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yryHE MERCHANTS SHOT TOWER COM.

TIME MERCHANTS SHOT TOWER COM.
j. PANY respectfully inform the trade that they
have removed to the Tower, corner Of Front and
Fayetie streets, formerly known as the Phenix)
and have on hand full assortment of Drop and
Buck Shot, all Sizes Bar and Pig Lead, ec., etc, tn
which they invite the attention Of purchasers. They
also offer for sale their premises and Buildings on
Eutaw street, together with an Eight Horse Engine
and Boiler, in good running ORDER Persons wish
ing to view The premises will call at The Tower for
further information. THOMAS J. CLARKE,
Baltimore, july 81 If H. Secretary
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ADAMS & co. s EXPRESS,

RE.HOF.4L.
A DAMS 4 co. take this method Of informing
q the public, that they have removed their or
flCE from their former place OF Business Elliott
buildings, TO the large and convenient Store-room.
three doors be0lp Guasbys Hotel, Penn. avenue, and
a few doors below the Railroad Depot, where they
ave now more fully prepared to receive and for
ward all descriptions Of packages to the following
places:
Boston, Richmond. Cincinnati
New York, Petersburg, Louisville,
Philadelphia, Pit,sburg, ST. Louis,
baltimore, Wheeling, SC. &c.&c.
Adams & Co. will also forward specie and other
valuaoles, and Collect Drafts, Notes, Sc, on all
the above places at reasonable rates
G.. 5. NlcELFRESH.
may 27--eo2m Agent
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A M. HOFFAR, DENTIST, AZ street, five
n. doors above Penn. avenue, east side.
Teeth inserted on gold plate better style
than done in the city, and cheap accordingly.
june14 #
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ington. Terms cash--Prices lower than ordinary
E'RESH GROCERIES, BUTTER, & CHEESE
l. The subscriber has on hand, a fresh supply o
every description of goods in his line, which he Of
fers on reasonable TERMS
Sc bags Java, Rio, Laguyra, Marsaibo, and AZ.
rican COFFEE
70 chests and half-chests Gunpowder, Imperial
Old Hyson, Young Hyson, and Black
10 cases very choice Tea. IL lbs in each, for ia
miles r.. s..
1900 pounds double refined and I'd quality Loaf
Sugar
1890 1890 pounds crushed and prlsered Loaf Sugar
1000 do white Havana do
1000 do brown do do
Porto Rico and New Orleans do
DO do and ST Croix Molasses
Sugar-house and New Iberia Sirup
Ground and unground Spices, Of every va
riety
Catsups, Curry Powder, French and other
Olives, Capers, sardipes, and Anchovios
Said Oils, in TASKS and bottles
700 gallons winter-strained and common Oil
FRUITS.
90 whole, half, and or. boxes Raisins
2casks Currants
bbls Dried Apples
30 do Green do .....
cases Prunes, in iarsand fancy boxes
30 drums Smyrna Figs
26 bbls Eastern Cranberries $50.
200 pounds soft sheed Almonds
$50 do Filberts.
BUTTER AND CHEESE.
% tubs choice Welsh Butter
80 boxes superior Cheese ...
81 bbls pink-eye Potatoes
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SAID AND COM FOR t :"
TO TIE ENEMY.

POLK'S PASS TO SANTA ANNA.
The Commander OF our Naval forces in the
Gulf is hereby directed not 10 obst,1iet The pas
sage of Gen. ANroNIA LoPEZ DE SANTA ANNA
aud suite to Mexico should he desire to return
thither, JAMES h. POLK. %
.Iay Is, 1916. 49,"
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TO MERCHANTS, MERCHANT
TAILORS, AND CLOTHIERS.
WI COW n HINT, z. ~

lHiiiN'IH,, hlNby Wv
WILSON G.. HUNT &, Co.,
No 80 WiiEom ST., corner of Maiden lane,
.Neu York.
7 IMPORTERS of every description Of Goods
| adapted to MEMS WEAR, invite the attention
of the Trade to their New Autumn Styles which
they Offer Ivy the Piece or Package at the Lowest,
prices; consisting of .I ,"4"&
Mackinaw Blankets, Pilot Cloths, and Fushings.
Belgium, German, French and English Cloths
direct from the most celebrated manufactures in Eu-
rope. .-.'-
American Cloths and Cassimeras low and super
fine by the piece or package. H.
Ga ard "a nneskin in Cassimeres, black and CO.
lored silk serges a8
New Style Merino, Valencia and Satin Vestings
Riding Cords, Lyons, Vevets black Italian era.
watts. ..h .. ..r,'". p.
Plaid Linipas, all wool aud Union Fabrics
Rcd Padjings Tabiy VelVets and Yelveteens
Mnzonrka and Alpaca serees, black and colored
Plaid Canton Innings, Brown Hollands
Single and double mild Tweeds and heavy coat.
ings
English Silesias and Casbans, all colors and qua
lities .a.'r'. .-.' -
s'per Twist, Italian Servings and MarshaIl's
Thread s.
july 27--,f u
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GENTINELLA BLANKETING.

- n AND go Inch Gentnella Blnnketing, Of a
Jf superior quality--for sale io,o by
TOOKER, MEADE g. Co.,
jy 20 # IS Pine Street, n. Y.
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F.. w. TRYON 81 CO.,

237 B,oaa'noy corner Park Place, upstairs,
Are receiving The newest styles Of goods an fash
ions by every steamer.
July 2i-H ..... s..
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DIR. WOODS SARsAPARILLA AND
WILD CHERRY BITTERS.

DIR. WOODS sARsAPARILLA AND
WILD CHERRY BITTERS.
For the Permanent Removal Of all such Dis
eases as take their rise in an Impure Blood
Impaired Digestion, Morbid state Of
the Liner and Stomach, Vedkness
of The Nervous System, anda
disordered Habit of
Constitution GEN .
eraHy.
THREEfOLD VIRTUE-By promoting
~ circulation, Strengthening the system anG
facilitating Digestion Or. Woods Sarsnparilla and
Wild Cherry Bters will restore the most confirm
ed invalid to health Where either these effects
are necessary to the restoration, the Biiteis
will be found to possess every quality desired
They have been used already with the greatest
success, in many obstinate cases ofimpurity of The
blood, nervous irritation, Dyspepsia, low spirits
Scrofula. palptation of the heart, chronic head
ache and Rheumatism. They are indeed happy
combination of powerful, yet safe and salutary
vegetable remedies, Of sterling and unimpeaeh
able reputation. They have won their popularity
solely by their intrinsic merits and that they have
besn successful numerous certificates IN the
hands of the proprietor and the greatly increasing
aole. fully attest Those DESTROYS of an agreeable
vet efficient tonic or alternative medicine, need
seek no further, for in this preparation. they will
find all that is desired.
Sold Wholesale and Retail by WyArT d. kErcH
AM l2l Fulton Street, N. Y. CHARbLS SToTT
washington, and by Druggists generally through
on, the U. s. Price 81. Large bottles.
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GREENS.
Good YOUNG HYsoN, 50 80 per lb.
Fine do 62t d.
No. fragrant do 075
No 3 very fine do | 90
Silver leaf do %
Good llYSON, "a
Very fine do 90
Extra fragrant, | 20
Good HYSON SKIN, o so
Good IMPERIAL, O75
Very fine do 90
Extra fine do " | 25
Good GtjNPOWDER, rs
Fine do 90
Extra fine do | 2b
BLACKS. '..
No. SOUCHONG, 50 SO per Ii
No.2 do 62b
Finest do rs
Fraeranl PoWCHONG, various prices.
CONGO, various prices.
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1000 Ibis. of Epson Salts
For sale by CHAs. STOTT,
Drug d Apolh corner 7th & Pa av.
may 81 u
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WATER CURE,

,..... WA L fIh CURE.
EPHRlT.4, LANCASTER CO., PENN
rHNHE EpHRATA HYDROPHATIC INSTI
Il TUrE is in successful operation under tn,
direction OF. Dr. F. LErsEuISa who has had tn,
advantage Of six months experience with Priesznitz
at the Gralenburg institute, in Germany, and has
practised the water cure treatment in this country
for the last six years, and within the last years
at this place having restored many hopeless patients
to full health. There are many natural advantages
at Ephrata pure water, the mountain air and spen-
did scenery, not surpassed in any country. Add
tonal buildings have been erected this season. The
mountain dousche has been much improved, and
several fine springs of pure wafer have been brought
into use, so that large additional number of pa
tents and vlsiters be comfortably accommodated
Ephrata being very eaay of access, stage leaving
Reading for II is place every Monday, Wednesday
and Friday, and Lancaster every Tuesday, Thurs
day and Saturday; there is also tri.wecky stage
from nowninston via Ephrata to Harrisburg
Medical attendance and boarding at reasonable terms
Ephraa, july &c #
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w E Z L A RS
PATENT JAPAN
LIQUID AND PASTE
BIZ AC XII G..

The undersigned begs leave to call the attention
of those DESTROYS Of using good article in BACKING
to the abovenamed. The Manufacturer, knowing
the excellent properties of his Backing sent sam
Piles TO various persons (such al Boot Makers, &c)
also to several Of tho Newspapers. The extracts
underneath are from some Of the papers, they speak
for themselves; also several persons who tried il have
called and said that the Japan Liquid Blocking
was superior to any thing they had ever used.
EXTRACTS FROM NEWSPAPERS.
Weliars Patent Japan Hacking ~ tue name OF
an excellent article; we have seen i used, and can
highly recommend i'm. American, April 70. Is
Weilar's Blocking is one Of the most superb and
satisfactory articles Of the day. II imparts brhance
and polish beyond description. We have tried it
go and do like wise.'-Sp.rit Of the Times, April
I'd. syH5s.5 s4
BY reference to another column, an advertisement
will be found for excellent article Of Backing, in
a Liquid form for Boots, &C. II has been highly
recommended by many who have tried il. IL not
only gives with very little trouble, a beautiful jet
polsh but retains it much longer than any other. n
is sold by the Agent OF the Manufacturer at No SO,
Chestnut street. Buy bottle, one trial will prove
the facL-Phii. Ledger, April %.
Wellar's Bldcking Is one of the most shining ari-
cles in the market.-spirit ofthe Times, Apnl2.
Patent Backing MIR. J. Wellar, No. SO, Ches-
nut st., has prepared Patent Liquid Backing.
which produces beautiful jet Polish, and does not
injure the leather. Those who would have polish
ed understanding should read the advertisement in
another column.--U. 3. Gazette, May !. $500
Welkr's Patent Japan Backing Is about the
best article of the kind we have seen. The polish
which il imparts TO the Understandings Of man is
brilliant and lasting: we have tried il and it boots
us to say all this in its behalG--Evening Bulletin.
June 7th. .te .ll8 g.Ia. .sa
The Manufacturer can produce numerous testi-
monials sinar TO the above from private individuals
and from other papers, but the above extracts are
sufficient to convince any person that the nanufac-
turer has not exaggerated; bat that upon fair trial
the Backing will be found as represented, erceLent
IN every respect. Uak
J. WELLAR, Manufacturer, No. so. Chestnut
street. Philadelphia.
CHARLES STOTT, corner Penn. Avenue and
7th street, Agent FOR Washington, d. G. y
july l6-tf D Ati4e
SCHoOL BOOKS, in great variety, for sale by
- ROBERT FARNHAM.
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NEW CARVING

GLIDING ESTABLISHMENT.
@NTILLIAM sPEARTNG, having commenced
wv business in the above line, Immediately in
front of Coleman's Hotel, respectfully informs the
citizens Of Washington and its vicinity, that he man
ufactures Looking Glass and Picture Frames, Plain
and Ornamental Cornces, as well as every other
kind Of work in his line Of business William Spear
ngs charges for all work done at his establishment
will be quite reasonable: he respectfully solicits
share Of the public patronage. sus
N. b. Old F. .mes ragilt. may l4f
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TOOKER, MEAD e. CO,

TOOKER, MEAD Il CO.,
35 Pine street, Nsp York.
OFFER for sale on favorable terms
~ Genlinella Blue Blankets, .. .....
do do Biankets
Fancy end Dutfili & Tvel Blankets
Dark Blue d Green Muckinaw do, ~ .
Pilot and Beaver Cloths,
I'D and Cd Rcd Paddifgs,
3-d and Cd Worsttd Srrges,
ID A'pGccas and Orleans Cloths,
Earle, ton Ginghams, ~. .."
Super Wo,e Oreyons,
British Long Cloths,
Gala Plaids, "a .r
ga Tartan Shawls
Drab, Scarlet and assorted Damasks,
ALSO, a full and coa'plete assortment Of Dun
dee Linens. D.. .......' .. " 20 If
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CCHoOL BOOKS in great variety, for sale by
- ROBERT FARNHAM.
jy 3l-H Corner Of llth ST. aud Penn. av.
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WeHar's Blacking is one Of the most superb and
satisfactory articles Of the day. IL impafts brillance
and polish beyond description. We have tried it.
go and do like wise.'-spdt Of the Times, April
3D. aHsas., &i4.,
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EXTRACTS FROM NEWSPAPERS.
WeLaJ's Patent Japan Backing is the name Of
excellent article; we have seen il used, and can
highly recommend i'm. American, April -. +.
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NEW FALL GOOD s.

July 23--if
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PROSPECTUS s
FOR PUBLISHING 1 History of the War between the United Statss and the Republic of Mexico.
FOR PUBLISHING

TvHE design of tho work will embrace all cosla- \ teral topics of importance which are calculated to prove and illustrate the origin, tendency and re- sSts of the war. The subject has become one of grcat magnitude as connected with the present and future interests of nations and it will be the uncom- promising purpose of the author so to base his work upon those facts which are known, and upon those iacontrOvertible positions of philosophy which are acknowledged, as to render it worthy of the nation and worthy of the age.
 The work will be published in two volumes, Oc- tayo, of about 800 pages each in style similar to that of Prescott's "Conquest of Mexico" It will be illustrated by such maps and plates as clear eucidaton of the subjects treated of may require, and no expense labor will be spared by the pub fishers necessary to ensure its prompt and proper execution.
 The work will be ready for delivery at as early a period as possible, of which notice will be given The Price will be Five Dollars per Copy. The following are extracts from an article pub shed in the "WAsHNGroN UNION" August 5th, lc47, in regard to the character of the proposed work.
 "t gives us pleasure to learn that there is in the course of preparation acomprehen and complete history of the war between this country and the Republic of Mexico. The work is designed to im- part clear and correct views to the public mind in relation to the origin of the war; it's prosecution its
  thor, who is highly distinguished as scientific, historical and biographical writer, fully warrants Us in the confident belief that the fruits of his la bors upon this important and interesting subject will be hailed with pleasure, and be found valuable, not only a of information in regard to our existing relations with Mexico, but also a channel of knowledge in reference to the moral and political history of that unfortunate country, which will serve to throw light upon the character of the peO- pie, her rulers, and her institutions.
 "The arrangement of the work as it has been ex- hibed to us, is, in our opinion, eminently judici- cions and the subjects proposed to be discussed are such to convince us that the author has devoted his time, energies and talents most ardnously and faithfully to his task and that he will present to the pabic such history as will be read with interest, profit, and pleasure.
 "lts sole aim will be to enlighten the American people, and to give them correct view of their country, in it's whole course toward the Republic of Mexico. Viewing the enterprise in such a light, We would commend it to the favorable consideration lnd liberal RatrOnage of the people for whose bcne- hl | is designed.'
 Persons to whom this Prospectus is sent re- 'Pectfully requested to their influence In obtain ing subscribers for the work, and to return their lists as as practicable 10 Hon. K. H. GiLLET, Washington, D. C.,
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UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE
 Law Department-SecOnd SesssiOn.

1NHE Hon. F.. Nj. Ewing ..late Chief Justice ofthe State Of Kentucky, having been appointed to the pofessorship vacated by the resignation of Garnet Duncan, Esq elected to Congress, the Faculty oi LaH now consists ol--
 Hon. HENRy PIRrLE, l.. L. D., Professor of Con- 'htutiOna Law, Equity and Equity Headings and Commercial Law.
 hoa' EPHRAIM M. EWING. l.. L. D.. Professor oi the Science of Law, including the Common Law and its History, and Criminal Law.
 fsEsroS $. LoUGHBoRouGH, L. l.. D., Professor o' the Law of Real Property, of the Practice oi Law including Headings and Evidence, and the Laws of Nations.
 The course of tuition for the second session will commence, in Louisville, Kentucky, on the first nonday n November next, and continue months. students are arranged in two classes according to their classes.
 Instruction will be given by recitations, by ex- amnations and by oral lectures and expositons, of "neh SIX every week will be given to each class. 4 Moot Court will sit twice in each week, at winch cause previously given out, will be argued " me students, and an opinion delivered by the presiding professor
 :, The students will also be exercised in the pre- paTa'lon oi legal instruments and pleadngs
 me students ot the Law Department of the Uni. 's'S'y are by provision of it's charter, entitled 10 attend Lectures on Medical Jurisprudence in Ne Medical Department without charge A course ~ z, such lectures will be delivered to the Law and Aedea classes during the session.
 me libraries of the professors and also oi the faehhoaers Of law in the city will be open 10 the s-eaeh's capital of near S3O00 having been ob- ,1ned IS about to be invested in the purchase of cess, ~ students who shall have attended two full courses Q! instruction in this University, or one in some osr school and one in this, or have practised the 'o'ession one year, and attended one course of fec 4res here, and have passed satisfactory examina- ,t oni "ii De entitled, upon the recommendation of .s Law Faculty to the Degree of Bachelor of Laws "a1eh The University is authorized to confer lee is ss0 to each professor, and the matricu- u"pd ooard and lodging can be had in Louisville S. t's vicinity for from g to g 50 per week The 'eeture rooms are in the new Court. House and are eommodious and comfortable.
 :. accommodations should be addressed to Prof Pir.
 JAMES GUTHRIE,
 Ser, ,o Prssidsai Uaiptyssty of Louisville
 f'' i0H. -l
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Regulations ofthe Pension Office.
Pension office,

ETtembtr 229 l6a7
 SuR:-ln answer to your letter of the l7th ult. to the Secretary of War, have to state that the enclosed printed sheets, will show :he sold;es's cf the present Mexican wss, kc= to proceed in preparing their claims to boun- ty land or script, under the 9th section of the ac. of Feb. II, 1847. These papers will also enable the widow and children, father or mother, as the case may be, to furnish the requisite proof. The papers when prepared, should be forwarded to this office. v A volunteer who was wounded or otherwise disabled, while in the line 0f hts duty as q soldier, is entitled to an invalid pension, in proportion to the degree of his disability; and in case of the death of such soldiev's from wounds received, or from disease contracted, while in the service, the widow, or children, would be entitled to a half pay pension fos five years. Enclosed also are printed in- s,ructions for the guardian of invalids. or oI widows and children, in presenting claims to pensions. am very respectfully,
 your ob't servant, J. L. EDWARDS. To THE HoN R. W. JOHNSON.
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Pension office,

Pension office,
 July sth 1888.
 In orde to carry into effec, the act oi Con- gress of the 4th oi July, 1886, entitled .'An ac. granting half pay 10 widows or orphans, where their husbands and fathers have died of wounds received in the military service ot the United States, in certain cases, and for other purposes,'' the following rules have been prescribed by the President of the Uni- ted States, and adopted hy the Secretary of War; and they are now published for the in- formation of applicants under that law.
 1. Applicants under the 6ist section of the act, must produce the best proof the nature of the case will allow, as to the service oi the deceased officer or soldier, the time when he died and the complaint of which he died and the supposed cause of his decease. Il mus, be clearly shown in what company and regiment, or corps, he served, and the grade he held. Such proof must be had, eishel from .he records of the War Department, ih' muster rolls, the testimony of commissioner officers, or the atiiJasiss of persoas Of know' ! rsspee,abi j,y From similar sources evidence
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AN ACT,

 Explanatory of an act entitled "An act grant
 ing half pay to widows and orphans, where
 their husbands and fathers have died of
 wounds received in the military service of
 the United Statss, and ;r: other purposes. /
 Be Il further enacted bS the Senate gnd House of Representatives. of tAe Uaited States of .4merica in Congress assembled, That the benefits of the third section of the act entitled @An act granting half gay to widows and orphans, where their husbands and fathers have died of wounds received in the military service Of the United States and for other purposes" approved the fourth day of July, eighteen huaslred aud thirty -six, shall no. be withheld from any wi.low, ,n consequence of her having nar,,ed after the decease of the husband for whose ser vices she may claim to he allowed a pension or annuity under sad act Prouided. Tha, she was a widow at the lime il was passed.
 Sec. ? fad De t further enacted, Ina, the widow of any person who continued in the service of the Uuised States until the third day of November, seventeen hundred and eighly-,hree. and was married before that day, and wh,De her husband was in such service, shall be entitled to the benefits of the third section of the aforesaid act
 Approved, March 3, 1927.
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Commisioner of Pensions

[Corr] Regulations of Pemsion Ogee. ''SEc. 6-Whenever any official act is requir- ed to be done by judge or justice of court of record, or by justice of the peace, the certificate of the Secretary of the State or Of the Territory, or of the proper officer or clerk of the court or county, under his seal ol office, will be annexed, stating that such a person is judge, or a justice of a court of record, or justice of the peace, and that the signature annexed Is his geaaine signaiare." :"
 And further, Txe certificate mast accom- paHy erery case, and be attacked 10 fAe paper on ,chieh the aGdarii is rriiien. No e6sda- ri taken bef efore q notary pabiie riH be 'aken as erideaceo
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Cgii}orsia. Ut appeass from letter is the AL bany Afgas. that Col. steyeasoa's New fagk seTi. mens nov in California. is sisioaed klioss ytks Lieut.. Col. Barton and thrss companies si saAis Barbara. ttwo of thsss companies will sosa hs ss. moved to Lewes caittornis J; Maj. haaas anA thr.s Monterey; and another tcspt. Nagisr's) is msualsa and stationed cn the ffostier to preveat deprsds- tions by the lasi.ans. coi. St ssn~os. w,ih two Nv York soaPa ies oae campany unstsd states dragons, and ioaf comtshies .i the Mormon hs1- taidn. are sta t,ned al Los Angles. te ancient espl
 tai ot btoris, ad in m,lstary polai ol view ths mos, imtosiaia pesaiioa ia California. Cst. ste- yehsons force a thai point asnoanis l.. sboat skp msn, who ats sad to br in excellent s,Ats If dis- ciPa,R-. sirsng fstifcGsion 's tn proce.s sf ey- ee Ioh ussTe. Ca Steven 'oq is re5seseatsA sss - popular b,,E tbs soLi,eis @sa the ish4bit~Ats