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eso Brandy punches have a tendency to
make the sidewalk slippery. They also
, make ones head heavier than his heels,
and bis purse lighter than either.
PUMPKIN or.-We see it stated that
a half gallon OF good oil, ct for lamp
burning, may be made from a gallon Of
pumpkin seeds. Several satisfactory ex.
peHments have been made in regard to
the matter. ..
Why is bullock very Obedient ami
malt Because he will lie down if you
axe him.
True glory takes root ,and even spreads;
all false pretences, like flowers, fall to
the ground; nor can any counterfeit last
long, Cicero.
A pilgrimage is an admirable remedy
for OVer.fastidiousness and sickly rrfne-
ment
Queer, that two Of The best things in
the world, put together, should be the
worst-a Mss and fortune. Ifyou don't
believe it, try a couple years worth.
f. % a neighbOr Of ours informs us tha,
wood goes further when left out of doors
than when housed some of his hayipO
gone upwards of a quarter Of mile in
one night
The crops Of wheat and tobacco in the
Kanawha (Va,l Valley this year, are the
best ever raised there. One farmer has
400 acres in tobacco.
Justice is the irst virtue of those who
command, and stops the complaints Of
those who Obey.--[Diderot.
Cardinal Richelieu used to say that il
would take just as many masses TO pray
souls ou'. of purgatory as it would to TAXI
snoWoAlls to heat an oven.
il What we Gala falling star is believe,
by the Arabs to be dart launched b,
'Ibe Almighty al an evil genius,
ra Flattery is often a traffic of muIus
meanness. where, although both parlie
intend deception, neither are deceived
g lColton.
Catch not too soon at an offence, no
give too easy way 10 anger. The on
shows weak judgment, the other
perverse nature.
'' Aspiration of husbands--O, that tn
fashions would last as long as the bonnets
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The Watson Housa
AMERICAN HOTEL.

THE UNDERSIGNED having taken
l. churge of this House, would most res
pectfully notify the travelling public that
it has been thoroughly renovated and refit-
ted, and he is prepared to accommodate his
CUES in a manner and style which he
trusts, will give entire satisfaction.
A liberal share of patronage is solicited,
WHIT, O'NEAL, Prop'r.
Corner of Third and Adams Streets,
Steubenville, Ohio, April 90, 1857.
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CITY TOBACCO AND CIGAR STORE,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL!'

NHOhUE uhNAC1, MANUFACTURER anu
dealer in havana, yara, principe, german. half
spanish and common cigars. Rough & Ready
ElDorado. dadem, twist, oronocC, virginius
black fat cavendish, alma, yanke doodle, sweet
Orange. and congress fives : John Anderson
& Co. Solace and E. Goodwin d Brothers,
celebrated, fine cut chewing Tobacco, also
superior article Of smoking tobacco, pipes,
snuff and tobacco boxes, cigar cases, cigar
tuoes, dc. DC. ,,IfT', = \
Market street, below Sd, and near the Post
Office, Steubenville, Ohio. .,'.'',.,.
ann. b. An extra article of common cigars on
b p at 4O cts. per hundred. sep.2;-iy, N
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Carpeting | Carnating I

A LARGE and splendid assortment Of |
IL ply Ingram, Venitian, Wool figured
and Rag Carpets, Floor Oil Cloths, Win
dow Shades, Hearth Ruggs, Door Mats
DC. &c. ,--selljng at reduced prices for th'
cash, at the.store of. ALLEN, Sd street
near maTkek5 ehiEgii oct2I
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OEFIc,J Counyl
EB NOTICE sheby given that the whole
Town Lots contained the above necessary
the Taxes Interest and Penalty charged thereon will sold
House seubenve Jefferson county Ohio The Second Monday January
being The 18th day of January county,
the Taxes Interest and Penalty be paid time
the Taxes &C., for the least portion lot to be purchaser
Sale 10 O'clock A. M Of day, and
day until all are sold or offered for J. s. LOWE, ,
Auditors Office Seubnvle Dec 2,5S7 udio County
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Ayers CathartiC Pills.

Nfh sciences Of Chemistry and Medicine have been
- taxed their utmost to produce this beg most perfect
purgatve which is known to man. Innumerable proofs
are shown that these Pills Lave virtues which srpass il
excellence the ordinary medicines and that they win un.
precedentedy upon the esteem Of ell mon. They are tae
and pleasant to take but powerful to cure. Their pene-
tatng properties stimulate the vital activities OF the boy
remove ha distinctions of Its organs purify the blood
and expel disease They purge cut the foul humors%hich
breed and grow dstempeT, stimulate sluggish or dsor-
dered organs into their natural action and mpart healthy
tone with strength to the whole system. Not only do
they cure the everyday complaints Of every body but
also formidable and dangerous diseases that have bled
the best Of human skill. Who they produce powerful
eecs they are at the time IN diminished nOses the
SafeSt and best physc that be employed for children
Bong Sugarcoated they pleasant to take and being
purely vegetable are free from any risk Of harm. Cures
nave been mado which surpass belief they not sub
Santaed by men Of such exalted position and character
- to forbid the suspicion Of urtruth. Many eminent
cergymen and physicians have lent their names to cert!
y to the public the reliability Of my remedies while 9th.
ers have Ssnt me the Of their conviction that
my Preparations contribute immensely to the relief Of my
afhicted, suffering fellow-men.
The Agent below named il pleased to furnish gratis my
AmercT Almanac containing directions for their use and
certificates Of their cures, Of the following complaints
CosHveness, Bilious Complaints Rheumatism Dropsy,
Heartburn, Headache arising from foul Stomach, Nau.
soa Indigestion, Morbid Inaoon Of the Bowels and Pain
arising therefro Flatulency, Loss Of Appetite, all Ulcer
Gus and CutaneouB Diseases which require ovacuant
Medicine ScrOfula Kings Evil They also, by purify
ng the blood and stimulating the system, many
complaints which 1t would not be supposed they could
reach, such Deafness, Partial Blindness Neuralgia and
Nervous Irritability Derangcmens Of the Liver and Kid
neyS Gout and other kindred complaints arising from
tow state OF tho body or obstruction Of its functions,
Do not be put Of by unprincipled dealers with some
other pill they make profit on. Ask for AYERs
PILLS, and take nothing else No other they can give
yon compares with this in It's intrinsic value or curative
powers. The sick want tie best aid there Is for them
md they SnOuld have it.
Prepared by DIR. ]. G. AVER,
Practical and Analytical Chemist, Lowell, Mass
Pssm 90 CTs PER Box FIVE BOXES yoR 81.
u SOLD BY
Hening d Melvin, SteubenVille,
J.B Simmerali, Bloomihgdale
=. Fisher, WintersvilIe;
W. Price & Son, Smithfeld;
4 w. H. Grew 4 Co., Richmond ''
n. O. Morgan, Mt. Pleasant.
Aud al Druggists and dealers 10 medicine
ssstywhese noy9S
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NORTON HOUSE.

NORTON HOUSE.
TNHE UNDERSIGNED would respect,
l. fully notify the travelling community
that he is ready to receive guests, and will
take great pleasure in rendering them CON-
Portable, by prompt and careful attention
to their demands. 1t is the earnest desire
of the proprietor to give entire satisfaction
to those who may favor him with their pa
tronage. 1t is his intention to have his ia
Bile always furnished with the most choice
productions of the season.
A liberal share of public favor is most
respectfully solicited,
G. A. BOWERS, Proprietor.
South 4th street, Steubenville Ohio.
marll'57
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AsN1
.ura a.. DELAY NOT. 4 .oa al
Ye who Consider a Fine Head Of Hair
NATURES GREATEST ORNA-
~ ment, but ere it is too late use ~ ,,{
DELAY NOT.

DHWUEH y NC.7LF IVWIL,r
which restores the healthy condition of the
scalp; causes hair to grow on the bald, and
checks any tendency towards its falling out.
and becoming thin. ;ft'-
q'For sale at the principal druggists, and
and by the Proprietor, Sixth Street, two, doors,
below Smithfeld or at the. Mansion House,
Liberty Street, Pittsburg. febI8.
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TOWN LOTS.
STEUBENVILLE Up.

OWNERS NAMES Go ouo. What town or add Whole p Value
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MEAT STORE,

MEAT STORE.
CHARLES BONNER & CO., Market
- Street. two doors above tn Jefferson
Branch Bank, Steubenvlle Ohio. Every va.
rlety. OF choice meats, Beef, Pork, Sausage,
dc. &c.-Wholesale and Retail at the lowest
cash prices and in large or small qua ntities,
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s. C0URsEY

RARBER and fashionable hair dresser
- Razors set, and all kinds of Surgical in.
struments put in good order. Room under
the Mechanics Saving Fund, Market st. near
the Washington hall, between Sd. and 4th.s.
pol april 5th, 1855.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-14
THE WIFE.

On earth, to man there is but one
His heart can love-his soul can own;
Though myriaIs fit before his view,
There is but one to whom he's true
That one can sway him to and fro;
Can make him drain the cup of woe;
Can give him joy, or blast his life
And that ones name is, simply wife.
But in that name world is sphered,
A world Ly all beloved, revered,
Who have the same to know its worth,
And spurn the CANDY joys of earth;
For that full heart in her dear Lreast-
If rightly prized-eternal rest
Is not with bIiSsful sweets more riff,
That than pure heart-a loving wife.
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Benz. Franklin and Prof. DeGrath

Franklin brought electricity from the
heavens to earth, but it remained for Pro-.
De Grath TO apply that electricity to the re-
lief of diseased and suffering moTtals-dIs-
eases that heretofore bafted the physicians
old treatment sucL as Neuralgia, Rheuma-
tism, Pains, Stiff Joints, Deafness, Swellings,
Palsy, Piles. Skin Diseases. &c, are now
cured by Prof De GIath's electric oil in one
and turo daus Read this letter from physl-
c an " no has practiseu since 1S26-(too well
known for commonly:
Prof. DE GRATH, Philadelphia.
Sir:--At intervals, during thirty years
past, my wife has been subject TO rheumatism
OF tn. most violent casl-lsay our times
year1-sometim,s we've to make 1t ne
cessary to admin. ster large doses of the tine
ture OF guiacum and morphia. aid 10 rock her
like an infant in a large locking char, 10 IN
duce any Tepose. Iiav.n frequent cores
respoudence with my son, (No. lob thesnut
street, of y,.ur city) info med him of an at
tack she had about the middle of last mon h,
January ! which was of such severity as to
,ompletely paral Sc the system. He, IN his
anxi ty OF his mothers welfare, sent me a
bottle of YOUR Electric Oil bat as l am one
Of the prac itioners of medicine in our place.
and not proselyte t. any kind of patent me-
dICine did Hesitate TO give 1t trial; how
ever, on Election, cnnclud d 10 try it, which
ulO, a pfTStOHd, ulIeCtty uP lbC ICitcI, anu
after the third or fonrth app icat:on she be-
came rather passive, and before one-thi OF
the bottle was used, not a single vestige OF
the disease remained in the system, and she
It'll con inues well, althoug n he lode out d
distance of fourteen miles wi hont renawal
of any of the symptoms. | therefore feel il
my duty, for the sake OF suffering hu narrty
and also fully believing that merit, under all
circumstances, should be rewarded. to forward
this testimonial. ! am yours. truly.
JostPH p. ELKINroN, NJ. d.
New Gretna P o., Burlington Co., NJ J.
CArrIoN.-There are hume. GUS limitations
sprung up the reputation that my article
! has acquired. The public must beware
They are worthless.
o. For sale in Charlotte by DIR. II. NJ
PRlTCHARD, Druggist, sole Agent, and
by Druggists and country merchants gen
orally in the United States.
March Is. Pm.
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POnFIcAL.
MIDNIGHT.

WHAT mean those deep and solemn tones
:, like the last expiring means
OF some departing friend?
Their echo fingers on the ear,
And oh. those pangs of wild despair,
Nav ucver--never end.
What though in penitential tears.
We sorrow DER departed years,
And mourn for foliies past;
Remorse. it thri Is in every sound,
And startles fears, immense, profound:
Forever more to last.
What; though in gloomy dungeons lone,
l scourge the flesh and fast and moan,
Till flesh and strength depart?
Shall this remove the serpents stings
And peace and JOY and pardon bring
To this poor trembling heart?
No, not world of golden ore,
Though given to feed the starving poor,
Could e'er the curse remove;
Nor shame despised-no honors spurned-
Nor bodies gwen to be burned
Oh! God may claim thy love.
But when the heart is rent with grief,
Thou, oh! my God, canst bring relief
Thou only canst forgive!
Then to this bleeding heart reveal
Thy power to save-thy power to heal
And say believe and live"
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A RECEIPT FOR THE N1GHTMARE.-Some-
body gives the public the benefit of the
following receipt to get up nightmare.
Fifteen minutes before bed time cut up one
dozen of cold boiled potatoes; add a few
slices of cold boiled cabbage, with five or
six picked cucumbers. Eat heartily and
wash down with pint of brown stout
Undress and jump into bed. Lie fiat on
your back, and in about half and hour, oil
whereabouts, you will dream that the devil
is sitting on your chest with Bunker Hill
Monument In his lap.
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CHARLOTTE
MARBLE YARD
Oct /, 1856.

YUNHE subscribers having formed themselves
Il into company, respectfully tender their
services to the people of Charlotte and the coun-
try generally in their line of business. They are
prepared to furnish Monuments, GravestOnes, Man
tie Pieces, Furniture Marble, Table Slabs, Marble
Steps, to any pattern cut from Marble, according
to the most approved taste and styles, and upon
the most accommodating terms ever offered in the
Southern country. They will keep constantly
on hand the best description of Egyptian, italian
and American Marble.
All orders, for any article, addressed to the sub
scribers, will meet with prompt attention, and will
be packed and forwarded with the utmost care
and despatch
The yard is situated on the northwest corner
of the Charlotte Depot Yard.
VIM. TIDDY & SONS.
Jan ?, Ia57.-ly
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MCTlCJN

The subscriber having disposed of his
entire stock of Saddlcry to Mr. j. 5. Lyles,
takes great pleasure in recommending him
tn lis friends and customers.
All those indebted, either by Note or
Book Account. will please come forward
and settle. They will always find me at
the old >tanl prepared for settlement.
Feb "A, 1857. Il. SHAW.
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Wrapping PAPER.

THE Merchants of Char otte and viciEl,y
4 can be supplied with all kinds aud quail
ne OF wrapping Pnpcr, from the Ia
leigh Wrapping Paper Mills.
&. w. BENED( +.
Proprietor
IRAGS taken in exchange for Paper 4
the highest price. G.. w. L.
Raleigh, March 4, 1s56.-1y
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z a I L-R O. o HOTEL ,
CHESTER, S. c.
By j. r. NICHOLSON.

&wA THE subscriber respectfully informs
I.;sm his friends and the public generally.
AA1aH-that his house, known as the "RaIl
Road Hotel" opposite the Chester Depot, is
stin open for the reception of regular and
transient boarders and the travelling public
and that he is making every exertion 10 de-
serve and secure a continuance of the kind
and liberal patronage which has hithe rtofore
been extended to him. He flatters hims elf that
every needed arrangement has been made 10
promote the comfort of ak who stop with him
his rooms are airy and wel-furnished, his SER
wants are attentive and obedient, and his table
constantly supplied with the best of the season,
so that his friends will not want any attention
necessary to make their sujourn pleasant and
agreeable. His stables are furnished with
good hostlers and an abundance of provender,
and he is prepared at moments notice to
supply his customers with private conveyances
of every sort, to any part of the surrounding
country.
He desires to return his Acknowledgements
to the public for past favors, and solicits for
the future an equally liberal share of patron
age.
Oct &c, 1855. 5.tf
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HORSE POWERS,
THR ESEElNG MACHINES, SC

Tbs; subscribers still continue to manufacture
their Premium Horse Powers and Threshers,
three different szcs:-Two, Four, and Six Horse
Power, with either Wrought or Cast Iron Cylin-
ders; they also furnish Straw Carriers OF Separa-
TORS when wanted; and will in short time be
prepared to furnish Thresher and Winnower
combined, which etfcctualy separates Wheat
Straw, and CHAT from each other. The propric
tors are all practical Mechanics and have been
engaged in building Machines for the last ten
OF fifteen years, and willing to rest their claim
for patronage on the merits of their work. Those
in want of MachneS. or anything in our line, will
please send in their orders early, as our motto is
first come first served Address
STAFFORD DIXON & CO.
Snow Campo. O., Alamance Co., n. c.
March IA, 1857. 37-6t-pd
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A PRESENTATION SPEECH.-The negroes
employed in a pork house at Louisville, KY.
on Christmas day, presented the superin-
tendent with a beautiful gold-headcd cane.
jim Tyler, trump among the darkies.
spoke as follows on making the presenta-
ton:
"Mdssd GeOrge:-My respects to you,
de Captain OBJ de niggers, and hopin dat
you will be our Captain all the time, and
aSkin OBJ you to please cept dis cane, and
wish dat you may never die, and may
live all de time, aud hope dat in de MORN
ing OBJ de general sembly when Gabriel
comes down and places one foot on de
mighty see and de order on de dry land,
aud swar by him dat liveth dat time shall
be no longer. dat you may get up when de
good old angel blows his trumpet and
shakin off the grave dust, may lib with the
blood shed millions and go away up through
great tribulation."
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The GREAT OpJEcrs OF LrFE.-Speaking
of these, Sir William Temple says; THE
greatest pleasure oflife is Love; the greatest
treasure is Contentment; the greatest pos
sc sion is Health; the greatest ease is Sleep:
and the greatest medicine is true Friend
A Pedagogue, provoked at tho dullness
OF "A pupil, instead of coaxing him along,
boxed his ears, and demanded of how long
. man could live without brains.
The boy meekly replied, Il don't know,
how long have you lived yourself, sir!"
II you would preserve the health of your
horses, exercise them in the open air every
jav, when not in actual use. The same
may be said of your children, yourself and
your wife.
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Bettceen Charleston and Charlton,

On and after the LIST of July, Io5C, the abov,
Rates OF Freight will be charged upon all n,
Through Articles enumerated. All others willie
charged at the present Local Rates.
L. J. SUMNER,
July Is, So y-pd General Sup.rintrrja
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NEGRO WIT.-"How much do you charge
massa magistrate, to marry me and Miss
Dinah 2"
"Why, Glenn, I'll marry you for two dol
lars"
Two dollars what you charge to mar
ry white folks, massa ~
I'VE generally charge them FIVE dollars"
'Well, you marry US like white folks,
and Ill give you five dollar, to-"
'Why, Glenn, that's a curious ,tion :;
but as you desire it, I'll marry you like
white folks, for five dollars"
The ceremony being over, and Glenn and
Dinah made one, the magistrate asked for
his fec.
"Oh no, maSsa, you no come to de gree
ment-you no KISS dc bride -
Get out of my house, you black rascal y
And Glenn got married for nothing.
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NOVEL MEETING.

DIR. Y. attended masquerade bal. In
the m"tl"y and happy throng he falls in
with fair pilgrim in the black silk. whose
charming person, snow white neck and be-
witchhgly coquetti>h airs awakened in his
soul the most rapturous love. She casts
upon him looks of the most languishing ten
derness he revels in the hope of having
made blissful conquest. He musters up
his courage and ventures to address her:
''Who at thou. lovely mask p asked DIR
y. almost melted in the glow of love.
"Is it possible you do not know me Doc.
tor ~ lisPs the lady in black silk.
No, upon my Eo.or, l do not know
thee"
"Bethink yourself. Doctor"
''Ah thou art surely the gracious fairy
who has appeared to me to day, to open to
me- gates of bliss"
"lou mistake, Drct IT; / am no fairy"
'Ah who art thou, then :"
IL am the well known lady t. whom YOU
have now these nine weeks been indebted
in the sum of two dollars and seven shillings
for washing and ironing"
The Doctor stood like petrifed herring.
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c. r. r. Office, V0ndol.a. Juoe2l Is;l

{. II; r. OWce, T0nd0L0, June y, IeJL
Professor " Dob
DEAR SIR: take pleasure in bearing vo!rnrs
fy testimony TO The excellence OF yO,I Ian Lts
toratiVe. Three months age, my hair was IaJ
gray. It's now dark brown, (lhc original cod)
smooth and glossy. ] lie only application have
made to 1t, has been the Hair Restorative plepau
by you, aud which, from the re suit in my own case
can most cordially recommcI to oilers,
Respectfully, ynuIs.
b n ~ Il a
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arSold at ia Market street, 81. LOUIS, Mlssop
ri, 3l6 Broadway, New York, and by Scar GC0'
Charlotte, N. c., and by Druggists everywhere,
the best possible terms, at Professor Woods estaN
lishment, ia Market street, 81. Louis.
July 8, 1856
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1857-09-03

cannot, he dare rot answer them. Heknows
that he has neglected his duty in failing to
comply with the provisions Of this law. Had
he discharged it faithfully, the defdlcations
in the treasury might have been prevented
if already committed, they might have
been discovered FOURTEEN MONTHS ago, and
the money secured and the guilty parties
brought to justice.
In the face of all these incontrovertible
facts, what honest man can say thar Cover
nor Chase did his duty. Let thosewho con.
slider themselves able to defend him, come
forward. The peope-whose money has
been stolen aud rights betrOyed-wil not be
put off with the old worn out cry Of "beed.
ing Kansas" They demand Governor
who will devote his time and energies TO the
interests of 0hio-a Governor who will
obey and execute the laws OF our own Gen.
eral Assembly.
Look around US. In what a disgraceful
and unfortunate position do the people oil
the State find themselves to-day! How
gloomy is the prospect before us! Defalca-
tions, bank failures, taxes, debts and interest
are accumulating all at Cncc, until ruin stares
at us from every corner. Are these the goi-
den fruits of RetreDchment ard Reform?-
The tax payers OF Ohio are weary Of such
reformation-tired of such retrenchmept.-
There is something rotten in this Republican
administration. The evils that now crowd
around us, unit! the very sky is dark with
impending calamity, cannot be explained r
defended. They do not come from pure
hearts ard clean hands. They are the out.
growth Of reckless and criminal mismanoge.
ment. 1t IS as impossible for Gov Chase
to excuse himself from responsibility, or
avoid the jast penalty of his own errors, as
it is for man with a mill stone around his
neck to save himself from GroWing.