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Mifliinburg Academy.
NEifslinssurg, Union CouDty. ESenzsa
A, G. FISHER, Principal.
A,tCc ~ , t,I,t, ~ ,,Ar,r,I
Of Female Department.

AiSo ELIZA II n. HUGH, PYlnclpdl
Of Female Department.
The Summer Term of this nourishing Insti-
tute will commence on MoNDAr, July 25, 1853.
The course of instruction will be thorough and
practical. Mathematics and the Ancient Ian
guages as well as other branches, will be taught,
as far as practicable, on the analytic method
Daily use will be made of the blackboard.
Ouhography, Reading, English Composition,
and Defamation will receive their full share of
attention.
Draughting Construction of Maps, Use of
Compass, &c, will be taught to students in Sur
veying and Civil Engineering.
Lessons in Music, Drawing Oil Painting,
Water Colors, &c, Ornamental Needle w ork,
French and Botany will be given by the Precep-
tress, who is graduate of Castleton Female
Seminary, Vermont, and comes recommended
by the Principal Of that Institution, as "a young
lady of ~ rccabe manners and high literary at
tainuents."
Young ladies and gentlemen who design to
become teachers, will find tins Institution an eff.
cient school for preparation, since there will he
connected with it, during the great part of the
year TEAcGEns' INsFiTUTE, the members Of
which will have the opportunity OF attending an
Evening CouIse OF Lectures on School, Tea hing,
and acquiring a pray teal knowledge OF the art,
under the super> ison of the Principals.
! he government of the school is based upon
the law of universal love, which enjoins upon ali
TO do to others as they would think it right that
others should do to them. Hence the rules will
he mildly, though strictly enforced; and parents
and guardians may rest assured that tnc morals,
habits Of study, and general department Of the
students will be carefully attended to.
The idng is now undergoing complete
renovation. 1t will be painted, furnished with
new desks, bell, convenient recitation rooms, DC.
Miflnburg is a thriving and healthy borough.
Its inhabitants are moral intelligent and enter
prsing. It's streets have been recently graded
| and paved. 1t is, in every respect, pleasant
and desirable retreat for students. We, therefore
trust that the friends of education will deem the
Academy worthy of their liberal support
lV The price of board, in the best of private
families, does not exceed s so per week.
y. b. Students may enter the Academy at
any time during the term yet it is desirable
that they be present, if possible, the first day,
MiIllinburg, July lG, ls53.-Gm.
To the Voters Of Northumberland County
The subscriber hereby announces to his fellow
citizens that he is "A candidate fnr the Office al
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To the Voters Of Northumberland County.
The subscriber hereby announces to his fellow
citizens, that he is a candidate for the office OF
COUNTY TREASURER,
and promises if elected, to discharge the duties o.
the Office faithfully and impartially.
FRANCIS BUCHER'
Sunbury, July l6, 1858.
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DENTISTRY.-D Vallerchsmp announ-
b ces to the citizens of Selinsgrove and vi
cinity, that he will remain at that place for
short time. Office, Main street, next door to Dr.
Stillwelps office.
selinsgroye, July 20. 1856,
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THE ROAD TO HEALTH
HOLLOW AVS Pills

HOLLOWAY'S PILLS.
D'sGM9asFD pTdEsniDNL LIVER AND BAD
copy OF Letter from M,- r. " K,rl,,.
Chemist, z, Prescott Street, Liysrpool, ds,D'i
9Th June, 1851. f'''' ''''"
To Professor IIoLIowAr
our o G Uu " rus and cntnent have stood the highest os
80, 'o hst ol iruprietry Medicines for some yesrs
ous,omeii 10 whom refer for any snonir;.s
been trp, NoW t INC particulars Of her case She had
ases,lon On the last occasion howeycr tho vr, "
seveTex I'VE Mcs ~ aailng and the inflammation set in =.
- n .ha. doubts We're entertained if her not L.,nv
aO' r @ 20 ofsI p up under fortunately she was induced *
eacS suca,nsr onS sac nioms ns that after he Rrst sd
to take them aud although she u,e only three @
set YOU many css Sn, ~ ~. pses. affect health ed have
THE ATTACK, ond the SPEEDY cure tink snsat ~ az
favor Of your astonishing Pills. 'F' '""ch IN
tsigneO R.w KlRKus
AN EXTRAORDINARY CURE OF RurTM.or,,
FEVER, IN VAN DIEMEN's Land ''N iAe
Copy Of Letter iastrtcd in The Hobart To,r,
Courier, Of the LIST March, 1851, By MAJOR
J Walch
Margaret NJ Conuigan nineteeu years of age re,i, .,
fever for upwards Of two months, which had entirely do
prved her Of the of her limbs during this period sb.
was under the of the most emneut medical men in
Hobart Town, and by them her consdrrcd brs
less. friend prevailed upon her try Holloways oeIs
braed Pills, which she consented to do and in a ucrcd,
bic short space OF time they effected perfect cure
CURE OF PAIN AND TiGHTNEsS IN THE
CHEST AND STOMACH OF A PERSON '--
81 YEARS OF AGE.
From Msssr, Thew i Son, Pioprietors Of the
LINN advertiser, uho can uouch for ths
totlowtng statement.-4August End, 1851,
To Professor Holloway
SiR, desire to bear testimony t. the good effects or
Holoway's Pills For years suffered sever ely ren
pain aud tightness the stomach which also accor
panied by hhortness breath that prevented me from
walking about. am 81 years of age, aud notwithstanding
my advanced state If life, these Pills have relieved me-
fpat tlpa
with their virtues. am rendered, by their means
comparatively active and take exercise without .son.
vsnience or pan, which could not do before.
(Sigued) HENRY COE,
North street, Lynn, Norfolk.
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ORPHANS COURT SALE.
IN pursuance of an order of the Orphans Court
OF Northumberland county, will be exposed 10
public sale the following real estate, to wit
A Certain out Lot of Ground,
in the southern part of the borough of Sunbury,
bounded on the east by land of George Weiser,
CrannerD on the south by the heirs of Edward
Harrison, decd, on the west by the Susquehan-
ma river, and on the north by out lot OF ]. 6.
Youngman, containing
ONE ACRE AND THREE. .FOURTHS,
more or less. The above will be sold at the
public house of James Covert in the borough Of
Sunbury, on
Saturday. the ed day Of Jaly merit,
at o'clock, p. NJ.
ALSO:
A Tract Of Land,
in Lower Augusta township, county aforesaid
adjoining lands of John Hart, John HendershotL
heirs, David shipman, Peter Berlieu and Others
and mountain land containing ah"ut
FIFTY ACRES
or,. or less. To be sold at the public house of
William r. Jones, in Lower Augusta township,
in said county, ON
Saturday, the Esd day of J,iy neat,
at 10 O'Clock, A. M of said day Late the es.
tatc of William X. Brown, deed. Terms of
sale will be made known on day of sale by
GEORGE WEISER, Guardian
of the minor children of VIM. X. Brown, decd.
By Order of the Court,
J. p. PURSEL, elk, o. Z.
June 25 lS53.--ts
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NOTICE.

VyIIE books for subscription to the stock OF
Il the Shamokin Steam Ferry and Tow Boal
Company, will he opened at the house of James
Covert in the Borough of Sunbury, Northum'
berand county, Pa, on Saturday, the Both day
of July inst, at 8 o'clock, A. NJ.
HENRY DONNEL
And others, Commissioners.
Sunbury, July l6, 1863
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MHOR trial in the Court of Common Pleas
EN of Northumberland County, at August r.,
A, D. 1853.
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ar Northumberland County for August T.,
W 1858.
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THE FOLLOWING JOINT RESOLUTION
L is published for the information of the Voters
at the Election to be held in this city on the first
Monday in June, 1885,
JOINT RESOLUTION providing for submitting
to the voters ofthe city the question of license or
no license of shops, taverns, and ordnaries.
Res0lued, &C., That the Register of the city be-
and he is hereby, directed to have prepared a suf
hcient number of tickets printed with the word
'license upon one set, and the words emo license
upon another set, and have them deposited at the
several ward polls on the first Monday of June
next, when it shall be the duty of the Commission
ers OF Election to have box for the purp of re-
cciving said tickets; which tickets shall be counted
after the closing of the POLLS and correct return
of them made to the Register, showing the num-
Der cast for license and the number against license
the persons entitled to vote shall be the legal
voters of this city, and no others. :.
ResolUed, That in majority of the votes
cast at the next ensuing election shall be against
license then it shall be the duty of the committee
who have charge of the interests of this city before
Congress to urge upon that body an amendment
to the City Charter which shall give these Councils
the power to pass such laws will prohibit The
sale of all intoxicating liquors within the city
limits.
Resolued, That these resolutions be published in
two or more newspapers of this city until the FIRST
of June next.
Approved May Id, 1853.
May 2S-2aw&d
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! wEIcH's NATIONAL CIRCUS.

81 WEIGHS NATIONAL CIRCUS, H' y
From the AmPhftheatre, Chestnut ct. Phila,
- WlI perform in the City Of Washin gton -.
"wednesday. THURSDAY, and FRIDAY.
June l., 9, aud 8. 80
First performance at y p m; other DAVIS at 2
and y IN; Doors open half an hour previous.
sf J. w. BANCKER, Manager. - =.
G. H. RUSSELL, Treasurer xn
H. W. FRANKLIN, Equestrian Director. !. Il
E. w. WHITAKER, Riding Master. =, 80
S. P. STICKNEY, Director of Horses. ztg 4
w. w. WORRELL. Clown and Jester,
This Company compress the largest aud best
Troupe Of foreign and native performers, male
and female, that has ever been congregated in
travelling company, and the most remarkable
trained dancing horses and learned ponies ever
seen in this country.
The we'll known reputation of this establish
ment renders it unnecessary to enter into a de-
tailed description of the varied entertainments
presented. It is the largest pavilion travelling,
and brilliantly illuminated with gas in the even.
ing.
a- FOR particulars of performances see the pro
grammes and illuminated posters at public places
on the different days. = :
Admission Is cents zu-ta
The above Company will perform in G. eor oetown
on 0atoroay, June 4. May 26-d
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THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS PREMIUM
FOR A PLAN FOR A MARKET-HOUSE.
MAYORS OrrrcE. :

= lAf' s9,ao .'a, s9g MAYORS OFFICE. 80
- N WAsHfs6ror, June 1st. 1853.
IINDER the authority of a joiat resolution Of the
~ Board of Aldermen and Board of Common
Council OF this city approved 18th of April, 1859,
authorizing the committee therein appointed to
obtain the beat plan for building to be erected on
the present location of the Centre Market house
suitable for market and other public purposes, no.
tice is hereby given that premium Of three hun.
dred dollars will be given for the best plan of a
building for said purposesto be erected on the pre-
sent site of the Centre Market house.
Persons desiring to offer plans can, by applca.
ton at the Mayors Office, either personally or by
letter, obtain diagrams of the square, with its di
mensions and the streets adjacent thereto.
The building must be such as to afford accom-.
mediation on the fret floor for all market purposes
With large room on the second floor, not less than
49S feet long. capable Of being divided into two
rooms, with various Offices and rooms for other
public purposes in the wings on Seventh and Ninth
streets. ttfafsa ~
Any further information on the subject may be
obtained on application at the Mayors Office
Zach plan must be accompanied with specifi.
cation. - i}st '9s ef
The plans to be left at the Mayors Office on or
before IL o'clock m. on Monday, the fret day of
August next. = SIT % pr
The premium TO be paid to the person whose
plan shall be approved of and adopted by this
Corporation - .,9..
JOHN w. MAURY, Mayor.
June 3-2awtAugl g
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INDIA RUBBER GOODS.

n HODGMAN, No. 81 Maiden Lane and s
IL. Nassau street, (hrst corner from Broadway,)
respectfully invites the attention of bis old custom
ers, and mercha nts throughout the country gener-
ally, to his stock of India Rubber Goods Of his own
manufacture viz:
Coats, Capes, Ponchos, Pants, Ove-als, Leg
gings, Caps, Gloves and Mittens, Life Preservers.
Overshoes Carriage Cloths, Piano Covers, Machine
Betting, Steam Packing, Door Springs, &C.; and
every description Of Rubber Goods manufactured
will also be found as above.
My goods defy competition comparison-are
warranted proof against decomposition in any cli-
mate, and are offered for sale in large or small
quantities, upon the best terms. Orders solicte q
and promptly attended 10 by
HODGMAN,
q Maiden Lane and 50 Nassau ST., N. Y.
Septl3
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BY c. w. BOTELER, Auctioneer.
HANCERY SALE or VATITARIN u n 4

4 NHANCER1 SALE OF VALUABLE REAL
~ ESTATE.-By virtue of decree of the Cir
cult Court of the District of Columbia, sitting in
equity, for the county of Washington, made in the
cause wherein James ,Burdine and wife are COM
plainants and George Sheckell, Mary Ann Sheck-
ell, and Rosalie V. Sheckell are defendants, the
subscriber, trustee appointed by said decree, will
sell at public auction. on the premises, Friday
May 10Th. 1858, at O'Clock. p. M, Lot No. 6, in
Square 576, with the improvements. This lot is
most eligby located on the south side of Maryland
avenue, Immediately opposite the Government
Green Houses, containing 1850 square feet Of
ground, fronting from 125 to 100 feet on Maryland
avenue. The improvements handsome
frame building, with extensive back buildings,
admirably calculated for an extensive boarding
house or tavern.
Terms of sale; One fifth in cash; the residue in
four payments of s, IL, Is. and ~ months, with
endorsed notes, to be approved by the trustee and
on full payment Of the whole amount deed will
be made by the trustee conveying such title as the
court vested in him, at the expense of the pur.
chaser. JOHN A. LINTON, Trustee
CIV. BOTELER, Auct.
April l8-2tw &ds
The above sale Is postponed until Tues
day, May Oath, at the same hour and place.
G.. w. BOTELER, Auct
Owing to the inclemency Of the weather,
the above sale is postponed until Monday, 3Oth,
same hour and place. .f NJ
May 25-d C. w. BOTELER, Auct.
The above sale is further postponed, ON
account of the rain, to Tuesday. June 7th at same
hour. Wv. BOrELER, Auct.
June Id fsE
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Wool AT ST.. LoUIs-We learn from the ST.
Louis Nsrcs that the new clip il just beginning to
arrive, and that 1t meetS with ready sale and full
yet was tbirty-seyen sacks or bales, about 7 900
pounds, by an Upper Mississippi boat. Another
lot OF about 5000 pounds was shipped from Boom
vile. Ii is supposed the quantity of wool in Ms
souri, will be much reduced by the number of shee
driven 10 California. The mark in ST. Louis opens
active, with several buyers, vi no paying from
fifteen 10 thirty cents for the usual brought
to market; but for extra fine, full blood merino,
cleaned and well prepared, from 35 to so cents per
pound can be obtained
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LNINE WATCHES, RICH JEWELLERY,
l. Pure SiIveryvare, Fans, Card Cases, Sc.
M. w. GAIT BROTHER will open to -day a
magnificent assortment OF superior Gold Watches,
Rich Jewelry, Fine Fans, Card Cases, Portemon-
naes, &c.
Also, Just finished varied assortment of all the
more modern sty les of pure Silverware, embracing
every article of use and ornament, of their own
manufacture, warranted pure.
Always on hand large assortment of goods
suitable for Wedding Gifts.
Nj. w. GAIT & BROTHER,
Sign of the Golden Eagle, Penn avenue,
June 2-3tif bet. 9th and 10th streets
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OFFICE OF CORRESPONDENTS,

OFFICE OF CORRESPONDENCE,
Seventh Street. near the Post Office Depart
ment, Washington, d. G.
A LII PERSONS having business in Washington
"A rein!ormed that the undersigned has estao,
lished here an OFFICE OF CORRESPONDENCE,
for the purpose of giving any information desired
ia relation to every possible and proper subject of
inquiry by persons in any part ofthe world. Those
wishing to know how TO proceed in any business
they may have before Congress, in the public
offices, &C., will be discreety advised; and when
professional or other aid may be necessary, the
best will be procured or recommended.
The undersigned will regard all matters com
municated to him in connexion with this Office as
sacredly confidential.
Every letter of inquiry must be postpaid and
contain fee OF ONE DOLLAR, which will gener,
ally be the only remuneration required but should
it not compensate for the service to be rendered,
the proper mount will be stated in satisfactory
letter in reply.
Address postage prepaid)
THOMAS C. CONNOLLY,
Office of Correspondence, Washington ID. C.
Mr.. THOMAS C. CONNOLLY is known to ua as
worthy citizen, gentleman of intelligence. and
clear, accurate, and ready writer; and we re-
gard him eminently qualified for the able.
prompt, and faithful performance of the useful du
ties connected with bis and original design of
an Office Of Correspondence.
RICHARD WALLACE,
~. s. Marshal for the Dist Of Columbia
WALTER LENOX,
Late Mayor Of Washington
10. GALES,
lOf the National telligencer."I
R. w. LATHAM,
IS. A. DOUGLAS,
UNITED States Senate.
JOHN w. MAURY,
May l3-dtf Mayor OF Washington
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EXPORT OF Standardization great portion
OF the gold coinage of our mint has been shipped
from this country to Europe before passing into
actual circulation, to be there melted I'D tor re
coinage, il being sold in London not as coin, but
as bullion. The coinage was done at the expense
OF the United States Government. Under the
present law seigniorage 10 paid for the coinage,
and IN consequence a great part of the gold ex-
ported 10 taken in ingors The New York Journal
Of Commerce says that the Philadelphia iugols are
found TO De quite Uniform In value, and il ia ascer-
tanned that If purchased in this country at par for
sale in England, and injured at one quarter per
cent they will equal sixty day bills London at
1897. .......r
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WoAAs named Marie Barbeau, aged rs years,
died at the Quebec common jail on the 9th uitimo
thirty years, during which time she had charge of
the kitchen under the direction Of the matron, to
" hom she was a valuable assistant She was 40
scruprlousiy exact in carrying out all orders
gwen TO her, that II is questionable if paid ser
want would have performed these duties more
She bad been committed from time to
time at her own request, and never for any crime
During the last ten years she has never gone out
side the walls, Iv - .I
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BEDFORD MINERAL SPRINGS.

ESPY L. ANDERSON, proprietor, respec fully
- informs the public that this celebrated and
fashionable watering place will be opened on the
10th day of June for the reception and accommo
dation of visitors La. .r -iai--
MIR. ANDERSON has the qualification of announc-
ing to the numerous patrons of the Springs, and
the public, that the stablisbment will be placed
late proprietor of The United States Hotel. Phia
delphia, whose we'll known ability md widespread
reputation affords the fullest assurance Of comior
and enjoy ment to all who may seek this retreat,
either tor health or pleasure. - ~
Experie need serva nts nd fine band of music
have been engaged for the ssason.
June 3-3tawlm Id -a
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CA perfect D.suerreo.ype or dec...e,

GA perfect DaguerreOtype or deceased
or absent friends is a more precious relic than gold
or silver; but where to obtain one possessing all
the attributes of perfection is the momentous ques-
ton. Those who know the artist say, without
Hesitation, go to WHIrEHUasr's, whose admirable
genius and extensive experience, combined with
lights, &C., precludes the possibty OF an infe-
rior portrai at his elegantly. furnished establish
ment, where the portraits ofhundreos of dead and
living celebrities can be examined. DiRuerreo-
types taken in every style Sfrsoseopie, crayon,
and Imitation pastel. Also specimens Of the bsa
hful art Ct Cystslotypsng. Nav 40
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THE LARGEST
SILK, RIBBON. AND TRIMMING HOUSE
IN NEW YORK.
MI
HCMAS G.. STEARNs,

Importer and Jobber Of
Silks, Millinery. and Fancy Goods,
1852 Broad,cau, Netc York,
HAS now in store and is daily receiving and
IL offering at the lowest pricee, complete as
sortment of goods in his line, embracing all thu
various styles and designs, consisting Of Black and
Fancy Silks, Marcelnes, Florence Shawle.
Trimmings, Bonnet Ribbons, Tafeta and Satin
Ribbons, Dress Trimmings of all kinds, French
and English Grapes, Grape Lisses, Silk Cravats.
Embroideries, Gloves of all kinds, Silk Lace Mits,
Bareges, Laces, White Goods, Hosiery, L. c. Hand
kerchiefs, sc. The under igned invites the atten-
ton of the trade and his friends generally. Great
inducements offered to cash and short time buyers
THOS. G. STEARNS, l62 Broad way,
Between Liberty st. and Maiden Lane, N. Y.
Dec 25-Iy
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Sales at the Baltimore Stock Board June
MARRIED.,

On Wednesday evening, in the Fourth Presby-
terrain Church, by Rev. JOHN e.. SMITH, HENRY
CLAY BALDWIN, esq, to Miss VIRGINIA b.,
daughter OF WA. w. Moons, esq all of this city.
In the morning OF Tuesday. the 10Th of May in
the Presbyterian Church in Salem, Virginia by
the Rev. JAMss E. HUaHgs. Dr. GEORGE S
HAMILTON to Miss MARIANA II. SCOTT, all
Of Fauquier county, Virginia.
On the 18th ultimo, by the Rev. c. B. You've,
AZEL BEALL, esq to Miss ELLEN T. HILLE.
AIRY, daughter of Captain c. T.. HILLEARY, all of
Prince Georges county, Maryland.
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AscEsE AT THE CUSTOM HoUsEIS New YoRK.-
We learn that n impatient applicant for an inspec-
forsnlP becoming rampant at the collectors delay,
called atthe custom house yesterday and demanded
Informing the public that the collector could not
then De interrupted, whereat he swore an oath or
two, and passed into the forbidden sanctum.
('FUois rush In where angels fear to tread.") He
Al once demanded OF the collector an appointment
of his brother. remarking, with a sort of b'hoyish
emphasis, mat be bad done too much for the party
to be put OF any longer; whereupon the collector
rose very cooliy, handed him his papers of ap.
piicatiop, and at the same time pointed TO the
door with great decision and dignity. The in.
truder made bis exit, pouring out a broadside of
profans explosives that made the marble hall,
soudder With horror. Mirror.
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AhERIcAs WISEs.-The vine yards at Cincinnati
now produce a very large quantity of native wines
The American Catawba and the SchuyIkill grape,
from The Vineyards of Long worth, and those of Bo
gen and of Buchanan, are becoming great favor
ties at our hotels and watering places, and the de-
mand for them 10 rapidly increasing. They are of
excellent quality and very wholesome. The
proprietors of the various popular resorts at the
seashore and mineral springs, during the sum
mer, are introducing these native wines, as more
paatable and healtbfol than the liquors usually
drank at such places.-PhiIadsiphia Ledger. 81.