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THE PRINTERS FUNERAL.-The fu-
neral of Mr.. J. B. Thomas, yesterday af-
ernoon, was attended by large num-
Der Of his friends, among whom were
the members of the Typographical
Union, of which association he was a
member, and of the company G, Natio-
nal Guards, ,and several officers Of the
Regiment, in uniform. His remains
were inferred in the tomb of the Union
in the cemetery on Metai.ie Ridge. Mr.
Thomas was a native of the city of
New York, where, we believe his
family are at present -Picoyune.
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EgA WORD FROM NORTH LoUI.
sIANA.-We would inform our friends
throughout the State, that the march
of SAM is triumphant in this region
Let every section do as we'll as North
Louisiana in the coming campaign,
and the notes of demagogism, hum.
buggery and political blackguardism
will never again be able to make an
echo within the borders of the Queen
of the South.-Minden Lay Gazette.
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TThe author of "things about
town." for the local column of the
Advocate, goes long ways occasion
ally to fetch" them. The other day,
under the above head, he says: G.
new boat, built on the Amite, has been
ready to launch for long time, and
as soon as the water rises. will be set
aAoat." No doubt. The boat was
built there, because there was saw
mill handy to get out the timbers. 1t
is some distance above Greenwell
Springs, up to which point, there has
never yet-in the memory of man,
been sufficient water to take the small
est craft. The new boat will remain
where she is "a season" at least, if
they wait for water sufficient to float
her out. 1t would not be bad idea
TO put wheels to the aforesaid boat,
and make land craft of her. She
would do we'll to carry the mails in
that region.
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EE The Kansas Legislature is get
ting along rapidly in the work of law
making. 1t has passed law, requir-
ing Massachusetts, people coming there,
to take an oath to support the constl-
tuition and laws of the United States,
the fugitive slave law, and the organic
law of Kansas Territory.
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Steam Press Brick.

LNOR the convenience OF the citizens OF
l. Baton Rouge, an office has beer ope n
ed at JOSHUA BEAt's STORE, opposite the
Harvey House, where orders may be left
for immediate transportation to the STEAM
BRICK and LUMEER Mills, of the subscri-
Der, and Will be filled with quick despatch
as if given at the office on the yard. Those
wishing firm and durable article, are So
licited to test the quality of the STEAM
PRESSED. UBrick delivered in town and
vicinity in any quantities. at lowest market
rates. aus:-s-tD J. H. SCHENCK.
STATE OF LOUISIANA-Sixth Judi
cial District Court-Parish of East Ba-
ton Rouge-in the matter of the Success
sion of VIVIAN GooDLoE, decd, SPro-
bateo
WHEREAS WILLIAM B. ROBERTS. of
w said parish, has applied to said Court
to be appointed Administrator of tine Es-
tate of VIVIAN GooDLoE late of said parish
deceased.
NOTICE is hereby given to all persons
interested to show cause within ten days
from the first publication of this notice,
why the said application should not be
granted. L. ST. M. MORENO.
august 81 1855. Clerk.
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REwARD.-Have a mind TO adver-

REwARD.-Have mind TO adver-
tise for a subject, to make leader this
morning; for, in the whole range ola
half a hundred columns newspaper
matter that have met together to-day
on our table editorial, for the first time;
we cannot pick out, any subject where
of to make leader. To say that the
papers are barren, is to give no ade-
quate idea of their utter destitution.-
If they were blank, they would be
more interesting. We have had
sickning surfeit Of Know-Nothing ex-
poses, from all manner of wise Know
Everythings; and these have been but
ted, and rebutted, and butted again
by all manner of strong and weak ar
gument. We know for certain, that
if people would read these sort of
things, to "while away winters tedious
hours" they will not do it, as long as
the thermometer is up to 80 degrees.
Indeed, as disease aud death, is every
where about us, just now, it would not
be bad idea to stop the press; stop
the political cat from jumping by bin
ding her legs, shut up the justices
courts, and the law offices-in short,
abandon the town for the shady groves
of the country-form social parties and
listen to repetition of the tales Of Be-
cassie, or the Canterbury stories. For
what is the use Of fretting about una
voidable things over which we have no
manner of control--what is the use of
making preparations to live thousand
years, when the tenure of life is mar
rowed down to a single breath, and
death stalks about, knocking at the
street doors, and calling on his victims,
to join that mighty-that unnumbered
host, who now lie smouldering in the
earth :?
What shall we talk about The
papers say, that the fall Of Santa Anna
is looked for-that he is expected to
flee the country, if he has not already
fled. But what is this to us We
might in imitation of the Picoyune,
cast about for a successor for him
but no body would thank us for it, and
there would not be more than one half
the good people in this nation, who
would give the proper weight to what
we wonld say; and it is matter Of
much doubt whetheri lit would alter the
course of Don Alvarez; Or any Of his
followers hence VIC would have to
take our labor for our pains. Let it
pass. They may do as they may in
Mexico, without word Of opposition
on our part. We beg some one of our
gentle readers to propose some subject
that We may use up, during the dog
days, for leaClcrs.
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Arthur's Self Sealing Cans.

Arthur's Self Sealing Cans.
THE undersigned sole agent for Baton
i Rouge and vicinity, will shortly re.
ceive a few samples Of these invaluable
Fruit and Vegetable preservers, and by the
first of September, will be prepared to sup
ply any quantity. Those wishing them,
will please leave their orders at my store,
and when received, they will be forward
ed to them; all orders must be accom-
panied with the CASH
D. C.. MONTAN,
aug. 8. Church street.
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70 The city Of Jackson, in this
State has passed a quarantine ordin-
ance, forbidding the importation Of
any dry goods or hardware or other
merchandise, or any bundle or box Of
moveables into that city. The same
ordinance forbids any person to enter
the city of jackson, from any infected
place until ten days shall have elaps-
ed after leaving such infected place.
If this would give jackson any pro-
lection +; we should be the first to ex-
claim "well done Jacksonians; an
example worthy of imitation" but
alas such is never the result.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-08-28

The Attorney General of the Uni,
ted States has prepared an opinion on
the subject of violation of our neu-
trality by the agents Of the British
Government, in enlisting troops with
in our territory for service in the war
against Russia.
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DIED.

On yesterday, at the residence Of Mr.. L. H
Latil, Miss ELIZABETH SYBURN, aged Is years
The friends and acquaintances Of the family
are respectfully invited to attend her funeral
this morning. at O'Clock.
On Monday the 9th INST; Of yellow fever
NJ. JEREMIAH BUCKLEY, aged about Is years
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Gbt 9aap Comet.
BATON ROUGE,::::::::::AUG. %, 1855,

~ From the author, we acknowl-
edge receipt Of letter in pamphlet
form, Of James NJ. Elan, Esqr., in
answer to Mr.. j. P. Benjamin's letter
Of the Sd of August. We shall read
it at an early moment. and speak of
its merits, at length.
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PHILosopHY.-It matters not, who
gave utterance to it. but the following
is good thing we'll said, on this SUBJ
ject: Philosophy can add to our hap
piness in no other manner than by
diminishing our misery, it should not
pretend to increase our present stock,
but make us economists of what we
are possessed of. The great source
Of calamity lies in regret or ansicipa-
ton, he therefore is most wise who
thinks of the present alone; regard
less of the past or future. This is i'm
possible to man of pleasure; it is
difficult to the nan of business and is
in some degree attainable by the phil
osopher. Happy were we all born
philosophers, all born with talent of
thus dissipating our own cares by
spreading them upon all mankind.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-08-28

LAUGHrER.-It is good thing to
laugh at any rate says Dryden, and
if straw can tickle man, it is an
instrument Of happiness. !
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Ho! for Greenwell Springs.

THE STAGE-in more re-
L publican language-the Saa;&
Wagon, will leave Town
usual, every MORNING at s o'clock, and
return about 6 in the EVENING.
~FARE EACH WAY, 81 90
Persons desiring to 60 out, will leave their
names with VIM. RHoDus, Esq, at the Har-
new House, HENRY S. WALLER.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-08-28
ERESH SUPPLIES Black hair

l. Bonnets. do. Love Wells, do. Gloves, do.
do Ladies Hose, do. Illusion Veils; Mourning
Gloves; Black Grape Grape Wells, do Parasols,
Grape and Lace Bonnets, Chemisetts and sleeves,
Embroidries Of all kinds, Thread Cambria Lace
Fresh Ribbons, Black Grape and half Mourning
Collars. Just Received and for sale cheap BY
aug. 10th MRS. O. HUESTON.
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Fresh Arrival.

COOKING STOVES; Old Kentucky,
" Crescent, MayAower Stoves, from the
smallest to the largest sizes, for sale at a
small advance on first cost. Also Stove
Waffle, Irons Oval Ovens, Tea Pots and
castings. (aug2S) u. C.. MONTAN.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-08-28

We learn that that efficient officer,
A. J. LAW: Sheriff, of East Feliciana,
died Of yellow fever, at Clinton, on the
9th inst.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-08-28

~J. N. Brown, ESQ, declines
the nomination rendered him by the
democrats, of Iberville, as candidate
for State Senator, to represent the
Parishes of Iberville and West Baton
Rouge. He is out in a card to the
Iberville Gazette, to this effect.
We also learn by the Sentinel, that
Messrs. JOHN s. BARROW and -
WINN, decline the nomination as
candidates for the lower house.
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A New STAR.-Master Moses, a ju-
venile tragedian, has made his appear
ance in Cleveland, Ohio, in the char
acter of Richard III, and is spoken Of
in high terms of praise. The press Of
Cleveland say no youthful applicant
for theatrical honor approaches him in
correctness Of reading or in action, and
his accuracy and quickness of memo
nv exceeds belief.
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CORRESPONDENCE.

Ph.Lspr' -HrA, Aug, 10th, 55.
Dr.R Cox1r:
Nothing presents so favorable opportuni.
ty for commencing a scribble to you, as the
laudation incline to bestow upon your
Let us talk mildly" it meets many of
the points of my expectation Of you, and
my desire of men universally. 1t has a
vitality that should inspirit and make love-
ly our weak human nature.
It is shockingly reported hereabouts tina:
the "vomito prieto" is raging about your
folks, "seeking whom he may devour,"
upon which we curiously observe. how
dirtance gives horror, as it lends enchant-
ment to our views; strongly Instanced in
your biennial epidemic. 1t gives to the
folks here, crude idea that there is small
chance to live at all, and less to die peace
ably in the southern borders. Of course
we understand that people thus impressed,
have never ''swam ia gondola," nor float
ed ''down the river or the Ohio,' that the
expression OF their opinion must be taken
"cum gramo salis," and an onion.
think you could add to the attractions
of your weekly message, by giving us sue
cinct accounts of carvings on in the Free
State of Livingston, and other of your
nei ghboring domlnions, as our Ledger"
does Of "Camden affairs )" Things in New
York )" condensations Of doings in the
Duchy of Lancaster or in the Democracy
of Berks-it might show the remembrance
of the primitive state of society in the Pr
ney-,roods. Of many absentees-besides your
REGULAR TAR-HEEL.
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WILL be sold on Tuesday morning 2lst
" inst, at the commissiary store house
in the Barracks at 9 o'clock, one barrel
mess pork. Terms-CAsH.
aug. &c. l.. f. POWERS Il co.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-08-28
Equality to I'LL,
At THE ONE PRICE CLOTHING STORE
Of w. ID. PHILLIPS,

IABAIETTE 6Ik&ET.
lie deals upon the above "motto" his
Ill Stock is the most varied and best in
the place, the extreme low prices now
marked on all the goods makes it an object
for all who are wanting Clothing to give
him call before purchasing elswhere.
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Comfort & Economy.
lust RECElVED.-An assortment of
j Ice Closets & Coolers, to which the
attention of Purchasers is invited to the
Ware Rooms of J. PIPER. Il CO.
June 9Th 1855.
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Baton Rouge Coal Depot.
BBLS., COAL just re-
u1AnXvVyNv rsivod end fop sale ak tho

L T9OOO Ce1ved and Tor sale at the
Coal Depot established by the undersigned, on the
river bank, adjoining the Baton Rouge Foundry.
juiv1O-tf RICHARD MARKHAM.
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CISte2'1eS.

Ct0tG1'1o0.
4 FINE LARGE CISTERNS, made
+ Of the very best seasoned timber for sale.
Apply to GILBERT L. SEES, or . note through
the Post ONCE, will meet attention. july28n.
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A Negro Man for sale.
4 VALUABLE negro man for sale.
II Said negro Is good plantation carpenter,
he also lays brick very wen, and very handy at
any kind Of work. For further particulars, apply
At the Sheriff. office. july30-M
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-04-26

ATTEMPTS OF A MARYLANDER TO COM
NIT SUIcIpE.-The New Y ork Times gives
On accoun. Of q wealthy Msrylander, named
Bailee, who arrived in tina. city few weeks
ego, and became visi,er at a gambling
house on Broadway, where, after OCCASION
ely winning few hundred dollars, he was
finally fleeced ou, Of every cen, he posses.
sed. over 100000 in all. On Saturday he
became deeply effected q. his losses, and to-
wards evening was apparently dersnged.-
A physician was sen. for, bu. before he ar.
rived The unfortunate man bad swallnwed
six ounces Of isudanum. The stomach
pump, however was promptly applied, end
on Sunday evening i, wss though, he would
recover.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-04-26

A LIBEL SUIT in The Circui, Court Q,
Washington Civ. was decided on Tuesday
last, the jury in the case rendering q verde,
Of ten thousand dollars damage. The plain
Tiff was VIM. T. Dove, end defendsn, J Fl.
McBlsir-,he latter reporting in 1852 ,ha,
the former was not Of pure white blood -
The plaintiff, by Messrs. Carlisle and Dsv-
idge, his counsel, directed tia. the judgmen,
be entered TO the use Of Richard WsIlsch
trustee, to apply the proceeds, frs. to the
pay men, Of the cost end expenses Of the
suit, and the residue 10 be divided be,wee
the Two Orphan AsyIums, (Pro,eelan. and
Ca,holic,) OF The city.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-04-26

HAMproN's VEGETABLE TINcruRE. BY its
mild actions on the stomach liver and the kidneys.
will cure dyspepsia, cough, asthma, bronchial and
lung affections; pains in the back, side and breast:
consumption scrofua, rheumatism, govt, neuralgia,
fstula piles, bo,rel complaints ,corms and nervous
debitities-with all diseases arising from impure
blood and is the greatest female medicine ever
known. This invaluable medicine is working won
ders upon the human frame. The letter which We
publish to-day will be read with great interest BY
the afflicted. We lately had conversation with a
venerable clergyman of this city who detailed to us
the particulars of most remarkable cure effected
by this medicine upon a woman who had for years
been sorey afflicted with scrofulous affection.
Similar statements from like reliable authority
prove beyond all doubt, that there is virtue in
Hampton's Vegetable Iincture. which can be found
in no other Observation-Disclosures Republican and
.frgus
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-04-26
THE MARK ETS.

BALTIMORE, April "a, 1855.
FLouR-The market is still dropping, the sales
showing decline Of IL l2 to Is cts. from the
prices of Saturday. 800 bhls. Howard Street sold
at SlO.62 10. City Mills is selling at SlO.75.
Wheat-Market not quite so firm and
prices slightly depressed. About 5000 bushels
offered to-day. We note sales of good to prime
white at 260a270 cts, and red at 250a260 cts. pei
hushel.
Co,M-Sales of white at 700 1903 cents vel
low 1903 and l04 cts. per bushel
Oats-Sales of Maryland and Virginia at 6OaS5
cts. per bushel
From the American of Saturday last.
ToBAcco.-The demand for Maryland Tobacco
this week has been very active, and the whole Of
the receipts were sold quickly at prices showing
an advance of 25 cts. per 100 lbs. over those Of
last week, and fully SO cts over the prices at the
opening of the market last month"; The sales en-
brace the whole receipts of the week, with the
exception of few small parcels not put into mar.
ket. There is of course no stock IN first hands
We now quote
Inferior to common Maryland at S5.75 6.25
good common to middling, leafy, at S6.75aS7. so
and good to fine brown at $7a9.
The inspections of the week are 93e hhds
MARYLAND, 3l4 hhds. Ohio, l3l hhds. Kentucky
total, 1888 hhds.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-04-26

ST. JoHN's CoLLEGE.-We perceive by
q circular tho, this ancient sea, Of learning
a. Annapolis, is about to be recognized
aud pu. under new management. We ex-
tree, the following from The circular, from
which j, will be seen that the faculty OF
Arts will be reconstructed
The Visi,ers and Governors o: this on.
cieni see, Of learning, among " HON, &c Of
fcio, are now included the Governor, Judges
Of the Cour, Of Appeals and other high Of
6ce,s Of Maryland, have determined on its
entire re. organization. The objec! is 10
make il worthy Of its patriotic founders, and
Of The distinguished name they gave il,
1.-THE University Of Maryland"
To effect this reorganization Of the COL
lepe, The Visi.ers and Governors have dec-
ded to NEE. on Tho second Monday ofJune
next, in their hsll. to appoint The six follow.
ing Professors, viz:
/. A Professor Of Moral Philosophy and
History.
2. A Professor Of N.,ur.l Philosophy and
Chemistry.
8. A Professor Of Ms,hems.ice.
T. A Professor of Ancient Language.
s. A Professor Of Modern Languages.
6. A Professor Of the Preparatory De-
pertinent.
From these professors . Principal shd
Vie. Principal will te appointed.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-04-26
DEATH OF PROMINENT MARYLANDERs.

DEATH OF PROMINENT MARYLANDERs.
The Hon. Samuel Sprigg, Ex-Governor Of
Maryland, died at his residence in Prince
Georges county on the 2ls. inst. The de-
ceased was wor.hily esteemed for The puri-
~ Of his character, his bigh.toned sen.i-
ment', md unbounded liberali.y.
Dr.. Allen Thomas another gentleman
who was widely known and highly respec'
ted, died a few DAYS since in Anne Arundel
county. which he formerly represented in
the State Legislature.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-04-26

AGRIcuLTuRAL.-The Pslen, Office (ag-
ricul,ursl b,anch) have recently distributed
fifty barrels Of English seed potatoes for ex-
pe'imen,ing among the agricultural soci'
Ties Of the Northern and Western Sse',
where the climate best suits them. This
variety Of potato 10 very productive in Eng
land, bears late planting, and hes never been
known to be attacked by disease. !, is re-
commended to plant The product for tw"
years in succession q. least, if j. should moi
succeed well the first or eecond.-Stdr.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-04-26

The Kinney expedition is advertised 10
sail from New York on the 7lh MAY, in the
steamer United Sls,es, one Of the fss.es, of
The seaboard steamers out Of New York
In reply 10 hint tina, she may possibly
stop ., Cubs, Colonel Kinney states thu,
she will sail direct for San Juan, stopping
q, no intermediate port. Msrcole,s, the
minister from Nicaragua, publishes le.,er
denouncing this expedition ss 6Iibus,ering
sff.ir.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-04-26

The Presiden, Of our Agricultural Socis
~ requests Us to give notice, tina. q meeting
Of The Executive Committee Of the Society
will be held on Tuesday, the Is. Of May
!, 10 important the. al the members Of The
Committee si.end.
il should be borne in mind that q quar-.
terly meeting of the Society will take place
on Thursdsy, the 10Th Of MAY.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-04-26
EXECUTION OF MURDERER.-Rober,

EXECUTION OF .-Rober.
Swift, convicted by Cecil County C"ur, for
the murder Of William KiIhour, 10 August,
1853, in Hartford county, Nd, ives executed
on Friday last, sbou. mile and half from
Elk,on. He was guarded to the spo. by q
military company. The effects Of the con-
6nement end remor.e upon the prisoner
were very evident. At the time Of his con-
vic,ion he weighed 200 pounds, but this YVES
reduced to $50 pounds. lie manifested
Icomposure, and sscenJed the scsff"ld with
a firm step, but evinced his conuilion in 9
number Of pious explanations during The
religious exercises; shook hsnds with ell
who were present upon the platform. and
precisely 81 noon the Sheriff removed the
key from the drop, and the miserable man
hung suspended. He struggled hard for g.
bou. seven minutes. The dreadful spectacle
was beh. Id by some two thousand persons.
The condemned man confessed 10 the shnot
ing Of K,lhour with a double bsrreled gun,
d-charging both barrels q, The same mo-
men,. He said the murder was not preme-
dna.ed, bu. having heard thu, KiIhour
charged him with stealing, and gong by
his place the dog Of KiIhour rushed ou. on
him, when, supposi"g the animal had been
Sc, on him, he Immediately fred, causing
The death Of kilhour.
The trial Of the case had been removed
to Cecil county on The application Of Swif,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-04-26

Al the approaching term Of Cour. we hope
persons, who are owing Us on sccoun, for
subscriptions and advertising, will find i,
convenient to coll st our office and pay the
small bills due Us. The bundle Of accounts
We have made out 10 very large, and We
should like 10 have the said bundle dimin-
ished to the smslles, size possible.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-04-26

ExrrcroRAr1oS is most important object to be
attained in all attempts to cure diseases of the
Chest and Lungs. The Cough which is so dis
tressing is an attempt to throw off all foul matter
existing in the air passages irritating the men,
brane, and expectoraton gives great relief
Guinn's Wild Cherry Pectoral possesses this de-
sirable quality, throwing the diseased and NOR
bid matter, affordng ease and comfort to the pa
tent. See advertisement.