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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-03-21
Miss eMarryatt's New Novel

ITENRY LYLE or LIFE AND EN.
Ill 5IS1kNCE, hy Miss Emily Marry
att, Tdanghaer of the late Captain Marry.
ali. Emo, cloth, 420 pages, price 81.
'$Ss. - tfekape to see this book in every
%eHseleeted Library. 1t is worthy Of d
place among the finest works OF any
eia.--Frazier's Wugazine.
"ltsis a crushing rebuke to the ,enden'
cy Of the present generation 10 infdeli
ty. - London Atheneam.
I'VE have seldom had an opportunity
of enjoying more fascinating or more
instructive novel. "--IribuRe.
"The lady writes in style TO please
the people quite as well and as skillfully
as her father did. Get d copy of lien
~ Lyle" forthwith. "--Iimes.
Copies of the above Book sent 10 any
address, free of postage. Send cash or
ders TO
GARRETT, Dick & FITZGERALD,
No. 10 Ann street, New York.
March 81, 1857. 81
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-03-21
HARPER & BALDWIN

WHOLESALE dealers in BOOTS,
" SHOES, HATS, CAPSImkZ
and STRAW GOODS, Prince G==@z=g
street W irarf, Alexandra, Va, are now
in receipt of their SPRING STOCK
comprising great variety of new and sea-
sonable goods, all Of which were purchas-
ed direct Of The Manufacturers in New
England upon the most advantageous
Terms.
Merchants anG other dealers are parlic.
ularly invited 10 examine our stock before
purchasing elsewhere, as il is our deter
minatiolf TO make il their interest 10 pur-
chase their supplies in his market.
March21, 1857. pm
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-03-21

TERRIBLE observation-disclosures, March
l2th.-A dreadful accident occurred on
the Grea. Western Railroad This afternoon.
The Train that left Toronto this afternoon
for Hamilton ran off The bridge near Ham
ilton, precipilating the passenger cals INTO
the water. The locomotive and baggage
car passed over the bridge in safety. but
the Two rear cars, containing one hundred
and twenty passengers, fell through the
bridge. Sixty or eighty persons are sup
posed to have been killed on lhs spot.
Among the killed are Samuel thinner
man, banker and contractor Mr.. Sheei,
millionaire, residing al Niagara Falls, to-
qe,her with his sister and mOther-m-law.
Thomas Maeken is reported killed.
Many bodies have not yet been taken
from the water, and the names OF but lew
have been ascertalned.
The passengers who escaped death are
all more or less mangled, and most are pc
yond recovery. Doctors are leaving To-
ronto and Hamilton for the scene OF the
calamity. There were several Amerlcans
IN the cars.
The bridge was partly demolished and
the cars fell one on the top OF The o'her'
distance Of forty feet. The excitement
caused bv this terrible catastrophe Is be,
vond precedent. Parliament ADJOURNED
the moment they heard OF the accident
Nothing has heretofore occurred IN ms
vicinity that occasioned such profound
grief
V,ce PessIpENr BREcKINRIDGE,-A
Washington letter says an amusing aiiair
occurred there last Friday. Mr.. Breckin-
,;doe the Vice President, went into bar
hers shop for the benefit of his manlPuia'
ion, and having a good shave, put his
hand in his pocket for the expected dime
bul found nothing, not even cent! Here
was , ouandary for the second executive
officer of this great republic. The bar
Der noticing his customers hesitation, be-
gan to have suspicious that he was about
being shaved himself but forbore DOSING
his temper as from MIR. BIS well knit
frame, there was some prospect OF his be
inc Iatbc.ed too. lie was in placable
state Of mind, therefore. when MIR. Is.
very politely told him that he had found
himself in an awkward predicament; that
he had no, yet breskfasted, and that he
would call in after the necessary meal and
pay his bill. Our tonsorial fellow citizen
muvered his assent TO the arrangement,
bW could not help saying, as Mr.. pas
sed on, of the door "som. people do bust
nsfs in that way, and you may pay
Ms.DreckinrIdge took everything as
gSiislenan should, and after breakfast
essl as fright as uye,.' The ton
sonfell rather queer when he understood
the matter; but likes TO be qulzzed about
IL
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-03-21
New Postal Treaty.

II is stated that the new postal conven-
ton between France and the United States
has been completed and signed. Ii re-
duces The present postage about SO per
cent. 10 France and the counties with
which s. e has postal arrangements. The
Washington correspondent OF the Phila-
delpria American says Of it:
'llavre and The travelling Office from
Paris To- Caias on the part Of France and
New York, Boston, Philadelphia and San
francisco on the part Of The United States,
are the offices established for the exchange
of CORES pondence. though others may be
CT 'ated.
1.-The convention provides for cores
pondence conveyed by packets: first, be-
tween France and the United States pack
els plying between the ports of the Uni
ted States; and Great Britain; and third
by BRUSH packets plying between the
ports of Great Blilain anu the United
States.
"France agrees To pay The transporia
lion between England and France of al
mails exchanged between The French ant
United States ppsl"ffices via England
the transit charges due on said mails, and
finally, the expences of sea transportation
due To the same offices OF mails eXchang
ed between French and United States of
flee, by means OF British packets.
"Our government ag:ees 10 pay Tx
Iexpenses of transportation of mails be
tween the United States and France dis
patched by American packets plying be
tween France and the United States; AM
also expenses OF transportation of mails
Exchanged between French and Unltet
States posiofIices conveyed by American
packets plying between ports of the Uni
ted States and Great Britain.
The postage on letters weighing quar-
Ter OF an once is 5 cents TO France. ant
al the same rate Of postage charged II
France, and beyond her dominions. Th'
postage is doubled for every additional
quarter ounce, and it is important. there
fore, that The commercial public shoult
understand this fact, and a! once bring in
to use the thin paper which is so common
in Europe lntcorres pondence. p"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-03-21

Some land pirates, whose souls would
rattle in mustard seed, have been rob-
bing the humane houses on Nan!askel
Beach, of the 6rewood stored therein Tor
The use of shipwrecked marines.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-03-21

A sui, fol damages has just been deci-
ded in The county of Kanawha Va, in
which The James River and Kanawha
Company were mulcted in the sum Of
"a, 400. Tits suit was Instituted by
Stewart Engle, Of Greenbrier, agaics, the
company to recover damages for the brea-
king Of his leg, which was caused by the
fall OF his horse whilst crossing one OF
the bridges belonging to SAID company.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-03-21
3O.3I6 prizes amounting to

Tickets 10 dollns-ShneS in Proportion
We invariably answer letters by return mail
enclosing the tickets in good sale envelope
and always observe the strietest confidence;
After the drawing is over, we send the oihcIal
drawing, with written explanation OF Tue re-
suit Of Inc venture. All prizes bought at this
Office are payable Immediately after ibe draw
inc in Current Money add We take Bank Notes
of any State, or Bank Drafts in payment for
Tickets at par For odd amounts IN making
change we receive postage Stamps, they being
more convenient than silver. Correspondents
NAV place the utmost confidence 10 the regu-
Iarity and safety Of the mails, Ss very few or
no mi,carriages Of Money happen when prop
erIy directed to US. BE careful thatyoI Insn-
ton your post office, County and State. GIVE
rs al least one single trial, you cannot lose
much, If not gam. One single trial may make
YOU independent for life. TRY Us. There
Should be 10 such word as fail. Address
CORBlN & co,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-03-21
Hon z. KidMeil


II will he seen from the suhio;ned cor
respnndenCc al the democratic conven.
ton recently held at Martinsburp. Hon.
hmwe'l was unanimously nominated
'or The office of commissioner efth board
:" public works for the third district. Of
virginia, anl that the nomination has
0een gracefully accepted hy Mr.. k,dweIl:
1nARLE,rowN, HYPERION Co., Va,
March o. 1857.
DEA" SIR We have The honor 10 in
t"rm you that at the democratic ronvrn.
oon lately held in Marnusburg for the
purpose ct nominating a candidate for the
ounce OF commissioned of the board OF pub.
lie works for the 3rd district a, the en-
sung elcilon the nomination Was unan.
mouSly conferred upon vousclf.
In rerinrming this durv, allow us, sir.
10 express the hope that the ac,ion of the
convention may meet your ready acquies-
cence.
We oiler YOU our sincere congralula-
IONS upon the distinguished mark Of pub.
NC conh 'ence; and are, with sentiments oil
high esteem and regard. dear sir, your
friends and obedien, servants,
robert ". Bnyior, of Jefferson
j. H. Pendlefon, Of Ohio,
+. S. Hal, of Faquier,
f. p. Turner, of Jackson,
j. j. JGHsy, OF Clarke.
Committee.
Hon. KIDwELL.
WASHINGTON Cry, March -, 1887.
GENTLEMEN have received your lei
Ter oil lie 9'h INST, in which YOU inform
me that the democratic convention a
Marllnsburg have presented nv name Il
tie electors of the third district as the
candidate Tor the office Of commissioner 0
public works.
In reply, gentlemen, beg TO tender
through you, my sincere thanks for the
nnsought aad unexpected honor conferre,
upon me by the convention, and TO say
'hall accept the nomination given me
with pride and pleasure. To supply the
want OF experience, and of the peculiar
knowledge which constitute some Of the
high qualifications for the place shall
carry intoil, if elected with what of zea
and industry can command, an earnest
determination to deal justly and impartial
Iy by all the great interests which may be
conhded to my charge. Ny aim shall be
to secure through economy and faith
iul application of the public funds to the
objects prescribed by law. My high am
bitlon shall be to serve successfully the
State; and to Justify the kind partialiiy OF
the friends who may place me in tina: Of
flee will become the object of earnest pur.
suit.
Permit me, gentlemen, in conclusion
TO tender to you personally my acknowl-
edgments for the very kind manner in
which yOu have expressed 10 me the
wishes Of the convention.
am truly, your friend and ooedien'
servant,
Il. KIDWELL.
TO Messrs Robert w. Baylor Of Jefler-
son, J. IL. Pendlston of Ohio, i. S.
Hall of Fauquier,F. p. Turner of jack
son. and J. J. Janney OF Clarke, com-
miltee.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-03-21
REPORT ON
SPERM T0RRHGA.

lust Published, by the HOW.iRD .fSSOCL.f-
y TON, Phiiadelphia, Report on Sperma-
torrLea, or Seminal Weakness, Impotence, the
Vice OF Ouausm, Masturbaiion, or Self-Abuse,
and other Diseases OF the Sexual Organs, with
an account OF the errors and deceptions of
Ouacks. and valuable advice to the Afflicted,
Inv GEO. r. CALHOUN. " D., CONSULT
ING SURGEON OF the ASSOCIATION, a
benevolent Institutions, established by special
endowment, for the relief OF Tue sick and dis
tres,ed, afflicted with ,Vrulent and Epidemic
Diseases. A cooy OF Tie Report will be sent
Nv mail lin sealed envelopel free Of charge,
IN The receipt of taco Stamps for postage. Ad-
dress IN. uEC'
No. >. South Ninth ST., Philadelphia, Pa
May IL, 1856. 26-ly'
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-03-21

A metallic button, composed of mix
ture Of gold and ziuc, apparently struck in
honor of The Inauguration Of the first
President was lately found near jordan
Springs, in Frederick county. In the
centre are The initials G. W., surrounded
by the inscription, Long iiUe the Presi-
dent. Around this, each in an oval, are,
the initials of the Old Thirteen. Brought
to US day or two since il seemed a relic
peculiarly interesting apropos of the in
auguration of the fifteenth President, three
score years and len after It's date.--Hfn.
UiTri1iQ7.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-03-21
TheY are Ent.rely YegetsbIe.

and free from Alcoholic StmuIant. and oil in
furious ingredienisj are pleasant IN taste and
smell. midi "a their operation, will exrel all
moi bId secreioDs from the body, give bloom
TO the psIJd cheek, and health ssd igor 10 the
frame. Price Is cents ger bottle. Principal
Office VI 96 Arch street. Philsdelphis. Sold
by Druggists and Storekeepers in etsry town
ana village ia tie United States sus CaBadas,
and bs DC. Williams, tlsoD
y TinberIske. RippoU- BelIer & Cooke, Char
IesioWR--Assph Wilson, ha5leioWn-FryS &
Gerkwilh, SnI.hield-S. J. G. Moore, Mndle-
way. Feb. 81, 1S57-fy
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-03-21

Marriage Guide, by DR.. I'm. Young.
Marriage Guide, By DR.. Him. Young.
Marriage Gaide, by DR.. I'm. Yomg.
Marriage Guide, by DR.. I'm. Iomg.
Marriage Guide, by DR.. I'm, HOung.
Marriage Guide. by Dr. HIM. Young.
Marriage Gmide, By DR.. I'm, Komg.
MARRIAGE GUIDE-YCuSG's GREAT
III PHYsIoLocicL Work: THE POCKET
.ESCUL.iPIUS, or Every One his own Doc
tor, by VIM. YouNG, NJ. ID. 1t is written IN
plain language for the general reader, and is
illustrated with upwards of One Hundred En-
cravings. All young married people, or those
contemplating marriage, and having the least
impeachment to married life, should read this
book. 1t discloses secrets that every one
should be acquainted with still, it is book
that must be kept locked up, and not lie about
the house. 1t will be sent TO any one on the
receipt Of twenty-five cents. Address DR.,
WIN YOUNG, l52 Spruce street, above
Fourth, Philadelphia, Pa.
February %, 1857. IA -ly
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-03-21
{ ON XXX ( S S ( CIV ( ( 5 5
SALE.

DY Virtue Of Decree Of the Cou1ty
ID Court of Jefferson County, the under
signed who was appointed Special Com
missioner for that purpose, will expose at
Public Auction,
On Saturday, March 28th, inst,
before the Hotel of Daniel Enter, in
Shepherds,own, the reyersion Of Sylves-
ter Bell Harrison, IN The following Real
Estate situated in and near Shepherds
town: HIS REYERSION ~
One Half Of the Tract between
Eight and Ten Acres,
situated near The forks of the road to
Rard Scrabble, adjoining the lands OF
Henry Shepherd and Lorenzo EIchison.
Also his reversion in
One Half of the Lot
situated on The corner of King and Wash
ington streets, in Shepherdstown. Also
his reversion in
ONE HALF Of the Property
purchased by John Kershaw.
TERMS lone third cash, one third in
six months and one third in twelve
months from the day Of sale.
JOHN Nj. JEWETT,
Special Commissioner.
March IA, 1857, St
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-03-21

AZ Orders for tickets in any Of the Mary
land Lotteries promptly attended 10. Circulars
containing a LIST of all the Lotteries for the
month. forwarded Oh application.
March Z, 1851. l6-6m
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-03-21
GDM Xxx IS S S iOM & & as 5
SALE
VALUABLE
HOUSES & LOTS,
IN SHEPHERDSTOWN,

Jeferson County, ia.
.DY Virtue Of a Decree of the Circuit
ID Court of Jefferson County, Va. rem
dered on the 29;h day of October, 1856,
in the suit of Daniel Border against Dan
iel 6. Henkle and others, and also of a
deed from William Fawcet and Mary his
wife, dated on the 3rd day Of March,
1857, the subscriber as Commissioner,
appointed by said Decree, will,
On Saturday, 28th March, 1857 ,
offer at Public Sale, to the highest bid
der, in front Of the office of John Nj. Jew
cit, Esq, in Shepherdstown, the follow
ing Houses and Lots in said Town
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-03-21
SELLING OFF AT
Cost Cash,

NY ISHING TO reduce our Stock as
VI much as possible by Spring, we
will, on Monday, January 12'h, com
mence selling at prime cost for Cash, our
entire stock, consisting of Cloths, CASH
meres, Vesiings, Merinos, Cashmeres,
Mouseines, Alpacas, Shawls, Wooden
Cashmere and Cotton Hosiery and
Gloves, Dress Trimmings, Embroideries,
Ribbons, Domeslics, Boots, Shoes, Hats,
Caps, Hardware, Queens
ware, Glassware and Gro 1NT;sl
ceries, in fact everything that q
is usually kept in a country
store. Call soon if you want bargains.
CAMERON & STALEY.
January 10, 1857. If
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-03-21

1854 prizes making S?bJ.JA'
Tickets So Shares in Proportion.
LOOK, THIS Is WORTH TRIAL.
$4,000.
Maryland Consolidated Lottery,
FOR TIE BENEFIT OF THE
SuSqu anna Gun al.
CLASS ).
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-03-21
ssgg53Eg 842R8G9o
SHE HER DS I OW n

For the week ending March 81, 1857.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-03-21
PatapScO Institute Lottery.

This fayorite Lottery is drawn daily. The
Capital Prizes are $4,000, $1,000, $4,000, So
500, sc. Single Tickets, One Dollar.
CERTIFICATES OF PACKAGES:
90 Whole Tickets $40 w
&c Half Tickets OO
26 Quarter Tickets w
Nothing Tenturc--Nothing Gain :!
Tickets Bought by the Package are always the
most Profitable 10 the Purchasers.
For So we send package Nholes, Halves and
Quarters.
For so We seld package Halves and Nhclc
tickets.
Fer s. We send packages Quarters and one
Whole ticket.
Look at the following
SPLE NDID S & II f. " l. :,
one Of HLich arc drawn at j O'Clock eaeh
gay Of the week.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-03-21
T.. KIDW ELL.

10 Messrs. Robert w. Baylor Of Jefler-
son. J. IL. Pendlston of Ohio, Il. S.
Hall of Fauquier,F, p, Turner Of Jack
son. and J. j. Janney OF Clarke, con-
mltee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-03-23

"l can annihilate all obstscIes.r n. -.
turned, triumphantly. Silence followed sor.
time they thus stood confronting each oths,.
at length be said, "a singular fancy striS..
me, Nathalie 1t is your birthday. Ho. GA
are you, my friend ?"
al am hfteen,' she returned.
"And am nineteen" said he. alt seems
to me that an hour ago we plighted troth. Is
1t 90 ?"
Not many days had elapsed ere strange
rumor few trumpettongued through the king
dem and was proclaimed officially to all the
crowned heads Of Europe. More than enc
king of different realms had cOpgregated in
TINS capital, and an universal wonder was dis
played in the countenance Of every subject
and plenipo;entiary
Inc seventh Of October, with all the sweet
aecadence of summer in the air, came, and
the Cathedral was thronged for triple eere-
mony. The procession left the palace to the
sound OF slow, pleasant music, amid the shouts
and blessings of the popuIsce upon LIE Nor.
man, the dear king and in the cathedral, in
ne presence of subjects and brother kings,
Le norm an took the crown from his own head
ana placed 1t on his brothers.; and when the
further ceremony Of coronation was finished,
knelt as ceunt only in his paternai heritage,
and was the first among his brother new sub
Jscts to swear fealty.
The new king stepped aside, while all the
world wondered the reason Of so great q sacri-
ice. The reason? 1t came through the open
door OF an inner chapel, where Nathalie, un-
attended by any one save the spirit pf radiant
beauty, issued, and advancing, placed her
hand in that Of the abdicated king, lie Nor
man; and beneath the benedictal hand of the
patrlsrchal archbishop, was declared the wife
Of the Count of Nassau.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-03-23
EuTISTRY
DR. ST. EPHEN BAILY,
ofIice No. 19S Pennsylvania Avenue,
Thrss doors from 1itk street.

nR. BAlLY begs leave to inform the public
- tnat ne c1n be seen at all hours, at his Office
ioo4ted as above He feels assured that an exp--
riencs OF fftee1 years' practice, with the large
number OF patients and great variety Of dificu II
cases tha: he has treated succ ossfully, will enable
him to surmOunt any dlnculty, scientific or 9th.
erwi,e, relating to the Teeth His own expert
ence confirming the opinion OF msny men emI-
nent inthe profession, aud especially Drs Harris
ana :. ana = rsimIy, has led him, long since,
TO discard al merourial Preparations for a ling
Teeth, also all Enams.s, 6utta Percha India
Rubber, and Cements for the constitution of Con-
tinuous Gum Teeth, and that Porcelain, mounted
on sold Plate, is the only reliable substance that
can DC wcrn La the mouth. is was most conclr
slveiy snswa by the last American Dental Con-
vendon.
Although he hattsrs himself that from his Iono
residence and practices In Washington, he a. fs
voraoiy known to bis numerous friends and ps
irons, ne begs leave TO refer them to the following
TESTIMONIALS
From the late Rector Of The Church of EPphsny city,
Dr. sr.rass BAILI Dear sr-I desire express my e.-
teen for yoa persooslly and conhdercs you gu
Peror dentist The opsr.soas have been
.ss from my friends .a4ths public yOar SKIN so veil
oess.Ies. T,.,s.,0. -. noar, very t-Uly.
Arm. IN Baltimore Mes.r, Bog,
Cosnsn Co.
Having snPloyed Or. Stephen BaiIy surseoa D.att Of
pIes work which he did to my sasirs .ssfsenn
AM "a 81 me i.ai mat one u hs most distinguished
peatsf trials, 10 perform I sasrte;or!ly #
express entire confidence
high Smsttsa o; his professional skill.
BA!ti1oEe, JaRR1ry ie, Is5T. HARdANN BOGas
Bzt-s1t hcH nCss received the late Hon. John
Clayton.
US. SENATE August 1s Isss
yea ms1e for me work ad nirsby; nothing could
ee oeteer. very gratsfoiiyb JOHN 81. CLAYTON.
To those that SEEK relief f.on the nasdes OF teeth
can cheerfatly reconme1d Dr. g. B,iiy a superior Den
Sst; se maize set % porcelain teeth
puSsed several e=th foe myself aud ths
wen hr more than years. ROBERT T. NIXON
ft'ie Va. CoafsreEco of the N. K. Church South.
Ap-n 1s 1855.
We the anderssued having hSd
81 tos skill Of Dr. Bay 5arseon Dentist Of
WIS e having been conz Of his
nss or frsnt t.te pleasure n expressing sdInra-
too OF his skill the a1itor rnly .asf.r
tory performs toe mns AZ. ana A
nc1It operations IN Dental Surgery respectfaIy
him aud PATRONAGE of the pnhc
OF wnich Ue consider aim eninently worthy.
1AOAAs U WALTER, JOS. H. BRADLEY,
Arcsitect I Capitol. Of wsshinston, D. @.
IhOAAS MILLER n D., GEORGES WALTON,
OF MaS3inyt0n, D. o. Ex-Governor Of Florida.
B. D bOhRSH, 81 d., WAiTER LENOX,
- Of Gesrss:0-n, D. O. AZ Mayor Of Washington.
~ . LINCOLN. NJ D., HENRY BALDWIN,
NashinStO1, ID C. L 8. Pateat Oface.
o. G WIGHT, Principal RittsnhOuss cSieny.
fec