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Weekly national intelligencer., 1854-11-25
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
THE SECTIONAL AGITATION.

We willingly give place to the subJoined exT
tracts from letters written by patriotic and re-
spected citizen of Virginia to the publishers OF popu
lar Northern periodical expressive OF hls views OF
the evils and tendencies Of the present unhappy Sec
tional agitation. We do not know gentleman in
+be venerable Commonwealth whose personal char
acter IS entitled to give to his opinions on such
snb;ect more weight and consideration than that OF
the respected writer of these letters We have felt
regret that the pressure on our columns has occa-
stoned some delay in the insertion of the letters
but perhaps it is as well that they should have ap
peared after instead of in the midst of the absorbing
excitement which attended the recent Northern
elections
To the Editors Of The National Latelugencer
GENTLEMEN: The correspondence send herewith ex-
plains Itself thought the views accident led me to de-
velop might with possible good, be spread before
the thinking people Of the North 1t poud the feel
ing there at present is too strong for Northern journals to
risk offending should hope the Intelligencer would
see nothing inwhat have written not in unison with its
own objects and feelings always loyal they have been
TO the Constitution and the Union design what have
written in the spirit and interests Of Union and Peace
think state truly the views and feelings of the South
generally and indicate through them its future
course II this BE- So is better known early than late
and ikeler to obyate difficulties. believe it is best
too for another reason cannot doubt that however
qu;escent now there is great and powerful movemen
in progress among the wise and loyal of the North tina
will RISE when the time requires it. to rebuke and contro
alike the fanaticsm of the Abotonis and the uraisn
of the Frsesoier But for these 1t is needfu to know
that to the partial strength they can command at th
North they will have the whole South with them.
am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
WYNDHAM ROBERTSON.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-04-29
COnstahle1S Sale.

DY virtue of an execution to me directed is
ID sued by H. r. Hawkins, Esq, on the 9Th
of April, 1854, on Judgment rendered on
the 2Sth day of March, 1854, in favor of John
Echols and against Alden Rakliff for the sum
Of $55,00 judgment and $l225 costs, and
accruing costs, l have levied upon and will
sell at public sale at the Court House Door in
the town Of Auburn, in the county Of Placer
on the 22nd day of April, 1854. between the
hours of nine and FIVE o'clock, of said day, all
the right, title, interest and claim of said
Alden Rakliff in and to the steam Saw Mill
situated on the lllinoistown road, thirteen
miles from Auburn, in Placer county, State
of California, and known as New England
Saw Mill or so much thereof as may be suf-
ficient to satisfy the said judgment and costs
due or to become due thereon.
Ap 8th, 3w. M. P. Fl. LOVE, Constable.
The above sale is hereby postponed until
the 18th day of May, 1854.
M. r. H. LOVE, Constable.
April, 20, 1854. I'd
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-04-29
TERNATIONAL HOTEL,
Jackson st., between Montgomery and
Kearney streets,
SAN FRANCISCO.
Peck s. Fisher. PrOprietOrs.

- THE undersigned take pleasure "a
Lii i in announcing to their old .ll...iN
friends and the public generally. thai they
have leased for term of years, the above
five story brick fre-proof Hotel, furnished it
in the most substantial, chaste. and elegant
style, and it is now open for the inspection
and patronage Of the public.
Their house, situated in the vicinity of the
steamboat landings, near the business por-
tions of the city, is convenient for the busi-
ness community; and being located on ele-
waited ground. just aside from the thorough
fares, is also n desirable home for families
and gentlemen at leisure.
The International is conducted on the Eu-
ropean plan of lodgings-with meals q sepa-
rate charge, in a refractory in the basement,
and also ladies ordinary on the main floor.
E. S. PECK,
HENRY FISHER.
N. B. An Omnibus will always be at the
steamboat landings. in readiness to take pas.
sengers to the Hotel at charge of ST. ,OO.-
Baggage free of charge. ap29 my
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-04-29
COnstable'S Sale.

R9 virtue Of an execution issued by Chas
No. 6, Placer county, on 10Th day of April,
1854, and to me directed, judgment in favor
of John Throp and against G. 9. Randell judg-
ment $35 67t. cost $26 O0-total. $61 S74-
said judgment against the house of G. G..
Randell located near the stable of r. Burln
in Michigan city, township No. 6 and county
aforesaid. for labor performed on said house,
to satisfy said execution, will proceed to
sell said house to the highest bidder for cash,
at the stable of r. Burln, on the 10th day of
May, A. D. 1864, at 10 o'clock A. M. of said
day. J. M. Upton, Const.
u33td
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-04-29
CHER1FF'S SALE..--By virtue of

CHER1FF'S SALE..--By virtue of
~ two executions, to me directed and deliv-
cred, one issued out of the Hon. District
Court of the 18th Judicial District in and for
Placer county. on judgment rendered on
the 18th day of April, 1854, in favor of John
Coxen and against G 0. Snyder and John n.
Brown for the sum Of $77400 debt, together
with $165,84 costs of suit, with interest on
$574 90 from April 9th, 1864, at the rate of 10
per cent, per annum and accruing costs, and
with interest on the sum of 5000 90 at the
rate of u per cent per month, from the 10Th
day of November, 1858, until satisfaction of
judgment-the other issued out of the Court
of X. 0. Cravens, q Justice of the Peace
within and for the County of Placer, State of
Of California, on judgment rendered on the
10th day of April, 1854, in favor of the said
John Coxen and against the said G. o. Sny-
der, for the sum of $s590,50 debt together
with 1880 costs of suit, l have this day levied
upon and will sell to the highest bidder for cash
on Forest Hill, at the claims known as the
Forest Hill claims, on Friday, the 18th day
of May, 1854, between the hours of 10 o'clock.
a. M, and 2 o'clock, p. M, all the right, title
and interest Of the above-named Snyder s.
Brown in and to certain mining claims situate
on Forrest Hill and known as the Forrest Hill
Claims; and also in and to q certain Water
Ditch on said hill running to said claims. All
of said property being and situate on Forest
Hill, Up. No. S, Placer county.
6. @. ASTIN, Sheriff.
By D. c. Scott, Deputy
April 18th, '54-n32 st
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-04-29
Overland Panorama!
The Grand Panorama of the Overland
Route to California;


TOGETHER with some of the most remark.
l. able scenery, which was exhibited last
season with great applause to crowded au.
denees in the Southern Mines and at San
Francisco. when but partially completed, is
now finished, and embraces complete
Panoramic View of the Plains.
Not only by the Sublet Cutoff, but by way
of Salt Lake City, The paintings will be
exhibited through this State prior to leaving
for the Atlantic States, in a magnificent PA
VILLION, capable of accommodating Eight
Hundred Persons, at
Auburn, on Thursday Even'g, May 4th,
The sketches were taken by the celebrated
artist Mr.. George NJ Weaver, who crossed the
Plains and took them on the spot, and painted
by him in TRANSPARENT OIL COLORS, at
an enormous expense in California, embracing
FORTY FIVE SCENES, each covering the
surface of
One Hundred and EOrty-FOur
Feet of Canv2ss:
Making the Panorama one of the largest ever
painted. For particulars and opinions of the
Press, see small bills of the day.
W.. Accompanying the PANORAMA is
tBrunsOn's Superb Brass Band!
| PRICE or ADMlSSION-Box So; Pit 81.
Mg~ Doors open at 7 o'clock: Panorama
commences moving at II precisely.
va. Tickets to be had at the Band Wagon
J. W. HARkER & CO.,
ap29-lt Proprietors.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-04-29
|ne Hundred and FOrty-FOur
Feet Of Canvass:
HAPPY VALLEY
Coffee and Spice Mills, Auburn.
CHARLES MORRISON >pronriptOr

CHARLES MORRISON, Proprietor.
F1HE undersigned, who has been in the bu-
l. siness for the past two years, takes plea
sure in informing he public that he has COM
pleted the improvements upon his
Coffee and Spice Mills, ,a
which rapidly increasing business rendered
necessary, by enlarging the establishment
and fitting it up with superior new mills, and
is now ready to fill orders to any extent.
His manner of roasting and preparing cof-
fee is by new process, whereby the flavor
and strength is retained, rendering it much
superior to that made on the old plan.
The attention of the public is invited TO the
superior qmality of his Pure Ground Cof-
,tee and Spices; and orders are solicited
from Merchants, Traders, Hotels, Miners.
Families, and all others who want a good
and pure article.
For sale, wholesale and retail, at the "Bee
Hive" Auburn. Cal and all orders directed
to that establishment will meet with prompt
attent ton. CHARLES MORRISON.
Auburn, April 29th, 1854-n33my
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-04-29
House and Lot for Sale at Mich
igan CITY.

A LSO, valuable mining claims and other
II property the advertiser being about to
leave the State.
Enquire at the Express Offices of Wells,
Fargo & Co. at Auburn, Ophir, Yankee Jim
or Michigan City.
April Goth, 1854. If
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-04-29
G. E NJ HOTE L.
THE proprietor of the

49, THE proprietor of the
.e.A above house grateful for "
the very liberal patronage here AR
tofore extended, and resolved to merit q
continuance of the same, wonld most res
pectfully intimate to his friends and the
public in general that he has refitted and
enlarged regardless of expense.
His sleeping apartments are Of the very
first class: Good beds, clean linen and
well ventilated rooms.
His tables will be furnished with all the
delicacies of the season, and served up in
the best manner.
Meals at all hours.
His Bar, as usual, will be stocked with
all kinds of liquors, and every precaution
used to obtain the choicest brands Of
cigars. JAMES H. CREAMEH,
Proprietor
International Block, Auburn, Novl2 my
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-04-29

NOTICE is hereby given that the Board
IN of Trustees of the Todd's Valley Water
Company will meet on the first Saturday in
every month. punctual attendance is re-
quested. VIM. 7. HENSON,
April 22d, '54-lmo" Secretary.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-04-29
The Old Stand still ahead!
GEO. WILLMENT

WOULD respectfully inform the people Of
w Auburn and vicinity, that heis still doing
BUSINESS at the Old Stand on the same
liberal scale as of old. Possessing every ia.
cility for buying, that could be desired, he
pledges himself to sell cheaper than can be
bought here or elsewhere oflikc quality. Buy
ing as he does. and being blessed with sub
stantial share Of the custom, he is bound
to sustain the above pledge.
Kept constantly ON hand large supply and
good assortment Of
GROCERIES, PROVISIONS, GRAIN,
MINING AND FLUMING TOOLS. CIGARS,
EXTRA QUALITY OF LIQUORS,
COCKTAIL FIXINGS. SC.
N. bail goods delivered free of charge
GEO. WILLMENT.
apr 22-n32 1y
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-04-29
dissolution Of Partnerships

dissolution of Partnership.---
~ Notice is hereby given the CO partnership
heretofore existing under the name and style
of James Munsell 4 Co., is this day dissolved
by mutual consent All accounts outstanding
with the company will be settled by Alexander
Millwain and George Palmer, who will here.
after conduct the business Of the firm alone.
JAMES MUNSELL,
ALEXANDER MILLWAIN,
GEORGE PALMER.
Auburn, April 9th, 1e54~~lt "
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-04-29

Married.---On Tuesday the 25th inst.
by James R. Johnston Esq, Mr.. WILLIAM A.
JOHNSON to Miss BELLE JOHNSTON.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-04-29

tY7 We are indebted to Wells, Fargo
s. Co., and Adams & Co., for favors du-
ring the week.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-04-29
DIR. JOHN p. HARPER.

(Ofthe late firm Of Thomas & Harper,)
WILL continue his services to the public.
w Office over the Temple Saloon, Auburn,
Placer county.
Feb. 18th, 18t4.--my.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-04-29

CHINEsE.--Twelve or fifteen four-horse
teams loaded down with CelestiaIs, passed
over our planks on Saturday bound for
tne mountains. Large numbers have been
passing along for several days.
tlfo ssa}D aa Sacramento Union.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-04-29

CHARIvARI.-The boys turned out
strong on Wednesday night to pay their
respects to the newly married couple -
Every instrument that could make con-
siderable 1snoise and confusion" was in
requisitiop. They bad gay time, and
seemed well satisfied with the evenings
amusement,
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-04-29

Owing to the crowded state of our columns
~, we are compelled to defer "BEp Rock" un-
til next week. M
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-04-29

Nherif Sale.---By virtue Of an excu-
~ ton to me directed issued out Of the 18th
Judicial District in and for Placer county
State CT California, on judgment rendered
on the 2lst day Of October a. d. 1853, in favor
of Carpenter and Atwell, and against Rose
Grams and Cults for the sum of $633. 49, 100
principal and interest together with the sum
of $248, ,l5-100 costs Of suit. l have levied
upon and will sell to the highest bidder for
cash at the Court House door in Auburn,
Placer county, on Monday, the 18th day of
March, 1854, at 2 o'clock, p. m. all the right,
title, interest and claim, that the said Rose
Grams and Cuts had on the 21st day of Octo-
Der, 1858, in and to the following described
property, to.wit: certain house situated on
the Sacramento and Auburn road in Placer
county. and known as the 'Stewart House"
also all the out buildings and improvements
on the place. such as stables, barns, etc or
so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy
said demand and all costs due or to become
due.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-04-29

DRowNED.-Jas. G. Mooney was drown
eG on Thursday last, about mile above
the North Fork Bridge. He was engag-
ed at the time in drifting timber down the
river, and in attempting to push piece
into the current was precipitated into the
stream. Mr.. Ms family had recently ar
rived from the States. If any one should
discover the body along the river they
will confer favor by sending word to
the friends of the deceased at Auburn,
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-04-29

AL QuEsrsoN rs THE TEST" we accept
The elove,-go on with the war; we'll
meet YOU at Phillip.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-04-29

RIcH.-On Tuesday last the Jameson
claim, at Iowa Hill, paid 2lS ozs. ten
men at work.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-04-29
TEMPLE SALOON!

IEMPIE SALOON!
Notice to the Public.---The UNDER
lv signed having rented the above Saloon,
will open on Monday, May 1st, 1854, and will
be pleased 10 see all his friends. VIII
THOMAS w. LATHROP.
The undersigned recommend 'TOM" to the
kind regard Of the "dear people,
LOVE & HAWKINS.
Auburn, April 29tb, 1s54-1t
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-04-29
n. j. FISHER,
House Carpenter and Joiner,

rs prepared to erect or improve houses on
l. short notice. He has on hand large lot
of good sluice lumber. and keeps constantly .
supply of Toms, Rockers and sheet iron for
mining purposes. 5.a
He IS also prepared with suitable lumber
for all orders as undertaken.
Auburn, Nov19, '53-my
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-04-29
Bear River s. Auburn Water &!
Mining COmpany. lff.

THE Stockholders are hereby notified that
l. the Annual meeting of the Bear River e.
Auburn Water & Mining Company, will be
held at their Office in Auburn, on the FIRST
Monday in May next, at which time an elec.
ton of officers for the ensuing year will be-
held, and other business of Importance trans.
acted, at which you ore requested to be pres
ent.
ROBERT RODGERS, President.
J. r. ChANpALL, Secretary. ap8td n
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-04-29

s. c. ASTIN, Sheriff Placer Co.
BY VIM. H. Dillingham;. Deputy.
The above sale will take place on Monday
the 1st day of May, a. d. 1854, at the Court
House in Auburn, at o'clock, p. m.
ap8td s. c. ASTIN, Sheriff Placer Co.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-04-29
SOCIAL BALL

Hook and Ladder Company.
THE regular semi monthly meeting Of the
L Company will be held at the Court House
on TUESDAY, May End, 1854 at o'clock,
P. M. full attendance is requested
By Order,
e. J. BROOKS,
ap29-lt Secretary pro tenn.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-04-29

Dissolution of Partnership.
THE Partnership HERETOFORE existing be-.
l. tween the undersigned was dissolved by
mutual consent on the 18th April, 1854. Tho
business will hereafter be continued by s. e.
Roussin at the old place.
s. F. ROUSSIN.
Auburn, ap12-3t ZENON p ROUSSIN.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-04-29

DHILIP w. THOMAS, Attorney and
l. Counselor at Law, Auburn, California, >
District Attorney for Placer County 1tf
LUMBER! LUMBER! LUMBER!
New SaW-Min!
NHEundersigned desire to call the attention
i of the public to the fact that they have
completed their new Saw Mill, known as the
"Lower Saw Mill situated miles from Au.
burn. the same distance from Ophir, mile
beyond Millertown, and S from Gold Hill. and
have now on hand q good supply of Lumber
and are ready to supply all orders with which
they may be favored. 4....,l.
They have also on hand large supply Of
Lumber Mt the "CLIPPER MILL" and are
ready to fill orders for any amount
apr 22-n32 my o. N. MAY & co.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-04-29

~ E. CARPENTER, Attorney and
~. Counselor at Law. Office adjoining
the Bear River T. A. w. g. NJ. Co.'s Of
fee, Auburn, Cal. n50 my.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-04-29
IS Il. HALE. H. o. RYERG
Hale. g. RyersOn

A TTORNEYS and Counsellors at Law, Au-
II burn and Yankee Jim, Placer county CAL
ifornia, will attend punctually to all business
entrusted to them. Office at Auburn, ono
door above the Sherin,s office. iy28 my
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-01-28
The Duel Of the SOulcS,
A letter from Madrid gives the lolI

A letter from Madrid gives the follow
ing account oil the duel Of the elder
Suule.
The principals ore N. de Turgot, French
ambassador, and Mr.. Soule, U. S. envoy a!
this court. The seconds Of the former
were Lord Hpwden aud General Caller,
French commissioner on the bounty ques-
ton. Mr.. Soule was ATTENDED BY Gene
raj Valdez and Senior B. A. de Gamindo.
The duel took place this morning, with
pistols, nj twenty PAGES, The rartes NEE
ling a. Chamartin, a league from Madrid,
n, hair.past II o'clock.
The first FIRE took place without effect.
On the second FIRE, NJ. de 1'urgo, was shot
through the Icy, near the knee he was
Immediately removed home in his carriage,
and bore his journey pretty well. The
leg is now good deal swollen; but as i,
appears that the knee-cap was not touch
ed, and no principal artery wounded it is
trusted that his state is not one Of danger.
Mr.. Soule was not wounded.
!, appears that another duel had previ-
ousIy taken place between the Duke Of
Alba and Mr.. Sonle Jr., son ithe Minis.
Ter arising out Of the quarrel to which |
alluded some time ago, and which took
place at the French Ambassadors ball.
i viii! be remembered that the Duke Of
Alba was overhead by Mr.. SouIe speaking
disparaeingIy of the dress OF Madam
SonIi, whom he compared TO Mary Of
Burgundy.
At the time, the Duke Of Alba declined
the cartel sent to him BY Mr.. Soule, on
the ground that the quarrel was a politI'
cal one; but since then he seems 10 have
reconsdered the matter. The parties
fought with smalswords. The affair last
ed three quarters Of an hour. At length
Mr.. SouIe fell, when the Duke, with the
point OF hi, sword 10 his breast, forced his
opponent te retract. |. appears that the
duel between the Marquis &c Turgot and
Mr.. Soule ST., originated in the same al
far, SO that the Duke Of alba, by one joke
about an American lady's style Of dress,
has contrived 10 get up two duels.
The seconds Of the Duke were General
]. de Ia Concha and the Count Of Punon-
rostro and those OF Mr.. Soule were Col.
NIilans del Bosch and Mr.. Perry, secreta-
ry to the American Legation. The seconds
drew up a minute of the proceedings US
having been conducted in a manner salts
factory 10 the honor and repution Of all
parties. It was also agreed, I am told,
that the letters whach have passed be-
tween them should be mutually with
drawn.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-01-28
SlrDNEE DEATH.

On Monday evening last, Mr.. ALDRlDGE
TURNER. residing on SCOTS Run, % miles
west Of Jimtown, in this county, was return
ing ilom Court, and while crossing narrow
foot.way over the bridge al Granville, he be-
ins intoxicated, was advised 10 cross in Il
skin, bu, disresardel the advice, went on
his way, and fell from the plank, his head
striking the ,imbcrs. His skull was broke,
and he Of course die,l instantly. He was a.
bou! IS years Of age, and hoS Lett wife and
six children in very helpless condition.
His remains we're taken to Mr.. Bankard's,
aud thence TO his residence.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-01-28
sEARKE'Es.

CATTLE,-The offerings at the Scales
to-day were l,0O0 head Of BEEF Cattle, OF
which 900 were driven 10 Philadelphia, $50
were left over unsold, aud the balance 1000
hcadl were sold 10 city butchers II, prices
ranging from SO to 81. GO On the hoof, equal
to s6 to 5000 net, aud averaging S4.OO
gIoss.
LIVE HOGS. .Siucc the date Of our last
report there have been sales Of about 1900
live Hogs, at from 95 to $685. per 100 lbs.
Slaughtered Hogs.--The receipts OF mar.
Ike. for several days past lruye been limited.
Some small lots have been sold recently at
from $3.50 TO Sc per 100 lbs.
Coffee, II 10 10 eta, per ID.
Flour. S7.75 10 $500.
This is the highCs, figure yet reached this
season.
Grain, wheat, $50 to 1856 cents per bush.
Corn, new white, 70 TO rs do
new yellow, 50 DO
Oats, Pennsylvania, as to DC
Maryland, 42 "A
fEATNEEs-pime, As to As cents.
FISH Msckarel, No. |, Si5aSl7,
do. No. 3, l2to 10.
"a do No 3, $50 900.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-01-28
Education In Turkey,

From the Gear and the Sultan" an
interesting little volume, just published
by Harper, we learn some facts in re.
gard TO the diffusion Of popular instruc.
ton which will probably be new also to
many of our readers. In lsl6, ccun.
Gil was formed by imperial decree, for
tie tnsnagemen, Of questions of public
instruction, and the supervision Of the
nsw University. The state of the pri.
mary schools under their Charge is ofihe
mas, satisfactory description. Elemcn-
tnry instruction in Turkey is no, only
free bu, obligatory. The law requires
every citizen, as soon as their sons aud
daughters have reached their sixth year
to inscribc their names in the books Of
one Of the public schools, unless he can
prove bis means of educating them at
home. In Constantinoplo, the most re-
cent report shows the existence ofthree
hundred and ninety.six free schools; frc.
snen,cd By 22,70O children Of both sex,
es. After five years passed in one Of
these schools, the pupil can enter sec.
onAary school, where instruction on all
points is also gra,ui'ous. There arc
now six Of these schools. with abou! a
thousand pupils.
There is also a high school for young
men intended 10 fill public appointments
q college founded with the same view, a
normal school for,he, education Of pro-
fessors, the impeGalI cnllege ofmedcinc,
a military. a naval aaaan agricultural
school. The Suisagis himself the su-
perin,endent oftleseesehools, and visits
in person ut their examinations. The
pupils are said to be devo,cdly attached
to him. The public libraries Of Con-
sran'iuopie contain $4,000 volumes
During The reign Of the present Sultan,
protection and federation have been ex.
tended to all religions. Christians have
been rerrait;ed 10 take their position a.
lnong tho servants of,hn State, and also
To share in the administration of public
atiairsi some have been attached even To
important embassies. Old abusesin lo".
wing taxes have been done away with
mounpolies have been abolished; a liza.
,iunal bank has been established, aud Is
now in successful operation Railways
are in tho course of construction. Pol.
ygamy is an tho decrease. slavery has
been suppressed; aud in short, the Otto.
man Empire promises to live and flour
ish If it can he kept from the oppression
of the ltussiau Bear.