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Kansas weekly herald., 1855-06-01
Public "a.

AN ACT to increase the compensation Of
the registers of land Offices and rscsiv-
ers of public moneys under the act enti-
tied San act to graduate and reduce
the price of the public lands to actual
settlers and cultivaters."
Be it enacted by the Senate and House
of Representatives of the United States
of America in Congress assembled, That
each register of a land Office and receiver
Of public moneys shall receive the same
amount of pay for each and every entry Of
land made under the act entitled "An act
to graduate and reduce the price Of public
lands to actual settlers and cultiyaters.---
Approved August 4th, 1854" as such of
ficer is by law entitled to receive for simi-
lar entries of land at the minimum price of
one dollar and twenty-five cents per acre.
PROVIDED, That the whole amount received
per year shall In no case exceed the limit
alton fixed by existing laws. i
Approved March 3, 1855.
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-06-01
A PRETTY FOOT.

: There's magic in lady's foot
And we'll the ladies know it,
And she who has pretty one
Is pretty sure to show it; @
At times, you too, are martyred by
The incest little ankle
That shoots an arrow through the eyes,
Within ysur heart to rankle.
OF course you turn your gaze aside,
And all your bushes stifle,
For well you know she's not aware
Her skirts are raised a trife;
And should you think she might perchance,
Have on a loosened gaiter,
Your fingers itch to play the part 81
Of honest lady's waiter. -
Though tantilized till he is crazed- q
Stark mad with wild roma ncing,
That witching foot along is brain
A thousand waltzes dancing,
The while it merely lightly pats,
AS thoughtlessly she may move it,
No modest man would dare to dream u
There is q leg above it
But when it trips along the street, .ssb.ia,
Through winds and mud and vapor,
By sheer accident you see
How beautiful the taper
And as it steps upon the walk,
Amidst the crowd to mingle,
Two rogaish eyes look up and say, @
eIwonder if he's single?" :. -.
But Iwopld have no lady think S q aas
And begher to remember that 4 ,1s% -
The poet Is a. dreamed; ,gf33 10 .saTt.e.s =
He sees what others do not see,
Is And seeks for hidden beauty 80
No pretty face can lure him from 4 ars s.
The path of moral duty.
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-06-01

tbs MrLL1oNA1REs OF New YoRK.-
The N. Y. correspondent of the Charles
ton Courier makes the following mention
of the millionaires of this city.
William B. Astor is our richest man;
he inherited his wealth. Stephen Whit
ney, five millions; owes his fortune to
speculations in cotton and the rise IN real
estate. w. H. Aspinwall. four millions;
came of rich family, and gained vast In
crease of wealth in the shipping business.
James Lennox, three millions, which he
inherited. The late Peter Harmony, two
millions, came to this city as a cabln-boy
and grew rich by commerce. The Loril-
lards, two millions; came from France poor,
and made their huge fortune In the tobae-
CO and snuff business. The late Anson @.
Phelps, two millions; learned the trade of
timer, and made fortune In iron and
copper. Alexander D. Stewart, two mil
ions, now of the dry goods palace; began
business In little fancy store. Of those
who are put down for a million and half,
George Law, began life as a farm laborer,
Cornelius Vanderbilt as boatman, John
Lafarge as steward to Joseph Bonaparte.
| Of the millionaires. Jas. Chesterman be-
gan life as journeyman tailor, Peeter
Cooper as glue-maker.
The sam correspondent adds:
George Bancroft, Henry James, Profess
sor Anthon, Thomas McElrath, and DIR.
Francis are each stated to possess hun
ared thousand dollars Edwin Forrest is
rated at quarter of million; SO is Sid
Iney E. Morse, of the New York Observer.
William Niblo it appears, has four hundred
Thousand dollars; and DIR. Mott two hum
dred thousand. Barnum is put down at
eight hundred thousand; Bennett at one
hundred and City thousand. But perhaps
the most remarkable statement of all IS,
THAT Mrs. Olyill, of New York, has nade
fa quarter Of million dollars by keeping
school!
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-06-01

the recovery of other public taxes in said
town.
SEC. g. And be it further enacted, That
the said corporation Of Geofsetown shall
have full power and authority to introduce
into said town. supply of water for the
use Of the inhabitants thereof, and to cause
the streets, lanes, and alleys, or any Of
them, or any portion of any Of them, to be
lighted by gas or otherwise, and provide
for the expense of any such works or inn
p1ovements either by special tax or out
of its corporate funds generally. or both
at its discretion.
Approved March 9. 1866.
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-06-01
Public 62.1

AN ACT authorizing the corporate author
tiles of Georgetown to impose addition
al taxes, and for other purposes. -
Be it enacted by the Senate and House
of Representatives of the United States Of
America in Congress assembled, That the
mayor, recorder, aldermen, and common
council, of Georgetown, be, and they are
hereby, authorized and empowered to lay
and collect special annual tax of seventy
five cents, or so much thereof as may be
necessary, upon every hundred dollars of
property by law now taxable within the
corporate limits of said town, and all
money vested or held in any banking, insu-
rance, brokerage, or exchange company or
institution, upon all State or corporation
stocks, and money loaned at interest on
bond. and mortgage, or ether evidence OF
Indebtedness, in order to meet the engage
ments recently assumed by said town in
subscribing to the stock of the Mstropoli-
tan Railroad Company !; and to plsdgs the
same to secure the said engagements, In
such manner that no part of the same
shall in any event be applied to any other
object, and the like remedy shall be used
for the recovery thereof as Il now used for
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-06-01

/ Posr OFFICES IN KANsAs.-The fol-
lowing Post Offices have been established
in Kansas Territory One at Atchison,
Robt. s. Kelly, Postmaster. At Doniphan,
J. w. Foreman, r. M. At Highland,
Nernaha Agency. James M. IfYin, n.
At Iowa Peint, II. w. Forman Posdnas-
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-06-01

IsDIAnoLA, is s beautiful town site loca-
ted st the crossing Of Soldier creek. on the
road from Fort Leaysnworth to Fort Riley.
Sale Of Lots takes place On the premises
the 26th day Of June. A good chance for
investment.
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-06-01
+ Public 81

A RESOLUTION in !. relation to the
New Orleans custom house.
Resolved by the Senate and House Of
Representatives Of the United States of
America in Congress assembled, That
authority be given to the Secretary of the
Treasury to make such change in the mode
Of constructing the New Orleans custom
house as will best, in his judgment, light
en- the foundation from the great weight of
the superstructure.
Approved March g, 1856.
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-06-01

4, badly ScARED.-Ths Abolition editor
of the Kansas "Herald of Freedom,
who is said to "stand six feet In his boots, %
is terribly frightened at the Parkyille dem
onstration. He says his Office has been
threatened, and he has prepared for q mob
by secreting two kegs of gunpowder IN
his shanty, which, in case of attack, he in-
tends to touch off. blowing himself and his
assailants into 's kingdom come" He pub
fishes q windy warning to his foes. and as
sumes the tone of bravo, while at the
same time, it is evident that he is shiyer-
ing In his boots from sheer cowardics.-
This valiant editor, if we are rightly M
formed, WAS exceedingly loud-mouthed
previous to the election, but, when the polls
were opened, he was nowhere to be seen
and we venture to say that, on the ap-
proach Of a mob, he will again be among
the missing. -
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-06-01

I A colored graduate Of Oberlin college,
named ]. Mercer Langston, has been cleo
ted clerk of. the, township IN which he re-
sides, viz Brownhelm, Lorain county,
Ohio: 81 fssae
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-06-01

MIR. Kendall. late postmaster of New
Orleans, was few years ago bond-pay-
ing candidate for Congress in Mississip.
ni. - -
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-06-01
fpuhlie 72.1

AN ACT extending the provisions of the act of
August fourth, eighteen hundred and ffty-two
enti tied Gan act to grant the right of way to
all rail and plank roads and macademized turn
pixies passing through the public lands be-
longing to the United States," to the public
lands in the territories of the United States.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House Of Re-
pressntatives of the United States Of Amsrica in
Congress assembled, That the provisions Of the
act entitled "An act to grant the right of way
to all rail and plank roads and macadamized
turnpikes passing through the public lands be-
longing to the United States in the territories of
the United States. "
Approved March 3. 1885.
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-06-01

E@ The Court Of Claims. at Washing.
ton, will commence its session July 18th.
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-06-01

AN ACT to organize an Institution for the in.
sane of the army, and navy, and Of thu District
of Columbia, in the said District.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-03-26
The FEMALE SY STEM.
Liver COMPLAINT. Debility

Exfact rom JaInes IInrTs. E.1 L'lIe' -A'NandIEL
va-Atrr speaking OF wonderful 'afr, ~ hl"'s.' h'
ay.; Mrs H. has been suffering with thr IL, com
rniat aud with nani y, constantly complaining. h"u
weakness through her who'll r,'rcn. 81" NV en'''-
bri,er health than -. tnify sfars being "ntf9I' f'
,d hy the USE II Hompion'$ IrPet1bie I,actg'
Diseased Side, Breast Eyes.Exrn, from q
Lrrlr, from J q imr. Esq Loatrn county Va - Ny
Wiz hn, beea for yea, fiji ted win great wee aess
min in the breast, side nuI back luiP tation III"
nea; feebrnoss oi the SYSTEM loss u appetite
comple> ion sal low; the sight eye almost gone the
,rh.r We weak. am pleased l. s"y Hampton )
Jiucurc has restored -rtp p-.trct ,n,ta ii,s -.
n,e rs good now evrr hey we're.
"a, Cal and get piamuhIet' ~
Sold by J. II. SEAY. & CO., Lyme; !'rg; Sewers
Scott.,ilie;A J. BROWN. CLaIlou"'slie. and 10y all
Druggists throug hut The Lats. | var ~ dAoi}
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-03-26
nTTEEs LAMB FOR SALE

= ~ Nol -N'- - : u n Nd ON NTTTT be
u-rs long ON O'er Risrr, y ui-- lrof' Lynctbnrs
I'D m.e Of IL" lurapAr lead ur 10 Bans - , mites
Of War. Brlr,. IL. M p nom N'1unt"u yrr Tne
!. 1a contains ID ACRES,-aboel 100 arre- u low
iioual. uul t'.c NJ, Ind Gan l. about 80 cleared
III rae la a cr #wnad- ,,t'i tilde trG.
II rssglsf,n surl Inni = market 1lo-e wish, =
10 huy via ie -hnwn the hot With pl,aaHrr. NJ
Dd fr,-- is CA.7LE 'TAIn, Gnn7h.ll 'unnty va.
,paHli ill., ~ make 49, is III al cat lar,r
only le tin fld. XNCHAKfAu MDDRAlA&.
M, - r~t--Rrr. r,u.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-03-26
LATE NEWS 81 THE MAILS.
Correspondence
WINCHESTER, March lilh, 1855.

WINCHESTER. March liih, ls55
To ths Hon. IHomas s F'oarnoy:
Deer Sine undcrsi, ed, conn g mp
pointed for the pu1posc. take pleasure in inform
lng you OF your unanimous nomination. by The
Convention If The American Party of Virginia
which met ON yesterday ii this place. rs lie
American candidate for the office OF Governor Of
thi- Stat", aud request Your acceptance of tie
nomination. Very respectfully. &c
.ANDREW L. KEANEDY,)
GEORGE d. GRAY.N ,Com'tt.
JOSIAH DABBS,
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-03-26
4ooiher Chloro form Robbery

A Mr. F,eld of New York city went into bar
bar'. sh4p ut Dmkrk. to g't shaved, "n Thurs
day evening la,l week. He remembers nothing
further. only that h took seat' ana wh'n ne e
., ma IA c,,,.cion.nrSs found himself robbed of
sl.2J1 ChIoiorm is supposed to have been used
AMI the barber has fled.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-03-26
PETERSBURG ADVERTISEMENTS.
No STRING 1855 No. 10,
Foili gb,ook or4e. Sycamore areei.
MUIR d STEVENS,


IMPORTERS AND DEALERS in China, Glass
i Fnrfnrnsnrc Looking cl,-scs, Biiisnnisa Pai~n
Nars, farcy GDods &c. corner 81 Bollinehroo' aud
Seam stfett4. Petersburg, Virgnia.
fh- subscribers a" INV receiving fran Europe. ~
thef import ron. frf ships Isunc Wright, Under
wriShrr. W omirr Constantine and Diver very
large orh If Gnods, ruupri.ing all articles usuniis
found IN establishments ct their ka d. Among which
r. nrh and Euglish China Dinner and Tea ssts.
-"mr very fine mud II putt md siy- al.r,
hue Gruritr nul T. iuied Dime, and ga sets.
trsn and Eng.h Ciira White Gmnie. Printed.
,IIuw. Msrllr, tl"wing Blue Mulberry. Colored
aud Edged flutes and Dishes Chino. Lawn Iron, Stone
" ritr Grtntr Lusirc. Mnthr. Hunting. enrl Color.
81 Dp,, and other st les Of Pitrh.fs. Basins and
Ev,rs Il ,wls Mug-, c, Gee and Tea Pots Of al de.
ptiuus.
oiin.- Ware (of MI ,rycs.) embracing Gob'et,
rumhlrls. Vine Ga-sez, DecHnt"rs stlycfs, Snrpes
Bnwl reirries. pi cher. Suits yneRar, Pepper,
Mu.ttrl- S"on Gn'er. fturei Bowl, Lomps, Flower
mud Lamp shnn.. Sugnrs. Cob gnes, Btters Botfr-.
Julrp Tnhe. Curtain Pms, CUP ihitr,, Puprr Weight
Syrup Botlr~, CundIcstic =. Jars, 6r
l.nok nr tiln4-cs-finr French Platej Mirrors, Oils
aud Muhugany tn,ne do, Swing RiHs n"d Pocket do.
Brnnup and Plates Ware Tea Nute, Gofee',
Pitchers, jumps mud Castora.
Stnns WAR, oi vi deecti tions; Wait RS, Fancy
Goo - &c which they respectfully invite tho alton
ttun OF tho Nurih Gnrnmn a1d firsiha merchants ana
tie public Pcn"n ~ eng confident mat they are pre-
pnrrd offer great Inducements. hth quality ~
Road1 and price They are deter mined to ,cl us r"
II my hrl-e North ~ South.
mutt d2n MUIR Il STEVENS.
y T. --putiruaf NJ rufun paid % nn kit {.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-03-26

John $ Pennvpacker of Vir5Inla'h"s been de- de,
signatrd for Sl.20J clerk-hlP IN Inc r'hs'on
oil e. i DE- stanl. the examlnntloh.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-03-26

Geo, IlHus. unltIye d I'Hmcc, cOmmIttod SUI.
eide in New York a few days ago. In his peck
ct wa, found the following memorandum:
MIR. Groeber in business at the corner OF
Broomc street and the BowGy, knows my per-
son. ,an tell all about George Haas. My
wife live. in Baltimore, and came to \. York
10 get my money from Appel q Kendall, who
owe me- Il 0l9. They live at No. 50 Chatham
street also lost roll OF money, amounting to
S6D M II,baken. Tie los of this money is the
chief cau~4 of self destruction"
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-03-26

John Mitchell the IRISH, exile Is IN hnoxSi"e
Teuu. He intends to settle in that Vicinity.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-03-26

Tho Freight any attitio h,t umernted in tho
ehoyo Ii,. usceitaiued upon application 10 Ito
Agent %. tho south side Rarond at Lynchburg.
GENE"AL RULES
/. THIS Gompuny viii NOT hold themselves lisbha ioe
any damages from FIRE, carriers. for any
article inter ii. arrival at lis place OF des nu:ion ard
unloadod in the Compabys warehouse or depot.
= Nc goods will be received The l., nchhurf Depot
after o'clock, I. NJ, from LIST Mny LIST u Oct, Der.
and uone utter o'cuck +, NJ. from .t Oclnber 1T
OF May
BY order OF tic Board Of Dire, tar4.
A W. HoRsER, Agent al Lynclbure
f. q WALL, S ut
mnr6 nsci. s r. e.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-03-26
PETERSBURG VA.
WILLS a PITTMA

1lrl,=l, 81 Ihr FRI Of Wil'-. Len y iif"wnlrs.)
M Ill give heir attention ~ the All" MD purchase
" : oi al ntirles of Agricultural Produce. tnrnins
,.rrplrnl.nts W. md rurrhnsc fer oide NJ soil e
commission all nrtict.. 4 Glnccrics r.. \ rcccve
mi word Good az act rs general Commissi ~
Agents =, 3-'SriN
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-03-26
blS;lLt.tSEaIS.
BOOK ER n TRIHLE.
NA.r Old BOURBON COUNTY

a'lt>Ntl. uebt 1T LnrI VIII kE>1rsk'
's N,.s's ga So \ \.-h ,Nafe-,tv - fNa
WASHINGTON HOUSE BAR,
i>ia hf..t a. 10, ipnr saved "a a., aa3t
uHrai SMITH
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-03-26
An Appeal to every Man and Woman.
.4ae her Cf'REb4 HtRPTDA'S TINF5UHf;
ONE OF OUR OWN CITIZENS.
The Rich, the Poor. ercry trbere, bear the Sq,ac
YeStnoaG

Reaj til" f,'oy ire tc','eHt" tom Ia., ,.o ot,,
b. Po,rn1a.lu +. /. CwIcr:
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-03-26
NAE! WARl-ATrrNTtoN AOa-

NA1c1 n & T Z o
dsrts hichnfnt 4, Nar'i I'D. lS3a.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-06-15
STATE OF THE MARKETS TO-DAY.


AsBEs-Tle market is firm for both kinds; sales OF
Pots and Pesrlsa o..
Corrov-The markets very quiet AMI prices are
unchanged.
FIorR AID MElL-Tbere IS q fair dcmani for
we-.ein end state FTonr, and the Enarkcs israiser
better Tic sales reached $500 bb!s. at sses d
for common good STATE; 50 5oWss 81 for mixed to
good brands, Michigan and indiana aud coma'cn TO
good Ohio, and Sill IS q sl3 for extra Genesee.
Canadian Flour is buoy anti sales of 1900 bbls al
sl0G eli Il, for common to best brands. Southern
Flour is in better demand at easier rates sales Of 400
bbls. at ell l2 sll so for common to good brands,
and ell 50, sl2 81, for favorite fancy and extra
brands. Rye Flour u dull; sales at 81 30 -. Corn
Meal is quiet
GRAIv-Prime Wheat is firm. while common i IN
salsbe. The transactions include 800 bushels white
Michigan at 81 so, and 700 bushels white Canadian
at e. 45. Rye is quiet at 81 7sa 81 10. 0ats are
quite unstable; quotations would be nominal. Corn
If rather lower but is in brisk demand for the home
trade and the East, sales Of 600 bushels at ese.
o. OIL for Western mixed 81 o. for Southern, aud
81 lsds 90 for White.
WHIsKY-The market is firm with fair demand;
sales of $50 bbls at IS 35lc for Ohio and Prison
PRovrsroSs-Pork is better with an active inquiry;
sales of 1000 bbs. at si7 s7l Ssls for now Mess;
els for Prime and sI6 sle so for Prime Mess. Bccf
is firm and in fair request sales Of 300 bbIs at - 25
Stl0 for country Prime $40 5oGei so for do. Mess,
and els 25 sl6 for repacked Western Lard is firm;
sales Of 800 bbls. and tcs at lo loic. for common
to prime Butter and Cheese are steady
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-06-15
CLEVELAND KNow-soMETHINe CoNvEN
,..;.l D,sp,teh TO The N. Y. Tribune.

s,seiai Dispstcb The N. Y Tribune.
CLEVELAND, Friday, June Is, 1855.
The Committee chosen 10 draft Constitution
Prince of Massachusetts,, Chairman, reported yester-
sv afternoon The Constitution proAides for the fol-
lowing officers President VicePresident, Secretary,
Treasurer and Inside Sentinel; the National League
20 be composed of delegates chosen by the several
Leagues in the ratio Of each States representation In
the lower House Of Congress.
An animated discussion ensued upon q proposition
10 insert in the Constitution article declaring that
mis- organization does not intend making independent
N. limitations unless driven TO do by the failure or
refusal of other influential political bodies to nominate
men thoroughly sound upon the great absorbing ques-
ton of freedom and resistance to the aggressons of the
Slave Power.
Several opposed the introduction Of such article,
and others warmly advocated it.
Mr. Seymour of New-York spoke in enthusiastic
terms Of WIN. II. SEWARD as person likely to secure
n many votes, if not more, than any other man in
the Free States.
Mr. Hanscom Of Massachusetts in pungent and
decidedly able speech opposed what seemed to him an
attempt to commit This organization to any particular
Individual. He thought we should remember that
there were other States than NewYork. He thought
there was such place as the West and he had heard
of a man named Chase. [Applause
Messrs. Vale Of Indiana Prince Of Massachusetts,
johnson of Pennsylvania Keller of Ohio and Others
followed on the same side in speeches of much spirit
and ability.
Mr.. Prince spoke in the highest terms Of Mr.. Sew
ards ability, craftsmanship and character, and
thought If he was nominated under favorable auspices
he would sweep the Free States like a whirlwind.
Still be considered 1T premature and injudcious to
bring forward the of any at this early day.
He would 60 for any man in Order or out of it,
whatever his antecedents, who for Freedom, and
would be likely to unite the greatest number of the OPP
ponents of Slavery extension His speech received
with much favor, promoted good feeling, and was fire.
guently applauded.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-06-15

Tur LAKELETs IN MrcHIGAS.-The lakelets which
abound In this State are worthy the at,con OF the
naturalist. One day lest week a man by me name oil
Briges while washing sheepn one OF series OF three
in the township of Scio in this County, was drowned
He had swum ecrossit some forty rods and on re-
turning was probably seized with cramps, and sank
near the middle All efforts to recover the body being
fruess Meesrs. Harrington and Phillips were sent for
to search with their submarine arnor. Accordingly
Thursday last they made numerous descens at va
nous depths, discovering most singular irregularities
of bottom and curoses of formation. In some
places the plummet will strike bottom in short distance
few feet of down ii goes TO an almost unfathoma-
BILE depth. Sometimes on arriving at what seems
to be the bottom the divers feet rest nothing,
and down he goes into inpenetrable darkness. and a
soft mass Of mingled water and sediment until pru-
dence warns him against further progress. Down
sxty-ive feet from the surface went Mr. Harrington in
the vain search for solid bottom and still his lead sank
through "decp obscure" At one time the plummet
will show current which carries the line rapidly away
from the perpendicular, and again it swings around,
indicating whirirg eddy. This lake or rather pond
has hitherto been little known, many old residents not
even knowing of its existence. A man present among
the spectators of the diving operations said that
his first discovery of il short time since it abounded
with the fish common TO streams, Of large size
and little alarmed at the sight of man that they were
70 be caught by the simplest means; when within
reach almost by hand. As there is inlet by which
they could have entered the lake. how camc they here
AT The last accounts the body of Mr. Briggs had not
been discovered. Ypsilant Sentinel.