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The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-12-29
Legal S.ALES.

STATE OF LOUISlANA-Sixth Judi
cial District Court-Parish of East Ba
ton Rouge-In the matter Of the Success
sion o: SARAH S. YOUNG, decd, mo. 34S|
"Probate ~
DY VIRTUE of commission issued il
ID the above successioo. and to me d..
rected i.om the Hon. Sixth Judicial Dis.
trict Court, in and Tor the Parish of East
Buton Rouge and State aforesaid, | will. by
virtue OF said commission. offer at public
sale at the Cou.t House door of this Par.
ish, in the City OF Baton Rouge on
SATURDAY, ed d,y Of february, 1855.
at l 1 O'clock, A. NJ, Of said day, the proper.
ty hereinafter setforth and described. be-
longing to the succession OF Sarah S. Young
late of said parish, decd. to wit:
A certain square Of ground situated in
that part of the City of Baton Rouge.
known as suburb Oracle, aod designated on
the fgurative plan the. eof, as square No.
thirty thee, (33) bounded as follows, on
the west by lands of Joseph Mooget, on
the east by the Bayou Sara Road, on the
south by the Comite Road Q cd on the north
by lands of Mrs. Carl, with all the build.
ings and improvement the leon and thereto
belonging, consisting as follows, of dwelling
house, being the last residence of said
deceased, and its appertainances. Also a
Store and dwelling, situated on said square
of ground.
W-On the following terms and condi-
tons, to wit: One fourth CASH, and on
credit for the balance of One, Two and
Three years from the day of sale-said
notes to bear eight per cent interest after
due until paid and mortgaged retained on
the property sold until the full and final
payment of said notes.
dec27- 6ts.w. II. V. BABTN, Sheriff.
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From the Rev. DR.. Lindsey. President of
the Nashville University.
NASHVILLE, Oct. 81, 1913.
The system of penmanship taught by
Messrs. Dolbear and Brothers is decidedly
the best with which am acquainted.
PHILIP LINDSLEY, President.
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The following very just remarks of the
Hon. 7. II. Benton, u S. Senator, are
worthy the attentive regard of parents
and all young persons who have any
hope of success in the business of life.
WASHINGTON CRY, June 26, 1s4S.
Sir-Considering good hand writing to
be not only an accomplishment, but
means Of success to every man engaged in
business, l greatly applaud your meritori-
Gus exertions to improve the chirogrsphy
of the age. A gentleman or lady either
who Whites badly, never writes willingly;
and consequently often fail to write, when
they should and when they do write, it is
done at the last moment, with haste and
lmpatience, and consequently with faults Of
all kinds, often committing and injuring
both the writer and the cause which he ad-
Vocates. Wishing you every success in
your laudable undertakings.
remain yours, respectfully,
THOS. H. BENTON.
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Arrivals at the Harvey House.

From 2oclock ?. n. Thursday to 2P.x. Friday.
Mr.. Woodbridge & Daughter; WarIick
Martin, Ocean Springs; Mr.. Wikof, N. o
). Clarke, St. Joseph; c. Macmurdo, Amite
Springs; N. o. Harris, Advocate Office.
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Sagnd1'ieS.
Sundries

Sundries.
TUST RECEIVED-l5 doz. boxes fresh
y Sardines a doz gal. jars of Pickles
3 doz. do. half jars, of the celebrated - ID
of VIM. Underwood; basket sweet Oh :;
A fine article of No. Mackerel and Cod
fish. Also fresh Butter and Cheese. Call
and examine for yourselves.
oct23-y. OCALLAGnAN & MuLviHILL.
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Per Michigan.
q BBLS NEW KROUT,
4 HALF BBLS
BBLS. WHITE BEANS
$ DRIED PEACHES,
15O SACKS ASSORTED SHOT.
50 BAGS NEW BEANS,
Is BARRELS CHOICE APPLES,
EXTRA WHISKY
We have the above at retail and wholesale.
tNev13l A. MONTAN / BRO.
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NIant0n's London Guns.
IRON 500 to 5000, made to order;
l. Guns made to any length or fashion Of
Fine wire Twist:
LamiLated Steel ditto.
Fine Damascus f"
Silver Steel "
Fine Chain 4"
Horse nails or stub"
The Real Stub
Orders left at D. C. MoNrAN's, Church
street, will meet with prompt attention.
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NASHVILLE, Sept. %, 1S43.
Having been invited by Messrs Dolbear
teachers Of Penmanship in this city, W.
have carefully examined their system, ane
the specimens Of improvement made b,
their pupils, and feel entirely prepared t.
say that the system is scientific and much So.
perior to any other we have seen-that the
improvement of their pupils is very rapid
and we therefore take pleasure in recon.
mending them to the favorable attention
Of the public.
Maj. Gen. E P. Gaines, U. S. Army.
His Excellency James C. Jones, Gov. Tenn
Rt. Rev. J. H. Otey, Bishop Of Tennessee
Ri. Rev. R. P. Miles, Bishop of Nashville
Rev: Philip Lindsey, d. D. Pres. of Nash.
vile University.
Rev. John T. Edgar, D. D.
Hon: F.. H. Foster.
Hon. John Bell.
Rev. J. 7. Wheat.
Rev. D. R. Campbell.
Rev. R. B. C. Howell.
Rev. w. H. Wharton.
DR.. John S. Young, Secretary of State.
DR.. Chas. X. Winston.
Rev. F. G. Smith, Rector of Columbia Fe-
male institute.
G. w. Martin.
James Campbell.
Gen. Robert Armstrong.
J. M. Smith.
Alfred Hume.
Milton A. Haynes.
Thos Calendar.
Thomas Hogan.
Henry Baldwin. Jr.
F. CORN.
John NJ. Bass.
A. Russell.
From General Andrew jackson.
Being requested by Messrs. Dolbear to
state the standing in society of the gentle.
men, sgners TO the within, do SO with
much pleasure, being acquainted with most
Of them; they are highl y respectable, and
gentlemen of education and high standing
in society, Given at the Hermitage, this
23d day Of October, 1S43.
ANDREW JACKSON.
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Mr.. DOLBEAR, from his

MI Il. DOLBEAk, rom MS X
III Academy in New Orleans, will NV
give one course Of LESSONS in WRIT .xasZ
ING, in this place, to begin on Monday, 26th
inst, At 0 o'clock, A. NJ, at the City Hall.
As Mr.. Us other engagements will allow him to
remain only short time In Baton Rouge, all who
wish to join his Glass should do SO without delay.
Those who choose to do so can finish their lesson
in ONE WEEK.
Instead ofteaching Penmanship merely as an
imstdtiUe art, an experience of twenty years has
enabled him to reduce 1t to the certainty OF q
science; that, being guided by knoac' 'dge, in
stead Of random practice. pupils from six to sixty
years Of age can in short time learn to write
with ease, elegance and rGpicity.
10 persons acquainted with Its merits his sys-
tenn needs no recommen dation; but those unsc-
quainted with It he refers to the following
Testlm on alss
From the 1t. Rev. Bishop Otey, who witnessed
my teaching in the Columbia Female Institute
and several other classes:
COLUMBIA, TsNN., Nov. 20, 1913.
Mr.. j. W. Dolbedr; Dear Sir-I nave been
much interested md pleased in examining your
system Of Penmanship, and so far as am capa-
bic Of forming an intelligent judgement upon the
subject, give It my he lrty approval. Your me-
thOd Of teaching seems to be both skilliul and
faithful, and the Improvement of your pupils is
surprising and rapid beyond anythingI have
ever witnessed. shall feel happy if this test-
mODy to your merit shall lead others to avail
themselves Of your instsuction in one of the most
beauti, III and usei0l arts, and am very respect
fully, &c. JAS. II. OTEY.
From A. Hume, after had taught two classes in
his school, and above two hundred pupils under
his observation
NASHVILLE, Sept. %, 1S43.
Nessrs. DOlbeOr-Having had fair opportun-
ity Of examining your system Of Penmanship,
and having seen the wonderful and rapid i'm
provement Of your pupils in my school, consider
it, but just to say that believe 1t to be not only
the best system, but the only one deserving the
name; for by strict attention to the rules given,
any person may in q very short time acquire a
free, rapid and elegant hand. should be pleas
ed 10 see It univc sally adopted.
.snectiul!y your obedient servant,
ALFRED HUME,
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Creole Hair OIL.
rs NOW acknowledged to be the 5es'
L preparation for the hair-it is purely
vegetabe-imparts deep and rich l,stre
to the hair, and will be found most partic.
ularly acceptable to the Zig ht haired. One
trial will satisfy you of the above asser.
ton. For sale by
nov29. WIN. BOGEL.
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Cologne and P0mmade.
FURNISHED in any quantity both Co
l. logne bottles and Pomsde jars re. filed
by lnov291 WIN. BOGEL,
Druggist
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-11-21
TWO LAWS FoRTHE LADIES'


We find the following very excellent
suggestion in an Exchange, and tranFcribe
them to our columns, for the benefit Of
both ladies "and genilemen--the fprner
particularly Doubtless hundreds who
read them, will have had more orsless
experience in that way. And il. this
connection we would say that a better
observance of the rules referred TO, would
prevent great degree Of annOyance land
hard feeling, to many persons ofboihisex-
cs. - sseeeae>
Before you bow TO lady in The street.
permit her TO decide whether You may
do SO or not, by at least look Of tecog-
milton. .,s,.. al t, .sa4aem satj
Nothing is so i'll understood hi AMER
lea, as those conventional laws Of society.
so well understood and practiced in Eu-
rope. Ladies' complain that gentlemen
pass them in the streets -unnotced, ,Iwben
in fact, the iault arises from ,heifg.own
breach of politeness. II is their duiysto
do The amable 6lst, for it is a privilege
they enjoy of choosing iheir-own associ.
ates or acquaintance. =" Y
No gentleman likes 10 risk the chance
Of being cut in the streets by aalady
through premature salute. Too many
ladies', it would seem, don't know! their
nade' ofpoliteness. as, iyrs7.
Meeting ladies in the street, whom one
has casually met ins company, they -sel-
dom bow unless he bows first and when
gentleman never departs from the irule
ofgoodsbreeding except occasionsllysby
way of experiment, his acquaintances do
not multiply,::but he stands, probably char
ged with rndeness. .bs5 ssi bas Ia
The rule is plain. A lady must Be
civil. to. a gentleman in whose company
she is casually brought but gentleman
is not..upon this 10 presume upon acquain-
lanceship the first time he afterwards
meets her in the street. lfit be her will,
she gives some token ofirecogultion, when
the gentleman may bow; otherwise, hs
must pass on and consider himself sstran-
ger" Il - ~ ''s'e'o sas =
No lady need hesitate to bow. to gen
tleman, for he will promptly and polite.
ly answer, even il he has forgotten his
fair saluler. None but brute. can, do
otherwise Should be pass on ,rudely.
his character is declared, and there sis IA
cheap riddance. Politeness, or good
breeding, is like law, the reason ofthibgs.
t--Oiiue Branch. a.a estE
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God Secs me-.


Persons inclined TO the sin Of stealing,
are satisfied if they can only be certain
they shall not be discovered once
heard il related, that alman VINO was in
the habitof going to2a neighbours cprn-
field TO steal the ears, one day took with
him his son, boy of eight years of age.
The father told him to hOld the bag while
he looked il any one was uear 10 see
him. After standing on the fence and
peeping through all the corn rows, he re-
turned to take the bag from the child, and
began his guilty work. Father said
the boy, you forgotto look somewhere
else.' The man dropped the bag af-
fright and said, switch way, child y sup
posing he had seen some one. You for
got 10 look up to the sky, TO see if God
was noticing you The father felt this
reproof Of the child so much, that he left
the corn, returned home, and never again
vsn,ured to steal; remembering the truth
his childtaught him, that the eye Of God
alwsys beholds Nsla4 Libsfator. 10 sag
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-11-21
TO SAVE A. sOUL, y,

Nothing more excellent or desirable
(cOyetable) than 10 rescue a. soul from
death eternal :: he does this who brings
back his erring brother to the way oflifs.
Wherefore this noble work is not to- be
neglected. We see how much our Lord
regards giving bread 10 The hungry and
drink to the thirsty but much more prec-
ious is salvation Of the soul than he life
Of the body, Therefore let ~ take care
les! souls redeemed BY Chfissshopld per-
ish by our sslotlls whose, salvation God
doesin a sense putin our hand ;notihas
we can of ourselves convey salvation,
but that God by our ninistratiOh delivers
and preserves what otherwise seems near
TO destruction. - Cabin. ~ i,.'p7'
To save a, soul from death / what y
mighty idea Which ofus has anything
like an adequate impression Of ~ TO
save a, fellow creature from drowning y
Justly viewed as very delightful act of
philanthropy The souud'oftlls words,
he is outsof danger--0 O how sweettogth
ears Of the bystanders !amuSi mofes ID,
father or brother Of the saved! Yet
49,, ~. II. ~ N.lak..l!AA.E ~
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Never think the worse Of another on
accodnt of his differing from youth polit.
ical or religious Opinions. 'a,5 i'''il ~
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-11-21

lr7sThere are thirteen daily papeis ispub-
lished ii San Francisco CalifovAias is
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-11-21

DGp.I really cannot sing. believe me,
SIR was the reply Of q young lady y
the repeated requests Of an empty iop.
i am rather Inclined % believe, Mad4ih,
(reioined he, with asmirk, that yon ate
Sshing for compliments. No III *:
claimed tie lady, 4 never Ilsh u svsh i
shallow stream, sassl
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-02-10
frespeesas Of the
KANSAS HERALD OF FREEDcH
PIPgR FeR FHR HIIIIssg

UNHE HERALD OF FREEDOM ZEN indepzhda
i ent weekly newspapeT. devoted 70 frcedeus
and the interests Of Kansas Territory. lis pub
lished at LaxTcnce, Kansas r. on Saturday Of
eaeh week. at 81 per annum, strials IN edrsaet:
The HERaID contains thirty-two columns Of
reading matter, y printed on fine white paper Of
very superior quality. with new Scotch faced
type, and the best of black ink and Is subjecs
Of commentator By all who see il, for Its neat
mechanical execution.
The HERALD is thoroughly ans-siateFy. and
will labor with energy 70 aceomPlsh the object
of its establishment, which was 70 nd In making
Kansas G free State. To the pionceE, or thoss
who contemplate locating In the Territory. 4.
viii be almoet indispensable. as Is viii ahound
with observations on the Hnil. climate. prodtsk
tions. and natural resources " the Territory,
The information it wiz bc abs to furnish as TO
the different routes. dStaHces and cost of travel,
and the ssriolls articles which the pioneer should
bring with him to his ncw home. will be inyslu-
able, and richly remunerate tho subscriber for
his triainS investment. The eastern politician
phiisnlhrepist. who NiSlies TO keep fully ad-
vi-ed of the progress Of the great questions of
civil aud religious freedom. will hail the advent
Of the HlEALD weekly with much delight. Il il
believed that e:ers class of cur fellow -citzens,
and particularly the informed. viii be entertain
ed and interested by pcrnsal uf Its columns.
II Is TIE oEeaS OF THE ErITogs ISDEPEsSEsr
MIND. hut di>claluls Ali ccRnection with ANY
party. faction. seet. or creed other than as they
in-ef his appreciation.
The very large cin slation " i,ieh the HERALp
has already attained. fi;akc. il the most yalisble
advertising mediitm In the TERRITORY, aud a
such, we offer the use Of It's coiumnsto those who
wish 10 give publicity to their busiaess claim
ing. however. the right Of refusing al fSguor and
pateaf n,sdftiae adresfiseeats, Us all others Of
doubtful or immoral tendency. TRHxs OF an
vERTIsiNs Ten cents line for the first iaser-
l. -
insertion. No Reduction made for long aaver--
tisements. q. W, BROWN GO.
ii. A. BILLISos, General Agent Buffalo, n. Y.
LAWRENCE, Kansas T.. Feb. S, fs55.-tf
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-02-10
PARK HGnsE..

u Z. BREWER, Proprietor. respectfully am
i no,nIces to the public that he has charge of
the colnlnodiots Hotel shove ,iamed, located in
Parkville. Platte couiIsy. Missouri, and il now
prepared 10 aecommodat, all that may give him
a call. His Table will avays be supplied with
the best the market affords. A fsw rooms can be
furnished to families wishing to board, and also
a large hall for Concerts and other purposes.
Parkyille is one uf the most eligible points on
the Missouri river for emigranss 10 Kansas to
land. l, is but thirty-five miles from Lawrence
by the wagon road, and an excellent road runs
direct up the north side Of the Kansas river,
through the heart of tlse Territory. to the upper
waters Of kaiis.s river. our Hotel is eighty feet
by one hundred. four stories high-the largest
and best finished Hotel west Of st. Eosiis Ii has
an extensive verandah without, and large kalls
for travellers to so;ourn ia all kinds of weather.
We keep on the table OF our Reading Room about
one hundred newspapers. containing the latest
intelligencefrom different portions Of the Ameri-
can Union.
Conveyanees and directions can be had to any
part of the Tcrritery. Having had experience in
the East, the undersigned believes he can give
satisfaction to all who may call.
FE. BREWER.
p.prvu.v Han r1siS
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-02-10

stead of getting board at 81 60 per week,
1t Is from 81 25 to 81 50 per day" By
this it seems that some one had told the
young man that he could get board in
Kansas, city on the Missouri river, at a
public house, for 81 so per week; and
he vas silly enough to swallow it down.
ANY man ought TO have known that such
a thing must be absurd. Men eat out
here as well as at the East, and food and
labor cost something here as well as at
the East, or elsewhere, also. But he
learned that from somebody other than
the agents of the Aid Company. The
company have boughla hotel at Kansas,
and the board is had at reduced price
by all eastern emigrants coming out un-
der their auspices. This l know "by
blessed experience"
Further: "B. R. K" says: The
country of Kansas is greatly overrated."
Now, this is very much matter of opin-
ion, and also depends somewhat upon
how big stories any one may have listen
ed to before coming here TO me, Kan
sas was never overrated, and | heard
some pretty fishy stories told of it before
| came out. 1t was not overrated to me,
when / was told by him who now holds
its highest Office, that Daniel Boone had
pronounced the Kansas Valley the great
est country in the whole West, as it un-
doubtedly is. Further: They five, |
suppose, have got to depend on Missouri
for all their lumber, and pay $50 or SO
per thousand for it." | think the writer
is very far from the truth here; for We
do not depend On Missouri for our lum-
Der. nor do We pay $50 per thousand,
nor half that sum. Again he complains.
=" We paid 25 cents for blanket, and
privilege to sleep on a portico. Under
those circumstances, / took the steamer
F. \. Aubrey, for st. Louis. on my way
back to Boston, Mr.. Editor, there is
more wisdom manifested in this last step
than in anything the correspondent of the
Herald did in his whole route-certainly
more than in that of his leaving Boston.
Men who have always lived on carpets
were. born with silver spoon in their
mouths-will experiences slightrariation
in their enjoyments and comforts upon
going into any new country. l do not
apprehend that such was the case with
the writer of the above paragraphs; but
he had evidently left New England with
very inadequate views of what he was
undertaking and he was disappointed,
like hundreds of others. The fact is, a
man gets the Kansas fever, and nothing
will cure him but coming and seeing for
himself. One comes and likes; every
thing to him, consequently, looks well;
but another, with less pluck. it may be,
comes, but does not like; everything,
consequently. appears to him bad, poor,
sterile; the trees are scarce, the soil thin,
the beds on the portico hard, and bills
high. Well saith the scripture. /" AS one
thinketh, so is he.'' PRIMEVAL.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-02-10
KANSAS WHOLESALE MARKET
KANSAS CRY, No., Feb. 8, lS5


SUdAK-N. o., from fair to prime, 61lftd &c.
Belcher's refined, 7114@sc.; crushed and powder
ed. 11@ll19c. q ID.
CoFFEE--Choicc Rio, 1ie.; Laguayra. &c.,: ia
va. log Ice. e 1b.
MoLAssEs- -Sugar-h house, so to Goe.; New Or
leans. 35td 4oc.; golden syrup, 6o@65c. q gall.
TEA-lmperial, from 45 to Soc; young hyson
FIsH-Mackerel No. 1, q Dbl. SIS; half bbl
sl2: No. 2, e bbl.. sl5; half bbl., $40; kits
S3a0@$4.
NAVAL SToEEs-Rosin and pitch, GO; tar none.
LIoUoRs brandy. 60@s0c. foreign,
81 5oGtss; Holland gin. 75@s1 25c. I; vinegar,
20c. whisky, common. 50@55c. rye, 6oe!s0c-
Malaga wine, 6o@75c. port-sl 50GS2 so z gall.
SALr-G. A, 81 25 l.. b., 81 so Z sack.
FLoUR-Choice brands retail from store at "a
25GS4 80 II 100 lbs moderate reduction made
on large sales; fine. SO 5o@sS I5 Il 100 fbs: nom
inai.
clear sides, dull at 7Gsc. !; lard, Sc. u ID.
WREAT-Fair to good. 81 Is; prime red and
white. 81 25 q bu.
GRAIs-Corn in sacks. s5c ; in the ear, soc.
oats, soc. q bu.; unsettled.
CoEs MEAL-90c. 3 bush.
CANDY AND RAIsISs-Caildy. SO 75 raisins.
81 so z box; figs, 2oc. per b.
LEAD-Bar. sc. per 10; no pig in market.
DRIED FRuIT-peaehcs, old crop, dull at 81 90
good, 81 co. Apples in demand and scarce at
81 25 per bu.
CASTINGS AND NAILs-Castings. &C.. nails,
@71sc. per ID.
OILs AND DPAIsTs-Linseed oil, 81 25; tanners
81 80; lard, 81 per gall. White lead, pure, 50
not, 81 IS Per keg.
Soar AND CASpLEs-Palm soap. 7e. CASTLE.
a0c.; star candles, &c. tallov. l3c. per b.
TALLow AND BEEswAx-TalIow, loc. bees
wax. 1sc. per II.
IIIDEs-Dry flint, 7@71[c. salted, sc. per Ii.
PoTAToEs AND 0sIoSs-Irish potatoes, 81 -
sweet, 81; onions in demand at 81 25 per bu.
Butter AND EGGs-Choiee butter, 25c. per b
eggs scarce at CSC. per doz-
BEEr AND PoER-Becf, 6@7c- pork, s@.e.
per II.
BUFFALO RoBEs-No sales reported.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-02-10

for the wonsn and ch;ldreu Thera has
been considerable suffering in eonse-
euenee Of the cold but we have had 80
little severe weather that these sufIerings
are soon forgotten. The people rejoice in
the enjoyment of an Indian summer d
large portion of the time. We wish all
to understand that there is shady IS
well as sunny side to life on the prairies
of Kansas aud if they are determined
to emigrate to this country next spring,
they must expect to suffer many incon.
veniencesand disappointments. Wecan-
not live here as we'll as we can IN MasSa-
chusetts-haYe the same accommoda.
tons but we cannot enjoy life much bet
ter there then We can here and, every
thing taken into consideration, a home
in Kansas is preferable to one in New
England. even if we are compelled to
live for the present in houses not suita-
BILE for the residence of man. But hope
promises better things for the future. =