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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-06-05

Ef9- " Don't put too much confidence
in overs vows and sighs" said Mrs.
Darlington to her niece, "let him tell
you that you have lips like strawberries
and cream, checks like tarnation, aud
eyes like an asterisk, but such things
oitencr come from tender head than
tender heart"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-06-05

E1- Soft soap, in some shape, pleoses
us all, and generally the more "lye" you
put 10 it the better
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-06-05

CUSTOMS or VARIOUS NATIONS IN THEIR
REpasrs. The Maldiyian Islanders eat
alone. They retire to the most hidden
| part Of their houses, and draw down the
cloths which serve as blinds to their
windows, that they may eat unobserved.
An absurd reason may be alleged for
their misanthropical repast: they will
never cat with one who is inferior to
them in birth, in riches or dignity; and
as it is difficult matter to settle this
equality, they are condemned to lead this
/ uHs0cia61c fife.
On the contrary, the inhabitants of
the PHILIPPINES are remarkably sociable
Whenever one Of them finds himself
without a companion to partake Of his
meal he runs until he meets with one,
and however keen his appetite may be,
he ventures not to satisfy it without n
guest.
The tables Of the rich Chinese shine
with beautiful varnish, and are cover
ed with silk carpets very elegantly work
ed. The master Of the house absents
himself while his guests regale them
selves at his table with undisturbed rev.
elry. They do not make use of plates,
knives or forks, but their food is served
up in dishes, out of which they eat in
common; and for this purpose every
guest has two little ivory or ebony sticks,
which be handles very adroitly.
The Otaheilans. who are lovers Of So
ciety, and very gentle in their manners,
eat separate from each other. At the
hour Of repast the members Of each fami-
ly divide two brothers, two sisters, and
even husband and wife, parents and chill
dren, have each their special basket
They place themselves at the distance Of
two or three yards from each other, they
t1rn THEN backs, and take their meals in
profound silence.
Among the greater part Of the Amori-
can Indians, the host is continually on
the watch TO solicit his visitors TO eat,
but touches nothing himself. In New
France the host wearies himself with
singing to divert the company while they
eat.
The Tartars pull man by the ear, 10
press him TO drink; and they continue
tormenting him till he opens lis mouth
they then clap their hands and dance be-
fore him.
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age theirs he saw to be equally impos-

age theirs he saw to be equally impos-
sible.
A cry of despair reached the young
mans ears as the oars dropped from his
grasp into the water 1t was evident to
the spectators of the fearful scene that he
had lost his presence Of mind, and that
now all was over. Not so, however -
In the next moment he sprang into the
water, which near the breast of the dam
was not three feet deep. AS he did so
he grasped the other boat, and bracing
himself firmly against the rushing cur
rent, held it poised few yards from the
point where the foam crested waters
leaped into the whirlpool below At the
same instant his own boat shot like an
arrow over the dam. He had gained
however, but small advantage. 1t re-
quired his uttermost strength to keep the
boat he had grasped from dragging him
down the fall
The quickly formed purpose of Wilson
in thus springing into the water, had
been to drag the boat against the current
to the shore. But this he perceived t.
be impossible the moment he felt the rea
strength of the current. IL he were t
let the boat go he conld easily save him
self. But not once did such though
enter his own heart.
Lie down close to the bottom" he
said in quick hoarse voice. The ter
ror stricken girls obeyed the injunction
instantly.
And now with GOODNESS that was won.
derfnl in all the circumstances, Wilson
moved the boat several yards away from
the nearest shore, until he reached 9
point where he knew the water below the
dam to be more expanded and free from
rocks. Then throwing his body suddenly
against the boat, and running along until
he was within few feet of the fall he
sprang into it and passed over with it,
A moment or two the light vessel, as il
shot into the air, stood poised and then
went plunging down.
The fearful leap was made in safety.
The boat struck the sething waters below
and glanced out from the whirlpool,
bearing its living freight uninjurod.
Which was the coward p The words
reached the ears of Logan, as he gath.
cred, with the rest of the company
around Wilson and the trembling girl,
he had so heroically saved. Fair lips
asked the question One maiden had
spoken to another, and in little louder
voice than she intended
Not Edward Wilson," said Logan
as he stepped forward and grasped the
hand Of him he had wronged and in
suited "Not Edward Wilson, he is
the noblest and tho bravest."
Wilson made an effort to reply: but
he was for some moments too much ex.
hausted to speak He said at last
81 only did what was right. May
ever have courage for that while / live. y
Afterward he remarked, when alone
with Logan:
" 1t required far greater exercise Of
courage to forbear, when you provoked
and i1sulted me in the presence of those
who expected retaliation, than it did tC
risk my life at the mill-dam."
Here is moral hcroism that few can
appreciate. And it will usually be found
that the morally brave man is the quick
est to lose the sense Of personal danger
when others are in danger.
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THE PRINTER. The Belfast Mercury
gives the following in relation to prin-
ters:
From high to low they are the same
careless, light-hearted, clever, well-in-
formed, reckless fellows; knowing how
to act better than they do-nothng at
times-everything if the occasion re-
quires or the fit takes them. No sooner
are they comfortable in one town than
they make tracks for another, even tho
they travel on chair space" means. And
to what will they not turn their hands ?
" We have SEEM" says the American
editor, " one and the same individual of
the craft minister in California, a law
yer in Missouri, sheriff in Ohio, boat
man on Western canal, sailing priva-
teer, ard pressman in q large printing
office. Nor are the characters confined
to any one country-they are everywhere
the same. We have met them as lectr-
rers, actors, travelling preachers, ventril-
oquists-in fact, everything. We have
met on tramp in this country members
of this rowing profession from all parts
of the globe-Frenchmen, Spaniards.
Portuguese, Germans and Swedes, and all
apparently as much at home as in their
own country. Ardent lovers of liberty (;
king-craft and priests find but little favor
in their eyes, They arc always with the
people. When the Chartist excitement
was raging in England, the most eloquent
and spirited leaders in the movement
were printers. When barbados were
raised in Paris in 1913, the compositors
cast their type into bullets and fired them
at the royalist troops. When the Ameri-
cans were at war with Mexico one of
Gen. Taylor's regiments was composed
almost entirely of printers, and they
were the bravest of his troops"
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G EORG TOWN AFFAIRs
CorrsspOadsHcs Of TAs STAY

GEORGETOWN, Dec %, 1857
Notwithstanding the very Indictment state OF
the weather last night, the Ball of the Vigilau'
Fire Company, at Forrest Hall, was very largely
attended, and everything was moving on finely
until some lawless parties from Water street en-
tered the room, and disturbed the pleasures Of
the occasion for a short tune The officers inter
fered aud soon restored order by arresting SoTue
OF the parties and taking them 10 the lock up
The ScampS would not stay locked up, however
for some time during the night they broke the
door of the cell in which they Were placed, ana
turned themselves adrift. IL is supposed they
were furnished with something Of the
kind from the outside, with which they per
formed a work OF Iteration We hear IL stated
this morning that one of the watchmen furnished
the parties I'm the watch house with whisky while
there. III such Is the fact we hope that the Cap
tain and Mayor will give him some other en-
the ball room officer Gross handled pretty
roughly by some Of the disturbers, while irving
TO clear the roam of them.
At he regular meeting of Potomac Lodge MA
sonic) No. 5. held last night, the following bro
theirs were elected officers for the ensuing term
James Cooler, w NJ Henry Wingate, w;
Joseph Libbey, JT., J w; Morris Adler. 6 and
A III Dodge. t This il one of the oldest ma
sonic lodges In the District. having been char
tered IN lsIl For several years past, it has been
in a very hOurishing condition. a large numbers
OF our very best citizens have been added to is
membership.
The weather yesterday and this morning Is un-
no outdoor business of moment going on in any
direction
We regret 10 learn that Mr.. wroe. has met
with another difficulty in the execution of his
work on the Custom House and Post Office build
" The contractor for the stone material, in
violation of his contract, having cut the cornish
OF different kind of stone to that in the body of
the building, will render IL necessary, IL the cor
nish is rejected that, that the putting on OF the
roof be delayed until next spring
Quite a gay company assembled at Trinity
| (Catholic) church lat evening TO witness the
! marriage of a loving couple-Mr John Ofutt to
NJ L. Adams. The Rev. Mr.. Akin ofhciated
| The reverend gentleman created considerable
| merriment among the young folks present by bis
short address, delivered before the performance
| of the ceremony, which was in part as follows
- My dear Young friends, 1 shall eBdesvoT TO
make the ceremony as short as possible,
know that every minute is an hour 10 you jus:
now !"
The -four maIket Is rather inactive, and late
| advicss have caused slight decline. Held this
morning at St.5as5 small sales yesterday al
81 - for good standard brands. Holders, how
ever, do not seem anSious to operate TO any er
\ teut at these prices, - the stock in market Is
rather light. There is very little grain Of any
kind coming in, and prices have also slightly de
clined. -
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AUCTION SALES.
By A, GREEN Anct,one.-.

ny n. UAEEN, Auctl0neor. eT.
EATENSIVE SALE BY CATALOGUE At
~. ACTION OF. FINE CON. AND s1Lvra
Ssoops, Te;-0n THURSDAY NEXT, the 5,t6
~ snail commerce. the sale, BY catalogue, at
~ elock =. m, at my auction rooms No 81 corner
I'm and streets and will be continued af o'eoot
every evening thereafter Except Christmas dayl
uns,u 81 rs 500 very EXTENSIVE. and superior as
sorrtment OF the above mentioned goods
Terms cash In current funds.
A. Cataiogues viii be ready at my sore on wednes-
a Gay noinine The trade is respectfully invited to
the sale, as the goods must be sold. -
q 2-1 ------A A. GREEN. Auctioneer.
NAhSHAL'S A l. T. - In virtue of a writ of
lvl n-ri iacias, snder the Lien lar issued from
the CIerks ON Of the Circuit Court Of the Dis
trict oil Columbia, for the County Of Washins fam
ana TO me directed, shall expose to public sale, for
casa, IN front OF the Court House door of snid
county on TUESDAY the 18th day of January 1858.
al o clock M, the following described property ,
20 VII; All defendants right, title, cIan and m,
,eTest IN and to house. erected part of Lot No
y 10 square y o. 4S7. corner of q street south and
Ith street west, IN the City of Washington, D. c !,
seized ana levied upon "a the property of Walter
A. True, and will be sold to satisfy Judicial No "a
to october term. 1857, IN favor OF Cripps Waller
,,o n. j. ID. HOOVER,
dl9-dts Marshal for the District Of Columbia.
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By W. BOTELER, Auctloneer.

Ia n tNSlNt SAtsE VI CHOICE COL
H LECTION OF RARE OLD WINES AND LIQUoRs
BY CATALOGUE. On TUESDAY MORNING.
Dec. 18th, commencing At II o'clock shall sell at
my saes room, I'd floor Iron Hail, a rare collection
oil bottled Madeira, Sherry Port, Claret and Cham
payne Wines, BrandIes, Gin, Whisky, sweet Oh,
Pickles. Olives, &c. 49, : ~
This cone TX pment is made Icy one of the largest
ana most reliable houses In the city al New OTk,
and embraces decidedly the pDrest and most rare
assortment of really superior Wines and Liquors
that has ever been offered at auction to the Wash
ing ton public. ...-
Catalogues will be ready for distribution in a few
days. The attention OF connoisseurs particularly
invited to this sale.
Terms ut sale.
drQ-d G.. w. BOTEl.ER Auef-
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New York Nfafkets.

NEW YORK, Dec. - Flour is unsettled but
lower sales 500 bbls State-S4 20as4 IS Ohio
q 7Oai 90; Southern 81 75a5 90.
Wheat is upward; sales of {, 500 bushels; Mil
waukie Club 997l02.. Corn is steady; white SC
a62; yellow 6Oa65.
Pork has declined Mess S15 50asl5 90; prime
Sl3 SOas % IS Beef quiet; Chicago rep'd $40 50
alp 80. Lard is steady at 9a9S
Nhiskey dropping al 23kc
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FUTURE DAYS.
By A. GREEN, Auctloneer.

By A. GREEN, Auctloleer
DUBLIC SALE.-By virtue OF deed Of trust ex
u ecuted to me and recorded IN Liber J. A. 6,
NO. lS5, folIos 257 28, 21, .6J end s6l one Of the
land records of Washington county District Of Co
iumbIa. shall, on THURSDAY, the SIst OF Decem-
Der next. AZ oc ock IN front of the pre- mIses
offer for sale at public auction to the hshes hdder
therefor the eastern half of Lot No E. IN Square Nc
S6I, In subdivision of John Wilson and Nicholas
Caan, as the same is recorded I'M the Office Of lie
record of sand city Of Washing ton, District OF Co
lumbia
Terms cash. The property to he resold at the
risk and expense Ofthe purchs ser unless the terms
OF sale are complied with within three day from the
day of sale.
EDw. c. CARRINGTON. Trustee.
dSlaWts A. GREEN. Auct
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dis-d c. w. BOTELER, Auet.

MARSHAL'S SAI.E.-In virtue of q writ of
lNl er facias issued from the Clerks Office of the
Circuit Court of the District of Columbia for the
County Of Washington. and to me directed, | shall
expose % public sale, for CASH. at Riley's Wharf,
on THURSDAY, the oath day of December 1857, at
10 O'Clock q. the following described property to
Furniture, seized and LEVIED upon as he properly
Of Robert Walter, and will he sold TO satisfy iud-
ministrator OF Nathaniel Todd, VS.. ebert Walter.
Kellehim Lambell and Thomas w. Riley. -
j. ID. HOOVER,
d l2-ts Marshal for the District of Columbia,
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SHELBY CLARK,

NARSHAL'S SALE.-In virtue of three writs
W. OF attachment on warrant No. S53. SIS, and S7s
OF the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia for
the County OF Washington, and TO me directed,
Bank Of Washington, in said county, on TUES
DAY the 18th OF December, 1857, at 10 O'Clock a. m
the following articles to wit: One Roam Horse one
Wagon and Harness, seized and taken under AZ :
tachments as the property Of John Cornell, and N
be sold TO satisfy attachments M favor of iewis d.
Means, James F. Brown, and stephen Prentiss
j. ID. HOOVER. Marshal
Il l8-ts for he District of
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CFNrRH MARKET -Notwithstaadin the unfs.
vorable weather, the approach of Christmas has
nlled the market with dealers and purchasers.
The supply was large this morning, and dis
paved to advantage in the various departments
dealers We're kept busy and sales were brisk
rork al the scale house continues abundant, and
Ibis morning the prices were S7l2 aud 81 IS per
fOO lbs Very little hay In the manufactures 81
and III IS per cwt. Poultry stands were thor
oughly supplied. The prices were for : =
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Is-ts Marshal for the District Of Colu mtia.


A SMALL FARM AT PUBLIC SALE.-The
"A undersigned Is authorized tn sell n small Farm,
Contiguous to Centrevllle Prince Georges coun-
ty, at private sale. This Tract of Land contains
about thirty four acres and lies Immediately on the
public road Leading from Upper Marlboro to Wash
lngton City, being ten miles from the latter place
and SIX from the former.
Il here Is upon the place an abundance of oak and
chestnut wood, and several springs of very pure
water.
The improvements consist of conveniently siza
dwelling House. IN good repa r. to ether with the
necessary out houses, and pump of excellent
ter at the door. The whole place as enclosed nv a
strong; substantial fence, made Of the best materI
ais This Farm, from the character of the soil IFS
favorable location, and to the markets of
the District, Is most elIgiy suited for gardening
purposes. AS the owner has determined to remoyt.
70 he West, TINS place can be bought very cheap
for cash at private sale.
IL not SOLD at private sale before SATURDAY,
I'd day OF January next 1t will that day be Tered
at pubic sale on the premises, to the hest bidder
between the hours Of ~ and o clock.
For farther particulars, Inq uire of j. A. ROBEY
on he premises of the undersigned, in person or
by letter.
l8-2awts SHELBY CLARK
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ManOver the Genesee Fails.

ROCHESTER, Dec. 2l.-Nathan Newhafer a
dooIkeeper Of the last Assembly, slipped of
plank above the Genesee Falls on Saturday and
was carried over them. His body has not VET
been found. The bridge is not used
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Conviction and Sentence.

BALrIMoRs, Dec 22.-Claggett, who was con-
victed Of murder in the second degree for KIN
ing Jerome b. White, about two months ago
was this morning sentenced 10 ten years and six
months confinement in the penitentiary. The
motion for d new trial was Withdrawn
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Baltimore Markets

BALTIMORE, Dec. 22.-FIour Is dull; Howard
street and Ohio at "a s7a5 60; City Mills al 81 50
cash, - IS deliverable in January
w heat is quiet and prices dropping white at
~ l5al rs, and red al Al Goal rs Germ ia dull
and lower; new white 35a4Oc., and yellow at AGA
i5c.
WHISKY is steady at 22s23c
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ByJAS. c. McGUIRE, Aucnonaer

By JAS. c. MEG UIRE, AuctIoneer
VALUABLE COUNTRY SEAT At AtcTloy
v Owing TO the mcemency Of the weather YES
terday and The present pressure IN the money mar
ket, s,aj. q. Tochman has POSITION ED fbe nmh
lie sale OF his residence and farm, SPINNER Hill -
IN the County of Alexandra, Va, until MONDAY
the 4th Of January next, az 10 o'clock M on the
premises. In the meantime, they offered for
private sale; and further information To terms Of
sale, &C., may he obtained at he auctIon store Of
e.. McGuIre. JAS. = McGITIHE
&c 2-2lw Auction and COMMISSION Merchant
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GEORGETOWN ADVERTIsEM'Ts

FOR SALE Iowa small and comfortable
quilt COTTAGE, having nice fruit and flower
garden I'm the rear, and handsome flower garden in
front, and In one of the most healthy parts of
Georgetown, ID. Z and having a commanding view
OF the Potomac river; and now occupied by James
Bradshaw, Esq. This rs rare chance for n person
IN want of comfortable home, as &c will he sold al
q bargain, and only small amount i'm cash and the
balance TO suit the purchaser. For terms apply to
JAMES ROBERTSON. Agent, No. 60 Prospect
street, Georgetown. ID. e.. d22-sts
O0N CORDS OAK WOOD for sale IN lots TO
SOO suit, at reduced prices. Apply on Dodge's
Brick Wharf, east side Market House, Georgetown
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New York Bank Statement.

NEW York, Dec. 81 The weekly statement
OF the City Banks shows the following totals -
Loans increased S6s5 600; specie Increased 81 e.
SO 900; circulation decreased 500 600; depositeS
nominal increase 81 80. Total, nearly s2s 600 :
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Financial
NFw pRK

INV DIRK. Dec. a2-Stocks are lower gener-
ally; Chicago and Rock Island AK; CUMBERLAND
Coal Co 97si Illinois Central bonds SIS; la Crosse
and Milwaukee l0A; Michigan Southern 1914
New York Central "a I ), Reading Railroad So y
Missouri G's S9E.
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The Minnesota Seuators.

CHICAGO, Dec. 22.-The Democratic Legisla.
tive caucus Of Minnesota, on the 18th inst d, unan
imonsly nominated Henry VI. Rice and General
Shields for United States Senator'S
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Fatal Affray i'm London, c. W.

LONDON, c. w, Dec 19-At a dance in +.
house of I'll fame in this city, last night party
Of rowdes forced their way into the house. when
butcher named Harding fred several times
into the crowd with a revolver shooting Hughes
Wilson, son OF John Wilson, member of the
Provincial Parliament for this city and also
Messrs. Sweatman, Stevens, MerricE Coats a nd
two other men and a woman. Wilson has since
died Of his wounds The others are supposed
TO he not dangerously wounded. Harding has
not vet been arrested
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MILLINERY, DRESS-MAKING AND
lyl TRIMMING ESTABLISHMENTS
Ladies visiting Washington are respectfully in
i0rmed q at we are prepared to make up Dresses,
Cloaks, Basques, x at short notice. in the late ct
styles and sat ctIOn guaranteed in a cases.
large stock OF Dress and Cloak Trimmings, of
latest and handsOmest styles, with CLOAKS,
BASQEES, UNDERDRES>ES, BONNETS,
RIBBONS. and NJ LLINERY, of every descrip-
ton, always on hand. NJ. WILLIAM
Is 2rn opposite Centre Market
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MARSHAL'S ) A l. E. In virtue ofa writ of
i'I herr iaciss, Under rae Lien iatc, ISSUED from
the Jerk office of the Circuit Court of the District
of Columbia for the County of Washington, and TO
me directed shall expose TO public sale. for Cash
IN front of the Court House door of SAID County on
TUESDAY, the 2th day of January. Lass, at y ocl'k
m; the following described property, to wit: All
defendants right, ttle CAIN, and I'm and To
a brick house erected ON Lot b. IN Square No S8,
on Third street north, between ard r streets
levied upon as the properly OF John w. Jordan and
will be sold To satisfy judicial No. -, to October
term, 1851, IN favor of Grips & Waller,
j. ID. HOOVER,
d l9-ts Marshal for the District of Columiia
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Millinery, &c.

MRS. HELLER. No. "a Louisiana avenue, tie
WI tween 7th and 9Th streets, respectfully
invites the ladies of Washington and Wei E~5.
NIFTY TO her first opening of WINTER -
Ing large and hand some assortment of fash H's<
Iorable HATS, RIBBONS and FLOWERS, and
will be happy t. all the ladies' Of Washing ton at
her opening on Thursday, Friday ana Saturday.
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rONFECTIONERY FOR THE HOLIDAYS.
The well known reputation of my establishment
renders II Unnecessary TO make than the simple
announcement that usual at this season of the
yeOr to be found there every variety of articles in
the Confectionery line, OF the best quality and at the
lowest prices.
Particular attention is called TO my late mporta-
ton OF French Kisses, Fancy Boxes Eornets * c.,
whIca for beauty and richness of style surpass any
thing ever before in this market.
On Tuesday. the 22d instant. my Saloon will he
and all sizes.
From the splendOr of my estab shment some may
suppose the prices of goods he regu lated Accord
ing ~. Will only lay that pledge my self to fur
nish more superior article, and al less price than
any similar establishment IN the city, and at dis
count of twenty per cent from last ears prices.
&. GAUTIEk.
"A Ia Vile de Paris !" Pa av
st betw een 18th and 18th SITS.