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The Rutland County herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1852-1855, 1854-06-23

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Polynesian., 1854-02-18

RUM.-Last evening we saw well dress
ed, gentlemanly man, walking with All un-
steady step along Chestnut street, holding
by the hand sweet little girl four or FIVE
years old, who was vainly endeavoring to
accommodate her tiny steps to his unsteady
movements.
With sorrowing heart we observed them
as the little child gazed at her reeling pro-
tector, with a wondering and bewildered
look, saying, as they crossed Fifth Street.
Papa, is 'ou sick-what makes 'ou walk
SO queer, papa ?" 'Hey :" he replied.
4" sick no, come along, Susy /; nothing $
the matter, only these pavements are so un-
even-come along 81 don't think the
pavements uneven, papa; the bricks is all
smooth to my feet, papa; look here. >how fiat
il u.s." and the pretty innocent tried to place
her little foot on single brick. but sudden
lurch Of her leader drew her roughly on, and
they passed beyond our view-that drunken
father and his little, unconscious child-un-
conscious-but soon to awaken from the
sweet dreams Of childhood to the fearful life
Of the Drunkard's Daughter !-Phila Reg
Polynesian., 1854-02-18
Real Estate for Sale,
By PRIVATE CONTRACT !

bf PRIVATE CONTRACT! +!
a. THE following valuable and extensive pro-
81 critics viii be sold without reserve, by tn
subscriber.
LoT I.-An those well fenced lands and premise
situate at kula Kahua, adjoining Honolulu, OF
which the subscriber now resides and which arr
erected extensive and eommodious dwellings anG
outhouses. The well known salubrity of the situa.
ton and its proximity to Honolulu, render these
premises most desirable investment. They are
held in fee simple by Royal Patent.
Lor 2.-Containing So 42-l00 acres, situate al
Manoa Valley. comprising quantity of Kula and
Kalo land.
Lor 3.-Containing 9l-l0O acres of Kula land
situate at Eva, and called Kaihuokapuaa.
Lor 4.-Containing 3-100 acres, consisting OF
Taro patches and fish ponds, situate at Ewa and
known by the name of kanupoo.
LoT 5.-Containing 3-4 Kalo land and
2 IA acres Kula land, situate at Eva and called
Puukapu.
Lor 6-Containmg S6-lO0 acres Kalo land, call
ed Ulumalu, in the district of Eva.
Lor 7.-Containing 2 35-l0O acres of Kalo land
and 10 Kula land, situate at Eva and called
Kalaulee, Lihue.
Lor S.-Contaning about rs acres at Eva, called
Waipahu, this lot comprises fish ponds and a
quantity of Kula and Kaio land.
Lor 9.-Situate at Eva, called Paiwa, containing
g acres Kalo land and fish ponds, measuring
9l4-l00 acres.
LOr lo.-Situate at Koolau called Maunawili, con-
tanning go acres of first rate Kua land 200 of
which is covered with hi trees
Lor ll.-Adjoining lot 10, called Kulapuaa, con-
tanning about 1870 acres kula land.
Also, The unexpired lease, AS years) of l36
land at Waikiki called kaneloa.
All the foregoing properties viii be peremptorily
disposed Of BY order of the Trustees
WIN. JARRETT.
For particulars of title &C., apply to
]. MONTGOMERY, Solicitor.
Honolulu, Oct. IA, ls52-tf-29
Polynesian., 1854-02-18

"What do you charge for board ," asked
ed a tall Green ,Iountain boy, as walked up
to the bar of a second-rate hotel in New
York." what do you ask week for board
and lodging 20 " Five dollars" Give
dollars that's too much, but / suppose
you'll allow for the time of am absent from
dinner and supper ," "Certainly, thirty
seven and half cents EACH" Here the
conversation ended. and the Yankee took up
his quarters for two weeks. During this
time he lodged and breakfasted at the hotel.
but did not take either dinner or supper,
saying his business detained him in another
portion of the town. AT the expiration Of
the two weeks he again walked up to the bar
and said, "S'pose we settle that account
I'm gong in few minutes" The landlord
handed him his bill "Two weeks board at
FIVE dollars-ten dollars" Here stran-
GER" said the Yankee, "this is wrong
you've not deducted the times was absent
from dinner and supper-l4 days, two
meals per day; . meals, at 374 cents each
$40 SO cents. If you've not got the fifty
cents that's due to me. I'll take drink and
the balance in cigars.
Polynesian., 1854-02-18
LIVERY STABLES! LIVERY STABLES!

NlHE undersigned having just arrived from the
colonies has taken charge of those old estab-
lished Livery Stables formerly kept b. Frank P.
Manini, and hopes by strict attention to merit a
share of public patronage heretofore literally be-
slowed. w. I. S. assures the public from his long
practical experience in he colonies he feels confident
that any horses entrusted to his charge viii be at
tended and treated to the satisfaction of the own
ers. Horses broke in to harness or saddle. Also,
training for the turf bleeding, bistering castraon
&c. &c. on the most liberal terms.
Good corn and grass always on hand.
Mr.. FRANK P. MANINI,
W. r. SANDERS, manager Proprietor.
Oct. Z, lS53-tf-22
Polynesian., 1854-02-18

A Quaker, hearing of the loss of one Of
his vessels which he had omitted TO get in
sured, wrote to broker, with whom he had
spoken on the subject, as follows:
"Dear friend If thee has not filled up
the policy which | bespoke on Saturday,
sel"
Inc broker, in fact, had not filled ND the
policy, but presuming from the tenor of the
note, that the vessel was safe, and tempted
by what seemed good chance, TO clutch
his per centage without risk, he filled 1t up
forthwith and sent it TO the Quaker, with the
the assurance that it had been made all ready
ior HIM since Saturday. On Monday morn
ing, the first thing that met his eye OH open
ing his newspaper, was the loss of the vessel
which he had so wickedIy insured on Sum
day. Then he discovered, but too late. the
cunning ambiguity of the expression, "I
have heard from the vessel"
Polynesian., 1854-02-18

lHNHE UNDERSIGNED intends to continue the
practice of his profession at his office in the nava
store formerly occupied by J. C. Spalding.
Having on hand and being regularly in the receipt
of full supply of the best American, English
French and German Drugs and Perfumery, he is
prepared to fill all orders for the above at the most
reasonable rates.
Prescriptions carefully prepared, Medicine-chest:
fitted up with the greatest care.
Townsend's Sarsaparilla. Soap, assort.
Bulls do. Extract of Ginger.
Syrup sarsaparilla, comp. Jujube paste.
Sands Sarsaparilla. Candy, assort.
Corbetts do with iod. pot.Lozenges.
Extract Sarsaparilla. Lquorice.
Cherry Pectoral. Toothpowder and Paste
Balsam of Wild Cherry. Pain Killer.
Syrup Ginsing. Mrs. Kidders Cordial.
German Cologne. Seidlitz Powders
Cologne scentd with muskFluid Magnesia.
Orange Flower LotionCapsules.
for complexion. Chlorate of Soda
Lubin's Extracts, essort. Carbonate ammonia.
Bogles Hyperion fluid for Codliver oil.
the hair. Vanilla Beans.
Barrys Tricopherous do. Childrens' Trusses
Hair preservative. Carmine, &c., sc.
Shaving cream and soap.
E. HOFFMAN,, NJ. D.
Residence at the house of DIR. X. W. Wood tf-4
Polynesian., 1854-02-18

CUvIER AND SATAN-It was said, no
doubt correctly, that so extraordinary was
the skill of Cuvier, that if he only saw the
tooth of an animal. he could give not only
the class and order of the animal in question
but the history of its habits. The following
anecdote of quick and cool examination
OF parsonage, whom most people would not
think ct such scientific research, is, to use
the Yankee yernacular, decidedly ''rich:"-
In the Gentleman's Magazine for this month, :.
an article called Traits of the Trapisas. 4"
and bearing the signature of "John Doran,"
concludes with characteristic anecdote of
Cuvier. He once saw in his sleep the pop
ular representation of Satan advancing to-
wards him, and threatening to eat. "Eat
me J" exclaimed the philosopher as he ex-
amined the fend with the eye of a natural
ist, and then added, 'Horns heofs
graminirorous Needn't be afraid of him!"
Polynesian., 1854-02-18

MArRrMoNY. Some youths get frightened
al the idea of matrimony. because of its ex-
pense but that's entirely mistake. You
don't need fine house, gilt furniture, and
dyspeptic pocket-books to begin life with,
provided you have the right kind of met al IN
your own composition, and IRE determined
to put stout heart to a steep hill, and 60
ahead, any how. All you want TO begin
with is room or two, young woman, and
a cooking stove.
Polynesian., 1854-02-18

How DOES SHE TRor.-A creditor whom
he was anxious to avoid, met Sheridan COM
ing out Of Pail Mall. There was no possibili-
ty Of avoiding him, but he did not lose his
presence of mind. "That's beautiful
mare you're on, said Sheridan. Do you
think so :" 'Yes indeed. how does she
trot 20 continued Sheridan. The creditor,
highly fattered, put her into full trot.--
Sherid bolted around the corner, and was
out Of sight in a moment.
Polynesian., 1854-02-18

YoUNG AMERICA" My son, said dot
ing father, who was about taking his son into
business, "what shall be the style Of the new
firm ?" "Well. governor" said the one
and twenty youth, looking up in the hea-
vens TO find On answer, 81 donit know, but
suppose we have IT John H. Samplin &
Father" The old gentlemen was struck
with the originality Of the idea, but could
not adopt 1t.
Polynesian., 1854-02-18

lust RECEIVED ex AUCKLAND. and Moe
% tezuma, Bass and Alsops ale, do, do, porter in
Ipints, by II. ROBINSON, at A. p. Everett's auc-
|tion room.
ALSO ON HAND.
10 gallon kegs of Brandy, Gin &c., suitable for
ships stores and put on board free of duties permits
sc.
Honolulu, Dec. lS tf-32
Polynesian., 1854-02-18

FEMALE CoLLEGE.-It is proposed to es-
tablish in some our Eastern cities, an instI-
tuition in which the science Of Spinology,
Weaveology and Cookology, may be taught
to ysung ladies', and where, after obtaining
these accomplishments, they may receive
regular diploma, with the honorary degree
.of"F. F. W."-Ft for Wives.
Polynesian., 1854-02-18

How apt men are to condemn in others
what they practice themselves without scru-
pie. PIutarch tells of wolf, who, peeping
into hut where company Of shepherds
we're regaline ihemelyes with a joint Of NUT
ton, said. "What clamor they would have
raised if they had caught me at such-a ban
quet -
Polynesian., 1854-02-18

A LDRICH & BISHOP have lately received per
A ship CHILO large and select assortment of
Groceries, Ship and Family Stores Hardware, Hats,
Boots and Shoes, and Clothing, which were ordered
expressly for this market and offered for sale
at the lowest market prices
Also on hand and for sale, extra heavy Ok Carts,
made to order, half bbs. and Keg Slaves and Heads,
and half bbls. and kegs set up.
Honolulu, Dec. L, lS53.-tf-30
Polynesian., 1854-02-18
3. p. S II . W

OFFERS FOR SALE a large assortment OF
u Merchandise, comprising in part the following
named articles:
DRY GOODS.
Cases ass'd colors prints, do figured do,
Do two blue do, do orange striped do,
Do jaconet muslin, do checked cambrics.
Do bleached shirtings do do sheetings, do blue do,
Do white shirts. do silk handkerchiefs,
Do black and blue umbrellas, table cloths,
Mosquito netting, womens white hose,
Do chrome green and orange prints,
Do orange blk dot do, do fancy do do ket stripe
CARPETING.
Rolls Oil and Wool Carpeting.
CLOTHING.
Cases calico shirts, do ribbed cohoe drawers,
White and grey merino do, denim overalls,
Ribbed grey and VIII undershirts, bro. drill drawers,
White do do red flannel do, check shirts,
Cashmere pants, red and blue shirts,
Hickory do, black broad cloth pants.
BLANKETS.
Superior wool blankets, grey and white do
Black Beaver California style, Panama Hats.
GROCERIES.
Cases SWANS panacea, boxes soap,
Do tobacco in foil, do ginger, do pepper,
Almonds, shelled, buckets nutmegs, do mace,
Do pickles, do Stoughton's elixer, bbls. vinegar,
Cases tomato catsup, do fresh peaches,
DO water butter and soda crackers,
Kegs s. l. sugar. boxes ex. vermicelh, bbls. rice,
nerces hams, boxes extra flour, Cin tins.
WINES, sc.
Madeira wine, port do, champagne.
BOOTS AND SHOES, &c.
Cases mems strap'd shoes, do do pat lea brogans,
Do do enamelled do, do do calf do, do do kip do,
Do do opera ties, do do fancy do. do do slippers,
Do ladies' fne kid slippers do do do do bsskins,
DO mems pump sole boots, do do thick do,
Sides hemlock tanned leather, leather valises.
CROCKERY AND GLASSWARE
Full sets crockery, cases toilet glasses,
Do looking glasses, assd sizes and patterns,
Solar lamp wicks, bbIs tumblers,
Casks and bbls. plain and futed lanterns.
PAINTS AND PAINT STUFF.
Cases lamp black, do paint oil. do black paint,
Do verdigris, do white lead, do Japan,
Cans black varnish, do putty, bbls. brit varnish.
HARDWARE, IRON, &c.
Bars assd iron, grocers' scales, counter do,
Lven balances, iron pots, assd sizes,
Cases hooks and hinges, do axe hatchets,
Stone hammers sheet iron, kegs cut nails as sizes
Rolls sheet lead, carpenters tools, bdls shovels,
eets tinman's tools, cast standards,
Gases b-oad hatchets, do axes handled,
Do time pieces packages fencing wire assorted Sizes
NIadlass bedsteads, mattresses,
Casks and boxes chains, all Sizes stove pipe elbows
Gases shingling hatchets, do claw do,
Do cook stoves, do furnaces, all sizes.
% Bristol brick. do window springs.
Cast steel spades, do do hoes and rakes,
DO do rake hoes.
sUNDRIES.
W carts, matches, cases solder, do clay pipes,
Sasks head matter and sperm oil, bolts cotton duck,
1aies raven and army do, boxes thread,
ny ny pots, carriage guns, oats, cases blacking,
willow market baskets, large and small
ASO-l SLOOP BOAT, IN FRAME.
'anuary 26, lS54-tf-3S
Polynesian., 1854-02-18
SODA WATER!

HNHE undersigned having re-taken his old Soda
Water machine from H. Macfarlane, Esqr., is
now prepared to supply hotels and bar rooms with
this article in climbers well for families, in bot
ties Shipping can also be furnished with the same
article in champagne, ale or porter bottles. Orders
to be left at the Commercial Hotel.
ED. HEEREN.
Honolulu, June IL. IS53-tf-6
Polynesian., 1854-02-18
FOR SALE OR TO LET,

o. The undersigned offers for sale or to
iI let, the fine Two-story Building now oeirg
erecte near the market. The location is one OF the
best in Honolulu for an importing or retail business
For further particulars enquire of J.FULLEk
Honolulu, Jan. 26, lS54-tf-3S
Polynesian., 1854-02-18

In rOt CALE the following assortment
- Merchandise, received by recent arrivals fro,
California and Boston -
DRY GooDs.
Cases Turkey Red Cottons, plain and embossed,
Bales white flannel, cases "A Ind. blue sheeting,
Gases mixed cotton 1-2 hose beached do,
Heavy blue, scarlet and mixed flannel shirts,
Hickory and fancy cotton shirts, denim overalls,
Keeling and monkey jackets,
Thin Clothing of all descriptions,
Cotton and silk umbrellas,
Bales white blue and scarlet blankets,
Cases palm leaf hats asst'd qualities,
Blue cloth coats, cashmerett opera sacks,
Alpaca sacks, white duck pants,
Fancy cashmere and doeskin pants,
White marseiles quilts, cashmerett cassmeres,
Fancy coating. carpet bags, blk enamelled bags,
White colt shirts of various qualities
Cases blue drills, bales wicking
Womens gloves, gauntlet pattern.
FURNITURE.
Complete sets cottage Furniture,
Serpentine Centre Tables, marble tops.
&c side and saloon tables, standing desks
Looking Glasses of all sizes,
Secretaries, lounges, Bureaus.
SHOES.
Cases calf sewed pumps, goat strap pumps,
grained strap pumps, womens shoes,
mems patent leather pumps
enamelled buskns, youths calf broeans,
GROCERIES AND Provisions.
Preserved meats of all descriptions,
Cases water crackers tomato catsup cases chocolate
Oysters, CLANS, Stoughton's elixer,
Cases pickles, olives, sarsaparilla, syrup,
Do capers. pie fruits, pres. do of all kinds,
Bbls. prime navy and mess beef, kegs lard,
Smoked beef half bbs. tongues,
1ierces Carolina rice, cases tobacco,
Tins Buckwheat Flour,
Salt water and No. Soap, mould candles.
SHIP CHANDLERY.
Cotton duck, Nos to- 10,
LIST quality Russia Duck, light and heavy,
Cott and Russia Twine yellow metal, I6 26 OF.
Composition nails, linseed oil, white lead,
Oars, shingling hatchets broad do, axe pattern do
Spades, hoes and rakes, bbls Mason's blacking,
Hlf bbs glue, cases Dare's pain killer,
Tarred sheathing paper.
SUNDRIEs.
Curled hair, Georgia wagon harnesses,
Cart harnesses, sup quality elastic enameled belts
Sept. z, lS53.-tf-lS
Polynesian., 1854-02-18

New ENGLAND WIrcHEs.-WhittIer, in
his beautiful poem of Moll Pitcher" thus
describes the witches Of New England in
the present century. May it be long before
the race is extinct
Polynesian., 1854-02-18

" Our witches are no longer old
And wrinkled beldames, Satan sold,
But young and gay and laughing creatures,
With the hearts sunshine on their features,
Their sorcery-the light which dances
Where the raised lid unveils il, glances;
Or the low brcathed and gentle tone
Family responding unto ours,
Soft, dream-lIke as a fairy's moan
Above its nightly closing flowers.
Sweeter than that which sighed of yore,
Along the charmed Ausonian shore."
Polynesian., 1854-02-18
b. F. SNOW

oFFERs FoR SALE
In LOTS TO SUIT PURCHSERS,
All descriptions of merchandise received by recent
ssrivals from
SAN FRANCISCO
and
BOSTON, MASS, q. s. A.,
CONSISTING OF
DRY GOODS, HARDWARE,
BOOTS SHOES, GROCERIES,
=. .PAINTS. GARDEN TOOLS
S-H &c. k &.
Polynesian., 1854-02-18

ID OOMS TO LET,
IL Inquire of
till &c. BECKwITH,
Polynesian., 1854-02-18
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nFFER FOR SALE the following assortment of
~ Merchandise, received by recent arrivals from
California and Boston -
Polynesian., 1854-02-18

NHE UNDERSIGNED offer for sale genera
assortment of merchandise, composed princi
pally OF the following articles
Polynesian., 1854-02-18

OFFERS FOR SALE a large assortment of
u Merchandise, comprising in part the following
Polynesian., 1854-02-18
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Ship Chambers and Commission Merchants,
HAVE IN STORE, AND TO ARRIVE, (now
IL due) per HISTORIAN:
Polynesian., 1854-02-18
Honolulu Daguerrean Gallery.

nNE VERY SUPERIOR BUGGY, former
" owned by George Sharp, Esq, for sale by
Honolulu, Oct II, 1S53-tf-23 LEWIS & co.
Polynesian., 1854-02-18

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Mems sewed slippers, cloth CATERS.
Ladies kid slippers, women's shoes.
Polynesian., 1854-02-18

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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-12-14
ARTIFICIAL CULTURE OF FISH.

This subject is one Of general Interest and
Importance, in natioanl point of view. The
following article is lurnishcd in the New York
Airror by correspondent under the sigma
turs of G. E. j..
A most valuable work on the subject of ar.
ti6cial fish breeding, by W. H. Fry, has re-
Gently been published by Appleton and Co.,
as your Journal has already informed its read
ers. Among those who understand the sub
]sct, it is matter Of very great regret, that
work of this Importance should receive no
more attention. | trust you will allow me a
little space for subject which is now exciting
an interest among the statesmen OF Europe !:
for it is certain that not many wears can 20
by, before its Importance will be felt by the
great mass Of onr people.
Almost hundred years ago, discovery was
made in Germany. BY which fish O. ali des-
criptions could be created in illimitabIe nun.
bers, in oil streams and waters. We have
reason to believe, also, that the art was under.
stood by the Greeks--certainy by the Ro.
mans, for Pliny and Cutullus justify us in TIL.
superstition. But the art was neglected OF
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-12-14

A Poor PROSPECT. AN itinerant preacher
recently Travelled among the northwestern
counties in thissStatGs He was mounted on
an animal whose APPEARANCE betokened very
bad keeping, the mere framework OF what
had once bsen horses Riding up to the door
Of a country inn, he inquired of the landlord
the distance to the next town. The host COM
ing out, was SO forcibly struck with the ap-
prarsnce Of the animal upon which the que
rist sat, that he walked around him twice be-
fore giving the required information. He
then inquired Who might you be, if it is
fair question p 81 an, follower Of the
Lord" he answered. Follerin' the Lord.
eh.' demanded the host. "Well, Ilftell YOU
what it is, old teller leycing the horse AGAIN.
there's one thing sartin, if you stop often on
the road, you'll never ketch him with that
hoes -
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-12-14

SALT LAKE BARLEY.-We received some
time since from Chas. Harvey, Esq, of Del
ware county, Pa. small parcel of barley,
which he thus describes:
1.-THE barley sent you is q new. variety
in this section of country the seed ia pint
was presented to me by relative, Robert
Pierce, Esq, who brought it five years since
direct from the great Salt Lake Valley. Mr..
P. assured me that a yield of 60 bushels to
the acre. weighing 90 pounds to the bushel,
was Of common occurrence that 70 bushels
and over had frequently been raised for mall
ting purposes; he says, it by far excels our
eastern barley the beer, &c., they manilac-
ture from it entirely surpasses ours in point
of flavor, its standard California; weight is
% pounds to one bushel, after five wears cul.
tivation with it still retains its standard
weight, weighing this spring 60 pounds fair
measure; the straw is of very superior quail.
ity, as food for CATTLE being heavily coated
with leaves !; its hull or husk, you will observe
very much resembles wheat having no rough.
ness OF coating, as We are accustomed to see
on our common variety as food for stock il
must be superior in short, l think it is Just
what much wanted for strong land. Amer.
ican Fmmer,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-12-14

HoMINY.-ln point of economy, as human
food one bushel Of beans or hominy is equal
to ten of potatoes. Honiny is dish almost
as universally liked as potatoes, and at the
South about as freely eaten, while at the North
it is seldome seen. In fact it is unknown food
except to few persons in the cities. BY
homlny we do not mean sort of coars mea
but grains OF white corn, from which the hull
or chit, or eye, has been removed by noisten-
ing and pounding in wooden mortar leaving
the grains almost whole, and composed OF lit.
ne else but starch. 1t has often been said
snat pot one cook in ten knows how to boil q
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-12-14

An INGENIOUS rurEF-A thief entered one
of the fashionable ready-made linen shops in
Paris, and asked to see snndry articles for his
wife, for whom he said he was preparing
pleasant surprise. Butt said heto the atten-
ding damsal, " wish to be sure 81 correct
fit. My wife is about your height she has
like you fae figure and the carriage Of
queen. Will you be so obliging since my wife
is just pour size, or very near it, to try on this
chemiss over your dress?' She complied,
and the tAisf pretending to draw it down, at
tached ii by means Of large carpet-pin to
all her clotAes. He then ordered dozen like
it at fvc frances each. The shop.girl, well
satisfied, attempted to take off the chemis, but
finding hat, ~ she raised it, her cloths came
up with it. sAe ran into sn adjoining room,
when the thief made off with what he could
lay his hands upoa.