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Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-14
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IRE ARRIVAL OF THE UNION.
latest froE, tho seat Of W ar.
New York. Dee. 9.

New York, Dec. 9.
United States mail steamship Union,
Capt. Adams, arrived last night at ten
o'clock. bringing four days later from
Europe, having left Hayre on the 2lst
ult.
US. mail steamer Washington arrived
out on her way to Bremen on the 18th.
The steamer Niagara, from Boston and
Halifax. reached Liverpool the Dist.
The dispatch of reinforccments to the
seat of war continued with out intermis-
sion. Every available steamship was ia
ken I'D by the Government for the pur-
pose; the London News says that the
British Government is now paying at the
rate of 100000 sterling per annum for
the use Disclaimers alone, besides the cost
Of fuel.
The Alarm in England seems ODE sub
siding as to the position Of the allied ar
mics in the Crimea.
A winter campaign in the Crimea will
eventually take place, and wooden bar
racks for 10000 men are being shipped
bv the British Government.
A despatch from Balaklava of the 7th
OF y OV. IGCSlNCu Via ltillid1 cSdtCS N4ioe
reinforcements forthe allies were arriving
At the rate of LEGO men daily Both ar
mics completed their Sd parallels, which
were connected by a trench.-Ihe allies
we're obliged to form countermines.
The Russian despatch states that the
allies having received considerable rein
forcements on the 9th, eth, and Sth, made
3 demonstration against the left flank Of
the Russians. The latter retired from
the plateau to the river.
$4,000 men of the garrison of kirchoff
marched to Odessa.
Prince Paskiewitch has ordered anoth-
or corps of 10000 men to the Crimea.
A despatch from Prince Menchikoh,
Sebastopol. Nov. 18th, states, the bonn
bardment continue S. The allies had not
advanced in the approaches since the 9Th,
and we're fortifying their lines in the rear
of Balaklava.
The Russian General LIPRANDI was
wounded on the 5th.
Further details of the battle Of the 9th
inst. called the Battle of Inkerman, had
been received by the arrival of steam
er at Marseilles.-They state that the at
lacking force Of the Russians was $4,000
men. The British batteries were taken
and retaken several times, At noon the
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-14

Russians were repulsed towards Inkerman
after bloody battle, which lasted eight
hours. The Russian loss was 5000 kill
ed and wounded. The English loss was
very great-38 officers were killed 90
wounded, and 2 missing, of the rank and
file 452 were killed, 100 wounded, and
l56 missing. The French had general
killed, and wounded, IA officers killed
and q wounded.
The Russians were pouring in large
masses from the north. Reinforcements
were required.
The French accounts state that every
thing was prepared for the assault, but the
allies had postponed it until the arrival
ofreinforcements.
Prince Napoleon had left the camp, ow-
ing to the state of his health.
A despatch from Vienna states that
Russia has intimated tn Austria that she
is willing to negotiate.
Lord Palmerston had arrived at Paris
and had daily interviews with the En-
DerOr
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-14


The following bills are now before
Congress, being the unfinished business
Of last session:
The Homestead bill. which is now be-
fore the House, with Mr.. Hunters sub
stitute as an amendment.
The Texas Debt bill, as passed by the
Senate.
The Senate bill to provide payment for
French Spoilations prior to 1900.
The Ocean Mail Steamer bill. with the
amendment Of the House directing notice
to be given Of the termination of the con-
tract.
The bill to establish a mail line to
Shang haib by way of the Sandwich Islands.
The bill establishing the Ramsay mail
route from New Orleans by the way of
Vera Cruz TO Acapulco.
The bill to establish subterranean line
Of telegraph to the Pacific.
The bill to provide a weekly mail to
California.
The bill to increase the rates of post
age, and require prepayment Of letters.
The Senate bill to provide for half-pay
torevolutionary officers or their legal rep
resentativeS.
The bill to extend the benefits Of tAe
bounty land system to the officers, sol
diers, seamcn, &C.. of the war Of 1912.
Various bills granting lands for the
construction Of railroads and
Mr. Benefits Land bill granting lands
equally to the several States to aid in the
/ construction Of railroads anu for the sup
port Of schools.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-14
GLEASON'S. PICTORIAL.
FOR THE YEAR, 1855.

NJ. NJ. BhLLOU, who has edited the "Pictoria"
rom the commencement, having bought out the lutte
proprietor Mr.. +. GLEAsoE, will conduct this popu
lar and widely circulated paper on his own account
The new volume Will be radically improved in every
respect, and will be published on finer paper than
ever before, which quality will be continued hence
forth without change Many new and popular fra-
lures will at be introduced. and the literary de-
rt-ncA viii present array OF talent and interest
beyond any. hing il has before attempted. The illus
trHtons will be finer and by better artists Than have
before been engaged upon the paper, and altogether
the publication will be vastly improved and beauti-
fed.
Arrangements have been made for representing
during III views of the most notable buildings
and Localities throughout the Quilted States, well
rs giving likrnc5sCs of the most prominent charac-
'ers, male and female, of artists and men of genius,
such rs have by heir own industry and skill made
for thciasclycs a fortune and a name. In addition
to these, various notable European scenes and oc-
currcnces win also be given from week TO week, for
ming brilliunt illustrated journal.
FERNS Invariably in Advance.
subscriber one year, $300
subscrlhPrs, :" 10 90
10 subscribers, I" 1000
E1Y Any person sending sirtern subscribers Mt
the Inst rate will the seventeenth copy gratis.
Address
NJ. NJ. BABLOT-, Publisher & Proprietor,
Corner Of fremont & BromhedSis, Boston, Mass,
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-14
Stoves.

It will be seen that the article Of stoves
in our export table, amounts to the COM
Portable sum of $24.G25. These, we be-
lieve. were manufactured entirely by
Head, Campbell s Head, and when we
take INTO account that last fall they lost
their entire stock Of iron, and this is only
the work of about six months, it will be
understood that they arc doing some
thing of business.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-14

Iowa LEGIsLATURE.-The Legislature
of Iowa met on the 5th instant. In the
Senate. parties being tied, no organiza-
ton was effected; seven ballots having
been taken for President with the same
result each time, Is Democratic and Is
Anti Nebraska. In the HOUSE. all the
Anti-Nebraska candidates were elected
by decisive maiorities, on the first ballot;
Mr.. NOBLE, Of Clayton County, Speaker;
Gen. BRowN, of Lee, Sergant-at-Arms,
Mr.. Mousse. of Van Buren,. Clerk
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-14
Guardians Sale.

N' VIDA E'-kENoSHA COUNTY CoJrpr
Mary Jennings VI o""f'es and
Notice is hereby given. thai NV vI-,,o,.
suan q en- oTGer Of license made in anld matt. un
ne @oih DAY OF November, D., 1854 by The Coo on
Court OF said coaRty. the undersigned, Tho snss..y
of raid Chures and Mary Jennings, viii %, ,s
SIXTH DAY OF SANUARi, 1855, a, Mr k Ua we
10 o'efosk Of said day upon the premises herscss-
seribed ~ the tom Of Bristol RenosAa seury o,.
for sale at Public NCndae the following dess,;hn,
lands TO wit: The south eust quarter of section 80"
ehteen town one CD north range twenty one f9N
east IN The town Of Bristol aforesaid. accordiug 10
government survey. Also, twenty five acres of i'm
per iahd bounded follows, commencing at q poin,
~ we Urn me Of said section seventeen, and
eignly rods west NJ the oYth-ens, corner Of a. III
.o, soah one hundred and sixty rods thence
%ss' n"ennYS rods thence north parallel With ihs
hfsl mentioned line TO the north line OF sad section
one hundred and sixty rods thence cas-, on th w.;
north ne OF sA section In yfYe rods 10 the place
OF beginning. The Terms OF sale win be made know
upon the day of sale. JOHN D. BENEDItsT
DEC, sth, 1908. uurdlan
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-14
Gone to Freedom.

On Sunday evening, about nine o'clock,
the seventeen fugitives from Missouri
whose attempted arrest created such an,
uproar in our city last week, marched to
the depot of the Michigan Central Rail
road in body, took car especially pro-
vided for the purpose, and arrived safely
at Detroit on Monday morning. BY this
time, we suppose they are under the pro-
lection of Queen Victoria, and the Brit
ish Chicago Tribune.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-14

The WRITING ScHooL.-Mr. Hills
School opened on Monday evening with
forty scholars, with the promise of large
increase. We would urge all to avail
themselves of this opportunity. tits the
last term. Mr.. Hills system isan excel
lent one, and none can fail to be benefit
ted by his instruction. we speak from
knowledge, for he has been giving lessons
at our house with marked success.
BY the way, Mr.. Hill gives lessons to
ladies at their dwellings, if dcsired.-D.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-14
e In pursuance to previous notice

e In pursuance to previous notice,
a respectable number Of citizens assem-
bled at the Court House on Monday eve
ming last, for the purpose Of considering
the subject of organizing an association
Of a literary character in this city. After
a full expression of opinion, a committee
was appointed to report plan Of organ
ization, at an adjourned meeting, to be
held on Saturday evening next. The
committee were Messrs. Dcnsmore, jill
sun, Webster and Hyde.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-14

We learn from GFN. STARTS, the gen
tlemanly Commissioner of our State Pris-
on, that the new building will be compile
ted and in readiness for the reception OF
the Prisoners about the FIRST of January
next. The number of persons now in
the prison in IS. The Generali is obtain
ing universal respect for the humane and
ex client management, generally of the
prison. We believe he is an admirable
officer.-Ml. Sent.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-14

The schr. Hdgar made temporary re-
pairs and started from the Beavers for
Milwaukee, but on getting as far as North
Manitou, the captain found her leaking,
and, the wind being ahead put about and
returned to Beaver Harbor, where he
will make more thorough repairs, and, if
possible, come home.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-14

A ScAMP.--A boy named Graves, aged
only fourteen years, hailing from Lcxing-
ton. Ky, who was in destitute cu-cum-
stances at Dayton, was sheltered and cared
for by poor Wi low woman, and, in graf
itude for her charity, last week robbed
her Of $50, all her money and decamped.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-14

KANSAS observation-disclosures Rca-
der, Of Kansas, has put off the election of
4 Territorial Legislature unt,l next spring,
This give time to the friends of freedom
to organize for the canvass, and ensure Il
Legislature opposed to the introduction
Of slavery.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-14

A RELIABLE BANK NorE REPORTER
Thompson, in his Bank Note Reporter OF
Dec. 4, inst, quotes Oshkosh City Bank,
Wis. and Merchants and Mechanics
Bank, Chicago, Ills, . per cent discount.
At the same time that these Banks are
quoted at that enormous discount, they
are paying specie at their counters, and
have in deposit the most abundant secu-
rity for all their issues. In fact, | would
rather hold in my hands $4,000 Of the
bills ofcithcr OF those banks, than to hold
John Thompson's note for $1,000 at ten
days after date. 1t is time that such a
hln,Jug of detector was disregarded by
every business man. Its quotations and
remarks are only fit subjects for ridicule.
W. NJ.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-14

Then, we say to dsobey the Fugitive
Law, involves no moral turpitude, nordoes
it in any wise endanger the permanenee
of anything or everything worth pre-
serving. tits only question of penalty
and to nerve every man with a purpose
to stand firm when occasion demands, all
must share this penalty. John Ryecratt
must not be permitted to suffer the tirst
cent Of pecuniary damage. 1t is but a
small sum we shall each be called upon
to contribute in vindication Of the prin-
ciples for which our fathers pledged their
Tires, their fortunes, and their sacred hon
ors. and we should do it cheerfully and
to the uttermost farthing. And should
he be compelled to go to prison, while he
will have the sympathy and homage Of
every good man to sustain him there, ne
must be paid literally for his time endu-
red there.
And if there are any persons who re-
allv think that the vind!catlon and estab-
lishment of right, and the condemnation
and overthrow of 1erong, will work to
the destruction Of the government, let
them seek to Undue themselves with suf-
flcient confidence in the Supreme Ruler
to believe that he meant it, when he said
that righteousness exalteth Nation
while wickedness is reproach to any
people,
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-14

The Canadian Legislature voted one
hundred thousand dollars to the widows
and orphans Of the soldiers who have al
ready fallen in the ranks of the allied ar
mics, or who may fall during til continu-
ancc Of the present war.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-14

Charles Lever was coming over to the
United States in the Arctic, the trip that
she was lost, and was persuaded by his
wife to defer his visit on account of a
very remarkable prcsentiment that she
had against it.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-14

You've MISUNDERSTANDING, a smart
looking little fellow, of abo at seven sum
mers, went up to Chadwick's fruit stand
and raising on tip-toe, peered over at the
fruit. remarking as he extended dime:
Il think | will buy few apples to take
home to the children. "-ToleCto Blade.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-14

THE steamers between Milwaukee and
Chicago, laid up this year on the 9th Of
December. Last year, the Pacific made
her last trip on the 10Th of December, IS
DAYS later,
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-14

To give full list Of the casualties to
vessels on the lake for a week or two past
would occupy large share Of our paper.
We notice none, however, of special in
terest TO this section.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-14
KENOsFEA AND RACINE.

We place in convenient position for re-
Ference, the Grain exports from Racine
and Kenosha for 1854, as copied from the
warehouse books Of each port The fl
cures are doubtless fully reliable and give
better idea than any thing else could
give, Of the comparative business Of the
two cities in that particular department:
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-14

Ei The Chicago Tribune denies that
any eff the fugitives recently at Chicago,
were carried off at night. 1t says they
are all in the city and will stay there IN
i'll they are ready to leave voluntarily.
Glad to hear it.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-14
ZINC w eSnDOaTiss

Zine Washboards it will be noticed, is
an item in our table Of exports from this
place. Mcssrs. Yates & Chisholm are
the only manufacturers Of the article, and
the amount set down in the table is what
they have manufactured since they wore
burned out last spring. 1t is to be pre-
sumcd the business will increase largely
on their hands.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-14

We are indebted to some friend
in California for four numbers OF the
California Farmer, an agricultural paper
which would do no discredit to any city
of the Tnion, Among other items ofin-
terest we find that Mcssrs Hutchinson &
Greene. got the first premium from the
state Agricultural Society for the best
improved farm.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-14

EA propeller was at our piess this
morning, going south. We also noticed
large schooner on the lake, making
straight wake in the same direction.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-14
STRAYED

ENRON the Gray Farm, two miles south of Keno
e. slIa, on the old Telegraph Road, five milch
Cows. One large red COW, with bell on : one spot
tel red and white; on small red COW with piece
OF one horn aud awhite spot near the hip bone one
brindlc COW. and one dark brindle hei er. Whoever
shal give such information as shall lead 10 thcir be-
ing found shall be Handsomely rewarded Coz thciE
trouble by The subscriber. JOHN LAMB.
Pleasant Prairie, Dec 9Th, 1854.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-14

THE Nelc- York Tribune says the ship
wrecks of the last eighteen months count
up near eight thousand dead.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-14

The BANYrE5 of Milwaukee charge
hrce-tou,tbs per cent. for exchange on
New York, when paymentis made in cas-
tern. Milwaukee City Notes, or Gold, and
one ard onc-haLfwhen paid N other bank
able money.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-14
Marble Work.

We call attention to the advertisement
of Mr.. GroRGr AcsLY. lie isa superior
workman, as look 81 the specimens in
his shop will show. He is recently from
the east ard understands thoroughly all
the skill of the art He can supply any
work desired, in style to please any
taste -
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-14

EA~ Mrs. SAGE, aided by her friends
proposes a most agreeable, and perhaps
profitable mode of spending Christmas
evening. See her notice to that effect.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-14

DR.. Thompson, who was charged with
the murder Of Miss Phar, at Coyington,
Ky, was acquitted by the jury, on the
lst inst. before whom he was tried, after
they had been out one hour.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-14

4 writer for the Scientific american
says it is his candid opinion that the
Western boys will yet hear "Old Dan
Tucker Aud Lang Syne," &C., played
on the Western waters by steam, at
distance often miles. The Lafayette Qa.)
.4mericda wants to know what could be
more pleasant than the music of the To-
comotiee, three or four miles of, and
steaming you Hail Columbia" and ''We
come with songs to greet you"
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-14

SQUATTER SovERIGNITY--The Licking
ton E,rpreSs tells us that report was
current in that city that Governor Reed
er had been compelled to leave Kansas;
the reason is not given.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-14
.EstraY.

TAKEN up by the subscriber about the hrst Of Ds-
cember, three year old Brindle Stcer,-the right
horn little Topped No other mark. The owner 10
requested to come forward, prove property, pay
charges, and take him away.
A. C. FRENCH.
Pleasant Prairie, Dec. TO- 1854,
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-14

Judge Lumpkin, of the Superior Court
of Georgia, has decided that if a hired ne
gro slave dies pending his lease, the hir-
er has to pay the stipulated price, the
same as if he had lived.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-14

- The Mayor Of Chicago being APP
piled to, to furnish Policemen to assist in
catching fugitivcs. replied that not one of
the Police Of the city should be detached
on such a id rascally business"
The decision was first rate, but the
way of announcing it, is liable to objec-
ton.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-14
kcnosha,
S936.G2G.05
Racine.

We also place in the same position the
number or amount and value Of manufac-
tured articles shipped from each port, as
an index of the comparative business Of
Tie two cities in this department.:
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-14

E@ Persons wishing copies Of our
paper, daily or weekly, containing the
statistics which we give to-day, can be
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-14
N Office,

TIE Subscribers having come to the conclusion
to settle VI. their business immediately, would saw
to all those indebted to them by note or book &C.
count, 10 call and settle the same on or before tho
first day Of January next; and all those having
claims against the said firm W i'll please present The
same on or before the first of January next.
ELY s. LAY.
Dec. IL, 1854
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-14
EstraY.

TAKEN up by the subscriber or about the nh
L of November, two-ycar old heifer, all red OK.
cept some little white the flank. No other mark
The owner will please come forward, prove proper.
", pay charges, and take her away.
HIRAM BLAKESLEE.
Bristol, Kenosha Co. Nov. %
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-14

CooL AND REFR EsHINC.-The MGdiS-
on frgus speaks of the 100000 Dor
rowed money owed by the state, as debt
contracted ny the supporters Of Cover
nor Farewcll's administration" 1T is
enough to say that money is borrowed
by act of the Legislature, and that Gov.
Farewell's supporters have never been
fortunate enough to have a majority of
the legislature, since the establishment Of
the state government.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-14

EN. The Propeller Dunkirk arrived
at our piers last night, and discharged a
quantity of Iron for Head, Campbell 4
Head.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-14
Estray.

TAKEN up by the subscriber on or about the s,h
l. OF November, yerling steer, white except some
spots on the neck-slit in both cars. No other
marks. The owner is requested to come forward,
prove property, pay charges, and lake him away.
p. J. HOOKER.
Pleasant Prairie, November %.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-14

\ Statement of the imports and
exports Of this port for the past year has
been handed to us, hut so late it could
not well appear this morning. We will
give it tomorrow morning.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-14

Snow has fallen to the depth of from
one to three feet in various parts of New
England and New York state.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-14

THE official canvass ofthe vote for Gov
ernor in New York, determines Clark's
majority to be three hundred and nine
teen.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-14

The Iowa Telegraph states notices. than
thirty thousand enaipranfs havo CROSSED
the ferry ut Burlington, since the first OF
September.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-14

E Three stages loaded with pas
sengers and mails passed through here
last evening, toward Milwaukee.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-14

Eg. Racine City per cent. bonds,
lately sold in New } DIRK at 60 cts.--kc-
nosha ! per cents at II IS.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-14

e. Beautiful weather is the climate
now a-days.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-14

The heart that beats Tor no
woman is niche without an image.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-14
Wagon and Carriage Business of Ke-
nosha,

Our export table shows how import
ant and heavy branch of trade this has
become in this city. Below will be found
the names of the various persons now en-
gagged in the manufacture of these arti-
cles, and the number manufactured by
each for export, &C., during the present
year. with the estimated value: