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FOR SALE.

A BOUT 25o of Land, situated Middle Sound,
n known the Nichols Land; we'll tmbered with Ga k,
Hickory and Pine of which about Is Is Peanut
Land under CIVILIZATIONS have been offered $5 per acre.
years rent Also 50 of Land ncudng budings)
lying the w and T. S. Plank Road and known the
Seven Mile Land For further particulars apply to
REUBEN EVERITTE. Middle Sound.
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OUR MOTTO Is "To PLHAsE,,'
49,. Wilmington Saddle Harness. ISNN<
CNsTR UNK MANNTUUFAoTORY.1

1NsTR UN X MANUFACT &t8slSS
HE subscriber respectfully informs the public that he
keeps constantly hand large assortment of Coach,
Gig, and Sulky Harness; Lady's and Gentlemen's
Saddles, Brides Whips, &C.; Trunks, Vases Saddle
and Carpet Bags Satehes fancy Trunks, Sc Always
hand large supply of String Leather and Fly AID
all other articles usually 70 md in such establishments all
of which he warrants to be of the best material and work
manship and will be sodow for cash. shortcred to
prompt customers.
Saddles, Harness, Trunks, Medical Bags &C., made Il
order Harness and Coach Trimmings sold at fair price
to persons buying to manufacture. Whips at Wholesale
All kinds of Riding Vehclesbough and sold commits
sion. JOHN J. CONOLEY
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MALE sHOOL. OXFORD. n. {

]. H. HORNER, Principal
THE NEXTiSESSION OF THIS SCHOOL w ILL OPEN
l. the 18th January and continue 10 months with
Permission of one week at the expiration of the first of
twentyone weeks. There will be vacation of nine weeks
at the close of the second term.
Board and Tuition for each term of twentyone weeks
without extra charges. $75 90
Pupils will be required to board with the Principal unless
Parents Guardians specially request otherwise but in
case will they be permitted to board at Hotel.
Arrangements have beenmade for such assistance the
wants of the school may require.
Dec. %, 1854. l6-tFl
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NOTICE,

FHE Subscribers hereby forewarn all persons
l. ting with gun dogs feeding penning stock,
ting timber, choppng defacng trees trepassng any
whatever upon their lands in Bladen County,
utmost rgor of the law will be norced against all offenders
Eizebethtown, Bladen county. e. SUTTON,
Dee. 18Th IS54-l6-4t r. ?. MELVIN.
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The HOG MARKET-The Louisville Journal of
Thursday reports sales of 500 head, averaging $50
lbs. at 81 So half cash and half 60 days. $50 head
a. 81 Is 81 so, cash-the inside figure for small
lot of light hogs 800 head, averaging 22o lbs, at
81 70, on time; 500 head. averaging, 1876 lbs al
81 go CASH and 200 averag ing 200 lbs, at "a SO
cash In Cincinnati. at the close of the last week,
the market for Pork was repaaedduIl, and prices de-
clining, in consequence partly of. the warm weather
and large arrivals Sales were making OF tour dollars
per cw net four dollars and fifty cents being an sx-
treme rate for heavy hogs.
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N. F.. BOURDEAUx.

N. F.. BOURDEAUX,
INSPECTOR OF NAVAL STORES AND PROVIS-
IONS Wilmington, N. c. The subscriber having been
elected Inspector of Naval Stores and Provisions, in the
Town of Wilmington at the December Term of the County
Court of New Hanover County will give prompt attention
to all business in that line entrusted to him
Dec % l854-l6-tf n F. BOURDEAITX
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STEAMBOAT FOR SALE

r~~s~ THE "STEAMER SPRAY.' length 40
feet, breadth Is feet draws less than p inches
has two engines of fifty horse power EACH is fitted for
carrying passengers having excellent Accommodations for
same, has capacity for large quantity of freight speed
equal any boat of her dimensions two years old
ted in good order.
For TERMS which will be accommodating, apply in per-
by letter to the subscriber at Wilmington, n c
Dec. Is, lS54.-S7-Im A. II. MEMBERSHIPS.
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APRAcr1cAL ANswER.-Ina time of much religious
excitement and consequent discussion, an honest
Dutch farmer of the Mohawk, was asked his opinion
as TO which denomination of Christians were in the
right way 10 Heaven well, den" said he. "ven
We ride our wheat to Albany say dis Is de pest
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NOTICE,

NOTICE.
~ ON the lst day of January next, at the Dwelling
House of Daniel Bordeaux, by order of Court for
NN DIVISION will sell at auction credit OF SIX months
SMN TWO LIKELY NEGROES, A WOMAN AND A
@GIRL.s
The purchasers give bond and approved security for
whole amount except enough to pay the Court costs
SAM'L K. BUNTING, Commissioner
Oac 7Ith 1884 S3-l5-ts
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Head euarters soth Regiment n. G Militia.


Head Quarters Goth Regiment n. &. Militia!
WILMINGTON, December 18th, 1854.
To the Captains Of Companies composing the 30th Regt
YOU hereby ordered to hold election at your
81 eral precincts the 18th day of January 1866 for
IL Colonel 1t Colonel and Major to fill vacancies caused
J. Hedrick and Major Asa A. Hartseld and have your re-
turns o within ten days from the day of election
BY order of r. H. WATERS,
Brig ff, Cen Of M 81 IBsgade
Capt. commanding Both Regt \: en-;
Es-Town papers copy.
CHRIsTMAs PRFsENTs.-The beautiful assortment
Cof Gents Dressing Gowns, Just made up, and
potunty for lady to present her husband with useful
and handsome present
Call and examine the assortment We have nearly every
SIZE at SCOTT & BALDWfN'S.
WHIsKEY, &c.
NTOW LANDING FROM SCHR. ENIILY:--
~ 1876 Barrels, Whiskey, Gin and Brandy:
Hiram Smith Flour in whole and half bills;
Soda and Sugar Crackers, boxes and do. do;
for D sais 2 y 1854 "fN''-1NN q lIO'0IO-',
| John MITCHELLS JAIL JOURNAL.-Jail Journal
j or Five Years in British Prison, by John MitcbeIus
dec 2i S. w WHITAKER's.
HARPER'S STORY BOOKs.-No. I-Bruro-- (Decem-
dec 81 '0''' '"4' p'''''' s W WHITAKER's.
Ord Vol NEW YORK UKNAL-Just published
dec ee' 81 ca ~ '~ Wv wHITAKER's.
TTIoTOKY OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL History Of the
! Il
the United States with notices of its principal trainers By
George Tickner Curtis. For sale at
dec 81 5. w. WHIIAkER'S.
TOBACCO--l0 Drums Extra Chewing Tobacco, said to
l. be superior any other in market. Aso40 Boxes low
| er grades, for sale by FREEMAN & HOUSTON.
| Dec. 2.st, 1854.
! TTNDER-GARMENTS-T cold weather obliged us to
Il order large assortment of Shirts, Drawers and Merino
Hose heavy fabrics. Large, medium, and small
be fitted &C SCOTT & BALDWIN'S
i Dec. 2l, 1854. City Clothing Store
NEGRO SUTTS--About 100 Suits for Servants hand
~ at low figures SCOTT BALDWIN.
DROTHER JONATHAN, for Christmas Fo sale
b s. w WHITAhEh'S.
WEARY FOOT COMMON, by Leitch Ritchie new
w supply of this popular book received and for sale at
Nov 18th ]. T. MUNDS.
T0HE ROYAL FAVORITE, the Mysteries ofthe Court
i of Charles the Second, Bird supply for sale at
i Nov. 10Th, j. L. MUNDS.
DACON.-A prime article Western sides, just receiye
ID and for sale by - B. F. d A. J. GRADY
4 I4UM SALT in 5ushel bags. For sale by
II n Nov 18th, 1854 B. F. s A. J. GRADY.
THE VIRGINIA COMEDIANS, or Old Days in the Old
ESD. End supply, for sale at J. I. M0ND9
DORK--New York City Mess, landing and for sale
1 by B. r. 6 A. J. GRADY.
loyAN FRANCISCO.The histories and Miseries Of San
- Fraancisco-jus published Recsyed and for sale at
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NOTICE.

NOTICE.
"a WILL be hired, the 4th day of January next
"a the late residence of Neill H. Murphy, deceased the
Negroes of his estate for about II months upon
Nal terms. P MURPHY, Admr.
Dec. %, 1854 1921
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-12-22

OCEAN STEAMERS WANTED.-The loss Of the Arc
tic, Franklin, and Humboldt and the Withdrawal of
portion of the Cunarders, opens the field for more
steamers. 1t is stated in the New York papers that
Cornelius Vanderbilt is now building lwo steamers
upon the plan of the North Star, ply from that city
to Havre or Liverpool, and that they will be ready
for in the of the coming spring; also that
he Intends within the course of sixteen or eighteen
months, 10 have six eight additional steamers put
upon the Atlantic to ply between that port and Ha-
vre or Liverpool.
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WILMINGTON WHOLESALE PRICES CURRENT,

81 1t should be understood that quotations
represent the wholesale prices In filling small orders high
er rates have to be paid .
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Whitehurst's Gift ENTERPRISE,
TO CLOSE JANUARY, 1855.

TO CLOSE JANUARY, 1855.
70" had better get yo Certificates soo yo ac,H lose the
chance
E0 000 WORTH OF REAL AND PERSONAL
CU,UUU Estate for the People.-Magnifcent En-
terprIse.-LIberai, Equitable and Certaln.-WH1TE-
HURST'S DAGUERREOTYPE ENTERPRISE.
j. H. WH1TEHURST has decided to Trustees in trust for
the benefit Of the shareholders in the above enterprise 600
worth of real and personal estate be disposed of among
the holders of certificates at the earliest possible date after
entities the holder to an equitable share in the within
magnificent collection of real and personal property ALSO
of Whitehursts 50 Worlds Fair Premium Daguerreo
types of self friend at time when the certificate pre-
sented at either of his Galleries
The gallery in Wilmington may be found Front Street.
over the store of Messrs. Polly s. Hart.
T. 1854
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put II don't make much difference vich road We take
for ven We get dare dsy never ask US yich yay We
come-and it is of their business our t6heat
If rood y =
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GERMANS ANTI-sCORBUTIC TOOTHWASH.
TN TFYE! LADIES

NOTHING adds to beauty than clean, white Teeth
~ and Gums of healthy color The most beautiful face
and vermion lips become repusve, if the latter when they
open exhibit the horrible spectacle of neglected teeth All
who wish clean, white Teeth, healthy Gums and sweet
BREATH should give ZERMAN'S TOOTH WASH trial
For sale by G. & D. DUPRE, Agents.
Sept. %. '54--2l1 Wilmington, N G..
Herald and Commercial copy.
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A BANTER.

A BANTER.
Christmas is nearly at hand, and little fun could
n be objecabe Propose to stake hundred ($l00)
dollars that have boy that can beat any
gro white foot race Christmas morning. there
is the Counties of Sampson Dupn The to be
at Srckand's Depot Any person wishing to indulge
find subscriber Stricklands with the dimes
Nov. 25. 70-tf B. WHITEHEAD.
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INDUSTRY OF THE Presidential Washington
respondent of the Eastern Argus of Portland, writes
as follows
"Whatever else may be said of the present admin
isration, we believe nobody denies 10 it the credit
of being hard qcorking administration. Its several
DEPARTMENTS, from the heads of them down to their
copying clerks, seem to employ themselves diligently
of their business In this respect perhaps, pub
lie affairs in Washington were never better managed.
And the President himself it well understood. finds
himself constantly occupied by attention to his
important duties, which almost makes the Presden-
tia Office burthen, more than honorable distnc-
lion. He is fortunate, however, in having the aid Of
secretary who is cal abe of relieving HIM from SO
much labor Mr.. Sydney Webster is gentleman
of genuine New England industry, and all who know
him will readily bear witness to the courtesy prompt
ness and ability with which he discharged his various
duties at the White House"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-12-22

NOTE. River Lumber Tar, and Turpentine, sold in the
water subject the expense Of landing inspection coop
erage &c1say on Lumber SO cents to 81 . M Tar and
when brought per railroad about the expenses
CURED Flor Virgin mixed Turpentine deduction
of one-ffth is made. according to quality.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-12-22

CRAwFoRD'S STATUTES FOR THE WASHINGTON Mon
UMENT AT RIcHMoND.-A foreign correspondent of
the Providence Journal, who recently visited the Roy
al boundary at Munich, writes as follows:
The group of statues modelled by Crawford to adorn
the Washington Monument at Richmond, Va, is part
Iy finished, and is truly an admirable production
The figures of Henry and Jefferson are already cast,
and are placed in the Crystal Palace, open, and
from the noblest ornaments of that exhibition The
figure of Henry is remarkably spirited and heroic in
it's attitude. 1t is almost alive with action. The
patriot is represented in the act of addressing his
countryrnen 10 the memorable speech which helped
to sci the ball of the Revolution in motion The artist
has evidently chosen that moment when, with all
the power of his eloquence the orator launches his
nvecves against the tyranny of the mother country,
and appealing 10 his comparos to resist il at what
ever cost he closes with the declaration 81 not
what course others may persue, but as for me, give
me liberty or give death - The figure of Jefferson
is not less majestic and noble than that of Henry
He is represented in attitude OF calm dignity, hold
ing in one hand pen, and in the other the Declare
ton of Independence The face has an aspect of
earnest thoughtfulness, mingled with determination.
! The drapery is cloak thrown carelessy over the
shoulders and falling in easy folds about the figure.
The series will consist of vestatutes, all OF colos-
sal sze and if the others executed with as much
feeling, good taste and genuine appreciation OF the
subject as exhibited in these, the work must prove
one of the most successful ever undertaken. The
design OF the monument is in the form OF STAR and
the statues are to be placed at the determination oil
the rays surrounding a central and elvaed pedestal
upon which the equestrian statue of Washington Will
be raised The model of this in plaster is at the foun
dary and preparations are making for casting it al
once The horse and rider cannot be less than TWEEN
ty-fve feet high, and appear truly gigantic.
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VALUABLE NEGROES FOR SALE.
WILL sell public auction, in Godsboro, on the End

I
HIWENTY-EIGHT VALUABLE NEGROES.
In the lot several superior TuRPENTlNE HANDS,
at Godsboro On the first day of January, by calling the
subscriber.
Terms Salsone half cash. and the balance in four and
eight months The be secured by notes
Win apnroyed securities. J. J. HOOKS
NJ 55th 1884 7O-13-ts
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ARATHER SINGULAR MARRIAGE contract was a few
ays since entered into in Tennessee. The wife is
sT'a cool fifty thousand. The husband is the
gaIiuI owner of magnificent goatee The con-
's' was as follows: Art 1st. The husband is to
e no interest in the wife's estate, Art. "a He is
~. 70 collect any debts of the concern. Art. 3D.
s beloved husband is not 10 chnstise or control any
aPf servants without the wifes consent. Art. 4th
~, ~ husband binds himself 10 pay the wife one hun
s~ ana htty dollars per annum for board and tc
ave his lodging gratis
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-12-22

,e HAPrAIN LUCE, OF THE ARcTIC.-The New York
'' u1@ of Commerce says:
,., we are authorized to say that Capt Luce has no
nt sDeOn of going into any business shore, and is
aware that the directors of the Collins line of
h." aae's have formed any determination to ercIude
w 0e'r employ the SURVIVING officers cfhe Arctic"
h, DEF ls AND Pork Enthusiastically will thank us
DnL luis recipe 10 make first rate pickle for beef OF
NIX gallon of water, Alb of salt, h. of sugar,
bn Sapeter boil, and skim, and cool, before pour
aI upon the meat, which should be packed close
covered with the pickle
nspI packing in casks, meat should be slightly
,Hl with saltpetre and fine salt, and left day
.ns %o to drain. Pork. intended for smoking, will
so ast rate dry sailed with six pounds salt and
O0Aoes Of saltpetre TO the one hundred pounds o.
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WiImington Bank Rates of Exchange.
fillmore lper prem. Philadelphia per prem
Nv York; 9. :. Virginia.: "
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NOTICE.

60 ON the End day Of January next, at Exchange
"a Corner, in Wilmington, will sell, at public auction
on credit Of six months, with interest ron daSe ~
Ian order of Court for a division, EIGHT LIKELY
SLAVES, being FATHER, MOTHER and their SIX
The purchasers giving bond and approved rees before the
SAM'L R. BUNTING, ,Con'r.
Dee 18th 1854 S8-ts-16ts
NEEAL. aIEALlL-We are daily receiving, from Colds
llI boro Mills, superior fresh ground Corn Meal
Oct "a PETTEWAY & PRITCHETT.
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In of the reported failure of two houses
New who dealt largely in naval stores and the general
ghtne money the market for country produce has been
very much depressed for several days. and prices have
sequence down very materially during the past week.
will be seen from review below.
TURPENTNEThis article ruled at last weeks quotation up
Friday when it advanced q 10 cents hard and 10
yellow Dip since which time the have been steady
81 81 for virgin 81 so for yellow dip, and 81 60 for hard
y $50 lbs The receipts have been light and for the week
fnn. l. ILL
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sCHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS! CHRISTMASIN
VIZ L. s. TOWNSEND is now receiving his supply
w of Christmas articles. consisting of fine confectona
ry.
Pine Apple Drops Raspberry Drops;
Strawberry &c Extracts for Flavorng;
Izing Glass Poulsens Gellatine
Prunes Swinbornes "
Figs; Currants
Raisng; Fresh Peaches;
Fresh Asparagus Fresh Corn;
Cooking Wine Cooking Cider
In short every thing to "Eat, drink and make merry
And the Legislators ought to be fed to say nothing Of
washing down with Champagne &C.
Dec. Is, 1884. Herald q Commercial copy.1
JONES & GARDNER,
asba MANUFACTURERS and Wholesale and Retail
FSV Dealers in Boots Shoes and Brogans keep constantly
~ hand:--
Indies Misses and Chlds Caters, Boots and Slippers
Cents Fine Calf Pump Sole and Stitched Boots and Shoes
Boys, Youths and Child's Shoes;
Mems Kip and Cow-Hyde Boots
Negro Brogans and Women's Planters.
Market street, next door to Brown Andersons Marble
Front WILMINGTON, n. G.. NOV. 4th, 1854
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Unpreccdented Success and Final Triumph of Buzz
rows Elixir Vitee.

The people last finding out the nestimable value of
the only Medicine known the exalted character of
the certificates and the overwhelming amount of testimony
that has been published is causing the afflicted to discard
their prudces and while the sales are immense the public
may be its curative qualities will be deerora
ted When the Medicine produces slight pain in the stom
ach and bowels it is breaking deep seated c the par
ent of many formidable diseases and when it drives hu
mors to continue its for it is unable to d
charge fast enough by evacuation those corrupt humor in
the blood disease the vital and unless expelled
from the system later end in death This
Medicine purfes regenerates and reuvenates the entire
| system ~
- For sale by all the regular dealers in Medicine.
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No sales TINS morning. and the market IS dull at lowest
quotation of Wednesday (s2 80 for yellow Dip
SPIRITS TURPENTNESince review of Thursday last
prices have fueuaed considerably having advanced cents
Friday, with sales at 45 cents gallon since then the
market has ruled dull and prices gone down 10
The transactions for the week have been light and reach
only 1850 bbls., follows
Friday, 500 bbls. at IS cents y gallon
Tuesday ...... 300 Al g
Wedn
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-12-22

Is not designed please the palate to the Attic
ted nor does stimulate for few hours the system and then
leave the patient condition than before for
sesses no stimulating propereswe know that if
little peasanter the doses SMALL and it stimulated the so-
mach the sales would be much greater but this Medicine is
designed to cure designed for the only of those
who are actually diseased Although with little syrup it
makes cooling, refreshing and delightful drink many per
every spring fall 1t is presumed the day of abOminable
Patent Medicines is at an end; for THE ELIXIR EII
tarv nature in weeks and the formidable
in three four weeks and the Try
The genuine is for sale in Wilmington, by A. O. Brad
lev and by all dealers in Medicines.
! yHlct 9th 1854 D19-d&w-2w
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This morning sales the time of closing report
prices have decided downward tendency The market is
quiet, and there buyers Wednesdays quotation
RoSIN-For the Common article notice better demand
during the week. and the market ruled firm 81 % up
this Thursday meng when decline of took place
with 81 20 for large bbls the demand appears
to be limited The sales foot up 4,0O3 bbls, viz
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50 Town papers copy.
CHRISTMAS PRFSENTS.-The beautiful assortment
Oof Gents Dressing Gowns just made up, and
hill ition the City Clothing Store, affords excellent OPP
portuny for lady to present her husband with useful
and handsome present
Call and examine the assortment We have nearly every
! size at SCOTT s. BALDWIN'S.
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June 10th. 1854
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-10-06

mar Every period has it's fashions. The pre-
vailing fashion of the present day is the holding
Of conventions. Nothing is either done or at
tempted without invoking the sovereign efficacy
Of conventions. There are religious conven-
tons, political conventions, woman's rights con-
ventions scientific conventions, and, indeed, all
manner Of conventions. Every new system,
every new idea, requires the solemnities Of a
convention before it can be promulged 70 the
world. These gatherings are in some respects
useful They act as safety-yalyes, BY means of
which pent up and otherwise pernicious fanat-
cism harmlessly escapes. The prominence
they give to weak and ambitious men, the OPP
portunities they give them to speak and to
write and to get their names in the newspa
pers, tend to mollify their fierce tempers and
to tranqnilize their insane fanaticism.
Latterly, political conventions have outnum-
bered all others. They have been as plenty
as blackberries. We have had two OF three
different conventions at the same place and on
the same day. Indeed, they have become SO
frequent as to be ridiculous. People are fast
losing confidence in them. The proposition
and it has some enthusiastic advocates--to
hold baby convention, is a Just sarcasm, and
menaces the convention system with some
peril. '@t