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Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1855-01-13

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r;rr ~ ha. al,so,.a a ~ ,h,. Sahhs,h bu,
\ AMI m,'s, "I S;,nl,Ie 4 w, ,ba, m Jay hv sbno,;ng
gams !" % ,bs G,rss, ~" '' And hi, ,hr.a, he
,n,,rs g ,L,n % nn.a "'. .sr,;.,L T ;,,n sxscn,ion,
Even his his @ did n", % I;v.r, @ Mrs. p
r,nm ,hs na,h @ | nr dn,y Knsel;no in
,,rn y..r y;,h bsr oh;,ir.n, .be w,n,lI
vi, ,bem IN ,hs c,rs If ,b,t Gnl
,ha, ~s, : ha. ,ysr M ,h.. y',n,,o ~ =, yenslhat
crv ,,,ntn Hin. af.r ,b;s mixing the
v,,,,,nss, ch;IJ !, h.r arms ,ul r,nnt.
r., hsr hnrss She wnnld riJs m the
s,n,,n.ry @ ~ hay. b.r soL f.d with
Lsay.nIy cm1 frnm which SHE would
l.r;ye ,.,,,,,ob IF sn;ri,ual Strength To
h,,r =, n,J,r al h.r rrials uu,il
"Ano'hef SIX Gays WORK was a0Ae'
Mr. P fnding himself tol'ed in
these base attempts to hinder his vile
from serving the Lord, had recourse to
other me'l"ds still more wicked.
One Sabbath morning, when Mrs.
p was getting ready to attend
Church, he tull her if she did no, stay
at home that day, he would go ITO the
tavern, aud get drunk "Well,' said
she, "if you will go there and curse me,
| must 6" To church and bless you, |
must render good for evi'-blesslng for
cursing." The river D ran be.
tween the home aud the church of Mrs.
P. At the crossing of the river
stood the tavern alluded to above
Here Mr.. P did come on The afore.
said morning, in advance Of his sorrow.
ful wife, and was engaged in drinking
and carousing when she rode up on her
way to church, on the other side of the
river. Here she was accustomed TO
leave her horse and cross the river in
skif.. Her husband came out To meet
her--cursed her as long'faced hypo,
critic, and offered her glass of liquor
fnr her hymn book To all of which
she answered with Christian love aud
Misunderstanding that good had pow.
er to overcome evil. S
/. On her return from church in the
evening. she fund her wretched hus.
band at about mile from home, living
on the side of the road, dead.drunk!-
AS she passed him, she PRAYED that The
Lord would not Law this sin to his charge.
When, she arrived at hume, she told
her,little sonr.(now aboutl twelve wears
old) the condiiiDn If his father. Then
did the mother and the sou mingle their
tears together over a fallen father and
an uurra,e(ul husband. Buttrue to the
instinct of genuine love, they harnessed
III, horse that had that day been sad.
dled-hi,ched him to small sled, and
drove off TO bring the d,unkard to his
home. They rolled him on the sled,
and broueh. him to his house, aud pu,
him in bed, where he Law unconscious
ill mex, morning, when the wife met
him with n smile, and asked if he was
better. The wretched man was over
come with such unmerired kindness
He ceased opposiup his wifn in her de.
vo,ions He wnulJ sometimes, after this,
.ven read chapter or twn in tie Bible,
and often bring 40 the horse and saddle
i, for Mrs. p to ride to church up.
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Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1855-01-13

wA Committee of Christian. exists
in Rome, denomina,ed BY themselves,
the "Roman commiiteesfor the publ.
catioa of the Bible" Tie committee
consists of seven persons--fve residing
in Rome, aud two for the presen.,in
The kingd"m of Piedmont. lt'is es,i:
mated, sucl, is the desire for the Scrip.
lures in Italy, lha. many thousand cop.
les will scarcely supply ,hessxigency uf
a few provinces.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1855-01-13

KOvto groO Rich.- Amman who is
rich now, was very poor when he was a
boy. Whsn asked how 'hegot his'richcs
he replied
My father taught me n never g play gil
my work was finished, and never To spend
my money until had eayasd-it.a
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1855-01-13

The crimea, which is a portion of lhe
Russian Empire, aaaiat the pressil, moment
the seat Of the TudoR Russian warsis pen.
insnIa, lying between the Black Sea an,lihe
Sea oi Azof. Ii contains nine principal
towns, with an aggregate population of co..
355, Ssyaslpaels the capital. liss 4l,lS5!m-
habitun,s. s II 2SS
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1855-01-13

SABBATH OssEavAscE.-A bill has bs
introduced in the Canadlan Parliament rel
tive to ,he observance of the Sabbath.
proyi.les that M po.,.ntIlce in the P'"vi"'
shall be opened, nor my letter. paper,
uacket bs delivered, nur auyamail be ma
up or dispatched On the stbhah. The Ioc
NJ, h. canal ure also to be closed.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1855-01-13
POETRY i J.
CAN'T Do WITHOUT A PAPER,

- CAN'T Do WITHOUT a PAPER rg
o,j lWhut, do without paper 7 No, 413'
) l'vctricd il 10 my sorrow, '
pgo So, to subscribe for ono III CO. '.
rH's Nor wait until tomorrow. "'
l q Should lovers drown or ha 6 thcmsdres,
81 w Or other foolish cupcr, " ~ "
'a'ri.I never got to hear Of it *
y l do not take the paper. \
- r3a Why, there's my neighbor, Jothan' stoa
'1ass lie always hears the news,
.r'nIa And having news TO talk about Il,
;:75t II never gets the blues. ...-s -
Willie o,hors yawn III ennui,
ni lis mind is light as vapor; ~
Tho cause is plain to half an eye.
'8' lie always takes the paper. l-.
o. While ncigllbor Stout hears all the news
.'1a..s And knows each current price,
And always minds his P's und e's,
10 '-By taking good advice. '-' az 2 -.
Cannot tcllthc price Of calves,
, Or poultry, coffee, tape, OF e -
Any kind Of merchandise, .. Is,
Because take no paper. e
Though have studies which require
Much timc and menta! labor,
Yet can spare little lime, sq.r
A. well as Stout my neighbof.
-. Though time be precious, ! can ps'
.,.y A longer midnight taper. " Hyu
Aud tllus ,akc,tinsc to read tho isws-
-, Therefore I'll ltakc q paper taG'ier
IN ,iss9 777SS' & T97fatls'--
Bu, now which one shall Eel.ct,
. So many greet my sisiof .7
One stubborn fact which l ac,cct.
Shall influence my decisiF. la .i
The ncutcst paper and the bss, RI.
Should be the one for inc, I'D e
And when bring it to thnfst, -9
... The MIRRORS it Isce Ty
Ono Dollar fly, III advance
And that without delay. .a n
I'll go,my MIRROR regular, m
.,.. On every Saturday. ur
..- Then vile and weans may reae'c news,
~ BY morn or midnight taper .'
,e No man of family, who's sharp BITS
r Will do without paper!
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1855-01-13

% Generous Donation.- Hon. WIN. E.
Helfenstein has dedicated forever portion
ofhis Shamokin coal estate, for the benefit
Of the, poor Of New York, Philadelphia,
Baltimore, Lancaster, Carlisle, SC. SC.
for the endowment ofa,Free College at
Shamokin, and for ,hsibeneft iofAfrican
Colonization. The landto be devoted 10
these praiseworthy objects in two tracts,
and embraces about 600 acres oflhe best
Anthracite in the State; and one tract for
the destitu!epoor, is saidto be capable Of
producing 100000 tons per annum when
developed andthe other ttactifor
thsendowmen, of,hs college and African
Colonization will yield, ii is estimated by
competent judges, l5o,ooo'ons. Atalow
rental this quantity will bring in a reve.
nue. Of upwards ofsloo,o yearly which
is more than 6 per cent on million and a
huff Of dollars. Oneofthese tracts has
already been leased and will, the coming
year be put in operation. si s's''
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1855-01-13

A church has recently been huilt in
Davenport, Iowa, The following notice
was uppended.to.the advertisement Of the
opening of,hscdidee:
"The cfowsrs Of tobacco are earnestly
requested to avoid the use Of the article in
lie ciurch. c cisc.NtW MrH Aa.I y
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1855-01-13
FORENSIC FUN.

The N. Orleans Picayune is a bright
mirror, reAecting for our mirth all the
fun and frolic eliminated about it,
We have heard, in our day, of legal
quibhles. says lla, witty journals but
lila, Phiadelphia lawyer can beat the
following, lately argued to q jury in this
city, h6 can take our hat, aye. and cord
.nroys. The prisoner is on ,trial for GU
tering a house in the night time with in
tent to steal.
The testimony was clear that he had
made an opening sufficiently large to
admit the upper part Of his body. and
through which he proiruded himself az
bout half way, and stretching out his
arm committed the theft.
Mr.. obfustiease Brief addresses the
jury; 'isl
"What an outrage" Qooking horri-
fed and with outstrelched and tremb-
ling arms) "Irepea,, what an outrage
upon your intelligence and common
sense is it for tho States Attorney to
ask al you, .hands ,he conviction of my
client on such testimony. The law is
against catering a house-.and can man
be said to eater a house, when only one
AaJfof his body was in and the other
halfouTl" ,,-.. .sgf;s =
The jury broughtin verdict Of gull.
ty as to one.half Of his body, and 'not
guilty as TO the other half: se
4 The Judge sentenced The. .guilty1ay
none years Imprisonment, leaving 10
the prisoners option to have the inno-
cent half cut Of, or take il along with
him. e',i'.l'5 +. II
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1855-01-13

The Governors Of the Houss Of Industry
III Dublin have found it necessary 10 pro-
mulsars un order yrohbitin. nuns and o'he'
religious orders from visiting the hospitals o.
tho house aud they have Furthermore had
10 take measures 10 prevent repetition d
attempts to interfere with the religious be-
lief Of The pucF patients,
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1855-01-13

AK IMposrAsr MOVEMENT "A rrmarka'
Nle RELIGIOUS movement is said 10 be now IN
progress in Leeds England. in tho Estab'
lishea Church. Ii has many traits of resent
blapcs 10 III. revivuIs which took place un.
der Whitfield aud Wesley. Special services
havs been recently held in the town By satI'
ious clersymen Of evangelical sentiments,
who wr,e i'm nap,essed with the importance OF
awakening amons their hearers concern for
their spiritual interests. Large mee'"ssare
held tot united prayer, in which there IS en-
,its f:srlom. Among the coaver's ise cIeF'
s,msu distinguished formerly for his hisl
church a,pdiIsclioas, Several others whc
Aul Ioag been bytploftssion, minis'ersoi tn
yTo,d, appear 20 have Geeo'ns ihe'sue!sc'
ui q spiji:aa' change. =
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1855-01-13

Heavy Pasis1mcrt.-An editor be.
came martial aud was created captain.
On parade Instead of I" Two PAGES in
fropt-advance," he unconsciousIy ex'
claimed, Cash-lwo dqllars year in
advance" He was conrt.martiaIed and
sentenced to read bis ownpaper.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-08-02

Many of our country people are blind
to the happiness at their own doors, in
a way very well described by writer
in the Transcript:
"Life, Mr.. Editor, is very short,
and cannot perceive that the Ameri.
cans enjoy the manifold blessings by
which it is surrounded. Those who
have travelled, and they are legion, sigh
for unattainable things across the blue
waters, neglecting the goods the gods
have provided for them at their own
doors; and those who have not are so
swallowed upi in the pursuit of mammon
and other things, that they totally for
get to seek after such boon as social
existence. Our public entertainments
are necessarily precarious. dependent
upon stars and notabilities, and many
persons abstain from doing anything
because they cannot have an opera eve
ry night. Now how much more accep-
tably would matters be arranged if
these same people would collect around
them goodly company of sweet voices,
without ceremony or expense, where
opinions might be heard, subjects dis
cussed light as air or deep as thought.
There is nothing surer than that the
more we see Of each other the better we
like each other, one of the best parts Of
our nature, sympathy, being elected by
frequent intercourse. Then, why is it
that we meet hardly anywhere, except
in the ballroom, where FIVE hundred
friends are huddled together, where
there is no conversation, and where ev-
en- the young do not dance. only the
youngest The mothers who have
daughters, staying at home, and those
who have not, feeling they are not
wanted. The aspect Of these festivities
bears the very high coloring of a dis
banded nursery. Far be it from me,
Mr.. Editor, to discourage dancing; tits
healthful and graceful exercise.
but complain that there is nothing done
for those who do not, from various rea-
sons, incline to pirOusttes. Nothing is
more charming than the gayety Of
youth; but there are still some very
agreeable old people left in this world,
and as there can be no society without
a judicious mixture Of ages, tits greatly
to be regretted they are not discovered
. and classified" p 81
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-08-02

the supreme control of those bloody
papists.
We-you-I-sit down now and then
under the inspiration of the same invis-
ible Omnipotent-the living and life
giving Jehovah-the same ever Pres
ent, who suggested that discharge Of
cannon-and mediate how we may best
help Zion, again closely 5esieged by
cruel foes, and our country betrayed by
injustice and hypocracy to cruelty, vio-
lence, fraud and oppression. Well, that
might be done and that may be done
Yes, but there's that tremendously pow
erful boom, the organizations of mod
ern church apostacy thrown across my
path! As it has before bafled my ef-
forts, and turned back my helpers. who
had sworn to stand by me in serving
God and man, so it may still; there is
none to 90 with mel Then "be thou
strong" and "My spirit shall go with
thee" and break the Boom. ''But ah!
the ship reeled and fell over" "But
she rose again."
Now then, let one and all who can
say at is truth" +" and that Imay be me
take it to themselves and for them
selves, and burst the boom. For, not
withstanding the rapid and fearful
growth of that Upas tree-passive obe-
dience in Church and State-"there is
still spirit in man, and the inspiration
of the Almighty giveth him understand
ing. 1 am young and they were very
old, wherefore / was afraid and burst
not show mine opinion. l said, days
should speak and multitude of years
should teach wisdom. But great men
are not alsOags wise, therefore l said
hearken unto me: l wU speak that 1
may be refreshed.
DUN SPIRo SPERo.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-08-02

Germans take to cabbage as natural
ly as Yankees to whiting and short
trowsers. Tell us mans relation to
this vegetable, or how often he has a
jack-knife and pine stick in his hands,
and we will tell you what blood runs in
his veins, and also how many inches
his pants are below the knee. National
characteristics are as evident in the hand
and mouth as in religion, manner Of
love. and other up-to-the-should institu-
tons. h-- t27aSl
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-08-02

The LIBRARY OF SARMAcAND.-It !:
well known that Tamerlane, in giving
orders for the devastation of the coun.
tries he conquered, commanded that the
books and manuscripts Of every subju.
gated people should be brought to Sar-
macand, city of Independent Tartary,
in Bokhara, where they were deposited
in some stronghold, and not a single
volume was allowed to be taken from it
This collection of Sarmacand has been
known only as tradition. until its exis.
tence was proved few years since, BY
an intrepid traveller (Mr. Khatcadour
who visited the town, and succeeded in
gaining admittance to the interior of the
fortress. An account of what he saw
was published in the Paris Ahhenouna
Franeias, in March last, from which ar
ticle we condense these revelations
After completing his arrangements
dressing himself in the white costume Of
the Sheiks, and hanging valuable anu
lets around his neck, and magic stones
on his breast, for the purpose of gaining
favorable reception from the natives
MFR. Khatcadour set out for Sarma-
cand. reaching which he got permission
to visit the fortress that contained the
great photographed treasury, and i'm
mediately directed his steps to that
formidable structure. After having
assembled and descended numerous
rough and almostimpassable paths, and
after a thousand turns, traversing i'm
mense halls peopled by enormous bats,
our adventurous traveller reached the
vault, which contained the books, and
the gate of which was secured by pom
derous bolts and locks. Opening the
door with difficulty, what a spectacle
was presented to his view! Thousands
of books of various sizes. piled at ran
dom on each other, or lying scattered
about in the dust, in a sombre vault,
lighted only by couple of small aper-
lures. To examine these treasures
years were necessary, and he was al
lowed but an hourl He took hold Of
huge book, more than a foot thick, six
feet long and four broad; in opening it,
the cover, which was composed of moth
ing else than rotten boards. broke to
pieces in his hands. Beneath it were
great leaves of parchment. covered with
Greek characters; its title, written in
the Armenian dialect, was the follow
ing: History ofhe Ancient Heroes of
all Nations, By the High Priests of tie
Temple of Diana and Mars." Mr..
Khatcadour turned over several leaves,
and everywhere he found the same char
acters; he wished next to examine the
books, lying beneath the first one he
had opened, but it was so heavy that he
was obliged to renounce the effort He
turned to another side and inspected the
first book within his reach; it was a
Syriac work of history, without a title,
in the Armenian dialect; he picked up
another which he found to be Georgi-
an manuscript. The next book he
opened was large bible in Armenian,
another was poetical composition in
Arabic verses. He then opened two or
three Greek books, whose authors were
unknown to him, and another being the
works of Origen. But he had hardly
glanced at some twenty and odd vol
umes, mere atoms in this vast deposito
ry of knowledge, when he heard his
friends calling on him from the outside.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-08-02
THE REVENGE OF EsoP

A blockhead once a stone at Esop threw;
ga better marksman, friend, l never knew"
Exclaimed the wit, and gaiIy rubbed his leg;
"a hand so dsxterous ne'er will come to beg.
Excuse these pence, how poor am you knOwl
If give these, what would the rich bestow?
Look, looki that well drest gentleman you see;
Quick, prove on him the skill misspent on me-
Here, take the stone. Be cool-a steadfast
eye
And make your fortune with one lucky shy"
The blockhead took the counsel of the wit;
He poised the pebble, and his mark he hit.
''Arrest the traitor! He has struck the Kingp
And Esop, smiling, saw the ruffan swing.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-08-02

A Chow SroRY.--A man in Pawlet,
VT, after having his corn destroyed and
his wheat field attacked by the sable
depredators, and having tried every
kind of scarecrow to no purpose, pro.
cured strychnine, in which he soaked
some corn, and strewed it over the field
As the result of the first days effort .ol
his preventative, he found the dead car
cases of 200 crows in and about the
field.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-08-02

SINGULAR PHENOMENON ON THE XIV
ER.-The officers and others on the
Memphis packet 75shomingo, on hertrip
up the Ohio river Thursday evening,
saw a singular, and we may add fright
full up-heaving of the river or black wa
ter spout, Just ahead of them near Alton
and Wolf creek. The river, which is
very deep at that point, was in great
commotion Just about the middle Of the
river, and dense mass rose from the
surface, having the appearance at first
of couple of laden coal boats up-ended
in the river and then sunk down again.
This great black mass, as it appeared to
be, rose from ten to twenty feet above
the level of the river four or five times,
and then sunk down again. In the
meantime the boat approaching near the
scene, and the last time, covering a
space of thirty or forty feet, it rose or
belched forth huge volume of black
slime and froth, fully fifteen feet high,
all Of which was seen by the officers OF
the boat. AS soon as it subsided the
river was covered with great patches OF
black looking slime and filth, which
spread widely over the surface Of the
water in some instances, while other por-
tions sunk Immediately. The weather
was clear and calm. No emotion. jar
or shaking was felt on the boat. and
nothing unusual perceived on the shore.
The caase Of this black water spout, or
water quake, we leave to philosophers
to explain. Cow., 21st,
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-08-02

Six quart bottles filed with green
currants, apparently fresh, were recent
ly discovered in the foundation Of an
old building in Burlington. Pa, and it
was subsequently found that they had
been buried there thirty years.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-08-02
Volume Xxx.
THE WIND.

The wind is a bachelor, 8irf
Merry and free;
He roves at his pleasure
Ger land and DER sea;
He ruffies the lake
And kisses the flower,
And he sleeps when he lists,
In a jessamine bower.
He gives to the cheek
OF the maiden its bloom;
He tastes her warm kisses,
Enjoys their perfume;
But, truant-like, often
The sweets that he sips
Are layished next moment
On loveher lips.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-05-01
Late and Important from Havana.

CHARLESTON, April 28.--The steamship
Isabel arrived to-day, bringing dates from
Havana and Key West to the 18th. The cor,
respondent of the Courier says grand review
took place at Havana on the 22d inst. Com
modore McCauley occupied a seat in General
Concha's carriage.
Three Creole gentlemen were in prison,
charged with beating four Spanish officers Of
rank.
Several Of the Civil Guard are reported to
have been assassinated in the streets.
l. was reported on the 24th Commodore
McCauley had effected settlement with Gen.
Concha, Of the difficulties between the United
States and the Cuban authorities. The
Coarier's correspondent, however, doubts this,
believing that General Concha has no authority
to treat.
The Guards had all been withdrawn from
the ship Thomas Church.
Pinelo and Cadalgo embarked on the 23d for
Spain.
General Concha had invited Commodore
McCauley to grand banquet.
Sugars and Molasses were advancing.
Freights were active.
KEY WEST, April 25.--The brig Horatio was
picked up on the 22d, off Sand Key and towed
into Key West, stripped Of everything, and
showed indications of having been set on fire,
and is presumed to have been abandoned.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-05-01

il store The largest aud most reliable stock OF
Pianos ever offered in his CITY from the Justly re-
nowned manufactures OF Hallet Davis " Co,
Boston; Bacon IL Raven, New York; and Knabc.
Cache 81 Co, Baltimore; ranging in prices from
1925 10 $500.
bition at the Metropolitan Mechanics Fair, nj the
Smithsonian Institute, four superb Pianos, made
expressly TO order for this Exhibition. any Of
which we will dispose OF on reasonable terms.
Also on hand, Guitars, Viohns, Flutes, Accord.
cons, Meodeons, Banjos, Strings, Muse, &c.
Remember, at the Piano, Music Stationery,
Periumery, and Fancy Goods Store Of
JOHN Il. ELLIS,
306 Penn avenue, near 10th street
Feb 25-3t
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-05-01
CHE LAMPLIGHTER.-A fresh supply

Il Just received
Also, Life and Sayings of Mrs. Darlington, and
others Of the Family, edited by b. p. Shellaber, OF
the Boston Post.
My Schools and Schoolmasters; or the Story OF
my Education, by Hugh Miller, author of the
Footprints of the Creator, &c.
Womans Influence and Woman's Mission.
The Ladys Equestrian Manual, in which the
principles and practice Of Horsemanship for La
dies are thoroughly explained, 10 enable every
Lady to ride with comfort and elegance.
Just received and for sale at the bookstore OF
r. FARNHAM,
Corner of 18th street and Penn avenue.