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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-08-10

Columbia, Aug. 6, 1855.
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departed this life at her residence. IN York
DIstrct, South Carolina, on Thursday morniro
he 9Th inst, Mrs. E. E. HARRIS, reEct Of he
late DIR. J. NJ. Harris, and eldest daughter of Iao
Capt. Alex l.. Ross, of Mecklenburg country, N.
T. IN her ffty-fourth year.
Inc disease which terminated her mortal life
was Protraced and painful. For eight we-ks she
suffered from an obstinate attack Of dysen,ery.
ana Tor The greater part Of that time was confined
10 her bed in state Of extreme prosrra,ion and
helPessness. Here was presented an opportunity
iOr The exercise oil patience, and we, who sa her
emaclated form wasting away from day TO day,
and Witnessed her unmurmuring submission 10 the
Will OF God, may trul y say, she possessed her
soul in patience"
The writer had frequent interviews with the de-.
ceased IN her Illness and feels grateful in being
able 10 record her dying Testimony TO the power
OF the Gospel. Bling entirely rational throughout
her sickness. she permitted to communicate
her views and feelings clearly and satisfactorily
TO those around her.
The prevailing sentiment seemed to be q firm
reliance upon the atonrmcDt of Christ. Utterly
emP'Ied OF self, she distrusted her own heart.
while she saw in the cross OF Christ sure found
alton OF christian hope. There were no transports
OF soul, no thrilling extacies ia her dearhbed ex.
PerIence, but her cOuntenance spoke eloQuenty
IN every feature OF peace within which passed
express the least anxiety, and that was the spirit
uaI welfare Of her children, yet il homage. These
she earnestly commended to covenant Gud, and
besought her pastor TO watch over them with ten.
der care.
What volume of thought did her maternal soil.
ctude suggest! n mothers lore IS prov erbial-H
IS natural. But here molbers love baptized
with the blood Of Christ, and constrained by ON.
npotent grace. Here was soliciudp no, limited
to outward things, but graspiug the spiritual and
eternal.
In word. the dying scene o: lamen,ed rIend
was fit conclusion OF her consistent and gondly
life
s'Thus dies the heir of heavenly bliss,
His soul is filled with conscious peace.
steady faith subdues his fears,
He sees the happy Canaan near,
His mind is Tranquil and serene,
No terror in his looks seen,
His Savior's smile dispels the gil
And smooths his passage to the Tomb
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DE lis.


Died, ia this place on the lst inst, after hrIef
daughter of DIR. l.. q. Jones, 10 the IS h year of
her age
The subject Of the above notice, although called
early away from all the charms and nndearmrnlS
nl earth, We have abundant evidence to know
had not neg ec'ei tie creu basin 81 IF Lfc, bu
vas prepared when the summons Game to go Irith
joy. Who that stood around her death bed so
S'rpI of terrors, will ever forget that scene as
"uh calmness and serenity she babe farewell To
her friends, and exhorIed each one OF them, to
heet her in heaven.
sob may die the death of the christian
And may my last hours be like hers.''
The grass withereh the Roacer fade,h, and IN
'u'h may The writer say, he never knew aower
more lovely or one that co;nhined more Of grace
aud gdntieness Not only was she The idol of
w NOME Oul all all were her friends.
''None knew her but to love
None named her but to praise"
Only short time before. q fen skott ,E,,,s she
WIS called, with others, To mourn The loss nf :,
very dear friend and school mate, af'er which she
expressed the expectation of soon following Her
words were PropheIiG, and COY icy sleep togelh.
CT. Truly,
"They were lovely a nd pleasant IN their lives
And in death they were not DIVIDED
The dispensatlons of Providrnce often seem
grange aud mysterious. But II becomes us To-
~" with reverence and submission 10 His will
Whose way is In the sea,
whose path is in the great waters
And whose footsteps are not known"
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FLORIDA LAND AGENCY.

THE undersigned has established agency in the
town of Alligator, Columbia County, Fla, for the
sale or location Land Warrants, the pur
chase and oil lands generally improved and unn-
proved. The fact Eeng established that a Ran
Road is construc ed immediately connecting the
Atlantis and Gulf of Mexico, running through the entire
length of the county, Fast and West, ant III view of
the great fertility of our SOIL the unusually fine growth
of pine timber the land, the healthu ness of the
climate and the reasonab terms on which lands can
now be obtained, there is perhaps section Of the
Union which affords equai inducements to tn emgrant
from the Older States Having had some experience In
farming on the different kinds OF land, and acquired
general knowledge OF them throughout the county and
having acquired unusual abilities for pointing out such
as are sale either of public private lands, he
iees very confident # making it the interest Of all
persons wishing inform alton, who may have deter
mined to sett in Florida to cal! on him.
w. o. JEFFREYS.
References.
Hon L. C..CAREL. !
Hon. a. f.. MAXWELL ru...ss.a L,lo
Hon. ID. S. WALKER,
S'iHe Reg lister. }
Dr.. 6 5. H &c. S~,s.. ESQ Carthage, NC.
BE- Rrv H g. MsSr'l1 Fayetteville, NC.
ME>sRs. W. VI. LAwr"N & Co.. Charleston. 5. C.
Alliyaur Fla, June 20. 1885. 49Iy
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From the Intelligcncer.
mil Road Meeting in Shelby.
Shelby, August 4tll !

OHeiOSB Angus 4'H 1919"
The Stockholders, OF the Western end Of the
urio.ucton, Charlotte, and Rutherford rail road ;
VIM his place, in accordance with a previous
in E:,m,nment A. F.. Collins, in the chair and
IP Logan, and A. J. Canister, acting as Sccreta.
committee was appointed TO ascertain the
,,arnt Of stock represented, viz: w. J. T. Mil
R & Johnson, w. Sloan, and r. w. TwiIty
,rbo reported from Lincoln, in person, 240 shares
by proxy 2429 Total 1863
r.s,on by proxy OPAL
p,,bcrrord by proxy 1900
C.aveIand in person 992
"by proxy ii Total 1908.
The cleveland Stockholde RS retired, and aE
-, consultation, decided by majority, to make
.L.,r sock absolute, and agreed in favor of The
I;ocoIn route by a vote Of 749, 10 $50.
The Rutherford Stock holders retired. for con.
,,rorion. and reported in favor Of the Lincointon
,,re. provided they secure $17O,G0 and make,
,I.ir stock absolute.
The Lincoln delegation came forward, and
r,,8r their stock absolute, and agreed to secure
fhe requisite amount.
n w. Guion. Esq, OF Lincoln, offered the fol-
iorinn resolution which were unanimously adop.
ted.
Resolved, That in consideration, that The Stock.
holders of the counties Of Rutherford, Cleavrland,
and I.acoln, do hereby adopt, as route, Of the
Wilmington, Charlotte and Rutherford Railroad
4,omuany, as located points, Shelby, and Lincoln
ton, and thence crossing the Catawba River, at or
near Tools Ford, and passing through the Hope
roll settlement in Meckenburge county, TO Char
.o,,e, Therefore, the county. Of Lincoln increas.
%, her Subscription TO $4,000 and makes the
same absolute and unconditional and also the
~oun,y Of Cleav-lani makes her subscrirrinn a',-
s,urr all unconditional.
r. solved, That - the fate OF The road is nov
certain, nj the organ cation of The company, Can
.ror nn5 he Deferred; we determine that comp
raDi Engineer, with all necessary asSi,tan;s teams
and implements, be procured at the earle Prac-
ricibIe dIv, survey said route, and prepare the
ts'InatrS, soon practicable, ia The view sc
lifting the contracts the entire road, to ia"
Stockholders, as soon as the same can he pre-.
pared.
Resolved, That The whole charge of said Sur.
yev and al mattcrsS and assessments. nrc .>sary,
aud pertaining thereto, b. placed under the
rr,l OF au Executive Committee, of nine p.rsOn<
three r be chosen from each of said cOun'i,s
Rescued, That, should procure the services
Of such e grulIrman, for TIE Chief Engineer, rs
will he hk,y To receive, that appointment from
M Company, " hen organized; aud that it is he
rr~!.nrc,. Of this meeting that NJ ,jor John McRa",
,hrud T, crIvr that appnin nrut.
Rr>oL,rd, That the E>. curve Committee, may
.iri,r s,ii survey until 'h' organic ,ti"n of the
G., mpnny. ii Thy d. sire that the most pru'-nt
,r"urS".
TX, ru'ivr Commune. !nr
I..uc,,n II. ". Guur, + S. Johnson, and c. ..
..avr nd. W. J. 7. Mhiec. +. Williams and \.
r. Honesty.
Rr.hrri"rd, \, G. Ign. T. Davis. and W. y.
Trnnrr
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BLANK DEEDS FOR SALE HERE.
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MONEY WANTED.
DISSOLUTION.

TIE firm OF Miller & PheIan this day dissolved
by mutual Therefore it becomes necessary
have all accounts closed by Note C'sH without
delay.
w w. Phclan is authorised to close the accounts of
the firm.
We hope customers will come forward and give
their nolcs pay the CASH.
MILLER & PHELAN.
July 9Th 1865. 3-3w
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CLARENDON IRON WORKS,
Wilmington, n. &.


'I'HE CLARENDON IRON WORKS now pre-
pared TO orders for Beam, Vertical, Horizon,
tai O<cillating Steam Engines, High or Low Pres
surc and adapted To all pn Circular Vertical and
Portable Saw Mills complete; Pumps Mining Machine
nv, Grst and Flour Mills, complete; Parker, Turbine
aud other Water Wheels, EqnPping of Steamers, Chr
Wheels and Axlrs I"rs" powers OF various patterns
Rice Field Pumps and Engines; Rico Thrashers ;
Shimglc Machines, Shafiing, Fulics, Hangers Gears"
and all other Mill Work.
CASTINGS.
Iron and Brass Castings of all descriptions, including
Ornamental Iron Railing, Pipe, Bridge Castings, &c,
&c. The Company would respectfully invite attcnilh
t, their styles and Patterns of Railing, which n"y DO
at their office
Boilers.
Tubular, Flue and Cylindrical Boilers, Water Tanks,
Chmneys, and all other kinds of Boiler Work.
Repairs.
separate department and force vii; be kept for re-
pairs, where work will be done thoroughly and with
despatch.
Having large facilities, the above work will be done
on reasonable terms elsewhere, North or South,
AND IN prompt and satisfactory manner.
Consultation by letter otherwise, in regard 10 plans
md designs for mills their furniture, and for
chinery generally, willingly answered All orders
communicat ions to be addressed TO the undersigned
HENRY NJ. DKANE. 1gcn.
March 90. 31-tf
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PUBLIC NOTICE.
NEW G3AN0 OUCHY OF BADEN LOTTERY
LOAN.

LOAN.
Capital 14,OOO,OOO, Els.
'THIS LOAN is guaranteed Ly the Government, and
/ will be drawn IN rent w.z,s, AS follows:
IL of $4,000 Els. As Of4O,OOO Els.
81 of 10, 900 Els. 40 of 5 900 Els. . of 1900 Fs.
So of 4orO Els. 800 Of 2,OOJ Els 1914 of 00J Els.
&c &c. &c.
The lowest prize being ~ Fiorcns.
- FiOrrnS equal to Eve Dollars.
The next Drawing Ia kc< lace at & IrlSrnh under the
Direction of the Baden Government, the 3Is August
1885, when every drawn number must obtain OF thu
above mentioned Prizes, which will be- paid in cash, at
the office OF the Undersigned. Those forum .tc Share
holders not siding the spot will have their amount
of Prizes gained paid to them through Established
Bank. The Lists of the result will be scrt t. each
Shareholder and the successful numbers published in
the Newspapers.
The Price of Tickets is Two Duars.
The following advantages given by taking num-
Der of Tickets. viz:
IL Tickets only s2l 50 Tickets cost only $50.
% Tickets cost only 40 100 Tick, is cost only $50
The Price Tickets be s, mt in Bank Notes or
Drafts, payable in OF the rcal towns of Ger
many, Io land, France, England, Scotland Ireland
For Tickets and Pr pcctuscs apply to the undesigI-
ed Btnking house, which is appointed for the sale OF
Tickets.
MORIZ STIEBLE SONS, r mixers,
Frankfort on-thc. Name Germany,
n. Letters to be directed .pcr Steamer, via Liv
erpool," to MORIZ STIEBLE SONS, Bankers, in
Franktort-on the Maine.
Rcnittanccs which arrive after the day of Drawing,
will be rctIrncd. invested in the next Drawing, at
the optnn of the sender
July 9Th 1855. 1-5w.
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NY Mates and Accounts having bern placed in the
VI hands Of :. W. D.vi< ESQ. for collection those
who indebted O. ndiv idually, one Of the
o." h'"' 81 s'.re nary are respectfully request
A. G. STEELE.
Feb; ?, 1853 2srtf
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Dissolution.

The co-parner>hiP heretofore existing between
the subscribers, under the firm of WARtNG &
HEBRON. in the publication of the 6 Western
Democrat" has expired this day by its own llmi-
taion. The accounts due the firm must be closed
as soon as possible. Either is authurized 10 settle
r. P. WARiNG
RUFUS Al. HERON.
June g, 1855
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PIANO FORTES.

E%AA Mr.. RAMSEY, Of Colum.
- Al bia, So. Ca, Piano
TzSEss44sZ4SAE Forte and N Msic Deal J.
J er. is constantly receiving
XEseMszA good supply of Pianos with
GSzSs~t the LATEST IMPROVE
others and 81 oetaves from $3.50 to $500. 81 to 7
5000 to $500. = to u $500 TO $3.50. Carved work
and Grand Pianos from $500 TO $1,000.
Mr.. r. being practical Piano Maker can insure to
his customers perfect instrument,
Columbia, june 90, 1855, oily
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Nrm a0Grrtisrmrnts.
c. L. S. c. RAIL ROAD COMPANY.
- "a e :::'s:..:f

AHga -
CLIPPERS of Produce other Freight will forward
y their receipts to the consignee. All Freight will
be retained in the Depot until the receipt is presented,
and storage will be changed after As hours, from time
OF unloading.
P. w. KNAPP, Agent.
Columbia, Aug. 6, 1855. 3-2m
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CHARLOTTE HOTEL.
July 9th 1855

595H THIS Hotel situated in the centre of the town
E2zH OF ChGrotte convenient to all the places OF bu
sness-is still kept open COR public accommodation
The proprietor has been engaged i'll keeping public
house at this stand for fourteen years He now offers
to the of the pu'lic a edition of his former
house greatly enlarged and improved, presenting in
front two story VeFan dah ~" feet
in ength by II feet in width, handsomely shaded by
in the side walk, afording pleasant promenade
L all hours of the day.
The house is thoroughly furnished through out and
in every part of il comforts abundant and
tangible, especial In the Dining Room, where
the I"ner man is renewed day by cay.
Connected with this Hotel are stables afordne room
for 100 horses abundantly furnished with grain and
provender attended by faithful and igng hostlers
The proprietor feels confident that with his long
Perience and many new advantages added to his own
native disposition TO be pleasing and agreeable, he is
prepared offer to his friends and the rest OF mankind,
many comforts and as mach good cheer as will be
found anywhere, perhaps little more so.
70 Try the haflotte Hotel.
J. B. KERR,
Charlotte, N. c., Aug. 10, 1855. 3-3m
Columbia Caro- inian, Wilmington Journal, Ashevlle
News and YorkvilIe Citizen, please insert months
and forward accounts TO this Office. law3m.
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\. J. c.osi, r, $ e'2s'

CARRY ME R,CK To CID VIRGINA.'-We find
81, o 10 vng in tn Alex ,nIr Sen;inrli':
'Ou Monday last, ia" first day of he J riy term
OF FtuGulrr county uri, tw" negro WON II. no
hr'! bee ire"d aLuIt II year "%o. wrr" SuId. IN
c"mplrtrce with previous urd"r of court, inr re-
~ InIng in the Common ealih contrary To law.
'Th.<r negroes were Pmancipatrd by the will
~ John T. imnuds deceased, Formerly AZ Culp'p-
cnurrv, with III" udlrrnn that they should first
S"rvr J"Seph H"rner "f WarrPninn. for he term
d twenty years. Altrr gaining Ih"ir fr"ed"n
lh.y went Ia rhe District nf Columbia. Illvng
h'cnme tired al The SECRETS of such fr"rdnm they
.hrre found, they v"lunt ,riIy returned aud asked
- L" Ia slaves inr their priviI' g"S of r"mrin
rlr Cannon ralIh.'
Nv Yurk Tribun". New York Evening H"<r,
sni son Telegraph will please copy r,r above,
and chr'g'' the SAM Ia The horrors Of slavery.
NESAT AND WEFvTL.-A correspondent Of he
t'u'h SIDE (Nn.) ID mncrar says, that " Wheat
my hr rhrrsh' cut. cleaned, put away IN the
barn, and gwen a pretty thick covering Of pine
srH'r~. more and mure commonly known as pine
i">.) nnd IL will remain in that stale for years,
entirely xrmpt from that great enemy, weevi'.-
% course, tie heat should be hulked in dry
Nilr, IA after covering with the pine tags 1t will
Uc kept cool and free from dIn"rr.'
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NOTICE.

II AEING made out all the accounts due tho
"DEMOCRAT' Office for Advertising and Sub
scrptionS all persons ind bt"d to us .quest,d
to pay up without delay. The business Of the
Inre firm must be closed at July Court, or those
indebted must take the consequences.
WARlNG g. HEBRON
June 90 40
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-09-10

BY TAYLOR & WILLIAMS.

A SBURY HAPEL. ON 25TH ST.,
"A UNION HILL, At AUCTION-Th new
Methodist Church, on Union Hill being now nearly
co me eted the Tru tees of Asbury Chapel VII c n
friday, l4rh septeub1r at 5 O'CLOCK p M, upon
the premises, offer the same at auction
The Lot fronts So f-et and runs back go feet The
constitution OF the Building il such as to make it
very suitable as place for public meetings and 60
ciete'; and fro the great demand for such place
the purchaser.
TE.Ms-One-. third cash; balance ct 4 aud month";.
with interest added and secured bv Trust Deed
By req aest of the Trustees.
Sc 10 TAYLOR g. WILLIAMS. Aucts.
Nv ATTENTION., IURFMEN AND
~ BREEDERS The following fine BLOOD
ED STOCK iii be offered for safe AZ AUCTION. ON
FRIDAY, the -Four Mile day of ths fairfield Eva }
Races, Oct 9Th 1885, Immediately after the Race:
l. Bay Stallion 0rife Edmondson now five years
old, in fine health and condition
Cray mare. Andrewetta, about 10 years old now
stnted to Griffe.
8. Gray Colt. by Revenue, dam Andrewetta, now
years old
4 Sorrel Colt, by Tallo.Ho, dam Andrewetta
5. Sorrel Filley. by Revenue, dam Andrewetta.
A part of this stock is owned jointly by Chestham
Talley Mr.. fsiley has consented to sell the stock
entire and without the least reserve.
The Stock IL now at the Fairfield Race Course in
fine condition, under the i'm mediate charge of MT.
j. Taey, who will take pleasure in giving any nfor-
nation in regard to them.
The property 10 sold for division, on account of
the Continued indi,porition of Mr.. Che ATTAIN.
To persons wanting such property, rare chance
is now offered to supply themselves with the best
blood in the county.
Terms cash. e. g. CRUMP,
Acting for Chesthan.
Sc 10-dtds TAYLOR WILLIAMS, Aucts.
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MARINE NEWS.
soRF OF slCHsowp, sep.. 8.

ARRIVED,
echr American, Evereshmsn, Baltimore, guano
Mc9ruder Sons
Schr Accomac, Woods, Norfolk. susno A Lee.
sohr San Luis, Lonsstreet, Philed-lphis, coal Lno
Davis.
schr stauard jr, TIavers, Baltimore, coal
Chr'stsn. ~
scht Beauty, Warren, Philadelphia, Goa! saml P
Halves
schr Chas Gaskell, Young, Philadelphia, coal
Christian
sohr John Adams, Tyree, Earthenware, John
Sweeney.
sehr Farmer, Shelby, Baltimore, mdz H 8
Tailiaferro.
SAILED,
Schr Mary Adeline, -, Baltimore, lieht
schr Gallsso, Smith, New York, mdz David Il w
Currie.
schr Ben franklin, John, surry light
Schr Providence, - Baltimore. light.
Schr Volant, TimbeIlaks, James River, guano
Schr Indicator, -, Baltimore, light.
Schr Dart, Thomas, Baltimore, light.
Schr Henrietta Spring, Petersburg, light.
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PUTURE DAY1'
BIZ GODDIN M srPERs0N
THE VALUAB..E EARN arRANr

THE VALUABLE FARM aCRANEY
no LAND."IN HANOVER COUNTY. ON
THE TIL VIRGINIA cENfnAL RAILROAD. EIaHT
snMiLEs FROM r II MOND, FOR SALE AT
snsnfed his present residence, at the head OF the
sM;eehanissville Tu,npike. for the Farm on which
c,sp.,D .oss q Lampsn' nov rs:idss e.Isd
9sai,read, near Atlee's Water Station. miles from
~ mond contsnips 400 acres aud wishing to re-
arm called "Cra-ey Island" at public auction on
the premises on FRIDAY the I4fh OF ssptember.
ssS =. y oc och M III fair; If not the next fair
THIS Farm adioios the lands of Messrs A. g. Tim.
TTsha'sse. n felaske. Geo. N. shersr and Others
improvement; the balance IL ia wood ana timbsr
mostly on the Chictahominy swamp The build.
on the psce are in good order. and sufficient
NJ the accommodation of ordinary q zed family
mere mas recently been discovered on the piaca
na OF excallent quality. The cars of the Virginia
nweins, up aud down, six times a day thus afford
ns the most convenient to the city of Rich.
-Fuil possession given Let November next about
xnich time all the perishsble Estate will be sold-
r n1 In the meantime the privilege of seeding
terms of payment viii be made very scoommod..
sns-ssy one-third cssh; balances at the end Of Eve
hafysarly secured BY Trust Deed e '''-' p'''0's
,uLa Lun ps,n residing on the place. Will take plss.
aoppS SPSssS e the
s.-If desired. the Farm will be disposed Of at
private 'ale -. se1o = G. A.
'1tRUSTEE'S SALE OF HOUSE AND
~ y LOT ON NAN TURNPIKE,
NEAR TOLL-GATE, FOR SALE AT AUCTION
AZ T,u;tes In Deed dated 7'h April 1855 executed
ny w D. Crump and wife; du y recorded in Ch-steI-
field County Court, shall sell at public Auction ON
the premises, en- SATURDAY. the 22d September,
1919, at the hour Of Al O'Clock p the Real ESTATE
c,pvsyea by the said Deed consisting OF Lot CON.
tsining u acres of Land. the North side of the
Manchester Turnpike, hear the Tol-Gate, with a
new named Dwelling thereon, now in the oc Gu
TERMs-Cash.
The title is believed to be good but the subscr YER
will convey with the u.ual special warranty
r. w. FLOURNOY, T-ustee.
Sale conducted by GoDDIN & ArPsRsos, Aucte
So 10-dtds