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Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-09-28

The Buffalo Huat-About 200 gallant, ar
dent and energetic young men, all of whom
have seen the elephant left the city yesterday
for the rendezvous on the Rio Grande. There
are many others who are awaiting an opportu-
nifty 70 take hand in this great affair. A tel
egraphic despatch, dated I'd inst, received at
this Office from New York, informs us that a
company has been formed there, and is ready
to depart from that port. The news from Mat
amoras indicates that there are brigands as well
as bufiaoes to he hunted on the Rio Grande,
and that Mexican soldiers as well as black-eyed
scnoritos will be found on the hunting grounds.
~ o. Della, 6h.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-09-28
ExrRAoRDISA BlRrH.-Last night an Irisl

ExrRAoRDISA BIRTH.-Last night an Irish
woman named Barnum, residing in Wells
street, presented her lord with four children al
a birth. Three of them are still living, but the
unfortunate mother aud one of her oAsprngs
did no, survive The aggregate weight Of the
four infants, two boys and two girls,) was
about % pouads. Mrs. Barnum has been the
mother of fifteen children in ten years and
eight months Great excitement exists among
the Mrs. Chicks of our community .-Iiaryoro
| WMg.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-09-28

A western jury, sitting on trial for stealing
jug Of whiskey, rendered the following yer-
dict.
We, the jury, find the defendan, not guilty
and reconend hun to mercy-the sheriff to
treat the jury--the attorney to pay the costs,
and the Judge to fill the jug which the deien-
dant drank out Of and which the jury have
emptied during the trial.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-09-28

A man, apparently sailsr, about go years
of age, light complexion, dark hair, and about
six fee, four inches in height, was found dead, :,
in sitting posture. in the saloon Of the steamer
G Vanderbilt, on her arrival at Stonington, on
Tuesday last. lie had previously stated that
he was suffering with severe cold, contracted
by sleeping on the deck of a vessel, comm,
from Callao. The letters y. F. j. were mark
cd upon his arm.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-09-28

A WHoLEsALE PuRcHAsER.-A fellow from
Kentucky went, few days since into the store
OF fashionable millner in Canal street.
" Have you any shirts :" asked he.
What do You ask a cord said the chap.
" A cord - replied Madame w.
Yes l want about cord. Up in our
diggins the petticoats and things has gin out.
| see you advertise 'eorded skirts" and l
thought while my hand was in, I'D take what
you had corded up" The miliner tainted.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-09-28

Hy Engine Company No. 7, sppoeSed pes
tcrday afternoon in uaiform, displaying !musA
taste both in their own ,ppoarapeo as well ss
in tina, Of their machine which spoke much for
the attention evidently bestowed upoa it.
This Company will compare adransagsousr
ly with anv We h.xe szen.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-09-28

WAsHINGros, Sept. l9.-Senators Man
gam, and Berrien, published Card in the
in,elIipencer this morning, contradicting the
runor of their intention to support Cass and
Butler for the Presidency and Vice Preslden-
cy of the United states. They both remain
strong frenos Of Taylor and Fillmore.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-09-28

! III" Docs your arm pain you much, sir =.
asked young lady Of gentleman who had
seated himself near her in a mixed assembly,
and thrown hi. arm across the back Of her
chair, and slightly touched her neck "No
miss, i does no, but why do you ask :" 81
noticed Il was considerably cot of place, SIR
replied she, that's oil. F" The arm was re-.
moved
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-09-28

The dwelling Of the Spanish Minister AZ
washington, was entered On Friday s<ph,
and robbed of number of articles, amongst
which was silver crusifx, silver chaleo and
plate' TWO sets of necklaces, earrings, DO
The Minister is now on yisi, ,s the North.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-09-28

SINGULAR. When the school-house was
struck by lightning in Reading, some ten days
AGO. stove funnel was turned wrong side Out
by the nuid-just as one would turn stocking
This is one Of the most singular freaks Of light.
ming that we remember ever to have heard OF
1t would probably puzzle our mechanics 'e
initiate it.-LO,ceh Couicr
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-09-28

MAcKEREL.-Wc observe by a late HaKaI
paper that immense shoals Of mackerel, Of all
sizes, were swarnnR in that harbor. SO plen-
tifal wsic they that bsys were scooping them
up along the wharvce with buckets.
! The herring fishery has also been Very pro-
ductivo, large numbers having bcon taken in
nets on the Eastern coast of Nova Scotia.
Their quality is ssid to be very fine.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-09-28

n]' Indeed, indeed, friend Tom said one
citizen To another, ''you have spoiled the
looks Of your nag by cropping his ears 30 close;
what could be your reason for it !" Why,
friend Turtle, / will tell you-my horse had a
strange knack Of being frightened, and on very
trifing occasions would prick up his ears as il
he had seen the devil, and SO TO cure him, !
cropt him.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-09-28

the paradox to be explained, and how the mys-
terry solved Cannot the Kentuckian see that
free institutions, free labor, and the versatility
and industry of free men, and the aggregation
of capital and labor in the workshops and the
manufactures of free people have brought
these wonders.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-09-28

During the march of one of the divisions OF
the army from Vera Cruz to Jalapa, . team
ster was heard to cnrse and swear very severe
" at his mules. The general, who did not
happen to be IN uniform rode up 10 him, and
peremtolily ordered him to stop the noise.
And who the--are youp said the driver,
: am commander of the division 'We'l, then.
command your division! am commander OF
the mules, and III holler and swear at them
as | please" The General rode forward.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-09-28

SIyouLAR CAsE-Tho New Ravon raik
dunn says that the memker Of tho 1lartfesd
Insane Retreat, who jnnped frou the store
bridge into the river, last week. wa rcs,,~si
to his reason BY the shock, a~d has gfves Ro
evidence Of insanity afncS.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-09-28

Gen. Taylor's last letter to Capt. Allison,
completely settles the question as to his being
a Wing. II he is not Wing enough afier
writing this letter, the English language is not
capable Of defining Wing.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-09-28

Some of the "Free Soil men wrote to
Mark Silbey (Whig) of Canandalgua, asking
his consent to be nominated for Governor. ii
is understood that he replied by Telegraph
that he was for Free Soil but that the Buffalo
Platform was not large enough for him--'lhat
he was for Free Soil - Gen. Taylor.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-09-28

III The Union Magazine for November,
will have an engraving Of the "Old Stone
Mill" designed by Mr.. Geo G. Mason of ,l.s
town.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-09-28

Dimissed.-1'he four midshipmar wha yere
concerned in q duel a, Anrapolisa few M ,shs
since, have been dismissed from the servi.s.--
The names Of these gentlemen are Byrd w.
Stevenson, Francis G.. Dallas, Waller Quet
and John Gale
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-09-28

III The Wing Convention held a Etica.
N. Y. on the 18th inst nominated Hamilton
Fish, fer Governor, and George w. Patterson
foy 1t. Governor aud also ratified tho no-ni-
nation of Taylor and Fillmore. Die Convsn-
tion was a fall one, and the stlnos. union, har.
nony and enthusiasm prevailed.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-09-28

We believe, says the Louisville Journal, that
General Taylor will carry tho Union by ma
Jorlty even greater than the resounding major
ity of Harrison in 1910, and that, among many
Wing States, all nobly doing their duty, Ken
lucky, as in 1910, will triumphsntly boar of
the banner
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-09-28

"A SERPENT FOR \ DicKEY.-An exchange
says that two gentleman found drunken man
lying in one of the streets Of New Orleans, with
a snake co,led round his neck. lie had more
terrible one cOiled round hls heart.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-09-28

uT"Labor, industry, and virtue go hand in
hand. ldleness and leisure lead TO wckedness
immortality and vice. Down with all aristoc.
racy, al aaklAy n save the nobility Of true rirtue
and honest industry. Toll, either of the brain
the heart, or the hand is the only true man.
hood, the only true nobility"
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-09-28

Prnters's E,ror.-A rather green village
editor up country, was very desrous Of gain
ing the good graces Of the new minister; aud
in describing his first entrance into church
wrote " he is most venerable sample Of anti.
quity" But to his astonishment and the
amazement of all the inhabitants, it came oul
on the next morning in types" lie is most
venerable sample Of 'niquiy."
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-09-28

The Mormon Temple, at Nauvoo, has been
leased, for term of fifteen years, and is to be
at once converted into college building, and
to be occupied for that purpose. The insiitu-
tion is to be under the patronage OF the Home
Mission Society.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-09-28

III Mr.. Marcy Of Connecticut, has been
chosen by the Committee of Public Schools,
as teacher for ono Of the Grammer Schools in
this place.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-09-28
THE CHOLERA.

PRussIA, &c.-The Cholera continues tt
spread in various parts of Prussia In Magde
burg, eleven new cases occurred on the Both
ult. In Stettin, numerous persons having fal
len victims to the disease, which is on the in
crease in Berlin and which, it is reported ,ha'
broken out in Cologne. In st. Petersburg il
is on the decrease, but it has mode its appear
ancc in the kingdom of Polasd. On the oath
there were 81 new cases in Riga, making al.
ogcther 6, $50, Of which 1907 terminated "a
ally The epidemic has broken out ii Sibe
ia, which on former occasions was free from
She scourge
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-09-28

A blanket is COOLER covering than sheet
in summer, because it allows the perspiration
to escape. Sheets feel cooler at first, because
they carry oGthe heat Of the body quicker /;
but when they become as warm as the body,
they feel warmer, confning the perspiration.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-09-28

fhe priass de JoinyS :, who has his IS: fathers
sagaci,v in honey n6atvlEs, without his over
prasping avarice, is investing his means IN Uni
ted States stock For one item, he lately
bouph, S2O, 900 Of New York stock, in his own
and wife s name So says the Sun.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-09-28

My DEAR said mans wife to him one
morning after prayers, while he was venting
forth his inprecations, do for mercy's sake
either leave of praying or swearing, don't
care Which.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-09-28

like to see the dear creatures amusing them
selves, said Mrs. Brown, when her eldest
boy took ysiter's new bonnet and affixed 1t
to the tail of his kite. " Never fear said the
good lady to her visiter, when she saw her bon
net IN the air, ''as soon as the kite comes down
he will give il back to you
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-09-28

a celebrated preacher. in the western par,
Of Pennsylvania, in announcing his intention
10 preach in the woods on a certain day, beg
ped the ladies Of his congregation not TO bring
their children with them, as il was enough 10
hear one crying aloud IN the wilderness ~ a
time
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-09-28

! A journeyman baker at New Orleans, says
the Delta was refused admission to political
club on the ground that he was dOughjace
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-09-28

Atronow TRany-A discharged soldier
from the army in Mexico, named David Graft,
who arrived at Ncwburg, n. Y, last Thurs
day, was inveigled by comrade named Mich
olas John, to a retired spot, stabbed and mutil-
atcd, robbed of over 200 dollars in gold, and
thrown over a wall into the river. Early the
next morning. he came to, crawled from his
position, and being able to describe his assas-
sin, he was soon arrested when about to take
passage on a steamboat.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-09-28

MAcKERrL.--'rhe waters OF Cape Ann arc
sw aunlng with No | mackcrcl. On Tuesday,
within circumference of six miles, there wero
over six hundred vessels engaged in catching
this iavori,o fish. ], is supposed, says tho
Transcript, that al least t,reire thousaSd barrels
were taken, valued at $lOO,OOO
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-09-28

GA jewelry store Of Mr. Dwight in Mon
ueal, was recently entered and robbed oI
$1,000 worth Of jewelry, watches, &c.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-09-28

While Richard ii. Blount, Merchant Of
Kingston, IN. C.) was on his way to New
bern, with bank bills TO the amount Of 81 $50,
he passed through lonely place called Dover
Swamp. -Four men, three whites and null
beat him until he was scnsolcss, and robbed
him Of all his money. He was discovered ~
ing in the road by negro, who took him To
Kingston, and party went in search Of the
robbers.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-09-28

DP The time Of changing the haar Of tho
afternoon service On the Sabbath for the sea-
son, commences next Lords day The bells
will ring at , o'clock, and services begin at
at l-2 Of o'clock.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-09-28

A Western Shipping Pon.-On the 9th in
slant there were in the port Of Chicago, On
Lake Michigan, eighty sail vessels with ca
pacity for about 0jO, 900 bushels Of grain. be
sides these there are number Of propellcr
and few steamboats, that take cargocs, con
stantly leaving port.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-09-28

On tho morning Of the 18th snow fell in
franconia, n H. the thermometer standing
a, 81 desreo-. On the morning n the iiib
thermometer e. dcsNcs
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-09-28
g-r The Freshman Class at Yale College
this year numbers 10.

at 9 l-2 Of o'clock.
g1f The Freshman Class at Yale College
this year numbers 129.
A Funny Ploilorm.-lIcrc arc two pldnhs
from the Buffalo Platform, on which Mr.. Van
Burcn and Mr.. 6. r. Adams are striving 30
hard to stand side by side -
The Meth0n War. The McIiean WG.
-" 1t is due to tho The present war
future fame, as well as with Mexico is uncon-
the present prosperity sttutonal in its origin,
Of this grsit nation, unjust in its character.
that it lc triumphsnily aud detcstablo iu its
sustained. objects. &C. +. Ad-
! Van Burn. ans.
| If they did not hate each other too cordially,
NIessrs. Van Buren, and Adams could not look
each other in the face without laughing at the
ridiculous position they occupy before the
country. After this experiment of the " Free
Soil" party, we may expect bye-and-bye to
see Senator'S Eoo,c and John p. Hale, stand
ing upon the same platforms" il not hang
ing upon the same tree - Courier.
DJTThc Boston Post is cruelty severe on tho
men who were onco the gods Of its idolatry.-
Speaking of Ex-Governor Morton, the Post
says -
"Marcus Motion told the Van Buren, Ad-
ans party, at ancuil Hail. on tho 5tb instant,
that he sympahIzcd with them " from tho bot
tom Of HI. heart" From the bottom to tho
top is about the thickness Of shce, Of paper,
We should say after more than twenty years
acquaintance
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-09-28

Cor rnE BIurs'-A Cass paper from Yves.
tern New York comes to us printed eniliely In
VERY me INK
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-09-28

ADVENTURES or A LETTER.--The Stamford
(Eng.) Mercury says. Some time since, a
letter containing bills of exchange amounting
to E5OO0 was posted in London, addressed TO
banking firm at Boston. The word elm
colnshire" being Omitted from the address, the
letter was put into an American bag, and eros
sed the Atlantic To Boston in Massachusetts.
No owner being found, brother Jonathan hon
esily returned the letter. and on Tuesday morn
ing last reached its proper destination, Messrs.
Gee a. Go Boston, Lincolnshire, after twice
trayersine the Atlantic. and having caused a
Journey 10 London and long and anxious
correspondence.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-09-28

Large quantities Of counterfeit American
Gold CON are said to be in circulation in the
southern States. Some of the pieces are said
TO be silver galvanized, others are plated. The
former are the mat 1iHSil, Of detec,lon.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-09-28
TURKEY

A destructive fire occurred at Constantine
pie, on the 9th ult., which destroyed the en-
tire quarter of buildings on the Marina, from
bridge to bridge. That quarter contained
magazines of oil, wood, tallow, wax, tobacco,
fruit, and other valuable ARTICLES, and about
a thousand houses, in value altogether abooi
E390, 900.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-09-28

The Paris papers Of the l7th inst, announ.
ces the refusal of the Central Government OF
Germany to .ratfy the armistce between
Prussia and Denmark, The withdrawal Of the
troops from the Duchies had been counter:
manded
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-10-13
Tbe News by tic America.

ENcrANp.-The Chartist districts
continue quiet. but the police authorl-
ties are still active in watching the lea
Siers and arresting all against whom
there is the slightest charge.
The Financial Reform Association
which has been established at Liverpool
is about to or ,anize branch Societies
throughout the kn5dom, with the view
of effectuallv agltating the important
question of a reduction in the National
Expenditure.
IRELAND.-The most exciting ac-
counts have been received of another
outbreak in Tipperarv. They are, how
ever, somewhat contradictory. The
following is from the Dublin and Liver
pool papers: a..
The ostensible cause of the outbreak
is said to be the seizure Of crops by the
landlords, for rents which has so mad
denad the people, that a general rising
is expected in the south of Ireland
tits well known that the people around
about Garrick, CIonmel, and Tipperary
in the vicinity of the slate an local mines,
are literally in state Of starvation, and
rather than die by hunger, they have re-
solved on fighting
On the night of the 10Th instant there
was a partial rising in Waterford The
first outh 'eak was the stopping Of the
mails near Waterford, which, however,
were ultimately allowed to proceed.
An attempt has been made to blow
up the bridge at Grannev, over the SUR,
and thus impede the advance of the mil
itarv. The police and a party of the
insurgents have had n brush at Port
law; the latter are said to have retreat
ed after fen rounds, leaving two killed.
The news Of the agar at POrtIaW
was received with much eXultation.-
Three hundred men are said to have
left ClonmeI, in small parties TO Join the
Instruction Two were arrested by
the patrol when pixies and provisions
for three DAYS, consisting OF bread, meat
and whiskev, we're found upon them.
LATEST Observation-Disclosures
has lust been received here that vast
crowds of the peasantry are throngng
10 the rebel camp from every direction.
The following succmct account has
reached US from Kilkenny:
The intelligence from Carrick and
the surrounding district has been much
more alarming than we had anticipated.
No doubt now remains of the fact that
an inSurgent force has assembled and
shown = sDirit of the utmost detcrmina-
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-10-13
NEW GOODS!

H12ESE1 s. EIETCAE4F are now receiving
K choice and extensive assortment of Goods
comprising every variety usually kept by them.
which they offer as CHEAP as the CHEAPEST
nan kiui for the very liberal patronage they ho,e
mus lar received, they hope 10 merit continuance
o. me same feeling sure that they can offer induce
ments equal to any Others
They invite an examination of their stool, and
PrIcesand remember = NO CHARGE FOR SHOW.
ING GOODS"
G5Don't forget the place-No. l, DvnKrr.s
Back BLOCK.
Southport. May 70, S
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-10-13


nj Office Is hereby gwen that the undcrsg-s;
i administrator and administrative OF the =.
tate OF C5rus Damon, ceceasea; by virtue Of r.
order OF the Probate Court OF the county of H..
cine and State of Wis, onsin, viii sell az public
auction on the premises, at Southport. county
and State aforesaid, on Monday the 9th day OF
October, A, ID, 1913, al 2 clock Z. M. OF said
cay all OF the following described pieces and
parcels OF land, 10 wit :-About twenty four and
one t'ga'h "a l-ol acres ofanG, beng the home
s'eao situated on me town line road leading west
from the village OF Sou hport, excep, the FOLLOW
ing described piece OF land set OFF as the widow
do ser, VIZ. Commencing at a stake, sixtv I6Ol
feet east rom The northwest corner Of The
above mentioned twenty four and one eighth
Ia rs acres Of land on the town line road -
hence rnnnlng east an SAID road fifty four [54l
Feet 10 stake thence due south sixteen ?l61
iodS'o stake thence west fifty tour SAT feet;
u.Sn.e norm 10 the pace CT beginning lucludnp
dwelling house and ouibuiidings thereon situated
nc re customary rl2ht OF which last described
piece o! land viii be Sold Also thirty three I331
ieet IN BLOCK seven IN The south east onarter
OF section thirty one 1871 commencing riobtv
ei9h! So feet east Of the south ives, corb,r ~
said block fronting on York street with hons,
thereon. Also The undivided one half of tb;rtv
three 80 feet in The same block cireclly east md
adjoining the same with house thereon. Also
some notes and accounts due said Damon. An
q t1e afo\e real estate being in the tow Of
Southport. Racine county, sta;e of Wisconsin
Terms cash, SAMUEL HALE, Administrator.
ELIZABETH DAMON, Administrators
Dated Southport, Sept 7lh, 1913. 5lll
The sale Of he first described piece or marcel
Of land except tAenty acres oft OF the south end.
also except that set of 10 The widow as her dow.
er, postponed 70 the ID Monday of January
next at Of clock z. Nj. al the premises, when The
SAME viii be sold
SAMUEL HALE, Administrator.
ELIZABETH DAMON. Administrative