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Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-05-05
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It is related that soon after the seelsmsni
Of a flourishing city In the Southwest, an
agricultural society was starred by three
amateur farmers. who, although shey were
gifted with an abundance Of the theory Of
cultivation, yet fhey had nevefset potaios
in the field, "aI,d OF lhe tplsin8 ofa cabbage
kneweno more than a ddndy
Inc secre'srys noeas run On tas pork,
ana ne nopeo %to fase specimen which
would make MS wnoie neighDorhood, 1t not
the whole west, enyIous o. ms reputation as
STOCK raiser. ne was = cnemlss, anc
inoulged IN spienoeo VISIONS OF he power OF
'ne science, wnen npPheo 70 agiicuiIurai
Puisu's ne Hougns 100, tnat y couid
ia1en polk, ou. all nus eAPellmen's ,alled 70
ithPfoYe his Piss' sney were sh'n wnen ne
co'h'henceo' anu .ney uaiiy grew .niner'--
In passing one aay' Dy hensucky neigh
por, whose Stock lookeo "a .ine conoitions
ne @ xen'uleu n ,t 70 .enatx 70 NM na. s ! was
.urious :rsus : all .he pig talls ~ uic ne'encor-
nooo, exceP' ms own Gollec'ion' CURED IN q
IA. ana sauey elIla ,s os hiak. ,,,. .sJ.s.
IT'S al' 'he 'ceo' squire so'o ms neign'
DOT.
now can snls Des l9uiica ,hs oecre-
1afy. give a snem @ my q, Saom'cal sg 'assesning
mixture, anu soou corn !: 10
Una ~ maj am, any way, lePlleo Ine larmer.
:.a mei, ~ wSas Sas.a..s y youf "ay eagerly
inquire. 'ne 0eele,ary ~ 70
'on, says inc neh.ucKlan, = give en-
the -, corn n wi'nou' 'lle Ai,i'iSai'
no lIeas,let also hao grea. ial'h IN
tne oecfe!arys cnellilcel mixture. no
tnough1' u au'l'lls'ereo y i, iaree doses' the
enect wouio DC more rapio' ano, 70 inliy test
us power, ne 'rleo upon par OF hne
oxen taxing ans lavorHe negro % me
oarn WIN nun % que evening ne mlxea the
agricultural oose, ana remarked 10 sam:
whose eyes were widening as ne looked
upon the experimental lood-
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-05-05

ing troops and communicating crdersi feel
greatly indebted. Major Bliss, asslstantI
adjutant general, Capt. J, II, Eaton, and
Lieut.. r. S. Garnett, aids.de-camp, served
near my person, and were prompt and
jealous in the discharge of every duty
Major Munroe, besides rendering valuable
service as chief Of artillery. was active and
instrumental as were also Coils. Churchlll
and Belknap, inspectors general in rallylng
troops and disposing them for the defence
Of the train and baggage. Col. whiting
quartermaster general, and Capt. Eaton
chiefot the subsistence department, were
engaged with the duties oftheir departments
and also served in my immediate staff on
the field. Capt. Sibley, assistant quarter
master, was necessarily left with the heod-
quarter camp near town, where his servl-
ces were hig ghly useful. Major Mansfield
and Lieut.. Benham, engineers, and Capt.
Linnard and Lieuts. Pope and Franklin,
Typographical engineers, were employed
before and during the engagement in max
ling reconnoissances, and on the Held were
very active in bringing information and in
conveying my orders to distant points
Lieut. Kinsbury, in addition to his proper
duties as ordnance officer, Capt. Chiffon,
+ assistant quartermaster, and Majors Dix
and Coffee, served also as extra aids-de
!. camp, and were actively employed in the
transmission of orders. Mr.. Thomas L.
Crittenden, of Kentucky, though not in ser
. vice, volunteered as my aid-de-camp onthl'
, occasion, and served with credit in that ca
pacity. Major Craig, chief of ordnance
and Surgeon Craig, medical director, hac
: been detached on duty from headquarters
! and did not reach the ground until th'
morning of the 24th-too late to participate
in the action, but in time to render usetu
; services in their respective departments Q
the staff.
| respectfully enclose returns of tn
troops engaged, and of casualties incden
TO the battle.
| am very respectfully,
Your ob't. serv't,
j z. TAYLOR,
Major General U. S. A. Coming.
The ADJuTANT GENERAL OF THE Army
Washington, D. G.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-05-05

WHAT GLORIOUS SIGHT MANY of
the cities and towns throughout the United
States have been brilliantly illuminated in
honor Of the recent victories achieved BY
our arms at Buena Vista and Vera Cruz.
1t is said that, even some of the Whig ed
itors illuminated their Offices. If the peo-
pie of our village should think of evidenc-
ing their joy over these victories, we would
suggest, as very appropriate devices to be
placed in the windows of those who are the
ardent admirers of the moral courage Of
those men who have opposed their country
in this struggle, the following brilliant pas
sages from approved whig authors. And
for the purpose of giving them the greater
force, we would suggest the propriety of
"blue-lights'' being used to illumine them:
"Ifl WERE A MEXICAN WOULD TELL
YOU: Gen. Taylor and his soldiers, HAVE
YOU NOT ROOM ENOUGH IN YOUR OWN coUN-
TRY TO BURY YOUR DEAD MEN? If YOU
COME INTO MINE, WE WILL WELCOME YOU
WITH BLOODY HANDS, AND A HOS
PITABLE GRAVE !-Corwin' Meri-
can speech.
II am bold TO declare that / DO NOT
WISH OUR armies SUCCESS IN
THIS CONTROVERSY WITH
JNEXICO."- Contributor to New Haven
(C.) Herald.
"THE WHOLE CH RIS TIy4N
WORLD CRIES OUT AGAINST I
US."- Conn. Whig State Convention.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-05-05

o. In speaking of the propriety of run
ming General Taylor MS the Whig candid
ate for the Presidency, our neighbor OF
the Star asks the following very sensible
question: "How can they support him
without abandoning the positions they have
hitherto maintainedP'
The choir will please to sing those beau
tiful and impressive words from the 'Kailer
Kirer, with rariation,-
Wen 60 for Tyler, therefore,
Without a ,vhy or ,cherefore,'
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-05-05

HARMoNloUs 'CeoNERY-.a hard hill
In referring to the post haste with which
some Of the federal papers have nominated
Gen Taylor for the Presidency, the Boston
Courier (Mr Webster's organ,) tartly
says
"Before all the whig presses become
pledged to this premature measure, we
hope that some one will condescend TO show
some reason for it. We have heard none
yet, unless it be that he is said to be the
most extensive STAKEHOLDER in the country
"a statement that seems entitled to credit,
since so many editors are decorating their
necks with his collar" @ a1 i,s
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-05-05
More of The Beauties Of the Tax Law.

The following article we copy from the
Ohio State Tribune, paper advocating the
Free Land Or National Reform principles,
published q, Columbus in this State:
TAX vs.. STATE STocK.-An assessor
calling on wealthy individual of the city
for list of taxable property, found him
rather captious, but when asked to put
down his money at interest, HE DECLAR-
ED THAT HE WOULD WITHDRAW
ALL THE MONEY HE HAD LOAN
ED TO INDIVIDUALS, AND INVEST
1T IN STATE STOCK, AND THEN
HE WOULD HAVE NO TAX TO
PAY OMIT. This same individual had
also large amount in certificates of State
Indebtedness, given for labor on the Ma
tional Road and other public works, bought
at from 60 to IS cents on the dollar, which
he.claimed as FREE FROM TAXATION.
Thus man may have bis HUNDREDS OF
THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN THE STATE
STOCKS WITHOUT BEING LIABLE TO ANY
ASSESSMENT FOR SUSTAINING THE Cow
ERNMENT WHICH PROTECTS HIM IN COMMON
WITH OTHERS, and draws from labor the
money that pays him the dividends of his
stock. The fact that former Legislature
agreed to exempt this stock from tax, is no
valid reason that oil future legislation should
be prevented from taxing its citizens g.
qually upon the property which they may
possess, be it State stock or Bank stock, In
the same proportion it taxes the farmer and
x,ooh,o;o s.ay' saqr H..ur
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-05-05

ORTHoGRAPHY.-Aw writer in the Cleve.
land Times gives the following as the va.
rious ways in which the name Of that coun-
ty ("Cuyahoga") is spelt in the surerscrip.
ton upon letters sent to the Cleveland post
office. rE a-
'Ciouga; Kiahog; Chyhogia; Coyauoga;
Cihaugo; Chahogo; Cohoegy; Kahaguo;
Cihogah; Chyhoga; Cyhoger.'
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-05-05
Ibe portage 5entilleI.
r A We N N A, OHIO:
Wednesday, May 5.'Is47.
A JusT APPLICATION The following

A JusT APPLICATION The following
article is from the Long Point &c. WIZ
Advocate. 1t shows in what light the trea-
sonable course Of the whig press is viewed
by those abroad who can look upon it with
out prejudice, save that which patriotism
gives, when contemplating such an unnat-
ural system Of political warfare rs is car
ried on by the whig press of the United
States. We would not, says the Buffalo
Courier, recommend the turning them over
the tender mercies Of Jack Ketch,' for
their punishment will be severe enough in
the hands of all true and patriotic citizens.
They have laid up for themselves the same
ignominy which has been meted out to the
ultra lederalists Of the last war.
The AMERICAN WING Press. We are
I.astonished at reading the reasonable Ian
guage employed by part of the press o
the United States, in reference to the Mex
ican war. They openly avow their desire
that the arms of their country may be un
successful,& appear to take 6endisil deligh
in gloatng over the accounts of the disas
ters of their army; and all for no other rea
son than their being opposed to the presen
administration. If our Government wer,
engaged in warfare, and part of the Can
adian press should venture to say one tith
of what is weekly said, even by the viii
newspapers in Buffalo, its editors would b
; handed over to the tender mercies Of Jacl
Ketch.' and justly too, for what can b
more disgusting than 10 have one fourth c
the nation accusing the other three fourth
of crimes and misdemeanors, involvin
murder, robbery and rapine, and that to
merely for the purpose of advancing part
prejudices u ..snar -. ao
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-05-05

CHEAP TRAVELLING ON LAKE ERIE
The Cleveland Times of the 30th ult says:
"There has been no combination of steam.
boats on this Lake up to the present time,
and the presumption is, none will be form
ed this season. The consequence is, thai
boats carry passengers at reasonable prices
We understand that passengers are now
taken to Buffalo for one dollar, by the frs
class of boats, and cabin accommodation
of that" aW~
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-05-05

DEATH OF A MEMBER OF CoNGREss.--
The Hon. GEORGE C. DRomeooL, who
was elected to Congress from the Frede-
ricksburgh district, Virginia, at the recent
election, died on Tuesday, the 9th ult.
He has been a member of the U. S. House
of Representatives for some time past, and
has distinguished himself as an eloquent
speaker and useful member.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-05-05

W General Taylor has, upon all oc-
casions, when he has been consulted BY the
wings in relation to the Presidency, declin-
ed being a candidate. II is said that the
old soldier don't like 10 train in tho same
company with Webster, Davis, and Corwin.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-05-05

Envelopes should not be used for
letters acknowledging the receipt Of money.
In those instances the whole sheet ofpaper
should be used, as the post mark must be
on it to constitute Q legal proof Of payment,
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-05-05

More TRoops Gov Bobb has issued
his proclamation, in compliance with u
requisition Of the President, for the enlist
ment OF ten companies Of Infantry and one
company Of mounted Volunteers.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-05-05

WIscoNslN.-Gov. Dodge has called a
special session Of the Legislature of Wis
consin, for the purpose ofmaking arrange
ments for calling new convention to form
constitution. --s-I
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-05-05

o. Up to the Oath Of April, the amount
received by the New York Relief commit
Too was $l15,266 40.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-05-05

SMALL Pox.-The Geauga Republican
of the 2O.h ult I, states that there had been
five deaths in Claridon, Geauga county,
within short time, by small pox, and it
is reported that DR.. Sherwood, Of Burton, is
down with the same disease.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-05-05

IowA.-The Iowa Capital Reporter
says that the Democrats have carried every
Judicial Circuit in that State.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-05-05
BANK! BANk!! BANK!!!LA Bank

BANK! BANK!! BANK "A Bank
is about to be established at Ashtabula, an
other at Elyria, Lorain county, and still
another at Eaton, Preble county. One
thing seems to be pretty certain, the
bankers are determined that the people
of this State shall not be ruined for the
want Of a sufficiency Of the better curren-
cy;' the bankers themselye don't expect 70
derive any benefit from them, they arees
tablished solely for the benefit of the peo-
ple-to increase the prices of the produc-
tons of the State. If the farmers Of the
country would demand the hard for their
produce. they could just as easily obtain it
as its lean shadow. There isplenty of spe-
Gle in the country, and more coming by ev-
cry foreign arrival, and what farmer does
not know that all the banks which the
wings have ever established in the State
have not advanced the price of q single ar
ticle which he raises the first farthing.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-05-05

0F Santa Anna had Tom Corwin's
speech translated into pure Castllian, which
he reads with pleasure. He says Tom 's
a good enough Mexlcan.'-Noah's Messen-
pPr ..ae...t
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-05-05

Major General U. S. A. Coming.
The ADJuTANT GENERAL OF THE ARMY,
Washington, D. C..
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1847-02-09
CONGRESSIONAL.

In the Senate. To day. after the disposal nf the
morning business. the joint resolution from the
House. presenting the thanks uf Congress tn Gen
Taylor and the army under his command. for
their skill and courage in storming Monterey
was taken mp. After an iuteu sting debate which
Will he iound in The repurt of the proceedings
the resolution was So amended simply To pre-
sent the thanks OF Congress la Gen. Taylor his
officers. and men. for their brilliant military one
raions at Monterey and in this shape il was
unanimously passed A bill was then introduced
10y Mr.. Crltenden. granting pension 10 The gal
liant Gen. Armstrong for wounds received in The
last war with Great Britain; which was referred
to select committee. and the Senate adjourned.
The House was occupied as in Committee of
the Whole in the consideration of the zen repi.
mpnt bill
MIR. Davis took occasion tn deliver one of his
stere"iyped speeches against the war, and vas
replied Ia by MIR. Henley in clus,c and fnrcible
style MIR. Boyd, Of Kentucky, also addressed
the committee in snne appropriate remarks re
hnking the course Of the opposition, by which the
oil had heen s0 long delayed
The House sustained the action If the Com
mii'ee in lis disagreement with tho first Senate
amendment, and then various amendments To the
bill being severally read. were concurred in.
bill reported by Mr. Dr"mgoole, supplement.
tai To the act providing for the better organization
OF The Treasury &c.. was read twice, and refer
red To the aforesaid committee. - Union of Ned
nesduu
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1847-02-09
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.

Saturday tho Hnnse vas engaged nearly all
day. says the Richmond Times, on the Right
81 W"y' question. AMER a brief reply trum Mr.,
Lee. to the reWarks Of Mr. S'ro,her, the previous
question vas demanded by MIR. McDsarmon. and
'fer a further debate, in which several members
participated. as To the pr"prie,y Of taking the
question that day, the House ordered the main
question which was upon The motion that the hill
Incorporating the Baltimore aud ohm Railroad
company. he indefinitely postponed. was then put.
and decided in the affirmative, yeas &C. nays So
We are glad To see that our Representatives
v"'ed in the negative on this question. for we can
divine n" right. other sections Of the State have,
t" deprive that portion of the Old Dominion OF
the market which the Baltimore and Ohio Rail
Road would afford them
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1847-02-09
From the New York Tribanc.
AID AND COMFORT TO THE ENEMY

A fact has just come 10 our know edVe that
the Spanlards the island If Cuba, in the war
We now waging with Mexico 4 gentleman.
just arrived in this city from Havana, which port
he left very short time ago. inE1rfns u.s. that a
lew days previously TO his departure. he saw a
schooner loading with assorted ca rrn which
from good authority, he learned was destined for
Mexico. By the last arrival If the English
steamer from Vera Cruz Mexican pilot had
come passenger. having been despatched To- Ha
vana, I" conduct this very schooner inln the Gr.
Iner port The pilot was asked ON his arrival at
fiaV1na' now he could manage Ia evadr the gigl
| lance OF The American cruisers, Keeping up the
blockade at Vera Cruz and he replied very
confidently. that he shopld experience no Difficult
Iy 10 getting in. Our informant. Of his own npr
Sonal knowledge, declared that considerable
amount Of arms and munitions of war were 10 90
~ the schooner above alluded TO. being then ON
hoard he himself counted two hundred pistols
comprised therein
This information, which we derive from a
source which Dies not admit of the shadow of
doubt regarding It's authenticity, clearly proves
very Indifferent state 0f things at Havana. 70
gardrng the police regulations Of the port. Ac
c,rding 10 treaty with The United States, accord
ing to the navigation laws, according to the lat
est construction Of " NeutraIity." vessels are 10
ierdicted by all governments, from losding with
arms or munitions. intended for brllgcranls. with
each oi whom these governments are al peace.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1847-02-09
IMPROVEMENT IN THE EI.FCrn.
MAGNETIC BATTERY nO

The Rochester Daily Advertiser saws ".
arc 'oiormed tina, Mr.. l.. b Swan. nf This I've
has discovered new solution. ar exciting 10y
Tor the 6slvanc Battery. which promises T., tt :"
great n''ity tn telegraph companies. az !, Ut
saving "i seventy five per cent in The ma,e,,,s
employed. besides large amount of labo, 80 ;
attention and
The improvement conssts in furnishing n,
citing liquid which produces an electric and ~. \
vanic current Of uniform power and in,ensi,a1''
"uh"n' The rarid decomposition of the metals -. },
ACIDS heretofore supposed unavoidable. Tbs '"a
i'',"n discovered by Mr.. Swan does mn, act choO w.
'raliy I'm the mercurial au,aigam. aud with s,'r
ctpiihle. per
NJ Barnes. (the Intelligent telegraph ore,,,.
al hrs siation.) iutorms us that he has nsed ~,
solution tor forty five days, without alteration
,feSh anafgans or acids having been reopirsa
(e1c"P' III supply the ordinary evaporation w.
without any pefrepiive destruction of mercu,v y"
zinc; during which time he battery has bes1D :"
ronstsn' and efficient action!
MIR. Swan has applied fpr Letters Pa,en,
curing III him the benefit of The discovery. 'e'
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1847-02-09
WAsHINGroN. Feb. 7. lS47,

Grand Rally Of Americnnsf for The Relief Of
Feiand.-At the Wesley chapel this morning
and. as learn at all other churches--the Rev
hlr. Scer read call for :" "a public meeting Of
Congress. and all others al the seat of government
who will CO operate in the movement for the pur
pose ot devlsng sOme general, efficient plan
whereby the charities of the people of the United
States NAV be concentrated for the relief of that
unhappy country from the horrors of death by
starvation"
The meeting is to he held at Odd Fellows
Hall. on Seventh street, on Tuesday evening next
at O'Clock This call is signed by about fii,y
distinguished gentlemen, amongst whom are Hon
Messrs. Dallas, Webster, Johnson, Lyon, Nc
Lean, Holmes. Clayton. Wentworth and the
mayor of Washington. The congregations were
invited TO attend. Several speeches will he made
on the occasion. Let the call he cheerfully and
promptly responded To by every benevolent heart
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1847-02-09
From the Baltimore Argus.
THE FAMINE IN iREI.ANn

Private letters from ireland Dive even noye
omhre accounts than those through he nnh,i,
press. The weather has been very cold. anJ the
suf-rngs Of the furnished pno aggiavaipd. On,
letter said. DO not fear that exaegeratrd account.
will reach yum II canno, bs exaggerated. We
SHOULD think it scarcely necessary To make any
appeal under these circumstances The heart O
every one should he touched for such utter des,,
tu,nn and starvation.
VI our country friends, the farmers Of Mary
land. to whom appeals for charity are seldom
made, we would respectfully ask fur contributions
Let them send their notes through the Post uffic.
t. Hugh Jenkins. Esq. Baltimore. Treasure
OF the Relief Fund far Ireland. il they ave any
de>ire To give effective aid to their starv,v fellow
creatures. We copy fr"rn the advertisement %
the Irish Repeal Association ni Dublin the follow
ing extracts from letters received by the Secretary
from known and responsible persons -
see from day To day. men, women, and
chiidren. who two months ago were in health and
spirits. now reduced TO living Skeletons pining I,
death"
- On behalf of the starving hundreds around me
plead not want; no, gentlemen, plead siarva
iion--a plea that involves life or death MANY
nave died many more are diving, and unless i'm
mediate relief he procured, what must inevitably
lie the esltl Dyser,-ry has for some time
prevailed. and regret To say that iyphus lever is
making rapid strides aiming those suffering crea-
turcs
. There is uniformity of Indebtedness in the
parishes along the sea coast. On the list of abso-
ln'ely destitute pers"ns have at this moment |,
$40 and To meet this mass of want, there is only
employ given To seventy FIVE men upon the
public works."
Thirty deaths in this week.! Fever has
p'tai overflow ing-many of these died on Coming
into the hospital after getting food-one poor TEL
low dropped in the hall"
Is is not possible for us 10 add one word to these
appeals He that can resist when his fe!lnw man
raises the bitter cry Of starvation, is beyond sym
pa'hy. If deaf to such calls. then are our words
thrown away. " BE mercifui after hy pooer-
y thou hast much. gire pienteonsly If little
DO Thy diligence gladly to gire ofthat Hifie VI
-" Whoso hath This ,corid's goods and seeih his
brother haze need, and shutieth nm his compas.
sion from him. ho,c d,rtiIeth HE lore of God IN
hin, 2"
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1847-02-09

To Incorporate the Commissioner Of The PUN.
lie Schools in Portsm0ufh.
January 81, 1547-Read first TO be read second time.
| Be enacted by The General .4sse,nbIy,
That the trustees If Portsmouth be and they are
hereby authorized and empowered on the first
Tuesday ~ March 10 each year. To elect any
number not less than FIVE nor more than ten of the
rrIzeus If Portsmouth, and Err this purpose ibev
my elect any Of their own body. To act az com
iuss"ners ut the public schools Ut Portsmouth for
ore year nex ensuing from that date. and to con
tinue in Office until their sucressors be elected and
NOON such election being had, IL shall be the duty
81 me clerk Ut the trustees of Portsmouth firth
Win Ia make known his election To each one Of
,hr commissioners elect.
Ih' said commissioners elected and their
S'n"'essofs shall be and they here declared a
!" ~ phi'Ic and corporate under The name and
s'ylr Of The commissioners Of the public schools
90 Portsmouth" and in that name and style may