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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-12-19

st"' 1srnishod with comfortable aud hoard
.,v pheasant part of the city. Application on
n WV Hs,rcst between sth and 9th. second door
,a corner. East of sth, diagonaly opposite the
a. If Reeds Church. de B--Ss
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-12-19

'LUE.--FiYe bbis. Cline various quail
~ lies, received aud for sae by
CHARLES MILLSPAUGH,
a. IL Druggist.
, 1855-11-23
PrOcINIllatiOll:

WllEREAS, by proclamation bearing date October
w lith, 1853, call was nude upon the people Of
the Territory of Washington for two companies Of vol
uhtcers tn augment the force operating against the Ia
kiml triic OF indians:
y Nv, therefore, in order more fully to secure the
lives and property Of our inhabitants from any incur
sonS outbreak, the part of the Indians, and u
be- prepared for any emergency make this proclaim
alton calling upon the people Of this Territory for for
ditona companies nf volunteers to consist each OF
one Captain, one first and second Lieutenant twn
Mnicilns, four Sergeant, four Corporls and seventy
hur privates. "
ltis expected that Walla-walla Skamania and Clarke
will furnish one company tn enroll at Vancouver; that
COwlitz, Wahkakum Pacific and Chehals will furnish
one company toenrul At Chthlamct; that Lewis Thurs
ton, Picrre aud SawaniSh will furnish company,
IN enroll ut Olympia and that King Island, Jefferson,
Cl tin and Whltcnm will furnish company, to en-
roll at SEATTLE Each volunteer will furnish his own
arms and equipment, and cIch company will elect its
own officer.
The Captain Of each company will transmit a. soon
possible Ia the Executive, copy Of the muster roll
together with st ltcmcnt OF the number Of arms and
equipments and wait for further orders.
These fur companies ART t. lie considered as a rc-
serve fpe aud win only take the field when necessity
absolutely requires IL.
They will therefore, after organizing resume their
usual avocationS and scmblc again at the command
Of their Officers.
Given under my hand at Olympia, this 2?d day Of
C.H. MASON,
Acting Governor, Washington Territory.
, 1855-11-23
General Orders.
AnJrTAST GENERALS OFFICE,
Olympia, W. T., Nov. I'd, lsf
UENERAL ORDERS No,

l.
lst. The company d. Capt. Wallace, raised and or
ganized in SteacoOm, Is accepted and mustered into
service, and will cooperate with the garrison at Fort
Stellaeoom until an expedition against the enemy is
made.
I'd. The company Of mounted Rangers of Mound
prairie Capt llenness, is accepted and will be mus
tered in upon rendition Of their muster and descriptive
rolls.
Sd. Capt. Hewitt's company Of volunteers from
Seattle, Icing now upon AN expedition against the
enemy will be placed upon the rolls of thi, Office ,s
in service upon rendition Of their Ncr and deScrp
tive nulls
4th. Captains or other officers commanding com
panics will keep this office informed Vi their move
mentS and report ~ often possible all the iniurI-
ton they may obtain relative u the movements OF the
enemy, &C., &c.
Commanding officers of companies will report t,
this oiire the names Of any officer, non-cOmms,uHcd
officer or private who may distinguish himself 10y amy
remarkable gallantry, extraordinary good service.
5th. Should any officer, nOn-cummisSiUned olccr,
have in action with the enemy, such person will he
reported to this Office by the commanding officer of
the company detachment, and receive dishonora-
BILE discharge from the service.
9Th. Any habitual neglect Of guard or fatigue duty
or general absence from roll call-inattention upon
post, and general disobedcncc OF lawful orders from
superior officers, will be alo reported ut the option Of
officers commanding companies or detlchmentS.
eth. An intelligent and gallant citizen soldcry
must the absolute necessity of discipline To make
courage ecicnt-tO insure against the enemy
and make the duty equal upon all.
BY order OF the Acting Governor.
JAMES TILToN,
Adjutnn Ge,srI Of pOiuatecr forces, w r.
, 1855-11-23
orplcE OF TUE TEREIroRrAL AUDITOR.

Olympia ~. 7. Nor. II, 1855.
To the Auditors of the counties Of walLwalla, Ska.
mania, Pacific, Wahkiakum, Chehals, Sawamsh,
Jefferson and Clalam.
GENTLEMEN; The first Legislative Assembly Of this
territory among other acts passed the following: AN
act u provide Tor the assessing and collecting county
and territorial revenue Section II Of that act reads
thus-"Whn thirty days after the assessment roll of
any county has been examined, corrected and ap-
proved by the board Of county commissioners, the
county auditor shall transmit To the territorial auditor
certified copy thereof under the seal Of the board" !"
Now, IL II Is good for man tp seek for and obtain
Office, it is good for the people that the entire du
ties Of that Office should at sOhttims during its term
be performed.
The June term Of the county c0mmiSsioners' court
Is the time fixed by law for examination 6c Of the
sessnent rolls and within thirty days thereafter the
county auditor is required To transmit 10 the territorial
auditor, certified copy thereof
Over four months have elapsed since the time fixed
by law for the transmission, yet up 10 this time the
assessment rolls Of your several counties nave not
reached this onice.
In seventeen days fran this time the Legislative as
semby convenes and ten days thereafter the terrific
rial auditor is required by law to make his annual re.
port tO that body.
You will, therefore, gentlemen the necessity Of
sending In your assessment rolls without any further
delay.
Very respectfully, your Obt servant,
X. N. WALKER.
Territorial auditor
, 1855-11-23
EXECUTIVE OFFICE, Olympia, W. 7.
InnnarY 21th 1871.

LIST. The northern half of section 2G-the north
eastern quarter Of section 27-factonal section Is and
the eastern half Of section a. all in range one ~
west township nineteen (l9) north, situated on the
south side Of Puget Sound the mouth of She nah
nam, or Medicine creek, and Ole mile west of the VIII
lamette meridian, containing according 70 the U. s.
land survey 1904 acres.
2nd. A tract on the south side of Commencement
Bay rot far from the mouth Of the Puyallup rver be-
ginning at point on the beach marked by large
white fir tree, blazed on three Sides and standing on
the north east corner Of Swan 4 Rileys claim
thence along the beach and following its meanderings
and half miles in south eastery direction, to
point marked by fallen tree, bearing the letters U.
r., behind which three cedar trees conspicuousy
blazed; thence south and half miles thence
west about one mile to point due south Of the place
OF beginning and thence north about two and halT
miles to saidpace Of beginning, containing In al 1880
acres, or two sections Of land.
Sd. The small island called Klah-cbe-min, situated
opposite the mouth Of Hammerlys and Totten's In
let's and separated from Harttene Island by Peales
Tor Pickerings) passage containing according to the
U. s. land survey, about 400 acres W., Ls
4th. The Peninsula at the south eastern end Of
Perrys Island called Shas-quihl and ~.
9TH. The Island called Chah-choosen, situated In
the Lumm river at the point Of separation Of the
mouths, emptying respectively into Bellingham Bay
and the Gulf OF Georgia. s.i... 90 I.5,t
the mouth Of a small brook running into the same,
next TO the site Of the old Spanish fort thence along
the shore round Cape Classet Fattery TO the mouth
OF another small stream running into the bay the
south side Of said Cape, little above the Watch vii
lage thence following said brook TO It's source I;
thence in straight line to the OF the first men
toned creek, and thence following the down to
N ISAAC /. STEVENS, Gov,
~ and SuDt, Ind. Az, w, T.
, 1855-11-23
Official

APP0inimeHt' by hseAciing GorernOr, ". r.
EDWARD LANDER to be AID, to the Acting Governor
and COmmlndcr-inchief with the rank Of Lieutenant
Colonel, during the present with the Yakima and
other hostile tribes OF Indians.
Dr. GALLO n WILLARD, To be n Surgeon Of the
lst Regiment Washington Territory Volunteers during
the Indian war
A. B. STUART, to be Commissary of subsistence and
supplies for the post At Olympia, during the present
Indian
e. II. MASON,
Acting Gorernor and Commaader-in-chicC
Executive OFFICE,
Olympia, W. T., Nov. ~, lS55.
, 1855-11-23

JONES, ToBIE & 60.
co ~ o "a ,
Corner 9C Sadlsome aud SIeramento Sfreef',


Corrsr qC Saslsome aud SIeramenio STREETS,
SAN FRANCISCO.
re now prepared to oGer - the trade large ard
"A well assorted stock Of desirable Fall and Winter
Goods received per rrccnt arrivals, comprising:
Bonnet Ribbons, Black and COlered Velvet Ribbons,
White and Black silk Blonde LAoes, Artificial Flowers,
Feathers aud Pnmes Jaconet and Swiss INSERTIONS and
Edgings, Ladie| Embroidered Collars, Sleeves and
Uhimcsetts Thread Edings and Iaces, English Black
Grape and general variety OF the Latest and most APP
proved styles Of Mllenery Goods Laces and Enbroi-
ries. Also
Rogers wostenholms' and Barnes & Sons Pocket
Knives Scissors Razors ond Razor Strips, Ddttpns Of
all de scrptions Threads Needles. Pins, Tapes and
Bndings Combs and Brushes OF all kinds, Ladies' aud
Childrens Ho-eiry Ladies' and Gentlemens Gloves and
Handkerchiefs. Zephyr Worsted, Trimmings and
BFaids, India Rubber Balls, Assorted Toys and Babies
Wax Dolls, and assorted China Dolls, Game Bags
shot Belts, and Pouches Porte Monais Envelopes and
Letter Paper, assorted Lead Pencils, Steel Pens, and
Ink. Also--
An extensive and choice assnrtment Of Pcrfumery
Yankee and German Notions, &C., &C.
All Of which will he sold at the Invest rates for cash
So N. b. New Goods received from New York BY
every steamer.
Nov 10th, 1855. noo:5ms
, 1855-11-23
NOTICE
0RFIcE INDIAN AFFAIRS,
Puget Sound Rst'Iet.

VTlHI7di W IT, a0UF' IT, I7'J' J
IL friendly Indians within the limits of the Pugcts
"A SIund District, have been directed by me, to rem.
dczvOus at the following points ~ Gt irhef orders
Head of North Bay, Nis1ualy, SteiAcpom, Gig uSr-
Dor, Vashon's Island, Seattle, Port Orchard, Pcun's
Cove and Oak llarbor-and Dr. ]. b. WsBBER, appOint-
ed Special Agent t. look after those Indians At prcseat
encamped at the Head Of North Bay Nisqually Stella
COON, Gig Harbor, and Nashon's Island DR.. NAY
SAkD appointed Special agent to look after tho-e
camped az Seattle and Port Orchanl,-and Capt Fay
and Dr. Hui, Special Agents for those encamped at
Oak Harbor, Penn's Cove, and Holmes II ,rbor on
Whidhy's Island
Should It be deemed necessary the several bands of
Indians will be required to occupy two or three points
only and request the inhabitants in the vicinity Of
these several encampments to report at any un-
usual movements the part of thee Indians n any
OF the above named Special Ageyt. or to me, at
Olympia. NJ. t. StkNONS,
, 1855-11-23
Religious Notices.

Rev. g. +. wnIrwoRrm presbyterian church, will
proach regularly the second and fourth Sabbaths
Of every month, at IL o'clock, A. NJ, and 9 O'Clock
r. NJ.
Rev. J. F. DEvORE, (Meth,dist Church) will preach
regularly on the thirl Sabbath Of every month, also
thc tth a. they may occur, at II o'clock, A. NJ, and
at o'clock, T. NJ and every fourth Sabbath ut the
SthlOlhonsein in New Market at 8 O'clock, 2. NJ
, 1855-11-23

IMPORTER AND DEALER
IN Wood and Willow Ware, Bro9ms, Pals. Tuirs
i Twine, Seines, Nets &C. corner Of Clay and Bat
terry streets, San Francisco has constantly on hand
Fixes, 2 l-2 feet to feet :
Salmon Nets from 50 to 100 fathoms long;
Herring Nets, from Is to rs fathoms long
Salmon Seines. from 10 To 200 fathoms long;
Dip Nets Quail Nets, Cast Nets Cedar Buoys Salmon
Twine; Seine Twine &c.
For sale low 10 the trade.
Nov. Is, 1855 no93ms
, 1855-11-23
PROCLAMATION.

VLTHEREAS. Information has been received by me
w that a state of War is existing between the
YAKIMA TRIBE OF INDIANS and the UNITED
STATES. And, .r
IPhereas, It is deemed necessary TO augment the
force already in the field
1, CHARLES II. MASON, Acting Governor Of
Washington territory, do hereby call upon the people
Of this territory capable of hearing arms for two com
panies OF volunteers 10 consist each Of:
Que Captain, one First and one Second Lieutenant,
two Musicians, four Scrgeants, four Corporas, and
venty-four privates. ,t...t
The places Of enrolment will be for one Company at
Vancouver in Clarke county, and the other At Oym.
MA In Thurson county They will organize soon
possible By electing their own officers and report
through them the one at Vancouver, IN the command
ing officer Of tho post and the one at Olympia, TO the
Executive for further unlers.
An persons de-irous Of enrolling will, far prac-
tcabe provide their own arms and equipments. The
greatest pos .lbe expedition Is requested as Is expe
dent for the command 10 take the field ut the earliest
moment.
Given under my hand at olympia, this 18th day Of
October, A. D, 1855.
OFT. 10. ls5j-ns. D., ..l..- 81 .-tt,-a
, 1855-11-23
Removal.
f. p. SEYMOUR,


IMPORTER AND wHOLEsALE DEALER N
Wood aud Willow Ware, Nets, srines, TwIne,
nIats, &C., &C.,
C0RNER OF CLAY AND BATTERY STREETS,
I, San Francisco-constantly on hand Salmon gill
nets from so fathoms TO 200 do Herring nets, Smet
nets, Dip nets, Cast nets, Bird nets. .s.
fine assortment OF hauling seines from 20 to 200
fathoms long Pixies, n. 3, I, 5, and feet Perch
traps, Salmon twne, India twine, Linen ball twine,
Seine twine, Cotton twine, &c. Cedar buoys, Cork
bnoys, with every article belonging 70 this trade.
The above gouds are manufactured by the Amer
can Net and Twne Manufacturing Co.. and are guar
antecd in every case, 10 give satisfaction.
oct. II, ls5j.-nG-3m.
, 1855-11-23

I.OR which a premium iras dIrdrded al The SLATE
l. 1gTielliittrdl Fair, in Sacramento, ISIS.
LYON & CO., BREWERS,
1876, Pine street are now manufacturing and ofering
for sale the above named Ale and Porief in barrels
and half barrels, in lots 10 suit.
nlO-3m Pine street San Francisco
, 1855-11-23
OLYMPIA LODGE, No. S,

Noi Ancient Free and Accepted MaSons, holds
v irregular communications on the first and third
Saturday evenings in every month.
All members of the order in good standing are invi
ted to attend I. +. MCELROl, W. NJ.
, 1855-11-23
Ready-Mado clothing Warehouse.

Roady-Mado Clothing Warehouse.
WILLIAM G. BADGER,
NO. 90 BATTERY STREET, SAN FRANCISCO.
IMPORTERS OF READY-MADE CLOTHING AND
FURNISHING GOODS. ALSO, EVERY
VARIETY OF HATS, BOOTS AND BRoGANs. ,
VLI0ULD invite country Merchants who are visiting
wv San Francisco to call and and examine my large
stock Of Clothing, &c. 800
have on hand and constantly arriving, the largest
assortment Of every variety and style Of Clothing Of
any house In the State. - p
Ny stock amounts TO over two hundrad thousand
dollars
The Goods are manufactured under my own super
vision are made from the best MATERIAL and In the
most durable manner.
Persons buying my clothing will dnd argeand sale
able sizes. f4fs tH
Purchasers may rely upon finding every article they
wish in my stock. Ny prices will be as low, II not
lower, than they be found elsewhere In the mar
ket. guarantee each article sell. Please call and
examine my stock. novl6-9-3m.
, 1855-11-23
For Sale.

A TWO STORY DWELLING, situated in o.
"A Seattle, King county, designed either as a E;;
store or tavern, well finished inside and out be- AA
ing clothed and papcred inside and adyantageously
situated may he purchased on reasonable terms by
application being made Tn the undersigned.
a5r ALSO, n claim situated at the mouth Of the
Duwamish river, well watered, and which is erected
good log house. there is cleared and under fence about
) acres Of land.
Several town lots will also Le disposed Of In Seattle
JOHN J. MOSS.
September Z, 1866 nO52.tf
, 1855-11-23
ALIEN & CO.

Ahk6N u OVI-
HAvE just received, per bark Luika, and offer for
II sale at the
Sandwich. Island Store, at TumWatsr,
Riue drills, brown drills;
Mexican mixtures, ,cOttonades;
Suffolk drills striped shirting;
Assorted prints, blankets;
Cadet pants, fine blackdo;
Denim irOcks and pants;
Hickory shirts, white shirts;
Merino shirts and drawers:
U. 8. hats, Henry Clay do;
Boots, cloth caps;
Mess pork, hams, beef;
Rice, sugar, coffee, syrup;
Vinegar, pickles, sauces;
Ginger, pepper, mustard;
Turpentine, oil and white lead,
with many other articles too numerous to mention =
An OF which will be aold at reasonable rates. and In
quantities 10 suit tpurchasers.
Jan IL, 1855, nlsu.
, 1855-11-23
9RAND W 0UND


THE subscriber will be prepared to furnish the pub
l. lie the conn fall. with the best leading varieties
OF fruit trees. Consisting Of Apple, Pear Plum Cher
ry, Pcach, Currents, GDpScbcrres, Nc., which have
been selected with from the States and Oregon
nurseries
My gr mnd being well adapted to the diffusion OF
roots, atter myself present to the public as
good trees as any nursery on the Pacific coast and
warrant them true to name. Prices to correspond
with the times. Produce stock taken in exchange
for trees. Orders by mail will receive prompt attcn.
tim; Trees carefully packed and delivered at Olym-
pia free of charge,
l.. D. DURGIN.
Grand Mound, SEP. Il, lSLi-ul
, 1855-11-23

~ The news Of the fall Of Sebastopol
was celebrated in Canada with great en-
thnsiasm. ,.is
, 1855-11-23
CoOPGR'S
Eye, Ear and OrthOpHdic
INFIRMARY

GAN FRANCISCO. No. Il Sansone street. near the
- Rassettc House. Patients laborng under disease Of
the Eye, the Ear and those afflicted with all varieties
Of deormtes resortng to this institution will lind at
once hcme where miners as well as Others, can be
accommodated with board and comfortable rooms, in
plain or costly style according to their tastes.
Dr. Cooper has visited all the important Hospitals
of Europe for the purpose Of extending his knowledge
Of medicine and Surgery and will give the InArmary
his immediate supervision.
NIB All surgical operations free To patients VIII
present themselves at the Clinic on Wednesdays ant
Saturdays.
For particulars apply to DR.. E. S. COOPER,
At the lnGrmary.
Oct. ), 1855 5m:not
, 1855-11-23
WASHINGTON HOTEL.
(rHE LONE PINE TREE IN FRoST)
CORNER OF MAIN AND SECOND STREETS
OLYMPIA, W.T..
CORLIss & ENSIGN, Proprietor.

CORLIss q ENSIGN, Proprietors.
UNHE proprietors Of this hotel having "A
i lust completed a large additional \
building for bed rooms, parlors, &C., and Issss
entirely overhauld. renovated and en-. llitI M
larged the dining, bar and bed rooms ofAER
the old establishment, and also supplied the same
with all necessary furniture and entirely new beds
and bedding, are now prepared to offer such accom-
mOdations to the public in general and the travelling
community In particular 10 convince all that Its
THE House for the weary"
The Bar will always be supplied with the best Of
Wines Liquors and Cigars which the market affords.
good Stable is attached TO the premises, and all
nav rest assured that animals left in our care shall
fare as wen as themselves.
share of the public patronage is respectfully so
licted, as II shall ever be constant aim to make
All az comfortable as possible.
Our motto-CieAn Beds and Warm Rooms.
CORLISS& ENSIGN.
Olympia, Dec 9 1854. l9u
, 1855-11-23
claim for Damages BY Indiansl


NOTICE is hereby given that claims FOR damages,
~ done by Indians Of this Territory to citizens,
must be put in under the regulatiOnsof the Depart.
ment, IN the following manner; Z
/. II must bc shown either that tbe property has
becu taken by force with intentto steal that II
haa been macousy destroyed and that the person 10
whom it belonged was lawfully within the Indian coun.
O. Application for remuneration must be made by
the owner, his representative, nttorney or agent to
the proper superintendent, agent or subagent within
three years after the commission OF the injury
j. The necessary documents and proofs must &C.
company the application.
1. oaths may be administered and depositions h.
ken by the proper superintendent agent, or
title in himself from the fact Of previous possession
ownership, the burden Of proof wlres on the white
s. The application, documents, and proof nnst
then be transmitted by the superintendent, agent or
subagent TO the Department OF the Interior for the
direction Of the President.
made by the superintendent, agent, or subagent up
the nation tribe TO which the Indian OF Indians
committing the injury belonged for satisfaction.
7. From the making OF such demand Of satlslhc-
tion, the " reasonable time,' not exceeding twelve
months, will he computed. ' b1tAil 1iiii' Nlag
:. If within that time the Indian nation or tFibb
shall refse or neglect to make satisfaction, The super
ntendent, agent, or sub-agent, will make return Of
his doings to the Department Of the INTERIOR accom-
panied by the papers connected with the case that
sucb further steps may be taken A. shall be proper ID
the opinion ofte President 70 obtain satisaesloat to
the injury. i'-" gre pa h'ii hnh
0. Every person making application 10 the agent
for ndemnihcation for injuries committed by Indians
upon his pFoperty, will be required 20 make adayi
that neither himself his representative, attorney OF
agent has violated the provisions Of this law, by seek
ing attempting 70 obtain private satisdaetOnor
vengc. Evidenceo Of sueh "Eeeking or attempting
Il communicated TO the superintendent agent. sub
agent win make part OF the return Of his doines
herein before required. fyl tfa b5lhafsi lg.icyt1
Claims may accordingly be fled either at Che olRce
Of Che supcrintendent of indian alrs Mt Olympia or
delivered tathe agent for the Puget Sound Dfs1et.
Col. NJ. 7. Simmons, or the subagcnt for the OOlum-
bia River w. H. Tappan, who viii attend the various
courts during term time for the purpose. ili 1slta
j ISAAC e. sTRVENS,i s .IUJi lfia
| H ..f-.Hg i7l ,Glts GoTs& Snplt. Indian AiFa.
Oiymnia March a. 1855, 7laf seq sol n28ltf. .iaoi
, 1855-11-23
NEW BEDFORD OIL AND CAMPRENE

JLT0RKs. n Washington Street, San Francisco
w We have hand and for sale, so 900 gallons Of
bleached and refined OIL embracing Sperm, Lard
Polar, Elephant, China, NeatSfoot and Tanners OIL
Fresh Camphene. Burning Fluid Alcholol and Whis'
Ky of all kinds and Of the best quality. Also, Soda
Ash. Potash, Tallow and Grease, Soap, &c.
Dealers desiring genuine article Of low rates, arc
invited to call and examine stock before purchas
ing.
Manufacturer
sent. 81 '55.-3mo.2
, 1855-11-23
Times Of holding the District Courts IN tho
s.. Territory Of Washington, ~

Times Of holding the District Courts IN The
Territory Of Washington, y n ~
The following is the law passed by the
last Legislature, regulating the times Of
holding courts IN the several districts
throughout the Territory s,.ll1',I , 20 "a, -
Two terms OF the District court shall be held ih
each county every year. except those counties attach
ed to other counties for Judicial pnrppsesr -. -
The District Courts ip and for the Seuel
son shall be held on the hrst Monday nin April ana
October for the county Of Iand on the ec0hd Non
day In April and October; for the county Of Whatco,
on the third Monday In April and October fot Tie
county of King, on the fdnfth Monday IN April and
October for the county Of Pierre the hrst Monday
i Nay ana November lchisf Justice 4 LAsDst ng.
The District Courts in and for the county Of Tpfs
ton shall be held on the second Monday n May and
November; for the county Of saEGmsh, on the third
Monday in May and November. Cor the county o.
Lewis, on the fourth Monday In May and November
fudge CHESowErH presiding.1 ,s ~ ~
The District Courts In and fof The county o. Ska
mania shall be held on the last Monday In March and
September; for the county Of Clarke one week AFTER
the time appointed for Skamsnia; for the county Of
Cowltz on the second Tuesday after the time ap.
pointed for Clarke county; for he county Of Pacific,
one week after the time appolnte dfor Cowiitk county
IJudge McFADpEN presiding, ysii,L AZ .,ss,