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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-12-06

o. The number of killed, by the explosion
Of the Steamer Louisiana at New Orleans, u.s.
cert lined positively, is II; wounded (many o.
whom never will recovery 30; and at least sc
were killed of whom no trace can be found!
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-12-06

.New Pos! Master.- Cavendish, Joseph A.
While, Esq
MI X. H. Washburn has been appointed
Postmaster in Ludlow, in place of Charles +,
Mason, removed.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-12-06

Jackson, it is reported, had tested the spots found
been caused by blood.
The above are all the facts We have been able
10 obtain in relation to tins great mystery.
Prof Webster, it is stated, has been in his
apartments at the College during the past week,
and while in there has bolled the doors Oh tho
inside, also that he has had fire in places where
he had not been in the habit Of having hem 1t
is known that he has been home 10 his family
every evening, and during the week just past,
paid visit 10 Rev. DR.. Francis Parkman, O
brother OF DR.. George Porkmun, and had long
conversation in relation TO his sudden disappear
ancc. On Friday, the morning of the evening
on which he was arrested, he came over 10 the
city IN company with trend with whom he con-
vered as freely aud cheerlully as he ever did,
The night he was placed ia prison he was in
quito an excited state of mind, and raved some
what; lie however cooled down in the morning.
lie was seen by DR.. Clirk the City Physician,
on Saturday afternoon, whomhe requested to see
the faculty in relation to the regular lecture on
Tuesday, which he should be unable 10 deliver in
consequence OF HE arrest Yesterday he ives
quite calm but said nothing.
| His house was searched Yesterday, but MOTH
ing found indicating hi6 in this affair. DIR.
Webster, about week ago. ordered at Nathan
! iel Waermaus store, SO and e5 Curnhlll. box,
TO be made Of stout tin soIdcred tight, with tho
exception Of the cover, AID that TO be so made
that It could he soldered on In lis proper place.
! THIS box was to be about three feet in length,
10y oae foo; aud hall IN depth and width, and
was directed t. be sent to Prof Webster.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-12-06
The amendments of the Consti-
tuition,

The Vermont Patriot says the editor of the
Nvotchman took ground against the amendments
TO the Constitution. 1t was then probably his
Interest to do so.-Belioics Falls Gazette.
1t is not unusual for the Patriot to say more
than it knows to be true; but it Us rather unusual
for the Gazette to echo the Patriot, and to volun-
tcer motive which is dishonorable Personal
and party interests are both unworthy OF
thought in connection with these amendments OF
the organic law of the State. The constitution
should be right; the amendments ought to be
decided with a view solely to the security of the
Just rights and interests of the whole people,
This is our notion: and hence we cannot but ut
torly condemn the party aspect secretly attempt
cd to be given to the matter by the leaders of
the locofoco party. For proof see the following
circular, published in the Bellows Falls Gazette:
Ter AT
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-12-06

Below we give what seems to be the most re
Liable account of events which are causing In
tense excitement wherever known.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1849-12-26
To Road Contractors.

SEALED Proposals are invited by the under
~ signed, until Saturday the 9th Of January,
1850, at the Warm Springs, Bath County, Va,
for the Grubbing, Grading and Draining of the AL
leghany and Hun,ersville Turnpike
This is State work and offers unusual induce
mens TO Contractors, who requested to exam
inc the line, now located, before bidding, (begn-
ming near Stimulates the Jackson's River Turn
pike, and terminating Vance's on the Warm
Springs and Huntersvile Turnpike, distance of
ID miles, to be bid Tor in whole or in part.
Bidders invited 10 state terms of payment
lbeing in Virginia funds,) time Of completing work,
whether by monthly payments with deduction of
20 per cent, by the mile, or by bond and security
for faithful performance OF work, and the right is
reserved TO reject any all bids.
No bid will be entertained unless the Contractor
IL personally known 10 the undersigned or accompa-
MED by testimonials from Engineers under whom
they may have been formerly employed, or other
good testimonials.
Specifications can be seen at the Warm Springs,
from the Is. to the 5lh OF January, 1850.
r.. III. KINNEY,
Civil Engineer in charge of the work
December IL, lS49.-td.
EY The Valley Star and Fincaste Democrat
arc requested to publish ihree times and forward ac-
count to Warm Springs, Bath Courthouse, by day
OF letting for payment
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1849-12-26
lAIDW0ANI@No
MRS. LEROY P. DANGERFIELI

MRS. LEROY p. DANGERFIELD purpo-
AvA SEES opening near the Warm Springs, Bail,
County, Va, School for the Education of young
Ladies. All the usual English Branches will be
taught, together with French, and Music the
%Guitar. Particular attention will be given TO the
domestic instruction of young Ladies. Terms for
board, and tuition in the English Branches, will be
800 per session of ten months-payable, $50 in ad-
vance, the balance at the end of the session This
includes all expenses excepting Books and Station
airy, which parents and guardians are expected to
furnish. For French and Music, an extra charge
of $40 each, will be made The School will be
,under the immediate supervision of Mrs. ID. and
young Ladies will be treated as members of her own
tamily.
The location is healthy and accessible, being mid
way between the Warm and Hot Springs-Daily
Stages passing the door during the Summer season
and Tri- weekly in the Winter-so that parents or
guardians may see their children wards, in case
Ofsickness, without delay. The School will COM
about the 10Th OF September and continue
until the 10th of July, making July and August
the vacation months. She begs leave to make the
following references
Rev. II. Il. CAsTLEMAN, Staunton.
Col A. S. GRAY Harrisonburg.
Gen. S. III. LEWIS, Port Republic.
MIR. G. G. BUTLER, Principal of the
Rappahannock Academy.
Dr. ARCH p. STRoTHER, Bath Cour-h house
August Is, lS49.-tf.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1849-12-26

GRoUND PEAs.-NVilmingto has long been ia
nous for lis trade in this article. This is the sea
son of delivery and for the last month. our streets
have been thronged with carts filled with them
Upon lnquring, we learn that the quantity receiv-
ed here annually is about Fifty L Thousand bushels
The price varies from IS to % cts per bushel. II
is therefore TO small article in the aggregate of our
commerce.
These peas are produccd upon the light sandy
sois near the sea. The product per varies from
81 to gu bushels We suppose the profitable pro-
duciion depend upon some popularity in the soil
or atmosphere, probably the latter. The soils which
produce them here TO advantage, are comparatively
worthless in the production of corn or cotton and
we have known the experiment tried on quite a
large scale in Pitt County without success, on land
'ivated in this section Wilmington On C) M
rOrG.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1849-12-26

EriToME OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION.
The Nimut proviso has been unanimously adup-
ted as clause at the constitution the section in
hbiung the introduction of free negroes, or slaves
with view 10 set them free, has been stricken
OUT none but free white citizens of the T. S. or free
white citizens OF Mexico who shall have been cleo
ted to become citizens Of the u. States of Calfor-
MIA, are allowed the privilege of voting all banks.
except tdrO and monte banks are prohibited: the
sessions of the Legislature to he annual-the
FIRST election 10 take place The 3th fSovember, ard
the first meeting on the 18Th December; nearly all
the officers, civil and judicial, made elective by
the people /; the salaries of the Governors and mem
bers of the Legislature placed at very high rates
that OF Governor being $4,000 per annum, and
of members of the Legislature SIG perday and Sc
for every twenty miles travel very stringent rule,
are laid down in regard 10 The creation of any Stat,
debt imprisonment for debt and the creation OF lot
teries are prohibited the boundary Of The Stale il
the Sierra Nevada. diverging off low down, so a
to include the mouth of the CHA, where it emp,ie
into the Colorado, SC, SC.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1849-12-26

Times says On recent trip of the Ben Frank
Ing from Louisville to CincinGat'i she landed al
Wes'poft to put offa young German girl and her
father, who was old and decrepit. As they were
walking the plank the girl became giddy and
lei! into the river. Cardinal Byington who was
gong on shore with them. without hesitation Jump
ed in after her, and her father did the same The
father, instead of lending her any aid, would lave
been drowned but for the the excrions Of Mr.. Xii
iIum, the male, and OF the fremcn Of the
boat, who got the yawl dow in time to save him.
In the tulIness Of The old mans heart he offered
his daughter in marriage 10 either Cardinal or the
male but as they both happened 10 he married
men, they were compelled 70 decline the generous
offer
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1849-12-26
IRELAND AT ONE VIEW.

Ireland is three hundred and six miles long. ana
two hundred broad 1t contains thirty two thousand
1--WE hundred and ten square miles; or twenty mil
lions eight hundred and eight thousand two hun
dred and seventy one acres of which thirteen mil
lions eight hundred and eighty one thousand seven
hundred and eleven acres are cultivated six mil
lions two hundred and ninety five thousand seven
hundred and thirty five acres waste and six hun
dred and thirty thousand eight hundred and twenty
i've acres are under water. OF the coast arc one
hundred and nlnety-siN islands.
Placed between Europe end America Ireland, is
most tavorably situated for trade fishing and com
merce; is blessed with the most fertile soil and
temperate climate has the finest fisheries posses
ses the largest deepest and safest harbors aud the
greatest number navigabe rivers and lakes of anv
country or the same size in hid world According
To biologists Ireland has the largest coal fields in
The British Empire one cXtenns throughout Clare
Kerry, Limerick and Cork and smother, which is
sixteen miles long, and sixteen miles broad lies in
the Roscommon, Sligo, Lerim and Cayan other
coal fields and mines of less extent are inerspersed
through the Island. The richest iron mines are
situated at Arigna, in the county of Letrim. The
finest copper mines are worked in Wicklow, Wa
teriOrd and Kerry. Many mines of iron. copper
lead, silver, and some veins of gold present them
selves. Ireland contains incxhaustiOle supplies OF
peat. Marbles of every SHADE and color are found
in Kilkenny. Galway, and Donegal and states of
the best quality are quarricd in Kerry and Limerick
The population OF Ireland in 1871 amounted TO
S,lId,i24. Ireland contains besides several large
cities, about llO towns, with population exceed
ing 2OuO inhabitants, with 4 large number of small
Ter towns. The emigration from Ireland To Amer
lea, is immense in 20 years, (from 1926 TO 1916 }
above ,25O,OO0 Irish emigraied, mostly for the u
STATES. The exports of Ireland, in lS27, amounted
to SS5,OO0,OOO; and are now estimated 100000
600 which excepting 10000, 600 worth ollinen
and some copper and lead ores) chiefly consists of
provisions Ireland consumes annually above 500
100000 worth of British manufactures.
Thus, while Ireland is exporting men by thou
sands, and food by millions, third of her own
soil is lying waste; her mines ,coleres and quarries
are unworked her immense water power is flow
ing idly; her ports are empty all articles of manu-
features imported the trade of the world is dai-
ly passing her shores, 5000 900 of her people are
existing potatoes, and 100000 are declared
paupers.--Whot an anomaly = Catholic 1cle-
graph.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1849-12-26

The VfcAH OF BRAY.--Although no phrase is
more common than the "Vicar Of Bray" few, we
believe, acquainted with lis real origin. which
is this The Vicar of Bray in Berkshire, was a
Papist under the sway Of Henry VIII, and Pro-
testaDt under Edward ". he was Papi5t again
Under Queen Mary, and again a Protestant in the
reign of Queen Elizabeth. When lie vas reproach-
ed for his frequent apostasy, he answered, 81 cannot
help that, but if change my religion am sire |
keep true 10 my principle, which is to live and die
Vicar Of Bray
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1849-12-26
P0ETR Y.

70 The following beautiful lines were written
shop DoANE. at Warwick, England, on the mon
mt IN the Church there, representing a decc as
light and lady.
THE BIsAUCIhnIP MONUMENT.
Glove, let me take thy hand,
That tcndcrcst, trucst one,
The same held, when we did stand
Before the alter stone:
There, let me hold il so;
IL stays my sinking heart:
Nor, till its pulses cease TO flow,
Permit that grasp 10 part.
may, when thy breast my bride,
Minglcs its dust with mine,
And swcctly sleeping, side by side,
We rest bcncaih the shrine;
So let the scuptor's art
Our love perpetuatc
The grasp, that life could never part.
Thus dying Bcauchamp spalc;
His will was strictly done
Swcctly they sleep, they stood
Before the altar stone:
He, in his mailed coat,
She, in her bridal vcst
In sculpturcd beauty side by side,
And hand in hand, they rest.
Ivc stood among the tombs,
In many an ancient fame,
Where mitrcd head and swordcd hand
Bring ages up again;
but, all the stone seems, here,
instinct with vital breath
And this, its Lesson TO my heart,
Lore Orermastcrs death.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1849-12-26

HANGsMAN's PgRaUIsITEs.- Calcraft who hung
the Burmondsey murderes, in London, sold their
clothes for ESQ. He also derived 70guneas from
the sale Of the clothes in which Rush another "a
nous murderer, was hung. The taste which could
prize such relics is beyond remark
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1849-12-26
STAUN TON SPECTATOR.
II r. r nj S

o. The "SPECTATOR''is pu6lishcooncca reek,
at Too Dollars gear, If paid in adcancc, Iico
Dollars and Fifty Cents Udeiayed beyond the erprd-
fion Of the year No subscription ,obe discontinued
out at the option ofthe Editors, until atiarreataSe
paid
o. Au Communications to tie Editor S BIZ maiimusi
be post. paid, or they ,citinot be attended 60.
o. ADPERTTSEMENI'S of thirteen lines Cor
tess) inserted three times for dollar, and tcenty
foe cents for each Larger ad-
oerfisements in the same proportions Aiiberaidiscont
made TO Advertiser S by the gear.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1849-12-26

LITTLE cRAvEs.-Sacrod places for pure thoughts
and holy nedltailons are the little graves in the
church yard They are the repositories of mothers
sweetest joys-half unconscious buds ofinnoccnce
humanity nPped by the first frost of time. ere VET
single canaer worm of pollution had nestled amono
its embryo petals. Callous indeed must be the hear
OF him who can stand by little grave-sde and MOI,
have the hottest emotions OF the soul awakened to
the thoughts of that purity and joy which BELONGS
alone to Dod and heaven for the Mute preacher al
his feet Tells him OF life begun aud life ended with
out stain and surely ifthis be vonch~alpd rp ,,,or
tality how much purer and hOer must he the spir
tua land, enlightened by the sun Of infinite good
ness, whence emanaied the soul brief Young soourn-
or among MS How Swels the heart of parent with
mourniul joy. While standing by the cold earthbed
o! lost jIite ones! Mournful because sweet treas
ure Is taken away Joyful because that precious treas
ure gIitters in the diadem of the Redeempr
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1849-12-26

INDIAN BURIAL.-A correspondent of the Bos-
ton Courier, writing from Oregon. October 18th,
says:
have just returned from visit TO the Chinook
Indian country, where witnessed a most revolving
ceremony; that burying the living with the dead.
One oihe old chiefs lost daughter--a fine looking
womanabout twenty yearsofage. She was wrapped
up in rnsh mat, together with all her irnke,s and
placed in canoe. The father had an Indian slave
bound hand and foot fastened 10 the body of the deed
and then enclosed the two in another mat leaving
out the head of the living one. The Indians then
took the canoe and carried it 10 high rock and left
1t there. Their custom is TO let the slave live for
three days, then another slave is forced TO sranpe
IL by cord drawn around the neck. They also
kill The the horse that may have been favorte of
the deceased, and bury it at the head Of the canoe
wasdeslrous ofintererng and saving the life of the
poor victim, but Mr. Hirris, the gentleman with me
and The two Indians, our companions assured me
that should only get myself into serious trouble,
and as we were great distance from the settlements
and our party so small, sef-prcservation dictated
different course from the inclinaton5 OF our hearts
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1849-12-26
a BIsUIBNlg gUIpfpIhY

DE Ladies and Gentlemen Is black and fancy Kid
Uioyes, Lady's twisted Silk Mis and EN-
broldered Silk Gluves. Blue, Green and Cherry
Colored Silks for Innings, Book and Swiss Nous.
Inns, and fine white Cambrlcks, Muslin and Cam
oIick lnseTtings, muslln and Cambrick Edgings.
lfish and Bobbin Laces and Fdginps. Linen and
Tread Edgings. COWNE e. BROOKE
November %, 1849.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1849-12-26

WoGDswoRTHS wIT.-Ata friends house. after
dinner, the conversation turned upon wit and hu-
NOR. The author of Lalla R0Ukh who was pres
ent, gave some illustrations from Sheridan's SAY
lngs, doings and writings" Starting from his re-
verie, Wordsworth said he did not consider himself
TO be witty poet "indeed," continued he, 81 do
not think was everwitiy but once in my life.;'-
A great desire was naturally expressed by all TO
know what this special drollery was. After some
hesitation The old poet said-"Well, well, will
tell you. ! was standing some time aro at the en-.
trance of my cottage at Rydal Mount man ac-
cosicd me with the question Play, sir. have
you seen my wife pass by 2" whcreupon / said.
"Why, my good friend, didn't know, till this mo-
ment that you had a wife! ~ The company stared
and finding the old bard had discharged his entire
stock, burst into roar of laughter which the iaceious
Wordsworth, in his simplicity, accepted aa a gen
uine compliment 10 the briIancy of his wit.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1849-12-26

CG. One of orr Generals residing in Washington.
III aiilucnt circumstances, has been wise enough TO
teach his well educated son a trade, and the youth,
with all the true dignity Of one Of natures noble
noble novelty which merits commentators
'Give boy trade and Won give him an cslaie.v
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1849-12-26

o. Lieut.. w. f. bynch's Interesting Narrative
Of the United States Expedition TO the Dead Sea
aud the Jordan has already reached lis 9Th edition.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1849-12-26

o. Bishop Waugh has declined supplying n
minister TO Methodist pewed cburci at Cincinnati
lately organised, but said he would present this par
ucrlar request to the next annual meeting Of the
conference. for IFS decision.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1849-12-26

10 Gen. u. e. Howard having declined the ap-
pointment Of United States Senator from Maryland
IN place of Attorney General johnson, the Governor
has appointed David Stewart. Esq. of Baltimore,
to I'LL the vacancy until the Legislature shall elect
Senator.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1849-12-26

CELESTIAL FEMALEs.-Three Chinese ladies o
rank arrived at Sar Franciscan the English barqu
Helen Stewart on the ooh October.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1849-12-26

0G- "Titus" Of the Boston Journal, perpetratcs
the following Why is beautiful lady Is foot like
a romantic tale Of odcn times? Because it is an
interesting leg. end!
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1849-12-26

On the death Of Gen. Wolf, premium was oeer-
ed for The best written epiiaph on the brave officer
number of poets, of all descriptions started as can
ddaies, and among tho rest was poem of which
The following was one of the stanzas
'sIIc marched without dread or fears
AZ the head Of his bold Grcnadicrs
and what was more rcmarkablc--nay reyy pqyfjsuar
lie climb'd up rocks that were perpendicular,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1849-12-26

b. Miss Frcdcrika Bremen is now in Hartford.
the guest Of Mrs Sigourncy, the poctess
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1849-12-26
"ArgD STILL THEY COMET,

RARE & STERRET'T have just received by
- express from Philadelphia, lot of CASSi-
MERES AND VESTINGS Of The latest aeo,v.
Also, fresh supply of Over Coat Cloths suitable
Tor the present season, all of which will be made
mp IN the latest STYLE and terms that cannot fail
to please.
Stanton, Dec. IL, tSd0
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1849-12-26
FRESH ARRIVAL OF WATCHES, JEWELRY, &c.,
AT ONE DOOR WEST OF H. cUsHING's

PA%HE undersigned has just returned from Phila-
deIPhia with large aud elegant assortment of
PATCHES, JEJVELRY.
and other articles in his line. which will be sold
lower than ever, and TO which he invites the atten
ton of his friends and the public generally.
Ibis stock consists in part Of fine Gold and Silver atch
Is; Gold Neck Fob and Vest Chains Ear and Fin
ger Rings, Breastpins, Miniature Cases Gold and Sill
yer Pencils and Pens, Lockcts, Bracelets, Clasps,
Keys, Studs Slides, &c. Also, Silver Table, Dcs.
sert and Tea Spoons; Sugar Tongs, Butter Knives
Salt Spoons, Spectaclcs, Thermometers. Magnets,
Microscopes, Spy Glasses, Pcnknves, Perlumery
Fancy Articles, &c, &c.
60 Clocks, Watches and Jewelry repaired
and warranted. GEORGE B. WRIGHT.
Stanton, Nov. 7, 1649.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1849-12-26
JEW EkRY, &c,

- - ~ A<h<A ~ u
AT ONE DOOR EAST OF NJ. CUsHING's.
YNHE subscriber has just received frem PhiIade-
- phia and Baltimore large and well selected
STOCK OF JEVELRY,
Consisting of fine and plain Gold and Silver Watches,
Brea,tpins, Finger Rings; Gold, Silver and Gilt
Buckles Ear Rings Bracelets, Slides, Collar Buttons,
Studs, fine Gold Guard and Fob Chains, Lockc,s,
Gold and Silver Specaclcs, Gold and Silver Thin
blcs, fine Gold w ach Keys, Gold and Silver Pencils,
Gold Pens, Pen and Pocket Knives, Port Monaic,
Souvenirs, Silver and other Cases, Silver Tuck Combs,
Darts, Coral, Pocket Books, Purses article of
Percussion Caps, Pistols, Steel and Gilt Fob Chains
Pencil Points, Scissors, Shields Goggles, Shawl Pins
large assortment Of Silyct Ware consisting in part
OF Butter Knives Tea and Table Spoons, Forks Mugs
Fruit Baskets, Caudlestcks, Castors Tea and Coffee
Setts, Chronicles, Canes Whips, Clocks, and all 9TH
or articles usually kept in the best Jcwcry Stores
EY Watches, Clocks and Jewelry carefully
repaired and warranted.
DAVID S. BEAR.
Stanton, Nov. 7, lS49.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1849-12-26

HARD WoRD-The Amherst CdbincL saws the
Indian name OF the stream that skirts the village on
the north and east and flows into the Souhcoan is
QtohqmnoPGssaLesSanannaguog.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1849-12-26
JAMES I'll. SKINNER.
AWWORNlNT All LAW
STAUNTON, VIRGINIA

DRACTISESi in the Superior and Inferior Courts
Of Augusta, the Superior Courts of Rocking
ham, Rockbrdge. and Albemarle, and in the u S.
District Court for Western Virginia.
OFFICE, next door TO the Court House, in the
Brick Row.
Nav 9, lS40.