevlou by law
yers, and the fact that the young candi-
date belonged to the legal profession was
seriously urged as an objection against
him by his competitor, who was farmer.
The Col. determined to meet the ques.
ton boldly, and take issue upon it. Hav-
ing prepared himself with a pathetic APP
peal on the subject, he repaired to one of
his appointments, where large crowd
had assembled to witness the discussions
between the candidates. The Col. was
the first to take the stand.
On the steps of the stand, Immediately
below him sat large, fat, good humored
old farmer, known as Uncle Billy Green.
Uncle Billy paid particularly good atien-
ton until the Colonel came to that part
of his speech where, in answer to the OBJ
jectons urged against him, he alluded,
most glowngIy, to his profession. al
though, fellow citizens, said he, Il cannot,
like my competitor, boast of belonging to
that high and honorable class of the com
munity which forms the bone and sinew
of the naion-the horny-handed and no.
BILE hearted farmers of the country; al
| though said he, with increasing ANNA
ton and kindilng pathos, although | can
not claim the honor of being tillcr of the
soil, yet as member OF the bar, as an
advocate, can truly declare that my
tongue is my plough aud my hoe, and my
head is my barn and my crib. Yes,
said Uncle Billy Green, looking up and
speaking at the top Of his voice yes
Colonel! and reckon your belIy's your
meat. house! The crowd went into con.
WILSON'S, Uncle Billy rolled of the steps
and the orator rpuiiated his 'lawyer's
speech from that hour.--INcm. En-.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1845-01-02

TOR COLDS AND FEVERS, broughtoE
IL by sudden changesOfthe weather. there
is no remedy so efftctuals ms DR.. Phelps
TOMATO PILLS;
as they purge off all offensive matter, open
the pores ofthe skin, and bring about heal
thy state OF all the functions. Rheumatism.
Lung Fever, Sick Headache. Jaundice, and
oil bilious disorders are speedily and effec-
tually cured by this substitute for .t
CAEOMElA a n.ei.r
with perfect safety: and their operation is
so pleasant and mild MS purgative that
they have acquired universal representa-
ton of being the best Family Mid,eiwe ever
invented for the aged and yowng, and those ct
delicate constitutions. They are never known
to fail Of curing Dyspepsia. in short time, it
taken according 10 directions.
For sale by J. g. Beckwi,h, Litehfeld, and
by Merchants in oil the country towns, and
by the Proprietor, No. % Chapel Street,
Hartford. 70
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1845-01-02

Conversations like the above arc OF daily
occurrence. The more The Baisam Is known
the more it is appreciated, aud the sale IS
constantly increasing, from the recommen-
ia,ion Of those who have used ii and proved
its efficacy. 1t is only thout year since
this medicine was brought before the public
and the sale of it has gone beyond our most
sanuuine expectations. Hardly day pass
rs, tut we obtain new evidence of its superb
oriiy over every other preparation i'll use;
either bv orders from DISTANT places. or by
the testimony of those 10 whom we have sold
by the single bottle. Unlike most prepara-
lions of the kind, which contain a large
quantity Of opium, ana serve only 10 paiii-
ate, (nnt to cure) the disease. this medicine
gives permanent relief. 1t not only seems
to do good at first, hui continued USE OF it
shows plainly that it is valuable prepara-
ton, ana one that under rdisl,ry circum.
stances will DO more toward the cure Of
consumption, and The coughs tnd colds that
lead 10 that ,ircadfui disease than can IH,ssi-
lilly be effected BY any Other treatment In
fact, The day is nnl iar lisfaiii when b. r.
CLAY'S AMERICAN B3lI.sAai will III, the
only medicine used for pulmonary disease
in I'LL its varied forms. Sold ia Syracuse
by the prnprelars. .t.s
Also hy DR.. ] G. BEcKwIrH. Litchfield-6
WEIGH 81 Co. Milton: Myren Harrisburg
Cornwall Bridge; Il. G. Peek, Ellsworth
David GDulfi. Shsiron. '' 1a9's7q 81
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TO TEE PVyEgE1HC. "
CHEAP CASH STORE.

TTHE Subscriber, would respectfully an
u nounce tn the citizens Of Litchfipd, and
its vicinity, that he has fitted up the Tor
mer office Of the late p. Miner, Esq. tIr
Merchandise and Just returned from New
York with an entirely new stock of Foreign
and Domestic Dr. Goods, Groceries, ilard-
ware, Cookery, &c, comprising beautiful
assortment of Goods. .
Among the Dry Goods may be found near
" all the modern styles OF Fancy Prints,
some ofthem elegant patterns Also s2ion:!ld
patterns OF Mollsclin De LANES, Grape De-
Laines, Cashmere DE- Ecossr, Aipac"as, Sn.
per Borbazines, &c. for Ladies' Dresses
and Cloaks. Also fine assortment of
ROCHE and Wooden Shawls, Ladies' aud
Gen,lcnen's Silk, Velvet and GinEiam fan.
CIV Crava1s, Ties, and Pocket Ilandkerchirfs,
Cloak aud Dress Gimps. Fringe and Velvet
Trimmings, Worsted Brrrnigr, Hat Ribbons,
Gloves. Mills, Silks, Threads, Needles. Pins,
Buttons, &c. Also heavy and fine Cotton
Shect:ngs. Irish Linens, Cot, Drills. Cot ans;
Woolen Flanncls and Plaid Linsoy, Cotton
Wadding, Balls and Wick. Also BROAD
CLcrHs, Fancy and Plain CAssIl2REs, SAT
r1SErs, Jeans. Silk and WorSted and Meri-
NO Vrstings, Silk and Tabhy Veveis, Cold
and White Cambria Muslins. Sili>ias, Dia-
pers, Table Spreads, Umbrellas, Stationery,
aud other articles too numerous to mention.
Among the Groceries are Teas. Coffee,
Sugars, &c. of the first quality, and "oheap
as the chen pest" for ready pay" ....,.
Ladies and Gentlemen, please TO call and
convince yourselves whether these things
are really So" ut the store next door north
of Boitcs' Hotel, and second south Of the F.
piscopal church. . .-..
..,' ~., S. N. BRONSON, Agent.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1845-01-02

T He Subscriber, on account of the'hna'h
Il ana circumstances of his family, has
reinquished the charge Of this School. and
offers for sale the premises, consisting Of IL
spacious Boarding House, Academy, &C.
The buildings are insgood repair and va!u1-
BILE :sihut will be sold loseand the terms of
pay ment m'tde very easy TO the purchaser,
: seHsHpetent persa,n, whether he has or has
not much capit.l, will find this Il rare OPP
portunitv 10 locate hi~iself permanently aud
proti'ahly AS a teacher. u lt%
For particulars apply (posingn phid) to
Rev. ]. r Keep, Warren, Ichtield Co, c.
or - J. e. Howard, Norwich, C'!enan,o
Co, NJ. Y.
On leaving the above school, the under
signed would express his sincere gratitude
to his numerous friends fur their Kindness
and confidence, and their liberal and long
continued patronage since he took charge of
the School in 1894. ]. C. HOWARD.
Warren, Nov. 3O;h, 1871. ... rs"
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Geese Feathers.

THE subscribers have made arrange
l. ments to keepa constant supply of first
rate article of Geese FeatheFs-selec-
ted and packed with great care Ivy ourselves
in packages from 20 to 5oos.; and ~ will fur, fur
lbs. of quantity they will warrant to be rs
good as the best, at as low prices as can be
purchased of equal quality in the state.
= 8. g. l.. HURLBUT.
Winchester, 1914. ~~..sa50 a..y "a 1y35
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1845-01-02
r. x. ENSIGN

HAS received a large assortment OF such
u Il GOODS as are usually kept in coun.
try Store, which he will sell Tor CASH or
READY Pay lower than can be bought else
where in this vicinity. As he does business
strictly upon the Ready PGy System, he can
aud 'oiH sell goods reyy much cheaper than
those who give credit.
Almost every thing taken in exchange for
Goods ercept boSk accounts.
Wolcollville, Nov. IL, l944. tf25
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REMOVAL.

IEYUE Subscribers have removed their
stock of Goods to Beckwith's Building
Sonth street, Eight Rods below Spencer's
Hotel, and opposite C. L. Webb's Store. Old
Customers particularly, and new ones very
particularly, invited to call aud examine
the best, cheapest and most, complete assert
ment of Dry Goods, Groceries, Crockery,
Books, Toys, &c. that the place ntfr'l$., ..
% GARRETT g. BALDWIN.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1845-01-02
FOR SALE.

Il A FARM. containing $50 acres
f.sssRSf IA well proporioned 10 Mead,
Esssswsis ow, PIowland, Pasture and Wond-
ssssslas z:sas aud.-Said Farm lies both sides
OF the rurd which leads from South Farms
10 Watertown, and is about two miles from
the former place, and lies in the town Of
Rethlem, two miles northeast from The Meet.
ing House. There is on the Farm II large
two story DwELLING- HOUSE, suitable Tor one
or Two families; Two large Barns, with
suitable ou, neutrality-suspicious. Farm has been
used for II Dairy Farm Tor ihirty years, aud
will keen 30 Cows. IL pair of Oxen, and IL
span of Horses, summer and winter; be-
sides sufficient land tn p'ough.-A literal
credu will be given fora good share of The
purchase money if deshe'.-Enquirc OF
the Subscriber on the premises
sT9 DANIEL l.. BENTON.
Belhlem, Dec. 2, 1874. sY1oaa tf29
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1845-01-02

AT COST. small 10, of hardware, con-
N sistiDg OF Hand, Buck & Wood Saws,
Chiss@ls. Files. Rasps, Screw drivers, Chest
and Trunk Lock $, Dnnr Handles. Pad Lacks,
Brads. Screws Window Springs, Blind
Fs,nings. Wire, &c. that we have no: roam
for and must sell. GARErT a RALDw1N.
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" R. IsTERRTM.AM,
6rEncE. &C. EEesSe7s .V3r,s.pR

ROBERT WILLIAMS.
W7OULD inform his customers, and the
w pubic in general, thai he has received
the latest fashions from New York, aud is
prepared To do AL kinds al work in The
TAILORING Line If Business. .
Two doors South the Mansion House.
Litchheld, June 23. 1912. tf4
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1845-01-02

TTPON the selection of proper medicines tor the
various diseases flesh is heir TO life and death
in many cases depend. The experience of many
years. and the concurrent testimony Of tens OF thou
sands of persons in this country and abroad, have
STAMPED with the seal of infdNibilHy the vegetable
me hcines of DR.. PETERS, in all the compl ANTS
they are designed to relieve. First in the list Of
the SO III iva He'd nrennr RI tiuns come
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1845-01-02

TNRINGEs, GIMPS s. GIMP CORD. COAT,
J. over coat s. boot cords, coat & over coat bind
ings, buttons silk, twist. &C., at
o5 3fe tr CLOCK 4 FoRD's
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1845-01-02
AN EXPEfSIssE EMF
HAS been tried and ii works
- 4,s-s well. e.... t:..5

TT has long been subject of controversy
Il whether Il cheap Bmt was really cheap
or not But it is now decided, hy an cnlight-
ened public. that a cheap boot ar shoe is not
SD very cheap after all. The subscriber has
endeavort'd thus far to bring hack the trade
in fair aud honest chanurl once more
and with IL countrnancc ol IL helping hand
from the public, the ifade can and shaii be
put on the old fashion ground when one
pair of boos would last one year. This has
been done IN times past, and cam he done u
ngam. N"ihing shall he wanted on our part
To accomplish lis desirable object, provided
we are encouraged with fair prices and good
pay. -'
Large Sales and Small Profits are het;cr
that Small Sales and Large Profits. The
trade viii! be conducted in all lis branches.
India Rubbers rcpairrL as usual.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1845-01-02

ID UFFALO ROBES, bales just received and
ID now open. Prices from rs cts to $500 at
% as T. e-s. CLOCK s. FoRp's
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1845-01-02

CRANTED that long s. short Lynx, Chnchilla,
VI Jennes. & Squirrel Muffs can he bought at
Clock 4 Fords cheaper than at any store in
,ro,vn It b.. 26
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Warn'Eem Institute.

= =
Litchfeld, Nov. Goth, 1874.
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1845-02-22

MLoTICE. TIE suhscriher resnrcl6,l, ealls u,

ri Office. The subscriber respectfully calls I'M
on those persons in Baltimore, who are indebted
10 hn Tor commission, and costs advanced on their
accounts, 10 tle Marshall of the District of Columbia
10 te clerks OF the county court TO attorneys and con
10 pay me same TO him or his order on or be-
fore the tenth of next month when he will visit Rail,
horG ior the purpose OF tranSacting business as Ge-
neral Agent, and closing far as he can do so, bis
"ehcy business in that city The subscriber will CON
thue to give his hest attention TO all claims ppt into
MS haiids Tor collection; but as the law aboishnp i'm
prlsonment for debt within the District of Columbia
ro"sa serious obstacle in the way of the agent and
collector he trusts that the proper allowances will be
maze Tor unavoidable delay The subscriber has al
ready several Judgments in his hands, against nersons
in me District and in favor of Baltimore Claimants
wch cannot be collected, unless executions are jssu
euItne Officers here declining act, unless indemni-
those persons who employ the subscriber to collect
rents accounts judgments, attend to any General
agency, Notarial, or magisera business may depe1d
upon his prompt and faithful attention to the same.
WILLIAM THOMPSON,
ic~=-eoti'm General Agent.
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1845-02-22

Report of the Grand Jury for the city of Balti-
more, of the number of convcts confined in
the Maryland Penitentiary, and of their va
rious employments;
.Males.-Weaving silk vesting +; do. panta-
loon cloths l2; do. domestic 80; spooling 90;
quilting 81; warping and otherwise employed
8; carding 6; spinning a; Keeling yarn 2; do silk
9; throwsting silk q cordwainers s; picking
wool 8; dying yarn 6; machnists 2; timer Il;
smith l. runner /; stone saving IA; carpenters
.; wood saving 2; cooks 5; bakers 8; dormitory
6; barber /; jobbng 2; attendants in hospital 81
sick TO- Total males gel.
Females.-Kntting s; sewing IL; binding
shoes .; washing s; house work 8; jobbing 2;
attendant in hospital l. Total females 80.
Total males and females 293. OF which
number there are, white males 1856; do. females
o; black females l05; do males %. Total 293
Respectfully submitted,
VIM, JOHNSON, Warden.