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Democratic banner., 1849-02-26

Il Delicate ComphmerE-Washin
was sometimes given to pleasantly. Jour
east on one occasion, attended by
two Of his aids, lie asked, some young Ia
dies at a hotel where he 'breakfasted, how
they liked the appearance Of his ycshg
men. One of them promptly ~repfieaJ'Re
cannot judge Of che star in the prescass Of
the SUM-
Democratic banner., 1849-02-26

Missouri LEGIsLATuRE.-There are 20
farmers in the Senate, n hotel keeper,
thirteen lawyers, one physician, aud one
carpenter, including the officers. Two are
natives of Missouri, and the oldest man is
IS years of age: the youngest is 81.
In the House, there are 6S farmers, IL
lawyers, II physicians, s merchants, one
miller, one artist, three blaoksmiths, one
horse jocky, two editors, and one sawyer.
The Oldest man is SO, and the youngest %.
Five were born 10 Missouri, Of whom the
eldest is 46 years Of age.-MO. Republican
Democratic banner., 1849-02-26

QurErIsM.--Dr. Bushnell, in bis Thanks
giving sermon, in abiding to the demand IN
our country for less !demohstratiye and
|spasmosie types Of religious life, said HAT
we need little fear any danger from what is
called 'Quietism.' He seemed TO- consider
any thing Of that stamptd be q moral i'm
possibility amid the tossing energies, and
gigantic sweeIseeA nerieen activity
.'Suorer said he, might the ocean forget To-
roll in waves, the bees lie in rePoss under
the summer shade, or lightning stagnats IN
The sky ri,hf
Democratic banner., 1849-02-26

My dear, don't say tale, az nsrrative,'
said s-modest lady tohes Ii Bon who was
relating a very nice interesting stsle'hsA Had
just read in the newspaper. While the lit
tie fellow was thinking Of bis sad mistake
the old house dog walked IN shskfngdii
tail and Hooking quite familiar at tie boy,
wien he exclaimed: ma, make Ssacho
quit shaking his narIa.ivs.'' - bn" '','s9
Democratic banner., 1849-02-26

IL The first Of April il recommended
as +. suitable day tostast for California.
Democratic banner., 1849-02-26

RoBERT BLUM TO HIS WirE.-The fol-
lowing is a copy Of a letter written by the
unfortunate Robert Blum, the Austrian
Democrat, shot by order Of Windischgratz,
10 his wife, q ~houf before his DEATH. "a r
"My dear, good Wife: Farewell, farewell
for the time men call eternity, but which
will not be so. Bring up our-(now only
YOU'RE children to be honest men: SO they
viii never disgrace their fatber's name
Sell our little property with the aid Of our
friends. God and all good men will help
you also: All that l feel and would say at
th!s nOmen, escapes me in tears; enly once
more then, farewell, my dearest. Consider
our children a treasure Of which you must
make the best use, and thus honor the mem
DRY of your faithful husband. Fsrewell,
farewell, receive tie last kisses of Robert.
Vienna, Nov. 2, ls4s, g o'clock in she morn
ing; at 6 all will be over. --...t....l
P. S. l had forgotten the rings;on that of
our betrothsl ! press for you a last kiss; my
seal ring is for Hans, the watch for Rich
ard, the diamond stud for Ida, the chain for
Alfred, as memorials. All the rest divide
as You please. They are coming, fare
we'll" -.
Democratic banner., 1849-02-26

The PersisDs have a saying that tter
Of talk were sent dowa uPot
earth, and the women took nine ~. -.
Democratic banner., 1849-02-26

John Randolph predicted that ssths, time
would come in Virginia when the Aastsrs
would run away from their negroes, aud
the negroes would advertise them IA hs
ne wspapers."
Democratic banner., 1849-02-26
LOUISIANA, PIKE COUNTY, MIssoURLyNoNbAY kEBR 4RY 81. 3sas srf NO IL
NOS

a Goap SrecrLArios,-Itis said thsat q
Distinguished f~a.sliol Aeas tailor Of this city,
who had an osdertsfkaKs 9 suits Of clssL.s
for General Ta5ior E.ssing completed his
order, aud hint. d il on the streets, there ~as
a general lush Of well-dresssd gentlemen
into his Stop, all earnestly requesting 70 be
allowed to look at The said clothes, and par
ticularly to examine the inside Of the pock-
cts. The sllrewd tailor, however, Suspect
ing the Object Of ihe gentlemru, tplA them
they might far sssiffssers into he peck
cts of said sui,s, but that he would REQUIRE
of them $50 each, for every letter put in
the breeches pocket-$30 for those put in
the coat pockets, and $ZO for those IN the
vest pockets. In this way, it is thought
the General will be enabled to read
said letters at his leisure, to digest their
contents, and place a proper estimate upon
the merits Of the applicants.-N o. Della.
Democratic banner., 1849-02-26

sPd1 4Aeg19sd-s Tine apll knd oliver
cola in.tlts- vaults Of s1is interchangeable
l6thi6f tJahdary, amM5hnttat to hs eitrmous
sum ofRIb034e02,g r ea<N .000, 600.
O9s Paiissesl economists ~haserefen estipa-
lied the gold aud silver coi6ia de ZEhfed
States ss low as Ss0,000,68g,s portion Of
which isl Of course; constantly beihgedrawu
to- E9g!and. hi. siiq 10 .3fosi,ba9F ND
:" Aiarrssgdi.se"p, II he 0ronseo,@TIs grant
to vssPasian Ellis, BY Venezuela, for Oh.
exclusive navigation Of This river, il f. said
has been los. By failars Of the tll, osptsip Of
the steamer Venezuela 70 reach Boliyis by
the time stipulated. He has made su .P5Plic.-
ton 10 The Congress, for an extension VI The
time for commencing operations.
I CsJ,apHaaa.eanft Is Peaaaat4slssecssanleey, S II hi.
new history rays Of william Ftnif s"Khd
nations sad hostile seets hassagrsednin
~canoaiziDg iliass sEnglan&ais ,Hshds Of dis
A great ptnmeqwealtb 6sye4d ihs
ATLANTIC regards bin wihaIsysSspsssipi-
~ sstiszfx! sfeH a. .Atheniah feft for The
sus, and the Romsns QdirinusL.S D.Fhepqe-
'pectable society of which he wss aFnsen-
Der hORors liIn ss an apostle. sdoBy pious
men of other persuations he is generally re-
5arded as q bright pattern Of christian viz
.ue.'' '''' ~ I'd -''""o"i
Democratic banner., 1849-02-26

4 tIs yonf husband . ,nsa Of tasts, mad
amf Taste, sirsIWhy yss; 4 hasagysat
taste for lambs and PEGS, though hs.6 GTaat.
est on q stuffed shoulder
Democratic banner., 1849-02-26

The Senate of WacoRsin, bssl psssea Q.
bill legslizing any rate Of iRtsrest agreed
upon b, the parties in coptFack ee...,.
Democratic banner., 1849-02-26

.a CAIiFoxHIA GOLp GaEAsE.-An YANKEES
down east has invented this specike fer The
use Of gold, hunters The operator 10 ito
grease himself well, ley down on top Of a
hill, aud then roll to the bottsm. 81 Thsignid,
and nothing else,' win sticktO him q Price,
$94 per box. s,i5 - sni4t go aii:gii :yTsio
Democratic banner., 1849-02-26

A
Sleighjag mM q ,zSger.-A aogel eaLi-
bition was presented in Washington street
and on the Neck yesterday, which drew of
attention for a time from the racers. Herr
gent sleigh with his pet tiger BY his hide ;
'fde fonr legged tiger. He seemed to enjoy
the sleighing highly. and leaped upeat his
master, licking him in the face and sheRing
other signs Of excitement. Driesbaeh had
to slap him several times to; keep him Of.
After astonishing the city, Driesbach alight-
ed with his tiger at the fremont House, and
aking him into one Of the apartments invi-
ted gentlemen to walk in and be introduced;
bat there were few who seemed aaxiousto
avail themselves of the opportunhy-Ros-
ton Transcript. ~..l -seHe1 i.
Democratic banner., 1849-02-26

CALIFORNIA GoLD.-The Boston TS6n-
SCRIPT is responsible for the following:
We heard . story this morning which
beats any thing We have read yet Arun-
away soldier is said 10 have discovered a
lump, or rock of gold, that weighed $40
POUNDS II l-2 ounces; he was afraid to
leave it, and mounted guard upon il; and
at last accounts he had sat there 81 DAYS,
and had offered 1927 900 for O plate of be ans
and pork, but his offer had always heea in
dignantly refused, and the poor fellow only
laughed at for the niggafdnesis Of his offer,
by parties going farther on, where the arti-
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-08-23
DAILY MAILS.

Notice has been received by our Post
master from tho Department, that the
contracts have been let for a daily line
OF stages between Muscatine and Dav-
export and Davenport end Dubuque. While
70 rejoice at the increase Of mail facilities
in the West, we regret that the Department
continues to overlook tho most important
arrangement for the interests Of the people
Of this portion Of tho growing West. Dap-
export should be made Distributing Office.
The amount Of mail mniicr passing through
this Office together with its central situation,
plead strongly in favor Of il being selected
% such. Tho additional routes above
mentioned will prove Of slight benefit to the
citizens Of central lows, No their mail matter
il received chiefly via Chicago and Rock
Island. The establishment Of . daily line
Of stages between the latter points would
directly have advantsged them. Letters
and papers are ten days in reaching us
from New York and Cincinnati by the
southern route, whilc they are but five
days by way Of Chicago. We trust the
Department will take tho subject into con-
sidera.ion and consult more directly the
in.crests Of tho citizens Of middle and
northern Iowa.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-08-23
NEWS DEARTH.

Tho newspaPorial world appears 10 be
in state Of stagnation, --startled, perhaps,
By the recent victories Of the L4ocofocos in
the States of Iowa and Tennessee! Not o
paragraph Of import reaches Us. Il is
plainly evident that tho telegraph lines are
not accommodating . very handsome per
centum for next dividend to stock holders
Even tho cholera, that prolific subject Of
comment and source Of paragraphsry, has
como up among tho missing. No steam
boats have been burnt Il the St. Louis
wharf for tho last fortnight. No big fires,
nor explosions, nor startling denousmen,s,
10 mar tho quiet rcigning over our land
Yankee editorial ingenuity stands aghssi
aud Western fecundity 10 sterile. The
world 10 beyond doubt preparing for . grea,
demonstration and 90 soon % j, shall be
made we will Icy il before our readers
with the usual accompaniment Of capitals
asd exclamation points.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-08-23
ALFRED SANDERS, Enron.
DAVENPORT:
THURSDAY MORNING, AUGUST q, lSls.
TO THOSE IN ARREARS.


Trusting that our subscribers may not deem
vs. too pressing, we appeal TO those in arrears to
liquidate their accounts this fall. We have =
large amount standing out which necessity de-
mands that W should collect. Tho crops this
year have been such % to warrant Us in the con-
clusion that every farmer possesses the ability
TO cancel the small demand that we may have
against him. Singly these accounts are small,
but in the aggregate they are large and IL paid
would relieve Us from those petty embarrass-
msnts arising from want ofmeans. to which We
have been md are continually subjected. We
wish each one who reads this notice and whoisat
Ill indcbtedto the Gazette Office, reconsider it as
intended for himself and not for his neighbor!
Should poverty Cypress any Of those indebted to
us that they are not able TO cancel tho small a
noun, our due, ii they will call and give us their
note for the sum we will wait upon them, as il il
our desire TO have the accounts reduced to tangi-
BILE form. Should this notice be unhceded it will
subject us to the necessity Of employing an
agent to call upon delinquents, in which case
the limits Of the terms Of subscription will be
charged. SANDERS e. DAVIS.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-08-23
nCFALCATIONS.

The utility, yea tho absolute necessity.
Of rotation in Office, has been illustrated BY
come 81 the renewals made under tho pros
ent administration. Patrick Collins, Sur
veyor Of the port Of Cincinnati, was recent
ly removed from his ofiice-or % grandfa.
Their Richie 90 sxprsssively and dignifed-
" terms il, was "beheadcd," or "buicher-
ed,"-whcn TO the establishment Of oil good
ZION !. 10 ascertainsd that no is dcfaulter to
heavy amount. Now had no been retain
ed in Office there ID little doubt his pecula-
tons would have increased with each year
Of such detention, until from their magni.
tuds they should have burst the bands Of
secrssy end become apparent to those most
interested.
Again, in removing Nathaniel DENLY,
from tho Office Of temporary Navy Agent
Of tho U. States at MarscilIes, France, il is
found, TO tho utter chagrin and deep morti.
(ication Of that honest old virginian, Gran
Their Richie, that his fellow virginian, Mr..
DENLY, 10 defaulter to the amount Of
$l55,5OS 46! An amount approximaling
in magnitude the magnificent sum appro-
priated by Swartwout, Of notorious memo
ry.
happears that Mr.. DENLY unable to give
his bond for 100000, agreed to comply
with certain conditions il Mr.. Osborne
would execute il for him. Mr. o. became
Mr.. Dis. agent and a. such used the public
moneys in speculation, and, il is said, with
the knowledge and consent of Judge Ma
son, la.e Secretary OF Navy, thus implica.
Ting member Of Mr.. Folks cabinet in the
transaction. Mr.. DENLY being removed
from Office and Mr.. Osborne unable 10 re-.
fund the amount borrowed, thus Is brought
to the light Of day, one Of the underground
operations Of tho beautiful Sub. Treasury
System.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-08-23

Communicating the residence Of
tho now leader Of tho insurrec,ionists Of
Rome, in Cincinnati, no accumulated prop
srty which he Opposed Of ia leaving that
city for $4,000. Enough, no remarked
at the time, to make him = wealthy man
ia Rome. At tho time he left Cincinnati,
quito large meeting Of respectable per-
sons congregatsd At his house, and the pro-
ceedings Of tho meeting wcre published in
the city papers Of 1899. Garibaldi remark
ed at table that "before long there would
DO revolution in bis country"
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-08-23

A Surveying party 10 now engaged in
surveying end locating the Buffalo end
MisaissipPi Rail Road from Hillsdale in
Michigan. TO this city. They will proba-
bly, finish their work by tho first day Of
December, % that the contractors will be
able to clear the track ofiimber during tho
winter, and commence tho grading and
bridging early in tho Spring. We learn
that il i the intention of ell parties concer.
ned to complete the road to this city Of the
earliest period possible, and 10 make il one
of The most substantial works ofthe kind in
The Usited 6satss.-[CAicqeo Tribsse.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-08-23

PRRExoLocrAL JouRxAL.AThis excellen,
monthly publication, issued by Fowler & Wells,
New York, should be in the hands Of every one.
Tho last number contains sslkeness tina.
speaks' Of the groas Apostle Of Temperance,
Theobald Mathew, together with his phrenolo-
gical character and biography.
TIE WArsa CuRE JOURNAL and Herald Of Re-
)orns, publishsd BY the same 6rm, should he q
extensively circulated. Il would assist to de.
stroy that Prejsdiee which some men have "a
the element.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-08-23
LATE FROM CALIFORNIA.

LATE FROM CALIFORNIA.
The Falcon has arrived a. New Orleans
from Chaercs with la,c dates from Califor-
MIA. The N. O. Crescent Of The 9Th inst,
gives the following extracts from the Alta
California Of The ID July.
Throughout tho mines tho rivers orc
steadily falling. The chief impeachment to
successful labor during tho past three
months, has been high water. WashinRs
wero abandoned Tor the dry deposits during
the food, but its slow, sure abatement will
now cause mining to resume its wonted
vigor, while il will give impetus TO trade,
and animation to business pursuits gener.
ally. There are vague stories Of very
heavy work having been accomplished as
the Dry Diggings Of the Middle Fork, A.
merican river, but from the best auihenti.
Gated accounts in our possession. We hsve
not bcen able to gather information OF this
nature. although il 10 generally conceded,
we believe, that at these mines the moro
industrious Of the numbers there employed,
are handsomely rewarded. We have 4 let
ter from Young man who left this Office
in March last. We extract:
81 have been employed 90 the Middle
Fork. My success in mining has been Of
tho most ordinary kind; but have made
nearly every day count from sixteen 70
eighteen dollars"
THE waters arc yet high, but think
they are gradually on The TALL. Ishall start
in lew days Tor the 'diggins' sgain, TO find
place where can make my pile 10 few
days. know such places arc in existence,
and ] think can find one Of them at least.''
Our correspondent writes from Sacra-
mcnto City; he Is very ssnguine of ssgood
luck" and will enjoy such; IL industry end
energy can accomplish The wished for re-
suit. An offset to the above is tho state
ment oi a gentleman recently arrived in
the country. With small party, no visit
cd the placer in Nav last, and returned
Few days since, heartily tired of gold wash
ing. lie informs Us that his net profits BY
the adventure would mt exceed eighty dol.
lars! This we thought pretty we'll for one
unaccustomed to labor, and disinclined 70
learn. From various sources W learn
that hot weather has in earnest resumed ito
enervating work. Climatic sickness 10 ss-
ported to have proslrstcd Few individusls
Of the mining fraternity. Partiss psepar.
ing Tor tho mines should Look we'll to the
preservation of health ~ strict attention.
to proper regimen, and by guarding against
unnecessary delay 10 the valley, end expo
sure in every turn. a dssih occurred q
Sacramento City on Monday, 26ih ult.,
from fever, occasionsd BY imprudeutly 70
naming in tho hssl of scorchine sun, and
10 On exposed position. Me-. Reed, the
name Of tho deceased, wss . surveyos By
pro6sssioo, and veil known 10 many of ar
ciiissas. We have no intelligence q no
msot from Feather q Jubs sivess, il " sx-
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-08-23

CLERxoNT. No. 2.-Capt. Litt!etoa, with
that perseverance for which he 10 remarka-
bic, has again commenced running bis boat
as regular semi-weekIy packet between
Davenport and the Lower Rapids. As one
Of tho first and most accommodating cap
tains on the river, our citizens should make
bis regular visits TO our place profitable 10
him.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-08-23

POPULATION OF CmIcAGo.-The "Dollar"
newsPaPer Of Chicago says, that by the
lato census, the Garden City contains near
~ $4,000 Inhabitants, being an increase Of
1926 since the last year. Largo 40 this
number 10 il would have been larger had j,
not been for the prevalence Of The Cholera.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-08-23

RoBBKRY OF SURVEYING PARrY By rnE
lxDIANs.-Ths Dubuque Tribune contains
the particulars Of the robbery Of . Mr..
Marsh and bic party by band Of Sioux
lndisns. Il occurred recently, about $50
miles from Dubuque on The western from
Tier Of the State. They took nine horses,
provisions, baggage and camp cquipsgs.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-08-23

Sr. LoUm.-At . meeting Of the Board
Of Aldermen OF S.. Louis on last Friday
morning, 100000 vas appropriated 70 tho
erection Of Town Hall in the Market
Square, and ESQ., 900 for sewerage. Fire
nor pss,iIsncs have destroyed The public
spirit ofthe citizens Of 81. Louis.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-08-23

The Iowa Reporter declared itself chap.
py in being enabled to hail a. citizen Of
Iowa, the staunch and talented Buckeye
democrat, Legrand Byington."
We might envy this editor the happiness
he seems to feel ia hai!ing Byington ~ a
citizen Of Iowa, were j. not that we feel
equally happy in the fact that he is no
longer citizen Of Ohio.
Dayton Journal
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-08-23
OUTBREAK AMONG THE INDIANS.
ANOTHER FLORIDA WAa.

ANOTHER FLORIDA WAS.
Information has been received In Wash.
ington, from Florida, that the remsinine
Scminoles have become hostile, and COM
mi.icd numerous depredations on Indian
River, in South Florida. From the best
Information, we learn that in the carly
part Of last week the Indians made an al.
tack on the settlements on Indian River,
ia ST. Lucie county, aud commenced plun-
dering the houses aud firing on the set.
tiers.
The Indians werc in considerable mum.
hers; 80 much SO, that q defence by the
whites was entirely impossible. One
person was killed, and several wounded
The inhabitants had fled from the place ia
terror.
Major VIM. F. Russell, deputy collec.
tor at Indian River, was, shot in the arm,
and il is feared that his family has fallen in
to the hands Of tho Indians, a. they have
not been heard Of since.
A number Of other persons, mostly 70.
males, arc missing.
The settlers wero obliged to leave their
dwellings and take to the river and come
up the coast outside.
Some twenty men, women and children
hive arrived At St. Augustine, who report
that others are on their way.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-08-23

LIVERPOOL, July 20ah.

CoxMERCIAL-Commcrcial affairs d.
ring the last week have presented no new
festure requiring particular notice. The
prospects of trade continue TO improve
rather than otherwise, and appearances
Indicate that business will continue active
and healthy.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-08-23

FArAL AcclDENr.-John Carson, con Of
. widow lady Of Dubuque, aud quite On in-
tslIigsnt boy, lost biz life near that city on
Sunday 18th inst, BY shs accidental die.
charge Of his gun.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-08-23
ROBBERY OF THE MO. BANK.

ROBBERY OF THE MO. BANK.
Much excitement exists in 81. Louis in
relation 10 the recent discovery Of the rob
berry Of the Missouri Dank. The following
from the "Union" are the particulars %
Ear a. sscsrtained:-
The following statement We have 70
ceived relating to this great robbery, from
a source that may be implicitly relied on.
The gold coin was counted BY several 81
tho Directors, aud placed in bags, and Eve
bags were placed in box, which was sealed
and superscribed by the Director making
the count, and his signature in each cass
was affixed to the superscription, which
stated the amount in each box. Tho count
progressed in this manner ill the whole
was counted, boxed aud sealed, which was
finished in April last. As this process was
finished each day, tho boxes were left in
charge Of Mr.. Childs, to be deposited in
the vault. Some time since Mr.. Page, a
banker Of this city, presented n draft for
$4,000. One Of the boxes sealed and
signed by Mr.. Walsh, ono oil tho Directors,
was opened by Mr.. I'age's clerk, on tho
Bank counter, in presence Of the officers Of
the Bank, when il was found TINT bag was
missing. and the box contained only four
bags, Mr.. Walsh was sent Cor, to see il he
could explain the matter. Mr.. Walsh was
entirely al a loss to account for il; but sug-
gested, ~ the only thing that occurred TO
him, that another box be opened, to ascer-
tain IL he might not possibly have put the
bag in another box. Another box was
opened, aud the like deficiency was dis
covcrcd-onc bag being missing. Another
Director, whose name has escaped us, was
sent Tor, and the boxes signed by him were
opened in his presence, and some Of them
fonnd to have the like deficiency Of ono
bag. In this manner . deficiency Of one
bag, was found in sixteen boxes, out OF
thirty-seven opened. The bags contained
generally near $4,000. The boxes wcro
all found sealed, with the Bank seal, and
on inspection il appeared plainly that .
second seal had been placed on each Of Tho
deficient boxes, but not 10 such way 10
TO prevent the seeing Of the marks Of tho
rc-sealing.
Mr.. Childs was sent Tor, hut gave no
explanation or account Of the missing mon
ey.
Subsequently Mr.. ChiIds was arrested,
NJ has hcen already stated, and A. the csse
10 now in the hands Of the civil authorities,
We farbesr 10 stnie particulars. which msy
have an importan, bearing on the trial.