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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-01-21
Eat Dc la Louisiane-Par cisse d'NerriE,.
Vente de Succession.

I'm vertu dun ordre GU dtcret Il moi
u addresses par rHon. Cour du GENE Dis
trict de rEiat dc Ia Louisiana en- ct pour Ia pa
roisse dIberville; j'exposerai en- vente publique
au plus Olfrant ct dernier enchcrisseur
Mardi, lie FL de Feviyer. 1854.
a 10 heures A. NJ, a Ia maison DE- cour dc cel,e
p~aroisse, les prophecies ci-apres decrites ap-
partenant a Ia
Succession de fen Ellie Leblanc, Jdls,
savoir:
10. COFFEE, Negro, age de so aus;
%. CYNTHIA, negresse, agee 40 ans, ct
ses deuy enfans-Lam, mulatre, age do 9 aus,
ct Nicy, n gresse, agee 5 ans;
80. LOUIS. Negro, age de Is ans:
ELIZABETH. Deguesse, agree DE- IS an-.
une montre en- argent, du hinge, &c, &c.
CONDITIONS DE LA VENTE.
Les e~sclaves payables un cinouieme du prix
d'adjudication compliant le jour dc Ia vente, ct
Ia balance du prix payable un tiers en- un an,
I'm tiers en- deux ans, ct un tiers en- trois ans
de jour de la vente. Les acquereurs founiront
leurs biilets endosses a Ia satisfaction du Tu-
teur des mineurs, payables au Bureau du Re-
cordcr de cette paroisse. Les dts bilIets, en-
cas- de nou Placement a echeance, FOREFRONT
interet a Ia raison de hut pour cent par an
Hypotheque speciale sera retenue sur les es-
claves pour assurer lie Placement des dts billets
ct tous interets eventuels. LIE mobiIier paya-
bic compliant.
JOS. II. ERWIN, Sheriff.
Paroisse dIberviIle, lie 20 Janvier, 1853.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-01-21

RETURN OF THE SECOND observation-disclosures
the passengers who arrived at New York on the
Illinois were several officers of the I'd Regiment,
who, together with the staff and non-Commis-
stoned officers of that corps, have been ordered to
New York for the purpose OF recruiting their
ranks. The Cd Infantry were ordered to Cali
iornia soon after the close of the Mexican War,
and since then has been actively engaged during
the greater portion Of the time in service against
the Indians. The officers lost a part of their
baggage in the wreck of the Winfield Scott. 1t is
gratifying to learn, however, that the colors Of
the regiment. whose conquering ea.les in the
Mexican war tioated triumphantly above the pal
ace ofthe MontczuInas were rescued, after several
days immersion. from the hold Of the Inflated
Scott, and, although some what dilapidated by
accidents of field and flood.1 are still in a condo
ton to be ''uniolded to the breeze The follow
ing are the nameS of the officers arrived: Major
II. Day. commanding regiment; Brevet-Aiajor
G.. W. Patten, Capt. a. Sully, Capt. F. Steele,
adjutapt; Lieut.. J. W. Frazer. Lieut.. n. T..
Polk. The remainder will follow as soon as re-
iieved.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-01-21
The st. Charles Hotel,

We perceived, on our late visit to the city,
that this magnificent hotel had added another
feature 10 its many attractions, in furnishing a
complete Reading Room id the Ro,unda. In
the l~uxuries, the comforts, the varied accom-
modations which one experiences and receives
on 4 residence, however limited, at this magni-
ticent palace, makes him, indeed, foget the trou.
bles and the struggles of the outer world, which,
when inside, he is completely shut out from.
The most fortunate in worldly matters--who
live the easiest and The best-cannot fail to feel
their spirits elevated and pleasantness of feel
Mgs pervade them, while enjoying the sunp
tuous and gorgeous accommodations of the St.
Ciarles--but the poor country editor, (much
rs he may have occasionally tasted Of matters
of this kind,) is nearly overcome by a short Vi
sit. and must be a philosopher indeed, if when,
he turns his back upon its granite portals to
find his way to the Gipsy or the New Latona,
and thence 10 the dull cold sanctum far away
in the woods-to tough beef and frosted pota.
toes--we say he must be truly Il philosopher, if
then, after just tasting all those sweets Of thai.
worldly Eiysium, TIE st. Cfrarles--he can
quietly sill him>.lf down 10 editorials npon 4
l.1usand subjects, niuety-nine hundred Of
which he does ut understand.
Messrs. HALL Il HTLDRErH, may you never
grow less in figure, weight and size" not in the
estimation of the world. You are worthy &c.
nerals in worthy cause. May your conquest
of the worlds favor increase with its know.
ledge of you, and your enemies fall at the sound
of your Gong by surh numbers tat a larger
battle, field will have TO be selected TO prevent
them from piiing upon each other, and to give
yourselves more e1bow-room TO WELD your
glorious and honored ar.ns--the life staying and
the life. preserving instruments of your irwin.
chile profession.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-01-21

Premium Babns.-We Learn from the Augusta
papers hat three premiums will be offered at the
next State Fair Tor the three finest babies which
shall be presented. In order that such of our in
fantile patrons as are disposed TO enter the lists
may know the terms If competition and award,
we annex the premiuIn list as follows;
First premium--Silver Pitcher, $50. for the
handsomest and finest Babe two years old.
Second Premium-SiIver Pitcher. S25. for the
handsomest and finest Babe one year old.
Third premium--Siiver Goblet, $40, for the
handsomest and finest Babe six months old.
The children to be clothed in domestic fabrics
The premiums to be awarded under the direction
OF the Executive Committee.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-01-21

To Far HAM.-Cur some fine slices from the
large end Of the ham, take off the skin, put them in a
frying pan, aud poor hot water over il. ne, it over
the FIRE and le. j, hail up once. then po,.r the wa
ter of, take The slices up. and put a spoonful Of
lard into the frying pan. aud let it become hot; dip
the slices in rolled cracker, or wheat -four, and fry
them a nice brown, when one eide is done turn the
other, then take Them Qua dish, put a verv little
wafer IN the pan, let itboil up once. pnt it over It'd
meat. Or if flour gravy 10 wanted. make thin bai-
ter with a teaspeonfnl Of -four and cold water. and
stir it into the CRAZY IN the pan; let it brown and if
too thick. puta little hot water into it; STIR it smooth
and serve with meat. I.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-01-21
Enolish I0cikurnifM-Tha Landau Mors

English Taciturniy-The London Morn
ing Post relates a good story apropos to Eng.
Iisfl receive. An Englishman and a German
were travelling together in diligence, and both
smoking. The German did all in his power to
draw his compaHioR into eonversation, but to
no purpose; at one moment he would. with a
superabundance Of politsness, apologize for
drawing his attention to the fact that the ashes
of his cigar had fallen on his waistcoat, or 1
spark was e~ndangering his neekerchief. At
length the E~ngtsAmaa exclaimed. sWhy the
deuce cant you leave me alone? Your cont
tail has been burning for the last ten minutes,
but didn't bother you about it."
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-01-21

N~EBRAskA.-The St. Joseph Gazette publishes
the proceedings of a meeting held in that city on
the Sd instant, which is described as a very large
and enthusiastic gathering of the people. The
resolutions reported and unanimously adopted.
set forth very forcibly the urgent reasons for the
Immediate organization Of Nebraska, express a
willingness that the Missouri Compromise should
remain undisturbed, the people being left free at
the formationi of the State Constitution, to
legalize slavery or moi, at their pleasure. A large
number of delegates were appointed TO the Con-
~vention at St. Joseph, on the 9th inst.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-01-21

A Coon WAN TO GET BID OF DoGGERrEs.-
There is a law ~infiicting a heavy penalty on per-
sons engaged in traffic with negroes. the principal
medium of exchange being COMMON whiskey.
Very recently Mr.. BtoSJANIS DEBLEIUx, of
Plaquemine, complained on an old offender in this
line, who was brought up and fred heavily. The
informer's portion of the fine assessed, was very
generously donated 10 the Female Orphan Asy-
lum of Baton Rouge. and the Ladies have ac-
knowledged the receipt of the amount, in very
appropriate terms. Ii Mr.. DERLrErx's example
were followed. the miserable low doggeries. that
hang on the suburbs of all Southern towns, would
very soon be Recommendations.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-01-21
The State Legislature.
From the Picayuae.]

| .s
Baron ROUGE, Jan. lG.-ln the Senate, to-day,
w. +. Wagner was elected Chief Clerk without
opposition.
A. Levison was appointed Assistant Clerk
Childers, Sergeant -at-Arm>; and Messrs, Arroyo,
Witt and Dossat, TRANSFERRING Clerks.
+. Wederstrandi, Stuart Haynes,-Bienvenu
and 3. NJ. Hamlet were elected Enrolling Clerks;
Emile Droz, Doorkeeper. =
In the House, Mr.. Sandidge, of Bossier. was
elected Speaker, having receiving 81 notes.-the
Wings having voted tor Mr.. Williams, of La
fourche; and W. H: Higgins was elected Chief
Clerk.
J. H. Rinehart was elected Minute Clerk: Ed
ward Eastin, Warrant Clerk and Special Messen-
ger; Volta, Sergeant-at Arms; and Eugene Remon-
Diet, Doorkeerer.
BATON RoUeE. jan. I'm the Senate, to,
day. Mr.. McCay gave notice that he would in
troduce a bill TO provide for the seizure upon con-
servatory powers and under execution ofall Judge
ments. and all rights and claims in suits.
A bill entailing judicial sales in the parish of
Orleans, and a bill TO provide for the trial by jury
of certain cases of probate jurisdiction, Were inv
troduced by the same member.
Mr.. D. F. Kenner took his seat.
In the House, Messrs. 3. D, Roberts, Nixon.
D. Mitchell, Bell, Frontinett. Marcy, Bennett and
Lebrontin. were elected EnroIling Clerks; Messrs.
Itt7iSt, itIStdN dit LCt<'iOs, lTdNSldtlIlS
Clerks.
Mr.. David Martin has been elected Reporter
for the House.
Mr.. Roberts, of New Orleans, gave notice that
he would introduce a bill to amend the constitu-
ton in relation to the total population basis.
Mr.. Campbell introduced a joint memorial from
the Great Northern. and Great Western Railroad
Companies and a resolution to instruct the conf
mittee on Internal Improvements to reportimme-
dlateiy on the best method Of competing New
Orleans and Baton Rouge BY railroad.
Mr.. Davidson introduced a bill to incorporate
the Baton Rouge, Livingston and New Orleans
Railroad Company.
MIR. Mckeon gave notice Of a bill to amend the
city charter, SO as to give each representative
district one ~commissary, and to abolish the office
Of Street Commissioner.
Mr.. Roberts gave notice of a bill TO restore civil
jurisdiction to The First District Court, and a bill
to abolish jury trials except in criminal cases or
suits for damages,
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-01-21

To Make Pepper Sauee.-A lady kindly furnishes
the following recipe to prepare this wholesome aud
indispensable sauce: -..s 3D..
Seiec, Cayenne peppers full grown. leave the
stems attached. rims them. and put them III a con-
venient bottle for use, as many as it will contain;
add a teaspoonful of salt and a table teaspoonfut of
sugar FIJI up with strong vinegar. In a day or
two. it will be fl, fo,. use. 1t can be repIen,shed
with vinegar until the strength Of the pepper is
exhausted. If the Cayenne peppers are not to be
had, any email strong peppers may be substituted.
Keep the bottles cerked. @5.''t 70
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-01-21

U-"No nation is drunken" says Jefferson, 10
his letters "where wine is cheap; and none sober
where the dearness of wine substitutes ardent
spirits as the common beverage" In Madeira,
even with the peasantry, Says the Home jour
nall a drunkaid is less reputable than a thief
necessity may make the one, nothing but inherent
depravity the other. They drink wine always,
apd never to excess. .t..a
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-01-21
q. N. simpson.

iio Canal strteet, Touro's Row.
AS a large number Of our citizens are now
IN New Orleans, stopping at the st. Charles
and the Verandsh, and at other hotels where
our paper will be seen, as well as many who
aFe Oh the eve Of departing for the city, who
will aa purchase moro or less Of silks and
other goods as presents or as necessaries for
their families, We trust they will look for the
advertisement Of the above gentleman, and
pay him q visit They will certainly find one
of the most splendid stores in New Orleans,
the most splendid goods, the cheapest, and the
mos: accommodating gentlemen to wait upon
ttem. a ag .ass
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-01-21

IVA lady has appeared in Philadelphia, wearing
an immense old fashioned Leghorn bonnet trimmed
with brish, plaid ribbons. and ornamen,ed with
white ostrich feathers aud white lace veil. A
broad striped blue calico dress. sadly at variance
with the lace and feathers. and the three -capcd cir
cu!ar cloak completed her costume.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-01-21

SocIAL EvIra.-The NY. Herald says there are
SIX thousand persons in that city who subslst upon
the public charities; in addition 10 which there are
probably ten Thousand more, the victims Of poverty
and wre,chedness, who are entirely dependent
upon private charity or benevolent societies. =
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-01-21
Special Advertisements.


,6D@~A For Bayou Sara, W%illiamsport,
~S6# Port Hudson, Baton Rouge, Plaque
a~9zs mine, Donaldsonville and all inter-
mediate Landings-The favorite and splendid
packet passenger steamer BELLA DONNA. hav-
ing undergone the usual summer repairs, will re-
sumo her trips in the above trade on SATURDAY
the 18th inst. at 5 P. NJ, and continue throtess. at
the year, leaving New Orleans every Saturday at
S r. M.;-retnrning, will leave Bayou Sara every
Wednesday after the arrival Of the cars from
Woodyille. For freight or passage apply on board
or to EATON x HENDERSON, Agents,
oc22 No / Front Leyee.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-01-21

CosrLY FgUfr.-It is stated that LADY apples"
universally employed in New York for the adorn-
ment of re~freshment tables on New Years day.
are extravagantly dear, and poor, too, this year.
They sell for twenty dollars a barrel, or retail at
thir,y-seven and a half cents per quart and thirty
one cents per dozen.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-01-21
The Ball and Supper for the Benefit Of the
Orphans Of New Orleans.

The Ball and Supper for the Benefit Of the
Orphans Of New Orleans.
We understand from visitors, (for we were
reluctantly, through business, compelled to de.
cline the. pleasure of attending that the Bal!
and Supper given by the Ladies of PIaquemine
last Monday night at the spacious residence of
DR.. E. ScRATcHLEY, for the Benefit Of the Or
phaps of New Osseans, came Of in a very hand
some manner, notwithstanding the unpropitious
appearance Of the weather. The sum of Sl6s
80 was collected on the occasion, for the above
benevolent purpose; and we trust that SO noble
an object--bearing with it. too, so much Of
pleasure, Of the gay reunion ofbeauty and worth
and of fine social intercourse--wiIl be follow
ed in other villages in our State, and we hope,
repeated in ours. The blessings Of those lone
ones in the city who have lost their natural pro.
t~ectors, will be given to our fair ladies' of Pla-
quemine. %
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-01-21

GTThe Baton Rouge Gazette has the follow.
ing items respecting the Legislature and its
members:
"Night before last the city was full of candi.
dates, the largest number Of whom, were in for
the Cutler ship. For the lamp. post, we noticed
several aspitants. 1t would be bad policy for
US to express a preference for any of the candi-
dates above mentioned. as we mean to solicit
the first vacant post for a democratic friend of
ours who is too low in spirits to speak for him.
self"
Here is its conclusion ofthe Senate proceed
ings:
The Chairman Of the Committee to whit upon
the Governor, reported that the Governor would
wait upon the Senate; at 10 o'clock, A. NJ. row.
The Senate then adjourned.
And here is the end of another article:
Little business ofimportance. beyond organic.
ing, was transacted yesterday, as the members
wished to adjourn early, for the purpose, we
are informed, Of taking a little 'game ofdraw."
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-01-21

THr GREAr WALL OF CH,NA.-Ina lecture on
China which be delivered at Boston tho other day.
DR.. Bowring said nhad been calculated that fall
the bricks. stone and masonry ofGreat Britain were
gathered togeather. they wonDd, ut be able t~ofurnist
materials. enough forthe wall Of China, and that all
the buildings in London put together would not
make the towers and iurrets which sdoru il. ~
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-01-21
DISSOIUTIoN,
State Of Louisiona-Parish Of UerriL!e.
Succession Sale.


Succession Sale.
DY virtue of an order or decree to me d.
ID rected from the Hon'ble the Sixth Dis
trict Court of the State of Louisiana, in and
for the parish of Iberviile, | will offer at public
sale to Ise highest and last bidder, on
Tuesday, 21st Of February. 1854.
at 10 o'clock, A. NJ, at the Court House Of the
parish Of lbervilIe, The following described pro-
perry bel longing to the
Successiox Of Ellie L. Blanc, Jr., decd,
l. COFFEE, negro man, aged fifty years;
2. CYNTHIA, negro woiian, aged forty
years, and her two children, Lam, muiatto boy,
aged nine years, and Nicy, aged five years.
8. LOUIS, negro boy, aged about eighteen
years.
A. ELIZABETH, negro girl, aged about if
teen years.
s. A quantity of movable property, con-
sistins 10 wearing apparel. one silver watch, g..
TERMS OF SALE.
The slaves payable one filth Of the price Of
adjudication Cash on The day of sale, and the
balance payable. one third in one year, one third
in two years, and one third in three years from
the day Of sale. Purchasers to furnish their
notes endorsed to tire satisfaction of the tutor,
payable at the Office OF the Recorder of the
Parish of IberviIle-said notes, if not paid ut
maturity, to bear interest from time due till
paid, at the rate of eight per cent per AMMAN;
special mortgage to be retained on the siayes
to secure the payment Of said notes and all in
~terests that may acsrne thereon. The move.
ab4e property payable cash on the day of sale.
JOS. II. ERWIN, Sheriff.
Parish of IbervilIe, Goth JAN, 1853.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-01-21
D-See RICHARDS advertisement of Valen.
tines!
The Young American

IL suspended for a limited period-for two or
three weeks, perhaps-probably altogether, I'M
less some competent person can be obtained TO
conduct it. We find that we are unable to at
tend to it and conduct properly the other BRAN
ches of our business, which have greater and
more important claims to our attention. This
is the reason, and the only reason, of its sus-
pension. We told the public last summer how
through q melancholy incident. We became in
entire charge of it-and we now as plainly tell
that public that we have discontinued it, and
why. Up to its last issue--as the books will
show--the "Young American was exceedingly
prosperous; but we felt, particularly, in con-
Quoting it, that we were neglecting our duties
to the "Sentinel" and to its patrons, and at once
felt it our duly to desist in such a course, how
ever much the looser we might be in following
the dictates of that duty.
If, in conducting this little pa~pcr-whether
for pleasure or profit to US is no mans bush
ness--we gave cause for offence to our breth-
rem of the Press, We are exceedingly sorry; but
We are sure we have not--and yet there have
been marked evidences Of bitter feeling in con-
sequence of its publication, among at least two
Of that honorable profession; but they or
their r%ancour, is as the "idie wind" it passes
but scathes not. Upon every fair spot of this
fair earth there are loathesome and hateful
worms crawling about on the green verdure
and amidst beautiful flowers, emitting a poi
sonous %eff1uvia from their fetid bodies, which
is sometimes fatal, and always sickening
and disgusting. In the human as in the insect
world, there are ''worms" of this description,
and the only way to escape their baneful and
dcieriorating attacks, is to give them a "wide
berth" whenever they are known to be follow.
ing in your path
Thus much for the valedictory Of the editor
Of the "Young American" If it is resumed by
another, all past contracts shall be faithfully
carried out. But if there are any who, having
paid in advance, are unwilling to wait a few
weeks to see if it will he resumed, their mo.
ney will be refunded If they will call at this
Office, or write. OF course, if it is not again
commenced, all monies paid in advance, will be
returned on demand. In the meantime, we
trust that those who are indebted to US will
make immediate payment, to cover in a mea.
sure the loss which such . coures ~insures.3
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-01-21

ExrEAvAGascE.-A Partisan correspondent of
the New York Express says that a dinner given a
few days since by one of the rich f~nanciers OF
Paris. golden forks and spoons were used, with the
arms Of the family in enamel upon them, while
the plates and dishes of the same metal had the
arms set in ,de centre, in d music Of precious
stones. ~ ,e.. 81 .sSt
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-01-21

/. LADIks.-Most ladies think it is the summit Of
misfortune to be ugly. This is a mistake. quite
frequently. The chances are, as the world goes,
thai homely women are altogether the best at
heart, head and soul. A pretty face often presides
over a false heart and a weak head, with the
smallest shadow Of q soul.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-01-21

PErRIr1Ep WooD-It is said, may be petrifed
by the following process: Take equal quantities
of gum salt, rock alum, white vinegar calx, and
pebble powder. Mix all these ingredients togeth-
er and there will be an ebullition. When this sub
sides, throw in the wood, or any other porous mat
ter, and let it soak for four or FIVE days, at the end
of which time the petrifaction will be complete.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-01-21

DuEL-It is reported, though not on the best
authority, that a challenge has been sent by Col.
JEFFERSON DAVIS, Secretary Of War, to Mr..
TooaBs, U. S. Senator for Georgia, and accepted.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-01-21
PGAQUEMINEs

MA large lot of Job Work, consisting Of
Briefs, which were obliged to be finished this
week, has caused cur paper to present a differ
ent appearance TO that which we wished. In
a few days more OUT sheet shall present an APP
pearance as spirited as any it has ever shown,
in former days.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-01-21

.PEacHEs.-A. process for preserving peaches
ia their natural state. by excluding air from the
canis,en in which they ave packed, has been re-
Gently discovered and patented. Tins preserved,
they are said to have the favor. az well as the
appearance, Of peaches fresh gathered. ~
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-01-21

The New York Mirror, one of the papers most
ardent in the support of the election Of the pres
ent incumbent, now says. If President Pierce
were a candidate for reelection tomorrow. we
do not believe no would carry a single State in
the Union;