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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-24
T HE LAT e s T N e w s
BY MAGNETIC AND PRINTING TElEsRAPHs.

Important from Washington.
THE MEDIATION OF THE UNITED STATES IN THE
EUROPEAN WAR.
WASHINGTON, Dec. %, 1854.
The Committee on Foreign Relations Of the House, it
is understood, have agreed to report unanimously
States as mediator between the Allied Powers and Eu-
rope, similar to that submitted by Mr.. Clingman.
REDEMPTION OF THE PUBLIC DEBr-coNvICTIoN OF
LUCA6-LRGAL DECISION.
WASHINGTON, Dec. %, 1854
At the United States Treasury yesterday the amount
Of the public debt redeemed $le7 00o The total
deemed during the week, win add up about 100000
s. F. Lucas found guilty to-day, on the second
trial. for obtaining money under false pretences from
Messrs. Chubb Brothers.
In the of the Corporation Of this city Werner
for selling liquor in violation Of the recent liquor law
II was decided that the defendant entitled to sell
under his license granted previous to the passage Of
the law.
Election OF . U. 8. Senator from Florida.
COLUMBIA, %, 1854
The Legislature Of Florida has elected David L. Yuee
as United States Senator from that State.
From Canada.
DEPARTURE OF LORD ELGIN--LEyEE OF THE NEW
GOvERNOR.GENERAL.
QUEBEC, Dec. 49, 1854
Lord Egin left here yesterday for England, via New
York. He delivered two farewell addresses, and
corted out Of the city by guard Of honor.
Sir E. Head, the new Governor General, held his first
levee at the Government House yesterday
Anairs In Philadelphia
sUIclDEs-ACCIDGNT AND DEATH-THE CELEBRATION
OF CHRIsTNAs.
PHILADELPHIA, Dee. -, 1854.
c.
at Manayunk committed suicide rst night by cutting
his throat.
Anthony Guthner fell from porter wagon to-day, at
the tollgate, near Manayunk, ami broke his neck.
John Baird, . convict in the Eastern Penitentiary
committed suicide by hanging himself with handker-
chief to the grating of his cell. He sentenced last
March to two years imprisonment for having purchased
quantity Of iron stolen by some boys.
The coroner held an inquest upon the body Of John
Dixie who died at the Hospital from the effects Of gun
shot fired by Of three brothers ivng the neghbor
hood where he resided 1t is supposed the shooting
acciden tai.
The streets Of the city this evening thronged with
people, and it appears If the whole community had
made up their minds to enjoy Christmas eve
The santa Anna Guards are now out on parade, wear
ing every description of fancy Dress and accompanied
by fine bands Of music discoursing most lively airs.
From Baltimore.
MONUMENTAL OF THE SOUTHERN MAI.-MIss BUNK
LEY, TIE ESCAPED NUN, ETC.
BALTIMORE, Dec. %, 1854.
We have received here no mail south Of Richmond
this evening
Miss Bunkley, the nun who recently escaped from the
convent at Emmttsburg is writing long letter in reply
to that of the Superioress of the convent published
few days since. She intends giving complete narrative
Of convent life
The ship William Nelson had arrived at New Orleans
from Havre with sos emgrant and reported 60 deaths
on board during the passage
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SPEECHES AT THE New ENGLAND DINNER.--
There are some points worthy of passing
notice in the speeches at the New England Pill
grim dinner Of Friday night. The remarks of
Charles King had decided leaning to Know
Nothingism. The speech Of Seward, though a
little shaky in the knees, had strong squint-
ing in the opposite direction, including side
long glance at "the higher law" But the
most selfcomplacent speech was that OF Mr.
Young, President Of the ST. Georges Society.
He seems to have taken ell the indexible and
incurable John Bulls in the country under his
especial protection; and is wonderfully de-
sirous to secure the sympathies of the American
people against Russia, and in behalf of the
allies. We think that Mr. Champion the British
Minister at Washington, and all her Majesty's
Consuls in the United States, might as well
surrender their official duties into the hands Of
Mr.. Young. He is evidently willing, and per-
haps may be capable, Of taking care of oil the
interests Of The British government and all the
English people in the United States, In addition
to his arduous and responsible duties of Presi-
dent Of the st. Georges Society. Give him q
trial.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-02-21
rT,HE MOST COMPLETE ASSORTMENT
J. Fl. DONE,
Master Transportation.
Feb 7-tf

TTNHE MOST COMPLETE ASSORTMENT
Of Pianos in this city can be found at our
Music Depot, consisting Of Hallet, DAVIS " Co. 9
superior Eolan Pianos, which for beauty OF tone
are considered by all who have heard them to be
unequalled.
Bacon & Ravens celebrated New York Pianos
Grayesbeen u Co.'s Pianos, one OF which, the
magnificent Papier Mache Piano at the Crystal
Palace is the admiration of all who have seen and
heard it. 4 Hs. ea
Schumacher & Co.'s new Unchord Pianos:
which for durability, keeping in tune, and cheap
ness stand unrvalled. The success which has
attended their introduction here is the best guar
anty thereof
Rosenkrantz's world renowned German Pianos,
considered unsurpassed for sweetness of tone and
delicacy OF touch. $el. tl. @BE
We are daily expecting an additional supply Of
the popular Unchord Pianos also, per packet OF
Saturday from Boston, one OF L. Gilberts beautiful
Boudoir or Piccolo Pianos. PA
This enables persons desrous of purchasing, to
select instruments from the most varied assort-
men of Pianos ever offered for sale in this city, at
manufacturers prices, with warranty for each
Piano if desired. ay
Also, several secondhand Pianos, including one
of Jonas Chickering, which will be sold on the
most reasonable terms. t aH s
Secondhand Pianos taken in part payment for
new ones. 5a ~
The most complete assortment of Music and
Musical Instruments constantly on hand.
HILBUS & HITZ, Penn. avenue.
Jan 22-tf (m)
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WRITING ACADEMY,
washington Place, Seventh street, OppO-
site the Post Once.

TRACY & WILLIAMS, late Professors
of Penmanship at Duff's college, Pittsburg,
beg TO announce to the citizens of Washington,
that they have opened an ACADEMY at the
above address for the reception of ladies and
gentlemen desiring Of acquiring ease, elegance,
and rapdi,y Of Penmanship. Those who place
themselves under their instruction will be carried
through course of practical exercises, such as
will ensure them free, bold and rapid use ofthe
pen. Their system ofteaching has been univer-
sally lauded by the press of Ohio, Pennsylvania.
and New York. Their specimens comprise every
STYLE, both plain and ornamental, 10 which they
would solicit an inspection by the citizens Of
Washington and its vicinity. a
TERMs.-$5.00 for twenty lessons. Improve
ment guaranteed TO all.
vIsiTINe CARDS, SO per pack, written in an un-
equalled style.
Feb F-1md asihte 'sga
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BALTIMoRE AND OHIO RAILROAD

For Cincinnati, Louisville, Indianapolis Colnni
bns Za,,esviAs, Csveland, Toledo,
Chicago and St. Loufs. a
rTyHROUGH TICKETS for all the above
points can be had at the railroad station In
Washington
4 Passengers leaving Washington at 9, A. M.
arrive in Wheeling in time 70 connect with the
splendid steamers WINCHESTER and DIUR
NAL, for WelIsville, 40 miles from Wheeling
thence direct by railroad 10 Cleveland, Toledo
Chicago, and Alton thence by steamboat % miles
TO ST. Louis. Leaving Washington at s, 2. M.
they will connect the next afternoon with the
splendid ';UNION LINE STEAMERS for Gin
cinnati and Louisville, and for Indianapolis by
railroad from Lawrenceburg
Through tickets sold for Cincinnati, Louisville
and Indianapolis; also for GAINESVILLE and Colum.
bus, by national road stages from Wheeling
Passengers holding through tickets can lie over
at any point on the route. For information and
tickets, apply to T. H. PARSONS, Agent, Wash.
ington.
n Feb TIFF Master Transportation.
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TTARPER,s NEW MONTHLY MAGA-

"ARPERS NEW MONTHLY MAGA-
III zine has now reached monthly edition OF
over One Hundred and Twenty-Five Thousand
copies and the demand for il is still increasing
with greater rapidity than ever. This unparal-
leled and unexpected success has compelled the
publishers to resort TO extraordinary means for
printing the work with the requisite rapidity, and
at the same time preserving the typographical ele-
gance by which il has always been distinguished
II is now electrotyped by new process, which
makes it easy to print any number OF copies from
the same plates, without in the least mpairlng the
cearness and beauty of the impression. The
publishers desire to repeat their cordial acknowl
edrments to the press and the public for the ex-
traordinary favor which has thus far attended
their efforts to Interest and instruct the great body
Of the American people, and to renew their as
surances that every possible effort VIII be made
TO increase still further the claims of their maga
zine upon public favor and support 1t will con-
tinue TO present, at the cheapest price, the most
interesting and instructive literary matter original
and selected domestic and foreign, In the most
elegant and convenient style, and accompaniment by
the finest pictorial illustrations which lavish ex-
penditure of money can command. They appeal
with confidence to the past, as guarantee that
their promises for the future will be abundantly
fulfilled. {af
h TERMs.-The magazine may be obtained OIL
booksellers, periodical agents, or from the pub
fishers, at three dollars a year, or twenty-five
cents number. The sem-annual volumes, as
completed, neatly bound in cloth, at two dollars,
and muslin covers are furnished 70 those VINO
wish to have their back numbers uniformly bound,
al TWENTY-FIVE cents each. Six volumes are now
ready, bound. The volumes commence with the
numbers for June and December; but subscrip-
tions may commence with any number.
+ 1seA' = JOE sHILLINGToN,
Odeon Building, cor Al ST. and Penn. av
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! 5MisffIIamf1ns.


~ ENUINE HEIDSIECk d CO. CHAM
NJ pagne.-The subscribers having been ap-
pointed by Messrs. Heldsieck d Go. TO succeed
Mr. Charles Engler, heretofore sole agent in the
in the United States for the sale of their Wines,
who this day retires from business, respectfully
call the attention of the public TO the subjoined
card.
The Messrs. Heidsieck & Co., as set forth there
in Justly claim 10 be alone enabled TO send 10 this
country the genuine Heidsieck d Co. Champagne,
under the same name and style as originally intro
duced into this market, now nearly thirty years
ago. they being sole proprietors Of all the Identical
vineyards, cellars, &C.. which the founders and
originators of this celebrated brand had owned
Such being the fact, we need not dwell upon the
superior quality of their Wines, the reputation OF
the same among the American public being already
identified with unsurpassed excellence.
We beg particularly to notice that their brand
still bears the same name OF Heidsieck & Co., In
full by which il first became so favorably KNOWN
being thereby easily distinguished from other sm-
lar marks which have since appearad.
NEW YORK, January ], 1854
CRAMER IL ABEGG,
Successor TO Charles Engler,
and sole importers in the United States.
STANISLAUS MURRAY is our sub-agent for
Washington and Georgetown, D. c., and Alex
andra, Va.
CARD.-Upon the dissolution of the old
firm, Heidseck 6g Co., in 1884, the senior partner,
who had the sole charge of its liquidation, con-
tinued the business retaining exclusive possession
Of the vineyards, vaults, &C., which the original
partnership had enjoyed.
Our new firm are his immediate successors and
sole proprietors of this well-known brand.
In order 10 distinguish the same from limitations
and marks similar to our own, which have ap-
peared and may hereafter appear in this market,
the name Of our firm in full will be found on the
labels and around the corks
RHEIMS, March S, lS46.
Feb s-d2m HEIDSIECK & CO.
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MislfIIanf0as.

NEW GOODS.-PARkER, at his Per-
In fumery and Fancy store, under the National
Hotel, Pennsylvania avenue, is just opening a
new and complete stock of goods, consisting in
part, Of
Ladies and gentlemen's Paris Kid Gloves all sizes
PERFUMERY.
Extracts, from the houses of Lubn and Provost,
Paris; and Harrison, Philadelphia.
Genuine German Cologne, Pomatum, Beui
Cold Cream, Macassar Oil, w. /. Bay Rum.
Lows Brown Windsor Soap, Cleaver's Honey
Lobin's Rose and Musk Soaps.
Taylor's Transparent Balls, &c
BRUSHES.
English, French, and American Hair Brushes,
in one huiasl-si II 2aSaet patterns. x sag7
1,2 3, 4, and row Tooth Brushes, London made
for our sales expressly.
Nail and Cloth Brushes, &c.
COMBS.
Tuck Combs, latest Paris styles.
She'll Buffalo, English cold-pressed Horn and India
Rubber Dressing Combs.
John Fen's premium ivory fne-teeth Combs, and
Pocket Combs.
FOR SHAVING.
Guerlain's Roussels, and Harrisons Shaving
Cream.
Military Cakes, and all ether shaving soaps.
Badgers hair Shaving Brushes, very superior.
PARKERS PREMIUM RAZOR STROP.
WASHINGTON, MARCH, IL, 1919.
We, the undersigned, having fairly tested Park
er's Metallic Razor Strop Powder, to which the
Maryland Institute has awarded premium, take
great pleasure in certifying that IT will keep the
razor in fine, smooth shaving order, without the
use Of hone.
J. MACPHERSON BERRIEN, u. S. Senator
w, w. SEAToN, Mayor of Washington.
w. S. ARCHER, House of Representatives.
Rev. T. M PEAsE, Washington.
Thomas ]. RpsK, United States Senator.
HIRAM WALBRIDGE, Esq, New York city.
RAZORS.
Wade q Butchers of our own importation.
Tally -Ho, from 25 cents TO ST. 25 each.
Razors imported to order, and all warranted.
Feb S--3t &aE5
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n nAFFLE.--A splendid case of superb
IL CHEWING TOBACCO, which was ex-
hibited at the Worrs Fair, London, from the cee-
brated factory Of Langhorn Y Sons, known by the
name of Royal Arch Oronoco, will be raffied for,
as soon as all the chances are taken: II may be
seen a. G. S. McELFRESHS,
i1- Under the National Hotel,
Where may be found the choicest qualities Of
Segars and Chewing Tobacco, to suit the taste OF
eyerv gentleman Jan. 2S-2weod.
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NTEW JEWELRY STORE.--The sub
in scriber would most respectfully inform the
citizens OF Washington and vicinity, that ne mas
Of fine Gold Jewelry, rich Silver Ware, best quail
ity Of Gold and Silver Watches Gold and Silver
Spectaces. Gold Chains, Seals Keys, Gold and
Silver Thimbles, Gold Lockets, Pens, Pencils &c,
&c. All Of which he now ofets for sale by the
single article as cheap goods OF the same quail
ity can be purchased for in any other Gly IN Amer
well and as cheap as in any other city. Please
call al the store Qormerly occupied by Mr.. Steven
Eddy) between 4a and 9th streets, north side
Pennsylvania avenue. !, oo
P. s.. All kinds of Watches tarefnlly and neatly
w. w. HoLLINGsWoRTH, Matchmaker
Dec Sly (m) shts
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ArEw HOOKS AT TAYLOR AND MAU.

IN ry's.-Heroic Women Of the West, COM
prising thrilling examples of courage, fortitude,
resoluieness, and selfsacri6ce among the pioneer
mothers of the western country, by JOHN
FROST, Ii. D.; ~
ESSAYS and Misceanies, by Leigh Hunt.
The Genius and Character OF Burns, by Po-
fcssor Wilson, of the University oi Edinburgh
Handbook of Natural Philosophy and Astrono-
my, by Dionysus Lardner, d. G. L.
Novels and Tales, volumes, by Mrs. Caroline
Lee Hentz. t#.r.t
Feb ii Book Store, near 9th street.
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10 CORR.ESpONDENTS

!. sE+tE 10 CUhRESPUNDEN .. ~ 34I993
&sa- Prize Tickets should be returned for re-
newal or payment 8 ty.
lss- All orders from distance for Tickets in
the above or any ofthe Maryland Lotteries prompt
" and faithfully filed and official drawings sent TO
all purchasers. Please address 28sg4
rtIE r. FRANCE IL CO., Managers,
Jan, 3l--2awlmif Ell a4 Baltimore, Md.
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4 CARD.--Copartners have assoc
IN ciated with me in business, TO take effect
from the 1st instant, my brother, Fl. BURNS The
business will be known and carried on in the fu
| would ask for continuance of the liberal pa
tronage which has been bestowed uponme for the
last seven years, there will be no efforts spared
by the new firm 10 meet the wants of the public
in our line. Gl&g @# g6r A0G
All persons indebted to me will please make
early settlement, by cash or notes, as it is neces-
sary that my business should be speedily settled.
GEO BURNS.
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MT OTICE.-The Books and Accounts be-
IN longing 10 the estate of the late. William
Fisher have been left with W. 9. Zantzinger,
Stationers' Hall. adjoining the "lrving Hote,
who alone is authorized to receive and receipt for
moneys due the estate. --,...
ian 31---fjtd HARRIOI FlSCHEh- e.
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NTR. BUsHNELL,ssCHoOL, Thirteenth

MIR. .BUSHNELL,Ss SCHOOL, Thirteenth
lvI street, between f and G., Washington
The duties of this School will commence on the
10th instant The course of instruction will in
clude all the branches of complete academical
education. s
The number of pupils will be limited TO so many
as can be carefully and thoroughly instructed by
the principal himself, aided only in the depart
ment Of modern languages.
The School Room will be furnished with desks
and other furniture of the most approved style,
and all its arrangements will be such are best
suited 10 preserve order, facilitate instruction,
and promote the comfort and Improvement of his
pupils. M u eatGg
The Principal, graduate of the University of
Virginia. has had long experience in teaching, and
he feels warranted by his past success in assuring
those who may entrust the intellectual and moral
training of their to his care, that their just
ex expectations will be fully realized.
Terms per quarter (of eleven sceeks) payable Ia adj
N 1aN 5t vance.
For the English Branches ............. SIS
For Classics and Mathematics. 1S
French and Drawing extra.
$3.50 st REFERENCEs.
Hon. James M. Mason, u. s. Senate.
Hon John S. Caskie, of Virginia.
Hon William S. Ashe OF North Carolina
Alfred Chapman, esq, Land Office.
Ye j. f.. Adams, esq, Pension Office.
|. Rev, William Sparrow, ID. D. Theo Sem, Va.
Rev. j. Packard ID. ID. do. do.
Rev. c. NJ. Butler, D. D., Washington.
Rev. L. R. Lippet, do.
George G. Ames, esq do.
Jan 14-eo3w t3'i
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NEW JEwELRY Attire new
DAPIER MAcHE ARCHITECTURAL

DAPIER MACHE ARCHITECTURAL
IL Dccorati0ns.-The attention OF Architects,
Builders and others, is invited to this new mate
rial, which is now extensively used at the
north for house and church decoration. For beauty
OF finish and durability il is equal to carved wood.
and is much cheaper and in every way superior to
plaster. We are prepared TO fill orders upon the
shortest notice, at the mandatory prices
ADAMS & HASKINS.
Agents for Boston Papier Mache Co.
Pa. avenue, north side, bet 10Th and 1lth SITS.
Jan lS--eotf E ~ -
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M. A. TYSON & SISTERS
seminary for Boarding and Day Pupils,

sli I'm n, OcttcceR llth ana l3M StrelS.t
TJNHE THIRD QUARTER of tins institu-
ton commences this day, Tuesday, February 7.
The Principals have in addition to their efficient
French teacher, Professor RAouLT, procured the
services Of very experienced French governess,
as resident in the family. This will afford the
boarding pupils especially every facility, as they
are now required 10 converse in this language.
For terms, &c. circulars ma had at the prin.
cipal books res and Semn nv. Feb S--dMar1
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Nj Iila NEW MUSIC, PANoS, &c.
WE have, this week published the :. Star
wv Schottische," by G'Schvend, and dedicated
10 Messrs. Wallach Il Hope OF the Evening
STAR
This Is very pretty Schottisde, and our friends
should not faii 10 secure ctpy. We have also
recently opened FIVE new Piaros, from the estab-
lishment of Knabe Cache & Co.. and one from
Firth. Pond, & Co, N V, TO III of which we in
vite the attention of those nwant OF a first-raie
instrument, as we are determined 10 sell at very
low rates.
Pa. avenue, between 9th ani 10th streets.
Doc Sim. p m) frt&H 4ti#
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nHICKERING AND NUNN's AND

~ ,Clarke's Pianos. 80 Just received, per
barque Celestia, from Boston, a further supply OF
Pianos from Chickerng & Sons, Boston. Nunns
q Clarke, and Bacon IL Raven, New York, whose
long experience and high reputation rank them as
the first factories in the United States; also, from
other approved manufactures.
The purchasers are thus afforded the advantage
Of personal selection from assortment of in
struments so elegant and extensive, from the
most renowned manufactures, at prices as low as
they can be bought in the United States Second
hand Pianos taken in part payment.
BY the packet Of Saturday from Boston, and by
transportation line from New York, shall receive
an additional supply Of four more Pianos.
A complete assortment Of Guitars, Violins,
Flutes, &c, Harp, Guitar, and Violin Strings, OF
best quality.
New Music received semi-weekly.
@ RICHARD DAVIS,
Jan 20-6t Pennsylvania avenue.
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DEM MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE

ID Company Of Philadephia. Charter perpetual
All the profits divided among the policy holders.
This company is purely mutual. Capital S3OooOO
David L. Miller, president; John w. Horner, sec
retary. This company has declared a dividend OF
25 per cent. ON cash premiums received duringthe
year 1853. Pamphlets explaining rates, advan-
tages Sc will be furnished parties interested, and
such are earnestly requested 10 examine them be-
fore 'insuring: as few companies offer such induce
ments. JAMES J. MILLER, Agent,
Over banking house Selden Withers & Co.
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TNOR Evening Parties.-(slovcs, Crayats,
I Ties and Scarfs, in great variety, of rich and
fashionable styles. A full assortment on hand at
sY la LANES
t3i Gents Furnishing Store,
Pa. avenue, near Foar-and-a-half street.
Jan 2o--eo2w 5000 s3fststiY 45 5.I 6
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YTyO SENATORS AND MEMBERS OF
the House of RepresentatIves.-Age gentle

81 CHe FtOuSc UI NCPHCSCHt"tHvOSs''.1 y b1''t'S
man who has had twenty years experience as a
parliamentary, legal, aud general reporter, both IN
each day, proposes to devote them to the service
of any gentleman having writing 10 do, either for
the press or Of any other description. Desiring
some mode Of employing those hours until the ad-
iournment Of the present session OF Congress, ne
is perfectly Indifferent as 10 the character OF the
writing he may be required 70 perform, ana - WI
nerform il upon the most reasonable terms. Com
munications addressed to P. B. T., at Mrs. Wards
corner Of al street and Missouri avenue, will meet
with prompt attention References of the highest
a,dorr t. afr Feb 2--tf .