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The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1851-01-18

We have received the December number
Of De Bows Review, published in New
Orleans BY }. d. y. DE- Bow. As il is the
last Of the series Of 1880, it would be
proper perhaps 10 give it more extended
esfee than our limited space will allow.
Il contains an index of the articles pub.
lishcd In tho Review from July to Deccin.
bsr, which embrace the growth OF our
eitiss and States inter y h. o. nen's,
.-c4itjerl dir commerce. agfirul.
sure, nssasincturcs and mines. literature
eaaiis4;es thon,e and foreign, editorial oh.
essvations and reviews, Sc. The work is
publishsd monthly. at $500 year, each
numbes containing over one hundred pages
The December number, before MS. in add
ton 10 the usual ya,iess Of sound matter,
h emh-llishcd with m engraved lik.,ess
Of CHARLES 7. JAMES, of Rhode lsland
bsing No. !. II the "Gallery Of Indus.
~ s~d Enterprise II is the intention Of
the editor OF the Review IN this series OF
papers, to present biographical sketches OF
euch men in the Southern and Western
States ~ have contributed to mechanical
knowledge, aud 10 the advancement and
peogrsss Of these States We think this
"a admirable undertaking, aud well cacu.
laaed 10 fosser Southern enterprise and tai
ct Each number Of the Review in iu.
tsrs will contain n few pagcs with mott
leations Of such plantations or estates as
may liz offered for sale. OF in exchange, or
ass wanted.
NJ. BRonxox, the travelling agent Of the
Review called ON ~ day or two ago.
lie will visit Naccgdoches, Austin, &c.
end We hope he mny succeed in widely ok.
tending the circulation Of this highly Inter
ssfiag periodical
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MARRl1n.

Al" Wynlurinr.' the residence II c., !,
ilo,coNnE, BY the Rev, N. W. Etapls. i.
y. GREER, Of Holly Springs. Niss;s,ss-; J.
ANNA T.. eides, of tho beautiful ard ~ ss
pl-hcd sisters
Happy pair. Long may they live, and =.
ard may their sea of life be without sipolA l,
their sky without cloud.
Richmond (va.) Enquirer and Me,sph,. !.
Gle please copy.
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We had the pleasure on Saturday last
q bsiny two Of the guests invited to par
~ q ths dinner given to Judge Tom.
" 1ans In At the last hour. but found
~ warm hearted souls clustered around
- Judge. Among this aunber was our
eoun9 friend Of the Patriot. who, on ail
1s sssssions, il bound to have IN finger
r. ~ pi<." The dinner WAS Injurious,
- - Ssnsleessn who composed tho party
eUoe1las h,~ssv d that class well calcu.
, Asm shir rsaaed epicurcan tastes,
~ ~ and hsmor. = discuss its merits
- Jsags. fsods - mbane and pleasan.
jnoes1, s~sAas - - eaIsslated 10 ndorn
11iss heard = = grace the bench.
ane h vii lssvs N day or two
I -. H. viii hsvs ~ kinAsss n.
Ii111 ! ~ ~ ~ wiSbss Of sss psopls 10
-
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The Masonic Female Institute.

The Examination of the pupils of this
Institution was held on las, " edne-day aud
Thursday evenings. Oar time did not al.
low Us to attend but for very short time.
and then we found everything so crowded
tina, we could neither see nor hear From the
character Of tho professors, icuc,cr, ne sup
pose it met the expectations of the public.
We hope some hiend will favor Us with n
more extended notice for our next number,
We haze just completed the annual cat.
alogue of the Institute in pamphlet FORM
from which It would appear tia, 1t i, in n
very houfisning condition. During the
lat year there have been il appears l3t
pupils This of itself speaks volumes FOR
the academy aud It's conductors
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or We have received from Mr.. LgoN.
Am, proprietor of tha, well known aud
populsr establishment. the Palmetto House.
shreveport, through inclc Joe, y New
Orleans papers Of the 9TH, and an evening
Delta ,oI the sth instant
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1851-01-18

FRox ruE COUNTRY or LAW AND On.
pra.--'rhe Cincinnati papers contain nc.
counts of a rict AT the little village Of Bed
ford, near New Albany. Some wcrkmcn
on the railroad becoming excited by the
conduct of tho contractors. rose Ii arm,
aud sacked store. besides committing 9th
er outraScs.
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OLD GENlt :
iur iiir Ir,al
Literature.


IN these dnvs OF the march of mind and
the accumulation of knowledge, It + cuii'
Gus 10 trace the successive steps by which
the tone OF society and public lcclng are
effected Nheu litJic knowledge of So
mau, points &, requisite, two consequences
nv. obviously follow. The oue l.. that
there can hardly be- any profound literature;
the other. that 1t must he a popular liiera.
tufe-a literature which shall supply. "a an
easy way. suci "a portion ct iniurm ton as
Is necessary Tor tho daily pnrp ses Of life.
such literature We have IN an eminent
dcrn.e. and Wc have barely any other
short histories. shor, treaties on every sub
iect of -cirucc and familiar explanation,
Of c,cryilnug that is difficult issue from
the press iu Abundance: aud the demand
for them proves too wdi that There Is either
little time or little taste lay auvihiIg OF a
superior nature. \ largo portion al the
public !, supplied with all it knows from
iao rpiisdir.I pres. the moulpl, the wccb
ry the daily Surveyors aud distributors ni
intellectual food for the reading mass.
The remark has hern often made inst The
nncd states have produced no eminent
scholars, and ,het tie national character "i
the Republic hrs not been illustrated ny
literature aud scientific performance Of
distinguished merit II Is aiso custom
oi Foreigners to uphraij us dor our dehclrH.
cy in tbs respect. an: accuse Hs ol want
of talent II ha. become q iriie saying
that ire Republic o' politics j. not the
Rcnnhiic Of letters The tlluui oi a ma
ton. h1Wrycr. is not 10 Doe sought Tor only
IN the past, of literature and science, 1h"
amount ~ acu.us ~ u country may he
great. and H. literature poor; for rircum
stance, may be- such rs To inrn that genius
into another channel We ARE vet a Young
people. few IN number Tor %" cNirui a.
our territory. n great part Of which lie, van.
reclaimed from tine hnhd Of nature MANY
of our cillttus arr poor Immigrant, VII"
have fed irom their own native llnd on nc
count of oppression. They dr.irc Vciitl.
and the fertility of orr enuutiy. aud it.
advantageous geographical position, ulicr
ready means tor gratifying HAT dpsi,e,
The consequence j., thrt u'a Is every ore
+, engaged IA the pn,suil of wealth. Com
pared with the obi world, our W tiers h1vc
not exhibited the same lAhn.ed polish %
st,ie. nor our mon %: science the - rr
perseverance aud extent Of Investigation
our historians are not equal to Hume ~
Ruhcrt.on; oar poets to Milton. Byron. or
pnpe: our chemists "a I.avoi.icr or Dnyy;
or our mc,aIh, ,ieaus to l"cke, BE. ~,
or Reid hut this fact implies 80 dei.eien.
cy of mental ,gor in her people, The
mind ha, received from circumstances n
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1851-01-18

Is hereby given that, Us auihoiiy ia Toe
4 vested. VAL Offer for sale, IS tie cear,
house duor, ~ the town of Nosiou. liosi-
cuunty, 1cSs~, on the first TUESDAY 10 F.ha.
ar \ H. 1894. al tire uegroo, g. thc estate
of Charles 'fr,on. deceased, CONSISTING Il
uion, b. Us. wouee "''. aud ciildrr. ess
. . ar iwn n, .ck, his, sescuA sooi
,'ns~ leu. ga, carpenters, &c, in 81
some iiriyi,e i,rgroe~.
TIE aho,c ucero,, Will be sold on creas
ni twelve months. tie purchaser giving boe
with approved sccuuiy, with lrn on the r.
grcc- ior ,he purchase money, purchasers rsT.
~ EXPENSES OF sUeh lcn-.
Persons wishing to purchase lkcy and "a.
uahlc nrgrocs. VII do well TO give aticnslea
10 this before purchasing elsewhere.
JAMES G.. MOORE,
Adm. Of thas. Carson, decef scd
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-FTF-V = ~ n 7 T'I7f w 7 TT 10
I EIIEhS Of administration were grsnt4e
| To- Mildred Billiard on the Both dag q d.
c,mh,t, 1850. aud 10 |. f. Afford, as Co
administrator on the l3lh de-, Of January. 1881.
on ,tc estate of Henry y. liulard, deceas<d'
l., d.c county court pertaining to c-alet "a
md Tor The county Of Harrison in the State Of
Texas. An persons. therefore. having eisims
against said estate. are hereby notified 10 pre-
.cui ihcm TO the undersigned, within The ,int
rrp.crlNcd by law. duly authenticated; ard
iho.c indebted TO The same VIII please maze
immediate payment.
MILDRED BILLIARD, Adm'z
l.. +. Afford Adn'F.
IarnIrN lG 1871. SO o.
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I II 4 NJ A K X T. rs.

pnlg, orr,cr, Jan. :, Nj
Correv --rhe Niagara news II Ia r..
advance o, Liverpool has given an active inn. l. !.
our market aud 10 800 babes ln,- sola o.,a, ~
iur Europe Prices arr fully &c higher and
our qpo,aliohs accordingly.
liverpool cie..frahoa
Inferior Nae Mnil.ing Fan, M.
Ordinary. ~ M FAR, go. iits,.a.
Nddhns - L.. Good fair. lU..Mn
Good Niddl,ng- ~ iJs Good and In.e, n..',s
Sus,m Demand active. Prices have ss., J.
.snc.d L. ga common aud &c. on fair; We a,,o,. !.
NJ s!ajic.
MOI .ns.-looo bbls were sold prac lot. ,..I.
bringing .Ie
rtors --salrs g3e0 hh'- Ohio at ~ 10; 100 n.
NJ ;,ii Too ohin Mt 30, 40 nj 30 3aou4~
no Ohio and 100 indiana at / % loo Illinois. n 4
~ 81 l.ani. at Z 70; $50 extra Illinois al 80 -
lU0niil,i
,oFrsr -aji haga Rio WEIR .cli nj loi a i0is
N,aci>o AND Eorr CIT pieces tagging wsf, =,
at lac equal tn cash, and 900 coil- a, &c.
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WTAIucIns, - =
Mx. I.oransav:

Hrsr Sir--Asromranied pIcase kn1 ! !. =.
winch YOU will insert IL this weeks -. /,
obligc YouFs. de-,
W. y. TuCEp1
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Further news Bv thu Pacific

EnSldnd.-ln Parliament. beyond the passaoe
through committee, of the bill to substitute the
house tax for the window tax, and little souah-
BILE over the vote of f20o,o 900 for secret service
money, and the introduction of a bill 10 authorize
parliamentary elections hv ballot. nothing of im-
por'ance has transpirea since the sailing of the
Asia.
Mr. pcabody's dinner to the American Minister
on the lth, was very fine affair
Mr. Brown NJ. p, gives dinner on the ed Oh
board the Atlantic To The royal commissioners and
me executive commissioners, and large party of
friends In honor of her departure from England.
Cape Of Good Hope. From the Cape the latest
dates are to the 3lst MAY. The news is very uu-
satisfactory and protracted war is feared. Sew
eral Skirmishes on the frontier are reported to
have taken place, in which the British were sue
cessful, but little value has been gained by their
success. The natives continue obstinate and are
rallying in strong force. The mails between King
WILLIAMSON aud Grayhamptoa, containing gov.
ernment dispatches, had bsen twice captured by
the enemy, and information thus obtained of their
movements and used greatly 20 their annoyance
Great concern existed at the Cape owing to a
rumor OF removal of the Capitol to the frontier.
Spain ana Portugal. accounts from these
countries are unimportant.
Ffanc,.-The report OF M. de Tccquesillc, re-
la'ive to the revision of the constitution. was TO
be presented on the S,h. II is the only subject
OF discussion.
The President has returned 10 Paris. and was
wei! received at the places he visited his speech
eS claim great attention.
The Paris Bourse was closed IS are quoted at
e3fr, ID eentimes. 94fr. 30 confines.
Rnmark-The Ministers Of the King of Dem
mark have resigned in a BODY. and Count Meco-
che has been charged with forming OF a new Min.
is'ry
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For the tiawk.E.ye

For the Hawk Eye.
MEssRs EpIroRs-l observe in the Telegraph
of the 18th inst. an editorial laudatorv of the act
OF the last session of the legislature repeating what
Is generally termed the usury law; by the repeal
of which money loaners can exact any amount of
termed by the editor ''that wise provision Of the
new code" The editor says .'the competition in
money ioaning already existing has had the effect
to reduce the rates OF interest TO some ex,ent."-
II the editor in any of his financial transactions
has been able 10 ascertain that fact then he is
more fortunate than any other person that have
heard OF IN this community What are the facts
tnder the old law, ten per cent. was the highest
rate OF interest allowed. Under that law money
was always here to be loaned; and could always
be procured by the needy at that rate of interest.
But how is it now? No sooner was the old law
repealed, and no sooner had that ',cise precision
of the new CODE" taken effect. than the rates of
interest went up Notwithstanding the COMPETE
tony from ten to fifteen, twenty. or Twenty-Five
per cent; aud at this time money cannot be had
Tor less than fifteen per cent, and seldom at that
rate-twcnty per cent, or near that. being the
current rate. notwithstanding the $4,000 and
Sl00,C00, which is now here. aud which will be
here 10 be loaned
Now will the editor Of the Telegraph be kind
enough 10 answer a question or two: FIRST, will
he tell how much the rate of interest has been re-
dnced by ''that wise provision of the new code, -
and the competition in the business of which he
speaks? Second, what was the high rate of in
terest frop, which it has thus been reduced? and
fhifd, how !ong VIII the advocates of this wise
provision OF The new code require it to continue
IN force. TO reduce the rate OF interest below ten
or fifteen per cent, or bring ii down TO the New
York rate of interest? T.
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IMPORTANT ApMtssioN.--The New York
Tribune, that since the passage of the Fugitive
Slave Law has most bitterly assaulted that meas
IRE, and endeavored to rouse the cry of repeal in
regard to il, thus formally proclaims in its issue
OF Monday last, the utter hopecssncss Of lis war
fare, and retires from the field. These admis-
sions of the Tribune fully confirm all we have
said respecting public sentiment ON this question
1--WE look in YAM for the probability of re-
peal or modification of the Fugitive Slave Law
That law we suppose is destined TO remain on the
statute books. We could wish II were otherwise.
We could wish TO have it modified in many par
ticulars, especially by the Introduction Of jury
trial among its provisions. But there is not the
least indication that such change will be made
The next Congress will not make it. There is
ne where great party demanding it. Public
sentiment regards it with comparative indiifer-
ence, There is no such overwhelming popular
movement in favor OF repeating or changing this
law a. there was at the north in 1913 and 40
against the extension OF slavery. How then can
the law be touched y,
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Per Telegraph.
New York, July a2-r. NJ.
Arrival of tha Chorckas

ne Cherokee arrived last night from Califor-
n,a wa Havana She brings Intelligence Of am in
.ec'ioa al Puerto Principe, city next in i'm
p,r, W e. 20 havana, situated on the southeastern
estimated at 500 to 1900 men. and nrononncc1
asasnS, The government on the It'll july. Troops
were dispatched TO dispense them. and skirmish
ems m which the troops were defeated with
, ,HH ioSs or their commander aud from 50 to ga
Killed s. The affair took place some 20 leagues
nom me city. The insurgents retired TO the
mountains a where they have entrenched themselves
and orc ar IRVING IN cattle, gathering forage, men
a"u a'"s. u IS reported also that considerable
number OF the troops have cone over to tho nS,,r-
Sen'S; una, Nuevitas and the adjacent country
' nl" oeeh almost abandoned BY the young men,
w are espos,nG the cause Of the Insurgents. -
osnef parts OF the Islands are preparing 10 re-
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The BLACK DIAMOND AT THE WORLDS FAIR

THE BLACK DIAMOND AT THE WORLDS FAIR.
~ pass on to the entrance at the western end
and through the glass espy large black sub
stance standing up outside like a pyramid. |
soon find, on inquiry, that il comes from Liver
pool, and is the monster coal that startled the
Cockneys as It went through the streets in van
to its destination, The coal was unfortunately,
shut out of the Exhibition, but il occupies very
prominent position outside;and in addition to al
tracing the notice OF visitors, forms prominent
object 10 passers by, who have the qualification
Of seeing il for nothing. II is cetanly the largest
and most brilliant black diamond ever seen, and
may boldly challenge comparison with its trans
lucent carbonic brother, ''the mountain of light
which is 50 well taken care of within the build
ing. II has peculiar and brilliant sparkle about
i, indicative, presume, Of the purity Of the ma
aeral and altogether, IFS structure and appear
ance excite both attention and admiration. The
lump was originally five tons in weight. but in
accordance with the direction OF the commits
siOners, was cut down 10 one ton. Considering
that the abundance OF coal in this country has
been one of the chief causes of its greatness
Tor what could our railways, steam vessels, aud
Lancashire manufactures TO without il? A lit
ue depression respecting this beautiful specimen,
may perhaps, not be deemed out of place here.
II - called the Blaengwawr steam coal, and il
IS found IN the valley of Abcrdare, twenty-four
miles from Cardiff, in South Wales, where the
proprietor, Mr. Davis, works the most extensive
and productive mines in the district The pre-
vent yield IS about 1000 tons per week. 1t is
sand that the mines will be shortly in a condition
tofurnish more than double, or even treble that
amount. The coal is said to possess the follow
ing properties. The power 10 generate and
evolve great heat, with brilliant and intensely hot
name. High specific gravity, and great economy
10 consumption. Combustion without smoke,
and without any residium of foulness, dust, or
incombustible material. | perceive that it has
oeen pronounced, by those most capable of judy
ing Of its quality, to be the best and most eco
nomical fuel for steamships, especially ocean-go-
sng vessels The coal has won. "a very high repn-
ration among the captains Of the first class Ame-
s,can mail steamships which ply between New
York and Liverpool.-[ Liverpool Courier.
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NEW STORE.

THEsubscrbcr solictts call from the Ladies' to
examine his new and most fashionable assort-
ment of DRESS SILKS, consisting Of rich hrocadeS,
chameleon satin au chains AMI other styles, also
every width Of black do.
Will also b., found fine assortment OF bonnet
silks and velvets silk illusions and coored grapes,
rich embroidered ambric ha kerchieTs. white and
black lace cares.
He has also recently received a beautiful selec-
ton of African and natural coored MuFFs; white
and black vi TORN fur cults, misses muifs, &C.,
all of which re offered at such prices, and cannot
be prchas ed lower this side Of the eastern cities,
and would also saw the same Of Other goods. en-
brncing every article the staple and fancy goods
line inviting all ca, stomers WHO desire cheap, new
and desirable goods to call at the Old stand Of D..
Gi,christ xCo, p. NJ. FORTIER.
Burlington. Nov. 1850.
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DlED-In this city on Friday last, RoBERr A., son OF
Robert and Sainda Stewart, aged - months.
On Sunday night, of cholera, Mr. JOHN PRUsH of the
hTm OF Prush Cook. Mr. Prugh was an old citizen OF
B"ri'ngton, and highly respected and beloved by All who
knew him. lie had long been member Of the NIe,ho.
dist Church, and bis walk and conversation were always
such as became protesting the religion Of meek and
Io"iy Savior. lie has gone to his reward.
on yesterday ofcholera two children Of the late Thorn
as Candee,o lone aged six and the other seven years,
In the vicinity Of BURLINGTON on Saturday the Goth inst,
OF cholera, after few hours illness, Msa SARAH EIM,
RA HUNT, in her Goth year The deceased had been a
member the Methodist Episcopal Church and had pro
fessed religion, about six years.
In this city, on the etenlng of the c5th inst, of
disease Of the BRAN, after illness or three aavs
SARAH BELL, daughter OF levi and Nancy j. Hagar
aged years months and IS days.
Sarah was lovely and intee sting child beloved by all
who knew herenaca herself every he art by her
winning ways, and while the tear is freely ow
,ng we should bear mind the solaury words Of the
molly text-Safer little children to me- tor of
is he kturtlo lIeay
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The RArs IN DANGER.-Am man in New York
has offered the New York Common Council to
md the city of rats; not only the houses but the
common sewers, for $lOo, 900; and afterwards to
keep the city entirely free from rats, for ten
years, for $4,000 per annnm. The guarantee
he gives for the future is pretty fair one
Should a contract be completed between this anu;
January, 1852, he offers to give approved secur-
es that he will pay after January 1853, ten cents
Tor every rat delivered to him. This will be an
Incentive to him to scatter his powder round
pretty extensively but he feels certain that all
NE dogs and rat-traps in the city would not
catch ten thousand during the second year Of his
isoors, nor after that, even one thousand a year,
curing his contract. A contract Of a similar ma
mre has been made with man in Paris BY the
authorities Of that city.
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DISSOLUTION NOTIrc

TIME Partnership heretofore existing between
l the firm of EpwAnps BRoApwELL, expired
by limitation on the Gath July, inst. All those in
dehtcd to said firm are hereby notified to settle
without any further delay. Money can be sent to
the address of the late firm by mail. Where a
fractional sun, is to be paid it can be sent in the
form of Post Office stamps. One of the under
signed can always be found on application at the
office of A. d. GREENE. Esq, near Clark's Bank.
ing House on Main street.
AS all our mail subscribers are aware Of their
exact Indebtedness, we hope they will forward
their dues without further solicitation, either TO
the address of the late firm to either of the un-
derSiguca. Authenticated claims against the firm
will be paid fast as the collections will author
ize such payments. JAMES C. EDWARDS,
JAMES NJ. BROADWELI,
Rnrl al, 4
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AUGUST ELErTION

AUNUNI T4LFI HUN.
give are authorized to announce William H.
Harris. OF Burlington, as an Independent Candi-
date for SHERIFF OF Desmoines county.
ITWe are authorized to announce j. r. Wight
man. as candidate for County Judge, at the APP
preaching election.
awe are authorized to announce Millican
Clark. as candidate for Sheriff, at the approach
ing election.
E5"We are authorized te announce John D.
Wright, as candidate for County Surveyor, at
the approaching election.
1--WE are authorized to announce Eber Brad
ley, for the office Of County Supervisors at the en-
suing election.
Ns"We are authorised to announce Oliver Hall,
OF Franklin Township, as an independent candi-
date for County Surveyor.
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Buy Book WITH Ir.-I1ow many a dollar
is thoughtlessy and uselessly, even when not
criminally, expended BY young men. 1t vanish
es in the smoke of cigar, dissolves in needless
Injuries Of the palate or off at the livery sta
BILE. tits gone in the qualification of the moment,
and not trace is left But good book is
true and fast friend it is source of permanent
pleasure and profit. How much better such in
vestment. Young man, if you have a dollar
which yoa must need expend, be wise and do not
throw it away. II you do not, bestow it on some
moral end, at least buy good book--and read it.