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To Planters.

lKlN'S Corr and Cotton cultivator,
"A This truly usef,, agricultural improv-
ment. has been fully tested by highly res
pectable and practical planters who atternl
trial, say that by its use, in the cultivation
OF Corn, Cane, or Cotton, there is saving
Of at least one third the labor to man and
horse over the commons plow. It's new
invention. Patented March 20, lSds,
Planters are invited TO call and examineit.
A supply on hand and for sale by
w. F. TtrNNARD.
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NEW GOODS.

lust RECEIVED per Steamship Gahawba, from
j New York, Beautifui White and Goloured Bril-.
liantines, Plain and Plaid White Jaconets, Main
socks. swiss siuAiins, Embroidered Swiss and JAG.
onet Bands, Plain Black and Colored BareEes,
Ladies' and Misses White Cotton Hose, Dlnek and
Colored silk Gloves, Fiet Mitts, Black and white
Grape Collars and Sleeves, Figured and Plaid
silk Parasols, Grass, Hair Cloth aud Corded
skirtH, for sale very CHEAP MT the
PHILADELPHIA CHEAP CASH sTonE,
April 2s. Lafayette street
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French MaDtillas.

THE ladies are invited To examine our
L beautiful assortment OF French imported
srrinp Maptilaa, Of the atest and most fashisn-
able styles, purchased Of the Importers Ia N YORK
as the assortment IL not very large tho ladies'
would do well to call early--at the
PHILADELPHIA CHEAP CAan sroRE,
mar2b-tf. ..E Lafayette Street.
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NEW ARRIVdL-DRE;ss GooDS.

AT THE PHILADELPHIA CHEAP STORE
TUST received by steamer Grenada, an
j other assortment ofthe above goods con-
sisting of Striped Black Challey, plain
plaid Il striped black barreges, plain Il fig
nred fancy cold, Challeys in dress patterns,
plain Il hounced Barreges, Organdies Jaco.
nets and Swiss Muslin. Also, a beautiful
iasso, tment of trimmings. ribbons, &C., all of
which are bought at auction an' will be
sold at very low prices. may o.
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First Arrival Of fhe Season
AT THE ONE PRICE
fvOfhiug Es,spOfissasa.

THE subscriber has Just received BY
i steamer CRESCENT Cry, from New
York, large and beautiful assortment Of
GENTS FURNISHING GOODS,
Consisting OF Linen Bosom Shirts; silk.
Cotton and Merino under shirts Shirt Coll
lars. Linen and Cotton Draws; Hosiery,
Gloves, Suspenders, Linen and silk Pocket
Hdkf., Cravats, Neck Ties, scarfs; Stocks,
&c, all Of which have been selected from
tho most fashionable houses in New York,
sand will be sold at low prices. In order to
do Justice and give satisfaction to cash buy
ers; he has made II rule in all cases TO
deduct ten per cent for cash, and will in all
cases strictly adhere to that principle.
sept6-y. W.D. PHILLIPS
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Among tlae Late Arrivals

OF NEW GOODS AT THE
rhiiadeIphIa Cheap snsi Store,
WILL be found beautiful new style
w Paris Baregea Flouneed robes, yefy cheap.
large assortment Of Satin Damask Table Cloths
aud Napkins, very superior quality OF Gents Tin
en- Cambria Handkerchief afew pieces OF super
white linen drill For sale at the
PHILADELPHIA CHeAp CASH sroHF,
mnr2h.tf Lafayette street.
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JOSEPH MCCORMICK,

BOOKSELLER AND STATlONER.
Baton Rouge, La,
SCHOOL BOOKS, STANDARD LITE
rary, Scientific and Miscellaneous Books,
Cheap Publications, and the Principle Ma.
aaz;nes and Periodicals constantly on hand
Also--AAiERICAN and FOREIGN
Writing Papers, Blank Books, Envelopes
Copying Presses, Drawing Papers. Bristo
ssoads, Monohromatic Bosrds:xe VII.
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PIANOS.
L. DE ROSAS LACERDA

II. DE RUSAS lIACERDA,
EATON ROUGE, la,
INFORM E.S the Public in general that
L he is now prepared torepair in the best
manner. the OLDEST and MOST DE-
FECTlVE PIANOS, at VERY aopERArE
PRICES, and every kind Of Musical lnstru-
ments. He will also tune at very reduced
prices. for his customers and the public in
general.
Ordess left at The Jewelry store of Mr.,
Theodore Goldman will be promptly at
tended to.
feblsdtf. EIDE ROsAS LACERDA.
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STRAW MATrINGs.

lust Received from New York auctions, Twenty
j FIVE pBtces WHITE and G0L0HED MATING
which will be sold ut VERY Low PRICES ut the
PniLaprLrurA CHr.r GAsH sroRg,
AMI, a. Lafayette Street.
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Smndries-Just Received.
DRIED PRUNEs, fresl. and good, IS cts.
~ per pound;
40 600 Percussion Caps, different kinds;
20 dozen Bath Bricks; ..
6 do. Olive Oil lpure)
II do. Browns Esse nee Ginger;
IS Reams Letter and Foolseap Paper ;
5000 Fl capitolia Segars, fine flavor;
5000 Boxes Clarks' Matches
300 bottles Citrit Of Magnesia
50 do Dry Lemonade. at
iune6. BOGEL'S Drug Store.
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})roftssianal Autifrs.

Professional Cnwl.
nR. DUCHEIN, Of the Medical Faculty
IL oil Montpelier tFrancel having re.
recently established himself in this City,
eiters his proie ssional services to the public
nyHe will at all times be found at Mr..
prIo,.'s residence, inear Judge Burk'sl
unless professionally engaged. oct25-tf.
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Dress B'rinln naingsi

WILL be opened this morning a
w beautiful assortment Of ladies dress trim
mines Of the latest Paris style. sash anil bonnet
Ribbons, at the PHILADELPHIA Omar CASH sToRS,
mar2btf. Lafayette street.
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Dental Notice.
Music Teaching.

TNHE subscriber, we'll known6 q
/ to the citizens of Batonf y H
Rouge, from long residence, offers his pros
tessional services to the public, as teacher
of the Piano FoRrs, the VIoLlN, and CoR-
Ner-A-PlsroN. He will also furnish music
for Private Parties, Soiree, SC Letters
addressed to him through the post office,
will be promptly answered, and orders lett
at tie Comet office, will meet immediate
.attsntion. ioctldl H. w. JOLLY.
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llew Ghfap Storr.


IrHT RECEIVED per Steamship Ghhawha from
u New York, aud opened this morning, eloloe
selection Of ladies' Dress GOODS. Flonnced Bar
ego Rabes, ChAlly, Plain and Black Baregef,
GfnrhumH, Lawns, very fine Black Alreen, super
Dombasine English and freneh prints, Brilliahtes,
Corded lawns, Paris aylphides, new article for
ladies dresses, Grenadines &c, al the
PHILADELPHIA CHEAP CASH ST0RE,
mar25 Lafayette street
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WHITE CoTTONy AND LINENS.

lust RECEIVED, per SteamshIp Uahawba from
j New York auctions, fac lot Of shirting cot.
tons and Linen Shirt bosoms, for sale very low at
the PriLApELpniA CHEAP CASH sroHE
ApI 49, Lafayette Street.
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25,S75

gb,BI5
The Intelligent Physician will nt once perceive
that this water possesses the most valuable med
icni anaIittes JL.A W. p. RIDDELb
The following named gentlemen Of the highest
standing In the medical profession, add their test
timony to the above, and recommend the water
In the highest terms for the cure Of Dyspepsia,
Enteraigia, Neuralgia, Dropsy, Chronic Diseases
ofthe Kidneys, Liver Spleen and Bowe =, scrofnla
In all It's varieties, diseases Of the skin, and most
an the chronic ailments that females are subject
TO IN this climate.
II. r. ffARNEY, MD.
\. HUNTINGTON, NJ. DE-
-----ROMER, ="
RICHARD u. DAY, af
J.. l.. LAYCOCK,
J. II. sTfNsON, |" H.t
R.C. WHITE,
WM. GRAHAM. /"
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Notarios Public & Auotioneere.
crTY GOVERNMENT.

Thirty rifth Corporate Year
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-01-31

Believing that large majority Of the citizens Of
Iowa are opposed to the political principles u the
present Administration and to the introduction Of
slavery into territory now free. and also that made
free by he Compromises If 1920; and that the par
~ styling itself the Democratic Party" are striy
lug to make slavery great national institution, con
irary 70 the principles laid down in the Declaration
Of Independents and the Constitution, taught by
the Fathers of the Republic we would call upon all
such free citizens to meet in Convention, at Iowa
City the 22d day If February for the purpose Of
organxing Republican Party, to make common
with similar party already formed in several
Of tho other States Of the Union.
January s, 1856. MANY CITIZENS
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-01-31
*aboiitfonisn.,,

THIS Is legitimate word enough. 1t came
into the language in lawful and proper
way. Is any thing offensive to the public
sense, obnoxious to public morals or the pub
he welfare Then, if party is organized
Tor the purpose Of abrogating institutions
that have been outgrown, or laws that are
tyrannlcal, they may be termed AboHtionists.
And there Is no other single term occurring
70 US just now which is capable Of being SO
employed though perhaps there may be.
- that both its legitimacy and usefulness
seem 70 be yindcated. To he sure il is Who'll
y negative its character. But SO are eight
Of tne ten commandments And il is arath-
er long, and peculiar word bat the English
vocabulary contains those exceeding it in
length and singularity, and ii seems self de-
fended on the score Of any thing peculiarly
remarkable or frightful. And vet, this use
ful, harmless, well-disposed member Of our
FernAenlar stands in the place Of host Of
arguments which are needed 10 answer the
questions Of the times is half the stock in
trade OF multitude Of politicians is a
bugbear "such as nurses use TO frirhten
tables witlal ~ j. the raw head and bloody
bones" Of debased and reckless party
which IS driven TO the necessity Of resorting
= its East card"
but ho" II is possible that any thing Of
fensiYe e tn public sense can be wrung out
q The Wort What is il that prompts them
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-01-31
Teiegraphie News.

New YosK, Jan. 26.-The Times has pri-
vate letters from Port au Prince to the Both
of Dec, giving us full particulars of the
Emperor's defeat and fight. His army con-
sisted Of above &c, 900 men which was divided
into three detachments. The army from the
north under command Of Paul Ducayest of
1000 men, who took the southern route moth
ing IL known, except on the line they were
met by body of Dominicans and the Jocend
regiment which was in advance broke their
lines the first fire, precipitated themselves up
on the rear and produced 9 general route of
tie whole regiment.
The force under the immediate command
of the Emperor amountedabout $4,000 men.
When near Los Cahobas, in an open plain,
bordered by piece of woods, they came
upon body of Domnicans, about 400 in
number, with a cannon.
The advance guard continued TO move for
ward until within gun shot of the Domlni-
cans, when u conflict occurred and the Hay
tians made a precipitute retreat, throwing
themselves upon the main body Of the army,
which was simultaneously charged by the
Dominicans. \ general retreat Of the Hay
tians now ensued, leaving the Emperor aud
his staff almost alone.
The Emperor is said to have reached a
place 'toout Sixty InlicS from Sape haytIeh
with only a thousand men. The southern
troops who deserted him 50 faithlessly to the
number of 1900, succeeded in reaching Dos
Cahobas. The Emperor sent orders for
them to join him, but they refused. Where
the rest Of the grand army had gone was not
known at Port Au Prince. The Emperor's
pecuniary loss must have been great he had
with him over two hundred thousand dollars
in money, which was taken, with most Of the
arms, ammunition and provisions of his troops,
for most Of them threw away their arms and
took to their heels.
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To the Republicans of tho United
States.

In accordance with what appears to be the gener-
era desrc of the Republican party, and at the sug-
gestion Of large portion Of the Republican press,
the gned Charm u of the State Republican
Committees OF Maine, Vermont, Massachusetts,
New York Pennsylvania. Ohio, Michigan, Indiana
AM " i cgnsin, hereby invite the Republicans Of the
Union to meet in informal Convention at Pitts
bfsh the 22d February, 1856, for the purpose Of
perfecting the National Organic and proyid-
Ing for \ National Delegate Convention Of the Re
Publican party, At some subsequent day, 10 nomi-
nate candidates for the Presidency and Nicc-Pres-
dency to be supported at the election in November
1850.
A. =. STONE, Of Ohio DAVID WILM0T. Of Pa
j. z. GOODRICH of Mass L. BRATNARD, Of Vt.
WILLIAM A. WHITE, Of Wis.
win the Republican press Please copy.
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Republican County Convention.

A call having been issued for Convention to ss-
semoe at City the 22d Of February, 1855. for
the purposa Of organizing the Republican party in
this state those Of fellow citizens Les county
favorable 70 the purposes of that Couycnton,-the
exclusion q Slavery from the Ierritories, ana
he limitation y the Slave power aud influence to
tbs ssfict bounds Of the ConsttutionaYe requested
to nble in Mass Convention, at cha RLESTON
on SATURDAY, February 9TH for the purpose If
selecting delegates to the state Convention and per
teeting local organization.
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To1hc Cinzcns off Keokuk.

HANING Interested with Us the Messrs. Scofelds
L Il in the Gas Fitting Business, we would assure
the public that all orders given to them will be
ecuted in a neat and workman-like manner and
that they rely upon the work done by them as
being of the very best material
As il will be but short time before the gas will
be introduced would recommend to those desi-
Of lighting up the time of the completion of
the works, that they give immediate orders for pipe
fixtures, &c. otherwise, many would be delayed be-
yond that time, it would be impossible TO supply
all applications upon short notice.
july g lS55-d G. uRRRICk & co.
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WV. HAMMERS.

nYEh AND seOuRER. On fifth street one
= door below Main, whore he will renoyate and
make 70 appear new, all kinds Of Ladies and Cen
tlomcn's apparel such Grape, broscha, cashmere
and wooden shawls cashmere, silk and merino dress
os rugs piano and table covers, window and damask
curtains, &c
All Of the above, and everY other article Of cloth
ING colored in any of the fancy or plain colors |
hope by close attention and knowledge Of my bus
mess 10 give general satisfaction
nov 2sddw6m VIM. MANNERS.
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Gas Fixtures.

fINHE undersigned prepared to receive orders
l. for fitting mp stores Offices and dwelling houses
with pipe and fixtures for gas-promptly executing
the same aud guaranteeing all their work TO be gas
tight
All persons DESTROYS of using gas, that have not
been called upon, requested 10 leave their ad-
dress with us, through the Post Office
Orders executed in the succession in which they
are received. SC0FIEI.D Il BROTHER.
July Sd
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The Continuance of The War.


From the last letter of Kossuth to the New
York Times, we make the following extract
touching the continuance of the war, reyolu-
ton etc. The allusion to the fall of kars
as peace Offering, may to some minds be
fortified by the fact that Immediately there
upon the late negotiations for peace were
opened with so much assurance from high
quarters that they would likely prove success
full Kossuth no doubt looks at events as
they arc magnifed by the glass Of desire, yet
his speculations are often pertinent and preg
nant. He says
FsAIy impression is, that the year 1856 will
not pass without great revolutionary commo-
tons in Europe. The camp of the govern
ments remains divided In vain has Cabinet
diplomacy loaded itself with one crime more
the crime of having sacrificed kars to the
speculation of paving the road to an ''AuS-
trian peace" by afording to the Car the
prestige Of q victory, at the expense OF Iur-
KEY, over a heroic garrison more glorious in
its fall than the Allies in their success at Sc
bastopol-ijust as Saguntum Is more glorious
by its fall than it's victor by conquering il.
Peace is impossible. The immortality of
kings will continue to squander away the
blood and treasure of nations IN an almlcss
war, but the nations will awake, and one Of
those tremendous connections which mark an
era ia history, will shake to its very founda-
ton this our old world. Such is my pre-
sentiment"
q" The following from the Bloomfield
Flag, is very well put. There is too often
degree Of consciousness exhibited towards
those who fail to convict people upon whom
some portion Of the public have already
passed Judgment. 1t is well to remember,
always, that if a majority of q jury cannot,
on their oaths and consciences, convict man
with all the testimony before them, il may be
wisdom in US TO question our own judgment
instead of theirs:
eT- On the new trial OF Arrison, the ''tor-
pedo murderer" the jury disagreed and were
discharged. So he goes unhung.-PhH. Sat.
Cour.
Well, what Of it will you say that it is
wrong because he is yet unhungf viii you
say that man should be choked TO death
murdered in cold blood-when, after fair
and patient investigation, eight out Of the
twelve jurors upon their oaths, have said he
is not guilty How do you know that Ar
rison is a murderer? Have you more evil
dence than the jury who tried the case, haye5
cT-The Charleston Mercury says in an ar
ticle on the Presidents Message: "With such
principles as are indicated in it, it would
matter little whether the South were in ma
ority or minority in one or both houses of
Congress.
SO most people hereabout think. 1t does
not seem to be altogether as palatable to
them, however, as to our southern contem-
porary, they being reedom-loying Union
men, and the MercuHya disunion slaveocrat.
However, the Mercury has friends here, we
are willing to assure it.
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.ianldiw
I.Nenlnr Times conY.l


)DLlClES of Insurance issued at fair rates in thu
l. following sound Offices
Star Insurance CO., New York
Commercial Insurance Co.. s. Louis
Htna Insurance Co., Hartford
Mound City Insurance Co., ST. Louis
Hartford Fire Insurance Co. Hartford
Dwellings insured for term If years at extreme
~ low rates. Ill information given and SURVEYS
made by W. ". BELkNAP Agent
Office corner Main and Second SITS
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selling Negroes TO make kansas N
slave state.

From the Montgomery Ala Advertiser
We saw Mai jeff. Buford in our city yes
terdav. We understand he has with him the
negroes proposed TO be sold for the patriotic
purpose Of carrying emigrants to Kansas
The negroes will be sold on Monday, and the
proceeds will be relgiously applied to the
plan Of carrying company to the Territory.
Had We few more such deter mined, liberal
men to step forward in the cuuse, the friends
of the South IN kanses, and the bordering
counties Of Missouri. would soon be relieved
of all anxiety for the noble cause in which
they are laboring. Maj. Buford is making a
great sacritce-he is actuated by no selfish
motive. lie embarks an ample fortune
breaks up the endearmcnts and associations
Of homc-leayes a State III which he has
been highly appreciated and honored, and
embarks on, if not hazardous, at least u
prohtiess and troublesome enterprise, to do
his mite to secure the vital interests of this
section and which all Of US agree are to be
materially affected by the character of the
institutions that may prevail in Kansas. We
hope. therefore, that he will not meet with
ingratitude and GOODNESS, but with the warm
est sympathy and most earnest assistance Of
Of those who are able to contribute to the
cause.
TRAIN ACRo.s THE CHArIAnoocHtE RIVER.
We learn from the Columbus (Ga.) Times
that on Christmas eve the passenger train on
the Opelka Branch Railroad crossed the
Chattahoochie river on the elegant and sub
stantia bridge just finished. This completes
the union between Georgia and Alabama, and
greatly facilitates the communication be-
tween the cities Of Montgomery and Column
ba.
CT Lieut.. Maury has demonstrated that
by wind and wave il is down stream from
our country to all the world, and that all ma
tons must ascend to reach it,
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Home
INSURANCE COMPANY.

INSURANCE COMPANY.
Office No Wall street, New York
Cash Capital, $500. 5000. 90
Amount Of Assets, $747.972,41
Amount of Liabilities. S53,677 .6S.
rrHlS Company differs from most others in having
i paid up capital If $500 600 90 and divi-
dends made ID stock FOLDERS without first prpvid
ing for the unearned premium on all outstanding pol
ieles in addition 10 the capital.
CHAs.J MARTIN, Pres
A. i. WILIMARTH, Sec.
jan25d3m VIM y, TURNER Agent
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ARcniTFcruRE.-The Crayon, speaking Of
the faulty style of architecture, dress, etc.
as manifested IN that city, very APPLY re-
marks 1.-The most conspicuous fault in our
clty architecture is, to use mild term, re
dundancy. In external decorations, take.
FOR instance, the lintels of windows. The
conyoluted aourishes over doorwavs, and
grand totals Of some Of the overwhelming
cornlces OF the stores, and some of the up
town private dwellings, What waste of
raw material, what stupid assembages Of
forms, what total disregard 10 the uses Of
the architectural member, what eoneeited
alterations Of shields. coats Of arms. and
such like fooleries, and what an unwse um-
bic OF ornamental objects, often so crowded
that the general effect is lost, and 50 ar
ranged, that neither the laws Of grace, light
shade, nor fitness, could have been III the
least comnrehended by the arranger. Let it
not be understood that the carpenters are al
together to blame Tor all this. Considering
their opportunities and pretensons. few
achieve greater excellence thar the profes-
sional architect. These faulty things, how
ever, suit the public taste. They are the ad-
mration Of the crowd, and they are a part
OF our general system of life. The vulgar
taste Of our women, who deem themselves
only well dressed when carrying the greatest
variety and most costly fabrics, is but anoth-
er phase Of the architectural haunt Of tho
day and, indeed, this is equally true Of our
household furniture, cur carriages, our gar
denlng, and, indeed, of almost every thing
else that pertains TO the habits of the luxu-
rious New Yorker"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-01-31
New Grocery & Provision Store

4, ". RUNYAN { co, having established them
-. selves on the south side Of Fourth street near
70 the Market House, have received large and we'll
selected stock Of Groceries, to which they respectful
lyeall the attention If the citizens Of keokuk and
vicinity. Provisions and Feed Of all kinds kent
constantly % hand. All articles delivered in any
part Of the city free Of charge. Idec % Aft
boxes No. lemons for sale at
deel4 HUSTON, HAWKINS HUSTQN's
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FOR SALE.

NEW House and Lot corner Of Morgan and
Second streets, beautifully situated for dwell
ling house Inquire OF the owner, Edward Mumm,
Or J.. J. Zwaft, Morgan, bstween Sd and 4th SITS
January 81. dim