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Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-09-18
BEWARE OF BAD BOOKS,

Why, what harm will books do one?-
The same harm that personal intercourse
would with the bad men who wrote them.
"That a man is known by the company he
keeps" is an old proverb; but it is no
more true than than mans character may
be determined by knowing the books II
a good book can't be read without'making
one better, a bad book cannot be read
without making one worse, A person may
be rnined by reading a single volume, Bad
books arellilSc ardent spirits; they furnish
neither aliment, nor ''medicine; they arc
poison" Both intoxioate: oneithe mind
the other the body. The thirst for each
increase by being fed, and is never salts.
fed: both ruin--one the intellect, tho
other the health, and together the SOUL
Tho makers and vendors of each are
equally guilty and equally corrupters O
the community; and the safeguard agains
each is the same total abstinence from al
that intoxicates mind or body The Hom
and Foreign Record.
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-09-18
Real Gtate Agenfp.
-a9 TO TIE PUBLIC. aa

Any person desiring to purchase real estate Of
do well to give us call and examine our list OF
property before buying elsewhere, for we have
on hand any quantity and nu mber of acres you
may want. We have not advertised half the lands
we have for sale, and take this mode Of nform-
ing YOU where you can find any sort Of real es-
tate you may desire. ...-{
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-09-18

LEMONS are recommended for dropsy,
in Russian medical journal, and are said
to be beneficial in the most hopeless cases,
The first day one lemon was given, after
taking the peel off and cutting it up into
small pieces, in sugar; the two following
dayr three were given, and afterward eigh-
teen every day. For nourishmcnt meat
was given. In every case the water came
of the seventh day.
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-09-18

We have for sale, on easy terms, o Tract of
Land on the RussellvilIe Turnpike, 12 miles
OF the best tracts Of land in Montgomery county,
and is well improved
DYE & SMITH, R. E. A.
Aug 81, 81 tH
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-09-18

pea.A certain Cockney b'uobeard, over
ono by his seusibilties, tainted at tho o
grave of his fourth spouse.
"What can We do with him?" asked
oerplexod friend Of bis. c-
''Lethim alone, said a waggish bystan-
Ter. she'll soon re-wiye"
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-09-18
400 CHINAMEN.

Ihave an arrangement for the above number
Gooleys aud can furnish Tlron-worAs with any
number, from 10 TO 100.
10. N. DYE, Agent.
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-09-18

We have for sale, 10 miles from Clarksvie
on the Dover road the above number of acres Of
land, ghsh can be bought on easy terms.
DYE g. SMITH, r. E. A.
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-09-18

UsNFUL TO HoUsEKEEPERs.--Experi-
ment have established the fact that the
plant known to botanists as pologoa'in
punctatam, usually known as water-pepper
or smartweed, which may be found in
abundance along bitches, roads, lanes and
barn yards, is an effectual and certain de-
stroyer Of the bcd.bug. A strong decoc-
ton is made of the herb, and the places
infested with the. insect well washed with
it. The plant may alse, with much ad'
vantage, be stuffed in the cracks and
corners of the room Elderberry leaves
laid upon the shelves of safe or cup
board, will also drive away ants and
roaches. IfH "a, luFI
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-09-18
TOWN LOTS.

We have four lots adjoining w. o M'Reynolds
Carpenter Shop, on Franklin street for sale -
Terms cay. DYE & SMITH,
May S,'J7. X. E.. A.
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-09-18
FOR SALE
1IINNESnTA LANnSl

One house and lot adjoining the Masonic Hall
on the East side. DYE & SMITH, R. E.,
NAV Is 1857.
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-09-18

STOCKHOLDERS NJ. G. & L, r, r.
An additional call of per cent, payable ON the
first OF October and call of same amount pay
able on the erst of November, he's beep ordered
by the Board -.o,> ~.
Sept IL, '5T-tf
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-09-18

To persons desiring 10 purchase lands in the
North west we would say thai we have for sale
any quantity Of the finest land to h' found IN
Minnesota, Iowa, aud Wisconsin. We will eN'
hibit ats and maps Of the same TO any one wish
ing 10 buy. DYE x SMll ~ "a a.
SeRtll.
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-09-18

Out of the fullnoss of the heart and
emptiness of the pocket, some printer thus
talketh: 1902 ets g71, /.
al hate tight lacing, and loose conversation,
Abu ndant CAB and but little Information
The fool who sings in bed and snores in meeting
Who laughs while talking and talks while eating
These things hate yet more hate 10 see,
The printer cheated Of his hard eurned fec,
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-09-18
Ube Glarkspille Gbronitlr.


Printed Weekly, on double medium sheet every
Friday morning, at sa,. I, .,t...... \.
$50 Per annurn, in advance.
-. TERMS OF ADVERTISING. y TIL
FOR ONE SQUARE OF TWELVE LINES OR LESS,
One insertion $l,O01 Two months $3.50
Two nsertions / so Three months 500
Three Insertions 300 Six months S. 900
One month $50 Twelve months 1900
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-09-18

A STREET CoLLooUY.--hn honest Hi
bernian, trundIing along a hand-cart con.
tanning all his movablcs, was accosted by
a friend With p. m 81
"Well, Patrick, you arc moving again,
sec.
oFaith, / am" he replied: "tho times
are 80 hard, its a dale cheaper hiring
hand than paying ripts.pa a'aais
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-09-18

april II, 81
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-12-07
OROyILLE, MONDAY, DEC. 7TH, 1857.
That Mormon News,


We are ut n loss whether to credit the re-
port regarding the collision of the United
Sta es troops with the Mormons or to credit
1t to the Imagination of Indian romancers
and ambitious expressmen. The report GER
tainly seems reasonable there is nothing
strange in it; for if our troops and large
body of the enemy led on by the natural de.
sire for victory and the promptings of an
infatuation, superadded, have had a battle,
1t IS certainly not surprising that our side
has suffered defeat. Braddock was defeat
ed under similar circumstances. and so were
the forces of St Clair, Harrison. and Tay lor,
In similar fights during their wars with the
Indians. The Mormons know the ''lay of the
land" almost rs well as their aboriginal
allies, and profting by it, make abuscades.
and fight as is their best policy to do--with
safety to themselves concealing themselves
behind the hills and trees they and their
guides so we'll know.
SO far--concurring in the sense of the re-
port-we have gone on with our writing as
if battle had actually taken place; but
basing our remarks upon what we conceive
to be reason and common sense. We are fain
TO believe that this Mormon war has really
begun, at the same time disr egarding the
report under consideration, for, most un-
doubtedly the Mormons are as strong in the
inherent principle Of right of free thought
as were their predecessors, the Pilgrim faith.
ers, and they-the Mormons-led to hon
estly think that their religion is the
only true one, will fight under their infat-
uation as long as men, guns and ammuni-
milton last, wherewith to offer resistance
which foreshadows any prospective SEM
blance of success Those Mormons- the
body of them -are fighting for what they
earnestly believe is right, and sooner than
DC circumscribed as they think they are,
by power presuming to be superior to
them. they will lay down their lives, every
honest man of them as did st. Stephen,
saying. with their last, dying gasp, "God
and Joe Smith forgive them, they know not
what they do Trusting that the report
ed collision has not taken place, we are
forced to the conclusion that this Mormon
battle is destined to be long, expensive
and bloody one. May the news be based
upon a false rumor.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-12-07
San Francisco News.

We condense the following from the Union.
The news is dated Dec 4th:
Joseph b Taylor was found dead in a
stable, with pistol wound in his chest, and
a pistol lying by him. Circumstances lead
to the belief that be committed suicide. lie
was fireman.
Ezra r. Woods, Ssevedore. applied in the
Fourth District Court to be discharged from
his debts. Losses $2s, 900; debts $500.
The Bonita Dias claim covering the Pres-
dio and Fort Point has been rejected.
Alex Williams was 6ned $3.50 for playing
rondo. or IS days Jail.
Ono Crowman assaulted Henry Baker with
knife because he wouldn't speak to him
No harm was done.
j. Mora Moss has brought suit against
the City Tax Collector to enjoin him from
selling his property for taxes, avering that
he was assessed too much. The injunction
was granted.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-12-07
HOLIDAY PRESENTS.
FOR SALE BY
BARRETT s. SHERWOOD.
lS5 Monte tgomery street,
San Francisco.
ART CLES Or GOLD.

ART CLES or GOLD.
Il lNONSISTlNG of ladies' aud gsntlewaen's Watches
~ of all descriptions; Chatslaine, fob vest guard
and neck Chains; sleeve Buttons and Studs :
Brooches, Bracelets and Ear Rings, Pencil Cases,
Locken. Buckles, Rings, Card Cases, Snuff Boxes,
seals, Keys, Eye Glasses, Ribbon Sides Charms
Thimbles Cane Heads, Armlets, Crosse. NeckIets.
aud everything new and beautiful in
Coral Work, Canoes, Je! Work and
.H0sdics.
ARTICLES OF SILVER-Consisiing Of Napkin
Rings, Cups, knife Fork. and Spoon in cases, Salt
Cellars, spoons aud Forks, Ice Scoops fish, dessert
butter fruit. PIE and cake Knives, Pitchers and Cob.
let's Tea Sets complete, Cake Baskets Castors Butter
Dishes, Salvers, LQuer Stands, Tmys, Coffee Urns.
Liquor Mixers, Card Baskets &C, &C.
DIAMONDS sol in every style of ornament now
worn by either sex.
QUARTZ WORK-for which We obtained the
first premium at the Mechanics Exhibition We
we're also awarded premium for the manvlac acture
OF WATCH CASES.
~ Country orders sent by Express are attended
to with punctuahy and dispatch, and satisfaction in
in all cases guaranteed
Watch repairs command our particular AID prompt
attention
Dec. 7, 1857. d7-2m.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-12-07
DISTRICT COURT PROCEEDINGS.
Hon. C. E. WILLIAMS, Presiding.
SATURDAY, Dec. 9th.

SATURDAY, Dec. 9th.
Court met pursuant TO adjournment.
Wooster vs. Holeman ct al. Motion to
appoint receiver overruled.
McCAuley s McLaren vs LIE Rosignon
Demurrur confessed. Defendant has leave
until first day of next term to answer.
Spencer ct al. VS.. Brown et al. Record
amended.
Marchella vs. Garass & Whaling Demur-
rur overruled and judgement rendered.
Lewis VS.. Hart and wife placed on calen-
dar.
Lewis s. Harris vs. Owen. Judgement
Flint vs. Wood ct ai-Placed on Calendar
Garriott vs.. Bristol. - Demurrer over
ruled and judgement entered
Goetz VS.. Ruggles ct al Judgement
Farley vs.. Newell s. Vaughn Motion to
to re-tax cost bill sustained
Hardgrove VS.. Hammel-Record amend
ded.
Munson VS.. Munson-Decree, Trustee,
klein discharged
Stewart s. Co. vs.. Decree Of foreclosure
Dewey vs.. Onyette-Decree of foreclosure.
Brock vs. Brown.--Decree of foreclosure.
Whitney vs.. Garriott-Demmurrer over.
ruled.
Leemieux ct al. vs.. GarFott.--Demurre
overruled.
The People vs.. William Wallace-Mur-
der.-Moton in arrest of judgement over
ruled-Defendant sentenced to be hung on
the 10Th day of January next.
People vs.. Franklin Cox--Manslughter.- -
Motion for new trial verruled,-Detendant
sentenced to year in the State Prison.
People vs.. Edward Lloy oyd-Manslaughter
Motions in arrest of judgement and for
new trial overruled defendant sentenced
to 10 years in the State Prison.
People VS.. Refugio Escarciga - Man
laughter-Defendant sentenced to 10 years
in the State Prison.
People VS.. John Coleman -Manslaughter
Defendant sentenced to years in State
Prison.
People vs. Charles Pabss and Teresa Kay
poisoning. Case continued
and defendants released on their own recog-
nisance.
Court adjourned until 9 o'clock this Mon
day. morning.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-12-07
SUMMONS.

State of California, In the District Court of the Ff
County of Butte, teenth Judicial district.
JoHs SYLVESTER VS.. PBILLP BRIEL y Co.
An action brought In the District Court of the Fif-
teenth judicial District, and the Complaint Filed
in the County Of Butte, in the Ofice OF the Clerk
OF said District Court
Il Briel, Greeting You are hereby required TO
appear in an action brought against you by the
above named Plaintiff in the District Court of the
tHleenlh judicial District, IN and for the County OF
Butte, and TO answer the Complaint filed therein,
Ia copy OF which accompanies this summons with
IN ten days exclusive of the day of SERVICE, after
the service on You "l this Summons, If served within
llis county served out OF this County. but with
10 ths judicial District. within twenty days or +
out OF said District then within forty dnys--or judg-
nent by default will be taken against YOU.
The said action IL brought to obtain judgment for
lhe recovery OF The sum of Two hundred aud Fifty
Dollars, and interest thereon at the rate of ten per
cent. per annum from the second day OF July last
and for Decree for the foreclosure of certain
mortgage deed, and for the safe of The mOrgagcd
promises known as the Slaughter Ground OF ). A.
Piatt & Co, and more fully described in Plaintiffs
Complaint herewith served; and for Execution
against other property OF Defendants, if said mort.
gagged premises should be insufficient TO satisfy the
Judgment heren and for costs of SUIT and Ii YOU
fail To appear and answer the said Complaint ms
above required, the Plaintiff Will apply 10 the Court
for the relief IN his Complaint demanded.
(--> Given under my hand and Seal of the
}sEAL. District Court of he Fifteenth judicial
~ District, this Fourth day OF December, in
the year of our Lord one thousand ght hundred and
hfty-sev n.
M II. DARRACH. Clerk.
GRANGER CHEEsMAH, Attorneys for Plaintiff.
d1-1w3m.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-12-07
Later from Oregon. .
was granted

We condense from the Sacramento Unioa:
The report concerning the fight between
the U. 8. troops and the Mormons seems to
be somewhat doubtful. The Bulletin learns
that all General Clark knows about the
matter is this:
"a white man, at Walla Walla, reported
that two Indians had come in from Fort
Hall, the one bringing q story of a battle,
and the defeat Of Col. johnson with the loss
of 1S0 men-the other, and the later, a re.
port of the defeat Of the Mormons. These
rumors, true or false, have net been reported
by Col. Steptoe, the commanding officer at
Fort Walla Walla."
The steamer Republic brings nothing off,
cial concerning the fight.
The Oregon election, as far as heard from,
has resulted q, follows Constitution, ms-
jority, 4,500; against slavery, majority.
5000; tree negroes, majority 5000.
The Sheriff of Josephine county was taking
three highway robbers to Jail, one got free
from his shackles, bat was shot dead before
escaping.
Several rows had taken place at Vancou-
ver's Island among the U. s. troops Two
or three were shot.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-12-07
The Sentence OF Wallace.

On Saturday our citizens were allowed to
witness the sentencing of the second man
whose death doom has been pronounced in
the county of Butte. So much matter of
usual occurrence has become the commission
of crime. and so hardened as have our peo
pie become to the legal Investigations of
homicidal cases, that feelings have been
hardened, and the natural interest and Gu E
riosity which men feel upon the announce
ment of n trial for murder, was unfelt in
this case, where the question of life and
death was generally known to exist "Mur-
der " is no strange word among us; it is a
stereotyyed phrase with newspaper writers ;
and all who focked to behold this fellow
creature doomed to an ignominious death
and they were but few-went there but
casually, and because it was Saturday, and
| they had nothing else to do. Murder is n
its enunciation, than to the cry of the dogs
that bark about the streets. Well, so mote
it be. until woman's influence, or some other
kindly association. makes US more humane
On Saturday, Wallace was sentenced to
die. The remnant of his life was measured
out. Nobody seemed to feel really sorry or
serious about it, save the Judge and the
prisoner. They seemed sad; none others
Wallace was brought in as all other men
doomed to die are brought into court rooms
He sat down in q chair and waited for the
lawyers and the Court to make ready for
him. After little while the Judge said,
wallace stand up" and up Wallace stood,
firmly and coolly, like determined man,
ready to hear his doom. The Judge asked
him if he wanted to say anything why he
should not be hung, and the convicted man
said he had, and then stood straight up and
made a few blunt remarks about inius-
tice," new trial." and " innocence -: then
he turned his head as if to listen to the
Court, and stoically heard Judge Williams
say, solemnly, that on the fifteenth day Of
January he must die. The prisoner bent
calm eye upon the Court and crowd, then
smiled and went away with the ialor. The
Court was moved perceptibly, but about
fifty men stood outside the bar gaping in
lstless inattention and icy apathy. Nay
the doomed man find mercy before the Great
Court of final appeal
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-12-07
Strange Alteration.

Mr.. EDlroR-I was forcibly struck u few day ago
at the great increase Of comfort traveller fnas in
iourneying through ths part of the mines from whas
he did Two years ago. At lha, time there were
"Streams from tn bubbling fountain ree,' It's true
but now he can not only obtain this luxury, but To
my surprise, drank the best glass of Bottled Lon
don Porter at J. Trougbton's, Wyandote, that ever
saw since leaving the "old country" lie told me hr
obtained it from PARKER Il O'CuNNOR'S Whole
sale Liquor Store, Bird ST., 0royie. Some TWO
thousand dozen OF this delicious beverage, UNDER
stand, have been imported by that enterprising f.m.
Nov 8 lin
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-12-07
Notice to License Payers.

All persons doing business for which ii state or
County License is required, are hereby notified that
list OF delinquents is being lLade ont, which will be-
placed in the hands of the District ATTORNEY. As
there many persons whose licenses have expired,
and others who have not complied with the law 10y
taking out u license before commencing business, by
attending to this, and calling ut the Office ot the un
dersigncd, and procuring he same, Il will save fines
and costs of prosecution
WIN. LATflM0RE,
Oroville Nov 18th, Treasurer Butte County.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-12-07
County Trensurer's Office,

URUVILLE' November 81, 1857. I
Notice ishereby given that all persons holding Buis
County Warrants, payable from the General Fund.
registered between the II OF Feb and % Of May
inclusive, also Court House and Jail Warrants Nos,
544, 545, SAG, 57, $40, si9 $50 and 55 also warans
on Indigent Sick Fusd registered prior 10 Sept I'd,
that the same will be paid presentation ~ this
office, and aftor this date said Warrants will cease
to bear interest," and if not presented within sixty
days frem the date h~ysoi The moneys ror said war
rants will be Appropriated to pay the next in order oi
registry.
WIN. LATTIMORE,
Teasurer Butte County.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-12-07
NGliCe.

STATE OF CALIYoRNIA, Office Bird Of Supervisors,
County of Butte. Dee. 5lh, 1851.
1T ordered by the Board of Supervisors of Butte
County, that hereafter any person or persons pre-
sentiDg claim or claims Tor any services labor
OF any nature. or for merchandise, an ohr pro-
perty. or for supplies fof the and benefit of the
County, shall certify thereon what officer person
ordered or contracted for such labor, service or
supplies. violation of thisorder after this notice,
shall be deemed good grounds for rejection
Attest NJ. IL. DARRACH, Clerk
ByJ. IL. MARBLE, Deputy.
Orovile, Dec.7, 1857. d7-2m.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-12-07
SPECIAL NOTICES.
NOTICE.

All persons doing business for which Municipal
License is required, viz: Liquor, Rondo, Billiards,
Kino Ten Pins, &C., hereby notified that list
of dclinquenls is being made out which will be
plac, d in the hands of the Town Attorney Those
vhoss licenses have expired, and others who have
not complied with The law by taking Out license
before commencing business, by calling tie under
signeds office and procuring the same, viii save
fines and costs of prosecution.
e. X HENDEL, Town Treasurer.
Office at c. A. Smiths Bookstore, corner Downer
and Montgomery streets. n-1 I'm
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-12-07
The Arcade saloon!

CHARLEY LEGATE is now the Comm ander in
Chief of the Arcade Saloon, and wishes Orovillians
and the world in general To know that be has Just
received fresh supply of Wines, Liquors Lager
Beer. and sets Lunch twice day for the benefit of
his customers. lie serves up oyster and clam soup
hash. stews, Boston crackers and bakers bread in
any quantity, and tree al that Drinks l2s cents as
usual. No
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-12-07
Teacher.

A lady of long experience In tuition, and whose
testimonials OF reputation and competency are unex
ceptionab e, desirous OF taking charge o school,
either boys or girls She can impnr thoroughly
solid eiucaton, AS well rs music drawing, and the
languages Address "Educalor," Office OF this paper.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-12-07

NEW ApvERTIsEMENT.-.- persons doino
business with the Supervisors will do well
to take notice of the order which that body
makes public 10 another column.
Mr.. Homer NJ. Harris will learn mater.
nal whereabouts by noticing an advertise
msnt which appears elsewhere.
Mr.. Revere has purchased the stock in
trade of Mr. Cohn and will hereafter keep
on hand and for sale choice selection OF
cigars. Mr.. Cohn has sold out on account
of illness in his family, Hope he may find
them better shortly.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-12-07
DIR. James Nj. Vance.

Would respectfully inform his friends aud the pub
lie generally, that he has removed to Thompson's
Flat for the purpose of Praccing his Profession,
where he may always be found, except when absent
in the discharge of his professional duties.
Thompson's Flat, Nov. IL.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-12-07

GLAD TO SEE 'EM,-Frank johnson re-
turned yesterday with his wife and family
who have just come from the Atlantic side
We are glad to announce their advent in
oroville. Frank is we'll, and $50 is Mrs
Johnson"
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-12-07
NOTICE.
SIIERIFF'S OFFICE,

SlERlFF'S OFFICE.
Butte County, California,
NO SERVICES will be performed in any civil ac-
ton proceeding, until the fee for such service s
paid by The party requiring the service. This rule
will be- strictly adhered to, without distinct N of per-
SONS. N. ID. PLUM,
Nov. 18th. Sheriff Butte Co.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-12-07

Dr. d. e. YOUNG, whose advertisement adj.
ver'iseent appears in another column the pioneer
advertising Physician in this state has cured more
patients than any other. Attention is called to his
advertisement. ~
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-12-07

EXTRAORDINARY FRUIF.-We saw yester-
day. says the San Joaquin Republican, in
the garden of John Petty, of this city, a pear
tree, enc year old, on which are two pears.
OF the second crop, one of them measures
twelve inches in circumference at the largest
part, and six inches from the base to apex.
The other is about the same size. This re.
markable fruit is of the Lecture variety.
TIE tree had originally, of the second crop
this season, four pears. only two of which
matured. These two are nearly ripe.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-12-07

THE UNION CoMPANY.-The Union Com
pany Fairfield Barr are elsewhere notified
to meet somewhere on the 11th January.