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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-08-23
D. w. c. CLARKE, Esq,
Burlington, VI.

Mr.. REDpALL's CERTIFIcATE.-l the un-
derslgnpd, passport Clerk in the Department OF
State, do hereby certify and declare, that since|
my appointment 10 tas office, no passport was
ever knowingly issued to colored person; and
that upon any and every case where the apPll-
cant was found to be person OF color, the ap-|
plicatIon was always refused; and that IN manyI
instances, where doubt was entertained of taeI
person being colored, the application was sus-
pended until tie Department was satisfied; and|
further certify, that SO far as the records OF the1
passport bureau go, in no case does II appear1
that passports have been issued to persons OIL
color, and that it always has been settled rule|
OF the Department Of State, MOTTO grant pass i
ports to such persons; and that know of mol
aw authorizing such passports TO be issued.
Il. 81 w. c. REDDALL.
Passport Clerk IN the Department OF Safe.
Washington, August 6, 1919.
There is still another letter from Mr.. Clayton}
from which it appears that there is distinction
drawn between a passport and a certificate q
protection that the latter is ample, however, ID
project the bearer everywhere, and that SUCH
have been and will be granted to every colored
freeman that desires it. Both are good enough
the wrong lies in making ony distinction al all |
and we repeat that the law ought 10 be set right
Then we doubt not, Mr.. Clayton will be found
Just what he is nova faithful public office :
who executes the iarS according 10 his oath.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-08-23
For Representative, Montpelier,
j. A. VAIL.
HORACE GREELEY
CUBA.

Speaks at Montpelier on FRIDAY. the 24th
Be sure and hear him.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-08-23
DEPARTMENT OF STATE, }
WAsnlNeroN, sLh Anr.. 1910. (


SIR Your letter of The 4th INST enclosing an
extract from the " Free Soil Courier" relative to|
my not granting passport to Henry liamb ledon,
a coored man. was this day received. In reply|
to your first inquiry, lanswer, that there is no ldO
authorizing me to grant a passport TO a co'ored|
person-and applications for such passport as|
was asked in this case, have always been refus-
ed by every other Secretary Of State. Enclosed
is the certificate of the passport Clerk OF thus
Department, who occupied that place under my|
predecessor.
In answer to your second question, | reply,|
that | am not stakeholder, though do not per-
celve of what importance 1t eau be TO know It.
Very respectfully, &C.,
JOHN NJ CLAYTON.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-11-24
EXECUTORS, SALE.

Will be sold at the late residence of
Mrs. Elizabeth Caradine. decd. !, on Tues
day tho lth December next, Four head
of Horses, yoke 0xer Ind Cart, | two
Horse Wagon and gear, 20 or 30 head Of
Cattle, 25 head Stock Hogs, l5 head of
fattening Hogs, Dutch Fan, Household
and Kitchen Furniture, Plantation tools.
Sc. DC. Sold by order Of the Court Of
Ordinary under the Win Of Thomas Car
adine, deed.
TsaMs;-4Cash will be requi.ed for all
sums under three dollars, OF and above
that amount, credit Of twelve moths
viii be given, end note and good security
required. -
MILES M. NORTON, Atty.
For WIN. G.gARADINE, Rsecfr
November 10, 1e4a,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-11-24
30 nj EFT FL TN G EW ,
GREAT BARGAINS AN
RaChelOr,s Retreat

l am nov opening at this place hand
some assortment of Fall and Winter
Goods, consisting in part of Cloths, Cas-.
simerc, Tweeds (all wooD Kentucky Jeans,
a fine assortment of late style Yestinps
A great variety ofwinter good for Ladies'
wear. Fancy Prints, of entirely new
patterns, at 5 cents per yard and up.
wards. MuSlins, Cambrics, Ginghams,
a large assortment of well selected
Shawls, Blankets, Shirtings, Hats, Caps,
Bonncts, Boots, Shoes, Saddles, Brides,
Crockery, Hardware, Medicines, Sugar.
Coffee, Salt, Nails, Bagging, Rope and
Irvine; as well as all other articles usually
kept IN country store, all of which l
will dispose of on the best terms.
l will always be pleased to shcw my
Goods to those who favor me with cali,
free Of charge:
w. j. NEVlLL,
Bachelors Retreat, s. G..
Nov. Sd ls49 If
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-11-24
LEGISLATIVE PROCEEDINGS.
A N @ FEER.

There may be many persons in the
country desirouso Of obtaining an abstract
OF the proceedings of the Legislature,
dsyested of the valueiess details of its
regular journalism. We therefore GRO.
pose 70 furnish the Daily South Carolin-
ian, for the Session, for F iftv Cents, or
the Tri-Weekly South Carolinion for
Twenty-Five Gents, containing an alb
stract Of the Proceedings of both Houses.
Messages, &c. Tht,se deairous OF avail.
ing themselves of this offer, vii. have
their names ssntto ns as early as possi
ble. They will thus haze not only the
benefit ofa report Of the proceedings, bat
also Of the current news Of the dayf for
the time being. This viii embrace the
Presidents Message and the early pro.
ccedhgsof Obpgress,---jSoatA Corolin.
IAN,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-11-24
JUST RECEIYEDI

A Fresh Lotof Genfs Boots and Shoes,
Boys do, Ladies and Misses Slippers
and Ties; Cents and Is lies Sad.
dies, Brides, Whips, dc, dc.
Iron. Castings and Nails, cheaptor cash,
Toget 'cr witt! full supply of DR.. d.
Jaynes' Family Medicines; DIR. Rogers
Compound Syrup of Liverwort and Tar;
Jew David's Hcbrew Plaster or Pain
Killer, &c, &C.,
AS an induccment to the buyer the
subscriber will take in exchange for
Goods, Beeswax, Tallow, Raw Hides, DC.
S. R. MCCALL.
Pickens c. H.. July IA, ls49. o
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-11-24
Notice to Distrib,vtccs-

The Heirs of Elizabeth Henderson, de-
ceased are hereby required to appear in
the Court of Ordinary on the THIRD
Monday in January next, for final set.
tlement of said Estate.
Each Distributee will he required to rem
der on oath n schedule of their advance
ments. Demands against said Estate
must be presented before that time, or
they will be barred by the settlement.
JOHN BOWEN, Admr.
Nov. 10, I849, 20
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-11-24
ADMINISTRATORS "A
SALE. at

Will be sold at the late residence of
Mrs. Elizabeth Caroline, decoased, on
Tuesday the 1 lth December next, all the
personality of said deceased, consisting of
a quantity of Seed Cotton, Corn, Oats,
DC. &c, on credit of l2 months with
note and good securi y for all sums of and
above three dollars-under that amount
cash.
J.B Il. CARADINE, Admir-
BY M. NJ. NORTON. Agt.
Nov. 10, I84U.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-11-24
NEW GOODS

take this method of informing nv
friends and the public generally, that /
have Just received large and well Sc
lectcd stock of
Fall and Winter Goods.
fresh from New York, of the latest STYLES;
consist in part of the following named
articles Broad Cloths, Sattinetts, Vest
patterns, Over-Coats, Fancy Prints, AL
paccas, plain and silk striped; Home
spuns, blcached and brown; Ginghams,
white checked Muslin, Jaconet and Print.
ed do, Flanntls, Apron Checks, &c, DC.
Bonnets, Hats and Caps, of almost
every shape and style; Groceries, Hard
ware, Crockery-ware, Shoes, Saddles,
Brides, Medicines, &c, all of which [
will sell low for cash or good names anil
| lflatter myself that my friends who have
patronized me SO literally in HAMBURG
will extend their patronage here likewise
hope, at least, that they will call and
examine my stock of Goods before TRADING
elsewhere.
ANY amount of Beeswax. Tallow and
Seed Cotton will be taken in payment for
Goods.
J. j. HOWARD.
Holly Hill, Pickens Dist, Nov. 2I 1s4o
% AZ
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-11-24
II. L. JETFERs, w. s. coTHRAN
E. J. DrcKMAsrER.
w A II Ell OU Sc
Commission Merchants.
AND

Commission Merchants.
Market Street, HAMsuRo, s. c. -.WArrRpRoop
McIntoshrStreet, AucusrA, Ga.--FIRErnoop
Take this method of informing their
friends and the public generally, that
they still continue the WAREHOUSE and
COMMISSION business in this place and
Augusta, Ca. where they offer their ser
vices to Receive, ScoRE on SELL CoTrox.
Flour, Bacon, &c, RECEIVE AND For.
YARD MERCHANDISE, Buy Goops, ron
PLANTERS OR MERcHANrs PIP
Their Warehouse in Augusta is on
McIntosh-street, in the centre Of the Cot.
ton trade. -'o '~ @e
Their Warehouse in this place is safe
from water and isolated, therefore not
exposed to fire. ~. "-"
AS they will be constantly at their
post, promoting the interest of their
friends (Which they arc aware will add to
their own.) They solicit and hope to
merltand reccivea full share of thai lib
eva patronage heretofore bestowed, and
Tor which they now return thanks.
Liberal cash advances will be made
when reoni"cd on any produce in store
JEFFERS, COTHRAN & Co.
Hamburg, Sept 1st, 1870. Is
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-11-24

Rucifc Railroad !Suresy--A corps
OF Typographical engineers are now un-
der orders in Texas to examine the coun-
try between Faltcn on Red river and El
Paso on the Clio Gsande. with q view of
ascertainihga route for the Pacific rail-
road. 1'he report of the engineers will
be laid before Congress at an early po-
rod.
dppo'nted By The President.-NixG /,
White, of North Carolina, to be Purser
in the Navy, vice VIM. b Hartwell, de-
ceased.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-11-24
September 1, 1s49,
NOTICE.

|, Nancy Cantrell wife of John Can,
trell, farmer residing in Pickens Dis
trict, So. Co., do hereby give notice of
my intention to trade as a Sole Trader,
and to exercise all the privileges of
Free Dealer after the expiration of one
month from this notice. ..'
Occupation, Weaver and .Seamstress.
August 25, l849. l5-lm :
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-11-24
WI STEELE, o. p.D.
THE OCONEE STATION
FOR S,ATE

This place, situated in Pickens District
on the Oconee Creek, l2 miles North of
Plckens G. H., AID immediately on the
road leading from the latter place to Clay
ton, Ga, contains 1000 Acres of fertile
Land, which will be disposed of on terms
the most advantageous to the purchaser.
AS grain and stock farm, the Oconec
possesses many peculiar advantages its
helds producing abuntant crops of Corn,
Wheat, Rye, Oats, and Potatoes. while
the hills for miles around are covered
during o months Of the year wi coats
OF the richest grasses
Onthe premises there are all ne neces
sarv buildings for a well regulated Farm,
including two-story Brick Dwelling.
The narrative of this Station forming
rs 1T does, an important chapter in the
early history Of our State, is well known
To every Carolinian. and it is earr w Gel
ebrated for the purity Of its atm Dhere,
the exubeFance of It's soil, and for TIE
beauty and romantic wildness of it's
Scenery.
Persons wishing further particulars will
please communicate with
j. A. DOYLE.
Pickens @. H., 8, G..
.EE- The South Carolinian, Pendloton
Messenger, and Laurensville Herald will
please give the above three insertions and
forward their accounts to this office.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-11-24
CIT N nm 0N

catharne Rogers, and j. w. Norris,
Jr:, having applied to me for letters
OF Administration on the Estate of
William Rogers, late Of Pickens Dis
trict deceased The Kindred and Cred
TOYS are cited to appear before me on
Friday the 30th inst. to show cause ifanv
they can, why said Administration should
not be granted
Given under my hand and seal 9th day
Of November, lSl0.
w. D. STEELE, o.p.p.
2 ms
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-11-24
" o TITO r. .

THOSE indebted to the subscriber
would DO well to call and settle their notes
and accounts, on or before the first of De.
cemoer next; after that time they can
md them in the hands of Officers for col
'ecuon. s. r. McFALL.
Plckens G. FL, Nov. 23, ls49. IT,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-11-24
IN % TH CUE
CT n A II 4 d ~

T. M. Striblng and Nj. s. Stribling hav-
ing applied to me for Letters of Admins
tration on the Estate of Elisabeth Strib-
ling, deceased, the Kindred and Crc Tors
are cited to appear before me on Monday
the third dny of December, to show cause
1t any they can why said Administration
should not be gra tied.
Given under my hand and seal, 10th
November, 2849.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-11-24
NO1iCe.

Application will be made Mt the next
Session of the Legislature, for Charter
for a Turnpike Road from Pickcns G. II.
through Jocassee Valley to the White
Water Falls.
September l, 1919.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-11-24
~ ONE YI

ALL Persons having demands against
the Estate OF Maj, Hamilton deceased will
present them ia me duly attested. Those
indebted to the Estate will do well to cali
and pay mp. o'
A. NJ. HAMILTON, Admr.
Nov. 10, 1870. os
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-11-24
AUTUMN.

The chilling winds come sweeping
Der mountain hill and dell;
But where they get their brooms from,
Hang me if can tell.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-11-24
FAIR WARNINGI

ALL persons indebted to the under
signed either by Note or book account are
earnest cntreated to, make payment be-
tween now and January next, (1s5O) a,
| am closing up my business in Hamburg.
After this notice, and payments not
made within the time mentioned above I
hope those indebted to me will not thinl,
it unfair if they find their notes and ac-
counts in hands of proper officers for
collection
j j HOWARD.
L. S.-Should I be absent at anv
time. my Books and Notes will be left
IN the hands of Messrs. Brindley, Rosa
mond d Smith, to whom payment NAV
be made.
Hamburg, Nov. II, le49. 26-1m
THCE.
All Persons having demands against
the Estat" Of Sheriff Haynes, deceased
viii han tim in legally attcsted Those
indebted N makepaymeri.
WD. STEELE,
NoA. 18th Ordinary & Admir-.
If
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-11-24
1888 4O4
Amount received,
" paid out,

Bal. in hands of Treasurer, $sl so4
All of whi h is respectful submitted
MILES M. NORTON, 1reas'r.
Pickens G. H., s. o., Oct. 90, 1s49.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-11-24

The Commissioners Of Public Builainqs
for Pickens District, Mrough their
Treasurer, scould respectfully submit
TO The presiding Judge at Fall Term
1s49, the .tollowing
REPORT;
1s4s.
Oct. 80, To cash on hand per
las, Report, s1444a
Nov %, To do. of J A Doyle,
Sheriff, 100 90
4" 90, To do. of E Z alexander
for Williams Fine, so 90
Dec. s, TO do. of A Doyle,
Tax Collector 4o15
ls49, " 10
Jan. 2e, To do. for Brick sold %
Oct. IL, =" do. of Mai. Keith
Clerk, 5o On
IL, To do. of J A Doyle.
Sheriff, o1 Oo
AooI
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-11-24

A system of artillery for the land SER
vice of the United States has Just been
perfected by Brevet Major Alfred Nor
decai, under the direction of the ordnance
department. The report is published in
two volumes, one containing 200 engra-
wings.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-11-24

Il FLArrERINa PoRrRATr PAINrEL.--
The Mirror, speaking of Frederika Bre-
nner, the authoress, now on visit to this
country, says she is personally rather
stout, rather rosy and rather gray. She
is about fifty-six years of age. and all her
beauty seems to have struck in.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-07-20
AmeriCnn Arr Union.


This institution vas establishedin 1889
and has steadily increased in the number
of it's members, its receipts aud the num-
Der of paintings and other works of art
distributed. The number of members
has increased from Sl4 TO l6,475; the an
nual receipts from $4,000 to $50 3.525; the
number of paintings &c from So To 929.
When we reflect that the Institution
is yet in its infancy, the future must APP
pear full of hope and promise to the Fine
Arts. through the agency Of this and sim
liar institutions. During the first few
years Of its existence, up to ls42, its
progress was slow and its benefits but
slight. Since that time, however, it has
rapidly proceeded onward in a career of
prosperity, almost unexampled, and has
accomplished much in creating a taste
for Art among the American people, and
developing the natural capacity of our
home Artists for painting, sculpture,
engraving &c
For the coming year, the distribution
Of works of Art promises 10 be richer
and more varied than the last, and the
engraving will be of the finest and most
beautiful finish. The subject is taken
from the fist of Coles celebrated series,
the voyage of life. and the etching of it,
accompanying the transactions. promises
a work of exquisite beauty. In addition
to tho paintings, members will draw for
medal, the head of Col. Trumbull, and
twenty bronze statuettes. In addition to
The engraving, each member will also
receive a set Of outline sketches, similar
to those published last year.
FIVE DOLLARS constitute member
for one year. For this he receives one
engraving, the outline sketches and a
chance in drawing fine painting, medal
or statute, of which there will be large
number.
The engraving and sketches for the past
year, have been distributed and can be
seen by calling upon any one of the
members in this place or Col. VAN TRUMP
the Corresponding Secretary.
The subject OF the engraving is the
signing the Death Warrant of Lady
Jane Grey. and the Outline Sketches are
from Twins celebrated work, Rip Van
Winkle,
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-07-20

sale Of Valuable Real Estate
IN BALTIMORE, FAIRFIELD COUNTY. O.

lN hLllMOhEi FAIRFIELD COUNTY. q.
NJ Office is hereby given, that 1.-the unde~ig,l
i Y ed, us Assignee in Bankruptcy of William
Wing and William Lnmb, will by virtue OF the
pnwers in me as sucn Assignee vested by law.
offer and expose To sale to the highest & best bid.
der, NJ public anction, ut the Door of the Court
House in Lancaster, on Saturday the 28th day of
July. l849, between the hours of ten o'clock A.
NJ. aud four o'clock J. NJ. of that day. the follow
ing described Real Estate, situated in the Town
ol Baltimore, in said county Of Fairfield, io.wi:
Fir".-l-Lots No, five, (5,) six co. and seven
~ Square No, seven a.
Second -In-Lnts Nos three four and five "a
A aud 81 in the North addition
Also, small part Of the Suuthwest Quarter oI
Section No, tweniy-iour (24.) Township sixteen
Q6 Rdnge No nineteen ny beginning at the cor.
ner of Main and Canal streets Of the town of Bal
timore;uuuine thence North lnrty six feet; thence
Westslxty-six feet; thence south lOrtv-six feet
thence eust sixty-six feet 10 the place Ut beginning
Also, small tract 0t land adjoining the forego.
ing described piece. being in the same Quarter
Section. Township und Range, boundrd as fol-
lows:-beginDing four rods due West Ol the North
west corner Of Main and Canal Streets of said
Town; ruuning thence North thirty feet thence
West thirty feet; thence South thirty feet thence
East thirty feet to the place cl beginning
Third.-In-Lots Nos nineteen aud twenty (l9
aud 20) in the central addition to sIid Town.
Fourh,-The interest OF William Wing tn the
southwest quarter OF Sect, No nineteen. of Town
ship sixteen, Range eighteen in Fairfield county.
Fyh Eighty acres Of land in Shelby conn
~, Ohio. to witt The west half ofthe northwest.
quarter of Sec. twenty-iour Of township seven
south Of range six East;
Also-Au undivided interest in the Real Estate
ut Jacob Paul or Powell l"e of said comfy de.
ceased belonging to William Wing.
Said property will be sold in separate parcels
and on The terms Of one-tourth in hand and the
bnlunee in six months with interest thereon.
All this property isvery valuable having on por.
tion of fine dwelling house and out buildings
lately the residence OF William Wing. Also, II
store House, nnd large costly ware huuse, being
the best Lot ofpnperty in said town Of Baltimore
THOMAS HOOD. Assignee
IN Bankruptcy Of VIM. Wing and Wm, Lamb
June %, l849 5w7pfee$6,OO
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-07-20

The DgATH OF Col DUNCAN, Inspec.
Genera of the Army, has been placed
beyond doubt in an official report from the
officer in command of the defences of
Mobile. His disease was a bilious fever,
followed by iaundice.
Col James Duncan was born in Orange
county, New York, about The year 1914.
He graduated at West Point in 1884. aud
entered the artillery. His frs, service
was in Florida. Afterwards he was sta
toned on the Lakes, where he remained
during the Canadian troubles. Subse
quently he was transferred to Fort Adams
at Newport, R. l., where he brought his
flying artillery batteries to such state
Of perfection, that they rivalled those of
Ringgold in efficiency. Duncan served in
every principal battle during the Mexi-
can war, with the exception of Buena
Vista; and no subordinate officer contrib
uiea so much to The success of our arms.
In 1876, just as The war with Mexico
broke oui, Duncan was promoted to the
rank Of Captain. For his brilliant ser,
vices at Palo Alto and Resaca de la Pal
ma, he was brevetted Lieutenant Col.
onel Shortly after the declaration of
peace. the Inspector General, Colonel
Crnghan died, and Duncan, though bui
thirty FIVE years old, was called 10 that re
sponslble and honorable 2ost.--Sun.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-07-20
Ans, Poor Simon Drum.

A few weeks since, the Washington
Union at the head and the Eagle at the
tail lamen,ed loudly over the removal
Of the Postmaster at Greensborough.
Pennsylvania. who had held it for 40
years. No words of indignation, suffi-
GENTLY strong, could be found for General
Taylor-No expressions sympathy, suf.
6cienrly deep, could DO uttered for poor
Simon Drum.
1t was whispered. in many places,
that the venerable martyr, living as he
does in Locofoco county. might be pro.
Vided for by his many and sympathzing
friends. He appears to have proflcd
by the suggestion, and we learn from the
Reading Journal that he first applied for
Sheriff This was denied him. Next
he asked to be made Register and Re.
corder. and failing also in this, he expres.
sed his willingness TO accept the office of
County Treasurer. Even this was not
granted to him, and as last resource his
friends put him in nomination for county
Commissioner. The result was that he
scarcely received vote in Convention
According to our poor knowledge o.
the rule Of capacity and fidelity and the
influence Of public opinion, it does seem
to us that there was some little reason
for his removal. Poor Simon Drum! He
has at length found out that those, who
are loudeSt in their expressions of sym.
palhy, are not tho first to practice beuev.
oence.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-07-20

EV The Locofoco Central Committee
of this county. in an address TO their con.
stituency, say;
at cannot be denied that the honest
masses of tho whig party are dissatisfied
and disguised with ;he inconsistency and
hypocricy ofIhe mon they assistod..in ele.
valing 10 power"
Now. Mr.. Secretary, what was tho use
ofwriIing that fasehood to your "bre:h.
rent A quaint preacher once said that
"to lie without an expectation Of gain
was biting at the devils naked hook. ;,
So, beware!