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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-03-24

FATHER MATHEW, STILL REcKoyEp UPON AS
Ns.-The venerable Father Matthew. the
great apcz'le Of temperance In Ireland, has
written another letter. addressed to Mr. McGrath,
secretary of the Roman Catholic Total Abs,i-
hence Society Of this city, eschewing all gin
and strong liquors. The following is the let
ter -
Coax, asd February, ls4s.
a, Dear Mt; MeGra:h-To you and the gentlemen Of
the committee feel deeply grateful for the sentiments
expressed towards me on behalf OF the members o.!
your society
am much gratifed by the assurance that my humble
attribute any merit to nv self The wonderful charge
that has been effected is the work of the Right Hand Of
the Most High God, aud is admirable in oureyes
II will be great sacrifce to TO leave reand but,
Whatever may be the consequences trust that with the
our sacred cau.e will proceed and prosper
With regard to my movemsnts in America J sm free
until my arrival In New York. when shall consult with
my irieDcs on the subject.
anxiously look forward to the pleasure Of meeting
you and my other dear friends some time in May and,
with since rest sbes for and their happiness
''' N''' '''' ~ THEoBALD MATTHEW.
The Tribune, which publishes the letter,
says, il addition, that Father Matthew comes
10 work, and not TO cat at splendid dinners and
ride out in great mems coaches. He Will not
accept the hospitalities Of the great and
the honors of the distinguished. This refusa, il
significant of the idea which our amable contenn-
porary enterlains Of Father Matthew's opinions
aud mission. This mission, it appears, is to his
own peeple-the natives of Erin, or those ofIrish
origin-to reclaim them from intemperance-to
teach them to drink water, and, probably, to
learn them to vote for the wing candidate, if
possible.
We rather think, however, that the cir and
scenery of this country are almost as good as
any1emperance lectures, from any quarter of the
world. The Irish who come to the United States
soon improve in their habits, and soon forsake
those which they may have acquired in
their native country, of political agitation and
whlskey drinking, mixed together with brandy
and water. Give man plenty Of work, plenty
OF employment, and liberty of thought, together
with the means of rising in the world, and you
take from him the inducements which lead him
to dlsgrace and abuse himself and his offspring
by the rum exctements. There may be excep-
tlons, It is true; but what we have said will hold
good as a general rule.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-03-24
Steam Boiler hxpic sion with Loss or Llfe.

The boiler Of the iron foundry of Messrs Cur
It's & Randall, of East Boston, exploded at twen-
instantly killed the engineer and dangerously
wounded five or six others. one of whom has
since died. 1t blew the root from off the build
ing. and knocked down the side wall. The
cause of the explosion is supposed to have arisen
from an exhaustion of the water in the boiler
while the workmen were gone to dinner. When
they came back the engineer started the force
pumps to fill the boiler, and immediate and
dreadful explosion followed
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-03-24
Markets.

New ORLEANS, March H.-Cotton was In general de
mand- good to mdling 6zs and IA cents. Sugar was
quiot-fair $50 ard s7S,. Molasses-lmitsd demand
choice 20c. Fiour-sales of 100 barrels effected
at IS 10 for Ohio, Illinois IS so. Freights-severa
engagements made Exchange, limited and change In
ratio.
March ls Sugar inactive; fair go and SO Molasse.
l9c aud 2lHo. Flour-Ohio SIS l5- Illinois SIS so
Freights-Nothihg. Exchanges limited.
March l9-46,000 bales of cotton sold during The
week brought good prices, middliog fair az and ~
fair TX
BALrIMoRE, March 23- Flour-We notice sales f zoo
bbls including Howard street, at SIS rs So sIA, and
City Mills, do, at So lax; tho market closing firm
Wheat-A firm demand with sales Of s. 900 bushels, IL
GLIDING Maryland reds at 81 So and handsome family
white d. at 81 65 Corn Tho market continued steady
and note sales Of 600 bushels including white and
yellow, at 4io a 49S. Provisions remained without
material change. Whiskey-We note sales Of 100
bbls ut 23Xc 2ic.
BUFFALO, March 22.-Flour-The Market Is less Arm,
and prices show slight decline sales were limited
and chiefly done at So SIX. In consequence of tn,
searciy Of freight cars buyers cannot send forward
their supplies Is freely they desire Wheat-W'
could hear Of sales worth reporting prices continue
very firm Corn-On account of the limited supply
there but little Offering while prices remain whOu
material change The Buffalo Creek is now OPEN
BosroN, March 23.-Flour-The market continued
good Western brands, were made at So 81 81. Corr
made, Including white and yellow, at 500 $780, Rye
$500 bushels were made at ACC. There no change
In nrov;s;ops
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-03-24

One or two Il the Gha Donkey t,be OF Newspaper
ters have made Themselves ridisulouy conspicuous ia
n ns ousinsrs On Tuesday evening, at the bersf. OF
ana stout gentleman, With red vess sraddled 20
tse stsse and covned the prima donna. shaw
something too much OF THAI
Inc quarrel RACES fercely in the company the mem
oers OF wbioi are all in favor Of Tru and the co
quence VIII be that Escaccisnu will leave and thu,
Your Oyster Place Opera will back to Nrw York
MODELLING en- enc leg SO much for 50 much-snd 70 me
thing over
On Saturday night operate furry subsidies, with
announcer Mashed up concert at the Musical Fund and
our grave and respectable citizens viii be left to return
peacsaby to the model artists and sloppy It
cents dczsn. -
the osteusibe mansgsrs Of tho concern are az H.
bei eEd ipjudcious Ia New York they have been i
rnisdelph you will have trouble enough with your
learned csnaries before the season ia over
There Is not any news hego-thers never is-excsnt
when the Herald arrives at Zlober's every midday
when the grand rush Of tho Gay takes place. After this
we all 80 home to dinner pick teeth go ks.
our wives ana are ready to begin again. Yours 1T ths
coroerS TRIASGLy
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-03-24

Tng MEXICAN COMMISSIONER Col. Sewer
Tie commissioner to Mexico has so far recovered from
bir ndsposition that he expects leave Washington
TO. norrow morning. for Mexico He proceeds BY tie
southern route Washington Union, March 10.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-03-24

CALIFORNIA EMIeRANTs The WtstoY Herald
OF late date, says "A gentleman, Nwho has
lust arrived from Oregon, stated that he met the last Of
the emigrants, vending their way onward towarI the
Plc fc They had been quite unfortunate with their
cattle Az time they frightened by tho ndisns,
snd In their hurry 10 escape wagon was upset nnd
child killed. One LADY, Miss Slrah Bogss, of PutEGm
crunty, Mo, had died Sho belonged TO Cochran aud
Johnson,s company. AT tho time our informant left
them, they were generally well.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-03-24
Rev York, Friday, March "A. ls4s.

Circulation or sns Herald
Daily Herald, Thursday March 49,. is 500 copies
Aggregate Issue LAST week. .......... lll.9 800 g
Aggregate issue week before. 1884
Average Of Daily, Sunday, Weekly sc -. Sc $40
Publication commenced yesterday at 10 before oclk
finished at Ism 4" 8 "
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-03-24
City Intelligence.

THE IMPROVEMENTS CT THE CIrv-The ,mnrovo.
ments in tho city, for the. year lsa7, were very
great. Us will be seen by the annexed table;
but tho number of houses erected, falls
short of the number erected in 1885, the cause of
which was however the great building operations on
tbs ruins OF the great fire. the First ward Tho table
also shows the co Imperative and In
the toversl wards for the year ls47 -
Wards. 1916 Yards 1877. Increase Decrease.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-03-24

SINGULAR ACT OF THE AssEMBLY.-The tele-
graph ofyesterday brought US news OF the pas.
sage 10y the Assembly, Of an act nOmnally to
re-organize the ward courts of THE city; but in
effect calculated to destroy them. This is d
very hasty and inprudent piece of legislation, to
say the least Of it. The present ward or city
courts have hitherto worked remarkably wei;
and the mode of transacting business there,
within the last two years, has been greatly I'm
proved and expedited. Where, then, the neces
sity for this sweeping change7 That some
further reforms in our city courts may be, per-
hsps Necessary, we admit; but then il should
never be done wittou. due celebration, which
this measure has not had, but has been rushed
through under the party LASH and we sincerely
hope that the Senate will thoroughly investigate
oil its details, and not by any means pass it in
the hasty and careless manner the Assembly has
done.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-03-24
NEW YORK HERALD.
Egr!h-wsz. Corner Of Fulton ami Nassau SIS.
JAMES GORDON REWVETr,
PRoPRIETOH.

DAILY HER.HLD-Epas dot, (s;isdsg iHeis9ss)
aeeris per e9rrs7 70 PEI er'i,.tH he Cn'isa ssies
axe uJsc,Ibers in Ssy;a .raeree and ne y,s Isdian
Islands sc reeirs theirpapers w rerg vessel from THIS
WEEKLY. HER-aLD-Esay satgrsag-sE cents
r i pc 81 eg e-, 4, ;e.ae tSs nstayt
IA .dIfionin he trfaeA red IN &c Ensli,h Ian
ssh sisansr tsT cry port n .rss Th isssmes
Mtss, Gfign d Is re yOsn1s Psris p L s.Sns
london subserbsrs foreign ports siu their pa
p'ppiR q s1qg rssii dir,st l,o.s E. York
OS5i 81 r. enes.a every pers
5gTssTiS ~ :; sf;Tss;ss
n'rY Fi!,S, IN, Snd Na,.all stT.et,
siSsemsa. to POS: paid Or *. pcstass oil s Dc,
Yok,UTT "a en ccoRREsP oNDENcE containing
ana1 S, a,,,, ,gil De liiooiig pend foT.
fiens Whater,r is iasnded for se'ton De atei-
teSted BY re name and addres Of the er NOT neessss-
~ ff9 FESs e s ae ss esencs
kMUs.NENTS THIS EYENING.
s,BoWERY THEATRE, BoweTy-THE BorrLr-THE
WHIrEBoY.
CuATHAMTHEATRE. chethsm ,treet-WIDow,. VIC.
sFArar Hs.Rr NEVER WON FArS Lazy
MECHANICS HALL broadway near Broomc-CHRrs
TVS vrSsTRELs-ETHIoPIAS SINGING, BuRLEssuE DAs c.
CONVENTION HALL. Wooster street, near Blet eksr -
SABLE SsorskSs--ErHiofr.S sIseiso.
PANORAMA HALL, Beoadw,y, near Houston stree, -
BASvARp's PANORAMA oFrHE MISSISSIPPI
BROADWAY oDEoN Brosdwsy-NroRo srsorse-
DANCING &c.
CONCERT ROOM Broadwsy-MoprL ARTISTS.
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PHmapKLrnrs, March %, 1913.


TIC 7 H3'udt1FHtu Jlcfu oYUdOOtt5'
IL sesms to DO Che manifest desiny" Of all Italian
opera companies 10 tqustbe themselves to death and
turn The good opinion OF the public into r'dcule and
con'enpt We were In hopes that this would NOT nave
been the case In Philadelphia whose quiet air aui pesn
uul women, ought TO have impaired cslmness and
amiaeiiity TO there unruly animals IL went on vety
well for time; but the demon II Jiscsrd tppsd into
the big hole the leaders fiddle and 20 crawied u on
The stage and iuto the green room setting every eo'y
by tue ears tn prime DOME by tbs Gap s,riueh
The quarrel In tho ridiculous sns We
Efforts Of silly friends Of Biscaccisnt 70 horst n9t
over the head Of all creaton and totally sunihilse Truth
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-02-03
STAGE ACCIDENT.

On Tuesday morning early, the Gulf stage
from Royaltcn fo7 this place was overturned near
East Bethel There were eight inside passen-
gers, and three were either So much injured or
frightened rs to stop. The stage was tn ned
completely over, and went down a considerable
bank into the branch, Horses and all. We do
not learn, on inquiry, that either of The three
were morta!ly injured, though the first report was
that the Rev. Mr.. Prndle of Ferrisburgh was
nearly killed. 1t is said the accident was due
to the storm and the had condition of the road
the road being uneven, icy, and cithom protec-
ton on the rivers bunk! 1t is remarkable that
So few accidents have occurred during the dan
gerous condition of all the roads for the last two
months: the fact is very complimentary to the
drivers, showing them to be sklliul' and careful.
Probably wheeling was never more dangerous
than it has been since November
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-02-03
FATAL ACCIDENTS.

We have to record remarkable series Of fatal
accidents on the line ofthe railroad in this vcin
ity, all occurring within period less than one
day.
On "Wednesday the 26lh, near night, Mr..
WAsnINGToN TILToN, overseer on a section
near Spalding's in Roxbury, was instantly killed
by the premature discharge of seam-blast-his
body being pierced by the tampng iron which
he was using, but not otherwise bruising hin..-
He was an American, and had recently buried
his wife and only child, and it is not known that
he had any relatives in this vicinity.
AT about the same hour, PATRoR LYNpEs, an
lrishman, was killed by the cavina in of a bank,
from which earth is taken for depot grounds in
this village. lie had no relatives in this coan-
try.
On Thursday the 9th, early in the MOI ming,
Mr. ORA JACKSON, a respec table citizen Of this
town. superintendent on the section at the ser
penine ledge in Roxbury, was instantly killed
by the premature discharge of a blast. The rock
had been charged the evening previous, and ac-
cording 10 the usual custom Mr.. J. went with an
assistant for the purpose of firing it before the
hands had assembled to begin the days work.
This assistant was stationed so as to see that all
was clear, and on giving the signal, Jackson fir
ed the train, and an instant explosion ensued
throwing him from the p. and manglng him in
a shocking manner. Mr.. Jackson was an ener-
getc fearless unexpectedly too venturesome
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-02-03
A SMALL MISTAKE.

The Secretary of the Treasury acknowledges
D"sfoke, in his last report, of SEVEN MIL
LIONS, made by one of his Clerks That's
trlfie compared with some other locofoco mis-
takes for instance, that mistake of about one
hundred millions in the Mexican War.
0}SSone OF the locos talk about these seven
millions just as though Bob Walker had got so
much more rerenue. Not rcd cent gentlemen:
the mistake simply was in the amount which he
has right TO run the face of the government
for by borrowing money or issuing Treasury
notes
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-02-03

is light streaming down the pathway of ages,
Illuminating the destiny Of nations and that it is
written III glarlng characters - Ietribuion 10 is
law in operation all around us-in the physical,
moral and political world. 1t is true OF nations
as of individuals, "whatsoever a man soweth,
that shall he also reap" | would ask those dis
posed to look at this question III the light of his
tory to go back, aud by its aid trace the
long vista of ages that have elapsed. Let them
go back, if they will, to the morning Of creation,
when all the sons OF God shouted together for Joy
that Almighty Power had spoken a new world in
to being; and they will not find 1t recorded in
any page ofthat history that any nation ever sow.
cd The seeds OF war and slavery, and reaped the
fruits of peace and liberty. No that passage
remains to be written; and it requires no very
great efforts OF the mag inaton to fancy that we
can now hear the voice Of nations of the past
sounding solemn warnngin our ears. Let US
beware, lest that fate Which has constantly fol-
lowed such course of policy may not soon be
be ours
have thus ondeavored TO discharge my duty
am quite aware OF the inperfection ofthe effort
But leave the subject. thank the Senate for
the patience, kindness, and candor, with which
have been heard 1t is no pleasant duly that
have performed. 1t is not agreeable 10 my feel
ings to occupy the place OF an lshmaeite here
my hand against every man, and every mans
hand against mine. II any remarks have fallen
from me offensive to the feelings ola single Sem
ator (ot which am wholly unconscious.) | can
assure him from the bottom Of my heart that they
were altogether unintentional. have endeav-
ed 10 deal with principles and measures, not
with men. | believe that the institutions Of the
country are endangered. | believe that the
course in which we are proceeding, unless our
career be arrested, will most inevitably conduct
us TO destruction; and have thrown out these
suggestions, in the hope of doing something,
however feeble the attempt, in order to excite
public sentiment on this all-vtal question.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-02-03
EDITORS TABLE.
GopEY's LADY's Book, for February: Phila
Dhin /, A Cooley

GoprY's LADY's Book, for February: Philadel-
phla, l.. A. Cooley.
good number-illnstratlon abundant
me.zulint, entitled Guess my Name,7 is very
| pleasantly told in words by T. S. Arthur Sa-
hting The Commodore affords fine Wow of
ship of war.
The UNION MAGAZINE, for February: New
York, Israel Post.
We think this even superior to the initial
number for the year. Oflhe Illustrations "Steps
to Ruin" is good as a first rate Temperance
lecture, and Going to School," very excel
lent picture, is just now practically enucted in
every school-district in Vermont. By the wav,
Mr. Post has sent tlCo copes-one to the Watch
man and State Journal, and one to the Watch
man and State Gazette One number. to the
State Journal, is all that we can reasonably ex.
pect.
We have this week copied from both of these
magazines.
SONGS FOR THE PEOPLE: Philadelphia, George
B. Zleber e. Co.
No. 2 acknowledging dozen, and "more,
of the same sort" old and new. Among the old
songs are Black-eyed Susan, Charlie is my Dar-
ling, Heaving of the Lead, and the Battle of the
Kegs; and among the modern are Sweet Home,
Angels Whisper, Ny Heart and Lutte What
Fary-like Music, and Rory O'Moore.
The ELEPHANT: New York, WIN. II. Graham
weekly, at 8 per annun in advance.
new candidate for the lovers of fun, in style
like the late Yankee Doodle, and cheap enough
to live, if any paper of the sort can live at all in
this matter of fact country.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-02-03
VERMONT COMPANY.

7 The following is list of those belonging to
the Vermont company, now in Mexico, who have
been wounded in the different engagements, and
also the deaths that have occurred in the compa-
ny:
Wounded at Contreras-private Thomas Bee
die.
Wounded at Churubusco-2d Lit. WIN. A.
Newman corporal Luman NJ. Grout; privates,
Charles Gettins, S. P. Hall, John Norris, Yves.
son Towle, and Marcellus l.. Wrigt.
Wounded at Chapultepec private Henry H.
Crossman
Died at Vera Cruz-private Jos. Mack, July
IA, 1917.
Died in the city of Mexco-M arceus l..
Wright, Sept. 8; Abel Blanchard Jr., Oct. Is I;
Josiah w. futile, Oct list Elisha Bradley, Oct.
8; Wesson Towle, same day.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-02-03

Can you not separate opposition to the brdg-
ing of the Lake from enmily to the Ogdensburgh
road ? Burlington Free Press.
No, Sir-no how. Now question or two for
the General. You publish an extract from let
ter to the Directors of the Montreal and Lachne
road, in favor of The Canal Why not publish the
whole Is it because the writer avowedly sup.
ports the Canal for the very reason that he thinks
it win ktt the Ogdensburgh Road? Is his your
friendship for the Road-or must we keep up u
bread distinction between the advocates OF the
Canal in Burlington and Montrea' General /:
guess you didn't know that The letter had stray
cd beyond " navigable waters
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-02-03
Respectfully yours,
GEORGE BANCROFT.
Commodore DAVID CONNER,


Commodore DAVID CONNER,
Commanding Home Squadron.
But WASHINGTON once refused request Of
Congress, say the Polkites. Never! never, such
a request. The resolution, which he declined
answering itself provided that he should not an
swer it it he deemed il best tor the public inter-
Congress, the armaking power, has asked for
information unqualidedly, upon very important
matter connected with the war: and the Exocu-
tive fatty refuses to give it. Were Congress
fatty to refuse him single dollar of supplies
until he answer them, they would serve him
ri BIT.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-02-03
Wotfbman & State Journal,
e. P. WALTON, JR., EDITOR.
Thursday, February 3, Isas.

Dc-We give tho Speech of JoBN p HALE, published
in tho Congressional Globe and entire, with tho exception
of single paragraph personal and local its applications
The faults of this speech lack OF that dignity which
becomes the Senate, and lcvity ncOngtuous, Think will
the seriousness of the subjects discussed. The speech
better adapted to the stump and for the multitude, upon
whom its good hits would tell well. However, there arc
strong points In IT, Take Mr.. uALEs objections 10
tho War on the ground of Slavery and add them Mr. CAL
HouNs objections and the reader will have pretty fair
Wing speech. 1t takes the of bOh give good
Wing view Of tho question.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-02-03

Indemnify and Secmiiy'-In the Senate on
"Wednesday, Mr.. Clayton said that he had found
out the meaning ofthese words now 40 f,ennenilv
used Indemnity tor The past means one half Of
Mexico; aud Security for the future means the
other half
" We are informed that several active and
promising Locoiocos hereabouS Intend TO apply
Immediately tor the appointment OF "Rerenus IN
Spect0r' Tor the ports OF Claremoni, aud Cornish,
and F9dlnfetd, there being vast amount of
smuggling" of liquor LONG on across the Con-
neclicut River no Vt, Fact CYaremont Ea.
gle,
According to Gov. Whitcomb, of Indiana, the
cause of the war is, that Mexico did not pay the
debt due our citizens; and beautiful commen-
tary thereon Is furnished by The message Itself;
that Indiana has mol paid The INTEREST on hei debt
jCr five gears !! Cincinnati Gas.
Mr. Polk has just sent two messages to Con-
gress. The cry of the first is, death and subiu-
cation to Mexco." and that of the second,
"Snags and slwyers TO domestic commerce |"
Louisville Journal.
The bill recently introduced in the New York
Legislature, to tax bachelors seven dollars year,
for the support OF orphans, defines bachelor to
bet
Every unmarried white male, unconvcted of
crime, of good health, and fair physical proper
ticns aud who is between the ages oftwenty mine
and fty-six years, shall be deemed an old bach.
elor.'
Poor PoET's WIsu.-'O that sovereign,
like piece of scandal, would grow bigger each
time it circulates'
| LEAF lEAR,-Tbe Brattleboro' Eagle states
that the ladies of Vernon, W., ayailng themselves
| of the time honorod prerogatlvo oil leap yerI
made arrangements for dance on Tuesday eve
ming last, invited the gentlemen, galanted them
back and forth, and-pGid he bills,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-02-03
VIEWS OF THE WAR.

JuD1E MCLEAN has written very decidedly a
ganst prosecuting the War: his letter is brief
but to the point. We shall give it in our next
]. r. PolNsErT, of S c., distinguished To-
cofoco formerly Minister to Mexico, Secretary
of War, &c. &c.--has also come out unqualif-
eddy against Mr., Folks campaign Cor the con-
ques, of Mexico That, too, is marked for next
week
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-02-03
Those Figures.

The Patriot thinks that doubled-columned Ia.
BILE of figures was very forbldding affair per-
haps ineorrect-At any rate, any thing but salts
factory. Well, very likely; 1t tcas one of Bob
Waiker's tables, copied for the N. Y. Courier g.
Enquirer in advance Of the printed report. 1t
may be incorrect but Well 90 heavy bonds that
if there are any errors in it purposely made,
they are all in favor Of Bob Walker and the
Patriots British Tariff.