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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-12-07

a Dirty Dough fdee.-John Culom, for.
merry OF ILLINOIS, aud now the Surveyor Gen.
eral Of Kansas and Nebraska, is Just about
the dlriiest of doughfaces now eating toads
IN the service of slavery. This fellow used
TO pretend at home 10 be anti Douglas and
anti-Nebraska, bu; now, under the seductive
influence OF government pap, he has 10 ost
decidedly changed his tune. We have be
lore us speech made by him in the Leay-
enwoFth Convention, which for toadyism.
stupidity, falsehood and knayery in general,
would do credit to S,ringiellow himself
we forbear to inhict much of it upon our
readers-lts character may be known by a
single sentence; Ais The great charte.
OF American freemsn, TO say whether they
VIII or will not have slavery" And this
idea OF American freedom comes not from
Southern politician, depending upon the
cherished institutions for place, but from the
cluzen ola free state. II takes this admins
lsuation to manufacture the llp.lop, out and
out genuine dough faces, in whom is no
touch Of manliuess. -.9tLas.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-12-07

terness. All parties had the
highest confidence in his integ-
rity and in his true nobility of
soul. Twice has he been cleo
ted by his fellow citizens to
places of no unequivocal hon
or. He was a member of the
Council of Censors, when that
body was composed of notable
men. He was also in one in
stance a member of the electo-
raj college. He was once NOM
mated for the office of Cover
nor of this State, by a numer-
Gus and dominant party, but
considerations of wisest policy
and harmony OVERRIDE all per-
sonal ambition, and he declin-
ed the honor Thus his whole
public career has been marked
by a strict devotion to princi-
pie and a constant sacrifice of
personal advantages to the good
of the whole. And never did
his partisan feelings run so
high as to make him overloo k
the right. But while his JUS
tice and probity adorned eve
ny department of his life, they
were most conspicuous in their
peculiar and native sphere
His excellence ran through his
public history. 1t was also the
crown Of his religious life
For forty-five years has he been
a faithful and devoted chris
tian. His piety was a distim-
gushing Characteristic. 1t did
not display itself in profu-
sion, but i'll an evident sinceri-
ty of religious discourse not
in frequent illusions to his in
terror exercises, but i'll blame
less and holy life. His religion
appeared in its fruits in his
humility and faith and devoted
ness ; in his generous charity,
in his large benefcence, in
steady and conscientious dis
charge of every duty. Nor did his
character partake of the ascot
lc. He was genial, warm
hearted man and was no enc
my to the innocent pleasures
and social endearments of life.
but ever made them subservi- /
ent to piety, by the gratitude
which they inspired, and by
the conviction which they
deepened, of the divine benef-
cence. In all his intercourse
and relations with the church, |
he evinced an evident humility.
He neither protruded his tai
ents, though they were many,
nor disclaimed his virtues with /
affected modesty. In all the /
services of christian duty to /
which he was called, he had
the rare grace of forgetting and
often denying himself. Pos
sessed OF a temper naturally
quick, he rarely suffered it to
appear and if ever it did, it
was "a momentary agitation,
which subsidized at once into
and benignity. He
preferred duty to inclination,
and his eye was always single,
and his intentions ALWAYS up
right. lie was generous to a
ault, and no object of charity
ever went unrelievcd from his
loor. He was am ardent friend
md supporter of all our be-
levolent institutions, and vet
was never accustomed to meas
lre the piety of the church bv
my false standards, though he
insisted upon benevolence, di-
'ected to some object, as prime
evidence of christian character
md affection. He was ever in
crested in the youth. To no
lass in the community did his
leart turn with more intorost
md desire. His voice was al
ways eloquently addressed to
hem in the Sabbath School, and
n the concert and in his pray
RS, they were never forgotten.
N all respects, as a friend and
'oursellor, as a teacher and am
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-12-07

DR.. G. W. RuJiee. It will be- seen BY an
advertisement IN to-day's paper that this
gentleman has removed to larger sphere
OF usefulness. With the advantage of In
siructlon in his profession at Paris, and ex-
uaordinary success in his practice as sur
geon, especially in diseases of the eye, he
has one quality that may for time stand in
the way OF his success IN city practice--ihat
is, rare modesiy. We therefore cheerfulIy
do tina, which ought to be done for hun
Commend hun to the notice of his profession
al brethren, and TO the confidence of those
who may need his services.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-12-07

South Cdroiind- Gouernor's Message b.
Governor Adams, of South Carolina. has
sent 10 the Legislature a message Of the
usual fiery complexion. He informs that
body that he has returned to the Governor OF
Massachusetts certain resolutions pissed by
the Legislature OF that State, while he trans
ms resolutions from the States of Rhode
Island and Connecticut lie gives as a
reason for this distinction, that our people are
not entitled h comfy, because they resist
the execution of law, even 10 the shedding
OF blood. We 90 no' mean to defend ex-
cesses or TO pbliiaie mubs. but when Gov.
Adams talks about comfy" we beg leave
10 call his attention to one or two violations
Of II on the part of South Carolina. The
citizens of Massachusetts. charged with no
crime. are constantly imprisoned by the au.
thortles Of Charleston aud other ports OF ).
Carolina. Gov. Adams recommends the re-
peal of those laws as regards foreign ma
lions, but lorgets that equal consideration is
due to Massachusetts. lie torgets also to
say anything about the civil reception ex-
tended by the citizens OF Charleston to Mr..
Boar Until South Carolina Is ready 10 give
up statute pronounced by her own judges
utterly unconstitutional, II does not become
her TO be 50 sensitive regarding the sins Of
her neighbors.-- Boston .4fias.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-12-07

The Ordinance Of 'c7.-s"An Inquirer
wants To know Just what is " the Ordinance
of 81 of which he hears SO much IN the
journals.
The Ordinance of 81 was an act passed
by the last Continental Congress under the
old Confederation, for the government of the
Territory north west OF the Ohlo'-inat IS.
OF all the territory then belonging to the
Confederation. IN that Ordinance the Prov
iso that slavery or involuntary scrvtude,
except for crime, should never be allowed in
the Territory, was FIR the inst time enacted.
though q bad been drafted oy Thos Jefier-
son three years before. That provso saved
what is now OHIO, Indiana. Illinois. Mich.
gan and Wisconsin from the curse Of slave
holding saved them IN spite of petition
FROM adj the authorities Of Indiana Territory
including what IS now lllnois) To be allow
ed 10 legailze slaveholdng for term Of
years, owing to the scarcity OF labor THIS
petition Congress. on he repoit Of a COM
mitiee composed of two Shareholders out OF
three. unanimously refused 10 grant, leaving
them to get along as well as they could wlih
Free Labor alone. Such was Popular
Sovereignty ihy years ago-the sovereign
~ OF the whole Amencan people over that
which vitality concerns them and their post
erlly after them Tribune.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-12-07

Dudley selden, Esq, of New York city.
died IN Paris recently, after short illness
lie Was formerly prominent member of the
New York bar, and member of the I'D
Congress.
lieman lockwood, of Bennington, has
raised Prussia turnip,,he past season, which
weighs twenty pounds. The Banner says
So
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-12-07

The bsstern Permoni Transcript, julius
II. Mott publisher and editor, succeeds to
the Brandon Post The last number con-
tslns an editorial, on Houses of Correction
for Juvenile offenders, which, in strength
Of style aud argument, is rarely equalIel in
offhand editorials. We shall copy it. Mr..
Motifs motto seems TO be- Ercelsiorr
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-12-07

.4ppteion's Cgeiopedia Of Biography, foreign
and American, embracing a series Of or
iginal memoirsIof the most distinguished
perso ms of all times BY Francis l.
Hawks, ID. d., LII. d. Wnhinunerous
illustrations. New York, ID. Appleton &
Co.
We have received a specimen sheet of
this work, which is now IN press. It is a
large octave, elegantly printed The au-
thor's name aud profession are sufficient
warrant for the general accuracy and Justice
of the biographical notices
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-12-07

Biockwoods Edinburgh Maga,ine for No
venber Is unusually good. There are three
articles growing out of the war; one on the
chemistry Of common life, on modern light
literature, on the Paris exhibition, and sev
eral chapters Of the romance "Zaidee.m and
the better than romance, an old contribu-
tor at the sea side" 50 a year; postage "a
cents year. Blackwood can be had with
either Of the Reviews for SIS, aud with all
for SIG Postage on the Reviews per year
IL cents each. Address Leonard Scott g.
Co., 81 Gold Street, New York.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-12-07

american Publishers Circular and Liierarv
Gazette. New York, c. D. Norton.
Alike in purpose with the Criterion and
alike valuable. Published weekly at 50 per
year.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-12-07

Dickens Household Words-New York
Dix & Edwards, 10 Park Place.
With the usual variety, the number fol
December gives a tale in five chapters com-
plete, entitled " Half lifetime ago. 80 a
year
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-12-07

Godey's Lady's Book. Cooley closes the
year with grand display of illustrations,
and promises well Tor the future. OF course
this is the time for the gentlenen to order
next years volume for the ladies'. SO per
year; two copies Tor IS, and six for $40.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-12-07

The Cr,ieriOn New York, Charles r
Rode.
weekly, valuable especially for librari.
aus and book buyers. See advertisement.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-12-07

PutnGm's Monihw Na,- YorL, Dix g..
Edwards.
With the present number for December)
Volume SIX is closed of course now is the
time for new subscribers to send in their
names. Putnam's Monthly has been grow
rapidly and roofing strongly in public favor,
for the ability of lis articles and especially
the Independence and candor of its OCCASION
al discussions OF political topics. We COM
mend II heartily. S;}ayea
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-12-07
LITERARY NOTICES.

BeechcroG: by the author OF " Heir of Red
clyffe, ~" Heartsease," &c. New York,
d. Appleton & Co.
A tale of domestic life in England We
have submitted thus very handsome volume
10 a lady's Judgment, and IL has been render
ed" good For sale by 5. NJ. Walton.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-12-07

WksHINGroN, Dec. B. Caucusscs are be-
ing held tonight II is generally Understood
that ihc Black Republicans aud Free Suilers
viii concentrate t0-norrUw on Mr.. Banks,
and numbering l23, they will be sufficient
to elect him.
caucus Of Southern Know No,hings
and National Democrats and Wings, mum
berng ~. resolved 10 reject an fusion with
the Free Soil factions, but have NJ hope OF
defeating them.
Messrs Greeley, Weed and Seward have
been all day working to fuse the factions and
are understood to have succeeded.
We may look for the organization Of the
House Tomorrow, and the Presidents VI es-
sage ON "Wednesday.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-12-07

WAsHiNsroN, Dec. 3. A request Las
been made to the President that he will place
IN the hands Of the Associated Press copy
Of hi- address at an hour not later than
o'clock on the day Of its delivery.
II be declines to comply with this request
the Message will be copied geographically
as II Is delivered and transmitted over the
wires. In any event, brief Synopsis will
telegTaphed 10 the Associated Press ~ sea-
son for issues IN Extras.
WAsHINGToN, Dec. 5. Eight ballo;ings
for Speaker yesterday. No choice. Votes
principally cast for Richardson, Banks, Mar
shall. Campbell and Fuller.
Ninth bdllot- richardson IS, Campbell
81, Banks 81, Fuller u, Marshall To-
The President has received e despatch
from Gov. Shannon of Kansas, announcing
danger of a civil war, and asking for troops.
|, is said that the President has ordered
.tuUps from the nearest points.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-12-07

"A pish 10 The Camp before Scbastopol; by
Richard c. Mccormick, Jr. New York,
ID. Appleton g. Co.
Indispensable TO those interested in the
greatest serge OF modern times. The Illus
iratluns are particularly good. For sale by
S NJ. Walton.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-12-07

The knickeiboker or Men York Magazine
New York, Samuel Houston.
The December number closes volume l6.
With the vigor o. manhood, " Knick " re.
,ains the genial lev,y of youth. 1t is The
magazine for what is termed " light read
ing'-which, in knck,' includes GOOD
dcul Of fan. - per year.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-11-07

A BEAR Dopsx--ls is said that certain
Wall street bears, who speculate in calami-
ties, are in the habit Of going around among
the large stock houses, in the carly = art of
the day, hespeakins lalse loans which they
Will call for in an hour or TWO. Just before
three oafoek they 60 around agaln to notify
the Lender that they can get along wiihoat
the money, but ara wiling TO pay Jay's in-
terest on 1t. OF course this locks up large
sum from other parties xho would ike 0
borroH; and conpsls them TO sell s,scks for
cash at a lcw figure, Just before three O'clock.
ar hreax. This is one Of the ssbears' tricks
10 drpress prices and increase panic Y.
Mirror.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-11-07
J. c. THOMPS0N's
MERCANTTIE <COLLEGE.

On Washing on, bettcee1a Main q Sd st's.
nIES, Institution presents superior facilities Ito
L Gentlemen desir,ns Of obtaining practical bu-
sness education. Ths of study en- braces dou
bic and single entry book keeping, as practically
applied to ii kinds of business The design also of
this institu ion is TO qualify its students for the
Practical and Intelligent discharge If an account
ants duties, and to properly '.fend TO their o,rn
| bueiness" whether limited or extended No text.
books are used The memory only is not taxed but
the understanding is addressed and the school is
therefore considered committing room, and the stn-
dent at once introduced, it were into actual bu-
slness he school is in continual session and stu
dents being instructed ndividuaiIv and not in class
es they may enter at any time. Examinations are
held az often becomes necessary, and certificates
awarded to those found competent 70 represent the
institution in commercial capacity.
10 For particulars address the PRINCIPAL by let
Ter ,r otherwise and receive circular.
nov s-3rnd JIG. THOMPSON.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-11-07
Mrs. Alexander,

- 4 -.-U Mrs. Alexander, ~! -
I ATE of Philadelphia, will open i'll n few days in
IL the room above Mcssrs. Beard Ives store, cor
sortment of Fall and Winter Millinery. Also the
latest styles of Cloaks, Cloak and Dress Trimmings
of every variety and new styles. Also a handsome
assortment of Embroiderics, consisting of Collars
Sleeves. Flouncings Infant aists, Spencers, hand
kerchiefs, Insertings, Edgings, Hoosiery, Gloves
&c, together with every article pertaining toa
Lady's Fashionable Trimming and Va
'....'-.- riety Store.
Mrs. A. has rented the store under tho Barrett
House which, OH the 18th of October she expects
to take possession of. ... .- : ....,-.s
o. Attic above named place, entrance on Jefferson
street.
Mrs. Alexander respectfully solicits share Of pa
tronase from the ladies Of Burlington. .-
Sent -, 1855 ..-r- -rlt4
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-11-07

AGeop SALE OF STocK.-Mr. David
Hallam Of Ohio, sold in this county, War.
REM says the Monmouth Atlas, on Friday
last, Is head Of cattle, (cows and calves
Of the shor.-horn Durham blood, for
s1,56l-l Filley for s2Oo-and 767
sheep, including two dogs, for 81 800 =
The dogs were valued at $50 each.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-11-07

RJ- Col. Clagett, of the State Agri-
cultural Society, publishes m article in
the kcokuk Times, denying that Mr..
Holloway introduced the subject of poll
tics into his address before tho Society, as
also the report started by the editor of the
Gazette in this place, that he was inter-
rupted and compelled to close his remarks
through the interpositiou of Col. Walker.
We shall now see whether the editor. Of
the Gazette, who was present on the ground
win adhere to his falsehood or publish Col.
Clagett's letter. - OK, ,sr
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-11-07

ra- An Ohio paper says that an inter
es.ing young married lady was safely de-
livercd Of a tiue healthy baby in the Stage
Coach between Chilliccshe and Waverly.
The mother and child continued on their
Journey without q moments delay
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-11-07

So llsAruEslsH ExEWcisEs.-Thc Dele
ware Indians to the number Of above 400,
? nre now engaged ina religious performance
says the Kansas Free State, about 8 miles
FROM this place on the north side of the
river. They have been in meeting about
{ 5 days, and will hold week longer. They
perform chiefly at light, their exercises
consist principally in d,ncing, whooping
!, and singing, Some of our boys who at
). tended one evening report it as an inter.
csting performance. They have their
fonts aud all the paraphanlia of a regular
, camp meeting.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-11-07

Atan asse1nblage Of 4 few friends one
evening lately. the absence Of a lady was no.
ticed, which was apciogized for by an ac-
quain,anee, who stated that she was detained
BY ga little incidenss All, yes! exclaimed
Mrs. j. Clatterbeii, aand . beautiful incl
dent it was, too-weiahs just nine pounsIs
aud a half.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-11-07
NEW STORE & NEW GOODS.

yI Third street. beireen Jefferson & Warrington, tn
DR.. Henry's nep building,
'THAKESa pleasure in informing his friends and
l. the publ, generally that he has oHeneda large
and beautiful selected stock of Dry Goods &c.
prising every variety in the mercantile line, ard u-
tend offer inducements in prices sufficient to COM
pepsate the Ladies and the people all for calling
ard nothing would afford him more pleasure than
have their friendly call AM the public all are re-
questcd to call and Charges nothing-for show.
ing gD Is, and if prices don't suit he will not be at
all surprised at their leaving without purchasing
after looking. Ladies' Dress Goods, Mcrinoes, De-
Iaines, Black Silks, Dress Trimmings, shawls, &c.
Hats Caps, Bootsd Shoes, &c. 4 t5FESe III
z "
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-11-07

nA- Mr.. Crocker of this city exhibited
to us yesterday a red turnip beet that is
rather ahead Of all the mammoth Vegetables
We have seen 1t measures Is inches in
circumference and weighs IA pounds. We
have heard of no beet Of the turnip va
riety SO large, and have seen no large one
so finely shaped and perfectly formed.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-11-07

SERVED THEM RIGnr.--A few days
since, the steamer Cha. lesion, on the Mis-
sissippi, above Memphis met with an acct
dent to her steam scare pipe. The pas
sengcrs we're much frightened, and two Of
them, in the midst Of the excitement, .,ot
into the yawl cut the rope, and re-
fused to let any one else get into it with
them; aud after finding that all danger
was over these persons returned to the
boat, when they were put ashore by the
Captain on sand island in the middle of
river, and left to take care Of themselves.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-11-07

- z -
An 4sisa Funeral and RIOT Five Men Killed.
On Thursday last, says the Wilmington
tDel.) Republican, party of Irishmen who
had been at work on the Delaware Railroad,
below Middletown, were proceeding through
Warwick, Cecil county, Md to inter a de-
ceased comrade al the Catholic Chapel, when
nrocure.i snnnlv If i;ouor'' On ,sp;- "a1
turn from the crave thew ara;n c.Ilsd for
=, -. 80. ~, & At i1;s .u.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-11-07
NEW ARRANGEMENT.

.I>HE subseribcrs have so.d theif cniiFc stock Of
| Books, consisting OF Law, Medical. School aud
M,.erilspe. n Publications., TO d. i. Cooks 4 Co,
las. Lake Street, who vii hcfuaftcr supply all or
,lersrersiysi by us.a We eespssk hr. Mess1stsoke
Sc. rontfnaaneco Of the liberal ratrunage 40 long
bestowed upon us, assuring the bookbiying public
that they will find q. the establishment OF eoke
Co. fbs larger aad lest sclotssd s;uskn the
try. and that isy will Ill all ,sters Iromptly and
bonaaely. Signed, ss A. II. C-BUNu.EY-
a. III, = c. HURLEY will still. be found at their
old siand, Ne. l24. Lake Street. with complete
stock of Blank Books and Stationery.
.f,h;co go Ill Oct %. 1855. g..t2 .sg 4
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-11-07
The Iron Horse!!

CHICAGO AND IOWA UNITED.!!
~ b. COOKE CO., Wholesale Book Sellers, ls'
~. Lake street, Chicago, have made a con,raes
with all the Iron Horses TO carry goods into Iowa
in double qnie k time. and 10 perfect safety. 4.
= The HAwK-EYE MAs will tell yon that on b.
recent trip tour city he perfectly as'cn'hed At
the piles Of Books Cards and Stationery he raw ,i
our house. He could only exclsim, Z" prodgfeu,
"Prodigious!" ID ID az 'H ="
GB- When you come this way call In and zee a.
d. b. COOKE & Co., 1885 Lp.e ct.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-11-07

NEw F,RM-Mr. james F Simpson
retircs from the book concern Of Wilcox
& Co, and Mr. NJ. III. Stowe takes his
place, as will be seen by advertisement in
another colu.nn.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-11-07

css Nav lBao&s>-A Mr.. J. l. Gsese has Just re-
eeived vesy considerable Addi,ioa 70 his 40.
'scs,msnt. lie has II Lau, Medicine. School,
SD standard literary rorss aa.exsesssse mp
sSay. and ksers priatsrs Inks, cards, Paps,
ssasS s.asionAry 10 variety u Wholesale and
psfass
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-11-07

LOOK orr FOR THE LocoMorIyE!-A
Locomotive and several carloads Of iron
are on the other side Of the river for the
B. & NJ. II. Railroad. Track laying will
commence us soon as the iron can he
brought over.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-11-07
nay Two kegs Of powder we're landed at

sg- Two kegs Of powder were landed at
the Portland, (Me } wharf, and three lit
tie bows bursting in the head Of one key,
applied a lighted match, which igniting
the powde. blew the little fellows into the
air wrapping them in flames and produ-
cling the widest scene of excitement, Kill
ling the lads after few hours intense
ounny