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A Homestead for SO!
$4,000 acorth Of Farms and B~11dan


$4,000 acorth Of Farms and B"s!dang
Lots,
I'm the Gold Region of Virginia, (Culpeper Co.
u to be divided amongst 10 200 subscribers, on
the 18th of September, 1856, for the benefit OF
Port ROYAL Female Academy. Subscriptions
ONLY TEN DOLLARS EACH; one half down, the
rest on the delivery of tie DEED. Every sub
scriber will get Building Lot or Farm, rang
ing in value from Sl0to $25 600. These Farms
and Lots are sold so cheap to induce settlements,
a sufficient number being reserved, the increase
in the value of whichwili compensate for the ap-
parent low price now asked, The most ample
security will be given for the faithful performance
of contracts and promises.
81 More agents wanted to obtain subscri,
bers, to whom the most liberal inducements VIII
b. given. Some Agents write that they are max
ing $500 per month. Advertising will be done
for every Agent where possible For full parti-
culars, Subscriptions, Agencies, &c, apply to
f.. BAUDER,
Port Royal, Caroline county, Va.
July !, 1S.6-tS $40
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q coRNr1ELp coLLooUY.

'.Julius, suppose there are six chickens
i'm coop and the man sells three, how ma
ny are there left 7"
..What time of day was t."
'.What time of day was it-whats that got
to 10 with the question:
"A good deal, honey. If it was after
dark, there would be none left, that is, if
you happened to go long that way"
Look here, niger, just stop them per-
sonalties. If you don't Ill explode your
head with this mere hoe.
- The unhappy looking man who had
bricks in his hat has given up the notion of
building this season, although he is consid-
cred spirited individual.
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EcI1psEs FOR Is56.-There will be five
eciipses this year--two of the sun-two OF
the moon-and one of the know nothing and
Republican parties. The latter will occur
in the month of November, and will be Wis
ible all over the United States, and parts
Of North America, witho ut the aid of tel
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1'.Bobby, what does your fatherdo FOR
living"'
Hes philanthropist, sir"
"A what %
'.Philanthropist. He collects money for
the Kansas sufferers, and builds houses out
of the proceeds"
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II office
WHEAT MARKET.
SDrins 49, mills

T wish to purchase three or four hundred
! thousand bushels of good merchantable
wheat, for which will pay the highest cash
pIice.
Charlotte, from its facilities of transportation
is one If the best inland markets in the South
States. | have erected large Merchant
Mills contiguous to the Railroad, cr pa bic OF grin
ding three hundred barrels of flour per day,
and to ket them running | must have wheat.
So bring 1t along, if you want the highest fig
for it.
am prepared to grind for toll. Ifyou want
flour whose brand will be sufficient to sell it in
any market in the world, here is the place 10
have it manuta cturrd. These Mills have al
ready made reputation not inferior 20 any
in the country.
LEROY SPRINGS.
June Is, 1955-47-tf
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CHARLOTTE
MI z ARD

r. into a company, respectfully tender their
-rvces to the people of Charlotte and the coun-
~ generally in their line of business. They are
prepared to furnish Monuments, Gravestonrs, Man
lie Pieces, Furniture Marble, Table Slabs, Marble
Steps, to any pattern cut from Marble, according
% the most approved taste and styles, and upon
The most accommodating terms ever offered in the
Southern country. They will keep constantly
on hand the best description Of Egyptian, Italian
and American Marble.
All orders for any article, addressed to the sub
scribars, will meet with prompt attention, and will
be packed and forwarded with the utmost care
and despatch.
The yard is situated on the northwest corner
of the Charlotte Depot Yard.
WM TIDDY & SONS.
Jan. s, 1S56.-1y
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BERKSHIRE PIGS.

The berkshire pigs belong to the large
class, and are distinguished by their color,
which is whitish or sandy brown, spotted
regularly with dark brown or black spots
and by their having no bristles. The hair
is long, thin, somewhat curley, and looks
rough; the ears are fringed with long hair
round the outer edge, which gives them a
ragged or feathery appearance; the body
is thick, compact, and well formed; the
legs short, the sides broad, the head we'll
ears erect, and the skin exceedingly thin in
texture, tho flesh firm and well-havored,
and the bacon very superior.
This breed of pigs has generally been
considered to be one of the best in England,
on account of its smalness of bone, early
maturity, aptitude to fatten on little food,
and the females being such good breeders.
Hogs of the pure original breed have been
known to attain TO an immense size, and
weigh as much as 800 to $50 pounds. One
bred at Petworth measured seven feet seven
inches from the tip of his snout to the root
of his tail, and seven feet ten inches in
girth round the centre; five feet round the
neck, ten inches round the thinnest part of
the hind leg, and two feet across the widest
part of the back. He stood three feet nine
inches high; and what was more remarka-
BILE in this monstrous animal, he did not con-
sumo more than two bushels and three
peeks of ground oats, peas and barley per
week.
They arc not, however, generally of an
enormous size. being much smaller than
several of the other breeds; their ordinary
weight averages from $50 to 800 pounds,
and some will, at two years old, weigh 400.
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MY Notes and Accounts having been f''l of
III in the hands of S. w. Davis, bss'' 4,
collection, those who are indebted 70 i S,ses
dividually, or as one OF the Did hrn u ,n,ks
4 Harty. are respectfully requested 70 -"
settlement by April Court, it not soonsi1'E
& Feb. 2, 1855. 29-u
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A Ii. persons indebted 10 thu firm o.
n WIN, HEsGlHS x Co., wi fna {"
Irwin OF +. ID. Gillespie always reao} s,t
happy to sett e. Accounts and Notes Ee' q,
ed by January Court will be ioupa u
hands of an officer for collect n.
J. F. IRWIN. &c
I. d. CELESTE
; Oct. %. I3-tt
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VS.. nc.
Jas. Houston and others, l e'i'0n ~ SCH Land
Heirs at Law of
r. B. Houston.
4 appearing to the satisfaction of the Court,
Ill that James Houston, - Butter and Mar
garet, his wife, and Jno. n. Houston, the chill
dren and heirs at law of said Robt B. Houston
deceased, are not inhabitants of this State, but
reside beyond the limits of the same: It is there
fore ordered, that publication be made for six
weeks, in the Western Democrat, for said defen-
dants TO be and appear at the next term of this
Court, to be held for the county of Union, at the
Courthouse in Monroe, on the first Monday of
July next, to plead, answer or demur to this pc
utian, or the same will be taken PRO confesso,
and heard ex parte as TO them.
Witness, J. NJ. Stewart Clerk four said Court.
at office, in Monroe, the first Monday of April.
A. D., 1856.
j. NJ. STEWART, c. NC. G.
May p, 1856-6w Prs. fee So.
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MATTRESSES.

TENHE undersigned is now Manufacturing
FL Mattresses in very p"rior manner, three
doors North of the American Hotel. He has on
hand large assortment of various kinds, and is
prepared to make, on a short notice any size
that may be wanted. He respectfully solicfts a
call from those who may want any thing in his
line. w. w QUINN.
April ], 1S56-tf
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TIotIce.

\ LII persons indebted to US are ~arn.Te
IL pay mp Immediately. or they WIZ F -.
their Notes and Accounts in the hands -
Cthcer for collection. Many ofthe claims
OF long standing, and nobody can comPl'pp
a settlement is not now made, that Il - I@S'
l.. & J. LONERGA''
November 6, 1855. lot
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Negroes for Sale.

n SHALL, as Executor OF the last will nd
u testament Of Dr.. WIN. l.. McRee, d, cd
on the same day and at the same place of the
sale ot'Ihe above property, expose to public sale
to the highest bidder,
Eleven likely and valuable Ne
grOeS,
Consisting OF men, women, and children
Terms made known the day Of ale.
E. ]. ERWIN, Ex'or
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A PPLICATION will BE- made at the Next
IA County Court for this county. to establish
an election precinct at Morrow's Turnout, in
this county.
June "a, I856-tncc
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A valuable Lot in the town
OF HEnHGa n inn
A very fine Brick DIV cling "a
House, ls:lG1

Nearly completed, with four large rooms be-
low stains nd four above, with nice passage
above and below; and which cost about tn &C
III ,u>and dollars. Adjoining the main build .
ing fine "ne-story brick building with two
rooms and piazza in tront-with all the ne
crssdry out honses and stables, in good repair.
Immediately on the corner of main street is ii
fac onc-story brick building, rough-cast and
covered with tin, with large aud convenient
store room well fiItcd up. and two other con-
venirnt rooms alta chcG-ld yard tastefully
d .corated with tvergreens and flowers, and
fine garden.
The sltutt ton of this property being central
and convenient, any person DESTROYS of our
chasing beautiful, healthy, and desirn bic t.
sIdence, would do well to attend the sale. The
Western railroad will be here in less III n
three years, and property will no doub: double
in value. Should his opportunity to secure IA
summer or permanent residence, unsurpass-
ed by any m this or any other town in North
Carolina. be lost there is no problb Iity of ac-
curing within the corporate limits of the town
ii residence desirable. Terms cash
E. J. ERWIN, Trustee.
JuIv 1S56
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ENGINEERS OFFICE, w. n. c. r. RI
Salisbury, June II, 1856.
HBROPOSALS will be received at StatesvilIe.
.M Iredell county, n. c. until July the 18th,
for the Graduation, Masonry, and Cross Ties for
the remainder of the first Section of the Western
North Carolina Rail Road, commencing at and
extending West from Statesville
On the first Is miles of this work there i'm
Portant Masonry, and especially the Bridge across
the Catawba River, bat all of which is particular
~ worthy of attention.
Plans, Protiles, and Specifications, with esti-
mates of the work. NAV be seen at the Office of the
Engineer after the 4th of July.
JAMES c. TURNER.
Chief Engineer, W. Y. c. r. R.
June "a, 1556-4w
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Rags Wanted.

"UGGINS & HARTY, at their Store on
III IL the corner of Main and Trade streets.
VIII buy cotton Rags. and give the highest
market price.
Charlotte. March 4, 1e56.-1y
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Wrapping Paper.

SVFapDIHs FGDcF.
THE Mercl ants of Char otte and vicinity
j. can be supplied with all kinds nd quail
tie of wrapping Paper, from the Ka-
leigh Wrapping Paper Mills.
{. w. BENEDICT,
Proprietor
%RAGS taken in exchange for Paper at
the highes: price. &. w. B.
Raleigh, March 4, 1s56.-1y
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Fresh Fluid and Calnpheme.
"A 7 PRITCHARD'S Drug Store, you will
"a get these articles pure. Fluid at 81 per
gallon--Camphine 80 cents, cash. April g, Sc
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NOTICE.

A PETITION will be presented to the next
N Legislature of North Carolina asking for
an amendment or amendments to the Act con-
fering corporate powers on the town of Char
lOtte. July s, I35G.-tf
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Notice.

j. w. LEwELLEN, Sec'y.
May 20, IS56.--3m I
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA.

UNION COUNTY.
Court Of Pleas and Quarter Sessions,
Spring Term, 1856.
Samuel A. Davis, Adm'r.O
of L. b. Houston. decd
Daily American organ., 1856-04-15

The work on the Alexandria, Loudoun, and
Hampshire railroad is progressing very much to
the satisfaction of the stockholders and friends of
the Improvement between Leesburg and Alexan-
dria. Ten miles Of the road from the latter place
is nearly ready for therails, and in the vicinity Of
Leesburg the excavations and filings give cheer
ing evidence of the energy and zeal with which
the work is pushed forward.
In cutting through Mr.. Hempston's field, below
Leesburg, they have met with large quantity OF
limestone rock, which will prove of great value to
the farmers in eastern Loudoun and Fairfax, in inn
proving their lands. Being directly on the road,
the lime can be procured at trifng cost, and the
value and usefulness of the lands materially in
creased at a nominal xpense.--Leesburg Wash.
Daily American organ., 1856-04-15
TOPHAM a. NORFLET,s
NEW AND CHKAI

NEW AND CHEAP
Saddle, Harness, and Trunk Store,
499, Seventh Street, opposite Odd Fslio,cs' Hall
I'M ESSRS. TOPHAM (iate Of PhiladeI-
w pha) and NORFLET (of this city, respect
fully announce to their friends and the public that
they have commenced the Saddling Business at the
above stand, where they will make and keep con-
stantly on hand large and superior assortment off,
Mems, Ladies', and Boys Saddles
Brides, Martngales, and Whips
Harness Of every description, both for city and
country
All kinds Of Trunks, Valses, aud Carpet Bag,
Ladies' Satchels Travelling Baskets, and Fancy
Work Boxes
Horse Blankets Covers Collars, and Hames
Horse, Spoke, and Dust Brushes
Cards, Curry-combs Sponges, &c.
All material used will be the best that can be OBJ
tanned; and both of having been practical work
men for several years. feel confident that our work
cannot be surpassed either for style or durability
BY unremtting efforts to give satisfaction, we hope
TO merit, and respectfully solicit, a share of public
patronage.
Particular attention paid to covering Trunks, and
repairing all kinds of work
Saddlers Tools constantly on haRd.
Daily American organ., 1856-04-15
SENATE.
TUESDAY, April is, 1855.

TUESDAY, April 10, 1855.
A communication was received from the Pres-
dent concerning the adjustment Of the boundary
line between this country and Mexico and the
payment of the three million indemnity which
was tabled, and the printing ordered
ShMr RUSK, from the Post Office Committee, re-
ported bill to encourage new steam navigation
lines; to provide for the transportation of the
mail by sea, and for other purposes.
Mr. YUI4EE called up his former motion TO re-
consider the resolution changing the site of the
Armory from the Mall to Judiciary Square, After
reviewa of the circumstances leading to the Sc
lection of the Mall as the SITE he said that the diff
ference in construction of the Armory at the Mall
and at Judiciary Square is about $4,000, in order
to pay for the hauling Of the material from the
canal to that square and that preparing the ground
in the square for the foundation of the building
would increase the difference to $12, ,000 He also
thought that, if the Armory were built so near the
hospital it would cause its inmates so much in
convenience from the noise of the parade that it
would soon be. necessary to build hospital in
another part Of the town from principles of hui
manity. Changing the site would throw blame on
the Secretary of War and the President.
Mr.. BROWN showed by the Presidents Mes
sage that the Colonel of Engineers said that Judi
ciary Square contained several fine dry sites for
public buildings but none large enough for taste
ful extension to the building now contemplate d,
and that therefore the 81 900 for preparing the
ground would not be wanting. He thought that if
the plan now under consideration to erect build
ing and two wings was allowed to proceed in the
mall it would cost the government quarter of a
million.
He was opposed to putting the poor little Armo-
ry where the Treasury, the Patent Office, the Post
Office, the Insane Asylum, could not be built
as. it was to be reservation for the use of
the public. He thought that the objection urged
that the soldiers would Inconvenience the Hospital
Of little Importance, the soldiers paraded there
now on every muster day. DR.. May of that Hos
pital assured him that the noise was no inconve-
nience to them, and lawyers who practised in the
Court House had said the same
Daily American organ., 1856-04-15
Baltimore Markets.

n Baltimore Markets.
BALTIMORE April 49, Flour is dull notwith-
standing good demand. Small sales Of Howard
Street, at 90 SO l-2.
Wheat is heavy, and prices are nominal
Corn Is dull, and one cent lower. White 48 a
bl cents; yellow AZ a 53 cents by measure, and
the latter SO a 90 cents by weight
Provisions are firm. Mess Pork, $l7 SO S1S.
Bacon---shoulders, 8 IA a IL cents !, sides, 8
6-S 34 cents
Lard, 10 10 "a cents.
Beef very dull. Western Mess, Gil $12.
Daily American organ., 1856-04-15
THIRTY-FOURTH CONGRESS.
FIRST SESSION.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,. ~ y
MONDAY, April IA 1855.
After our report closed, the House refused 10
suspend the rules TO entertain the motion of Mr.
BALL on the subject Of polygamy in the Terrific
ries. Hs 'T
The consideration of the deficiency bin was re-
sumed, and discussion upon the item for contin-
uing the Washington squeduct occupied the whole
sitting. An amendment was adopted requiring
the cities Of Georgetown and Washington to APP
propriate towards the water-works an amount equal
to that appropriated by Congress; but the vote
was not taken upon the main question.
Daily American organ., 1856-04-15
Nsao York Markets.

New YoRK, April I5.-Flour has declined
Sales of $500 bbls. Common to good State, as
lusvnr rs nommon to low grades of extra Ohio,
, ar league makes these crafges snthern, SO
.he the gentleman from Pennsylvania stated
So 80.
Wheat is firm. Sales of 1000 bushels Southern
white, 81 81.
Corn is firm. Sales of 27 900 bushels. South
ern mixed, 81 cents
Pork is improving. Sales of 800 barrels. Mess,
$16 81 1-2.
Beef is dropping. Sales of $50 bbls. Chicago re-
packed, $l2 81 I-2 a $l3.
Lard is firm. Sales of 400 bbls. at 10 cents.
Whiskey has declined Sales of 1000 bbls. Ohio,
% cents. ua
Daily American organ., 1856-04-15
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
TUESDAY, April Is, 1855.

TUESDAY. April Is, 1855.
Prayer by the Rev. Mr. Dean. Hs
Mr.. FLAGLER reported bill for the purchase
OF Aliens ma-bags
Reports from committees being in order m Il
Mr.. PRINGLE made adverse reports in the case
of several claimants fg 6fEt{g
Also, in favor Of authorizing the Secretary of
the Interior to settle the accounts Of Oliver NJ
Wosencraft, late Indian agent in California. Or
dered to be printed.
Also, an application to the Indian B,Seau for
the preparation of map of the Indian territories
for the use of the Committee on Indian Affairs
Mr.. Il. MARSHALL stated that such map had
already been prepared by the Typographical Corps
in connexion with the surveys of the Pacific rail-
way route. The House had refused recently to
make an appropriation for this map, and therefore
he was opposed to any Legislation on the subject
at present.
Mr.. PRINGLE stated that the object was not to
have map engraved, but merely one copy drawn
which could be done at trifing expense from
maps already in possession of the Bureau of Indian
Affairs. The resolution was adopted.
Mr.. QUITMAN reported bill for the sale of the
ordnance buildings at Liberty, Missouri, and the
application of the proceeds to the erection Of an
ordnance depot at Fort Leavenworth in Kansas
Mr.. PHELPS said that, inasmuch as his col
league, Mr. OLIVER, in whose district Liberty
was situated, was absent he hoped the bill would
be referred to the Committee of the Whole
1t was so referred. t
Mr. QUITMAN reported a bill to authorize the
payment of a colored man, Jacob Dodson, for ser
vices rendered in California. Passed.
Also, bill for the relief of Capt J. P. Hatch,
United States army.
Referred to the Committee of the Whole
Mr.. FAULKNER, a bill for the relief of Jacob
Price. Committee of the Whole.
Also, bill to provide for the sae of certain mil
itary sites and reservations.
Mr.. HAVEN suggested that where the reserva-
tons were of considerable extend they ought to
lapse into the General Land Office.
Referred to the Committee Of the Whole
Mr.. BURLINGTON reported a bill for the relief
Of the heirs of Capt. Joseph r. Whipple, decd.
Referred to the Committee Of the Whole
Mr.. LINDLEY reported bill to compensate an
individual for the loss of horse in the service Of
the United States The bill was ordered to be en-
crossed. tA
Much confusion was caused thereby, In the
midst ofwhch our report closed.
Daily American organ., 1856-04-15

OPERATIONS OF THE UNITED STATES MNr.-The
operations of the Philadelphia Mint for last month
show that the whole deposites were 81 o08 8O1O, Of
which ssol, $40 was in gold, and $lOl, 200 in sill
yer. The coinage was in 3,170,6l5 pieces, Of the
value of $S, 44S,0ss. OF this sum SO, ,2o3, ,780 was
in gold, $2Ss,oC0 in silver, and $3, 33s in "copper"
The gold coinage was very largeyi in double eagles
The silver was wholly in the smaller coins.
Daily American organ., 1856-04-15

Hon. Otho Magruder, of Montgomery county,
Maryland, died on Friday last, after brief illness,
in the sixty ythird year of his age. Judge Magru-
DER at the time of his death, was one of the Judges
of the Orphans Court. He attended the late
meeting of the District Presbytery in Alexandria,
and was elected alternate commissioner to the Gen.
eral Assembly.
Daily American organ., 1856-04-15
CHARLrsrowN. MASS. Au0. Q. Ia

CnhhLhSIowN, nAASS., aug D, 1000.
GENTLEMEN: Nothing but duty and sympathy
that feel to communicate to others who are afflicted
as have been would induce me to give this public
acknowledgment of the benefit have received from
Prof Woods Hair Restorative. When first com
menced using it. my hair quite gray aud In spots
entirely bald. have now used the Restorative about
five months, and my hair is entirely changed to its
original color, brown and the hair is over three
inches in length on the spots where it was bald
have also been much gratifed at the healthy meis-
ture and vgor of the hair, which before was dry and
it has ceased to come out as formerly.
Respectfully, yours &C.,
Mrs. r. A. STODDARD.
Daily American organ., 1856-04-15
THE GREATEST DISCOVERY
OF THE AGEl
w @ @ DIS
III A IL II f II OR RATIVE.
INHIS Astonishing and Uueaualed nrenI

IL ration, turns hair back to its original color
after having become gray and reinstates It in all its
original health, lustre. softness and beauty; re-
moves at once dandruff from the scalp, and all un-
pleasant itching, as well all cutaneous eruptons
such as Scald heads, &C., and hence creates a per
fectly healthy state ofthe scalp by acting as smu
anand tonic to the organs necessary supply color
ing matter to the hair, and completely restores them
to their original ygor and strength, and thus pre-
vents all tendency to become gray 1t also prevents
the hair from becoming unhealthy and falling Off
and brings 1t out where 1t is gone by resusctatng
the organs necessary to supply nutriment health,
and c0loring matter to it. and hence acts perfect
Hair InviRorator and Tonic.
Daily American organ., 1856-04-15

THRUST SALE OF FVALUABLEPROP.
u erty In the First w ard.--Two beautifully
situated Lots, numbers and 10, according to the
original division in square no. at the corner Of +
ms and Eighteenth street, in said Ward, contain
ing about 10000 feet.
Also, that three-story Brick House and Lot next
north of the public building known as Wnder's
Building, on Seventeenth street.
The above property will be sold, by virtue of a
deed of trust duly made and recorded, at public auc
ton to the highest bidder, Friday, the 18th in.
stant Sale to commence at 5 O'Clock, p. NJ, ON tho
frstnamed lot. 3aH .aEt.,
Terms made known at the time Of SALE
@. w. BOTELER,
Auctioueer.
w. d. DAVlDGE, sat
ap dts Intel. Trustee.