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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-11-30
MECKEENBURG BONDS.
Seven per cent per annsEEn.

These Bonds undoubtedly the safest investment
that be made, and are really preferable to any
State Bonds.
The County cannot repudiate. They bear screen per
cent interest payable semannually, with Coupons for
the same They of the denomination of co. which
will make them more current and useful for domestic
purposes The coupons will prove convenient
medium for paying county taxes. The citizens of the
county should possess them and they offered to
them. Proposals left at either Bank in Charlotte or
with Capt John Walker will receive prompt attention
II. W. GUION,
Sept %, 1853. Prest W, c. &. R. Railroad Co.
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PIG IRON for Sale.


large quantity of very superior soft grey Pig Iron
for FoundricS.
lalso have several experienced mouldCrs prepared
do any Kind of work in their line.
Apply to F. VI. REINIIARDT
Cottage Home Lincoln CountvN C..
Nov. ., 1853 If
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N office.
TRX ES.
TIN W ARE 4 STOVE
DEPOT.

DEPOT
a. a. M NJ TAYLOR
WOULD respectfully announce to the public that
he continues to carry business at the store
the corner formerly occupied b. IIuggins Harry
where he keeps constantly on hand the largest aSso
mcnt of STOVES
Ner offered in North Carolina among which will he
found the celebrated
Iron Witch Cooking Store,
which has gained such famous reputation in the
Southern country for the last eighteen months This
Stove he warrants superior to any Cooking Stove
in 1t is simple in its arrangements consumes less
fuel, and does more work in given time than any
other Stove in He will put beside any other
Stove of the size in the United States and if
felt the price of the stove and quit selling and 20 for
the better one. lie has all kinds of
ParloT and Box Stoves:
and keeps constantly extensive and varied Stock Of
Tin, Mcct-h~n, Japan, and britannia Ware,
Brass Krttics, Cast Iron Bct7stcodS
Hat Racks, C.ulVcs, Dr.,
all Of which will be sold, Wholesale and Retail cheap
err than has ever been before offered in this vicinity
He would return his thanks to his friends and Gus
toners for the very liberal patronage they bave bcow
ed upon him, and they may rest assured that he will
endeavOr, by close attention business together with
determination to please, try to merit continuance
ofthe
Ladies and Gentlemen particularly invited to call
and examine his Stock.
EG7y~ All kinds of JOB WORK attended to with dis
patch; and all ORDERS will be faithfully and promptly
attended to. ~Ea9a
Charlotte, June lG, 1851. If
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1HUTc ICStfNtOHY
AS to the value Of Quinns Rheumatic Remedy:
CHARLOTTE n. c., Aug 10, 1858.
Mr. ". W. QUINN, Dear Sir: 1t is we'll known to the
citizens of Charlotte and Meckenburg county generally
that for years past have been afflicted with Rheuma-
tsm its form-so badly off that frequently for
months in succession unable to move either hand
or foot tried all the remedies could hear Of both
North and South none of them effected anything like
permanent cure and many failed to give even temporary
relief Hearing of your Rheumatic Annihator, as Il
last procured two three bottles, used it &C
cordng directions, and am happy to certify that in
remarkably short time it has entirely cured me- effect
ing such thorough that believe there IS not
yestge of the disease now left in my system have
hesitation in stating that your Rheumatic Annihila-
tor the only for rheumatism that has ever
come within my knowledge and believe the only re-
liable offered to the public. Persons aHlcted
with the painful disorder heavy debt Of gratitude
for your invaluable discovery You at liberty to
this you please. EDND TEhRkS
Assist. Assayer T. S. Branch Mint.
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ESE0nEefS. REdnEetS.

Fine Bed and Negro Blankets; also kerseys and Plains
for Plantation USE will be found cheap in price at
FISHER Il BURROU CHS.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-11-30
rheumatism
Can certainly be cured by Prepare
tion made in Charlotte. N. C.. ..

ton made in Charlotte, N. c.,
TENIIE subscriber makes preparation that will cure
4 the worse of Rheumatism known. Having
been afflicted with the disease for long time himself,
and having been cured by this medicine he can safely
recommend it to the public. Many citizens of Char
otc and of Mecklenburg county, can testify to the
efficacy of the preparation; and all he asks OF any one
is to give it a trial.
nea- PRICE, 81 so per bottle.
Apply to me, or address me at Charlotte, n G.
July 20, 1853 W. W. QUINN.
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HA1D"A

Agricultural Imple ments.
Corn-Shc!lers, Straw-Cutters, Corn and Cob Mills,
Grit Mills, Plows, Cu!tivators, &C.. by
FISHER & BURROUGHS.
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In the Corner Store recently occupied by l. S Williams
INVITE ATTENTION and solicit examination of thei
Dress Goods Embroidcrics, ShawlS, Cloaks,
and Carpetings, which they have
in great variety.
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August 10, 1858.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1858-08-15

The atlantic TeIegraPh--rhe new French
EoFt OF CherbOuFg--'Ehe Results Of ahese
Great Scientific WORKS, etc.
WASHINGTON, August The fourth Of August
will be marked by two memorable events. That
day witnessed the complete submersion Of the sc
lantic telegraph cable, and the completion Of the
new port Of he French smpire-ChsrbOurg Both
may be considered a. remarkable iriumphs Of labor
and science over natural obstacles.
Nature has made no port on the Gaic side Of the
British Channel But Cherbourg had The advantage
Of a roadstesd, which has been cleared cut aud
closed By an embankment fifteen thousand feet
long, with breadth Of ESQ feet al the base. The
hsrboT, which is defended by powerful forts and
batteries, will accommodate four hundred ships
The difficulties which these works presented, are.
say engineers, uuexampled by previous maratime
construction CherhOurg is already called, in Eng
land, the Sebastopol of France IL is true that Sc
bastopOl was taken, but it required the energies of
three powerful nations 10 do it-and after ALL il
taken by the French The English papers say thai
they can knock down the work, at any time. But
that is a matter 10 be tried
The Courier des Etats Unis remarks upon this
subject as follows: "CherbOurg. finished and united
20 Paris by aTailrOad, gives to France a power,
and We may add, its Inauguration is a rev guar
anteee Of the maintenance Of peace" CherbOurg
viii certainly afford a shelter for the magnificent
French Marine, in case of war with naval
power.
he political, economical and social influence Of
the inter-cOntinent telegraph is not at once, be
estimated Its Ultimate importance is not easily to
be calculated lt will make Europe more familiar
with America and her resources and institutions,
and will promote emigration from the old world to
the new That is Of the effects that Is nearest
and most apparent. BaitiH0rs SIN.
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p 'AREss ssFllllqy Comfy Tenn,
I EENuE Cars On tie Nashville ana l7bs,-s,, -
CoEsn every ay ~ r e55 2. oelasl A A., and aFe az
ne arrival Of the cars o. tfs Nas - ~ -
o-a ClaLasoosl- he ssEanes Railroad olrs uiii
viii b. found COED otei fer fhs l-i -
ana also Plerd line Of four heFss C0acori Pss es r.
readiness % convey passengers 70 Beerss spriae 4 -. ~
aoo1t eghien miles over q the leTees moari - h.
ne ste. Persons wishing 70 see he extensive mining re
sols On ne - anee and 7issns tie @ o. rslf
southern CniFerse iaudabe enterprise, which g vi al
- l-fe an oppoftu1tT q
edged desirable retreat, where vii found one 81 -
A long ne RsoPHeorof the Cit Hotel az Nashville and Who
= % .Gorany known % te public for style and aV in
pains to make visitors eof,-f. ~ ~ b-v ~ f.r
Leefa = auoicr road Becrseha Surns from Ntrills via
anooga Rair5s at uiia s Fl s a ny saq Is
s.lae aag ana F1n9Es VIII remain "a Mssnnvils an nzt,
Bessheta Springs WA leilhnGillc sverg
In addison . tic Sb5vs routes. sers Is & sf ss,r,.
Post Coaches lasEing Nashville daily Except sundayl 49, p ~
and Sunday ecloek, A. n. ne stare VII arrive ID -
anon at O'clock P Except sanyl aa "a Sun
ny q 9eoes p 81 Passages Eili leaye LeuHeB every
3 Se1tnnyie az ~ ociosk, p r., day. and STAY all
49, , ' as ainny lie a. oooek A. NJ. and arrive q Bs
route from Nashville p Bahea, IS. This r0d MoLdsu-
sii ~ 49, as balance q he road, aiier lealius ths
distance from Nashville % Bee7shea S o3 miles fbis ro Is
am running also, foUhora COACHES every dsT frav.
excepted rom MeslDnyills 70 Sparta, in Comedies win g.
iom Sparta via Crab Orchard and Kngstol, b Loudou on he
hast lenneses and Georgia Raoas making eia1
ton with the ears az L0udon.
Passengers obtain through tcss az de Stage 0ce under
the Commercial Hotel, at hys g al he aov and
mediate points; also n Carthage, Chest Mound and CooEV
have, connection vita Dc rsginE interest IS BssTefu
SPRING. large ana veil cond iiysfv si,bis vbs- v-5
can find az an times, Bugges R0ckavays iso-horse s
and The best % Saddle HOSES b hire
Persons visiting the Springs with their private courance can
nave ter horses we'll taken care % at reasonable charrc
All persons hiring vehicles horses retrn prousrt
IN good order, o. pay for an damages nat accrue.
iS-dStUsF ~ A. PRICE.
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N. lIedieal DepartInent.

SESSION 1s5s-9.-The seventh annual Courss Of Lee.
lures in this Institution i commerce Monday, tie q Of
NoFem0er and continue t e ast Of the ensuing lach
THOMAS r. JENNINGS, NJ. d.. Professor Of A1at0my.
J. BRIES LISusLETs A. D. Professor Of Chemistry azd Phar
macy
C. WINSTON, d.. Professor o. Aater ssica and Medical
Jurisprudence.
A. H. BCoHANAS, N. D., Professor Of Surgical Anatomy and
Physiology.
JouS WEIs6s n D. Professor Of Obstetrics and Tn Dissas
% Women and Children.
PAUI T. Eva NJ D., Professor Of Prn1Plss and Practice OF
surgery.
W IoIS NJ D, Professor o, In.tuiss aud Practice OF
Medicine.
wnuss 7. BEraos NJ D., Adjunct Professor and Demonss7r
OF Anatomy.
The Anatomical Rooms viii be opened for students tie first
Monday in October (the 5th).
Preliminary Course Of Lectures, free 20 all sn will
be given BY the Professors, commencing also AZ Monday
% October.
The Tennessee state Hospital under the direction Of o. Fscui-
~, il open to the class free Of charge
Cnique has ablished connection Unirer-
sty az which operations performed, and prescribed
All lectureli upon in the presence Of the ciass.
Amount Of fees Tor Lectures is S05i Matrculon a tpad
Only 50 Practical Anatomy SO; Graduation 80
Good boarding Be procured FOR 80 81 per week FOR
further Information or Catalogue apply 10
". K BOWLING. N D.. Dean u the Faculty.
NASHVILLE. Tenn, s l8ul5S.-iFaa
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PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD.
6

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a. - zzEEs -
NE Great Central Route, connecting the Atlantic cities with
y western Northwestern and Southwestern States By
tn9ons Railway direct This road also Pburg
win aay lines OF Steamers 70 all p0r the Western Rivers,
and at Cleveland and Ssnduy vi ports on the
North|eslsrn Lakes making the direct, cheapest anil red
IceTote by which FREIGHT can be forwarded
treat Hest
RATES BETWEEN PHILADELPHIA AND PITTsBURG.
FIRST CLAss.-Boots, Shoes, Dry Goods lin ~ $3.50. ,oo.
bOxes) Rurs, Feathers &c. '0C' PET lOOb e
SECOND CLAss.-Books and Stationary, Dry en- - 100.
Goods lin haes,) Hardware, Leather &c. u'0 per lOo'
THIRD OLAss--Anylls, Bagging, Bacon and zo - iona
Pork lin bulk,) Hemp, &c, 'OS leI lOOb'
FOURTH CLAss-COdee Fish, Bacon, and Pork .o - ,oou
(pscked,) Lard and Lard Oil, SUI Per IVOB D..
ElOur-l5cts per hbl. until further notice.
Grain-30cts. per 100 his, until further notice.
CottonS2 bale exceeding 5000 lbs. weight until fur
ther notice.
III In shipping Goods from any point East Of Philadelphia
e particular to marx package ''pa. PiEdhib EgirOHd"
All Goods consigned to the Agents OF this Railroad Pade
Pha or Pttsburg will be forwarded without detention.
FREIGHT AGENrs-Larrs WormiCy & Co., Memphis, Tenn
X = sa IS & Co.. St. Louis j. S. Mitchell Son, Evansville
1ndiana Dumesuil, Bell and Murdoch, aud Carter Jee
LOUISVILLE KY r. c. Meldrum, Madison, Indiana Sprrzuin
4 Brown and Irwin Co.. Cincinnati, n. ". Graham & Co..
GAINESVILLE, Ohio Leach Co.. No. 81 Khy street, Boston,
Lech Co Astor House. New York. No. ], William street.
and NO Battery Place, New York; E. J. Sneer, Philadelphia
AagreW kOou, Baltimore; Geo. G. Franccus, Pitsburg
ii. ii. HOUSTON, General FTeight 1gcTt, PAi'G.
II. J, L0MBAEBT, SaP't,, Altoona, Penn.
april, '5s-tf
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UNIVERSITY OF NASHVILLE.


MILITART COLLEGE.
J. BsERU LINDSEY, ". D. D. D. ChancslloF Of nc UnfFg
and Professor of Chemistry and Geology.
Col B. B. 5oHsos, Superintendent q ts Military College
Professor Of Engineering.
JAMS T. HALTON, AN Professor Of Mathematics Naiur Phil.
0sophy, and Astronomy.
J h STEWART, NJ, Professor Of Greek and Latin Languages
and Literature
P. L. THTssSs, An. Professor Of French and Drufur
c. 5 BLAcNIE, An MD, Professor Of Botany Natural
History.
Rev = W HOvTE, An Nd Professor Of Msntal and Moral
Philosophy, and BibIiea Literature
G, x. WIysroS, Md, Surgeon.
The Gr term Of the Academic year commences en-
OF September, and the second llth Of February
Tuition boarding. washing, el, rooms servants areancs
and use Of arms 500 per term. Matfcua0n fee, s. Students
are required . furnish their Vh Be done mod
crate charge, by rent purchase. Engineering French, spanish,
German, Drawing Bookkeeping, and Fencing, ch SO per
term Of twenty weeks
regular Collegiate eour he ancient reputation o. the
University for soenshc and classical scholarship win te an
tainer and AZ the same time every facility Afforded those Ehu de-
sire to pursue partial oour Resides tie four raz College
classes there Is also pIeparstoy class sudeu gn l4rzs
Of ace vii Iinot be admittell.
ny the military discipline effective govsfnments esb-
lhsd and health, physical culture good order, industrious
habits, promoted.
Catalogues additional information apply to member
Of tn Faculty. July ], 100.
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Further from California.

BY the steamship st. Louis at New York on the
l1th, We have the following California news:
The steamship Star Of the West left Aspin wall a.
the same time for this port via Key Vest with the
mails aud 81, 5OO, coo in trea- ure from San Fran
cisco Upward Of 5 / $40 600 in gold including
$4,000 from the Fraser river mines, cane down,
destined for England
The advices from Frazer river continued to be
favorable and the emigration brisk as ever though
excitement had somewhat subsidized. Other gold
discoveries reported further north the other
side Of Frazer river.
The Olympia Pioneer states that in the attack
before reported, made BY the Indians upon party
Of miners going up the Colombia river, there were
IS whites aad more than 100 Indians killed
There has been a collision between the Mercer
Mining Company in Ma-ipOsa county and some Of
Col. Fremonrs men. The mining company made
armed attack on Fremont's men, who we're work
ing mine at Pine Tree Drift. FremOht's men de-
Tended themselves, holding possession Of the place.
with arms in their hands, for several days An ap-
plicaJion finally made 20 the Governor who Was
preparing to call out the military, when the assail-
ants withdrew, leaving Fremonts men Ia possession
The steamer Commodore, which left San Fran
cisco on the Sth Of July for Victoria had returned
in a sinking condition. She had large freight and
many passengers
TIE California markets are not quite so firm,
owing to many arrivals from the States and the
heavy lmpOrtations during The fortnight There
was however a heavy demand for cured meats aud
-four, till within few days. when it fell eff owing
70 rather discouraging accounts from Frazer river.
Coal. which had further advanced on the opening
of the fortnight, met with a heavy decline towards
the close, owing 10 the withdrawal Of two steamers
from the Frazer river route There have been large
transactions in coffee, all Of which IS sold into see-
ond hands and held for advance. Maekerel and
Goldfish had experienced fair business. Provisions
of all kinds had advanced, particularly pork and
bIcon Of which large purchases had been made of
lots to arrive. Butter is dropping. Lard has hea
vily declined. Rice is also lower Sugars are
dropping, with large stocks on hand.
Nearly forty vessels hsd left San Francisco during
the fortnight for the new gold digging.
strong contention had arisen among the Demo
Gratis of California for the possession Of the nomi,
mating convention, the contest being between the
Douglas men under Mr. Broderick and the friends
Of the Administration
The Oregon Legislature has chosen Gen. Lane
and Deloien Smith as Z Senators.
From the IsflmUs-The steamer Saranae has gone
to San Juan del Sur, the Merimae and Decatur TO
CallsO, and the Vandalia 10 the Islands.
At Calso, the case Of the Americans who were
seized some time ago as hilibuseFs by The Peruvian
Government has been disposed CT by sentencing all
I the parties TO i year hard labor.
4 violent shock Of an earthquake occurred
4 July u.
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FENHE ONLY ROUTE by which through tickets Washington
can be procured which point we'll Baltimore
Is the shortest direct and in every respect the reliable
route II Is te only route By which purchasers Of Through
Ic6e to New York enabled reach the of Baltimore,
Philadelphia, and New York at the cost Of ticket New York
only thus enabling business and travellers for pleasure
Information to visit four OF the principal cities the Union
less cost than can be afforded BY any other
ana II Is the only route b. hc Through Tickets be had
70 Richmond, Norfolk Wnchsser. Fredericksburg, aad Peters
burg, Va; Charleston Savannah, Macun Atlanta, Augusta,
beTkley Springs and Bedford Springs.
Messengers from Nasr take the Stage Coaches Of Carter &
Ihor9s or steamers Cumberland river, Louisville
connecting there with the United Mail Cncin
ha or with the Jacksonville Railroad Indianapolis Ind
@ direct connection at Columbus, Ohio, with the Central
ONO Railroad 70 Wheeling, whence close connection with the
Baltimore and Ohio arOad is made 70 Washington City Bat
more, Philadelphia and New York.
i = Passengers holding Through Tickets from Memphis are
transferred at Cairo the Of Illinois CenrGl Railroad
from thence passing through Terra Haute, indianapolis Dayton
and Aenia, % Columbus Three Daily leave Columbus
% A NJ $50 p NJ. and u, p NJ.
IL Travellers requested while is the
oRtV route aordng Through Tickets Eastern Cities at
t same rate charged by other routes to AeIU York OH it is
also inc sor test most speedy and direct all the leading points
IN the East The distance from Columbus Baltimore
30 miles, being about 100 shorter to New York than hv any
consequently less detention, than BY any other.
lis The read is talasted with entirely
free from dust
Nashville, Tenn. IT '47'
For Through Tickets, apply in Louisville at the Office Of the
T. 3 Mail steamers 70 the Jefersonville Railroad Once
Saam Street. WIN. S. WOODSIDE.
Master transportation B. & Q. r. r.
JOHN n. SHARP, General Western Agent.
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Fare Reduced.
Cabin Passage to New York SEQ.
Steerage ditto SO
REV YORK and CHARLESTON sidewheel Z. S. EIail
j Steam Ships, through in As to SO hours.
Steam Ship C0tUna6id, 1900 tons NJ. Berry Commander.
AE8hCile, 1900 tons l.. NJ. hurry, Commander
Jas. 1idger, $500 tons, r. Adams, Commander
Marion, 100 tons, W. J. Foster, Commander
-H-eH LEAVE Adgers Wharves Wednesday
%-E5Fl15zs and Saturday at high
EElllis These Steamships ali built expressly for
$3.50 this line, and for safety, speed and comfort
Unrivalled the Coast.
Tables supplied with every luxury attentive
Commanders, Will insure travellers by this line every possible
comfort and accommodation.
Cabin passage, $40
Storage passage,
For freig passage, apply to
HENRY MUSHROOM, & CO., Agents,
Cor. East Bay and Adger's South Wharf,
JulyI0-f Charleston, S. G.
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COUNTRY HOME FOR SALE.--Fourteen
"A and Oneha of choice land be purchased on very
reasonable terms 1t convenient 70 the market as vegetable
garden Apply TO
w. l.. HOND. Lr
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The Ticket Office in the Passenger Depot and is open
hour before the starting Of each Train, which allows time
for the purchase OF Tickets 1t open other during
the day. Passengers for the Eastern cities the A. NJ.
Trn which throughout with Trains roads.
Time to Richmond hours Washington two days Philadelphia
and half New York three days. cheapest
and hest route from Nashville to the East.
New Orleans passengers leave the $50 P. NJ Tn arriving
at Memphis in time for New Orleans evening Of
the next day. aud 60 through without detention Memphis
Those for McMnnve, Sparta, and Beerseba Springs, leave
Nashville the 80 NJ. Train, which directly at Tul
ahoma with the Train for McAlinnvle Persons leaving Nc
Mnnyie in the morning arrive at Nashville at $50 p NJ
At Nashville, there boats which daily Smithand,
and connect with boats for different places the Ohio and Mis-
sssppi rivers also, daily line Of for Louisville leaving
every morning on the arrival Of the night express
By this change Of Schedule the Train Memphis connects
direct Stevenson with and down Trains causing
delay 20 Nashville and Eastern and hour gained
over the former Schedule in going to Memphis from Nashville.
z. L. ANDERSON,
iulylO, 1858 BPG General Ticket Agent.
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REn RnII.ING SPRINGN.

WHACON COUNTY, TENNESSEE.-We take pleasure in
Nv nounCng friends ready receive WISH
tors and that every necessary preparation has been made for
their comfort, and pains viii be spared to render their stay
pleasant agreeable. the medicinal quality of
many afflicted with diseases have visited chem and in few
weeks have entirely greatly relieved, and Cump
afflicted with diseases Of the Kidneys, Scrofua dis
Of the skin Stone in the Bladder, Drop, Sore Eyes and
arrangement Of the Digestive system in general.
HARGES.
Transient Boarders from 81 % 81 5Opc day. per week.
Children under ten of aECud half price
Mr.. Thomas Of Hartsye viii Hack Stage
from that place 70 the Springs regularly through season.
iuns4-yl2m NEWLY & Arm. prourgt0rs.