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Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-02-26
A CLOUD OF WITNESSES.
The Great Invention Of the Age!
Steam Supplanted Gas Trium ph Ant |!


HE first half OF the nineteenth century will be recorded
i as the age Of Steam. 1t has passed, and with 1t will
pass the steam engine with the things that were
The second half Of the century will be known com
mencing the Of Gaan agent destined not only TO hg
but to the world The age has commenced
and with It 10 now introduced the Gas Engine.
Professor John O. r. salomon after twentysix years
close observation upon the experiments Of his and Of
others in attempts TO make the principle Of the condensa
ton Of carbonic acid available mechanic motor
perfected the and having just patent
for his "Improved Carbonic Acid Engine offers to
dispose Of rights for the thereof to the United
government and to individuals to companies the rights
Of States counties, or cities.
The immense saving of money and labor and of humsp
lives and suffering secured by the Of this motor
will inevitably insure its speedy adoption in all places
where steam power s used and in Thousands OF other
places where the great expense bulk and weight of the
steam engine has precluded its use.
This motor may be applied to all purposes pro.
polling agent from the snglehorse power for the cotongp
thousand horse power for steamers with
boilers and furnaces fuel and fremen and Of bulk
weight-100 tons weight fuicing for the power
1000 tons Of the steam engine
These facts established by the experimental engine Of
twenty-five (25) horse power, working well" at Gin
cnnnti, noticed in the following from the Cincinnati
Nonpareil," Of the 18th instant;
ave pleased 10 state that j. G. Solomon late Of this
city, has received patent for his carbonic acid
OF this invention not long since given in the
"Nonpareil" Tho same gentleman has received another
patent for the steering and gropelling power"
Also rights for the Of his "Improved Propeing and
Steering Apparatus peculiar advantage of which gvcs
the pilot such complete control Of the vessel independent
Of the engineer, that he "righaboutace" man-of
Also rights for his "1mproved Spring Saddle" for mill
tary common purposes designed for the greatest posi-
BILE comfort Of both horse and rider.
Any In regard to the above nven
tions and Of obtaining rights &C., may be promptly OBJ
tanned by addressing d. L. ELDER,
Attorney and agent for tho patentee,
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The River-Bustness, Sc.

FITTsBURG, FED. "a.
The river is falling, with l65 feet water in the
channel. The weather continues very pleasant and
bushes. brisk. There is n large amount OF -four
here waiting shipment for the East, and sales of
considerable lots have been made to-day at S3l2t
per barrel. The boats arriving from below are
full of passengers going East.
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Attorney and agent for tho patentee,
eth st., opp. 0dd-fellows' Hall, Washington, d.
Letter from Mr. Royse Of Ne,o Albany Indiana inrentor O,
Rotary Plough

Letter from Mr.. Royse Of No Albany Indiana, inrenor Of
Rotary Plough.
WASHINGTON, JanuTIv 30sJS52.
Mr. ELDER-Sir: cbeerfuy avail myself Of uspportu-
nifty give you few brief statements in refer to Pro
lessor Saomons New Mechanical Motor as Is your request
as we'll as duty my country The facts the fol-
lowing, near as now recolect
arrived at Cincinnati the Sth Of October 1881 and on
the following day called 10 Professor Ssomons New
Mechanical Motor of which had road accounts in the pub
lie papers DESTROYS to the engine from the fact
that had for time previous been studying TO make
the same principle applicable motive power machinery
astonshed and delighted in witnessing the coustrao
ton and operation Of the engine saw my embodied idea
before me more perfect than had conceived
witnessed the operation for hour. II was uni
form and perfect and Of sufficient power to lift weight OF
10000 lbs twenty-five times in minute This power was
applied to the machinery of the shop and appeared t.
be equal to steamengines commonly used in machneshops
The whole length engine s about twelve fifteen feet
and suppose its weight be about FIVE six toms The
furnace small sheetron pan, the size OF my hat and
not more complicated than that Of the the
principle of construction and operation being the same This
was estimated to be twenty-five horsepower engine OF
which have given you brief description.
am not pecunarly interested In the Of the in
venton never expected to be called upon to make any
statements In reference to It, have had previous
quantance with Professor salomon and never saw him.
my knowledge until met him in this city, yesterday
Yours respectfully, Z. Il. R0YSE.
Intelligencer Republic Era Southern Press and Union
Washington; American, Patriot, and SUM- Baltmore Led
GER American, and Pennsyvanian Philadelphia Tribune
Herald Journal Of Commerce. Scientific American Farmer
and Mechanic, Courier and Enquirer Fowers Journal
New York Advertiser, BROOKLYN Siliman Journal New
Haven; Journal and Gazette Providence; Atlas Post
Transcript, Boston; Messenger Portsmouth; Enquirer
Portland; journal and Argus Albany; Courier and Elk
press Buffalo; Herald Cleveland Tribune Detroit; Jour
nal Chcago Gazette and Advertiser Pittsburgh; Gazette
Enquirer Nonpareil Atlas Commercial and Csts Adver.
tiser, Cncinna Courier, Journal and Democrat Louis
Vile; 1uteliigencer and Republican It. Louis pcaynno
Wing, Rhmond Alta California, San Francisco insert
three mcntbs every other day, inner FORM and forward
0"' WIN copy q '"S pcpf T. sALoMoN patentee,
feb e--eotMar27if Washington, D. c.
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EN- REMOVAL. @Us
LAMPSI LAMPsi LAMPsI

4 HATCH, jr, would respectfully call the attention
IA. Of his friends and the public generally, TO his
sortment OF LAMPS, GIhANDOLES, DC, which he war
rants to be the most choice and select that has been
offered TO the Washington public consisting in part Of
the Patent Double Defector Solar Lamp which Tor light
and beauty unsurpassed by any other that has
been invented; ALSO Grandoes, Camphne and ETHEREAL
Oil Lamps, in great variety.
A. H. would respectfully solicit the public to give him
CALL feeling assured that his assortment cannot fail to
please the most fastidous. r. .
dec ~ G at. nearly ODD. Bank of WASHINGTON.
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NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.
Arrival Of the AtIantieI


LATE and IMPORTANT from EUROPE.
NEW York, Feb. 26-l p m.
The steamer Atlantic has arrived.
| Flour and corn have declined six pence wheat
one penny; cotton, one-sixteenth
Cotton was more active. At Liverpool, on the
18th, there had been sales, during three days, of
| twenty seven thousand bales. Flour was very
dull at sixpence decline. Provisions were frmsr.
Pork had advanced one shilling. Beef was firm,
and in good demand. Naval stores were firm
There were sales of one thousand barrels rough
turpentine at seven shllings sixpence. Rice was
firm Rosin, three pence. Sugars molasses;
and coffee were steady. Tobacco was in moderate
| demand
Business was active in manufacturing districts
and money easy and abundant The returns Of
the Bank of England were highly favorable. Con-
sois closed at 96a. American stocks were buoyant
and advancing
Inc Asia reached Liverpool on Saturday
evening" IN ten days and twenty minutes.
IN the political intelligence there is nothing
striking
Flattering accounts had been received from
the Australia gold regions
/ - S.Ae AAouoo VI SoHlinons, on Monday, Lord
John Russell introduced new reform bill: it re-
duces the borough franchise from ten to five
pounds, the country franchise from fifty to ten.
and abolishes the property qualifications for men,
bers. Lord John Russell also proposes to abolish
the oaths taken by Catholics and dssenters, and
the sole obstruction to the admission of Jews into
Parliament.
President Bonaparte visited Versailles on Sun
day, escorted by cuirassiers. His object was to
visit and address the officers of the garrison, who
were reported to be disatfected. 1t was rumored
that he intended to place two hundred officers
on half pay. In consequence the Orleanists
were leaving The confscation decree proved
highly offensive to the army, because of the man
ner in which they were invited to participate in
the spoils.
Madame Pauline Roland had been arrested.
and sixty journeyman printers were arrested at
| the same time.
Among the passengers by the Atlantic are w.
D. Dinsmore, bearer of dispatches from London,
| and w. II. Babbett, bearer of dispatches from
Paris.
In Hungary the government were erecting mon
uments to commemorate the Austrian and Rus
| sian victory.
| The Queen of Spain was convnlescent. The
person who attempted to assasinate her was exe-
cuted on the 7th.
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Destructive Fire,

New YORK, Feb. 90.
AT Mortified, Vermont, fire occurred last
night, which burnt machine-shop, an engine
house. and seven locomotives belonging to the
Vermont Central Railroad. Loss fifty thousand
dollars -partly insured.
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NEW FASHIONABLE TAILORING ESTAB
LISHMENT

III r. LOUDON CO.. Mems MERGERS and Tailors,
IL. Browns Hotel, Pennsylvania avenue have just
opened their store with large and well selected
stock Of goods for geuemens wear such Cloths, Cas-
smeres, Vestings, and Furnishing Goods generally.
Army, navy, marine, and revenue officers will find
assortment OF the best Swords Epaulss sahes PEASANTS
Laces, and such other articles the latest regulation Of
their respective corps prescribe
An experience Of many years in legitimate tailoring
and select stock Of Goodaa desire to pleasewih
the cash system protect customers against high prices
are inducements that offer, and most respectfully
lcit patronage. lift
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THONIPSON'S
EKY-LIGHT DAGUERREAN GALLERY

LANE TUCKER 8 BUILDING,
Pennsdpdnia Avenue, Washington, d. c.
HE subscriber would respectfully inform the ladies and
gentlemen of Washington and vicinity, that he has
opened the above for the purpose of taking the like
of all who may wish to favor him with call He has
spared no expense in making 1t the
BEST GALLERY IN THE CITY
And from his long experience proprietor Of several gal
lees in New York city, he is confident that his york cannot
be szcsd by any lie will give his personal attention
picture and will suffer go away dissatisfied
His apparatus entirely and all the latest
improvements having of the most articay arranged
sKY-LIGHTS in the country.
A1 He is willing to guaranty satisfaction sale. "a
large assortment of fancy constantly hand and
for sale at reasonable rates.
As- Post-mortem cases promptly attended to.
feb 21-tjan q 4. @. THOMPSON
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DRY GOODS AT COST FOR Cash.

NE commence this day to run OF our large stock OF
w goods at prime cash. Persons wishing very
decided bargains have the opportunity Of getting goods
Tor ~ per cent less than the usual price There no num-
bug mistake about the NATTER must be
we are compelled to have the for Spring supplies we
deem needless to enumerate as persons Wishing 70 buy
will hnd almost every article apperainng TO ladies' gentle
mems and chdrens wear, with Carpets Rugs, 0cloths
and housekeeping Dry Goods generally call is solicited
to prove our assertion. YERBY MILLER,
feb 161m ODD. Centre Market bet. 7th and Sth SITS.
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a PANORAMA FOE SALE.

OFFICE OF CORRESPONDENCE, WASHINGTON,
February 20, 1852 J
uALF Of very beautiful PANORAMA is offered for
IL SALE 1t is believed that in the hands Of good exhb-
or can be mado very profitable The present owner s
unable from other engagements to give It his personal at
enton; and Is unwilling place 1t In the hands Of any
not directly permanently interested in its
Apply to T. G. CONNOLLY,
feb 23-n General Correspondent.
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JAS. r. HARVEY, Undertaken,

Seventh street, between q and II streets,
WOULD respectfully return his thanks
TO his fellow citizens, and those OF the
rounding country for their past patronage aud would in
form them that he IL fully prepared to fill all orders for
Funerals at the shortest notice lie would respectfully
say that he has taken considerable pains provide h
self with all manner of veniences for Undertaken.
His mode Of preserving bodies in Ms care ccaher has
never failed to give the utmost satisfaction.
So lie Keeps constantly on hand a large supply OF
ready-mad COfFINS, OF all sizes.
June q -NWSS-y Marlboro GazcttP-,ly
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NOTICE.

DERSONS wishing to purchase PRESENTS for the ap-
Il preaching holidays should call at s. MASPS, east Of
the National Hotel, before purchasing.
He has lately opened superior assortment Of Jewery,
to which he invites particular attention. Silver Porte
monnaies and Card Cases. Rings, &c. Of the newest style
and richest patterns fdec 1y-tf
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TO CAPITALISTS (!

TO CAPITALISTS!
OFFICE OF CONSEQUENCES, WASHINGTON,
February IL, 1862. !
WISH to borrow 900 to $500 for to three years
i mortgage city property worth four times the
amount.
Also another sum of 81 800, on like terms.
I. G. CONNOLLY,
feb 20-n General Correspondent.
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LoOK HERE,

NTHATEvRR advertise sure TO sel-for instance
wv by advertising in the Iraph have sold lots
KOSSUTH, LEYIATIIAN, and EXTENSION GOLD PENS
within few daysand they have all given satisfaction
There few more left purchase which expect this
AUSTIN GRAY,
feb left Tth st., opp. 0dd-Fellows Hall.
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SELLING OFF FALL AND WINTER GOODS

AZ Dery Reduced frees
CUSTOMERS will find IL greatly TO their advantage Il
~ they will call and look Mt my stock Of Pail and Winter
Goods which must be sold OF in order to make fol
Spring Goods VIM. II. RILEY,
feb 1q--tf corner Sth st.. opp. Centre Market
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TUST RECEIVED In addition 10 my former stock another
lot Of Gentemens elegant Patent Leather Boots Of the
best French materials Boys and Youths Patent Leather
Congress Caters and Kossuth Ties; Misses and Chdrens
Fancy Boots and Shoes white and black Satin Slippers
shall be daily receiving such additions to my stock as
never fail to please those who patronze Don't for
get 10 call at the right place. T. b. GRIFFIN,
Penna. avenue, between 9th and 10th streets,
ASrWho has for FRAME DWELLING 18th street.
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JAMES P. MCLEAN,
pROFEssOR IN

PROFESSOR OF
ORA WING, DRAUGHIZNG AND PAINTING.
writing Of all kinds carefully exesuted)
NJ Private instruction, classes in schools, most
reasonable terms. -EA
ROOM-PA. Av, BETWEEN 8TH AND 9TH STs.
dec 16-3m
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Later from Cardenas, &c.

NEW York, Feb. 70.
The schooner Petril has arrived in IA days
from Cardcnas. She left 40 sail of American
vessels, mostly loading. large stock of molas-
ses and sugar is coming to market. Freights
dull
Also arrived the barque ST. Joseph. Captain
Harvey, of Baltimore, 81 days from Callao
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JNNGLISH Pickles and Snuces.-Just re-
IL ceiycd from the agents Of Baty CO.. and "Crasse
Blackwell" n lot Of their ceeJintcd Pickles, Chow
chow, Gherkins Onions, Nalnuts, Mixed Pickles, Cau
flower, Beans &c. AIso--Mushroom, Walnut and To
mato Catsup with assortment Of best Engsh Sauces
John Bull Worcestershire, srVeys, Reading, &c. For
sale by JOHN Is klBBEf 90,
dec 1G--M&w12w No. 8, opp. Centre Market.
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SHAVING APPARATUS.

D0DGERss and WADE a BUTCHERS best Ra2ors, su
III perior Metallic Strops Jather Brushes and Shaving
Cream and Soaps, Of rare quality.
For sale by A. GRAY, Bookseller,
jan a. 9TH ct, opp. oAd-Psllows Hall.
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Conviction for Negro Stealing.

LOUISVILLE, Feb. "a.
Calvin Fairbanks, charged with negro stealing,
has been sentenced to fifteen years in the pom
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NEW YORK, Feb. 26-2 p. m.
Flour has declined twelve cents Cotton and
grain are dull.
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NEW TAILORING EsTABlIsHMENT.

rT'HE Subscriber bcgs leave respectfully TO inform
i his friends and the public generally, that he has
opened on the south side OF Pennsylvania Avenue, he
tween 10th and 18th streets, NEW and FASHIDNA-
BILE TAILORING ESTABLISHMENT in all its various
branches.
He keeps on hand constantly assortment Of Cloths
Cassimeres, Vesngs, and dentlemens Furnishing gen.
orally.
practical experience for many years. In the principal
cities of Europe, justices him in promising to satisfy all
those who may favor him with their patronage.
nov 28-6m q. Il. SCHAFER
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JUST OPENED,
I AIDES and Gentlemens White Hosiery
IL Mixed, Iead-coored, and Black do
Misses Cotton Gloves .>
Superior Lily White, Palm Soap
Fine Tooth Combs, Dressing Combs
Portemonnaies ut rs, 37I, &c. .... 4.
Brown Windsor Soap Side Combs
And variety Of Fancy Goods in general, at
MRS COLLISIONS Fancy Store,
feb 14-tr Sixth at. near cor of Louisiana
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REM0YAL.

r. MUDD MERCHANT TAILOR, has removed to the store
i. formerly occupied by MLain Harry on Pennsylya-
mia avenue between and 9th Streets opposite the Centre
Market where he will be pleased wait his old customers
and the public generally He has hand and Is now re-
ceivng beautiful stock Of Cloths Cassmeres and estngs
of the latest styles and fabrics which he pledges himself
make to order in style that cannot be surpassed In this
city with punctus and despatch The subscriber invites
examination of his stock and pledges himself to give
satisfaction In all garments sold by him
READY-MADE CLOTHING
will be offered very low for cash. Purchasers DESTROYS Of
getting wemade article and calculated to give salts
faction, both in style and durability will do well to call and
examine my stock before purchasing elsewhere
N b. have always on hand complete assortment Of
Shirts Collars Crayats Stocks suspenders, and Under
dress, for gentlemen feb lift
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DOTOMAC HALL.-The third-story room Of this
Il edbce the Of Maryland avenue and 18th
street. will be let by the year to societies at moderate
rate. Apply to ID. b. CLARKE, on the premises.
fab lift
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JNEALLIBLE Yeast Powder--~Iust received
from PASTOR Merrill, warranted to make light sw eet,
and consequently nutritious bread, For sale by
JOHN h. KIBBEY 4 CO.,
dec 12-WAP2w No. 8, opp. Centre Market
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BALTIMORE AND WASHINGTON RAILRO
G@ -

800 - CI14NGE OF -HUUHO! - N
nN and after Monday, March 1s the passenger trains
~ will follows:
Leave Baltimore at ~ and a. M, and and 67< p. m.
Leave Washington at and a. m, l21a IN and p.
The and last trains from Baltimore and the first from
Washington will be express trainsstoppng only for water
On Sundays the second and fourth trains from Baltimore,
and the second and third from Washington will be omitted
feb 2l-7t T. II. PARSONS, Agent.
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BOYS CLOTHING!
Pennsylpania Avenue, betioeen 9th and 10Th streets.
EXCLUSIVELY FOR BOYS!
Boys and Children's Clothing .
Merit TO NJ Shdaks Iron B,tloing.
a GREAT ECONOMYl
yXTE have opened large complete assortment and
w shall keep constantly on hand and manufacture to
order, BOYS AND CITILDREN'S CLOTHING, Of every
description such Coats Vests Pants Roundabou Shirts
Drawers &C., &c. of all qualities. We will make
Boys Clothing Of the latest styles and approved patterns
and have Introduced such Clothing ready made
will best endeayors to have them made good and
cheap Heads Of families will find it economical to buy
their Boys and Youths clothing ready made
AS- Also, the most complete general and varied assor
ment Of MEMS READYMADE CLOTHING be found In the Dis
trict. WILLIAM WALL
feb LETT penna. ay bet 9th and 10th sts.
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DURLE ENAMELED AR ENCH

NINE DOUBLE ENAMELED FRENCH
CARDS.-Another lot of fine Cards for engraving
and writing upon with the style and pencil; and variety
of Cards for printing purposes Of the different numbers and
qualtiesat Mrs COLLISIONS Fancy Store Sixth street.
feb 20-tr Louisiana avenue.
fwash Sat News1
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VIRGINIA AND MARYLAND LAND AGENCY

III N. GILBERT has opened an office in Washington
IL. city, where he win give his prompt attention 10
all those who will favor him with the agency sell farms
in Virginia, the District Columbia Having
followed farming heretofore and being northerner by
the North for the purpose of locating farms In this vcin-
iy. lie has the agency to sell goodly number Of farms
in Virginia. and those coming from the North would do
well to CALL before purchasing at his residence Penn
syivania avenue FIRST square west of the Capitol Gate.
NAV 29--y s2m.
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INK! INK! INK!

INK lNh Inn.
TUsT received, in quart, pint half pint, e and cent
u jars
Walkdens London extra fine BLACK Ink
Do. extra Writing Ink
Morison's superior London black do
Arnolds imperial BLUE Writing do
Morison's superior BLUE do
Arnolds Black Steelpen Ink
at WINTERS, In Mrs Collisions Fancy Store,
feb 20-tr Sixth street, 2doors from Louisiana
Wash. Sat. News
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BALTIMORE. Feb. 2G-2A n. ,

There were Sales before the receipt Of the
steamers news, of 5000 barrels Howard Street
-four at $4.3l; 800 barrels sold after the receipt
of the news Mt 1926. Sales of 5000 barrels City
Mills, before the news, at S4.3l, and 900 after
at 1926. Grain is dull, and wheat and corn
have declined one cent
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BALTIMORE AND WASHINGTON RAILROAD
NOTICE

THERE will DO wanted, in few weeks, at the Pas
senger Station Of the Baltimore and Washington Rail
road capable and civil WOMAN skilled in cooking and
confectionery to take Of the Ladies' Parlor and Dress
ing Rooms provide and sell refreshments to Passengers and
attend upon Ladies waiting for the Cars.
1t believed the place may be made lucrative to
person thoroughly fitted for it, and none other wanted
Application may be made for explanation to the under
signed ut the Station, between the hours of and g.
feb 2l-1w r. III. PARSONS, Agent.