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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-12-12
land, and Will Property for sale.

WITH view Of removing 10 the West. wish to
sell my FARM, lying on the South River,
containing about so ACRES, on which there is a
MIL and Saw Mill. Also, SO Acres Of land, near
the town of New Hope. about so or 60 Of which
are well timbered If not sold before the 18th day
Of December next, will offer the South River tract
on that day, at public auction and the New Hope
land on the next day, the 18TH All the above
mentioned land is worth the attention Of land buyers.
ROBINSON HANGER.
Nov 7, 1849-tds
eS- Rockingham Register insert times, and for
ward account to this office.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-12-12
10 Land Buyers.

"A NY one wishing TO buy Trac; of 43O A
Ores OF good Land, well improved, with
in 8 miles Of Stanton, having upon il Mill, Saw
mill, &c, and water power for any sort of nachin-
cry, will find it to his advantage to confer with
j. ID. IMBODEN.
eo- Address Staun'on, Va, for particulars.
November ID, I649.-6m,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-12-12
LAND FOR RENT.

WILL proceed TO rent to the highest bidder,
= on Friday the 2lst of December next, on the
premises, MEADOW LOT and some other
Lands attached thereto, being the Jands dev;zod
by George Patterson, decd, for the benefit Of his
family during the life of his widow, and part of the
Tract on which now live. Terms made known
on the day of sale
JOHN PATTERSON.
December s jS1O-2t
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-12-12
NOlBA00O9 SlGGARS0 @Oo,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.

IINHE subscribers have received their full stock
a OF TOBACCO, SNUFFS AND SEGARS, which
added TO their stock of home manufacture enables them
TO offer inducements TO purchasers TO deal with them
The choicest brands OF Tobacco will be found at
their establishment together with every description
Scgars, both imported and home made. No pains OF
expense will be spared TO render every satisfaction Or
those bestowiug their custom their estabshmcnt-o
Merchants and others will rd it TO their interest 20 OK
amino our stock before purchasing elsewhere.
&. T. COCHRAN & GO
staunton, Oct. II, 1s43.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-12-12

A j. DEAKINS respectfully invites the atten-
ton Of the Ladies 10 the following Clouds,
viz:
Rich Chameleon Satin Dcchean Chameleon Polio Dcsoie
Blue, Green Scarlet French Mcrinos Blue, G rccn
Mode, NaEcrine Blue and Embroidered Black Nous.
lin dc LANES, (all priccs) Black Blue, and Brown
AIpaccas; Chameleon Lustres Black erode Rhine, for
Dresses and Vczitcs Plain and Embroidered Paris
Fannels for Coaks and Sacks; Colorcd Florcnccs for
Innings; White and Mode Satins, for Bonncts; S-4
Hack and Mode Colorcd rhibet Shaw Is, w it'll Fringe;
Cloth and Wooden Shawls, in great variety Black
and Colorcd Gimps and Frngcs; Velvet Trimmings 1;
Beltngs; Rich Neck Ribbons; Bonnet, Cap aud Man.
tau Ribbons Worked Capcs aud Collars; Artificial
Flowers; Kid, Silk and Wooden Gloves, all sizes /;
Woocn Cloaks and Hoods for Children and Misses
&C., sc.
GIt- Please call and examine and compare prices.
Staunton Nov T. 1910
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-12-12
View Sbcnandoas, Company.

A II meeting Of the Directors Of this Compa-
IA ny held at Port Republic, on the 18th Of No
vember, 1910, dividend Of four per cent for the
last twelve months wiz, S 2 per share) was de-
clared, which the stockholders may receive on ap-
plication to the subscriber.
S. RI. LEWIS,
Nov. 81 IS49.-1m Treas. n. S. G..
~ Rockingham Register and Winchester Re-
publican please copy one month.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-12-12
.JEWEHlsY.. &c.
AT ONE DOOR EAST OF NJ. CUSHING

'UNHE subscriber has just received frem Phiadel-
phia and Baltimore a large and well selected
STOCK OF JEJFELRY,
Consisting Of fine and plain Gold and Silver Watches
Breastpins, Finger Rings; Gold, Silver and Gilt
Buckles; Ear Rings Bracelets, Slides, Collar Buttons
Studs, fine Gold Guard aud Fob Chains, Lockcis
Gold and Silver Spcctacles, Gold and Silver Thin
blcs. fine Cold Watch Keys G old and Silver Pencils
Gold Pens, Pen and Pocket Knives, Port Monae.
Souvenirs Silver and other Cases Silver Tuck Combs
Darts, Coral, Pocket Books Purses a ne w article OF
Percussion Caps, Pistols, Steel and Gilt Fob Chains,
Pencil Points, Scissors, Shields, Goggles Shawl Pins;
large assortment of Silver Ware consisting in part
OF Butter Knives, Tea and Table Spoons Forks, Mugs
Fruit Baskets, Candlcsticks, Castors Tea and Coffee
Sets, Chronicles, Canes, Whips, Clocks and all 9th
articles usually kept in the best Jcwclry Stores.
Ia Watches, Clocks and Jewelry carefully
repaired and warranted.
DAVID S. BEAR.
Situation Nov T. 1910
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-12-12
Stock Transportation on the Louisa Railroad
kEiSiis.5s G1 esass;:. >AlIa
49, ESFS S.5;s;: : ssE..b

THNHE owners of Stock are hereby notified that
provision is made for receiving of Stock on the
Cars at Shadwell Mills, to be transported from
thence 10 the place called the junction on the Rich
mond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Rail road, on
every Monday, Wednesday and Friday evening.
1t wonId be well for Drivers of Stock to write
on TO Mr.. Edward j. I'imberlake, Depot Agent at
Shadwell, where there is Post Office, (letters to
be post Paidl for day two al least previously to
the arrival of the Stock giving notice of the lime
when the Stock is expected TO arrive at Shadwel,
with the number of head and descriptions of Stock.
G.. r.. MASON,
Superintendent Transportation Louisa r. r.
November 7, lS49.-tf
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-12-12

Bath County Court, JNovember Tsrm, 1849.
0N motion Of William F.. Bowyer, heir and dis
~ trlbutee of Adam BowyeT decd. of this Coun-
ty, showing to the Court that two years have eaps.
ed since the qualification of William Wilson as
Administrator Of the said Adam Bowyer, in this
Court: 1t is ordered that all persons who may
have claims against said decedent do exhibit the
same for settlement by the first day Of February,
next and that copy of this order be published for
eight weeks in the Stanton Spectator, and another
copy be posted at the Court House door of this coun
ty, on two several Courtday
Copy-,Feste.
S. A. PORTER, Clerk.
Bath County, Nov. q, l849.-Sw.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-12-12
BOOT AND SHOE FACTORY.
&
+ II + S Fl A X RIV AL
--TSN0E

A Nj. SIMPSON returns his sincere thanks
tofis tr'ends,and the public generally for
their patronage, and hopes by strict attention to
business and willingness to please, to merit con-
tinuance ut the same. He has just returned from
Baltimore and Philadelphia, where he has purchas-
ed handsome stock of materials for the manufac-
Of BOOTS AND SHOES, Of every description ;
French Caliskins, very superior article for Boots
French and Italian Hastings, for Ladies' Caters ;
Moroccos and Kid of all descriptions, for Ladies,
Misses and Children's wear; also Cork Soles. for
Ladies' Winter Shoes; all Of which will be made
TO order at the shortest notice and in the neatest
style Orders from distance promptly attended to.
CT Ladies' White Kid Shoes made to order,
for Weddings and Parties. at short notice.
Staunt0n, Oct. %, lS49.
49, Rockingham Register copy three month S
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-12-12

'H'HE above sale is made with my Appreciation
Having made arrangements to purchase prop
erty elsewhere, | DESTROYS to effect sale, and
will aid in making the terms as accommodating as
possible. WM. CASH.
November Id, 1S49.-tds.-Pr's fee, 81 50.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-12-12
CLOTHS, CASSIMERES AND yESTINGs,
READY.TMADE CLOTHING,
O'REAR s. YANQUARY

DEG leave most respectfully, TO tender their thanks
- TO their friends and the public, generally for the
very liberal patronage they have received since they
have been in business they take this method Of
informing the public that they have received the
EMM <vAd Winter Fashions.
and prepared TO execute, ORDER all work that may
be entrusted TO their hands. If desire TO please and
determination on their part 10 make good and sub
stantal work, will give any claim to patronage, the
public may rest assured that pains will be spared
deserve continuance ofthe custom they have hereto
fore received.
Staunton, Oct. IT, 1S49
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-12-12
augusta County Court Clerks Office, 10 ,ch
ESTRAYS.

'EHAKEN up by William Wallace. of Augusta
ID County, on the | 9th day Of November, iS4o.
-Four Estrays. No. Ia RED HEIFER, sup
posed to be two years old, marked with an under
keel in both years and cross and slit in the right
ear-appraised TO So 90. No. pa RED STEER
supposed to be the same age and marked with
the same marks-aPpraised TO 50 90. No. 8
supposed 10 be the same age, with white on the
face and on the belly-appraised toS7 90. No. d,
supposed TO be year old, red. with white face.
same ear marks as abOve-appraised 10 50 90.
An extract from the record-Teste,
w. ID. TROUT, d. c.
Stanton Nov. %, l849
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-12-12
%. e. Sterling g. Co.'S.
VlAlsSGEIIlNGGl@o
WORM WOssNES!
0LEU.M CHENoPODH COMPoSITUNI

AsAFE, EFFICIENT AND UNRIvALLED vERMIFUeE. =.
se|ENHE opinion expressed by writers, that
Il Worms are harmless inmates of the intestinal
canal most assuredy not founded obscrva
ton. Chorea, epilepsy, hydroccphalus, cmaciation,
commissions, mania paral yss evcrs dropsy, and vast
variety of anomalous disorders the mme
diate consequence from the irritation of Worms in the
bowels, and occasionally speedily disappear after the
expulsion ofthc Worms "[ Dr. E6eyie'S Practice.
Testimonials ofihe and satisfactory char
actcr, ofthe safety and efficiency unriv allied prep
araton daily furnished, but when published they
are rarely read forbear giving them publicity, be-
cving that its intrinsic value will prove lis hghcst
commentator.
The vcrmifugeis prepared upon strictly scientific
principles and of the purest ingredients all possessing
acknowledged aathclmntc virtues. TRY 1T and be
satisfied Of its virtues.
CERTIFICATE.
PAGE Co., Va, Nov 30, 1S47.
hereby certify that have used o. G.. Sterling s.
Co.'S Vcrmifugc among my children and have hest
fancy IN recommending il to the public safe aud
powerful medicine for cxpelling worms. The heads of
every family ought TO keep it in their houses
d. NJ DOYAL.
Prepared and sold by J. CLARY, Harrsonburg, Va.
G5@The above matchless Vcrmiugc be had at the
following places Eskridge & Cushing Stanton II. r.
Graham, GreenvlIc; ID. s. w. Whitmore, Mt. Me-
ridian.
March %, 1S49.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-12-12
Sale Of Valuable Negroes.

WILL be sold at public auction, al the late res
idence Of James Hamilton, decd, on Back
Creek, in the County of Bath, on the 28lh day of
December next all the Personal Property belonging
to said James Hamilton, consisting principally Of
Negroes. OMEN, WOMEN s. CHILDREN. }
One or TWO of said Negro Men will be sold for cash
in hand, a credit Of nine months will be given on
The other Slaves and Personal Property, (upon the
purchaser giving bond with approved security
where the sum is five dollars and upwards. Cash
IN hand will be required on all sums under five
dollars. The Real Estate of said James Hamilton,
will be rented at the same time for one year,-also
the Real Estate Of John ID. Hamilton, decd, will
be rented for the same period. Bond with good Sc
curty will be required for the rent in each case.
RACHAEL G. SCOTT, Adm'rx. of
James and John ID. Hamilton, decd.
November 81, 1S49-tds.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-12-12
AlP0NlzI1gOARIlgs9 IlANILs

Al9OlglaIlsOAi&IlgS IHlAlLILo
SeNeS-
ESKRIDGE & KINNEY,
SIAUNTON, ~,
REG leave TO inform their customers and the
public, that they have just received from New
York and Philadelphia their Fall supply of
Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Oils. Dye-Stnffs, Window
Glass, Patent Medicines, Perfumery, Fancy
Articles, &C., &c.,
which they are determined TO dispose Of at the low
est rates, for cash, or in exchange for country Pro-
duce. The only thing we ask to insure sales is an
examination of our stock.
N: B.-Physicians' orders put up with despatch
at Richmond prices and Medicines in all cases war.
ran:ed. ESKRlDGE s, KINNEY.
Next door to b. Crawford's
Stanton, Oct. a. lS49.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-12-12
FALL AND WINTER FASHIONS,

'ENHE undersigned take this method of Informing
" their friends and the public generally that they
have just received the
Eala and Winter Fashions
and are now prepared to make work in the most
fashionable style for the season. They have retnoy-
ed to the frame building one door above Rob-; Cow
ans Book Store, where they will be ready to attend
10 all orders puncually. All work entrusted 10
them Will be executed in the neatest manner and
warranted TO give satisfaction.
0G- Country Produce and Wood taken in ex-
change for work.
w. J. S. j. G.. POTTER.
Stanton, Sept. 10, lS49.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-12-12
BEWARE OF coUNTERFEITs!

TIC otWUt1It DTUWUTtIW ODEUtIiGU
the folloscing places:
VIM. Kyle, Staunton; w. w King, Waynesbo-
rough; VIM. III. Bell ,Churchvillc; p. A. HeiskeIL
Lebanon w Sulphur Springs; j. r.. Cyrcle, Par
nasSus; II. Messcrsmith, Mt. Solon; II. Maupin,
Mt. Sidney; Jas. M. Stout, New Hope; d. & w.
Whnmore Mt. Meridian; b. F Graham, Green
Wide u. S. Guy Deerfeld; McGufiin, & Co. NJ i'd
way; Col. w II. Allea, Green Valley, Bath Co ),
JohnU Dickinson, Miiiborough Springs David G..
Creek; w NJ Douglas, Mt. Scion; Hobbs & Tay-
lor Valley Mills; w Nj. Dudley Jennings Gap.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-12-12
BARE s. STERREVY.
Merchant TaiIOrs.

GRATEFUL to their friends and the public for the
" liberal patronage they have received, would re-
specially announce that they have just received the
finest stock of
CLOTHS, CASSINlERES AND VESTINGS,
ever brought to this market, and which having been
purchased in Philadelphia, by Of the firm adv
ageous terms, they prepared make into CIV
cry variety of garment for gentlemens wear at the
shortest notice.
They have also received the FALL AND WINTER
FASHIONS for 1919, and feel warrants ed i'm say ing from
their experience business that all work executed by
them will be done in the ncatcst and most fashionable
style.
N. B.-BARE & STERRETT have purchased in the
Northern Market, handsome variety of
READY.MADE CLOTHING,
Of all kinds, which they will sell at prices which cannot
fail TO please, and the workmanship will be
ALSO-SHRTs, BosoMs, CRAvATs, SysPENDERs
&c, &c Call and see at the Brick building above the
Virginia Hotel.
Staunton, Oct II, 1919.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-12-12
The Latest Arrival and the Greatest Bargains at
I'D. sHg. KsUE,F.v.g.e,S,

On 'lH"t" 'oHcct, Opposite He Post Office,
WHERE may be found Goods of the latest ago
ny for Ladies and Gentlemen His FALL
AND WMTgR GooDs are Just opened, and he is
ready To accommodate those in search of good bar
gains as the stock has been well selected in the
Baltimore and Philadelphia markets, abdit epa-
bIes him 10 offer the greatest bargains 10 the Copn
ty. The Goods need no putting as they show for
themselves; all he asks Of his customers and the
public generally, is TO call and examine and they
will not be disappointed
Terms as usual. Country Produce taken, IN ex-
chang for Goods. Call and see.
Stanton, Oct. 81, 1S19.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-12-12
THE BRANDRETH PILLS.

SICKLY SEASON.--Thcre is not man. woman, or
~ child, but should take medicine this ofthc
year. but especially at this present time for there
probably were never so many existing ct pc
riod there now, likely TO produce Of
sickness. The repeated changes in the atmosphere by
acting as they do upon the constitution, and quality OF
the blood ITSELF give occasion for the fatal and
gnant disorders. The bile becomes and often
any warnIng,) in most acrimonious condition from these
repeated changes and if the stomach and bowels have
been neglected previously the first symptoms require
immediate attention. Even those who have a healthy
disposition OF BODY. subject sickness under these
circumstances The ;cforc TO prevent any danger,
ought carefully guard against of
els Once twice they should be evacuated in TWEEN
ty-four hours. There are many causes which produce
unhealthy blood sometimes ii may arise from grief.
others when the stem is in state OF funess il
take place from sudden joy close application literary
undertaking produce tin all where many
persons have be and spoken to- which producing
excitement is fertile blood
occasonng that slow fever which has carried
oil some oil our best men, men martyrs to their reput-
ton, but which knowledge of the powers of Bran
dreths Pills would have prevented Those who desire
to their hcah under almost adverse
stances, do by having BRANDRETHs Pills
and at resortng them when the first fec ngs Of
disorder take place in their bodies. AS this advice is
used will the health be- The time will yet be hen
man that makes good medicine shall be honorcd more
than he who is adept in
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-12-12
NEW FALL s. WINTER GOODS

NEARLY OPPOSITE THE POST OFFICE,
AT THE OLD STAND OF COW NE s. DEAKINS
,SI,AUNTON, VA.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-12-12

AN away from my fathers, in the County Of
= Nelson, on Sunday night the 18th Of Noyem-
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-02-22
MIR. CLAY.

We are gratlfled to see it announced that Mr. tIav
will not attend the extra session of the Sento ar,
course, will not take his seat in that boz nv. !,
lar session il December. We think
VI 'o"'f'ence and self respect in thus
W '0o'e'' Inns to the i'll na,ured animadver
'''s - ""'c" ne would be exposed, were he in Wash
I'm lit "li'IS! zen Taylor forming his Cabinet and
making "-ner important appointments to office The
D'Hocatc press has already announced that he returns
20 the Senatenot promote his own advancement not
to support the Administration of Gen. Taylor bu-to
punish his Notwithstanding such persons of The Wing
party as preferred anoher to him as candidate for the
Presidency We are not surprized that low and grovel-
ing men should assign TO him motives which they are
conscious would under similar circumstances actuate
thus wondrous wise. The same prints which but late
y anded him to the skies, when he failed to get the
Wing nomination, traducing him by assigning
motives and objects for his re entry upon public life
which reconcilable with that reputation for sense
wisdom, generosity patriotism, and every manly virtue
which only the blacklist and berest personal and party
hate refuses To accord to the veteran statesman. Mr.
Clay's course will dsapplnt these enemies. lie is not
about to tarnsh ilusrious by following the
course they indicate. In part of the Union has Gen
Taylor ardent friends than in Kentucky. Mr.. Clay
well knows this and, independently Of personal respect
considerations Of repTesen alive fidelity would lead him to
give the new administration cordial support 50 long as
its policy and measures conducive the welfare Of
the ciuntry-and who would wish him 10 support them
when they not
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-02-22
TIE BROTHER JONATHAN.

Mr., Wright, at the Post Office has sent US the Pic.
toral Brother Jonathan, with splendid Illustrations, cot
ten up honor, and in advance of the Inauguration II
contains very large wood engraving Of the scene to be
presented while Gen. Taylor is delivering his nau-u raj
Address. number Of the heads introduced are portraits
of the notabIti's who may be expected to attend the
ceremony. There also very well executed, life size
portraits Of Gen. Taylor and Mr.. Fillmore with a vas
number Of other engavings We have never seen an H.
Illustrated number more attractive
We are also indebted to Mr.. Wright for the last nun
Der of the London Illustrated Meas, weekly newspa
per conducted with great and ability and enriched
by many admirably executed God cuts
Mr.. W right is the agent for of the weekly liter
airy papers and magazines published in this country
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-02-22

" have heretofore alluded to The extraordinary IN
certainty as y ne composition Of the Cabinet Of Gen
lay or, which has prevailed 10 within fortnight If his
inaugnfauon Weare enahled TO say at least, thai
one particular gentleman Will and that another will not
be members The Washington Globe, Of Saturday ey-
eninr, says
eve learn that telegraphic despatch from Gen
layof was received IN this city this evening" tpnIernu
the oiilre Of Secretary If STATE tohe Hon John NJ CLAY
t'n, q Deaware the for doing s. is, that the
Legislature OF Delaware. which is now in session ard is
expected to ADJOURN in few DAYS may elect Senator in
place of Alr. Clayton. if he accepts"
A teerrapiic despatch to the Baltimore American
dated Cincinnati, I'M February asserts Tie same fact
The National lnelgencsr,o of Saturday is silent on the
subject though, indeed. the news had not when that N
PER went to press been received in Washin ton. The
Integencer however asserts authoriatively that Gov
Cnuepden has declined any post in the Cabinet.
Whilst therefore, frankly admit that onr prefer
ences foF another gentleman we are perfectly well
assured the appointment Of Juhn NJ. CLAYTON. as
Secretary of State, will be hailed with the highest sails
faction by the whole Wing party Of the Union, and in.
deed ~ many cf orr political opponents In point Of
talents. craftsmanship and experience honor purity Of
character moderation and devotion to the principles of
The Wing party. he has no superior.
We doubt not he other Departments will be filed with
qualified in their respective spheres, to render equal
service to their country.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-02-22
MIR. WILMOT AND THE PRESIDENT

It will be seen. from Congressional abstract, that
Mr.. Wmo has made certain statements respecting the
President, which, if true place that funciionary ia
awkward predicament. Ofcourse, the Presidents or
gan will deny The truth Of the assertion, that Mr. Polk
expressed his wish that slavery should be extended
into territory coded by Mexico. 1t will thus be reduced
to personal Issue Of yeracty-arJ people will believe
according their reliance upon The trulhfness Of the
parties respectively. Mr.. Wilmot. politician, is
lvor;te Of ours and we know nothing Of him personally
Mr.. Folks whole course has been Of low cunning
and inesse and his word has been implicitly trust
ed by his party friends. Without sanconng the be
trayal Of private conversation, must say that rely
upon MI. Wilmo;'s statement as true.