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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-05-18

Who Sailed the Sea?-The following scene
is reported TO have occurred on board a stea-
mer carrying attachments of Alabama and
Louisiana volunteers to the late war:
One tall volunteer from the pine land OF
Alabama was unhappy for the want of en-
ployment. He sauntered along " for some
thing 10 do" when it occurred 10 him that he
might. as he expressed it, stake good wash
He was a tall, lank fellow, with a shocky
head of dry, grassy hair, hanging down 10 his
shoulders With deliheration consistent with
an idle sea voyage, he commenced rubbing
the turpentine soap of the ship into his hail
and skin with commendable vehemence. He
had cause to take great deal of pains, for he
observed to himself" that be had an acre Of
barrack mud on him.
1t must be observed that all this while the
vessel was blowing further out into the sea
and by this time the Mississippi water in tht
Mushroom had become exhausted. and HI
threw his bucket over the vessels side 10 re-
plenish his basin.
The first dash he made was at his head thu
turpentine of the soap and the saline of th'
water soon formed a chemical combination
and the oily qualities of the soap disappeared
and left something in it's stead resembling tar
Two OF lnTee TdheS ol Tue HhSeIe thluuSn III
hair elevated it upright on the Albanian
head, stiff as the quill of a porcupine. ''That'
another trick played upon me-" said the un
washed. in rage, his hair still growing fer
Ger. At this moment the water dripped on hi
face. and he commenced splitting, as if nause
a,ed 10 the last degree Cooi!v and determin
eddy, he went 10 his belt, took "bowie
some fifteen inches long, and delivered him
self thus " Some of them thar Louisianian
has played tricks enuff on me. Now, if an
one dare, let him fetch me the one that pu
salt in this ere water!''
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-05-18

The new City Government of New York
was duly installed on Tuesday. Mayor
Woodhull's message thus sets forth the pres
ent condition of the city finances Permanent
city debt, redeemable from sinking fund May
LIST, '49, 14,646, 1888 assets, So, 047 ,429 ~
net amount of city debt to be redeemed by the
sinking fund, Sill 500 1862 81. Amount Of
appropriations on account of city government
for the current year, $2,l65.989; paid out
since January LIST to May 1st. S794,705 rs,
leaving for expenditures during the remainder
of the year, to meet existing liabilities.
$1,371,283 rs.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-05-18

Russia and 7Mrkey-The London Times
says the Emperor of Russia having ascertain
ed that the military preparations going for
ward in the Turkish empire were undertaken
at the instgation of Sir Stratford Canning, &C
ting under orders from London, despatched on
the 2sth OF March, his Aide-de- Camp, Gener-
al Grabbe, 10 Constantinople, with an ultima
tum which requires the immediate cessation
of warlike preparations in Turkey, as well as
the recall of the Ottoman troop assembled
on the Danuba 1t further requires the Porte's
acquiescence in the occupation of the
Principalites of Wallachia and Moldavia by
Russia Failing the acceptance of these terms
by the Divan, the Russian Minister is to quit
Constantinople, and the Autocrat's troops
which are already in Pennsylvania, are to ad
vance on Constantinople, turning (not crossing,
the Balcan. The Russian fleet from Sevasto
pol is to lend its cooperation.
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ca RRIaGES.

Market Street. about 800 yards ADORE the
Episcopal Church.
znHE subscriber has on hand large and gen
~ eraI assortment of CARRIAGES, which
he offers for sale on the most reasonable terms.
Among which may be found, COACHES. BA
ROUCHES, ROCKAWAYS, CHARIOTEES,
DUNHAMS. PHAETONS, B uGGIES,
GIGS, SUBKEYS, &c.
Also, Harness of every description.
All orders in the above line thankfully received
and faithfully executed. Repairing done at short
notice and in the neatest manfer,, for cash only.
ALSO--Saddles; Brides; llarlingaleS; Bits
Trunks; Carpet Bags, Sc. &C.,
Which will be sold very low.
ISAAC WELLS.
MAY II. ls49--L35
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THE coin DOLLAR

We yesterday received in letter. for sub
scfiption. one Of those little beauties. the
American gold dollar. and if long forthcoming,
they certainly exhibit most creditable work.
manship. The coin is useful, convenient and
safe, and does away with the last argument
IN favour of notes of smaller denomination
than five dollars, as they are much better for
remittance by mail. Those who profit from
paper money have already commenced their
opposition TO it. which is thus noticed in the
Philadelphia Ledger:-[ Bait. Sun.
1.-THE friends of paper dollars are out in
| loud denunciation Of il. All manner of evil
is predicted from its use. It is contended
that, being so small and light, it may be
counterfeited with impunity. and will be liable
| to slip through the fingers by thousands and
be lost. Wonderful sympathy is eyinced for
the industrious classes. who. it is predicted,
are TO suffer most from the issue of the new
coin. 1t has been just so whenever any effort
to infuse more coin into circulation was suc-
cessful. But these lachrymose gentlemen
will see the industrious classes, those who
handle small paper most, swindled by thou
sands by deprecated and fraudulent bills. and
yet utter no word of complaint, and raise no
objection against paper money on these &C.
counts. Why! Because the profits of the
nefarlons trade IN paper 60. in the shape of
bank dividends, directly TO the pockets OF
the gentlemen so Mortified at the predicted
evils following the gold dollars. What say
onr small grocers, retail dealers, mechan-
les. and laborers? Do they prefer our filthy
and deprecated PIPER dollars to the new
gold coin2 We think not. And then, if
there is danger of frauds in consequence of the
dollar being SO light. as is alleged, what must
the danger he from bank notes, which are not
one-tenth of the weight of gold dollar. and
which may be so much more easily initiated. -
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STATE OF NoRTh-cARoL1NA.

DUFLIT COUNTY.
Court Of Pleas and Quarter Sessions.
April Term, A. D. ls4s.
John Smith, Original Attachnent-Le-
John Wilkinson. We'd on the defendants land.
IT appearing to the satisfaction cf,hs Court
that the defendant has absconded. So that the or
dlnasy process of the law ca1not be served upon
him. it is ordered that publication he made for six
weeks in the Wilmington Journal, Il newspaper
printed in the town of Wilmington, nutifying the
said defendant TO make his appearances at the next
term Of this Court. ard defend the said suit. or
judgment final will be rendered against him.
Witness, JAMES H JERMAN;. Clerk of said
Court. at office, the third Monday in April. A. D.
ls4s. J. H; HERMAN, Clerk.
BY B. F. GRADY. Dep'y OK.
April 81. ls49--33-6t Pr fee 81 Ssl
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MIR II I'D,

In this town, on Thursday evening last, by the
Rev. DR. Drane, Mr.. John B. Ounce, to Miss J.
Alfalfa Brown.
On the 18th of April, in st. Bartholomew
Church, Pittsborough, by the Rev. A F Olmsted,
Augustus w Burton, of Lincolnton. to Miss Jul
liza l.. OIn,sted of East Hartford, Connecticut.
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alias Jones-An old offender was lately
brought before learned justice of the peace.
The constable, as preliminary, informed his
worship, that he had in custody, John Sim
mons, alias Jones, alias Smith. every well, :"
said the magistrate, /" will try the tuo no.
men first; bring in Alice Jones.''
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-05-18

NEW YORK. May l5.-Sales of 1900 bales
OF Cotton at 6S to 73c. FIour-AIl descrip-
tons have been dull to-day. and prices are a
shade lower. Common Western Canal brands,
and good Western straight brands, were sold
al 81 25 81 So Pork-The market is dull,
and prices have declined. Corn-The trans
actions have been light, and prices have ten
dency to decline
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STATE OF NoRTH-CARoLINA,

DUBLIN C6tHrY.
Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions,
April Term, A. iS4S.
Ephfaim Cook, to use of Constable's Return
John D. Pearsall, IL l.,
VS..
John Wilkinson. PENDANTS land.
1T appearing to the satisfaction of the Court
that the defendant has absconded. so that the or
Ginary process Of the law cannot be served upon
him, it is ordered, that publication be made for
six weeks in the Wilmington Journal, newspa-
per printed in the town of Wilmington, notifying
the said defendant to make his appearance at the
next term of this Court, and defend the said suit;
or judgment final will be rendered against him:
Witness. JAMES H. JERMAN, Clerk of said
Court. at Office, the third Monday in April. A. q
ls49. j. JERMAN. Clerk.
BY b. F. GRADT, DeP'y Ci'k.
April ~. la49-33-6t pr fee 81 Ssl
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FRESH BEEF !! MUTTON /! &c. &c.

JAMES PETTEwAY. respectfully announ-
ces to the citizens of Wilmington, that he will
resume the BUTCHERING BUSINESS in said
town on or about the 10th of October next He
takes occasion here to return his thanks to his old
customers, and hopes by strict attention to the
business to merit renewal of their patronage.
He will endeavor. at all times. to keep his stall
at the new Market-house supplied with the best
ofFRESH BEEF, VEAL, LAMB, MUTTON
and PORK.
Drovers will find it to their interest to call on
him before disposing of their stock.
Sept. %, ls4s. 1t
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CHARLESTON, May l6.-Cotton- The trans
actions yesterday reached 1925 bales, at pri-
ces ranging from So to 75c.
Rice-A few hundred terces were sold at
former prices.
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FOUND

Near the Rail Road Bridge, pair of GOLD
SPECTACLES, which the owner can obtain by
calling at the Journal Office. proving property
and paying for this advertisement.
May Is, ls49-[36-tf
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To the Pnblic.

gR TAKE this method Of in.orming the public
u that now occupy the Livery Stables formerly
occupied by Mr.. II. r. NIXON. and solicit the
patronage Of the, public generally. All persons
who may favoi me with call. may rest assured
that their horses will be promptly attended to, 81
fiatter myself that l have the best Of Ostiers.
nJAlso large Lot for the accommodation Of
DRevERs. -
April 20, ls49-ts2-iy
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-05-18

PHILADELPHIA, May is, P. M.-Flour--
Sales of 900 bills Western brands at 81 623
Corn meal 50 Is; rye -four So 874. White
wheat passes at ST O8 81 II ; red at ST 05;
yellow com, Sc SIC; oats, 81 34c; mess
beef, S13 so; mess pork. $40 so. There is
a good demand for lard, and prices have ten
dency 10 advance Sales of kegs were made
at II to 73c. Whiskey, 22c per gallon.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-05-18

Cool-The N. Y. Star says, that many
years ago, as Judge afterwards GoVernor)
Tompkins was passing sentence on man
condemned to be hung, and was exhorting
him TO repentance in very pathetic terms, the
culprit looked up 10 the gallery, which was
in considerable commotion, and cried out with
loud voice, &c silence in the gallery! lcannot
hear what the Judge SAYS"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-05-18
STATE OF NoRTH-cARoLlNA,

STATE OF NORTH=CAROLlNA,
DUPLIS C6UNTr:
Court Of Pleas and Quarter Sessions,
April Term, A. d: ls49.
Ephraim Cook, to use of Constable's Return
John D. Pearssll, --Ic,;.a -
vs.. ~
John Wilkinson. fendantss land.
TT appearing to the satisfaction Of the Couft
that the defendant has absconde,, so that the Or
binary process Of the law cannot be served bpcn
him. il is ordered. that publication Be made Tor
si1 weeks in the Wilmington Journal. newspa.
per printed in the town Of WILMINGTON. nstifying
the said defendant 10 make his appearance at the
next term of THE Gouft. and ae:end the said suit,
or Judgment fusl win be rendered against him.
! Witness, JAMES H. JERNAH. Clerk Of ssid
Court, ii Office, the third Monday in April, A. D.
| lS4g. ]. III. JERMAN, Clerk.
BY B. r. GaApI, Dep'Y Crk.
April 81, ls49-3s-et Pr fee 81 3el
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S25 Reward.

THE subscriber offers the above reward TO airy
person who will apprehend and lodge in Jail his
negro woman THURSDAY. and JOE, her son.
Also $50 for sufficient proof to convict any per-
son persons of harboring them. Said woman
is tall, has large stomach, and speaks very slow
she is of bright yellow complexion. Joe is
dark Completed, and is from 8 to years of age,
and formerly belonged to James M. Thompson,
deceased. and come from Onslow county.
F. M. AGOSTINE.
May 18th, 1s49 81 If
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FOR SALE.

10000 ACRES. OF LAND, lying on the East
of Wilmington, N. c., beginning miles from
Wilmington, and lying on both sides of the New
bern Road. Apply to J. A. SANDERS.
April 20. lS49-T32-6t
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THEOPHILUS HIGGINS,
G e 81 T. IL AL AG ENT
COMMISSION MERCHANT,

Will attend to any business proper TO his office,
such as the sale of TIMBER. LUMBER, Naval
STORES, and all kinds of produce, together with
filling orders. receiving and forwarding goods.
UPOFF1cE in Nuts buildings, North Water
Street.
Nav H. lS49-T3S.3m
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STATE OF NoRTH-CAROLINA,

CoURT OF EaUIrf.
Spring Term, 1s49.
ex parte. 'i- ''' '@e -
IN pursuance of decree of the Court of Eqhi-
ty for the county ofNew-Hanover. made at Spring
Term. lsi9. in the above petition. will sell al
the Court House, in the town of Wilmington, on
Monday, the lth of June, ls49, upon six months
credit. negro girl named CAROLINE, belong
ing to the minors of Jacob Newkirk, deceased
Bond and approved security required.
I'D. MEARES, C. g. M. E.
May Is, is49--[36-ts
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-05-18

Admitting that Gen. Taylor fills the meas
ure OF his couptry's glory" the Vice President
is the greater man, for he is Fillmore
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-05-18

BALTIMORE, May 5,-Four-Howard
street brands 81 so, City Mills at 81 rs
Groin-Red wheat at ST a ST 06. and white
at 81 0S a 81 r. Yellow corn so 81 cts,
and white al as a AZ Whiskey-We quote at
2l3 224 cents per gallon, in hhds and bbIs.
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FOR SALE.

40 Hhds Superior retailing Sugar daily expec-
ted by Schr John Story, from the West Indies
mis- by G w DAVIS
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NEwBERN, May l5.-There has been no
change in the market during the past week.
Dip Turpentine sells al 81 IS, and Scrape ST..
The river is in good boating order, but there
is not much nroduce coming down.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-05-18
FROM RALEIGH TO ROCKY MOUNT.
Fare Reduced,

THE subscriber has taken the contract for car
rying the mail from Raleigh TO Rocky Mount,
and will place on the line comfortable stages,
good horses and careful drivers, and will run it to
connect with the cars on the Wilmington Rail
Road, and with his stage line from Rocky Mount
to Wasington-he will
Reduce the Fare as tollo,cs
From Raleigh to Eagle Rock, 81 90
Wakefield, | 90
i" Stanhope, 90
Nashville, 3 SO
Rocky Mount, SO
Trunks Of ordinary size and weight, ST. So
part Of the way in propotion small packages, rs
cents-boxes and bundles agreeably to size and
weight.
Trunks packages, &C., must be deposited al
the above places and the freight paid, or the sub
scriber will not be responsible for their safety.
For seats, &c. apply to E Yarbrough. Raleigh
IT R. Debnan, Eagle Rock-A. J. Foster,
WakeieId-D. s. Crenshaw, Stanhope-B. H
Freeman, Nashville w. L. QuaIls, Rocky
Mount. GEO. HOWARD
Tarboro', May Ii, 1s49[-35-3t
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TO TURPENTINE DIsTILLERs.

10 IURPENIlNE DlSIlLLERS.
THE subscriber offers for sale at his Cooper's
shop, on Mr.. Nuts wharf, in this place. Spirit
barrels, that will average 40 gallons each. made
by good workmen and of seasoned timber. at 81 rs
per barrel, go days credit. Persons with whom
he is not acquainted, will be required to give Of
ders that will he accepted in this place.
A. MORGAN.
Nav IL lS49-I35-3s
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NorE.-River Lumber, Tar and Turpentlne are al
ways sold in the water aud are subject TO the expense
of landing inspection. cooperage, &c; say on lumber
Soc to 81 per AMI Turpentne about loc per Dbl
dry virgin mix ed turpentine deduction is made
according quality.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-05-18
ST.. PerERsBune, April 7, 1s4s.

1t is with sorrow l inform you Of the death
of Major George w. Whistler. He died this
morning, at half-past four O'Clock, after a
long Illness consequent upon an attack Of the
cholera.
His death has plunged in grief all our
countrymen residing here. He died without
struggle. 1t is needless to speak in praise
of Major Whistler. Those who knew him
can attest his exalted worth and character.
He enjoyed to remarkable degree the conf
dence of the Emperor and the officers of the
Government with whom he had public or
private relations, and though he lived in a
foreign land, his death has cast gloom over
every one who was acquainted with him.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-05-18

Death of Major Whistler.-Our readers
will hear with regret of the decease of Major
George w. Whistler, who has been for some
time engaged in the construction of the great
imperial railroad in Russia. The intelligence
is communicated in the following letter to the
New York Observation-Disclosures Bul-
InI:n
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-05-18

JUST RECEIVED
At the Book Store; the following New Novels
The Sea Lions, by Cooper,
A Man made of Money, by Douglas Jerrod
Mordaunt Hail. September night, by the
author of Emilia Wyndham,
Memoirs of my youth, by A. de l.amartine,
Ellen Wareham, or Love and Duty, BY Ellen
Pickering.
Whites New Plantation Melodies,
The American Joe Miller. the most amusing
collection of witticisms ever published.
ALSO,
Mason's Farrier; MacauIey's History Of Eng
land,
Ianeton Parsonage, 8 parts,
Esops Fables; Webster's Dictionary. Una
hridged,
Do. do. Uni
versity Edi..
Walkers Dictionary.
A variety of School Books.
May L. H. PIERCE.
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FREIGHTSS

Bank Rates of Exchange, Wilmington.
Bank cheeks Philadelphia, premium II per cent
&c I" New York, " II
&C &c Boston, s. II &c
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LIST or LETTERS.

REMAINING in the Post Office at Whining.
ton, N. c.. 30th April ls49.
Those whose names appear on this List will
please ask for advertised Letters.
r2A.3t1 DAN'L, DICKSON p NJ
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Orders NO. l8.
Head Quarters 5Oth Regiment N. C. Militia,

WILMINGTON, N. C., oath April, ls49.
ist-Order No. II Is hereby counterfnanded.
2d-Commanders of companies are he eby or.
dered to hold an election for Lieutenant Colonel
on Saturday, the I'd day of June next.
3d-1'he officer highest in command, will SUI
perintehd the election aud make their returns to
Inc. ROB'T e. RANKIN, Col. Comg.
JOHN J. HEDRIcK, AdJt
May lS49--[34-5t
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DOC TOR B. A. KENN EDY,
Dental Surgeon,

May IL, lS49-[35-3ts
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-07-11
O B 7 II U a q Y.

DIED, near Fairfield. Eockbridse county, Virginia
on the 22d OF ult. Mrs ELLEN WALLACE wife OF y
d. Wallace, Esq, in the 57th year of her age. Mrs
Waacc's health had been feeble and declining for near
ly year, previous TO her last illness Death 10 her as
unexpected visitant. She had resgn,d,y and sub
r,issivcly committed the keeping Of her son to God as
unto faithful Creator Accordingly when death
TO call her away she readily obey ed the CALL recognize
ing in the voice OF the great Shepherd, who leads
ny sons and daughters TO glory.
Mrs. Wallace was pious lady, n christian She wa,
member of the Presbyterian church Of Fairfield. She
had dedicated herself To the Saviour in the dew Of
YOUTH and continued in the exercise of faith and patience
to serve him until she had fulfilled her and fin
,shed her work. She died in iaith and great her
ward in heaven.
Although dsconsolatc Husband and eight children
bcrcaved OF motherwh large circle of relatives and
friends mourn hcr departure, yet they sorrow not
those who have no hope. il is well with her. While
passing through the valley othc shadow of DEATH she
enjoyed the presence Of the Saviour his rod and staff
comfortcd her. Her trust in Jesus, her confidence
in that Saviour whose grace is all sufficient and whose
right arm bring salvation Her bcreavcd husband
and children have the best of consolation in their ac
ton, in believing that she is with the Saviour in Para
disc. blessed are the dead who die in the Lord"
ANXIOUS.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-07-11

VIRGINIA:-At rules held in the Clerks OF
flee of the Circuit Superior Court of Law and
Chancery for Bath County, on Monday the 2ad
day of July, 1910.
Alexander A. III. Perkins, an infant who sues by
his next friend William McClintic, Branch o.
Morgan and Laura Il. Nj. S. his wife, formerly
Perkins, and Sarah G. Kincaid, formerly Per-
kins-Plaintiffs,
AGAINST
Zane Perkins, Administrative Of Tyrus H. Perkins,
decd, Rachael G.. Scott, Administrative of John
ID. Hamilton. decd, Stephen a. Porter, Exec
utor of Alexander Hamilton, dec'd John Gill
land, Jas. Brown and John Cleeck-Defendants
The Defendant, John Gand, not having en-
tered his appearance and given security, according
to the act Of Assembly and the Rules of this Court,
and it appearing by satisfactory evidence that he is
not an inhabi,aEt of this Commonwealth On mo-
ton of the Plaintiffs by their Counsel it is ordered,
that the said Defendant John Gililand, do appear
here on the first day of the next term and answer
the plaintiffs Bill and that copy Of this order be
forthwith published in the Stanton Spectator, for
two months successfully, and posted at the front
door of the Courthouse of this County.
Cory-Teste,
CHAS. l.. FRANCISCO, Clerk.
july H. 1S19-2m