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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-12-23

SUICIDE IN PRIsoE.-Wm. Kirk. a German tailor,
to mis- death in Essex reetprison New York,
few days ago, by strangling himself with his neck
handkerchief while confined in one OF the cells on
a charge of assaulting and cutting his wife with a
knife endeavoring take her life and then setting
fire to the various articles in the roora, evidently
for the purpose OF burning up the premises The
wretched man was, beyond doubt laboring under
a temporary arrangement of mind.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-12-23

HEAHrLEss ScoUNDREL,-The Manchester
Mirror states that Warren F. Smith, formerly of
Saubornton, n. II. recently married your won 4 I
OF respectable standing III that city when he had a
wife in Lowell lie is said to have married his
Manchester wife for the purpose ofrobbiug her OF
her little property in which, however, he failed
On the discovery ofhis guilty conduct he fled to
parts unknown.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-12-23

LATER FROM RIo.-We learn from a despatch
received by mercantile house in this city, that
the Rio Janeiro dates received by the brig VIM
Price arrived at Philadelphia, to October 25th
The ruling price OF coffee was 5H500 per arrobe tor
round lots. This is considered advance OF eight
hundred reis Oh previous purchases, equal to two
cents per pound. Stock $1,000 bags Freiehts
nominal. Rio was healthy and the Province quiet
Bait. An1r.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-12-23

THE SHORTEST ROAD TO THE LUNArIc ASYLUM.
BE an editor, let the devil be waiting for copy
Sit down to write article, and get n few senten,
ces done Then let loafng acquaintance drop
in, aud begin to tell you stories and the gossip Of
tle town. and let him sit, and Sit and sit aud SIT
2het is the quickest way we can think Of to go
raving, distracted, mad. So says the n. Y. Plea
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-12-23

GREAT BARGAINS AT THE FRANK
"a LIN CLOTHING TORE, NO. %. MAIN ST ,
RICHMONp, FA.-Ne have Just received large
and complete stock OF Ready Made Clothing suitable
for Fall and Winter wear and will continue to re-
sndP from IsnpfaCtury in Phiiade =
phia. Persons wishing TO buy viii always have large
and froat stool. select from Aso large and we'll
selected stock OF Geutiemen's Furnishing Goods a.
ways on hsad. Also Umbrellas. Our plan of ope-
ration il, large sales aud small profits.
K. DECOU l. CO,
Sc S2-Srn No Ss}, Main street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-12-23

The discussion OF the lavery question was open
ed inthe House OF Representatives at Washington
on Tuesday. Mr.. Gerrit Smith made a set speech,
which was replied to by Mr.. Preston. The Presl-
dents Message was the subject under consiiera-
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-12-23

The Washington S,ar publishes letter from
Senator CIeme n to the National Democrats ofPhils
delphia in which he excuses the President and d.
clines all participation in the Philadelphia move
ment. 1t is said Gen. Cas- strongly approves of
the letter.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-12-23

HOLIDAY PRESENTS.-Ladies and
Il gentlemen wishiu. to make heir friends neat
and handsome present st the approaching Holidays
could not get anything desirable than by cains
The subscribers store AID getting some OF their rich
French EmbTcldaFIes, consisting Of worked sleeves
Cneinsettcs Hdkts, Collars, Cspes, Bands &c; h.so
SbgUls Cloaks and Dresses ibuUgneTable auG cheap.
]. MILLHlSER BRO,
EsI4 l93 Broad street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-12-23

HEAVY DAMAGES CLAIMED-Three OF the de-
PENDANTS in the Martha Washington forgery case
have brought suits against the Cincinnati Gazette
and COMMERCIAL newspapers, for libel. The DANA
ges are laid in each case at s600o0
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-12-23
MANCHESTER FIRE.-The house burned

on The south side of the river last "Wednesday night
was stable. the property of Mr.. NJ IL. Root, and
contained seven eight horses, lot tools ana
understand, were badly burned; and tie entire
amount of tools provender, etc, destroyed -
Az there had been fire in the stable for some time
previous to its burning, there be no doubt that
il ne work of sn incendiary. The loss on the
tools. etc. is about 500, which there is no iusa.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-12-23
I,pn,rxor-semuel. slave to S. S. Ny.

ers was ordered thirty lashes yesterday, for belns
insolent James Claytor the day before ana eoa4
ing him with having sworn 10 lie, by which the pa
soner was procured a floggug. After making ihe
charge ia the sire Sam sought Csst9r a. nis S
house, uear the Second Market, when he oheIse "a 81
apoioev for has impotence; bu, being ordered on ne
~ peafed the charge and in return received severe
blaw from Ciaytor the left ade Of the laisesa.
with piece vi plank cutting the SKIN nesty 70 tne
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-12-23
A I1rrrr T,eur-Thomas Cropan. re.


siding short distance in Hearico county, came to
town last "Wednesday gor. drunk made an indecent
exposure of his person IN IND street became aDass,
was taken ia custody by watchman Rae, deposited Ia
the cage and there kept until yesterday norning,
when he was brought before the Mayor, adinotis :
ed against repeating his sScehess pfon'ed 20 % 50
no more and was set at liberty.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-12-23

III new Theatre is to be built in Broadway, New
York, with five tiers ofboxes and capable OF holdiI
five thousand persons. John Al. Trimbel, the aTchi
tect has projected the plan. The theatre is to cost
sl50OO0
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-12-23
THE HOLY CAIT-Ixo

lHE HOLY CALLING.
i-1na,onsh love of money, BALKAN cuit
and ran no more Cody race.
For hired preachers are unht
10 Claim or publish Coos free rraes
4 Iney cherish Balaau's monied call
70 please Gods foes for ready paw:
frstendns they have heard Co cali.
ana they are walking in Gods way
.. We plainly read in holv writ
4 mar idye of money Is q crime
"nCh makes mansind totally unfit
10 'oVe or talk of thinga Divine
o111st ws doth plainly disown the man
who Dayid's Kingdom hates.
ne cannot give that holy land
10 nifn who this one gospel hates
o. preach the gospel of this Kipxaon,
no other gospel will own:
III ohrist 1is' ~lil take his dominion.
Ahd give me on this earth throne
g. OF r.sting souls shove the skies
re foolish Clergy, all may preach.
Ana an your goats may me disp;sa
nut VIII not your nonsense teach
T. Your ideal foolishness copd.r,,.
VIZ, we ,iaith ana hope, and Agapee.
Al every word of Ged Comments
7Very man of God may Gee.
4" ha1aan Sna rode braying ass.
70 ger hreling's calIine.
GO let tFe hird preachers nsss
de % IL. S-Rloney-squaling-T n
w. w JONES
g. Cadets Of TemneTan.as Of Lawrence Section, No.
ns Dec Ia, the following reson,i &c eve
and adopted: ola'ionS were offered
wise ess ta pfassd .o God in hi, all
~ 3 sqnth h cur beloved brother, a August tbsso
HeesofTed 1st That while we bow with mbn..,o,,
70 the Divine will we do deeply Lament ,b
" uch mas deprived US of such an excellent mernhs
aa daarI, sncn worthy companion. End, That we Sa
synPathiSe with the family of our deceased
IN
tim t;an cInoSenee Sd, That copy of these reson.
.ons &c nended to the parents Of the deceased and
'-"' '"ey DC published IL one of the daily papers
n r prp,-,,W WIN. r. TODD, Chairman.
gIAnPSoN IAn i JONES. Jr. c..,..
WIN. o. TAYLOR.
J, Cadets Of Temperance pc ~ 70.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-12-23

T. G. Hammond clerk for Beck in Broadway,
New York, has been arrested for stealing siik
dresses, and Theodore G. May, young English
man, for selling the same. Other dry goods clerks
are implicated in the same hnsiness
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-12-23

For Friday, Dec 3 contains Il large amount of orr
sinaisaud seiected matter-embracing editorials up
On all the current topics of the day. foreign and do
nestc news, local Intelligence, Legislative reports,
poetry, &c &c Price 5 cents per single
copy-Sl por sEnum, in advance. For sale at the
coualipg-roou
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-12-23

The oldest preacher in the world is Rev. Robert
Fletcher, OF London, who in February next will be
l07 years old.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-12-23

~ .gSAEFoRp's TRoUPE will arrive here to-day
aud give their opening Concert Saturday evening;
They will remain with MS curing the holidays, We
sac By exchanges that Ssuforcs I'ss by the re-
is estimated at SO Geo. but nothing dsunts him-he
is ia the ieid again
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-12-23

BIG SANDY RAfLRoAD.-The Maysville and Big
Sandy Railroad Directory have entered into con
tract at Philadelphia tor supply OF the iron, the
locomotives and passenger and freight cars for their
road, at an aggregate cost OF hye hundred and
eichty-five thousand dollars
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-12-23

Shortly after twelve o'clock on Saturday night a
young man named Michael Conroy, was shot by
the keeper OF grocery in Fourteenth street, New
York, and died from his wounds about hal. an hour
afterwards. Dennis O'Connor and two brothers
were taken into custody,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-12-23

1t is said thai Mrs. Barrett, the celebrated
actress, is dead. Therear contradictory rumol
to the cause of her desth-some asserting tia.
she was poisoned
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-12-23
Sc 92-2m
D0TANIC PRACTICE OF MEDICINE.

OTANIC CPRACTICE OF MEDICINE.
~ DOCTOR e. u. ROBINSON continues to offer
bis serviCes the afflicted, and especially those sut
ferng with chronic and supposed incurable forms OF
disease The DR.. haB been engaged in the practice OF
medicine twenty yeaTs-the last twelve in this city.
and therefore give satisfactory reference. Thou
sands h0 dragging out miserable existence with
Dyspepsia, Rheumatistr, Bronchitis, tluor bus
DTopsy, Neuralgia, Paralysis, ScrUuia, Liver Com
plant, Disease, OF the Lungs, Fstula, sc might be
speedily relieved and many permanently cured
Perscrs ct distance would do well to come TO the
city ana remain until their health is restored En-
srActug Teeth only 25 cents.
Oiiice Franklin, between 18th and l4th streets.
Secret forms of disease treated with great success
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-12-23

HEAVY RoDBERY.-A passenger ON the Buffalo
and State Line Railroad. New York, was robbed OF
$4,000 in gold on the night OF the 10Th inst lie
was a returned Californian.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-12-23

Secretary Guthrie, on Saturday night, whilst de-
cending the steps OF the Treasury building, It is
said, fell prostrate, and was painfully, but not &C.
riously injured.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-12-23

The name of the fireman who was injured at
Roxbury by the explosion of boiler in Sewel
Day 6 Co.'S cordagc factory, i'd Henry Ready He
has since died. The boy vino was injured is not
expected 10 live
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-12-23

Nor M.nE .Our.--A charge against Re-
heit Leyne for threetatin ing 70 assault Jonn w Da-
Wis was Examined into by the Mayor, but not eeins
made out was dismissed.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-12-23

The nine deck hands O sLeamer Louisiana,
who were recently arrested at Cleveland Ohio, r
the murder OF Mr.. Anderson mate OF the steamer
Buckeye State, were discharged for want Of evi-
dence against them
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-12-23

Mann, the Captain ot the Navy of the new Re
public OF Lower California is the eldest Of the
late Dr. Aziel Mann, OF Hollowell, Me-, and has
a brother in-law who Is Il member OF Congress
from that State, 5. ?. Benson, from the hrnue-
bee district.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-12-23

VIM. Wood who halls from Dublin, was arrest
cd in Charleston last Monday, for stealing s2C4
from Mr.. Myers, of Anderson C. H., s. C.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-12-23
CHRISTMAS PkEsENTS.-BENNETT

NHRISI'MAS PkESENTS.--BENNE
" BEERS Druggists. No l25 Main street,
have en- hand large and beautiful stock of rich
Fancy Goods suitable for presents-among which
are -
Beautiful Perfume Boxes
Handsome Cut Glass Toilet Bottles
Elegant Cologne Bottles nd French Perfunsry
Mantel Ornaments; Alabsstvr Jewel Boxes
French Match Boxes; Choice Fancy Soaps
Powder Puff Boxes; Jeweiry Boxes, fruit shape
With many other articles, of line quality, at low
priees in greet variety.
~ Cali and select something nice for the ladies'.
de- %
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-12-23

MORE CHoLERA--The British ship Glenmanna
from Liverpool arrived al New Orleans on the 18th
instant, having lett Liverpool with 450 steerage
passengers, 81 OF whom died OF cholera the pas
sage
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-12-23

EHkE, LIFE AND MA Il N + INSU-
Il RANCE.-The Richmond Fire Association
now prepared 10 issue policies of Insurance on the
above description of risks On es reasonable terms as
any similar company, and respectfully ask share Of
Che patronage OF the public Applications will be
ceived the oflce No. zZS OF MAN and stl
stTeets where the officers viii Cheertuliy furnish all
information that may be required. All losses prompt
ly and literally adjusted
JAMES BOSHER, President.
JOHN r. BosHEa, Secretary. NH IL
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-12-23

RELEAsEp-Peter Connell, confined for
xettipg drunk. paid tine Of Si, and was released.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-12-23

A bill is before the Alsbams Legislature to tax
every voter 81 per AMMAN, for public school pur-
poees
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-12-23
The DAILY DISPATCH

~ The circulation of the Daily Dispatch exceeds
considerably that of al the Daily papers of Richmond
lombined.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-12-23

Thomas Meredith, late President ofthe CONNER
cial and Farmers Bank of Baltimore died on the
Goth inst
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-12-23

We are indebted 10 Aessrs. Adams & Coax.
rel for late Northern papors.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-12-23

Eight houses were destroyed by fire at Bay St
Louis, La, on the 18th inst.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-12-23

CAPTAIN RUDoLpH.-The Charleston Courier,
speaking of the discovery Of the remains of Capt.
Rudolph who was recently lost in the cutter Hamil
ton, says:
The body about the head particularly, con
sderably decomposed, the clothing, however,
with the exception OF the coat and boots was entire,
and from that and ring his little finger the re
mains were easily identified. Taey We're brought
this city and will be sent to St. Marys, Geo, his
native place, for interment.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-12-23
\ EvY's CHEAP STORES. Is and rs

to call and look at my goods and prices before
purchasing elsewhere.
Moasseiine De Laine Sc; Figured Alpaca l2ic:
fan-y dress Silks 75c. Brocade Alpaca, fne goods
2Sc worth soc; French, English and German Mesl-
nos; Cloth Cloaks all eoioIs; French Merino cloaks,
richest styles BIecade SIks. 81 dress, worth go;
embroidered aud plain Grape shawls S. 10 &c. flask
eol0rE Merrimack Prints Shawls; Ehouse. Ike epius
sosks of all klnda i24 Linen and Gotten Sheetiugs;
l2-i Blanketsi Linen Dsmask Napkin Towels; Ia
bile Cloths; Toweliing hiapeH pure Irish Linens,
ito0 Negro BianketA cheapest In this city; ell kinds
of heavy Negro Clcthing Give me trial is all ask
LEWIS CHEAP STORES
aa 81 4. sna X Main ssrass
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-12-23

ssow.-The Wheelingites were visited by quite
a heavy fall of snow last Monday.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-12-23
MErRopoLIrAN HALL-Mr. Morris .Iu.

lius Franklin, announced to lecture ght on til.
"iestsration of the Jews TO Palestine for want
sn aualeuee failed to deliver the promised sdaress
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-12-23

TOR RENT.-A very desirable Office On
= Grace street, between 4th and 5th.
DE- Civ. GEO. +. MAYNARD.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-12-23
The DAILY DISPATCH.
CASH TERMS OF ADvERTIsIgg

Insertion. % 50 square, month. % .
I...da. insertions Is lido. z months. %
90. 90 Do. Is i..dy. .do..is a
80 Is I...do.. i year. 50 q
adxs,,;.a, ar LINES Or LESS MAKE a SQUARE; louxer
abIsin .sns charged in exact proportion, and psy
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-12-23

FALSE ALARM-1he he kIndling of fire by
knn the chip locks, last night at 10 o'eloet
csused the aiurtn bells TO rng and the remen, with
their engines, to have long sun. OF cou So tie
sainl q false one, a1d the ali for nothing
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-12-23
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BARGAINS IN DRY GOODS. AT

ID O0LDSMITS Cheap Store, No. al Main St.
As the holidays near at hand, persons rho want
great bargains in Dry Goods, have only to call on
GOLDSMIf, he IS determined not to stand on
profits: Mouseiines, Cslicoes. Irish Linens Raw Silk
Paids Blankets, Comforts, Cioaks, Shawls, Cottons
Lindseys Collars Chimisettes Bands, Flanuels
Quilts FriRges, Gloves. Diapers Napkins Silks Me-
r noes Checks, Robbln Edgings, ; Miss and Cambria
Edgiigs and InsertiHgs, aud numerous other goods,
o,hirh will be offered at tow prices. de 70
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-12-23

e. FOR RENT, by the day or week
III the large ROOM oyer nay store, for the sale Of
Paintings, Books, &c, st auction. The is very
well suited, having shelves, gas fixtures, &c.
no &S ELIAS HALE, l06 Main st.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-12-23

EREENE 6. HEATH, COMMISSION
~ MERCHANTS, 6aa Francisco, California, vii
attend 10 shipments of Flour Tobacco and Mechan-
die generally. Prompt rctur1s viii be made. Refer
: MessTs. a. 4. Lawrence Co., Boston; Allen
Paxson, Patterson, Adams x Co, Maitland Phelps
Co. New YORK; Courtney, Gushing Il Co, Baltimore;
Edmond, Dayen port ca, Davenport, Allen 4 Co,
Richmond. au l5-eodom
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-12-23
THE DAILY DISPATCH.
BY J. A. COWARDIN.

DAILY DISPATCH is served to subscribers
nt eTy ANn A QUARTER CENTS FER WEEK, PAYABLE to
che Carrier weekly. Price for mailing, Si year in
s5vsnce.
The WEEKLY rIsPATcH is Issued every Friday,
and mailed 20 subscribers at 81 per annum
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-12-23

g., FOR rem THE small brick
El:N no USE, 2o5h street, Church Hill at present
occupied by Mr. Robert Currie. Possession given IN
6 few days. apply 10 TOLER & COOK,
Dc Pearl streat.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-12-23
RIC H III Nd, VA
THE WEEKLY DISPATCH

FRIDAY MORNING. DECEMBER %, 1858.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-12-23

s. FOR KENT A very desirable
k4AA framed House Brosd street near the -es
deHce Of the Hon. john NJ Bolts Possession can be
had immediately. Apply to
EDWARD D. EACHO
de - Genera! Agent and Collector
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1853-12-22
NUMBER PAS.
Later From Texas.

The stssmshp Losisiaus Capt Smith from Indianosa
and Gsvestos the 10Th arrived yestsrdsy bringing the
following passsngss:
W Watson and lady Mrs J Smith, jr., Miss 9ivens,
Mrs Muller, ChspnAa and LADY. Mrs Oliver and SER
vsut Asssrs Solomon, Jopa White Rungs Klein, r
Lisut's Bulgsr Moore Kichardsos, Jefferson Lsdd
Simmons, and ninetssn on deck.
By the arrival Of the Louisiana have received Texas
papers late ss due
Ths Pacific Railroad Bill passed the Senate the sth
By voes Of % to 81 Messrs McAneiy, Potter, Scar
borough and wres voting against It's adoption.
The State Times says:
The eastern portion Of the route Is left opsn for con-
mepcsneDt from Fulton southward The bill confines
the line To crossing the Trinity Brszo and the Colorado
rivers at the 32d degree the practicable point
% it The portion bstvesn the Colorado and the Rio
Grsnds has no line designated. bonus Of twenty
tons was granted The printed bill has been altered in
few other particulars.
LypIAs NHws-The stats Times Of the 10th says:
The Lpans and Toncahuas are organizing an exp>di-
tion against the Comsnches The Comancbes recently
made foray upon the former carried on near two
hundred horses The Lipans and Toncahuss deter
mined to avepse the injury BY retaaou They and the
Comanchss have been enemies for years. The Lipans
once claimed the greater portion Of the territory
eupied as bunting ground by the Comanchss The Ton
cahuas have receded from the vicinity Of coast They
trouble may originate from the late depreciation Major
Neighbour viii take timely judcous steps TO arrest
the movements; Major Howard being on leave he has
taken temporary charge Of these tribes,
CoTTos AsD sroAa oy CoLoaADo,-Ihe Western
Texan says:
The prospects for heavy crops Of cotton aud sugar
the Colorado are very fstteng iparting hne spirits "a
the farmers of that region They also rsissd an
sbundant crop Of corn, and have had beautiful fall fol
gathering.