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The Delaware herald., 1854-06-07

"A Law AND oRDER Dou.-A Newfoundland
dog in Boston, lost the wirc-muzzle fresa his
nose as he was passing along Kilby street
morning or two since. Instead Of passing along
without it, as many dogs would have done, be
paused and reinstated his nose ia his wicker.
covering, and descending bis jaws so as to keep
it in its place, went on his way, seemingly con-
scious of the laws, and determined to respect
them e9.S s
The Delaware herald., 1854-06-07

OBSERVING CURRENTS AT SEA.-One of the
most interesting as well as curious experiments
which has been made by Lieut.. Maury in his
scientific researches, is that for ascertaining the
under currents of the ocean. The boat is first
anchored, as it were, either by lowering her
sounding line to a great depth, or by suspending
a large iron kettle so far beneath the surface as
to counteract the effects of the suriaee current
upon the boat. The set and velocity OF the
surface is then observed. A large wooden box,
loaded just sufficiently to make it sink, is then
attached to the end of line of the required
length, say one hundred fathoms, and thrown
overheard. To the other end of the line is fas-
tened small empty keg, which. floating lightly
upon the waves, prevents the box from sinking
beyond the length of the string The box be-
ing under the influence of any current that it
may find one hundred fathoms below the sufaee,
carries the cask on the surface in the same di-
rection and with the same velocity as ITSELF
MIR. Walsh says, in an account of this experi-
ment:-" 1t, was wonderful, indeed, to see this
barr.ca (ittle barely move off against wind and
sea and surface current, at rate Of over one.
knot an hour, as was generally the case, and on
one occasion as much as / knots. The men
| in the boat could not repress eexelamations Of
surprise. for it really appeared as if some nom
ster Of the deep had laid hold of the weight
below and was walking off with it." 81
The Delaware herald., 1854-06-07
INTERESTING ACCOUNT OF THE MO

THE following very interesting letter, from
friend at Cambridge, Mass, came to hand
last week just as we We're going to press, and
We were therefore compelled to defer its pub
lieation until the present. 1t viii be remem-
bered that we gave brief account Of the Riot
at Boston, in last weeks Herald. Read the
ietter--it is full of interest.-ED.l *,
The Delaware herald., 1854-06-07
Criminal Strides:
LETTER FROM BOSTON.

COrrespon,lence of the Herald.
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OF AL

TRkAsuRT DEPARTMENT, Jan. !, 1854
Notice IS hereby given to the holders of the fellow
ing described stocks of the United States that this
department q prepared to purchase, at any time be-
tweca the date hereof and the first of June next,
portions OF those stocks, amounting in the aggregate
20 saven millions dollars, in the manner and on the
terms hereinafter mentioned. to wit:
In case OF any contingent competition, within the
amount stated, preference will be given in order of
time IN which the said stocks Of either kind may be
offered. The rttc.ies duly assigned to the United
States, must be Transmitted to this department.
upon the receipt VII reof price will be paid com.
pounded of the follow ing particulars:
list The par value Or amount specified in each
certificate.
ID. premium the stock of the loan author
izcd by the act of July l846, redeenable November
H. 1856, OF six per cent; on the stock of the loan
thorzed by the act of 1872, redeemable 31st Deem
her, 1862 OF fifteen and shalt per cent; the stock
OF the loans authorized by the acts Of l647 and 648
aEfredeemable, the former on the S1st December,
1867, and the latter Oh the 30h June 1862 of TWEEN
ty-one per cent; and on the stock of the loan au-
thorized by the act Of 1860 and redeemable on the
2ist Of December, 1854 Commonly called the Texan
iaiemnity,) ten per cent.
3D. Interest the par Of each certificate from the
list Of Jay 1884, to the date of receipt and settle
ment at the treasury, with the allowance (for the
money to reach the owner) of one days interest In
at titiCn. 90
Payment for said stocks viii be made in drafts OF
TIE Treasurer OF the United States the assistant
treasurer at Boston, New York, or Philadelphia, a.
the parties may direct JAMES GUTHRIE,
Jan 3-dtlstJune Secretary of the Treasury.
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BALTIMORE CORRESPONDENCE.
BALrnoRE, May 40 p. ,

BALTIMORE, May 4-l0 m.
The Hppodrome--Ihe Sale of Opsrtou-
Scarcity Of Nsns, 9c.
passed some part of this evening at
the Hippodrome, which opened tonight,
for the first time, in our city. There
were, probably, seven thousand persons
present. The performances went off in
handsome style. The location is suit.
abl0, and the arena capacious. The in
dications are that it will do a profitable
business.
Permit me to direct attention to the
advertisement for the sale of ssOverton, -
which appears in your paper. l have
been all over the place, and can say, most
earnestly, that it fully equals, if not sur
passes, the description.
News is very scarce article to-day
at least such as have been in the habit
of writing about;-my letter must, there
fore, be brief
Colonel Carter, who has been in con-
troyersy with Colonel John S. Cuttings,
seems determined to have the last shot
He is out to-day in another article. That
he is philanthropic, patriotic, and has
the good of the city at heart, is most
true; yet it is evident that he has dou-
BILE purpose in view, and wishes to en-
nance the value of the stock from sinister
motives. The disinterestedness of such
patriotism admits of debate. If Colonel
Cuttings is really Short" and Colonel
Carter were in his shoes, perhaps we
would hear different tune? Who knows?
RoDERICK.
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PUBLIC NOTICE.
GENERAL LAND OFFICE,

GkNxRAL LAND OFFICE,
April 5th, 1854
WHEREAs, by an act Of Congress approved 9TH
w Of March, 1854, entitled San act for the relief
of settlers on lands reserved for railroad purposes
every settler on public lands (which have been, or
may be, Withdrawn from market in consequence of
proposed railroads. and Who had settled thereon prior
to such Uttaordoat shall be entitled to pre- emption
ct the ordinary minimum. to the lands settled on
and cultivated by them: Provided they shall prov.
up their rights according to such rules and regula
tons as may be prescribed by the Secretary of the
Interior, and pay for the before the day that
may be fixed by the Presidents proclamation for
the restoration Of said lands to market
Public notice is hereby given, by direction Of the
Secretary ofthe Interior that all such settlers will
be entitled to the right of preemption given by tn.
said act upon furnishing satisfactory to the
district ofice) that the settlement on which the
claim is predicated is of character to entle the set
tier to night Of preempdoB, under the provisions
OF the act of 4th September. 1S4l and was made by
such settler prior to the withdrawn Of the land
for the purpose stated-no declaration" OF course
being necessary under the circumstances provided
payment be made for the same 'before the day that
may be fixed by the Presidents proclamation for
tie restoration of said lands TO market"
JOHN WILSON.
ap 14-2aw6w Commissioner
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SLAVERY EXISTING IN NEBRAsKA.-A
letter from William Walker, chief of the
Wyandott tribe of Indians, formerly of
Ohio, says that slavery exists in Nebraska
among the whites and Indians, in def
ance of the compromise of 1920. 1t has
been in existence ever since it was organ
lied as an Indian Territory. True, there
are not many slaves but still slavery ex-
lists. Some slaves are held by the Indians
by virtue Of their own laws and usages,
and some by regular bills of sale from
citizens of Missouri, while white settlers
from the latter State never hesitate to
bring slaves with them.
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TAKE NOTICE.

HOUSEKEEPING and others are reminded thai
i L the following list of articles of the very
best description, and be purchased from the sub
scriber on as low terms as any other house in the
city. A large assortment and supply always on
hand:
Oils of ali kinds Queensware
Paints Brushes
Camphine Clocks
Parnish Lamps
Turpentine Chandeliers
Window Glass Girandoles
China Vases
Farthenware britannia Ware
Glass &C., &C., &c
Goods sent to any part of the city free OF charge
Country dealers viii 10 well to call.
@ s. WHITTLESEY,
18th street, opp. Selden & Withers' Bank.
mar lift
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tiiuiy manufactured and as cheap SO any establish
e 3nt IL I'll Union.
DoLLAGD's aERPANIUNl EXTRACT OR LUIS
TEUUS HAIR TONIC,
PREPARED from South American herbs and roots, the
most successful article produced for preserving
ta hair falling out Or changing Color restoring
and preserving it in healthy and luxuriant state.
Among other reasons why Dollards haircutting Sa-
loon, maintains its immense popularity is the fact
that his Tonic Is applied to every head of hair cut at
his establishment consequently it is kept in better
rregervstion than under any other known applica-
ton 1t being thus practically tested by thousands,
olers the greatest guaranty of its efficacy. Sold
Wholesale and retail at his Ola Establishment, III
Chestnut Street, opposite the State House, Phila-
deiphia.
r. DoLLARD has ct last discovered the ne PLUS U1-
Of hair dye, and it for sale, with per-
feet confidence, in IFS surprising everything of the
kind now in 1t colors the hair either black or
brown, as may be desired, and is used without any
injury to the hair skin, either by stain or other
WISE can be washed of in ten minutes after the ap
pncation without detracting from its efficacy. Per
sons visiting the city invited to give him a CALL
Letters addressed to X. DOLLARD, lit CHESTNUT
STREET, PHILADELPHIA, will receive attention.
Jan 22-1y.
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UNDERTAKES, &c.
CABINET MAKER & UNDERTAKE.

OADI1%7I u1111kI1Is % 01$I I1Ie 11trH111s'
FsNHE undersigned would respectfully inform his
I friends, acquaintance, and the public generally
that he still continues to execute all orders in bis
line of business in the best manner and OF the short
est notice.
REPAIRING neatly and promptly executed.
FUNERALS attended to at
manner. Bodies preserved in the most perfect man
iaer, ereas TN the .oCrmeSt tcedther.
Thankful for past favors, he would respectfully
solicit, and will endeayor to merit continuance Of
the same. ANTHONY BUCHLY,
Pa. ave, s. side, between 9th and 10th sts
Residence: Mr.. Martin's D street, Sd house east Of
It'll street. mar lily
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NARA; or the Child of Adoption, an original
work of great beauty and interests. 81
Kenny Mills or, the Earnest Worker, 4Oc
LIS 1t possible to make the best of both Worlds 60
cents
81 Is
Bottoms Evidences, 75c.
Browns Discourses on the Sayings and Ioings Of
our Lord new edition, 81 81. g. ef-f
Holiday House, by Miss Sinclair, new edition, Gee
Infants Progress, new edition, SOC -.s
Physical Theory of Another Life, By Isaac Taylor
81. =
The Missionary Of Kimany 80 -s..- q
Vinet's Humilities, OF, the Theory of Preaching.
The Lamplighter -
GRAY BALLANTYNE
may T-n (SentD Seventh stse<t,
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LIFE INSURANCE

rINuE HARTFORD LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
l. with a perpetual charter, embracing the adyan-
tayes of beth the Joint Stock and Mutual Plan one
strengthening the other, and making great saving
IN the expense, taking risks avors bic
as any other company. Annual dividends declared
on all policies in the mutual department. which are
usually equal to the premium notes given Per-
mits On California, Australia, and Sea policies grant
81 at reduced rates.
Life policies after term Of years cancelled and
their equitable value returned in cash
Risks on the lives of Slaves taken on favorable
terms.
Books furnished and farther information graruit-
ously given by calling on c. BIRGE,
feb T-tf Agent Wilsris' Hotel
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nor THE LADIES.-Lubins & Harrison's Ex
Il tracts, Toilet Powder, French Toilet Soap.
Amandine, Verbena Water, German, French and
American Cologne, Crystal Drops, Pomatum. Tri
cephereous Eau Laustra, Toilet Bottles Pans Trav.
cling, Work, Card and Fancy Baskets, looking
Glasses, Scissors, Work Boxes, Fancy Note Paper,
Card Cases, Porte Monnsies, Memorandum Books,
&c, &c. " -Ji JOHN y. FIIIs.
up iS-tf Pa. ave-, bet. 9th and 10th SITS
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NLOTHIHG, CLOTHING,
. SPRING STYLES,

~ SPRLNG STILES,
CUSTOM DEPARTMENT.
WALL & STEPHENS, Pennsylvania avenue, be
tween 9th and 10th streets, next door to Iron Hall,
siso three doors east of National Hotel, Invite cit
zens and strangers to an examination of their new
assortment Of Spring Cloths and Cassimeres, White
and Coored Marseilles Silk, Satin, and other Vest
inzs, embracing the finest assortment of desirable
goods for the coming season that We ever offered,
which we will make to order in the most superior
styles, much cheaper than the usual city prices for
similar goods.
We therefore invite all purchasers wishing to con.
suit economy, to examine our present assortment
before making their selections.
Also, constantly on hand large assortment of su.
perior ready-made Clothing for gentlemen and boys
Of all qualities, which, for styles and elegance Of fin
ish, cannot be equa1led in this city.
mar N-6
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UNDERTAKEN.

I WOULD respectfully return my thanks to the
i citizens of Washington and its vicinity for their
past patronage and say that owing to the frequent
calls in the Undertaking branch of my business, I
have been induced to discontinue TIE manufacture
of Furniture and turn my attention fully to the
UNDERTAKING. I have spared no pains to have
every thing that is requisite TO my business, and
therefore fully prepared to meet any order after
c few moments notice, and assure those who may
give call that will spare pains to carry out
their orders TO their entire satisfaction.
JAMES f. HARVEY,
18th st., between G and II.
N. B-Oslls attended to at all hours of the night
mar Ply
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NOTICE OF the removal Of the Land
~ Office from SPARTA TO ELBA in ALABAMA
Under authority Of an Act of Congress, entitled,
San Act authorizing changes in the location of Land
Offices" approved March 3, 1852 it is hereby de-
ciared and made known that the Land Office for the
the sale of public lands in the SPARTA district Ala
bsnna, will be removed frem the town of SPARTA its
present location, to ELBA, in Coffee county, in said
State, ON the first day of April next.
Given under my hand; at the City Of Washing
ton, this l4th day of February, A. Z. 1854.
By the President:
FRANKLIN PIERCE.
JOHN WILSON,
Commissioner General Land ofice.
feb 16-Thl3w
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FUNERALS.

FUNERALS
It The subscriber is prepared to al
tend, at the shortest notice, to any
calls in this line, and viii spare no pains to render
entire satisfaction all who may desire his assistance
in performing the last tribute ofrespect to the dead
Hearse always in readiness. Mourning Caps and
Shrouds furnished when desired
The subscriber begs leave to call the attention OF
the public to his PATENT CORPSE PRESERVER,
which has been already tested in the families of sew
eral in this city, to whom he can refer as to
its efficacy in preserving the body from decomposi-
tiCn for any length of period.
]. w. PLANT, d street,
aug S-eoIv bet. 9th and 10th streets.
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Gas FIXTURES.

'SfHE subscribers take pleasure in announcing to
l. the public that their stock of GAS FIXTURES
comprising of the best and latest patterns has
been received, and that they prepared to sell
st the lowest rates. Persons in want of Gas Fixtures
will please call and examine they will NO doubt
find it TO their interest.
Dwellings and public buildings fitted with gss.tu
hing at the usual rates
dee I6-tf j W. THOMPSON BROTHER
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FAST LINE.
WHALEY,s OMEIBUssEe.

Leave Washington at 8 and IL
E~S%EA o'clock a m, and 81, and O'Clock
p. N. Leave Alexandra at 4, sh
and 10 o'clock a. m, and O'Clock p. m.
This line connects with the cars at each plase-
Washington Office, DR.. Butts Drug Store, corner
18th st. and Pennsylvania syenue, and the United
States Hotel.
Alexandria Office, James Entwisle's Drug Store and
City Hotel.
The Middleburg and Aide Stage leaves on Tues
lays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
0fsce at the above named places.
feb TT VIM VITALITY.
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WHAT Is A FoP "A Mr.. Stark, in q
lecture before the Young Mems Associa-
ton at Troy, N. Y, thus describes a fop
The fop is complete specimen OF
an outside philosopher. He is one-third
collar, one-sixth patent leather, one
fourth walking stick, and the rest kid
gloves and hair. As to his remote an
cestry there is some doubt; but it is
now pretty well settled that he is the
son of a tailOr's goose. He becomes
ecstatic at the smell of new cloth. He
is somewhat nervous, and to dream of
tailors bills gives him the nightmare.
By his hair ione would judge he had been
dipped like Achilles; but it is evident
the goddess must have held him by the
head instead of the heel. Nevertheless,
such men are useful. If there were no
tadpoles, there would be no frogs
They are not so entirely to blame for
being devoted to externals. Paste dia-
mOnds must have splendid setting to
make them sell. Only it seems to be a
waste OF material to put five dollars
worth Of material on five cents worth of
bralns."
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SCRIBNER'S COAX OIL"

THE healing and reste rative properties of this
L valuable specific have now been satisfactorily
established Its beneficial and curative effects have
been fully tested in the removal of those inamatory
accumulations, which are formed on the surface or
skin, known as burns, bruises, bois, wounds inaict-
ed by cuts, and other external gatherings. For in
famed eyes, Catarrh the head the bleeding Piles,
Sea sickness, and Autumns and other fevers, it Is
one of the most certain aud effective remedies. In.
ternaly taken agreeable to directions is safe and
mild, and immediate in relieving sick headache,
Diarrhea, bleeding at tho nose, and excessive Hem
orrhage from internal eruptions and injuries from
too full and phlethoric a habit of the body.
For sale by w. Il. Gilman, Chas. Stott q Co., and
Kidwell & Lawrence, Washington; j. g. KidweIl,
Georgetown.
dec lS-6m. 123 Chambers street NJ Y
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~
ON and after MONDAY, April %, 1854, DAILY
" NAIL TRAINS viii be run over this road,
agreeably to the following arrangement:
"A Train from Alexandria to Gordonsyille, and In
termediste Stations, win leave the Depot corner OF
Duke and Henry streets, ut O'Clock q m on the
arrival Of the Coaches from Washington, arriving at
Gordonsrille, at Il past IL O'Clock, connecting &C
that DO Mt with the Trains on tbs Virginia Central
Read to Richmond, Charlottesville, and stanton,
thus allowing passengers TO pass over WITH
cut delay.
A Train from Gordonsville 10 Alexandria and In
terInediate 81 stons will leave Gordonsvile st u
hefre IL o'clock or the arrival Of the cars on the
Virginia Central Railroad, arriving st Alexandria
at quarter before oclock-thus allowing ample
time to connect with the train leaving Whsbing.on
CITY for the North. -.
A Train from Alexandra TO Wsrrenton and inter
mediate Stations will leave Alexandra daily, (Sun-
DAYS exceptedD at a quarter before O'Clock p. m,
arriving at warrsnton at AZ o'clock p. m.
On Sunday will leave at ~ o'clock a m.
mediate stations will leave Wsrrenton daily (sun-
day excepted at ~ o'clock q. m, arriving at Alex
andria at 10 o'clock a. N.
On Sunday win leave at I 4 o'clock p. N.
THROUGH TICKETS.
To Warrenton......... 20
To 0ordonsvie. W
To Chsl 90
10
To 30
TO sNev W
passengers for Lynchburg, Lursy, and New Mar.
ket will take the train leaving Alexandria, at II
O'Clock q. m, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sstur-
days,
Freight Trains are running daily, Sunday ex-
cepted)
Per order: WE. BR0CKETT, Agent.
Alexandria, an ST
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DAILY EVENING STAR.
From the London Punch.1
SONG OF THE BRITISH ADMIRAL.

I'm wonderful man of my age,
I'm gallant, and jolly, and brave;
The foe I'm prepared TO engage,
For I've only one foot in the grave.
lis true that I'm weak on nv pins;
IT'S true that hobble about;
But whew when the action begins,
Do YOU think shall care for the govt:
If practice think / may brag;
My profession | think should know,
For hoisted my admiral's flag
Very nearly three decades ago.
Experienced surely must be,
As any old sailor alive,
For my very next birthday, dive see,
Will make me just eighty and five.
They say can't stand TO my guns
Because | am shakey a Bit:
But If Father Neptune's old sons
Can't stand TO their guns-they can sit.
They hint I'm unsteady of hand;
They say that my voice is 90 weak
For giving the word of command,
But shout is less shril than squeak.
It's true that I'm touched in the wind,
But al sea we have plenty OF gales;
And then, if I'm pretty near blind,
wink not when danger assails.
Besides. in defence OF the Porte
If in battle have TO engage,
I'm one Of the regular sort;
For perfection of Port is old age.
!, They may call me a stupid old muff,
And say / am better in bed;
But every day makes me more tough,
From the sole of my foot e., my head.
Improvements, they tell me, time brings,
In all thar around Us we see;
If il does so to nautical things,
Ii must have done wonders for me.
Then hurrah! for the gallant old tar,
The Admiral jolly and brave;
Shall he trembIe at death from the Car
With already one foot in the grave.
Then give me my crutches-who fears2
My govt have learned to survive:
Rssls Bntannial hip! hip, and three cheers
For the old boy Of eighty and fivel
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+ ESLIES' GAZETTE OF LADIES FASHIONS
IL published in large monthly numbers filed with
engravipgs; price s. per snnum, IS cents singly
ap A-u FRANCK TAYLOR,
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" The present British Army de-
spatched to Turkey, numbers Is, 73l men,
OF whom 1851 consist of Horse Artillery,
1000 of Cavalry, % regiments Of Imam
try, numbering in all 1850; besides 3
regiments of Foot Guards, numbering
1850.
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DoLLaARD.
PREMIER ARTIST IN HAIR,

INVENTOR OF THE CELEBRATED GOSSAMER
VENTILATING WIG AND ELASTIC BAND
TOUPACES.
No. I5g CHESTNUT STREET, opposite the State
House, Philadelphia.
T INSTRUCTIONS to enable Ladies and Gentlemen
l. to measure their own heads with accuracy:
For Wigs, Inches. Toupees Scalps, Inch.
No. /. The round of the No. l. From forehead to
head bask as far as
2. From 70 g head bald.
over the head to 2. Over foreh cad as
neck. far as required
8. From ear to ear 8. Over the crown of
over the head the head
4. From ear to ear
round the fore
head
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LIME LIME! LIMEm!!

'ENHE HAMBURGER LIME KILNS being now in
l. complete order, the proprietor vii be enabled
to furnish his approved customers at all times dur
ing the season with Lime of the best quality for
pisstering and other purposes. The lime manufso-
tuTed at these kilns Is warranted to be equal in
Iuality TO any other manufactured in the United
states. The price will be, delivered at the kiln, 94c
n any other part of the city 81.
Cement and Calcned Plaster can also be had at all
times. A. W. DENHAM,
ap Som For the proprietor,