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Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-08-17
BECK,S CITY BATHS.
OPEN DAILY FROM A. M, TILL IL P. M.


~ CAUTION TO THE UBLIC-THE ONLY
GENUINE DR.. WISTAR'S BALSAM OF WILD
OF THE SOLE POPRIETOR, w. M. SPEAR, on
the outside Wrapper surrounding each Bottle
This is believed to be the only article bearing the above
title as emanang from the Doctor The virtues Of Wild
Cherry Tor relieving affections OF the Lungs and that all
important AZ do oagaa has long enjoyed the con
City Of Philadelphia, ss-Wilam NJ Spear, of the city
OF Philadelphia, being duly sworn according to law de-
poses and says that he is in the possession Of the original
tar regularly educated Physician, and that he believes
said Dr. Wssy hese OF the
Sworn and subscribed before me- and the city seal at
fixed, on the first day of November A. D. eighteen hun
dred and forty seven.
L. ST JOHN SWIFT, Mayor.
a copyright for the Basam is secured.
Absurd as 1t may appear in the face off the above undeni
able proof an individual from Boston, Mass recently ap-
piled to the United States District Court of Pennsylvania
TOR an injunction the General Agent for the United
States and the British Provinces to prevent said agent
from selling the only genuine Dr. Wistars Basam of Wild
cherry said individual claiming the right) Of course
the Hon; Judge OF said court promptly refused it.
i is Wistars original Balsam of Wild Cherry alone that
performs the cure. Let them not deceive you
Ifg Look well to the marks OF the genuine
No Dr. Wistars Balsam Of Wild Cherry can possibly
be the genuine without the written signature of VIM M
Spear the outside wrapper surrounding each bottle
Inns beng the only genuine Wstars Basam ever offered
to the public.
The genuine Basam is put up in bottles with the words
CDR Wistars Basam Of Wild Cherry, Philadelphia,
blown in the glass, each bottle bearing label on the
'front.' with the signature OF VIM NJ SPEAR.
A liberal discount to druggists and dealers
AGENTS..
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.-r-I have this day ap-
pointed T. w. DYOTT d SON, No. 1872 North Second
street, Philadelphia, sole wholesale furnishing Agents for
the tn :, (ony genune) DR.. WISTAR'S BALSAM OF
WILD CHERRY
All orders for the Basam addressed to them will be
promptly attented to at the Propetors lowest wholesale
prices.
w. M, SPEAR, Sole Proprietor
Also Tor sale by most respectable Druggists and Mer-
chants Throughout the United States, Mexico West In
ling Genuine Popular Medicines
Price ST. Six bottles for S.
n BIT. B. DYOTT & SONS, of Philadelphia.
AfEi my Agents WIN. M. SPEAR.
NH
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-08-17
FROM TEXAS.

By the arrival here this morning of the steamship Gal
weston Capt Crane from Port Lavacca the 9TH, and Gal
weston the 9th nst have received flies OF the Civilian
and the news of that port the date OF departure, with
other late papers from the interior
The San Antonio Western Texan, in reference to the
late troubles on the frontier, has the following:
One great argument used in favor OF annexation was,
that we Should Be secured from Indian aggression This
argument has proved completely taacious Indeed Tex
as has suffered more from Indian hostility since Uncle
Sam undertook to defend the frontier than at any former
period.
It adds that force of at least $500 men is required to
carry out our treaty spuatons with Mexico and protect
our own citizens Halt OF these should be mountedN
O. Pic, dug g.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-08-17
THE RICHMOND LINE OF PACKETS.

We announced on Wednesday the arrival of the schr
Hanover New York the 18th inst in four days from
tia city The Hanover the pioneer packet of the home
lineAetween Richmond and New York The Journal OF
Commerce in noticing the arrival Of the Hanover at New
York, lays:
This aew and beautiful vessel is the first OF line of
six packet built Baltimore, OF the best materials and
in most yorkmanlike manner and in their model, and
sailing capacities unsurpassed by any vessels running
on our seabod Their cabins very commodious, and
are furn.hed and handsome manner; and as the
Captains vry aentye and obIgng men, we hope that
to passenger and freight, this line will be extern
sYely paronsed"
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-08-17
CITY AFFAIRS.
MAYORS COURT, August l6.


Mr. N. w Thornton appeared and testified to the free
dom OF the colored lad, Tazewel Scott, who yes
terday committed to jail runaway. Mr.. T. knew the
boy in Buckingham, his native county On being released
from JAIL he should be required to return instantly to the
county of his nativity.
Joseph Richards white loater, sought nights odg-
ing in the Old Market House Wednesday night. He
turned in" rather late, and discovered till the
hour of H. when his SAUNDERS disturbed by the I'M
welcome intrusion Of the Charles who provided him more
elevated lodgings in the above He stated that he
was citizen of the ancient of Manchester, and had
visited Richmond for the purpose Of seeking employment
in his line of business which that OF painter Judg
ing from his general appearance would conjecture that
Joseph only exercised his trade in far as one colour
only was concerned.
A LuNATIo.-A poor fellow, dressed in the garb of a
merry Andrew with his face wreathed in smiles, was
brought before the Mayor vagrant Of unsound mind,
He stated that he anave of Boston, Mass and was
his way to Norfolk He stated the officers that his
was Joseph Richards, but told the Mayor ii Joseph
Sampson He has been in the city several days. and had
attracted crowd OF boys wherever he appeared not less
by his singular dress than his odd grmaces and posung
The Mayor committed him to jail for Ten days.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-08-17

TERRO COMPOUND SYRI1P
OF NAPH1'HA,-DR. HASTINGS COMPOUND SYRUP
OF NAPHTHA-Ihe great remedy for CONSUMPTION De-
cline, Asthma Splitting Of Blood, Night Sweats Husky
Throat Wasting of the Flesh, Bronchitis, Coughs Colds
and all diseases of the chest and lungs
This celebrated preparation is pleasant to the TASTE and
Is SO speedy III Its operations, that patients plainly feel its
good effects in FEW after taking the FIRST Dosr
When Dr. Hastings had discovered the virtue of Naph-
tina four years ago. he announced private circular TO
number OF distinguished physicians in various parts Of
England, with request that they would put its medical
properties to the test and report accordingly The result
was host OF testimonials OF the most favorable character
nearly all Of which agreed in certifying that no medicine
they had ever used could bear any comparison with it in
relieving hacking coughs, curing darrhea and stopping
night sWeats 1t was also generally remarked to have
wonderful effect in increasing the appetite 1oegAt and
spirit of patients; and be powerfully efficient remedy
in Bilious and Astmac diseases. Of these testimonials
which were all published at the time, the MedicalRe-
corder NINE spoke of its extraordinary influence in cases
non that he had actually discovered the great secret SO
long and valnly sought for namely, preparation that
would stop the formation of Iubuces the lungs, re-
move those already formed and thus the most fatal
OF all maladles and which had previously been regarded
as being altogether incurable Dr.. Williamson Of Man
chester thus writes:
"Under its influence, have seen the emacated being
on whose brow death had seemed have set his SEAL
qure inauguration and strength and exchange his early
morning OF intense suffering and distressing cough for the
calm repose which alone accompanies sound health"
DR.. Ware, of Liverpool, says-I regard Hastings Sy-
rup of Naphha of the first medical discoveries OF
any age and consider its agency in curing Consumption
established beyond all doubt question: Dr. Boyd
OF Lancaster Halls it as the great consmptve antdote
and eue; and DR. Hamilton OF Bath, pronounces it "the
only known remedy which may be relied for removing
Tubercues from the Lungs, and preventing formation Of
Others"
HASTINGS COMPOUND SYRUP OF NAPH-
TIA is now being used in nearly all hospitals and is
also coming into rapid among all our best physicians
tor coughs, colds and all diseases of the lungs 1t has
been recommended in the worst state of consumption BY
the celebrated physician, Dr. Mott, of New York; and
Dr Arnold OF Savannah, Ga, writing to the agent at
New York under date Of January 3d. 1s4s says Il re-
ceved the half dozen Hastings Naphtha Syrup ordered
from you and am convinced that Naphtha is the principal
ingredient lnclosed is twenty-five dollars for which YOU
will send me two dozen and half bottles I have two
patients in the Marine Hospital, whom think will be be-
netted by it,"
Price 81 per botte--for sale in Richmond by
j. H. EUSTACE & SON.
PURCELL, LADD & co.
NH 2-3m JAS P. DUVAII e. co.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-08-17

cSeg' We are panied TO learn that Judge PHILIP Nor
BORNE NICHOLAS was yesterday struck down by paralysis
between the hours of l and P. NJ whilst engaged in
conversation with w H. Macarland, Esq, in the office
Of the latter gentleman, at the banking of the Far
mers Bank Medical aid promptly procured but up
to the hour of his removal (near ocock he remained
speeches..
p s. AT late hour, last evening" we received intelli-
gence that Judge Nicholas still nsensbe and his con-
dtion very precarious
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-08-17

SUSPENSION OF RAN.-The present week (says the
Greenvle Mounaineer of the 10th instO has been the
only dry one for months, in this section We have clear
skies and refreshing breezes aordng agreeable speci-
men OF old fashioned Greenville weather The CROP
generally is considered made few late planted fields
excepted.
WHEAT AND OATs--The suspension Of rain (says the
same paper enabled those of farmers who
were unable get in their shocks Of wheat and oats di-
ecty after cutting to gather barns stacks, but Of
course in condition more or less damaged
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-08-17
ON THE CANAL-To Lynchbmg and intermediate
places, 10 cents per 100 lbs
EXCHANGE.
EnREIGN.-- On Landau Q a oor,t or.,,,

STATE OF THE STOCK MARKET.
State Stock per censpar value lO0Lsales at SlO2a
al03
Corporation 6 per centspar value $lO0-ast sales at
101.
James River and Kanawha Bonds, guaranteed by the
State, l01
Exchange Bank Stockpar value $l00-last sales $lO5
Farmers Bank Stock-par value $l00-sales at $l01a.
Virginia Bank Stock--par vane $70-last sales at 1853
a7O.
Manchester Cotton and Wool Manufacturing Stock
par value $l00-held at $S5.
Richmond Fire Association Stock--par value $2O-2es
a30.
Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad Stock
par value $l00-held at $50
Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac Certificates of
Debt--par value $l00-ast sales at 800
Richmond and Louisa Railroad Stock--par value 500
last sales at S4a. Some are asking higher
LIVE STOCK MARKET
RICHMOND, 10th August, lS49
BEEF-Scale Weieht-$2 rs to SO 25-in demand
SlEEP-Nett 81 rs to SO O0--quality being rated
Hoes " SIS 90 to s. so.
JACOB SHOOK
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-08-17
NEW ORLEANS MARKET, Aug. H.

NEW ORLEANS MARKET, Aug. II.
CoTToN-The sales of the week amount to 100 bales
middng to good middng o. to 10; mddlng lOa fair IL
and holders firm. Stock on hand 1921 bales, against
4537 last year.
ToBAcoo-There has been steady demand but owing
to the favorable by the Cambria announcing the
conclusion of hostilites between Denmark and Prussia
factors asking advanced rates. and only hear OF the
BIC and q r. at &c., so A. at Sc and 90 Berksvle at
SIC.
SuGARMarket active and prices have an upward ten
fully fair prime at 46a5}c and to-day DO lids good
common at 4sc 80 hhds fair 4Sc and so prime at 45c.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-08-17

The Ocaa (Aa,) Argus ofthe I'd, states that Indian
signal fires extend over the country from the Oclawaha
to the ST. Johns and thence appear to with sig
mails on the Atlantic. A postscript says We have this
press to announce it, The Indians have burnt one dwell
ng-he family escaped, They now in small parties
spreading over the country No time for to
mail, Send troops"
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-08-17

The barn OF Mr. Laben Smith, OF Upper Tract, Pende-
ton County, containing al his wheat and rye crop, to-
gelner with new wagon harness, &c. wasdestroyed by
fire on the night of the 23d ultimo. The fire was the
work of an ncendary.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-08-17

Gould gain but little by
q be foiled at every step by
The popularity of his admin
Fspend on his own good sense, his
Dressting encroachments upon the con-
a, and his exalted patriotism Two years of
term must pass away, before the true judgment
ii the people will be pronounced upon him. Then,
if we do not misunderstood the man, as much as we
now believe him to be misrepresened by his adver-
sares the verdict Of the nation will be Gas General
Persifer Smith said of him) "We saao him tried
under all circumstances, and he Arrays came out
| PURE GOLD"
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-08-17

The Union, as matter of course, assails the Pre-
sident's proclamation about the threatened expedi-
ton against Cuba, saying "there is an air OF nsln-
cerity and demagoguesm, and that, too, OF low Or
der-about the whole matter" In another place, it
saws athe whole matter is a contemplate trick"
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-08-17

Mr.. PoE's LEcruRE.-Edgar A. Poe, Esq, delivers a
Lecture tonight at the Exchange Concert Room, the
POETIC PRINCIPLE 1t is scarcely necessary for us tosay
that to rare scholarship the lecturer adds genius OF
eccentric but very high order Mr. Poes contributions
the periodical literature Of the country have rendered his
fame co-extensive with the Union His lecture will with
out doubt, excite high degree of interest.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-08-17
iSZauerv in California.

The San Francisco Alta California of July I'd, makes
the following important remark:
We fear not to assert that state constitution tor Cali
fonia which does not contain provision against slavery
will never be allowed go into effect by the Congress
of the United States, and still morerm in our con-
vicons that the people California would never approve
such document
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-08-17

DROUGHT The drought on the Eastern Shore of Ma
ryland still continues The Centreville Times says the
corn crop may reach half cropn localities it will
not go that much. In portions OF Queen AIMS county
no rain has fallen since hefr ofas May.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-08-17

On the 10th inst, Mrs. EDNY GoocH consort of Dab
ney p. Gooch, Esq, after illness OF many months =
Those disposed pay respect her memory are respect
fully requested to attend her burial from her late residence
on Cary, between LIST and Foushee Streets to-day at
o'clock, A. NJ, without further notice.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-08-17

Aferhe waters had receded from those plantations which
overowed from the Creyases, the planters were in
hope Of making good crop Of corn and themselves
many places especially the Chenal, come upon them
and entirely destroyed the young plant Point Coupee
(La) Echo, 4th inst,
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-08-17

THE TOILET.--In all the arrangements of the toll
let nothing enhances the appearance much as ux,1-
ant and well arranged head Of hair In promising the
growth cleansing preserving and dressing the hair moth
ing equal the effects OF Fetchers Hair Tonic render
ing SOFT uxurant and glossy and by the lusre it i'm
parts, renders the hair truly beautiful When used on
cdrens hair it lays the foundation fora fine head of hair
Manufactured and for SALE wholesale and retail by VIM
FLETCHER, American Hotel Also, to be had at Alex
Duvafs, K. R. Duvals, and w. II. Seabrooks Drug
Stores, Main st. Price SOC. an IL
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-08-17

HEALTH OF PHILADELPHIA.-Ther were 303 deaths in
Philadelphia last week; l24 adults and 179 children; died
Of cholera 49, cholera nfantum 49, dysentery 49, darhea
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-08-17

The Mackerel Hshery--It would seem, according to
the statement OF the Gloucester Telegraph that the pros
poets OF profitable catch increasing, Several yes
sells have arrived at Gloucester recently, from Cases
Ledge with full fares Of fish, mostly No. rs.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-08-17

BATHINGCold hot and shower Baths at all hours, at
the American Hotel-entrance 18th street. Single
baths Csc; five tickets 81, or thirty ticketstor S.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-08-17

MILITARY ENcAMPMENT. The military of Philadelphia
commencing the goth and ending the 24th of Sep
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-08-17

The WHEAT CROP. Notwithstanding the partial fail
ure of the wheat crop Ohio and Indiana promises to
be full average one in the country In New ork The
crop is large, in Michigan and Illinois than full
average, and in Upper Canada also,
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-08-17

ool auu ply doe Try IT, Frlce ou GEMS per bottle.
FLETcHER's HAIR ToNIC-Ihis excellent article tor
preserving and beauttyng that essential part of mans
composition, his hair is attaining popularity that
| FLETCHER never anticipated it would arrive at
Most OF our good looking girls their glossy tresses
and our dandes their silky locks its wonderful efficacy
In removing dandru and causing to grow as healthy as
any other vegetable.
Drop in at FLEToHER's under the American We whose
ghttu heads the objects OF the laughter and wit OF
your associates. je 26
A SAFE MEDICENE.--The use of the Brandreh
s can IN no case do injury, because they are made OF
those herbs and roots which experience has Iv proved
always hamonze with the human BODY The omission
OF purglng with them i'll OF sickness is often the cause
OF long attack often ending only by cessation of life
How important it that this should be pursued
II VIII not only be the srest means OF restoring but it will
IN great measure prevent the OF constitutional
maades it will surely weaken the malgnity of the al
tacks, and IN time secure robust health
AsWh all valuable medicines, the Brandreh Pills have
been shameully connerteted, but have succeeded in
having executed THREE LABELS land which APP
pended to each box OF such intrinsic workmanship as to
bid defiance to all future nnators Now however new
evil presents itself My advertisements are taken yerba-
TIM, and used by all the medicine mongers of the day. who
merely take my and insert the name of their me-
dlcne in the place of Brdreh Pills occupied in the ad-
versement thus stolen from me. Time will prove how
these speculative gentlemen sustain themselves.
My friends may rest satisfied that shall so long as my
NE and energies are permitted me, by an OVER-RUL-
Ing PROV lDENCE attend personally to the Brandreth
Ps and that those properties which have thus far rem
deed them popular, will be still continued unmpaired
B. BRANDRETH, M d.
DR.. Brandreths Principal Office 241 Broadw ay New
York; other offices in New York.
NJ BRANCH, Richmond Va.
Only authorised wholesale and retail agent,
No. east Main street. corner opposite Old Market
Country Agents and Planters can be supplied at New
York prices.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-08-17
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MARRIED
DIED.

On the 18th inst, by the Rev A. B. Smith, Mr. WEST
WYATT, of Richmond, to Miss VIRGINIA A. RAINEs, OF
Caroline county
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-08-17

~ NO CURE-NO AY.-If your hair is falling
OF or turning grey, FLETCHER, at the American guaranS
not only destroys dandru but makes the coarsest hair
soft and plyable Tryit. Price so cents per bottle
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-08-17

BALTIMORE, Aug. 16-Arived, schr VIM Spea5
Bose, Richmond Cleared schr Miranda, Smith NorGd1
and Richmond.
NORFOLK, Aug. 15-Anived, schr Sabine Gre
ton, Richmond. In Hampton Roads, barque BAG
Horton, bound to Genoa
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-08-17

RANGE OF THE THERMOMETER, at J. Y
Randolphs Co.'S Bookstore, August 18th.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-08-17

I'D AILROAD AND STEAMBOAT BILLS.
Re, Tickets, Transportation Bills Rates. Regulations
&c, printed at Eilysons Job Printing O6se opposite the
Farmers Bank, au I6
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1849-12-04
Affected Deafness.

s,xoorer dismounted at the door OF the
Mo,ton Hotel. aad gave his horse to the
oa;c;ous waiter. The bar-keeper opened
the register to take his name.
You are right" said he, "a single
room would be more agreeable , ana ne
walked into the supper-room, to when ,he
crowd of boarders were pressing
bar.keeper ran after him. and screaming III
his ear -.
"What name did you say :"
..Tbank vou," SAID he, " can find the
way. don't give yourself any trouble.
On his return to the bar-room, wafer r
took up his saddle-bags, and told the zeal
stranger he would show him to ms cAam-
Der.
"Mv friend, who will spend the even,
inc with me, prefers pale sherry, sald
he. "You may send up bottle anu a
few cigars"
81 did not" said the bar-keeper, " eX-
actly understand your name.
Il think little ice would improve the
wine :" was the answer. " And now
think of 1t, you may put the bottle IN
wine-cooler.' His friend now joined HIM.
and they walked to his room together
The deaf lodger pauonized the house 10
the extent of another bottle before he slept.
The waiter who brought it up, ventured
once more to inquire his name.
Nothing more," said he, except
slice of cold ham, pickle, and htne
bread and cheese" The next morning
after breakfast when the strangers horse
was at the door, he asked for his bill. lie
was told it was six dollars and three quar-
tiers. You are very kind, said he, 81
had expected to pay you but if this is your
custom, to charge nothing for the first visit
Won shall lose nothing by it-allmy friends
in Spougevile will certainly give you al
least one call when they come into the city
good morning"
Il would thank you 10 pay jour bill be-
fore you CO." screamed the bar-keeepeL,'
Il am obliged to YOU" SAID the deal
gentleman. u can put them on " and
he took up his saddle-bags and departed
As he mounted, the bystanders began to
laugh immodera,cly at the awkward EN-
barrassment which afflicted the bar keeper,
who was in despair, while he bawled after
the delinquent who continued bowling, and
repeating his assurances, that he would
certainly remember the accommodations,
civility and liberality of the house, and
recommend it to all his friends who might
pass through the city. The gentleman
who so well affected deafness, won the
WAGER he had staked on the success of his
scheme, and paid his bill the next time he
Visited the city.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1849-12-04
His smile was one of the sweetest nat Ia,

His smile was one of the sweetest i .Sa
ever looked upon; his voice Amos Amos h iHs
= ost melodious had ever heara HIS
ma inner was gendeness ITSELF anu every We; y,
thing about him bespoke kind anu alil,a.
bIe disposition. He is SAID 10 DC 'e ely
affectionate. to his mother esPeciaiIiy' , an'
is generous to the extreme Of pq pro- eEnrcs
i 1Or " of his countenance, which is thought
s 1o nd Ii s an early death. Apresen'menl
of of the kind, mingled perhaps with Dodlng
fear Of the overthrow of his country seems
to pervade and depress his spirits IN
truth. like Damocles, this descendant oil
Caliphs sits beneath suspended 'a'e'
Through him, the souls oflhe mighty mon,
archs who have gone before, seem TO BROOD
over the impending fate of an empire Wnis''
once extended from the Atlantic TO inc
Gauges, from the Caucasus 10 the Indian
Ocean,"