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Washington sentinel., 1856-03-20
TO OFFICERS. SOLDIERS. SEAMEN
&C., OF ALL WARS, THEIR WIDOWS
AND MINOR CHILDREN.
S. M. KNIGHT,
Attorney for Government Claimants,

-. M. hN11111s
Attorney for Government Clatmantss
WASHINGTON, d. c.,
CONTINUES 10 give prompt and personal at
u j tention to the prosecution of Claims OF every
description against the General Government, and
particularly 10 those before the Treasury Depart
ment, Pension and Bounty Land Bureaus, Patent
and General Land Offices, and Board Of Claims.
An experience of years, and familiarity with
the means Of obtaining the earliest and most IA
vorable action on Claims, with his facilities for the
dispatch of business, justify him in assuring his
CORES spondents, Claimants, and the public gener-
ally, that interests lntrusted 10 his keeping VIII
not be neglected.
Pension, Bounty Land, Patent, and Public
Land Laws.
He has nearly ready for gratuiious distribution
among his business Correspondents, (and those
who may become such,) neat pamphlet contain
Land, Patent, and Public Land Laws, down TO
the end of the late Congress, including the
Bounty Land Act Of Sd March, 1855,
under which all who have heretofore received
less than 60 acres now entitled TO additional
land said Act grants also l60 acres 10 all Officers,
Non commissioned Officers, Chapains, Soldiers,
Wagon Teamsters, and friendly Indians,
OF the Army, including State Troops, Volunteers,
and Militia-and all Officers. Seamen, Ordinary
Seamen, Marines, Clerks, and Landsmen. of the
Navy, not heretofore provided for, who have
served not less than fourteen days (unless in bat
tle) at any period since 1776; and to the widows
and minor children of all such persons entitled,
and deceased.
This pamphlet contains Forms Of Application"
more full and complete than any elsewhere TO be
found; adapted to the wants of every class OF
Claimants under the Act, with copous decisions
and instructions of the Department, and practical
suggestions as 10 the course 10 be Pursued in sus-
pended or rejected cases.
Parties not wishing TO avail themselves OF the
facilities afforded by this Office In securing prompt
and personal snpsrlnendence of their claims at the
Departments can obtain copies of the above
pamphlet by remittng thirty cents in postage
stamps.
Inducements to Correspondents.
Correspondents who prepare and forward cases
for management by this Agency will be dealt with
literally; supplied with all necessary blanks gratis,
and kept constantly advised of the changes that
from time 10 time occur in the execution of the
law.
Il is within the subscribers power TO direct his
Correspondents TO the locality of very many per
sons entitled under the late Act; and having oh
tanned several thousand Land Warrants under
former laws, he is in possession of data that will
materially assist in securing additional bounty.
Fees, below the usual rates-and contingent
upon the admission OF Claims.
The highest cash prices given for Lsud War.
ranlsy Revolutionary Scrip and Illinois Land
Patents
Address s. NJ. KNIGHT.
Washington City
March 17-law2m
Washington sentinel., 1856-03-20
R. \. HIBBARD'S WILD CHERRY BITTERS
AN EXCELLENT REMEDY.
"IRRARD,s Wild Cherry Bitters IL the

Ill best Purifier Of the Blood and the best anti
doie for Dyspepsia we have ever found. II Is the
best Strengthening Bitters for all who are deo'ii
,ated by sickness or whose nerves have been
shattered from excitement or overworking them
selves that can be found in any other purgaive IN
the world. Il is perfectly harmless and gentle IN
its nature, and when once used will be found
highly beneficial, especially to females Try u
not regret IL.
Prepared and sold by HIBBARp 6 WHEELER, 81
Spruce street, New York; and J. GlBBs, corner OF
5ih and + streets; A. BAssETr, 20S ID street; and
Z. III. WERNRR, Pennsylvania avenue, Washing
ton, ID. G.; and by dealers and druggists gener-
ally. July 10-3m
Washington sentinel., 1856-03-20
GEORGE P. Esox,
ew York Metropolitan Tailoring Esaeb-
lishment.

lishment.
UNITED STATES MILITARY AND NAVAL
DEPOT.
osI broadway, opposite the Metropolitan
Hotel.
CIR: Allow me the pleasure Of placing my meme
~ before your notice, at the same time offering
you my best services Tailor, together with
the resources of my store, for the supply OF
Military and Navy Uniforms, United
states Consul and Citizens Dress.
am now engaged making uniforms for the Mill
tary Navy, and Marine Corps, also the Revenue,
according 10 the written and printed instructions
and official drawings, 10 the latest regulations as
received by me from the State, Navy and War
Departments, in Washington, d. q. Ifyou should
feel disposed 10 favor me with any orders, you
may rest assured Of receiving experienced aiten-
ton and accurate fitting. The very best English
and French Cloths, Cassimeres, Gold Lace, Treble
Gilt Buttons 6sc, &c, all at the lowest possible
cost for cash have at very great expense, eIn-
poyed first rate Artists, as Gold Einbrolderers,
Silk, Moleskin, Beaver Chapeau. Cloth Cap, and
General Regmental Ornament Makers; Eng
ish, French, and American Goat Cutters, Vest
Cutters, Pantaoons Cutters. / believe / am
doing one of the largest Military and Navy
Officers Clothing and Quitting business IN the
United States, and can refer you 10 many Officers.
my customers, attached 10 the Artillery, Dra2oons.
Infantry Ordnance, and Engineers, &c. nm also
personally known 10 many of the Navy Olicers
attached to ships of war; namely. the North Caro-
lima, Mississippi, Princeton. Powhalan, San ia
cinto, ST, Lawrence, Brandywine, Vincennes,
Vandaia, Congress, Germantown, independence,
Macedonia Fulton, Lexington. Fredonia, Consti
tuition. Cyane. Relief, Perry, Porpoise, including
Gentlemen, the Heads OF the Executive Depart
ments, Members Of both Houses of Congress,
also, Minister'S Plenipotentiary, Secretaries and
Attaches of Legations, the English, French, aud
other Foreign Military and Navy services.
have the honor 10 subscribe myself:
Yours, grateful and obliged.
GEORGE p. FOX.
&A- We hear il is the intention Of Mr.. FOX 10
visit our city few days hence.
Jan l5-3tf
Washington sentinel., 1856-03-20
RAPPAHANNOCK ACADEMY.
NOR LEASE OR RENT.--The subscI

JIG Der having determined TO discontinue teach
ing school, offers for Lease or Rent the Kappa
hammock Academy, which he wishes 10 dispose OF
for The next four wears. There has been school
at the place for forty years. Il is situated seven
teen miles below fredericksburg Immediately on
the road between that place and Port Royal
The locality can be surpassed by none for beauty
or healthfulness, is supplied with all necessary
buildings, which are in good repair and will ac-
commodate seventy borders.
Teachers wishing to keep boarding school,
will do well by calling TO see the place before
bargaining elsewhere.
Address the subscriber al Port Royal. Caroline
county, Virginia. ..
Nov. 81 THOMAS X. TffORNIOs.
Washington sentinel., 1856-03-20
T ATER YEARS. ny the Author Of " tn

I a Old House BY The RIVER
Mr.. Rutherfords Children, second volume.
Pebbles from the Lake Shore, or miscellaneous
Poems, by Charles Leland Potter, A. M
General Notions Of Chemistry, translated from
the French, by Edmund 9. Evans, M, u.
The Land Of the Sarace~s, by Bayard Tayler.
Brushwood picked up on the Continent; or
Last Summers Trip TO the Old World, by orvile
Horwitz.
The above are selected from large arrival of
new books at TAYLOR " MAUhfS
- Bookstore, near 9th vt.
Washington sentinel., 1856-03-20
enSn REV ARD.--Lost on saturday even

$50 81 .ss, st1s'E saS he flss sssn
or al the latter place, a small memorandum book,
containing $l40 in s5's and $l0s of the Patriotic
Bank chiefly, one Corporation $5, inclusive. There
were also some loose papers in the book Of no
possible use TO any but the owner II the same
has fallen into honest hands, will give Fifty Dol
lars reward for the return thereof; ii in the hands
of thief, it is hoped he will return The book and
papers W. HOWE,
372 Penn. avenue, corner 81 III street
Dec ll--3t #s#
Washington sentinel., 1856-03-20
READY MADE CLOTHING
pEDyTCED pRICES.--As the sea

IA is advanced, we have determined to sell OF
the remaining portion OF our wntrr stock al
greatly reduced prices therefore gentleman wish
ing 10 consult economy in purchasing hne over
coats, Talmas Dress, Frock, and Business Goats
Black and Fancy Cashmere Pants; Velvet, Silk,
Satin, and Merino Vests; Under Shirts and
Drawers, and all other ready made garments OF
fine quality, will nd our present variety TO be as
well assorted as in the beginning OF the season,
with the advantage Of much lower prices.
WALL 81 STEPHENS
322 Pa. avenue, next TO Iron Hall
Eah
Washington sentinel., 1856-03-20
U,REsLE PATENT IMPROVED EYE
let Machine.


First patent combined on one stock.
Second patent, selffeeding IA the eyelets
Third patent, patent improved fastener, rivetlng
both sides.
All parties in want Of a good Eyelet Machine
sr. strongly recomme aided 10 use none but Lip
mans Patent Improved which y decidedly the
best ever brought before the public, possessing
numerous advantages, Viz:
Itis strong, durable, aud not liable to get Out OF
order.
II punches the hole well and 10 FL the Eyelet,
and in one operation clinches the Eyelet on both
sides.
II saves time, as the papers, NC, need not be
reversed or turned to clinch the Eyeet
second time, as is the with all other ma
chimes.
u IL useful TO the merchant in fling away
papers, as well as to the attorney conveyanccr,
the shoemaker, tailor, milIner, and numerous
others, and is a very labor-savng machine.
Agents for Washington,
TAYLOR a. MAURY
Book and Stationery Store, near 9th u.
May "a
Washington sentinel., 1856-03-20
ToRYOFGREECE.-A History Of

IA Greece, from the earliest times 10 the Roman
Conquest, with supplementary chapters on the
History of Literature and Art BY VIM. Smith,
LII. d., editor of the Dictionaries Of Greek and
Roman Antiquities I" Biography and Mythology
and "Iieography" With notes, and a continuation
10 the present time. By G. C. FELTON,, LID
Eliot Professor of Greek Literature in Harvard
University.
The above work is intended principally for schools
of the higher classes, just received and for sale al
the Bookstore of r. FARNHAM, corner OF
Pennsylvania avenue and tn street. Aug Il.
Washington sentinel., 1856-03-20
lrNE WATCHES & RICH JEwELRY.

ZINE WATCHES d. RICH JEW ELKf.
TT O.HOOD, Pennsylvania avenue, between
Ill. "A and 9th streets, has just returned from
tA,r north with good assortment of the most rich
and fashionable Jewelry in the market, which ne
purchased for cash at very low prices, and now OF
iers Tor sale the same wholesale or retail, much
cheaper than goods of like quality have ever been
cold Tor in this section of country. Please call al
his store, sign ofthe large spread eagle.
NJ b. Special attention paid 10 the repairing OF
watches by w. w. Hollingsworth.
Washington sentinel., 1856-03-20

nANfEL wEBsTER.--Messrs. Taylor
- az MAURY have a few Of the original sub
scribers' copies OF the works Of Daniel Webster
printed on very fine imperial paper, IN winch Mr.
Webster inscribed bis name. Six volumes !
price $50
T. & M. are the only booksellers in the United
States who have any copies ia their possession.
Mar IL Bookstore near 9th 81.
Washington sentinel., 1856-03-20
EVERETT HOUSE.

North Side OF Union Square, New York.
TUyAIS establishment, erected on the
prominent and delightful Park New York
affords, is approaching finish, and, when com.
pleted will combine all that skill can devise and
money supply to render il the most desirable hotel
yet constructed.
The propretors of this establishment respect
fully announce that the house will be open on The
irst of October next for The accommodation OF The
public
Applications will now be received from parties
wishing to make arrangements for The winter
months.
The public patronage is respectfully solicited
CLAPP & JOSLIN.
HAwLRY ID. CLAPP,
A. G. JosLIN. Sept. 20--g
Washington sentinel., 1856-03-20

~ xTRA Heavy-plated Tea Sets, Aibsta
IL Forks, Spoons, &c--M. w. Gait IL Bro.
have Just received a beautiful assortment Of
Extra Plated Tea Sets, latest styles
Castors, Cake Baskets, Card Trays, &c
Also, superior Albata Forks and Spoons.
The above are of the very best quality, and un
usually low.
M w. GAIT a. BRO.
Washington sentinel., 1856-03-20

IJODERN LANGUAGES--D. T.. Groux,
wi native of France, teacher OF Modern Lam
Euages. especially French, Spanish, and German
TRANSACTIONS made with correctness and punctu-
atty. Professor Of Numesmatics, for the classi6-
cation and explanation of medals and CONS
Penusy vania avenue, south side, between 9th
nd 7th streets, opposite Browns Hotel
Furni he'd Rooms 10 rent at that place.
Sen Zt---1tf
Washington sentinel., 1856-03-20
AT ST. HELENA, OK

N.APOL E0N AT ST. HELENA, Ok
IN interesting anecdotes and remarkable con-
versations OF the Emperor during The live and a
half wears of his captivity collected from the me
MORALS OF Las Casa, O'Mera, Montholon, An
tonnarrgi, and Others. BY John S. G. Abbot;
with illustrations.
English Grammar. The English Language in
its elements and forms, with history of lis origin
and development, designed for use IN colleges
and schools Revised and enlarged. By William
c. Fowler, late Professor Of Rhetoric in Amherst
College.
Caesars Comme ntari.s literally translated notes,
with very elaborate index.
A Chd's History ofthe United States. BY John
Bonner In volumes.
An Outline OF the General Principles Of Gram
mar. 10 which quotations have been added. BY
Rev ]. G. Grafton, Professor Of the English Lam
guage and Literature in the New York Academy.
Just received and for sale at the Bookstore OF
r. FARNHAM,
Corner Of Eleventh street and Pennsylvania
avenue Dec
Washington sentinel., 1856-03-20
BooK.-OrIgin Of the Con-

COUTHERN BOOk.-OrIgin Of the Con-
- s,tution; Incorporation of the General Gov
eTnment by The States; as national public agents
m trEst, with no sovereignty History OF Copart-
nershIp Territories from the Virginia Deed, lisa,
TO the Treaty with Mexico, ls4s; Division Of the
Public Lands Specific Duties; Origin and History
Of the Puritans; Origin and Cause of Trouble be-
tween the North and South, and Jeopardy Of the
Republic; Legal mode OF Redress pointed out; by
w. b. Davis, Wilmington, North Carolina. Price
Two Dollars.
Onsaie at BISHOPS Periodical Store,
No. 216 Pennsylvania avenue,
adjoining Willard's Hotel.
Washington sentinel., 1856-03-20
TO MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND
STRANGERS.

NTATCHES.-Memb OF Congress ana
w others in want OF perfect timekeepers would
40 ,v.I 10 make their selections nj once, in order
20 test their quality before leaving the city
Our assortment for both Ladies and Gentlemen
was never so complete as at present, embracing
,very description, which we offer unusually low
M w GAIT IL BRO Their,
Penn. avenue, between 9th and 10th streets.
Jan Is
Washington sentinel., 1856-03-20
TOHN II. BUTHMANN, Importer and

TOHN III. BUTHMANN, Importer and
81 Dealer in Wine, Brandy, Cigars, &c., Penn
sylyania avenue, south side, between ~ and 9th
streets has received a part Of his fall supplies:
Madeira, Sherry, Port, of various grades and
prices!
Cognac Brandy, pale and dark, from very high
order TO a fair article.
Scotch Whisky, Schiendam Gin, OF superior
quality.
Jamaica Rum, Monougahela Whisky, extra
fine
Carscoa, red and white, lAnise,te Of Dussel
dorf on the Rhine) Msraschino.
Londois Brown Stout.
Edinburgh Scotch Ale
Champagne Of Mumm's and Moet's ~ Chan:
don's Imperial Heidsieck & Co, Mumm's, and
Moet & Chandon's V-rzsnay and de Rougement
Also sparkling ST. Peray, pink and white.
With an assortment Of Havana Cigars.
Regalia Ell Ca,, Regalia la Vianueva.
rs la ebay, Ven-zulano.
villanueva Londres, Humos, &c.
Also, a large assortment of Rhine Wine, (soms
sparkling) and French Wine, red and white, from
the highest price to n fine bordeaux table Wine.
Dec @
Washington sentinel., 1856-03-20
RE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. sculpture,

A RE- HINTs.-Architecture, ScuIpture,
IA and Painting, by james Jackson Jsrves,
author OF History Of the Sandwich Islands, &c.
Price 81 25.
Waikna, or Adventures on the Mosquito
Shore, sixty engrayings, by Samuel A.bard.
ST. 25.
The Heiress Of Haughton or the Mothers
Secret. by the auther of Aubrey Castle, Avon, DO.
Price 371 cents.
just, Published and for sale at
TAYLOR 81 MAURYS
July 81 Bookstore. near Ninth street.
Washington sentinel., 1856-03-20

MRS. JAMESON's NEW BOOk.-A
Nl commoa-place book o! Thoughts, Memo
res and Fancies, origiRal and selected, by Mrs
jameson. Price IS cents.
Leaves from a Family Journal, from the French
Of Emile Souvesire, author Of "the Attic Philo-
.opher in Paris" Paper, so cents; cloth, rs
cents.
Theory and Practice OF Landscape Painting in
water colors illustrated by a series Of "a designs,
colored diagrams Of numerous wood cuts, With
two extra plates Of simultaneous contracts, BY
George Barnard. Price IS.
Just received at
TAYLOR & MAURY'S Bookstore,
T,,c near 9th 81
Washington sentinel., 1856-03-20

FORMING wNs.--A large and fp-
N assortment, at all prices, for sale by
WALL 81 STEPHENS,
Washington sentinel., 1856-03-20
.AMlLIAR QUOTATIONs.-A collie,

of Familiar Quotations, with complete In
dices OF Authors and Subjects; price 81.
Memorials Of }ouih aud Manhood, by Sidney
Willard, two volumes; price ~.
Ellie, or the Human Comedy, by John Esten
Cooke, author OF Virginia Comedians, &c.
TAYLOR & MAURYS Bookstore,
Washington sentinel., 1856-03-20
JOYCE'S TASTELESS SOLUTION
or CopafbaI ia Chambers sti eef, N. v.
To THE MEDICAL PROFESSION.

~ ENTLEMEN.-The valuable medicinal
NJ properties OF BalsBm Copaiba have long
been recognized by the faculty, but the great dis
advantage arising from its naus eous taste. has
hitherto prevented its administration IN many
diseases for which il is particularly adapted. The
usual modns opeyandT of prescribing il, either
in the form OF an Emulsion or Geatnous Cap
suIes has not been found satisfactory being liable
TO some objection, either from the difficulty expe
rlenced by some individuals in the deglulition OF
the Capsule or the small quantity of fCopaiba gen
orally found in the Emulsion.
Joyce's tasteless solution of Copaiba IL the
most unique preparation yet introduced 10 the
the puresi Para Copaba, without taste or smell,
and at same time mixes clearly and freely with
water, and is pronounced by the most eminent
physicians and analytical chemists IN the old and
new worlds 10 contain all the medicinal proper
ties OF Balsam Copaiba without its dIsagreable
Its an efficient preparation for all diseases OF
the mucous membranes, and particularly Como.
rhepa, Leucorrhes, Geet, painful hemorrholdal
affections and IN chronic irritation OF the bladder.
Sold in Washington wholesale, by
]. N. CALLAN,
and retail by Messrs. q. Stou Il Co. NJ. p.
Kings, Patterson 81 Marin, Ford & Brothers,
ID. S. Dyson, j. b. Moore, DIR. w. b. Young,
r. A. Payne, Bury a. Co., Navy Yard; II. VI
ir, +. S. Walsh, v. Harbaugh,
BENJAMIN Frankin, - McIntire, Dr. >. +. Ty-
son, ]. s. Lovejoy, J. w. Nairn, Wallace Elliott
and John A. MiIburn, and - Pierpoint, Alex.
sndria.
On 5--6m
Washington sentinel., 1856-03-20

rE,uE AMERICAN sPORTsMAN, Con-
tanning Hints TO Sporsmep, Notes on Sport.
NJ, aud the Habits Of the Game Birds and Wild
Fowl OF America, by Elisha J. Lewis, M. d., with
numerous illustrations. For sale at
TAYLOR IL MAURY'S
Jen.4 Book Store, near Ninth street.
Washington sentinel., 1856-03-20

ssnooR,s RAILROAD MAP OF THE
UNITED sTATEs.'-This celebra-
scs map, recently eulogized by Lieutenant Man-
nv, in his Virginia Letters" is on sale at
TAYLOR a. MAURYS
DecI Bookstore, near Ninth street.
Washington sentinel., 1856-03-20
REAL ESTATE Et,K

y n L. n ID ~ A. E.Stt r0o
v Sale--The block of buildings known as
the Union Buildings and now occupied by the
Union newspaper establishment. They are stu
aied on street, between 18th and l4th streets,
and fronting directyon Pennsylvania avenue. The
lot is 10 feet front by 159 feet deep The properys
susceptible of division and Encouragement, and
its position such must rank II among the best
business stands on the avenue, and is yearly in
creasing in value. The time of the present lessee
expires on the lst September next, on which day
posse ssion may had.
Also, that large three-story Brick House on lhh
street west, Opposite the War Office, and three
doors south of G street)
Also, that three-story House on 18th street west.
next door TO the Government Building, al the
corner Of F and 18th streets.
Should the above property not be sold ut private
sale prior to the 18th OF May il will be sold on
that day AT public auction.
Terms will be made favorable TO the purchaser.
Applyto Ch ~. W,NDEn,
March o0-2awtl5May
Washington sentinel., 1856-03-20


WALL 81 STEPHENS,
cToNE QUARRY am prepared to Iur-
- nish from my quarry, opposite the LATHE rams
and adjoining the quarry Of the lne timothy
O'NeaIe, any quantity OF stone that may be needed
for building purposes. Apply TO the undersigned
at his house on III, between 18th and 2olh streets
IN the First ward, or TO Mr. Paine, at the quarry
July ~ WILLIAM D. oooi
COMMENTARIES ON the Jurisdicuoh
Practice, and Peculiar Jurisprudence OF tne
Courts Of the United States, vol. l, by Ueofge
Ticknor Curtis. -.
History of the Crussdes, their Rise, Progress,
and Results, by Major Proctor, Of the Royal
Military Academy.
Cummings Lectures on the Seven Churches.
On sale al
TAYLOR & MAURY's Bookstore,
Nav ia near 9th street.
r EAVEs from a Family Journal, from
j the French Of Emile Souvestre, author oil
The Attic Philosopher 10 Paris.
MrsJameson's Common place Book OF Thoughts,
Memories, and Fancies.
X. FARNHAM,
Juns Corner 1lih 81. and Penn. av.
Washington sentinel., 1856-03-20
The New York and Liverpool United states
Mail Steamers.

The New York and Liverpool United states
Mail Steamers.
The ships comprising this line are:
The Atlantic. ........ Captain West
The Pacific. Captain Nye.
The Baltic. .......... Captain Comsiock
FrS These ships having been built by
SEf9E. contract, expressly for government
= u1E23v service every care has bren taken
in Their construction, as also in their engines, 10
insure strength and speed, and their sccommo-
dations for passengers are unequalled for ele-
gance and comfort.
Price of passage from New York to Liverpool,
In second cabin, SIS. Exclusive use OF extra sized
From Liverpool TO New York 80 and 20 guineas
An experienced Surgeon attached to each shin.
No berth secured until paid for.
PROPOSED DATES OF SAILING.
From Nslo York From Liverpool
Wedday. Dec -, 1854 Saturday. Dec. l6, 1854
WeIday. Jan. 10, 1855 Saturday. Dec. 30, 1854
Wedt ay. Jan. "a, 1855 Saturday. Jan. 13, 1855
Weddai Il Feb. 7, 1855 Saturday. Jan. 81, le55
WeddaJ. Feb q, 1855 Saturday. Feb. 10, 1883
Wedday. Mar. z, 1855 Saturday. Feb N,'ls55
For freight or pa. sage, apply TO
EDWARD K. COLLINS,
No. So Wall street, N. Y
BROWN, SHIPLEY & Co,
Liverpool.
r. q. ROBERTS & Co,
IS Kings Arms Yard, London.
b. q. WAINWRIGHT& IL Co,
Paris
GEO. II. DRAPER, Havre.
The owners Of these ships will not be accounta
ble for gold, silver, bullion, specie, Jewelry, pre-
ciou- stones or metals, unless bills Of lading are
signed therefor, and the value thereof therein OK.