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The true Democrat., 1854-10-04
WATT FOR THE WAGON.

A s shall be home about the 2oth of Sept: with ever brought to this market, and which I intend to sell at very small advance for the casA, hope the Ladies will hold on; and not be in hurry in making their selections particularly in Dress Goods Bonnets Rbons etc., until they my stock selected from the very last arrivals in NeaO Fork.
 Sept. 20. 2t D. c. FULTON. Fresh O'FallOn Mill Flour Reveived per
 Wagon this day. OS BBLS OFalon Mill extra family Flour fresh SO from the above Mill at St. Louis; and for sale by RAPLEY, HANGER & co. Sept, 13
The true Democrat., 1854-10-04
MUSIC AND MUSIC BOOKS,

THE SOUTHERN HARMONY, Roston Academy new 1 Carmna Sacra and the Shawn;
 A full supply of well selected NEW SHEET MUSIC for piano and guitar.
 INSTRUCTION BooKs for piano, guitar, flute, violin and accordeon
 VIOLIN AND GUITAR STRINGS superior quality, vio- lin bridges and rosin, etc. just received the book store of JOHN E. REARDON.
 Sept. 13, 1854
The true Democrat., 1854-10-04
N or IC E

NOTICE Of Establishment gf Surceyors Generas and of Land Offices for the Territories q NEW MEXICO WASHINGTON, OREG ON, and MZNNESO- "A.
 TN pursuance of law, the President of the United States has directed that for the following shall be the sites of the offices for the Surveying and Land Districts created by acts passed at the late sion of Congress, viz:
 The office for the Surveyor General of New Mexico to be located at SANTA FE and that for the Surveyor General of Washington Territory at OLYMPIA. The offices for the Register and Receiver for Wash ngton Territory also at OLYMPIA; those for Oregon Territory at OREGON CITY, those for the Wnona Dis trict in Minnesota Territory, at WNoNA; and those for Red Wing District also in Minnesota Territory RED WING.
 Given under my hand, at the city of Washington, this twenty fourth day of August, A. D. lS54
 JOHN WILSON, Commissioner Sept. 20, St gf he Geneqal Land OFce.
The true Democrat., 1854-10-04

MRS PARTINGToN's LAsT-"D Dear me, how fluidly he does talk!' said Mrs. Burlington, re- gently at temperance lecture. "I am always rejoiced when he mounts the nostril, for his elo- quence warns me in every nerve and cartridge of my body. Verd grease couldn't be more smooth than his blessed tongue is;' and she wiped her spectacles with her cotton bandanna, and never took her eyes from the speaker dur. ing the whole hour he was on the stand.
The true Democrat., 1854-10-04
Record and Blank Books.

MI EDlUM, Demi and Quarto Records, we'll bound M and fine paper, Scrap books, Ledgers Journals. Day books. Cash books, Receiving and Memorandum books: all sizes and qualities of half bound blanks. etc.; lately received at the bookstore of
 Sept. 20 JOHN E. REARDON.
The true Democrat., 1854-10-04
10 R w Q R K.

Our facilities for doing all descriptions of Job Work not De surpassed any printing establishment the county
 We have procured at of sixteen hundred dol. s one of Isaac Adams mammoth printing machines, which enables us to do book and pamphlet work in superior style and at very low prices.
The true Democrat., 1854-10-04

NWAMP LAND SCRIP for sale at 50 per cent sC discount, by WM B. WATT.
 Sept. l3, 1854.
The true Democrat., 1854-10-04

Patent English VeIlum, or Tracing Cloth. A SUPERIOR article for maps plats, as easily A used and much more lasting than tracing paYper 1t IS thirty inches wide and sold by the yard an any quantity to suit customers at the book store of JOHN E. REARDON.
 Sept. 20
The true Democrat., 1854-10-04
COMMISSION AND FORWARDING.

THE undersigned would respectfully remind tho l community that he is still doing Commission and Forwarding business at DEV ALL'S BLUFF, ON WHITE RIVER, the most convenient and available point by far for the merchants and citizens of Little Rock and vicinity. l am provided with safe and connections ware house, and can generally procure the overlap transportation of merchandise, etc., in good order and on the shortest notice.
 To travellers l would say, come this way; it is the nearest and best and am always provided with su- perior accommodations for man and horse.
 August 2S, 1854. 3m P. H. WHEAT.
 TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS REWARD. CtTRAYED or stolen from the undersigned, living D on Amos Bayou in Desha county, Ark, about the first of June last, one bay horse, six years od one hind foot white, small sore in the forehead, plain saddle marks, about l6 hands high, works we'll Also one dark sorrel mare about l61a hands high, blind in the right eye first rate blow nag, but not good to work anywhere else, has q white mark across the rump about half way between the coupling and root of the tail, about inches long and inches wide, has scare on the right fore foot at the top of the hoof branded with the letter s. on one shoulder, think the right, but am not certain.
 will give the above reward for any information so that can get them
 Address David Ripley, Napoleon, or J. B. Rose or Wm. Taylor Amos Bayou.
 August g, 1854. l2m JAS. B. ROSE
The true Democrat., 1854-10-04
THE MISSES McALMONTS' ACADEMY for young ladies will re.Opel "A on Monday the 4th of September, and close ol tbe 4th of July, 1855.

Primary Class, $l0 oo Second Class Including Natural Philosophy, Mo
 dern History of England and of the
 United States, Geography, Grammar,
 Rhetoric, Analysis, Arithmetic, and
 Composition, SIP 50 First Class Including Mental Philosophy, Moral Science, Logic, Elements of Criticism, Ancient History, and Geography, Bo- higher Rhetoric, Composition, Age bry, Geometry and Trigonometay,
The true Democrat., 1854-10-04

Fresh Goods Received by Wagons. z BOXES English Dairy Cheese; O Italian Macaroni best Vermicello; Preston's No. Chocolate; Pure Gro. Ginger; Cayane Pepper; l Case Genoa Citron; :" Zante Currants; 10 half boxes Raisins; 20 Drums Figs;
 baskets Olive Oil; boxes Lemon Syrup: bags black Pepper; cases assorted Pickles; l keg Indigo;
 l {" Saltpetre; ? |" Fresh Nutmegs For sale bv Sept. lS, '54. RAPLEY, HANGER & co.
The true Democrat., 1854-10-04
LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, WEDNESDAY
THE TRUE DEMOCRAT IS PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY BY JOHNSON & YERKES.
Terms of SubscriptiOn,
ADVERTISING .

TERMS OF AWVER TISTMG. Transient advertisements will be inserted for square, en lines for the first insertion and 50 cents for each subsequent insertion.
 Merchants advertising by the year will be charged >30 Professional cards and other advertisements exceeding one square, $I0 per annum,
The true Democrat., 1854-10-04
WAGON AND MULES.

1>HE undersigned offers for sale two large like ! mules, with wagon and harness complete.
 Sept. 20 At ROSWELL BEEBE.
The true Democrat., 1854-10-04
DIR. l.. GIBSON,

Taeise ii in 5a the several ss R of
 Office in the rear of the building formerly occupied bv E. Marcus as clothing store, and adjoining the store of S. H. Tucker, esq, where he may be found from o'clock A. M. until r. M., and the remain der of the time at his residence, unless professionally absent.
 Little Rock, April Il '54
The true Democrat., 1854-10-04
R. R. R. IMPORTANT PROCL A M ATION!- Great Mystery Explained!

In the year Lord 847, capacities of annay discovered that by uniting certain vegea- e agents which had before been used in medicine, we properties possessing such marvellous quick power hat the moment applied to the parts affected with pam, all uneasness ceased The most ing relieved instant, and the violent and soothed and the system restored o perfect in a few minutes
 In ls9 introduced this Remedy the world under the name of
 RADWAY'S READY RELIEF.
 has been used by hundreds of thousands the United States giving instant to all troubled with Pain o Sickness
 One application externally, few drops taken internally, will instantly free the sufferer from the violent and rbe pains, and the weak feeble and frame strength and vgor
 No person has used RADWAY'S READY RELIEF without deriving special benefit in less than fifteen after its
 Let those who suffering pains give it a trial for in fifteen minutes they will enjoy and comfort
 RADWAYS READY RELIEF the and the only Remedy discovered that will stop the tourng pains in few seconds and free the from Rheumatic, Neuralgia Nervous and Mias- matic Disorders few hours It will protect the system against sudden attacks of
 CHOLERA, DYSENTERY,
 DlARRHGA, CHOLERA MORBUS,
 BILIOUS CHOLIC, FEVER AND AGUE,
 PNEUMONIA, INFLUENZA.
 Bear in mnd it is Powerful Dsnfectant, acid, dfusive smulant, nervne anti spasmodic, and counter rrant. The R. R. REIDIES medical discoveries of the pre- century. They prepared entire and orgi nal theory, to stop pain instantly; and protect the human against sickness sudden attacks The required be taken small. few drops of READY RELIEF exercises powerful influence diseased
The true Democrat., 1854-10-04
A Great Jury.

The following picture of an intelligent coro nor's jury is copied from an English paper Coronor.-"Did you know the defunct?'' Witness. he"
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-03-08

The Chinese, when brought into court as wit
nesses in California, are sworn in the manner Pc
cuiar to their country. An oath, written in Chin
ese characters upon tissue paper, is subscribed
with their names and burned to ashes The pur-
port of the oath is that the witness does not tell
the truth, he hopes that his soul may be burned
and destroyed as the paper he holds in his hands.
Notwithstanding the severity cf the oath, the evil
dence of the Chinese taken in court is not gen.
orally Of reliable character, and the recorder is
often obliged to discharge prisoners against whom
there is nothing but Chinese evidence, on account
of the contradictions and discrepancies which
are always discovered in their testimony.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-03-08

To DRryE away RArs. "A friend has just in
formed us Of plan he adopted to get rid Of ratf'
His premises swsrmed with them. He took
small FISH hook, attached to small wire' and
suspended on il piece of cheese, letting It hang
about a foot from the ground. One Of the rats
lesped at il and was hooked, and set up such a
horIb squesl noise and rattle, that all the rest
forsook him and fed. Not one Of them remained
on the premises. A few days afterwards his
neighbor declared that he was visited with
plague worse than that of EeyP:-,lat the rats
would surely eat him up, house and all Our
friend enjoyed the joke but kept shady This
was not phianthropc of him! SO, for the benefit
of his neighbor, who we hope takes our paper
and the rest of mankind, we disclose the discov'
cry without enjoining secrecy. or charging the
dollar.-Rural Neic- Yorker,
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-03-08

SIKoPE, THE CoAsT OF PoNTUs, IN ASIA MINOR.
The following notice of SinoPe, where the re-
cent battle was fought between the Turks and
Russians, will, at the present moment, be read
with interest: ...
"The temples, palaces and porticoes, erected by
powerful line of kings, have been levelled with
the dust. Nought remains of so much magnifi-
cence save dirty oriental town of thousand
wretched houses, surrounded by crumblng walls
and tottering towers, of Byzantine construction.
Almost equally wreck is the enormous hull OF
an embryo three-decker, which stands unlaunched
on the stocks; built here where timber and work
are cheap; never finished; allowed to rot. Alas
for Sinope.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-03-08

Hor AND CoLD.-An Irishman discovered q
part of the woodwork of a chimney piece on fire,
that endangered the whole house. He rushed up
stairs to bis master, and announced the alarming
intelligence. large kettle of water was boil.
ing on the fire.
"Well, why don't you put out the fire!"
81 can't sur"
"Why, you fool, pour the water on it,
"Sure, it's hot water, sur"
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-03-08

CHANCE OF GETTING. MARRIED.-Fanny Fern
says she is ready to jump at the first offer of mar
riage, and presents her qualifications as follows:
81 have very black eyes and hair, and am very
petite. am as sensitive as the "Mimosa," spir-
tied as an eagle, and untamable as chain light
ming. Can make pudding or write newspaper
squib, cut caper, and crowd more happiness OF
misery into ten minutes than any Fanny that was
ever christened."
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-03-08
To the Fashionable.

Efln A. BOUCHE, has removed his Boot and Shoe Shop
to stand opposite the Prentiss House. where he will
continue the Manufacturing Of all stye of Boots and
Shoes and would solicit share ofpubc patronage He feels
confident that from his long experience in the business
able to all who may be pleased to pat
ronze him. Gentlemen's French Calf sewed and pegged
Boos Opera patent Tongue Boots sewed pegged
ana many other fashions TOO numerous to mention He in.
tends TO eonfne himself principally to the manufacture
Gentlemen's Ware. 77-2T'F'
Repairing done order and short pote, Partieu.
lar tttention paid to cash Customers A. BQUCHE.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-03-08

QUITE FoRTUNE.-One of the largest dia-
monds known was deposited on the 9Th of this
month at the Bank of England, by London firm,
to whom it was consigned from Rio Janeiro. It's
weight is $50 carets, and its estimated value ac-
cording to the scale, is about one million three hun.
dred thousand dollars. 1t is said to be of the fin
cot water, and without flaw, and was found by a
negro slave who received his freedom as reward
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-03-08

"TURNrNG IT DowN."-To one who can appre-
ciate the points," the following incident will pass
as "damond of the first water"
A clever fellow entered one of our hotels not
long since, and approaching the bar, called for a
glass of brandy and water. His request was COM
piled with Holding up the sparkling fluid before
him, he observed to the bar-keeper:
"Ths is trumps, amt it!"
ayes, spose," answered the man Of spirits.
"Well, declare! It's the right bower, aint it!
"So it is" replied the bar-keeper, humoring the
fancy.
"Well, now, that's hard-the right bower-und
.haye to turn it down." Saying which, he placed
the glass to his mouth, and drank the liquor amidst
the roars of the crowd.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-03-08

APPLES WITHOUT SEEDS OR CoREs.-A CORES
pondent of the Memphis Wing gives the following
recipe for obtaining apples without seeds and
cores:
Take the ends of the limbs of an apples tree
where they hang low, so as to reach the ground
dig small hole for each end under the tree, bend
it down, and bury it in the hole, confning 1t dow
so that it will remain. TO this in the winter, OF
beginning of spring. The end of the limb thus
buried will take root, and put up sprouts or scions
which, when they become sufficiently large to sci
out, dig up, at the proper season, and transplant
them in the orchard wehre you wish them to re
main. When they get large enough to bear
they will bear apples as above.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-03-08
january Is, 1854.

READY MADE CLOTHING AT COST cOsr.
HAVE hand good assortment Of Clothing m dc In a.
VIENNA, which will be sold above stated. Heavy Oyer
Goats Light do, Fine Sack do, Common do Fine Frocks do
Fine Dress do; Cassere, Sattnet Tweed and FuH Clot
Fants20O Pair; Black Satin Vests Worted Plaid do Ca
simere do Tweed do AM anxious 10 dispose Of a the
Ready Made CothDg have on hand and viii the above
articles less prices than the quality of Goods can he
bought in Ohio, Jan IL, 1854. r, W. SEYMOUR
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-03-08
LANE & FOSTERS
Furniture and Chair Warc-ROO

FURNITURE HMU VklHHF WshFC"ItOOBHls
TINHE best of Furniture and chairs offered in
/ Ravenna, can be had at the well known
SHOP OF G. LANE, CO.
The subscribers have gone into the Furniture Business very
extensively and prepared to furnish
with Furniture of the very best and latest styles We have
hand splendid assortment of EASTERN WORK, such
Sofas, Lounges Mahogany spring seat Paro and Rocking
chairs, Cano wood seat chairs, Mahogany and Marbetop
Card Centertables We also manufacture Mahogany
front Bureaus from $40 up $50; French cottage and sofa
bedstead of latest styes large extenton dining tables
dining and tables and fancy wash stands candle
cases, writing tables, and Office furniture Of all kinds.
All those wishing buy good article Of Furniture will do
well to give call and examine work. before purchus
ing elsewhere Bring along your best judges, for work
will bear inspection. All work warranted
Turning, Of all ptions done to order short notice
Cofins, Of all sizes, kept on hand.
Ware-Room, up Stairs, one door East Of Clark's
Carriage Ship.
Rayenna. July 18th, 1853 420iE LAVE & Fnerpo.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-03-08

or The silver quarter dollar, now issued from
the United States Mint, is unlike the emission oil
1868, being without the rays around the eagle;
but the arrow head on each side of the date is
retained; which was adopted at the same time
with the rays. to mark the distinction between
the Ypresent and the previous legal standard Of
purity.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-03-08

Or A great cattle -show is to be held at Spring
field. o., during the present year, open to the
worlds competition. From six to eight thousand
dollars are offered in premiums.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-03-08
Hsrring's Patent FIRE Proof safe with
HUNS Patent powder Proof Lock. i

II y KshtChAt u OMNGAaA - VAA<0NAAN
TIAvTNG received the Pit Msdais az the Herfs Fair
offered by the subscriber 70 the public as The
Prize SAFE ohe World. Tested and approved A. the have
been eyerywhere this croWnng victory was 70 be
awarded BY Jares Of be Wohds Fair The suoeetoc
SaamaAdsr Ss beng The frst in the United states 70
the patent assgDed which been voraby and wde
and acknowledged the best safe until discovery
Of Hengs Fire and Burglar proof SAFE which arc now OF
fered as the CHAMPION SAVE. Il 81
The sebserber would oer he following recent testimony
In favor Of Herring's FIRE proof Safes s.f Mn -rrEt E
EXTRACT FROM LITTER DATED t...- -.
RkvEESA, o., July 8, 1885,
SILAs c. HERRiEo SirY0ur letter inquiry respecting
tho burning and Gate Of safe duly 10 hand
The re was discovered In three story brick about
o'clock morning The safe the first Oor in the
room casks Of nseed and lamp oil In the
basement and attempt to the safe amer arrya
unsuccessful the wind gh and the fire
burnt with great rapd, causing the floor with the safe
fall into the basement under the burning timber and
buStibe materials Of the upper stories remained In this
situation until fire subsded that IL could be reached
with chans and then dragged out nearly quite red act
the outside plates Warped and part of the wheels melted or
large amount which would have been irretrevab lost 10
had they been destroyed; -... .1 .. (. -.4~ .
We supposed safe removed from the fire and
which 1t had been 80 long exposed that Its con-
tents be destroyed; but upon opening H. 70 surprise
and satisfaction, found the contents In perfect state o
except the binding OF some ofe books beinga
little discolOred. u ... -a- l sJ-LAy l. -,.es
| Respectfully yours, s. 4. " X. GILLETT.
BLA of Herring aud Wlder's patent
fire proof SAFES hand the Depot Nos 1885, l37 and l30
| Water-st, New York. 4m-i2l sc. HERRING
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-03-08
CLOTHING, CLOTIIS, CASSINERES,

VESTINGS, AND FURNISHING GOODS,
N M. S0MERVlLLE is now receiving from New York, u
Js full assortment of Ready Made Clothing that can't be
beat lin any way you have mind to take by any estab-
shmet in these parts which he offers to the good people of
Portage at yory small profits for cash ready pay
warrant my clothing.
Also good assortment Of clo cassmeres and vestngs
fplan ptop fancy patterns (which he will sell make
to order in every style suit the various tastes of
and at rates that can't fail to suit their pockets The best
workmen only will be employed.
Also every article of Furnishing Goods in ne such
Shirts collars half hOse under Shirts drawers cravats neck
ties, handkercheis &C., dc, All kinds produce taken but
it must be paid down. can sso better advantage, and
buy cheaper deal All kinds Ofcustom attended
got up in A. style. Cutting done on
goodarcle Of Tailofs Trimmings, kept on hand Gutta
Pcrcha "a prime article jeans Linen Tape and common inch
measures.
H. will be found 3doors west Of Le's Block nearly oppo-
site the Bank, in Prentiss' new Block.
Ravenna, April 2Oth, 1853. ..- 307tf
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-03-08

or The resolutions offered in the Pennsylva-
mia Legislature against the Nebraska bill, were
defeated. 'a . s3'
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-03-08
For the Spring Trade.

lNE Subscribers respectfully invite the attention of Mer
generally to their stock GROCERIES kept constantly
hand and to which additions daily made. Our stock COM
prses every thing usually kept i'll Grocery and Provision Es
tblislmcnts which prepared to sell low any
house in the county Being working men ourselves we defy
Feeling grateful friends for their liberal patronage
extended u.s. assure them that we can offer them greater
inducements this season, than before. ....
The following comprises u portion OF our stock:
COFFEE.
Rio and Laguara Cuba, and Old Government Java.
SUGAR, MOL AssEs AND YRUP.
n. 0. and p X. Sugar; Granuated do; Powdered do;
Crushed do B. and c. Coffee do Double refined Loaf sugar.
New orcaus Molasses Carenas do Green sttnr syrup
SPICES.
Gloves: Nutmegs; Ginger Mace; Box Mustard; Can do
Pepper Sauce Cass; Ground Pepper Spice and cinnamon
FRUITS.
Boxes Rasns Layer do; Cluster do; seedlHss lies; do
English Walnuts; Pea Nuts Cocoa Nuts quorice; Olive
Oil; Lemons and Oranges
TEAS.
Young Nyson Gunpowdcr; Imperial; Old Hyson; Black
FISH.
,lash; Macncrcl Whcfsh; Trout; Pickerel; No. and
Scaled Herring. -
ToBACC GOES.
Kentucky Six Twist; Sweet Cayendisl Baltimore spun
general assortment Of fine cut chewing Tin foil fine cut
and lb papers smokng Warwick Bryans can; Spanish,
half spanish aud common Cigars Snuff, &c.
SOAP AND CANDLES.
Fancy syHg Soap Bar do do 6 Buws Wh chem h % wash
Candies; Sperm do; stearine do; Talow do
OIL.
Linsced; Sperm: Lard: Sweet. ....a.
u NDRIE ES.
Bed cords; Painted Pas Tubs British Lsre; Copperas;
Alum; Chalk; Rosir; Tar Madder; Candldwck Wrapping
twine; Cordage lndgo Pickles; Sadines; TaIioca Mac
caFoni; Rice FOUR Baskets; Whip Lashes Cream Tarar;
Sup. Carb sodu Sal Soda; Tartaric Acid Whiting; Putty;
Flour Sulphur; ottar; sapetre; Batting Spruce Gum;
Matches; Powder; Candies Saleratu sarch English split
Pea Usage Orange Seed for Hedges; Toys Wallets; Snuff
Boxes Steel Pens Lead Pcnc Sates Slate Pencils; Mop
Handles; Faucets, &c.
P'RovIsIoNs
FLOUR Buckwheut do; Corn Meal; Potatoes; Vinegar;
Beans; Dri ii Beef; Lard Hams; Shoulders; Pork Fish,
Butter Turnips Peas Corned Beef Cheese Rce Crackers
Pickles; Onions; Bees Tongues Maple Molasses; do. su
gar: Honey, &c. -
We shall keep our assortment fresh and full throughout the
season, and solicit examination from any disposed to
purchase.
N B-Cash paid for all kinds country Produce
exchange for Good, at rates which will be satisfactory
w. SMITH & CO.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-03-08

The woman who undertook to scour the woods
has abandoned the job on account Of the high price
ofsoap suds,
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-03-08

The man who was hoped to enable him to con-
tain HIMSELF was mistaken for cask of liquor, and
had bis head stove in recently at Bangor.