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The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-03-22

Sz. Louis TIMEs.-We notice in the st, Louis
papers Of the 10Th, that the publication Of a new
Democratic paper, with the above title, is soon "a
Be commenced in that city the first number Of
which win be issued on the Sd Of April. Messrs
Alexander Walker aud Hiram s. McFarlandare
40 Be IL editors and publishers. The former fudge
Walker has for several years been The principal
conductor Of the Della in this city-and to I'll his
place IN that establishment will require both talent
and tact Of not an ordinary character.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-03-22

EOT mayor
Editors Of the Crescent Gentlemen: Please ann0unoe
ALEX GRALHE, ESQ candidate for the Office Of Mayor
of the City of New Orleans at the next Election
mh5 VOTERS OF THE SECOND MUNICIPALITY
We are authorized announce A. D. CRossMAN, the pre-.
sent incumbent, as candidate for resecton, In April nex
Eds CresceRt-Please announce the name of JoHN NJ.
BELL as candidate for the office Of Mayor Of this city, he
ensuing April election, and obige many friends in the
fyu THREE MUNICIPALITIES
iessrs Editors Please as Candidate lor
the Chief MagistIacy of the city Election in April next
fy4 PETER l.. JbRE, ex-La. State Librarian.
For Mayor, THOMAS J. SPEAR, Independent Crevass
Candidatethe Poor Mans Frendto be elected in Aprt
next. Hl9
For Recorder:
Eds Crescent Please to the Voterso Munici
palty No. One that w. M FLEMING is candidate for
Recorder, and will be supported by MANY VOTERS.
mbl6 II
Eds. Crescent Please announce JOSHUA BALDw1N. this
Recorder OF Municipality No. Two candidate for reeee
ton in April next, and that he will be supported irrespective
of party, by the tmis] THE PEOPLE
Eds. Crescent-Please a1nounce l.. u. GAIENNIE
independent candidate for the office of Recorder of Second
Municipality, and oblse tfyll] MANY VOTERS.
| For Alderman
e- We The citizens of the Seventh Ward, Second Mu
nicipaEty do nominate Dr. g. w. DALTON, indepsn
dent candidate for Alderman the next April Election.
| 1nhfs MANY VOTERS.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-03-22

Mr. CHARLES BENEF1T-Debast of Mr.. DUFF
We were Of those who were present last night at
the American Theatre. The house was crowded
% jam; large number of whom, we may sup
pose, attracted thither to witness the debut,
IN the character Of IShylock of our young fellew.
citizen, Mr.. W. F. Duff. OF Mr.. DuiT's acting it
y but justice say that his conception Of the part
vas good, and indicated careful study though an
experienced critic could but observe that his wan
Of esse, as appeared by faintness Of voice which
not infrequently accompanies first appearance
somewhat cramped the free expression OF what was
evidently well conceived. Mr.. DIS friends were
not disappointed, high as were their Expectations
Should he permanently adopt the profession of the
stage we predict for him brilliant career. The
rlay was wen acted throughout Mr.. Charles even
adding to his former high reputation.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-03-22

FIRES. - The Exchange Hotel Buffalo, was
destroyed by fire the 18th inst. The loss by the
recent large cOnhagration amounts in all to some:
thing over 100000. T.. E. The lead works and vine.
gar mandatory of George Cuthbert Hensngton,
Philadelphia, was destroyed by fire on the night Of
the 18th inst Loss, $4,000.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-03-22

SUIcIDE.-A young man by the name of COch.
ran, says the Louisville Courier of the 18th inst
committed suicide by hanging himself. He was
employed at the grocery of Mr.. E. Cotter, at the
corner of Eighth and Green streets, and was rep
resented to have been an industrious, steady per
son. He hung himself from the bed-post in his
bedroom, where he was found yesterday morning
quite dead. We did not learn the cause that led tc
tho afa1 act
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-03-22

FRom THE SANDWICH lsLANps.-A Boston
dispatch Of the lth inst. says letter has been
received here from the Captain of whale ship
dated Oahu, December 2, which states that the
crews desert from the ships at almost every oppor.
taniy for California. Six days since, the captain
Of the whale ship Bralian, of New Bedford, arrived
of the harbor, and the captain came on shore for
the purpose Of shipping cooper. Daring his
absence his ship disappeared, and has not been
heard Of since. his supposed that the crew took
The vessel from the officers and sailed for California
Parties are here purchasing small vessels for the
purpose Of going in search Of Sir John Franklin
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~. B. Steel,

NEW ORLEANS sTATIoNERs' WAREHOUSE, IA Camp
~ Just received this extensive and POPULAR and
Stationery store the following
New and Important Law Book:
THE LAW STUDENT
or, Guides to the Study of Law in its Principles
By JOHN AsTHoN. 1vol SvO.
H0LCoMBE's DIGEST of the Decisions of the Supreme
Court Of the United states
HOLCOMBE's LEADING CASES UPON CONNER.
CIAL LAW decided by Supreme the United States
SMITHS COMPENDIUM OF MERCANTILE LAW.
WARREN'S LAW STUDIES, with occasional Ilustra-
tiUns from AmerieOn Law. Appletons edition..
HOLCOMBEtS MERCHANTS BOOK OF REFER
ENCE FOR DEBTOR AND CREDITOR in the United States
O'BRIEN'S AMERICAN MILITARY LAW.
sTEPHENs'S NIsl PRIUS. In 8 vols.
HILL ON TRUSTEES.
HILLIAR's AMERICAN LAW ON REAL PROP
EkTY.
DALLAM's DIGEST OF THE LAW OF TEXAS.
GREINER'S LOUISIANA CODE OF PRACTICE
New edition.
GREINER'S LOUISIANA DIGEST.
BENJAMIN AND SLIDELL'S DIGEST, Enlarged.
DESLIX'S DIGEST fthe Decisions OF the Supreme Cour
Of Louisiana. 800
DESLIX'S LOUISIANA SUPREME COURT GEN
ERAL INDEX AND DIGEST.
MARTINS REPORTS, Old and New Series, complete
MARTINS REPORTS. New edition, vol. comprisin
vols and Of the Old Series, with Judge Mogas Alsn'
References.
mbls cd Nv Es- For sale by LIB STEEL. II Camp st.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-03-22

a. By paragraph in aSt. Louis paper, we
learn that Mrs. Hall and daughter, who were lost
By the burning Of the orline st. John, on the Ala
bama river, were the wife and daughter Of Captain
John Hall, citizen Of St Louis. They were on
viait 70 some relatives residing in the State Of
Alabama.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-03-22

poIz4IcAL ADvKRTIsExENTs-We mnst hereafter refuss
20 publish NOTICES of msess ETC., etc., unless responsible
MANS ssnt with each We have books several hun
dlsd dosu for work Of this kind. which expect
esscie scattered rrlins Of tbs last campaign. We can
nDt ntnGd 10 lose any more. !
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s, OF II. Meetings This Evening.

UNION DIVISION No. g. at Crystal Foun Hail. 222 Tchoup
touas street, at half-past O'Clock.
LOUISIANA DIvIsIeN No IL, at Unity Hail. Mangny Build
ihgs Third Municipality, at half past O'Clock.
YOUNG MINIS MAGNOLIA Division No. IL, at Pelican Hall
Common and st. Charles sts., Ialfpast O'Clock
STAR OF HOPE DIVISION No. y. in Odd Fellows Hall
Lafayette, at halffast O'Clock.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-03-22

"The Governor Of the province Of Panama issued
last evening proclamation, IN which he calls on
the citizens Of the place. and the Americans to give
their assistance to the authorities, in case some
dsorderly men should again modest the peace and
good order of the city, He says that the conduct
Of the American Consul was digniied and energetic,
and hopes that no scenes Of disorder and roting
viii take place for the future
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-03-22

New HAMPSHIRE ELEcTIoN.-A Boston dis.
patch of the llth inst. says the election in New
Hampshire has resulted in favor OF the democrats
They have all the State officers and larger major
ity in the Legislature than they had last year
The Free soil vote is smaller.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-03-22

OoRRKcrIoN,z- our yesterdays paper it was
stated that William Shannon had received the APP
pointment Of Notary Public, q to fl the place Of
John Cragg" This is mistake. Mr.. Cragg has
been re-zppoHtsd, his commission bearing date the
ISlh inst.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-03-22

Rgr The report Of the very interesting proceed,
ings Of the Railroad Convention now in session IN
city, and the letter list, which publish every
Friday exclude much other matter which was pre-.
pared Tor this MORNINGS paper.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-03-22

CONCERT OF Mr.. AND MADAME LEArt-The
farewell Concert Of these talented artistes takes
place this evening at the Hall Of the Commercial
Exchange. The programme offers great attrac-
lions to every lover Of music; scenes from some oil
NE most admired operas will be given in full cos.
tulne, and the services Of other eminent performers
have been secured. We hope that the Concert
win Be wen attended, and we can promise a very
pleasant evening TO all who attend
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SPRING FASHIONS FOR 1850.
r. Sst1sa2aee1. CVOttiaag


THOMPSON 81 NIXON, 10 Camp st.
to Have received, per steamship Falcon and previous
arrivals, full supply of FASHIONABLE CLOTH
ING, manufactured expressly for, Retail, to which
they respectfully invite the attention Of purchases Their
Stock comprises;
DRESS CoATs-of Cashmere Cloth and French Drap
d'Ete;
FRoCK CoATs-of Cashmere Cloth, and black and
olive DTap d'Ete;
FANCY, COATS-Of drab and mixed Cashmerette,
Britannia Cloth, Drap d'Et6, black and Drab Merino,
and Alpac1;
SAC FROCKS-Of drab Cashmerette, Drap d'Ete, drab
and black Merno, Britannia Cloth and Alpaca;
PANTALOONs-Ofb black and fancy s. NJ Doeskin drap
d'Ete, Drap Rationale, white ard figured Drilling,
Check Linen, etc. .s.
VEsTs-Of black and figured Silk. Buff white and fig.
ured Marseilles;
LINEN and COTTON SHIRTS-Of all the latest styles;
CRAVATS-Of Silk, Satin and Cambria Muslin;
GLOVES-Of Silk, Linen, Lisle, Berlin and Cotton;
sUNDERSHIRTS-Of Ganze, Merino and Cotton; n
DRAWERS-of Linen and Cotton, French wristbands
and laced backs;
HALF HosE-of Silk, and white, brown and striped
Cotton;
POCKET HANDKERCHIEFS-o Silk, and white and
bordered Cambria;
| SUSPENDERS-Of Linen and white and figured Silk;
UMBRELLAS; Dressing Gowns, etc. etc.
THOMPSON & NIXON, 10 Camp street,
mills Aptf opposite Hewett's.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-03-22

NEw ORLEANS AND JACKSON RAnwAY. 4
Col. ]. F. III. Claibone, Capt. T. J. Ivy, F. B.
Conrad and P. N. Wood Esqs., have been APP
pointed TO represent the city Of Lafayette in The
Railroad Convention now sitting in this city.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-03-22

Mn. FrsKE's CLASS To-DAY.-sThis afternoon
an opportunity viii be offered to those who wish to
receive Instructions in the science Of Electro Biol
ogy, to join Mr.. Fiske's class at Armory Hall
This viii be the only class Mr.. F. will form unit
his impaired health is restored. His experiment.
for the last few evenings have been more wonderful
than ever
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-03-22

NEW MODE OF CONSTRUCTING SHIPs-A
gentleman of Liverpool has introduced a plan for
building ships with iron ribs, and all the interior
parts strengthened with iron, but with the plank
ing and exterior Of wood as in ordinary vessels Of
the old-fashioned construction. The planks are to
be bolted to the iron, and it is believed BY many
parties conversant with the construction of ships
who have examined the various parts of the contri.
vance, that it will secure important advantages
among others that of cheapness and superior
strength. A model of a vessel on this construc
ton has been exhibited in the Exchange and I'm
derwriters' rooms, and has attracted much atten
ton 1t is said that ship to be built on this plar
has been recently laid down in one of the Liverpoo
ship-ysrds. She is to be first class vessel anc
will not cost more than E10 per ton.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-03-22

In this city, Wednesday evening 10Th inst by Rev
G. KeeneT MARTIN r. YOU'VE, Esq of shreveport, Mis-
MARTHA CoRDELIA, daughter of L. II. Duncan, Esq. o
this city,
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-03-22

to- A Card.-THE BENEFIT BALL.-The Grand Com
pmentay Bail to Mr. FREDERICK E. BRUINS which, owing
the destruction of Terphore Hail. Laayetee appointed
take place the Ball Room Poydas between Circus and
ST. John Saturday evening next has been POSTPONED
The pube will be notified early day Of the time and place of
abe Ball. mh20 Il
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-03-22

RZ We are under special obligations to the
steamers Aleck Scott Alex Scott, Nashville and
Com Perry for cur latest river dass.
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~ Public Nicotine, -.Ner orleans and Lseksan

hT~ Public Meeting. -.Neo Orleans and Jackson
aiOadA Public Meeting Of the citizens Of New Orleans favor
this enterprise behed THIS EVENING Friday,
hapas O'clock the Commercial Exchange, ST. Charles
The meeting will be addressed by Col G.. TARPLEY, Of Miss
and BY several distinguished speakers Of this On behalf
the New Orleans Delegation,
Tnh22 ]. 3. GRIBBLE, Chairman Of Committee.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-03-22

~ Nj. CHARLES S. BkDeER is our Travelling Agent 70
hDniy and Weekly Crescent We bespeak for him bera
vcpton IL all portions of the country which be may visit
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-03-22

oar The finest passenger car which has ever
been in Kentucky, tsays the Frankfort Yeoman
e The i4th) made it's appearance on the Frankfort
and Lexington Railroad on Saturday last, and is
now in use. whirlng passengers over the road in
two hours from there to Lexington. The road is
now in complete order.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-03-22

ng.- Active measures are now in progress towards
connecting Pittsburgh and Cincinnati by railroad
A company is formed for that purpose, and the
stockholders have already held meetings aud deter
mined Gu vigorous prosecution Of the enterprise
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-03-22

METEOROLOGICAL LEcrUREs.--Prof Garland,
whose lectures at the Lyceum Hall have given such
satisfaction, will deliver the third of his series,
the subject Of MeteorOlOgy, this evening beginning
a ~ o'clock. Those who wish entertainment and
instruction. in Of the most interesting branches
Of natural science, should not fail TO attend.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-03-22

Ha- Edwin Forrest the tragedian, is still at Har-
Hsburg, in connection. with his application for
divorce A correspondent of the Philadelphia Bull
etin says that he is but the wreck of his former
sell, physically and socially
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-03-22

mr. pair Of boats, containing q, 600 bushels Of
coal belonging % Mr. Leslie, Of Pittsburgh, were
lost Al Burlington Reach, and Mr.. James Calder, a
young man who belonged in Warrenton, o., was
dforned
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-03-22
DOEEGEr GOLCL Pen,

GOOD God Pen aud Silver Case Tor One DoIarF We have
received lot of these capital Pens.
Opinions of the Press.
Beats any thing yet offered" Crescent
This new description is valuable" lPicayGue.
"a better Pen put to psper.n delta.
Nov In stOre....
E large supply of Gold Pens Of all the celebrated makers,
al Gie lowest market prices, ranging from
ONE TO EIGHTEEN DOLLARS.
ThIs On I
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Auction sales This Day.


SYKES HYDE & Co. will sell, II O'Clock, at SO Magazine
street1Raisins. e. AT O'Clock, commencing AT ship
pers' Press-COtton.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-03-22

that they will remain at the NERANDA week longer
Those who would avail themselves of this opportunity
procuring those beautiful Instruments will do well to call
Immediately, DIS. b; & NJ. permitted to refer
hundreds of ladies and gentlemen in this city, vino are wear
ing the Brace with great benefit There few whom it
would be useless, InhI0
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-03-22

UNION MEETINe.-The citizens of ST. Louis,
deeming i it and proper, in view of the threats
which have been made in certain quarters to dis
solve the Union" were to have had public meet
ing on the 18th, at which TO express their opin.
ions on the subject" and to take such action in
the premises as may be deemed expedieni.'' -
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-03-22

RIVER lNTELLIGENoE.-At Louisville, on the
evening of the 14lh, the river was falling slowly,
with an abundance of water on the falls for naviga-
stion. During the previous 24 hours the river
reeeded eight inches. The weather was clear and
pleasant
AT Cincinnati on the same evening the river had
fallen three feet during the previous "a hours and
at Pittsburgh the river was falling, with II feet
water in The channel.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-03-22

10 The celebrated English burglar, Bill Oar
lngton, or Bristol Bill, he is called did not go
to California, as was reported short time since
He has turned up somewhere in Maine, or Yer
mont He has abandoned the burglary clay" and
was arrested with 5000 in counterfeit money
IN his possession, and the plates with which he
manufactured il
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In this city Thursday evening the Fist inst at hafpas
7ocloek, MICHAEL GRIcE. aged Is years. native OF County
ar lsiends acquantanees, and those Of bis brOhetn
law John Goats are respectfully invited to attend his Funeral Zen
nFT FL 81 RSpa p oeoss VIII
| EB- PottsVille pa papers please copy.
In this city, on the Goth inst, Mime. JOSEPH Saba.
In this city, the 10th inst, THOMAS DoNSELLY, aged
about "a years. anative of Queens County, Ireland
In this city, Tuesday evening, the 18th inst DIR. WIN
| s. BURT, of Fayette County, Tennessee.
~ Dr. here since consult with kkillul
and possible to obtain s relief from long PG"S'sd s
however, he was rapidly recovering and was contemplating the
a@y sbeR he VS. suddenly attacked with dslThSs which,
pio The anrug efforts Of his faithful physician terminated bis life
Ia days During three days his guhengs great
indeed though he bore Up under them with Christian resignation
that did he witness triumph death His
only rgrs, was being @ nus osSSa y T wSSm ne
he might e ihus relieved Why die %" Why @ ~
5Sas ere ha prayer va. answered has
loved as benevolent and sensous nsrhbOr especially
End and ehSlae 70 the poor y Shem be VII long igg Dc
G sRS SS oo sm .aa es S %a p 'o0s y could
lis err want lie was also visited by Clergyman eodt
EpsSOPS Church Of which he had besn oi many
passing roogh the Valley Of the Shadow Of Death Christian need
Fl bis "; I @es 19srsd
regret and otter them heartfelt hy THEY indeed be
saddsHy taken sSsysd who shall attempt to describe s Their am
and peace where he did in God who alone can
E The remains Of mbalmsd and enclosed in
eadsn coffin and will be carried Tennessee he Inferred IN ths
family burr ing ground.
tY~ DR.. Gilbert, formerly Of Memphis, Tenn oler
his professional services the public in the treatment Of all ons
Chrooe Diseases especially Cancers White sweings, seroua
Tumor, Wen Absoesses Sores of long standing rheumatism
Msreural and Syphilis Of e form, without the use oil IN
knife or mercury and al Diseases of the Skin
- office No. u Gro uanah street, between the Custom
house and the River.
He oers the following certificate physicians OF Msuph's
1DT Gbsrwe Intimately scqnainies with Or
tbeFrs practice for four have ofen visited MS
lnnrmsy, near Memphis have closely observed h
ment Of the difficult feel II TO De any
me community al large express entire - q.
ana Judgement ID the taeecssul management OF heh -
processes hss In our far success
u Ia the Of PROCESSES 70 cure tia
any ether physician in the world.
NJ, GABBEIT, MD. WV. DENNY, MD
J. IsLKR,M.D. JOHN WILSON, MD.
, | ]. HAMMOND, MD. N. w. SEAT, MD,
J. s. CuRIis Md" : mhS tiyl
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f. A. CONANT,s

SOdN, Sarsaparilla and Mineral Water
M.7.NUFACTORY-252 Giro9 street.
~ A. CONART respectfully informs his friends and the
~ public that he sli continues to Manufacture SODA,
SARSAPARlLIA, MEAT. AND MINERAL WA
TIERS at the above establishment, and warranted equal
any in Europe America supply constantly on hand,
promptly attended to, and carefully ship n barrels
Of from to 10 dozen. mh2l 6m
OGWOOD--50 tons LogwOod landing per brig Creed,
IL from Belize Honduras post 10, Second Municipality,
and for sale by
mhiS BARELLI u Co., 81 Common street.
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Mr.. FREDERICK T.. BRuNs-Sir. The undersigned young
men, deeply sympathzng with you the recent calamity
the City Of Lafayette and being of the pecunary loss
would have sustained beg leave tender you Comp
menary Benefit Ball. TO be given such time and place
may designate Hoping this may meet your approval,
nl.rliar
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-03-22

HS- Neither the Captain British bari
ASTORIA. Capt Jenkins fron Liverpool will responsible TO
debts contracted by the the
mh7O RLINGENDER e. co. 80 st Charles st.
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out OF Gallopade; 5 J, O.. .......,..
Time, 3:441s-3:401s

The second single dash of half mile for 500
asde between E. Slevins m. Jenny Land, and j. w.
Stacks ch h. Indian. 1t with ease by Jenny.
This day will take place the BngamAn Course one OF
the best Of the 1t TO be three mile heats for
purse of $500, andthe following weknown horses
tered Mr. Green's (om Virginia. colt Stockton, and Col
Bing amans Gig. Szymaski colt DOHJlOOH. The horses
well matched and fast time and great may bs
relied on.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-03-22

81 a IL The regular monthly meeting Of this Society will
SfAY be held in their room the Commercial Exchange
" Charles street, THIS EVENING pa lust, O'Clock.
nina Il. n sw AsEY Secretary.