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Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-07

SAReENT's STANDARD THIRD READER. We
are indebted to Messrs. SAWYER & MAGouN
for copy of this work, just issued from the
house of PHILLIPs, SAMPSON & Co., Boston,
by EPEs SARGENT. Under a conviction of
the truth that school-reader SHOULD be COM
posed of such exercises as are best adapted TO
its specific purpose, the compiler of this work
has presented such pieces as convey In con-
crete and attractive form, some salutary NOR
al, or are fitted to inspire that affection for the
beautiful in nature, so elevating and which can
no, be cultivated too early in life. He seems,
also, in great degree, 10 have reconciled sim
plicity with sound literary taste and accurate
style. This book commends itself to the at
tention of teachers also by its system of refer
ences, Introductory exercises on the elemen-
tary vowel sounds, rules for elocution, list of
consonant combinations of the English Ian
guage and explanatory index. 1t is beauti-
fully printed, and needs only TO be known, to
become favorite among pupils, teachers and
committees.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-07

CHOLERA AT New ORLEANs-The telegraph
reports that the cholera has been declared cpl
demic at New Orleans, confirming the state
menis of our correspondent few days since
New Orleans papers of Goth ut. record sever
al sudden deaths from cholera. Among them
are Mons. GODDARD, the celebrated aeronaut,
who was alive and well on the night Of the
25th, and a corpse the next morning. Hugh
Grant, well known engineer, and late city
surveyor, also died after few hours Illness
Boston Journal
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eastern Gimts.
BATH, JUNE 2, 1866.


Dsrocr,,ic State Convention for the
fermentation AZ a candidate for Governor, will
h. held II The city of Augusta, on THURSDAY,
,ha olst 5ay Of June next, at 0 o'clock, A NJ
The bass of representation is as follows -
Every town. aud every plantation which shall
have hern oreanized more than one year prior
TO the meeting Of this convention, shall be en-
titled 10 pne delegate for the first fifty votes
6r the Democratic Electors at the last Presi-
DENTAL Election, third delegate for an addi-
tional sevcnty-6ve votes, and an additional
delegate for every additional one hundred
votes cast as aforesaid.
No delegate will be entitled to seat IN the
Convention whose residence is not established
IN the town or plantation which he claims to
represent.
The Democratic State Committee will be in
session at the Stanley House in Augusta, on
The day Of the Convention and the day previ-
Gus TO the same, to prepare and report 10 the
Convention list of delegates elected to the
same, and 10 determine, subject to the ratihca-
ten of the Convention, all cases OF contested
seats.
LOT NJ. MORRILL,,
ALFRED PIERCE,
BENJAMIN l., STAPLES,
DAVID P. BAKER,
DARIUS HOWARD,
JOHN REDMAN,
IIIThER S. MOORE,
a.t HENRY INGALLS,,
JAMES WALKER,
ef HASTINGS STRICKLAND,
40 ALEX Nj. ROBINSON,
OLIVER MOSES,
FRANKLIN SMITH,
THOMAS b. CROSSE,
GEORGE WALKER,
STATE Committee.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-07

THEATRIcAL.-W. B. English, ESQ, with his
talented Company, have commenced course
of popular entertainments at Columbian Hall.
We have not had an opportunity to witness
their performance, but hear them highly spo-
ken of.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-07

~ A man named TX. Flagg, has been
holding forth to gaping audiences in this city,
during the past week, on g the enormiiies OF
the Catholic religion" accompanying his de-
velopmenis with songs, and himself with a
fiddle. The first lecture was free, but 10 the
others an admission fee of 10 re cents was
demanded, a consideration which has much 10
do with his music.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-07

O. Messrs. Cunningham Brothers, of Bos-
ton, state that the story of the landing of So
e00 reviewers at Pert Baltic, from an Amer.
can vessel. undoubtedly refers to their shin. the
Samuel Appleton. They state, however, tina,
lhere can be no foundation for the story, as the
vessel had nothing bu, cotton Oh board
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-07

81 Mr.. Mortimer Thompson, the Author Of
the celebrated "Doestick' Letters" was ac-
cidentally killed while out shooting at a mark,
with some companions at Ann Arbor, Michi-
gan, on the 30th.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-07

Boston, on Wednesday week, Paran Stevens
Of the Revere House, Lewis Rice of the Amer
lean House, Harvey d. Parker of Court
square, John Corthell of Metropolitan House,
and others, were arrested on complaints from
the officers of the city government, for selling
liquor contrary TO law. The cases were post
poned until Tuesday, when the complaints
were quashed by Judge Russell, on the ground
that they charged the defendants with selling
spirituous or intoxicating liquors, and were
therefore of an uncertain nature. The de-
PENDANTS were severally discharged.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-07

MAINE WESLEYAN SEMINARY.-The annual
exhibition and prize defamation at the Maine
Wesleyan Seminary, Kent's Hill. Readfeld,
will take place on Wednesday and Thursday,
the 18th and 18th OF June inst.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-07

OT The X. n. convention at Bangor passed
resolution against slavery and deferred nom
inaiion for Governor, and elected the following
delegates 10 the National Council TO be held in
Philadelphia the 9Th inst.
b. d. Peck Of Portland ]. L. Stevens, OF
Augusta; L. o. Cowan, of Saco; A. S. Rich
mond. Of Rockland /; ]. S. Sayward, Of Ban
gor Josiah Covill of Jay James NJ. Lin
coin, of Bath
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-07

81 1t will be seen by reference to our ad-
vertisiRg columns that Mrs. Webb,. the col
ored lady, who has been so highly compli-
mented by the press in our larger cities, is to
give two readings from Shakespeare and other
poets, this and tomorrow evenings (Wednes-
day and Thursday,) Go and hear.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-07

o. Mr.. Lttlefeld, ofthe Skowhegan Clar-
ion, says the Milleriics did not 60 up the other
day, according to their expectation, and he is
sorry for it.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-07

HEAvY.-Afnold S. Richmond Of Rock
land, is one Of the delegates from Maine to the
Know-Nothing Convention to nominate a
President Good gracious, what timber
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-07

DEDICATION OF THENEw CHAPEL. We I'M
derstand that the Chapel of Bowdoin College,
recently finished, is to be dedicated with APP
propriate services on Thursday next, the ser
vice to commence at ten o'clock, A. M. In
the afternoon of the same day at three O'Clock
there will be an address on the History of the
College by Hon. Charles S. Davies, LID.
Drums. Tel
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-07

A SMART On LApY.-There is residing in
the town of Durham in this county. lady BY
the name of Parker, who is one hundred and Ten
pears oH,-hsvIne been born in 17I4. She
was married in 1863, and is now a widow
Our informant who saw her a few days since,
says she is an active old lady-going to bed
and rising without help, and taking care Of
herself generally very well.-Argms.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-07

FIRE.-The dwelling house occupied by
Charles Woodbury., situated at the South part
of this city, was totally destroyed by fire on
the night of the LIST inst. Insured for $500 in
the Union Mutual Insurance Company, Con-
cord n H.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-07

PATENT issued from the Unned States Pa
tent Office, for the week ending May co.
Webster Shibles, of Thomas,on, Me-, as
signer to himself and Edward Brien, of same
piace-ior improvement 10 reehng topsails.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-07

~ The East Maine Conference Of the
Methodist Episcopal Church will commence its
annual session on June 9th, in the Pine ST.
Church Bangor. Bishop Ames will preside.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-07

C. Captain Ericsson has written a long
letter upon the Caloric Engine, declaring that
he has not abandoned it, but is still engaged in
the prosecution of experiments for its periec-
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-07

BArH LxcEuM. The following person:
were elected officers of the Bath Lyceum, OF
Saturday evening, May a6, 1855:
Israel Putnam, President.
Charles Cfapp, Jr., Vice President
e. s. D. Nealley, Scc'y and Treas.
Rev. John o. Fiske,
John T. Gilman, Curators.
George Donnell,
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-07

0P Thomas IL. Brown has retired from the
John ]. Perry, representative 10 Congress from
the second district has assumed the response
bilitv.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-07

O. Graham's Magazine for June has been
received. The embellishments and fashion
plates are Of The highes, order.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-07

AT the Target shooting excursion of the City
Grays on Wednesday last, the prize for the
three best average shots was taken by JoHN s.
WIGeiN, averaging about five inches. The
I'd prize. a years use of the Gold Medal, was
won by JOHN HOFFMAN, The best shot of the
day was made by ]. S. WIesrN, which struck
within the bull's-eye, within two inches Of the
very centre Distance sixty yards.-Trib,urc
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g The Superior Court Of Ohio has deci-
ded that a wife is nfn rs"""ia-y -"iue ~ her
husband-that if she be killed in a railroad ac-
cident he cannot recover damages therefor
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-07

. The democrats of Richmond,-always
wide awake,-fred twenty-five guns in honor
Of the late victory in Virginia,
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Sans Doings.

Notwithstanding the repeated denisls Of the
fllndoo papers chat the Kansas election was
carried by The rowdies or that secret organiza-
ton, the matter is now thoroughly settled that
such is the fact The following rebuke comes
from the right quarter--from a Hindoo aooi'-
tion paper called the Leader, and published 10
Cleveland, Ohio. We invite Sans desener-
ate children here to read il
"Blood, fire, lyuchiug and brutality !; are e the
a. ,yorL and further, il is done by secret
pro-slavery combination. Il is Sans "
process pro perverted to work Of hell, Amer
canism. = as proclaimed in Missouri lodges,
and practised in Kansas by Aichison and his
hrn,sl followers THIS is well known in
Weston. and boldly proclaimed in Parkville.
The whole Platte region is organized, and Sc
rcf societies are established, or biag established,
all along the Missouri and Arkansas borders,
WHILE KANSAS Is FULL OF THE TOOLS AND
SPIES OF THE ORDER"
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-07

Run AND MoRRILLIsM-A Short time since
the Augusta correspondent ofthe Bangor jour
nal who is understood 10 be its present editor,
gave the following facts in regard to Gov. Nor
rill. Speaking of him, he says
:" In private he courts the Influence of the
enee 81 The iiiiPpIing-shop and the house of God
the vender Of the former, as well as the ex-
FOUNDER Of the holy word, are sought alike,
and for his purposes are equally welcomed.
Said he, not long since, 10 an influential
landlord who retails liquor in defiance of the
Maine Law, I'VE can't 90 without you, and
snch men as you" quote him again, aud
again say know whereou speak.
Can the genuine temperance portion of this
StatSbeleve these thingsi Would they be-
lieve them though verified bv lone from the
dead, - Do they want to know and believe
the truth fear not"
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GLORIOUS OLD VIRGINIA!
TBE TRIrMpH CoMPLETE.

RoW ~ hRoir N0tifn slSm tg the democracy.
WISE FLEcTED G0vERNoR ~ ELEvEN> rnous-
AND MAIoRirY-ALL THE DENocRArIc CAN
pIDATEs FOR CeSeREss ELEcrED.
All the counties in the State are in but IA,
giving Wise majority of io.57a. These Il
counties are strongly democratic, and will IN
crease Wise's majority TO
ELEVEN THousASDi
THE CoNeREsSIoNAL CONTEST. The DEM
ocra,s have carried every district in the State
all the late members having been reelected.
Returns received leave no doubt OF the tri-
umphant reelection of Mr.. Lewis, about whose
success some doubt was previously entertained.
There is no longer any doubt of the cleo
ton Of A. r. Holiday, Esq, as commits
sioner of public works, from the central as
trict. His majority is very decided.
The triumph is complete and GLORIOUS m al
respects.
The Albany Argus speaks as follows ofthe
effect of this election -
The WIuQ OIL KNOW uONitltlHiSl Is OFOhen-
The charm Of its omnipotence is dissolved.
The scme of its power has been reached
We confess that the bubble has burst some
what sooner than we expected. We suppose
il has been sufficiently clear to most sensible
people that this new party must, from its very
nature, be ephemeral. 1t had none of the ell
emenls oflong life about IL. Its success in
working the reforms which il advocated would
necessarily be its dissolution. 1t has lost its
hold upon the public mind sooner than we an
ticipated."
The Richmond Enquirer says
=. Il will thus be seen that SAM is sno
Irhcrc' in Virginia, and that the blessed old
commonwealth is democratic throughout. Pat
riots in all portions OF the country are rejoic-
ing over the result. 1t is indeed a magnfi-
cent and glorious triumph over the worst par
ty that ever dared TO faint the soil OF Virginia.
Ii is said that the losses of the know moth
ing be,ters and jobbers in Washington, on the
Virginia election, amount to S75, 900.
In this State the know nothings have been
boasiing of sure triumph in Virginia. The
news Of their defeat had tremendous iniu-
ehCe On Tue NOuNShilou Ill DdHSVIs anu hitlSu
the nomination of Morrill, dead as hammer.
The delegates came sneaking home as though
they had been out over night and lost the road.
The n. Y. Times says =
"The defeat in Virginia will tend 10 break
the force of the know nothing party, and de-
siroy its prestige in the southern States. II
renders il almost certain that at the best the
know nothings can emily hope TO carry those
southern States which have been ,chg hi,her-
to; and that unless they can command more
strength hereafter at the north, than the wings
have had heretofore, their chances of victory
in Presidential contest, is very small. 1t
will naturally incline them, therefore, 10 look
10 the northern States as the field 10 which
their efforts must be directed. They will re-
ly less upon the south and more upon the
north, than they have hitherto been inclined
10 do
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-07

- Our new neighbor has avowed his poll
tics The cardinal principles are. as near rs
we can ascertain, Intensified Maine-lawism, in
the State, and Free-soil in the nation. These
it regards the leading questions, and it will
advocate the election to office of such men as
represent these principles. Will some OF our
ssraighi-out Wing friends inform us how this
comedies with their old cherished notions Of
wing principles Just think of it But per-
haps this isn't whiggery, after all. Perhaps
it's republicanism, or some other ism. We
somehow thought it strange that the principles
of the immortal Clay and Webster should have
dwindled down to this. We wait further de-
velopmenis.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-07

81 The 60 Sprinkler is about to be start
ed out, much to the JOY of dwellers on Front
and Centre Streets. At meeting of those
interested, held at the Common Council Room
on Friday evening, Messrs. II. w. Owen, H.
w. Field, A. G. Page and J. c. l.. Booker
were chosen committee of arrangements to
raise money and make any other arrangements
necessary to keep down the dust in these
streets. 1t is hoped commendable liberality
will be manifested by the dwellers thereon.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-02-24
Rrespeetas sf fke
HERALD or fRzED01
keAPER PeR THR HILLIeE!!

v
TINE HERALD OF FREEDOM Is an indepsnd-
i ent weekly newspaper, devoted . Erecdonf
and the interests of Kansas Territory. Its pub
hshed at Lawrence, Kaflsas T.. en- Saturday Of
each week. at - per annsin, fzFicsfr tn adrGacs.
Inc hkEALD contains shirty-two columns Of
very superior quality. With new Scotch faced
stype, and the best Of black Ink and Is szb;ect
Of commendaiion by ell who sec it, for It's neat
mechanical execution.
The HERELe is slinroaghiy snfi-slaveyy, and
VIII labor with energy 70 accomplish the object
Of its establishment, which was 70 aid in making
Kansas free STATE To the pioneer, or those
who contemplate locating in the Territory, il
viii DC almost indispensable. rs j: viii abound
with observations en- the soil. climate. pfodne-
tions. and natural rcsoarvss OF tho Territory:
The information it viii hs able 70 furnish Is to
the different Hlics. DISTANCES. and cost of travel
and the saFis Us articles which the pioneer should
hiring with hin TO his ney hume, win be invalu-
able. and richly rcinaBcfate the subscriber for
his trihing investment. The eastern politician
or philanthroiist. who wishes 20 keep fully adj
vissd of the progress of the great questions Of
civil and reiieiess Freedom. will hail the advent
Of the HERALD weekly with much delight. IL il
believed that every class of our fellow -citizens,
and particularly tire informed, win be entertain
Ell and Interested BY per rasai of It's columns;
1T Is TiIE ORGAN OF TsIE EDIToR's EsDEPEspKxT
MIND. but disclaifns ALL connection with any
party faction. seet. or erscd, othcr than as they
meet his appreciation.
The very iargs circulation which the HERALD
has already attained makes it the most valuable
advertising medium in the Territory, and -
such. we ener the Hss Of its columns 20 those who
wish to give publicity to their business claim
ing, however. the right Of re essiag all liquor aaa
latsat sssaisiss adrssiseesshts as all osIers of
doubtful OF immoral tendency. TEENS OF Ap-
vERTIsISG :-Trn cslts line fer the first iIiser-
ton, snd five cents "A line for each srhSaouent
insertion. No reduction made for long sdyer-
tiseinents. G.. w. BROWN d co.
IL. A. BILLINGS, General Agent. Buffalo, n. Y.
LAWRENCE, Kansas T.. Feb. 8. ls5S.-tf
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-02-24

Tt takes stsong gzvdnd for the freedom
Of the Territory, baE warns the Moth to
be on tha alsrt alesz: DE slasary interest,"
be made 10 predoszinatsf FEht, brother
--fght for yollz lifeJ sad We viii de MI
we can to back yoH m the moral battle.
And even in physical one, for the free
dom of your beautiful gzrdsit Of the Wild
West; should yoa need the SD Of few
Green Mountain rifles, you will plesss
let us know. Having become coasert
to the lately much-laadsd doctrine Of
popular sovereignty. We mean to do our
full share towards enforcing it In that
Territory.-Green Aoaataia Freeman.
We have received the first number of
a large and handsome weekly paper, print
ed at Lawrence, in Kansas Territory. en-
titled 'sThe Kansas Herald of Freedom. |.
The great object of the paper is 10 make
Kansas free Terfitory.-Haryosd Dali
iy Coaramt
The typographical appearance Of the
Herald is most excellent. and the editori-
ais and selected matter give evidence of
decided ability. good taste, and sound
judgment. We hope our friend Brown,
and allour Pennsylvania friends, (and we
see there are many, who have settled in
Kansas, may be blessed with plenty Gin
basket and in store, and that their labors
in the cause of freedom may be fruitful
of much good. .'.-Banner, Keraon,
r ~. ~
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-02-24
What ara the Facts2

The Kansas Herald, published al
Leayenworth, claims to have greater
circulation that any paper published in
the Territory, or in upper Missouri. We
feel confident that our neighbor is labor.
ing under mistake, and that the HER
AID OF FREEDOM has circulation much
larger than it, or any two papers publish.
ed in the Territory. We are willing to
test this question by submission of our
subscription list for inspection to the edi.
tor of the Herald. or to any friend he may
designate.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-02-24
Interesting TO Emigrants.

The Cambridge, Md, Chronicle con-
tains an extract of a letter from Chief
Justice Lecompte, of Kansas Territory,
from which we quote:
81 do not feel justified in advising al
present persons to come here unless they
have capital to invest, or are prepared by
their habits to put their hands to work.
These classes of persons are likely to do
well. / have no doubt that many men
viii realize large fortunes by investment
of their means, even In small amounts.
I am fully as well satisfied that for those
whecan work, this Territory win furnish,
Immediately upon the opening of spring,
a fine field. Carpenters, bricklayers,
plasterers, &c, viii command high wa
ges and find uneeasing employment
The soil is of the greatest fertility the
face of the country isnot to be surpassed.
Everything exists here necessary to soci-
ETY., and the signs indicate that an inn
mense food of emigration viii pour out
here rs soon IS the Missouri shall be
open after the winter. Whether living
here be at any reasonable rate for some
time, is to be disclosed by the future
Thus far all my calculations, as well as
yours and others. have failed, and l have
found it the most expensive country in
which my lot has ever been east.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-02-24
KANSAS wHoLHsALH MARKET
KANSAS CRY. No. Feb. II. 1s5;

kANsAs CITY, No., Feb. II, 1855.
SUeAR-N. o., from fair to prime, 615@Txc
Belcher's refined, f14@sc.; crushed and powder
cd, l1@llLe; ID;
va. 15@l6c. = fb.
MoLAssEs-Sugar-hous so to s0c.; New Or
leans, S5@4oc.; golden syrup, 6O@s5c. 2 gall.
TEA-lmperial, from As to scc.; young hyson
| from 55 to Soc. q II.
FIsI-Mackerel No. /. 2 bbl., sls; half Dbl.
sl2; No. 2, . bbl., sl5; half bbl., $40; kits
30 5O@S4.
Naval SroREs-Rosin and pitch. se tar none
LIouORs-Domesticb brandy, 60@s0c. foreign
81 50QSS; Holland gin, 1891 25c. vinegar
20c. whisky, common, 50@55c. rye. 604gS0c.
Malaga wine, 60@f5c. /; port.s1 50@$2 80 2 gall
SALT-G. A., "a 25; L. B., "a 50 y sack.
FLoCR-ChOice brands retail from store ut s.
25(GS4 so q 100 ibs moderate reduction mad
on large sales; fine, IS 5e@sS Is p loo lbs, nom
inai.
BACON AND LARD-Sugar- cured hams, mono
clear sides, dull ut T(@sc. lard, Sc. = h.
white, 81 25 y bu.
GgAiS-Corn in sacks, s5c in the ear, soc.
oats. soc. y bu. unsettled.
CoRS MEAL-s0c. y bush.
CANDY AND RAlsINs-Candy, IS 70; raisins
- 80 e box; figs, zoe. per b.
LEhD-ISar, &c. per ID no pig in market.
DRIED FRCIT-Peaehes, old crop, dull at 81 90
good, ss 90. Apples in demand and scarce at
81 25 per bu. -
CASTINGS AND NAILs-Castings, &c. nails, I
@71ze. per b.
OiLs AND DPAISTs-Linsecdo oil, al 25: tanners,
81 so; lard, 81 per gall. White lead, pure, $3
not. 81 IS per kcg.
Soar AND CASDLEs-Palm soap, &c. CASTLE,
2oc. star candles, 27c.; tallow, f3c. per fb.
TALLow AND BEEswAx-Tallow, Toe. bees
wax, 1Sc. per fb.
IIIDEs-Dry flint, 7@T115c.; salted, Sc. per h.
PoTAToEs AND 0sIoNs-iTish potatoes, 81 80
sweet, 81; onions in demand at 81 25 per bu.
BGTTEB AND EGGs-Choice butter, 25c. per II
eggs scarce at 25c- per doz.
BEEF AND PoEK-Beef, 6@7c.; pork, s@5c.
per fb.
BUFFALO RoBEs-No sales reported.