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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-07-03

Professor Emmons, in his recent re-
port to the Legislature of North Carolina :,
mentions the discovery in the sedimentary
rocks OF Montgomery County, in that State,
OF fossils of an age believed to be anterior to
any previous discoveries of traces OF animal
life.
Miss Maria Mitchell, the female as
tronomer, of Nantucket, sails for Europe on
the 22d inst, and will remain a year or two
abroad, in the prosecution Of her scientific in
vestigations.
At concert in Wisconsin, at the con-
clusion of the song, "Theres a good time
coming" country farmer got up and ex-
claimed, Mister, couldn't yon fix the date I;
that is what we want-just give us the date,
Mister"
Judge Wilmot's prospects for the Gov
ernorship are improving. Fiity-eight papers
support him, and only one (the PHILADELPHIA
Nc'os,) supports Hazlehurst, tho /" straight.
out American nominee.
The oldest book in the United States.
1t is said, is manuscript Bible, in the pos
session OF DR.. Witherspoon of Alabama, writ
ten over 1000 years ago.
A Western editor, in dunning his
subscribers, says he has had responsibilities
thrown upon him which he must meat. His
wife has presented him with twins.
Seven fugitive slaves passed through
Syracuse, last Saturday, receiving assistance
from the agents of the Underground Railway
at that place.
The Mormons are to have a great
time on the 4th Of July, at Norwalk. Conn
An GRAFTON is to be delivered by President
Alpploby, the High Priest of tho Eastern Com
forences. N0"-
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-07-03

New METHOD OF FREIGHTING OiL.-M essrs.
David Pierce 4 Co. Of this city have prepared
40 casks Of sperm oil for the United States
light houses on our Pacific coast, under the
direction of the Department. They will be
sent today by the propeller Wamsutta to New
York, for shipment to San Francisco. A
novel method of preserving the oil, for such
long voyage, is resorted to. Barrels contain
ing 81 gallons are placed in strong casks of
40 gallons capacity, and the vacant space be-
tween is filled with water. The usual meth
cd of sending the oil was in provision bar.
rels, which could be easily handled but it
unfortunately happened, in many cases, that
on reaching port the oil had leaked out and
disappeared, without afording any light
The new arrangement will preserve every
drop. About 5000 gallons are now shipped !;
the same quantity was sent in the same way,
last April. The cost of this oil delivered in
San Francisco is So per gallon.-Ne,o Bedford
Standard.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-07-03

LIABILITIES OF SHAREHOLDERS In the Su-
perior Court Wednesday, Chief Justice Nelson
delivered an opinion upon tho question, Can
Stockholders be made to refund money paid
on the result of a race The charge of the
Court was to the effect that all such wagers is
this State were illegal, and that the losing
party could recover Of the stakeholder, If he
was notified of their intention to recede from
the original bargain at any time before he ac-
tually paid The money. If, however, he paid
over the stakes to the winner, before any such
notice was received from the losers, then he
cannot be held liable The question is one of
much interest in the sporting world.-Boston
Bee.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-07-03

US by false pretences. l acknowledge no such
association, no such afiliation. Those who do,
must reconcile it to their high regard to self.re
sPect, as best they may.
have now done, having, 1 believe, proved
that the Spy was bound by its own voluntarily
assumed obligations to sustain the nomination,
and clearly established all that undertook to do
would gladly have been spared the necessity of
doing 1t, but it was duty forced upon me, SO
that could not escape it. 1t was painful one,
because 1t brings me in collision with one toward
whom entertain no feelings but those of kind
less and good will, and of whom l would not
willingly speak in any terms but those OF respect,
confidence, and esteem; but / have long since
learned that dates must be performed, at whatey
er sacrifice of feeling.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-07-03

The CHANGE IN THE TARIFF. -Y esterday,
July LIST, the new tariff, which increases the
number of articles upon the free list, while it
reduces the duty upon numerous other arti-
cles, went into operation. At the Boston
Custom House q very lnrge business was
transacted. At one desk there we're two hum
dred and seventy entries, where usually the
daily average is not over forty. The amount
Of cash received upon the large amount OF
goods entered, did not exceed $50, 900, which
is not an unusually large amount. 1t is stat.
ed that goods. which under the old tariff
would have paid duties to the amount of up-
wards Of 100000, were entered yesterday
under the new regime free Of duty Boston
ItaUeNer, I'd.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-07-03
Markets.

NEW YORK, July 2-Flour closes Sc easier on
comment sales 7400 bbls to strait State SIS rs
a 6 46; Upper Lake 25 645 common to good Ohio
eatra 70 75 extra Genesee so a 9 rs. Southern
easier sales 1900 bbls mixed to good brands 25 90;
fancy and extra 65 so. Canadian heavy; sales 500
bbs; superfne none; extra So 90. Wheat 1c bet-
ter but closes quiet; sales 10000 buh Canadian white
81 95 Tennessee white new 81 IS choices Upper Lake
Chicago, spring, so for fair; Upper Lake Milwaukee
club 81 for prime. Oats firm. Corn closes qui firm
Pork Zoe better Oh mess, and 10c better prime Beef
steady. Lard heavy. Bacon dull. Hams do Shout
ders do. Butter active. Whisky firm
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-07-03

TERRIFIC HAIL.SIoRM. A tremendous
hail-storm passed over Fredericksburg, Md,
July LIST, accompanied by terrific thunder
storm, and hail-stones as large as hens eggs.
All the windows on the windward side of the
houses were demolished, and all the Inagners
in the telegraph offices burnt, excepting one.
The railroad from Aqua Creek to Freder-
icksburg was badly washed, and both trains
were suspended. The one coming from the
North was thrown from the track, slightly in
juring three passengers.
The damage done the crops is supposed to
be immense.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-07-03

The PRICE oF MEAT IN EURoPE.-Though
the French working classes eat little or no
meat, yet the Paris journals state that the
prices of meat in that city have become alarm
ing to housekeepers The best part of the
slrloin of beef is frequently sold at half
dollar pound. A fowl costs ST. 10 to 81 25,
and maekerel have sold lately at 81 10 cents
each In England, the retail price of meat is
about the same as in New York or Boston,
the best sirloin of beef selling at about 20
cents pound.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-07-03

DAeUERREoTI PES. - The subscriber would invite all
who wish for Pictures in any variety of STYLE to call and
examine his pictures, at No. 16 Harrington Corner.
N. B. In addition to what may be found at other
rooms in the city, may be had the improved Ambrotype
Photographs colored in oil coors and the Manotypes
which other Artists in the city have have,
they have not the patent right. B. D. MARKHAM
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-07-03

STATE NORMAL SCHOOL AT FRAMINGHAM -
The annual examination at this Institution will
take place on Monday and Tuesday, July 9th and
It'll The graduating exercises will take place on
Tuesday afternoon Of the 7th The public are in
vited
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-07-03
Hon,icide in Knnzn.

ST. LOUIS, July flames Lyle, County Re-
corder and Probate Clerk of Leavenworth, was
killed by free State man named Huller, on the
10Th ult. The ARRAY grew out of the election to
fill vacancies in the City Council of Leavenworth,
Kanzas Huller was arrested, and there were
great apprehensions of a riot taking place in
consequence.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-07-03

MURDER By SLAvE.-On the 9th ult.,
the wife of a man named Hall, residing near
Gordonsville, Va, was found lying dead in
the yard, her skull fractured in several pla-
ces, and her breast and arms dreadiully burn
ed. Suspicion has fallen upon negro girl
who had just been hired, as being the muir
derer, some Of her clothing having been found
with marks Of blood upon it. 1t is supposed
that, after killing her mistress, the girl en-
deavored to burn the body. Mr. Hall was abb
sent from home at the time
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-07-03

new YORK, July 2.-It is reported that the
ship Samuel Wiletts. ashore at Squan Inlet. W IN
prove total loss, both vessel and cargo. She is
owned by Samuel Willetis and is insured in Wall
street for 100000 Her cargo is valued at $780,.
England. "
The news of the decision of Court of Appeals.
in the metropolitan Police bill, created consider.
able excitement in this city and BROOKLYN. The
MetTopohto1 Police Commissioners are over
wneimed with applications for police situations
All the Metropelitan station houses will be illu-
minated tonight.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-07-03
LOCAL NEW S

Joslyn's Cornet Band will give their fifth prom
enade concert from the balcony of the Bay State
House, this evening, commencing at eight
O'Clock, for which occasion the following pro-
gramme is announced:-
PART FIRST,
Quick step-Worcester Light Infantry 49,. Hobbs.
3.-Gsllope-C Champagne. Iumbv.
4.-schubert Serenadeby the Serenade Band Schubert
5.-Quick Step-Annie Laurie. ...... Hobbs
PART SECOND.
1.-Grand March-Torrt nt................,,,H Hobbs,
2.-Hghts Shade no louger-by the Band Mendelssoln.
B. Quick Step-City Guards. Hobbs
T. I1one Aghh Pike.
6.-Finale- Star spangled Banner. ..............-
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-07-03

WILLIAM B. BRowN's CONCERT, last evening.
at the City Hall, drew an appreciative audience,
Mr.. Brown stands in the front rank as a comical
and sentimental singer, and we trust his perform.
ance on Saturday evening, at the same place, will
fill the hall to overlooking Besides getting your
moneys worth, you contribute to a worthy and
charitable object.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-07-03

SENATOR SUMNER-The London correspond
ent of the Boston Trareller, writing under date
of June 10Th, says;-
'All your readers will rejoice to hear that their
gallant senator, Charles Sumner, has arrived in
London from Paris, and that lis report of him
self is most satisfactory he is slowly though
surely gaining strength, still spending portion
of every day upon the sofa, and not in a condi-
ton to do any brain work, but each day adding
little to his stock of health, both of mind and
hndY.n
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-07-03

VERMONT REPUBLICAN CONFERENCE.-The
Vermont Republican State Convention met at
Burlington, on Wednesday, and made nominal
ton of Ryland Fletcher for Governor, and James
S. Slack for Lieutenant Governor A series of
resolutions of Republican stamp reported by
Hon. George P. Marsh, formerly NJ. c., were
adopted.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-07-03

UNLoosING THE MONEY BAGs.-The sum of
$2,5S5, 1891 is to be paid out in dividends this
month in Boston. This is nearly million
more than was paid in July last year, when
the amount was $1,764 ,O76.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-07-03

The New York POLICE BILL CoNsTITU-
TIoNAL.-A16amy, July 1.-The Police Bill is
declared constitution al by the Court of APP
peals, by majority of to 2, Judges Brown
and Comstock dissenting.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-07-03
LUTHER'S CLOTHING HOUSE,
No. L Lincoln House Block.

Certificate from Clergyman in Japor of
Jonas W hitcomb's Remedy for Asthmn.
WARDsB1RO', VI, MAY 18th. 1857.
MEssRs. JOSEPH BURSETT b Cot GeHfienen. take
great pleasure stating The wonderful fleets of Whit
combs Remedy for the Asthma" on my wife. She had
suffered for than my pencan describe with the
spasmodlc form of that terrible disease As often az ten
or twelve times in year. she brought to the very
verge OF death-requring two three watchers some
times, for several nights in succession At times for
hours, would seem if every breath be the last
We were obliged to open doors and windows in midwner
and resort TO every expedent that affection could evse
TO Keep Ter alive At one time she gone that
her physician could not her pulse. At length +
heard Of your Remedy acted like charm; il enabled
her To sleep quietly in few minutes and nearly broke nm
the disease. Keep it constantly on handapd ahouoh
relief wy "a
happy to anpwer any inquiries respecting her case and
you are at liberty to make any Of the foregoing ao
that will benefit the afflicted. Yours truly
KIMBALL HADLEY.
Prepared only by Joseph Burnett Il Co.. Boston For
sale by all Druggists, at 81 per bottle. dot jy2
Buy Me. and III 10 You Good!v
NOW Is the time to use the Great Spring and Summer
DIR. LANGLEY's ROOT 4 HERB BITTERs
composed OF sarsaparilla Yellow Dock, wild Cherry,
In,oroushwort. preky Ash. Rhubarb Mandrake, Dan.
dehon,and Wntergreen-so combined as to act directly
upon The cause of disease and forming one Of the best
remedies IN the world for Jauudice and Liver Complaint
M poo er forms, Dyspepsia, costveness, Humors Of
ness Heartburn or Acid Stomach, Languor, Weakness
Loss Of Appetite, Debility, Bilious Diseases, Mercuriai
auctions and all Impurities Of the Blood no matter
what the cause may be- Fever and Ague, Coughs and
Colds, broken up and cured at once.
They are pleasant to take useful at all tmes and sure
TO do good They cleanse the bowels, purify the blood
heal strengthen, regulate, build up, and keep in order
the "hole system Everybody should use them Nearly
81 hundred thousand bottles were used last year. proving
1t the most popular medicine ever known
Price only 70 and 373 cents per bottle. Depot Nos
II and II Mar4hal STREET two doors from Union street.
mh26 DAWN '' ""N'S'
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-07-03

DIsUNIoN CONFERENCE.-The State Disunion
Committee held meeting in Boston, on Turs-
day, says the Trareller, to consider the expedi-
ency of National Disunion Convention at some
Western locality, this Autumn.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-07-03

PIcNIc.-Rev. Theodore Parker's Society are
to have social gathering at Charles River Grove
on the l4th of July. 1t will be the first instance
Of an indulgence in such pleasure by that So
o;a
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-07-03

POLICE CoURT.-Yesterday Margaret Collins,
for larceny nj pairof shoes, was fined 80 and
costs.
William Doyle and Timothy Luby, for being
drunk, were each fined 81 and costs, and com,
mitted
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-07-03

We would call the attention of our readers to
notice of a social gathering at Mechanics Hall.
tomorrow evening. In the absence of citizens,
celebration, it is to be hoped that the hall will be
full
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-07-03

The TELEeRAlHIo PLAEAU.-Her Majesty
steamer Cyclops, which was despatched by
the English government to make souudings
along the Geographic plateau, between New.
foundland and Ireland, arrived at st. Johns,
N. f., July LIST. Her commander makes a
very favorable report, combining in every ma
terial point, the soundings OF Lieut.. Benja-
min of the U. 8. surveying steamer Arctic.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-07-03
=, Buy Nc, and iii DO You GOod!v
Now is the time to the Great Spring and summe
THE LATEST NEWS
Can always be had at

NEW PERIODICAL STORE No. iS2 Maiu street. near.
" opposite the Bay state House.
Boston, New York and Worcester daily ma weekly mn
psrs can always be had at my store or will be deliver
ca 20 s9sebers BY the week. month or year by prompt
ana faithful carriers. Magazines Of all kinds every
MONTH Miscellaneous, School and Blank Books Station.
airy, &c. cheap for cash. a. n. MATrIiFWs
je26 dtf6wot
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-07-03

PERs1A.--It is said that the Shah of Persia is
very anxious for the commencement of diplomat
ic relations with the United States and designs
sending an embassy to this country. He attrib-
utes the failure of the House of Representatives
to make an appropriation for Legation to Per.
STA to English intrigue at Washington!
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l. o w I

The Style of Goods Excellent Workmanship. and
Superior Fit of all Garments, as well as
the astonishing
l. . w p r Q E S
at which sell them, makes it an object for every
to call and examine before purchasilg elsewhere.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-07-03

RICHARDSON'S FISH MARKEr.-The fish mar
kets of our large Atlantic cities are never fur
nished with greater variety or better quality of
fresh fish than can be found at the well. known
fish market of j. Richardson, No. 10 Mechanic
street. The utmost care is taken to have every
thing kept fresh and nice, and the consequence is
that his sales enormous. He is now in
the receipt of daily supplies of cod, haddock
tautog, and halibut, as usual at this season of
the year, and will have an extra fine lot of fresh
salmon. for those who would enjoy the luxury of
that esteemed dish with their green peas, and
other fxings, for good Fourth of July dinner.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-07-03

COLLEGE OF THE Holy CRoss.-The annual
Commencement at Holy Cross College, in this
city, will take place on Tuesday next, July 7.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-07-03

THE FOURTH OF July, we are glad to learn,
will be celebrated in many of our neighboring
towns-Rutland, Paxton, Holden, &c.-in an
appropriate manner, in which the schools are to
occupy the most prominent part.
In this city, in the absence of any appropriation
being granted by the City Council for the pur-
pose, his Honor, Mayor Richardson, has ordered
the bells to be rung and salute to be fred, at
his own expense. This is commendable
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-07-03

Our Stock of FURNISHING GOODS, will also be
found complete, in all its
10 II dGess Vnrieiy.
And we feel assured that by continued attention to the
wants of each and all customers, shall merit
share Of public patronage heretofore literally bestow-
ed.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-07-03
- IN OUR -
CUSTOM DEP RTMENT

we have LARGE ASSORTMENT Of choice styles
COatinss, Vestings, and Pnmt Goods,
which will be made order in the Best StyIs at the
Shortest Notice. and at the
l. o w I r G ES!
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-07-03

SPRING AND SUMMER
@ L O II H NJ G.
Ever exhibited in this City
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-07-03

ALL WHO ARE NOW ABOUT
PURCHASING, WILL FIND IT MUCH TO THEIR
Advantage 20 Examine
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DK NEWTON

as removed his office from 1888 Main street to AMERicAN
houss BLOCK, directly opposite where he will be hsppy
oSee patrons and friends and dtt'
Dr' j. Clnwaom Kelley, Analytical Physician,
can DC consulted by ladies and gentlemen at bic Office
corner Of Church and Mechanic Streets, Worcosler
THURSDAY and FRIDAY, the % and 81 day Of July,
Tes OF oharge, upon all diseases of the human system
jeN w2l6det
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+ II A 4 K / 5 ,
ID H N TTST.

1853 main street opposite the new Mechanics Hall
Jy1 Building, d&wtf
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INSURA nee AND COLLECTION
O f r I q III


The subscriber has taken office at 81 Main
Street, Cup stairs and is prepared to negotiate nsur-
to any amount, in the best Mutual and Stock Com
panies also will pay particular attention the settlement
of accounts, collection of bills, &c. &c.
J. X. BANISTER.
1877 Main ST., Cup stsirs.)
REFERENCES. JOHN FIELD, Esq. Insurance Commits
sionerj JOIN BoYDEs ESQ.,, Exchange Broker. diff jy2
No Lady shonld be without one OF those fashionable
and comfortable White Jackets when she can buy the
material at only 2 cenas per yard, at
jy1 diff CHAMBERLAIN, BARNARD, 4 CO.'S
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THE LATEST NEWS.
By Telegraph to the Worcester Daily Spy.
Total Loss-The Mctropo,i,,n p.,,ca

BY the American Telegraph Oompany's Printing Lines
once in Gem raj Express Office Lincoln House Block.
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LUTHER's CLoTRING HOUSE.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-07-03

LARGEST AND MOST EXCELLENT STOCK
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

Fire Works-The best selection to be found in the
city, for sale by ESSMAN Il HAAS.
je3 d2tt No. 2 Lincoln House Block,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-07-03
WAITHAM, Monday morning,
June 20. 1857.

June ~. 1901.
Gentlenen--I had the honor to receive on the
evening OF the 9th inst. your communication iu-
forming me that | had been nominated by the
Republican Convention, held at Worcester on the
Z4th Instant as its candidate for the Office Of
Governor Of the Commonwealth, with a lcopy of
the resolutions passed on that occasion. With
profound Acknowledgements for the high honor
conferred upon me. accept the nomination, and
II It's choice be confirmed by an election, shall
make every exertion in my power to meet and
answer the just expectations of the Convention.
IL accept the nomination." says he. What
nomination. The nomination Of course, which
was rendered him, which was nomination on the
platform, and not some other imaginary nomna.
lion which never had being. And he does no t
stop here, but adds, emphatically, that Il the
choice Of the Convention shall be confirmed by
an election, he will do all in his power ITO meet
and answer the just expectations oil the Conyen-
ton"
To say that this is not full, frank, and free
acceptance Of the nomination Of the Convention,
on the terms on which II was offered, is to impute
to Mr.. Banks duplicity that would disgrace a
denizen Of the State Prison or Of the Five Points
1t is TO Say that we make as our associate. and
permit ourselves knowingly to be made, party
TO the nomination Of one whom we consider a
political trickster, who would lie to US, aud cheat
Plymouth weekly banner. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1856, 1856-07-03
Interesting and Exciting from California.

1NtW ORLEiSS. June 20
The steamer Granada with dates from
San francisco to the 9Th inst. arrived
here to day
The steamship Illinois takes forward
uine hundred passengers. aud nearly two
and a garter millions OF gold.
Cora and Casey were hung on the 22d
nit. The funeral of King took place on
the same day. The proceedings were
characterized by perfect decorum.
The Vigilance Committee arrested
several other desperate characters. among
whom was the notorious Yankee Sullivan.
on shs first Of June. Sullivan commit,
ted suicide in his cell at the ,mmittee
Rooms. leaving behind him confession
IN regard to election frauds in which he
was implicated.
The opponents OF the Vigilance Com
mit,ee attempted TO hold. a meeting to
deaounce the proceedings Of the latter,
Dat II proved total failure.
Several murders and accidents had taken
place IN the interior.