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The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-06-07
For Rent.

EOT Kent,
THAT beautiful large. and commodious
i two story brick house on church
street so well suited for a business stand
opposite Col. A Matta's store for n.rt;cI
ulars apply THOs. PRENDERGAST
mar 30.tf Agt for JOHN Toy
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-06-07
Books and Music.

Books and Music,
CONVERSATIONS on common things
" Fern Leaves. by Fanny Fern; Bur.
rett's Geography OF the Heavens. and At
las; Webster's 4th Dictionary Sophocle's
series of Greek books Hannah Moore's
private devotions; Pictorial Brother John
athan; Uncle Tom in French; Confessions
OF an Eaton Boy; Bleak House, by Dick
ems; the Harmonial Man, by Davis LEM
Leoti ; Head of the family Gentleman
Jack and great variety of Toys and
other books, suitable for presents. and a
large collection of Piano Music. Just re-
ceived from New York and Boston, and for
sale by
jan ely. GEO. NJ. HEROMAN.
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PREPARATIONS FOR THE HAIR
i Bears oil, Pomatum. Tricopherous.
Balm Columbia, Jaynes Hair Tonic, Lou
dens Hair Tonic Phalons Hair Invigorator
Lyons Katharion and Hair dye-for sale by
oct 26 HIT. WADDILL,
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-06-07

THE Usage ORANGE-The sub
L scribers have just received direct
from Texas, supply Of the seed of this in
valuable plant.
In speaking of this plant, the Southern
Cut'vator published in Augusta Georgia.
very Justly remarks 1--WE have the fullest
confidence in the Usage Orange as hedee
plant, and consider it in all respects superi-
or to any other that has been introduced
For sale by
feb-15-m SIN. HART CO
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Rillinrs' AstrinrAnf.
Railways Ready Relief
Twigg's Hair Restorative /! /!

Twigg's Hair Restorative
THIS compound possesses the virtue Of
4 restoring grey hair to its original color,
and for preservation and growth Of the hair
has no equal. Prepared from che original
recipe and sold in quantities to suit purchas-
ers by WIN. BoGEL, Druggist
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Cofeenns Imminent.

COHeennS I1nlmCnt.
EOR MA and BEAST-Cures wounds,
i sores, bruises, sprains burns, scalds,
rheumatism, sour throat, toothache, piles and
cornes. Is most excellent internal reme-
by-cramps cholic, fatulency cholera NOR
dus, fiux and dysentery. For sale bv
aug 8-y. H. T. WADDTLL.
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NIARSE'S improved Elastic Sn

IIT y iii PlVEcU IIdSfN sJUS-
AA pender Shoulder Brace, the object
of which is to correct hahitual stopping
round and crooked shoulders, weak back
and chest. and to preserve that erect and
graceful position which is indispensable to
health and beauty; it is adapted to Men,
Women and Children OF all ages, occupa-
tons and conditions it is light, yet strong
perfectly elastic, simple, and beautifully
lulfs the object designed. For sale by
Oct4. VIM. BoGEL. Druggist,
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Land for Sale.
A Tract Of Land confirming GAO acres
II lying on the Comite Road, five miles
from the town of Baton Rouge, about so
acres are clared. applyt to
oct13-y w. D. PHILLIPS.
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TOWNSEND'S. Sands and Bulls Sarsa-
L parilla, warranted genuine, and for sale
by YIN. ROGEL.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-06-07
BATON ROUGE FOUNDRY.

- a HV4V HHOOUH VO DN l.
TINE subscribers having bought the
i patent issued to Isaac Rabbit. for
Improvements in The mole Of making bores
for .arles, Gudgeons, &C., hereby inform
Planters and others, that they are prepared
TO execute any work in their line, with
the compound known as Rabbits metal,n
which is preferred by many persons to
Brass boxes.
jan HILL & HENDERSON.
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Cod Liver Oil.
NTOW the remedy for Consumption. For
~ sale by H. T. WAppILL.
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Ladies' Kid Gl0ves.-2o dozen
of the best quality, assorted colors. ALSO,
S dozen Gentlemens' White Kid Gloves,
Just received and for sale by
feb.-3-tf. w. D. PHILLIPS.
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MISCELLANEOUS.


Lacrue's Tooth Wash.
DREPARED expressly for soar or
L bleeding gums Scurvy, &c. Forsale
by ~ H. T. WADDILL.
LADIES' KID GLOVES AT COST.
I HAVE on hand large assortment of
i Ladies' Kid Gloves OF all colors and
sizes which am prepared to sell at cost.
oct14 w. D. PHILLIPS.
Heavy Cotton "sacking.o
nF Penitentiary manufacture mot being
~ kept in any other store In Baton
Rouge) is hereafter offered for sale in such
quantities as may be required by
oct13 JOSHUA BEAL.
Billings Astringent.
NOW thought to be the best remedy Of
IN fered to the public as a remedy for
diseases of the bowels, in all recent cases, a
cure is warranted" For sale by -
eaug ls-y. H. T. WADDlLL.
Railways Ready Relief:
THE great "Pain Killer" said to cure all
i Pains. known to man, Except tina
from the Inconvenience of an empty purse
For sale by H. r. WADplLL.
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Gum Drops
Chemicals

Chemicals.
TUST received fromthe Manufacturers 200
y OF. Fairs Quinine,25 OF. Morphine, %
IBIS Calomel, 20 bis Blue Mass, IS bis Chic
reform, ect .ect. All of which will be sold
at New Orleans prices, by WIN. BOGEL,
oct14-y. Druggist, Lafyette st.
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Hat. Can, & Shoe Store,

THE Undersigned take Pleasure in in
l. forming their friends and the public
generally that they have Just replinished
their stock with the most fashionable style
ofartic'es in their line, which they will sell
as low as can he purchased elsewhere, for
cash. Silk. Moleskin, Beaver. Cassimer
and Ma'ilod Hats. Navy, Army, Mohair,
Silk plush, Cotton and silk glazed Caps
for men and boys. Hunting, Calf, Kip ard
Laced boots. Ladies, Misses and boys Cal
tiers and Brogans. Also negro hats and
shoes A. N, BOOTH.
Nov 1S-lv. J. W. QUIGGINS
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ECR THE SKIN-Bay Rum, Aromatic
l. Vinegar, Chalk Balls, and squares
for sale by loct26] H. T. WADDILL.
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For Coughs. Colds. &c

For Coughs, Colds, &c.
a YERS Cherry PICTORIAL, Rushton's Cod
"A Liver Oil, Wistars Balsam of Wild
Cherry. Jayne's Expectorant, Hastings
Ssyrdpof Naphtha ect., just received-a few
dozen Teach for sale by VIM BoGEL.
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Outer AND SODA BISCUIT
- Butter and Soda Biscuit, fresh and
fine for sale in boxes, barrels, halt barrels
and at retail, JOSHUA BEA1,
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HARVEY HOUSE.

ELOUR 200 barrels Ohio and St. Louis
l. brands in store and for sale by
feb JOSHUA BEAL.
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CRATES! CRATES !-36 superior
~ Crates with and without Summer
Fronts. Received from Cincinnati and for
sale by GEO. M. HEROMAN.
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TRIED APPLES !-25 barrels dried
~ Apples just received and for sale by
feb 9-y JOSHUA BEAL.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-10-26

This is on the supposition that the cistern
is all the way O. the same diameter.) By the
above rule, the contents OF the barn yard els
terms and manure tanks may be readily cal
culated for any size whatever. Mr.. Thomas
then adds:
"The size of csterns should vary with their
intended use. If they are to furnish a daily
supply of water, they need not be SO large as
for keeping supplies for summer only. The
average depth of rain which falls in this lsti-
tude, although varying considerably with sea-
son and locality, rarely exceeds seven inches
for two months. The size of the cistern
therefore in daily use, need never exceed that
Of body of water on the whole roof Of the
building seven inches deep. TO ascertain the
amount of this, multiply the length by the
breadth Of the building, reduce this to inches,
and divide the product by two hundred and
thirty-one and the quoticnt will be a gallon
for each inch in depth. Multiplying by seven
will give the full amount for two months rain
upou the roof Divide by 81 IL and the
quotient will be the number Of barrels. This
will give fourteen barrels for every surface Of
root ten feet square when measured horizon
tally.
Therefore "a cistern for barn 80 by 40
feet, should hold l6S barrels that is, as large
as one ten feet in diameter aud nine feet deep
such cisterns would supply, with only thirty
inches of rain yearly, no less than six hundred
and thirty barrels, nearly two a day.
A 4 4 1
period than four to eight weeks, this cisterl
would be able to supply four or FIVE times Thu
quantity daily during the drouth it would b.
replenished by the first rain. We trust tina
the farmers will give attention to this matter
1t is very important to have pure water 70
stock, and where living is not had conveniently
this is the best and cheapest mode of furnish
ing it in sufficient quantity.-Farmers' Com
| pdhiOn,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-10-26
WATER CIsTERNs.

Every farmhouse, yes, every dwelling, needs
Its cistern, all will admit we put in the plea
now, for one or two in every barn yard, for
the purpose Of supplying water pure and fresh
to stock, 10 the dry season. This is matter
to little thought Of, or scarcely thought of at
all. Water in abundance for all the stock on
the farm might thus be supplied at very
small COST We know many farmers, who du-
ring the drouth of last season, were obliged
to drive their animals miles, to running water
daily, for weeks while if they had previously
constructed ample csterns near their barns,
they would have out-generaled the emergency,
and saved in pocket and in patience.
We have had several inquiries of late re-
speeding the manner of constructing cisterns,
the quantity Of cement required, the rule for
determining tho number of barrels cistern
OF given size will hold, aud SO on. The
modes Of constructing are simple. In clay soils
the earth has only to be excavated and cement
or water-lime morter, put directly upon the
earth. When made in this way, the cistern
should always be circular, as circular wall
Will resist any pressure inwardS, much more
etfectualy than any other form. But in sandy
and gravelly soils the only safe way is to
lay up the walls with brick or stone, in water
lime morter. These may be built in any
desired shape The bottom should be made
very firm. When the mortar is put directly
upon the earth, it should have about an inch
thickness, put on in two-coat work. The
rule for making up the mortar is, one-third
cement. and two-thirds sand A small guam
tity only should be prepared at time as il
soon sets ard cannot then be used. The els.
tern should be thoroughly dry before being
used. Mr.. Thomas in his work entitled
9 Farm Implements gives the subjoined rule
for determining the contents of cisterns.
"Find the depth and diameter in inches
square the diameter, and multiply the square
by the decimal .0034, which will find the
quantity in gallons for one inch in depth
Multiply this by the depth and divide it by
81 IL ard the result will be the number Of
barrels the cistsrn will hold. For each foot
in depth, the number Of baprrls answering to
teh different diameters; are, 1--WE discard the
decimals)
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-10-26

THE BELLE AND THE STUDENr.-At GER
tain splsudid evening party a naughty young
beauty turned to student who stood near
near her, and said, cousin John, under
stood that your eccentric friend L. is here
/ have great curiosity to sec him. DO bring
him here and introduce him to me-"
The student went in search Of his friend,
and at length found him lounging on sofa.
Come L." said he, "my beautiful cou-
sin Catharine wishes to be introduced to
you"
well, trot her out, John" drawled l.
with an affected yawn.
John returned to his cousin and advised her
to defer the introduction till more favorable
time, repeating the answer he had received.
The beauty bit her lips, but the next moment
said, "well, never fear shall insist on be-
ing introduced.
After some delay, l. was led up and
the ceremony of introduction duly performed
Agreeably surprised by the beauty and COM
manding appearance of Catharine l. made
profound bow but instead of returning it,
che STEPPED backward, and raising her eye
glass, surveyed him deliberately from head to
foot, then, drawled out, Trot him off John!
trot him off that is enough !"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-10-26
"A mutton cbon and Gun of eofFee-apd

"a mutton chop and cup of cofee-and
suddenly, to" replied the Iowa officer,
James. get the gentleman what he desir-
es," said the General to one of the real waiter.
"NO, sir! 'energetically and quite indignant
ly responded the sabaltern, " that won't do.
If / wanted James to get my dinner, would
have given my orders to James. | want you,
old fellow" he continued facetiously, to at
tend to the matter It would do me good to
see man of your build fly around. Ha |!
ha y
{" But I am enga ged, sir, and cannot posi-
bly, attend you. James mist wait upon you
or you must wait upon yourself" replied the
General. "Wel let James CO." the Sudatcrn
replied. "Queer people, these" he muttered
half audibly "two big lubbcrs to get one
mutton chop. No wonder they can't resist
invasion % james attended to the order. The
Lieutenant partook Of his mutton-chop and
coAee-paid his bill, picked his teeth, adjus-
ted his cap, and sauntered forth to take a look
at things. The first person he met on reach
ing the Plaza was shorty" the waiter arm.
in-arm with Gen. Quitman and Col. Duncan.
"Well, if this amt rushing things, you may
shoot me !" exclaimed the surprised subaltern
ga getter-up of fried potatoes, supported by a
live General and Colonel of Artillery. |
wonder who the devil he is, and where he got
his impudence. My FRIEND" he continued, &C.
costing another officer, "can you tell me who
that little old fellow with the white jacket is
and what he does for a liyino2"
"What the one supported by Gen. Quit.
man 2"
YES"
"Why that's old Zachary, and he makes
his living by walloping folks" answered thu
interrogater.
"What Zacharish do you mean !'askec
the Iowa subaltern.
"Why, old Zach Taylor, the commands
Of the Rio Gran1e. army"
You don't say so Not General Taylor
Je-reu-sa-lem p exclaimed the dumbfounde(
Lieutenant, and left.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-10-26

AsScDors OF GEN. TAYLoR.-If there is
enc thing that the late President Taylor val
ued less than any other, it was dress. This
indifference to the fine arts of the Taylor, as
might have been expected, led to great many
amusing blunders on the part of bis subordi.
mates. One day after the battle of Montery,
the General was in company with two other
officers In undress talking over matters, in the
dining room of caffe The general was
dressed in q white jacket, straw bat, and nan.
Keen combinations. The party had been in
close conversation but a few minutes. when
young Lieutenant, fresh from Iowa. made his
appearance. 1t was his first day in the camn
having arrived that morning by the way Of
an up train, from the Rio Grande. He was
OF course, unacquainted with any BODY. Az.
ter looking about for few minutes. he took
AIS seat alta marble topped table, and commenc.
cd ordering up ''''''''
~ say, shorty, pass the bill of fare,p
This was addressed to the General .
Humor the joke, General, y whisneroa ~.
Of the officers; T" he evidently takes Won for for
the waiter" ~ '''
"Well see !" said the General 0Wb,t d.
vow want 7" he inquired,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-10-26

A SINGULAR WAeER.--A young woman
had laid wager she would descend into
vault in the middle of the night, and bring
from thence skull. The person who took
the wager had previously hid himself in the
vault, and as the girl seized skull, cried in
hollow voice
Leave me my head"
There it is, said the girl, throwing it
down and picking up another.
Leave me my head !" cried the same
voice.
"Nay, Nay said the heroic lass, "you
cannot have two heads" SO brought up the
skull and won the wager.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-10-26
Z qIlCultnr al.
For the Green Mountain Freeman.
THE CULTURE OF ONIONS,

THE CULTURE OF ONIONS.
Since the black seed onions have been for
several years destroyed by maggots, it may
DO interesting to gardeners to know that there
is kind which. almost entirely escape
Thirty years ago my father procured three
onions from Scotland, which we have always
called the stop onions" In consequence Of
the sickness of my then little brother, one Of
them was used In the spring, the other two
we set out for seed. And besides the seed,
we were surprised to find good onions at the
bottom. By the time | had garden of my
OVID, they spared me u pint of seed, which I
set out From that time until now, both of
us have had seed to give away and seed every
year. Last year | raised twelve bushels of
seed, and this year | have fifteen bushels
On some of my ground this year, raised at
the rate of 700 bushels to the, acre. My
neighbor, Mr.. Dean, had his seed of me and
raised 800 bushels per acre. Besides these,
l have seen very fine yie Ids from the top on
ion seed. And all this time for twenty years,
| have lost, | presume, not bushel by the
maggot. There is no difficulty at all, in rails
ing 1000 bushels to the acre, of this kind
Six bushels and half to the rod would be
little over that. This kind are very sweet
If you set out the old onions for seed, you
will get both seed and bottoms. If you SOW
the seed you get much larger and more per-
feet onions The seeds are from the size of
pea to that of walnut The seeds should
be put out in April. Then you will have
good onions in June, and the crop will come
off in August. intend to write an article
soon, showing how to prepare the bed for on
ions and how to tend them.
S. MORGAN.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-10-26

He WouLDs'T "SAEvE. Several years ago.
says the Lynn NeOs, at town-meetlng in
neighboring town, an old fellow whom we shall
cali Mr.. Perkins because that was his name,)
was informed by the moderator,"in open town
meeting" that he had been elected surveyor
of highways He arose and said cdr. Mod
orator, shall incline"
The Moderator expressed great satisfaction,
and hoped that he would Immediately enter
upon the duties of the Office as some of the
roads we're in bad condition.
II tell ye," responded our hero, L" that in
cline"
Every glad" continued the Moderator, "and
! think can assure you that the town vii. be
very grateful for your services.
Perkins became exasperated, and jumping
up, yelled at the top of his voice
"Mr Moderator, I told ye twice that in
cline, and siDear 1 wont SARGE ?'
BY motion of a wag present the town pro-
eesded to elect surveyor in place of Mr.. Per-
kins, inclined.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-10-26

A Cool REcEpT1oN.-Some interesting
young men, in Wheeling, Va, one day last
week took position under the window Of
eefaih coquettish young lady for the purpose
of screnade: After listening to their excru-
ciating " strains for while, the lady threw
up the sash, and in suppressed tone informed
the serenaders that she could not admit them
through the front door. but invited them to
present themselves at certain door in the back
building They were accordingly admitted,in
the dark, the lady excused herself for
moment" left the room, and turned the key
Of the door upon them and in few minutes
afterwards their ardor was considerably dam
pened by copious flow Of water from hy-
drant in the room. We need not add that
the mischieveous girl had invited them into
= bathroom and voted them its privileges
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-10-26

OVERTHROW OF 1DoLATRY IN NoRwAY-The
ancient Norwegans, like the ancient Britons,
were idolators, and their chief god was Thor,
the idol in whose honor Thursday, or Thors-
day, was named. But in the tenth century
his worship ceased in Norway, and Christian
ity was protested instead of it. Several cir
cumstances prepared the way for this change,
but that which principally caused it was the
following =
Thor was very tall and very large idol,
and what to the people appeared very Won
derful was, that he always seemed hungry.and
would eat every day many cakes and much
meat, which the priests put into his mouth
This the people thought proof that Thor
was god. Nor did they believe otherwise
until their king, whose name was CLAUS and
who wanted very much to persuade them to
become Christians gave orders that the great
idol should be dragged down from the place
where he stood, and then burnt. The priests,
no doubt, were very angry, and were much
much afraid that their cunning and wicked
ness would be found out by the king, and that
the people would see what had become of the
cakes and meat, which they supposed to
been eaten by. the idol And so it proved =;
for no sooner was Thor thrown down and brok-
en- up to be burned than out ran a large num-
Der of rats, which the priests had kept there
to eat the food which they put into his mouth
From that day the nation saw how they had
been deceived, and the idols in Norway were
utterly abolished.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-10-26

The Greatest Me dica1
DISCOVERY OF THE AGE.
M n. KENNEDY of RUxbuIv, has discovered In ono e.
WI our pasture weeds remedy that cures
EVERY KIND OF HIIMOR


From the worst sernfuIa dawn to a cannon Pimp!e.
He has tried in eleven hundred cases. and never
now IN his possession bundled certificates Of its
value all within twenty miles of Boston.
wo bottles are warranted tOcure nursing sore mouth
One 10 three bottles will cure tile worst kind of PIN
pies on the face
Two three bottles will clear the system of bilts
TWO bottles are warranted 10 the worst canker In
~ mouth and stomach.
Three 10 five bolles are warranted 10 cure the wors
Kind Of erysipelas
One two bottles are warranted 10 cure ALI hum or In
! the eyes.
Two bottles warranted to running of the ears
| anG hictches among thu iiar.
-Four 10 six bottles are warranted 10 cure cofrupt and
running ulcers
Que bottle will cnre scay eruption of the skin.
TWO TO three bottles areHarrauted cure the est des
perlte Case Of rheumatism
Two battles are warranted to cure the wols, case
q gw0m
Three To four bottles warranted TO cure salt yhen,o
rive to eight bottles will The worst case of scra
1eneht Is Always experienced from the first bottle and
ree'' cure Is warranted when the above quantity is
taken.
Reader have peided over n thousand bo,,iss r ,,;
In the vicinity Of Boston. know The eff cs Of il i, av
cry case. 80 sure as water will txtnguish fire so sure
WIN tlis cure hnnuf. never sold bottle of il hut that
DOite sold another after trial il always s,.oks Ear il,
sell Ihere are two things about this herb tia, aupeur Ia
me sufprlsins-ht that it grows in PASTURES il some
places quite plenty and yet its value has Lnwn
uni discovered ii in $40 second that il should cure
all Kinds OF humor have given ii u children wear did
up 10 od men OF s'xy from the manifest woman in Bos.
ph un 10 tue belle Of Pomaum and IN all cases the cure
Is certain No change Of diet is ever Tho
best You can get.
Mr.. Kennedy gives personal endonr. in h.J ..s,.
Scorfula " qua "
Price Si,0O Manufactured by Donald Kennedy 100
W ren street, Roxbuy. For sale by SMITH & PiykcE
MonpeieI, VI General Agents for Vermont Sold by F.
r., ehh, Nnithheld b. Bsey, Waterbury f.. B. Green
Richmond, ufrs French, Barre A. r. Ainswortb viii.
Jamestown, Wallace 4 nickcy, West Topsham
oerai "'sYnn! made to those who buy Ia sell again
AhecafieF, brocerS, aud others who would like to act
az agents VIII pc7e send IN thnii orders l0mb