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Destructive Fire-Arrival OF Mr. Burt.
ST. LOUIS, June H.
The steamer Sultana was burned yesterday.
She had on board full cargo for New Orleans,
consisting of bacon and hemp The boat was
insured for $4,000. The fire thence commu-
nicated to the sugar refinery of Agelrodt, which
was entirely consumed. Loss 200, but
fully covered by insurance.
Mr.. Burt arrived last evening from Fort
Mackay, where he had attended q convocation
of Indians numbering some 5000. Five tribes,
the Chiennes, Caincoag, Camanches, and Ara
pahoes were represented, and exhibited very
friendly feeling towards the United States.
Maj Fitzpatrick was met by Burt at Craw
creek. Mr.. Burt thinks that the Indians will
not meet the commissioners at Fort Laramie,
where it was intended this summer to hold a
grand convocaton of all the tribes in that region.
Mr.. B. did not meet Col. Summers and the
troops under his command, but learned that
they were proceeding slowly on account of the
prevalence Of the cholera among them. Eight
to ten were dying daily and numbers deserving.
DR.. Kennedy and another surgeon had died.
The cholera had also appeared among the trains
of traders, and the Transfers were deserving in
the general panic.
The river is slowly receding, but has only
fallen 81 inches. Accounts from above state
that the river was falling there
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A CARD.

~ 4 J. Il. IIENDLEY having opened store on It'll
". street, near the General Post Office for the pur-
pose of conducting the TnPiate shcetIron and Copper
Work, in its various branches, would respectfully solicit
from their friends and the public generally portion of
their vors they determined not to be surpassed
for neatness of workmanship durability of material and
cheapness. may 16-eodlm
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UMBRELLAS AND PARAsoLs,

~ n WE would invite the Ladies 10 call and examine
~ our extensive Stock Of Green, Blue, and Black
>watered, Bordered and Lined Silk and Satin Tuer
PARASOLSthe largest assortment in the District, at
greatly reduced prices.
Also choice selection Of UMBRELLAS, all of the latest
fashion, and the work warranted.
JUST RECEIVED handsome variety of Silks and
Scotch Ginghams for recovering.
a Repairing and Covering faithfully and punctually
executed. A. CORBIT 4 co,
may 6-6m Penn avenue, u street.
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NOTICE,

4 LII PERSONS cautioned against purchasing,
N trading for Military Bounty Land Warrant, No.
330 for 100 of land issued Goth October 1S4S in
the of Robert Roe late of Captain Scots company
u Artillery for services rendered during the Mexican
The said warrant has been lost mislaid some
where in the city of Washington and the subscriber in
tends applying to the proper authorities for duplicate
thereof j. N. SCHOOLFIELD,
Admir- of Robert Roe decd.
Portsmouth, Va, May %, 1851. may 26-w6w
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SODA WATER

T L. KIDWELLS celebrated SOFA FOUNTAIN has opened
y. for the Summer Campaign, at his headquarters In
Georgetown where his friends and customers
can be supplied with the above article.
Visitors from Washington and strangers generally will
be much relieved from the effects of dusty ride hot
day by calling at his Drug Store on High street.
may 15-H
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BLACKWOOD'S MAGAZINE,
AND THE
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OWING TO the late revolutions and counterreyolutons
~ among the nations Of Europe which have followed
each other In such quick succession and OF which he
end Is not YETI the leading periodicals. Of Great Britain
have become invested with degree Of interest hitherto
unknown. They occupy a middle ground between the
hasty, dionted and necessarily imperfect records Of the
newspapers and the elaborate ponderous treaties
be furnished by the historian at future day Whoever
reads these periodicals obtains correct and connected
count OF all the important political events of the Old
World they and learns the various conclusions
drawn from them by the eadi spirits Of the age. The
American publishers therefore deem Il proper call
newed attention TO the works they publish very
low prices at which they offered to subscribers The
following is their list, viz
TnE LONDON QUARTERLY REVIEW,
THE EDINBURGH REVIEW,
THE NORTH BRITISH REVIEW,
The WESTMINSTER REVIEW, and
BLAcKwooD's EDINBURGH MAGAZINE.
In these periodicals contained the views moderately
though clearly and firmly expressed the three greatest
parties in England-Tory Wing, and Radical "Blaek-
wood" and the London Quarterly" Tory, the Edin-
burgh Review Wing, and the Westminster Review"
men TO the last great ecclesiastical Scotland
and not ultra In its views any of the grand de
partments Of human knowledge IL originally edited
by Dr. Chalmers and since his DEATH Is conducted
by his soninlaw Dr. Hanna, associated with Sir David
Brewster Its literary character II of the very highest
order. The Westminster" though reprinted that
title only published in England under the title Of the
" Foreign Quarterly and Westminster" Il being
union Of the two Reviews formerly published and reprinted
under separate titles Ithas therefore, the advantage
this combination Of uniting the best features
of both, as heretofore issued.
The above Periodicals reprinted in New York imme-
diaey their arrival by the British steamers in beau
ful clear type, fine white paper, and faithful
pies Of the Magazine being an ex
act fac sinie of the Edinburgh edition.
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ACADEMY FOR YOUNG LADIES,

On Il street, bet'ceen 9h and ION, south side.
MRS BELL would respectfully inform her friends and
wi the public that her Senior Glasses for the Summer
Session not yet full In addition TO her present
ber several young ladies in the advanced studies
be accommodated. Drawing, Painting, and Needlework
taught.
R1- Terms made known on application. [may 6-d6wt
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GREAT BARGAINS.

r T. MUDD MERCHANT TAILOR d street, between Sew
l.. enth and Eighth invites the attention of his custo
public generally to his choice assortment of
SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS, consisting of Cloths,
Cassimeres Cashmerettes and Vestngs of descr
All orders punctualy attended to. Making and trim
ming done in the best manner for those their
Thankful to his friends past favors he respectfully
solicits continuance Of the same june 3-d1m
Brass Musical Instruments,
A I MRS ANDERSON's Music and Fancy Store
IA Purchasers can be furnished with Soprano and
Barytone sAX-HORNs, ALTO HORNS CORNETS, BASS
TUBAs, and Tenor and Bass TROMBONEs, of superior
Also, Viooncellos, Tamborines Triangles Brassbound
Violin Cases, together with large assortment of Must
Please call examine before purchasing elsewhere
June dim Penn nv, BETH 18th and 18th streets
ANTHEM BOOK.
A FEW copies of "DYER's ANTHEM BOOK (now
Aout OF print,) just received, and for sale by
June 2-tf 7th street, opposite Odd-Fellows' Hall.
rJ,HE SWORD EXERCISE, arranged for mil
itary instruction by Breyet Major Henry G. Wayne,
u s. army, published by authority of the War Depart
ment Price postage to part Of the United States
IL cents. The edition for sale in Washington by
TAYLOR MAURY,
Booksellers, 9th street.
Also for sale the Army Regulations published by the
Department of War. Price ST..
The Ordnance Manual, for the of officers of the
The Army and Navy Registers.
SCOTS Infantry Tactics and all other works of off,
cal character published at the seat of Government.
ap 1S-n
TIME, THE AvENGER, new novel; by the
author of "The Wilmngtons"
Mary Erskine, Franconia story by the author of The
Rollo Book"
No. H. Pictorial Field Book of the Revolution, by
sing Received, and for sale by
TAYLOR & MAURY,
ap 1S-f Booksellers, Ninth street.
LII of Harper 4 Brothers Publications.
IA All of Appletons Publications.
All of Putnam's Publications.
Little Browns, Boston; and all books published in
the United States
For sale at the publishers prices by
TAYLOR & MAURY,
ap 1S-d Booksellers, 9th st.
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WIN. II. CARY Co., 243 and 245 Pearl street, New
w York. invite the attention Of the City and Distant
Jobbing trade to their large and varied stock of goods
which they offer at the lowest rates. either for cash or ap
proved credit
Under their present arrangements they offer great
Inducements all their Foreign Goods and will give
their the benefit Of the large discounts which
they have gained by the increased amount of their pur
chases. ...
Goods at manufacturers prices.
Their stock will be kept full during the whole year. and
invite the Mexican and South American dealers to exam
inc their stock of Jewelry, manufactured expressly for
those markets. also their stock of Ivory Combs adapted
The following articles constitute part of their stock
Linen Threads-Various Makers plain and satin finished,
black drab white, brown, and colored Nos 2OxsO
Spool Cotton-Cark's, Alexanders Smiths Eagle, and
Retngtons, white, black, and colored, Nos. lox15o,
Tapes and BobbnsLnen and cotton colors and
cutlery-Razors Knives, Shears, Scissors, and Table
Knives and Forks, Wade Butchers, Wostenhom's,
Rodgers, and other celebrated makers
Brushes-Har, Cloth Teeth, Paint, Varnish, Shaving,
Shoe, crumb, Horse, scrubbing &C.,, &C., in great
Musical violins, Flutes, Fifes
Clarionets, Harmonicans, &c.
fully carved pearl ivory bone, and wood sticks; also
plain sticks, with plain fsncy and slyered paper
Ivory 1 81 SSs' ana Mpo n sS
of SHE'LL buffalo, and horn
Guns-sngle and Double, English and American, real
anu HAIdtlou lWBI, dIso variety VI hlHes
Pistols-Engsh and German, Pocket Belt and Holster;
Colts and Allen and Thurbers Revolvers; also,
complete assortment of Sporting Apparatus
Perfumery-Lubins Mangenet Coudray's, Pvers, Pin
auds and Ede's fine Extracts
Soaps-Low's White and Brown, Windsor and Honey;
Lubins, Guerlain's, Pinauds and Mangenet & Cou-
drays assorted styles, &c., &c.
ALsO-Percussion Caps, Needles, Pins Hooks and Eyes,
Steel Pens Suspenders Buttons of all styles, Pocket
books, Port Monnaies, Purses, Stationery, Beads,
Whalebone Lookingglasses &C., &c
Ivory, Tortoise Shell, Pearl She'll Horns Tips &C., for
manufacturers
Catalogues in the French, Spanish, German, and Eng
fish languages. mar n
STATIoNERS' WAREHOUSE, % South Fourth Street,
- Philadelphia. wholesale only.)
LYMAN L. LIPMAN, Importer of French and Eng
sh Stationery, offers to the trade at Statoners Ware
house, a complete assortment of
STAPLE AND FANCY STATIONERY,
of the best quality at the lowest rates. mar "a
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LAURENCE THOMSON & CO.,

LAURENCE IHUNSUN q OU.,
IMPORTERS of Brandies, Wines, and Segars, No. Ex-
i change Place. Baltimore, offer for sale an extensive
assortment Of
BRANDIEs-J. Hennessy, J. J. Durand, superior old
Jean LOUIS 1871 and 1898; Maglory otard Dupuy CO..
Pinet, Castion Co.. Martell; J. Durand Co.; A. seig
nette; J. J. Dupuy and j. Fraud brands.
WINES-Champagne Claret and Hook, Of various
grades Also Port Sherry Madeira Sicily, Lisbon, Bur
gundy, Malaga, and other Wines, in great variety.
SEGARS-Havana and Principe Segars, of approved
brands, constantly receiving from the manufacturers
HOLLAND GIN-Grape and Gray Mare brands Of fine
Hayor also, London Brown Stout and Porter; Bordeaux
and Marseles Sweet OIL Sarines Maccaroni, Vermicei,
Olives Capers CASTLE Soap, Bay Rum, Roll Birthstone,
Canary Seed, &c. mar "a
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EDUCATIONAL.

THE UNION ACADEMY, Corner of FOUR.
i TENTH STREET and NEW YORK AVENUE
and elegant Building Is being erected, and will
be furnished In the most approved modern style, 10
be opened on The LIST SEPTEMBER 1851. The Register Is
open, and fast filling with Of applicants for adj
mission. Circulars be had from the Principal,
r. PARNHAMS Book Store Examine-then decide.
June 14-tf Y. RICHARDS, Principal.
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GEORGE e. KIRK.

House and Sign Painter, and Glazier,
South side Louisiana avenue between 9th and It'll streets
Dwelling South street, between 7th and Sth streets
prepared to execute to order all descriptions Of
work in his line ap 15--6m
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General Emigration and Passage Office,

. No. 81 Burling Slip, NeW York, Fulton Ferry.
THE subscriber begs leave to inform his friends and
the public that his arrangements such for bring
by the old and fyorte Black Star Line Of Packets sailing
to and from New York and Liverpool every week, as TO
ensure cheap and quick conveyances. The ships COM
prising this line all and first class packets COM
manded by old and experienced commanders.
Also Agent for the Star Line Of Glasgow Packets sail
ing every month Also, Agent for the splendid Line Of
New York and Louisiana Line of New Orleans packets,
Drafts at sight furnished for any amount England
Ireland, and Scotland THOS. ii. OBRIEN,
mar "a 81 Burng Slip, 2 doors from South st.
LEVERETTS LATIN LEXICON,
ENLARGED AND IMPROVED, compiled chiefly from
L. the Magnum Totius Latnitatis Lexicon at Facciola
nemann embracing, also, the classical distinctions Of
words and the Psychological Index from freunds Lexi
con.
The present edition of this standard and favorite Latin
Lexicon has been much improved by the transfer TO its
columns Of the classical distinctions Of Latin words
given in the Lexicon of Dr. VIM. Freund, of Germany,
and translated by Riddle The classical degree Of each
word is indicated by figure; for example, word tcout
figure is fully classical and Cceronidn Nth the figures
l, and 3 words classical only in the first,
ond &C. degrees and this distinction the student per-
ceives at glance The chronological Index also from
Freund Lexicon has been Incorporated into the
edition of Leyere and will be found valuable acquis
ton. While transferring these notes and marks, cata-
ogues carefully kept of the words found in each
Lexicon, which not found In the other On compar
ing these catalogues 1t found that the value and inn
porance Of the additional words found in Levere far
knowledge OF the Latin language In concerned
far exceeds that of those found in Riddles Freund The
extensive Of Leveretts Lexicon in all parts Of the
country and the preference which has been universally
given to IL all similar works render its
ton superfuous; but attention this edition is
respectfully invited being still worthy than its
predecessors Of the distinguished favor which the work
WILKINS, CARTER 4 Co., Publishers,
mar a. 10 Water street, Boston.
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PIANOS.

nM~ NEW AND SECONDHAND PIANOS
.DE..5slz always hand, for sale and to rent on
II NJ Hn n moderate terms, at the Piano Store, on
y 18th street, above street.
New MUSIC STOOLS for sale.
mar 29-d3m# f. c. REICHENBACH
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0regory's California Package Exure,,

THE 81 bSChIbEhS will despatch
&>~~~T}M SPECIAL MESSENGERS, two or more
n, n <klN\ times per month"; by Steamships, via
CHAGRES and PANAMA, In charge
OF parcels, jewelry, yaluables and mail
able matter which win in all arrive in San Fran
cisco by the mail steamers and be delivered in
the mail.
We beg to the public that have entered
into connexion with the heaviest transportation house
the Ishmus who bound to TO transport goods
from Chagres Panama. Advance Of aSOer expresses,
and having made arrangements with the U. g. Mail and
all other steamers the Pacific for the carriage Of
goods prepared to guarantee their delivery In San
Francisco within specified time
In addition to the superior qualities Of the line for the
transaction of Merchandise Its manifest advantages
the u s. Mail and all other competitors in the transpor
aton Of letters and parcels between the Pacific and At
lantc States, are well known and already generally
precated by the public The value of letter.
delivered by three four days advance of all other
competition, being properly estimated.
We have also established agencies in GUAYAQUIL,
CALLAO and VALPARAISO, for which ports, and other
cities the South American coast, prepared to
receive LETTERS and PARCELS, which will be promptly
despatched to their destination by agent in Panama
The mail for South America is made up but once
month. THOMPSON HITCHCOCK,
Managers and Agents.
- 149 Pear, cor. of Wall st., New York.
REFER BY PERMISSION, to Messrs johnson Low
den, 1l5 Wall st.; Spoford Tleston Co., 4S South ST.
Nesmth Co., so Pine st.; and Levi Apgar Co., rs Dey
street mar 81
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u1ar2I
SILK GOODS.

DIDh uooDD.
DowEN 4 McNAMEE, 112 and ia Broadway, New
ID York, have in store and will receive by early
packets and steamers, very extensive assortment OF
French, German, English, Italian, and India
SILK AND FANCY GOODS,
embracing every variety Of the newest and richest styles
offered in this market. Sample cards ready
for exhibition. Merchants from every section Of the
country and particularly old friends and custom
assured that every attention has been paid "a
present stock Of goods, unequalled either in extent
variety by any similar establishment In the country.
Many of our richest goods manufactured from de-
signs samples furnished by us, and will be found
The following embrace the leading articles of stock
Extra rich Chene and Brocadc Silks.
Rich Paris Barcges, Muslins, and 0rgandies.
Rich printed Silk Tissues article.
New style English Poplins.
Barege de LANES, Paris patterns.
New style French Prints.
English Scotch, and American Printed Lawns.
Super Black Gros de Rbines.
French and English Ginghams.
Plain and embroidered Canton Grape shawls.
Rich Paris Ribbons, large assortment.
Millinery Silks, Grapes, &c.
Dress Trimmings, newest style.
Bombaznes, Alpacas, and Muslin de LANES.
Laces and Embroidery
Linens and White Goods of every description.
Kid Gloves, best manufacture.
English and German Silk and Cotton Hosiery.
Long and Square Cashmere shawls
Rich Silk Mantillas, great variety
Pongee and Spitalfeld Handkerchief.
Italian Cravats and Sewing Silks.
Also great variety Of rich goods for evening dresses
not enumerated in the above.
Also, sinchews sarnets Fancy silk Cravats Bay State
Plaid Long Shawls, Linen Cambria Handkerchief Green
Bareges Satins Silk Scarf Suspenders Plain BLACK anu
high coored Mouseine de LANES, Turkey req fn ILL.,
Curtain Musins, Oil Silks, Belt Ribbons Serges Sa'
Vestngs, &c. - ., -.
Bs-T Those who visit this market for SIX Goods who
would consult their interest," and VINO aese -. -
est market prices, respectfully Invited TO CALL
mar "a
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COMPREHENSIVE.
E undersigned respectfully announce to the public
that they have entered into copartnership for the
transaction OF general Exchange and Banking business
In the city of Washington, under the firm Of
sELDEN, WITHERS 4 co.
All business entrusted to them will be attended to with
promptness and fidelity
WILLIAM SELDEN,
Late Treasurer of the United States
JOHN WITHERS,
OF Alexandria, Virginia.
r. W. LATHAM,
OF the city of Washington.
l.. p. BAYNE
mar 2-tf OF Baltimore Maryland.
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]. A. KIRKPATRICK,

MARBLE AND FREE-STONE CUTTER,
e street, betueen 1871 and 14h, Washington city, d. G.
MARBLE MANTLEs, Monuments, Tombs, Head and
INl Foot Stones &C., constantly hand, of the best
quality and workmanship. All kinds of Stone for Build
ing &C. All kinds of work in his line faithfully executed
at the shortest notice ap left
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TRAVELLING.
SUMMER ARRANGEMENT-1s51.
rom New York and intermediate Places.
U u

TIME CAMDEN AND AMBOY RAILROAD and Phila-
i dephia and Trenton Railroad lines leave Walnut
street wharf, Philadelphia for New York, as follows:
LIST class. ID class.
At a. M, via Camden and Jersey city,
Sundays excepted0 fare So So SO
At a. M, via Tacony and Jersey city,
fare 5O
At 10 a. M, via Camden and South Am Il
boy, fare W
At p. m; via Camden and South Am
boy, fare z w
At p. m, via Tacony and Jersey city, .....
(daiy,) fare z 5O
Emigrant and Transportation Line from Philadelphia
at D. M, via Bordentown and South Amboy, Except
Sundays,) fare 81 so.
Merchandise transported at low rates to and from New
York may dim
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Clothing Clothing! Clothing!.!
CHEAP CHEAPER CHEAPEST

NHE subscriber would say to his friends and the pub
lc that he has hand the largest and most desira
of Ready made Clothing (of all kinds to be
found the District and he would invite all purchasers
who fond of buying and saving their
to give him CALL he feels confident that his low prices
and good articles must in all give entire satisfaction
BoYs CLOTHING in abundance of every desirable style
make and finish suitable for the season. which
he would invite the particular attention of parents and
guardians VIM. WALL
Penn. avenue, between 9th and 10th SITS.
R1~N B. fine assortment of piece goods constantly
hand which will be made to order at the lowest
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FOR COLLECTOR.

BETTER LATE THAN NEVER!
TvNHE VOTERS and Business of Washington
i respectfully informed that JAMES y. TUCKER so
cits all their votes in the of debts for collection He
attends TO his business promptly, and makes prompt
turns lie may be found at all times ut the Office of Squire
Dom. He also attends to all business requiring the
services of an officer.
may 2S-tf Washington News.
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HYMNs-BIBLEs-PRAY
Hymns Of the Methodist Episcopal Church
Ill Hymns of the Methodist Episcopal Church South
HYMNS of the Methodist Protestant Church
Lutheran Hymns
The Psalmist, with supplement
Watts and Rippon
Watts and Select Hymns
Parish Hymns
Psalms and Hymns
Episcopal Prayer-Books, with Lessons
Bible and Prayer-bound together
Catholic Prayer-Books
Bibles and Testaments large and substantial Fami-
Bibles Pocket Bibles, etc
All of the above in every variety and style Of binding
A. GRAY,
ap 26--codn 18th street, opp. odd-Fellows Hail.
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SHEPPARD & VAN HABLINGEN, No. 274 Chestnut
street. above Tenth, Philadelphia have just received
per steamer splendid Table and Piano Covers, Damask
Table Cloths Napkins, Moreens and Worsted Damasks
mar A--
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BY TELEGRAPH.
BALTIMORE, June 49, d.
Expressly for this paper.

No sales of -four. Holders ask $4.12; buyers
offer $4 Grain unchanged. Northern markets
unaltered.
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A NEW IMPROVEMENT
For Fitting nm Storea with Fancy From

T r. GEIGER, Builder and Architect would respect
fully inform his friends and the public in general,
that prepared to fit up Stores and build Fancy Fronts
entire pan embracing all the latest improve
mens The work be done without stopping thebusi
ness while the work Is going on.
IL also prepared to do all kinds Of work in the build
ing line the shortest notice and the most reasonable
terms All business entrusted 10 his will be promptly
attended to-
Place of business street. between 9th and 10th.
luna L am