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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1851-06-06

PRoFITs OF FRUIT.-Examples almnst be.
yond number may be gwen. where single trees
have yielded from five to ten dollars wear in
irnlt, and many instances in which twenty or
thirty dollars have been obtained. If one tree
of the Rhode Island Greenlng will aifurd forty
bushels OF fru', at quarter Of dollar per
bushel, which has often occurred, forty such
trees on an acre would yield a crop worth four
hundred dollars But taking but one quarter
of this amount as low average for all seasons,
and with imperfect cultivation, one hundred
dollars would still be equal To the interest on
fifteen hundred per acre. Now, this estimate
is based upon the price Of good winter apples
for the past thirty years, in our most produce
tive districts, let similar calCul ,ton be mad,
with fruits rarer and more delicious character.
ApricOs and the finer varieties of the plum,
are often sold for three and six dollars per
bushel the best early peaches, from one to
three dollars; and pears from hardy and pro-
ductve trees, for an equal amount. OF the
former kinds, two to five bushels per tree, with
good management, is a frequent crop and on
large pear trees five times this quantity. An
acquaintance received eight dollars for a crop
grown on two line young cherry trees, and
twenty-four dollars from four Young pea ch
trees, OF only six years growth from The bud.
In western New York, single trees Of the
Doyenne or Nirgalieu pear have often afforded
return of twenty dollars or more, after being
sent hundred of miles to market, An acre Of
such trees, well managed would far exceed in
profit five hundred acre farm.
CONGRESSIONAL EXrRAvAGANcE. In the nd
yertsemcnt OF the Clerk OF the House for pro-
Posals to supply stationary for the members dur
ing the next session; we find the following
among other articles required: sos realms of
paper; 250 dozen penknyes-abouta dozen for
each member-of which 100 dozen are required
to be " four bladed, pearl handled, and of the
highest finish and best quality; and 100 dozen
of two blades, pearl hand Ied and OF the highest
finish and best qualily;" 900 cards Of assort-
ed metallic pens, and 295 gross OF other pens of
different quality; l4000 ST opaque and cari-
fled quills-making some $4,000 pens and
quills; 100000 note envelops, plain and en-
bossed; $4,000 ditto of different qualities; l0O
600 SELF sealing letter snvelops; 10000 self
sealing note cnyelups, &c. &c. The enor-
nous quantities Of these articles made away
with by the members and officers Of Congress
indicates degree OF wasteiul extravaganza or
dishonesty which requires investigallon.-BoS-
ton Journal,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1851-06-06

MATIIMoNY MADE EAsY-GETTISG MARRIED.
This very Interesting event in woman :
life must be very trying TO the nerves Of some
Of our delicate young ladies' No doubt your
bnXom widow, who has buried her third hus.
band, thinks it a very triflng affair hut she has
lost the freshness of her feelings, and is not to
be spoken OF in the same breath with bloom
ing maiden. As the result of much phlosoph.
ical investigation for, like Washington Irving,
we have 'stocualed much about matrmony,
but have never experimental we incline to the
opinion that person can experience the sel-
sation of getting married but once However
this maybe, we are glad to be able to state to those
who have serious thoughts of committing mai
rimony, that it is in our power to give them
valuable hint as To the best mode of getting
through the ceremony. We have heard of get
ting married by steam, and by telegraph, but
we have now to propose more original plan,
which maybe called, marriage made easy. We
recently overheard two young ladies' talking on
this subject. One said she was sure she should
faint but the other said, when she got married
she intended 10 take chloroform, This is deci
dedly better than the plan of the bashful man,
who wanted 10 slide into matrmony by degrees
white handkerchief applied TO the nose
moment passed in blissful dream, and you
awake in the promised land Getting married
by chorciorm will undoubtedly become very
popular with sentimental young ladies'
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1851-06-06
From the Cincinnati Commercial.
SWcllcd IIcad-A Smart Tale.


story is gong the rounds OF the papers Of
a Joke concerning sweIIed-head trick which
was payed OH upon Young man newly inIlla-
Yea mo 'Ile mysteries OF drlnklng, winch re-
minds me iorc'oiy OF story winch is current in
De'rolt, ana Whlch Is altogether to good to
Keep. Ihere is certain gentleman in the City
OF 'he STRAITS VINO Is N The llahlt OF nduI9ing
IN social glass occasionaIIy-and who has
been known before now TO become, as the mod
crate phrase i$. "IitIe ught.' lie is known
by AL the fashionable residents as well as St
Joutners oy me coghomen OF Dave Smart.
Now David has an enormons big head of his
own, ana Is unher ,he necessity OF having a
ms nat Is h',eu' ana as customary among
gentlemen who frequent soclaI gatherings to
nave the name OF the owner III Iarge letters put
'h'o t"e '"s'ue 1' '"e na'' DNe nad ms marked
'h'' way, a''I'ou1h lue s'ze OF 1t would pre-
vent any ordinary man from walking OH under
l.
David was invited ont one evening not a hun
dred years since to party given by one of the
upper ten 1t was OF course magnificent az
fair. All the elite OF the beau monde were
gathered Iced vines, ChamalgnS, eau t.
vie brand'es, south side Madeira, were out in
protuson. The Glow OF the lights, The music
of the band, the Smiles Of the ladies', the whir
of the dances, were enough of themselves to
turn the BRAN OF mere ordinary mortaIs-hn
combined win the liquors, were OF soul subdu-
inc power. Dave was one ct that class win"
believe it is best 10 $50 il while they are young
aud during the course of the evening imbibed
freely. Before 1t was time to break L up he wonid
have had several bricks in his bat could he
have pnt 1t on-6ut there was the difficulty.
Some OF Dawes associates. who were rather
disposed to be merry at his expense had tenders
ed him at frequent times during the evening
divers invitations to Join them in glass Of
their favorite or'nk-each one varying the kind
OF liquor and insisting upon his Joining "o'enN
rolenS IN the mIdSt OF so much hjIliar'y re-
tuSaI was OF no avail and Dave found himself,
long before the fashionable hour of getting
drunk, committing several indiscretions which
rendered 1t necessary that he should leave while
he could. lie was perfectly aware that what
he mad drank was eilectIng him s"rousIy-bn
ont letting his precise situation be Known
Dave was always very polite TO the ladies. T.
WAS part oc is character. With the blood
boilinp in his veins and his brain soo,hinr vilh
the lionor he had drank. Dave rose with GREAT
deal of precision. and bowling first on one side
and then on the other with the most nolito air
and opn,eel smiles he could assume said -
sG,cG evenino ladiost Good o,o,,i,,,r ,,,,I,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1851-06-06
From the Knickcrbocker.


In woman some admire a pretty ace,
Though cold and souIIess aS thing OF wax;
Some, thinking less of ianci.s more of facts,
The form prefer, il plump and full of grace
While others yet again there nre, who place
The chief attraction in sparkling eye,
Or rosy lips wher"on 'twere sweet 10 lie,
A. time flies on with all too swift pace
But none OF these care ! fig to see
A slender ankle and little toof,
with soping shoulders, small white hands to boot
Before sweet faces, eyes and lips, give me
Logic and Song both favor my regard,
For - ALL is we lhat cnlS wells." smith the bard.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1851-06-06

MA Scotch parson in his prayer, said
Lord bless the great council the parliament,
and grant that they may all hang together
country fellow standing by, replied; Yes
amen !! with all my heart and the sooner the
better. That's the pray er of all good people
But friends, said the pastor, :" don't mean
as that fellow docs but pray that they may all
hang together in concord and accord"
No matter what cord" replied The other,
so It's StroRg cord"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1851-06-06

tW" Mr.. $. VI. PETTINGlLL is our authorized
advertising and subscription agent in Boston and
elsewhere, OF this paper.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1851-06-06
WEDNESDAY, May IA p. NJ.

WEDNESDAY, May IA p. NJ.
have Just returned from another and my
seventh daily visit to the Great Exhibition. ]
believe have thus far been among the most
industrious visitors, and yet have not even
glanced at one half the articles exhibited, while
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1851-06-06

East Weymouth, Mass Aprl, 1851.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-12-19
The Poison Case

Terminated before the Mayor yesterday,
who stated that although the evidence was
merely circumstantial, yet there never was
a case Of poison that the proof was positive,
because the agent was intended for the Sc
cret deatruction Of life. and secretly admin
istered. The evidence, as ELECTED, is ire
sistible-I must commit the defendant to
answer the four charges Of murder in the
first degree. / understand it is tine lnten-
tion 10 Lisinter the body of Mrs. Green,
which, if done, may throw more light on
the affair. As to the last child, James, l
have no doubt, when we take into consider
alton that The prisoner has been identified as
having purchased arsenic atseyeral times
DENYING that she knew what arsenic was, and
that there was no rats IN the house, is sutfi'
cient for me TO send her to the Common
Pleas Court 10 answerthe charges.
There was no evidence to show posltive.l,
that the girl had any motive for the commits
sion Of the act aside from her sectarian prin
ciples although a slight animosity had aris
en-, between her and Mrs. Forrest, whicl
Nancy Ferrier, the prisoner, said "she woulC
SIX her or."--Cin. Com.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-12-19
Cincinnati Market.

rtt 4 CINC1NNATI, Lee. TO-
Hoes-Market was firm to-day, with a
demand equal to number offering. Sales
comprising $40 head avg 2l5, at $4,673; 26O
do avg 2l0 at same; 100 avg 2l5 at $4,7O;
43O avg 100 at 4,55 and 600 do to arrive at
4,75.
PRoyIsIoNs.- There is a good demand foi
cured meat to-day and the advance asked
Yesterday was fully established. The sales
which were mostly on eastern account,
comprised 500 and 900 bis mess pork at
Sl2,5O; 100000 lbs shoulders at SC; 1000
do sides at &c; 10000 do shoulders at SC;
O,OOO do sides at &c; 10000 pieces sides
and shoulders al sos.
LARD is held firmly at 7c for prime bl, and
u for keg.
FLouR-We did not hear of a sale to day
of any magnitude. Prices for small lots
range from $40 10 1926.
WHIsKY-Mkt dull. Sales 250 bis I'm R.
R wagons and store at l5c.
CHEEsE-There is but little doing, a sale
of 100 bxs at 81 and &tra large weighing
240 lbs, at l2l.
BuTTER-Sales bis good roll at l5c.
GROCERIES. Nothing Of importance doing il
any department Of the market. Molasses il
selling by bl., the stock not advancing. U
large transactions at 35@373.
SuoAR-Sales in the small way at 54@64
CoFFEE-Abollt 100 bgs. sold at for fair
and 95@9s for good Rio.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-12-19

STORM ON THE PLA1Ns-0NE MAN AND 275
MULES Frozen We regret to learn, through
a reliable source, that government train,
numbering 275 mules, on its way into the
States from Santa Fe, was out in snow storm
a short time since, about 40 or 50 miles be-
yond Council Grove. The stock were some
that Col. Sumner was sending to the States
to be wintered in order TO economise little
twenty-five of the wagons and fixtures were
left at the Grove.
After the snow storm had somewhat abat-
ed, as was supposed, three men started on In
advance to the settlements, one OF whom,
when within five miles Of the Grove, became
SO completely chilled that he was unable ,o
proceed farther, and before help could be OBJ
tanned, he was frozen TO death. He was
passenger in the train, and from Kentucky
Mr.. Wilmington at the Grove, has his effects
and has written to his friends. independence
Messenger.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-12-19

SINGULAR IF TRuE.-Itis said thai an in
yeterate drunSard was recently bitten by a
rattle-snake, and was not at all injured; but
the snake coiled itself up and died from the
effect Of the liquor imbibed. .-Er. paper.
The foregoing, though ievidently joke,
has more plausibility aboutit than the perpe'
traitor probably imagined. 1t is we'll known
that common whisky is sovereign remedy
for the bite Of rattle snake, many instances
of the truth OF which are on record. The in
ference Is, that the poison of whisky is mor'
powerful than that Of the rattle snake,-St
Louis Times,
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-12-19
New Milk.

A new kind Of milk has been invented
in Europe, and "sOlidyfed' for transporta-
ton and use. The New York Home Journal
says: $50
A few cakesof the newly-inyented solidi-
fed milk have found their way to this coun-
try. The article resembles, in colors, con-
sistency, weight and feel, cakes of pale yell
low soap. One pound grated into boiling
water will make several gallons Of very good
milk. 1t is warranted to keep any num-
Der of years. Price, in England, one dol
lar per pound. 1t is not yst, wa belisus, fnr
sale here. A friend, however, whom cprlos,
ity led to import a small quantity. has tried
it. and assures us that it is all that it claims
to be-'sa real blessing to mothers" and mar
liners.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-12-19
uountx Convention.

4 convention Of the Democrats Of Scioto
county, viii be held Portsmouth, on Sat
otdsy the 9Th of December for the pur-
bose Of electing twodelegates tosatlend ?
State Convention, at Columbus, on the ON
Of January next, for the purpose Of noml-
mating a candidate for Supreme Judge, one
for the Boord Of Public Works' anu - se
Iiec, two Senatorial Delegates to the Nation
i alDemocratic Convention. We hope there
will be general attendance Of at least two
f,om each township in the county.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-12-19
Land for Sale or Barter.

VTyHREE tracts Of Land, one Of 696 ~
acres, and one Of l34 acres on Twelye---aA'. N I.
Pole and close to the Ohio river and one Of
$40 acres on Whites Geek ..ot Big sandy ~
miles from its Junction with the Ohio These
lands are covered with large growth Of vel
low poplor. white oak, ash, beech, &C., lying
close on theOhi river. They contain camel
and bituminous coal, iron ore, 80. The tim.
ber can be put into the Ohio river in RATS q,
from 4 to cents per running loot. PERSONS
requiring large timber, will ind y easily reacn 4
cd. Is sid Pss
The land whom cleared Is admirably adapted
for growing tobacco, grain, etc Tho Oentra
Virginia railroad will pass close TO the large
tract. The whole viii be sold at So per acre
and groceries, dry goods, etc., taken in OK
change, or Il may be paid for IN one, two an
three wears. with interest. Title clear and In
|aisputabis. Apply ut this Office, or 20 81
lAS.Topp i sGBglndntts, ~:
Moves, I65l--dvI
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-12-19
Hard Times 4 worse a Coming.

In Consideration with the heading, we would
inform the public that we have still few
pieces of Cloth, French Cassimers, and fine
Vestings which we are anxious to make up to
order in the very best manner insuring q per-
feet fit without being under the necessity Of
tr, ing on four, or FIVE times before being in
shed, thereby not insuringa good and graceful
fitting garment. Our Cutter understands his
business and therefore is not under the trouble
before spoken Of.
P.S. Having frequent complaints hereto
fore about this garment which induced one Of
the firm to take up that particular branch Of
the art and give 1t his undivided attention, and
by that means has been enabled to ascertain the
Ftrue principal, and now says to the public and
to those who wish a pair Of unmentionables to
fit without any alterations, can have them by
calling pt the old shop of s
A. @, DAVIS & Co. !.
They have on hand Shirts, Collars, Cravats
Wollen under shirts, & drawers, net ones anc
few Red flannel aud Check shirts, and Can.
ton flannel draw ers, all of which they are dc
sirous Of giving away in lots to suit purchasers
Call soon or they will be all gone,
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-12-19
MARRFIED.

Last evening, Tuesday Dec. 10th, at the
franklin House, by Rev. E, Burr. Mr.. Will
LIAM GUM. of this place, son Of Enos Gum
ESQ.,, Sheriff of Scioto county, to Miss NANCY
JANE CARY. Of White Sulpher Springs, Va.
Having been present at the Hymenesl un-
ion above announced, we can testify that the
presages were auspicious, and we heartily
wish our young friend and his fair bride
long companisnship Of happiness in this
world, and we'll founded hopesfo that which
is to come. ....
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-12-19
Valuable Books,

A nerican Miller and Millwrights' Assistant;
N Painters, GuiIders and Varnishers' Com
panion Mouder, and Founders Guide, giving
complete directions for moulding in Green
Sand, Dry Sand. Loan, Cement, &c. The
Moulding Machine, Frames, Hollow Ware,
Bells, Brass, and other metals, with treatise
on the construction of Furnaces; also receipts
for alloys Vurnishes, Bronze, and Colors for
Castings sc. &c.
Just received and for sale by
oct. J. STEPHENSON & co.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-12-19
go roung man, John Shinn, an q

n-rA young man, John Shinn, an om-
n;bus driver at Camden, NJ, was married
a short time since TO a young lady. A few
DAYS ago the bride came into possession OF
$4,000, during the brightest part OF the
honeymoon. 1t appears that this sum,
which had been willed to the lady by her
parents, was in litigation at the time Of
marriage with fair prospect Of being seeu-
red by the opposing party.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-12-19
New Books,

NREAT Harmonic, volume 2;
VI Odd Fellows Text Book;
Free Mason's Manual;
Life of Rev A JudsOn, first Baptist Mission
ary to Burmah:
History of the Ojibway Nation;
The French Metropolis, 2D plates;
Kaoola TIL Berber; Life of Wesley; Re-
igion of Geology, by Dr.. Hitchcock.
oct3-dw ]. STEPHENSON eco
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-12-19

Danbury and other towns on the Northern
Railroad Of New Hampshire, were visited
last Monday night, with gale almost amoun-
ting to hurricane. Mr.. David D. Thomp-
SON, Of Danbury, seeing the roof Of his house
loosening under the influence OF the wind,
went upon it for the purpose OF mailing \
down when suddenly a new and stronger
gust rent the roof from the timbers, and pprt y,
| L over the railroad track, dropping Mr.. i
directly on the track and producing his IN
stant death, gs A4s
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-12-19
DRY GOODS BY EXPRESS.

TUST received at No. l, Enterprise Build
y ings, fine assortment of Goods. among which
may be found
Black and Mode Embroidered Cloth
5hasoso, osoioo Boy Stare Long Shdpts;
Ladies' and Girls Woolen Hoods, Buck
skin Clones and Mitts; Ladies' Black and
Grey Woolen Hose; Super Black CasSi-
meres, &c. &c all Of uhich piu be sold
at the pery lopest prices.
Dec. Q. JAMES PURSELL.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-12-19
Springville TerrY For Sale,

10y virtue Of decree Of the Greenup Cir
Id cult Court of Greenup county, KY, to me
directed, rendered at the November term OF said
court, 1851, will on the 23rd day Of
December, 1851, sell to the highest bidder at
public auction, on the property, opposite the
city Of Portsmouth, o., all Of the property of
Thomas Mnckoy wiled to him by John Mack
oy, his father, viz; the Ferry, Ferry House,
and all the land thereunto appertaining, with
the steam Ferry Boat included, with all the
rights and privileges thereunto Connected
The said Ferry property embraces some OF
400 feet on the Ohio river, and extends back
240 poles, hepurchaser TO pay cne-fourth in
hand, the balance in equal payments, in one
two and three years, with Interest from date,
aud the notes having the force and effect Of q
replevin bond.
a9a JAMES MORTON,
December 6, 5l.-dwtd Commissioner
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-12-19
Notice.

Notice.
IN withdrawing from the above firm, (for the
Il parpose of prosecuting exclusively our Pro-
duce and Manufacturing business,) we take
great pleasure in recommending to our patrons
and friends, as our successor in the above busi-
ness, our late partner, Mr.. Joseph W. Smith,
and solicit for him continuance Of the patron
age heretofore so liberally extended TO our late
firm, believing, with his facilities and qualif-
cations he canwell subservethe interests of the
community.
JAMES w. DAVIS.
LUKE P. N. SMITH.
Portsmouth, o., August /, 1851.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-12-19
R E nj 0 v ED.
n. STRAUSS & BROTH Ell

VKTHOl .ESALE AND RETAIL DEAL
w ERS in Ready made Clothing have re-
moved to two doors below ]. l.. McVey & Co.'s
Drug store, Front street, Portsmouth, o.
where they will be pleased to see and accom-
modate all who may desire articles in their
iie,
They have on hand large stock of coats
vests, pantaloons, shirts, undershirts, drawers,
handkerchieGs, trunks, carpet-bags and fur
nishing goods generally, which will be sold
low, either wholesale or retail.
Sopt 81 '5l-d&wtf
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-12-19
From Buffalo.

BUFFALO, Dec. II.
A terrific gale has been prevailing since
yesterday morning. The snow which had
previously fallen TO about the depth OF two
feet, has been driven into immense heaps,
which blocked up roads, and cut off nail
communication. g
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-12-19

u~- The Chattanooga cars richly laden
with cotton are now arriving Savannah
The distance is 400 miles, without interrup-
ton. We at the north have very made
quate notions Of the extent to which our
Southernb brethren have gone into railroad
ing.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-12-19
NEW DRY GOODS.
July Purchases for Fall Trade
JAMES PURSELL,

TTAS been receiving for two weeks past
HI and now opening
$50 Packages of Fresh Goods.
including bales, boxes, Cases and Crates, being
decidedly the largest stock of Goods ever open.
ed In this place, and for
f. Cheapness and Variety Unequaled.
Merchants, Dealers and the public generally
are respectfully invited to an examination Of
his stock and prices.
l3- New Block, No. /, Enterprise Build
ngs, Front Street. eH ~
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-12-19
From New York.

New YoaK, Dec. l6.
The Press dinner 10 Kossuth took place at
the Astor Honse last night, and was most
brilliant affair. VIM. G. Bryant presided,
and Banquet Hall was crowded. Kossuth,
at IL o'clock, has just concluded happy and
eloquent speech, which will make about six
columns in the Herald, and will be received
with more interest than any Of his previous
speeches,
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-12-19
Queensware! Queensware!!

TUST received per ship "Ocean STAR" fren
81 Liverpool, via New Orleans,a a
Large Invoice of Queensware,
which will re pack to order, and sellto Mer.
chants and Dealers at the very lowest prices.
Buyers can select from the shelves, just such
Goods a they need, and have them re.packed
sound, thus avoiding the risk of breakags, and
the necessity of buying goods in Crates that
they do not want. Call and examine stock.
September l, 80. JAMES PURSELL.