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ACCIDENTS TO STEAMERs.-Two hundred and
twenty nine accidents have occurred to the steam
ers subject to the law Of 1852 between the 3lst OF
May, 1853, when it went into operation, and the
3Oth of September, 1855. OF these two hundred
and twenty nine accidents, forty.two occurred on
the Atlantic and Pacific oceans and contiguous
bays, and enc hundred and eighty-seven on the in
land lakes and rivers. The cause of accidents in
eighty.six cases were ascertaned, and thirty-six
of these were traceable either to direct misman
agement or neglect of rules the part of vessels
coming in collision with others. AS result Of
these accidents, six hundred and ninety passenger
and two hundred and ninety-one of the crews los,
their lives. The total number of steamers subject
to the inspection law is stated at 1035 with ton
mage of 400 795; number of those not thus subject
735, with a tonnage of l2, 81.
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The citizens of Augusta, Ga, voted on the 30th
nlt. to subscribe 100000 to the Savannah Valley
Railroad
f. A. Lumsden Of the N. o. Picayune, was ex
amined ON the Goth nit, on the charge of attempt
ing TO kill Dennis Coreoran OF the Delta. The
charge was dismissed as gronndless.
By the consolidation Of the Morse and House
telegraph lines between Buffalo and New York
the Offices using The printing Instruments have
been suspended. t
The population Of Norfolk b now estimated a.
ls,0 COO by those who have the opportunity of knew
ing
Four seamen deserted the u. 8. frigate Merri
mac, at Norfolk, Monday night.
The Van Bnren House, near Terre Haute Ind.
was destroyed by fire few days siuce.
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Mr.. BUCHANAN.-It was announced some weeks
since (says the Boston Daily Advertiser, April }
that it was the intention of Mr.. Buchanan, on the
arrival of Mr.. Dallas in London, to make a short
excursion the continent before his return to
this country and we have seen no mention of the
probable period of his return. We learn, how.
ever by letter addressed by him, by the last
English mail, to friend in this city, that it was
his intention to make short visit only to Paris,
by the Baltic. which will leave Liverpool to-mor-
row, or by the Arago, which will leave Havre on
the 9th inst.
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FORCE OF THE EUROPEAN PowERs.-Accord.
ing TO a statement in La Presse the military land
forces OF all the powers of Europe form an effec.
tive total of ,l62,2l4 men, of whom 255l ,2s3 be.
long. TO the six powers represented in the Con.
gress of Paris The naval forces of all the mari.
tme States of Europe, according TO the same au
thority, form total of 2,sl5 ships, of which GOO
are steam vessels, and approximate total of So
600 guns The six powers represented at the Con.
gress have a united naval force Of l $40 vessels
and 39,645 guns. They may speak, therefore, with
potential voice when together they undertake to
adjust the terms Of peace in Europe.
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NICARAGUA EMIGRANTS.-The bark Emeka
chartered by the Nicaragua government was to
sail from New Orleans on the I'd instant, with 40C
passengers. A number of others are compelled to
remain for want of conveyance. The N. o. Delta
learns that line of steamers will shortly be put
on between that city and San Juan.
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NEW STOCK OF SPRING coo ID s.
Y We have received our stock of tape and fancy
Dry Goods, embracing complete and varied assot-
nent adapted the spring and summer trade. viii
has been purchased very favorable terms and VIII
be sold small advance for cash. We offer amongst
other articles, the following Cottonades, Nankeens
and Cotton Oznaburgs; fine stock Bleached. Domes-
tics all widths plaid, striped and plaid Cotton fer
servants; Satinets, keotucky Jeans and Tweeds Fur
niture and Apron Checks and Tickings Brown Sheet
ing and Shirtngs various widths; brown and bleached
Table Cloths and 1ckings; beautiful assortment of
iHsh Linens; Cloths, Cassimeres and NestinEs, hne
assortment; Prints ipghams and Lawns In great va
riety Canton Cloths and Alpacas; printed Barages
aud Challes; Plain Chalies and Delalnes, all quai-
tea; Lawn, Cballie and Berage Robes; white Cam
hEics, Jaconet, Swiss and Null Musiins Lace, Mus
lin ana Cambria Collars; Lace Coll and Sleeves in
setts; Silk, Linen and Cambria handkerchiefs Our
ieDds and purchasers generally are respectfully in
Hted 10 call and examine goods, with the assur-
that our best efforts will he used to give entire
satisfaction J. L.. SMITHER e. BROTHER
NH 3I--dfr No ~ Main street.
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DEATH OF COMMODORE MCKEEvER-The tele-
graph has announced the death of Commodore Nc
Keever, at Norfolk He entered the navy on tile
ist February, 1909, and has seen "a years of ser.
v.ce The flags of the shipping We're at half-mast
His remains will be inferred in New York.
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EMBEZZLEMENT.-Mr. j. L. Egleston, Transfer
Clerk in the State Bank of this city, was commit
ted to Jail yesterday charge of embezzling
funds of the Bank to the amount of S3p 600 Sub
sequent to his commitment, about S., 900 in money,
and other valuables, were reclaimed by the Bank,
which with the surety, will nearly the defal
cation The loss of the Bank, at the utmost, will
not amount to more than four five thousand dol
Iars-CtorIeston (S c. Mercury, 2st inst
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VITRoL THROWING Some miscreants in New
dies dresses by throwing vitrol over them as they
are leaving places of amusement at night To such
extent is this practice carried, that scarcely q
day passes but some new cases are brought to light
while many probably are never heard Of Hand
ses for the detection of the offender and the 'po
lice have been using increased vigilance in the mat
ter, but as yet to no purpose year or two ago
the same scenes were enacted, and hafdement
ed man was ultimately found to be the perpetrator
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SOUTHERN COMPANIES FOR KANsAs.-The At.
lanta Intellgencer of the 29th instant, says:
Judging from the number of companies passing
almost daily through city, on their way to
Kansas, we doubt not there will be smart
sprinkling' of Southerners in that region before
many weeks. On Wednesday night company OF
eighteen or twenty passed through Atlanta, and
or Thursday we noticed another company of forty
one, all armed and equipped, going on their way
rejoicing. They were from Charleston and other
points of South Carolina. A company organized
in this city is expected to leave in a few days for
the same destination
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COLD IN MARCH.-There was smart snow
storm at Godsboro, N. G on the 27th, and the Co
lumbia Times reports ice quarter of an inch
thick on the next morning, in that city.
A slight frost is reported at Mariana, Fla, on
the morning of the 23d, and also at Columbus on
the 9th and 2eth.
The mercury at Griffin indicated 2s degrees on
the morning of the 2Sth, and eices were plenty.
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VALUABLE BIBLE.--At recent sale in England
of the library of deceased gentleman named Jno
Atkinson, Boston, Bible was sold, which cost
originally, with the oak cabinet containing It, the
sum of four thousand guineas. 1t was sold under
the hammer for five hundred and fifty pounds ster
ling. 1t consisted of forty-five volumes, elegantly
bound, and illustrated by at least six thousand en-
cravings, executed by about six hundred of the
most celebrated engravers, and from the works OF
eminent artists from the year 1450 to the time of Its
completion.
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ASSAULT on A PRESTON Friday last Rev B
NJ Poyet a Catholic priest, pastor of st. Joseph;
church, New Orleans, was assaulted by five
men, with sword canes, in the public street.
He received about twenty flesh wounds before he
was able to escape from his assalants. The cause o
the assault was alleged insult given to two
young ladies by the priest, in the church on the
Sunday before.
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A violent thunder storm occurred at Columbia.
s. c., Sunday night.
Hiawatha, says Professor Longfellow, is pro.
nounced Hee-a-wah-tha, the accent on the third
syllable.
Rev. Poindexter Smith Henson has been called
to the pastorship Of the Fluvanna, Va, Baptis,
hurch.
Senator Houston delivered 3 lecture in Bait.
more Wednesday night, on the three sources Of
danger to the Union"
The vocal powers of Grisi are said, by Paris
papers, 10 have failed
Miss Clara Darling Is reading iIiawstha In Bos
ton. ag
Gov Metcalf has appointed the 10Th day of April
as a day of fasting aud prayer IN New Hampshire.
Martin Costa has just married a rich widow al
Chicago -
The coal diggers on the Monongahela, near Pitts
burg, are on strike for higher WsgeA
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PROLIFIC NElGHBoRHooD-We could mention
haH-dozen instances known to 1,s in Pickens.
wherea mother has fifteen or twenty children
bnt Greenvile, in the person of John Bates, sr.,
can peal al this. He has commenced, as our
friend 7. E. Duncan once said in a stunn sreech.
MS thfd dozen of children One wife bore him
twenty four, and all living, she then died. and the
Old man took himself second wife, who had
some years ago. given birth to three more How
many since, we ksow not-GreenriRc rs G Pa.
tri0t. - - =
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MATRIMoNY IN KENTUCKY.-Duringl last year
there were 5,658 marriages in the State of Ken.
tncky. The majority of matrimonial alliances
We're formed during the winter months-Decem-
Der taking the lead Most of the brides were be-
tween l6 and 90 years of age, and most of the
grooms between 90 and 25. Two ladies married
at 10 years-one girl at l2, and several under l5-
Three hundred and forty six boys under go years
of age were married during the year.
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FOR kANsAs.-The New Haven Kansas Com
pany left on Monday evening, the occasion being
observed by public meeting The Journal saws
There were sixty men who left last evening; Is
others have gone forward and several more will
join the company at different points, making Tho
whole number about eighty. Prof Silliman statet
on the authority of Theodore Dwight, that 3OO(
men have already gone to Kansas from the North
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Costagions Diseases.-We believe 1t 10 an establish
ed fact in medicine that ''po disease be contract
ed while the Blood is in pure and healthy state"-
In order to secure desirable an object, we recon-
mend to our readers the use of CATERS SPANISH
noat efectual purifier of the Blood yet discovered
II not only cures, but posltively the only remedy
which can be depended on a preventative Of epi-
demic contagious diseases. Sold by BENNETT,
BEERS l. FISHER.
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NOTICE--EAGLE SODA WATER r.

NOTICE-.EAGLE SODA WATER rs.
~ TABLISHMENT.--Ib beg leave most respectfully
to my friends and the citizens generally
that have commenced the business of manufacture.
ing and Botting SODA WATER, ALE, PORTER
&c, and would also say that | am thoroughly Rc-
qusnted with the business in all its branches having
been engaged in during residence of eight years
and feel assured | am able to put up very superior
ar lcie. Allow me to return my sincere thanks TO my
friends and the public generally, for the uniform kind
have received ttheir hands, and hope by strict
attention to business obtain share of the patron
age once so literally bestowed upon me
WARREN CANFIELD,
Agent for S. Il. CoNDICT,
20th st. between Main and Franklin SITS.
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PRICE ONE CENT

on , Annic0sary ofae Bible Society of p;r
HE Cn,,..e e second session of the interesting m
place -, ralon now in progress In this city, took
terian Cb,.sn lesaay evening at the First Presby.
sennans, The evening was inelement con.
sduenuy we were agreeabiy surpr;sad - ~ :.
r,;ca sons ~ attendance, and eratfed too A.
,,,;o sne interest manifested in this eanse bv onr
Occasion en as indicated by their presence on that
Mr. Conrad Of Berkely county u. a.
cniei speaker OF the evening His sS,,rs.a vas tue
written ana closely read from his ,a.ssa vas
hence the acceptance with which il me.
tnlng 10 manner except in far as Il ,v.. a,JSs
by clear enuncaton, and evident cora;.,.. Asueo
speaker. Some objected to its length ., Oh tne
would have eliminated here and tbere SOME
but all, we believe, were pleased and nost - -
audience seemed delighted. ''o's VI tue
After some impressive remarks upon the R;,,a
as "a gracious SeYeianon from God, and the foun.
tain OF joy and salvation to man. Mr. Conrad on.
tered upon discussion of exceeding interest N
show the condition of man in an unchristian state
and OF men in an antichristian state, as compared
with those who acknowledge christianity and en-
brace it in their hearts and lives.
He presented a graphic picture of Chinese socie-
ty, its religious Indifference, polygany child mur.
der, and utter want of morality. Similar ilustra.
tious founded upon the condition of Egypt and
other countries destitute of christianity well sup
ported ms argument Even among the nactristian
philosophers of christian countries he traced the
truths they taught to the Bible they rejected
Rosseau was indebted to his familiarity with the
biDie Tor the warm and generous sentiments of his
writings, and Jeremy Bentham 20 the same'source
ior I much OF his sagacity a philosopher, while
hume owed bis reputation in great measure to
parted -0 "o
In short these men, after learning from Christ
the highest truths that had ever been revealed to
man. mad turned round and rejected Him. Our
own Jefferson had, in the retirement of bis later
years, found in the ipsissin,a rerba of Jesus the
philosophy of divine teacher
sented, in striking contrast, Henry MARVIN With
the Car OF Juggernaut-President Roberts. the
Christian Ruler in Liberia, with the King of Tom.
buctoo- - '
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LOCAL MATTERS.
CHARTER ELECTIONS.

+. The polls were opened yesterday morning in
Monroe Ward, hut q very Thin vote was polled.
There seems to be no doubt that the entire Ameri'
can ticket viii be elected by handsome majorities
We append the result:
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THE VALUE OF BROKEN LEG.-Mr. John I'm.
ton is one of the agents of the American Express
Company. Tn the nightof January - last, he had
mil lion and half dollars in gold and notes in his
charge, when an accident took place on the HID.
son River Railroad, by which his leg was broken.
notwithstanding which he remained by his trust
for over three hours. The company some time
ago gave him $1,000, and on Monday presented
him with massive gold watch
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DAVID s. DANEER, a native of Virginia, for ma
ny years proprietor of the City Hotel, Knoxville,
Tenn. died at that place on the Goth ult.
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SHOES AND BOOTS MADE To ORDER.
- ---MR. JAMES FELLOWS, Superintendent in
gentlemen's department; Mr.. JOHN KIMPEL, do
do Ladies do. KS
The subscriber having in his employment the above
named Cutters, who known to be equal to any IN
the State respectfully announce TO the public that
he is prepared to have made TO order In the neates
style, every description Of Ladies' and Gentlemens
Boots, 0aiters or Shoes of any style desired.
HENRY w. QUARLES;
fe19 No. Is Pearl street.
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NEW SPRING GOODs.-My customer
aud the public generally are respectfully inform
ed that have now open and ready for inspection
entire new and magnificent stock of Spring and Sum-
mer Goods consisting in part of Ribbons, Embroide-
Bareges, De Bieges, Lawns, Brants, Giushams
Prints Parasols Spring Shawls, Goods for mems and
and boys wear; the greatest variety of Ladies' and
Misses Hose; Gents and Boys Half Hose, best quail
ty; Kid Gloves white and copd; full assortment of
Domestics and Housekeeping Goods and many other
articles too numerous to mention Particular atten-
ton to called to lot of 5000 beautiful Collars at &c
only, and deep worked Swiss Band at &c. worth at
least 5Oc rst-rate article of Irish Linen S74 cts.
VAL. COHEN.
NH Sl-6t* IT'S Broad street
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LBEkT l.. WEST,

"A ARCHITECT, AND MEASURER,
Respectfully reminds his friends and the public gem
erally that In addition to MEASURING and PRI-
ZINC all kinds of work used in the erection of build
ings-Brick work, Carpenters work, Painting, Plas-
tering 2c-he is prepared to furnish PLANS and de-
tail DRAWINGS, Specifications, Estimates and Con-
intend their construction. Having thorough PRAc-
TIcAL knowledge of the Building business, and con-
siderable experience Architect he hopes to give
satisfaction to all who may employ him.
CYr Ofice on 1lth street, between Main and Bank,
where he may be found at O'Clock every morning.
NH 22--lm& -
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BOARDING.


~ FT0nkIIn
Is accommodated with Day Board. Apply at this
office. mn xet-6t
A I(,IsTA HOUSE, Richmond, Virginia.
a Pleasant and convenient rooms cen now be had
s. NJ. FARRAR. by two three families. Also.
or,.rrer can have rooms furnished for them. Eisht
- ten more DAY hoardegs desired. Transient board
~, csn he promptly and well accom- modated for any
length Of time. mn 26-dlm
vIRfsINIA HUUSE--tsrace street neur
eb-Mrs ROSA l.. VALENTINE would re.
sctfullv solicit share of public patronage promis
s 70 use every eudeavor TO make her guests feel at
h"n,e Transient bosrden also accommodated -
rs,rns reasonable. NH it--lm*
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4 lKRCHANTs, INSURANCE COMPA.

4 BROWN, Jr., stock Broker, has re
Main and 18th streets 6-eod.s
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RIGlHARDs0N q CO.'S WHoLEsALI;E Il;

Ia DRY GOODS STORE, rs Main street.-We
are selling 20 the tradethis season. our entire stock
Of GENERAL Dry GOODS, without regard TO
cost that NAV be enabled 10 place in our store an
9aeqnalled stock of Csrpetings Floor Oil Cloths and
Msttings
Merchants from the country are assured that orr
stock contains many desirable articles of STAPLE
HooDs and large lot of Dress GOODS in all which
BARGAINS may be had.
NH II f.
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q
Ii WORKS-The undersis ned, Proprietor of this
old and well tried establishment takes this method of
informing his friends and patrons that he
has removed his works from his late place the river
near HaxsPs mills to Main street, between 7th and
9Th streets, where he expects to be permanently To-
Gated for the next five years and respectfully solics
call from all persons in want of any articles in his
line he is determined try and please all who will
favor him with their patronage both to price and
workmanship.
n. BAH orders from the surrounding country ad-
dressed to -. V. CRAWFORD, Richmond, Va.," will
meet with prompt attention.
1--Imt j. Y. CRAWFORD
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L'UR SALE.--We offer for sale n small
L tract of land owned by us, lying on the Darby
town road. about seven miles below Richmond, and
containing lit acres it being onehaf of the original
Goode tract the other half recently sold for 5
Per acre. Terms accommodating.
BICK. L. WINSTON,
NH 2l-FkTuts S. c. GREENHOW
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BUsINEss CARDS.

RETMMEL q R0YsTlERs, Csmmissiiso.s
~ ssn - L,.r TaBAcco FLoUE, GRAIN, CoTros, 10,
~ n, Matet street, New York.--Conngnments \,
roye address will receive the special attention Of
VI =. hoYsTER, the resident partner in New
i;h.r., t. s1ces on Shipments viii be negofiated %
mond, or by u.s. ordeu fo. purchases in New York
VIII also receive our attention " ~ = ~
BRuMMEL L RoYsTERs.
,os p.rx New York, January, 1856.
A. L. RoYsTgR,
]. B. RoysTER.S /. 10 s,od.w
TURPIN, ROPER & MDRR1Y- T.de-.-
i TAKERS, No. Governor street siebSSnor5 3.
Keep constantly on hand all kinda of rea5v,nsJ S.nE
fiNS and METALLIC BURIAL CASES.
Nv 25-dly
A CAkD..-WM. PERCIVAL, Civil En.
a gineer and Architect-O6ice, Goddin's Han on
Mechanical and Ornamental Drawinx.
neering office, have opened Drafting room, wheye
aided by competent assistants am prepared To uahs
Designs and Copies of ell kinds of Machine Work:
flans tor bdges stone otherwise; Copies to Litb.
ogrspn from, Of Raiirosd and Canal Maps and Pro-
files; Copies of Land Maps, Tracings &C. with De-
signs for wood, stone or iron; Ornamental Work
WILLIAM PERCIvAL
mn IS--6m Civil Engineer and Architect
WILLIAM GREEN, lately Of CuIpeper.
w having removed to Richmond, offers his profes.
sions services in the Courts of Appeals and In the
Circuit Courts of the State and of the IJnitsd gtt
held in the city. He win also give opinions and
in other respects act chamber counsel Of6ce at
residence, south west corner Of Main and 7th sts
NH 4-lm
4 BROWN, Jr., Stock Broker, has ro
y. moved his Office to No. Isl fZimmermar'sl 81 corne
Main and 18th streets 6-eod.s
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~ tHER PHOSPHATE OF LlME.--- Hnv
- ing made arrangements with Prof. Mapes for the
sale OF his nitrogenzed Super Phosphate of Lime
manufacturers prices, confidently recommend it
friends believing it to be superior to any fertil.
in USE having its effects last year on
and having heard much of its good effects, we
constrained to believe it superior to suano not
because it makes better crop the first year after ap.
plcation but because of its durability. having in it
large proportion of bone dust For sale by the or
bag NH y BAKER l. PLEASANTS.
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PHI or FAItE Ar THE ARBOUK.

ALIENS ARBoUR,
af - 18th near Main ct.
MARBLE WOKKS.-.MHLERN a. YIN.
GENT, Dealers Ia ITALIAN and AMERICAN
E, AkbLE, Main street, nesriy opposite I'd Baptist
mosuMEETS Of any size or design made 10 order,
II the best material and workmanship, equal 10 any
Pbia prices - - =
pant to our stock on hand, which consists of larger
rla, na better finished assortment OF MONUMENTS,
omBs, HEAD PIECES, kc., than ID often found In
i1lsr establishments.
CARVING and LETTERING executed in sups-
~ Aonumsntsl Drawings on hand, for inspes-
500. mh li-.3m
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GRACE STREET, FOR SALE-We offer for
sale privately, lot of ground, situated within the
closure, at the Fair Grounds at the southwest
ner of Grace and Pine streets fronting so feet and
running back l55 feet to a 20 feet alley.
This is one of the beautiful building lots ths
whole range and will be sold upon favorable credit
IS to the greater part of the purchase money.
Apply TO TAYLOR WILLIAMS,
an D ct Auctioneers.