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The eastern clarion. [volume] (Paulding, Miss.) 1837-1863, 1858-12-18
IFromhc Icl>bl4u SIN
The Trial Of John w. Wood, ESQ, OF
Holmes County

We attended the trial of this gentle
naeR at Lexington, at tn recent term of
the Holmes Circuit Court, for killing D. c.
Sharpe which resulted in triumphant ac-
qmtal. Beng witness in the case. we
have heretofore forborne to make any
comments on the facts, but now feel nj
liberty to say that from the testimony of
gentlemen of the highest character in the
State, II was clearly proven to be a case of
lustlhable homicide. To correct some
misrepresentation which have been made
nom rumor, and some of which cot into
the public press, we feel it due to Col.
Wood to give the prominent facts in iusti-
hcatlon. 1t appears from the evidence Of
Col. NJ. ID. Haynes. of Yazoo, as we'll rs
from oursef, that Sharpe had made yio-
lent threats against Woods life, both at
NIckSburg and Nazoo City, and that Wood
was informed q the threats, and that
W ood met Sharpe accidentally in thestore
OF Hosklns Antony, when Sharpe upon
seeing Wood or hearing his name called
! by liosklns as he entered the room. iunn,e-
diately wheeled, throwing his right hand
upon his pistol, but before he c0uld drau,
and cock his pistol Wood drew and fred
small selt-cocking pistol. his first Are
taking effect upon the front of Sharne's
mead, passing entirely through the brain
Sharpe fell MORALLY wounded with his
rghthand on thebutt Of his pistol and un-
der hls coat. as proven by John NJ. West
| sheriff of Holmes county. Wood imme-
dIately gave himself up to the sheriff
sharpe was armed with two very large
| pistols. ltalso appeared in evidence thar
sharp had applied to Col. James Reed 10
prepare double-barrel gun, to be loaded
with buck shot and placed in the front
room Of Col. Reeds store. which was
only about forty PAGES from Woods office.
To be used in the event of Sharpe's pistols
lallng him. Sharpe had paraded IN front
! OF Woods office, and even gone no and
| paraded IN front of his house. sharpe had
| gone TO Holmes county threatening Wood
| furdom, parson Owen and Walker Brooke.
OF our own city, (who he supposed resided
stall n Lexington,) and the people of
| Holmes county generally. We give the
/ above brief epitome of the case as an act
of justice to Col. Wood. The prosecution
was conducted with great ability by J. B.
/ Hemphill, Esq, and J. NJ Dyer, Esq, and
the defence by the defendant in person,
/ assisted by the Hon. Walker Brooke and
! J. ]. Hooker, ESD. We did not have the
pleasure of hearing the speeches in the
! case.
The eastern clarion. [volume] (Paulding, Miss.) 1837-1863, 1858-12-18
VIM. CRUISE CRANE,
!. II. MILKIKEN.
THOM AS ! WHARTO'

JACKSON, Nov 20, IojN
N. B. Subscription and donations of
money should beforwarded to Writ Adams
Esq, Treasurer. jackson.
Any articles designed for the society
may be sent directly to the Corresponding
Secretary and Librarian, b. w. Saunders,
Esq. jackson, or they may be deposited
with the officers of the society, or with
either Of the following named gentlemen:
Giles NJ. IIillyer, Matches James Roach.
ESQ, Nicksburgh; ]. F. H. Claiborne.
Bay st. Louis; Hon. Beverly Matthews.
Columbus; Rev. J. II. Ingraham, Holly
Springs Col. J. II. Horne, Wayne county.
The eastern clarion. [volume] (Paulding, Miss.) 1837-1863, 1858-12-18

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RATHER ENTnrsIAsrIc.-The Golconda
Herald says the following story is acbnow-
lodged to bea good un. but we believe
1t has not found its way into thepapers to
any great extent
few years ago some rocuish bows in n
town not thousand miles from the capi-
tai OF New Hampshire, persuaded JOSEPH
N-.-,or as he was generally called,
Joe, to attend Sunday school. Joe was
an overgrown, half witted, profane lad.
ana the boys anticipated considerable fun:
put The various questions propounded to
nm We're so readily and correctly answer
ed that no one could for moment sup
pose that he was not versed in theological
lore
Joe was duly ushered in and placed upon
asettee IN front Of one on which his friends
We're seated, and recitation commenced.
The teacher first took the class through
then regular lessons, and then turned TO
Joe;
MY young friend, who made the world
we inhabit?"
"Eh?' said Joe, turning ua his eyes
like an expiring calf
who made the world we inhahit
Just as he was probably about to give
the answer, one of the boys seated behind
inserted a pin into his does pants about
nine inches below the ornamental buttons
on his coat.
sod Aba,gdH" answered Joe in an ell
evated tone, at the same time raising from
his seat.
That IS correct replied the teacher,
but il is not necessary that you should
rise in answering, sitting posture is just
as we'll"
Joe was seated and the catechism pro
ceeded:
"Who died to save the worlds"
The pin was again inserted and Joe re-
piled, ''Jes,ts CirSt - in a louder tone
than before, again rising from his seal.
THAT is also correct; but do not mani
ifest so much feeling; do be a little more
reserved in your manner, said the teacher,
in an eXpostulsting tone.
After Joe calmed down, the examina-
ton went on.
"What will be the final doom Of all
wicked men?" was the subject now up for
consideration, and as the pin was again
'stuck in. Joe Numbered out with a still
higher elevation of his body, "HeH and
daHRatoHr'
my young friend" said the instructor.
you give true answers to all questions,
but while you are here you should be more
mild in your words DO. if you can, retain
your enthusiasm, and give a loss extended
scope 10 your fsslings,"
The eastern clarion. [volume] (Paulding, Miss.) 1837-1863, 1858-12-18

The friends of Paul Morphy in New
York have determined to present to him
on his return to this country 4 suitable
testimonial of their appreciation of his
skill in the art of chess-playing. Il will
consist Of q set Of gold and silver chest
men, eXquisitely ndclaborately wrought,
mounted on comedian pedostals, and ac-
companied by a richly inlaid chcss-board.
In addition to this, should the fund war.
rant 1t, commemorative medal will be
struck, of which our youthful champion
Will receive a copy in gold, and each sub
scriber 10 the fund. to the amouH Of five
dollars. a copy in bronze.
The eastern clarion. [volume] (Paulding, Miss.) 1837-1863, 1858-12-18

TnE ugliest Of trades, ssid Jerrold. have
their moments Of pleasure. Now, ifIwere
Agrave digger, or even a hangman. there
are some people ! could work for with I.
great deal Of enjoyment.
The eastern clarion. [volume] (Paulding, Miss.) 1837-1863, 1858-12-18

81 know | am q perfect bear in my man
ners, SAID young farmer to his sweet
heart. NO, indeed, you are not. John.
you have never Rugged me yet. You are
more sheep than bear"
The eastern clarion. [volume] (Paulding, Miss.) 1837-1863, 1858-12-18

A quack doctor, on his death bed. will
ed all his property to lunatic asylum, Civ
ing As q reason for doing so,that he wish
ed ms property to return to the liberal
class who patronized him.
The eastern clarion. [volume] (Paulding, Miss.) 1837-1863, 1858-12-18

The Senator who won the $4,000 at
lhe faro banllofthe distinguished sports
man recently deceased at Washington.
S! said to have been Hon. James A. Pearce
Of Maryland.
The eastern clarion. [volume] (Paulding, Miss.) 1837-1863, 1858-12-18

We learn from the Memphis Avalanche
that Gen. B. F. Stringfellow, of Kansas
notoriety, intends to settle there to prao-
tee Law.
The eastern clarion. [volume] (Paulding, Miss.) 1837-1863, 1858-12-18

Az Indiana paper refuses to publish Gu
loCies gratis, but adds: 1--WE will publish
the simple announcement of the death of
our friends with pleasure"
The eastern clarion. [volume] (Paulding, Miss.) 1837-1863, 1858-12-18

PAY OF MAGAZINE WRITERs.-The Satur-
day Press, in an articleon Literary Paw"
says that IIarper's Magazine pays its wri-
tiers from $50 70 SO, per page. the Allan
tic Monthly from So to SO the Knicker-
booker 3, which is equal to $, for Harper.
and Sc. for the Atlantic, the North Amer
lean Rcview, 81, 80 per mage.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-06-03
Peculiar Habits of the Shad,

r. L. Pell Of New York, recently de-
livered a very interesting lecture on the
pecnliarities Of fish. Of the world fa-
nous Shad, he thus explains their ways of
life in the great ocean of waters.
The most interesting Of all fish to me
is the common shad, which may be re-
garded as a source Of commercial wealth
and national industry, and a miracle Of
Nature in its multiplication and coptinu.
ance. Notwithstanding thousands Of
myraids. are destroyed by the agency OF
of man, and tens Of thousands Of myra-
ids In the V state, we lind an undi-
minished abundance year after year,
which a only be accounted for by their
extraordinary creative ability. They
span about forty-6ve thousand. They
have a peculiarly sloping head and ia
pering body, projecting under jaw, sharp.
small teeth, forked tail, dusky blue color,
with a line Of dark roand spots on
each side, sometimes four and often ten
in number, and | have frequently seen
them without any. They ascend our riy-
ers from the first of April to the 10th Of
June, for the purpose of spawning which
they accomplish in the same manner that
bass do, except that the male fails to COW
er tho ova this necessary operation is
performed by the ebbing and flowing tide.
The organization of this fish enables it
to breathe either salt or fresh water.
and taking advantage of this fact. [ have
been enabled to breed them in ponds, and
from numerous experiments, | an led to
believe that shad live but a single year,
and that when they pass down our rivers
after spawning, they are SO weak and
emaciated that they fall an easy prev to
voracious fish. They grow in a single
season to weigh from FIVE to eight
pounds they appear as well as the her.
ring, to have been created to form the
food of the myriad inhabitants of the
ocean. They take, like the herring, OF
which they are enormously called by fish
ermen the mother, the circuit of the sea,
commencing in the regions of the North
Pole, in schools equalling in extent the
whole of Great Britain and France
When they reach the coast of Georgia
they seperate into immense %squadrons
and as the season advances, run up all
the rivers on our coast, followed a little
later by the herring. Late writer's ques
ton the migratory character Of these
fish and suppose that they remain through
out the winter in the most profound
debths of the ocean, b~urrowing in the
mud. This is bad philosophy as they are
not organized for living in mud and The
structure Of their air bladders proven
them from sinking in deep water. Theil
form indicates clearly that they wer,
designed by nature to swim zeal tn,
surface of the sea, and to be always ii
motion. | have had herring in my pond
with shad, several hundred at a time
and never saw them at rest.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-06-03

/" Benton remained and drank tea with
US, In accordance with my earnest wishes,
aud sent the picture home the next day:
but he has not been here since. | doubt
whether he will ever com again. The
fact is, your friend Fred Kennedy has
never felt so humble as he has since that
day, and | have wondered how Jane. who
knew US both well, could have made the
choice she did between US"
so have l." | most emphatically re
sponded.
Well, now | am bothered to know what
to dc with Benton. He is too proud to
receive any fayors from me. | cannot Of.
Ter him money! cannot offer him any.
thing. I'll tell you what | have been
thinking about, and you shall tell me
how it strikes you. You see what a fell
low ! am. | shall tear myself all to pie.
ces IN a few years. and | have brought
myself to this. Before l die | will make
2 solemn request Of Jane to marry Benton
for a second husband"
At this moment Mrs. Fred Kennedy
appeared, er cheeks flushed to vermil-
lion with the effect Of the cold evening
air. | did not wonder at the ennobling
influence of such q pure beauty as hers
upon Benton's sensitive mind. Fred in
PRODUCED me, and somehow we all found
ourselves before the portrait at once.
I've told Tom all about it" said Fred
to bis wife.
Mrs. Kennedy gave him a look OF
WOUNDED reproach, and then said to me in
a way which speaks volumes, " You know
Fred"
Fred has become a humble man, a nd
bids fair to put off the day of happiness
to a very indefinite future. Besides his
family has been increased to that degree
that it would be doubtful whether the ar
list would be willing to take the bereayed
Mrs. Kennedy With the " incumbrances.p
Still | have no doubt that Fred 5 mag
mary sacrifice has served its purpose in
restoring in some degree, his self-respect.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-06-03

A correspondent of a Belleville paper
says: In the early settlements Of the
Sangany' country, long before the coun-
ties of Saugamen and Green were or
gained, there were several families who
went to these counties from st. Clair
county, and among the number was a
man by the name of Levi Day, who col
lected a company of men and came down
to St. Clair County for seed corr in the
spring for several years in succession.-
On his way down he would tell the peo-
pie that he was going down to Egypt
for corn The early frosts in that coun-
try injured the corn so it would not
sprout, and they were obliged to have
seed corn from some place. This was
thirty six years ago. we'll recollect the
circumstance, for | used to help to shell
the corn myself, which my father nsed to
sell them tor seed. This was long before
Chicago was thought Of as a CITY,"
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-06-03
REMOVAL OF THE
GunsInith's Shop.

r SCfINAUTZ has removed his Gunsmithing
IL. Establishment to his residence just above the
Methodist Church, in Freehold, where he may at all
times be found, ready and willing to do any work in
his line, as neat, cheap, and durable as it can be
done any where. / take this opportunity also to re-
turn thanks to those of my friends who have here
tofore favored me with their custom, and trust
from the satisfaction I have given them, that7in my
new locality l shall retain their custom, and form
the acquaintance and receive the patronage of many
new ones.
~ l have had on hand, for six months, a mum
Der of Guns and Pistols, left by persons for rep air
which if not called for soon, will be sold, to pay 70
the. labor on the same.
L. SCHNAUTZ.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-06-03

30 An anecdote is related Of a young
preacher, who had for his text a verse
from the parable Of theten Virgins; and
the course Of the sermon explained
That IN old time, that it was customary,
when the bridegroom and groom were
coming, for ten virgins to go out and
meet them, and escort them home-6ve Of
these virgins being male and five female
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-06-03

Baltimore, Md. Oct. %, 1851.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-06-03
TO The Public.

THE UNDERSIGNED, HAVING A CONSID-
l. cradle experience in Literary Affairs, and being
well known as a Writer,-now offers his services to
all those in want of Literary aid. He will furnish
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES for Albums
Acrostics, and Poetry on any subject wished for
The s~trictest confidence maintained. Address (post
paid,) FINLEY JOHNSON,
a Baltimore, Md.
Baltimore. Md. Oct. 90. 1851. LIT
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-06-03
HANTLET BOILING,
WILLIAM D.

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
OFFICE IN THE COURT HOUSE YARD, NEXT
~ door to A. c.. McLean's office, Freehold, N. j.
All kinds Of writings drawn up and executed.
Houses and Lots and Farms, &C.. for Rent or
sale attended to.
Freehold, March 26, 1857. 22-tf.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-06-03
R. ALLEN. JR.
At Red Bank and Long Branch.

COUNTY. n. j.,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
COLLECTOR, Master and Examiner in Chancery
= Notary Public, Commissioner of Deeds for New
York, New Jersey, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Elk
OHicio Of the New England States. Soldiers, Bount,
service Warrants obtained and disposed Of.
Red Bank, Oct. !, 1856.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-06-03

NEGRO CoMFoRT.-A dying West India
planter, grooming to his fayorlte negro
servant, sighed out:
.Ah, Sambo, I'm going a long, long
journey"
ANebber mind, massa," said the negro,
consolingly, him all de way down hill"
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-06-03

pa4 Why is wit like a Chinese lady's
foot? Because breyity ia the sole of it.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1858-10-28

DEPOT,
40. PUBLIC SQUARE.


DEPOT,
A2,PUBLTC SQUARE.
FFFRsts hiafendsana the tade, the largest sua best
leeons q Brandies, Gins, Runs Portss Aeeras, ehees
s oampagnss ever brought NashTls, consisting Of ts tel
COGNAC BBANDTEs.
yals., Robins & Cos Pals, in =, X aaa x pipes
Casglon Fine Champagne, In Z pipes only
Lsdedere Pale, In =, 4 and y pipes.
La ROCHELLE BI&ANDAEss
Psitvoisins Pale and Dark in X pipes;
Rsyteau, do do do do
Alexandra seigaeitc, DARK, In Il, < and = pipes.
HOLLAND GINS.
Msdor sevon, In pipes;
Grape Leaf, In pipes
Anchor, In pipes.
RUNS.
Jamaica, very old;
st. Croixl New Crop
WINES
Dun Gordon sherry;
Golden Cluster Madeira;
PuSeJuice old 0porto Port;
Burgundy Ports;
Malaga Wines, dry and sweet.
CHAMPAGNES.
Charles Hsidsick, quarts and pnt5,
Creme Of Silery. quarts and pints
Hector Scquart and Eils' quarts ana pina;
Grown Brand, do do
Lyon dc do DO
CLARETS.
200 boxes assorted,
AROMATIC SCHTE DAM SCKENAPPS.
1000 boxe quarts and pin This article is without any doubt,
the best sehnapps offered In the United States, and its
dicinal properties has rot its equal.
Before purchasing elsewhere call and examine for yourselves
Remember ~ Public Square, at B. T. Shields t!unel5l
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1858-10-28

DY virtue Of decree Of the Circuit Court Of ne United
states for the District Of Middle Tennessee in the case o.
Vim H. others Allen T. 0Ooch and otersl vi III
on the ga day Of October next Al the Coa House door INT
town Mur seOTo, sell At public sss two negro men naa
Frsn and Thomas for cash being two the negroes mentioned
ss dezee 0rdrsa bSSoa for The comp nan e ests
8. Az. Of ND Csa%
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1858-10-28

CoTToK IN BoMBAT.-The Bombay OvrEaad Sian
dard Of Sept 9TH, says: 'The Eve tons Of American
cotton seed sent out for distribution amongst the
culiivators by the Manchester Cotton Supply As
sociaiion left England in May, and reached this
plaee in August; it ought to have been here in
March, and by this time in blossom. OF course
the kindly intended donation, which would, had
L arrived in time, have been most gratefully
received and in all likelihood extensively turned
60 account; is 30 much money thrown aWsy.
By next season the seed will be useless. Not one
Of all the things prayed for by the Association in
August, 1857, and promised by the Indian House
and Board Of Control has ever received the civiity
Of formal notice The operations Of the Western
India Canal irrigation Company have stood still
since 1856, because the supreme government refuses
60 give any answer whatever The native merchants
Of Goozerat are still prevented constructing their
cotton shipping port in the Gulf Of Csmbsy, as are
tbo-e Of B mbay from exesysting q tide basin for
cotton boats both ct their own charge. Govern
ment has the power to prevent the exercise Of pri
vsts enterprise aud interrupt the prosperity Of the
oountry-why debsr it from the exercise OF us priv
legei Enterprise may be put STOP to or lsOguish;
appointments are always filled up with the most
praiseWorlhy promptitude. JObbeTy never fsileth "
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1858-10-28
AK. WILLIAMSON. ARCHER cHEATHA n
WILLIAMSON & CHEATHAm,
IMPORTERS OF
BPamdfes, Wines, and Liquors,
AND DEALERS IN
HAVANA CIGARS, TOBACCO, &c, &C.,
NO. COLLEGE STREET,
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE.


THyE Undersigned have in store the following pure Liquors
Wines &C., which they oner 20 the trade at low prices
favorable terms respectfully invite purcha Of those good
our Louor and Wines are purchased direct through the Gus
tom House and be warranted genuine Being determined
ourselves that we can or such Inducements to Cash anC
Prompt dealers, as will meet their views. -E
Brandies, Gin, Rum and Whistles,
20 and 4 pipes Fine Oognae 10 bbs superior Rye Whisky
J. i pps Bordeaux DO 90 bbls Old RE do
6 do f2S aiS5 Gin 100 3 ne FSU U9 coSH 90
2puncheOns pure W. l. RUM 2Punoeon5 Irish and Scotch
Malt Whisky, best brands.
Wines.
100 baskets and bxs Champagne, 90 do sauternas;
% boxes Hook and MessIs; 70 90 % old and ans;
20 do Hungarian, White and 10 do Maderai
boxes @s T h; Os' g gs T., .-.,,,,
Porter, Ale, &C.
% casks London orter, best brands
3 do English and scotch Ae, best hraudsi
20 boxes Boxers celebrated Wine Btters;
90 do French Cordals, assorted;
% do Brandy Cherries ...-
10 do Curacao, Msreschino and Absynthe
Cigars.
10000 genuine Havana cigars $4,000 German Cigars
choicest rands 5l'u1o Baltimore kssnilas DO
Tobacco.
qobxs Fine vrinia Chewing Tobacco T. ". Anderson;
i i & !: & & .s5;.,.s S:si 4:
10 bo... s8s Virginia Chewing Tobacco suthsnd' sine qua
% boxes fine Virginia Chewing Tobacco, "Chamber FppsH
Golden Leaf"
20 boxes fine virginia hsVng Tobacco, "LanghOrn Armtsad
No. ], Gold LeafiR FL. .-.. .
10 boxes ane Virginia Chewing Tobacco Aliens
so boxes best Tennessee do do.
Also:
Is x boxes Kean smit5 celebrated TWist and Paneake
Danvle Tobacco equal, not SUPERIOR to Oser-
ed in this market
with 1any other articles with the business
WILLIAMSON & CHEATHAM, 4
ssp9 No. 9, College street, Nashville Tenn.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1858-10-28
Il. n. GLAsCOCK

A UCTIONEER AND GENERAL AGENT, would offer
services the public Agent for the sale Of Real Estate
HeEroes Furniture, Dry Goods Groceries other species
property, either IN town country Being determined 70 de
vote ny tine and having had consdrabe
experience, ahtts myself that give saetion g those
Fol in that line. can always be found 81 the
Counting Room q ne "Pats 0Eea where ~ absence
der nay be let, naT-ta
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1858-10-28
RrOadWaV HOu
LINCOLN HOUSE,
n n IN ~ IT. " EO @ = I

LINCOLN HOUSE,
TULLAR0KA, TEVEESSEE.
10. B. SMITH PRoPRRToR
HAVING taken charge Of the above HOTEL viii endcavor
please all who may favor with call OF my friends
citizens Nashville Davidson county,
cit patronage. Ny table will at s times provided with
best the country affords, and viii be taken please
There good Livery Stable contiguous this house.
Fayetteville Mulberry and nchburg Mail and Passenger coach
leaves every Monday Wednesday Friday the
places u O'clock p and returning every Tuesday
THURSDAY, and Saturday II O'clock making connections
with the Nashville and Chattanooga, and Meinnve Man
chester Mail Trains.
TullahOma August IA, 1857.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1858-10-28
we.t Na,hville apa Eaq.gieIa.


ME osr for sac several beautiful Building Lots IVES,
Nashville fronting Broad, Demuzirana and Locusl
srs9 Also. TIVE lots on Gay and Psrk in Watkns
nancent Addition 70 Nashville Ass, tmbeei 5ui ding
lots n Hcutons Addition to Edgefed On Woodland and Bus
saii Streets. CAN soon o. yen Vii lose harEains
il. 4 B " BROWN,
octe-lm AZ Cherry Street.