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SHAWLS, SHAwLS, SHAwLS-JOHN
~ COOKE CO., now offering for sale very
large and well selected Stock of SHAWLS, to
which they invite the attention of the ladies' and
all who desire a neat cheap, warm, and good arti.
Gle. They are in part as follows:
Super Sd Striped. Plain and Fig'd Silk Shawls
Do "a Cashmere do of the latest patterns and
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ENMBROIDERE SWISS MUSLIN ROBES.
II JOHN COOKE & CO, have Just received and
offer for sale few of those beautiful EMBROIDER-
ED SWISS MUSLIN DRESSES. Also a fe pieces
Of white Tareton Muslin, Handsome Black and
White Silk Blond for Veils to which they would
respectfully call the attention of the ladies.
Oct JOHN COOKE & co
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nRUGS AND MEDICINES, PAINTS
~ OILS WINDOW CLASS. DYE STUFFS-

nRUGS AND MEDICINES, PAINTS,
~ OILS, WINDOW GLASS, DYE STUFFS,
&c.-By recent arrivals from Northern Cities the
subscriber is put in possession of complete as
S60,rtment Of DRUGS AND MEDICINES, PAINTS,
OlLS, WINDOW GLASS, DYESTUFFS &c, to
WHICH he invites the attention of the public gem
orally. Purchasers wishing to obtain articles in
n!5 tine of business, would do well to give him a
car before dealing elsewhere.
I. ne following comprises but small portion of
Aqua Ammon, " FortO
Ammon Carb Arrowroot " Bermuda
Alcohol Borax, Bayberry Bark,
feruyirn Bark, best; Gum Opium,
Gum Csmphor, Gum Beuzoin,
Roll sulphur, Dover Powder.
Calomcl, " English and American
Saiap, lpecac, EPSON Salts, Lemon Syrup,
syrup Sarsapaiilia- Wild Cherry Bark.
vanilla Beans, Musk in grain'n
HENRY BUFF,
Druggist and Chemist Hiob street.
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III BUFF, Chemist, corner of High and Mid
IL. die streets, Portsmouth, Va.
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DOBERT BELL, Wholesale and Retail Hat
II and Cap Store, Sign of the Panther, High
street, Portsmouth Va.
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TERMS OF THE NEW ERA.

TERMS OF THE NEW ERA.
To subscr ibers, TEN CENTS PER WEEK, paw
hi :, 10 the Garner, To whom alone they are
emo ,sblc for the amount due at the expiration of
the week. .
mn ,ibs. go so for six months, 3 25 for three
mo aihs. s'
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las. A. SPALOING, Manufacturer and Dead
J err in Guus, Rifles, Pistols, and every other ar
ticle in the Sporting line, Sign of the Mammoth
Gun, High street, Portsmouth, Va
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~ HALL & co. Wholesale ana Retail Book,
". Stationery and Fancy Goods Establishment,
Main street, Norfolk, Va
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q WHEELER, Attorney and Counsellor a
-. Law Portsmouth, Va.
ms Office in Bourke's New Building, High street,
where he will be pleased to see all persons having
business in the line of his profession. Sep Is
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AXES! AXES!!-Can be had at the Store of
N S. JAMES, West side Market Square, Ports.
mouth, an assortment of t. Huestis's AXES, OF all
sizes at the lowest prices; warranted TO stand six
months Oct Il
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CRAWFORD HOUSE, Portsmouth. Va bv
" JOHN w. COLLINS, assisted by j. W. DoyAL
who will always be in attendance to ender Travel,
ler5 and Sojourners comfortable and agreeable
So" Porlers are al,cays IN attendance. free of
charge.
PASSENGERS BY CARS AND BOATS TAKE
THEIR MEALS AT THIS HOUSE.
o. This House is so well known to Northern and
Southern Travellers that not word is necessary
to be said in its praise. To Ladies and Gentlemen.
desirous OF making long shortsojourn in Ports
mouth, where every delicacy of land and sea can
be obtained in the utmost richness and abundance
the Proprietor would state that the House is nro
vided with every modern improvement, for the
comfort and convenience of his Patrons while
honest ana attentive Servants are always in atcn-
dance.
o. The STABLES attached to this popular AMI
extensive Esta' isnment the largest and most
commodions any in Eastern Virginia.
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MI RS. FANNY GOODWIN, can accommo-
w date few single gentlemen, and gentle
man and his wife with Board, on moderate terms
For her ability to give satisfaction she would refer
to any who have boarded with her Residence on
County street, between Court and Dinwiddie sts
April 81
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WILLS & CO., Wholesale Grocers and Com
w mission Merchants, east end of High street,
Portsmouth, Va.
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KoHLRAUsCH's HISTORY OF GER

''0'T1 VIC oIT ''779V POTTOu 70 TI1o PFC
sent time.
Taylor's Manual of Ancient and Modern History
Reeds Dictionary of the English Language,
containing the pronunciation, etymology, and ex-
PLANTATION of all words authorized by eminent WI
tcrs to which are added vocabulary the roots
of English words, and accented list of Greek
Latin and Scripture proper The above for
sale by w. III. II. HODGES & co.
Nov 7
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(XTILLIAM ID. ROBERTS, JR., Manufac.
wv turer and Dealer in Stoves Iron, Copper and
Tin Ware, Sc, &c, corner of High and Crawford
kreets Portsmouth, Va
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II WILLS, Wholesale Grocery and Commits
81 sion Store, Commerce street, Norfolk, Va.
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'tpSH ~ K ora 9 b6js OF OF, FAMILY FLOUR.
~ goS 0'N N"N W RlsEey, for sale low by
W ?. pROSEB Fr
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EERGUSON s. MILHAD )-Lumber, Coal
IL and general Commission business. Wide Water
steet Norfolk, Va.
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a choice lot just re-
T. BROOKS, IT.
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GOSHEN CHEESE.
- ceived and for sslo by
estIa
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WILLIAM REID, Wholesale and Retail
w Hat and Cap Store, east side Market Square,
Vo
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STAIRS CAMPHINE LAMPS.-After
~ fair trial of w. II. STARR's Patent CamphIne
Lamps am convinced they have no superior, if
5rillianCy and economy be considered. Being anx
ious to afford as much light possible to the Pub
lie, have consented to act as Agent for the man
ufacturer.
have received variety Of the above LAMP S
to wit: Side, Hanging, and Parlor LAMPS, o
beautiful patterns, which will III al the man u
facturer's prices. In many parts of the city O
New York these Lamps have superseded the( Ia,
Light (JulyT) WILLIAM REID, Norfol'a k
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W LFO dftenho 'ou be paid 10 any order unless the
money &C companies H.
03- Those desiring complete copies of the Con.
gressIonal Union and Appendix. will please send
us their names previous to the LIST day of December
next.
o. We will willingly pay the postage on all let
ters sent us containing fUe dollars and upwards-
Other letters directed TO VS. with the posta orc nm
paid, tCM not be taken out Of the office.
~ Newspapers throughout the country who
VIII publish the above prospectus until the meeting
OF Congress will receive, in return the Congress-.
ioual Union during tho session.
RITCHIE HESS.
WAsnyeToN. August 1916 oct 3
GUNDRIES- 1000 bags Shot, assorted, s bb
- Old Rum,
Port Wine,
~ bbls N. o. and n. f. Rsm,
40 do Old Rye Whskev
30 do Imitation CognaC Brandy
DO do Philadelphia and Baltimore Rye Gin.
10 bbis Peppermint Cordial,
200 kegs Baltimore Nails,
10 do Saleratus,
200 lbs Indigo,
90 do Nutmcgs,
700 do Black Pepper,
500 do Allspicc,
Sep25 !. WILLS. Commerce street.
E'RESH TURNIP SEEDS.-RccciveJ To-
lowing: '
Rua Baga, (white)
Ruta Baga or Swedish Yellow,
Large Norfolk
White Flat, &c. &c.
Also, Cabbage Seeds, Flat Dutch, LsrReD,,ro
head, DrUnhead Savoy, Large eBerKe n, mt
&c, For sale at the Drug de ostorgh st Get,
Aogi2 CHAs. H. HE1NrTsH. Agent
TNLOUR-lO bbia Of FAMILY CT C1--,
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anu many other articles too numerous to men
tlon. Call soon at the NEW CASH STORE.
Ssp29
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- ECTIFIED WOOD NAPHTHA.-H This
h having recently come into use in Londo u as
remedy Tor Iurberculou5 Consumption. and very
favorable and happy effects having resulted from
1T, has induced the subscribers to have of it
prepared with great care perfectly pure, and high
~ recuhed, In order that fair trial may be made
of it's merits.
This is warranted to be the article so high ly re-
commended by DR.. Hastings physician t., the
free Dispen5ary London) In his statemcu Z pub.
lshed IN the London Lancet when he ca uto ms per.
sons using TO be sure and procure this ind, as
an impure article (or Coal Tar NaPhtha) pro-
duced the most unpleasant and dangerous effects.
II has been used by many Of our most emine nj Phv
siciaus, with decided success.
Neto York, Jan. list, 1s45. RUsnTIN Z Z co.
The above article of Naphtho just recei we'd and
for sale by HENRY BC FF
July IL Uigh strcct
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4sytgsaQJ ana tCest o. me HtJ
Townships eighteen and nineteen of range TWEEN
ty-six.
Township thirteen of range thirty-one.
At the land office at LITTLE ROCK, common
cling on Monday, the twenty-ffth day Of August
next for the disposal Of the public lands within the
aforementioned townships, to wit:
South Of the base line and west Of the meridian
Township four Of range seventeen.
North ofhe base line and icssf q me meridian.
The southwest quarter of section hfteen, section
seventeen eighteen, and nineteen; the north half
and southeast quarter Of section twenty, section
twenty-one, and the northwest quarter OF section
twenty-five, in township six Of range thirteen.
Section six, the north half and southwest quarter
of section seven, fractional sections twenty-eght
and thrtythree, and the southwest quarter of sec
ton twentysix, in township four OF range fourteen
Fractional section thrty-one in township hve Of
range fourteen.
The south half Of section one, section twelve, and
the north half dissection thirteen, in township four OF
range fifteen.
Al the land Office at CHAMPAGNOLE, COM
mencing on Monday, the eleventh day OF August
next for the disposal Of the public lands within the
aforementioned townships, to-wt;
South offhe base line andwesf qfths msrididn
Township fourteen Of range ten
Townships eleven, seventeen, and eighteen, OF
range fifteen.
Townships eleven, sixteen, seventeen, and nine
teen, of range sixteen.
Township seventeen Of range seventeen.
Lands appropriated by law for the use OF schools,
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BIZ the President ofthe United States.

By the President ofthe United States.
TN PURSUANCE of law, I, JAMES X. POLK,
4 President of the United States Of America, do
hereby declare and make known that public sale
will be held at the land office at MILWAUKEE,, in
the Territory of Wisconsin, commencing on Thurs
day, the eighteenth day of September for the dis
posa of the aforementioned lots of public land situ-
ate north of the base line and east Of the meridian,
to wit:
Lots numbered three, five, and six, of section
thrty-two, in township seven, of range twenty-five,
which being an even-numbered section lying within
the five mile limits Of the grant for the Milwaukee
canal and reserved to be disposed of for the benefit
of the United States by the act of June 49, 1885, ent
tied "An act to grant quantity Of land to the Ter
ritory Of Wisconsin, for the purpose of aiding in
opening canal to connect the waters of Lake Mich
gan with those of Rock river" is not therefore SUBJ
ject to be sold at less minimum price than two
dollars and fifty cents per acre.
Also, the west half of the northwest quarter OF
section nine, in township eight, of range fifteen
The sale will be kept open no longer than is found
necessary to offer the lands.
Given under my hand at the city of Washington,
this 18th day of June, ammo Domini one thousand
eight hundred and forty-fve.
JAMES X. POLK.
BY the President
JAMES SHIELDS,
+ Commissioner of the General Land Office.
June 1S-lawtf
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THE DAILY UNION
By the President of the United STATES.

By the President of the United STATES.
I'm pursuance of law, /, JAMES X POLK, Pres.
ident Of the United States Of America, do here
by declare and make known that public sales will
be held at the aforementioned land Offices in the
TERRITORY OF IOWA, at the periods hereinaf
ter designated, to wit:
At the land Office at DUBUQUE, commencing
on Monday, the first day Of September next, for the
disposal Of the public lands within the undermen-
toned townships, to wit
North Of The base line and east Of the fin principal
meridian-
Townships eighty five and eighty-sx of range one.
Townships eighty-four and eighty-ive of range
Townships eghty-four, eighty-hve, and eighty
six, of range three
Townships eighty-four and eighty-six of range
four.
Township eighty-four and fractional township
elghty-hve, embracing two islands IN the MISSISSIPPI
pi river forming parts of sections one and twelve OF
range five.
Fractional township eighty, including part Of an
island in the Mississippi river, within the limits Of
sections seven and eighteen of range six.
Fractional township eighty-one, including "Swan
island," and the part of "Big Beaver island" with
IN the township, and townships eghty-three and
eighty-four of range six.
Fractional township eighty-one, including the
portion of "Big Beaver island" within its limits,
Little Rock island, and the south part Of an island
forming parts of sections five and SIX In the Missis-
sippl river, of range seven.
Townships eighty-four to eighty-seven north, in
elusive, of range west of the fifth principal me-
ridan.
Also, at the same place. commencing on Monday
the 9th day of October next for the disposal Of the
public lands within the townships hereinafter desg
mated, to wit
North Of The base line and ,rest Of the fh principal
meridian.
Townships seventy-eight to eighty-seven, inclu-
sive, of range nine.
Townships seventy eight to lightweight, inclu-
sive, Of range ten.
Townships seventy-eight to eighty-six, inclusive,
of range eleven.
Townships seventy-eght to eighty-one, inclusive,
of range twelve.
Township seventy-eight of ranges thirteen and
fourteen.
At the land Office at FAIRFIELD, commencing on
Monday the fifteenth day of September next for the
disposal of the public lands within the undermen-
toned townships, to wit
North Of the base line and uuest Of the h principal
meridian.
Townships seventy-four to seventy-seven, incu-
sive, of range ten.
III Towpsh,r,r cauon..- incluG'
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NOTICE.

lNOllSE. ,
To mail contractors, applicants for the appointment
Posfmasfefs &c., &c.
TINE undersigned having been associated WIN
Il the General Post Office Department for NOR
than twenty years, and being perfectly familiar WIN
its details of business now offers his services TO suc
OF his old friends the contractors, may be DISPOSE
to patronize him, to transact any business wh1
they may have from time to time with the dePar
ment, and on such terms as will not fail to be 10
ceptable to them. A letter to him at any time, ps
paid will be promptly attended to.
To applicants for the appointment of posmssdasss
he will, upon the remission of fee oil
postage paid, that their petitions recommends
tons are received and on file at the department OIL
not, give them due notice thereof, and also, giyem
tention to their interests until the decision Of m
Postmaster General is made, and then notify men
of the result, be il favorable or adverse. II must
certainly no small satisfaction, after the trouble
procuring such testimonials, to be assured that
have been duly received and brought to the neac
Of the appointing power. To such as may hNs
him in this particular branch of his agency, he car
not fail TO give entire satisfaction.
The undersigned will also attend to any claims
other business which may be intrusted to his aS
and supervision, before any of the departments
the general government
Address THOMAS B. ADDISON,
Washington Cry
n
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TI,o OLAINiANTS.-FRANCIs 4. DICKINs

TItO OLAIMANTS.-FRANCIS q. DICKENS
i continues to undertake the agenlJ of claims be-
fore Congress, and other branches Of the govern
ment including commissioners under treaties, and
the various public offices. He will attend to pre-
empton and other land claims, the procuring Of pat
ents for public lands, and the confirmation by Con-
gress Of grants and claims land claims for prop
ery lost in, taken for, the service of the United
:Suates property destroyed by the Indians, while
in the possession of the United States; invalid, revo-
h,ionary, navy, widows and halfpay pensions;
claims for revolutionary services, whether for COM
mutation, hslfpay, or bounty lands-as well those
AGAINST the State of Virginia as the United States;
all claims growing out Of contracts with the govern
ment; or damages sustained in consequence Of the
action or conduct Of the government; and, indeed,
any business before Congress or the public Offices,
which may require the aid Of an agent or attorney.
His charges will be moderate, and depending upon
the amount Of the claim and the extent Of the SER
vice.
In the prosecution of claims against Mexico, UNI
der the late convention, Mr.. Dickins and the Hon;
G. p. Van Ness, late Envoy Extraordinary and
Minister Plenpotentiary Of the United States in
Spain, associated; and any claim sent TO either
Of them, will receive their united and prompt atten-
ton
Mr.. r. A. Dickins is known to most of those
whoi ave been in Congress within the last few
years, or who have occupied any public station at
Washington.
His sfice rs on street, Sd door east Of the
Treasury Department
Allletiers must be postpaid.
May 1S-1y
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BY the President of the United States.

ny me Presadent OF the United Sfafes.
TN pursuance of law, /, JAMES X POLK,
Il President Of the United States Of America, do
hereby declare and make known that public sales
will be held at the aforementioned land Offices, in
the State of MISSOURI at the periods hereinafter
designated, to wit:
At the land Office at SPRINGFIELD commen-
cling on Monday, the twenty-ffth day of August
next, for the disposal Of the public lands within the
following townships, to wit;
North Of the base line, and ,cesf Of the fin PRINCIPAL
meridian.
Township twenty of range fourteen.
Township thirty-four of range nineteen.
Township twenty -four of range twenty.
Township thirty-two Of ranges twenty-one and
twcnty-four.
Townships thirty-three and thirty-four of range
twenty-five.
Townships thirty, thirty-one, and thirty-two, Of
range thirty-two.
Fractional townships thirty, thirty-one, and thir-
ty-two, of range thirty-three.
At the land Office at FAYETTE, commencing on
Monday, the first day Of September next, for the
disposal of the public lands within the following
townships, TO wit:
North Of the base line, and icest Of the fin principal
mtfidisn.
Townships sixty-fve and sixty-six Of range four
cen.
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TN VAR. C. SMITH, Wolf street, Aler,D.
Il dria, ID. c., Machinists, Iron, Brass, and Ri

TN VAR. C. SMITH, Wolf street, Alex,o.
l. dria, D. c., Machinists, Iron, Brass, and Bel
Founders, manufacture
High and low pressure steam engines and boiler
Machinery, iron castings, brass castings.
Wrought iron work Of every description
Bells fer churches, town, fire, and other purpos..
from 10 pounds to 5000 pounds weight, and IN,
tone.
Ornamental railing for areas, cemetery lots, q,
both of cast and wrought iron, and Of great vare,,
of patterns.
They are prepared to execute orders in the b.,
manner, with prompmess, and at as low rates =
can be done by any other establishment in Ii,
country.
Communications by mail or otherwise, will ma,
with immediate attention.
T. w, & R. c. Smith have at all times for AL.
pillow castings, of variety of approved patterns.
Horse powers and threshng machines.
Corn shelters and fan castings.
Soda pumps.
Letter copying presses.
Cast iron pumps for wells cisterns, &c.
Spout ends, turn buckles, sash weights.
Crate fronts, mantel plates
Rails for sliding dooors, and a variety ofother,.
tices for builders use.
Cast iron window sills, being better and chss0.
or article than stone.
Fine brick made from an imported FIRE clay.
Feb 4-ly
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Washington, Dec. Is, 1874.

E. KINGMAN & co.
Washington, Dec. Is, 1874.
REFERENCES.
Hon. George Evans, Maine.
I" Shepard Cary, do.
:" Levi Woodbury., New Hampshire.
[" Daniel Webster, Boston.
Chas. w. Cartwright, esq, do.
Messrs. Gosler& Co. do.
Hon. c. p. Van Ness, collector, New YORK.
T" Edward Curtis, do
I" Aaron Ward, do
I" VIM. A. Moseley, do
James B. Murray, esq.,, do
Hon. James buchanan, Pennsylvania.
Walter Forward, Pittsburg, do.
Judge Campbell, Philadelphia, Pa.
/" Calvin Blythe, collector, do. do.
Jas. Hoy, jr., esq, postmaster, do. do.
J. X, Tyson, esq, do do.
Henry M. Watts, esq, U. 8. Dist. Attorney, Pa
Commodore Stewart, New Jersey.
Hon. VIM. Cost Johnson, Maryland.
z. Collins Lee, esq, U. s. Dist. Atty, Baltimore
Hon. Hugh A. Garland, Petersburg, Virginia.
Z" e Holmes, Charleston, South Carolina.
Richard Yeadon, esq, do. do.
Hon. Ephraim Fl. Foster, Tennessee.
Dixon H. Lewis, Alabama
ID. L. Clinch, Georgia.
Thos b. King, do.
Alexander Barrow, Louisiana.
=" Samuel Houston, Texas.
Gen. M. B. Lamar, do.
Gen. Memucan Hunt, do.
Hon. ID. G. Burnett, do.
Jonas Butler, ESQ.,, do.
Frost Thorn, esq, do.
Jan 81
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April 3-6m

OOK HERE.-Persons suffering from COW
- coughs, DC, can be supplied with
Pease's Hoarhound Candy,
Browns Boneset, ,ua
McCulley's Sirup of May Apple and W.
Cherry,
Swayne's Sirup Of Wild Cherry,
Jayne's Tonic Expectorant,
Covert's Balm of Life,
Thompson's Life-preserver,
Wistar's Cough Lozenges,
Sherman's Cough Lozenges,
Peters's Cough Lozenges,
by callingon G. III. JAMES,
corner Of 14th and streets
Where may also be found full and genera,
sortment of Drugs, Medicines, Perfumery, fsy,
Articles, Brushes, Combs, &c; all which wiz :
sold low for cash, or to punctual customers.
Dec. 10