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BROOKLYN.
THE COMMON COUNCIL.


special meeting Of the Common Council was
ed last evening for the purpose of taking action
relative to the death Of Henry Clay On the assembling
of the Board the following communication from the
Mayor submitted by the chairman Henry A. Kent,
Esq., and read by the clerk -
GEsrLEary-The country has called to lament the
ess GRs 1s its m most 1 S;oqs ST 70
hour has Of Rs and I'd s n lie M nall
public service and has ceased 70 be Of earth Henry Clay
5 az % Of se The s 5 as S
hs feeling Of public fer & this @
sS
= ee hsrpy % OF @ & ggn or s % 81
e 10 n 70 s 3 Of @
apeople proud his fame stricken with deep sense
ofa great public loss. Respectfully yoSr, No.
Aldermen MARVIN, FOWLER and HanrrAu made some
brief and appropriate remarks the subject Of tho
muDication when, notion Messrs. Marvin. Fowler,
Morris Harttau, spinoa, and Bayls were appointed
committee to dra resolutions expressive Of the of
the Board who after short deliberation reported the
Where's This Common Council having been aci,lly ia
last q Henry Clay, and orng with feelings Of profound
ssntbi 70 unite with their throughout
tena In the loss q the distinguished
Resolved THAI this Common Council representing com
munity in which the Of Henry Clay has long been
an Of The exalted lite Of
in the service Of The United states as Senator 1906 ia
1852 at the close nearly half century Of diversified and
si
without reproach Greatness, as applied to Henry Clay,
word OF large significance He was great lawyer,
great patriot Rreat statesman great orator. and
Bnng the radiance Of all these distinguished titles to admi
ration and honor he in the most general and highest
sense truly noble and great His laurels
with the Of widows and orphans and his trophies
have cost the nation its its blood.
These free United States whose prosperity has been
advance and whose Union has been cemened by his Wis
dom, WILL hereafter with eyes purged from the ms Of
party prejudice read the glorious annals which record his
brilliant with pride in his comprehensive views OF
public policy in his integrity in his unfaltering courage
and in his unwaysrng fidelity in the long difficult. and
path public life which he trod will hold his
example for the study and imitation Of their ingenious
youth their rising statesmen, and WILL through all the
coming ages of the republic, cherish his MS
One OF the few immortal names
That not born to die.
Resolved That IL be referred TO special committee OF
make the delivery before this Com
mon Council and our fellow citizens Of discourse upon
the life services Henry Clay and to make such oh
arrangements they may think adopted unan-
m
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NEW YORK.

THE TWO WING CoMMITTEES-HENRY CLAY.
Last evening the two Whig Committees met at the
Broadway House.
Mr. james Kelly presided at the old mems committee
and explained the object Of their assembling 1t 70
render tribute of respect to the memory of Henry Clay
lie then introduced to the committee
Gen. J. h Brown, Of the delegates from Missouri
to the Wing National Convention. who dcsrous of
uniting with this committee in any demonstration rela
tive to Mr.. Clay. 1t then resolved to make u joint
meeting with the Young Mems General Committee.
At the Young Mems General Committee, Erastus
Brooks presided when he the death Of Henry
Clay. and delivered oratonlupon him. He follow
ed by Mr. N Carroll who paid eloquent tribute to tho
memory of the deceased and offered series Of resolu-
tons conveying the sentiments Of the committee.
MIR. u. BowLy seconded the resolutions, which
carried.
joint meeting Of both committees then held, the
officers of both committees officiating. Mr. Brooks intro
duced Gen Brown, of Mo.
Mr.. CAROLS resolutions were then adopted by both
committees, and a committee Of thirteen appointed to
unite with the public authorities, from the Old
Mems and six from the Young Mems.
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wS BY TELEGRAPH.
MOVEMENTS OF THE POLITICIANS.
WHIG RATIFICATION MEETINGS.
Free Soil and Native American Conventions,
&c., 60, &c.
From Wash ingtOn City.

sfTcfAL CoRHTsrONI EN,E Oh THE
SECRETARY wEBSTER-THH TREATY WITH GREAT
BRITAIN SECRETARY GRAHAM-AIs PROBABLE
SUCCESSOR X, ETC.
WASHINGTON, July 1, 1862
The statement that Mr. Webster IL going England 10
not true Az stated in n despatch to the HERALD seve
raj days ago the President the whg cosve-
tion adjourned, offered the mission to England to Mr.
Webster but II respectfully de- clined Mr. W. leaves
tor Msreheld also then stated In few days for tho
benefit of his health and while there will complete the
treaty with Great Britain The negotiations Of which arc
in such train Of adjustment TO leave doubt Of
iher mn cable settlement. Mr. Webster will return t.
this city TO sign the ratification
Senator Bell of Tennessee has been offered the
tary hip Of the Navy. lie is in New York. and has
not ye. siRDfed his acceptance.
Mr.. Graham left the Navy Department by the advice of
his associate Secretaries who considered that his
tnuance in Office might place him in false position
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Mr. James Erwine, Of New Orleans; and her loss wa,
blow from which Mr. Clay recovered 1.-THE ave
Soma, the eSest Theodore wythe Clay has been -inss
Doyhood an inmate OF a iunatc asylum. Thomas Hart
In the manufacture Of hemp Henry Clay Jr lost HE
Gfs at the battle Of Buens Vista James u Clay and
John M Clay. the youngest practising the pro-
kssion Of the law In their native State
IT pltaph for the Monument OF Henry Clay.
nv JAS ARLINGTON
Oh death, thou great proprietor of all
BY thee the high. the low the uiahty fall
You tread out empires desolste in wars.
fou'n quench the sun, annihlate the stars,
But now an intellect ~ bright day,
Atiast you've quenched In immortal Clay,
Inen why should man complain why should [.
since God decrees that nature all must die
June 80 1852
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The Democratic Republican General Cens-
Last evening meeting Of this body was held, at Tam
many Hall Augustus sche Esq.. in the chair.

Last evening meeting Of this body was held, at Tam
many Hall, Augustus schell Esq.. in the chair
Mr. D,LLoS offered the following resolution :--Thas
the Democratic Republican Committee, OF tns ~
New York deeply sympathze in the loss which the re-
public suffered In the death of our great countryman
Henry Clay His eminent talents his distinguished ser
vices and his manly courage have won even from MS
political opponents the warmest admiration; ana tnAe
Committee feel called upon particularly to express tnAs
tribute to memory Of MIR. Clay because he wa the
able and efficient supporter Of ts Compromise measures
of 1850 and the principles upon which tnose
measures based the principles OF the democratic
party upon which depend their efficiency and DURATION
Tho resolution was unanimously adopted
IL was then ordered that the wards meet in senatorA
districts by delegates from each OF tne aru
10 make attending the mass meeting
TIA 18th Of July 1T Newbug Also requesting tho clubs
and associations of the city to make the own arrange
ments The purpose and TO report 70 the Com
mittee ofArrangoments which meets ut TAnmsRy hs %
Monday, July IL, ct II O'Clock, pOon
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THE cuNARD AND COLLINS STEAMERS.

WAsHNToN, July III q r. M.
The statement that the Cunard interest had sent
money here to prejudice the extra appropriation to the
Collins line. based upon current rumor for severed
weeks past It IL stated that the Cunard Company haye
placed twenty two thousand dollars In the hands Of .
person in this city lobby against the Collins appro
priation, have doubt Mr. u. Cunard Jr did not
send the money here he denies it, but he not Jha
only who represents the Cunard crest and true
IL will be found equally true that all the Cunarders
clear Of the transaction. x
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mousEs, ROOMS. ETC, WANTED.
AGENCY.

vXrORTHINGToN q. sNETHEN CONTINUES TO
practice law in the Supreme Courtto attend to
before Congresto prosecute claims and settle
against the Departments and Boards Of
procure patents at home and sbrosdto pensions
bounty ands-to collect Debts dividends legaoes
in part the United States, and forei
TO OF fun d
and bond and motgagesnd TO negotae the purchase
and sale Of loans lands and patent rights n State
che Union Particular attention paid to CAornia land title
coming 70 the United States Supreme Court
Ansstben, No Carroll place, Caritcl Hi Washington,
ID. g.. will meet with prompt attention.
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Railroad Collision.

BUFFALO, July /, 1857
Last evening, the express train down the Buffalo
and Rochester Railroad came in contact this
depot with the up train from Syracuse Both trains
were fortunately going very slow. locomotive and .
baggage slightly injured and man had an
broken. diere between the clocks caused tho
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FREE SOIL CONVENTION.

BosToN, July /, 1S52
The free soer Of the Eighth district in conven-
ton yesterday at Dedham. The Hon. Charles Francis
Adams presided. The flowing gentlemen chosen
delegates to the National Free Soil OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
W. BIRD. of Walpole William Jackson OF Newton Fisher
A. Knesbury Of Weymouth The following the sub
sttuesJohn A. Crehore, Of Milton; George Alden, q
Dedham and James W. Ward, Of Arlington.
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From the East.

ARREST FOR FoRGERY-TELEGRAPHC EXTENSION
BosToS. July 1, 1852
Eben Smith Jr counsellor at law and u Coe clerk in
the Shoe and Leather Dealers Bans have been arrested
Of banks They were conveyed to Concord, Mass yes
terday, for examination.
Telegraphic communication with the White Mountains,
by the Morse line IL complete.
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DRY GOODS.

~>NN~>>1NN~~NN : : - = -
DRIOR TO THE GLORIOUS FOURTH OF JULY-A DE-
cdd clearance Of stock to csse aooountsIhe proprie
the ladies Psrisan Hat Depot being TO clear
stock offer such decided bargains
that cannot fail to astonish purchasers; n B.hsdies
Boomers 3d. IA and 5s Also, Ladies' Hats, suitable Tor
travelling As 6s and 6s Observe theLades Parisian bat
Depot, 3n Broadway. WIN. ATTklNS.
M ILLINERY BELOW CoST-MRs. DAVIDSON, 13l
1 Canal street Of Laght street. in order to close
the business of the selling of the balance OF
her Ich and fashionable assortment OF summer Millinery
cmpIsng silk Lace, Grape, and French Straw Bonnets N
es than half the regular prices Ladies will hnd u their
nteret to call and examine the stook such smother
opportunity will this season l3 Canal street.
corner Of Laight
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Native American Convention I'm Pennsyl.
vania.

HARRISBURG, July 1, 1852
The Native American State Convention met here yes
terday ten counties being represented David Mcdonald
nominated for Canal Commissioner and delegates 70
the National Convention were appointed Resolutions
adopted deporng the death Of Hon Henry Clay in
favor Of capitation tax Of $3.50 all foreigners landing
shores, and asking the adoption Of law prohibit
ing the landing Of cor victs felons any terms
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MANCHESTER. N. IT.. July III d.
The whig ratification meeting is large and enthusia
Daniel Clarke Of this city presides with voe
presidents
lowed by Hon Iet lie Coombs Of Kentucky stevens,
Of Nashua and Moses Kimball OF Boston II rains fast,
which may interrupt the torch-lgbt procession
works. The greatest enthusiasm prevails
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HON. ROBERT RAsT0uL AND THE DEMOCRATIC NOM.
NATIONS,
BosToN, July 1, 1852.
The democrats OF the Second district will hold ratih-
cation meeting at Salem Monday evening next when
the Hon. Robert Rantoul will define his position and
come out unsquyocaly for Pierce and King.
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EAsTON.

EAsToS, (Pa } July /, 1867.
large meeting of the citizens Of Easton held last
evening the Court House for the purpose Of adopting
for appropriate expression OF grief for the
deceasc Of Henry Clay. Hon +. $. Michler was Pres
dent assisted by Hon. james Kennedy and number Of
other gentlemen Vice Presidents Hon A. Il. Brown
the adoption Of appropriate resolutions &c., elo
quenty touching upon the life character and services Of
the immortal Sage of Ashland. An eulogium Is to be
delivered at a subsequent day. H. ID. Maxwell, Esq,
made few touching remarks The meeting also
eloQuentiy addressed by A. f. Brewer G. w. Yeats S. c.
Cock, s Sinner and Phillip Johnson.
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The New Orleans Whigs.

BALTIMORE, July /. IS5Z.
According to the latest New Orleans papers the whgs
Of that city making great pepai ations for neral
illumination Of the city in honor of the nomination
Scott and Graham.
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From the South.

BALTIMORE, July Il, Ibox.
The Southern mail Is through from New Orleans
The New Orleans Navigation Company together with
all its assets and privileges sold at auction few
days since for 900. The purchaser Mr. Curry.
NJ Now York.
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ANOTHER SOLEMN SCENE IN BALTIMORE
ARRIVAL OF TIE REMAINs-LARGE PROCESSION
STORES CLOSED, ETC.

ANOTHER SOLEMN SCENE IN BALTIMORE.
ARRIVAL OF TIE REMAINs-LARGE PROCESSION
STORES CLOSED, ETC.
BALTIMORE, July I, 1852
At o'clock, the telegraph announced that the specia
train had left Washington with the remains of Mr. Clay
his relatives, and the various committees The firing
minute guns and the toing Of bells commenced which
WAS the signal for closing stores and suspendng all bus
ness Baltimore street presented grand but solemn
pect every house being dccked with emblems of moarn-
ing and the streets lined with ags festooned with
Before O'Clock the streets hronged with specta-
tors, male and female and every available spot from
which view could be Obtained crowded TO excess
Notwithstanding occasional shower of rain.
The cars arrived at o'clock but it fully be-
fore the procession passed along Centre street
The sarcophsgus placed upon she top Of magni-
fcent funeral drawn by four black horses and at
tracted the greatest attention splendid wreath Of
flowers, thrown by q lady, laid on the top.
The feeling evincet was universal and unexampled.
The military portion Of the corge very fine; the
civic also large considering tho muddy condition of
tho streets The procession was followed by large
valcade of hoYsemen &c
The funeral car reached the Exchange at half past
o'clock. when the coffin placed on u magnif
cent cenoaph erected in the centre of the rotunda
which ID drapsd on all sides.
Thousands crowded round the Exchange in the hope
Of obtaining view Of the remains. which will be In
charge of guard Of honor until eight o'clock
morning. when they start In special train for Phila-
dsphia.
TEN p M-The remains of Mr. Clay are now exposed in
state at the Exchange. in charge of the Independent
Greys as guard of honor Immense crowds pressing
in to take a last lookof the illustrious deceased
The funeral cortege will start for Philadelphia at IL
o'clock to morning, and will be accompanied to
Trnnsyvana line by the Baltimore committee where he
WI, be taken charge of by the Philadephia committee
,iio arrived here this evening.
III TEN-AND-A-HALF, r. M-Thrsugh the exertions of
essrs Snowden and Diehl Of the Philadelphia Commit
tee have been made with the Congressional
Committee that tho body of Mr. Clay shall remain at vii.
mngton till o'clock in the evening, aud viii arrive at
Philadelphia at 81a ut night
ELEVEN = M.-The remains will leave Baltimore in a
special train at IL o'clock remain mt Wilmington till
O'Clock and arrive ut Philadelphia at O'Clock and will
be escorted to Independence Hall By torch light. The
body will remain in state with the Washington Greys
as q giarl of honor.
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ID EM0vAL.-ThE UNDERSIGNED RESPECTFULLY
N informs his that from the increased
age he has received he has removed his Bottng Establish
reut 10 and " street TO S5 Broadway,
anthony street. where he is prepared 60 meet, with
creased visilspee, the wants in Ids line Orders
he attended TO at his vaults In Ann street.
JOHN J. STAFF, 333 Broadway cor
yVvHE OFFICE or THE NATIONAL Lo AN FUND LIZ
i Assurance Company, of London, Ia renovea from
o Grand street Washin gton street. corner ef Msr
ser Jersey City life beehectet
Medical attend daily at2P NJ California risks takes
psmphete eontainine rates sns other ,nieImat0h sM
LEANDER STARR, General Axsna
AZ Al x.s.sn hosaeT. II n : D. lxstoA Es4nia,rr-
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EXCURSIONS.


EXCURSIONS TO THE TIsHING BANKS EyERY r. q
DEvLIN will leave Delaney street. East river, at 7<t
street at Spring street. North river At S and
pier No at 81 A. M. Fishing tackle bait, &c., provided
On board.
EXCURSIONS TO THE FISHING BANKs-THE FA-
~ vorite steamer CATALlNE, Captain X s. Hohmre,
s excursion above every day this week leayi
ns Eamond street at o'clock; Spring street, o'clock;
street E. r., o'clock; Catharne street. ococE
bments lines and bait furnished board Fare for the
whole excurson, 90 cents.
EXCURSIONS TO THE FISHING BANKs-EvERY
L except Saturdays. Fare S cents each way. This
es BUFFALO Capt. Hancox, will leave Hammond
'tree.et ~ o'clock Sprins Grand z. H. % pstha-
Sefrsshmepts fishing tackle, &c., provided
C,XCURsIoNs.-THE DOUBLE DEcKED. STEAM
u Propeller General Wool be chartered for excur-
ops she nicely fitted and capable of aocommodst
ing from 700 900 persons Also large class new double
ecked Barge and other barges with Appyt
G. H. BAKER, Y South street.
MONEY ISLAND AND FORT HAMILT0N.-THE NEW
~ and splendid steamer MAY QUEEN, Capt. c. McNeili
will commence her regular trips for the season. June
eavps rs follows-Foot of Spring street snd9k NJ:
2ls and 80 p M; Pier g. N r. and 10 A. M and 5is
r. NJ lea wing the Island last trip att NJ Fare Gl cts
each way. N. B-No half price for children.
fSAMILY EXCURSION TO THE FISHING BANKS,
l. on saturday, July The sea steamer Buffalo, CAPT.
AZ ~ O'Clock pier No. g. North river at A. Fare 81,
for gentlemen and ladies' Tickets limited TO 10 can be
on board Dinner will be provided for the party
A cotilon band will be on board
GRAND EXCURSION TO COMFY ISLAND AND
VI Sheepshead Bsy.-EeRant omnibuses leave Fulton
Fulton Ferry Brooklyn for the s6oye named places
daily nt and QL A. and and o'clock r. NJ, and re-
leave the Issnd and Bay at the same hours for
BROOKLYN. Russell " FOSTER. Proprietors.
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n.Oushout the Union or We might vol depore n. In

suficlsncv. sNp''' 10 'n-
The interest which the funeral haa cra.tsd
here far exceeds any manifestation ever before vii
messed in Washington For hours crowd, prsecd forward
to gaze for the last time all that mortal OF our
patriot The whole population feels that great ma
calamity has befallen the country
Although there more pomp and circumstance at-
tending the funerals Of Generals Harrison and Taylor
they did not compare to the occasion in the deep
feeling every where expressed
Why wasenot the funeral postponed till the Fourth
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HENRY cLAY's DEATH IN THE WEST

CiNcINNAri, July !. 1867
At Lexington, KY. business has been suspended and
every device adopted expressive of sadness for Mr. Cys
death.
At Memphis Dayton Columbus, Indianapolis, &C., bust
houses closed and far west Concord gloom
peIvades all classes.
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BOSTON
BOSTON.
RosroN. Julv 1850

In accordance with resolution passed yester ray by
Boston Common in msnory Of the departed stetcs-
man Heniy Clay.
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~ street-SAturday July 8 1852 at l0z o ,ook. the
auction rooms Household consisting Of Sofas,
Goods Fancy Pair and large lot ot Locking Glasses
light top Wagon and Harness. Horse warranted
kind and GENTLE and 6 octave Pianoorte with
-tbe modern improvements. H N. Parker. Constable.
Also. to storage expenses Household Furniture.
Trunks of Clothing, Match Cutting Machine, &c.
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HEATHHOUSE-SCHOOLE sAOUNTAINMINERAL
II Springs New Jersey-Ths old and popular establish
ment is open for the The Undersigned
eeady to enter into with families for the
and solicit continuance OF former Full
information may be had in reference place. &c. BY
referng to card at the Irving House and New York
Hotel. A. L. STIGER,
D. A. CROWELL.
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WORK FAMILY HOTEL NEW BRIDGE STREET,
Ludgate hill, London.-The above house centrally
situated has an excellent coffee ten Or twelve pr
good smoking ROOM warm, ood shower baths
always ready; night porter In atdanceS fixed charge
termane tenders his grateful thanks his American friends
socits their continued patronage and
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John IISHBLATT AUCTIONEER-WAGONS AND
Carriages at auction, Saturday, July g. at No. 90
Pearl strees-John Fshbst will SELL Saturday IL
O'Clock without for cash. to the highest
elegant two seat Carrsse do with
out TOP and five light Trottng aud Buggy Wagons,
and without tops tho best and worthy
attention Of the trade and others -
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John FisHBLATT AUCrIONrER.-25o sEGARs.
"a double Brown Stout Pale Brandes Wines
&c. at auction, Saturday-Jobn Fishblat will sell on
Saturday at IL clock the Pearl street. $50
Sgars escorted brands viz. Ell Dorado Regaa
Vegas Eldivsn La Eppressa. and La Norms baskets
Double Brown Stout Pale Ale in bond quarts and
pnts so Sherry Wine 1872 light Wagons, Paints
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WAwAYANDA HOUSE, GREENWOOD LAKE,
w Orange county, N. Y.-The above house is most
beautifully situated At the head Of Greenwood Lake ten
quiet rAmbes fresh water bathing good fishing &c., this
place cannot be surpassed Stages leave George Cooper
Hotel Chester depot New York and Erie Railroad, upon
the arrival Of morning train from New York For par
proprietor, at the lake. THERON FELTER.
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nARNESS.-WANTED, A SET OF SECONp- -HAND
double harness. (medium light plain, but good Of the
kind suita rockaway light wagon. AGdrsss Ed
ward. Chatham square post offce.
lust IMPORTED. AND FOR SALE-sfX VERY
q small Ponias carefully broke to saddle and harness.
eutable young ladies, child-ea Also
very superior Durham Hefer and Calf To be ct the
store Of the importer, ARCHY GRIEVE No 9Barclay st
r IyERY STABLE-THE STOCK AND FIXTURES
II Of old established Livery Stable. doing good
business Those desrous Of going into the business would