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The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-02-16
Temperance in Polite.

True 70 his instincts and the anteeedehls
81 the Democratic party, the Dubaque L.
press condemns unsraringly recent adj
dress on Temperance delivered in that GUY
by the Rev Henry Clay Dean. Our CO.
temporary has made the discovery that Mr.
Dean IS in favor OF the Maine Law in Iowa
and ergo, ins,inctiveiy cons,rues his remarks
into an attack Oh the Democratic party
New We have no opposition TO make -
Temperance" SAYS the Esprsss. when kept
on, Of politics Our contemporary Is good
Democrat, in the modern acceptation 81 the
word, and very fair representative Of the
leaders. ii no, the rank and file, of that par
~ in Iowa They are all in favor of Tenn
perance, If you will only "aeepi, out efpol-
ties But attempt 10 make a law upon
the subject Of Temperance. or to elect a
candidate because he is Temperance mau,
and they arc aroused al once and eNelaim,
oh. you are introducing Temperance into
politics.
". 4
4 ,Iities. how are We ever y obtain legal en-
aeta.en.s t. restrain the use o. intoxicating
lieaors! Shall We continue to send men
to the Legislature, who ike our friend Of
the Espress, and the mass Of Democracy he
represents. are in favor OF Temperance, bai
opposed 10 Introducing it into polities!-
Was that the way the Temperance reforms
Of Maine and Michigan were accomplished
Bu, le, US hear the E.rfress further on this
subject Reforms to be effectussl must ac.
company public opinion and net travel IN
advance Of il, and as the time has not arriv,
ed for 4 Maine Liquor Law in Iowa, tn
cause Of temperance in cur judgment, vii
receive more injury than benefit, tram ,h'
present agitation"
Tha, is cid ioggism eut-anl-out \ e
}oria is change from verse 10 better aRs
there is no use. according to our cotemno
rarv. Of attempting this change until publiC
opinion is In favor Of it. He j. Ike h,
lrishman wha, after tugging awhile at ;
pair OF new boots. declared. he never woul,
be able TO get them on, until he had worr
them few DAYS. How IS public opinion
ever 10 become in lav or OF Temperance, 6!
any other reform. unless its advocates &C
quaint the public mind with the subject Q
reform; And yet no sooner Is that attempt
Cd, than the Dubuque Express aud kindrei
prints cry cut, il i introducing Temperance
into politics and they viii have none oft
With ali due Difference 70 our c9temPora
~, We would s..y, that the time las arrive,
for Maine Liquor Lln in iowa. and ht
does injustice To the Intelligence Of the PEG
pie OF this State when he declares to tn
contrary. Temperance men and womei
are not putting forth The energies the.
should be doing IA Iowa. Instead OF twt
lecturers trayersjng tie State, speaker
should be out III every quarter, hlTaaguin!
the people aud showing taem the imPor
lance that they act, BOW and decisiSeiy, il
the matter As It i. Temperance addres
Is 50 rare an occurrence as 70 be csteeme'
target, by political editors Of the Demo
cratic school, ut which 10 aim their clumsl
arrows.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-02-16
Hon 1 4. Douglas.


Juagn Douglas presents the remarkable
illustration Of a man too aspiring oscrreach-
ing himself. Between the two burdens he
has assumed, of,he Nebraska bill and tho
I homage system, he will be very apt to iail
IN his ambitious aspirations. The Yves,
has been his stronghold, il has regarded him
as the great exponent Of its Interests and
though there be members Of Congress rep
rcscnting every locality, yet Douglas is the
man upon eaea they depended when any
Vital measure toaohil,. their welfare was u
stake lie stands now before them us the
godfather OF two measures Of great unpop-
ulari,e and both oi them Immediately in.
volv.ng the interests oi the West Neither
OF these bills can pass Congress unless na-
terially modified from the shape ii which
they we're introduced hs Judge Douglas
The Nebraska BIZ! viii be purged ci it
highly eseeptionabe feature, i; il pass Al
all. wi.;le the Tonnage and Harbor Till II
all probability viii 60 by The board, This
is the opinion We fern from an observation
OF the proceedings in Congress up tlil the
psesen, time, and unless reaction take
place. Of which we have slight fears, tn,
resul, mus, be as predicted. What viii b.
the Consequence 10 the ''li,,le giant! Thf
very means that he has taken to elevate
himself in the popular viii, from their fail
uTe, must have The CONTRARY effect. Shoul
the Nebraska bill pass the Senate it vii
meet with greater antbgonism and esns'
more discussion in the House than i ha'
elected IN the former body. Be the resul
as i, may, Ju1ge Douglas i responsible q
throwing this tire-brani among the eembus
,itlc materials Of Congress and, in an eco
nomic4l point OF view. for the waste Of tim
that will be sguandcred in it, discussion.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-02-16
Davenport.

4 gentleman sojourning al the L. Claire
House in this Place, writes thus 70 the Chi
cago Prssy-"This city is driving ahead
with lightning express speed. Thrift
and enterprise are apparent all around the
compass, and the entire surrounding coun,
Try Is instinct with life and aotivity-what
splendid portion Of Uncle Sans Farm lays
out here, and with what an immense push
are The people pouring for it. occupancy
The Leclaire House, kept by Lowry & Bro
is full al! the time, and the best hotel west
of Chicago
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-02-16
Illness ~ Geo. Lippard, thu -,


The following sounds very m,oh ~
nance and we hope for the honor ~ -
citizens Of Philadelphia, il may be- - W. "e
don't understand what il means h., We
'"bcingt Tic founder Of the order of,h. J.. 'tDa
hood" Of Masons,as that order date, fn., '''
back, even in its establishment, in pha1A4
phiu, than % his entranc, upon the s,,.s 'r
action 'H
The Boston Post of The ol,, a..
correspondent writes us that this 90.
man is sick anddes,itu,c. lie i res sra''e'
an almost dying condition, wilhou, nra 10
attendance or care, N the second s,or rsOPei
old heu>e, situated IN an unlreucn,cao y an
Of Philadelphia" The writer saws, paa
/ sln room scantily furnished g..
him: nothing II particular attracted nv sa !.
ientlun, save peculiarly modelled ran w
sentation Of Jesus Of Nazareth A. r. r..
silence was looking at il, he fecblv s,1 y
"Erce homo : lie was half reclinip. II =
old rocking chair. He is somewhat l :" ~
chondrical; thinks he has an affection y H. 1.
heart; (angi,ia ptctoris) is much emac;., ''s
much troubled with acspondency -d;Ea,1,
breathing. An elderly lady, whom fana5
nursing him. Informed me that he Ind ~ INV y,
tendant and she had therefore left he, r.. =
~ TO come and take charge Of him gu
remarked that he really needed the uec, s"'
ries Of life. oh he cried, I am afraiJ
shall be left to starye.' lie Is Ma,
and il is said was the founder of thu o,1.
Of brotherhood. In consequence Of peenn
airy inability to pay arrearages. h. rean. =.
benefit from h union with those assoc,
tons.
"lic Is singular looking man. abon, III.
,y-fve, an abundance of long black L,;,
which covers his head and reaches d,ra
his back But a small quantity Of lis bear,
i shaven. Hi, face reminds me Of Mr..
{ peiby's wax representation OF oar Sayio,
He Inns not been much benefited hy His nh,
locations; le assured me that il he only k.a
received one penny each for lis ygiame.
sold he would have been wealthy. b,4a
h;tn gnod bye with heart full d sympa,by.
assuring him that Inc should net want viii,
remained ALIKE and Nell May lie he wii
die there alone. his life is fast odNnp nj,
y III hA hAe atha3t4t CON u llt pillow e! that
talented orphan. IN tint gloomy room ii h.
ding II orphan no father, no m9,har
brother, ~ friend q care fof lin! indael. /,
is alan5t His eHfr ssieRs n me were sgnp.
s bat Irregular indicating that tie mind (.
not sway as formerly i cannot read ii
write bo&.' lie sad 'ny memory Is iss
leaving ne; | am becoming ~ idiot
wrote SINE Yesterday, aud then. o horror.
the mains near my heart, fer two hour.
suffered al the agaries Of death. aud VT
was aliyet II vas onlr prepared. il Wopl
ulease tng well to hayp tti- thin veil t.
tween myselfand eternity drawn aside; aa
yet dtcHd tbatie,nre. There : h ratal
Il death. cau meet You ike man-is
Christian IT'S fearful, dreadful, and ya
| wish TWAS over; | care not 70 Ike; min
has ever been liz of bitterness.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-02-16
By Telegraph.
ARRIVAL or THE PACIFIC,
No aoatsment Of Festivities Between Russia
S and TURKEY "a q
Y Z,
By Telegraph.
TIE MARKETS
fnrEREsTIso vrws'
NEw YORK, Feb. % +.

NV, YORK, Feb, 9-5 y. NJ.
The steamer Pacific from Liverpool, 10
O'clock "Wednesday the oath nit, arrived
to-day at al =. NJ. The Africa arrived at
Liverpool Monday .3d nit.
The Atlantic brings rescued from the
wreck OF the San Francisco, Capt. Natklns,
Pursner c. 4. Burton, Srd officer jno. Ma
son. .l,h officer w. bucket, Lieut. Winder,
Lieut. Chandler. J. Rankin, lt7 troops ana
ID women and children.
The news may be briefly summednp
Nooiiieialrcply from the Car. No ahate-
mcnt OF actual hos6tties. and preparations
for attack, but no further battles reported
either on the Danube OF in Asa.
The allied fleets were last seen steerins
Cor Ratourn. with fair wind. Russian fleet
also III sea.
The yer, latest morning OF the Pacific's
sailing SAYS Oh authority OF the Times that
the Car has not proceeded to extreme meas
ures ON learning that the allied fleets had ell
tered tile Black Sea. lie replies BY j qnes-
ton, are the fleets to observe strict neutrai-
ity, or 70 take active part with Turkey. The
answer to the above is of little Importance,
as his final reply 10 the note ot Vienna must
ere this be on the way. FAe above had,
however a favorable influence upon the
BourSc.
III ,eIegraphed from Vienna that il Las
transpfed that the Czarls tinalreply viii be
Il eonfemptuons refusal of Vienna nete. also
referring Turkey to Gortschekof tor further
particulars. and asserting positively That he
willnot give up one jot OF Gortschnlsoi 5 first
demand.
Considerable movements along the Dan
ube but no further battle.
Tie English people seeing the prospects
d var. appear 10 have made mp their
minds TO the necessity, aad quietly accept
il.
Mr.. Masan, Minister T. France, has pre-
scented his credentials.
Il BRE8nsTrFFs. Il further advance Of Is.
on Flour; I'd. az Sd. on wheat, Is q p. on
Indian Corn Vas generally demanded, bat no
transaction NJ these rates. Mchakin s Son
aiye price current l.. S. whit wheat Us.
led Is l3S. Id. mixed l3s. Cd. "a lis v hite
l.. :. Indian cora las. q 52s.. yellow 53s,
n AIS.
MAseuEsrtR-Very little doing and rri-
ces gradually declining.
Iosp5s, Jan. -.
TIE Times correspondent writes that
The Emperor Of Rnsja's reply, though not
eouched III yerr strong language, ii q such
character as leaves littie hope nf 4 change
III tie Empefos's mind. / is stated that
The p5fular excitement At St. Petersburg
s irdfseglbable. and that the French
Government anticipate that an eXplo-
sion Of such kind viii take place as t
force the Emperor 10 make forfaal dec
T4rafHtn t.f war before his ntauz are arTIuc.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-02-16
WoNAn,s RlnHrs.-Amonr tlle rece

WoNAS's RlGHTs.-Among tine receH
proceedings of Congress we observe that !;
bill for the relief of Elizabeth Smith, VIII
enlisted in tie Indiana Regiment and serv.
ed eight months, was passed.
Mrs. Smith. under the assumed name o.
Ben Newman, enlisted Us a soldier in the
Mexican war IN l64j, served ten months
when her sex was discovered and she Vas
discharged She is since married and now
applies for her pay and bounty land, which
sc are pleased 10 see Congress intends Is
grant her.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-02-16
Wing Convention.

The keokuk Waig still persists in its
protest against the holding oi the Consen-
ton Oh the ODD inst. II is too late now =
postpone it, but it was certainly an inladl-
cious movement on the part OF the Few at
Iowa Civ, who incurred the responsibility
of making the announcement. II VAS our
intention to have been present on the coca
sion had not the Railroad celebration at
Rock Island been designated fer the same
day.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-02-16

How The THING CAME A3arr.-We can t
vjuch for it, but il is said to have originated
thus: ~ fellow attending party accident
ally g5t druak, and in retiring miatook q
lady : shaw lor his cloak, IN whiea Aabili-
men; he was seen in the streets. This vas
Immediately taken BY some as an introdnc-
ton Of new fashion, and is followed T.
some extent.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-02-16

We direct attention 81 farmers aud 9th
ers wishing trees, 10 the advertisement Of
Messrs. Avery & Comstock Those who
have purchased trees from this firm, ind
them all they are recommended 10 be and
invariably seek the same nursery when de-
string further supplies.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-02-16
Editor d Ia Ga-eta .

The following CORES
nondence originated irom my having learn
cd that an impression prevailed 70 some *
tent that Col. Shelley was not temper
anee man. From many years acquaintance
could youch for his temperance views. but
his own declaration will be more satisfacto-
RI as premul CATION q his opinions cannot
seriously injure him- but may be saiiaiaeto-
r. 10 his friends. | desire though ananthort-
zed bv him 10 have you publish them n Four
valuable PAPER. i'll
DEAE SIR: have noticed in some OF the
papers that you are proposed as Wing NOM
inee for Governor Of the State of iowa. As
the subject Of Temperance has elected
much interest and produced no little excite
ment in this and many Of the United States,
i would be highly gratifying 70 me and
great number of yoaf friends. no matter
That be lie result Of tie action s. the &hig
convention, to learn What your views are
relative to enaetrg some stringent prohibI-
tory hlaor law III tnls Sthte.
Very Respectfully your friend.
JAMES HALL.
STEPHEN B. SHELLEuY, Esq'r.
Davenport. Jan'y. 30. 1854.
JASPER COUNTY, Iowa, Feb. OH, "a.
Dear Sir
Yours Of 29h January has
lust been received and take this early OPP
portunily of replying 10 your inquiry In
the first place, however, viii state that my
name being suggested in number Of the
Wing papers for the Office Of Governor, has
not been with my knowledge, nor BY my
procurement, neither am an aspirant tar
that Office, believing that there number ot
Wings in the State much better qualified
than am for that office, ! have urged ~
claim for the nomination.
But If should be selected for that station
bv nv friends. and should be elected, would
most cordially give my sanction to any law
that may be passed by the Legislature cal
cuuted to drive the monster HtmperaAce
from our State, and indeed | would recon-
mend the matter 10 the consideration OF that
body.
As my health is at present very poor and
my nerves 50 unstrung as to make i great
burden to me to write at all will close BY
subscribing myself with great respect your
ob't. servant, STEruES b. SHELLEDY.
JANIS HALL.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-02-16
Addition. " Inc Arabia

Ex5LAsp-Lord John Russell has sent a
circular 10 the members Of the House Of
Commons yesterday. There was full at
tendance at the opening Of the House. Sir
John ngs has resigned.
England is actively recruiting her coasts
guards volunteers, artillery and c0ast defen-
ccs. Ten thousand men are wanted TX
crtious are also making 10 ma the navy,
and insre ships were fitting out, but aFpar,
entity 10 land forces.
FgAscE.-The Monitenr pubises de-
cree extending free trade III breadsfrIfis be-
tween France and England to 3lst July
The revenue from indirect taxes t0r last
wear shows an increase Of over 100000
francs over preceding year.
RussIA--has made ovcrtures to Den.
mark for the purchase Of the Bohemia Is
lands.
IrALY.-Thc Roman States are suffering
for food A scarcity also prevails at Ma
piles, The prohibtory to export broadstuilz
is extended to March lst, and for importa-
tons is extended Ia same date.
There is great distress in Ireland on uc-
count ofthe severity ofthc weather, and the
high price Of provisions. Riots were feared
in several places, and the troops were under
arm In Limerick.
NEGOTIATIONS are in process to pure base
seven steam ships from The English Steam
Nayiaati9n Company, 10 form ii Inc to
America. the steamnrs 10 be at the djsp0-
sal of thc Govcrument when not employed
BosroE, Feb. :.
Last evening the locomotive on the up
a. Na..I,rr 4
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-02-16

THE WEArHEE.-l.ast Sunday the mer-
curry stood at 81 degs. early IN tie morning,
which we note Is being the warmest day d
the winter. To-day We have another slight
snow, being about the twentieth This winter
49, al no one tine sufficient for sleighing.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-02-16

Last "Wednesday work was commenced
on lhe Muscalinc and Oskaloosa Railroad.
The .ionraai says, .heAt week, ~e are III
formed itty hands wilt be employed, aud
tnis number viii b gradnAIly increased
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-02-16

Quite revival has been in progress in
the Baptist church Of this place during the
for, night past. Last Sunday fTe persons
were immersed
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-02-16

Nor FArR.-The Progressive Era seolis
the Linn Co. Register for small paragraph
in relation to the birth OF children in Marion
and at the same time has an article of half
column in length on the loss Of The editor's
scissors
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-02-16

THE SUNBEAM. the organ Of the Ten
perance party in Iowa, has been metamor-
phosed into lit,le quarto and brought out
under the high sounding title Of the Iowa
State Journal We Ike neither the name,
the form, nor the manner in which It is
conducted. near - we'll az under the old
regime.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-02-16

4. G. BuELEY & Co, Chicago, I.I.-See
the advertisement Of this firm and when you
visit the Garden City giye them a call,
Those who advertise do SO because they
have heavy stock and will sell low.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-02-16

As our neighbor Of the Iowa R.portr has
published portion Of the article in the
Muscatine .Jouraq! upon WHICH We com
meutcd, il - no more than justice that be
gives his readers the benefit Of our remarks,
" III he AZ Il!
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-02-16
Drugs e. wsiieiaes.

We direct the attention OF oil those
wishing pure medicinal articles, TO the al
vertisement in to-dsg's pepper. OF the old CO.
taJlished house Of Chariess, Blow & 90, ST.
g,fs.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-02-16

THE GAUGE Question al ERlE-It seems
likely that this vcxcd question will he soon
amicably settled. Not, however, by tri-
umph Of the Railroad Co.'S, which have
been attempting TO override the Erians, but
by their total destruction. conpnnv has
been formed to construct Il SIX foot ganre
road from the harhor Of Erie to CIcyt land
The directors are men OF character, Stock
is subscribed as follows cuyahoga SI50,-
eco, Lake County $4,000, Geauea Coun-
ty $4,000, Ashtnbula County $4,000, For
ejgn Stock 100000. Total $4l7,O0Q
Cleveland viii take enough additional stock
to pot the amount to half million. So far
a. stock j. concerned, the speedy construc-
ton Of this road Is ensured beyond doubt
10 this road we presume Eric will make no
objection, She has asiX 1t, gauge road now
building from near 0lcan, on the n. Y and
Erie Inc, TO come down to her harbor. ii
Cleveland will not seek to take unfair ad-
yantares of Eric, no doubt the latter town
will be honorable and liberal in it's conduct.
Dtr0I Democrat.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-02-16

We are indebted to Hons. S. 4. Doug,
as, J, ? Cook and 4. c. d odge for numcr-
ous public documents
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-02-16

VINO Is HIS FATHER The Madison Fun
ner in raking up old "reminiscences Of the
great frrshc, in 1882, tells If u curious cir
cumstance which occurred at that time. II
il this
a frame house was seen floating down
the stream, ami party set of IN skift 'o
examine its contents, when 10! upon their
arrival, they discoyerediu il afoa,ing cradle
containing Hue boy baJy Jat asiecp! a suit,
able nurse was procured Tor the child, and
be has been reared and educated by wDr-
thy citizen Of this county; but to this day Nc
clue has ever been had 10 the whereabouts
Of the parents Of the boy"
We remember well the mention of the
above incident ia the papers OF that day.
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The Dayton Joarnm says that the ar
rangemcnts for baiidng aud putting IN
10 operation a locomotive mandatory in
tllat city have been completed, and the en-
terprize will be commenced INN dately.-
The capital stock amounting TO 100000
has been taken, the services Of competent
superintendent and assistants have been
secured, aud site for the works Will be de-
lerInned on, without delay,
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The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-02-16
Mississippi and Missouri Eailroad

In our notice of this road OH the 3ls' OF
January we stated that McSsrs, Sheffield &
Fnrnam had the contract for building IL.
We took our notes IN reference II it at the
same time and place tina, SIC did those Tor
the Rock Island railroad, aud heace we got
the thing somewhat ''mLr83. y We should
have stated that Mr. Farnam has the man
ugement Of the road as Chief Engineer
aud both he and Mr.. Sheffield are directors
A. fast as any portion oi it II prepared, it is
le, to other parties NJ y. F. Carmichael
has the contract 10 iowa City.
Tie result. however, will be the same, rs
any thing which these gentlemen take hold
Of SIS bound % 20 aifad, - Chicago Press.
WoxpERTGL BlRp.-The subioined Incl
dent is sent to US By Southern correspond
cnt, as related by Virginia negro. II i is
true. the parrot was certainly remarkable
bird:
Won See said he, ''dis parrot belonged
to bakerin Richmond. Nov each hakeris,
lowed to make certrin number of leaves
chcrv day, and no more, 'cordn' TO how
many customers he got; cause If dcv bike
too much dey viii be servin' out stale bread
to De customers. Well, dis baker had baked
more'n his share one day, and hid dc rest ob
'um under dc c un er. De part w S han =
in in his cage, and see it all. Bjme-by. in
comes de inspector, and finds dc bread all
right, and is goin' out out again satisfied
when de parrot cocks his eve al him, aud
slrgs cut, Der'r mDrr brcm ani,r 4" cam
tert So dci' spcctor grabs il 'cordir. to law ,
and carries II of Well, den dc baker gocs
TO de parrot, very mad, aud takes him by de-
head and totches him twch or two, and
filings him into DE- gutter for dead, 'longsidr
ofa pig just dead Of de measles. BIN. by.
de parro, begins to crawl about, his feathers
a ckng' out, and his head loppe on one
side, and den he stops and looks ii dc pig,
very pitiiul, and says he, did yoa say any
ting Gi0W IL trcnd,''
THE ERIE DIrFIcuLTrEs.-The Erie and
North east Road has been repaired, aud
Lt,