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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-06-05

~ J. II. Fairchil6, of Jericho, VT, has
received apatent for Improvement in the con-
struction Of water wheels. whereby the water
is made to act upon the wheel by means of
atmospheric pressure or suction, produced
10y vacuum formed in draft below the
wheel.
" The citizsns Of Windsor are about
constructing n road to the top of Ascutney
mountain. Ascutnev forms quite an attrac-
ton in that part of the State. Some fine
views o: the surrounding country are obtain
ed from the summit.
a RARE NisToR.-On Saturday last, while
Sol OF George Sergeant Of this town was
engaged in planting, his attention was arrest
ed by peculiar rustling noise indicative of
unusual commouon among the feathered
tribe. Looking upwards a short distance
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-06-05

hu'NIh LAND lRlAlS.-- he irqHS saNs
- the examination OF those arrested for fraud
IN bounty land cases was finished on Satur-
day morning last. Boswell was bound over
in the sum Of $1,000 and Bickford = 900, TO
appear for trial at an adjourned session of
the [. $, Circuit Court, to bc held at Wind.
Sor in July next Eight, -one witnesses were
summoned in the cnses, and much ability
was displayed in conducting them. by both
prosecution and defence. We understand
that there is over one thousand fraudulent
applications for bounty lands now on file al
the Department from Vermont alone"
FIRE IN WINDSOR On Saturday evening
last an old out-building upon the q uunds
connected with the L. s. Court House now
in process of erection here, was burnt, with
vouable materials prepared for that struc-.
tare- The building itself WIS Of hrtic value.
The whole loss. we understand, will not cx-
coed $1,000. This includes finished Joiner
work and carpenters tools DESTROYED. and
damage to iron chiefly galvanized roofing
iron. The wood and the iron work was In
ken on contract by different purtics-the
former by Mr.. Hawkins of Lebanon. \. II.
and the latter 10y llittengcr, Cook, & Co, of
Charlestown, Mass Chronicle I
PRosEcUTED.-Wc understand that wr;,s
have been served upon some half dozen
persons for refusing to obey the orders of the
Chief Engineer of the Fire District and his
assistants, at the burning of the Pioneer Shop.
The penalty of the otFense is a inc of no,
less than five nor more than ten dollars and
costs. The public will, in case of conviction
add verdict Of "servcd them right" TO the
sentence of the Justice. The able.bodied
man who goes to fire merely to look on. or
who receives the orders of the Chief III ginecr
with profanity and abuse, will find very little
public sympathy In consequent affection of
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-06-05

DISTINGUISHED ARhrvAIs--Tbo ,ia,,ct
which arrived at this port ON Tbursd,y
brought home an African Tiger and the
itieuileo' from Para, on Saturday, had on
board several boa constriclors.-S Salem he
iSter. So
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-10-21
TO MARRIED LADIES
]. Il. BUMGARDNER s. CO..

Wooster, Ohio. Enclose one dollar and six postage
stamps their address Won will receive bottle
(confdentiay) ~ return mail.
August 26, 1s5S.-v3n1m6
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-10-21

sR Yearly Aduertisers, at no time to excel four
squares changeable at pleasure, and limited strictly to
their own immediate business, will be charged $500
IL Business ards, not exceeding sir lines, will be
inserted for $500 and yearly advertisers Cards
will be inserted one year for $500.
GS Advertisements loaded, or inserted under the
head of Special Notices. and Double oamn ADVERTISE
ments, will be charged so per cent. more than the
above rates.
@ Legal Advertisements chargeable by the square,
In all cases-except at the option of the publisher.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-10-21
BAUMGARDNER'S
Sugar-Coated
CATHARTIC PILLS.

DAUMGARDNER s SUGAR COATED
ID CATHARTIC PILLS are an infallible
remedy for the cure of Nervous and Sick Head
ache, Costiveness, Piles, Erysipelas. Rheuma-
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pepsia, Neuralgia, Scrofula, letter, Salt Rheum,
Dysentery Diarrhea. Dropsy, WoIms, de-, DC
Price, 25 cents per box.
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GOOD FOR MAN AND BEAST.

EXTRAORDINARY ANNOUNCEMENT.
Every purchaser Of n dollar bottle OF the ARCTIC lin
IMEMI receives, at Dr. Bragg's expense, the UNITED
STATES JOURNAL, of New York for one year. The
!ourna, Is large illustrated paper--each number
0inlng sixteen pages, beautifully printed clear white
paper anu hiled with original matter from the most bril-
liant writer's 81 the country Certificate of subscription
and ni particulars OF the novel and philantropc
terprse OF which this offer forms part will accompany
each bottle
An AGENT WANTED in EVERY TOWN and VILLAGE
BRAGG & BURROWES, ST. Louis, Mo
fsRs q NEW YoRk 0FT1cK, No. 37I BROADWAY.
Communications should always be addressed St. Louis
For SAL, at the ROCK STORE.
March A. lh5e-v2nootf
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-10-21
HOWARD ASSOCIATION.

PHILADELPH
4 Beneroient Institution, established by special en-
do,we,,t for the relief of the sex and distressed
afflicted Nth Viraent and Epslemie diseases
ITO all persons afflicted with Sexual Diseases spcb as
SPERMATORRHGA, SEMINAL WEAKNESS M
P0TENCE, G0NORRHGA, GLEET, SYPHILIS the
Vice ofoNANISM, or SELF ABUSE, kc., &c.
The HOWARD ASSOCIATION, In view Of the awful de-
structon OF human e, caused by Sexual diseases and
the deeepons practicd upon the unfortunate victims of
such diseases by ouack several ago directed their
Consulting Surgeon, as u aCHARTTABLE ACT worthy Of
class of diseases in all their FORMS and give MEDICAL
ADVICE GRATIS, to sl who apply by letter. with de-
scrpon OF their condition, isge, occupation habits of
life Scl and in OF extreme poverty, TO FURNISH
MEDICINES FREE OF CHARGE. II Il needless 20 add
that the Association commands the highest Medical sl
Of the age, and win furnish the most approved modern
treatment. - = =
The Directors, review of the past FEEL assured
that their iabors In this sphere Of benevolent er have
been of great benefit to the afflicted especially TO the
young and they have resolved to devote with
renewed ZEAL to this very important but much despse
csuse-
Jus. published by the Association Report on sperms
torrhoa, or Seminal Weakness, the Vice Of Onanisu
Hastnrsnon or SelfAbuse, and other diseaseeof the
Sexual Organs By the consulting Surgeon which wu -
sen. @ ny msiI TN sealed letter envelopel FREE OF
CHARGE, on receipt OF TWO STAMPS for postage.
Auuress Tor Reports or treatment Dr. GEoRGER.
SNALhooN, "a Sonsnlting surgeon, Howard Association,
No.2 South Ninth Street, Phi sdriphia, "a =
-NNt Of By order Of the nireefnrx' Il. ....s.-
EZRA D. HEARTwILl, fvsDi1sss,
eEo. EAkCm1n, seces-. u 1f,'S8
Arriic~ lese-~iy
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-10-21
Country Produ e.

Taken in exchange for work or goods. Mend
ing done promptly at reasonable rates. All.
therefore, who want bargains, will come right
along. c. HAITI.
April Is, Is5s--v2n34f. tgs
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-10-21
AS usual, he IS carrying OH thr UusIHcs' Ol
Boot and Shoe Making

And keeps good assortment OF his own man
ufac,ure. ifdesired he will put the city touck
on Boots and Shoes. or make them in a more
substantial manner to suit the rarmer
sSS- Just call and examine his stock, find out
his prices and see whether he don't give the
best bargins in town. Times are hard; there
fore. patronize him and save money, as he sells
at low figures. He cant be undersold
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-10-21

DLANK COnstable's Sales and Jus.
ID tice,s Summons for sale at this Office,
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-10-21
A Master Murdered by his slaves.


Mrs. Naomi W. Sealy recently publish
ed an advertisement in the .4duocate, offer
ing five hundred dollars reward for any
positive proof as to the whereabouts Of her
son, Richard S. Bostwick, who disappear
ed mysteriously about the 9th of last JAN
uary.
Suspicious circumstances led to the ar
rest of four of Mr.. Bostwick's negroes last
week, who being separately examined, con-
fessed that they had murdered HIM. They
stated that, having some three or four
weeks previous to the execution of the hor-
rid deed, formed the plan of taking his life,
they waited for favorable opportunity
He had been riding on that day and having
been wet by a sudden shower, he ordered
the negroes TO set fire to a large log heap,
so that be could dry himself. While he
was lying before the fire, one of the men
with an TX inflicted blows upon his skull
which killed him, when they threw
him upon the log heap. After the body
was consumed, they pounded the bones in
to dust and mixed them with the ashes
The horse was killed, and together with the
saddle, was sunk in a pond. The negroes
showed the place where the unfortunate
man was burned, where some buttons from
his clothes were found, as well as some of
the bones. The bones of the horse, as also
the saddle, were found in the pond.
Among the circumstances which led 10
suspicion of the negroes, was the fact of
their spending large sums of money. One
of the party is preacher, whose wife it is
said, was instrumental III planning the muir
der, and earnest in urging its execution.-
The four assassns are in Jail in Jackson
county, awaiting their trial before the Dis
triet Court Victoria { Teras Adoocate.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-10-21
TERMS OF ADVERTISING:

FOURTEEN tfSSs. OR LESS, MAKE SQUARE.
One square, one week. 81 90
Each subsequent insertion. under mos :. OBS
Cae square. mos, chapgeable at pleasure 800
Do 6 do do 500
Do II 7 do do 500
Fourth column, yr, changeable quarterly 90. 90
Half column do do do 5000
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-10-21
BAUMGARDNER'S
ELECTRIC OIL

CURES letter. Burns. Scalds, Wounds,
OBruises, Rheumatism, Lumbago Pleurisy'
Morbus, Group, difficult Breathing. Chilblains,
Corns, Spasms of the Muscles, Face and Limbs,
Stiff Joints. Sprains, Cuts, Bowel complaints,
Piles, DC, dc. Price, 25 cts per bottle.
The prcprietors would not be found recon-
mending their remedies for the cure of any dis
eases. except those in which they are known to
possess undoubted virtues. and in which they
have been tested. humorous reliable certif-'
Gates might be adduced, which they forbear
publishing at this time.
The above Medicines are Manufactured and
Sold hy
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-10-21
BRICK FOR SALE.

TNHE undersigned respectfully informs th'
i public that he has now ON hand at his resi-,
ence. l ! miles East of Millersburg on the
,ierlin road, fine bot OF Brick, suituble fol
building and other purposes, which be offers al
a reasonable price. ROBERT CALHOUN.
July l3. 1851 47tf
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-10-21
RAUMGARDNER'S
BRAZILIAN PICTORIAL

DAUMGARDNER' BRAZILIAN Pee
ID TORAL, OR GREAT SOUTHERN
REMEDY, for the cure of all diseases of the
Lungs and Heart-Colds, Coughs. Influenza.
Group, Asthma. Cronic Bronchitis, Whooping
Cough. Neuralgia of the Larynx and Wind
Pipe, Pleurisy, Pneumonia. Chronic Falvular.
disease of the heart, Palpiiation of the Heart
either from nervous debility or yalvular disease
and Incipie,a Consumption. Consumptives in
The advanced stages OF the disease. are greatly
benefited by the use of this remedy, being rem
dered comfortable if not cured.
The peculiariiies of the Brazilian Pectoral
are that it allays Cough. diminishes the fire.
quency of the'pulse without prostration. wheth-
er the result of infiammatory or nervous debili-
ty; thereby being an appropriate remedy for
the most delicate as we'll as the most robust
Instead of merely palliating the cough and ar
resting the exPectoration las many coughs syr-
ups do, thereby causing pulmonary congestion
and. in many instances, laying the basis Of more
serious disecses,) it facilitates expectoration and
the elimination of poisonous matter till the
Lungs have acquired their healthy action.
Price. 25 cents, so cents, and $l.00 per bottle
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-10-21

S"My boy. what does your mother
do.for living9" was asked of little bare
footed urchin. ai."
"She eats cold vittIes, sir"
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-10-21


SAD EvENT-GoRED TO DEATH By A
BULL.-The Rev. Samuel G. Parker, of
Hinckiey, Medina county, met with ter
rible death Sunday morning, the 10th inst
He was seen to go into field in which he
kept bull, with a pitchfork in his hand,
for the purpose as Is supposed of driving
the animal out. About an hour after per
son came at his house to invite him to
preach funeral sermon, and was directed
by the family to the field where they sup
posed Mr.. Parker 10 b.. On looking for
him he was found dead, the body tossed
over the fence several rods from where the
pitchfrk was lying. The horns and the
head of the bull were bloody, and the blood
and marks on the ground indicated thai
the unfortunate man was gored and pitch.
ed along by the vicious animal from the
place where the pitehfork was dropped To
the fence, and then tossed completely over
il.
Mr.. Parker was Methodist minister,
and had small farm on which he resided.
A wife and three or four children are be
reaved by the affective dispensation. He
was much esteemed by a wide circle Of
friends and acquaintance, and large con-
course of people, including the Masonic fra
ternity, attended the funeral of the good
man so suddenly and so sadly removed
from their nidst.-Leoder.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1858-08-24
A BEAUTIFUL HEAD OF
RICH GLOSSY HAIR
COkhP5NtcIy EFcSrFVGU 10 INC
Greatest AGC.

ND who that is gray would not have it restored to
IA former color bald, but would have the growth
restored troubled with dandruff and itching but
would have ii removed. or troubled with scrofula.
scald head. other eruptons, but would be cured,
or with sick head ache, (neuralgia,) but would be
cured 1t will also remove all pimples from the face
and skin. Prof. Woods Hail Restorative will do all
this; circular and the following.
Ann ARBoR. Nov S, 1856.
PRoF. o. J. WooD-Dcar Sir ] have heard much
said of the wonderful effects of your Hair Restorative
but having been often cheated by quackcry and
quack nostrums. hair dyes, &C., was disposed TO
place your Restorative in the same category with the
thousand and one loudly trumpeted remedies, until
met in Lawrence county months since, WI Ell
YOU gave such assurances induced the trial of
your Restorative in my famiy-hrSt by my good good
wife, whose hair had become very thin and entirely
white, and before eNhauslng one of your large bot
ties hair restored nearly its original beau
tiful brown color and had hckened and become beau
tiful and glossy upon. and entirely the head she
continues to it, not simply because of its beaut-
f!ng effects upon the hair, but because of Its health
ful influence upon the head and mind. Others of my
family and friends are using your Restorative, with
the happicSt effects; therefore. my skepticisn and
doubt in rcfc to its character and value are en-
tircly removed; and can and do most cordially and
conhdcntially recommend its use by all who would
have their hair restored from white gray (hy
of sickness Hgc) to original color and beauty, and
by all young persons who would have their hair beau
tiful and 81 ossy.
Very truly and gratefully yours,
SOLOMON MNN.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1858-08-24

MARRIAGE GUIDE,
by DIR. WM. YOUNG.
MARRIAGE GUIDE,
by DIR. WIN. YOUNG
MARRIAGE GUIDE,
by DIR. VIM. YOUNG.
MARRIAGE GUIDE,
by DIR. VIM. YOUNG.
MARRIGE GUlDE-YoUNe's GREAT
PHYSIOLOGICAL Work: Tile Poches AEScu-
lapi~s, or tvery one his own Doctor, by
VIM. Young, M. D.
IT is written in plain language for the en-
eral reader, and is illustrated with upwards
Of One Hunslred Engravngs. All young mar
red peope' or those contemplating marriage,
and having the least impediment to married
life, should read this book. 1t discloses Sc
cretS that every one should be acquainted
with; still, it is a book chat must be kept
locked up, and not lie about the hopse. 1t
will be SEN TO anv one on the receipt of twer =
ty-fve cents. Address DR. WIN. YOU'VE, i52
Spruce street, above Fourth, Philada., Pa.
June 9, I57-yl-
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1858-08-24
For the Moigs Co. Telegraph.
Rev cries.
ny MAuD MONTAGUE.


How lightly the zephyr fans my brow,
as l sit here by the open window 'Tis
evening, and countless myriads of silyery
stars light the ''azure vault' of heaven !;
and Luna proudly, yet gently, ,reigns queen
of the night. Borne upon the viewless
breeze, comes the rich fragrance of the
evening flowers.
AS sit here so silently, my thoughts
90 wandering back to the sunny hours of
childhood, when with my dark-eyed sister
L wandered along, not dreaming that life
would not always be as bright as then.
Oh, innocent, trusting, happy childhood
when life's pathway seems strewn with
fairest flowers when all is so beautiful
and bright, when the sky is so fair above
us. that we think not that clouds may
arise.
Where is that laughing, dark-eyed sister
now Far away, in the quiet church yard,
near our early home, they laid her down
to rest. And the grassy sod covers that
brow; and those eyes have lost their bright
ness and the night-flowers shed dewy
tears upon her grave. while the breeze
mournfulTy sighs requiem for the loved
and lost Oh would that together we
had fallen asleep Would that together,
they had lain us down to rest Would
that those same flowers wept over our
grave
Again I see my golden haired, baby
brother, with his gentle. winning ways,
and those pale, but beautiful features light
cd up with his sweet smile. Then, again,
see him. lying cold and still, with the
blue veined lids drawn closely DER the
azure eyes, and the little silky curls resting
SO still on the fair, open brow and the
delicate waxen limbs are covered with q
shroud. Now there is another grave; yes,
another shadow has fallen over our hearts,
and they sleep side by side, that sister and
brother.
Oh lovely summer night! Oh ye
stars that shine SO brightly upon me! ye
little know what painful, but pleasing
memories ye awaken in my heart.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1858-08-24

CARLYLE, H., lNnc 2s, 1852
have used Prof. o. J. Woods Hair Restorative,
and hav admired its wonderful effects. My hair was
becoming thought, prcmaturely gray but by the
Restorative has resumed its original COLOR
and have no doubt permanently so.
S. BREESE, ex-senator, L. S.
o. J. WOOD &c CO., Proprictors, 3l2 Broadway, N
v lin the great " Y. Wire Rsiling istablishment) }
and III Market ST., st. Louis, Mo: Aud sold by all
good Druggists. lOct. ., '57.--3m
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1858-08-24
THE ATLANTIC CABLE.

Tho Atlantic Cable
Amt n fable
Bring forth several bottles OF Champanc and place
them tho table,
We intend t. bc i ed Cain slew Able,
Till can't stand, but must sit gable.
(lcrc the rhy MISTER faiHtcd.)
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1858-08-24
Very truly and gratefully yours,
SOLOMON MNN.

FRiENp WooD II II long time after saw YOU
Blisstord before got the bottle of Restorative for
which You gave me an order upon your agent i'll De-
troit and when got it concluded to try it on Mrs.
Manns hair. the surcst test of its power. IT has
done all that assured me it would do and others
of family and friends, having witnessed tS effects,
are now using and recommending its use to others
entitled the highest consideration you claim for 1t.
Again, very respectfully and truly, yours,
SOLOMON MANN.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1858-08-24
Select 4srtr9.
BNGn1sn GRAMMAR.

but remember, though box,
In the plural makes boxes, eue
: Tho plural Of OK
Should be oNEN not oNcs.
..t N. lComic Grammar.
And remember, though fleece
In the plural IL ileccos,
That tire plural OF goose
Aren't ooosEr nor oEEnEs.
lExchange paper
And remember. though houas
In the plural In houses,
The plural of mouse
Should DO NICE, aud not MoraE-.
tF ~ lPhilAdclphia Gazette.
All of which goes to provo
That g rumInar n farce is;
For whore is the plural
OF rum and molasscs
New York Gazette.
The plurHl-6azctte--
or run don't us trouble;
Take one glass too much
And your sure to see double.
brooklyn Advertiser.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1858-08-24

F~Prentice's squibs are not alone
fired in the political field ; they fly around
promiscuoucly. Hear few of the pro-
miscuous ones explode
The Illinois journal asks if we can
"throw any light on kissing" We don't
care to. The thing is just rs we'll in the
dark.
Coop JAM.-Crowd ten fashionaby
dressed ladies into one stage -coach.-Er-
ch0hge.
Thas may he very good ''jam," but We II
not be helped to any, we thank you.
In Kansas, two weeks ago, Miss Irene
Baker. a girl of seventeen, married man
Of sevenly-ive, from admiration of one of
his political speeches. Thus is a common
saying verified-"P oli.ics make strange
bed fellows
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1858-08-24
MARIETTA AND CINCINNATI
GAEzA
R ATGR o 40.

IT IN J. II III y u -
ON and after Monday, June 2l, '5s, trains
will leave Athens as follows
Going East--Mail at 2. 80 p. NJ.
Going West " 9.55 A. Nj.
This rond is now open its entire length,
and connects ats Marietta with Stes mbOatS
for ParkerSburg.
The $50 A. NJ. Train West makes close
connection at Loveland with the Little Miami
Mail Train for Columbus.
Passengers will not be allowed to ride on
Frcight Trims.
Tickets at reduced rates are sold at Athens
for Columbus.
Through Tickets can hc obiained at the
principal Ticket offices on tie line of The Road
lar all points IN the West, and fnr Marietta
aud Parkersburg JOHN FOGGlTT,
General Ticket Agent.
Chlllcothc, April 10.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1858-08-24

Ey An Irishwoman. who had been con-
victed of illegally selling spirits, on re-
ceiving sentence, fervcntly clasped her
hands and prayed that his Honor might
never live to see his wife poor widow,
aud obliged to sell rum 10 support the chill
n ron -
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1858-08-24

AC-The dialect of the wes. is rather
strong, and slightly hyperbolical. One
Brown who has lately been travelling in the
occi!ent, as far as Arkansack, says that
when man in that region desires to say
that he would like drink, he declares il
he had glass of whisky "he would throw
himself oNtSide Of Is mighty quick"
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1858-08-24

EE-Prentice, of the Louisville Journal.
objects 20 the. five minute rule in the New
York prayer meetings. "lmagne, for
instance, old Bennett, of the Herald con
Tossing his sins i'll the ridiculous space Of
Eve minutes