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GIl 0OO WORTH OF LACES, EN-
~ O.OOO BROIDERIES. AND FANCY

GOODS, to 0e closed between this day and the first
OF September next, for whatever they will bring
without regard TO cost Hundreds of articles will
be sold at half price. only mention few. La
dies Nett Mtts, cents pair; Needle Worked Col
lars, b. cents piece; Linen Cambria Handkcr-
chieis, 10 cents piece, warranted all linen; fine
Dotted Swiss, 20 cents n yard, worth 81; Ladies
Cotton Hose, ~ cents pair, worth 25 cents; Bon
net Ribbons at half the former prices and the bal
ancc Of my Straw Bcnnets and Parasols will al.
most give away. r. PULVERMACHER,
Few doors east Of the National Hotel. I.
July 27-lw
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DAGuERarorvPE or SrAR.--Mr Bond, Of the
Cambridge, Mass, University, has daguerreo'ypod
the star Lyra. This is believed TO be the first in
stance in which an attempt to daguerrcotype a
star has succeeded The picture of n star the Bos-
ton Ifdreuer says quite distinct, and Of the size
OF common pin-head, and was obtained in about
thrty seconds the great refracng telescope Of the
Observatory being used without the eye glass
Scientific men viii regard this experiment with
much interest as the possible prelude 70 important
astronomical developments.
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500 DOLLARS REWARD.

'I'HE above reward will be paid for such infor.
Il nation as will insure the conviction Of the per-
son who threw from the pavement Of the State De
partment brick at the driver Of the omnibus
George Washington, belonging TO the Union
Line" on Friday night July 26th.
An additional reward Of FVfy Dollars will be
paid for such evidence will secure the conviction
Of the person persons who malicously cut the
cushions and panels Of several Of the omnibuses Of
the "Union Line during the past week.
RESIDE X NANDERWERKEN
July Oft
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MARRIED.,

At Philadelphia, on the 23d instant. by tho Rev.
Mr.. BALrE, Mr.. ALPHONsO CLERMONTEL and
Miss JOSEPHINE A. FLEMING.
On the same day, at the same place, by the Rev.
MIR. BALrE, MIR. LEON JAROSSON and Mss
EMlIIk JANE kERNAN, Of Warrington.
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Hear the Patient.

UNITED STATES HOTEL
SARATOGA SPRISss. July 5. lSi9.
Da. ]. c. AyER-SU: I have been afflicted with
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toms Of settled consumption for more than year.
I could find no medicine that would reach my case
until commenced the Use Of your Cherry Pecto
raj l." which gave me gradual relief, and have
been steadily gaining my strength, till my health
IL wclluigh restored
While using your medicine had the graft
6cation of curing with il my reverend friend MIR.
Truman, Of Sumpter district, VINO had been
pended from his par6chial duties by severe attack
of bronchitis.
have pleasure in certifying these facts to you.
and am, sir, yours, respectfully,
J. r. CALHOUN,
of South Carolina.
From an Orerseo ia he Hamilton Mills, IN hsis City.
IowELL. August 10, 1919.
DR J. c. AyER have been cured OF the worst
cough ever had in my life by your "Ch,rry Pee
ioral" and never fail when have an opportunity,
of recommending IL 70 others.
Yours, respectfully, ;. ID. EMERSON
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Gilman; Georgetown, DIR. Linthcumj Alexandria.
Cooh & Peel Richmond. Purcell, Ladd n CO., an
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ron THE CURE OF
Coughs, Colds, HoarSeness, Bronchitis,
Whooping Cough, Group, .Asthma, and
Consumption.
n Offering to the community this justly cce-
L brated remedy for diseases Of the throat and
lungs, il is not wish to trino with the lives
health of the afflicted, but frankly to lay before
them the opinions of distinguished men, and som
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can Judge for themselves. We sincerely pledge
ourselves TO make no Wild assertions or false state
ments Of its efficacy, will we hold out any hope
10 suffering humanity which facts will not war
rant.
Many proofs here given, and VIC solicit an
inquiry from the public into all VIC publish, feeling
assured they will find them perfectly reliable aud
the medicine worthy their best confidence and pa
tronagc.
Professor CLEAvELASp, of Bo,cdoin College, Main,,
,crih,-
81 have witnessed the effects OF your CuERRr
PEcroRAL' in my own family and that Of my
ricnds, and gives me satisfaction 10 state in Il,
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proved so cmnently successful in curing diseases
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Reu. Or. OsoooD trriI,-
"rhat he considers CHEEKY PICTORIAL the best
medicine for pulmonary affections ever given to
the public" and states that "his daughter, after
being Obliged 10 keep the room four month.
with a severe settled cough, accompanied by rails
ing Of blood, night swcats, and the attendant symp-
toms OF consumption, commenced the use of the
CHERRr PrcToRAL,' and had completely rccov-
cred"
From DR.. JoSrs, an eminent practitioner Of medi-
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MoSTsomgRy, Gala, D Oct 4, Isig.
DIR. J. &. AYEa-S1: have used your admr,-
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it TO suroass by far any other remedy we have for
curing disease upon the lungs.
Your obcdicnt servant,
X. b. JONES, NJ. ID.
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DrRrcT TRApE BETwEES MoNrREAL AND CHISA.
The firm OF Gillespie, Mofltu & Co, Of this city,
have schooner now on the way from Canton 20
this port laden with teas and preserves, which the
importers state will "bc offered TO the trade, on
conditions as favorable topurchascrs az those usually
afforded in tho New York markell We believe
this will be the first importation Of teas from China
direct to Canada since the abolition OF tho East
India Company's monopoly Of the trade OF 1874
Montreal Herald.
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In this city, tho 25th instant, at the residence
Of JOpS 5. GALLAHgR, csq CATHARINE, infant
daughter OF Ro. II. and Harriet +. y. GALLAHER,
Of Richmond, Va; aged one year and twenty six
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VIE FRENCH Cooks giving full directions
u for all the best dishes Of French Cookery;
translated into English. vol. 25 cts.
Domestic Cookery for the American Housckccpcr;
formed on principles of economy for the use of
private families. | vol Of ZIG pages, and engrav-
ings, in full binding 81 cts
Seventy five Receipts for Pastry, Cakes, Sweet
meats, sc. by Miss Leslie. ! vol. Is cts.
July rs FRANCK TAYLOR.
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BUILDING Lors Fon SALE.
JOURDAN w. MAUKy.

STOCk, Money, and Exchange Broker Offic.
- on Pennsylvania avenue, eight doors west o
Browns Hotel, Washington city.
Uncurrcnt notes bought and sold at best rates
Stocks bought and sold.
Notes and drafts collected.
July 23-ly
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A GRADUATE OF WEST POINT, quail
"A fed to teach Civil Engineering, Surveying,
Drawing, &c, can hear Of pleasant situation,
with comfortable salary, (for single man, by
applying Immediately 10 Colonel 4. =. JOHNSON,
Superintendent Western Military Institute, Blue
Lick Springs, Kentucky. July 27-3t
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PLANETT,s BITTERs

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FEMALES
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The specific action that this article has tie
Lip1 and Digesfire Organs, render 1T a complete
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phus Fevers.
CHAsEvILLE, q. ID July II, 1850.
DEAR SIR: have used the article of Planets
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have been subject for years past to the Ftuer and
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have entirely escaped my usual attacks, and can
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c. N. BUNDING.
SPRISGFIELD, June 90 1850.
MY DEAR SIR: IL gives me much pleasure 20
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and for your kindness in recommending them
please accept my thanks. Your obcdient servant,
{. l.. LEIGH.
Distributing Agents,
WILLIAM T. HICKS & CO.,
ll9 and Isl Front street. New York
And for sale by II. s. Patterson and u. ID. aud
w. II. GILLmAS. April l6-ly-(Jy 2D
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The councils of Georgetown, on Friday evening,
passed an ordnance assigning to each omnibus line
is stand, and imposing penalty Of five dollars
fine on any one acting in disregard thereof
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General CAMpsHL, United States Consul TO Gu.
IA. has arrived In this city, and taken lodgings at
Wizards Hotel,
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DISCONTINUED.

Prices Fork, Montgomery county, Virginia.
Pleasant Valley, Martin county, Indiana.
St. Josephs Prairie, Dubuque county, Iowa.
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All mails on hand at the New York office for
Great Britain, the Continent of Europe, aud
countries beyond, aud 10 be made up and des-
patched by the above named packets agreeably to
the provisions OF the postal treaty between Great
Britain and the United States.
Postage letters to reat Britain il - cents the
single letter, which can be prepaid left unpaid
nj the option Of the writer.
Postmasters are reminded that letters and papers
for G. reat Britain and for Countries beyond ii, can
be sent by these packets in the same manner by
the Cunard steamers, with this diGercnce-that
paid letters TO the places and countries beyond
Great Britain which named in the third ar
ticle of Table and Instructions" appended TO
the "scttlement of details under the postal treaty
with Great Britain" subject TO postage of Fl
cents the single rate, instead of cents. The post
age TO be collected Of the person addressed in the
foreign country will bc 10 cents lcss in consequence
of the pre- payment Of that amount here. The
postage on newspapers beyond Great Britain will
be cents TO Great Britain, cents, to be pre- paid
in all cases.
(Signcd) N. X. HALL,
Postmaster General.
Post Office Department, July 20
Julv OFT
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CHAsEv1LLE, G.L,) July II, 1850.
SpaIscrIELp. June %. 1880.
WILLIAM t. HICKS & CO,
AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL

lay ana l5l Front street, new forh.
And for sale by X. 5. PATTERSON and u. ID. aud
V. IL. GILMAN. April l6-ly-(Jy 2f)
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Local Matters.

"A Pic NIc.-The choir of the Fourth Prcsbyte
rian Church, in this city, and n number of guests
invited by them, enjoyed pleasant time at Mr.
Custis's place, beyond the river, on Friday last
They crossed over about O'Clock in the morning,
and did not reach home again till at night Their
supplies of edibes and drinkables choice and
abundant; the cool shades of Arlington and the
cooler fountain grateful and invigorating, and
the warm and generous welcome given by Mr.
Gusts gave relish to all the enjoyments of the day.
Many beautiful pieces Of music were executed in a
delightful manner, and all merry, within
the limits of becoming mrth'' The sports of the
day were highly exhiarating, and the company
were often "jogging along" to the music of their
own gladness
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MoHAMMNp, THE ARAnIAN,PRoPHET,

1tl prize Tragedy, by George n Miles
Littei's Living Age, No. 32O Just received. For
sale by TAYLOR < MAURY
June y Booksellers, near 9th II.
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DR. FREDERICK DAWES, who has been for several
days dangerously ill of dysentery, now preva-
lent in this city, is at length convaescent. We
yesterday had the pleasure to learn that his
speedy restoration was very confidently hoped for.
Throughout his illness lively interest in his
dition has been manifested in this community, by
people who have long respected him for his kind
and benevoencc, and highly priced him for
his skill and devotion to the duties of his profession
Amongst his professional conreres this feeling has
been evinced in the most decided manner, and
their care and attention have been increasingly de-
voted to him.
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USroN HorrI AT GEoRorTowN.-our friend
Col. Tilley will soon retire from this hotel. The
property has been purchased by Mossrs Rooside &
vsnderwerken. The building il to be extended
and greatly improved, and an experienced, popu-
lar, and highly efficient conductor Of another
establishment viii be transferred to this.
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PHuHARMoNIC SocIsTy.-We have Of late had
occasion to call the public attention to this excel
lent institution, which has just arisen in com
munity. II ia woll-organzed, and its prospects are
fattering in the highest degree. Wehave learned
with pleasure that the office of leader and conduct
or, hateringIy rendered to Professor II. Berlyn,
has been accepted by that gentleman. We may
reasonably anticipate a new and brilliant era in the
progress Of musical education in our city.
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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC AND INSTRUC-
TIONS TO POSTMASTERS

i packets " Atlantic and " Pacific" COLLINS
Line,) will be continued through the months of Au
gust September, and October, from the ports of
New York and Liverpool, and made at the several
dates, following;
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From Mem York
Pacific. ........... Saturday, August %.
Atlantic. ........ Saturday, September Z.
Pacific ........ Saturday, September %.
Atlantic. ......... Saturday, October IL.
From Liverpool.
Atlantic. ........ Wednesday, August 81
Pacific ...... "Wednesday, September l.
Atlantic. Wednesday, September %.
Pacific. ........ "wednesday, October 10.
Atlantic Wrdngsdav. Octuber 40
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CHILD DRowSEp.-Robert Nugent, n little boy six
years old, the son of Mrs. Mary Nugent, on be-
tween 9th and 10th streets, drowned Sat
urday evening last, about o'clock lie was play
ing near the canal, opposite the gashouse, and &C
cidentally fell in His only companion his
brother, aged about ten years, who and shouted
for help II was ten minutes, however, before the
little lad got out, and he was of course quite
dead. The mother is n poor woman, and came to
this city not long since from Port Tobacco, Mary
land
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Az OUTRAoE.-The advertisement in another
column reveals the preparation Of an outrage more
despioable and contemplate than VIC believed any
being in our community would commit. We ear
nosuy hope the reward offered may lead to the
detection Of the groveling culprit.
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HEADACHE
FEMALES

will be Immediately relieved by the of this in
valuable compound, which is purely vegetable, and
ia adapted 10 all ages and conditions.
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RoszTrEs AND SAsHEs for to-morrow's process
sion will be in great demand, aud every ono should
bc supplied in time. Where they can be obtained
rnay be learned by reference TO our advertising
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GRADUATE OF WEST poIyT.

Post Office Department, July 20
July 97-3t
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old! but then, we had others late as August and
September LIST, copies Of which we had seen some
four five weeks ago, brought by private hand.
Although we are glad TO get even old papers, we
subjected TO the modification, In the present
case, of knowing that some have been received Of
six weeks later date, by the conveyance that
brought ours, and that but three dollars each was
aeked for them. All these facts only go TO prove
the necessity of having some postal arrangement
with the Government Of the United States, with
express company at San Francisco, who will
make business of attending 10 the forwarding OF
the mails TO these islands"
The same paper states that MIR. Bailey, Of Homo
lulu, is about to establish express between that
port and San Francisco. II also announces the
wreck of the schooner Hipahipa, belonging to the
Governor of Maui, on the north end Of Mookai.
But little saved from her, and the vessel went
TO pieces. Also of the sloop Mokuola, OF Honolulu,
on the island of Maui. A total wreck, and only the
anchor and chain saved.
The death is announced of Kaloloahilani, wife Of
the Governor of Oahu, by consumption, at the age
OF twenty three
The Polynesian of the 18th contains an account OF
special audience given by the king to Commodore
Voorhees,, at which Major Ogden, of the U. s. Engi-
neers, Commanders Goldsborough, Van Brunt, and
other officers of the U. S. Navy, were present
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[coaaEsroSDrScr OF THE RrpuDLrc.l

BALTImoRE, March lis p. IN.
The Maryland Legislature adjourned yesterday
morning. at O'Clock, after quite exciting time.
large number Of bills have been passed; but some
very important matters have been left undone;
among which was application TO have some
thing effected towards improving the national road.
This was a great oversight
A bill has been passed dividing the property now
held Jointly between Baltimore city and county.
The property thus held is valued at 8 500, 900,
among which is the Jail, court house, record Office,
and almshouse. Commissioners are TO be appoint
ed TO divide it, and locate a county town for the
transaction of county business.
A private letter received here from b. Everett
Smith, consul at Turks island, stating that the
schooner Grand Turk, Of Philadelphia, bound to
Trinidad de Cuba, was seriously injured by n Sc
we're gale ON the 9th February. She was finally
rescued, and proceeded for her destination.
Within the past twenty-four hours we have had
a number offres showing that the city IL still much
infested with incendiaries.
BY the recent influx Of gold from California into
New York, the money market has become very
easy, and stocks are advancing. It's dlfhcult 70
say what will be the effect Of this Hood OF wealth,
the beginning ofwhich If we may judge, has hardly
been seen.
Our market for breadstuff, is quiet. Flour has
declined since the Canada's news, and sales arc
now making Of best brands at 81 so.
Sales Of prime red wheat at lO3, and 10000
bushels corn at 46 a. cts. for white, and ~ ~
cts for yellow oats, 80 a 80 cts.
There is steady demand for provisions. Groce-
ries quet-salcs small.
The cotton market is dull.
Whisky, "a a 25I cents.
Tobacco, very firm
Stocks firm, and advancing-salcs g 400
Maryland 6's 1904 Baltimore Water Company,
50. No sales OF Government stocks--they are held
higher.
The money market is very easy, and good pa
per lie negotiating freely.
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Local Matters.

CRIMINAL CouRT, Saturday, March 9.-United
States We. WiHiam WiIson-indicted for assault
and battery. Verdict guilty Sentenced to be i'm
prisoned in the county Jail for the period of two
weeks, and to pay fine of one dollar and costs.
Decker, for the defence.
United States VS.. Nathaniel Watts-indcted for a
riot Verdict, not guilty. Ratcliff, for the de-
fence.
United States VS.. Dapid Johnson, free negro-in-
dicted for an assault and battery. Submitted, and
sentenced to pay fine of five dollars and costs.
Decker, for the defence.
United States VS.. Daniel Coper and Levi Edtcards-
indicted for riot and for resisting an officer. Sub
mitted, and each sentenced to pay fine of five
dollars and costs. Ratcliff, for the defence.
REAR ADMIRAL WoRMELEy;of the British navy,
accompanied by his lady and three daughters, ar
rived in this city on Sunday last, and took lodg-
ings at the United States Hotel.
TRIAL FOR MuRDER.-The trial of Carley, &C
cused of numbering Brown on board the steamer
Allegheny on the high seas, is set for this morn
ing, in the criminal court. Messrs. Carlisle and
Radcliff are his counsel.
FIRE.-A small wooden stable, attached to the
premises of Mr.. Metcalf, on Sixth street, near ii
was destroyed by fire yesterday morning. TIT
fire was the work of an incendiary, without doubt
DEATH BY FIRE.-On Sunday afternoon, a blacl
woman, named Maria Contee, Bush, residing il
Twelfth street, near Kings Gallery, was horribl,
burned, her clothes taking fire while she was en-
gagged in lighting her pipe by n few blazing chips
She died yesterday morning.
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From Florida.

The United States steamer Fashion, Capt Jas.
Nice. Baker, arrived at this port yesterday, from
Tampa Bay, whence she left on the 25th ultimo.
General Twiggs was at Fort Brooke, few days
previous. He had been brown from his horse and
had his right broken, and otherwise
bruised but when the Fashion left he was doing
we'll.
The United States steamer De Rossett was lowed
TO Fort Brooke by the steamers Col Clay and Fash
ion, having broken her piston-rod fifteen miles
southeast of Egmont, on her way to Charlotte
harbor
The Fashion brings up seventy three of the In
dams emigrating west. The chiefs of this party
called Ca -chu-che sub chief Ca-cha- fxico
Chop-co.
There are also ON board nine of the delegation
from Arkansas, and one interpreter The whole
under the command Of Major Holmes, with a de-
tachment of nine men and sergeant, under COM
mand of Lieut.. Wright of the U. s. A. They were
landed at the U. S. barracks, where they will re-
main for some time.
The Fashion received the Indians on board at the
river Manitea, from the U. s. steamer Col Clay,
which boat took them on board at Fort Hamer, on
the head waters of the river The +. left the Mani
tea on the 2Sth ult. at 5, p. MI touched at the Ba-
rancas, Pensacola, on the I'd instant at IL m,
and came into the river on the Sd. Passed in Pass
La Loutre Spanish bark, bound up-saw several
square rugged vessels outside; above the S. w.
Pass, the o. S. Schooner Arispa, bound up-mct
| two lows at Wilder's Cut off, bound down.
Extract of letter from Capt John Otway, U. 5.
| transatlantic steamer Monmouth, Cape Carnavena,
| February IA
cat p. m let go an anchor half a mile from
the U. S. surveying steamer Hetzel, Lieut. Rogers.
| Her commander came off in magnificent whale
boat. He required me to lay all night to give him
pull in the morning at high water. acquiesced
| in his request. this morning found a heavy
anchor he had lost and laid it out where he wanted
! it and give him a new two-inch hawser. He dis
pcnsed with my pulling at the Hetzel, Il could as
easily have moved the rock of Gibraltar.) She lies
| parallel with the beach-canted off shore-the sea
| breaking under her guards has lifted her deck
frame. II is said the tide GIBBS and flows in her."
/ In o. Crescent. 4fh.