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DISTRIBUTION OF THE AMERICAN ART
UNION FOR 1s48,

WILL include very extensive and highly val
Wv liable Collection of Paintings, Works Of Art,
and Engravings, by Native and Resident Artists
The Gallery already numbers its walls 200 Paint
ings, forming but part ofthe purchases for the pre-
sent year. large additional number ofgreat inter
est will be exhibited the public the opening of
the enlarged Gallery, with additional rooms, in the
month Of September The best American Artists
Will be fully and generally represented. New pur-
chases of works Of art are constantly being made
with the increase of the subscription list, which
already numbers about 5000 names being more
than twice the subscription of the corresponding
period of last year.
A New Series of Outlines of Irving's Sleepy Hol-
low, by barley; large Line Engraving OF Coles
Voyage OF Life, with the monthly issues of the
Bulletin, will be given TO each Subscriber.
The distribution will include a number of Port
ioios OF Original Drawings, Original Bronze Stat
uettes by Brown, and the following, among other
Paintings.
Terms of Subscription, emitting to the full privi
lege OF Membership, 70 90 per annum. Subscrip-
lions received by the Superintendent at the Gallery
Of The american Art- Union, 497 Broadway.
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FASHION FOR GENTLEMEv's HATsi,
Autumn Isge.

STEVENs will this day introduce w. n. Bcobc
- & Co.'S New York; Fall Fashion for Gentle
mems Hats.
Sales Room No. !, Browns Hotel.
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L ETrERs from the Allegheny Noun
IL tstns, by Chas. Lanmau. I neat limo vol. 4,
just received by Taylor 4 Maury. Bookseller, near
9th street Aso
IRvING'S GOLDSMITH, UNIFORM EDITIoS.
IRVING'S CRAYON READER.
H0W's PRACTICAL ELOCUTI0NIsT AND
SPEAKER.
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IL reotype likeness of the Rev. Father, taken by
Brady, in New York, can be seen at his rooms on
Pennsylvania avenue. Also one of G eneral Taylor
and his Cabinet, the late President, and the late
Mrs. Madison.
Aug. lb-eodlmif
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NEW NOVEL. by a lady of Washington.
~ "RETRIBUTION, or The Vale Of Shadows. "
a tale Of passion.
For sale by TAYLOR MAURH,
Aug. "a Booksellers, near 9th street.
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BALTIMORE, Aug. 27--5 p. IN.
The Wing city convention assembled this even
ing at Union Hall, for the purpose Of nominating
a candidate 10 represent the fourth congressional
district in Congress.
A good spirit prevails among the Wings. They
are determined TO put good and true men in noIni-
nation, aud afterwards ~ elect them. There is no
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NEW books JUST RECEIVED
~ History Of the National Constituent Assem-
bly, of France from May ls4s, by J. +. Corkran
ESQ.
No. Of History Of Pcndcnnis, his Fortunes and
Misiortunes, by W. NJ. Thackeray, author of Van
ity Fair, &c.
TAYLOR 4 MAURY,
Aug. Is Booksellers, near 9Th St
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EIFT-LEAvEs OF AMERICAN POETRY.
NJ Edited by Griswold--illustrated.
The Romance of Nature, the Poetical Lam
guage of Flowers. Colored Plates.
just published and for sale by
TAYLOR MAURY,
Aug. 20 Booksellers, near 9th st.
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IMPORTS OF Day GooDs.--The quantity and value
of dry goods entered at the custom house Of New
York, withdrawn from warehouse, and entered for
warehousing, during the week ending on 23d inst,
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Samuel h. Merrick esq, has rendered his rcsig-
nation as President of the Pcnnsy vania Railroad
be filled by VIM. &. Patterson, esq, who has re-
ccived the unanimous of the Board Of Directors.
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Mayor and city councils, at least such justify
the Government if friendly las we have no doubt
il isl to the mechanics of Washington, in causing
an inquiry be made into the local advantages and
position for the establishment OF dry-dock at the
navy yard
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FINE ENGRAvING.-''LoaM ontes,'' in Taylor &
Maury's window, il the finest engraving which we
have witnessed for long time.
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Edited by Edwin williams, Esq.

Illustrated with Portraits of our twelve Presi-
dents, engraved on Steel, from the most approved
authorities, and in the best style Of art. Printed
on the best paper, and handsomely bound in en-
blematic style. 1t will also be embcllished with
views of the Capitol, Presidents House, and the
Seals Of the several States and the United States
In fnur larU. Syo yornes prica IN
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NEW ORLEANS, Aug. ~.
The sloop of war Albany is lying near Roun'
island, watching certain mysterious movements
CHARLEsToS, 27th.-Arriycd, Saturday, schOonc
Samuel n. Jackson, Baltimore. Arrived yester
day steamship Austria. The first bale Of new cot
ton received here ON Friday was gathered from th
field of Col. Bell, Edgcfcld district, strictly fai
quality, and brought eleven cents.
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Another blow at Prescription.


The Senate proceeded TO the consideration Of the
following resolution submitted by Mr. Benton
ReSolred. That the 49th rule, which provides for
choosing The Secretary of the Senate Sergeant al.
arms, and Doolkeeper on the second Monday OF
the first session of every Congress, be repeated
Mr.. Brtese asked for an explanation Of the reso
luton.
Mr. Benton said that experience had satisfied him
that II would be an advantage TO have periodical
election except Of the highest officers. Tho elec
lions were always in their hands Although he had
come to the determination TO have nobody applying
to him for offices, he had found that he could not
keep clear of them. He believed il was fact that
individuals would apply for offices a year in advance
II moi right that the officers engaged in the per-
formance Of their duties should be undermined l-
ring the whole period of their service. These app-
Giants would apply for the highest Offices, beginning
at the top and coming down the ladder. 1t was like
falling from a tree. They would catch at the upper
limbs, and falling Of thai, would endeavor to seize
upon every limb until they fell TO the ground For
tunities Of this kind-so long as the old rule con
tinued in force But from the time they had adopted
the rule now in force, there had been conccntra-
lion Of all the reectives in the United States almost
thrown upon the Senate He hoped the Senate
would abolish the rule, and tree themselves of these
opportunities and applications for offices. He had
been against the rule from the first BY adopting
the resolution they would free themselves from all
this vexation, and the applicants of all their anxiety
and still would retain in their own hands the fun
right 10 discharge any incompetent officer
The resolution was then agreed TO. s.
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Important from Mexico.

BY the arrival at New Orleans, on the LIST inst of
the L. s. schooner Arispe, dates from Tampico to
the 23d ult. have been received
A serious difficutyrhad occurred between General
Guerrero the commandant Of the port Of Tampico,
and Captain Carr acting U s. quartermaster at that
place. The comuandant had ordered Captain Carr
10 quit the city within specified time saying that
the time allowed in the treaty of peace for the re-
moval of the United States property had expired
This order Captain Carr refused to obey saying he
was netting under the orders of his government, and
would not leave unless expelled by forces whereupon
the commandant ordered out all the troops in the
city, to the number Of 400, but ut this iuncture the
U. s. sloOp Of war Saratoga entered the harbor when
the troops retired into their quarters Captain Carr
and Mr.. Chase, the American consul, went on board
the Saratoga which set sail for Vera Cruz the rem
devious Of the gulf squadron, which il was supposed
would proceed TO Tampico in order to settle The diff
fcultv 80
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chIoroform = Meehan,cM Power.

The ministry Of the Marine have caused TO be
constructed for the use Of the navy, by NJ Charles
Bcslay engine 10 which either in the first instance,
and then chloroform, might be applied as the motive
composed Of scientific men, and found TO be- in me-
ehanical point Of view perfectly efficient But be-
fore bringing it into general use it was necessary to
ascertain that the emanation from the use OF the
choroforrn on board the ship would not be injurious
to the health Of the crews. To this end an expert
meni was made on Monday, under the direction of
Lieutenant Lafond Of the navy, and in the presence
Of NJ. Quoy, inspectorgeneral Of the medical branch
OF the marine service and, in the result the opera
lion appeared 10 be conclusvely favorable. Paris
Pnper.
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The Louisville Journal, Of the LIST instant announ
cling theelection Of this distinguished statesman TO
the Kentucky United States Senatorship, remarks
as follows -
"when, few months ago, he tMr. Clay declined
the profer, made to him by Governor Owsley VI
the seat In the Senate made vacant by Mr. Critten.
den's resignation he said Or least iniiinaed that
he would not hesitate 10 take seat in that body il
any great crisis seemed to demand his services upon
national theatre. From his willingness 10 90 into
the Senate at this time we may infer thai he consid
ers the controversy between the North and the South
Ia relation 10 the Wimot Proylso and Other matters
connected with slavery constituting important
crisis, and that he feels full confidence or al any
rate sntettains strong hope Of being able settle
'ha' controversy without danger 10 the Union.
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The amount raised for the wife of John Mitchell is
$1,000
Another lady recently crossed the Niagara Falls
suspension bridge in carriage at full trol.
Corn cobs make better fire than charcoal
The Winchester Republican says in relation 10
the slavery humbug, that old lacks coming, md
that II will soon be over. That's true.
They are going to carve a new County out Of
Washington, Fayette, Westmoreland and Allegheny
Counties, Pa.
The People Of Union Town, Pa, without respect
to party, have made the most brilliant arrangements
to receive Gen. Taylor
The Stockbrdge Indians have ceded to the Uni
ted States their land along the East Bank of Fog
River, 40 miles from G reen Bay.
Tweny-one thousand of the fifty six thousand
dollars robbed from. the President of The Chester
Bank, Pa, have been recovered
John Mitchell Kemble has writ en- history Of the
English Commonwealth down 10 the Norman Con-
quest
They are gongto revise the Constitution of Michi
gan.
Professor Morse at nine years Of age was com
posor in printing office.
Plaster ofParis mixed with indian meal and boiled
we'll will be readily by rats and will iminedi.
ately kill them.
The animals in the Geological Gardens in London
are made to fast on Sundays.
Nine persons recently died near Baton Rouge by
by being poisoned with the water from well in
which was found an old copper kettle
man was recently killed In Coos County, N. II.
by two catamoGnts.
MIR. Giddngs a day or two ago presented the petit
tons Of 5000 white women praying that the ,50O,-
600 black female slaves may be emancipated,
They say, that the son Of Louis XVI. has. been
discovered at Green Bay in the person of Mr. vii
liams.
There are one million Of bushels of wheat In store
on the lakes
The wings Of the 18th Congressional District of
Connecticut have nominated Charles Chapman as
candidate for the next Congress-
solder in California writes to the Washington
Laion that more than half Of what is supposed to
be gold, proves to be iron pyrites.
The American Army and Navy have cost, during
the last sky years, $685., 93Os0 q
The U. s. screw steamer Allegheny wasn't Lisbon
Dec. 22nd, l5i5 and the frlgate United States was
at Cadiz, Dec goth, lsIs
President Polk managed to &c, out Of the Mexicans
in the late war; four millions Of dollars by his mode
Of contributions.
The California crusade is so extensive that il IL
impossible for the press 10 keep up with the move.
ment
Great frauds have been committed in forged land
warrants In payment Of military bounies
Professor Loche says, his magnetic clock Is differ.
ent from any thing Of the kind ever invented and is
far more useful
Inc washington train was thrown from the track
near Baltimore the evening of the 9Th inst-but
nobody was hurt
One individual In Maryland has given the Metho-
dist Protestant Church in that State s25oo.
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MApAME BISHOPS CONCERT.

This lady gives a grand Concert at Ca
rusi's Saloon this evening, as will be seen
by reference to her card in another column.
The musical world is all on the gui rire to
hear her, as well it may be, seelngt that such
bright star rare crosses our MERIDIAN
The entertainment promised on this occa-
sion, is OF the richest order ofmusic, and we
predict for her crowded audience to be
carried away with her magnificent voice, and
with the thrilling tones Of Bochsa's Harp.
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ApELpuI.--On Saturday night Mr. Bradshaw ap-
peured in the character of Macbeth before respecia-
Bile audience in which characterize well supported
by that fayorie actress Mrs, II. f. Nichols as Indy
Macbeth.
Mr.. Burke also appeared in his unrivned chorac.
ter Of Dickory, and made Ncodemus g a ghost in
in spite of himself"
The celebrated Tragedian, Mr.. J. u. Roberts. has
been engaged, and win shortly make his first appear
ance in this Theatre. X
The proprietors, Messrs. Brown & Nichols, deserve
great praise for their exeron to please the friends
and admirers of the drama in this city.
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Our Senator Cen Cass--The accomplished scho-
Ar--the able dipomatist and statesman--the man Of
the nation ....,'
Gen. Zachary Tayior.--The President the
fame OF his military genius and heroic achievements
complete the page Of his country's glory
The above regular toasts were drunk at
complimentary dinner given recently in Lam
sing, Michigan, to Gen. Cass, By gentle
men without respect to party. We ike
these symptoms Of returning era Of good
feeling.
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FIRE.A fire broke out about three o'clock on
Sunday morning in the frame building situated on
the corner of llth street and Pennsylvania avenue,
which was entirely destroyed. II was occupied by
Mr.. Wheaty as dying establishment and ]. D.
Clark esq, magistrate office; the back part of
the building was used marble shop by Mr.. A.
A. Rutherford, who had much of his marble broke
by removal Heis, we are glad to learn fully insured
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Eel Fn,cInat.d bv = sna.c.

On approaching an almost dry drain, saw snake
slowly extending his coils, raising his head, and
steady gazing on what saw to be an eel Of about
a foot in length The eel was directly oppos ID to
the snake, and glance seemed to meet glance, when
the snake. having gained the requisite prox.a,ily
dnlted on the eel and caught II about an inch behind
The head and carried it off; but the captor soon
secured both.-.lournaL Of The Indian Archipelago.
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5iSFo THE CnEw or THE FRIGArE CoSGaEse-
II any OF the Crew of the Frgalc Congress are in
the city of Washington, they will please call ut the
National Ilhig Office, ut . O'Clock this morning, or
on any day during this month At that hour where
they viii see 1lYNES, the anti-rll and iogging
man. Or If they should have any communication to
make TO him, they will please leave them at this Office
HYNES.
Nat Intel Union and Globe will plea Sc copy
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From the Eposue 10 Doctor Birch and his Young Friends
THE MORAL OF LIFE.


I'd say, we suffer and we strive
Not the less nor more as men than boys;
With grizzled boards at forty-five
As erst at twelve, In carduroys.
And II, In time of sacred YOUTH
We learned at home to love and pray,
Pray Heaven, that early Love and Truth
May never wholly pass away.
And IN the world, as in the school,
I'd say, how fate may change and shift
The prize lie sometimes with the fool
The race not always TO the swift.
The strong may yield, the good may fall
The great man be vulgar clown,
The knaye be lifted over ALL
The kind cast pltilessly down.
Who knows the nscrutable design1
Blessed he He who took and gave
Why should your mother Charles, not mine,
BE weeping at her darling's gravel"
We bow TO Heaven that willed il so,
That darkly rules the fate Of all,
That sends the respite or the blow,
That's free TO give or TO recall,
- 49,
SO each shall m ourn, in life's advance, :,
Dear hopes, dear friends, untimely killed,
Shall grieve for many perfect chance
And longing passion unfulflled,
Amen whatever fate be sem, -
Pray Gsd the heart may kindly glow, :,
Although the head with cares be bent,
And whitened with the winter snow.
Come wealth or want, come good or III,
Let young and old accept their part
And bow before the Awful Will,
And bear il with an honest heart. .@
Who misses or who wins the prizei
Go, lose or conquer as you can
But If You fall, or If you rise,
BE each, pray God, gentleman
4 gentlemen, or old or young
Bear kindly with my humble lays)-
The sacred chorus first was sung
Upon the first of Christmas days;
The shepherds heard il overhead -
The joyful angels raised II then;
Glory to Heaven on high, IL said,
And peace on earth 10 gentle men,
-
&c. B. oh. 90 Nov. 1913. act. AZ.
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From the N. y Scientific American, Feb 10Th.
LIST OF PATENTS

ISSUED FROM THE UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE
For the lrsek ending January 80, ls49
To E. L. Evans Of Mount Holly, N. J. for i'm
proyement in Cooking Stoves. Patented January
80, ls49.
To Alexander Parkes, of Birmingham, England,
for Improvement In the reduction of Ores. Patent
ed in England Nov. 49, ls47. In the United States
Jan. 80, lS49.
To ohm p. Hayes Of Boston, Mass for improve
ment in Baking Apparatus. Patented Jan. 30, 1910.
To Jacob G. Day,.of Brooklyn, N. Y for improve
ment in Rail Road Trucks. Patented JAM 30, 1919.
TO Alpheus Nettlcton of Springfield, Mass. for
Improvement In Dumping Cars. Patented Jan. 30,
To II. G. Tyer and J. Helm, of New Brunswick,
N j., for Improvement in the manufacture of India
Rubber. Patented Jan. 30 ls49.
To JOS Feinour, Of Philadelphia, Penn, for inn
To II. d. Granger, Albany, N. T. for improve
ment in Cooking Stoves, Qwo pntents.) Patented
Jan. 80, 1919.
To John l.. Gerow of Marlborough, N. Y. for
Improvement in Cooking Stoves. Patented Jan. 30
To A. S. Grenville, of Westboro, Mass, for i'm
proved Lubrcating Compound. Patented Jan. 3d.
To James Ruggles Of Philadelphia, Penn for i'm
provement In the manufacture of Vinegar. Patent
ed Jan. 80, l649.
To Samuel Jack, %. of Richmond, Me-, for Com
blned Spring Rock Drilling Machine. Patented Jan.
80, l649.
To Charles A. Lent, Of Newark, N. j., for i'm
proved Machine for making Suspender Buckles
Patented Jan. 80. ls49.
To John Sourbeer, Of Mountoy Township, Penn,
for Improvement in Flood Fences. Patented Jan.
80, ls49.
| To Frederick Harbach, Of Cleveland, Ohio, for i'm
proved Multiple Crate Furnace for Locomotive Boil
ers. Patented Jan. 80, ls49
! To Adam Hay, Of Newark, N. j.. for improved
Hinged Claw Wrench. Patented Jan. 30, ls49.
| To H. c. Brown, Of xenia, Ohio, for improved
Roller Weather Strip, Patented JAN 80, l649.
| To John s. Hall, Of Columbus, Ohio, for Mill for
rolling irregular shapes by means Of cam pattern.
atented Jan. 3d. l949.
To William Stephenson Of Cincinnati, Ohio, for
Improvement In Cooking Stoves Patented Jan. 30,
1919.
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BY the bye, can inform you that Mrs. Polk does
not mean 10 be oudone by anyentcrt9inmen that may
be given to Gen. Taylor out Of the White House
Gen. Taylor has fought the great moral battle Of
Mr.. Folks war;" and it is but proper that Mrs.
Polk should acknowledge his galluntry.H. er n.
Holt. Sun. 49,.
BY which, we are to understand, we sup
pose, that Mrs. Polk intends to give the
President elect a dinner or an evening par
~, before she leaves the White House
1t this be so, the compliment will be as
gratiyng,w we have no doubt, to the gallant
nero Tor whom il is intended, as il will be
honorable TO the feelings Of the fair donor.
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Iehaps ,he Influence Of Colonel Bliss, growing
s on. OF ms personal relations with the presiden,
'e.. may oe successfully invoked for the settlement
- ,ne anGuny about the rival Inauguration balls,
-. aa a'e 70 De extensive ten dollar affairs
Wash Correspondent baltimore s~r.
The writer OF the above n,,.o,.,L
spectfully informed, on the part Of the man
agement Of the National Inauguration Ban
that there is no difficulty whatever between
them and the management Of the Hhio IN
augwation Ball, and consequently there IS
nothing to settle, nothing to concede, moth
ing to harmonic.
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The little steamer General Taylor, which has been
stTvleeably employed for time past In running
as packet between here and Smithfed, we regret
70 state, was sunk on her return from Smithield on
Wednesday,, in consequence Of running against an
oyster bank. Captain Clark. crew and passengers
were taken Oft in boats which came TO their asss.
lance Norfolk Herdid Feb g.
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Aunt Betsey tells story Of one Of he's near neigh
oors, when shellved In the country, who was mean
q than parsley" why she SAYS, "wbeneyer he
happened 10 get hold Of a half dollar he would give
u such squeeze that tn. poor eagle would squea
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The mutes Of the Albany Institution for deaf and
dumb recently carried bill through the House Of
Assembly, in double quick time, by visiting the
House when the bill was read.
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The New York Scientific American Of the 10Th
Inst, is rich nulnber-rch In scientific info:-
nation. We regard this hebdomada as the very
best scientific paper in the Union.
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Hon Washington Hunt Is to be the new Comp
Iroler Of New York We are clad 10 see our friends
2 New ok putting forward there best men for pub.
ic nlacps
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Mr.. Weller the Commissioner to run the line be-
tween Mexico and the United States has appointed
Mr.. u. II. Robinson, Editor Of Lancaster Ohio Es-
gle his Secretary.
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NEw yALUABLE Law ooK.

THE BLACK CODE Of THE DlSTR OF COLUM.
L BIA being complete digested Code III the Laws At
large, general and municipal relating 10 Il oored populS,
ton whether slave In force in the strct Of Colnm-
bia and within The limits Of the Corporations Of Washing
and Georgetown on the LIST of November 1913; the
whole arranged according to the subjects OF the laws them
eslyea BY Worthinglon G. Snetien, Counsellor Law
Just published in pamphlet price 5oeens For sale by
ian ~ III II. TAYLOR.