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Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-09-10

buffalo AND MISSISSIPPI R,upo
MS IS the name Of a railroad chartered
by the legislatures Of Ohio and Ind an,
ana winch, when complete, will form \
connecting link between Toledo. at fine
western extremity of Lake Eric. and CHI.
caso' on The southwestern point of Lake
Michigan. The whole length of The road
according 10 survey, will be 232 miles,
and It Will run in nearly a straight course
IN Ohio and Indiana, across the meek or
the peninsula formed by l.; Ike Huron ID
h'ch'gah. According 20 the report Of the
engineer who surveyed the route. the
whole cost Of the road is estimated at
: 5,2I5,OO0
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-09-10

LACK OF SFEcIei-Tne Democratic papers arc
complaining that there Is but ltle Specie in circula-
zion, and wonder why have nothing but "worrl-
less Bank Rags" Should the Mexican war be con
rinued another twelve ronths they may wonder y lv
we have no more Baul, Rags,
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-09-10

Accounts from New Orleans state that
the fever is increasing. intcrments on
the 18th ult, 40; deaths in the Charity
Hospital, 20. The pestilence equals that
OF 1887. 1t is more severe in Lafayette
than in New Orleans. The weather is
intensely hot. Every one who can is
leaving the city.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-09-10

MARYLAND ELECTIoNs-The Wings
of the Baltimore District have nominated
Hon. John p. Kennedy for thcir candid
ate at the approaching Congressional
election.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-09-10

MORTALITY OF CITIES The number
of deaths in the city of New orl for the
week ending October IA, was 394 : in
Philadelphia, for the same period, l89 in
Baltimore IIO.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-09-10

BOSTON MUNIErcENCE.-The large sum
Of s. 93,659 has been given by the opu.
lent citizens of Boston, within the last
few years, for religious, charitable and ed
ucational purposes.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-09-10

SHIP CANAL. L. Is said that all but
100000 of the stock in the Saut 81.
Marie ship canal has been taken. The
canal Will be, 400 feet in length, and
60 feet wide, and, when finished, will af-
ford an uninterrupted navigation between
Lake Superior and other lakes.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-09-10

% The people Of kcn;u.koy lave ,lccicc,I Ly an
overwhelming majority TO call convention for The.
amendment of their State Constitution.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-09-10
EXTRAORDiNARY INDIAN CITY.
The New Orleans National, in lis ac-

EXTRAORDINARY INDIAN CITY.
The New Orleans National, in lis ac-
count Of Col. Doniphan's late remarkable
expo clifton, gives the following:
The Navajo Inoians are a warlike
i people, having no towns, or houses. or
lodges they live in the open air or on
horseba and are remarkably wealthy,
having immense hor1s of horses, cattle,
and sheep. They are celebrated for their
intelligence and good order. They treat
their women with great attention, con
slider them equals, and relieve them from
the drudgory of mental work. They are
handsome, well made, and in every re-
spect Il highly civilized people, being, as
nation, of a higher order of beings than
their neighbors, the Mexicans. About the
time Col Doniphan made his treaty, 4 d.
vision of his command was entirely out
Of provisions, and the Navajos supplied
his wants with liberality. A portion of
the command returned to Cuvano. Maj
Gilphin's comma nd, together with Col.
IL i =
Indians, living on the Rio Piscow, which
IS supposed TO be a branch of the Geyla,
made a treaty of peace between the Su-
mais and then returned to the Rio del
Norte.
These Sumais, unlike the Navaios,
Eve in city, containing, probably, 5000
Inhabitants, who support themselves en-
tirely by agriculture.
The city is one of the most extraordi
nary in the world. It is divided INTO four
solid squares, having but two streets eros
sing its centre at right angles. All the
buildings are two stories high, composed
of sun-burnt brick. The first story pre-
sentS solid wall to the street, and is so
constructed that each house joins, till one.
fourth of the city may be said TO be one
building. The second stories rise from
this vast solid structure, so as to designate
each house, leaving room to walk upon
the roof of the first story between each of
the buildings. The inhabitants OF Sumai
enter the first story of their buildings by
ladders, which they draw up at night, as
defence against any enemy that might be
proving about. In this city were seen
some thirty Albino Indians, who have. no
doubt, given rise to the story that there is
living IN the Rocky mountains tribe of
white aborigines. The discovery of this
city Of the Sumai VIII afford the most Gu
rious spcculations among those who have
so long searched in vain for a city among
the Indians who possessed the manners
and habits of the Aztecs No doubt. we
have here race living as did that people
when Cortez entered Mexico. Ii is re.
markable fact that the Sumais have. since
the Spanlards left the couDtry, refused to
have any intercourse with the modern
Mexlcans, looking upon them as an infe
rIor people. They have, also driven from
among them the priests and other dignita-
RES, who formerly had power over them.
and resumed habits and manners of their
own = their Great Chief or Governor be-
ing their civil and religious head. The
country round the city of Sumai is cult
waited with a great deal of care, and af
lords food not only for the inhabitants of
the place, but for large flocks of cattle
and sheep
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-09-10

Daniel Webster received ST. 500 for
three days services in the Oliver Smith
VIII case: a pretty good business that.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-09-10


The greatest circulation attained by
any periodical in New York, or in the
world, 50 far as we know, belongs to the
" American Messenger a monthly paper
published by the American Tract Society.
Its regular edition has reached $4,000,
and Is rapidly increasing. The price 10
single subscribers Is 25 cents to compa-
MES OF forty, or taking forty copies, l23
cents. The same society, besides iuuu-
merabIe tracts of four to twenty four pa
ges each, Is issuing bound volumes at the
rate of 5000 per day. 1t is mighty in
strumeniality and is exerted only for
good
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-09-10

SHgEr.- 1t Is stated that there are one
hundred thousand sheep in Addison coun-
T., Vermont, which must be driven to O.
ther sections of the country to be WIN.
tered or sau-htercd The deficiency OF
the crop Of hay, together with the rays.
ges Of grasshoppcrs. have caused a scar
cav Of las,d
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-09-10

DEFINITIONS To THE PoENT- An ex-
change paper gives the following witty
definitions
Original sin = Chewing Tobacco.
objectionable sin : Splitting the juice
on the floor
Total drp'avlty = Making spit-box
Of your shirt bosom.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-09-10
A TOUCHING SIGHT

Standing a moment with a friend on
Main street, on Thursday evening. we saw
spectacle which deeply stirred our sym
Pathies. \ man some forty years old,
reehng with liquor and bearing In his face
the marks of habituai drunkenness. came
staggering up the sidewalk TO his hand
his little son, a boy of some eight wears.
chung with Il tight grip of both his own
As the father, once or twice while we
looked, stumbled and fell, the little fellow
braccd his feet, and cxcrtcd all his power
TO save HIM, hts eyes alt the time stream
M with tears, and heavy sobs breaking
from his young breast. What n sad
change OF duties and responsibilities
The father lmpotent, not from the vista
lions ci Providence, but from his own
vices, led and protected by his tender Off
spring whom he himself should protect
and lead. Oh damnahlc ,ice that strips
manhood of its strength and dignity, and
drenchcS the check of youth with the
tears OF premature Sorrow.--Cm. AHqs
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-09-10

- One lea>ou, says a country paper.
when induces as 70 support the ten hour
bill =. that the factory giris wall then have
tinc 10 garter their stockings in thc NOR
nius, instead OF having - frequently a.
.eov them mp ig tIc>,r -c's.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-09-10

LATER FROM SANTA FL. The West
ern mail contains several days later intel
ligence from Santa Fe, received at St.
Louis. Nothing of particular moment
had transpirad since last advices. The
disordeTly and riotous disposition of some
of the soldiers continued, and a great want
of subordlnation existed
The attack on Col. Easton, by The Ca
manchee Indians is confirmed.
The report that Fort Marion had been
destroyed is contradicted, but ii will have
to be abandoned for the want of men to
garrison it.
The Indians in large forces and well
mounted, infest the road and cause great
annoyance to travellers. They are bold
and daring in their depredations.
The Prairie du Chen Patriot has the fol-
lowing letter from Secretary Marcy 10
Col w. S. Hamilton:
War Department, Washington, July 20.
SIR. IN reply to your letter of the 10th
ult,, have the honor to inform you. that
II would rot be compatible with the ar
engagements of this Department 10 accept
4 regiment of volunteers from Wisconsin.
nor can It be Gogcseen what additional
troops will be required for the war. Should
any considerable force be required, the
claim OF Wisconsin 10 furnish a portion
of them viii not b1 overlooked
Very respectfully your obd't. serv't,
W. l.. MARCY,
Secretary uf War
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-09-10

FATHER MATHEW" 1t is not quite
true, writes The Unions correspondent,
" that Father Mathew has been pensioned
by the British Government. A contri-
button has been set on foot by a number
of distinguished noblemen and gentlemen
.of Great Britain and Ireland, to make up
an annuity Of GS00 year for the good
frIar, to enable him to co,tinue his benev-
client work, his own private fortune having
been exhausted by it; and the Queen
gives G3O0 a year out of her privy purse
as her donation"
THE FLUp's RATE OF TRAvEL.-The
New York Journal of Commerce thus
closes an article upon certain experiments
with the Magnetic Telegraph:
Another conclusion which appears to
be authorized by these experiments, is.
that the time required for the electric flu
q to travel from New York TO Washing
ton aud back again. distance Of $50
miles, Is so small fraction of second,
that ii is inapPreciable to the most practi-
cai observer.
MARRIAGE ExrRtoRDINARY.- King
ston, \. H., Col, VIM. Webster, aged
g., to Miss Martha Winslow, aged 10
BY the above union the bridegroom has
married his sisters grand daughter, which
makes the bride a wife to her great uncle
sister 10 her grandfather and grandmother.
aunt 70 her father and mother. and great
auntto her brothers and sisters. She Is
StepmoJher 10 five children, Il grand
children, and one great-gra adchild.
NV SrRtNG WuEAr.-We have re-
ccred two samples of very fne spring
wacat from Wisconsin. The sample from
NT. II. +. ElAlas. at Southport. presents
.1s fnc, pismp, and handsome a berry as
We have ever seen. |, was taken from
the bag. The other Is from Mc>>rs.
Knapp, Murphy < Duj.on, al Racine. and
Is equally as fine and plump in lis APP
pearancc, These samples gives good cv-
idencc OF the excellence Of the coming
.r.n Ii Wisconsin -Et~ p.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-09-10

u The Governor OF Michigan ha5 or
dercd a special election to he held on 'h1
first Tuesday If November next. for "
member Of C,n.rcss. ia place Of the iio".
Edward Bradley, deceased
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1847-08-18
BY F, C. JON ES.
TERMS, $3 in Advance,

IA if not paid until the end Of the gear.
inserted at the rate of One
II Ar per square Of TEN LINES or less, for
Er.t insertion, and FIFTY CENTS for each
k;,nsnce. All Advertisements must be
ksd with the number of Insertions requir-
Or they will he published until forbid, and
red accordingly.
[rPoIItical circulars, or notices for the be-
II of individuals or companies, charged as
Easements. Articles of personal ma
/ when admissible, ut double the above
e. and payment required in advance.
snsgncing candidates-TEN DoLLARs for
20 or District, aud FfvE DoLLARs for Coun-
ohces, to be paid invariably in advance.
mo JOB Printing delivered until paid for.
cS1t to those with whom we have regular
sIings.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1847-08-18

BLooDY BArTLE.-Tae Iris, a paper
published in Minden, in the parish OF
Claiborne, La, says, in the number OF the
Oath ult., that il was credbly informed that
morning, as the paper was going to press
that a bloody fgh, took place at the Dor
Chef BRYCE, near the line of the parish on
Thursday, the 22d ult., al 10 o'clock IN inc
morning. There seems TO have been TWO
parties, numbering some twelve or fifteen
men, who mutually agreed to NEE, al '1's
bridge and settle some old difficulties Dy
fighting with rifles. Two men were ku'
led ON the spot. Their names were mar
DIV Miller and Mr.. Simpson. Mr.. "auy
received wound 10 the ABDOMEN sup
posed to be mortal. Mr.. Price was can a..
perously wounded. Mr. Robert Sawyers
had two fingers shot of, and some o'ns s;s
were wounded whose names 'ne ir's a.:
no, learn. The runner who came 70 Nam am.
den for medical aid, says that some sA'S
guns were fred.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1847-08-18

Jew, ''tha,, TO the one who has on the can
every body must tell exactly what he
thinks or purposes"
"You are not jestingw
''And if an old man who has Young
wife, wears the cap, she will always re-
main true as steel 10 him, and will regard
hin ms the handsomest man in the world"
"Ha! can that be true, pedlar2r
"Well, master, you can make the trial"
Sand what is the price of the CAPT"
"Three ducats; neither more nor less"
"That is too much, Jew"
800 little. far too little, for such won
derful cap as this"
81 will try it!" Herewith Hans Chris
toph put on the cap, and then called his
wife out of the house. Eva came accor-
DINGHY. As soon as she saw her husband,
she exclaimed, IN apparent amazement:
"Oh, Hans, why have you pu, on such
strange cap"
at is a cure for the headache" answer
ed the talIIff. 81 bought it just now, of
the Jew"
Eva deigned not look at the pedar,
bu. fixing her eyes more earnestly upon
her husband: "Do you know, dear Hans,n
she cried, "that the cap is wonderfully be-
coming to you. You are very handsome
in it!'
"lndeed!" asked The baiIif. at is DO.
coming, is it, eh?'
"You look at least twenty years youn-
GER" answered Eva; "and if had not adj
mired YOU before, you are certainty now
irresistible"
The establishment of Hans Cristoph
knew no bounds. But there fingered a
shadow of doubt at the bottom OF his mind.
To satisfy it, he took the cap slowly from
his head and put it on the Jew. Eva
turned instantly, as noticing the pedlar for
| the first time, and exclaimed, "But how
comes this handsome young man here -
Do not be angry, Hans, but | must give
him kiss" Herewith she ran upt to the
Jew; but Hans ChrIstoph rushed between
them, snatched the cap from the pedlar's
head, and placed it on his own, receiving
her embrace. She took no further no.
tice Of the Jew.
at is really wonderful" muttered tho
bailitr "WeIl; will never more lay
aside the Red Cap; and take care, more
over, that no one else puts il on. Here,
Jew, are your three ducats, and piece of
silver besides, for a treat. Now, pack
yourself out Of the village, and never let
me see you again, or you may chance to
} be burnt as conJuror."
The pedlar took the money, bowed his
thanks and went on his way.
, Hans Christoph embraced his wife, and
promised never to torment her again with
his jealousy. She had full liberty thence.
forwarded to sit at the window or the door
2 as often or as long as she pleased.
} II will be easily understood that in his
} heart the bailiff was as jealous as ever,
though he now thought it unnecessary 10
watch or shut up his wife. The secret of
the change was that his faith in the in6u-
J ence of his wonderful cap was protection
against all wounds to his self.love. Jeal-
ousIy is but self-Iove, in its most trouble
some form.
!, Il need not be said that the pretty Eva
3 was happy after this, nor that often in her
s heart she thanked the good Master Fritz
/, for the pleasant device that had terminated
, her sufferings.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1847-08-18
Here is . the last one" of the Yanke.

Here is 4" the last one" of the Yankee
Blade:
A garrish cousin Of ours, trader, with
more fiippancy than sense. is 10 the habit
of quizziug every body he comes in con-
tact with. One cold stormy day uncle
Jack happened in his store, and as he en-
tered began TO say
"Cold wet storm! cold wet stormn
"Why, yes" said yardstick. "Did you
ever hear of hot dry storm, old gentf"'
(Our cousins weakness was for scrip
ture quo,a,ions.)
"I'hiuk have" said uncle j., " when
II raiued fire and birthstone on Sodom and
G ,morroh, that was what should call a
hot dry storm"
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1847-08-18

US Cuba, and our possessions are com
ple,e. Spain is ready TO sell, the Cubans
are waiting for US to make the purchase,
and TO come at once into the Union. Let
the thing be done; and we pledge our
selves that the hundred millions will be
forthcoming TO meet the offer, and that
Cuba will prove the richest conquest ever
made. Neao York Sun.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1847-08-18

ARKANSAS DUELs.-The following is
the denouement of one of the "affairs"
we spoke OF last week. Oh, impotent
conclusion! All settled by smoke
Afair Of Honor.-A duel came off in
the Cherokee nation, opposite Fort Smith,
on Thursday, 26th, between Col. John 5.
Roane and Captain Albert Pike, of this
State, and late of the Arkansas regiment,
just returned from Mexico.
They fought with pistols at 10 PAGES,
and exchanged two shots without injury to
either party. After which, by the inlerfe-
renee Of friends, it was arranged honora-
bly, to both parties.
The cause Of difficulty fs to be burie d
in oblivion by both parties, and we hope
the matter will ever rest. Ark's Intel.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1847-08-18

The y. S. steamer Fashion, Capt. Ivy,
arrived late last night from Vera Cruz,
bringing US dates from that city to I'd Au
gust. Her news is most important. She
brings large mail.
Gen. Scott was still al Puebla on the
30lh July. The news of the Nationals
extra was totally unfounded.
The courier Of the British legation arri-
we'd at Vera Cruz on the lst, with cores
pondence from the city eff Mexico to the
29rh July, and from Puebla 70 3Olh.
Our letters from Vera Cruz differ some.
what from Mr.. KendaiPs, in regard to the
probable movements of Gen. Scott. They
represent the chances of peace in more
favorable light than Mr.. K, and think the
resistance 10 our advance will be almost
nominal. Mr.. Kendalhthinks differently,
aud gives his reasons. We can only find
room this morning for his latest letters.
10 Mexico every thing was at skies and
sevens. Congress has referred Mr.. Buch-
anan's letter back to the Executive, and
thrown upon him all the responsibility OF
the war. About 10000 men are collect
ed for the defence of the city, but the
peace party IA the town is yet strong and
increasing, and they have no faith in their
generals.
Gen. Pierce, with his train and convoy
had arrived safely at Perote. Gen. Scott
it will be seen, despatched Gen. Smiths
brigade from PuebIa 10 meet him. 1t viii
be seen that Mr.. Kendall believes Gen
Scott would advance the first week in Au
gust upon Mexico, and that there woulc
be The severesi battle of the war. The
Mexcans are fully prepared TO receive
him.
The Sun of Anahuac gives the follow
ing account OF an encounter between Gen
Pierce and the guerllas:
"a respectable citizen informs US tina
letter was received yesterday morning
from a guerrilla chief. stating that tn
gueriIleros, about 600 in number, attack
ed the train commanded by Gen. Pierce
near the National Bridge. The lette
says the Americans approached under TIT
FIRE OF the MexIcans until they arrived
within a hundred yards OF them, wnen I'M
American infantry opened a dearly mrs
on them, forcing them TO retreat. Whl'
the Mexicans were reireating, the Amerl
CdH cavalry TuSU6u VA iDOtlI9 o"oaN ..
hand, and killed about one hundred Mex
cans. The position of the MexIcans wa
one of the strongest that can be found II
the country. The Americans passed tn
bridge after this successful engagement.
A gentleman who conyersed with San
ia Anna since the middle OF July = we. ar
told To 9 on the very best authority in We
"a Cruz-found him in. favor Of negotlat
ing, but dreading to assume the response
bilty. Gen. Valencia had arrived at tn
capital with 1000 mensfrom San Luis Pc
tosi--all full of fight. This embarrasse
Santa Anna. He telt himself too stron
to give up without fight.
Gen. Shields health is nearly Reestat
lshed, as his many friends will be deligh
cd to hear.
Our letters mention the death of LIT
Upton and Sturgeon.
Wehave a copy Of The American Sta
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1847-08-18

We copy the following article, with the
remark that the editor Of The Sun, M. Y.
Beach, esq, is gentleman Of intelligence
and veracry, and that he has lately re-
turned from prorracted visit to Cuba and
her OF our glorious sisterhond ere the lapse
of ten years, we have not the slightest
doubt. II strikes Us the SUN named is too
high by many millions. Brother Jonathan
can drive a better bargain with the disso-
lutte Donna of Spain, as she is in great
stress for money at. present. But-there
is probability that the solemn, waggsh
Dons of Cuba were quizzing Mr.. Beach.
They are given 10 such tricks.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1847-08-18

We call attention to the card of Lefore
g. Co. relative to Tennessee money. If
all our merchants will follow suit, this
shaving, ihieving stuff will soon disappear
from among US.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1847-08-18

Gov. Brown will probably not have any
opposition for Congress IN the 4th DIS
trict. He will walk over the track.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1847-08-18

A large quantity Of land and other real
estate, reverted TO the government: will be
broug ht into market this fall.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1847-08-18

The American steamship Washington
brings IL days later news from Europe, 70
18th July. Decline Of I'D IN Co''0n-Ao'
vance of 2a3s. in Flour.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1847-08-18

A young lady in Boston recently faint
ed on entering rom where stood bu-
reau without drawers. So says the Post.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1847-08-18

Gen. Scott at Pueblo the 3Oth July--Pro-
liability of an Immediate Advance
EUdcuation Of Puebla-Valencia's ar
riuaI at Merico ruth 1000 Troops-A
General Engagement expected Santa
Anna and Congress quarreling-Pierce
arriped at Perote-An Action ,rith the
GueriIlas, &c. &c.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1847-08-18

A sentimental Lh;lanthrnpisi lately re-
fused To give a man work because he was
not vagabond .sor even a id rascal. :"
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1847-08-18

The Yellow Fever is declining ia Ne"
Orleans--6 deaths on the 7th.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1847-08-18
FROM OUR EXTRA OF FRIDAY.

CEr BY this mornings mail we have the
Daily Picayunc, Of the 9TH, containing late,
Auth~~.;a. important news from Gen.
and Mexico, a synopsis of
. ~ ga sh our patrons in this form.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1847-08-18
GHlss(sstppt Denrorrat.

Mr., V, B. PALMER is authorized to act
GeneraAgent for this paper at his offices
Philadelphia, New York, Baltimore, &c.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1847-08-18

The ,vphus fever continues to pre'ah'o
an alarming exten. in Liverpool.