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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-05-23
SPRING g. SUMNER GOODS.
GROCERIES, &c.

ShNSC E& EcS, &c.
VilE under ened has just returned from
L Charleston with n large aud well sclcc-
ted Stock Of new aiid v!cgau,
Spring and Summer Goods.
Consisting partly OF Calicoes, Ginghams,
Muslins, DC;
Bonnets, Trimmings Ribbons, and Laces;
Cloths, Ca>simereS, Drap d'Ete, Linens aud
Nosiings;
Gloves, Hats Il Caps, Boots 4 Shoes;
Saddles, Brides aud MartingaIcs;
Together with many other articles in tho
Dry Goods line.
ALS0, Scgars and Tobacco of tho very
best quality.
Groceries:
\ large and fresh lot, for sale very low.
My friends and the public are requested
TO examine my stock for themselves, as l.
charge no,hing for showing Goods and [
am also determined TO sell as low rs tho
lowest. Try me.
will exchange Goods for Becswax, Tai
low. Feathers, Hides, DE-, &c, as well AS
sell on the Iuost reasonable terms.
J. N. LAWRENCE.
Pirkcns G. H., March IL, 1857 81
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SPRING & SUMNER GOODS.
y MFRS. IA. MNEN
HAVING returned from Charleston with n su.
II pcrb and well selected stock OF

HAVING returned from Charleston with q SUI
IL p"rb and well selected stock OF
Spring & Summer Goods,
Consisting partly of elegant Muslin anil Barefe
Robes and Dresses, superb Nantllas and Mamie.
lets. with great variety of other articles is of
terng them for sale at the most reasonable rates.
she also has on band BONNE1.S, of every dc.
scription and style and amongst them a few Of
the new style GipSev Bonnet; elegant Emlroith..
RES in Collars Sleeves aud Bands; Calicoes and
GirElIans, beautiful patterns; fine Long cloth
aud wills, and many otller FIVE GOODS Of
new brands and styles including n splendid VA.
ricty of Flowers. Ribbons, Laces etc also
Gentlemens and Boys Hats, with good assort
mcnt of Goods in this line
return my sincere thanks for past favors, and
respectfully solicit the continued patronage of
the public. Please call, Ladies, and examine for
yoursetves--benutiful Goods and bargains will
be sold on the very best terms.
Walhalln, April Is. 1857 40 3m
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SPRING & SUMMER SUPPLIES
J. B. E. SLOAN & co.
HRemdIetom.

HTcmNIGtOm.
WE are now receiving the largest and most
W co!npete assortment of
GOODS
That we have ever brought tn this place, which
we are willing to sell at short profits Our
Goods have been carefully selected in New
York, Philadelphia and Charleston We can
De always found at our post willing and ready to
show orr Goods free of charge
Wewill take in exchange fur Goods, Corn. Rye,
Wheat, Oats, Bacon, Lard. Tallow, Beeswax,
Honey, Hoinespun, Rags, Chickens Ducks, Tur.
keys Eggs, Butter DC, at the market price.
April 20, 1851 Al If
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MARRIED. On Wednesday. May 9th, ut
the residence of the brides father, AT Fort
Washington, by The Right Rev. Archbishop
Hughes. Lieutenant Samuel L. ChnlRn,
United States Army, 10 Miss Jennie v.
Connolly, only daughter Of Charles M. Con.
molly. Esq. Of this city.
This wedding made holiday in Hdrlem.
The fair bride is an only daughter and her
father is said TO be worth two millions Of
dollars. and as munifcent as he is rich. We
believe he made his money in the tobacco
business; and, although it is not many
years since he was bankrupt, yet upon the
turn O: the tide, he did what comparatively
few men do, paid all his debts with interest !;
aud by quiet Industry and an considerations
mode of life. has become one Of our wealth.
lest men, to the surprise of himself as well
as his mos: intimate friends.
The marriage ofhis daughter TO Professor
Chai6n.. Of West Point, drew together some
two thousand people, making almost con.
tinuous line of carriages bet ween The city
and Fort Washington. The bridal presents
were estimated al $4,000. and the rcgalia
pfesented to the bishop by the brides faith.
es is said 10 have cost 81 900. There was
a great gatAefiag Of beauty; vast profu.
sion Of Gowerst q asShiptnous entertainment !;
aud. what is rather &n0sual on these occa.
Sions. ar exhibition Of inspronpiu eloquence
by one Of our hsaSiest city merchants. who
pitched into ths pniStaa Phgrias with
'perfect looscness, --&ew Ytrk AIyroy.
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STOP THE STEERSI

STRAYED off in March from the subscriber,
~ two ked and White Steers marked with a
crop aud half crop in each year, four wears old
one is no horned, with warts under his belly and
knock kneed behind; the other has short horns
lying close to his head like the Buffalo Anyone
giving me such information as will enable me 70
got them. will receive suitable reward Address
me at Walhalla. j D. GAILLARD.
May g. 1857 43
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state of South Carolina,
IN ITY--PiCRENs.
. Mary Ann Coucb y

Mary Ann Couch y pa
- W . Bill for Partition
Robert Couch and others.
ITappc6ring to my satisfaction tha! the heirs at
law Of ElleBder Baker, to wit John Baker.
The heiTs Mt law yf Mary Ann Williams, ------
Forester and wife Elizabeth, Willmm Baker. Lu
cinda Baker, Robert Baker, Richard Baker Craw.
ford Baker and Lewelleu Ksker. defendants to
this bill of complaint. reside without the limits of
this State: on motion 81 Harrison. c6cnplainant's
solicitor it iqOrdered that the seid ebsent defend
ants do plead, answer, or demor tUthe said bill of
complaint, within three months from the pub
lication hereof or the said bill will be taken Dyo
c0Nfesso as to them.
ROBT. A. THOMPSON, cE.r.b.
Cons'rs office. May 8; 1857 an
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a.. f.. M.

THE next Regular Communication of Pendle.
ton Lodge, No. 50. a.. F.. Nj. viii lie held in
the Lodge Room on Monday June 5th at 4 t.'eloek.
PM BY order of w. r. JoSFs, W.. NJ,
May.l4 4 r. L. SEAR0RN Soc'y
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SPRING s. SUMNER GOODS.
AT Bachelors Retreat.
FRENCU, .SWISS, BRITISH AND
American DRY Goods.
THE subscriber ia receiving one of The
best selected and entire new Stock of
DAsY GOODS
ne has had !nr the last seven years Besides
which. he has variety of FANCY GOODS /;
also, R"otS Shoes Hats and Bonncts of all styles
and fashions; Groceries, Hardware. Crock.
cry Medicines, DyeStuffS, &c. in fact. most ar.
ucles usually kept in a country store Give me
r call and you will not leave without making a
purchase and carrying off bargainl
WIZ Barter fur Corn. Fodder Wheat, Bacon
Raw Hides Beeswnx Tallnw. Dried Fruit 6c
allowing the vcry highest market prices.
LEONARD TOWERS.
April %, 1857 Al ON
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Anderson Prices Current.
--------------
WEEKLY UY ENoLANn. plKcKLrY A g,

ANpERsoNC. H., May 20, s57
oo,'0n per TO- l0alll
Salt per sack. 200
Coffee. Rio per H. l3al4
Sugars, brown, perlb. Hate
crushed and loaf per III. l6ols
molsssesi West Indin, per gallon, co
~ Orleans g So LOO
Yarn (Ga) per bunch, 100
Osihlonrgs, (hea'y) per yard, l3alf
Shirtipgs, Galo =
Iron, common size Swede, per ID. 6l.9
English,
Nails, per keg, 6a6l.p
Oil, Linseed, per gallon, I.37 ALSO
Tram, 90 a loo
Glass, SXlO 275aa
lOht2 a3.25
Rice, per lb 6l.2a7
roW' per barrel, n8
Wheat, per bushel, LOO
Corn, per bushel S0aS5
Bacon, hog round 1Oa l2
Bagging. Gunny, per yard, 1sa9O
Oats, per bushel 90 55
re"S' 65a rs
Powder Rifle, per keg, Tl2as
W There is always to be be found good
sInck m ol Goods, at E.. b. d Co.'S.
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DIR. Il. w. GREEN

DFFERS his Professional services to the citi.
" zens OF Pickcns District, in the practice of
Medicine in its various branches He would saw
that he has u experience of ten wears in practice.
Office in his Store, April IA 1877
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-05-23

MAKING HASTE TO GET RIcH.--One great
and growing sin Of national character is an
lnordinate desire TO get rich. and get itch in
a hurry. AS wealth is the only aristocracy
~ America every man seems bent on attain.
ing 10 that important distinction. Compe.
,tency is uot enough with the majorty, every
one seems ambitious of being Clmsus. =
The "haste to get rich" fosters y specula-
tive spirit, than which nothing can be more
generally fatal to the individual or demon
ali ing to The S'ste. Tired Of slow gains,
despising the lnborious ascent up the steep
of fortune, men rush haphazard into schemes
tor the sudden acquisition of wealth. Bub
b bles are blown, consequently, all around us.
To-day there is a great speculation in this
thing as yesterday it was in that AM as to-
morrow il will be in something rls,. A few
by u lucky turn of the card, make fortunes,
but the great mass Of the players stake aud
loose their ALL What can he more fatal to
society than such practices? The man who
amasses wealth thus suddenly rarely retains
It, while his momentary success lures lhous
ands to the same delusve pursuits. Hon
orable labor, is, therefore, almost despised !;
a man of parts is expected to be above hard
Labor"
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FHNAH. NOTICE.

FHNAH. NOEHCF.
TllE legal heirs and representatives of Russell
Cannon, deceased, are hereby notified that a
final settlement Of the Estate of the said deceas-
ed will be had before the Ordinary, at Pickens
court Honse, Che eth day of July next Those
indebted to said estate will make pavmcnt anJ
those having demands will present them ON or be.
fore that time. RANSOM DUKE}
ii. DUKE ddmrS.
April %, 1857 al au
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es Close by him stands one from South
Carolina, o feet Al inches. The average
weight of American soldiers is 1925 lbs.
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.I0SEpH i NnRTnM

JOSEPH j. NORTON,
sOLECKTORFHN EQUHTY,
WILL attend promptly to ali Equity business
entrusted to his care in the Districts of Edge.
field, Abbeyille, Laurens. Anderson, Pickens and
Greenviile. 0ficc at Pickens g. IL.
Stay 22S1857 45 If
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State OF South CarOlimn,

PlcKENs DisTRicr--lN TnE COURT or COMMON PLEAS.
D''k'o" N, L0"pkm Foreign .4aoehnen.
Thomas W Cbastoin w. j. Guntt.
w iEREAS, the plaintiff did, on the 4tI dav
W of March, 1857, file his declaration against
the defendant who (as II is siid) Is absent nom
and without the limits of this State, and have mel
ther wifo nor attorney known within the same
upon whom copy of the said declaration might
he served 1t is ordered, therefore. that the said
defendant do appear and plead trthe said decla-
ration on or before the 5th dav of March 1888
otherwise final and absolute Judgment will then
begiNen and awarded against him
March IA, 1857 j. j.. HAGOOD CcP3
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-05-23

Volcano 1--WE notice that volcano has
recently made its appearance in Pigeon
Mountain in Walker county. GA. and form
ing crater Of about one hundred yards in
diameter, from which smoke and ashes are
discharged without intermission. Many Of
the citizens in the valley are moving out,
fearing violent eruption -Duhtonega Sig.
nal.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-05-23
State OF SOWth CarOTima,

PICKENs DsTRlvr--iN THE CorRT or coAI,IoS pI r,s
Scott g ,i r'"'0'F Forom 1Aac1m,rt.
Anscn Bangs d Co Norris Harrison.
WHEREAS, the phintiffs did, on the 18th dav
Of December, il $50, file their dcclavation a.
gafst 'he defendants, who (as il IL snfdl are ell.
sent from and without the limits of This State onI
have neither wife nor attorney known within the
same, uloE whom copy of the said declaration
might be served: Ii is ordered therefore, that the
sad defendants do appear and plead to the said
declaration on or before the 10th day of Decem.
Der; 1887 otherwise fna! aud absolute Judgment
VIII then be given and awarded against thum.
Doc. IS, I8b6. J. Il. HAGOOD ocrn
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EYGMG MEAL.

rMAaRIsD, al: Tunnel Hill, on the 10th instant,
" A. B. Bowdcn, Esq, Mr.. JuLIUs uoYYaAN TO
Miss TALiTHA SriLwELL. oil of Pickens.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-05-23

A LITTLE BIRD TOLD ME So - This is d
very common expression among our lady
friends, and as many who use II are unaware
OF It's origin, we suggest that 10 may be
innnh IN The 2ntl verse of the roth chapter
OF Ecclesiastics. where the preacher" adyi.
ses US not TO speak i'll of tho King, or others
high in authority, even in u covert manner,
least hs he adds, "a bird of The air shall
carry the voice, and that which hath wings
shall tell Ihe matter"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-05-23

Mono STEALING-~AnnEsre. We learn
that j.. Fowler and NJ Going. of Uuion
District, were arrested and lodged in Jail for
negro stealing. AS we have the story, Che
facts are these: Two years ago. Fowler
and Going took two slaves. the property Of
q. I. Scaife, to Georgia, and sold item =
One Of the slaves lately returned and was
reclaimed by his owner. He revealed the
whereabouts of the other. The purchaser
IN Georgia being informed, gave Information
fem whom, he got the negrns-p perhaps
came on and identified the parties, when
they were arrested, and now await trial in
that District Spartan.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-05-23


ADoUT THE Bmps The National Intel.
ligencer gives the following beautiful in.
stance of the kindness towards each other
by the birds: A gentleman observed in a
ihicket of bushes near his dwelling, a collec.
ton Of brown thrushes, who for several
days attracted his attention by their loud
cries and strange movements. At last Gu
rlosty was so much excited, that he deter.
mned to see if he could ascertain the cause
OF the excitement among them. On exam.
inng the bushes he found female thrush,
whose wing was caught in a limb in such n
way that she could not escape. Near by
was her nest, containing several half-grown
birds. On retiring little distance, com.
pany Of thrushes appeared with worms and
other insects in their mouths, which they
gave first to the mother and then TO her
young, she iD The meanwhile, cheering them
in their labor Of love with a song of graft
tude. After watching the interesting scene
until curiosity was satisfied, the gentleman
relieved The poor bird. when she flew to her
nest with grateful song TO her dcliverer
and her charitable neighbors dispersed to
their usual abodes, singing as they went
song of praise III
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-05-23

ANEcporE OF BURKe.--The following
affecting incident, related by Mrs. Burke TO
friend, took place few months before
MIR. Burke's death, in 1907: A feeble old
horse, which had been great fayorite with
the junior Burke, and his constant compnn.
ion in all rural journeyings and sports, when
both were alike heahhful and vigorous, was
now in old age, and on the death Of his mas
ter turned out to take the run of the park
for the remainder Of his life at ease, with
strict injunctions to the servants that he
should neither be ridden nor molested by
any one. While walking one day in soiita-
~ musing Mr.. Burke perceived this worn
out old servant come close up to him, and
at length, after some moments spent in
viewing him, followed, and drliberatelv
rested his head upon his bosom The sin
gularity of the action itself, the rcmem.
brance OF his dead son his late master who
occupied much Of his thoughts at ali times
and the apparent attachment and almost
intelligence of the poor brute, rs if lie could
sYmpathze with his inward sorrow, rushing
at once into his mind, totally overpowered
his firmness. and throwing his arms over his
neck he wept long and very bitterly.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-05-23

THE KISS AS An ELxvAron.- German
tale, published some time since, is descrip-
.tion Of "The First Kiss" in the following
sensitive style;
Am really dear TO you, Sophia 2"
whispered, and pressed my burning lips
TO her rosy mouth. She did not say yes,
she did moi say no but she returned ny
kiss. and The earth ,ccat from under n,y feet;
my soul was no longer in the body: touch.
ed The stars; knew the happiness of the
serapbim |"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-01-03

ENAECmAuoN-Th be Baton Rouge CLa) AdUO-
cate Of the 18Th ult., says: Our contemporaries
al over fhe State concua in the belief that the
next session of the Legislature will be asked 90
pass an act prohibiting further emancipation Of
slaves in this State at least enc prohibiting their
remaining among US after emancipation. Public
opinion is almost unanimous for a policy of this
kind and recommend the subject to the attention
of the members
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-01-03
AN INTERESTING LEGAL POINT

A large space in the journals o. Illinois, says the
Washington Union, is now devoted to the discus
sion OF The eligibility of Col. Bsssl to the Office Of
governor Of that State, TO which place lie wBs
elected last month by plurality vote. There is e
clause in the constitution OF his State requiring
him, on entering upon the duties of his Office, to
take. 10 addition to the oath to support the con-
stitution of the United Sta es and the oath to
support the constitution Of Illinois, an oath that
since the year IS48, he has not been engaged, d.
rectly or indirectly, in a duel, tie probable result
Of which might have been desth; that he has not
acted as principal or second IN a duel that he has
not sent challenge, and that be has not accepted
one. HIS affair with Colonel DAVIS In 1850 is
fresh IN the minds OF many. What he viii do
whether be will refrain from accepting the office
or de6autv render himself liable to an Indictment
for periury-is q matter OF curious specu auou
among both his political friends and enemies at
home, in which we must confess that we have
some share. It seems to open a new phase IN
notifies. Yet we cannot but think it clear that no
man who Is Ineligible to an Office can be made ell
gible by the mere act OF being elected to it by the
votes of plurality Of his falOw-cu2eus, and that
the supreme court of Illinois viii 30 decide if this
case should be brought before IT,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-01-03

AN IMPORTANT DEOIsEoN.-The Washington Star
tates that on the % ult, the Circuit Court for
the District of Columbia decided an important le-
gal question, 50 far as the interests of the Gov
eminent are concerned. The United States sued
Selden, Withers & Co. for public money that bad
been deposited with them before their Suspension.
The Government claimed that under an old stat
ute they had priority over any other creditors in
case of insolvency, and the Court 50 decided. The
deposits in question were made by the Indian and
Patent Office Bureaux and the Navy Agent Office
in that CITY, The whole amount aesrly 100000,
has been paid into the Treasury by the trustees Of
Selden, Withers g. Co.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-01-03

~ Fashion is poor vocation. Its creed,
that ideness is privilege and work disgrace, is
among the deadiiest errors Without depth Of
thought earnestness Of feeling or strength Of pur
pose, living an unreal life, substituting the fcticUs
for the ratural mistaking crowd for society find
ing its chief pleasure in rdicule, snd exhsusting e
ingenuity in expedients for killing time, fashion IS
among the last influences under which human
being respects himself, or who comprehends the
great end of life, would desire to be placed -
Claiming.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-01-03
CHINESE SUGAR CANE

A Washington letter Of the oath ut. says:
The Commissioner Of Patents is now sending to
the State Agricultural Societies parcel Of Chinese
Sugar cane seed, raised under the direct supervi-
sion of the Patent Office, sufficient to plant six
teen acres, with a view Of extending the culture
of this plant Il has. since its introduction into
this country proved itself well adapted to our gee
graphical range Of Indian corn. Ii IS easy Of cul.
tuFe, being similar to that Of maze or broom corn,
but will prosper 10 a much poorer soil. A cores
pondent, wiring to the Commissioner, speaks of
the extraordinary richne So and delicious favor of
the milk Of cows which had been led on that de-
sCrpton of food
Several gentlemen have likewise recently ac-
quanted the ofiee with the fact Of the success of
the licorice plant, which IS hardy as far north as
Connecticut. It is employed not only for medical
purposes, but they say it IS al important element
in preparing the best ale and porter in Great
Britain.
The Chicago Ql) Free Press has the following
remarkable statement of correspondent in regard
to this new species of Sugar cane:
L am well convinced that in 1860 the South
ern planter will have nc sale for his Sugar in the
State of Illinois. From PRESENT indications there
will be one hundred acres Of Chinese Sugar cane
raised in Wabash county next year, which will
save the county ten thousand dollars
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-01-03

THE VALUE OF THE GADSDEN PURCHASE.
The Messilla Valley Territory, acquired from
Mexico by the tresty made By sir. Gadsdon uD-
der the present Administration, has disappointed
the country agreeably by is great value aud ertil-
itv. The treaty received much ceusure for the
LARGE sum (ten millions of dollars paid to Mckee;
and those wac defended it did so principa Iy on
the ground thst It relieved the country from an on
erous treaty with Mexico binding us to protect the
Mexican frontiers from the iueursons Of the In
disDs
The territory acquired was considered altogether
a secondary matter, but it proves most valuable
ACQUISITION. It is rich, not only in mines, but al
f2rds the most practicable route for the Pacific
Railroad, thst we have got through our domsi- s.
The intelligent Washington correspondent Of the
Baltimore Sun thus speazs Of it:
sTbs Territory of Arraz7uis the inhabitants of
which have sent delegate 70 Congress, TO present
tbair claims Tor an organized territorial govern
mont embraces the territory acquired by tue Gads-
den Treaty, in addition 20 the Mesla Valley which
,ve had claimed under the former treaty, and com
Trisss tyventy-niue thousand square miles.
norton OF the territory is sal0 10 be aTa0e and
well watered, and another portion Is undoubtedly
rich in mines Of gold silver and copper
wagons hsve traversed the territory from the
l2f, GrsD5e to tue head OF the Gulf OF California
The territory IS chiefly valued, however, as PTesen-
t,Tc, the shortest and most practicable route for a
rsii2osd to the Pacific TIE distance from the RIO
Gran8e TO San Diego or San Pedro, by routes
,gnicb have been Indicated, Is about one thousand
* hundred miles Tlis is the Eou TO which the
Arretsry OF War gives the prefer nee, among th $50
ID ne Government have csus TO lie eXamIn-
Az .urgeyed. The cost of railroad by tn S
% be very moderate, according 70 The est-
they are believed by the Secretary to
~ e mark"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-01-03

~ Tie Hon B " BeIsmy of Jefferson
county, Florida, has introduced in the Legislature
ofthst State bin entitled Gan act to exempt from
ment, or other process, one slave" The Florjdidn
strongly co nmends the BILL which the editor thinks
is "the most important legislative measure which
has been introduced tor the wise consideration Of
the DreseDt General Assembly