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Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-09-26


RomANrio IvotDHFf The Madrid
correspondent of the Lendon Times relates
the otlowingt
IA romantic incident occurred in the ess
cape afthe $50 soldiers comprised in the
Gallieian insufrectiou, which ig not iili-
worthy ot being noticed, Amongst them
was 4 yottnt %seHrgeant, who was attached
10 beautiful Gallician girl, This attach
mant was returned with All the passionate
fidelity Of d spanish female heart. When
her lover was sentenced TO TO be transport
ted to the ~Elavana, she dressed herself IN
soldiers clothes, aud went on board with
him At the Ferrol. As the packet was ap-
proaclling Lisbon. Il was she who suggest
ed 10 the crew Of the revenue boat Of the
Viva, and others. to rise and ~uyerp0wer the
crew Of the packat-and she, herself, the
drRt that laid hands on the Captain collar
and arrested him. She then placed her.
self at the head Of the mntineers, who
chose her for their leader without knowing
who she was they believed her 10 be a
young conseript Of an unusually daring
| character, and they submitted to be guided
by her. Thus the love ofa young woman,
| Wiio had never been out ri her village till
then, led 10 the escape Of nearlY 30J men,
for whom, no doubt, a terrible fate was
reserved, t4s .- .... ..-. ..=#
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-09-26

The following account was y have
been inserted at the end Of the proceedings
of the meeting Of the Executive Committee
published last week. Through accident
the proceedings have been distributed and
we nre obliged TO publish the report alone !
The following Il the semi-anhual report
Of the Treasurer Of the Agricultural &
Mechanics Association, showing tho a.
mounts collected and diybursed during The
half year ending at the 9TH Of July ls48.
4, ,vtI
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-09-26

she read every thing of a religious, mural
or political character within her reach.
Her nieinory was most retentiyB. and her
Judgement and reasoning powers Of tile
highest order. The causes which led to
the revolutionary war, and all the thrill
ing scenes Of that period were fresh in her
recollection 10 the last days Of her life.
She was perfectly htBilliar with the bis
tory ofall the leading men and all dhe
]promanent political events in this eotn-
try for the last eight. years. AL the prin.
cipal measures advocated by the different
administration Of the Federal Government
were known to her, and she always had an
| opinion other own, and was mover at a
loss for the reason why she entertained par.
t~iCuIarviews.
When the war commenced she WIS
married and had two children. Her htis-
band was in the battle Of Bunker Hill, and
served during the whole war. Many o
their country. She was entitled to a pen.
sion in consequence Of the service Of her
husband, but she dever applied for it.
Her husband, Roswell Fent0n, emigra.
ted 10 this country with his wife and live
children, In the spring Of 1906.
Ina few weeks after their arrival Mr.
Fenten died. For more than forty year.
The subject of this obituary has beena wild
ow. She had twelve children, all Of WHOM
lived to mature ycars-and seven still sur
vive. The oldest surviving is passed
three score and Ten. She lived to see the
fourth generation Of her pQsterity-ont
hundred and twtenty-iine defendants sur
viyB her Not one oftiem was ever charg
ed with crime, and not one ID IN indigen
circumstances. During her long and g
ventlul life she has scarcely ever been at
aicted with disease, anil was e~njoyinE
comparatively good health until within (
few days of her death, when she had
paralytic stroke which terminated her exis
tence. She had been a member Of The
Presbyterian church for fifty years, and 9
the Methodist for the last twenty-ityo year.
Of her life.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-09-26

DEAru OF A PArRtARoH.-lacqoes Du.
prte. one of "the patriarchs Of Louisiana
a. thr Bee we'll calls him, Is no morc,
He died Mt his residence, near tho town OF
Onelousaa. on Monday faat. 14th instant.
The Opuleusas Gazette Gays ofhim-"Ihe
deceased for many years 6lled a largo
space in the public cyr, and occupied a pro.
mtnent position In the political party OF
which be was n leading and distinguished
member. lie was long a Genhtor in the
state Legislature from this county, and up-
on the demise of Governor Derbigny he
vas called to assume the reins Of. the
State Government, which he held and dir.
ccted with judgement and decision for a
number ofycats, He lived to a green old
age and died, carrying with him to his long
home the respect and esteem ofhis friends;
and the affections Of numerous relatives,
who sincerely lament his lose" Louisiana
possessed not q more wofthy son than MI.
nupree, aud ifshe honored him as she did,
that honor his character reflected back to
mn extent ten.told. lie was Il noble spe-
rimen orthe unassuming, patriotic, high.
minded Franco american. ..
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-09-26

STEAMBOAT EXPLOSION The steamboat
Excelsior, as she was starting from New York
for Coxsackie, on the Hudson River, on the
10th inst, with between thirty and forty pas
sengers on board, burst her boiler, cagfore
the death of Daniel Sluson, Of Gales
Landing, and william Hall, a ship-carpe7terg
who were passengers, and fireman of the
boat. The two engineers Of the boat were
injured by the explosion, but it was supposed
their wounds were not mortal. Soon after the
explosion the boat took fire, after being towed
to a place where the fire did not endanger the
shipping, she burned to the waters edge.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-09-26

DAEss.-&olac persons 0fwoale rcason-
ing powers, or Inordinato vanity, snppoao
that elegance and gentility consists in dress
and eKpend immense sums, according to
their means, in procuring new varieties
and styles OF costume. 1t il recorded oil
Queen Elizabeth of England, that she in
duIgnd in seIEidolatry to a very great ex-
tent, and layishel large sums on the decor
ation of her person. She had Il rich dress
for every day in the year, and varied ig
form to three hundred and sixty five inven-
tions other fancy
The Empress Elizabeth of Russia sal.
so said TO have been u victim to this singu.
lar mania-this longing to acquire a vari-
ETY. Of wearing apparel. A thich quarlo
volume was filed with the simple details
ofthe wardrobe ofthiS magniicentiy attir.
ed Empress. When this mania prevails
among persons, whose means arc limited,
the cons qusnces are particularly unfortu.
nate, and ottimes produces %uahappiness and
and sometimes poverty.
But this weakness is not confined exclu.
sively to the fair sex, as many of our read
ers are probably aware from actual e2pe-
rience. The most singular case of this
species Of huliucination recorded, is proba-
bly, that Of Count Bruhl, q Saxon warrior
and a statesman, who Aourished during the
last century. When Dresden fell in the
hands Of the Great Frederick, during the
seven years. wal there, were found among
the effects of this great nobleman, no less
than eight hundred pairs Of boots, which
Frederick ordered to be distributed among
the Gronadiers Of his guard-also twelve
hundred wigs, which had sat by turns on
the lofty brow of the Observation-Disclosures
many hundred dozens Of shirts, silk stock
ings, laced c~raVats, and other articles of
masculine fnery, which were all sent to
different marts, and converted into cash
for the royal treasury.
Every person should aim to dress with
n~eatness and taste, with a due regard also
to the prevailing fashion, that there may
be no appearance ofoddity or e~xcentricity.
This is due to ourselves and society at
large. So long as this is accomplished,
but very few will care whether a person
has one solitary dress or five hundred
whether the same neal and becoming dress
is worn in company month after month and
year after year--or thrown aside with
contempt after being once worn, and re-
placed with one ''spic and span new.,'-
Boston Journal.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-09-26

The following good one is told of an
ex-alderman Of this city. What truth
there is in it we know not we tell it as
it has been to us told.
Being out West this summer, he visited
a camp meeting in the ne~ighborhood OF
N--.Ho took his place on the "anx-
ious seat" and was not long there when
he felt that he was getting religion. SO
feeling,he commenced singing, solus, in ra-
Their a high key, ascending fully two notes
with every repetition ofthe i~nterrogatory-
"Shall | ever get to Heavenl-ShaU / eU-
err get to HeaUen ? SHALL | EVER GET TO
HEAVEN 2" When a g~raceIess young
scamp, a student in the college hard by,
baWled out, ''No-sir...REEH Della
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-09-26

A NEw ENrmv.-We take the follow.
Ing irem the Concordia InteIligencer Of
Saturday last /:
"'The worms have accomplished their
work On the cotton and gone in such frmi-
dahle numbers and in lines so regular that
If they be not the genuine Army Worm,
they arc, at least, a very industrious imita.
ton Of the article. Having learnt this in
tcresting fact, we had presumed that tho
Planter was now 10 be allowed a chance
at what was lefl but, alas no such good
look "a that even is IN store for him, in
some parts of this cotton region. We met
a gentleman, the other day, who had Just
returned from Wilkinson county. He in
formed us that there, especially Ii The neigh
borhood Of Fort Adams, for several miles
Of tho river front and extending back injec.
~initely, the worm had found u hopeful sue.
cessor in the squirrel. Countless numbers
OF sauirrels from a Western direction had
made their appearance thefe-taken posses
sion Of the cotton fields and we're eating Up
the cotton with a rapidity which would have
pun the largest army OF worms hat ever in.
eated a cotton fold 10 the blush. All hands
we're employed in the destruction Of those
n~oxious intruders. The effort was deemed
a hopeless one, as they seemed to enjoy the
cotton seed az we'll as the best mast they
ever feed upon.
Those squirrels had been. for davs, swim
ming the Mississippi from the Western bank,
aud when they first made their appearance,
the planters began to kill them in numbers,
thinking themselves in luck with the chance;
but when they found that the squirrel was
referring and killing tAsa by eating their cot
ton, & cir tune WIS changed and they com
menced an open warfare uponthem, not with
the view "a eat them, but TO drive them away
from their tabIes-from their fields At all
events.
What does this migration portend! Any
thing I We hcurd The oldest inhabitant' cav,
when he heard i, that we might be sure Of
n short crop now" We should not lie sarpris.
sed If he was nearly right"
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-09-26

PROCESS OF THE WAR-The last Union
has an article intended apparently as a stimu-
lus for Gen. Taylor to accelerate his move
ments. The Union, if we may be allowed to
attempt to catch the spirit of its article, hopes
rather than expects that Gen. Taylor may &C
complish great things-exploits worthy of
"the heroes of the 9Th and 9th of May" The
Union gives this as its ideal of what the CON-
mander of our troops should be :
The general who leads the army into an
enemy's country should be full of resources
"Self-balanced, self conferred" susceptible of
the highest enthusiasm, capable of imparting
it to all his followers, bold as well as active,
confident of himself, e~xerting every means,
and employing secondary substitutes accord
ing to the circumstances in which he may be
placed.
We think the Union betrays a lurking
doubt whether Gen. Taylor possesses these
qualities, but that it hopes for the best.
No Official account has been received at
Washington of the less Of the Truxen. The
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-09-26

Spencer, Il MuRDRRER.-The tria
~ofSpeneor, the lecturer on Mesmerism
who shot his wife in New Jersey, some
months ago, has spun ont through five days
at last accounts, nor was the prospect Of a
termination to it very fla.ioring.
The New York Gazette says "The
examination ofthc different members ofthe
rmily has showned clearly the existence
ola l~arnentable state ofthings between the
husband, his wife aud her relations, who
very naturally took part with their own
blood, This state Or things, increased
and iRhamed by constant irritation, at
length led 10 the shedding Of blood, and
these facts, together with the question Of
the sanity O the prisoner, viii form the de-
fence of tile wrelchei accused.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-09-26

"PnoLrrC" Carror.-W We we're shown
on yesterday II beautiful sample Of cotton,
the yield Of a ANAL patch Of the Prolific
seed for tbs purpose Of experimenting,
Mr.. Andrews does not consider the yield
ofthn present scasoD "a d fsr lest Of The
capacities Of The seed to pfojgce. Unra-
vorlbic weather and ihs worm arc com.
bined to intercept a thorough and fair ex-
pertinent. lie Is convinced, however, that
very poor and worn out land is best adnpt-
ed to tho culture Of tho "ProIffc" speclej."
-Feitciana Wig.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-09-26

Cons 10 PARTS UN&HoWT.-George
O'Blonis, who killed young frank Combs
some time since, we learn from tie Point
Coupe Tribune, failed to make bis APP
pearance, at the recent term Of the District
Court in that Parish. Judgement was en-
tered up against his securities. We do
not remember the amount Of the bond, il
was a heavy one however. OBlepiy,
most Of our readers will rccoIlect, was tri-
ed for this offence at a former term Of the
Court. II was said at the time that the
Jury stood eight for acq1ittal and four for
convictions
EE3;,.a,. Tyt3. a
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-09-26

SurDrN pEArn-On Sunday evening last,
a white man in a diving condition was disco
,ercd hr Mcssrs u, Hjcky and A. L. Duncan,
laying under a tree between the road and RI
yer bank, on or near tho line Of the Planta-
lions Of John Caldwell, Jr, and Col Hicky.
The man was immediately conveyed TO Col,
HirRy'e, WIN rendered him all the assistance
IN his power to restore him, but to no effect
he expired on Monday about II O'Clock. No
attenuation could be obtained from htth as 10
his name OF country,
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-09-26

The wings Of Ibervlllc, have nominated
IuAge nutton, IA a candidate for the legisIa-
ture 10 dll the acancy-occasione by the rerig.
nation OF Chas, Deyonport ESQ, Judi Dutton
il an Old resident 81 tborvilie and from the al
tualiou he has held for many years and his
general information, fully qualified 10 make
al ahir and useful representative.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-09-26

A gentleman was the other evening ex-
~Patiating Oh what a great natural curiosity
the crater of Mount Vesuvius is.
An Irishman in company remarked that
so it might be a great natural curiosity in
tirely but he'd engage that it wasn't as
good to take as the real Irish ''cfatur"--
the pure mountain dew hat never sGw the
face ~pfgauger.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-09-26

TO THE MEMBERS 90. r., A. J. Il.
1t is understood that n portion Of the
company fund is in the hands Of DR., Her.
etord. The writer proposes TO divide tho
amount between those Of the company who
have moi been paid in consequence Of in
formalitigg In tbs mastering into Or out Of
the company. Tho names are Francis
Nephler, Charles NJ Hart, Cain Green,
Charles Martin, Jeremiah Murray aud
Edward Cole. If no objections b tho pro.
persition be made in two weeks, It will bp
taken as granted, and the division mad5
accordingly.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-09-26

tANv, whe was taken up some time age, At
thn request Of some If our citizens, and Eont
hy HE authorities Of Tie town TO The Charity
Hospital, az an insane person, has returned
T. our town. T%w he eluded the vigilance
6fthe wardens IL not known.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-09-26
90, 90
SO, 90


We have received the FIRST number Of a
new paper published in New Orieang
called the New York American. II Ia
printed in quarto form and devoted 10 mat
tors Of general interest wit literature,
news, &c, The number before us IA very
entertaining, though an indifferent spcci-
men of typography. 1t is edited by
George Washington DIXON Esq.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-09-26
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another ayop b nv tpsi so bo'p me God -
That night there was not 90 happy a
ho,sa IN Mi tho State Of New York rs tho
rtptrhud hoveI 10 winch Billy Fisher bad
brought such unexpected iay. And Al
Iv-or, no she meyer regretted having
e,cti6eeI her own bright prospect 10 the
happiness ~ thosg Gle loyeti for never
was bnnlan heart more deeply blessed lhhn
ppnrlp, trusting Ally Fishers. Otli'r md
utpre brilliant blessings nov clustered a.
round her path but these are mere tribes
r,annnred with that great first one.
u wa4 thine wv work, sweet Ally' thy
never failing genlIeness il was which Won
bnn. Go on. pnre-hsafte1 one There
Il stll more for thee to do,
"still thy smile like annshtne dart
inlt many A sunless heart
Fir A FHtita 81 Gnd thou art,
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-09-26

Tur Ttortr.-We hail with pleasure the
taabnaaraace NJ THE able journal The paper
We understand lie now permanently establish.
I'd tudor the management of AeFara Sawyer
Il Hall. We heartily wish them success.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-09-26

ANOTHER GoNE.-We observe in the
Cincinnati Gazette, ofthe Sd inst, an obit.
uary notice of Mrs. Debora Fenton, who
died at the residence of her son.in-law.
VIM. Carey. Esq, onthe 22d ult., in Mill
Greek township, Hamilton county, Ohio,
at the advanced age of 80 years. We ex.
tract a portion Of the obituary:
The deceased, in many respects, was
one of the most remarkable wemen in the
country. She was born in Mansfield,
Gem. Her maiden name was Freeman,
a name often mentioned in the colonial
history Of that State. Her immediate
relatives were among the most prominent
men in New England a century ago. The
deceased was possessed of a remarka.
Die intellect, which was well deciplined in
early life. Until within few years pasl.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-09-26

In 1894 short waists became a]shiona.
bic and that portion of the which fifteen
years previously had been preposterously
long, reaching nearly to the hips, was now
carried up to the artn-pits. This absurdi-
ty occasibncd a waggish parody on the
popular song, "The Banks Of Banna,'
which begins with
"~Shepherds, | have lost my love ;
have you seen my Anna 2"
The parody began with
'fShepher IDS | have lost my waist
Have you seen my body 7"
The gown was worn still open in front,
but without hoops, and fell in straight loose
folds to the feet which were decorated with
shoes Of scarlet leather. Immense ear
rings were worn ; the hair was frequently
unpowdered and in 1894 large ostrich or
other feathers were worn, singly, or two or
three together, Of various bright c~olors,
blue, green, pink, &C., standing .haIfa yard
high.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-09-26

TaB TEA PLAErGS PaAH0B.-Tha Jour.
All des Debates states, thai tho experiments
made for introducing Tie culture Of The tea
| plant in France had fully succeeded. THIS
tea plant has been found to thrive as wall
10 Angers as at Hyorog, under tho warmegt.
f6llmatg Of pt0yehca, which il considered
nlact without example in the history If
this plant Hnco its Introduction in EtHjpe,
and demonstrate that the climate Of France
il favourable to the Gu lturo ofthe lea plant.
The experiments made IN Algeria have
not been So success IuI; all the plnuts wef5
killed by the bent, Notwithstanding every
preeaalion. Between the provinces IN tao
north Of France, Of winch the climate ap.
pears too cold and humid, anilhe burning
pia Ms Of Algeria, there may BIO s~eIoctgd tho
PROVINCES Of tho soIth, wugre, by choo7-
ing good soils and favorable sitos, there
eonId 10 no doubt bot tho toa plant might
be cItivated with SUCCESS.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-09-26
BATON d,
"YATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26tl
~ G,2Gtle OH Terms from and alter

fas Gasfite Or Tiertns-from and alter
b,4 late we shall Invariably charge AS fol
VS. . ##.
~ Vue 80 10 ovnira,ion oftere.. s.. 90
paid after, and the trouble oil rum
ming after IL " Wv
Adyerttstag and sub. by The year, 3" u"
cards pr Doctors, Lawyers, 6r, per
year, w
Advertising per square 10 lines to
eunstitutute asqnale, oneloserlon, w
Every subsequent Insertion. 0""'
Announcing a candidate for public
oi,4, as las Crnn.quhsrrihcr.l S. 90
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TM IllE pnnLlC.

Wa are now prepared to execute all kind
Of work In our line, viz pamphlets, Justices
SHERIFF., school and other blanks, as cheap
M they can be done honestly, We hope ny
Industry and attention to business to inertia
rattjon Of the public patronage.
DuFROEQ i CONVERSE.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-09-26

EPtEs, the Murtiersr.- Eppss, ttrg
murderer Of young Muir, (thg New York
correspondent Of the Boston Poet says,) il
attached TO SOME Of The afistoctatlC FAM.
lies If The Old Dominion, and through
thisinhlsnus will undoubtedly el9de por.
suit. Do you tecolleCt tasks the writer the
Mr.. Eppos who married, / Think, the nleeg
of Mr.. Jefferson, and who was at one llms
4 conspicuous msmbor Of Congfcssi FoD.
Jackson nee thfoatened to cut his oars of.
RICE Gafland. the Louisiana Judge, who
toans at large, branlei with the cr,m9 OF
forgery, ~ a native Of Vlrgntn and is snlt
to be a relative of Eppes. Egpss wa4f,r
ma1y years in the habit Of spending III,
winter in Washington, among associates
not of tbs best rspufatio ion.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-09-26

nutrttNd.-rwo men, named Parmero
aud Charter fought "A duel At Anglers laat week.
pstmero received hte adversary's first shot.
which sent a bail through hia head, aud he
Immediately fell.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-09-26

gTWe clip tho following from a Western.
paper, and give il place as appropriate to he
season q: ...a.=
"Cigaatiisss is not only conducive to health,
but il Is a sign Of virtue, as is Opposite i
ninaty.nin llmgs in hundred a companion
If vice.. This IL true Of i1lJvrIual7 and corp-
n]unirles. A city 10 wletI ti3tn prevails, u
cure 10 hage persons ~ authority whose char.
actors are niore tian questionable. On tI'
other haod, ~B8r3 va ind - clean city. you
may be sure tbat brave All hOpsst CtlrrJ's
are ~ the [1aiottty 10 It's ppltca " l5 cly
councils"
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-09-26

THB FoR0H or HARtr.-What will not
The force Of hnbit effect 7 especially the i.
ron discipline and strict habits of the ten.
ted field. A few evenings since at the Ma.
tional theatre, among tho audience were
a goodIy proportion Of those who had re-
turned so lately from Tie Geld where
"Wld wars deadly blast bad blown
and among them one sat, who had evldeb.
lily been seeing his friends dufieg The day,
aud was rendered rather ]somnolont blythe
operation. ho was tHking a sound Mp just
aa the curtain fese for 1.-THE Siege Of
Hntamuros.h The r%nvotiIe behind The
scenes brOke upon the soldiers ear, and
Jumping off bis seat, he rubbd his eyes and
looking about. 10 his nnutterabIe surprise
found hrnselfin a fhebtre lhstaud Of u
camp, lia quietly d%roprcl on his bench,
aaying THAT datned drum and Gfe has
called me many u time Ero1t tent IN right
%airurst; | cnn f9rglYe II ttInr IN fun, any
bow; and tben nd ires-,ng tho characters
on tho stage nj the ii n, said, Go II old
Iorh; Walkers the ta6tIln for your mon.
ry."--N. o. PIC,