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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-02-26

Mr. Pok's Administration. now drawing cllse has
been Sgnaized by remarkable events. which. while they
give il prominent place in history. will have the
curious effee, aso Of illustrating The medocEty Of the
The Presidents friends will claim that Ills Admins
train has been highly snScessfn vet they admit
that ne early lost the clnI-nce ofhs supporters \ never
Teraaed It. NJ voice In the Convent a., his marty
raised for his re niunation lie passes now from
public fe without eclIng fir any quarer an express
lpn If regret ttei The general sentiment seems IL be
that in moving from his present poslto the obscure
range Of private lie and is ctupatiaS he is going ino
congenIsl sphere where his abilities will find a theatre
better fitted for their useful exercise than that upon which
he has bsen FIR some time actng-wAere hs -1Jd quail.
III Will appear 70 better advantage and where his mis-
takes viii u less harm.
1t isa erlous post FL any to occupy Of the
Presidency ofhe United States For an inferior man it
Is fatal No Nominations If Conventions nor mai rifles
d pUlar votes VI that from the terri
b'r urLaa II that in+xra5- Judgment which the
lamos quality oi mind and heart-hat judgment Of the
puoilc which, knowing sympathy for Individuals,
Yet pardon any hing but weakness
Mr.. PORK IS unfOriunata in being afflicted with that
objectionable fault. He exhibited early and he exhi5
red along with i its accomplishments want ot trankness
d!Sp S01 u hness, prlneneSs 10 deceiye in lIsle
things and in great aif-catiOn Of holiness with
shrinking tlmidlty at the crisis. Lamena5le defects,
theSe-and most lameniablp in his position.
The OrpIon business dicluS the 10 the whole
nation H has never been able to l1ol the public in the
face since that And that very business Whlch prov
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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-02-26
VIRGINIA COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE.


Permit friend through your valuable paper to inform
readers that This institution has been
cessuly established Salem Roanoke Comfy and pro-
great usefulness l. has been in existence several
years has charter efficient board OF trustees, and
able instructors. 1t is designed afford all. the fac
lies needed regular Collegiate Education
and at the time arrangements made 70 receive
such wish pursue English and scientific studies
exclusively No is received who is not familiar with
the rudiments ola common English education, and no
one permitted TO remain in the institution who does
not maintain an orderly gentemanlv department The
course Of instruction is substantially the that
pursued in other respectable literary institutions Of
country, embracing the classics. Huton's system of
Mathema tics Bellies Letters and scientific studies The
last examination, which had the good fortune to
tend gave entire satisfacon 1t evnctd alike The
pacy and iihfuness Of the teachers, and the industry
Of the students. The building is large, well arranged
and precisely adapted the purpose which il devo
ted. 1t has beautiful location commanding full
Of Salem and the fertile valley of the Roanoke, in
which the town Is built, The expenses quite moder
The scholastic year is divided into sessions
summer term of four months, and a winter Of six
months. The tuition for the summer is Sl2. and
for the winter SIS boarding be procured in the insl
tuition at ST 80 per week, and in respectable families in
town the price. This institution deserves a
general support Of the high qualifications Of
its teachers the beauty and heihfulness Of its location,
and its moderate expenses and happy add that it
is beginning to recelv il. a FRIEND.
Fph 26-lt
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-02-26
JOHN FEEC.BN

TTNl1IS remarkable JACK Will stand the ensuing at
my stable in Campbell, 81 miles from Lynchburg. on
Poplar Forest road and will be let at the reduced
price OF So within the and 81 out Of the season-S10
to insure, and p cents the groom for each
John Nucans descended from the best stock in
and from the trial made Of him. has proved himself to be
toal-getter.
18th July.
The greatest will be taken to prevent accidents, but
will not be responsible Tor any that may occur
As the blood of Jacks but little known this county
generally deem it say much about it. but
those wishing good mules that all depends
upon stock them being species in not
worth having and raising from.
John ulcan got by Young Vulcan he by the Norfolk
Blue thorough BY the Knight of Malta on his
dam side This stock of Jacks Virginia is conceded the
best breed among us w. y. MAYS,
Feb 26-2t RO MOORE.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-02-26
STATE OFTHE STOCK MARKET.

Reported by Beverly Blair. Licensed Stock Broker.
State Stock per cents-par value $lOO-saes at
par.
Corporation per cents-par value $l00-last sales
at 96
James River s. Kanawha Bonds, guaranteed by the
Stae-99 and interest.
Exchange Bank Stock-par value $lO0-none on
sale.
Farmers Bank Sock--par value sl0O-9S.
Virginia Bank Stock-par value S70-65t
Manchester Cotton and Wool Manufacturing Stock
par value 500 held $S5.
Richmond Fire Association Stock-par Value $50
s29 / 2 80.
Richmond. Fredericksburg and Potomac Rail Road
par value 800 held at $50 and in.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-02-26
10 CORRESPONDENTS

Marriage notices must not only be accompanied with
suitable reference prevent imposition, but letters con-
Neyrg them must be post paid. Asa general rule, We
insert communication fiji which We taxed postage
Communications which are, every thing but form, adj
verisements. viii be regarded and charged adver-
tiSements.
10 correspondents. generally, who wish their com
munications inserted, We Say-be brief, write plainly and
on one side Of the sheet only
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-02-26
EE'.EFSK5 EEEEEED.V.

THE WARD ELECTION tor SIX Aldermen, and six Com
Councilmen, in each ward, in the town of Lynch
burg will take place pursuant to act of Assembly, entitled
amend entitled divide the town
Lvn hbrg wards and for other purposes passed Feb
10, 1850, the first tuesday April nextand will be helc
Lynch Ward No l. being all that part OF said town below
the st alley, extending from the TO the 18th street,
the house door to AlcCorke s simpson, and owned b
Alex Ligga; and Henry Ward No. ,, being all that part
Of town above lst alley, extending from the to 18th
street in the house occupied By Garter H. Irving Apo
thecary, nearly opposite Jno. s NJ. Hons
HENRY BENNINGTON,
Feb 26-t3r Sergt Of the Corporation of Lynchg.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-02-26

% The Enquirer announces that Mr.. Polk has au
,horsed Gen. Bayly give The statement Of Mr.. VIII
mot a flt and uueqnvocl denial. Tais expected.
The veraciy Of Mr. Wilmot is siaked against the We
racity u the President We hope Mr.. pix will summon
Senator IIanegln and Senator Haywood, as Compur-
gators.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-02-26
THE YOUNG AMERICAN.

This is the te Of quarlo PAPER for yosth. edit
ed 6y II. NJ Garland, IL, Esq, 4 Baltimore Price 81
per year to be paid in advances. From the pecimn be-
fore US. we think the paper will be valuable one for
young persons, and we commend it them deserving
OF their patronage.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-02-26
Cleanse, Purify, Strengthen,

is not our wish y tle With the health communL
We desire u he governed bv regard to truth in
whatever here stated IN relation to this extraordinary
and this feeling sincerity and good faith " HE
prompts and again to call attention We b.
eve that article has been discovered that has CONFER
red a greater of ,ncl the community and thu
more il is known the better is it appreciated
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-02-26
MARRIAGES.

Married. in Richmond on Thursday evening .Sth inst
by Rev>d George Woodbridge, Mr.. JOHN " BRAINS
FORD to Miss CATHARINE S, second daughter Of
William Beers Esq, all Of this city.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-02-26

C. 1t is reported in the Boston papers, upon what is
said to be reliable authority that DR.. Coolidge. confined
in the Maine prison under sentence of death charg-
Cd with the murder II Matthews at Waervlle. escaped
from tie state prison Tuesday last is said that he
garments If his sister, who had entered his cell upon
visit short time previous his disappearance. 1t will
be remembered that the period Of CooliJge< imprson-
menr prior the fuhmenI Of the sentenceof DEATH will
expire in March next.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-02-26

q \ perusal Of Gen, T4yor's answers to the var-
Sauatory addresses made to him. during his trum-
pha passage from Baton Rouge Washington has in
sped with additional respect for hs intellectual pow
ers They are every instance. characterized BY god
TASTE Kind feeling uodesly and felicity Of expression and
SEEM every where, to have ELECTED Inc most enthusas
tic feeling.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-02-26
STATE. MINERAIOGIST.

The report Of the committee, recommending the ap-
polument Of State Minealogist and Chemist is doc
ument Of Interest and importance. We hope the recon-
mendann may meet with favorable reception at The
hands Of the Legislature. The experience Of other
States teses the usefulness of such Office and the
annua. expense would be tra compared with the ben
eici4l results III his lahorS
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-02-26
COMMERCIAL RECORD,
LfNCHBUkG MARKETS.
SATURDAY,. Feb "a.

ro, SATURDAY,, Feb "a
TOBACCO.-I1-pections the past week Al hhds.
80 hhds sid VIZ Lids Lugs. 81 hhds leaf, as I'll
lows | hid. a .65 do ! 80; do | 90 do a
2.31; dn a , 50; do 3.00 do a $50 / do $50;
do $50; ) do a 400 | do i 4l0; do rs; | do a
I 50: 2 do 491; Do 5; IS Do 5.25; do a 30; |
Do $40. The supplies loose parcels light; ii demand
WIN T. SMITH, Com. Mer
FEBRUARY "a.
Prorisiuis.- Bacon. New 81 7; Beef, 3 to 4.
Cts; Corn Meal. 40 As cent?.
Udegt-Red s. cents; White 90.
GruiI.-Ca IN lOrtS: Olts ga 30 cents
Clorer Seed 81 % 4 s..
Uhisbey-Sles ii p a 30 cents.
BeeS,rar-lo cents.
B,dier-Very dull, 3 10 l2I for NJ. l.
Brund}-Apple, none ofrrinr: Peach none offering
Bar hou-s So assorted and $50 90 when drawn to
order.
Cogce-Rio to cents; Lagura 81 to 9 Java l23s
Mocha 20.
Country Lnens-Tow l2and Flax Is
Cotton TarJs-Saes 4 to so cents.
Feathers-30 to 81 cts.
FEar Seed 50 cents
Fish -Herrng< No. /, s. 50; Shad, old 81 so
nsw 80.
G,lsetg-25 cents.
Heap-No sales. We quote IS to 81.
Lutseed OHIO cents.
Lad-7. duh
.lLItSses-Wes India 50 to 40 cts per gallon; n
o. AZ to As cents.
Plastn-Lump So to7
Sugars Orleans to 7 cents Porto Rico I to 8
cents; Clarified l24 cents; Loaf III t. l2i cents.
Sat.-s24
Iailo,r-9 to o. cents.
TH 30 per Dbl
Uoot-23 10 . els. dull
HAL Rails canto
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-02-26

Il will T. seen that The House Of Representatives has
passed The bauihJr-ing thu i-sae y gold dollar, ana
alsJ Q! : clia u He valid, 1t tWel'y l-l-lts.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-02-26
.NsMITrED FOR THE AMERICAS.
ELECTION or .lN:E s SEAlTnp ="

Q. ~. NF.,N. Il TOR.
The Legislature OF ONO assembled to dav in Joint ses
sion. and lie fourth ballot succeeded in eectnp The
Hon. Salmon p Chase to the office of l. ned Safes
Senator his term commencing from the 4h otAach next,
when Mr.. Aliens expires.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-02-26

me Northern Mail. Il Saturday, brought no Wash
ing''n papers nor the BAltim re American, Of Friday
uen- Taylor reached Cumberland on Thursday night
and was to arrive in Washington in special train til,
next evening.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-02-26
POSTSCRIPT,
BY SATURDAY EVENINGS MAIL
JANIES IRVINE. ESQ

we are authorised to announce James irvine Esq as
candidate Tor this county, for reelection the Leglsa
ture.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-02-26

10 We observe among the published proceedings of
The Board of Aldermen in New York, that communlca
linn was received from the Hon Horace Greeley. offering
n rl,cs At he dspra of the city all the books which
viii cOme into his possession, as member OF Congress
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-02-26

~ Eight stages are building in New York to ran be
tween Vera Cruz and azatlan. Steamers on both oceans
are 10 connect with the line that passengers can 90
Finn, New Orleans III San Francisco eighteen days OF
.ym New YJIk III tweny-s,yen days
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-02-26
NE Tvs. We Tvs.


THE Richmond Wing and Examiner. we'll as the New
York Herald. and about 80 DIFFERENT KINDS of
the BEST LITERARY PAPERS published in the North.
cities regularly received and be obtained by the
single copy, from JNO. p WRIGHT,
FEB i9--hs at tie Post Office
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-02-26
TIE WASHINGTON GLOBE.

We have not, believe, heretofore, said any thing
about the Gl zoe newspaper, revived few months past
in Washington, By Blir and Rives and edited By James
&. Pickett, Ell formerly Charge az Afaires the Uni
tel States at Lima. The Globe is neutral in politics
and is chiefly devoted to the proceedings Of Congress-
The debates in the lveG House are given very fully and
filhtuIy, and, with the official reports If the Senae's
proceedings in the lntegencer Union, will enable a
country gentleman who has the time and patience for a
careful perusal understand what is sad and done in
Congress far better than 5ny member Of either House
possibly can During tile ses5i.n, he Globes columns
necessarily pretty exclusively filled with Compression
al proceedings: When the Editor does find to say
word he shows that he is Of acy and vigorous
style and makes wish for the time when,ree by the
adjournment from the daily task If presenting the mass
Of rigmaroIe uttered in The House may Be favored by
more Of his Specifications and more diversity of selection
Is Washington has been for some time infested with
PICK pockets and robbers, drawn hither in anticipation
ii the Inauguration. very considerable detachment uf
these worthless follow General Taylor and find profit
able business the crowds which his presence attracts
to the principal towns. In Louisville the Courier says
i heard IF sixteen persons who had had their pIckers
picked. Mr. Turner, a member ot the House, from Hi
mis- seems 10 Be in a Of great apprehension. We
mentioned, last that he had moved suspension of
The rules for the purpose Of Offering resolution Of nqu
~, 70 what legislation necessary protect the
pockets Of members and Others for the remainder Of the
session. Leave refused. On Monday last. he Of
fered resolution for the employment of additional police
Officers in the galleries The House again showed la
nentable want " sympathy with lis fears.
We do not, perhaps, the covert design, but to
mind the selop M the House Of Representatives on Mon
day.-in adopting in Committee ofthe Whole, by
ct Sc 81 substitute amendment Tie Mexican In
demnity bill, which provided fr opening negotiations FIR
the retces,on Mexico Of nearly all the territory
qired by the treaty aud then when the Committee rose
rejecting the sad amendment in ;he House by vote of
l9l {, lO-was piece q solemn trhing. As party
demonstration il unfortunate ID say the least Of it
and the proPoslion, which maintained in speech
by The mover. Mr. Schenck. absurd and prepserous in
the extreme. Tie time Of Congress Just now is too pre-
cIous TO be wasted in such exhibitions
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-02-26
CONGRESS-

~ We have runor, from New Orleans, That Mr.
Clay would accep: The mission to France.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-02-26

Look out for Cotnltercits
Thisis the more neediul unprin;iplcd persons
parts of the country, make and vend them.
The genuine is Tor sale by
ID. B. PAYNE * BRO, Lynchburg;
James + Galloway, Brookneal;
w. n. jerks, Mariners View.
In Bedford County BY
William tii~h Cross Roads;
Wright * Matthew, c hamblis sburg p o..
Alex. Casey, lr., EmeuS;
Bassett Smith, Joppa Mills;
w LeWich s Son, Otter Bridge;
And generally in each county seat
Offices devoted exclusively tothe sale Of Wrighs Indian
Vegetable Pills wholesale and retail, 1863 Race street Pha
depia SS Greenwich street, New Yok and 1875, rremon.
street, Boston.
Nov. 81 3p
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-02-26
IIuIflOrS.

WRIGIfT'S INDIAN VEGETABLE PILL s are useA
cosmetic and purifier the blood great successive
moving all unseemly bloches, external Sores cutaneou
cruptions Of every kind
New YORK, June IL, Sis
To Dr. Wright, Phiadelphia
Dear Sir-iaving bceA afflicted with a dist essing
hunor for years past and a wing that
afforded the remotet probability Of relief Undue.
cd to valuable Indian Vegetable Pills. am now
satisfied that have received benefit use Of
them, than from all the medicines have heretofore taken
therefore take pleasure recommending the Pills
who have been suffering from hunor believing
do, that they directly upon the blood and pu
rying virtue, Will completely cleanse it from impur,y
HENRY GREEN, 80 Norfolk street,
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-02-26

RIO II VI Q ND NJ a RK ETs;
FEB. 10.
TOBACCO-The market ia animated than it
the early part Of The week. and sales show ad
vance of on Leal Tobacco and slight improvement
Lugs One very good manufacturing hid in dry order
sold Al s..
CORN-43 cts with tendency slightly upwards.
FLOUR-Last Sales s..
WfiEAT-95 to l05 cts.
WHEAT OFFAL Bran. bushel 10
B Bros.s s,ufs IS IS
OATS-bushel 80 81
RUM-New England 20 a 81
WfII>KEY-n bbls. 25 25.
PROViSIONS-BACoN Smithfeld and Tod's
hny round-l0O lbs. II s
Hams, extra 9 10
Western sides Old 81 o.
Shoulders, Western 6
LARD: in kegs II s.
COFFEE--Laguayra, per ID 81
Rio 81 GO
81. Domingo 81 a s.
Java 81 TO-
SUGARS-Havana. 6 a g. cts; New Orleans a 5
Porto Rico 81 Ga
BRANDY-O Dupuy s. Co. 2 25 2 80
A Segnette 90 3 50
lRON-Pig Iron, according to quality 27'a 50
Swedes, per ton 95
English IS 80
Tredegar (}ichmond manufaetory) $500
NAILS 81
BUTTER Mountain firkin IA IS
Fresh Butter II 20
LIVE STOCK MARKET, FEBRUARY s.
BEEF-S2 70 10 s. %, scale weight; nett, $3.50
10 $50.
HoGs-None in market.
SHEEP-$2 70 81, as in quality.
JACOB SHOOK
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-02-26
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

M E have made an arrangement with j. Royal Hu-
w combe, ESQ, by which counsel, and others wish
ing institute suits in the superior county o.
Campbell be accommodated by leaving their memo
randuus in writing with him.
JOHN d. ALEXANDER,
Clerk Superior Court Of Campbell.
GEO. WIN DABNEY,
Clerk of County Court of Campbell.
Feb. 26-lt
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-02-26
HENRY GREEN, 80 Norfolk street.


NERVOUS DEBIIIrN-LOSS OF ENERGY.
Wright indian Vegetable Pills speedily and pema nently
the declining of the human body This
be doubted but fact better established Those
who the ddnt Salsaparia for this purpose,
look doing medicine far less expensive and Ct
fectual.
CLYMER, Chautauque Co. n. Y, Oct 5, lS4S.
DIR. VIM. Wrght-Sr: For the last three four
had been gradually running down, and finally became
weak that unable TO perform usual labor. |
advised your Indian Vegetable Pills, and graft
fed to that by the three four boxes began
feel like myself again, and thoroughly restored.
From experience, can commend Pills to the
afflicted, with conf ence that they will be found medicine
OF great efficacy and value Yours, truly,
John CLEVELAND.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-02-26
LATER FROM EUROPE

TRANSMITTED FOR TFIE AMERICAN
ST Iou<s n ~, %
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-06-16
"NayaI Engageme nts.,

The Gondoliers who ply through the 81 Canal Com
mon" and the adjacent streams Of the Seventh Ward,
Second Municipality, were thrown into quite fever
of excitement ON Wednesday last by a fight, which
came off between two of the well known "joy wa
termen" who ply the our in that classic locality.
Their names we will designate as Nuggins and Bug
yns the former conspicuous for his tall stature and
rd hair and the other for physical beauties exactly
rice rersd. The moving cause of the quarrel was
we understand collision between their skfs as the
one was going toward Circus street and the other
the First Municipality known as +" Detour Chemise,"
I'VE don't know how TO spell the thing in English
The usual compliments which always follow such
accidents ensued and while the parties were cursing
each other, the gentle current brought the crafts
again together, and the two "cnched." The next
moment they were in the water, and the blows fell
fast and furious. ring Of skifis was formed, and
their partisans sent up the cry OF encouragement,
1Go Il red headn "Now for Il black head p The
latter hit ,ip the former doirn and with varied sue
cess. They went laundering through the water
like two mermon, or pair Of overgrown Dryades,
until Nuggns, In stepping back, went into the deep
gutter and the little Buggns had him." As black
duck pumps down on bunch OF celery grass 50
did the little fellow come down upon the red head OF
the devoted higgins. blow right and left told the
| plunged "He hedd' under water. As the fiery god
Of day, when seeking in red repose beneath the
waves Of the Pacific, sheds CORY color on all around
40 did the "carroty pol' Of Nuggins incamadine the
| ,vnter of Common street. Thrice did he appear and
| thrice again was "duckej," Uhe ink bushes while
| we write the word,) until at last a policeman, who
had been an interested witness of the combat STEP
ned ,p and fs,ried the dripping belgerents to the
| guardhouse.-N. o. Bulletin.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-06-16

OCEAN PENNy PosTAoE.- energetic movement
is in progress in Grsat Britain for the accomplish
ment of this object. Every species ofinstrnmentolty
that can be dvised, among people accustomed to
secure great public benefits by presenting to the
government an irresistible array of public sentiment
towards that end. One variety Of this effective
agency has just been brought 10 notice, in the
shape OF letter envelope handsomely graved with
an ingenious design representing at top, in the CEN
gre, the emblems ofpeace and amity--hand Joined in
friendly grasp, over which floats dove bearing an
olive branch; and on either side, einblems of COM
merce railways and canals in active opera ton. The
margin below Is skirted with the sea, traversng
which are seen mail steamers, with the motif, Of
Peacee" upon their flags The whole is surrounded
with the inscription" Britains from thee the world
expects an ocean penny postage TO make her children
one fraiernity."--F. Y. Journal Of Commerce.