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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-08
p-..cn.ne In n. Y. Theatres.

On Sunday night, Rev Dr.. Betbune preach
ed TO an immense congregation IN the Acad-
emy o. Music. from the text, do thyseit no
harm" The next sermon Ut the series is 10
be delivered By DR.. Durbin. At the \ National
Theatre, Chatham street, which has been Sc
cared Tor Sabbath evening services, ais
course sss delivered by Rev. Or. H'scox' TO
a toll house. from the text, III 10 la''n'u.
sav;np, and worthy of ell acoeptation, tba,
Ctr;s, came into the world to save sinners"
tmone the audience we're many of the 'qua'
lid neglected, AID depraved boys who bsi' ~
about that part of the CITY, aud turn''h
soob constant employment to the police
Their conduct was worse than beatheoish'
BY the large police force in attendance: The
FRS. BAPTIST Society are negotiating i0f the
use of the Bowery Theatre, for Sabbath even
ing meetings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-08
The Democratic Nominee.

JOuN LE1CHER was born in the town Of
Lexington, 4 )ckbridge county, Va, on the
10Th of March, 1873 and is now in his 46;b
year. From the age OF fifteen. during the
time be was attending an English school, he
worked at the carpenters trade, under bic
father, mornings, evenings and SATURDAYS,
and made himself competent srtlzsn. lie
after wards attended Washington College, fol-
several sessions, but did not graduate. In
the fall o! 1886, when in his 2i!h year, be
commenced the study of Law and obtained q
license to practice 10 1899 During the same
year be established the Valley Star" pa
per now published in Lexington, and edi.ed
it until Decen her, 1910. 10 1913, Mr.. LC'ch
err was the Democratic EIector Tor his dis
trlcl; in 1850. he was elected 10 the ConveE-
ton to remodel the State Constitution by a
mai prity Of more than 1900 votes; and III
1892 he was elected to Congress without OF.
pos ton, and has since been three times re
elected without regular opposition. Ia the
Hall of the House Of r representatives. bis skill
ami ability as d debater, have g,ined him a
high position, aud bis ~atchiuness over the
Expenditures. has earned for MIN the SOutrt.
Q.iet OF Honest John.
ROBERT l. MONTAGUE, esq, the candidate
for Lieut.. Governor, is 10 his very prime, te-
ing atont 81 years OF age, and an eminent
lawyer, crjuying an extensive practice. lie
has also served in ;he State Legislature.
j IN RASDcLPH TUCKER. esq, for Attor-
ney General, is ;ne present incumbent, and
too well known in Virginia and elsewhere, TO
require particulars at this time.--fetersbury
ErDress
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-08

"Dt. James Muir, f Alexandra, wrote ell
biz sermons, and recited them memoriter -
But unless the manuscript was in his pocket
be could not 20 Oh at all, though he never
used it. One day having left lat home, be
was obliged to send for it before be could be.
gin tie recitation. lie was buried, ss bis
own request, 10 grave thirteen feet und er
the puipl..
II writing sermons. DR.. Muir was 10 the
haiti of folding the requisite amount of PAT er
aud then scattering catch-pords along the
pages, alter which ne would proceed to fill
Up the intervals with the thoughts which be
had already carefully studied 10 his own
mind"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-08
The Tariff.

The President recommends a revision Of
the Tariff and the principles on which tina
revision should proceed, by substituting ape
ciio in view of ad calorem duties. The ion
policy of resortipg to loans for the purpose
of meeting the ordinary expenses of the Go
verpment is clearly stated BY the President
and. contrary to what We were led to antic
pate from recent intimarions Of the Official
jpurnal the Secretary of the Treasury 60 :
ours 10 the recommendation Of such reVi,
sion of the present tariff as will be likely t.
provide for the existing and accrung deficit
iu the receipts. as compared with the e1pen'
ditures of the Government
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-08
Postmaster Generals Report.

To this document We can only refer in a
brief paragraph at this tune. Alter allu-
ding to the creation OF several new postal
routes ard general increase OF the service,
the Postmaster General comments ut length
On the expenditures Of the Dspartnenr.-
There is shown 10 be an Increase OF the ex-
peuses, which amount to so. I22. 40 VI, at d
leave deficiency to be made up by aprru-
priations Of 81 j34,643 20 Last year the
deficiency was ABOUT S2,Sl4 600. The esli-
mates Of receipts and expenditures for
next year art--expendtures, Sl4, ZIG 500
90: means, $ll ,09L393 o.; deficiency, 3d.
6S2, l27 90.
II 1t b. desired to relieve the Treasury
from the acquisitions UPON it for the service
Of this Department, it viii be nect s-ary not
only to reduce expenses 0y discoEnectnG the
ais from the yCrtarion OF passenger
and freight, but to increase the revenue ~
the imposition OF rates VI postage approach
ing more nearly the value Or cost oi traCs-
portaton and delivery OF letters and printed
matter. he also recommends change OF
the Tracking privilege. Bot Us We intend
iuture reference 20 the su' ject matter o! the
reporr, we will leave the subject tor the
present - Washington Star.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-08

Foreign Policy Of the Government.
The Union euumerstes the following, as
the reoommeud atious of the President, With
regard to the foreign policy of the govern
men,
IL. A distinct recommendation to Con-
yress to provide means for the direct pur-
chase Of the Island of Cuba. Mr.. Buchanan
proposes, within the scope Of constitutional
authority and under the direction of the law,
that Congress shall provide the means tor Its
Immediate purchase by the United States.
H. The President proposes an armed oc-
cupation of the northern States Of Mexico by
American troops, fer the purpose ct unaintaln.
ing order and to protect our border Terrific
rice.
Ill. The President suggests the exercise Of
q special protectorate over the distracted re-
public Of Mexico, in order to secure ths integ-
rity Of her territory against the Vaccinations
Of ambitious men.
Nv. The President asks for authority to
employ the land and naval forces of the Uni
ted States to open and keep open the N,csra-
gur transit route.
V. lie asserts the principle that we have
the right, by virtue OF our position as a mar
uine, commercial power on tins continent,
aud of our Pacific and Atlantic interests. TO
maintain the neutrality Of all the isthmus
passages.
vi. lie maintains the necessity Of enforc-
ing from Spain the prompt adjustment ofthe
numerous and well-grounded claims OF our
people upon that government"
These are very grave and important pre-
positions, and the country may we'll pause
aud examine them cars fully. before some of
them, at least, can be adopted. We dissent
from the views be expresses with regard to
the necessity, at this time, of carrying into
effect all Of his suggestions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-08

The Secretary of War refers to the fact
that the distribution Of money through the
War Department embraces many sui ects en-
tirely disconnected from the army proper,
end thinks it is not just to charge to the
army the millions spent upon the squeducs for
bringing water into the city Of Washington.
when in all probability not one platoon OF
soldiers will ever, in tho course Of any one
year, be solsced with driok of water from
those capaoious fountains.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-08

The rear portion of the wall of the Messrs.
Harding L Carroli's depot building NJ. l26,
North Howard street, Baltimore. fell in on
Sunday. OF the 600 barrels OF -four about
400 will DO saved in good condition. The
remaining 200 barrels will prove loss. On
the upper story was piled 10000 bushels OF
feed stuff, which falling with tho barrels OF
-four, saved the later from Icing crushed,
as generally as they would otherwise have
been
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-08

Hg Having furnished our suoscrlosrs'
both 10 Town and Country. with 90 Extra
containing the Presidents Message, we would
suggest to those v ho keep files of the Gazette,
to save copy of the Message, to be bound up
in their yearly volume"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-08

Leonard Scott Il Co., New York, have re.
published the October number Of the London
Quarterly Review.--It contains articles on
the Paintings in Italy, Horace and bis trans
lators, Wiseman's last four Popes, James
Watt, Roman Farmers, Sir Charles Napier
aud the past and present British adulnissra'
tions. Robert Bell, Agent.
The December number of the Southern
Planter, has been issued. 1t has very ln-
,eresting table Of contents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-08

With the balance scattering between hem
per, StoVall and Flournoy.
The small number of votes reported for
Msssrs. Dejaruett, Crutchield AID kemper,
does unavoidable I'M ustce to the comp imeni
received by these gentlemen from their re-
spectlve friends 10 the Convention. After
the vote was taken and before 1t was scaled,
a large quota was Withdrawn from these three
gentlemen, to be bestowed on the leading
candidates.
The names of Messrs. d jarrett, Cratch6sd
and kemper were Withdrawn before the vote
was taken on rhe second ballot Alter the
voting commenced, the name of DR.. Harris
was withdrawn, at that gentleman's own re-
quest. A spirited, single handed contest
then ensued between the respective supper
ters of Meosrs. Old and Montague. The great
or part however, Of the large vote polled for
Harris was promptly changed to Montague,
obviously placing him far in Advance OF his
competitor.
Late in the evening, and after all the votes
were given, Mr. Old announced that be had
learned from the Secretaries that Mr.. Mon
tague had obtained majority of the votes
cast Therefore and In order to spare the
necessity of scaling and counting the vote,
Mr. Old moved that Mr.. Montague be uoui-
mated by exclamation, which motion was i'm
medateiy adopted by the Convention .--Rtch.
Eu1uirsr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-08

We have catered 50 literally. for months
past, for the tastes Of those who are fond on
" of miscellaneous reading, that they must
be content now, if We devote moro space to
the graYer matters Of public concern which
are presented to the attention Of the public,
and which necessarily come up for consider
stiou at and during the sessions of Congress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-08

The Presidents Message is well-prepsr-
ed and statesman-like document. Whilst we
shall have TO dissent from some OF Its views'
we regard it, on the whole, as very credlsa'
bic production, discussing the topics 1t pre-
sents with moderation aud ability.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-08

The Pope has confirmed decree of the
Propaganda, granting the prerogatiVe OF
highest rank to the See of Baltimore, IN the
Catholic Church in the United States, 80
that rhe Arch bishop of that diocese hence
forth takes precedence in oil mestings and
councils above any other Archbishop in this
COUNTRY
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-08

The Washington States commenced under
i,s new aus pieces. in Washington, on Monday
with MIR. Roger A. Pryor, as its Chief editor.
The principal objects Of the enterprise are
announced to bean independent Democratic
iourual at the Federal capital, and the "con'
SUNNI alton of a covenant Of union among che
Democracy" Mr.. Pryor. abilities as
writer and politician, are we'll known.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-08

The Richmond Enquirer sags.--The suit
Of Ii. NJ. Smith against the Valley Insurance
Company, to recover $1,000 insurance on
buildings burnt near the U. s. Hotel. in June
last has been decided 10 the Circuit Court
of this city, 10 favor of the plaintiff. The
Jury also rendered verdict for interest. The
defendants have made application toF new
trial
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-08

The Supreme Court Of the United States
commenced its annual term on Monday
Present: The honorable Roger B. fancy,
chief justice; Hons. John Casron, Peter V.
Daniel, Samuel Nelson, Robert G. Grier, asso
ciate justices. MIR. Justice Wayne is now
holding circuit court, United States, at Co.
lumbis, South Carolina. Mr.. Justice Camp
bell is holding circuit court, United States,
at Mobile, Alabama. 1t is understood the
other Judges are on their way and will be
present. 10 Washington 10 few days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-08

The general condition of the affairs of the
several Departments Of the Government haV-
lug been briefly but satisfactorily sketched
10 the Presidents Message, the synopsis OF
the contents Of the Reports Of the Secrets-
ries, which we copy from the Washington
Star, will suffice to give readers generally all
tie requisite information, and does away
with The necessity Of Publishing these Re-
ports in detail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-08

The Baltimore Sun had but single cot y
Of the Presidents message, aud that printed
on both sides, and yet the establishment had
!, in ,ype. and 90 the press ready for printing,
in forty FIVE minutes after the copy was re-
naivfd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-08

The Fisher Girl, the beautiful marble statue
by Mr.. Barbee, is still at the Capitol, 10
Washington. and will be found in the artists
studio, the room till recently occupied by the
Commissioner of Public Buildings, and 1t 10
worthy to be paired with the exquisite &c
ouette," by the same admirable artist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-08
l2,47S.SO7 %
1t

Total. ........ ID i3,Zii,s4f AZ
1t will by seen that of this sum there has
been already appropriated. by former acts Of
Congress- the SUN OF S. 497, 724 50, and tina.
there is expected to DE unexpended from the
appropriations of the current year, further
sum o SO. AIS, 907 %. Of this latter SUM,
however, some portiou-it is not said what
will be applicable to the present fscal year.
Taere will, therefore remain to be appropris-
ted for the service Of the next fiscal year &C.
cordlug to the estimates Of the Secretary Of
the Treasury. $50 ,24l 3 Is Go; but the actual
ex penses Of the national gDverDment for the
year ending June 80, 1860, must be taken to
amount TO the first named figure, 1921
9i7 46.
The estimates for the next year are some.
what less than were those for the present
year. though not to any very apprseisble
extent. Thus.
The estimates for the year ending
June 30 1850, are. .S73,2l7,947 40
Those Tor tae year ending June
80. 1859, were. 74064755 81
A diminution in favor of the pre-.
Sent year oi......... SS46.SOs 81
The EXPENDITURES for the year ending June
80, 1857, were so, 3d., 724 So, exclusive Of
several millions that had to be appropriated
10 Deficiency bills
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-08

The largest meeting Of the Hebrews OF
New York held for many years. took place
on Saturday evening. to express their opinion
in relation TO the Mortara boy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-08

.
This is q long document, and contains
a large quantity OF statistical matter. Ow-
Jog to the depletion of the Treasury, there
has been no little speculation concerning 1t;
aud The muoted alteration Of the tariff law
has excited good deal OF interest every
where, and generated intense anxiety 10 some
circles FROM the array OF the facts pre-
scented by the Secretary, 1t seems evident
that there has already been sufficient rev =
val Of trade to insure, under the EXISTING
tariff law, An adequate revenue in little
time; hut the estimate for the ensuing year
appreheHds deficiency of 81 9l4,5I6 -
Deeming loan uEsdSlsnble, tie Secretary
suggests that the Oh y remedy is moditica-
tlon of the tariff, AID adds that the same
pri olple should apply III making these mod
lfcatlors that would have Illl2uce IN framing
an original tariff tsw.
Tue Secretary estimates the whole expen-
dture Of the Gorcrhmeut for tie year end-
ing June so. 1860, at S73,2l1,9i l6; of
which only $50 2il .3l5 6S are for the regu-
lar expenses; SO, 4y1 724 81 for specific apprO-
prialious, such as the collection Ut revenue,
mail services, arming the militia, civllizlDg
the Indians and payment Of interest on the
public debt, and Sl2,47S 907 % for existing
appropriations for tho prtsont year, which
" i'll not be drawn from the Treasury uuul
after June 30. 1860. These estimates com.
pare VITA those VI the present year rs ioi.
lows:
For 1870. .................. .s'''oo4'''1 -
For 1860. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 732iI9l7 A.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-08
INORT PLAIN SEMINARY, AND
/ FEMALE COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE
W. H. BANNISTEK A. NJ. ,p.,.

Rev. CHA>. W. BENNETT, A VI. '''' P''''
A well regulated Seminary. with aDie irstruc.
tors commodious bui dlugs, and perfect arranl e.
ments, al very low rates Opens It's Winter
Term Tor the reception OF Students, December
litu
Board and Tuition IN Common English, per
Term OF Fourteen Weeks, thirty Ave dollars, u
pad IN GdrGnce
"a For particulars, address the Primer pals,
Fort PLAIN, New YORK.
WANTED al The above Seminary situa.
tion tor TEACHER IN Engl,h Oil Painting
and Drawing.
Fort PLAN New York. nov O. w5w'
S-A FOR RENT The WAREHOUSE
.A.S... fronting on tie waaII lately occupied By
james Dempsey. Possession can be given I'M
medatey.
RI The WAREHOUSE and WHARF now
=llAoecupIed BY Stephen Shinn. Possession
will be given OF the Isl of Sd month next. APP
ply to
S. H JANNEY, No 22 Fartaxst, o. IL
5. NJ JANNEY, Purcelville, Loudoun Co
18th mo l--eodot
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-08
Dimunition for 1850. .
o4e,sUS 81

When it Is recolleced that the expenses OF
the Utah and Paraguay expedition, and the
Interest on the pew public debt, have to be
deducted from the aggregate Tor the next
year, it will appear that there has been 90
actual decrease 10 the expenditures under the
present Administration.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-08

The difficulty between Mr.. Seldom, OF Stat
ford. and Mr.. Jackson, Of Wood. when 90
ourred at the Petersburg Consent'oo' n''
bsen booorably and amioably adjusted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-08

The Centreville md J Times says the fly
is seriously damaging the early sown wheat
10 that county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-08

Two inches Of snow fell in Boston on
Sunday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-08

The nomination Of MIR. Letcber. by the
Petersburg Convention. vindioates that gen.
tlemsn from what We think were the unjust
assaults, in many instances, made against
him by mem bers Of bis own party. That is
one act OF justice. Another act Of justice,
Incidentally produced, if not so Intended, BY
the same nomination, is the Siudication Of
Geo. w. Summers, from the aspersions cast
upop him when be was candidate for Gov
ernor. 1t is now virtually acknowledged
that the objections urged with 80 much eff
feet, in some parts of the State, against that
true Virginian, pure patriot, aud honest
man, were groundess, and ought never to
have been made. lie stands acquitted, We
hold, BY the decision of the Democratic party
Of the State, from any just cause Of ostractsm,
in relation to the Slavery utject. lie could
come before the people now, with no fear of
complaint on that score, by the Democracy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-08

The Senate. on Monday, made the Amis-
ia d claim bill the special order for Monday
next, Messrs. Fessendep, Hale, and others
resisting it. This order seemed to nettle
Mr.. Hale, who took occasion, afterwards,
when the Presidents Message bad been read,
to comment with great freedom upon that
portion Of the document relating to Kansas
affairs. The attack upon the Message was
unnecessary, under the circumstances, con-
ceived in bad taste and temper, and met
with no sympathetic response. Mr.. Hale,
is the first one to make what he designed to
be an sgissting speech.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-08

olnN REV AkD.-hdha",3 .
CZUUTneo!OgIsai >em'n"H ~ w.
sHdra. Va, on Sunday night, ~ 81"
negro boy named CARTER. sd.' u"
bright mulatto, 5 feet, $ or 9 Ihch''
very we'll built. He IS about - !T-.
has very pleasant couN'e'"'''.
the above reward OF 500. II ,ahr" .
State and secured 20 tina. ! -; G.h 90
dress DAVID FIIZHt"H az
sep l7-eott or h [. '''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-08

Majority for Mr.. Letcher over the
vote for the other candidates IL ,52O
Mr.. John R.udoiph Tusker. of Frederick,
WAS nominated Tor Attorney General, by &C.
clsmatI0n.
Tne announced result Of the first ballot
ior Lieutenant Governor is as follows:
The first ballot resulted in no domination.
The total vote polled amounted to IS SIS; ne
cessary for a choice 80 257. Of this vote,
Mr.. Harris received 81 JAY
Old IL QUO
Montague l,o9o
Deiarnett o.lOl
Crutctieid bo3
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-08
FISHERY For KFNT II 50. ..

A FISHERY FOR KfNI j "..
n the ensuing year, or u d', ,.,.
oil years, my FISHING -tuhi.
WALNUT LANDING.
This Shore is Oh NanJemoy h'a...
below Maryland Point. II ha' h''.
cessfully by the same man tor 'A' .@
years, and 'or the last two year' 'a'
many, If not more FISH, than any .-.
the Potomac. To good tenant ~ '..
be moderate. n. NALLtl, N@flr'"'
Charles County. Nd nov -.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-08

= OTltE.-Alt persons are hereby torwarn.
Y ed from Hunting, Shooting, Raging, or
IN any way trespassIng on my lands, al Spring
Bank or Lexington, in Mason's Neck, as the
laws will be rIgldly enforced against every Of.
tender. All pernlssions heretofore gwen 10
Hunt or Shoot on either, are revoked, and none
can be- gwen in future as not only all Game has
been ext!rpated by these Incurslons, but my
Stock harrassed and destroyed TO an extent that
is uGb.aTabls GEORGE MASON.
Spring Bank, Va nov l7-eo3w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-08
GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER DECEMBER s. 1855

Vote, at the Petersburg Convention.
The following is the official statement OF
he ballot Tor the Gubern atorisl nomination !:
Y otes IL favor of Hon John Lstcher 81 ,52S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-08

'EGARS-The subscriber continues to man.
- utacture SCARS, from every choice
grade OF imported Leaf Tobacco. Orders re-.
specially solicited. EDWIN c. BROUN,
No. "a Msdison-strsst.
Alddeburg. Va, oct lS-eo3m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-08

w OOD FOX SALE l1,r ,..r.
w OF OAK and HIChOhl Fl,
sale, either by the quantity or "a. yp,a.
ed in Alexandra. =. u ,,,...., r.,
aug 27--eOu
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-08

The Southern Citizen" under the editor.
ship Of John Mitchell, (the Irish patrict) has
made its appearance in Washington, and is,
as the augural address of the editor states,
to be continued till some day in 1860, by
which time. he supposes, the South will OBJ
tain all they desire or dissolve the Union.-
But in case they will neither do the one nor
other by that day. BIZ Twill decline to urge
them further" The Union doubts whether
the editors views will fnd much support in
this latitude.