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K,MB ERrON FARM AT PUBLIC SALE.

WILL be sold public sale the premises Second
w day the 10Th OF the Tenth month nex the property
we'll known the kimbsrton Farm, for long time occupied
A boarding school situate In Chester county thirty miles
from Phadelphis three miles from the Reading Railroad
station at Pbnixyile and three miles fm the Chester
Springs daily mail stage route from PhGnxvie "
Lancaster The farm contains about IL OF and Of
excellent quality, In high state Of cultivation and we'll
wstered with reasonable proportion Of wSodanda large
proportion grass veil adapted grazing Iron Ia
Relieved abanda on the farm. The buildings are
spacious dwelling house eighty feet front with Gothic
portico grounds tastefuy laid out extensive back
buildings with for the Of eighty
bosrder Abundance Of spring wassr Distributed by
forcing pump through Of the building amply
sucsnt for household and bathing purposes The hru
bwidngs aso Of stoae substantial and oonmodious
large barn. with sabng wagon house. carriage house lee
houss 90 Tns locality, account Of Tvs salabrity the
abundance and purity water Of the grounds
contiguous the dwelling and VI the surrounding ooossry
10 desira 10 either for the Of school
boarding house. It 10 within two hour ride Of
Philadelphia
Also for.ysix sorss adjoining the above, will be sold n
the time.
For further particulars inquire Of Henry kmbsr residing
the premises Isaac Jackson No 10 Marshall street
K Massey, 100 North Fourth street; J. Warner, 22t
North Fourth street. Of Thomas kmbsr, No 40 North
Fourth strest, Philadelphia.
Sale 10 o'clock said Gay, At which tina
Sept ISL ABIGAIL KlMBsR.
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pAkxEvlLLE WATER CURE.


CcESSlBLE from all parts Of the United state, Ss
"A ted two miles from Woodbury. 1iOucestsr county t,,h
Jersey and nina miles south OF fhadsiphn ri ,os 10
susccssfui sRsrAtiou Tor tts cure 81 eout
,,rouobsss sSuofsr 90 ssm ysiop byHpepss x
Uisrrhou DruoSy Piles fsolzpsas Utsri fsra5' sh,,
-uIgia Liver Co pAint, and scrofaiOas. ner'oAf'
ADD entAnssaa Aossses ~. a.. .n,,..ss Of =
rhIs insisstson wss baih expressly fsr tse f,s
psssnss, and sbusdassy supplied with water o. '"'
rAs nsnassrs While thsy cesr the 80 sssssrp
,ttafiou 20 the diseased would e""e' $50
ana eosveuienoes q . home ...,.a A, r,xisrss
Tbs sRcssy Of user diet Ar and sxes 1. 10 10 ~
the Ssea<sd 10 health vSor. and hAfp' x.s ,herssy
~ ,ss,lsss pAysisiAa. y n. STEDmaN, n,reer d
- ,ssshsss Wsisr Cuss ksw Yorh. has bsys anch az.
~. 'ssssSusI upsfsssis~ for tvsnty years. s"' '
sss,ssos u AS&ssV.ths ps.stses .n,lv IA SAMUEL
Forsiaissss q farther 10 Nut W No N LsEaA
WHBD, HDssseary, :" - n. n 49, Ians ~
.~s.exe VollnAoAheA
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RUSSIAN MANNERS AND HOSPITALITY


The great Russian Noblemen uho Isor in their
wdy the tastes Of Inhabitants of The South
You must 60 and see the different country
houses which they have built in the middle of
an island formed by the Neva, in the centre of
Petersburg. The plants of the South, the per-
fumes Of the East and the dyans of Asia,
embelhsh these residences By immense hot
houses in which tho fruits Of all countries aro
ripened an artificial climate is created The
possossors OF these palaces endeavor not to lose
the least ray of sun while he appears on their
horizon; they treat linn like a friend who is
about to take his departure whom they have
known formerly in more fortunate country
The day after my arrival, | went to dine with
one of the most considerable merchants Of the
city, who exercised hospitality la Rusaa-
that is 10 say, he placed flag on the top Of his
house to signify that he dined at home. and
this invitation was sufficient for all his friends
He made us dine in the open air, 40 much
pleasure was felt from these poor days of SIM
mer-of which a few yet remained--to which
we should have scarcely given the name in the
south Of Europe The garden was very agree
able. il was embellished with trees and flowers
but ut four PAGES from the house the deserts
and the marshes were again to be seen. In the
enyirons of Petersburg nature has the look Of
AN enemy who resumes his advantages when
man ceases for moment to struggle with him
VISIT TO COUNT oRLorF.
Tho following day, was invited by Count
Orloff to come and spend the day in the island
which bears his name, and which is the mos
agreeable Of all those formed by the Neya
Oaks rare production in this country over
shadow the garden. The Count and Countess
Orlof employ THAR fbrtune in receiving stranger,
with equal facility and mapi6cence. You am
Mt your ease with them, ~ in country retreat
and YOU enjoy there all the luxury of cities
Count Orlof il one Of the most learned noble
men 10 be met with in Russia, and his love o
his country bears profound character, witt
which il is impossible to help being affected
The first day passed at this house, peace hat
lust been proclaimed with England. 1t was q
Sunday, and in his garden, which was on tha
day opened to all corners, we saw a great mum
ber Of thess loug-hearsicd merchants, who keey
up in Russia thu costume Of the Moieks-tha
is to say Of the peasants A number of then
collected 10 hear the delightful band of musi,
of Camt Orlo6r: Il ggse " the English air o
God avs tina King, 0hiqb Is the song Of libert,
in coustsy Of With ~ Monarch is its frs
guardian. We V0 81 much Affected and ap
plandsd this air, 49, = l>come national fo
all Europoons ~ ~ ars no longer hut tw,
kinds Of men in Et4epo-those who sery'
tyranny, and thoss who have learned to hate IT
Count Orlo6 wsst sp 10 the Russian merchants
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BENEFITS NATIONAL SKYsLr0hr GALLERY,
PENIS VIVIAN AVENUE,
One door east Of T.. ID. Giln,am's Drug Store

EXHIBITION PRER
THO meet the Increasing patronage OF this
l. the sitting and Exhibition Rooms have been enlarged
aud fitted up In style second In ths country
IL necessary, also TO have assistance In e one
r>1g department. and have Therefore assoeated With m
Mr.. o. M tory, from New York, which will enable us q
mAintain the present popularity Of this Gallery
Some valuable additions " the lection of specin AM
have bsen recently made, among which will mention that
Of JENNY LIND, tassn fsosa life: one OF AMIN REY
Turkish Envoy; and from Daguerreotype taken In
Rome, II Powers's statue u JOHN G. CALHOUN
The collection Of ths United States Senate Intended fol
exkibon ct the Worlds Fair 70 be held In London In MAJ
next viii be complste In few days part Of which may b.
seen at this time
Having superior Sky Light the best German
CsmsrAs capable Of taking portraits twelve t.mes usna
sise and twice the sixe any In his city toge With
constant aad suecessni practice for the years
feed eo6snt IN being able to rnsh pes n
those vho want them which, for beauty tone clear
nss Of Impression life lire expression grace and ease o.
petition, easnot be surpassed. -. ..ls.f
by nav and improved process prAstced this sstAS
We are enabled 10 take pct"re Ia the short spAes
o. second enabling parents 10 supply themselves vts
perfect paeaeecypss Of tAsir l'tls e eli asss
n1 Miniatures neatly set in loeksts, breaayins hns
N. \. nENNkTT.
Ian "A gnxV
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The undersigned raspeeteeuy
" noancs 10 the public that they have snsssd iee 49,
nershp for the transactsu Of general -. ~
Ing basissss IN the eisy II wsshSastsa, sser
SELDEN, wITHERa 80 !. -,.A
All business intrsst~i 10 sksp s"' -
proaaptnsss AMI Adslisy ~ = - s,.a,..
"a xxx sSs43rxaS y AissssSvss, vayss'~-
n " Eif0AM, e(tAe Csy - 1sss.~fs~e'
Ian. D. n
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-02-03
THE NQUIRER



Bya late ARRIVAL we learn that the Amer
lean steamer Director succeeded in passin,
he San Juan river rapids, on the Of lst Janu
'ary. snd Immediately ran up the river. ant
launched on the noble Lake Of Nicaragua.
A fitting cele bration for the New Year.
This Is the frst steam vessel which has
ever appeared onihe great lake. The news
Of her arrival at San Carlos. the southern
port on the lake, spread throughout the
neighboring country like wild fire, and
hundreds of the natives, many OF whom had
never before seena steam vessel, came run
ming into the town.
Lake Nicaragua is 95 miles long by twen-
y wide, studded with small, but luxurious
islands. 1t is one Of the most beautiful in
land sheets Of water upon the face of the
globe.
The steamer Director is now employed
In conveying passengers and freight between
San Carlos and Granada. Granada is on the
lake. ninety miles Northerly from San Car.
los. Increasing from California homeward
passengers land on the Pacific at Realejo
thence by horse and stage over beautiful
road, through luxurious and delightful
country, to the city Of Leon, Capital OF Mic
sngua.
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The seminoles in Florida.

The Legislature Of Florida, disheartened
by the many failures to rid their S:ate Of the
treacherous Seminoles, have now measure
under discussion 10 raise q regiment Of
mounted volunteers for the security and
protection Of the frontier, and for the pur-
pose Of cooperating with the troops Of The
General Government, and appropriates
$4,000 for arming, equiping, and provis.
ioning the troops, &c. In case the Fedora
Government declines operating with the
State in this matter, the Governor is
empowered, in behalf Of the State, to pro-
pose and undertake their removal for the
sum of O., 100000, on condition That the
United States furnish, at some convenient
point, the means for transportation, under
the charge of proper agent, to their homes
In the West.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-02-03
Tha Naw Postage nill.


We present our Ieeders with a synopsis o.
the new Postage Bill which passed The House
Iof Congress, on Friday last. The fate o.
this bin in the Srnate is said by some OF the
letters from Washington to be rather doubt
ful.
The first section provides that letters car
ricd in the mail OF the United States shall
be charged with the following postage, viz;
Upon each letter not weighing over one
half ounce, three cents; and for each addi-
tional half ounce or fraction Of half an ounce,
three cents.
Also that the compensation of Postmasters rs
shall not be diminished by this act.
Section second reads as follows:
There shall be charged upon each news
paper. pamphlet, periodical, magazine book,
and every other description Of printed mat
ter, which shall be uneonnected with any
manuscript or written matter, and which il
may be lawful 10 transmit through the mail,
OF no greater weight than two ounces, one
cent aud for each additional ounce or frac-
tion Of an ounce, one cent. Bound hooks
not weighing over thirty ounces, shall be
deemed maiable matter under the prov's-
ions Of tais section; Prouided, That news
papers delivered in the State where printed
shall be cborgrable with only one half the
foregoing rates: Provided, further, That no
postage shall be charged upon any newspa-
| per mailed and delivered within the county
where printed.
Provided, further, That the free circula-
tion of newspa pers within the county ol
;heir publication, or the distance of thirty
miles of the place of publication. as herein
after provided. be be confined TO ac-
tual subscribers receiving their papers from
Office OF publication.
Provided, further, That 6f.y per cent
shall be deducted from .he postage on mag
azines, when the postage shall be prepaid
The third section provides for coming al
the Mint three cent pieces, to be composed
Of three-fourths silver and one-fourth cop
per, which shall be legal tender in pay
men; of debts for all sums OF thirty cents ant
under.
i Section four provides for furnishing three
cent stamps, and making the forging o
counterieiting of them felony.
Section five appropriates 81 .50O,0O Il
supply any deficiency that may arise in tn
Postoffice Department.
Section six provides for the publication o
the uncaled for letters.
Section seven relates to the establishment
in cities where Postmasters are appointed
by the President. ofplaces where letters cal
be deposited, and for the appointment o
Penny-posts to carry letters from thes'
places Of deposit to the postoffice, and tt
deliver letters through the city, at a com
pensation not to exceed one or two cents.
The bill passed the House by So ma
jority, the vote being, yeas 100, nays To-
Gin. h,quirer.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-02-03
Nicaragua-Rritish Insult.

The passengers who came on the steamer
Promotheus, from San Juan de Nicaragua.
complain of the insult to which they were
subjected by the British officers. Every A
merican was obliged to deliver up his arms
the moment be touched the shore, TO the
British Police OF San Juan. 1t is wonder
the British do no take possession Of Chagres
and Panama, for their right is just as good
TO these places as to San Juan, The indig.
mites offered to our citizens still continue
and British man-of-war is laying to, fo1
the purpose Of enforcing the authority o
Her Majesty's agents.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-02-03

MISS LIND.-The Paris correspondent Of
the New York Commercial says that a Stock
holm paper announces that Jenny Lind had
sent to that city twenty thousand dollars, to
be distributed among the poor. He contra.
diets the report that she isenspged to go tc
London with Mr.. Barnum, either for Lon
don or any other city or part ofthe European
continent. She writes apparently yer,
much pleased with the American people
having met with great many very good
kind, hospitable friends in her tran setlanti'
touF.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-02-03

MoRE MEXICAN TRouBLEs.-News from
Vera Cruz reports that the entire State ol
Yucatan, with the exception Of Campeachy,
had declared in favor Of entire independence
from Mexico, and that Senior Micheltorena,
together with the new commanding Gene
raj, Senor Llergo and the troops which hat
remained faithful to the government, hat
been forced to take refuge in Campeachy
It seems that the revolutionary movement
commenced at Madria, from which it spread
rapidly to other parts Of the States,
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-02-03
A Hard SheIl,s Hymn Book.

A traveller, passing through one Of the
south western States called at nightfall at q
farmers house, the owner of which was from
home, the mother and daughter however were
there, but being alone, they did not like to
take in strangers and refused to lodge the
traveller. How far then, said he, to a house
where preacher can get lodging? 'Oh, il
you are preacher, said the old lady, you can
stay here Accordingly he dismormted, and
was told to attend to his horse as there was
no one about to take care of it. He deposit
ed his saddle-bsgs in the house, and led his
horse to the stable. Meanwhile the mother
and daughter were debating the point as tc
what kind of preacher he was. He cannot
be Presbyterian, said the one, for he is moi
dressed we'll enough. He is not Methodist
said the other, for his coat is not the righ. cut
for Methodist. If could find his Hymn
Book, said the daughter, could tell what
sort Of preacher he is, and with that she
thrust her hand into the saddle-bags, and
pulling out flask Of liquor, she exclaimed;
La! Mother; he's Hard Shell Baptist. =
Erakinc Miscellany.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-02-03

BEATEN AT LAsr.-Tte Smith family have
always been PERMITTED to bare The palm ol
numerical superiority by hereditary and uu
disputed right. 1t seems likely now, how.
ever, that they will be compelled TO yield il
to the Jones's. In the books Of the Register
Office, in England. in which are recorded the
births, marriages., and deaths, in each year
in one year, the name OF Jones occurs l3, ,i24
times, while Smith is entered but l2,63'
times. During the same period thare ap-
pears The name OF Williams, 8,743; Taylo
6,440; Davis, $3.50; Brown, $685. Thomas,
5,27S, &C.. &c.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-02-03

EXECUTION ON THE Rio GRANDE.-The Rio
Grande Sentinel, Of the LIST inst., states thai
Howard Slaughter, and the two Mexican:
who were se,eral,y convicted of murder al
the last SESSION Of the district court, and
sentenced to be hung on the Friday previ,
ous, were accordingly executed. They al
confessed their guilt on the Scafold, and re-
pented the crime they had committed. The
last words ofHoward Slaughter were "Be
ware ofliquor, for ithas brought me to thisT
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-02-03

The Courier dcs Etats UniS says, lady
Of distinguished rank in Paris lately gave
birth to child, which, though otherwise
we'll formed, was totally without brains.--
This young creature, like the most sensitive
plant, experienced the liveliest emotion up
on being touched. The top of the heaC
was completely fiat, which joined TO Ions
and narrow jaw, gave to the face the re,
semblance OF the head Of the rabit. II livet
~ hours 10 the great astonisment Of doctors
who had dassembled to inspect this wonder
ful phenomenon.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-02-03

The Census returns rxhibit some curious
facts in regard 10 population. For instance,
in Pike county, Kentucky, there is fami'
ly, the husbands age twenty-five, the wiie's
twenty-one, in which there are five chill
dren. the eldest 10 years, the youngest one
month old The Assistant marshal chal-
lenges the world 10 beat it. The seventh
ward Of Boston equals if it does not beat the
above, viz: the husband is 35, the wife Is;
five children-the eldest ID, the youngest a
years. But there is family in Muskingum
county, Ohio, containing fourteen children,
the husband is 70 years old, the wife az; The
ages of the children being 81, 20, 10, l6, ID
II, 10, 9, 8, 6, two boys, twins, Years, and
.wo daughters, twins, z months old, which
we think bears off The palm.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-02-03
New n4anufaotorY in Prospect.

The Portsmouth Dry Dock and Steamboat
Basin Company, have entered into contract
with gentleman in Pittsburgh, for the es'
tablishment of an extensive mandatory Of
flint and window glass, on their lands. The
establishment not to cost less than sum
fixed, to be sufficient for the employment oi
$50 hands. The site will probably be select.
ed during the next month.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-02-03

The Editors and Printers present of the
franklin birthday festival, had great time
Of it at Columbus. The speeches were
eloquent, and the sentiments choice,
"The man who refused saw logs on sub.
scription," being proposed, Mr.. NICHOLS, o
the Lima Argus, being loudly called for
denied that he had ever refused saw-logs
ian-bark, hoop poles, wolf-scalps, deer-skins
corn, ginseng, feathers, bees-wax, or any
such little notions, on subscription.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-02-03

The snow n the State Of Msine. at the
istsst dstes, was from % 10 30 inches in
dep,h through the whole State. In Port.
land Il is about 25 inches in depth. and
consistently drifted. The cross slfeets are
almost in1psssible. and The pTinci pal thor
osehisres have 10 be broken through with
a teams ard snow plouchs.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-02-03

u A dashing young fellow, fond Of the
bottle, boasted that he could gallant one ofthe
staid young Daughters Of Temperance. Sprn-
cirg up to her next Sabbath, he, with polite
bow, rendered his arm. The young lady, us
by instinct, drew back as from u serpent. and
exclaimed: "No, sir: l'll never put my arm
through another jog handle us long as live!"
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-02-03

FEMALE VorERs In CAEADA.--lt may D.
interesting 10 the advocates OF "Womsnl
Rights to know that 10 Upper Canada tnel
hare admitted women TO some OF tne iran
chises, the Withholding OF which was great.
" complained Of at the Worcester Mass. j
Convention. The other day at the election
OF School Trustees, several women voted.
thsir riebtIfO do 90 having been legalized
last session Of the Provincial Parlisment.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-02-03

SLAVES AND THE HABEAs CoRPus--A re-
cent decision Of Chancellor Mason, Of Ala
bama, has established the right Of slaves to
the benefits Of the writ habeas corpus, up
on the petition ofany fee white person.
The object and extent Of the writ is to re-
lease them from any illegal confinement in
which they may be held.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-02-03

Come here, my dear, l want 10 ask you
about your sister. Now tell. me true, has
she got beau?"
mo, it's the jaundice she's got-the doc
tor says so."
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-02-03

JMPARTIAL.-The man that walked 10 ihr
middle. between two ladies'. with one um-
brella, when il rained. urged us an excuse
that was the only way be could avoid being
paftial!
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-02-03

A poor cornet, having his skull fractured,
was told by the doctor that the brain was
visible, on which he remarked, "Do write
to tell my father, for he always declared ]
had none.r
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-02-03
Music Books.
NEW lH@MK&.

NEW BOOKS
WTE arc now opening the largest and most
w extensive assortment Of Books and Sta.
tionery ever brought to this market, which we
are prepared and determined 10 sell as low,
either at wholesale OF retail, as any other regu.
lar house in the western country.
All goods sold by Us are warranted Just what
they purport TO be, with the privilege of being
returned il not satisfactory,
Country Merchants, Proprietors Of Furnaces,
School Teachers, &C.. are requested to call and
examine our stock, as we will not be undersold
by any one.
NJ Remember the New Book Store, Nc
Dowell's Block, corner Of Front aud MurLe,
streets, opposite the United States Hotel, Ports
mouth, o.
Oct. 81, 80 J. STEPHENSON & Co.
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Yankee young ladies' who go cut west as
school mistresses, are not much use. Instead
of teaching other peoples children they soon
get 10 teaching their own.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-02-03

A lad troubled with the tooth.ache,
filled the excavation with powder; but, being
afraid TO touch il of. he put a slow match to
it, setit on fire, and then unl
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-02-03

The Pittsburgh coal is used in Philadel-
2hia, from choice, for the manufacture oI
gass. Either the Jackson or Hooking coal il
very suitable FOR coking and gaseous pur-
poses.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-02-03

Nature is said TO be in tne feminine gen.
der, because she is fragrant in rich carpets
drapery, dress and perfumery.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-02-03

BAD Box.--PuDch tells about lady
travelling with only one bandbox, The
printer left out the letter (u) and that made
II bad-box!
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-02-03

The Cincinnati Gazette describes tele-
graphic party, between the proprietors Of
the Burnet House, in their city, and ol the
Astor House, New York. Conversations
were carriedon. toasts drunken, &c., through
the medium OF the wines,
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-02-03

When goodwill goes gadding, he must
not be surprised if i'll will sometimes NEE
him on the way.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-02-03

81 feel the burden Of old age upon me. >
as the boy said when his grandfather made
him carry him over a mud-puddel