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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-05-11
FILLMORE FOR PRESIDENT.
ANOTHER MEETING m THE OPEN AIR.
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ADJOURNMENT OF THE WHOLE MEET
ING TO THE STREET.
&C.. &c.

Last evening, at half past o'clock, meeting Of the
friends and supporters Of Milard Fillmore candistc
fo- ,h hig nomination for the Presidency, held at
the chinese assembly Rooms. During The afternoon
stage was erected in irt ut Of tho bung i the accom-
modatiop Of band Of music which, sLotly before the
meeting, discourscd If not most eloquent at ast most
patriotic music. flag extended across the street
b, airing the words, Compromise and " Mlard Fill
morc.n The building illuminated In every window.
At the time appointed the roo though not very large
not fourth full. At o'clock 1t about half
filled; when the officers Of the meeting entered amidst
loud applause. Shortly after however, it completely
filled.
The Custom House officers and the officials Of the Pos
Ofcc mustered In fu force, headed by the Collector
and Surveyor Of the Port. There also present
great number broken down politicians and several
that occupied the stand in Broadway resigned the
speakers who addressed the collected in the street.
and took its position in the orchestra within the build
ing where It struck up the Star Spangled Banner"
and other national airs This meeting the Webster
demonstration into the shade but considering the
bers the absence ofenthusasm seemed very remarkable
There evidently misgving and doubt and want Of
confidence in ultimate success.
1t rumOred that there to be great shindy and
abundance Of fun arising from the opposition of the
Scott men, headed by MIR. James Welsh police magis-
trae but that crowd did not make its appearance
oil pas sed of nearly quiet and orderly Quaker
The following officers were then nominated and adopt
oil uDa min ly
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MovEansrs OF Miss CATHERINE HAyrs-This amiabls
and distinguished vocalist returned to this city tive
days since after very successful professional tour to the
South and West where she sustained the brilliant rcputa-
ton she Ind acquired in Europe and this metropolis We
understand that the fair cantarice left town yesterday
ternoon for Niagara Falls where shc will remain for week.
and afterwards proceed tour through Canada New
England, and New York. during the summer. We doubt
not that she will experience patronage in those quarters
equal to that which she has already received wherever she
has hitherto visited.
Jer ny Lind, Madame Goldschmiit arrived in this
city last evening and will remain until after her thrcs
farewell concerts which advertised to take place next
Tuesday, and the following Friday and Monday.
Miss Julia Bennett, we perceive, takes q benefit to-
night in the Lyceum theatre. Broadway Miss Benncte
Is charming talented and deservcdy popular actress
and we hope she will not ail this OCCASION receive
substantial proofs Of the appreciation Of the public
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The editor Of the South Western .americam 0Ioustop)
is informed by correspondent that the sheriff
tora county was wounded by SON Of Judge sharkey of
mississippi Sharkey found hanged the next morn
ing. no doubt the work Of Judge Lynch.
During the last month the streets Of Indanola have
been literally jammed with freight for the upper country
The roads have been in fine order grazing for teams rst
rate and business as lively as heart could DESIRE
The planters Of the country retrieving the loseea
sustained by the late high waters great extent nnd
there stll will be good crops made.
division Of the Sons Of Temperance has Just been
formed at Corpus Christi Some seem to look on this
event as novelty, equal to any which will be exhibited
at the great Fair.
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THE MEETING OUTSIDE.

While the room In tho Chinese building when the
meeting was convened, almost sufocatpg from the
great heat and the pressure Of the crowd quite excl
ting scene was taking place the outside Of the building
An immense congregation, amounting to some two or
three thousand persons was assembled outside cheering
and kicking up great fun and excitement. sort Of
step had been fixed up for musical performers and
the call spread from mouth to mouth for speakers
and mounted he platform ' the musicians sic ANS
meeting the lion Jas. Phillips Phoenix Mr.. Phoenix .s
band for the Thirteenth Ward marched up composed Of
atenor and bass drum and solitary fife, and with
nserbsd th rmore for or preadent Mas
The increase to the meeting however joined the
party within doors and the outsiders proceeded TO busi-
ness
Dir. JosEpH HoxiE FIRST presented himself and was
hailed with loud cheers for old Joe Hoxic He said that
his ocks had grown white in the service of the whg
party. He glad TO them to- night assembled in
such numbers. Ills friends had committed great mis-
take In calling meeting within doors for they might
capable Of contspp~ the tho enthysissio vhins 0ns
had not expected the honor Of addressing them but he
was not in good condition for doing He did not
object much TO the size Of their assembly ROOM though
he could barely I'LL II with his voice. They had oome to
sustain to Miard Fimorc--a man who had, few years
ago been earning hm bread by the sweet Of HE brow and
who elevated by the free suffrage Of the pcopc
Of this mighty nation TO that station which Ia the envy
pride Of the whole word-to the highest place in
their government and 10 tho highest place In the govern
ment OF all people tho globe Resolutions had been
read TO the meeting inside which he would have wshch
Rad their also Those resolutions had given the history
Of that his boyhood to the present and
there was no stain upon his fair name The resolutions
which were adopted with unanimous voice of that crowd
I'd hall urged the wings Of this city and Of this State
their duty and their whole duty tho great contest
before thin They were called upon to march to the
ballot box and there deposit the signal Of their approba
ton OF the conduct Of the present incumbent OF the
presidential chair and those noble parties who had been
asfoc'aied with him In the administration a govern
msnt. Cloud oheers) They came not there to speak
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TIE NKw YORK WEEKLY HERALD.
The steamship Niagara will leave Bostos, TO morr~v
noon, for Halifax and Liverpool The European mails
will close In this city and three O'Clock this afc~
nosn. The Nsw YoKx WErSIr HEaAIo with tho iatsse
news printed in French and EpsSh viii bo published sk
h, fpo,t O'Clock this marnlrs soste copies sx
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The Turf.

CrSrnEv,LLE COURSE, L. I-Trotting g-May 10. pursa
$780, $50 to second BEST mile heats best three In ave- in
harness.
VIM Whelan entered b. g. Jack Roseiter
D. Mclaughlin entered ch. x. Zachary Taylor -. g
Time, 2 X; 231L; 232
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HONIEsTEADs,

EIRsT REGULAR MEETING ST. NICHOLAS
- Building Assocation-On Thursday evening. May r.
att ocleck, a No. lGS Bowery Union nga-Hembers
u please take notice that the frst monthly meeting will
iG.s that time 70 avoid the fines Th.se who haye not
without delay No association promises t. be more profit
able and those who suLscrbe now will avail themselves OF
advantages hoh they lose by delay prepared
tho rst Of shares and do not delay Several
speakers will BE- present and address the meeting Thurs
day next Once open day aud evening at No. l6 Duane
street. Chatham, Chatham Rauk Building Look
list c trustees and judge Of their responsibility and
business character
WIN. L. CONKLIN, clothier, 208 Bpwery, President
THOS. WILLIAMS Jr merchant rs Madison ST. v. Prest
TRUSTEES.
John Leyeridge, attorney at law 81 Chatham street.
Jno Durham pianoforts maker. 70 East Thirteenth st.
Ehas Whitney seoy Astor Insurance Co.. ~ Chatham st.
Geo. b. Whitfield. plumber, 262 Water st.
Egbert Scudder. hardware, Is Gold st.
Jas n. Rich, stationer, 6l William st.
William Close. builder, Is Roosevelt st.
Charles J. Shepard. stove dealer. 242 Water st.
Abraham Duryce, mahogany, 648 Water st.
John c: Parker, coach builder, Yorkyille.
Henry w. Stll merchant, 2S Madea Lane.
Wade B. Worl all iron founder. 26 Elm street.
ROBERT D. HART, Secretary, l6 Duane st.
j. W. I'D ;r.At
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Court Calendar for This Day.


UNITED STATES DISTRICT CouRr.-Same.
COMMON PLEAs.-Part Mos 575, 643 CAS-, 047, 0lD
653 6.5 657 $50 COL 663, 665. 687 ESQ., 671 8JS SO
7o3. Part H-Nor 430 500. 6e4. 594h 5e6 COZ 0o9
Glo. GIG, 62o 622, GA 618, 800, 632
surrRIoR CouRr.-(Two branches) Nos o. 15s a40
BAL 3t6. 347 352 363, 354 $685. 672 35a 35T ass 800
36l, 1868, S6S, 3e9 200. ISL r. l2e 1dv 327 % 2cS
1922 3S6, 371 372 573, 374 375 S76 77 37S $40 500.
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NKw ENGLAND ART UNION CLOSING IT'S AFpAIRs.
In consequence Of the present state of public opinion in
relation TO art unions the directors OF this insution
have resolved to bring It's Affairs to Close.
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MUSICAL.

MUSIC.-THE ADVERTISER WISHES TO OBTAIN
A beard In private family In compensation Tor part
payment for whieh he will give lessons the piano. sing
Ing and thorough bass in German Latin, Greek
ply for references, to Aessrs. SCHARFENBERG LUIS,
7S3 Broadway.
TN CONSEQUENCE OF THE GREAT SUCCESS WHICH
attended tho concert given on che 9Th ns at Metro
ture Of the Plus Harp Guitar and the wish
many g examine this magniacent and original In
strums II will be exhibited at Senior Galegos
lishmsnt. $50 Fourth street. from o'clock A. NJ 4PM
DIANOS AT LESS THAN AUCTION PRICEs.-SIx
good second hand Pianos at $50 to 500 each;
and valuable wood Pianos warranted for sale
also, one heloason ssfs Guns. Blank Books, Watches
ware, Furniture, Pianos. Books Watches, sc.
IF. JONES, 81 Ann street, second floor.
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LIQUORS.


M 3. PETERS CO.. 800 BROADWAY, IMPORTERS
AZ and dealers in ChsmIagne Wines, Brandies Por
ters Aies Brown Stouts Cordials Havana Segars &c.
81 We oRer at prices unequaed any other
Srvs G.sns Is.s Ch. gua'y o. soous agents er Lam
by PETERS & CO.. 500 Broad way,
RRANDIES &C, LANDING.-COONAC AND RO-
- ebce Brandss dark and pale, in u, and ppes 400
81 Fmcn, and st. Julien; Is casks French vincgar iI6
Sardines Green Peas Mushrooms and Trues in
sorted canstcrs French Mustard English Pickles. Cordas
&c. For sale by J. MONLUN. 104 Front street.
WV. II. UNDERHILL OFFERS FOR SALE THE
w choicest grades Of Brandies, Wines, and Liquors
generally In bottle. demiohn and wood. in quantities to
eut at 20 cent less than other house
the cy Obscrvc Wholesale and Family Store 40 Broome
street. corner Of Crosby street.
THE CELEBRATED FALKIRK, MUIR's JOUNcERs
asq Can pbSils Scotch Aes East India Pale Ale
I'm snu rorter and Brown Stout; Philadelphia
feS nIS AIs g. :f pest quses for family W. H.
NB-6oo dozen superior Ciaret from ST. so per dosen
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The following Is the list OF subscribers to the bronco
equestrian statue Of Washington, TO be erected In this
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DAPER HANGINcs-THOMAS FAYE & CO., NO.
436 Pearl street. Madison call tho attention Of
dealers and senera their extensive assort
mont OF foregn Ana domcsto Paper Hangngs of
rety and style, rsrticulsry their Oak, Velvet
Gold decoratcns which they have arranged screens
~ 10 show At Agnnoe TO the what
shs sne.s ri Se When % en- tho walls Thblic nvise1
ost Artstca workUsa snplsysd TO hang sao papsr
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PAPER IIANGINGs,

vNHE CHEAPEST STORE IN TIE CITY-AM& A. n
Davies 3po broadway have just received from Paris
large assortment Of French of the
and most costly designs Also lace muslin curtains
other house In the city, -
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pAP1R HANGINcs, OF NEW AND BEAUTIFUL
designs, Just imported by Francis Pares Il Co., NS
Pearl street, selected expressly dooorato the interior
apartments Of the most costly mansions be put mr.
p superior wcrkmen aro offered at wholesale retail 81
ths very lowest prices.
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SALES BY AUCTION.


A UCTION .NOTICE-TH0s. BELL, AUGTIONEER-
By " L. " ZANDT, this day. At lois o'clock in the
Auction Rooms 3 Spruce street, Clothing, Dry Goods.
Hardware, Fancy Articles, &c gold and three
Watchee On Wednesday. IN the store. large and
luable lot Of Furniture removed for convenience Of SALE
7 MORIARTY, .AUcTIONfER, WILL SELL THIS
day 10 o'clock, At 73 Chatham street, tho Furni-
turc of Boarding House removed for alc as furniture
from various other persons desirable also
from manufaoturers large assortment; also good many
Cart Wheels, "a.
WILLIAM Writers, AUCTIONEER THIS DAY. AT
w pne o'clock At l7 Canal street, Executors sale
Household Furniture for paror chamber and kitchen use;
handsons Mantel Clock gilt frame; Mirrors. Tete atee
soas mahcssny Chairs Rockers Dressing Bursaus Wash
french Bed:teads Hair Mattresses large Feather Beds
Shectng, Quilts, threeply and other Carpets Oil Cloths,
together with other goods; gold Watch small lot OF
Jewelry, &c.
WILLIAM Writers, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
SALE Tuesday, At o'clock at 1s7 Canal street,
All the ssnteei Furniture Of family breaking
hne Carpet: and ocloths Beds and Bedding silt frame
seat Chairs Rockers Bureaus Washstands with marble
tops Hatraok elegant Mante Clock Lamps Girandoes,
Cutlery Plated Ware together with the usual
Of n well furnished house.
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their principles have heard II said that the principles
of the whg party have been repudatcd by the country
snd an fhss Therefore her the whg party should dissolve Why
there administrative candidate to be put forward
whg principles would still remain and would stand
those principles 20 long as the country was to b.
whig is to live for his country, Qoud cheers) to
give up all to his country, Continued cheering,)
no matter what his condition In life may be- matter
how exalted and high to give all his energies, physical
and moral to the glory Of country and to
promote the true happiness Of the people true whg
boend to be supporter Of good order and the advocate
Of measures for security Of property. knew
true whig to be the advocate OF socialism communism
(H,re the spirits in the crowd shouted out 20
Horace Greeley Yes ne continued Horace Gree
lynn (Trs mendous cheers) true whig gives sup.
port to any species Of red repubicanism their doc
trints opposed to tumut and revolution The
true whig Is bound to be the advocate for the en-
ployment and elevation Of labor cloud checrs) And
hence II is that you send whig to the council Of the
state to support those principles lie Ia the friend
he undertakes the of the great
rivers Of your country and the great lakes Of the West
he the protection Of labor and that system Of
policy which provides the essentials for the defence
the country in time Of and for its refinement In
time fpeace. Ministers maintained abroadthe navy
rides over the sea- liberal treaties make out paths
and go abroad for the protection Of ag At tho
time they ready TO vindcate the rights and ayenge
The wrongs dAmeiica II IL impossible for the people
d the United States to repudate the principles Of whg
organization that promote peace and tranaulity-pro-
mote the welfare and insure the blessings Of liberty for
our ro,ttnty Hence the true whig is always national
whig lie the same whether he halls from Ashland,
iitm Mar hheld or from Buffalo (Applause) II has
been satthat the wing party is opposed to progrcss
hold kat wbg principles are essentnl for national pro-
gree We arc told by the d. mocrats--
Here band Of music at the head of party Of voters
from the Thirteenth ward, entered the room. banner
carried in front Of the and on which was inscriAcA
Thirteenth Ward-Msrd Fillmore for President" Tho
ytsker could not proceed for time, owing to tho
oh,rirg and houting1
The speaker rcsumed,-wc improve the internal re.
The & war %s boast Of
ti,mrhs Of peace Vast changes have been effected
n tho condition Of this country. New questions have
asln cut OF the late scqsetion TO territory think
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eHtWe Nps tupuy huuexCtuUB.
hon. MrsEDliH .. Grs1Hr, Of Tennesse, then came
forward and addressed the assembly. e stated that
When the meeting adjourned he had stated he would give
MS reasons why he thoDght Miard Fillmore ought to be
eiectsd lie would do so now. lie (the speaker) was
southern man and addressing Northern audience and
he understood the difficulty Of speaking them frankly
WITHOUT sufyecting himself to the mputaton Of giving
ohence tic had been in political life for long time o
was elected to Congress in $780, and the speech he
made was In favor Of receiving petitions for the abolition
Of slavery in the District Of Columbia Though warned
BY his Southern friends that his action then would work
his ruin he said with confidence in the country that
n. would risk H. lie stood alone among SOUTH
ton petitions Then came up the question
Of tbeaDnexsiicn Of Texas The sympathes OF the Ten
taken such position would endanger the Union he
took giound against the annexation Of Texas which
could bring no corresponding good to the country to
make up Tor the disruption Of the Union Cheers for
Henry Clay0 lie apostrophzed Henry Clay. Brave old
warrior thou hast encountered many foe in the gads
,ora, ua political arena and vast always conqueror but
now hou art struggling with foe whom thou cans not
conquer; ana presently thou glorious lumnary will be
.x'ngu he'd in death (Great applause and cheers for
Henry Ciay) Would not be ftly homage to pay him
on his death bed to chow him respect his counsel
70 who shall be the andidate for the Presidency Let
take his counsel But he had dgressed from his subject
menced, and he-the speaker-was the first to
Iont out the dangers which then threatened the Union
With these abtecedents he had right claim their
ttntion Fellow citizens. may hope you will allow
10 speak frankly and freely and believe that my only
ject Is to make Northern wings and Southern wings
rndcrtand each other Independent q Mr.. Rillmores
ersonal qualities the for his rcesoton IL that he
succeeded 10 the presidency at time of great danger
and difficulty; you know how he met those difficulties,
conquered his own preudiccs and took comprehensive
View Of his duties. and met them with frmness and
prudence not surpassed since the formation OF tho
public You then the vcrge Of civil and you
know that every patriotic heart in tho country reoced
at his action, aud hc~sc him for having saved the Union
A toeE IN Tim CsowD-Why don't ho go and take
Cuba!
II was bccause bo wouldn't take sectional position
against tho South that the Scutherncrs are resolved
IN, (Somc hero called for cheers for
Gtn neral SEQ but the proposition with hsps
lid Mr IAN ege act bceame wise PRESIDENT eS ths
The Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1850-1852, 1852-09-23
The State Prison Convict

~ The following account Of the refcr.
NATION Of a convict. gives u very furci.
BILE illus'raiion of the power Of love 10
reform even the most hardened Of OUT
race 49,
Many year. ago there was brought TO
the Sin,e Prison in Connecticut, \ man
Of giant sia,u,e and desperate character,
one whose crimes had for several years
N en- tho terror If the country. The
WasdtH was Chriaian--a Christian
not in name "nly. bot .. in deed and
iruth"--one who had more than usual
faith IN she power of Kindness! when
the prisoner cnme, lie took of his irons
and addressed him ihas.--" Friend, you
are now placed in my care it will be
best for us to treat each other "a we'll as
We can. ] will try 10 make you as com.
Portable as possible, and shall be nnxiou,
10 Le your friend-and ] hope you will
&c, me into no difficulty On your account.
There i.a cell here for solitary con.
fnement, but I have never used il, and
| should be very sorry TO turn the key
upon any human being init. You may
range the place MS freely Ms I do--only
trua me. and l will you
TIE desperate. though evidently sur
prised, seemed but little affected bv This
Kindness. and for weeks to soften rery
,iorly True he was not violent. but
.nlky at Ieni III word came thar he had
attempted to break prison. The war
den called him, and charged him viii,
II, Lu, lie gave no reply, his face was
darken-d with ferocious scowi. and his
lips sealed with sulky silence. lie wa.
told It would now be necessary to put
him into the solitary cell. lie was de-
sired % follow the worden who went be-
fore him carrying the lamp in one hand
and the key in the other. In the mar.
voscesf part Of the passage, tho warden,
q little, light built man, turned shor,
round, and with an eye beaming will,
kirdnes,. looked up full into the face Of
the stoo, criminal, and said, ~ want tc
know II yoa have treat. i me as ] de-
sesvrS ] have done every thing tc
make ,ts happy! ] have trusted you
bot yoa have pever given me the leas
confidence in return And you tav,
even plsnned TO get me into difficulty
10 this &isdf And yet I cannot besl
70 lock you up. II lad the least sig.
that yos cared for M" --he had no meek
10 cay moes-h was q 2sai sAof 7 Il hat
gone tArses the tough riad Of bis de-
prsviiy, and had reached his very heart
the strong man Was .ubdoed, and burst
iog into tears, wept liks child Sir
said be. Il have been 4 very devil these
seventeen year,. but you treat me like
. man, and saat resist H." -Come,'
ssid shs victorious warden, "iei's gc
bsek ~ The free range Of prison VA,
sgain given him, and from that hour he
became ~sss sssn !--cpening his hear
10 he kind warden, and fulfilling hi.
~hole tsrm in cheerfslness and con
tent. d" ~
The r"rA Il js." bseisaire 10 under
stand the ss<aring nf he passage, ".~s
lose him bccpuss be 6rst s>'ssd uA--
Clyla Amkassxdor.
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Astonishing gendsscension

We have numerous touching little
stories circulated by his friend, Of
General Pirrcc's generosity. GOV.
Steele reminiscencc Of his reckless
liberal,y To the little hoy who vas a
perfect stronger to him; aud the
equally well authenticated anecdoit
Of his emrtying his pockets one sun
day into the poo..box fof twenty-five
cents) have been narrated xith a
"perfeet gush Of enthusiasm" In
the recent Life Of Pierce by HAw.
THonyg, VIC find another trait Of his
character exhibited--his marvellous
condescension. Read the anecdo,e
in the language Of Hawthorne rs We
find it copied into the grea; Demo
cratic organ Of the North, the N. Y.
Evening Post: -
"A little while ago, aitet bis te.
turn from Mexico, no darted across
the street to exchange . hearty sr7pt
Of the hand with . rough county
man upon his cart--a man Who used
''to live with his father ss the gen
eral explained the matter 10 his Com
panions." " t'''
Goodness gracious s!!-graeious
soodnsss"-as rbe man explains IN
the farce. Only think Of is! Only a
ittle while ago--eysn after his return
from Mexico-- ne General Pierce
brcrx.d with Mexican snns ard era.
!, esd With Mexican iansels--sbs oisse' =,
darted across The street 70 fake
hands With . rough eoun.r., man 2
aud then apologized 10 us coppsn.
IONS fcr his familiarity with tits rude
acquaintance by ez7lainiag +" dat be
used to live with lie father ~ Hos
wonderfully condescendinz IN 70 Ues.
a msn! Now, Is NOT il worth sbile
TO press you grea, rcmsnte writers
into ibe service Of Democrats sssdi.
dates. ........,
Tie autbo, ayers that bis I" bioa.
fsphy" is sanctioned By Gen. Pierce
We infer therefore tha. this sheedo,e
was furnished. or At les., su,henties
Ted, b. the General himself. /, is