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The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-20

We take the following from the Nashville
Banner. We think the story will apply 10 the
efforts OF portion OF the Democratic press, 10
put down Gen. Taylor. as candidate for the
Presidency-they will find they can neither
freeze nor tha,0 him off.
TOMMY TURTLE FREEZING THE BEAR.-An
exceedingly well written communication in
the Jackson (Mi) Southern, in relation TO the
attempts of the Locoiocos of that State, TO de
slroy The independence Of the Judiciary, closes
with the following amusing Illustration:
We opine that all these efforts of the clique
TO pul down The Judiciary, will end like Tommy
Turtles attempt TO freeze the bear. AS thu
story goes, Tommy was sorely annoyed by an
| obstinate pet bear, that evaded all attempts 10
| keep him out of the house at night-Ihat bear
,co,tld break in, and bolts and bars could MOI
keep him out. ION a cold winters night"
when the North wind was sharp enough TO
clip hair and the thick sleet became mass
OF ice as it fell, Tommy was startled by crash
the glass rallled over the floor and that bear
boiled into the bed room. The bed was quite
warm and comfortable as il should be on such
night, but the wrath Of Tommy was warmer
and out he bolted, seized upon the bear and
rushed out of the house, with nothing but
wrath aud "llnen" TO keep him comfortable
Haitian hour went by when Mrs. Turtle hustled
out 10 see what had become of her Tommy;
and thar at the NORTHEAST end Of The cabin,
ia the thckesl Of the sleet, and right in the
track OF the wind-she saw Mr.. Turtle a hold
ing The BEARS paws in his'n and stretching
himself and lie bear, as tall as he could stretch
you would have thought they were a trying
to see which was tallesl. Says Mrs. Turtle /;
says she, what on arlh are you doing thar,
Tommy? And she axed him agln for it was
power of time before he would say word
thar stood Tommy on end and the bear straight
ened himself, just as if TO answer Mrs. Turtle
was no part OF their employmentj but al last
his teeth did chatter open, and he answered
with such aninJvnal shiper, I-l-l-pm fre-e-e-sing
tie id critler. Now when the clique talks
10 you about putting down our Judiciary, just
ASH them il they ever heard of Tommy Turtle
| and the bear.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-20
WAVERLY HOUSE.

TIME Subscriber would inform his friends and
Il. the public generally that he has opened a
RESTA URANT and HOTEL of the above name
on Sixth street, few doors south Of Penn. Avenue,
where he will be happy to entertain THIN in man
ner that he hopes will be satisfactory. His BAR
will be furnished with liquors Of the best and most
approved brands. and the Eating Del artment will
always contain every delicacy in season, He hopes
10 receive portion Of the patronage Of his friends,
while he en- leavors to cater for the public t'se.
auv At ..rg.. IL. II BENANS.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-20

Disorderly Boys We would call the alten
ton of the Nigh. Watch TO party OF unruly
boys who assemble nightly al, or near the cor.
ner Of Al street and Missouri avenue, and
greatly annoy the passers BY with their indie
cent language and unruly conduct. II the
watch will not remove this nuisance we shall
report the case, with the names Of the boys to
the Mayor.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-20

CORRECTED ENGLISH Price CURRENT
The Teegraphic Report of the English Price
Curreat as given in another column is wrong
Here is the true state of things:
U. S. white wheat SO to 63s. per ar.
U. S. -four 80 TO 3ls. per bb
Indian corn SO to 40s. per or.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-20

or The National Era thinks that the desire Of
the south to extend Legro slavery into Mexican
territory was the real motive which plunged into
a war with MEXICO. For the life Of vs., we cannot
b convinced of the truth Of this opinion. All our
observation leads us to the conviction. that it was
the unchastened ambition Of Mr. Polk to be President
q second time which prompted him to bring on the
war by ordering Gen. Taylor to occupy the east
bank of the Rio Grande.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-20

The New Orleans Picayune OF the 18th inst.
has translation Of the report of the Commits
lee Of the Mexican Congress upon MIR. Blu
Ghanan's offers Of peace. II is an able docu
ment, and is equivalent TO an authoritative
declaration, on the part of the most intelligent
political party in Mexico. in favor Of continuing
the war, The absolute integrity OF Mexican
territory, at all hazards, is evidently the feeling
and determination Of the whole of the Mexican
nponle
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-20

Latitude 44o 25 and longitude $50 30' mark
the spot where the hapless Iduna went down
into the depths Of the sea on the 9th inst. with
l72 precious souls on board. She was run
foul of by the ship Shanunga. Only 81 per.
sons were saved. One OF them is little girl
Is years old, and she is alone in the cold world
without father, mother, brother OF sister
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-20
CIT Y A f f A | RS .
JP TO Q P. M.

yALs AT THE HOTELS UP TO P. NJ
Broscn's.
H C Smith, Va
CP McKinnie. Va
r H Morton, Pa
w G Wyman. Va e.
z Bivagor, Va ..&
Il H Holmes, U s A ...
w H Virden, Md "
J P Terrell, La
J M Mercer, Md
A Rutherford, Pa
Hon s Adams, Miss
+ Waite, I'll
A Fl Kindrick, Miss
Major Morgan. U s A
r Williams, N G
Miss Wynn, Va
COleman's. 'r
Gen b G. Howard, Md
J A Absdell, lady and child, N Y
VIM J Seiper, Pa
G Law, NY
G H Smith, N Y g..
q Golsman, NY
c Hall, Va
s J Carr, Md p"
Jno 9 Buwyer, Va
Mrs & Miss Bowen. Q
w Croswell. n Y
Col Camp. Sackelt's Harbor
Capt Thistle, N Y H..
f Markers. N Y
Gddsby's.
VIM Fl Todd, Phil.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-20

The Cenreville (Md) Times of The l4,h
instant says, that gentleman Of Queen AIMS
county recently met with Mr.. Criltenden, who
assured him that General Taylor was Wing
Of the true stamp, and that the old Hero should
receive his (Mr. Crltenden's) warm supper.
for the Presidency
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-20

. IF
SINGULAR DEvELorEMENr OF CRIMy The
Editor Of the Eaton (Preb!e county, Democrat in
Ohio, who attended the trial of Reuben Mad
dox, in this place few days since, for Arson, and
who, in default of $50 bail, was committed,
says:
We aten led the examination, in the Court
House, which was crowded TO excess and the start
ling disclosures there ma le were enough to ar use
the whole community. appeared by the teslimo-
ny of one who turned States evidence against Lis
comrades, that there ia a mammoth company oil
pick pockets thieves, robbers and even murderers
by the name Of the Royal Band or : Boston
Sons, tina, have their headquarters at Pitisburg
Pa At ,wrenceburg. Ia, they have another resort
for the convenience of the : Sons, and one at Ea-
ton--a>smal branch, yet org mixed under a regular
captain, who enjoys the noted soubnquet Of Cap
tain Kidd This gang had laid their plans fo'
burning the houses and other property of our Cit.
zens, and of robbing md even numbering some
business men in our town. We state what was
given ia evidence, and which has not been denied
by any evidence whatever. The test moDy left
several persons implicated in these transactions.
Some Of them have left the place. those who remain
have in their power to show, by their conduct and
actions, that these charges without foundation
or that entire reiorma ion has done its work. W.
are alarmed to know thatsin this quiet and peacea
BILE community such men are to be found. We are
none of Us sale while these wretches are at large
and il is the imperative duty of eveay citizen Of thu
place 10 help to prosecute all who are in any way
concerned in these atrocities. Gentlemen ut large
had better have care in respect to visiting oul
town under present circumstances. The people are
on the alert"
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-20

eve lay before our readers another letter
from General Taylor--lhe last in the series.
We leave il TO speak for itself. 1t presents
some Of the Wings rather in a new dilemma.
And really, but for them, we should pass II
over without COMMENT Union, last epening.
Really, old gentleman, you are vey kind
but, as the dilemma which you think this letter
has thrown the Wings into is one which is
very much TO their liking, suppose you turn
your optics 10 your own party, and let us know
what effect il has had and is having upon them
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-20

Tur FnrScH STEAMER MIssouRI had to put into
Halifax for Goals. Her mails were sent to Boston
BY the Cambria. Nothing as yet can come up to
the Cunard line--neither French nor American nor
British.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-20

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. CARRIA-
Ii GEs, and oil kinds Of merchandise bought and
sold on commission by w. B. LEWIS.
Having enlarged my store 10 order to accommo-
date the above branch Of business, | would inform
the public that am now ready to receive consign-
mente for public or private sales
N. b. Persons having any amount of furniture to
dispose of would do well to give me call, at the
clothing and furniture store Pennsylvania avenue.
near llth street. w. B. LEWIS.
At PRTT.ATE SALE.
10 dozen superior Wines old Social, Madeira, and
Blackburn brands
Also, an invoice of Looking Glasses, Clocks, and
Trunks
extra large mahogany Centre Table
Refrigerator, in good order
splendid new pair Candelabras, five lights each
With a variety Of her articles for sale low.
aug l8 Il w. b. LEWIS.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-20
WATER WoRxs AT MAnsErLLEs.-The a

WATER WoRYs AT MARsEILLEs. The ar
rival Of the water Of the Durance in the neigh
borhood Of Marseilles, 10 which it has been
brought by newly constructed canal, was
celebrated by iete. Ii is known that immense
obstacles TO this work have been met with, all
along its course. These obstacles have all been
overcome, thanks 10 the skill Of the chief Of
the enterprise, and thanks TO tie incessant &C
tvity Of the arms which carried out his ideas
The aqueduct of Roquefavour is finished
From the beginning TO the valley of Saint An
thony, these great works of art received The
las, touch. Then they could be opened to the
waters of the river, which soon came 10 glad
den the eyes of our farmers in the valley Of
the Aygalades, and on the borders OF the Jarret
This first trial was crowned with perfect sue
cess.
No accident happened on the passage OF the
stream flowing over space OF twenty leagues,
over hundred and six aqueducls, and four
leagues of tunnel, three leagues in cuts, Two
leagues in embankments, four leagues on the
side of hills, and only six leagues plain. 1t is
well known how irregular the soil is which
extends from the borders Of the Durance TO
our territory. Thus the line sometimes is more
than eighty metres above the ground as at
Roquefavour, and sometimes al mean depth
of so TO 100 metres below the level OF the soil,
as in the tunnels of the Taillades. Assassin.
and No,re Dame. This line comprises one
hundred and twenty seven works of art, which
have all stood trial perfectly. The waters Of
the canal flowed last week into the stream oil
the Aygaades 10 the great surprise of the
washwomen, who were astonished, as they
well might be, at this unexpected abundance
in stream whose bed is olen dry.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-20

eo-h is now said that the burning Of Mr..
Corwin in efligy, was the work Of the whole
Ohio Regiment. Well--Mr. Corwin can re-
tort by burning the whole Regiment in
effigy!
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-20

We hear constantly, and from quarters Of
high wing authority, that the Taylor move
ment 10 the wing ranks has about finished its
allotted work Union last Erening.
And you hear rightly. 1t has finished us
allotted work in the Wing ranks. |, has car
ried them en- masse over to the old Hero, bu
it is no, yet done its work upon the Demo
cratic ranks. lis dssolving effect upon those
ranks we shall see in the fall Of lS4S!
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-20

Agency for the National Wing. IN Georgsto,rn
The ciuzens Of Georgetown are respectfully
Informed that
john w. BRoNAueH, Esq, Broker, &c..
on Bridge street, few doors west Of the Union
tavern, is agent for the National Wing. Per
SONS DESTROYS Of being served with the National
Wing, in Georgetown, will please leave their
names and residences with Mr.. Bronaugh.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-20

John W. Harris 10. has defeated S,anon d.
in the Memphis district Of Tennessee. for Con
gress. by majority of 255. We correct our
list 10 day, accordingly.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-20

QrFiance has been warning against Ahde-K ader
for seven years at cost Of 100 millions OF dollars.
We have been lighting the Mexicans a little over a
year and il has cost us already over 80 millions!
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-20
BALTIMORE MARKET, Aug. /.

Flour marke, upset by steamers news. No
price al all. Wheat down. Corn fallen Sc.
Bacon in good demand at 7aal0 round. Lard
III in kegs. United States 6's l04.--a con
siderable decline.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-20

General Taylor has replied TO the resolutions
af the General Council Of New Orleans, thank
ing him and the army for their conduct al the
battle Of Buena Vista, with his usual felicity Of
expression and comprehensiveness Of thought.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-20

Mr., Van Buren, being once asked whether
the sun rises in the east, said, 50 II depends
upon the accident Of mere speculation to say
the sun rises at any given place; for it mus
be conceded, that the points Of the compass
are merely conuentionalp'
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-20

The last advices from the second Kentucky
district give us reason to believe that Waddil
TO- has been elected. The Kentucky Yeoman d.
inclines 10 this opinion.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-20

a. COTTAGE FOR RENT.-A neat Cottag
Iil containing two large rooms, three smell cham
beers and kitchen; there is also stable or woodhouse
on the premises. Situated ia healthy location
near Mr.. Machen on Maryland avenue. Inquire Of
DE- VAUeHAs, CuPper and Leecher, Ninth street.
June 23tf z&E
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-20

One of the late Reviews insists that woman
has been at the bottom Of almost all the memo
rable events Of history Wonder whether she
was al The bottom Of the Mexican war!
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-20

federalism goes for life Offices."-CaGsk
Democrat.
Yes, 80 il would seem. Mr. Buchanan, Henry
Hubbard, Roger B. fancy, Gsret D. Wall, and :
long list of these worthless, have been in Office nearly
all their lives Ckniesiopn Va. Free Press.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-20

SuIcipE.-At about O'Clock this afternoon
man, name unknown, was found in an out
building of house in Elm street, dead. He
| had shot himself through the head with ps-
toll Boston Transcript, Tuesday.
In connection with the above. says the New
| York Evening Post, we cannot forbear ex-
pressing our strong conviction against the pro-
priely of publishing, indscriminate accounts
OF suicides, and elaborate statements of muir
ders, executions, and incidents of a like nature.
we are of the same opinion.
II is deeply 10 be regretted, that perverted
public taste requires such exciting, yet I'M
wholesome food for the mind; and il would
be most desirable, il combined effort could
be made on the part Of the press, TO check the
growing evil. This, however, wonld be very
difficult, perhaps imprac,icable matter. II is
evident 10 the most careless observer, that
crime is increasing in greater ratio than the
population; and il is a question worthy Of ex,
animation, whether a tendency 10 deeds Of
violence may not be foslered by the revolving
exhibitions, and calamitous effects Of guilt too
oitcH heiu UP W the Puo'c SJe " '"S Pieos'
Those who have studied the philosophy and
rationale of crime. will understand the effects
upon some minds, from reading or witnessing
those distressing scenes which are daily record
ed in journals There is often an irresistible
impulse to Ego and do likewise" These ac-
counts are doubtless often The immediate occa
sion of many suicides and murders, If not the
primary causes. From investigations made on
this subject, in England, it was found that Of
i64 persons capi,ally convicted, l57 had wit
messed executions. Il is now generally admit.
ted, that public executions have most PERM
cious effect on public morals. The same effects,
limited in extent, must follow from presenting
these pictures to the mind through the press.
and deserve the most serious consideration
from all thinking persons, who have the best
interests of society al heart. III.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-20

or The Democrats Of Warren County ate going
for old Zach for President ,oiily-niHy. Come on
boys. Hurrah for Gen. Taylor! Try again. You'll
DO. Huzzah for old Rough & Rough
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-20

Mr.. Clay's reception at Cape Island was JUS
such one as such a man would call forth any
where. We learn that he will only tarry q
week or ten days a, the cape, and then turn his
steps homeward.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-20

The yellow fever was on The increase al N.
Orleans on the 18th instant. Thirty persons
died of il on that day.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-20

0o-Mr. Theodore Fem, editor OF the Harris
burg, Pa, Telegraph, supporter Of General
Scott for the Presidency, endorses General
Taylor's Whiggery out and out,
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-20

MFRS. VA. BOYD, Fancy Dress and Habit
Nl Maker, on Penn. Avenue, south side, between
18th and 18th streets. aug 20 If
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-20
W. Ys MLLI0EO
ARCHITECT
... .r, AND
PATENT A G ENT

once opposite the Patent once,
CORNER OF SrH AND + ST. CITY OF WASHINGTON.
XITILL attend to preparing SPECIFICATIONS,
w DRAwINas, &C., and all busine' q intrusted
to him connected with the Patent Office, or his pro-
fesson, with promptness and despatch.
PATENT OFFICE, Feb 18th. 1912.
Mr. WV. P. ELLIOT, who has been formerly en-
played in the Patent Office, as Draughtsman &C.,
having established Patent Agency in the city Of
Washington. | take great pleasure in I, commend
ing him as gentleman worthy Of confidence, and
as being particularly qualified to take charge of any
business requiring knowledge Of mechanical Sci
ence, the progress Of the arts, and patent improve.
ments Mr.. Elliot is also well acquainted with the
practice of this Office
HENRY L. ELLSWORTH,
aug l3if Commissioner of Patents.
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BOARDING..

Corner OF Green AND OLIVE SITS,
GEORGETOWN, ID. c.
II TAKE this occasion thus publicly to return my
a thanks to the citizens of Georgetown, Wash
inston and Alexandra, for their kind appreciation
Of the MINEnAL WATER, manufactured by me,
which proves that the Recommendations Of the
Medical Faculty to the public in relation TO its pur
i,y, excellence, and indispensable superiority, are
universally approved Of; which gen. raj acknowledge
ment of my fellow-citizens, puts me in such Gle.
waited position, thatthe caumnious and jealous exer-
lions Of certain man. need no reply on my part.
NV Establishment is open for every scientific
gentleman, who takes an interest in the matter.
take great pleasure in laying before the public
again The Ger ificate Of some of the most eminent
Physicians of the District
GEoRsRTows, June l6, ls47.
We, the undersigned physicians, have, at the in.
vitation Of Mr.. j. Rntber, carefully examined his
Mineral Water Establishment, and take pleasure in
pronouncng our entire satisfaction with his superior
and neat arrangements.
The apparatus and hotling machine annexed, ii
a production of the latest American invention, 81
CONSTRUCTED as 10 ensure full AID perfect sauraol
Of gas to degree, therefore unknown to us.
The water used for its manufacture ID pure ant
wholesome, and the care taken in the process, a
well as the cleanliness pcrvading tho whole establish
m, mt, meets with entire appreciation, and INDUCES
us TO recommend it to the public as very superior
and healthy article
J. A. RICHIE, NJ. D.
GRAFTON TYLER, M. u.
....... H. MAGRUpER, M. D.
... J. RILEY, NJ. D..
CHAs. H. CRAGIN, M. n.
e BENZ. s. BoHRER, M. d.
~. ~ J. M. THOMAS, M. d.
., . THos. MILLER, NJ. d.
~. r. b. J. FRYE, NJ. d.
IFNB Take notice that BorrLEs containing
the Mineral Water manufactured by me have the
name of J. Rolher impressed in the glass.
aug Is If J. koIHEf.
((ieorgu town Advocate, 3 times.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-20

The Mexican Congress voted 10 throw out
Mr.. Buchanan's offers of peace. by so to 22.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-20

Theft. A black man named Ben Smallwood
stole coat on Wednesday, Gin the pocket Q
which was $lS 72), belonging 10 Mr.. Magru
der, the wood merchant.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-20

0J-Mr. Webster has invited Mr.. Clay to join
a party Of friends who are now ruralizing and
chowderng at Marshfeld.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-20

TIME WASHINGTON CITY CIRCULATE
i ING MUSICAL LlBRARY.--MRs. GAR.
RET ANDERSON intends opening the above named
Musical Library as SOON as sufficient number of
subscribers shall have been obtained to Justify the
carrying the same into effect. 1t has been approved
by many as il will afford an opportunity to the To-
vers Of music of avaiing themselves Of what music
they may want, for its use only, at small expense.
The Library will be furnished with the standard and
new music, comprising opera music, songs, duets,
waltzes, SC.
For terms, apply at my Music and Stationery
Stere, where the Library will DO established.
Penn. avenue between llth and 18th SITS.
august 5-oaw4W
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-20

VNILLIAM WASHINGTON, Fashionable
w Barber, Hair DRESSER, and shampooner;
Gsdsby. Hotel, corner Psnusylv ania avenue and Sd
street y Stiff
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DrATn FROM TIE BITE OF A SNAKR.-A man
named Truelock, lost his lie from the bite Of rat.
tlesnake few days since. H- was in the harves'
field binding at the time the wound was received,
AM. the snake, which was raised from the ground in
bundle Of grain, struck the unfortunate man upon
the temple which caused his death in three or four
hours. Another citizen of our county, an aged
man. named Leherland was bitten few days
snce and is now laying in We y precarious stua-
ton Mount Carmel Illinois Register.
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T E [ E G R A P HI c.,

RicHMoND. Aug. 20, .
4 min past . a. m. 5
We have no news from the Army. The yellow
18th inst The weather is very pleasant here.
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TO HOUSE BUILDERS AND
- CARPENTERS.

II AM now and shall at all times be prepared to
Il cover Roofs Of Houses at reduced prices. with
Loaded Tin, French Zinc, or Galvanized Iron.
Samples Of which may be seen at my store.
have also, constantly on hand, good assert.
ment of building materials, cheap for cash.
G. WOODWARD,
Penn. Avenue, between 10Th and | lth streets
aug ll-3t A..