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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-06-30

CURIOUS INGENUITY OF THE THROAT.-Paley
applauds the continuance by which every
thing we eat and drink is made to glide on
it's road to the outlet, over the entrance to
the windpipe, without falling into it. A lit
tie movable lid, the epiglottis, which is lifted
up when we breathe, is pressed down upon
the chink of the air-passage by the weight of
the food, and the action of the muscles in
swallowing it. Neither solids nor liquids, in
short, can pass without shutting down the
trap-door as they proceed. But this is only
a part of the safeguard. The>slit at the top
of the windpipe, which never closes entirely
while we breathe, is endued with an acute
sensibility to the slightest particle of matter.
The least thing which touches the margin of
the aperture causes it's sides to come firmly
together, and the intruding body is stopped
at the inlet. 1t is stopped, but, unless re-
moved, must drop, at the e inspiration,
into the lungs. To effect its expulsion, the
sensibility of the rim at the top of the wind
pipe actually puts into vehement action a
whole class of muscles placed lower than it's
bottom, and which, COMPRISING the chest
over which they are distributed, drives out
the air with a force that sweeps the offending
substance before it. The convulsive cough
4 ing which arises when we are choked, is the
l energetic effort of nature for our relief when
= anything chances to have evaded the protec-
tive epiglottis. Yet this property, to which
s we are constantly owing our lives, is confined
to a single spot in the throat. 1t does not,
las Sir Charles Bell affirms, belong to the rest
of the ~windpipe, but it is limited to the orr
flee, where alone it is needed. Admirable,
too, it is to observe, that, while thus sensi-
tive to the most Insignificant atom, it bears
without resentment the atmospheric currents
which are necessarily passing to and fro over
its irritable lips. sit rejects" says Paley,
;. 1.-THE touch of a crumb of bread, or a drop Of
water, with a spasm which convulses the
whole frame; yet, left to itself and its proper
ne Office, the intromission of air alone, nothing
20 can be so quiet. It does not even make it
self felt a man does not know that he has 6
trachea." This capacity of perceiving will
is such acuteness-this impotence of offence
- yet perfect rest aid ease when let alone-ar
J." properties one would have thought, not like
ne ly to reside in the same subject. It is to tn
Junction, however of these almost inconsisten
qualities, in this, as well as in som other de-
he icate parts of the body, that we owe our safe
ty and our comfort-our safety to their ser
sibility, our comfort to their repose.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-06-30
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WEDNESDAY,. JUNE 80, 1855.
Special Notice.

The SPIRIT OF THE AGE is conducted strict
ly upon the CASH system. All papers are
discontinued at the expiration of the time for
which they have been paid. Subscribers
will be notifed7oUR WEEKS before their time
is out, by a CROSS MARX on their papers and
unless the subscription is renewedthe papers
will be discontinued This is a rule from
which there viii be no departure. Watch
for the CROSS MARK, andrenew your subserip
ton.
H Subscribers desiring their paper
changed, must mention thePost Office, from
as well as the one to, which they desire tn
change to be made.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-06-30
The Central Route North.

We learn that the through travel on the
North Carolina and Raleigh and CASTOR Rail-
roads, has largely increased lately. The Au-
gusta Dispatch, publishes the following letter,
written by Rev. Chas. H. Hall, in relation to
the Central Route North, ria Columbia, Char
lotte, and Weldon. Every traveller who has
passed over this route, speaks favorably oft
WASHINGTON, D. c., May 81, 1863.
DEAR SIR:-The Railroads from Augusta.
via Columbia, Charlotte, and Raleigh, are
not equaled by any that l have travelled over
in the South /; a large portion Of the road from
Columbia north, is unsurpassed. The conve-
niences OF the roads are such that | shall nev-
er think of taking again the old route through
Wilmington, n. c. The passengers over
these roads are put to no discomforts, nor ex-
posed to weather, delays or other annoyan-
ces. The country is high, healthy and pleas
ant-mOst oaklands-where fevers and NAL
arious diseases must be unknown; the only
place where We were reminded of swamps be-
ing the short run of ten miles into Weldon.
The fare on the roads is very good, and time
enough given to eat it. The various EN-.
ployees were intelligent and polito-the roads
were comparatively free of dust, and damn
dews at night, and we made the connections
without any unpleasant haste. Everything
was well arranged, and the party with me
were unanimous (some were men of note ir
Carolina, going on to the Scientific Conven
tons in Baltimore and Washington in favor
of the new road. Fee one, / shall go no 9th
er, and wish every success to the "Road tina
carried me safe over" Yours, truly,
CHAs. H. HALL.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-06-30

BEAR KILLED.-A correspondent of the
Greensboro Times, writing from Wilkes coun-
ty, oath May, says:
You may be interested in hearing that yes
terday (Sabbath) a large bear, weighing be-
tween four and five hundred pounds, was
killed in this county. Unfortunately the an
imal had strayed into a plantation, and after
an exciting chase, the pursuers with dogs and
guns overlook and dispatched him.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-06-30

RESIGNATION OF JUDGE PERsoN.-We learn
that the Hon. Samuel j. Person, of Whining
ton, has sent in his resignation to Governor
Bragg as q Judge of the Superior Courts of
Law and Equity.
Gov. Bragg has summoned the Council of
State to meet in this City on the 18th of
next month, to fill the vacancies occasioned
by the designations Of Judges Person and
Ellis.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-06-30
Female Normal School, High Point, N. C.

The examination of the students of this
Institution, will begin on Tuesday goth inst.
A sermon will be preached at night by Rev.
LIS. Burkhead, ofthe N. G. Conference. Ad-
dresses will be delivered on Wednesday af-
%ternoon, by Rev. A. j. Baker of the Presby-
terrain Church, and Rev. j.. B. Marsh, of the
Baptist Church. Concert at night.
VIM ]. LANGDOE, Proprietor.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-06-30
For the Spirit of the Age.
Union Temperance Celebration.

|
BROTHER GoRMAN Please inform the
many readers of your excellent paper, that the
Divisions of Sons of Temperance in Mecklen-
burg County, will hold a anton Temperance
Celebration, on the 3rd of July next, at Heb
ron Church, 7 miles south of Charlotte, on
the C. & S. Grail Road. We expect speech
es on the occasion from several distinguished
orators, and extend a cordial invitation to the
"whole world" and the ladies in particular,
to be present and join with us in the enter
tainments of the occasion.
An extra train4f cars will leave Charlotte
for the Church alto o'clock, A. NJ, and return
in the afternoon OF that day.
Again we say, come one com all, come
everybody. MECKLENBURG.
We publish the above with pleasure, and
again take occasion to urge upon all who can
possibly do so, to be. sure and attend this
great Union Celebration. All the Divisions
in Mecklenburg, some eight or ten, and we
suppose of the Counties adjoining, will par
~ticipate, and we have no doubt it will be a
grand Jubilee occasion. We do not know who
the Speakers are to be, but doubt not they
will be men we'll able to entertain and inter.
est by their eloquence and arguments on the
great subject of Temperance. We do hope
circumstances may conspire so as to permit
us to enjoy this "feast of reason and flow o
soul"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-06-30
For the Spirit of the Age


Mr.. EDIToR:-I Was agreeably entertained
at the examination of the students at the Beu-
lah Institute, situated at Madison, N. c., a
few days ago.
The school is under the management of the
Rev. l.. Fl. Shuck, and judging from the dis
play made by the students generally, he is
quite competent to discharge well the onerous
and highly responsible duties of a teacher
Some of the young gentlemen showed rather
an uncommonly superior proficiency in the
art of defamation. The original speeches
delivered by two or three of the students
would have done no credit to some graduates
/ have seen. A latin and a greek speech
were delivered by two of the students, which,
so far as I could understand, showed good
and accurate scholarship. Several dialogues
were acted and gave variety and amusement
to the occasion.
/ like these exercises at the close of a ses-
sion-they give the boys a stimulus to pre-
pare for that very improving and important
part of education and defamation.
The beauty and fashion of the village and
surrounding country were present and gave
laid and comfort" by their approving smiles.
On the evening of the next day a party was
given by the members of the Parthenon So
ciety, aided by the ladies of the village who
very generously and most abundantly contri-
buted cakes, icecreams, &C., and above al
their indispensable smiles and labor. The
consequence was-one of the most SUMPTION;
and beautiful tables was spread it had evel
been my lot to look upon. l almost feel
desire to enter into details about the supper
with what elegant and beautiful devices thu
cakes were decorated-the superb orange ant
lemon trees loaded with fruit, &C., &C., bu
} space will not allow. Though no wines an
t liquors were set out and no dancing was done
every body in the very large crowd SCENE
to be highly pleased.
+ In fine, / Inn candid in saying that the eS
animation and exhibition were a proud occa
, sion for the students of the Beulah Institut
: and its accomplished principal and the part
was a proud occasion for the ladies andmisse
0 of Madison. Yours, &c. SPECTATOR.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-06-30

- We are again under obligations to
our friend Westbrook, of Guilford, for a large
basket full of the finest Apricots and Apples
imaginable. Where such Fruits grow, we
know is the place to get Fruit trees from
We therefore advise all who want any sort of
Fruit trees, Grape cuttings, Strawberry Vines
or any thing else in the Fruit line, to speak
in time for some this Fall. Address 9 w
Westbrook i Co., Greensboro, N. C,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-06-30

tW Do not forget the meeting of the
Grand Division at Lincolnton on the 18th of
July. Let us all go, and have a grand rally.
What do our L~incolnton friends say ? will
they be ready to give US a warm reception :?
We know they will but should like to hear
from them.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-06-30

- We see it stated by som of our ex-
changes, that the Senate Post Office bill,
which proposed an increase of postage on let
tiers and printed matters, was defeated in the
House, before the adjournment of Congress.
We hope this is so, but had understood that
it finally passed the House. We agree with
the Charlotte Democrat in saying:
If Senators wish to lower the expenses of
government they can find many other ways
to do it than by depriving the people of mail
conveniences. A great deal might be saved
from extravagant appropriations for public
buildings, &C., and we think their own sala-
ries might be reduced, instead of raising let
ter postage and reducing the compensation
of postmasters. The latter is so low now that
it requires a great deal of begging to get a
man to take one of the small country offices.
We are glad to see that one of the Represen-
tatives from this State (Mr. Winslow) raised
his voice against the bill he is entitled to
the thanks of everybody, and especially of
newspaper publishers. The provisions of the
bill show that Senators did not know or un-
derstand what they were about.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-06-30

An esteemed friend at Point Peter, Ga,
sends us a club of subscribers, with the fol-
lowing remarks
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1858-10-05

PIcKLED ToNAr5Es.-To a peek Of green to-
matoes add three medium sized green peppers
Chop them fine and place IN deep dish alter
nate LAYERS of tomatoes and salt; let them re-
main twelve hours, and then squeeze the mass
dry and put down in jars layers OF the iona-
toes, aud ground allspIce and cloves. Boil the
vinega and when Geld poar II over the mass
Ia Qua ltitY sufficient TO cover II.
Another method is to slice green tomatoes and
put them over the IRE, with cold ylaegar and
spices let them boil i've minutes Put them
in Jars and they viii remain good for several
weeks.
still another method IS TO use tomatoes that
are thoroughly ripe. The small round ones are
decidedly the best. Do rot prick them, as most
receipt books direct. Let them lie IN strong
brine three or four days, then put them down IN
layers In your jars. mixing with them small on
ions and pieces Of horse -radish then pour ON
the cold vinegar, which should be first spiced as
for peppers; let there be spice-bag TO throw
into every pot Cover them carefully, and set
them in the cellar for q fail month before using.
To broil tomatoes, take ripe tomatoes OF good
size, scald them to remove the skin, then cut III
slices half an inch thick. and broil them over q
hot fire IN gridiron. Use butter, pepper and
salt on them, and they VIII be excellent.
4 To make green tomatoe PIE, slice the torna-
toes. put thin layer of them On Il paste-ilned
pie plate then cover them with half a teacupful
T Of sugar, and the pulp and part Of the grated
rind OF lemon. Cover with paste and bake
one hour.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1858-10-05

- Oar bi!ungSgaje rei-abor Of the Ge-e4s
accuses Is of guackery, because we publish DR..
AVER adveTuserneHt>.-Now ibis same editor
knows the fharmacuPela Itself is uor more free
from tLe suspicious IL .~ackerv than Ills melt
clEes. lie knows they are endorsed ~ tbe
medical journals Of tins country, are used and
presented 10y our best physicians. and have tle
e2ilnenGa-Iol % professors and eminent men Of
Z haracier too exalted for his comprehension. and
ne knows, Ire. thai they have done and are do
ing IL lhlS community an aneUut of good which
The utmost stretch of his ability can never hone
10 eqH-L-berks CO. Press RcGaiag, "a.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1858-10-05
false Issues.


eontradicted hat the Democratic party has car
r;ed every election by means of false issues In
Iis4 tbey elected JANEs K. Polk by the pre-
/ -. ~ Pennsylvania, that they We're better
TIFF ME. than the Wings. The ranying cry
was Polk, DALLAS, and the Tariff OF ~ No
-o,oar had rbey- tie power than they repealed
this rerv Tariff. Ia 1882. they We're Tariff
men ia Penusy Iyauia and Free-Trade men in
H.. south : better Anti-SlaveTy men IN the
North than tins. Wings, and the only ones to be
trusted by the South. They carried out their
/ principles BY repeating the Missouri Compro-
MISE after everybody supposed the Slavery
I question to be settled thus re-opening ~ agI-
ration which will not be quelle6 Intil the Gen
era, Govern roent ceases TO exert is influence IN
protecting and extending this faForite institu-
lion If the South. Claiming 10 be as much
orrosed 10 Slavery as anybody" they reckless
II threw down the barriers to its extension and
creued to its eucroachmeRt vast tract Of conn
try hitherto colsecrated TO freedom. in 1856,
tlev carried the election and succeeded in elect
ing JA2rEs BUcuAzaS by the deceitful cry Of
$ Popular Sovereignty" which, under his adj
ADMINISTRATION, has turned cut 10 be popular fall
lacv and a popular humbug. They pretended
to be in favor Of allowing the people Of Terri
\ tory to manage their own affairs in their own
way, to exclude or admit Slavc~y rs they chose;
they carried out their pretended principles by
DENYING the right CT the people Of Kansas to
vote on their own Constitution, and have fol-
lowed out the programme by denying them, or
the people of any other Territory, the right to
exclude Slavery at all. They now pretend to
Be Jefersouian Democrats, who have repudated
his principles and set up in their place the die
ia OF the Supreme Court, power which, unless
checked in its usurpatiohs bids fair TO over
shadow all other departments Of the government
of which il i only coordinate branch. They
claim to advocate equal rights, while all their
acts show that they only hold to the right of the
strong to govern tie weak. They pass resolu-
tons in favor Of economy and retrenchment at
the same time they are running the government
II debt and squandering lis revenues in useless
extravaeancics and iobbing contracts for the
benefit of favorites and the reward OF treachery
10 the rights of the people. They oppose, il
words the extension Of time In the suffrage
laws, and would make our foreign born citizens
believe that they had no friends outside Of the
Democratic party, at the same time that they
are supporting candidate for Congress who
himself. unsolicited, offered an amendment to
our Constitution providing for the extension Of
such time four years beyond the present limit.
They talk free-trade, and vote for tariff laws,
discriminating against, rather than in favor Of
She protection of home industry. They are bet
'e' III 'hah 'he i'epuDh
cans ana - 'i''E are S'i7lil'illi' 6
- " NO his Il" particle % y III I,''Iy
"'lh me I'ePu'L'can party or "I'n l'ePuD"c"n
PTihel pies ne oeAeFes mat ne people q a
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1858-10-05
SPECIAL NOTICES.
HAIR DYE-UAIR DYE-HAIR DYE.
Vim. &. gateheIor.s Hair Dye!

The Original and rest ~ ne - 0ft~-
III Others are mere limitations and should be aYoi'.'d
Il you wish escape ricicuie-
GRAY. RED. Or RUSTY H4Ig Dyed instantly TO Il
beautiful and Natural Brown Black without lie least
injury to Hair or SkiE.
FIFTEEN MEDALS AID Diplomas have been award
e 10 VIM A. Bachelor since IsSa ard over so0oo ap
pcations have been I3zae tly ,1 or Us patrons OF
his famous Dye.
Wa. =. BATCIEL05.S HAIR DYE produces a color
not to be distinguished from nature, and is WARRANTED
not TO inure in me least, however long may be con-
tuus ana Tie i'll effect Of Bad Dyes rcnedied The Hair
iuviso5ateG for life by this spienaid Dye.
Made, sold applied ON private rooms g. The Wig
Factory, 2s3 Broadway, \. 7.
Sold in All cities towns Of the United States by
Druggists and Fancy Goods Dealers
So The Genuine has the name and address upon =
steel plate engraving on four sides of each Box, Of
WILLIAM 4. BATCHELoF,
xivTv - Broadway, New York.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1858-10-05
Banking & Exchange office Of
=. ii. WHITTLESEY,

(Of The iatey5 ra Of c. c. HrasE5ara d CO.
For ght Drafts on
ENGLAND, IRELAND, SCOTLAND AND GERMANY
and France. Holland. Belgium, Norway. Sweden.
Deamar svi tzerand andalI other countries Of Europe
INHERIEANCEs. CLAIMS AND MONIES
in any town or city in Europe, collected promptly and
proceeds RENTED as owner may request
ry7Omce hours from s a. II. TO 5 F. "
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1858-10-05

ACCIDENT TO GES. ScoTT-The New York
Express says Gen. Scott had a severe fall 90 the
stars at Cozzeu's Hotel, " est Point, last week.
tie was about attending dinner party given 70
HIM at Col De.a6eld's when the accident hap
Pened. Having bad bullet through one should
er, and a sword cut through the other arm du-
ring his campaigns he was unable TO break the
iurce OF The fall by his arms. aud his back was
severely Injured. He cannot move without great
pain. lie has been cupped and leeched, and is
better, but suffers intensely.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1858-10-05
Ian d AGEN CY
AND
q SOS bE CT q " CO.

The undersigned have opened set Of Books which
give complete and reliable history Of every tract fIud
in Iowa county, embracing Deeds, Bonds, Mortgages
Judgments, DEGREES 4Da all matters Of Record affecting
the same
They viii Furnish abstracts, attend to the perfection Of
Tides the W rese and sale Of Lands tie payment Of
Taxes, collection q Rents and the drafting Deeds and
other instruIne= and viii loan money, and collect ia
crest for those desiring invest
ONCE up stairs in john Ross rev stone building op-
posite the Eagle Saoou, High street, Mineral Point
Wis WI. T. HENRY,
e3tl IRANLIs NEEEY.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1858-10-05

BACHELORS WIGS AND TRoCPEEs surpasz all
They are elegant. il glt easy and durable
Fitting &c eharnl-no turning up behinl-no shrink
ing off the head; indeed this is the only Establishment
whore these things are properly understood and made
1iv-lg 233 Broadway, New York.
r. .. PULFOE0, Agent.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1858-10-05

- The remains Of human BODY that. 70
a. auI.casslee, had laid there near ,hlsty wears.
were .s-:1 II some wovkmea engaged IN ex-
cas1-fa- t1e large becr-ssults of Me>srs Cseo--i
q >c-s'aaH. q -tor. distance back from the town
la ,-- a-lEi-. Fragments If a soldiers overeaar
were found W ith The ioGv. The eyeIids of the
corpse Were closed With a couple Of cents. one
~ item bearing the date Is1S-Frairts ia
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1858-10-05
oCaAN TRANSIT COMPANY.

EDWARDS, LOCKWOOD & Co. Proprietors, Offices in
New York ~ IL Broadway ana Catham Square New
York.
Parcels and Packages forwarded % England, Wales,
Scotland, Ireland and the Continent Of Europe small
Parcels 10 Great Bitan and Ireland delivered at their
destination.
Drafts in 10 suit frora 81 Sterling upward.
GEO. y. COBB, Agt., Mineral Point.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1858-10-05

Tie above table shows tax Of fifteen mills
on the dollar, which. accoraing to the assessed
valuation Of properly one Year age. would have
amounted TO more than Fhirty mills en- the dol
lar ~ aud this Is what the farmers and tax pay
81 are asked 70 assume, without any correspond
ing benefit. Is the removal worth to the town
81 Arena some four thousand dollars. or Ridge
way more than five thousand dollars. or High
land, Nltllln. Pulaski, and other towns. from
three 70 i've thousand each Who believes it ?
And yet tins il tie risk they are asked TO run.
WIZ they doIt? PTBIICI-S
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1858-10-05
IoM-A ooUNrX gEAonENs, AssooIATLoN.
is. C0WFoRT. OK Td. Sup.


y TWTTNTT- ~ NJ NWr
DENOMINATION OF the Eyes-Like AZ other il-.lnl-
1nations-is caused hy inpurity q The blood which
causes al efnFiFe diseases as SAT- theul' senfS,
Do'-S Sores 1'oo's N me '''' lei"5 una
OF an impure nature --7o occasions proposes ~" o'o''
becoming o.'l"1s- IN me ems NE "'eS part o. INC
"io'i III Is 'u' 1''i 'N'+I 'A'i'l1
iie7 and af'F5y Is 'ne result Many times u ,. oee'
''t-'' ~ i.'.'o- 90 z'l''5 ''--'- ,'s'e'
-' e N7s.s D-1s -'--- ~ 1o1s -i'-'i7 i'7 ss' %
Iioed' fee 'z lAes7 -lt's' ol en- 'ie passage
renew them with pure and healthy blood, which VIII
drive fut of the bo7z all irg5-,l,+ier t-etar win.
Of The skin and all -orsc complaints. They
viii he shield TO every form of disease 10 guard and
lor Won from the cola sraspia hand of e ia and cause
fr and strength to remain. and the countenauce to
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1858-10-05

Eep iual- on Congressional -ote $500
The Legislature stands
>t'satf-hepu1l.eau -. Democrats J.
ksFraSe7l'ot.e es.-C Plete-Repubhcau lq5
Democrats, >. Abolition ], no choice :.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1858-10-05
EnREIGN EXCHANGE.

ExCHANGE On London for sale in sums Of 81 stsr-
Cling and upwards
GEO ". COBB,
Office Stone Ware House, near L. E.pepot
Dated, ApTiI 9th. II
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1858-10-05
NOTICE.
J.. Z. FIUTCHINGs.
General Agent for lie United States,

r.. ID. rULFoED, Agent. Mineral Point: Boiler smith
8 Co, Chicago; H. El.lesly, ST Louis. I4-y