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The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-04-20
Arrival of the Overland Mail.

ST. LOUIS, April 19.-The Overland Cali
fornia Mail, with dates to the 25th ult., has
arrived here. The news is unimportant. The
markets were generally unchanged.
The State finances are in fiourishing con-
dition. Upward OF 100000 in the treasury.
The mining news of California and British
Columbia is favorable.
The news of the admission of Oregon into
the Union reached Portland on the 18th ult.,
but caused no demons tration.
The passengers report the massacre Of fam
lily of nine persons by the Caddo Indians, in
the vicinity of Cooper Camp, Texas.
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-04-20
River News.

PITTsBURG, April 19-M.-River eight feet
four inches by the pier mark, and falling.
Weather cloudy and mild.
ST. LOUIS, April 19-M.-The river con-
tinues to recede slowly at this point Nothing
new from any of the upper streams. Weather
clear and pleasant. il
LOUISVILLE, April 19-M.-Rivor falling
slowly, with twelve feet on the Falls, Weather
clear. Mercury 81.
ST. LOUIS, April 19--P. M.-Tho river has
fallen six inches in the last twenty -four hours
and still continues to recede All the uppel
streams are reported on the decline. Weathel
clear and warmer.
PITTsBuRe, April 19-P. M.-River eigh
feet six inches by the pier mark, and falling
Weather clear. Mercury so. Acknowledging
and Clifton. Departed-Neptune, for Nash
Vile, and Diamond, for st. Louis.
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-04-20
School Board-Last Nights Proceed

IDPSs
A communication was read from the State School
Commissioner, containing directions to County Au-
ditors in the distribution Of books belonging to the
State School Libraries, and to Boards of Education,
in receiving and tax care of said books Referred
to Committee on Libraries.
Window Shades were ordered to be purchased for
the new School-house of the Fourth District.
Plans for new house on the Ninth District School
lot were presented, but the Building Committee did
not recommend the building of said house. Laid on
the table.
The subject of adopting plans for q new school
house on the Rufner Lot on Third street, was also
discussed, but afterward laid on the table.
The Committee on German and English Schools re-
ported adversely to the opening of German depart
ment in the Seventh District School.
A resolution offered. by Judge James, proposing to
defer the building Of school houses, or additions
to the old ones until there is sufficient money in the
treasury after setting apart sufficient sum for de-
frayng the current expenses OF each year. taken
up, discussed and adopted.
resolution was also adopted requesting City Coun
ell to issue bondS the amount of SlU0000 for the
purpose Of enabling the School Board to erect more
schoo-houses, there being an imperative demand fo
| the same.
The Board then adjourned.
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-04-20

ONE of the omnibuses belonging to the Pen
dleton line, narrowly escaped being run over
by train which was backing down from the
engine-ho to the Little Miami Railroad
depot, day before yesterday. The car struck
the back part of the vehicle, throwing it from
the track, and although it was not injured
one of the lady passengers was frightened intc
state of syncOpe, from which she did not re-
cover for considerable length of time.
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-04-20

"JoHN SMITH," alias Devine, was before
Judge Lowe yesterday, charged with stealing
a coat from boarder at the Southgate House.
John stated that he did not steal the coat, but
traded for it with man whose name he could
not recollect. John brought witnesses to the
stand who testified to his former good character.
Judge Lowe, not wishing to place stain
upon the good name of "John Smith," SEN
fenced him to pay fine of $40 and costs Of
rnsecntion
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-04-20

Our young friends of the Pilgrim Mission,
German Mission, and Second Mission Sunday
Schools, with choir of several ladies and gem
tlemen, under the guidance of Messrs. Schop-
pelrei and o. N. Bush, had q very agreeable
rehearsal" last evening at No. 25 West Fourth
street. The concert for which this rehearsal
was preparatory, will come of at Smith q
Nixon's Hall on Thursday evening. Tickets
6ftu cants zach
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-04-20
SUPERIOR COURT,

SLAVES EMANCIPATED.-In Judge Storer's branch Of
the Court APPLICATION was made on behalf of several
negroes TO have record made of their emancipation
They we're late the property of VIM. B. Ratciffe, of
Bayou La FOuche, State of Louisiana, and were de-
scIibed as follows: Daphne Jones, fifty three years
of age Emily Jenes, fifteen years (black) and Susan
Warren, mulatto woman, aged twenty three years,
and her children Elizabeth, eight years; James, six
years Antoinette, four years, and Harrison, two
years 1t scarcely possible to distinguish some Of
the children from the white race. The record was
duly made, and n copy ordered by the Court to be
given to each of the parties emancipated.
Judge Spencer called tho default list and submitted
docket
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-04-20

The best endeavors of our Railway Editor
will be found on the fourth page of this morn
ing's issue. His style is borrowed from oul
city cotemporaries, but the news embodied in
his report is at least seven minutes in advance
of our most enterprising rivals.
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-04-20

PIoKPocKETs.-As the amusement season
has opened quite extensively, our citizens, and
strangers in particular, would do well to look
out for pickpockets. Our city is at this time
infested with notorious gang of these light
fingered gentlemen, who are nightly commit
tinc depredations.
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-04-20
Methodist Conference.

New HAVEN, April l9,-The Annual Con-
ference of the Methodist Church is in session
in his city, Bishop james presiding. reso-
luton was passed, almost unanimously, de-
olaring that slaveholding is sin, and should
be.inserted in the general rules as one Of the
things forbidden by them.
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-04-20

JOHN COLEMAN went into coffee-house on
Front street, night before last, and after being
twice treated by the landlord, amused himself
by breaking his tumblera. John was before
Judge Lowe yesterday, and fined So and costs.
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-04-20
[By Telegraph.
Baltimore Market.

BALTIMORE, April le.
Flour is dull and l24c. lower; Howard sells at
IS l2ls.
Wheat is scarce and unchanged. White Corn has
advanced l2c and sells at 76@sOc.; yellow II quo
Provisions dull Bacon Sides 9Ac.; mess Pork
"'VTElty' whisky firm at 26ys@27c. for Ohio.
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-04-20

The United States Courts met yesterday at
their rooms, when Grand Jury was impan-
neled and the docket of the Circuit Court
called. This was the beginning of the regular
April term.
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-04-20

R1INCINNATI ORNAMENTAL C0MP0-
" sITION WORKS and GLIDING EST TABLIsH;
MENT, No. 1876 sycamore street, between Fourth and
Fifth streets. THOMAS BowN, Proprietor. manutao
tures to order, and keeps constantly on hand Pier
and Mantel Mirrors, Window Cornices, Portrait and
Picture Frames, of all sizes and the latest styles
oyals in the wood, and Mouldings, constantly On
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-04-20

JOHN DooKY struck his wife over the head
with club, few evenings since, for which
Judge Lowe held him in bonds of $500 yester-
day, to answer the charge of "assault with
intent to kill" John will have hearing to-
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-04-20

HENRY HASH was before Judge Lowe
yesterday, charged with being drunk. Henry
was very much hurt at the idea of such charge,
and asked his Honor to excuse him for this
time. No go-tMo dollars and costs.
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-04-20

II will be seen in our Especial Notice" col
umn that Prof. zachos is about to form classes
in Elocution and Dramatic Reading. The
Prof. is well known as a teacher of acknowl-
edged ability. -
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-04-20
[By Telegraph
New Orleans Market,

NEW ORLEANS, April l9
Cotton-Sales 5000 bales at l29sc.; sales of thre
days 1900 bales receipts DO $50 bales against IA,
800 bales at the same time last year. receipts at al
Southern ports ahead of last year 72l 900 bales.
Sugar buoyant and advanced &c.
Molasses advanced lc.; sales at 321sc. Ior prime.
Corn irm, at CSC. for prime White.
Rio Coffee firm and advanced nc.
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-04-20

THE case of Fred Colscot and George Conant
will be heard before Judge Lowe tomorrow.
These young men are charged with forging the
signntures of Chambers, Stephens & Co.
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-04-20

sEvEN prisoners, sentenced to the Peniten-
tiary at the last term of the Criminal Court,
were escorted to Columbus yesterday by Deputy
Sheriff Thomas.
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-04-20

W. G. NELSON, Esq, was admitted to the
bar last Saturday, as practitioner of law.
Mr. Nelson is an old citizen, and well known
as an energetic business man.
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-04-20

WE would remind our readers of the sale of
valuable building lots by Jacob Graf, which
will take place to-day at three o'clock. See
ndvertisAment.
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-04-20

WHAT THE LEGISLATURE DrD.-The Legis-
lature, at its extra session, passed one hun
dred and ninety three general and local laws,
and some forty five joint resolutions.
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-04-20

WIN. SMITH 0'BRIEN arrived in this city last
Monday night, and has taken rooms at the
Burnet House. He declined public reception,
but will receive his friends at his private ROOM
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-04-20
Departure of Lord Napier

BALrIMoRE, April 19.--Lord Napier and
family left this city this morning for Annapolis,
from whence they will depart in the British
frigate Curacao.
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-04-20

The County Commissioners have not, as yet,
awarded the contract for furnishing lightning
rods for the new Luuatic Asylum at Carthage
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-04-20

THE Chief of Police has issued orders 10
his force to arrest all Daguerrean artists whom
they discover taking pictures on the Sabbath.
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-04-20

MICHAEL ELLIOTT will have hearing before
Judge Lowe tomorrow, charged with assault
ing Officer Jones Of the Thirteenth Ward.
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-04-20

JOHN SULLIVAN, for resisting officer Jones,
on the corner of Sixth and Culvert streets, was
fined So and costs in the Police Court yesterday.
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-04-20

THE police officers have been instructed to
arrest all parties found obstructing sidewalks,
etc. A good idea.
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-04-20

The "Curious Members of the Queer Club"
will give q grand picnic about the first of
June.
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-04-20
From New Orleans.

NEW ORLEANS, April 19.--oapt. BOssier and
John Vernon, proprietors Of the Courier, mad
pistol reneontre 10 day. Bossier was dan
gerously wounded.
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-04-20
Local N ews.
CINCINNATI, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 90

ATTENTION is called to the advertisements of
Auction sales.
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-04-20

N & G.. MELLEN, SUCCESSORS TO
II DICKSON & LIE BETTER, importers and
gholesalo and retail dealers in China, Glass and
0ueensware, Plated and Britannia Ware, Looking
GLASSES, Table Cutlery, 6c., (67
No. Oh Main Street,
Between Third and Pearl, West Sidc Cincinnati.
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-04-20
PROBATE COURT.

Several assignments we're brought in and recorded
In pursuance Of the Law passed the 9th Of April.
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-04-20

NANTED-T0 SELL-A good Clock
w Apply at No. 30 Wost Fourth street, up stairs
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-04-20

WANTED-PLAIN SEWING--At No.
w los George street, between Smith and Mound.
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-04-20

"ANTED-A situation as an experienced
w chambermaid In a pleasant family; can wash
and iron well. Good references given. Inquire Press
ONCE. apl9-bF
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-04-20

"ANTED-sERv GIRL-At No.
w 1872 George street. apl8-+
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-04-20

"ANTED-A PURCHASER-For Lot,
w SO by e5 feet, situated on George street, be-
tween John and Smith streets. Apply at No. 267
Fifth street. aplS-+
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-04-20

XNANTED-GIRL general house
w work. Highest wages paid. Apply at the of
fee of j. N Young's Omnibus Line, No. l3S Syca-
nno att
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-04-20

"ANTED-GIRL do the house work
w of a small family, German preferred) High
est wages paid to good girl. Apply at No. 39 West
Ninth street.
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-04-20

NANTED-Situation in some store where
w can gain knowledge Of business Salary
no object. Address II. y. Willard, care box 1864 Gin
,i,
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-04-20

"ANTED-SITUATIoN-By young
w man as Clerk In some office where the whole
Of his time would not be required Best of references
given. Address Dick II. Moore, Lock Box s65, p. o.
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-04-20

NNANTED-I want q situation in some
Wv respectable family to drive a carriage and
make myself useful about tho house. Address Rob
ert," through Post-ofico
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-04-20

"ANTED-A good Girl to do general
w housework; must come we'll recommended.
Inquire Immediately at No. 40 West Seventh street.
fanlq.2ttl
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-04-20

WANTED-situation as ok,keeper in
w some Mercantile House in this city. Salary
not so much of an object as permanent employment.
Address William Barrett, p. o. apl9
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-04-20

XNANTED-A PURCHASER-For Sill
w yer Lever Watch. Inquire at No. SO Eliza
beth street. aplS-$
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-04-20

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. by young man ss
w porter in Wholesale house. Grocery pre-
ferred. Address o. X, at this office. api0-2t'
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-04-20

"ANTED-A situation IN store as port
w err, by a young manfwho speaks German
and who cal give the best OF reference. Address T.
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-04-20

"ANTED-SITUA a young
w man, as Salesman in a dry goods store. Adj
dress, H. B., p. o. apis
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-04-20

"ANTED--A situation by a young man,
w who can come we'll recommended; is willing
to make himself generally useful Address J. X, at
this office, ap1q
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-04-20

NANTED-Situation to do something, by
w man who is willing to make himself useful
to his eniployer Address r. c., at the Press Office
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-04-20

WANTED--TWo GIRLs--A cook and
w housemaid. Must give good reference. Ger
man Protestant preferred. Inquire at 1876 Elm, cor
ner of Mcfarland street.
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-04-20

NNANTED--A PURCHAsER-For fine
Wv Hunting Lever Gold Watch. Apply at No.
ga Western row. apl8-H
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-04-20

"ANTED-SITUA Coachman.
w Apply at this office. apis
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-04-20

wv ANTED = Situation as Fireman OF
w Brakesman on some Railroad. Address John
j., care Daily Press.
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-04-20

"ANTED - -B0ARDERS-At No. 10C
Wv Fifth street, between Race and Vine. apis
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-04-20

"ANTED-A girl to wash, iron and do
W the work Of small family in the basement
of the church corner Fourth and Main (hgh
steeple). Fair wages to suitable person. None but
steady person need apply Inquire on the premises
ap20-bf
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-04-20

"ANTED--BY A PRINTER Compe-
w tent and experienced, situation in the coun-
try. Address, till 36th of April "Sam Left" Press
Office api9
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-04-20

"ANTED--Situatio as Gardener, by an
w experieEced man. Address Gardener Gin
cinnati p. o., Box $685. apis
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-04-20

WATERS the Gait
w House Restaurat, corner of Sixth and Main
streets, WIN. Il. MARSH.
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-04-20

NKTANTED-T0 RENT-A cottage or small
w house in the western part of the city-fou'
rooms will be sufficient. Address, stating terms, box
1904. aplS-IF
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-04-20

"ANTED-A Girl to do general house.
w work, at 103 West Fifth street.
"ANTED-Custom for the old Pioneer
w Yeast Cake, at 2e7 Longworth street.
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-04-20
WANTED.

"ANTED--By boy fifteen years of age,
w situation. He is able and willing to make
himself generally useful and can give the best est Of
street. i ap20-cr
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-04-20

"ANTED-SODA DAFoUNTAIN-Ahan hand
w some secondhand Soda Fountain. Address
New Orleans daily crescent., 1859-06-29
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1a..3 New S3RIzAss.IN n, Isss. !
To the Honorable the Common

-, A.. r,,.,..,,. a.. NEW GRIEAss, Nay II, 1859
. sosn ss:s. ss :Is
sss ssy to s ssesn 81 PsSs
he coSe % ss 4 er Hpn
With s sp on .9 Sa%g street 70 hs
nshs. long nor more than twelve vids by
Said M So,as L e b q hest ausl gs having sass
snds and toP well to as to form ssacs
sad pavement % 8 id dssonay four inches Of sharp
Of our inches s 9f sharp joint
~. The 1s a,us ss9.1n1 fess ; Furnished
eaTsaf ssdsi nsas s =
river to proper hssht snd iesel Ia
ss e e S
The foot crossings st tie intersection to b
ss nj ss
eentre and graded to the road pavement. 4
Eg SSsis SG@2un 8. ]. .Sc,ss
s I @ e 1s
s Robin r.. de- ella, l. re % y Camp
bloc. desran as premier. ou.s d. e.n.
aySnt les sotes les bouts ct Ia
E e o. 4
depa1sseur sable
rempls ct 1e tout ban assujettf par roulesu
Les pierres de bordures pouces depaisseur seot
MES quand voye de ia Vile ugera convenabe chaneeI
les vielles, ain de faire solde outrage.
Les perres de bordures cotes Ia Robin
la du Camp euve elvees et piyelses de
mere alsser un bre banquettes
elyees ct faites perres plates. -
Les passages aux intersections de oute
peds de les bos deux peds de large auafr
ss de oag e. pas msns de sig
| paw ge de la rue ,fsST s "
Adam Gffen l7Opteds
l JAMES A. HOPKINS, Secrefairs
l 1e22 ItawSw Consei1 des Assistants Aldermen.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1859-06-29
OyYICE OF THE STATE AssAYER, J
10 Boylston street, Boston, Mass.
Tpra 10Ea

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lsBoylsisa street, Boston, Msss::
Dear sir have csefay examined the patents which have
G
Theinvsnon and application both novel; my
knowledge extends original in regard to fuel the
s od :. u h
chemical which, known CHEMISTS ad
s
s sn s ss snE K.
the gn.ed products Of the combustion Of
sn
Inventions and the great practical Importance of ap
chemical engineer abroad have been sez
e s n
equal bulk Of wet fuel would afrd much heat the
bulk Of the same fuel in dry state by Of in
ventions.
ys,
hs
add a?zos my osn ais as @s IN
by others nvasions
the interest Of Southern States the economical
probation of your aSer in advancing their interests
With high 1sigsst 1Js: i. HAYES, Nj D.,
Ae having obtained decree in favor from the highest
tilted the planters furnaces pay which
erected made effort settlement
with several failing in which only alternative maintain
rights those planters using urDace5 which nnged
patent Suits accordingly instituted Maych 1858 and
Circuit Court in session. Ny opponents not ready
Again anxous-eager for trial the fall term Of the
in 1885, again poned until the 18th day Of
April 1889 when ready again, and, If possible,
brous fer than for decision the and
jury upon rights The trial again deferred by the
position, notwithstanding strongest appeals for trial.
have been and will be ready or il moment and do
conclusion from this Of facts now prepared to
confident n assuring the planters that great results will
produced from the bagasse be obtained from
equal quantity of any kind Of dry fuel.
know Of mode Of burning fuel with much utility
for making heat steam, that will infringe my patent,
and wishing to avoid litigation again caution the planters
against contracting with those parties whose patents infringe
mine. Planters contracting with will be guaranteed In
MOSES THOMPSON.
We prepared contract for
under Mr. Moses Thompsons patent Messs Hayes Sanders
Co, Spearing Co. and James N. Putnam agents.
Communications concerning this business addressed NJ
Thompson 4 Co., Box g. Post Office New Orleans viii
meet with prompt attention
NJ. THOMPSON 4 Co. Contractors.
AgentsMessrs. Hayes Sanders Co.. Spearing Co.. James
NJ. Putnam. my13 1aw4mhW
New Orleans daily crescent., 1859-06-29

NouvELLE ORLEANS, II mai 1885,
A ArhonoEable Conseii Commun de Ia
~ vile de Ia Nouvele- Orleans
MESS1EURS.-Les s0ussignes, proprletai-
~ res aisant face la rue 'front.' des Canal Race
peionnent honorable CORPS
mement la section 20 de Ia charte Ia vile eet de
fae vendre apres ving ours Davis pour
ct Ia Front des Canal Race des blocs
de grant de dix de large
de long, nj de plus de douze de dig
pouess De long ct pas meins de dix depaisseur
aJan les coles les bouts la bien aes
aniere former surface une etant poses sre
fond de ans.re pouces dspsseur de sable du de
pouces depaseur de sable gravos Londrss
joints ben reps ct lie tout ben assujei par rouleau.
Les perres de bordues quatre dpasseur
fournes qnand Voye de la vile jugera de
les vees atm de aire solde Les perres de
bordures les deux c6es de Ia 'front.' de Canal Race
seront eevses nvee. manre lAser bre
les banquees eevees faites pieres plates
Les passages intersections de les
perres de la rvere du Nord de premiere quae qua
peds de large les bocs de deux peds large
peds de long ct de mons de six depaisseur.
tout eeve dams e centre ct nvee de manere ben onde