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Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-09-11

ble or rs great volume Of power as the Church
Instrument. when used without the Pedals.
Also, every variety Of MELODEONS for Par
Tor use.
Purchasers may rely unon instruments from our
Mandatory, being made in the most complete
and thorough manner. Having removed to the
spacious Buildings 5II Washington ST.,
we have every facility for manufacturing purpO-
ses and employ none but the most experienced
and skiful workmen. In short. we will promise
our customers an Instrument equal if not superb
or to any Manufacturer, and guarantee entire and
perfect satisfaction.
MUsTC TEACHERS. LEADERS or CHoms. and 9th
ers interested in musical matters, are respcctful
ly invited TO visit our Rooms at any time and eX.
anime or test the instruments on exhibition fol
sale at their pleasure.
AS still further guarantee to the public ne tC
the excellence Of the Mclodeons and Harmonious
from our Mandatory. We beg leave to refer, by
permission to the following
Tiaro Forte Manufacturers OF BOston.
who have examined our Instruments and will give
their opinion when called upon
CHICKERING & Sons, T. GILBERT & Co.
VIM. p. EMERSON, BROWN q ALLEN,
GEORGE HEWS, a. W. LADD q Co.
NEWHAI.L 81 CO.. IIALLET & CUMSTON,
WOODWARD 81 BROWN.
Orders from any part Of the country or world
sent direct to the mandatory in Boston, witt
cash or satisfactory reference, will be promptly
attended to- and as faithfully executed as If tht
parties were present, or employed an agent to Sc
/ lect, and on as reasonable terms.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-09-11
OR G AN MELODE ON

Is designed for parlor or private use. The con-
sruction is similar TO the Church instrument be-
ing arranged with two banks Of Keys. and when
used together, by means of the coupler. is capa-
ble or as great volume of power as the Church
Instrument when used without the Pedals.
Also, every variety of MELODEONS for Par
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-09-11
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General Newspaper Advertising Agency
No. 1913 Washington St., San Francisco.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-09
Indian Affairs.

The Commissioner OF Indian Affairs pre-
sents an able report. No change has taken
place in our relations with the various tribes
with whom We have had treaty stipulstlons
The whole number Of Indians within our
limits is estimated TO be about $50 OOO. The
number Of ratified lndian treaties since the
adoption of the Constitution, is 1913, nearly all
Vt " bich contain provisions still IN force. The
bole nunb her oftrites and separate bands Is
lis, with Al of which we have treaties. The
quantity of land required by these Is about
5Sl 1863 1873 acres, and the entire cost of fulfill
ing them will DO $40 ,Sl6;344. From a part Of
these lands the Government received no pecu-
mary advantages, because they were eeded
to tie respective States, within whose limits
they were situated. From those sold the
Federal Treasury received, not only the whole
of the expense incurred for their acquisition
survey, and sale, but surplus OF at least one
hundred millions Of dollars.
The amount applicable for the fulhiment
of treaties, and for other objects connected
| with tue Indian policy for the present fiscal
wear. vas IS $50, 447 81, Of which sum S2O4,
| 662 SO was derived from investments OF trust
/ funds. The whole amount Of trust funds
held on Indian account is l0,59O. 649.62, OF
| which So 500 24l 50 has been invested In
stocks of various States and the United States,
the remainder, viz: S7,0SS, 4O7 80, is retained
in the Treasury. aud the interest thereon an'
nually appropriated by Congress, The Com
| missioner makes various suggestions al ~
| change, in our policy towards the Indians.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-09
NDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER DECEMBER 1856

The Rev. Ii. U. Onderdonk. formerly Epis-
copal bishop Of the diocese Of Pennsylvania
died in Philadelphia on Monday. lie acted
ma assistant bishop of that diocese from
1927 to 1886, an rs B'shop from that period
until 1915. His sermons add writings
evinced abilities OF very high order
Within the last few weeks he had delivered
sermons which were considered very rem ark
able efforts. He was brother OF Bishop
Benz I Onderdouk. Of New York.
Great excitement has been occasloned IN
Canada by the act Of Deputy Marshal Tyler,
of Detroit, in shooting Captain Jones, OF the
brig Concord, at Point Edward. Tyler, IL
appears, passed over from Port Huron, aud
attem Ited to arrest j ones, who resisted, when
the Marshal shot him. The Canadians
claim that the homicide occurred IN British
territory, and that Tyler should be given up
tor trial.
A divorce case has been on trial for sever
al DAYS at New Haven, before Judge Waldo.
Mrs Mary A Bennett sues for divorce from
her husband, DR.. George Bennett The case
excises suusal interest, and the New Haven
papers report the details at great length.--
She details series OF constant and latolera'
BILE abuses.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-09
Senator Douglas.

We believe that Douglas to use naviga'
tors phrase, will make" the Charleston
nomination; but unqsestionably there are
formidable breakers ahead. lie will have
some awfully rough sailing to encounter:-
If We we're soothssyers, we could probably
warn him of impending adventures not less
numerous or fearful than those through
which Ulysses passed on that desthless home
ward voyage of his. The charmed fruit OF the
Lotophngi, the one-eyed Cyelops, the man
eating Heterogeneous, the cup OF Gree the
Wandering Rocks, Scylla and Charybdls, the
dalliapce of Calypso, aud the wrath OF Nep'
tune, are all before him, and heaven knows
what besides. But Ulysses, Notwithstanding
his misfortunes, reached Ithaca IN time TO
slay his rivals; and it will 30 hard II Douglas
doesn't achieve similar success. tie Will
do we'll, however, not to underrate the num-
Der and character of the dangers which be-
set him. Ithaca lie o mighty distance GU
and be has only just escaped from the Gave
of Polyphemus, c!ingipg to the belly OF the
thick heeced AID favorits ram of popular SOW
ereignty. Let him rub his eyes aud LOOK
sharply around bin. - Louisville Jour.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-09
The Richmond Enquirer on the Demo-
cratic state Nom nations.

Now that MIR. Leteher has received the
ov,v.d preference Of a Democratic Conven-
ron now that he stands forth the selectes
cbamnion of the political party to which we
are firmly attached 10 principle, aud to
which We have Iersistently adhered 10 all
the fervor Of choice and loyalty, even DOW
we have nothing TO repent--we have nothing
n r.tract-.we have battled for the truth
we have fought good h4ht--the remem-
brance of which is enhanced by the ties OF
association in d common Object, which have
kant us closer and closer in interest, and IN
kinduess, to the host of gallant men who
stood nv our side, aud upheld our hands In
the struggle, without once seeking shelter III
the easui-try Of the selfish trimmer, or the
tremors OF political umIdlty.
The great BODY Of the Democracy Of the
South. West and of Trans. Allegheny stood
firmly by our side. So did gallant MINOR.
ty from the VALLEY, Piedmont, South-slde
and Tide-water 10 battling against the
choice OF the Tenth Legion, We entered the
lists--not against EN- Uttered foes, bot IN 40
avoidable contest with our own stsunch and
loyal friends, who clasped US warmly by the
hand the moment the strife was ended
Even among the little band Of Eastern men
who are our avowed enemies, We gained
something By the contest. A long forbear-
ance on our part had enabled these gentle
meu to indulge sneers a. well as hostility TO-
wards the veteran exponent OF Virginia
Democracy. II we have not won their favor
by our course of opposition to MIR. Letcher,
we are well aware that it has at least COM
meudad their respect.
Toe vote for the nomination Of Lieuten.
aut-Gysernor also demonstrated the over
wbeinipg majority OF friends ready to rally
TO the support # the Enquirer" in time OF
need. On the first ballot, although num-
Der of our friends scattered their votes
among other sspiraDts. our true and tried
friend, DR.. Clement K. Harris, commanded
vote outnumbering that Of his foremost
competitor, 6y more than II. 900 votes. And
when DR.. Harris voluntarily withdrew from
she field. leaving but two aspirapts to con-
test this choice and our choice called forth
the solid strength Of Trans Allegheny, South
West, Valley, and TldG-water--until for.
ma! count vi the vote was declared unneces-
sary.
so TAR as our own self-c1mpscenoy is con-
cerned, We have no cause for regret. At the
very moment that our opponents thought
they had overwhelmed US, by consolidating
10 apparent hostility host among whom we
could count TWO eteadtast friends for every
ackuoH ged foe. at the very moment when
they eojoyed the fusb and prestige of appa-
rent triumph, and attempted to push their
advantage to a general rOut, We turned their
flank IN an instant, and won a Waterloo VIC
tory by single charge.
Ii is, then. not 10 The humility of defeat,
but 10 ine Irde o! success that we offer our
s'aunch eudearUrs % secure the election Of
Joho Ltcher, Of R,ekbriige, t. the Office Of
GJ,eruor Of Virginia -Rich. Enquirer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-09
virginia Annual Conference,

This ecclesiastical body adjourned on Fri
day morning last, at o'clock, after a most
harmonious session o, nine days. Many OF
the ministers have returned to their respec-
tive houes, and not iew are now in our
city, sojourping with their relatives and
friends. They rarely 90 Immediately to
their rev ields Of labor. All with whom We
have met, speak in enthusiastic terms of the
kindness aud hospitality extended them at
Portsmouth. The attendance q: ministers
was larger than ever convened at any pre-
yious session, and the crowds Of visitors at
tracted thither correspondngiy great. Not
outstanding the unusual uhux, all were en-
tcrtained comfortably and elegantly
tersJlrq ErpTeSS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-09
ICUNNtSuArf.

CONAuS,ArE
La the Gazette Of the 27,n ulJ.. 10 s..|
ton appeared, under the bead Of ~ Cu"I
Martha In Leesburg," copied from the D O.
ocratic Mirror, one of the L"cshurg pap.
Neither the undersigned nor any Other 81,
son here, Of ordinary disccrrmen,, W.
care to corrte. this publication, II It's cIfcg.
ton was confined 10 this community; tyrb.'.. i
men are knows, and facts understood. A..
has, however, passed into the columns o!i,.
Gazette, and will, therefore, be res4 b
strsr gers. il is thought that respect for "
town aod county and q proper sense OF justice
towards the Court Of EDquiry ali'tsi 8,
should require from some 0re or oth1, 90 o..
monition TO the public al large As to 10
amount OF confidence due to tue aforesaid %.
couot.
Permit me, then, TO declare tha the sst
article, 10 its attempted rldlCuje OF the Reg
mental Court Of Erqulry ~ Leeshurs, Or o.
any officer OF the same, l. mere ia',-
though no intention 10 publish ilI-eh9ni. =
here, 10 any wise, imputed ~ The author 3
the piece. In this publIcItlD the anth.f'
conception may have beer toSgg, but his Dr.
ferences are certainly erroneous, auc, url
the whole, It is hsrd to perceive bow be c''
believe his owe yr lduerion. The unier'ist
ed declares that It Is incorrect aid dee 10.
Justice to our town and cuurty. H. iuiL'
declares that the officers Of the j7ih kc.
ment are gentiemen Of highly respectful
staDding-that they are esteemed ~ men 10
superIor mora! AID intellectual WORT --'L''
the President Of the Court Was, accoFdng .
law. a member of tie Cpur'-thm al IT.
members Ct the court inclrdlng lie fF'''
dent, were duly sworn before thEIag b''
seats-,hat the said PrcsiGcht l. wei Known
to be gentleman OF nigh't'rel 'H"i"'|'
strict integrity, and OF uudDut:.l iD'''.
pence, and that 90 rejecting man who Shv"'
him, would or could lmputc 10 hlm 81 wa
of Justice, Intelligence Ut 0! any qU1'y % .
acteristic of an officer add gentleman '"'
accused, il is true. had nun-cI, Oui Dr. "'''
ceuu- ell soon found II su uphill tn-!oeS
The President and court managed Tue ca
according to law and esIierce, ana 'Ou''
the accused guilty of dl'oOeGieoce u '''''
aud imposed on him tine.
All this was a. it should have o'eh' ~
hereafter, when sn order Is gwen me"
be more careful about what they are cruz.
10 do. and. if perchance other ct-e- ''
bedience be brought before the Court " ~
57th Regiment, It may be found iht' Vs..
ha. been is only beGl0nIn1' snl Va
Militia Law will be su-t'inel. -'.IO"''
Leesturg, Dec. I, 1898
Wasbingtonlan, please c9pY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-09
The Tariff.

The excitement coucerlng the propose re-
vision of the tariff manifested in the House
Hall Yesterday, clearly points to the fact that
while largo portion of the members design
essayne this winter again to engraft the pro-
tective system upon the policy of the Govern
ment of the United States, those Of the BODY
who have been consistent opponents OF that
policy design standing as firmly by their
principles, now, as ever before. In truth. II
early appears to us that this subject is to be
the crest bone of contention of the session,
overshadowing everything else, save, perhaPs'
the question Of the right of emigrant aid 30
cietes to cause territorial laws 10 be passed,
virtually excluding slavery FROM all United
States Territories that may hereafter be or
gapized.- WaSh Star.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-09
A gang OF Thieves Caught.

90 Friday nigns last, the store OF Massrs.
Frost Il Stff n, at Frosts burg, vas burSiarious-
ly entered and robbed Of quantity OF -four,
cheese, hams, tea, sugars, raisinS and lot ct
other things. Oae Of the sacks 10 which the
-four was conveyed away must have bad a
hole in it, as trace OF four was to be seen
over the ground leading from the store. The
trail was followed until it brought to a house
near the Railroad Depot, occupied by fam
lily of the name OF Hardin. A warrant was
ut once obtained and the occupants arrested,
consisting of john, Harriet and William
Hardin, and two dissoiute women named
Margaret and Virginia Bibles. They con-
fessed to the theft and delivered up the goods.
John and Harriet Hardin and Virginia
Bailes, were convicted and sentenced to jail
to await trial at the April term OF A!lesa-
ny County CIrcut Court. Margaret Bales
and William Hardin were retained as States
witnesses in tie coming trial. they giving
surety tor their appearance at court.
rri3 party have long been suspected as
thieves. Many thugs nave lately, and even
for year past, mysteriously disappeared.
Clothes lines have been repeatedly robbed,
meat houses broken into, and in fact, real
pilferiDg scheme has long been CARED on, to
tho dread aud loss of the good citizens OF
Frostburg The Cumb bertrand l. Pennsylvania
Railroad Company's Warehouse has been
broken into several times, and robbed OF va.
rious articles, which has 20 aun Eyed the COM
pany that they offered 500 reward tor the
conviction of the thief. Tae arrested pa rites
have accknJw lodged to the theft at the Com
psny's warehouse, ard to other roberIes.
The guilty parties have made clean
breast" of some things, and confessed that on
the night they broke into Messrs Frost u
SD fer d store, they tried 70 effect entrance
into the stores OF Mes-rs Green Il Mason and
Mr. j III. IIobitzsll, but faiied.-CumJ.
TiriJj1n
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-09

HORRIBLE MURDER "A horrible murder
occurred 10 the towo Of Winston, N. T., on
Friday evening last. 1t was ccumitteo Os
p. +. Shuts, e.a., on the person OF Cossen
Holder a son OF Mr.. Michael Holder. lhe
Salem Press says:
"Mr. Shuts ordered MIR. Holder to be ar
rested for disorderly conduct 10 the street.
upou which some words passed between
Shuts aud Holder, when the former stabbed
the latter in the back, and then cut bis throat
causing the death OF the unfortunate victim
in few minutes alter the wounds were IN
fli,ted. o. cxemnipg into the matter, before
. Magistrates Court, MIR. Shuts was tu,'y
committed to PRISON. for trial at our next su-
rerior Court But on Monday. upon writ
Of haLeas corpus, he was taken to Greens.
moro, hetcre Judge Dick, for the purpose OF
Obtaining bail, 10 which he however failed
to succeed, and was brought back ov the
sheriff Oh Tuesday evening, snd piaeed 10
close confinement. to await his trial 10 April
next. H,ider leaves wife and several small
ohilarep."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-09
ICoNNuNr-,
ICowvNlr..f,
Gone Home.
A tect,onatety inserted IN +. l. y
reHHd. ObiO.

4 tect,onately inserted IN T.. l. u
rsnnd, Obio.
BY SARAH ! c. wHITTLR,Ey
Elisha VI. Is dead. '-Tg,......
Gone Home. the loving azure -v..
Are shut IN dredmIess >lp-r,
And |, beneath the wutry ssl-.
Bend Ger their blue, and Wee.
ween, but no; tor thee loved one
Called rom the world. rog.. ~.
Where endless bliss i bu, begun
| weep Tor other day.
For other days, when that dear brov
Gave back no icy thrill
kiss It's marble whltenes, row
And meet lis lilesss caIl"
I'll never know the Joys again
knew ere thou Vert dead
Heart.bloom' lie wl,h.gei. o',r ne ~.
Lies dearest dream aa,a hrI
Gone home! | would not break the tee,
Last s!umber, round thee thrown
while oer my form bend, and weep
That am all alone
The world is very lonely now;
The light oi lie hath fed;
All Nature wears upon is brow;
"Ellsh VI. is deadl'
Not dead, but sleeping with the DOVE.
That paled, in winters breath.
Gone nome, between the still, twln.lou..
OF slumber, and OF death!
Lilies longest journey is soon run.
Across the sobbIng sea.
And III go home, oal soou loved Ole
Go home 10 Heaven and thee,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-09
Wasbingt9nlan, please c0py.
ICuNgCSICATsi

ICoNsCSICATEi
At an adjourned meeting Of t0e y '''
dria K femen, held at their Ar'noFy p.'
Der 9th, 1858 the foiiowl's Pre'" WV o..
resolutions were unlninrn-y alori''
Whereas, Capt. Arthur Herbert n1' reg
the comm and OF tn Company 90.
Resolved That W sincerely ieI''
have to accept the resignation o. or ..,. r..
who has not only always CON haH'''
spect OF the Company, by ms SOLDER -
duct, but, by his urbanlly, ana am - ..
generous disposition has endrafs' -.''''
each and every member. .,,...-.
Resolved, Thst We reluctantly 'T.
wishes and depIore the hrcr''.g MN
strains him 10 resign. ...
Resolved, That be carries WIN ~
tir.msnt. our warme.t regards a'a -
has our best wishes Tor MS welfare al"
ness.
And. on motion, it was further ...
Resolved That these resolutions ~ s..
ed in til. papers Of this city, "E' n az '- Pc.
tary be instructed 70 nani COPY o."
bert. A. }. NJ III hiNi".'
c. J. WISE, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-09
III ID.

On Friday last 26th ultimo, in Romney
(va) Mrs SUSAN ARMSTRONG; VIE OF
John B Sherrard, and daughter OF David Glib.
son, esq. aged thirty years.
Possessed OF uncommon personal attractions,
native grace OF manner, yivacity OF spirits,
strength of character. and entea?ing social quail
Iti.s. her memory will BE- cherished in the hearts
OF many friends. who loved her while living
and VINO now mourn her early loss. Long tore
warned OF ler approaching end. they marked
with painful schcItude the steady progress OF
her insIduOUs disease az II gradually undermined
her constitutions. eni-ebIed her strength, and
CAUSED her beauty to consume away Ike
a moth Amidst excessive weakness am Ian
gor, aud occasional suffering OF extreme severn
~. She was enabled patiently 10 acquese IN ths
dealings Of her heavenly tather, committing
herself To that divine Savior whose disciple fol
the last eight years She mas prof"ssed to be, anc
on whose atonIng SacrItlC" sne founded her hops
OF a glorious immortality.
Months ago convinced that her recovery was
hopeless, ty deliberate act sue gave ny
her chIldren-four IN number. the eldest ten, tn
youngest NO years OF age-Into the hands o
her covenant God. claiming on their benalt th'
| iulnlment OF HIS promise. Il will be God L
thee and 10 tiny seed alter thee and thenceior
va rudeavored 10 dlyest ner mind OF all anxious
care re-. pectImg them Alter one oil her sever
est parcXysms, when the spirit seemed tut,er
ing WITHIN rs hail tenement just ready TO 0sSa'
loose, her children were assembled az ner bed
s.de. and each received Bible from her tremb
Ing hand Precious irgacv-Iast git OF mo
theirs love! May they there find that Saviour
on whose unialling promises sne rested all he
hopes tor herself and tor them
In Washington on sunday, the 9Th instant
CHARLOTTE BLEEC KER. reject o. the lat
Vlnal Luce. in the 10th year OF her age.
At Chatham on Monday night, after lonl
and painful Illness, Mss JANETTE Will
HANSON, step-daughter o! the late Judg'
| Coalter.
On Thursday, I'd instant, at nine o'clock 2
! NJ, az Chapel Hill North Carolina, SUE viii
OF Prof William ]. Martin, and daughter Of th'
late William Mccoy, OF he University Of Viz
gInia
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-09
In VI, merriam

III 'ae Dea'h VI WIS. Ann Nara Burton Ns-
OF Fredericksburg, Virginia.
In silence, day by dav
The brows we love y-o,,. coll.
we pace Tue sAIoudta Gay
Denea,n 'He no"efy hoIld-
beau, Tue mute marbles say
What we call death i. ,,,-r
And change W. ro,.,.,,,. l.,,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-09

The Baltimore American thinks that the
Presidents proposition relative to Cuba, will
fail, because there is nobody at this time
willing either to sell or to buy; and that the
island must still be, what MIR. Calhoun call
ed it forbidden fruit"
The New York Commercial strongly OBJ
;ects to the Presidents proposition for giving
him almost unlimited power, in relation to
Central America and Mexico.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-09
MA EiSIE ID.

On yesterday, Dec. sth, by the Rev. JONI
Roberto. Mr.. THOMAS r. KEMP to Mis-,
ANNE f. BUCHANAN, all OF TINS city
On the oh inst. in Washington, by the Rev
Mr. Hal, Dr. FREDERICK ID. WHEEL
WRIGHT To ELEANOR A. hUNGERFORD
both OF Washington county, Va
In Washington, on Tuesday afternoon, by the
Rev John {. smith, Mr. CHARLES n. NOR
GAN 20 Miss GEORGiANA SHACkELFORD
bOln OF Fairfax county, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-09

The recommendations of the Postmaster
General, with view not only to make the
Post Office Department selt-sustaln'ng, but
remunerative, financially, are. hrst' the rails
ing of the rate of letter postage to i've cents
for oil distances; second, the abolition Of the
tracking privilege of Congress. grown into
an enormous abuse; and, third. the disooun-
senance of the practice Of requiring coaches
to be run as q condition of letting mails over
the routes on which the mail is now carriea Id
coaches. The first Of these recommenda'iohs
" i'll be vigorously opposed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-09

The vote on Monday. 10 the House of Rep
ressntatives, on the proposition of MIR. De-
war., of Pennsylvania, to instruct the Com
mittes of Ways and Means to report a Dill
increasing the duties on coal, iron' lead and
wool, may be understood as test OF the dis
position of the House to consider the subject.
There was a majority of twenty; but as
two-,hird, vote was necessary to suspend toe
rules, 90 as 10 authorize immediate cons de-
ration, that was not given-tbere being only
1902 yeas md 80 nays The resolution was
finally ID, dihed. at the suggestion OF MI H.
JOY Morris, by inserting the words "on soeh
o:6er articles as need protection against Tor
ejpn competition"