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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-19
The Season

So far, or until few days ago. has
been wet and backward. and as conse.
quence the farmers have been retarded
in getting in their crops; but under favor
able circumstances hereafter, we see
nothing positively discouraging. Crops
pu, in much later than this have ma,ur-
ed. and we may hope the same this sea
son,
From the bes, information we can get,
fall wheat has, TO some extent, been win
ter killed; bu. the prospec. for the sur
viving portion. more than half. is now
good. The presen, indications are ia
vorablo for fruit of all kinds, including
peaches. Hail. which sometimes visits
us TO the prejudice of frdit. may come
again. but the season is too far advanced
to fear frost of sufficient intensity to az.
feet lhe frui, very seriously.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-19

The brig Magnet. which lately arrived
at this port from ST. johns. brough, a.
mong her carg eleven fine fat seals, and
what's more singular an ice monkey
This animal was found in the Arctic re.
gions by DR.. Harvey, gentleman who
has been engaged for time in huntiug
seals. When found. his monhevship
appeared to be enjoying the blissfulness
Of his situation by lodging ABOUT, in a
manner SO peculiar to the tribe, sundry
icebergs frozen in the ice. The monkey,
as far as has been elucidated, lives entire
ly on the ice. subsist;ng on fish, and to
relieve the monotony Of his quiet life, he
socially communes with the many wal
ruses and seals that occasionally poke
their noses out of the water and struggle
about. The seals are 10 be sent to the
Worlds Fail Exhibition --B oston
Trans.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-19
Eddyville. Iowa, May lllh, 1853.

II. G.. Owe owe r. G.. O. an q.
pology for not publishing his communi.
cation on the county rail road subscrip.
ton question last week. 1t somehow
got mixed up with the deferred copy for
this week. Our friend is welcome and
we hope he will find Coleman worthy
of his steel" Our columns are open,
as we have already stated, for the free
discussion of This important subject.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-19
CURIOSITY.

Mr.. EDlToR:-I saw pig this week
which WAS certainly great curiosity. -
Ii was pigged in this place. and is the
property Of Mr.. w. l.. Mummet. |.
had eigh. legs and four care, and was
joined together abou. middle way, form
ing one distinct head. and the hinder
parts resemble the other pigs. Mr..
Mummet has preserved il were it can be
seen. Unfortunately, i, got killed.
b. +. ANDERSON.
Eddyyille. Iowa, May llih, 1853.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-19
TIE MAILS have become very mu,

THE MAILS have become very much
deranged. of late, and apparently from
the carelessness or ignorance Of Post
Masters somewhere. Very few papers
have been received at this office within
the last two weeks, leaving US in distress
,ng ignorance of the great world beyond
us. We heard. few days ago, of the
Andrew, Jackson county, mail at Agen-
cy City. and it would no, be surprising
if orr mail was at Wapello: Louisa
county. Some allowance ought to be
made for new hands at the bellows, but
Gen. Pierce's new p. Ms. ought TO be q.
BILE 10 distribute mails better than this.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-19
DRUes.-Our friend, j. Pumroy,

DRUGs. Our friend. j. Pumroy. of.
fers unusual attractions in the line of his
business; in fact we believe he has an
an,idote for "all the ills that flesh is heir
TO-" II nybody can pass those elegan,
show windows without entering. their
case is probably hopeless, and the puresl
drugs would probably do them no good.
See advertisement.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-19
Our Agricultural society Again.

We refer the Farmers OF Wapello
county to the proceedings of the meeting
of the society las, Saturday, In another
column. The meeting was not largely at
tended, in fact so Tar as numbers were
concerned, it looked discouraging; bu,
what was wanting in numbers was amply
made up in s2iri, and zeal for the cause;
so that ON the whole we look upon the
prospects of the society as ila,tering.-
We have attended MANY larger meetings
where the augury OF success was far less
perceptible and encouraging.
And why should no, the prospects of
this Society be cheering? We cannot
see very clearly. In fact there is bu,
one obstacle to SUCCESS. No one, we
are certain, can be found, certainly no
farmer of any claims to intelligence, or
to an enlightened regard for his own in
teresi, who denies the importance and
immense utility of Agricultural Socie-
ties; and scarcely one, whether farmer or
not, with whom we have conversed, who
does not profess an intention to become
q member of our Society at some time;
bu, the difficulty. and the only difficulty
is, they don't happen to be ready at the
moment, and the matter is postponed TO
some other time. Now this will not do.
No man who recognizes the importance
and necessity Of such things is in the
line of his duty in thus Withholding his
name and his influence 10 another time,
leaving others, who have no more inter
est in The matter than themselves, TO do
all the canyassing, writing, persuading
and urging, TO give the frs. faint princi-
pie of vitality to public institutions,
which all admit are to secure a common
good to the community.
Think of it, farmers of Wapello.-
A Society has been formed in this coun-
ty for the express object of advancing
the peculiar interest upon which you all
are dependent. The State offers you
bounty of two hundred dollars if you
will place another two hundred on the
top Of it, TO stimulate and encourage that
in!erest,-your interest. The Society,
you will perceive, have resolved to hold
fair the presen. season. Now will
you come forward promptly and aid the
Society in making this first Exhibition
of the industry. enterprise and progress
of Wapello, worthy of her and Of you.
Will you no, do it!
The Society, you will see, hold anoth.
er meeting on The I'd Saturday of June
next. for the purpose of making arrange
ments for the Fair. AT this time il is in
dispensable that the funds be provided
upon which to graduate the rates of pre-
NUNS. Whore are the large and shrifty
Farmers in different parts Of the county.
who pride themselves upon their farms.
and upon their splendid county! We
desire to urge upon them, wilhou. ex-
cep,ion, the importance of sending in
their names. or giving them TO the man
ager for their ,ownahip, as..once; and Of
attending in person and without fail, the
meeting on the I'd Saturday of June.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-19

More BoATs.-The Globe, The Cor
den. and the Luella. are reported this
side Of Harrington coming up The ].
Mckee was advertised TO leave 81. Louis
tsr For, Des Moines on Saturday last.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-19
EstraY Horse.

TAKEN up by James d. II. Price. On
i the 4th day of Nav 1853, at his resi-
dence in Green Township, Wapello county
Iowa; Estray property of the following de-
scription, town: a bay horse, black name
and tail, hind legs white nearly 10 hook
joint, blaze face. blemish in right eye. lama
in the right fore leg, saddle and collar marks,
had halter on neck when taken up. about
l6 hands high. supposed to be Ii years old.
and valued at Fifty dollars by Benjamin
Baum and Joseph Higdon.
JOSEPH HAYNE, Crk
Wap. City. CT. Iowa.
Ottumwa. May 18th, 80.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-19
ARRIVAL OF THE
HER MI A IN II /.

NEW DIRK, May H..
The Hermann arrived at p m, with
lao passengers, and dates to the 9th.
,Kossu,h had addressed the House of
Commons. declaring that he had no war
materials in England. bu. that he had in
othe. countries. and avowed his intention
of waging war against Austria. for the
restoration of the rights Of Hungary.
France is tranquil.
The overland mail TO China, of the
18th March had arrived.
Nank;n had fallen into the hands of the
insurgents.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-19
CHARLESTON. 8. G.. May II

The isabe! arrived from the Havana
with dates TO the 9th. There is dlsa-
greemen. among the authorities. Lava.
leite, the second in command, and ano,h.
er high officer, were 10 go TO Spain, dis
gus.ed. The troops in the interior show
symptoms Of discomfort.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-19
Notice

rs HEREBY GIVEN that the partner.
i ship existing between Arson Ford and
A. John Anderson was mutually dissolved
on the 29th day Of October, II; D. 1852.
ANSON FORD,
A.. JOHN ANDERSON.
Charlton Point, Dec. 9th. 1852. mpd3
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-19

ever brought TO this market, which offer
for sale at the lowest possible prices.
And as my goods were purchased in she
East with cash, am prepared to say to all
my former friends and customers, as wellas
host of new ones who may be pleased to
favor me with acall; that | am determined
not to be undersold, but to sell little low
er than any other house in the upper coun-
try, keokuk. Burlington and all towns on
the Mi ssissippi River not excepted.
therefore, most cordially solicit all per
sons wishing to purchase anything in my
line, to call and examine my goods as we'll
as my prices, and then act as thei, better
judgement and own interest would SCENT
dictate.
My stock consists in the following ar.i.
cies, viz:
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-19
NEW ORLEANs. May Ill

Nav ORLEANS. May IL.
The frs, bank was established under
the new banking law, called Bank OF
New Orleans, with capital of 81 ,O0O.
900. The whole amount ways subscri-
bed in two days.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-19
BosToN. May IL.

The House voted not TO acopt the a.
mencmens TO the liquor law providing for
licenses, where public opinion favors Ii.
censing, by vote of Ill TO l4l. The
old system is virtually repudiased.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-19

David Merriweather, ex-senator of
Louissille.is officially announced as gov.
ernor Of New Mexico.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-19
WASHINGTON, May. II.

In the Gardiner case yesterday, the
prosecution stated that one more letter,
submitting in evidence Of rebu,tirg would
be completed.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-19
WASHINGTON, May 7.

The Union of this morning announces
that Harrodsburg Springs is chosen as
the location of the Western Military As
sylum.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-19
D. N. IEIB.

WILL commence School in the upper
w School room in Ottumwa, on Mon
day. May Is, and continue IL weeks.
Terms Of Tuition:
Including Orthography, Reading. Writing.
Arithmetic. Geography, Grammar, Algebra.
Philosophy and Astronomy, $3.50.
No pains will be spared in making the
school both pleasant aud profitable to the
students. AS the number of students will
doubtless be limited. those wishing TO send
should make application soon.
Instruction will be given in
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-19
TAM BARK WANTHn.

T WILL pay the highest market price in :
i Cash or Leather for 300 cords Of Black
and White Oak Bark, delivered at my Tan
Yard in Agency City. ]. b. SPRAGUk.
Jan. 9Tth, l09e. Il
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-19
Additional News by the
C. A NJ B r [ A
NEW YoRK, May I3.
ambria brings 60 passengers.

New York, May ID.
The Cambria brings 60 passengers.
ENGLAND.
The Canada reserve bill passed the
House of Lords on Thursday, and the
Commons on Friday.
Lord Palmerston, stated that there
would be no prosecution against Nos
su,h, OH account Of the recent affair.
The Jewish disability bill was mega
lived on the second reading.
Wen,well & Co. of Rotterdam have
failed.
John Atwood. London metal dealer
has also failed for q large amount
SPAIN. .-
A royal decree recommends a new
tariff. ..s..a -e
HOLLAND.
The second chamber of the States
General was dissolved by the King. A
new election was ordered on the 18th
May. The ministers have published
their programme. No changes in the
present constitution will be introduced,
and religious freedom is not TO be cur
tailed. Authorizations are promised
The executive power OF the King will
be extended.
DENMARK.
The official lis, of the new ministry is
published Mr.. Orsted is President.
GERMANY.
The federal diet of Interior Germany
has admitted Austrian claims of l07
millions, as the quota for the Hungarian
and Italian war.
SWITZERLAND.
Several arrests were made in conse-
quence of the Instructions, among them
a priest. The insurgents occupied The
College buildings and attempted to raze
the guard. house, but were repulsed-
The Guard were called on. to storm the
College with artillery, and the insurgents
fed to the Jesuists' College Church,
where they were fred upon with grape
and speedily surrendered. The civic
rule had been re- established.
FRANCE.
The Emperor was severely indisposed.
Lord Clarendon's explanation res.
pecsing Eastern affairs had restored con-
6dence at the Bourse, which was in
creased by the information that the
French fleet had been recalled from Sa-
lamis. .a.... .r
ITALY.
The bill granting 100000 livres for
the relief Of the Lombard exiles has
passed a committee of the Piedmon,ese
Legislature.
TURKEY.
A letter from Cons.antnople states
that Lord Stratford assured the Porte of
British protection. and in conjunction
with The French Minister is charged to
address note TO that effect to the Dlyan
RUSSIA.
Adyices from Jerusalem state that a
hight occurred on Palm Sunday, in the
Church of the Holy Sepulchre, between
the Greeks and Armenians
were wounded. --.
INDIA.
Nothing important from Burmah.
In China. the rebels are threatening
Shanghai with a force OF $4,000; the
Imperial Commander in Chief was kill.
ed. The Emperor had issued proc
lamation, calling on the people for help.
The opium trade is legalIzed.
IL is rumored tina, large force has
been sen. to watch the Japan expedition.
Adyices from Australia are TO the I'd
February-the yield of gold was unal.
tered; several new fields had been dis
covered. ... ..., ......
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-19
Photography

lat a reasonable extra charge.) which with
moderate practice will enable any one 10
report public speaker verbatum.
May IL. 1853.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-19

CINCINNATI. May H.
Judge Burne! died last night.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-19
Books and Stationery.

A good assortment OF Books AMI Sta
tlonery. A splendid article Of writing pa
per, and any quantity Of things in the No
ton line. A first rate lot of Jewelry war
ranted genuine.
-.3LSO:-
A choice lot of Liquors, for medical
uses. consisting of Cogniac Brandy. Port,
Medaira and Malage Wines, Rye Whiskey.
Old Mononsahala, and right good article Of
common "BALDFAcE
And he is anxious to sell the above arti-
Giles for what they will b ing, and perhaps
less. Call in and see. Don't forget the
place, next door TO Warden & Leightons.
May 18th, 1853.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-19
FRESH .4RRIVAL!
J. PUMROY'S
tpboIesa!r ano Reiail
DRUG SIORE,
Ottumwa, Iowa.

r have Jus: received and am now opening
the LARGEST and MOST COMPLETE stock OF
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-19
New Advertisements.
Treasurer's Notice.

Tpr,sURER's OFFICE, Ottumwa, Iowa,
May 18th 1883.
NOTICE is hereby given that all tina
~ lands and Town Lots in Wapello CO.,
Iowa, on which the taxes remain due and
unpaid for the year 1852, will be offered for
sale for said tax, at the Court. honse in OF
,umwa on Monday, the 18th day of June.
1853. Sale continued until all are sold.
- JAMES PUMRoY. Treasurer.
Wapello county, Iowa.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-19

" s. SWMMYER, General News.
w !. paper and advertising agent, cor
aer of Second and Chestnut Streets, over
the Post Office, st. Louis, Mo, is our au-
thorized agent for st. Louis. His receipts
will be held good by us.
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EXPRESS AGENCIES,


DAMS CO.'S CALIFORNIA ExPREsS-oFFICE
"A 80 BroadwsyIour next weekly express California
oregon and the Sandwich Islands win be mar
s. mail steamer Crescent City, in charge of messenger
Warren b. Mead, Thursday April 2oth, at o'clock P
NJ All freight for this should be delivered 10 ms
fore tho day Of sailing 10 enable rs 70 have IL
eesled in Small parcels and dispatches received
I'll o'clock on Thursday. Everything be in water.
proof condition and package should exceed pounds
weight or ~ feet cubic measurement ADAMS co, 80
Broadway. =
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4.DETINTsrRATOR'S FOrICDs,

DUBLIC ADMINISTRATORS OFFICE NO. 81 CHAM
bers rtreetNotice Is hereby given to the relatives
next of kin of Dennis Conner aborer deceased and
who is alleged to have died inteate that shall apply to
Surrogate the county of New York. for letters of
the estate of the said ntesta the I'D
day Of May next at 10 o'clock in the forenoon.
PETER u. SWEENY Public Administrator.
Dated New York April e, 1853.
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TfR0T0N AQUEDUCT DEphRTMENT.-T0 coNTRAC-
~ torsseaed proposals., endorsed Proposal for sewer
Forty ixth street." also with the of person
persons making the same and the date Of its
nsnt, until Monday, che 18th day Of April 1883, at IL
elook M 70 build eswer, with the necessary receiving
Seventh Ayenne TO Fifth avenue being IN length about
Sdo feet The plan Of the and spchestions for The
ludlnF OF the and all other information relating
sxsse ssn BE- ostoioed on application 70 the Water
President Of the CrstoD Aqueduet Department
xtv YcTk, April ~ 1853
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HAMILTON HOUSE. FORT HAMILTON, H. l., WILL
Ill the reception Of boarders May ls The
boat Eagle Will commence her regular trips April 18th from
per foot Of Murray street at A. M and at and T.. Nj
leaving Fort Hamilton at and 10 A. NJ. and y. NJ, until
June let when the trips will be increased leaving Fort
Hamilton ut IA A. NJ and New York at p NJ, for tho
mainder Of the Parties wishing TO engage rooms
address the proprietor at Fort Hamilton at the Of
ice, Aston House. HAWLEY ID. CLAPP.
NToTIoE.-RIcHaoND HILL HOTEL, STATEN
leland, NY date the Richmond Seminary will open
for the season OF Eve months the ID Of May
meDts have been made that families be
for the day Charges of the hotel board for the season.
Enweek Children under ten Of half price, Ser
wants ssawees Hoses q week. there 70 coach.
man u extra Separate sitting be had 81
to $40 week The Richmond stage meets the and
oeloci boat from New York ut vanderbts landing n b.
Families wishing TO secure will
lection. They Will le kept free till the 10th Of Msy.
]. +. kELLETT, Proprietor.
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TAX COMMISSIONERS OFFICE, NO. NEW CITY
i Hail. April 9, 1S53-Notee to tax payers.-The
ent rolls Of the several wards in the city Of New York will
day Of May tn Saturday the 18th day Of June both days
inclusive All tax DESTROYS Of examining correct
ing the assessment rolls requested to mako applies
to the UNDERLINED at their Office between A. N. and
~ join bEL1aATER, {Ta. Commissioners.
GEORGE Ii. PURSER,)
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TOR sALE-THE SCHOONER GABRIEL, OF NOR
folk virginia % q o5ths tons has been built
condition Ayriy to WALTER PHILLIPS, 2Si Fulton
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TINTED STATES MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
~ connecting with the Pacific Mail Steamship Company
carrying the great United States mail Only through week
ly United states mail line for California and Oregon via
10Th and 18th Of each month; Greatly reduced prices
The spen did double engine United States mail steamship
CRESCENT CITY. 900 tons burthen John hcGowan,
commander will sail Thursday April 2h, at o'clock
precisely from the pier at foot OF Warren street.
North river. The Pacific Mail Steamship comPanys mag
TO take the mails and the Crescent City,
call for San francisco. The Crescent City
will be followed tho 9th Of May by the United States
mail steamship GEORGIA 5000 tons bnrthon d. d Porter
eiac Mail Steamship Company magnificent steamer OREGON
Passengers will be landed at the railroad wharf at Aspin
wall Free Transit Of the Isthmus at the
pepse For freight or passage, apply to CHAS A. WHIT
NEY at the office OF the companies III West tree corner
Of WArron street.
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HEIIppIgG.


ICOR LIvERPOOL-UNITED STATES NAIL STEAM
ship ARCTIC, Captain J. O. Luee-Ths steamship will
DEPART with the United States malta for Europe positively
Saturday th April o II O'clock NJ from her berth q
the foot Of Canal street No berth till paid for For
freight or passa9e having unequaed accommodation fox
Elk. COLLINS CO., IS Wall street.
Passengss Are requested TO be board ct 1 A. NJ The
ssamshp Pacins viii succeed the Arctic and sail Nay
EOR LIvERPOOL-THE STEAMSHIP ALPS CAPT
Wienman VIII sail for Liverpool Thursday, 18th in
=. CUNARD, No. Bowling Green.
THE ROYAL NAIL STEAMSHIP MERLIN, CAPTAIN
Cronan will sail for Bermuda and ST. Thomas Satur
Day the III May, Passage to Bermuda $780, to st.
Thomas, SO Apply to T. CUNARD, Bowling Green.
THE NEW YORK AND LIVERPOOL UNITED STATES
MAIL Steames-The ships comprising this line are the
ATLANTIC ...."............C Captain West.
.ShptAln rye.
BHLTic. cspssin comstoch
These ships having been ut bv conRso e1nrs.s,v 70,
service has been taken In their
structonas In their engnesto strength speed
and their for passengers unequasd for
Price Of passage from New York Liverpool in first cabin
room, $500.
From Liverpool to New York. ESQ and EOS
An experienced surgeon attached to each ship.
No berths secured until paid for.
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CTREET DEPARTMENT, NO. 4 HALL OF RECORDS,
April % ls53-Seaed proposals will be received a. the
Street Commissioners Office until Wednesday May 4th at
II o'clock, NJ to set curb and gutter stones and flag
feet wde through the sidewalks of Eighth
from Fifty fourth to Fifty ninth streets Specifications to
be had on apple alton to the Contract Clerk.
JAMES FUREY, Street Commissioner.
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NORP GRAFTON NOTICE-PUBLIC NOTICE IS HERE
by given. that petitions have been presented in the
GARD Of Aldermen for the OF in the fol-
wing named streets to within Fifth street from avenue
20 fifty feet west Of First also in Fortyfourth
rect from Fifth to Seventh also In Amos street,
Fourth street to the Hudson river All persons inter-
ted in the above and having objections thereto,
usfted to present the in writing to the Contract
lsSh at his othce, on or before Monday 18th inst.
NICHOLAS DEAN, President
CSoton A9ueduet Department, April 10, 1853.
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GAS FIXTURES.

JNRENCH GAS TIXTUREs-NEW IaPohpP Ia, SS
Just received from tho best MAKERS IN fnfs Irsc
cboios Of and brackets hall lamps
The undersigned has the honor to eau tne a
public his extensive stock All aruees W@i"e'i INV
pu'Up win VIZ UNI u pARpQNYylLy, ~ psQaavay,