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Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1858-08-05

Tue FAT MEN ON Pa RADE.--Pursuant
10 pr e,ious notice, the hysical Falls.sffs,
Of Mansfeld lOhio] and vicinity joined the
procession on the 5sh, "all in BODY
There were City ofthem. The lightest man
in the company weighed 200. The Captain
-. Eminge, Of Mansfield weighed 243,
and Vas City years Of age. The heaviest
man in the company was Dr.. Mitchell, Of
Msns6sld, who weighs 335; he acted as
Surgeon. Tho next heaviest man was Dr..
Chandler, Who weighs 900, who was ls,
Lieutenant.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1858-08-05
A Venerable Newspaper.

The Newport Mercury, published in
Newport Rhode Island, completed the
Bundr edith year of its existence last Satur-
day, the first number Of that journal hav.
ing been issued June IL, 1883. It was
founded by James Franklin, and his press
the one on which he and his younger
brother. DR.. BENJAMIN FRAEKLIS, SO Of.
ten worked-has remained in the Office
to the present day, venerable relic
The Mercury was afterwards published sue.
cessively oy Mrs. Ann Fra..klin, the moth
er Of James aud Benjamin; BY Samuel
Hall. who married her daughter, and 9th :
ers. The present publishers are +. A. Pratt.
L Co. They stersotyped for circulation,
on the centennial anniversary Of tho Aer.
curry, fac smile of its issue for Decen Der
10, l75S-the earliest perfect number in
their possession. 1t is dingy little sheet,
about IL inches. The contents are let.
ters from London descriptive of the then
political affairs in Europe, = short essay
on agriculture, An account of the taking OF
Fl. Duquesne from the French in Novem.
Der, 1853, sixteen ordinary advertisements.
and one SPECIAL notice most conspicuously
across the editorial page. to wit: "Any
Person who plays well on violin, on Ap.
plication to the Printer hereof, may be in.
formed where he will Meet with proper
Encouragement"
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1858-08-05

DEATH OF 4 SoLDIER or l6l2.-Mr.
Jas. H. Merit, we'll known to our citizens
in this locality, as an old pioneer, died :
the residence Of Mr.. VIM. X. Weaver, on
the Little Sioux River, one day last week,
having nearly completed bis 77th year
He va, soldier in the war Of 1912, and
served as . private under Gen. jackson at
New Orleans. and in other battles. He
has left many friends in this locality, who
exclaim --'.REouIEscAr IN PAcr."-Fort
Dodge Sentinel.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1858-08-05
sioax CITY Post OGicc Regulations.

Mails arrive al and depart from this Office follows
Sioux City Council Buds--L.aves Tuesday. Thurs.
day and saturday arrives wednesday, Friday and
sunday. Mail closes at Q O'Clock, Y. N. preceding
the day Of departure.
Sioux City and OniAha--lSaves Monday, "Wednesday
and friday at :, A. NJ arrives Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday at 5, =. NJ Mail closes at O'Clock,
p. n. preceding the day Of departure
Sioux City and 0madi--Leaves Monday, Wednesday
and Friday at 9, r. u. arrives Monday, Wednesd ~
and Friday by II 81.
Sioux City and LoSan-Lsavss Monday, Wednesday
and Friday at z. NJ. arrives Monday, Wednesday
and Friday by i2 VI.
Sioux City and Fort Dodge-Leaves Thursday at GA
NJ. arrives next Wednesday by 8 2. n.
Sioux CITY and Wiscotta-Leaves " ednesdsy at P.
NJ. arrives next Wednesday BY IL NJ.
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SIOUX CITY MARKET.

SIOUX CITY, August 4, 1865.
Wheat Flour, ss00asa.o0 per bAtrsl.
Corn Meal. $500 per sack.
Corn, 30csi Acc per bushsl
Potatoes, 5Oc.s75c. per buPhel.
Deans, S20oaS3.00 per bushsi
Iism, l5c per Id.
Bacon, IL &c per ID.
Lard, zoe per ID.
Butter. 25ca39c per ID.
Eggs, 25ca30c psr dozen.
Dried Apples, IL lie per Id.
Peaches, IL lie per ID.
Sugar, l2cslec per h.; Coffee, lecalSc per lb Tel
76c AL rs per Id.
Molasses, 75cs 90 per gallsn.
Beef, l0eal2c per Id.
Mutton, lie per ID.
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EEERIFF'S SALE.

State Of los0d, Woodbury. C5,nty, s..
DY virtue Of an execution to mo directed By the
ID Clerk of the District Court of the county Of
Woodbury. aud state Of Iowa, tbs said execution DO
Ing In favor Of 9. Doughty Z Co. and against the
property o: Marshall Townslsy, have esied npon
seized and taken the following described real estate
to wit The nocthwast quarter Of the northwest half
Of section IT, township Us north, range Al west the
said land being the property OF the said Marshall
Tow rsey, which will expose to sale ct public auc
ton TO the highest bidder the 4th day Of sspt-tn
bsr A. D., 1895, between the hours OF ons and four
p NJ, at the Sioux City House In Sioux City, Wood
bury county and state Of Iowa
GEO. L. TACEETT, Sheriff.
Per O. L. GODFREY, Dept. sheriff
August 6, 1e60-.w
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1858-08-05
DELINQUENT TAX LIST FOR
THE YEARS 1855 & 1856.

THE following described Real Estate will lie offered
i 1t Public Sale on tho 30ra DAT Or AuGusf next,
In front Of the Treasurer and Recorders Once In sioux
City, Woodbury. county Iowa, FIR the taxes. interest
and costs for the years 1855 and lS6 forth In
the following list. Sale TO take place between the
hours Of O'clock, .. and o'clock. p. Of said
day, and continue from day TO day Sunday sxceptei
until all the Lapdsand Town Lots offered for sale
C. 4. HEDGES, Treasurer 4 Recorder.
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TO BRIDGE BUILDERS.

OFFICE CITY ENGINEER
Sloux Cir, July 81, 1858.
DR0P0sAIS will he received At this office til the
L morning Of August 10th, 1858, for the con>trne-
ton Of Bridge Perry Creek at the head Of Pear
street The plan and specifications can bs at any
time on application TO the City Engineer Recorder.
Payments will be made by warrants on the City
Treasury which viii be receivable for ty taxes and
one fourth will b. paid when the timber is delivered
on the ground, opsfourth when the foundations are
excavated and the trestlss set up, and the balance
when the Bridge Is completed aud accepted by the
City Engineer. &c. c. HosKINS,
August 8, 1856-lt City Engineer.
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WESTERN
Iowa Land Agency
in. FIELD,
LAND AND COLLECTING AGENT,
SIOUX CITY, IOWA,
References.

VXYILL locate Land with warrants or cash, pay tax
w %, snd do general collecting business IN Wes
larn Iowa
References.
Cooley, farwell Co.. Chicago.
Hon. Lincoln Clark, Dubuqns, Iowa.
NV. Dssii, Madison, wisconsin.
Daniel kewhali. Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
X. X. Colt, ptttsnsld. massachusetts
ebsrman Peck, Northampton, Massachusetts,.
Claim, Msilsu 4 60, Nav York.
y. Bceh- 4 Co, Bcstou. Isins
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1858-08-05

The French have at length adopted the
word which, after . long photographed
struggle, has now definitely taken its place
in the English anguage-telegram
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1858-08-05
MEAT MARKET
AND
PROVISION COMMISSION STORE.
PEARCE 4 SMITH

lave opened shop directly opposite the Sioux
IL City House where they are prepared TO furnish
the citizens Of Sioux City and mankind generally
With tbs best quality Of nsat at thu very rates
Provisions Of al kinds will be sold on commission.
~ Meat will be furnished 10 any part of the City
every morning BY leaving order at their shop the
evening previous Wins
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1858-08-05

The LATEST GOOD uS.-Why are hoops
like an obstinate mani
Because they often stand out about tribes
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1858-08-05
Masonic Notice.

Stated meeting Of Sioux CITY LoDcE No. 103, Wed
~ ncsday evening Of or preceding the full of this
" moon. AN. HUNT, W. NJ.
0EoRox AvEnY Saw
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1858-08-05
IMPORTANT TO FARMERS.

TIVE undersigned Is prepared to N N uictare FAN
i MING MILLS OF = superior quaint, on short no.
tice, and on terms which will suit the times Mills
constantly on hand or made y order with dispatch
Farmers requested 10 call and examine the Mills
WM MONTGOMERY.
Hloux CITY Am0ust 1Rse-am
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1858-08-05

DIED..Iu this city, at the residence Of l., D. Lee
Tillier. Esq. on the 29th ult. Mrs. MARY ADELINE
McAvOY, wife Of Mr.. J. i. LsTiller, agei 20 years
and 4 months.
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SHERIFF'S SALE,

BHENIEf s SALE,
State Of kua, Woodbury. Co.inty, IS.
DY virtue ofan execution to directed BY toeessk
- II the District Court Of the county Of Woodbury.
ana State CT Iowa. the SAID execution being In favor
OF Will II. Booth and against the property Of Mar.
shall Townsey, have levied upoB seized and taken
the iiowibs described resi- estate to wit Tie south
bali Of tbs northwest quarter OF section u.s. hip
Is north range Al vest the said land being the prop
srty Of the said Marshall Townsley which Will ex-
pose to 'sls at public auction to tbs highest bidder
on thu 4th day Of Septeinber, 1850, between the
hours Of and four .. n al the SIOUX CITY House
In aieuI City, woodbury. county, state Of Iowa.
1LO L. ThCk.I'I, Sherid,
Per G. l.. aJDsALT, Dept. sheriff.
ADJUST s, 1s5s--.v
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THE
Sioux City Register,
JOB WORK.
Rates OF Advertising.

Having an extensive assortment Of the latest styles
Of Job and Card types ars prepared to do all kinds
Of job Printing In the best style Of the art.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1858-08-05

One Square of IL lines less nrst insertion, $loo
Each subsequent insertioL 90
One square, one month, 500
do do three months, 500
do do six do 500
do do one year, 1900
Business Cards Of six lines or less, one year. 1900
One column, one year, 5000
Ope-haf column, one year, 400
do fourth do do do $500
do column. six months, &6,0o
Do half column, six months, $500
do fourth do do do 1900
do column, three months, $500
do half column, three months, 1900
do fourth do do do 1900
Announcing candidates for ONCE, 500
When the number of insertions Is not specified ad
vertsemsnts will be marked eth forbid and charged
full price. business Cards are excepted.
Cash in advance win be required on all advertise
nenis, except where special contract has been made
to the contrary.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1858-08-05
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HARDWARE.

lot RI Seythes and Snathss, Hay Forks 4 Rakes
n OK fokes and Bows for sale cheap.
A. GRONiNGER. sign OF the Mill Saw.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1858-08-05

4 N assortment Of Circular and Mill Saws, Man.
N drills, Betting, Files etc, always kept on hand
At 81. Louis prices with freight added.
A. aR0NINGER, sign Of the Mill Saw
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1858-08-05

@The following are the Resolutions q
doptsd BY the State Convention:
Resolved, That We adopt, abide by, and
will cherish and defend the platform Of
principles, promulgated BY the Represen-
tatisss Of the Democracy Of the Nation,
when assembled in National Convention
u Cincinnati in June, 1856, believing, as
ws 90, that the platform there laid down,
= broad enough and strong enough 70 up
eoia ana sustain every true patriot aud
wi!n such only do We desire com panion-.
Ee'oleed, That all attempts to snsendsr
sectional prejadicss and animosities, are
pregnant with mischief; tend 10 hinder
ne progress and development Of our coup-
~. and must. i persisted in, lead TO the
dismembernent Of the Union Of States.
ana he destruction Of tho only free Gov
eminent Of the World.
Hesolced, That the rights Of the States
should Be maintained Alike. against the
sscroachnents Of Fedora, Power, the zeal
Of blind pastisanship sad the wiles Of an
scsopuIous aad demagoSus politicians.
ana that It - the Office Of the Democratic
Festy, 70 - these cardinal principles
maintained IN their purity.
= Aeeessed, Th1 tAs agitation Of tho
olsvery Question tends 10 weaken thu
bond: OF orr Union, By DESTROYING that
confidence, which shosid exist between
me different States. and bsgstting sec
t,onsi au'mos'tiss; and that il il tho duty
o. ~ true patriots to irown upon sacb
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-08-18

MmAGE.-Beyond Honey Lake Valley, on
the Noble route, there is a vast salt plain,
stretching its desolate and barren dreary length
north aud south along the eastern base Of the
Sierras for many miles. This plain or desert
has the appearance of once having been inun-
dated with water. and the whole surface OF the
ground is still covered with an ncrustation of
alkaline matter that glistens in the sun and
moonshine like mighty mirror as il is. Look
ing out upon this vast reflector from Granite
creek camping place. trains of wagons, cattle
and men often appear inverted, and as though
they we're travelling in the air. and at other
times wagon will look like a tall ship, show
ing spars, ropes &c, all complete. An OK will
sometimes assume the appearance OF wagon,
and crows approaching number of them have
been mistaken by parties at distance of seve-
raj miles, for Indians attacking train. Hav-
ing ourselves Witnessed these strange phenom-
ena, we speak advisedy. So strong is the mirage
or optical Illusion on this desert at times, that
it is said the appearance of city may be seen
in the air, from certain points. aud we doubt
not but it may be true.-Red Bluff Beacon.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-08-18
The Et,quette OF the stairway and Road.

The Etiquette of the Stairway and Road.
A writer in an Ohio paper, seems to have
approached the settlement of delicate ques-
ton of etiquette, which should 60 first when
lady and gentleman are about to ascend Hight
of stairs together Ifsae
.,When the stair is wide enough TO permit 1t,
it is proper to offer your arm, and thus go
abreast But if such is not the case, which
should go FIRST! That is the question. Author
ities conflict, and the matter is yet vexed
question. 1t is conceded rule of etiquette
that ladies have the precedence every where
aud why should this be made an exception!
One says that If you follow a lady in going
down stairs you are liable to tread on her dress,
and that If she preeedes you in going mp, she
might display large foot or thick ankle, which
were better concealed. He thinks the gentle-
man should 60 FIRST.
"Another calls this maxim of prudery and
the legacy of q maiden aunt Still another
speaks very positively on this point. He says,
Nothing is more absurd than the habit Of pre-
ceding ladies in ascending stairs adopted by
some men, as if by following Just behind them,
as one should, If the arm be disengaged, there
can be any improperly. Soiled friils and nn-
mended hose must have originated this vulgar
ity.' Now we think it is for the ladies to de-
eide. If they are possessed of the aforesaid
clumsy foot and ankle, or are arrayed in a dress
bilC Baltic VI HhiSh Wv NV "iSu w. "fNNf
they will Of course intimate that they prefer
the gentleman to precede them; or If the ankle
and foot be finely moulded they will precede
their gallants, making sure to elevate their
skirts sufficiently high to keep them from COM
ing in contact with the boots that are follow
ing"
A writer in the Atlantic Monthly also en-
lightens the bells of the street concerning the
inalenable rights of men to look at their pretty
faces. There are." says the writer, " some
very pretty, but unhappily very i'll bred women
who don't understand the laws of the road with
re gard to handsome faces. Nature and custom
would no doubt agree in conceding to all males
the right of at least two distinct looks at every
comely female couutenanoe, without any iufrac'
ton of the rules of courtesy or the sentiment
of respect. The first look is necessary to define
the person of the individual one meets so as tC
avoid in her passing, Any unusual attraction
discovered in first glance is sufficient apology
| for a second-not prolonged and impertineni
stare, but an appreciating homage of the eyes
such as stranger may inofeusvely yield to q
passing image. II is astonishing how morbidly
sensitive some vulgar beauties are to the slight
est demonstration of this kind. When lad,
walks the streets she leaves her virtuous indig-
nation countenance at home che knows well
enough that the street is picture gallery,
where pretty faces framed in pretty bonnets are
meant to be seen, and every body has right
to see them''-K. T. NsDs.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-08-18

SHORT WETGHT-The Times Gays that within
the last six months very heavy shipments Of
China sugar have arrived at San Francisco, all
of which was packed in what purported to be
l00lb. mats, or rather four mats of 25lb. each
in one bundle. This sugar has been thrown on
the market and sold as full weight. while 10
fact each package was from six TO eight pounds
short. The lUss fell entirely on the consumer
or retail dealer, the wholesale merchant, selling
only the original packages, escaping entirely.
This short weight sugar has chiefly been CON
signed to Chinese merchants, who have thrown
II into auction where it was sold at so much
per mat, the purchaser acting under the impress
sion that each bundle contained one hundred
pounds net weight
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-08-18

SUPREME JUDGE.-The Mariposa Democrat. a
Lecompton paper, in speaking of the Supreme
Judgeship, says
The most important duty before the Conven-
tien. as affecting the welfare of the people re-
siding upon the Fremont claim. and upon other
claims of like kind in the State, is the noTni-
nation Of Supreme Judge. Foremost among
the asprants to the Office is Joseph G. Baldwin,
who has expressed himself in decided terms in
favor Of Fremont's pretensious. 1t is to be
hoped that for this reason Baldwin may not be
selected as the nominee though. as Demo
cratic journal, we would feel bound to offer no
opposition should he receive the nomination,
while on local grounds we could not consistent
ly give him our support.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-08-18

FIRES NEAR THE HoNcUT. The Marysvile
Ne'os is Informed by Mr.. James M. Braden, who
resides one mile above the Honcut House. on
Honcut creek, that, on Saturday evening, his
granary, with all its contents, consisting of
wheat barley, and the whole of bis farming i'm
plements, was consumed by fire, supposed to be
the act of an incendary. Mr.. Braden estimates
his actual loss at about $4,000. On the same
evening the granary of DR.. wilkins, two miles
from Mr.. Bradens, was discovered to be on
fire, but was put out before receiving much
damage. The liring of DR.. wilkins granary
was evidently the act of incendiarism On Mon-
day the granary Of Uncle Ben Bliven, at Char
ey's ranch, three miles from Mr.. Braden's, was
also discovered to be on fire, but was saved
without much loss. About the same time. on
Monday, the grain stacks Of Mr. Gavin stand
ing in the field, adjoining Mr.. BradeD's, were
set on fire, but were saved without any partic-
ular damage. There is n gang of scoundrels
in the neighborhood Of the Honcut, and efforts
are now beiug made to catch them. s.a ss|
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-08-18
NEVADA CALIFORNIA WEDNESDAY MORNING. AUGUST 49, 1858

FRASER ISnIAN CEMETERY.-The Fort Yale
correspondent of the AHd saw an Indian cenae-
terry They do not place their dead in the
earth, but in sarcophag, raised upon sticks,
about three feet from the ground. As soon as
dead, the body is tied by the knees and sheul-
ders, and thus brought into a doubled position,
as if the dead would rest easier with the mus
cles unstrained. They are thus placed in the
sarcophagi in sitting position. The bottom
is shaped like canoe, and projects from the
sides. They are about three feet long by two
and a half high, and tive wide. The sides and
covers are made from blocks split from pine
trees. The Indians appear to hold these relies
in much veneration, aud guard them with jeal-
ous eyes. ''As approached to examine them,
two or three who were passing, silently motion.
ed me away, Itook OF my hat and bowed to-
wards the dead, which seemed to please them,
and they passed on. There were six Of those
sarcophagi, two Of which had fallen down, aud
the skulls and bones of the dead lay strewn up
on the ground. Ian -, - s.,.l .ae -.
| A curious combination of carved figures
ornamented the fronts of the tombs. In front
| Independent Of the dead, was row Of figures
the size oflife, with true, Indian characters and
! features, standing as if to guard tho approach.
One Of them was warrior holding gun in
each hand and with expression so lfeike as to
make me hesitate to approach; there are also
women and monsters, each with weapons. and
maintaining threatening attitude. On the
front Of each sarcophagi, the carving was very
elaborate and truthful, and embraces bears,
wolves, lizards, snakes and goats, grouped in
guardsome attitude. These figures are painted
red, black and white, and exhibited much skill
In the use Of the knife. They all seemed to be
weatherworn, as If long exposed.
Upon the tops of these tombs were two ca
noes, broken and worn out and in them were
placed broken paddles, broken pale, worn
out mat, auseess guu, and broken net fit
emblems Of the exhausted life of an Indian
These tombs are always on the banks of the
river, and the carvings are done by an Indian,
whose sole business is to ornament the tombs
of the dead. | wished to take away one Of the
images as curiosity but was advised that il
would be dangerous, as they are held in supreme
veneration by the Indians.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-08-18

An ELOQUENT ExTRAcT.-"Generato after
generation" !" says fine writer, "have felt as
we feel now, and their lives were as active as
our own. They passed away like vapor,
while Nature wore the same aspect of beauty
as when her Creator commanded her to be-
The heavens shall be as bright over our graves
as they are now around our paths. The world
will have the same attractions for our offspring
yet unborn, that she once had for ourselves,
and that she now has for our children. Yet a
little while and all will have happened The
throbbing heart will be stifed, and we shall be
at rest Our funeral will wind its way. and
the prayers will be said, and our friends will all
return, and we shall be left behind in silence
and darkness for the worm. And II may be for
a short time we shall be spoken OF, but the
things Of life will creep in and our names will
soon be forgotten. Day will continue to move
on, and laughter and song will be heard in the
room in which we died; aud the eye that mourn
ed for US will be dried and glistened with joy !;
and even our children will cease TO think of US,
and will not remember to lisp our names.-
Then shall we have become. in the touching
language of the psalmist, forgotten and gone
out of mind"
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-08-18

JOE. McKIBBEN.-A number of little people
who profess near relationship 10 The Admins
traton, bnt who, we reckon, are not on Mr..
Buchanan's visiting list, are very abusive OF
McKibben because of his anti-Lecompton prin.
ciples. They undertake TO ridiculc his asser-
ton that the Mudsills of California took him
from cayote hole aud made him Congress
man. Though not literally correct, the asserr
tion was substantially true. .EE
We knew McKibben as a working miner,
from which occupation he passed. with only
short interval of law practice to the State
Senate and thence by an almost uninterrupted
official gradation to his present place. He has
always been noted for his manliness and inde-
pendence of character which has been strikingy
manifested in his opposition to what he snp-
posed was national wrong doing. In the depths
of great soul be will despise the small atoms
in community which are so agitated by his
great a statesman as Richelieu's Lysauder bu,
we do consider him an honorable man and DO
litician, and one whose intelligence creditably
represents us-an individual citizen whose prin.
ciples are not corrupted by monopoies, and
whose face. unlike that of one of our Senators,
does not bear the marks of groveling avarice.
McKibben has always been an unwavernp.
consistent Democrat, and the uumerted abuse
now piled upon him by Administration writer's
of shaky autecedents, will give him greater
prominence. and in corresponding degree will
sink the vituperative assailants to a more hope
less depth of servile degradation.