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The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-12-08

Joseph W.wayne, 3gl, sth
NJ. Brooks, Mt. Auburn
Key. W. 8. Kennedy, II
John. street, y Eel
J. r. Jones, 2A Feurth,
DR.. Norton, 3S4 Fourth.
ID. Thatcher, S39 George,
Vim. Jolly, ll6gth,
Jos. Talbot, 400 7th. III
So. .Getzandaner, lGSmith
y. i. Williams, Wal, Hills,
Mrs. Meason, 2eS 4th,
Mrs. Ryland, S24 4th, G..
Mrs. Howitt, 81 Il. 4th,
Mrs. NJ. p. Taylor, 3e6 Geos
Mrs. Mcpherson, b. n oos,
Sixth aud Race,
/, A. A. CLARK, Times oflctA
, P. L. Weaver, $50 John, +.
J. P. Whitman, Wash
ingtou Institute, Il,
John A. Hook, 900 George
y. u. Brooks, 149 John.
jackson M. Noble, All 81.
II. Hacknlan, 465 ID,
Chas. Goodman, 242 4th,
John .. Morris, ll3 W!h,
j. A. Stacy, ~ Sth,
Gibson L M'Donald, yins
Isaac Marsh, 5sS Gsorge-
W.B. .Hurlburt, ,68 yr'ni'n
Elam p. Lan2don, IL 6;h.
J. H.. Fulweiler Long.
worth and Wostern-rov,
d. X. Cady, rs stb,. p
ALI. Burnett, lH 9th,
ap.Gfl T nol1
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-12-08
NATIONAL, THEATER.

comedian, YANKEE JEKCE
Fourth night OF the engagement OF the great in.
ysnile irish COmedia 4, Master A. STEWART,
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-12-08

@T Many persons when they and them selves
In danger Of shipwreok In the voyage of life,
throw their darling vices overheard, as other
mariners their treasures, only to nsh them up
again when tho storm 1, over.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-12-08

ID &rThe sum Of five hundred dollars (ten
fifty dollar, bills Of tho Troy 0ity Bank were
received BY that institution lately, from the
Union Bank, which had been paid out about
ten years since, and wore for tho first time
returned to the institution from which they
were, issued.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-12-08

H$- A sensible writer advises those VIII
would eDjoy good eating to keep good-natured
for, says he, "sn angry man cap tell wheths
he is eating boiled cabbage or stewed umbrel
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-12-08

no" A very clever conundrum was that
which took prize OF Philadelphia some
years since: In what manner did Captain
May cheat the Mexicans? He charged them
with Q troop Of horses which they never got
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-12-08

@S-A person having occasion to notify a
doctor to visit his wife, said to him ss ho was
stepping into his chaiss: "Now doctor, you'll
drive to kill, won't your" "Yes, certainly
replied the doctor.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-12-08

&g- The proceeds OF tho Schiller centenary
celebration in New York city amounted to
$7,l62 73. The expenses were $6,Ol7 81,
leaving surplus Of $l,145 ~ In the hands Of
tho Society, .s... ..........s.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-23
The Nicaragua Treaty.

We have learned that, contrary to the
intimations of certain correspondents for the
Northern press, the treaty makes no pr"vl'
sion for the landing Of United States troops
in Nicaragua with a view {" eNpel any hlli,
clustering expedition that ma! have effected
a descent upon that State. but does contain
a provision allowing our Government to land
forces within its territory in order TO protect
the persons and property of our citizens
when in danger. The treaty also contains
u provision permitting the lnited States At
their pleasure, to send troops and munitions
Of war across the transit routes, with the
reservation that they shall not he employed
against any of the States of Central Amcri-
ca which are in amity with Nicaragua
Upon these points we learn that the treaty
comedies all that our Government has asked
or could desire. We are also pleased to be
informed that a good understanding con
tinues TO prevail between our own and the
British Government in respect to the most
feasible mode in which the long-standing
controversies that have arisen with regard to
Central America, under the Clayton-Bulwer
Convention. should be brought 10 an AMIGA
bic and satisfactory termination Nat. Int.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-23
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER april. D. 1889

As YOU are the man of the State, know
ing best the resources Of Virginia. and the
future TO which your country is called.
would be- very grateful not to contile to any
BODY bur to your learned and patriotic pen.
the care 70 sketch very briefly the synopsis
Of he general view OF Your Internal In
proyemeut>. and the pointing out b! what
series of facts and circumstances ot Se"grA'
phical position and of natural resources,
Virginia must become Il triple field ii pro
duction. consumption and transit. "" man,
| repeat. is 80 able t. establish evidently
facts thar we think To iorcSee. without having
tie mathematical AMI exactly manifest de
mons,ration. which Just appreciation, we
have 50 much the more to wish. since the
capital to engage in. and the greatness of tn"
matter are 80 much the more considerable.
If We agree on the principle. all treaties
and contracts will be signed ''th and "mI'f
Mr usual and UsctS%dty f".HS M hHf "i''"-
tioaS. If We are careful on the question "l
the security OF the capital. we. too, a. lar a,
it nav regard our part Of tn" obligations. Will
nf course give every reasonable, lawful ana
customary security: as | have SAID above.
Il shall remain in New York, till March
22d. | shall leave on that day for Charles
ton. Kanawha. II YOU can forward 10 New
York. by March 22d, the asked for and neces-
sarv documents. he 80 kind ~ 10 send them
to IN. there. In case the time should be too
short. please To direct them to Charleston.
kanawha c. II. Va, after March 22d.
have the honor I" be, sir. with IN" high
est respect. your most obedicnt servant.
f. pE BELLor DIS MlNTERES.
A correspondent of the Star states that III"
above proposition lis backed by the best
financial names in the world" The name
of II. \. de BcllOt is itself. he SAYS. - guar
antee accepted every where, for security III
financial matters and public works, the
large enterprise Of the canal Ambes. the
draining and ferti!izing of the lands in Gas
coignc. works covering up Il whole province
the successful construction OF the Hul|er-
dee railroad, and the lofty conception Of
the port basin, and docks d'Arcacllon, in
France. and the Nidiuis-N oygorod to Mos
COW. in Russia, speak themselves and vouch-
safe the seriousness, honesty. and abl"n">s OF
the offers. "-Rich. DispotCh.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-23
Return of the Paraguay Expedition,

The United States steamer Harriet Lane,
Capt. John Faunce, from Montevideo on the
18th Of March, arrived at New York on
Wednesday night.
The United States frigatr ST. Lawrence
sailed from Montevideo the day before
The following vessels were TO sail for the
United States as soon as they could be pre-
pared for sea, and the entire squadron il was
supposed would be on their way home by
the lst of April: Frigate Sabine. Flagship
Commodore Shubrick, with Judge Bowlin on
board; sloop Falmouth, sloop Preble. steam
ers Atlanta, Memphis. Caledonia. Southern
Star, Fulton, " ater-W itch. ". ". Chaplin.
and storeship Supply.
The Metacomet had been condemned a. I'M
seaworthy, and would remain at Montevideo
till orders were received from Washington
in regard to her.
The following vessels will remain on the
Brazil station under the command of Capt.
Steedmam, viz: Briggs Dolphin. Bainbridge.
and Perry. The storeship Release will re-
main on the station for Il few months.
The health of the officers AMI men Of the
squadron was good.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-23
Ernm California. SC.

NV ORLEANS, April p. The steamer
Coatzcoreo has arrived here with San Fran
cisco dates to the 9Th, via Tehnantepec.
The mining prospects were very encourag-
ing. Money was light and the market over
stocked with goods.
The mail steamer for Panama had over
two millions Of dollars. The mderbllt line
had resumed lis trips.
The ferry-l"at Winfield Scott exploded
her boiler at San Francisco on the 9th, and
killed twenty-four persons, and wounded two
others.
The Oregon State government had not yet
been organized. Emigration to Upper Fraser
river was undated.
Tahiti udvices to 9th Of March say the
French Governor and Queen Pomare had
made peace.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-23
Warren County, Va.

MAGIS1RArEs.-At the election held on the
18th instant. Roht. II. L"ckhart and John
W. NARROW, esqr's.. were elected MagIs-
trates for Warren County. in Dist. No. /.
WAcoSs.-Our enterprlsing t"wnsman.
John B. Petty, esq. yesterday, started ="
,0ute for Kentucky. nine wagons. Mr.. r.
not only sends wagons to kentucky; but
supplies many planters Of Tennessee fiorl-
da. and other States, and his work gives
general satisfaction.
CorSrY CorRr.--.Arril term being the
time for granting licenses to keep hotels, 6c.,
all applications were granted 10 the persons
who applied complying with the law regard
Ing selling liquor to free negroes &r.-
E,yaf R0yaI Gdzette.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-23
CoaAUSICATLD.
The Walker Letter.

A. 4 general proposition, II is unqu"'ii"''
ABLY correct that Ill would BE- q violation D'
honorable confidence 10 reveal Z conhi"o'
tial communication; bur, in view Of the n''''
BILE Morris revelations. j. GUy. Smith rntI''''
10 an application of the principle? On MAJ
OCCASION he said Il wish il understood, nav
ing no political secrets Of my own '"a,
when / speak OF political questions or ~
spoken to about them, | regard them a.
part Of the political interests Of the COUNT,
and shall 20 consider and treat them-un'-
there is a different understanding. 80"
Smith it will be observed, declares tha' :.
has ''no ys1tad ~so't,'s' and hrn"I, .nos.
could be no violation Of honorable '%s ~,
dence" in giving publicity I" The "L
Letter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-23
From Memphis to New York in Sixty Hours

Who would have believed this, even but
three wears since: An yet il is all true. The
Memphis and Ohio and tie Mobile and Ohio
road. have Just agreed upon a schedule OF
time which will enable q mau to leave Mem
nbis and reach Cairo in twelve hours, day
Iigbt.( St. Louis in twenty hours. Chicago
in thirty hours. Cincinnati in thirty hours
and New York in sixty hours. This Is
ubou* twenty hours shorter than has ever
vet been made between Memphis and New
York Memphis Bulletin.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-23

The Rochester Union mentions the organ.
ization of a company to construct two first
class steam passenger and express packets To
run on the Erie Canal between that city and
Buffalo. The steamers are TO have side
wheels constructed after Il late patent, by
which the swell is diminished. They are
expected to run ten miles an hour. Tins vii!
indeed be an achievement.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-23

The New York Herald, contains a mass of
correspondence from Utah, from which it
would seem hat the Mormon system is break
ing up. The approaching dispersion of the
saints is confidently predicted some time
next month, and Brigham Young's domino
ton said already to be at Nm end. Judge
Cradlebaugh had delivered q highly i%nteres.
ting charge concerning the enforcement OF
the law and its vindication throughout the
Territory. The bold and energetic charge OF
Judge Cradlebaugh has, as we see by a letter
from a Mormon correspondent, caused III
tense excitement and indignation amongst
the members Of the Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-23
The Profits Of Insurance.

That reliable and wrIl conducted insurance
companies make enormous profits, Is 4 fact
not generally known. 7" >h"w how the cas-"
stands, we copy from the Boston Herald the
SutioineI paragraph:
''Of tie Boston stock Offices, the American
divided $4,000 Oh a capital of S%oO,u"o, and
had Sl7l 900 reserved profits: the Boston paid
- dividend Of IL per cent. with Si2l.3a4 re-
served profits: the B~oylst"n paid - per cent
dividend. with S2S3.I43 reserved profits; 'h'
Fireman'- > per cent, with sl7i.ooo r">"rv'
al: the Manufacturers - per cent. with
S24j.I 80 reserved: the Merchants IL per
cent. th" National - percent: the Neptune
~ per cent. Besides these there ar" -"vcraI
foreign INSURANCE" companies dom" business
in the commonwealth. who's" dividends vary
from 20 10 % per cent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-23

The religious anniversaries in New York
will be commenced on the 9th Of May. by the
Union Theological Seminary and the Amer
can Seaman's Friend Society, followed on the
10th by the New York Colonization Society
and the American Foreign and Christian
Union; on the 18th, by the American Home
Missionary Society on the 18th. by the
American Bible Society, and the Young
Mems Christian Union; on the 18th, 10y the
American Board of Foreign Missions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-23

We have Bermuda dates to the 9th inst
A strong southwest gale ragged at the islands
during the afternoon of Monday, 4ti' inst,
continuing without abatement until the
night was far advanced. 1t was feared the
potato crop suffered from this severe blast
Whaling operations Of the islands had com
menced. avery fine whale was captured on
the 5th inst, by the boats Of the Tucker's
Town establishment. The colonial Legisla-
tnrs stood p%rorougued to the thief May,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-23

One of the largest iron buildings in the
world is going up in Havana under the d.
rection of Mr.. B~ogardus. Of Centre street
New York. 1t is destined for Il warehouse
for the Credit Mobilier Company, and wonid
he eight hundred feet long. All themechan-
les and teamsters employed were from New
NnrG
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-23

4 movement has been set on foot IN Eng
land to raise memorial to the well-Kn"Wll
and well-belovcd old poet, George Herbert.
| II is 70 take the useful and appropriate form
of a new church alongside of the little chapel
in which he ofR.iatai, and which Is not to be
disturbed. nj Bemerton. Contributions are
invited from the poets admirers in america;
and all sums thus obtained will be devoted
to some particular portion of the building
which will bear an inscription commemora-
tive of its donors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-23

Another counterfeit on the Northwestern
Bank of Virginia has been detected in Phil
adelphia. 1t is altered from a former we'll
known counterfeit OH the same Bank. a me-
dallion portrait of man being .pnt at the
right end in place Of a woman with a sickle
which appears in the old counterfeit. 1t
will be the safest course to refuse all tens Oh
this Rank.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-23

The New Orleans Bee does not appear 10
be much distressed about the prospect OF a
dissolution of the Union. Quoth the Dee
dogmatically, while cotton is sold at prices
which enrich every planter, and labor in
creases daily in value, the advocates OF DIS.
%solution are preaching sermons to the deaf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-23

a daring attempt was made in PETERSBURG
on Monday night. by some prisoners, TO break
Jail, and they succeeded in making a large
hole in the wall. but fortunately the ,la'lor
heard them and frustrated their design and
secured them in their rooms. A notorious
n;ck-pocket was first and foremost.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-23

The commission for Commodore Charles
Stewart, under the act of Congress creating
him Senior Flag Officer on the active list OF
tho United States Navy. has been forwarded
to him, by the Secretary Of the Navy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-23

A youth Is years of age. by the name OF
c. Langdon Davies, is creating a great SEN
.stion in the provincial towns OF England
To nudge from the enthusiasm he seems to
.raste, the mantle of a Father Mathew ap'
nears TO have fallen upon HIM
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-23

Scion Robinson recently presented some
vine to friends in Connecticut when "as
drank and highly praised, after when ne
sssured them that it was male from the )a, Gt
r. rhubsrb {pis plant at the rate OF "o'
ssllons per acre in Wisconsin.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-23

Mr.. George Ticknor is preparing a Late OF
Prescott. a work in which he will have
the assistance of the eldest son OF the his
torian, Mr.. William G. Prescott. The ma
terials for such a biography found among
the papers of the deceased. are said to be
annie and interesting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-23

Hon. James q. Putnam. in a recent letter,
gives the following: - When i'll the Island oi
Madeira saw q few case Of intoxiratIn'
among the poorer people. Aud | had from a
nine wears resident clergyman tins "xplana,
ton: That before the failure Of tue wine crop
in Madeira, formerly the annual yield wa.
about 800 pipes Of wine, now five or SIX
hundred there was scarce any drunkenness
ON the Island, but the failure had placed wine
beyond the reach Of the poor. they now cul'
tisatsd the sugar cane, from which was manu-
fetural a strong spirit now in cUmin"n Use,
Aud the result was drunkenness had appear
ed ~ the wine disappeared"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-23

The newspapers report. i'll various parts o
the country, more fatal accidents, from the
explosion Of camphene lamps, and the care
less use of camphene oil.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-23

A letter from the University Of Virginia,
in the Orange Chronicle, says that the Liter
AIRY Societies of the University, have invited
Gov. Wise to deliver before them. at the close
Of the present session. a discourse OH Terri
torial Government"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-23

Harding, the man who is charged with
poisoning his wife, in New Jersey. land for
merly Il minister has been arrested i'll
Wheeling, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-23

\ letter from IL" Brooklyn Navy Yard,
New York. says:-."The Board Of Officers sent
hitter by the Navy Department, closed It's
proceedings yesterday. In its own quiet
way ii made more discoveries than the cele-
hrated committee ut Washington. The new.
est humbug exposed is that of dandy VIII.
tiers, clerks, &c. employing men at q small
salary 10 do their business, while themselves
were taking matters coolly and applying for
an increase of salary. The real workers
were booked as luborrrS and mechanics. and
paid by government OF course.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-23

The Christian Banner delivers the follow
ing .'Sententinus decisiun: mem
bers who O. in debt without a probability ol
paving, and then refuse 10 pay and make no
eB1,t 10 p"y, ought to he expelled from the
church,"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-23

Ex-Governor Bouck. of New York. for
mcrly Il prominent politician in that State
died on the 10Th instant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-23

The corner stone Of the contemplated Pea
body Institute. in Baltimore was laid last
week in the presence of u number ct IN"
managing trustees. There was II" display
on the occasion, rs il is the purpose of the
Board TO reserve a public celebration for the
grand inauguration OF the Institute" upon IN"
completion ofthe building and tn" o~rsnnlza-
tiou of lis various faculties. The foundation
having for some time been built mp TO the
ground level, on Saturday the marble walls
were begun.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-23

Mr.. }. K. Stevens. in reply 10 a call made
uron him by MANY Voters" Of Rocking
ham. ayows his willingness to serve them,
if elected, if the Democracy 18th county can
moi procure another suitable man, but says:
II wish il distinctly understood, however.
that | must be elected by spontaneous com
hnstion, rs | cannot condescend to election
eer. If any of the so,ereigns wish 10 shake
my hand they can do so hy calling at Con
RAIDS Store: and their children will he Kiss.
ed when presented to me with clean faces.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-23

1t is expected that the Congressional can
didates for this District, will speak at Salem
Fauquier county, to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-23

Mr.. Flournoy DEM is a candidate for
Congress, in opposition 10 Hon William o.
Goode, iDem.)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-23

\ discussion is going on in New York. as
to the ~eaiM of the famous Corporation of
Trinity Church, in that city. The last
statements are, that the Church is immense
~ rich-notwithstanding late attempts to
prove that it was only in "middling circum,
stances"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-23

The government of Portugal has author
lied the free admission of Indian ccrn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-23

The London Morning Post publishes a
long and important memorandum presented
by the Sandman government t" that OF Great
Britain. on the condition ofltaly. 1t dated
Turin. March LIST. and is in answer 10 the
interpretations of the English government
IL points out the chance ty which the danger
of a war or Il revolution would be warded of.
and the Italian question at least temporarily
solved. Ii is 10Y asserted that Count Cavour
is anything but satisfied with the result OF
his trim to Paris. and has lost confidence in
the fulfllment of his hopes. The correspon-
dent of the Times at Rome. says that the gem
eral opinion there is that Congress will sim
ply delay war, but cannot prevent 1t. because
it will not effectually settle the Italian ques-
ton. 1t is confidently stated that neither
the Papal government nor the Ming OF Ma
Piles will send representatives tothe Congress.
An analysis is published of Count BuoPs re-
DIV to the Russian proposal for the Congress.
He declares the whole difficulty is TO DO found
in the policy of Piedmont. and regards the
Congress as the means Of putting an end to
the danger with which she Threatens Europe.
lie adds, should other questions be mootcd.
they ought to be stated beforehand, and that
the clash of arms should not accompany ne
gotiations. If Piedmont will disarm, Aus
tria will do so likewise. Until the prelimi-
naries are settled, Austria may relax, but will
not suspend operations; her troops will con-
tinue to march towards Italy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-23

Letters from Paraguay say that President
Lopez, in his negotiations with the Ameri-
can commissioner offered S2j0.ON indemni-
ty to the American company, and to pay
for the alleged damages it sustained, at once;
but this SUN being below the amount de-
manded, the matter was referred to arbitra-
ton at Washington, our government ap,
pointing one arbitrator, Lopez another. and
these two a third. The new treaty allows
Capt. Pages expedition for the exploration
and survey of the great rivers to proceed un-
molested. The U. S. steamer Water Witch
was saluted at Fort Itapirn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-23

Suicides from despair, caused by want of
employment. are becoming common in New
York. On Thursday night a young clerk
was found on the track of the Hudson River
railroad, in II state Inconsistencies from
having taken a heavy dose of morphine. lie
was rescued from his p~erilous position, but
died from the effects of the poison. Another
case is mentioned of Il Young German who
was reduced to destitution and despair for
want of employment, and his dead body was
found in the river near the hospital on Wards
Island.