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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-10-25

"THE GAG RULE IN VERMONT !'--"In the
Joint Assembly Of the State of Vermont, on
Tuesday last, the President Of The Joint Assem-
bly, and Lieutenant Governor Of the State, deci-
ded, in his own words, "that The qualihcatlons
Of candidates for office before the Joint Assem-
bly, were not debateable.'-N W. Patriot.
Such is the cist of IN article in the Patriot.
II is gross representation, and entirely mex
cusable. The editor of the Patriot knows, and
so does every member present IN the joint assem-.
bly,, that the President distinctly and repeatedly
stated, in the language of tho Reporter, "that
the election Of an officer was not, strictly speak
ing, debaleabe question, BUT THAT ANY IN
QuiRiEs AND FACTS AS TO THE cBARAcTERAND
be IN ORDER" That was the exact position OF
tho President, and what is more, in the absence
of oil rules regulating debate in such a body as
the Joint Assembly, it was a wise decision
On any other ground, 1t would be within the
power of any gentleman of wind, not only 10
waste The time and money Of the State, but alb
solutely to postpone every election indefinitely !!
II is reasonable that the character and quafca
tions Of candidates should be known 1t is ne
ccssary; and fully to that extent the decision of
the President went. But it is neither rcasona-
BILE nor necessary TO subject every member Of
The joint assembly to the hearing Of arguments
upon mere matters Of fact. 1t is rather to be
fairly presumed that each man will know how TO
vote when he understands "the character and
qualifications Of the candidates" This is the
pract ce in all our other elections. Who ever
heard of a lrcenan's meeting, or even u March
meeting, stopped by debate upon candidates !?
In such meetings, facts are sometimes stated and
inquiries made, and answered; but we doubt
whether there is a town in Vermont where the
ireemen would tolerate any man in going beyond
that Limit, and entering upon he iIlmtabe sea
Of an electioneerlng debate. Such man would
be tod that The freemen can and will Judge
and act for themselves, as ii is their right to do.
So with the joint assembly: it is TO be presumed
that each member can Judge and act for himself
upon duly understanding the character and quail
lfichtions of candidates If the Joint Assembly
wants more than this wants debate, it has on =
ly so TO provide by its rules in the regular way.
We repeat, that in the absence of such rules, the
President did no more than his duty and 30 the
Joint Assembly itself determined
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-10-25

AS we said, the federal members of the Gen.
eral Assembly met at their slaughter house last
week and determined after mature deliberation
not only TO Interfere in county sppoin meus OF
note, but TO 30 down to justices OF the peace"
Patriot.
Will the Patriot be fair enough 10 tell what it
means by A" interference" Docs it simply mean
that the Wings have determined to aet precisely
according 10 The Constitution, Part 2, sections .
and "a? If 50, the Patriot is only wrong in
condemning the Wings tor returning 10 the con.
stitu,iona, and therefore the only righ, way
Does the Patriot mean, 1--WE think it does,) more
than ihls--'o wit, that the Wings have determ-
ed to elect nobody but Wings, from Judges to
Justices OF The Peace ]? Such is the inference
The public draw from the Patriots article: and
we feel called upon 10 say that il is false-u,ter-
BY fa!sei and so the editor of the Patriot might
easily learn by looking at the appointments al
ready made.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-10-25
THE STRENGTHENING OF THE LONG


Tuesday last witnessed the first net of the Sec
ond edition of the "VERGENNES SLAUGH-
TER HOUSE"
The question came up in Joint Assembly up
on the report OF the members Of Bennington
county. The Bennington Probate District is
democratic and The county convention presented
the name of Josiah Wright, democrat, for Judge.
The JOINT Assembly by q vote Of l42 for Black
man L. Brownel, Slavete, TO e5 for Wright,
s,rct party vote, decided to override the voice
of the people The LONG TEAM is now fairly
Strengthened, and the people of Vermont are to
lie made 10 submit TO The inJIgnity Of having
such officers thrust upon them his the new
"Slaughter House" shall dictate. MIR. LONo
TEAM BRowNELL who is to act as q county Of
tcer against the wishes Of his people is the first
iero oil The new Slaughter House.-N Pat.
The Patriot commits one error which makes
all The difference 10 the world in this natter
Judge Brownell was the incumbent he had
held the office one year, and an admirable Off
Ger lie has been. Nobody denied these iac,s.-
What then? Simply this the coalitonsts had
one majority in the convention for the South
shire Of Bennington county; this coalition ma
jorty of one determined not TO re. appoint Mr.
Brownell, because he is u Whig. The Wing ma-
joriy in The joint assembly 10 this instance hose
not to sacrifice good officer merely because he
was Whig-and they therefore re elected
Judge Browneii. Now we beg to observe tina,
the slaughter house most certainly was not ia
the joint assembly: that is the mistake Of the Pat.
rot. The only thing like slaughter in the case
was the attempt of The coalitonsts to kill Brow
nell. Major, Just change your venue fIom tn,
Joint assembly hall TO the caucus room of the co
ali,ionists of Bennington South Shire, aud 20,
will find The slaughter house."
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-10-25
SENATE.


Prayer by the Chaplain.
The President beng absent, Mr. Chandler
was chosen, and having taken the oath presided
pro tenporc.
Reports. By Mr. Hazen, from select commit
tee on bill for changing the tine for Grand Ju-
ror term IN Grand Isle county, IN favor nj the
bill, and it was passed to DE engrossed. By Mr.
Tufts, from select committee on the petition OF
Joel Lyman and others, tor annexation Of part of
Somerset 10 Dover, adversely, and the pHlllion-
ers had leave to Withdraw. BY Mr. Dean, from
committee on banks, IN favor Of House bill III
creasing IksafppItal stock OF Stark Bank; pass
ed.
Resolut,ot,s.-r.By Mr. Weston, instructing the
committee oneducaton 10 enquire INFO the ex'
pedeney OF Wpsecu'log the geological survey /;
adopted.
BNs.-By AZ Walker, to incorporate the
Farmers Mutual insurance company referred 10
committee on manufactures.
| Petitions. John Allen and 81 others, in
the town OF Westiord, for right to convey GER
tain lands referred 10 judiciary committee.
| The resolution authorizing the county clerks
to procure and preserve newspap Rs, came up.
Mr.. Hazen proposed an amendment permitting
the clerks where no paper was published III The
county, to procure papers from other parts Of the
State. The amendment was accepted and the
resolutions adopted.
| Inc fesoluiion Tor JOINT assembly Tor lhe cleo
ton of Auditor Of accounts at Z. M Wednes-
day l7lb, Was SO amended as To have tho meet
ing on Wednesday "a h at 10 A. N. aud adopt
ed.
EngrossedABiiis An act in addition to sever.
al acts relating TO divorce; passed. TO amend
the act Incorporating tue Vermont Valley Rail
Road company passed.
The resolutions on the subject of Bureau OF
Agriculture to be established IN the Department
" the Interior at Washington we're adopted
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-10-25
Washington Monument.

SYLvANus RIPLEY, ESQ, of this Village, is n
regularly authorized s. commissioned agent to re-
celve subscriptions for tho magnificent National
Monument TO WAsHiNaToN, now in the process
of construction at the city of Washington. The
merican citizen. Mr.. R. may be found at No.
l6 State House.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-10-25

Daring attempt on The Bonk Of Rutiand-On
Friday night OF last week, remarkably bold
and ingenious attempt was made 10 force the
vault OF The Bank OF Rutland, by means of pow
eriu machinery, the exact description OF which
can only be cotjectured. The heavy stone cas-
ing OF The IRON door, about four feet thick on each
side, and from six TO seven feet high, was forced
apart in a ma IS, SO as to eject an opening OF an
inch aud IL nali ut the bottom, setting Tree tbs
lower bolts OF the door, crushing portion OF
one large stone into small fragments, and leav-
ing On each side deep lmprlnls OF the machinery
used, at three points about two feet apart But
the iron casing being welded at the top resisted
the attack ut that point and saved the contents
OF the vault. We learn however, that with The
exception of specie, the only MONIES exposed to
tins attempt, were the bills of the bank OF Rut-
land.
The outer doors were pried open, and were
found SO standing IN the morning nothing IN
tho Banking room having been molesled' As
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-10-25
Agricultural Bureau.

Certainly one of the most interesting, and 10
tie mass of the people, probably the most impor-
liant document Of the session, is The Report of
lie JOINT committee on the subject of an Agri-
cultural Bureau at Washington and we trust
our readers will be well satisfied with the post
ponement Of other matter, for the purpose of Civ
ing this document entire. We have right to
presume that the report was from The pen OF Sen.
tor Holbrook of Wndham county.
See fourth page.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-10-25

Petition: or Elisha Lopham ond others, for a
Bank at Dandy; referred to Committee on
Banks.
The Speaker laid before the House coromu-
nnlcatlon and other documents from Alexander
Voltemare, relative to international Exchange :
referred to select committee on that portion OF
the Governors message relating to lnternaton-
tional Exchange.
On motion Of Mr. Hatch Of s. the House adj.
iourned.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-10-25
hig State Convention.

Pursuant TO notice previously gwen, the whp
members of the Legislature, aud other wings
met in State Convention at No. 2 and 8, State
House, on Thursday evening, The 18th inst, and
organized by the appointment Of the following
ofiicers, viz:
ALVAH SABIN, of Franklin Co.
Vice Presidents.
Asa WENTWORTH, Jr, of Windbam Co.
DAVIS RICH, of Addison,
SEwALL FULLAM, Of Windsor,
john DEWEY, of Essex.
Secretaries.
u. w. c. CLARKE, OF Burlington,
b. d. HARRIS, OF BrOtteboro.
On motion of Mr.. Royce, Of Franklin county
the chair appointed a committee, consisting OF
one from each county, 10 nominate for the con
sidcration of the Conventional State Central Com
aitee for the ensuing year.
Voted, on motion Of Mr. Dean of Windsor Co..
that when this convention adjourns, in adjourn
to meet at the Free Church tomorrow at o'clock
Pm.
poted, on motion of the same, to dispense with
the appointment of county Committees, and that
the existing committees in the several counties
continue In flee until their respective county
conventions are next holden.
Mr. Bottum, of Bennington county, from the
committee appointed TO nominate State Com
mi,tee for the year ensuing, made the following
report.
A. P. LYMAN, of Bennington, Chairman,
JUSTIN s. MORRILL,, OF StrafiUrd,
DANIEL II. ONION, Of Burlington,
pORTUS BAXTER, of Derby,
ORRIN SMITH, Of Berlin.
The above report was unanimously adopted
D. w. G. Clarke, Esq, Of Burlington, proposed
the following resolution, which, after discussion
was unanimously adopted
Resoired, That as Wings, as consistent and
stesdlasi friends OF the prepouderance of FACE
INSTITUTIONS in this Union, and OF the spread
OF repuO lIcansm throughout the world, we hail
with profound qualification the multiplying evil
dences OF a desire on the part of the PEOPLE
vi The province OF Canada, TO unite their polltl-
cal destines with ours; we tender 10 them our
most cordial sympathy and while we desire to
do nothing Inconsistent with The amicable re-
lalions thai subsist between the governments Of
Great Britain and the United States, We have no
hesitation in declaring, that our hopes our
wishes, aud our Interests, impe us 10 welcome
with open arn,s the peaceful annexation" Of
the ferIe anu free territory, and the intelligent
popuation OF Canada, 10 the American Union
The Convention was ably and eloquently ad-
dressed by SewalI FulIam, Esq, Hon. s. S.
Phelps, and oilers.
Adjourned.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-10-25

o. The frequent illusions 10 cattle, and the
distressing dread of siaughter.houses, in which
the last Patriot abounds, is remarkable. 1t is
surmised that the editor had been to lection, and
that during his absence the chair was filed by
- IA cnIE
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-10-25
FRIDAY, Oct 18th, 1874!

Met in the Free Church pursuant to adjourn
mchi, and listened to speeches from Messrs.
james Bell, WIN. Upham, A. l.. Miner, r. e.
Benton, and WIN. Weston.
Adjourned 10 meet at No. 7 and g. State
House, tomorrow evening, at o'clock.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-10-25

GFS1hs weeks Waterman & Journal will
contain complete list of the joint aud standing
committees oil both louses-also the report on the
subject Of an agricultural bureau.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-10-25

0F~ln addition to the usual freight, Tues
days tain on The Central railroad numbered los
r-loads of cattle. Ten more carloads were Of
fered but could not be taken for want of cars.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-10-25

r}SOur neighbor of the Patriot is moro saw
me than usual upon the majority in the Joint
Assembly. Keep cool, Major, and wait.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-10-25

O. Samuel NJ. Conant Esq. of Brandon, has
been appointed Second Assistant Clerk of The
House of Representatives for the year ensuing
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-10-25


Reports. From committee OF Grand List on
bill 10 CNedpt certain aniCes irum laXdtI0u-
that II ought mol to pas adopted. From COM
luutce on education, on bill 10 define aud limit
sec. 10, chap. Is, that It ought not 10 pass +;
adopted. FROM committee on cldlius un pelluon
10 pay SlmeUn Llltleheld by bin 10 pay the
SAME; bill ordered u be en- rosscd.
Bus. lily Mr. Ous 10 incorporate the Dandy
Bank referred 10 the cOmmi,tue on Banks. By
Mr. Flagg, TO repeal an uct IN relation 10 the
grand list referred to the committee to make up
the grand INST. Senate Bills, IN relation to sew
eral bills relating 10 divorce; referred 10 the
coaini,lee on the judiciary. 10 amend al act
10 Incorporate The Vermont Valley kaIl Road
Company referred 10 the col.hlitee on Roads.
by MIR Vail OF NJ. to amend sec. B, chap. 81, of
Il. $; referred 10 committee ON the Judiciary.
Also Oy the same, IN relation TO railroads; reiei-
red to coulnilee on Roads. Also 10 pay Ira
Day the sum therein mentioned; referred to
committee OH CluInis.
Mr. Newton OF ST Albans presented the re-
mouslrance OF The Directors oil the Veamont and
Canada Railroad Company, against the charter
oi the Champlaln Railway Company referred
~ comnltee on Roads.
Joint RESOLUTION. Providing for the preserve
tlon OF county newspapers concurred IN.
Mr.. Deane, IN benalf OF committee on roads,
asked leave OF absence durlpg the sitting Of the
House lo-norrowi granted.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-10-25
fl)atfbman & 5tatc Journal.

e. y. WALTON, JR., EDITOR.
Thursday, Oct. rs, As4O.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-10-25

Pursuant to notice previously gwen, the whp
members of the legislature, aud other whigs
met in State Convention at No. z and 8, State
House, on Thursday evening, The 18th inst, and
organized by the appointment Of the following
ufficers, viz:
New-York daily tribune., 1849-04-20
NEW-YORK TRIBUNE.

s.s.ys--s W. B.lS-u ospo.s. A. City Hotel .ssu' io'
T,tbxx
New-York daily tribune., 1849-04-20
Important from Yucatan-Fariher from 'o''
Wehh1s EIpedItion.
BALTIMORE, THURSDAY Aprl

BALTIMORE. Thursday, ApUl ~
The Southern Mail has arrived, bringing New
ORLEANS dstes 70 the l2lh inst TIE late news rom
rs,s. repor, the abatement Of the Cholera The
roo., contains letters from Yucstsn, which say mat
the Indians were gaining ground on the whites snd
grea, ea-s were enisrtsned for the nhaotAn ID case
Of the Indians again becoming victorious
The P.oayuus says letters have been received from
vs,,op, tneubers Of Col Webbs party At ner' saying
tbs, the company became dshesrtsnsd by the 'ioSne'
and death OF their compsDions and Dissatisfaction win
their commander began also % 20 manifest sei ihs
caused the expedition 70 d'shsnd
Letters Of the 3lst us from her' say that most Of
the members hsd again determined 70 proceed to Can
fornls Fifteen still adhered TO Col WEBB "nie lol'y
,our organized under Lieut. Audubon and proceedsG
on their xsy TIE letters state th7t al nao feco'oieo
their health. .s.-...h
The stasrner Cherole had arrived st Savannah
A,CharI-ston Savannah and Augusta, heavy sno"
.,orn was experienced, and considerable Ice MADE
Pes,s are entertained for the cotton crop
Es,hsniel Young has to-day been appointed oy tne
p,.sidert Collector u Customs for the Wilmington
DslJ District
New-York daily tribune., 1849-04-20

The TxLEolAyH-The bare fact Of the Eusopss ar
rival received in this City BY the Agent Of the Az
socistsd Press at 10 O'Clock on Wednesday morning
and instantly thereupon the Telegrsphie cemmuncs
tion with Boston interrupted By deranssneo'
t~e assured II seeidsntsl) Of the wires )o''
above Harlem. II was P. ". when tbs, bresf was
rnsnded and communication resumed up 70 "nieo
time no hint Of the character Of the news oy tns
Steamer reached this Ctyst least none reached the
agent Of toe Associated Pren. Al 10 ? W. the news
had all reached this Cry aud then vas the nfs' inDs
tion Of IL given the several Jouroas-Ins Inooo7
among others. We deem this sxplsnstion doe 70 ooi
patrons Who bad .ht 70 the news a. soon !" p's'"
cable after its reception.
The ssen, Of ths Association commeneed senons ''s
ns-s 70 Philadelphia a. fast reached this Cy sho
10 both lines we're nm,distiy Interrupted Ai's'
making every effort 70 pa, them right me s'smp ""
absn for the night and the news forwarded oy
Horse Express We can Z believe that double ores<
v.s accidental but who 10 the cuprit we OF course
cannot guess
-Notbips short Of half dozen independent eompe-
Ting lises Of Telegraph connecting ell our great cities
can ever pat the business on such footing a. viii se
cure the public sgsinr the grosse'' frauds and mi
ouisles.
New-York daily tribune., 1849-04-20
War In sicily.

We have received sdvices to The 18th MI Their
tents are important NM Temple and Rsypovai vh0
Il will be remembered, bad gone personally. IN CON
pnny with the two AdDirals o. make at effort o.
compllsh concis'ory arrangement. and 10 save 5e
barbarous carnsge which seemed Imminent hal rs
turned 10 Naples the lSih, their ehof having tsrt
altogether ffuites Previous o. this isst ,hnrt he
Admirals had sent steamer to make circuit " ne
islsnd touching at all tho principal ports aud road
stsds. 20 make known t0 the last ohers presented
with tho mediation OF France snd Eogland ihi
steamer visited Trapanl. Msrsaa. Msxzsvs, Sisecs
Glrg-ot. Aicsta Terren"vs. syracuse snd cstAuis
The snswer giver (ssys cur correspondenp was uus
unanimous cry 4 War" from the whole pspu'atOn
NM Temple and Rryneval, on arriving at fserno
.eut Joint note signed also by the Admirsls 10 hs
Government The Parliament sas instantly as.' nhltd
aud II voted unanimously that they would nd
condescend 10 ener into any father neeoiiaons BOT
that on Thursday, the 2-th st noon, hlstirs shouf
bs recommended. The snthuriasm oi tho popuisiioi
az Palermo 10 described exceeding sl bound. n
members of the bigtfst nObiessc, ot both seXfs a.
working In the trenches The fngsh sud Friend
deets were about % depart Two French vessels wei
H. remainthe lnfexible AZ Palermo, sBd the friedar
at Messina-to protect French subjects, md rccei'
them AZ need
New-York daily tribune., 1849-04-20
Can,lctlon OF Barbe.. Albert. &c. a. Bourg.-

On the "a instant this prOuscted trial was brought
70 conclusion The Jury, after several hours delib-
erstion delivered syerdet Of guilty against Barbes and
Albert OF guilty against Blanqui fotte sobner, kss
pail AID Quentin, with exteuusting circumstances
aud Of not gully against General COurtais, Dsgre,
Borne Thomas. Villain and Larger The six last
named were then brought into Court and alter the
verdict had been read them President ordered
them 81 liberty On hearing The verdict, they
bowed 70 the Court sDd Immediately required The
remainder Of the prisoners we're thea brought In. and
ths verdcts in their respective read - them
with the same form slities and their being asksd
whether they nad anything say why Judgment should
not be pronounced agsinss them they severay replied
In the negative Flotte adding that he In the
habit Of asking fsvors Of any one
The President and tie Judges then retired % deoer
ate and returned into Court At ii O'clock and delivered
their Judgment cordrmuing Bsroes and Albert 20
transportation FOR life Bsnq1i 70 10 years sobrer 10
years Raspa - year.. and F!Otte and Quentin u
yesrs' inpfsonmeut each. The prisoners we're also
condem mned ointy sud seversliy % the costs of the
prosecution snc soorier, Rsspai Flotte and Quentin
70 months imprisonment 10 dsfsut Of psymsnt The
yrsoaers heard their with perfect silence and
Immediately ssrward ware recondeted % their sew
era rooms
The Court has condemned Loul. Blanc, csu.sdiere
H0onesu Lsvirron, SeigGesnst and Napoleon Ch.ncel
oy default 10 trsnsPOrtation Tor lite
New-York daily tribune., 1849-04-20
Very Late IRON CaliforBia-D Distress OF the
Gold bisxer-.


The HasAtagt0H CRi0H oi yesterday publishes
the following extract from letter written by gentle
man In San Francisco 10 his brother in Washington:
SAN FKASoIsco, Feb ~. ls4a.
DxAR BRorHER since my srrivsi here the l7th
in.I no les. thsn nine large vessels have srived and
lots OF people. As to the gold region, the accounts
from there last received represent the surrnss Of
the people there 10 be grrsL Many have died. and
many more wall follow The di.ssrvesole and rainy
season does not eni u0til The month OF April
As may be supposed. everything Is anarchy snd cen
fusion or. Ia other words, every one does - he
plcsses and takes care OF himself
Commodore Jones has gone % an expedition up TIE
Bsy, IN the Southampton. with ve~ Oi ssct rtslnns I
ho~ far The NAVY >ton is practicable ir lsse vessels
Resl estate here i. q. desr s.u Is In Brosd~ay-st
eSst ~ much s ssked but there houses IN the
place suefdlng any comforts and no person 10 put
Them up
A high an interes, per cent per month hss bcen
psid Tor money nyPotoecsuus rvs estate which cost
SlOo year ago And nov worth $1,000. snd the Ike.
great oesi YOU hear tro'n the gold region is, Of
couse exaggerated bat ocieVe rschness surpass-s
anytbins vet beard Of Indeed Il AL report. he true
the whole earth mixed with Il for huodrrd. ~ ni-.
"A. extent Of wh;ch has yet been sscer.ip.s
tosre c.nno, be scarcity Of The srts1e thousand
wears o. coma. =.
bk.ly 10 20 down. There 10 not muea, so~ever In
n.,k,t put next Fall there viii De an inmense Qaan-
'''s sl'ne ues.les are knhRg al the inhabitants d
~ s,B5 .ich Is snds 10 90 10 reported osve di-d
Ous Commission b.. struck bis nsg and s iosser
heads win the hSosks ""'e'eH'sAa N''A ''O'''
believe, will 50 over mere
ITAi.ls no douoI an exaggerated rumof' Our pre-
Won. sdvices frem the Sandwich Islands represent 'n
hoov,ns cough and measles savios been very prsvs
len, but already eeginniSs 70 saosids-A@ frS