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A WIDE AWAKE CHAp.-Mr. William

A WIDE AWAKE CHAP-Mr. William Good
win, of New Haven, says he has watched with
sick persons twelve hundred and forty-six nights
during the past five years, He watched on one
occasion thirly-seven nights in succession He
states that he only wants two hours sleep in the
twenty. four. Not much of the Rip Van Wrinkle
about him. Always has his eye pealed.
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HOUSES FOR THE Washington, May
l6.-W w. Corcoran adveriises to day Tor propo-
sails for the erection of eight dwelling houses oihe
first class. After completion, he proposes offering
them TO Government at actual cost, for the accom-
mediation of members of the Cabinet while on duty
in Washington.
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To the Members Of the BOard Of the French Benevolent
Society Gen From fact of hesrins that
affords daily the sufferers and
that you grant them the Of
possible, continuation of phi
ropo therefore offer give benefit your Society," in
great display of FIREWORKS which will take place the
Place d'Armes of this city on SUNDAY, June l.
Respectfully yours, q. GATOR.
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ILLNESS OF BIsHoP CAPERs.- The Christian
Advocate Of Saturday states that Bishop Capers
continues at Augusta in very precarious state of
health. A letter from him, dated the 9th inst
says: az have now been thirteen days past the
extreme crisis Of my attack, and am yet bed ridden
and always in more or less pain. have no hope
Of seeing Boonville in june but, thank God, may
get to Heaven before that time" Charleston
News 10Th
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Miss Martineau's English publisher has can
ceed an engagement with her, on account Of her
recent axowal Of atheistical opinions.
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LONDON ART UNIoN.-The accounts of the
drawing brought by the Cambria, shows that 25S
American subscribers, who invested $l4l9 in
tickets, have got back. in prizes, books and prints,
S3270! All but fifty-four of these subscribers
belong to Boston and vicinity.
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NAvAL.-The steamer Vixen, lately repaired at
the Washington Navy Yard, left there on Satur-
day morning, the 18th instant, to join the Gulf
Squadron, under the command of Lieut.. William
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MEMPHIS AND CHARLESTON RAILRoAp.-The
Charestonans have received the representative gov
eminent of this road, with especial favor, and have
invited those composing it to public dinner. which
was accepted The dinner was fixed for Wednes-
day last, and doubtless full of bright prospects
to South Carolina which will soon have in Charles
ton an indsputed advantage over all other foreign
ports in commanding the rich trade of the Missis-
sppi and Tennessee valleys
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ITO the Ladies.
Sherman, PiersOM r. Co.,

fShCs AGSANS II tCISO ~ SOs9
MAGAZINE ST. Corner of Canal,
to- Respectfully call the attention OF the public to their
fine stock of SUMMER CLOTHING. manufactured ex-
pessy for City Retail Trade which they prepared sell
at extremely low prices
COATS.
Black Merino and Cashmeret Frocks;
Super Black French Merino Dress Coats
iIrab, Blue Pearl and BacksCash meret Sacs;
Black and Coored Alpaca Sacs and Office Goats.
Black and Drab Alpaca CenO Gordo Coates;
Fancy striped and Brown Linen Sacs and Paetots;
Super Fancy China Silk Sacs and style Paletots
PANTS.
Black French Merino, Alpaca and Cashmeret Pants;
Brown, striped, and Fancy Linen Drii Pants
Drab Pongee and White Linen Drill Pants;
Real Nankeen and Bell Striped Linen Pants;
blue F,ench and Fancy Cottonade Pants.
VESTS.
super Figure Black and Fancy Grenadine SILK Vests;
Plain and Fancy Linen and Marselles Vests
Super White Embroidered Marseiles Vests;
Buff and White Marselles Vests;
Fancy Silk Gossamer Vests
fine assortment of Gents Furnishing Goods; Linen
and White Jean Drawers Linen and Cot Shirts Cotton
Net Under Shirts and Drawers Gauze Merino, do. Silk
and Linen Gloves Suspender Gingha Silk Cravats
Hosiery, etc.
tY- Please call and examine
sp2a 81 aw ap6 sHERMAN, PyKRSOH d CO
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AFRICAN CoLoNIzArIoN-The Baltimore Amer
lean advocates warmiythe recent move of the col.
ored people Of Cambridge, Md who have al pointed
acommiee to visit Liberia and report on lis ectual
condition and prospects
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Alta meeting Of the Common Council on the
night of the 18th inst, the President made an in
formal report that Mr.. Fillmore would probably be
able to visit the citizens Of Boston about the 18th of
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ARMORY HALL.
ssa~ COMPLIMENTARY CONCERT An,.
ENaN ....T0.,.. Ena=9n3a
s1S& Nine. and Mr.. Leati. aaITwN

ARMORY HALL.
.Ns1~ COMPLIMENTARY CONCERT m.
&SNak Nine. and Mr.. Leatt. a6T~N
S7 tW" The friends OF Mme and Mr.. Leat A1PN
and the public generally respectfully informed that the
Complimentary CONCERT, rendered them prior their
departure for Europe will take place at the above Hall
TUESDAY EVENING, May 81. on which occasion the
following Artistes will appear
Mime. LEATI, Mr.. LEATI,
Mons. PoTHoNIER, Signor BIANoHI
To- An AMATEUR FLuTIsT of this city has also kindly
rendered his valuable assistance
PRoGRAMME-Part /.
Duet-Mr. and Nine Leati-' La ci darem
Grandes Varia ions Brilanes sur Pair fsvo-
RE, Ma Fanchette sharmante,'
par Mons. Pothoner
Ballad-Mr. Lsati-'. My Boyhood's Home Rookie.
Aria-Mme. Leati-" Casta Diva. .,...... Belin
Fanta,i Brilante pour la Volon' execute
Observation-Disclosures. Mons. C. Wynen
Aria-Mr. Leat-' vi ravlsso -. ......... BeIn.
Part II.
Pastoral Melody, al ritorno ala montag.
na," with Clarioneite obbligato, com.
posed expressly for Mile Jenny Lind by
Sgnor Gabici, and sung (for the first
time in public) by ....................M me Leati.
Duo Concertante for Flute and Piano Forte,
by IAN Amateur Of this city and Sgnor Bianchi
Scotch Song - Bruce's Address his
Army .............................M Mr.. Leatl
Grandes variations pour Yerowa SOomo,
(w0od and straw instrument execute
Observation-Disclosures. Mons. @. Wynen
Duet-Mr and Nine Leati-" The syren
ana fmar The rye tby aesre)
To- Tickets q, to be had from Me'sr Tyler & Hewitt
Mayo Parsons. Morgan, (posrofhce) ana at Inc door
TT Doors open O'Clock Concert to commence at
o,cIock myA
NOR SALE-The stock of Ship Yard at Al
ger on the opposite side 2. Sf the he river consisting
,sn;n, ana ysry fine Work Shed last fall ;0fA
fifteen sticks elbow Pine SQUARE Timber; fourteen sticks
naI sausra Timber; inch Manila Haw,sr:
CHAINS Blocks and Falls. Pitch Kettles lot OF large white
l ' myis Swip MARTIN & vALLETTE.
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Notice..

no Notice hereby given all persons having in their
sion Books belong Hon. II. A. BULLARD, deceased,
return ,hem at his former office, IL St Charles
my2l lw J. LIE BLANC, Administrator
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New Orleans, jackson and NortherR
Railroad,

NJ Those having BOOKS scrpon 10 the stock VI 'he rev
Orleans Jackson aud Northern hereby requested TO
the undersigned subscribers and the number
of shares subscribed before the 7h Inst al the ohce oil inc
Board Of Liqudaors No Merchants order o,
the Committee Ways and Msahs.
If CALHOUN. Secretary.
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nc To Madame and Mr.. LEAT. understanding your
with Mr. paciJe will terminate the 2i
that you intend shortly after leaving city Europe
the undersigned and others Of friends and admirers
solicit you (your engagements permng)
place when viii favor with Musical Entertainment
thus previous your departure give US public
orally, opportunity OF ssyng by attendance appte
citation OF your merit artists yourselves per
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OPP FELLOWS DEDICATION IN @RRTsTowN,
PA.-The Philadelphia papers give dsalg lowing
account of the dedication of the Odd Fellows
Hall in Norrstown, on the 18th inst. EARLY in the
day the streets lively with the members of the
Order in full regalia. The morning was fine, and
the regaia glistened and looked beautiful in the
sunlight At alf-past O'clock the line of pro-
cession was formed and proceeded to Ninth and
Green Streets where 90 cars were in readiness,
and at o'clock upwards of 5000 persons started
from that place to the of festivities. At Nor
ristown, the trip to which was full of interesting
incidents, the exercises OF dedication performed
at the Hall. The Most Worthy Grand Master,
Geo. w. Morris, Esq. of York, Pa, declared the
dedication, and the President of the Trustees hap
PLY replied. The Inclusion of the ceremonies
came about one o'clock when a magnificent pro-
cession of Lodges moved through many streets to
the open square near DeKalb, and an able address
the history and benefits of the Order was de
livered by Horn r. kneass, Esq.
1t was the brightest day the citizens of Norris
town witnessed The new Hall cost SIG, 600,
and is magnificent one.
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To Coast Passengers,

~ On SATURDAY Gath inst Fare by the Mai
and Canal Line of Bay st Louis Pass Christian, Mis-
sssipp City and Biloxi will be (as formerly in summer)
dollars. my24 r. GEDDES, Agent.
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Felo Orleans, May q, 1851.
To the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Theaire
have received letter of this date proeng your pro
fessiona services for benefit night That select
deeply feel the kindness OF associates and CRATE
fully accept oferpartculay your appears
be dictated by approval of attempts please all
engaged in the Theatre
will mention TUESDAY EVENING, May 9th, for
the IT. and remain, your much obliged servant.
my2A 2t T. PLACIDE.
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Board Of Adnlistrdion Of the French BeNepolsn Society
To Mr.. G. CAToIR-Dear Sir take pleasure in inform
ing the Board Administration meeting held
90 inst has accered with gratitude kind and Offer
committee has been appointed, the purpose of devng with
the be taken aRhro
This committee will whenever suits
venience. am, Sir, very respectfully, yours.
JOSEPH soUTRA, Secretary.
Newt MAJ II
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On Sunday evening, 18th inst, by the Rev. J. c. Keener,
Mr.. Ono. T. PARKER to Miss M. Il. CLEMENT, formerly
of New Albany Ind and for the last five resident Of
this city.
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HrsroRIcAL SoulErIEs The Northern papers
contain notices Of the Maryland, New Jersey, and
Pennsylvania societies. What is become Of the
Louisiana Historical Society. We have not heard
Of it for long time.
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Nc The oifceis members IT this Company
- are requested TO attend the regular monthly
ing 10 be held at the engins-huuse, on MONDAY
6h inst, at half past o'clock
~ F. J. r, lBERrS, Secretary.
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THE ELECTRICAL FEBRIFUGE; or
Speeds Fever Tonic.

Speeds Fever Tonic.
tHr The greatest discovery o the age by which
FEVERS OF ALL TYPES AND GRADES.
from whatever cause pronce or Called efcu-
ally andp permanently cured, in from
TWO TO TWENTY HOURS
It is perfectly cases. il, operation scarcely
ceptible it is -
WARRANTED TO PERFORM
lust what 1t promises if the directions followed.
For descriptive sheet setting forth and containing
references highest respct.buy from pan physicians
distinguished all through the South ~ho used and
horou ghy properties please call any
agents.
Dollar per bottle bottles for Five Dollars Ons
bottle contains sufficient tor from
~ Prepared onry by A. KENDALL Co. 70 Magazine
For sale by Drugsats, and dealers generally.
~ Communications promptly attended to- my23 AN 2dp
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Firemen's Charitable Association.
ne The GENERAL RELIEF COMMITTEE, for the Quarter
ending in July
JonN GRUBRR of No. 49, AZ jackson street, near Marass
aud at the Surveyors office, Custum-honse
JOSEPH AvET of No. corner OF Old Levee and bshshe
streets, In place Of John Burgess
JAMES Brooks, Of No. 8. Inspector Office
In place Of X. Condor
myi2 Uy orler. GEO w HUBBEbl, SECRETARY
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CHEAP Day GooDs. &C. M. Simpson. No. 30 Canal
~ Offering his large stock Of Fashionable Dry Goods al
" percent. below cost. Give him call.
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LARGt AND MAGNIFICENT ASsUN1MENT OF
SPRING AND SUMMER CLOTHING
.4lfi.ed .UiSslrOe r. Co.

"a Magazine street.
u Would invite particular auenion their friends am
present very extensive Of FASHION,
ABLE CLOTHING. By arrivals, have received very
additions stock and purchasers will be shed by
calling, assortment
is NOT EQUALLED
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nAkhnEH's EXPRESS. - See the advertisement Of this
another column, showing their scale of rates
Those the habit Of awaiting themselves of this mode of
transportation. would do well preserve copy of the
advertisement; eompses their tariff of charges il will
bs useful a. ! reference. ffstt.
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II The elegant and swift running packet steamer
CubA Capt j. H. Estes will positively leave on MONDAG, the
18th ins ats O'Clock NJ for Princeton Lake Providence Vks
burg, Grand Gut, Rodney and Natchez.
my26 3, SMITH, II Poydras st.
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The above include delivery par les addressed
when resident within the town to which conveyance qua
ranted. A small extra rate Tor Iewelry ana yauabes
Packages parces and freight al descriptions forwarded
with expedition and security to any part Of the United
States, proportlonRe those above exhibited
Samples through TO Liverpool in twenty. three days
Packages exceeding two Gu bic feet
lvertd any Of the Second Municipality for rs cents
il lett The Office before p Packages or other express
will be for, II orders al the office in time
msa 81 BURNS, COUVEs 4 CO Proprietors.
T. WOOD CO, Ship Chambers and Grocers,
II. the Leves Opposite Pos, a Second Municp a,y
assortment of DDS which they will sell at reasonable
prices mis- 3pti
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IMPORTANT MfssIoN.-It has been announced
that Mr.. Kennedy is about to depart for England,
for the purpose, among others, Of examining the
modes there pursued of procuring and arranging
the statistics of the country We now learn from
the American Telegraph that MIR. X. will visit,
ALSO the capitals of other European countries, in
GLIDING st. Petersburg, upon like mission. A
valuable compilation of census statistics may be
expected as one important result of this mission.
John W. Forney, of the Philadelphia Pennsyl-
vanian, is announced by his political friends as a
candidate for Clerk of the House of Representa-
tves at Washington for the next Congress. Mr.
Forney is early in the field.
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ATrAKAPAs AND New ORLEANs RAILROAD
Interior papers have furnished with accounts of
meetings which have been held in various towns
and public places in AttakaPas and Opelousas, to
discuss the advantages offered by this railroad and
resolve on participation in them. We are glad to
Observe that there has been enthusiastic meet
ing at Houma, where views were freely inter
changed, a thorough acquaintance with the pro-
jected road and its profits manifested, and fifty
delegates appointed to represent that portion of the
Parish OF Terrebonne, in the Convention in New
Orleans on 4th June. The Thibodaux Minerva
says that il language and action good basis
Of opinion, the Terrebonneans will do their duty.
Wednesday, the 4th Of June, is close at hand.
Our fellow citizens Of the interior must make an
effort to be here. Should their immediate district
mot be interested by the road running through it,
still they will hear and learn about the value
Of lands, and the influence of railroads them, by
their presence this occasion, than they ever had
opportunity to learn in the same way before.
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Mississippi Fire Co. No. 2

10 Attend Regular Company Dl ill. every TUESDAY
mi and FRIDAY EVENINGS, AT halfpast o'clock the
Arsenal OF the Washington Artillery BY order Of
4 Form n,yla c, FORNO. u, s.,
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DAGUERREOTYPE NOTICE.

tV~ RANNEY'S DAGUERREOTYPE GALLERY
will close EDNEsDAY EVENING the 18th inst Those
his Portraits reduced prices will do well be alert
The takes this opportunity rendering his thanks for the
liberal bestowed him and hopes that the public
will bear mind the fact that he intends Fall Gal
ery, l24 Royal street. the ST. Louis Hotel my6 22p'
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II We have Just received per ship Nicholas Bdle, large
complete o ali o SHIRTS.
Super Irish Linen Shirts
Cotton, with Linen Bosom Shirts
Fancy colored Linen Shirts;
DO. do. French Chints Shirts:
NORRIS a. WAYS,
Fashionable Clothing Store Camp Of Common street,
felO 2ipd under Hewet's Hotel
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NEW ORLEANS, May 81, 1851
messrs CALDWELL, BALDWIN, MARKS, ANDREWS and
others Gentlemen! Permit the part Of Madame LEATI
and myself the pleasure shall have in
complying with your htterns son and also
of the honor COME red BY testimonial Of
agreeable to you would beg TUESDAY EVENING
9Th the Armoy Hail. (Which has kindly
dered the genemauy proprietor MIR
Tomorrow shall do myself the peasurs of handing you
programme Again thanking you, am, Gentlemen
my22 Yours rnly, j. LEATI,
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THE PRESIDENTS ToUR.-Dunkirk, N. Y,
May l6.-Fhe excursion train, with the President,
arrived here at half-past four yesterday afternoon,
and was received with immense enthusiasm. At
excitement.
Salutes had been fired here all day from steam.
boats in the habor, and the arrival of the u. S.
steamer Michigan, salute of one hundred guns,
for the Union, was fired
A sumptuous dinner was prepared at the Loder
House, at which the President spoke, and toasted
the Railroad and the Company.
Mr.. Crttenden also spoke at the table, while
Messrs. Webster and Seward addressed the crowd
outside.
This afternoon, at four o'clock, the distinguished
party will be conveyed to Buffalo, where spen-
did reception awaits them.
Visitors have been crowding to see the President
all day.
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LINE OLD IRISH WHISKY-In puncheons
myA JOHN TooLE, Is Bank Place.
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FRANKLIN GARDEN.7-Mr. Mayret, the propre-
Tor Of this garden, adjoining Capt Dan Hkok's
Hotel Il prepared to furnish bouquets in all their
choicest rarity; having many rare and beautiful
plantss he respectfully solcits the attention of all
admirers Of garden and hot-house plants Capt.
Dan is also prepared to furnish something more
substantial, in the way Of soft.shell crabs and
other edlbles Of the sea, at the shortest notice
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Correspondent


GREEN Room, PLAcIDE's VARIETIKs,}
.Neto Orleans, May %, 1851
To Thomas Placide ESQ.,:
Dear S,r-We the undersigned members of the various
departments of your establishment beg leave tender
services Comp lmentary Benefit, to take place
evening be pleased to select.
after the closing OF the Theatre, slight token OF the
respect entertain or your honorable conduct and
of the spirit and with which have
conducted aduous to successful termination.
Hoping that similar results may continue reward your
efforts for many many, to come and awaiting the
favor of a reply, remain yours. respectfully,
Charles D Howard, Dutiied Joseph NJ Dawson.
John Il Calder. George Rowe, Church, w Ii Reeves,
John Berrett Richard Thomas Robert Meyer, james )
Charles Adolphe Chevaer, George Leon Howard. james
Wright R Poppenbers, w Donaldson, Jacob. Eber-
hardt, Jun, Mondel, w Thorpe, Mr. Clark, Mons
Msugn, Mons Pinguey. James Sheridan, Schlim,
Thomas st Clair. Mons Felix Calm, Prescott, Me-
Mahon, ) Hughes Henry Mayer. J IRWIN, w Rich
ardson. Eberhardt, Wells. Richard Lllicrop.
Houlon, Louis Marchat, q Bottle, John Charlton Mo.
ner Mrs Charles Howard, Mrs w II Reeves Mrs Barrett,
Mrs Donaldson Miss Valee. Miss Murray Mile Hila.
Miss Elliot Miss Aikens, Mrs w Johnson. Mrs
w Johnson Mrs Liicrop, Mrs Schm, Mrs Bowen,
Miss Mary Colver, Miss Sheppard, Miss Theilman Mrs
w Johnston.
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Perseverance, Fire Co. No. ] 3.
u The officers aud members OF this Company
requested 10 attend the regular monthly meet
p ing, on TUESDAY EVENING, the 9th inst, al
.hali-past O'clock. By order.
n,6 GEO. W. HUBBEI.L, Secretary.
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NAvAL.-The U. s. steam frigate Saranac bear
ing the broad pennant of Commodore Foxhall
Parker, went to sea on Sunday the 18th inst. Her
destination is Havana.
The term OF the present worthy, efficient and
gentlemanly Commandant of the U. S. Naval Sta
ton at Pensacola, Com. John Thomas Newton,
will soon expire, in accordance with the Regula-
tons of the Navy Department.
Capt. Joseph Tattnall, U. s. N, is under orders
to the command, and will relieve Com.
Newton the LIST of July next.
Commander Pendergrast has been ordered to the
command of the steam frigate Saranac, the flag
ship of Commodore Parker, in place of Captain
Tattnall detached at his own request. Capt. PEN
dergrast ordered to JOIN the Saranac at Pensa-
cola IPensacnla Damncrat oOd inst