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Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-04-12

THE 1sthmus Of Tehauntepec, the
j results OF the Railroad Survey, vol, N. York,
1884, maps and engravings
The 1sthmus Of Panama, with map Of the lines
of travel, by DR.. Antertrieth
Colton's Map Of Central America
DisturnelPs do do and the var,ous
lines of Comm unication
Colton's Map showing the coasts q both oceans.
from the Canada line down to South America, 1858
ap i FRANCK TAYLOR
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LNURNISHEDR ROOMS FOR RENT-Two furnished
Il Rooms for rent, on ~ st., between Pa ave.,
and street. JAS, WILLIAMS
AID 1i-d1W
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Drank Leslic's Ladies' G azette of
Il Fashion for April is excellent number
aud contains many superior engravings illustrated
of the fashions
The Great Illustrated Magazine of Art for April,
one of the very best magazines published.
The London Illustrated Papers, Punch and Dioge
mes received by the last steamer.
SHILLINGTON'S Bookstore,
Cor. Pa. Az. and AZ st. Odeon Building.
apr 5-tf
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~ ~ MURPHY'S NEW DEPOT
opposite the Camden street
MY Station, Baltimore, Md.-Citizens of
Washington and the District will find
convenient accommodations when they visit the City
of Monuments LADIES REFRESHMENTS AND
HE CREAM SALOON. ap7-3m*
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I AIDES and Cents Furnfshing
IL stablishme nt-Now receiving a fresh
supply of articles usually kept in such establish
ments, to wit: White and colored Kid and Silk
Gloves, embroidered Mitts and Gloves, Parasols and
Umbrellas, plain, hemsttched and embroidered Lin.
encambric handkerchief, Hosiery in every variety
Lise Thread, Sandel Lace and Silk, with our usual
variety Of Gents Furnishing Goods, at
BIRGE'S,
ap 5-t Wizards Hotel.
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EHURN1SHED 0MS.--Two very comfortably
II furnished Rooms to let on the first fioor-one
very large and airy. Apply on 1lth street, between
It and ID, east side, Sd house from q street
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On PIECES Good Plaid Muslin at
w 1917 cents
40 pieces fine quality do
100 do white Cambrics, Plain Swiss and Null
Muslin
3O0 dozen Cotton Hose and Half Hose ali sizes
and qualities
Silk, Thread. and Cotton Gloves
Best French Kid Gloves, white, black, and al.
colors
box light Kid Gloves, at so cts
Irish Linens, superior quality
Parasols and Umbrellas
Rich Bonnet Ribbons.
WIN. R. RILEY,
Corner Sth street and opp. Centre Market
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A RARE CHANCE-Fby Person scishing to
"A dominance Bsasiasss.-The stock and fixtures Of
Fancy and Stationery Store will be sold low for
cash, part cash and good paper for the balance IL
application is made early. Or the stock Of popular
Music on hand, all kinds Of Printing Cards blank
Books Toilet Articles, Stationery, will be sold
separately IL fair offer is made. If applied for
soon. they can be obtained at New York prices
saring all ezpease Of freight, &c The Proprietor \
now engaged in another business. Address j. W.. ct
this Office. mar 22-4f
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-04-12

VALUABLE PROPERTY At Private
Sale-The owner going to leave the city win
sen HOUsE and LOT, on 7th street west in square
40, near the Northern Liberties Market-2o feet
inches in front, by 100 deep, to paved allsy
Also, new Dwelling House, on 18th street, be-
tween l. and NJ 1t contains rooms The Lot "a
feet front by LOO deep.
This is desirable location. Title indisputable.
enquire on the premises. apl 1-3t*
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By GREEN o. SCOTT, Auctioneers.
VALUABLE IMPROVED PROPERTY at Auction
Y On SATURDAY, the 18th instant, we shall ell
street east, between and streets nortn with the
improvements, which are good and substantial
Frame House, nearly new, containing six rooms,
wood-houses, &c.
The above described property is little east of TIE
Railroad Depo. and near the Capitol where proper.
ty is rapidly incre asing in value. -.
Terms: credit for $500, to run a long time bsl.
ance cash; the purchaser to give notes for the de-
sale.
Title indisputable. %
A deed given and deed of trust taken t-ei E
GREEN d SCOTT,
apr Id -.-t.E-.,.H Auctioneers.
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9 PRING BONNETS,
y FLOWERS AND RIBAyps.
Just received 1T SHEDD'S, 18th street. between
Penna avenue and street. large lot OF Bonnete.
Flowers, and Ribands, Of the choicest kind, which
will be sold at the lowest cash prices
Also, SIN, Lawn, Grape, and every kind of Bonnse
made to order with neatness and dispatch. "
N B-Bonnets bleached and pressed in the best
manner. mar 21-dn
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N0R RENT-In the three story brick house, Cd
l. posite Wizards Hotel, and two doors above
Browns Furniture Store, are two Parlors and two
beorooms, very neatly furnished and very conve-
nient, for rent. The terms moderate Appjy on tho
premises. TIL FEIkRIIs
ap 11-3ts ts- -.--
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FOR SALE AND RENT

4 Flu r 8 III e ID Parlor and R.d.
"A roem or one or two Bedrooms to rent, with
separate front entrances. Terms moderate. Address
-, az thIs once. ap l2-eo3ts
kfok SALE-A handsome residence In the UPPER
Il part OF Georgetown. Terms very moderate
Enquire OF BARNARD & BUCKLEY,
dP1Not~ g. Auctioneers.
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A LII music performed by Mons JUL
n lens Band can be had at the Music Depot of
Ap7-tf BILBUS 4 HITZ
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1OCfHfCL PATRIOGISA--He ODseI'cu
e)mpany of boys EQUIPPED a la naa'tatre
Parading the streets yesterday evening to the
shrill screaming of fife AID the rattle Of a
kettle drum The stripes and stars hoated
PROUDLY over their heads, and their young
hearts beat, no doubt, as they moved bravely
and gracefully on with the same patriotism
mat actuated jackson when, at the age OF
thirteen, he shouldered his rifle and fought IN
the brigades of Marion and Sumpter. They
are fine corps, we'll uniformed, and consider
ins their tender years, well drilled, Their
commanding officers are finely formed, grace
ili and dignifed, looking rs though they
were born 10 command" "a
The following are the names of the officers Of
this corps Of Infantry. Captain, w. p. Las
Se:le Isl 1t, John Wi son; I'd, John N. Kay
anagh, ensign, b. Houston; orderly sergeant
r u. Chesney, ID, A. III. Ragan. This juye-
ME company is composed mostly OF the pages
OF the Senate and House Of Representatives,
Little CPaw.-This Indian brave. who Is
Thief Of the Sioux resident in the Minneso-
"a territory, and the son of a late Chief known
aS Big Crow, is at present in Washington, hav-
Ing arrived here the ether day with Col. Cor
nan the Governor Of the above named terri
~ py, and paid his respects yesterday to the
resident. He Is said TO be very Intelligent
= PANSSCs great ucstiC W oAfhiho So
O'nerWise improve the condition Of his people,
MPfoDRoHE.-The Hippodrome will be
SSPened On Monday afternoon, commencing at
o'clock, with full dress rehearsal, for which
United nunber of admissions will be issued
- one dollar each, and which may be pro-
Suled at Yrs. G. AndeI sons, and at Wiliards
:. ana tne National Hotels From the sensation
mat The announcement of Franconi's arrival
"a, produced, a large and fashionable at
@HaAH;e may be anticipated.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-07-05
TERMS.


Cooper's Clarksburg Register ispubished in
Clarksburg Va, every Wednesday morning, at
S2,OOper annumn advance, ,or at the exPIrnt1i.on ~.
,ofsIx MONTHS from the time OF subscribingI altG
the termination of six months $3.50 VIII ror
ably be charged No g%bscrpttoH @,T T0Se Se SiscoU.
t?ss tnan SIX -, the option ofthe proprietor, un-
I'll dGu a nrPSSrges paid those who do not
d 1rer their paper to be discontinued at the end OF
I:heir torn Of subscription, will be considered as
desiring to have it continued.
AuvEHrIsEMENrs will be inserted at : 1 90 per
square of twelve lines for the first three inser-
1ions, and twenty-five cents for each subsequenS
insertion. Aubcrol discount on tho above ratet
made to those who advertise by the year. No
advertisement counted less than one sGuare-
Tha number Of insertions must be specified or
fhe advertisement will DO continued and charged
tor accordingly.
Aunouncementof candidates for office So, 100
Marriages and Deaths inserted gratis
AN communications, to insure attention,must
be accompanied by the authors name and post
paid.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1854-02-09
Note Of the -Four Pow ars

The following is note of the Sublime Porte,
presented BY the four Powers, which the Sultan
has accepted, and the reply TO which from Russia
has not yet been received:
The undersigned, Ambassador Of her Brittanic
Majesty,in accordance with the representatives of
France. Austria, and Prussia, has the honor 10
make known TO the Sublime Porte that the Gov
ernments OF the four powers have still reason to be-
eve that his Majesty the Emperor OF Russia does
not regard the thread of negotiations as broken by
the declarations of war, and by the the CON
sequence therefore and knowing moreover, that
according TO the proposed declarations of his Inn
perIa Majesty that he desires only TO behold as
sured perfect equality OF rights and immunties
ocroyed by his Majesty the Sultan and his giori-
Gus ancestors TO the Christian communities, sub
jec,s OF the Sublime Porte:
The negotiations TO be followed Shall be based
upon:
/. The most speedy evacuation possible of the
princpalties.
2. The renewal of ancient treaties
3. The communication OF the firms relative 10
the spiritual privileges oc.royed by the Sublime
Porte to all its subjects not Musselmen, which
companed by suitable assurances given to each
of them
The Sublime Porte declare to the representa-
tlves that II IS ready to plenipotentiary to
establish an armistice, and to negotiate on the
above named bases, which the concurrence of the
powers, and in neutral town to be agreed upon
between them.
The declarations made by the powers in the
preamble of the treaty of July 10, 1871, shall be
formally confirmed by those same powers in the
interest OF the independence and integrity of the
Ottoman Empire and in that of the equilibrium of
Europe.
The Sublime Porte shall declare on is part in
the same interest its firm resolution to develop
more efficaciously its administrative system, and
those internal reforms Of nature to satisfy the
wants and the just expectations OF its subjects Of
all classes
(Signed SrRATFoRD DE REDcLITrx,
BARAGUAY D HILLIEns,
L. DE- WILpES BnUcK
De BRUcK.
Pera, Dec. -, 1853.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1854-02-09

Legislative Expenses.

The committee State Affairs, Mr.. Parkison
shnirman) 10 whom was referred petition from
Grant county the subject OF Legislative expen-
ses, Biennial sessions. &c, have made report, in
which they take the ground that The practice of
taking a large number Of newspapers for each
member daily should be abolished. The committee
are OF the opi:l.on that tie cool effected by this
practice of sending off papers. fails far short OF
being commensurate with the expense attending
e.; that the time OF the members isht be more
rroitably employed in the consideration of such
Legislative matters as necessarily come before that
body that papers thus sent gse but little iGea Of
the real dongs OF The Legislature, and that the
abolition of the practice wo,ilt b. much more IN
accordance with the Interests Of those who have
to foot the bills than lis Continuance"
The committee might have offered many more
reasons why the practice should Re ABOLISHED
We have YET 10 learn the fact, II any good has
sated from Il, While every who pays taxes
in Wisconsin bear testimony of the evil attend
ing the practice. The amount paid for newsrs-
pers is but small item in the zeal cost IN. peo
rie. AZ every session Of the legislature, more
money il paid for time sp..l. IN lhe discussion of
.h:s matter, than would pay Tor copy Of every
paper in the State each member during he session
Besides this the State is n,d- - pay the postage
OF many OF the Lobby members ~ well ss th,;
OF Citizens Of Madison. on both Papers and letters
We know tais to be fact fer letters are often
received in this place from persons who have
business in the Legislature. upon private matters
bearing upon the wrapper the name of some
member, TO show that the postage is charged 10
the State This is done By persons who write
their letters in the Senate or Assembly room, and
throw them into the mall bas, many times,
presume, even without the knowledge consent
OF The member whose name is used. In many
Instances, the State pays more Than double the
al subscription price Tor papers while in other ca
ses where editor happens 10 differ from
jority of the Legislature in his political creed,
bill is cut down TO less than one fourth Of the
subscription price of the papers acuaily cent, ana
received by the Legislature. We believe that ev-
cry member OF the Legislature who wishes for
papers during the session. should pay for them
other people DO, and that his postage BILL if paid
b. the State al all should be limited II mem
Der has friend to whom lie wi.les &c send pa
per, let him do so at his own expense The mon
e. paid by the Legislature for newspaper. If ap-
propristed for the publication Of the Laws III
some Way that the people generally may become
acquainted with them, would be far more profta-
bly, spent and we believe more satisfactory 10
those who have TO foot the bills in tie shape Of
high taxes
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1854-02-09
MILLyILLE. Wis Jan. 81


MEssRs EDIToRs Il have been tried before
the L. S. Cour, Commissioner at Mineral Point
and quite Unexpectedly to me, was discharged -for
want OF evidence" although did not try TO con
ceal the fact that had cut wood on government,
land My wood will probably be sold, as | am
told by The Marshal, (Mr OrIs) that instead OF
the government having 10 prove that it was cut
on government land, have TO produce the mega
tive proof tina, il was not. The government will
also TO itself the first bid in order that the
property seized should not go under value.
| have no objections 10 the government arraign-
ing me for trespassing on government land if the
law is to be dealt out TO all alike, for then | am
certain that it would be repealed. The policy Of
the government land merchant, and Justice 10
the pioneer alike demand that the privilege of cut
ting wood for home purposes should not be dis
turbed; and for discretion that can distinguish
between my case and that of domestic purposes,
it must be the product of judgment more finely
drawn than the most of mortals can appreciate
Being transported through the frost and snow
for distance of sixty miles TO be tried for an Of.
fence that could not be substantia.ed. and then 10
be turned loose among strangers to find my way
home best could has led me 10 inquire as TO
whether my case would not be cognizable by a
court nearer home. In admitting new States
from time 10 time" could the government do 9TH
erwise than cede these States, sovereignty over
the crime of respassers2 is the position OF the
government TO the public lands other than that OF
landlords The second clause Of the third Sec
OF Art. 4, of the Constitution seems to have been
intended to apply to the public lands beyond the
limits of the States e TO the territory without
prejudicing the rights of any State.
But 10 return 10 the acts of the timber agents
while hear OF one timber agent making seizures,
hear of others having large contracts for ties to
be cut government l.nd,-thus making the
government authority subservient TO no other
means than that of protecting monopoly and
encouraging perjury.
In the case of the U. S. against Mills & Price
the government proved that they had cut IA ties
or government land the defendants
proved that they were probably cut on Samuel
Rice's land, and that they had made arrangements
to pay for them the prisoners were held to bail
IN the sum of three hundred dollars 10 appear at
the next term of the Circuit Court of the L S, TO
be held in Milwaukee. Yours, &c.
STEPHEN BARrox
P. S.-I heard while in Mineral Point, Of Cap
tain -, timber agent, having a contract of fifty
thousand ties; but supposing that you would not
wish TO publish such charge without better evil
dence than have been able to obtain, have
merely limited al it in the above SB
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1854-02-09
Iowa County Court.

The February term of the Iowa County Court,
Hon Farley Eaton presiding, commenced lis ses-
sion in this village Monday last, and closed
on Tuesday at noon.
The following are l.. principal causes tried:
kittle Kittleson ads. Peter Peterson, Trespass
for cutting timber Certiorari. Judgment of JUS
uce reversed-Cobb & Mes*more Atiys for Plfi
in error: Clary Atty for Deft in error.
Peasley VS. NJ. NJ. Jackson, Trespass on the
case on premises. Judgment for Plaintiff ]. B.
Gray, for Plff, Cobb & Messmore for Det-ts
Wa VI Ryan,vs Thomas Richards, Trespass
on the premises. Judgment for Plaintiff.
Cobb & Messmore for Pl f., Dunn & Read, for
Delft.
Severy Everson VS.. Henry Adams Appeal from
Justice. Judgment for costs, vs. Plaintiff. Cobb
& Messmore for PIf Dunn, Read Boydon, for
Deft.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1854-02-09

IL Mr.. JcfTries has introduced bill in tie As
sembly. TO incorporate the Calamine and Missis-
sPpi Rail Road Company, which WAS, on the 3Oth
uit read ST and ID times, refer ed to the Commit
tee on Railroads and ordered printed. The where
abouts OF this oad is defined in the S,h section Of
the BILL a. follows:
"The said company shall have power 70 locate
and construct q Railroad with one or more Rail.
ways or tracks from such point in the lire Of the
Mineral Point Railroad as shall be determined up.
on by the board OF directors such point or points
on the Mississippi River. north Of the village OF
Cassvilie as shall be determined by the board OF
directors"
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1854-02-09
Hozzoreavs Ointment and Pills the 6,s

Hollo1cay'S Ointment and Pills the be-
Remedies for Bad Legs, and all kinds of Wound
The surprising sale of these invaluable med
cines in every part of the civilized world is OF
of the most convincing proofs of their efficacy i
curing bad legs, old wounds scrofula. and disease
of the skin. Thousands of people who suifere.
from these dreadful nlaladies have been cured b.
their use after every other remedy failed and !
is fact beyond dispute that there is no diseaa
however obstinate, but that may be shorty er,df
Gated by these wonderful medicines. therefore be
afflicted should try Hollow avs Ointment and Pla
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1854-02-09
From the Galena Daily Advertiser.

Buffalo, zen. 2
The Railroad men laid down the track where j,
was torn upyesterday, butt two hoursafterwards
in consequence Of the excitement among the peo-
pie, Mayor King ordered it to be torn up gain
Gov. Bigler is said to be dispeased with this act
of the Mayor, and said that il should be read To-
day. Excitement high and the people are dispos
ed to act independent of the Governor.
Yesterday. mob headed by Mr.. LOOMS, Col
lector OF the port endeavored TO prevent the depar
tire of the freight train on the Western road
Gov. Bigler has appointed Col. Packard to take
charge of the Western road. The roads now rur
side by side. Gov. Bigler went down last night
with the intention of forming connection. He
was deferred by fear of the assembled mob. Pas
senger trains will run regularly from to-day, chang
ing at Erie
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1854-02-09

L. S. DIsrRIcr CouRr-In The Grant Co
Herald of the 9Th find interesting letter
written by ]. L. Mills, Esq, TO Hon. BEN c.
EASTMAN. member Of Congress from this District
upon the subject of the L. S. District Court This
is sulj~ct in which very many of our citizens
are interested, and the reasons offered by Mr. Mills
for Distrcting the State, are very iorcible-
Very few men who have business in this Court
are able to transport counsel, witnesses, &C. from
the extreme west 10 Milwaukee, We have rot
room for Mr. Mills letter this week but will en-
deavor 70 publish il in our next
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1854-02-09

At Willow Springs, Lafayette Co, on the %
ult., Nr. JAMES BENNETT. aged about 40 year
At New California, Grant Co. on the goth nI
}. NJ. STANLEY, VI. D., aged about 80 years.
DR.. Stanley had an extensive professional PA
tee. and was highly esteemed
In this town. on Tuesday the 7th inst, CaIRr
LEGRAND, only son of Hon. Levi Sterling, ss
about two years and seven months.
Springs beauteous flowers will fade,
And early pass away:
The richest gem that decks the glade,
Will quickly know decay.
Oh weep not for the dead,
Thoug.. Loves strong tie is riven;
His spirit pure from earth hath H~i.
To seek It's native Heaven.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1854-02-09

u DR. NoFFsrT, has just received a quantity
Of pure Vaccine Matter, and such persons a. are
DESTROYS avail themselves OF vaccination for the
Kline pox, 4 preventive of the Small pox,
would DO we'll 10 10 so while the virus is flesh
We do not sprrehend any immediate danger from
the Small rox in this place bat as there is fse-
auentiy great difficulty in obtaining pure Vaccine
Matter, II IS we'll TO attend TO il when there is an
opportunity. Dr., Ms Office is in the upper room,
OF the Tribune BUILDING
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1854-02-09

II Mr. knowlton, chairman OF the Judiciary
Committee in the Assembly, OH the 9th inst sub
rnit'ed report favorable 70 prohibitoTy liquor
law. accompanied by bill prohibiting the sale OF
Intoxicating drinks as beverage We have only
seen brief synopsis of the law, in the Madison
Journal Three times the usual number Of copies
were ordered printed
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1854-02-09

IL The Chicago Democrat says that "no man
has much fame III SO shor, time, as
has James Campbell, the present Post Master Gen
eral in the West and adds that "he is s.st grow
ing to the position Of President" The fame ac-
quired by tie present Post Master General in the
West is similar to that acquired by bacIllegs, and
will help him to the Presidency-over the left.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1854-02-09

Fire at Quebcc-The Parliament Buildings, 81
Quebec, Canada. were destroyed by fire about ::
o'clock yesterday morning. a portion of the Il.
braTy was saved. The historical and Literary ap
paratus and library were mostly cousum,, Loss
100000. Insurance on building Sl2O,OO0-oa
Library S6OO0-TFree Dem.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1854-02-09

II Always have your matches and lamp ready
for in case of sudden alarm, OF fire Have your
important papers all together so that you can lay
your hand on them in case of fire
IL Mr. W o. Schmidt had a span of valuable
horses, sleigh, harness. &c stolen from mis- stable
ult
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1854-02-09

The Railroad Celebration at Detroit-This Fu
tival cost the city authorizes OF Detroit nearly
$4,000, but the event celebrated, (ths competio.
of the Great Western Ralroad) fully justified thu
expenditure. The Tslblsns says: " This seem,
large sum, but like occasion will not occur ag,1
until the Oakland and Ottowa is opened, and thu
we can afford to let ot.t q ,ink'-aU trcept ia
champagne"
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1854-02-09

EeUIPNTsr OF THE GREIT WESTERN R R.
The present equipment Of this road consists Of %
locomotives 25 passenger cars, costing 81 500
each $50 covered freight cars, costing $3.50 each
The locomotives made at Schenectady and
Lowel-the greater number at the former place
The passenger are IS feet long and feet wide
with seats for c6 persons.