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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-11-06
In prObate-Prater

State of Wisconsin, County of Grant ss-Coyntv r..
Oct Term 1855 Present, William Mcf,onra' Goqr
In the matter OF the last will and testament of Rosss
PTatef, deceased. 'ooer
II m reading and fling an instrument in wr;,;nu
~ porting TO De inc last will and testament of Rober,
onsn, deceased rhercupon it is ordered that npoos
aid instrument be heard before the Judge of Thu q
It the Court House in Lancaster, said comm
9TH day of November, A. D. 1858, one clock ns
aid day. = MOI
And it is further ordered that notice thereof b
to all persons interested by publishing this ors s
thee 81 successive weeks previous to said dayof
ing. in the GRAFT Caunty Herald, weekly
published at Lancaster, in said Grant county
let. 2lst. 1885, WILLIAM McG0NIGAI. ~''1
1S-'5w County Juico
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-11-06
After the Funeral.
BY MRS. NJ. a. DENISON.

It'll desoIate here hon desolate, let tn
childess mother tell. There Stands the
tabIe-but the casket is gone
Hark was that little foot-a baby
foot pattering on the stairs? Oh! foolish
heart sink back again The dear feet
that have laid together in this hand the
dear, rosy feet whose tips we're like deli
cate tinted seashelis, white and pink
over which my breath floated with kisses
they are doaOn there. | know where it is.
but could not look.
How strange the silencel The very
chairs bad not this dumb and quiet when
he was here. Oh! that some hand could
pull that white cover into wrinkles some
little hand mean-Cae little hand-tne
one that lies so motionless where the feet
We.
Dear child! Of all things, | think |
miss his happy laugh in the NOR ing,mosl.
No-no-not most--but frst-for his
beautiful fIolics at his bath, when, with
the linen falling from his white bosom, his
perfect limbs shining with glistening water,
the sweet throat sculptured to gleesome
shout-the head with It's paly curls thrown
back in whitening abandon-oh they Were
most precious.
Not-not so; as memory glldes still fat
ther along the brief days of his life, there
was time 1.-THE tear will not keep lack
now) more holy than either-wben, with
one dimpled hand held down by my chin
AS he sought his nourishment-thc
white lids OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES the
waxen brow fell farther back upon my arm,
the ruby lips parted, and sleep,with its an
gelic smile, dimped his face.
But, oh forgot when his father came
how the eyes frightened! the arms leaped
forth! the whole frame throbbed with love
beats till my clinging hold was almost
weakened with his struggles Il shall miss
him at that hour.
And when some mother bringing her
babe, thinking to comfort me, comes hith-
er, | shall miss the wondering, wistful
glance of my baby. | shall miss the head
turned from that TO me--the finger out
pointed-the mute question formed with
out sound-"Who is that, mothe, 2"
shall miss him at all hours. shall
wake at night, with my arms folded tight
ly to my breast, as if he were within them
and my lips will form to kiss-what ha.
changed into something l cannot see unit
the hereafter.
Angels, you will guard my babe so ten
aerlyl There are no rough paths il
Heaven, no roses with thorrs. We triet
TO make his path smooth with us-bu
death strewed 1t wih ashes. There wer,
some flower petals among them, but they
only frightened his casket-id.
Treasure in Heaven! Oh who can os
innate the exceeding value of mine!
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-11-06
MCFFAWS LIFE PILLS
t-AND-t
Phoenix pitters.

FsNHE BEST FAMILY MEDICINE NOW BEFORE TT
/ public, for the cure Of scrofmla, Ulcers, Security
or EruptiOns of the Skin, Fever ard Agues, D!s.
pepsia Dropsy, and in fact most all the diseases
yield to their curative properties.
It has been computed that during the last twenty-five
years upwards of Four Millions of persons have been
benefited by the vi these medicines; fact of the
curative properties single tfel will place them be-
yond the reach decomposition in the estimate of every
patient. BY their use the BLOOD IS RESTORED TO
A HEALTHY STATE and freed from all impurities
The system is not reduced during their operation, but
nvigoacd, and they require restraint from business
or pleasure. =,
Tie afflicted haUe IN these medicines remedy Ma'gM
do FIR them aHthGt medicine possibly effect.
PREPARED BY
Is W. MOFFAT, NJ. D., New York
AND SALE BY-GEo. Fl. Cox, Lancaster and
druggists generally.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-11-06

BE During thunder shower that pas
sed over the town of Pstersham, Mass
last week, bolt of lightning passed down
rod attaehed to the residence of Mrs
Pierce. The lady was sitting at the win
dow, Immediately adjacent to the rod al
she time, and was somewhat stunned
but she was greatly astonished to find, OF
examination, that every one of her upper
eeth had been extracted by the shocl
without her knowing it, aud were wins
about loose on the floor
Tais Is a striking confirmation of tn,
modern discovery of the value of eleetr;ei
sy IN extracting teeth.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-11-06
CFr,m theWisconsin Farmer.
ABOUT SD HIGH.


Once there was Il little boy,
Just about high.
Now I'm not a-going to tell you
How, TO know this boy, came,
Where he lived what his name
If his age was five, or four,
Six whole years, or seven, or more.
Nor do intend TO tell you
II he got mp late, or early
his hair was straight, OF curly
Black, or blue bis eye.
Needn't ask. shall not TELL you,
If he wore hat, or cap
Liked whistle best, or kite,
Knife TO cut, or whip to snap,
Or a pocket full OF marbles,
Red and green, and blue, and white;
Only this much will tell you
He was Just about so high,
And he ncgcr totd lie.
little boys who read this story,
Or who hear it read,
To Won know there's One who sees you,
Morning. noon, and night the same:-
Knows where you live, and what your name:
Knows your age, and how you're dressed,
And what YOU like TO play with best:-
One who always is so near you,
That he hears wliater you say:-
Heard last week. and yesterday.
Every word you sai:
God the Good who dwells above you!
God who made the hills aud trees,
Made the fields and made the flowers,
Little fishes, Birds and bees
And the tlay so warm and bright,
Where You Play long happy hours
Heit is, who knows, and lovts you.
If you are that little boy,
Who asper told a Gie.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-11-06
In prokateLyen.

State of Wisconsin, county of Grant, ss-County Court
October Term, 1898. Present William McGonigai
Judge. f lsEs
the matter of the last will and testament of JOSEPH
Lyon, deceased.
ON reading and filing an instrument in writing pur
porting TO be last will and testament of Joseph Iy
on late OF the County of Grat in the State of Wscoa
SIM deceased and thereupon it is ordered, that th'
proof of said instrument be heard before the Judge
this Court at the Courthouse in Lancaster in said coun
ty the 22d day of November d. 1858, at O'Clock
p NJ of said day And it is further ordered that notice
thereof be given to all interested by publishing
this order Tor three successive weeks previous to said
of hearing in the Grant County Herald weekly news
paper published at Lancaster in said countyDaed DC
tober 18th, 1858. 3tI9 WILLIAM McGON1GAI., -
County .Iudeo
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-11-06
Attac n1ent-Rogers.

IranI COunly, 3. r. I,4;o,, Cour+
Town of Wingville 90 ~ JUSTICES oouf'
FIH0 EDWARD ROGERS:-YOU are hereby notified,
i thata writ of attachment has been issued against
and property attached to satisfy the demand of
Ann Leadbetter amounting to seven dollars and fifty
Spaden Justice of the Peace in and for the said county
at his office in said town, the eighteenth day of Mo-
vember A. ID. 1885, at ococ in the afternoon
nen viii be rendered against you and your properly sold
to pay thedebtDaed this eighteenth day of October
al. ID. 1855 is ANN LEADRETTRR Pl.intigf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-11-06
Attachment Barth sIauew.
In Justices Court.

State Of Wisconsin, In Justices Court
Town OF Piattevilie,) ToNATAHSIEL t. BaRTHoL EMaw
" OU are hereby notified, that Writ of Attachment
has been issued against you and your property at.
tached to satisfy the demand of IsaacHodges amount
ing to Fy Dollars Now unless you ha!lappear before
A. r. BUSHNELL Justice of the Peace in and for said
County, at his Office in said Town on the tenth day Of
November A. d. 1858, at O'Clock in the afternoon
Judgement viii be rendered against you and your rou
erty sold to pay the debtDated this 18th day of Oeo
ber A. D. 1858. 3t1schB ISAAC HODGES plaintiff
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-11-06
sherif's Sale-Jinks, ct. al.
William Ryan and1 Sheriff. Office, ssl,
James NJ. Ryan July 18th, 1858.
Grant Circuit Court,
April Term, 1858.


George D. .Jinks, Grant Circuit Court,
Thomas Laird and April Term, 1858.
Samuel Do bbns Foreclosure Of Mortgage
ri 0TlCE is hereby given that by virtue Of jud cement
rendered III said court the 10th day of April A.
ii. 1898, in the wherein William Ryan and James
~ Ryan Plaintiffs and George links, Thona~
Laird and Samuel Dobbins Defendants, and au-
thoiity and by the direction of the plaintiffs attorney
viii sell at Public Vendte to the highest bidder FOL
cash in hand
On The An day Of September 1853,
at O'Clock afternoon Of said day, at the door of the
court house in the village Of Lancaster in said COUNT
of Grant Wis., all the right title and interest which the
said defendants hi at the date of the mortgage eierreG
i'll said Judgement in and to the following described
premises to witt The x of the u of Sec &c. nTowli
O north Of Range west, containing so acres OF
less, being the tract of Land conre-oS Nv i-.t
Miles to said Thomas Laird By deed and at the date
said deed otrust, 20 witt August 8h $751; occupied BY
Carrot Newkirk. Also the e of the 4 OF Section
SO, Town 6, north of Range west, excepting twenty
zoo Of the north end Of he said tract OF land
Also the 81 the Il of Section 24 Town g. north
of Range west ali in Grant County, Wis The above
sale Will be made 10 satisfy the Of 353 95-1OO dol
lars, the adudged TO be due By said defendants to
said lantffs together with interest aud costs and ac-
cruii costs. DEXTER WARD.
Sheriff Grant Co.. Wis.
CoBB & AIEssMoRE, Pitts Att'ys, 5-Gw
7The above Sale is hereby adjourned till Saiurday
The 10Th day Of NOceber neat, at the same place ami
time of day above advertised September 9Th A. D.
1855 lltl2 D. WARD, Sheriff.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-11-06
Notice to al persons.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that | will not be ra.
n sponsle for will pay heretofore nor hereas
er, ny debts contracted by step-sons Peter and WI,
Adams inlny name, and forbid all persons to rast
them my account. JOHAN MUENCH-
Lancaster, Oct 18th. 1858. lS-Sws
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-11-06
Lumber for Sale.
At PoTOSI.

ct PoTOSI. our
WE are selling Pine Lumber OF every articles
w Van Buren, Lumber Yard at Potosi-ip'''
Cheaper than can be had at any oN'''
yard in Grant County. ~ Innber Trade snd
We are regularly established in tne hun''
are able to keep it up. pho
Shingles, Lath Pickets Fence Bui'0'ns
TERMS, Cash-very cheap for cash NV =. DECKER
Oct. 18th, 1858. III
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-11-06
Sheriff S sale-skelliager & Willard.

QI virtue of an Execution issued out of The Circuit
~ Court in and for the County of Grant, State OF
Wisconsin, in favor oJohn Cooley FlaiEtin and against
the goods, cha tesand real of $ Skeiiinger and
Halsey Miilad Defendans-to drec I'd and delivered
lave seized and taken the following described prop
erty, to wit The West half "a Of south quarter
l), North OF Range no. Five (oJ VEST of the Fourth
frncllal Meridian also, the undivided half of the
southeast quarter Of the southeast quarter o.
section No Two (O in Township No. -Four ~
North OF Range No: x(6 West-con tanning one han
rea &C es more or less, all in Grant County, Wisconsin,
Which aforesaid property shall expose for SALE an
sell all the right title, interest and caim which the said
defendants had on the oath day of September 1858
or at any time thereafter at Public Auction by
directed at the outward door of the Court House in the
village OF Lancaster in said County, the Fourth (4th
day OF December A. d. 1858, at clock in the after
loon CT sad day. to satisfy said execution and
Dated Sherifs Once Lancaster Grant County. Wis
consin, this 18th day of October, A. d. 1858.
d. WARD, Sheriff,
totio By WM. w. WARD, Under Sheriff
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-11-06
In Probate-Dav.

tate of Wisconsin, County of Grant County Court
October Term, 1858. Present, William McGonigal
Judge.
In tie matter of tie estate of William Douglas Day, decd
ON this day John B. Calls administration of the
estate Of said deceased and his motion il is or
dered that proof all claims and demands against the es-
tate Of said deceased and of all claims and demands
in offset thereto be heard before the Judge of this court
at the Court House in Lancaster in said county, on the
first Mondays Of January April and May A. D. 1859 on
or before which latter day all creditors of said estate are
required to present their claims for adjustment and al
lowance six months from and after the first day of No
vember A. D. 1858, being allowed and limited for such
presentation and adjustment.
And it is further ordered that notice thereof be given
to such creditors and all others concerned bs publishing
this order Tor four "a successive weeks, in the Grant
County Herald, weekly newspaper published at Lam
caster in said county, commencing within twenty DAYS
from this date.-Dated Oct. 2lst 1858.
1S-4t WILLIAM McGONIGAIl County JUDGE.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-11-06
Glyaton Adver tisnents.
Ferry Arrangement for 1858.
THE
CLAYTON STEAM FERRY,

tfs
CHOOSING the Mississippi miles below the mouth o.
the Wisconsin Ri.er, is p The very best Of ordel
nd carabe OF crossing $50 200 teams per day fherf
NO DELAY al lila t.iut, and the roads superior
roads leading snj Mississippi Ferry in Gran
Fhe fIollows leading to he Valley Of fhe Mississippi
this Ferry afford unbranded fields Of the best grsess
Tor enigrsnt Stock, which other route Affords II 4
The pleasantest and BEST route to Northern Iowa south
srn Minnesota and all Ike Northern iewns OF iona ~.
Guiding Garnaso, Morona, Decorah, Fayettes NJ ess
Union, Elkader, Clermont, Mitchell centre hoass
County, &c. ~. 80
We also state that the Roads leading 20 ens
the southeast exempt rom hea'y NJ
in miles than any other route towards the above naiea
S+nsBEWARE IF all Voluntary Advisors to tn
onITary and especially those who taA aoont accidents
ad bridges slougls, blow ups, delays and other cam
et across arguments for they that so talk about thS
cute al e liars and are paid for so lying.
We give satisfaction and proof OF the above 10 a.
hat wish TO cross and do not employ runners on th
road lie ard misrepresent the claims of rival Ferries
49-t;mo FRANK SMITH Il Co
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-11-06
sADDLERY IND HARNESS SHOP
GA SSvIILE- <

HE subscribers give notice to Farmers that they keen
4 ON hand all kinds OF Saidlery Ilarness-both heavy
and light. Also, Whips ashes, halters, brides lines
collars and other articles usually kept in well filled
Harness Shop.
Repairing nestly and promptly d. ne.
MA NEWC MBE & co. #8
CssSvilIe, JanslSth. 1855. 52-6n
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-11-06
DAGUERREAN GALLERY.
LAST LICKS OF
LANCASTER BLACKSMITH

DEING about to close ap my shop and business II,
I'D Lancaster, to leave for California make this final
call on all indebted to me. You must pay up immedi
ately er be sued; call Esq Mahood aser the first OF
September next No grace allowed. 39-lch-tf
4 Lancaster August 18th 1885, JOHN POLLOCK.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-11-06

E -Four hundred ard sixty eight thou
sand OF the coiored slaves at the Soath are
church members.
Is The receipts of the New York
State Fair this ear, were Sc, 600 less ,bar
those of last year. ''is''
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-11-06

49, a L2u ALIEN.
Itstards pre-eminent for i.
curative powers in all the dis.
eases for which it is recomlhen
ied, usually called FEMALE
COMPLAINTS. OF these ara
Prolapsus Uteri, or falling ~
the womb; Fluor Albus o,
whites: Chronic inflammation i
liberation of the Womb; Jhci.
dental Hemorrhage, or Flood.
ing; Painful, Suppressed apa
Irregular Menstruation. Ne.
with all their Accompanying
evils, Cancer excepted,
matter how severe or howIor
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-11-06
Miscellaneous Notices.
Look at This.

A II. persons knowing themselves indebted to me-
N either on Book or Note account will save cost BY
paving up Immediately for compelled to raise
large amount of Money soon, equntly the none,
must come without delay. 25-tf ID. II. WALKER.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-11-06

standing.
This medicine has never been introduced by emnv
mn IFS and MISREPRESENTATION is it intended that H.
present popularity shall be sustained 10y any medium but
its merits and the appreciation of the public.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-11-06
sHEREFF's sALE-CLARK, EFT. AL.

Grant Circuit ! - Sheriifs Office, Is
Court. 5 Grant County, Wisconsin.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-08-05
monument to Cant. Smith.

correspondent of the Southern Literary Mes
sepger, In the last number of that excellent peri
odcal, recommends the erection of monument at
Jamestown, to Capt. John Smith, the Founder OF
Virginia The writer gives brief but interest
ing sketch OF the wonderful career OF this extra
ordinary man, and his inestmable services to N'r'
ginia, and says: 81 desire that it 1.-THE monument)
may be done on such plan as will enable every
Vireinian who wishes to contribute his mite, to
throw at least one stone the cairn of the
hero"
We heartily second the suggestion, and hope
the press will everywhere present IL to the consi.
Iteration of the people. New England is about to
erect magnificent monument to the memory of
the Pilgrim Fathers, and Virginia ought not to be
behind hand in doing honor to the man who plant
cd this infant colony, and who gave to New
England the name she bears, and aided by his ex
plantations, his maps of the coast, aud the rich
fruits of his experience the Pilgrim Fathers Of the
North, as we'll as the Cavaliers of the South, in
their settlement of the country.
lie was a man to whom Virginia owes more
than to any other man, save Washington, and to
whom England would do justice, by a monumental
pile in Westminster Abby. All that is mortal of
Smith now reposes in the old church of ST. Sepui
ehre, In London. whore the tablet to his memory,
with its three Turks heads, is nearly worn away
by the feet of the multitude. There is no virg.
MAN who would hesitate to contribute small
amount to proper monument, and the aggregate
woulderect a structure which would 60 honor to
his memory, and to our own appreciation of one
who, in the language of the Messenger ''as man
Of genius for action, who on all occasions saw by
Intuition, the best thing to be done and the best
mode of doing 1t. and who had always the head
and the heart to execute his plans, however diff
cult or dangerous, must have stood high in any
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-08-05

Tho EWqssrey Of Tuesday states that, p pur
suAnce Of an agreement entered into Of the tms
Of purehasing their present interest 10 inst psper
Msssrs. Trixx and WISE have concluded the pur'
chase Of intsrcstin lths oflcsjfor :pubtc print
Ing and hook and Job printing and binding, hith'
erto exclusively owned BY Msssrs. RrscEn Dug
NAvASf. The Enqniyer earnestly appeals to the
large number Of persons indebted to II for Z
prompt settlement.
The accession Of the present editors has ipfnsed
new life and vigor into the venerable Dem ocratie
organ Of the State. Under their auspices 1t Il
maintaining its ancient repute for ability and
spirit, for dignity and courtesy, and will uudonbs
sdly increase every day In popularity and in
auence.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-08-05

Thermometer stood at SO deg in Augusta, Ga.
Monday.
Tha number of steel pens annually produced In
Birmingham, Eng, is said to be upwards OF one
thousand millions.
Rev. John White, superannuated Baptist
preacher, died suddenly near Pittsburg on Sunday
while on his way to church.
On Saturday night the Pittsburg police broke uI
a faro bank establishment and arrested the pro
prietor.
The brig Nathan Stetson, which arrived at New
Orleans from Taupico the 10Th ult had $500 00(
in specie on board.
There are from twelve hundred to fourteen hun
dred houses vacant in Boston and its immediate
suburbs.
Clement Hancock, formerly member of the
Virginia Legislature, from Charlotte, died in thai
county on the 3Oth ult
Joseph Wright, 40 years of age, was hung al
New Orleans on Friday last, for the murder o.
Henry Keene.
The Washington Star of Tuesday announces the
death of Thomas j. Massie, formerly of Virginia
but of late clerk in the postoffice Department.
The Norfalk IVA Day Book urges a subscription
on the part of the military there, to the Hamilton
monument
The kitchen and clubhouse of James Bickers, O
Culpeper county, Virginia, were destroyed by fire
one day last week. Loss about 5000.
snow, papa, what is a bumbug!" at ISL re
piled papa, ''when ma pretends to be very fond O
me, and puts no buttons on my shirt"
Western editor published a long leader OF
clogs" A rival paper in the same village up
braids him for obtrudng his family matters upor
the public.
Next Saturday, (the first Saturday in August) /.
the day on which, according to some wather-wis,
philosopher, rain has fallen, without fall for forty
years past.
On Monday evening, severe thunder storL
passed over Norfolk and Old Point taking Of on,
of the turrets of the new Catholic Church in tn,
former, and damaging the roof of the Hygeia Ho
tel, at the latter place.
The New Bedford Mercury states that eigh,
whaling ships returned to that port last week.
Only five of the number made paying voyages
whist OH three the owners will lose not lees thar
$1,000.
The valuation of Portland for the year 1858 give
the amount Of real estate at $l2,90l, $50, and o
personal estate at So 1886, 660-makiDg total o
So, 260, 290. decrease for 1857 of$132,43o.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-08-05
FROM SANTA PIE.

INDEPENDENCE, No, July 3o.-The Santa Fe mail
has arrived.
There had been no rain in Santa Fe for several
months-but the mail party met violent storms on
the way.
The Indians on the plains showed every DISPOSE
ton to rob and annoy the mail party. The Apaches,
however, have become friendly; and largely en-
gagged in agriculture.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-08-05

NJ THE SrRASGxR's HoMs.-To the weary ira
WELLER worn down by heat aud los, Of rest nothing
is more desirable than neat len. where mine host
is kind and attentive and where the furniture and
fixtures from the cellar to the gArret are nice and
tidy Tho AMERICAN HorEL, In Staunton, under the
managementof our old friend BROWN comes nearer
up to cur standard of first c'ass travellers home
than any hotel have ever stopped at in Virginia
Not only the chambers neat and airy, the table
provided with every mountain luxury, and the ser
wants polite and attentive, but Mr. Brown Is aided
by that prince of caterers and good llows, THoMp
SON TYLER, formerly Of this city, whose reputation
is already as extensive as the boundari of our
continent. After being in such hands for few days
is it to be wondered at that we recommend the
American to such of our read. may have &C.
casion to pass through staunton in going to or re-
fnrnipe from the Syringe?