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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-12-02

A TRUE SpoKTsMAN.-One Uf the New York
Herald's corr espondents has met in the Far West
with that great Irish sportsman, Sir George Gore
whose hunting adventures III tlIe Rocky Noun
tains, conducted Us they We're upon q gigantic
scale for the amusement OF one man, probably
exceeded anything of the kind ever betnre at
tempted on this side OF the Atlantic. Every
thing that sportsman could possibly reqnIre,in
the way of shooting, fishing, eating, ana drink
ing, was provided in the greatest pr"tusion, and
all transported in safety W the theatre OF his ex-
ploits He says:
Some faint idea may be formed of the magni-
tude of his equipment, when tell You that his
extensive rctlnue contained u secretary, assist
ant secretary, clerk, guide, fy-maker, hunlers,
cooks, &c. in all numbering about 80 men with
80 wagons, numerous saddle horses, dogs, &C.,
and supplies to correspond. Sir George remain
ed nearly three years in this country, aud with
the exception OF one winter, which lie spent
near Fort Laramie, was entirely secluded from
the world, and most assiduuusly engaged in his
tavorte sport of hunting. An accurate account
of the amount OF game ''bagged' was kept by
his clerk, and during one season, the results We're
as follows: l22 grisly bears, $500 butfaloes,
besides numerous elk, black.taiIed deer ard an
telope-in all amounting to the enormous aggre-
gate of $500 animals, none Of which were small
er than tile antelope.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-12-02

country | went to Scotland to claim property
which brother Of mine had left, and was the
only living relative he had, and gained the
property, amounting to between three and four
hundred thousand dollars. As soon as got it,
resolved to return to America, for had nc
friends there. But when | reached these
shores found myself almost as poorly OH f!
turned my steps ither, and wondered If | had
one true friend left knew that some one must
have my property, and wished that it should
fall 10 some one that loved me. So deternin-
ed To find somebody, if could, who loved poor
Uncle Adam Wilson, and yun know the result.
All. came nigh giving up, but fortune brought
me here, and here | found all could pnssibly
want. Henry, Sarah,my nuble, generous friends
it is now my turn TO be the helper. So cheer
up. NV property is all safe, and IL Is all for
YOU You have proved yourselves worthy, and
| only pray Gutl that may be as happy III see
ing YOU enjoy my bounty as have been in re-
ceiving your warlnest and kindest love-"
1t required some time to quiet the feelings OF
the young husband and wife. and when they
dared to trust their words, they blessed the old
man il, eilln nest and grateful tones.
II shall not refuse your noble offer" said Hen
ry. AS soon ,ls he could speak plainly, ''for /
KNOW yuu WtIi Cu'usi w ""'" y"' 49, -
happier to see lis enjoying your bounty, than
you would be Were We 10 refuse it"
Why i's yuurs--nll yours; and all that ask
is, thai you will let me enjoy it wi hyon."
For The next half hour, there WAS weeping
aud laughing, and blessing. aud Thanksgiving,
and then The lille party settled down into
calmer and deeper joy.
In time the story ul Uncle Adams wealth leak
, d out, and many bitter regret WAS the result
regret from those who made no home iur the
old petlag,gne Suue envious ones went 50 tar
as to say that Henry Lnu.nis knew the old inan
was wealthy before he tuuk him in; but at tile
same time they had the ASSURANCE OF one VIII"
never spoke falsely, to The contrary.
However, none of these things darkened the
peace and Joy OF the young Merchants home.
lie rose above his pecuniary troubles, and a.
his new wealth brought new sources ut llappl-
ness to his possession, he forgot not those who
were in need The same spirit which had
him to give the Old pedag"gue ll"n'e
>lill operated in all his dong-. aud many We're
the poor people who learned I" bless him.
Uncle Adam has been dead several years, bn
his bounty is in worthy hands; and many, yer,
msny, besides Henry aud his wife. have re"s"i
to bless the hour that brought the old pedag"gne
and his wealth to their village.
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Iudse Gould on Naturalization.

The Hon. George Gould, nt Troy, while hold
ing a circuit of the Supreme Court in the Third
District. was applied To by stout Hihernan foI
"Lis papers," in the nanner following, 10 =
The CLERK informed the Judge that The man
wished to be naturalized, and he Qhe Clerk)
proused to conduct the matter, AS Usual, ut his
own desk without interrnptng the business of
the Court. The Judge replied that he knew no
business more important than giving II man the
full rights of an American citizen, and that he
would himself conduct the proceedings III open
Court The o. plicant thereupon produced his
certificate uf intention and his witnesses as to
residence, good character, &c. After which the
following col"qny ensued:-
Judge You say ynn prefer living in this
country to returning to Ireland; will you tell
me whyi
Put. This is the land of liberty, yer honor.
.Judge. Yuu swear that you are attached to
our institutions; what are theyf
Put. (No answer)
Judge Who governs the countryR
Pat The President, sure.
Judge Who make The lawSs
Pat Sicll as yer honor.
Jvdqe No: only administer the laws2-
Who governs this State
Put (No ull>wer)
Judqe Mr.. Clerk hand me the blank form OF
the Naturalization Oath. This being handed
10 the Court, lie addressed The applicant again ]
There i, in this oath clause by which you are
to swear that ynu will support the Constitution
of the United States
Pit. On yes, yer honor! I'm ready to swear
to that
Judge. Did you ever read that Constitution
Pat. M, yer honor.
oadge Or Il word OF iti
Pat. No, yer honor.
.Jvdge Can you read and writef
Pat Yes, sir.
Judqe Do you know one word that is in the
Constitution ot the United Siatesf
Put Indeed and do not. yer honor.
.Ja,lge. Ynu have lived in this country near
ly six years; you can read aud write, AMI you
have been all th, time intending To bec"ine a
citizen here-yel you have never taken the from
bl.. 10 learn ur know one word of the instrument
Won are now ready to take II solemn oath i"sup
port. An American born here, and living here
until he j. twenty years ut age. le"lns more
nr less of the Constitution under which he lives,
~ well rs of the rights and duties "f clizrn-hip.
AT any rate. whether he dues this or ioi, he Is
ure>umet to have done il, and therefore the laws
nf the land give him the right Ia vote without
the f,rlnalily of an oath it is his 6irth-right.-
To those not born on The suil. the law applies a
tferen. rule and requires tom them the oath
now under consideration in your case. hold.
that the due, even The decent, administration o
that oath depends in part Oh the condition. thai
he applicant should at least understand it an'
will never allow such IN abuse uf the law n
would be committed hy your taking that oatl
in y,,ur present circumstances. You cannot b,
aaIurazed 10y this Court.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-12-02
Eerguson. Eariss 81 Co.,

No. 8 PERkL SrREET. RICHMOND,
IMPORTERS, JOBBERS OF DRY GOODS,
RE receiving and will in few days have in store
n their entire sock Of sPRITG AND SUMMER
6OOl, 10 which lhov would call the attention OF city
and country dealers, embracing in part Cloths CASH
mer-s and Vcstug--al AIDES;
White Cambrios and Mu>lins;
Irish Linen Linen oheetings and Diapers;
Black and fancy Silks, and satin De Chine;
Six Linen Cambria and Lawn Ii H'dkerchiefs:
Embroidered Collars, Sleeves and Lace Goods;
Ladies Dress Goods; Bera ses. Muslins, Lawns;
French Kid and Silk Gloves in great variety;
TailUrs' Trimmings-best quality.
A large portion of the stock of goods has been re-
entls bought for cash. and pa;t is of ourow impor
aton-all of which we offer at q small advance for
;ash
psut having on, floor exclusively for goods of that
slnss. IRchmond, NJ lrch Z, lS57-ly
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POETRY.
The Last.

The Last.
And now I'm lett alone, alone
Upon this dreary earth;
The last of thuse, who, in my youth,
Met round onr native hearth;
When thought, on memorv's rapid wing,
Flies backward to those years,
How near, how distant, yet how bright,
That kindred group appears!
see, cen now, the spot where stood
Nv fathers oaken chair,
His aged, venerable form,
His smooth and silvery hair,
His well.worn Bible-and hear
His deep, impressive tone,
Will, asking blessings on our heads,
He sought his Fathers throne.
Ny mother, too, how plain ! see
Her seat beside the door,
Her sweet. conteuted, placid smile,
The very cap she wore,
The seven who sat around them then,
Their pride, and hope, and cure
Ny sisters light and social glee;
NY brothers manly air.
Sweet scene and yet weep; what change
Is wrought by fifty years
How many happy hours we've known!
How many days of tears!
That home and hearth is desolate,
And those who gathered there
Have left il for another home,
Beyond earth's change and care.
The world-it is stormy one,
An April day at best
Why should dread the home they've found,
And fear with them to rest?
Though al; love have passed away,
Yet would not depart,
So strangely does the love of life
Cling TO the human heart.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-12-02

MUsK.-Ths well known scent is imported
from Chinu, Bengal and Russia. Ii has bitter
ish and soli,ewhat acid la,te. and in color re-
sembes dried bluud. This scent is obtained
from the Musk deer. and pos" sses most pene
traring aud drflsive odor, rather agreeable when
feeble. but when concentrated it is decidedly cf-
fen,ive: so tlltfiisive is its power that a few
grains will scent Il room Tor Years. and it never
Seems to fade in strength Tonquin musk is the
most esteemed Pod musk is the natural bag
containing The musk. and each one weighs about
Fix dracllis, having in each about eight scrnples
of pure musk. Ii is generally more Or less u
du,erale.l, bn the nlulieralioiis are easily de-
t.ctcd under tho microscope Or by analysis.
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Richmond Feb. 81, is57.-ly

DoGiEPT & ANDERSON, UPHoLSTERERS
- and Paper Hangers, corner OF Governor and
rrankiin streets, R,chmoud, would respectfully in,
vi,e the attention OF the public to their large and
vel. assorted stock Of French and American gold, vel
vet aud plauer styles OF Parlor, Chamber and Hall
paper and Borders Satin de iane, English and Ger
man Dlmas for Curtains; imps, Cords, Tassels, Cor
niees aud tnds Lace api Muslin Curtains IN great
variety of pate-u and price rch gold, gold and vel
vet flower Gothic. plain and landscape Window
shade: door and table OIL Cloths of all widths quail
ties and prices HAIR Cloth and Plush for covering
Furnture; Curled nairund Feathers; Sofa Springs
Webbing Gimps, TacSs, Cords and Tasseis tor Pc
ures. Cocoa Mating, hair and shuck Mattresses
Feather Beds BuSterS and Pillows OF quality,
Upholsrerer's yeedlesqnd Ii mmers, Mattrass Twine
spring Twine Su ull of which vii! be sold on the
most reasonable terms.
Paper Hanging and Upholstering executed at the
short t notice By the best Of workmen, in town or
country.
kicbmond March T. lS57-ly
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-12-02

NJOTICE-TuE SUBSCRIBER RESPECTFULLY
~ announces TO his friends ami the nublic general
~ that he h, re-tted IN superior STYLE the spacious
Store. No IL Main ST.. where he confidently believes
sill be found the most complete AM varied assort-
ment Of Booi., Shoes, TravetiRg franks, Carpet
Bags, Va,s s. Gc ever offered to the people of Vir-
sinla In addition the various styles OF Philadel-
phia aud Eastern manufacture. he keeps const ntly
IN hand an assortment OF Ladies' Gaitars, Buskins.
r,es, &c &C. and Gentlemen's Boots. CATERS and
Bootees, and Servants Brogues, and Bootees OF his
own manufacture; aud Is prepared to make to order
for LaGies and Gentlemen, auy description of article in
is line in the most tasteful and fashionable style.
He has epielvored, in the improvements and ar.
ransemen, ofhis store and III the extent, variety and
quality of his goo is to suit the tastes and wants as
vel. as comfort and convenience OF all, and he conf
IDENTIFY socits y cd from his friends and the public
generally being dctermined that so far as lies his
power his iuods his prices and his efforts to please,
hall render the establishment worthy the patronage
of u discriminating Southern public,
PHILIP X. WHITE,
73 Main Street Richmond, Va.
Ricbmond Feb 2l i257.-ly
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-12-02

TIE Rop-The oldest son of President Ed
wards, while congratualing friend IN having
family ot Suns, said to him with much earnest,
ness: "Relnelnber, there is but one mode OF
family government. / have brought up and ed
ncated fourteen boys two suffered to grow up
without the rod One Of these was my young
est brother, and the other was Aaron Burr, my
sisters only son-both having lost their parents
in their clnlltopl and from both, by observa-
lion and experience. l tell you, sir, maple su,
gar treatment will never answer. Beware how
you let the first act uf disubedence 60 unnoliced
and unless evidence OF repentance be manifest
unpuni,hed."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-12-02

JNREpERICk HEFFLEY. MANUFACTURER ER
A. and dealer in Stoves, Tin, sheet Iron and Cop
perware No 32 Main street four doors below the ST.
Charles Hotel, Richmond, Va, Keeps constantly on
hand large assortment of Cooking stoves, and the
celebrated sMorning star stove, containing double
oven the most popular Stove in existence, warranted
to operate in the most perfect manner
N. B.-All orders for Il after n Scouting and Roof
ing in the city OF country, wi punctu lily atten1-
oil to. IRchmond, Feb. %, 1851. .-ly
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RICHMOND ADVERTISEMENTS.

ANTILLIAM WALLACE, SONS, WHOLE
w sale dealers in Groceries of every description,
and Furnishing Goods for country stores and retailers
generally also Importers and Dealers in Foreign
Wines and Liquors, and Domestic Liquors OF every de-
scriptiUn. 18th street, Richmond.
They buy for cash and select Groceries. Provisions
and Furnishing Goods in person from the North and
est; their foreign Liquors and Wines they import.
They not only offer the advantage of furnishing Ne
t.ilers and Country Stores with complete outfit for
business but will guarantee to sell goods to more ad
vantage regards price aad quality than any other
House. Their rnported Brandies Gin, Rum and 9TH
er Liquors and Wines are unsurpassed by any to be
found elsewhere.
To perons who purchase imported Liquors by the
riginal package, they offer this advantage, that the
purchasers withdraw from the Custom House the
package they buy Particular is taken in packing
oOds aud in delivering to Depots in good order and
condition, being regularly listed and receipts taken
tor delivery.
A ctll from those visiting the city Of Richmond is
respectfully solicited orders entrusted to them will
DO faithfully executed Enquiries in regard to prices,
&C.. of goods promptly answered.
,@ Terms ,sh, or months time ifcity acceptances
are given. Consignments OF produce will receive
prompt attention and cash advanced on them II re-
auired Richmond, Feb. %, lS57.-1y
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EKggLLsEs Es.2EE.Rk,
la ;t5ssss;s

EE%11rn.9SS 9SSs7s--,Es3 GH@nsS
yNAGLE sUuADkY. Cary street, between Pearl and
IA l5ih, Richuluud. Va, manufactures Locomotive
ns,nes Teulers, Raro,d Cars, and all descriptions
It Railroad Machinery, Stationary Engines "f any re-
iuired power; also, portable Engines with decided
Improvement Uyerauy Others heretofore nude, from
20 4u horse power wheels nud per cut above 80
veil adapted To farming pur oses getting lumber. &c,
rh i'm proved Circular Portable Saw Mills attached.
i LIST. 2d and 81 class Mining Machinery, Grst and
Saw Mil Machinery, Forsings and Tobacco Factory
fixtures Of every kind also Brass and Iron Castings
made 10 order. RAHM.
Richmond. Feb 7 lS57-ly
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-12-02


MUD VOLCANOES ON TIE COLORADO DESERT
A correspondent of the San Diego Herald, writ
ing from MUD Volcanoes" Oh the Colorado
Desert in July last, says;
Here am, in The centre Of Colorado Desert,
aud in the midst of the most diabocal bubbub
aud tulnult that old mother Nature ever got up
in Il small way. 1t is in short Il convention of
vnlcunoes, spouting, sputterng, steeming; puff
ing, and tearing. A hundred hillocks varying
from four 10 len feet in lieighth each one min
,alure Ghimhorazo, send forth Jets OF steam and
smoke. and now again vornit volumes of mud
aud melted sulphur. One sends up II column ot
bitter and Scalding water some thirty feet in the
air falling III hot rain on every side, rendering
an approach rather hazardous. He L. President
of The Convention, or Inayhap the orator OF the
occasion; he spOuts well any how On each
side of him huge cauldroD, $50 feet in dame
Ter, aud sunk about eight feel below the surface
of the plain, bus and 'tiol,s" with thick paste
Of mud aud WATER like the witches
He'll broth, thick aud sab."
imagine Shakespeare had been here the day
before he wrote Macbeth. Now and again these
witch kettles boil over, and the hot slime run
off in Il sluggish stream in an eastery direction,
following tie slight inclination of the plain. On
every side the little mounds vie with each other
in throwing mud and spoutlng hot water upon
the unwary vi>iter. You approach aquiet and
unpretendlng little mound; no steam or smoke
ur any fiery Indication gives you warming OF
danger; yon bend over il 10 peep into the min
ialure crater, when slap goes some lnud into
yonr face, and instantly twenty other little vol
canic devil. pitch in, and while one washes you
with slime, aud another pa>ters You With mud,
aud you retreat. beat ont, like Il poor candidate
or office who does not belong a the party.
The space occupied by these mud-spoutine
politicians OF the desert. Is about 400 yards long
b, 25U in width every 90 feet square contain
ing one or more of them. Same seem 10 be for
ever in action; others intermittent. bursting out
every few hours aud Others again, perhaps have
slept for months. A hot, sutf,catIng vapor rem
ders breathing difficult, and the smell OF snlphu
retted hydrogen can be detected for everal mile:
before you reach the sp.t. The water elected
is extremely bitter and sulphurpus Around the
vent of the principal one OF these suDronl are
beautiful >talagmitic concretinns, tpt with lead
and looking like II mass OF corals These mass
es are conicnl and tubular and from each lit.
tie jet of steam issues with whizzing noise.
obtained specimen with much difficulty, In
consequence of the hot shower falling like @
magic circle around tlem The ground frequent
ly trembles, and rumblng, subterraneous noises
tell OF "ires down below.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-12-02

THE MARRIAGE AND FUNERAL OF CAvAIGNAo.
The Paris correspondent oi The lines tells the
following OF Gen. Cavuiguac's marriage:
A beautiful girl, the daughter OF rich banker
of the name oi Oder, fell in love with The Gen.
after the events of 1913, without ever having
been presented To him. Like the vile OF La
MARITIME, she was inspired with love by his works,
or rather by his deeds, and sought proper iheans
10 offer him her heart her hand aud her fortune.
1t was happy union, and the distress OF the
widow can well be conceived ut this sudden be-
reavement. The beroslu she display ed, lowev-
er, in this trying moment, shows that Size Is
woman of determined character. She CAUSED
her dead husband 10 be placed in carriage, and
mounting in by his side, with friend and her
only Child, a boy OF tour years of age, who
thought hlS father sleeping, she slarteu 10 Tue
railroad.
Arrived at the railroad, Q50 miles from Paris,)
she demanded a special train ~ convey her 20
Paris with the corpse. Her request was at
first refused. She said, with trruuesS, "Gentle-
men. am the widow oi General Cavuignac, who
has lust died, AND il is the body wish to con-
yey 10 Paris. | must have what | ask. VIII
YOU telegraph to Paris for orders I" The tele-
graph was put in operation, aud the request was
granted The carriage, with the dead body, was
driven into un open car, and calne 10 Paris eY-
press, aud thus, without ever cunging tie body,
was driven 10 the residence Of The lllustrIols de-
ceased No. 27 Rue dc Londres.
| saw UuJ one demonstration
OF feeling at his funeral bourgeois Wa, stand
ing near some wurkmen in blvuscs and CAPS Us
the bier passed. In France it Is UNIVERSAL aud
very comlnrudable custuln, to take Oft the bat,
when one passes funeral, no matter whether
the coffin is iu unpainted pine or II. mahogany.
The bourgeois in question would not lake oil
his hat US the corpse vi General Cavalgnuc pass
| ed.
"Take off your hat" said one Of the blouses.
! No reply FROM the bouryeois.
Take Oft your hat!" shouted two or three
| bl0uses in chorus.
That's my opinion" said the gentleman, with
look ot defiance.
well, len. take that for your opinion I" and
heny, tlst descended On Tie anti Republicans
new liar, smashing it iulo caiecne over his
eyes and ears.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-12-02

A WESTERN GENT, ut the ST. Nicholas, tho
other day, having taken possession Of his room,
locked it up to go ont into the city, and leaving
the key at the bar, told the clerk not to watt
dinner FOR tm'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-12-02

llIT HIM AGAN.-Prentice is after somebody
to the following effect: "A small locotoco edi-
tor says, that if occasion shall arise, We shall
find him good at biting and scratching. He is
more accommodating than most veImin. They
generally bite and let you scratch for yourself"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-12-02
ANOTuER ARRIVAL.
Fl N + CLOTHING.

MERCHANT WElSldEk & Co., have this day
lVA received another large lot of READY MADE
CLOTHING, direct from their Factory, consisting OF
OVER COATS. (Snmething really nice,) BUSL
NESS COATS, PANTS, VESTS, TdLMAS,
RAGLANDS of ever, grade, which will be sold on
he most reasonable terms. To all in want of good
Cluthlus and low prices, would most respectful
IS ask give c,ll before purchasing elsewhere
promise to do the best we to suit and please
them.
MERCHANT, WEISIGER, & CO.,
NJ. liz Main st. Richmond Va
March ? IS5--iv
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-12-02

j. III. ASrn0SY has mage ar
ranemenls with of the best makers in the city OF
Philadelphia TO supply him with handsome and sub
antal Cafskin sewed 30 IT, whch he will sell at the
Unprecedented low price OF Three Dollars aud
Hull.
Richmond Feb %, lS57-1y
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-12-02

An Innocent young sl~,rtsnau, in order to
shoot a souirreJ 1n the top of u small tree,
climbed np-ener close by, and Oh being asked the
ren..,n OF 50 foolish a freak, said !: ''rlmt he
didn't want to strain his gun by long shot,"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-12-02
GREAT REDUCTION IN

w the price of Hats aud Boots.
From ID To 20 per cent s'yel ny
ruyiug from j IL, ANTHONY,
C,lumbium ilNel building.
M.lesGin hats ut best quality,
) 50 do second qua ity, sS %;
fashionable SILK Hats. s. 90; Fine
Ia tskiu sewed Boots So % Con-
sreSs Cater GO1's, 81 D: Fiue
.allskin sewed Shoes 81 %.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-12-02

Boys" said a colored individual, lisclnsnga
small coffin which lle carried along under his
cloak, "Ooys, don't lauyh-rse a funeral.n
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-12-02

An Irish gentleman was recommended to q
bill broker lur u discount. Tne broker looked
mt The acceptance, and, rs usual, stated some
difficulties. 1T has" he said, ~ great many
days ID. run" That's very true, )" replied Pat,
but they are the shortest day in the year"
NoTIIING c;i>;s deIl>er clouG over fhs u"'"
than dlscontent. rendering it ms oc'uP'eu e
bout the evil that dI,oD-'' IL 'ian Tue nieais VI
removing it.