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Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-05-09
Stockholders Attend 4!

The Shareholders in the Stock of the Trinity
Water Company are hereby notified to attend a
meeting of said Company at Hooker new Build.
ing, in the town Of Wcavcrvile, on Sunday, the
l''h INST, at o'clock, p. m. A general and
pnnclnal attendance is required. as business Of
importance will be brought forward. By order
of the Board of Trustees,
S. CLARK JONES, Secretary.
Wcavcrvillc, May 2. 1857. g.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-05-09
PAPER HANGIN & CARPETS

JUST RECEIVED.
DER LATE ARRIVALS BY FRANK BAKER.
L ITO and 112 Clay street, San Francisco
800 cases Paper Hangings, French and Ameri-
can, every variety
5000 rolls French and American borders
500 ps Tapstry Velvet Carpet;
625 ps Tapestry Brussels Carpet;
2s0 ps Three-Ply Carpet;
800 ps Superfine Ingram Carpets;
$50 ps Extra Fine Ingram Carpets;
zoo ps Cotton and Wool Carpets;
l25 ps Stair Carpets assorted
215 ps Bay State Druggets;
800 ps Oil Cloths, assorted
l25 Is Silk Damask and Brocatcle
500 ps Cotton and Worsted Damask
1000 pair Window Shades;
375 pair Lace Curtains
$50 pair Muslin Curtains,
5000 COrnices and Curtain bands
S26 doz Mats, assorted
Stair Rods, Table Covers, Ginps, Fringes. 10
Gs-Ordcrs from the country filled with cars
and despatch. ~"''
Wholesale and retail, by
FRANK BAKER.
ls'5m' Ito aud 1ls Clay ST., San Eranci.ca. 3D.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-05-09

Y Too LATE.-We have received a communica-
tion from gentleman at Trinity Center, relative
to q meeting held at that place on the 26th ult.
TO take steps toward the opening of wagon
road through the upper Trinity Valley. 1t ar.
rived to late for this issue. notice of it will be
found in another place.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-05-09

THE LAST CALL.-Recollect The mass meeting
to come off on Sunday, the l7'h inst. in reference
to the big Ditch The present and coming times
plainly indicate the necessity and importance of
the carly completion of this work. Miners and
merchants you had better take hand in time
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-05-09

New YORK SToRE.--Weinvie the notice OF our
readers 10 the advertisement OF Samuel LolfInan.
Mr.. L. has just returned from San Francisco with
an elegant assortment of Ladies Goods, and COM
him
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-05-09

a CLAM WORTH HAvIKG-Tbe fuming claim
OF Harris d Cerrague, on Oregon Galch, is pay
ing on an average, s25 per day, to the man.
This claim will furnish labor for five men for two
years 80 come.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-05-09
G 4 II ID

DR.. J. S. MORSE returns his thanks to the citi-
zens of Weaver for their very liberal patronage
during his stay in this place, and takes this meth
cd OF informing them that he intends returning in
few weeks. when he will be prepared to do all
work in the Dentistry line.
Weaver Nav 1887
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-05-09

FRosT.-We are Informed by gentleman just
over from Bates ranch, that on Thursday night
last a severe frost was experienced at that place.
Ice formed to the thickness of a dollar This
must inevitably prove fatal to the early crops in
that vicinity.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-05-09

EXPRESS FAv0Rs.-Wc have received from r
W. Blake d. Co., since our last issue, large sup
ply of Atlantic and Foreign paters, periodicals.
magazines, &c, for which we are duly thankful.
Also, for copies OF the Deseret .News, Honolulu
C0"'"'ercial Adpertiser, Sidney Empire, and Puget
Sound Republican,
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-05-09

CoMMUTED-Blair under sentence Of death for
the murder Of Chnaman in Shasta Co., has had
his punishment commuted to imprisonment for
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-05-09

MULE DRowNED.-One of the mules belonging
to Greenhouses train was drowned in crossing
Coffee creek, on tn 26th ult The mail and ex-
press matter was lost.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-05-09

EIGHT POUNDS OF Pure GoLD-We were shown
Oh Sunday last, by G. w. Belchcr esq, eight lbs.
of gold dust, taken from his claim near the head
OF McKenzies gulch 1t was the yield of one
weeks labor by four men. About seven pounds
OF The amount was fine gold, the remainder being
in Jumps weighing from SIS to an ounce 1t was
taken from ground which has been worked over
and over again.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-05-09

FIRE IN SHAsTA,-Wc learn from the Shasta pa
pers that fire occurred in that place on the Is.
inst. The private boarding house of C. F. Lou
gee, known as the " Ward House." and four 9TH
er buildings were destroyed. Loss, $4,000.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-05-09

ExHuxED.-We learn from some miners at work
onthe fat opposite Faggtown, that two human
skeletons were exposed by the caving in of an old
drift, a few days since. The bodies had been bur.
led nearly over the drift. and when il caved the
bead OF one Of the skeletons dropped down to
esp.the hoys company in neighboring claim.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-05-09

New PAPER.--The Erening Ledger is the title
of new paper just issned at San Francisco Its
typographical appearance is neat and very much
resembles the Globe.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-05-09

ARRIvED.-Gcn. Newman S. Clarke, who is to
succeed Gen. Wool in the command Of the Pacif-
c Division, arrived on the Golden Gate.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-05-09

NEARLY FInE.-We were yesterday startled
by the cry of fire! The wooden building occu-
pied by Messrs. Comstock d Martin as an Office
and store house, adjoining the corral accidental
ly caught fire in the roof where the stove pipe
passed through, and bristled mp for few mo-
ments into fame. The promptness and ener-
getic efforts Of our citizens soon succeeded in
" dousing the glim.' We noticed our townsman
Dan. Bennett aloft, doing valuable service during
the crisis. There's nothing like plenty of water
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-05-09

PARKER II. FRENCH is about starting paper in
Sacramento, 10 he called the California P>gi't1.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-05-09

CoMING.-lt is announced that Miss Estelc Pot
ter, the charming Actress, and the great fayorite
with the people of Trinity, will be here on Mon
day next. She is well supported. Mr. Geo. Ry-
'er, MI, and Mrs. Hayward, and Miss Kate Grey
accompany her. They open with the Hunchback
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-05-09

TO ADvE RTIS SERs.
Our advertising friends will confer great fs-
vor by handing in their advertisements as enrly
Friday morning as practicable.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-05-09


Nelson Bates, D. L. r. Bliss, Wm. Van Fossen.
II. f. johnson, G. W. Furbur, - Cook, and w.
F. Prosser, allowed So each for services nspec-
tors, judges and clerks of election, Nov. SO
Curtis x Gordon printing road tax re-
ceipts-pad out of Road Fund, 60 90
J. A. Hatch. three days juror Dist court, 90
D. Eastman, " 4" 90
". Van Schaack, supervisor, "a so
NJ +. Griffin, 22 GO
Lew Reynolds, IL SO
ii. j.. Seaman, clerk of Board, rs 90
NJ Gray. one day juror Dist court, 90
,. Olsen, " - " 0O
ID. B Eastabrook, : " 90
Highway ordered from the north east corner of
the Independence Hotel lot down the creek along
the Circus corra of Howe & Co. till it intcrsec IS
Oregon street.
G. f. Lynn's county trcasurer's report receiv-
ed and fled
Ordered, that the Sheriff of this county is here
by authorized to cause persons in the county
Jail under sentence of Imprisonment to labor on
any public or private work in this county, the
county receiving the benefit, OF hire or labor"
The resignation of II. J. Seaman as CO. clerk,
to take effect upon the 18th day of May, 1857, ut
II o'clock m accepted.
John A. Watson appointed co. clerk from and
after the 18th day of May next to fill the vacan-
cy occasioned by the resignation of H. J. Sea-
man.
Proceedings ordered Published in Trinity Jour
nai Board adjourned until 25,h day of June
next. II. j. SEAMAN, Clerk.
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THE NORTH

for by the former. The O. G. G's will also shoot
for a silver cup, presented to them by j. H. Kirk
ham, ESQ.,; and the Raleigh Cadets will shoot for
silver cup presented to them by j. A. Engelhard,
Esq.
The Companies, with their invited guests, will
sit down to dinner to-day, at Guon's Hotel at about
half past six p NJ
The Wilmington Company is commanded by
Capt DeRossett accomplished officer. 1t is a
very handsome Company, and evidently in state
Of excellent discipline. We are glad to see in the
City, with the Wilmington Company, Col. John L.
Cantwell, formerly its Captain, and Capt. Radclif,
of the Wilmington Cadets.
Yesterday rainy and unpleasant day, but
this Tuesday) morning is clear and balmy, and we
anticipate brilliant and gratifying display. We
beg the Wilmington people to feel no undue concern
about their friends here. Our people have just
menced to take of them; but the only prom
Use they will make is to deliver them after
while in sound condition, at the Western Depot
Tonight, when the toasts go round, Wilmington
and her people-those whom the Light Infantry left
behind-shall be in the FLOWING cups of each and
all of US "freshly remembered"
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NORFOLK MARkEr.


THE "NORTH-cARoLiNA STANDARD. r..
BIZ A. III. MPHEETEKS l. CO.,
HHoLesuLe Gr0cers FU,srdrdmg Aerchants
NORFOLK, May lst 1857.
Since had this pleasure last the receipts of Flour
ghter and market has been considerably
reduced Prces are sleader and we quote = $65aoA;
presenting prices. We d. look for much fuctua-
ton in the market during the coming month. Wheat 81
4ual 50.
CORN-Is arriving very sparingly ID the demand both
for home consumption and for snppng is brisk Prices
holders asking 74c good Whe which advance
# sasc but hear of uo sales 7Uc. Shippers.
think long afford to pay these prices but heavy
PEAS AND BEANS.-Black Peas ore in some demand,
and may be quoted at 81 Saa 40 Clay and B. E. dull
81 z5aI the former aud 81 the latter
White Beans very dull. and We hear of no sales.
PROVlSlONSI7,Hog round Bacon, in good demand at
a s Hams ,ss
CoTTON.-Nearly all on market is limited at l4a15c
choice during the month at 1873 but this price above the
views OF buyers rs,Dpu
2ooous5oo bbls Tar sold at IL BY cash and $lal
A. mos This has all Of the market and reduces
the PREVIOUSLY heavy stock We hear Of no sales since
Commcn Kosn dull at IL a"asl 45. White Rosn is wanted
and will command $s1za4.
STAVES.-Good X; o. HID are wanted and vill bring
ssoasz Inferior quality dull W. o. HID s4oa4s. Pipes
SO: Heading s45s4S.
nearly and the catch has been almost entire failure
No Fish have yet to market and fear there will be
GROCERIES-Sto in market good Sugars continue
to show upward tendency p R. le1lalz1S; Cuba
ll1@a llA Refined l5al5A Coffee sugars lai4c N.
5sa6vc Coffee Rio 1laai2c Laguayra ls4als1l Java
l6al7c.; Mocha lsa2zc. Candles-Sperm 5Oa55c; Ada.
Brown 41za5e; Toilet lSalsc; Castillo isasc Ree S5asZ
We quote Wholesale prices In making up small orders
higher prices have to be al CHARGED, II hepHEErERs CO.
GrOcers and Commission Nerchantx, Wills Whurf.
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DR.. HAWKS History OF NORTH CARoL1NA-The
Subscribers are now prepared to furnish the LIST VOL
ume of this valuable work, which has received the
highest commentator wherever it has been read
not only for its literary execution but for its typo
graphical getting up 1t may be obtained, either
from or from our General Agent for the State, H.
w. Horne of this place, any of his Assistant
Agents The price varies according to style of bind
ing: In handsome cloth 81 25; in Library Sheep
81 so. in half Calf 81 75 1t is sold only for Cash
None will be charged, either by ourselves or our
Agents. A liberal discount will be made where
quantities are taken to sell again.
1t will be sent by mail to any part of the country
on receipt of the price and "a cents to pay postage
The I'd volume is in course of preparation There
will probably be four five volumes in all. The
succeeding volumes will probably contain about 500
pages each, and will be sold at proport:onally high
er price, viz: half cent page for the cloth bind.
ing, % cents additional for sheep SO cents addition
al for the half calf binding.
E. j. HALE & SON.
Fayetteville, April 20, 1857.
P. S. The Agent and his Assistants design to Wis.
it every county in the State with the book, as soon
as convenient In the mean time. orders to him or
to US, accompanied by the cash, will receive prompt
attention.
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FREIGHT ARRIVALS
From PORTSMOUTH AND PETERSBURG, Va, RALEIGH
CASTOR RAILROAD
For the NOrth.CarOlina Railroad Co.

From PORTSMOUTH AND PETERSBURG, Va, VIA RALEIGH
CASTOR RAILROAD,
For the NOrth-CarOlina Railroad Co.
APRIL 80, 1857.
Hi3s1e'o1gh3Jones 1 Hooker, Cad Jones. j. c. Tur-
rentine & Son, w. II. Brown.
Du,Aam's-R. B. Sanders, D. L. Swain. ]. NJ. Hender-
Greensborough-Peer Adams, w. J. Mcconnell
SaAsdmy-Brown Coffin, Watts & Douglass, Il. L.
Roberts, Carmichael Call.
NorrisUiHe-Isaac Long.
HaV Riuer-AcKnight & Houston, A. G. Anderson
a'"estoecn-J. W. Field, Gardner Hill, Coffin Rob-
inson A. Elliott.
High Point-Martin Biting & Co.. ]. H. Hester, s. J.
Piggot,E A. Vngler, Co., j. NJ. Worth Son. F. Fries
F. +. Prather, Clewell
LSacord-C. Phiper Co.. Phifer York
Grahdm-Wiliam Holmes, E. F. Watson. E. NJ. Holt
T. Seilars, Sr.
Graham-C C. Curtis,
GibsonraLe-W. Coble w. L. Coble Bro. [. Boon
HNs6orough-J c. Turrentine & Son.
Du,han's-A. MacKee, Webb Douglass
Haso Roer-B. Mct ay l. Bro.
MAY 3D. 1857.
GoLds6orough-R. NJ. Estes j. II. Hurdleston
GfuAam-T. Rufin, J. F. Garrett.
C6ncord-Phifer & York.
High Point-W. p. Wnkler, J. B. Marsh
Chdslote-Rev. d. Lacy. --....
L1noOrd-C. Phifer Co.
e/anaestOWn-F. Mason.
GreensJorough-W. J. Mcconnell
Uurhans's-J. w. Carr.
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WEBSTER,S
ROYAL 'CTAVO DICTIONARY.
May 5th, 1857.

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23OO REWARD

RANAWAY FROM THE SUBSCRIBER, ON THE
10th OF December 1852, negro boy named Dennis.
SAID boy was about twenyone years of when he le
pected round faced full awed slightly bow-legged round
shouldered leans forward when be ana is very in.
telgent He has the inside Of one thigh caused
by wound received IN fail from have reason to
believe that he has been in the counties of Johnston Har
boro and Fayetteville, where he passed for free man.
under The assumed names Of Joseph Jacobs John g. Will
l'ans and William Caldwell, and times followed the
left Raleigh in buggy with Irshman, probably under
promise of beng taken to a free State.
will pay reward Of SlOO for his apprehension and de-
livery to Inc, for his confinement any Jail so that
get him, taken within this States $500 out of tho
Sie and also 800 for proof sufficient convict any white
person with having harbored him. whether this
State. w. G. STRICKLAND.
May ., 1891; 47-swlm
~ Raleigh Res lister and Fayetteville Observer COW
month and send bill to advertiser. 70
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From the Weldon Patriot.
SPRING.
By NOVICE.

L lightly clad in robes of flowers,
o FER the hills bright Spring comes tripping;
N Ow seek deserted bowers
G reen retreats with dew drops dripping,
L oOsened from the wintry fetteI,
the meadow flowers are springing;
v ine-clad hill, and grove, and heather,
e ach with joy and mrth is ringing.
n each field, and copse, and thicket,
v ernal choirs the morn are greeting;
e venng sees, at moon lit wicket,
Y outhful lads and lasses meeting.
r retty Nell of Roanoke valley,
II ound whose form each grace Is playing,
your heart with mine keeps tally,
N ow let's through the groves be straying,
C. ONE and we'll inhale the sweets,
e venlng sheds in such profus;On,
o 'er the fields and green retreats:
F ancy here no mUckery meets
A nd Love may speak nor fear intrusion.
s Hence reigns DER earth supreme;
8 leepng echo now repOses;
T. ach bright star invites to roam,
s oftly forth among the roses.
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Democratic Meeting in Pasquotank.

The Democracy of Pasquotank having convened
in the Court House on Monday, April 2lst, for the
purpose of appointing delegates to the District Con-
vention to b. holden in Winton, on Thursday, 2Sth
of May next, for the purpose of nominating cand-
date for Congress- proceeded to organize by appoint
ing NJ S. Dance, Chairman and Chas A. Rddick,
Secretary.
On motion, a committee of three was appointed
by the Chair, to draft resolutions expressive Of the
sense ofthe meeting; whereupon the Chair appoint
ed for this purpose L. d. Starke, W. +. Martin and
E NJ. Stanton, Esqs.
w. A Moore, ESQ., of Edenton, was then called
for, who forward and enlisted the attention of
the audience for few momentsts with very spir.
tied and pertinent speech.
The Committee having retired for short time, re-
turned, and through their Chairman, l.. d. Starke,
offered the following resolutions, which were unan
miously adopted:
l. ResOlred That reiterate with renewed en-
ergy confidence in and devotion to the great
dina principles OF the Democratic party and that,
nov ever, we are prepared to battle for the
Cess Of that great party.
2. Resolred, That cordially approve of the
proposition to hold District Convention at Win
ton the 2sth May, 1857, for the purpose of
mating candidate to represent the District in the
next Congress of the United States.
3. Res"'red, That twenty-five delegates be ap
poined by the Chair to represent the Democracy Of
This county in said Convention.
4. Resolred, That in the election of James Buc-
hanan the great Democratic party of the country
achieved a victory which reflects credit upon the ma
ton and will rebound we confident, to the go-
ny and happiness of the Republic
Under the third resolution, the Chair appointed
the following delegates.
Juo Cartwright, Stephen Delong, E. NJ. Stanton,
NJ S. Sawyer, Dr. Rich, II. Ramsey, H. Kenyon,
\. L. Pendleson, Mark Gregory, Jesse Cartwright,
James Scott, DIR. J. 3. Goodwin, L. D. Starke, VIM.
F. Martin, L. j. Johnson, Geo. A. Williams, A. H.
Curran, Henry Cupeper Davis Whtehurst, Miles
Whilehurst, E. W. Albertson, Wilson Spence, j. D.
Stokely, VIM. Williams, Josiah R. Etheridge, Robert
Morgan.
On motion Of L. D. Starke, Esq, the names of the
Chairman and Secretary added to the list.
On motion of L. J. johnson, Esq, the proceed
ings of the meeting requested to be published
in the Democratic Pioneer, Raleigh Standard, and
the Democratic papers in the District.
The thanks of the meeting were then voted to the
Chairman and Secretary after which, the meeting
adjourned.
NJ S. DANCE, Ch'mn.
C. A. RIDDIcK Sac'v
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Mr.. BRANcH's LETTER OF AccEPrANcE.-We copy
from the STANDARD" Mr.. Branch's acceptance, and
earnestly request our readers to give it an atten.
tive perusal. 1t is an able and lucid statement of
the motives which Influenced his vote on the "depo.
sit question" and, we think, satisfactory ono.
Mr.. Branchs vigorous reasoning and felicity of
diction make his letter new proof-if one was
wantng-of his fitness for the renewal of the trust
con6ded to him by the people of this district. 1t is
too important document to abridge, and, as our
space will not admit it in full, we are reluctantly
compelled to defer portion until our next issue.
Var. Nesos.
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VALUABLE LAND FOR SALE,

\HE SUBSCRIBER OFFERS FOR SALE A VERY
valuable tract of land lying miles west of Raleigh
near the Central Railroad containing hundred and
god seat for saw-m and well adapted to the cultivation
OF tupentne The remainder is adapted the growth of
corn, cotton and small grain with one owprounds
Any one wishing purchase will do well to cali before
purchasing elsewhere CALL gentlemen, you will lose
bargain Come, and if you do trade it shall be your
own fault. Mr. Frank Page or Mr.. Passmcre will take
pleasure in showing the land to person. Both of them
live convenient to it.
. W. G. STRICKLAND.
wa! ., 1921. 47-sw1m
~ Register COPY month
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PARROW'S
ORIGINAL JULIEN MINISTRIES,

HNHIS MODEL BAND OF THE SOUTH, CONSISTING
of ten talented performers, now route North prior
to their departure for Australia viii arrive in Raleigh in
few days where they intend giving their chaste and enter.
intcrspersed with the ske de.,aiions Of the Negro
Character.
The Jullens have met with success unprecedented bv
other Company that has visited The Palmetto and Old
North Sates ~ Wv
May 5th 1857. 17NsswH
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We cordially share the qualification our Raleigh
contemporary 1.-The Standard at the re nomination Of
the prcscn: able and distinguished representative
from the Wake district During his short career in
Congress, Mr. Branch has achieved solid and en-
during reputation for talents of high order, and
know of no who enjoys more of the esteem
and respect of his fellow members. His district, in
honorng such public servant, honors itself
Petersburg Democrat.
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KENANsvILLE-HER SCHOOLS, &c-He who was
in the habit Of visiting Keena nsvie, six or eight
years ago. would scarcely know, at this day, that
the old place still remains it not for the situa-
ton of the court house and the few buildings that
then surrounded it. On every hand-from what
ever point you approach the town, the hand of in
dustry, progress and improvement is distinctly vsi
BILE. New buildings, exhibiting much taste and
architectural skill have sprung up all Sides as il
by magic, and the good work of improvement still
progresses Certainly no town in North Carolina
not Goldboro ITSELF is outstrippng Keenans-
vile in the work of improvement.
Among the most notable things at Keenansvillc
must be reckoned her Furnishing schools. Her male
school, for many years favorab!y known to the pub
lic under the efficient management Of one of the
most celebrated teachers in the country, the Revd.
Mr. Sprunt, is Of the most hourishng schools
in eastern Carolina, numbering about ninety stu.
dents. The female school just opened is in a most
fouri>hng condition, having about senenty students
in attendance. There two hotels in the place
kept respectively by Mr.. Merit and Mrs. Stanly,
both Of which enjoy fair reputation.
agnolia-ior.nerly Strickand's-deserves pass
ing notice. 1t is also improving rapidly in many
ways. Handsome buildings multiplying fast, and
there, too they have hourishing male and female
school The hotel there is kept by ). d. Monk Esq,
who keeps excellent table and is as obging,
courteous and popular gentleman as one readily
meets with. Colds. 7ri6
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ut is solemn fact that not one manageable
girl in twenty can make really good cup of coffee
fact so serious as this should Immediately engage
the attention of all marriagable girls Shouldn't