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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-09-29
The County Fair.

The Fair of the Wapello County Agricul-
tural Society, on Thursday and Friday of
last week, was very slimly attended, but the
exhibition, so far as it went, was very good
indicating what might have been done if the
effort had been made. When we reached
the grounds commencement of removing
the articles had been made, so that we had
an opportunity to examine and notice only a
portion of the articles. We noticed the fol-
lowing: .. .. .......
Surbaugh & Phillips, of Eddyville, exhibit
ed some very good looking cutivaiors,
Houck's patent, and plows, all of their own
manufacture
Miss NJ. 4. Dennison of Agency, had spe-
cimens of worstcd work, bouquets, radishes,
&c. .. #-..
Mrs. Eunice Fish had hearth RUG. shawl.
ottoman, stool, yarn, mittens and cotton
socks-very fine specimens.
Peter Kitterman had several varieties of
apples, and honey.
Miss Louisa Stark had some leather work,
chenille, ornamental painting, hair and can
vass work. A creditable display.
Mrs. Z. Pedrick had preserves among 9th
er articles.
Mrs. I. c. Ogden, some spiced tomatoes.
Mrs. j. w. Hedrick had 2 kinds of pickles.
peaches, kinds of preserves, grapes, apples,
tomatoes, &c, all excellent specimens.
Mrs. Michael Tullis exhibited some superi-
or vegetables, some splendid beets and pota-
toes among the rest.
Mrs. Jesse Wallace had splendid display
Of fruit, Is varieties of apples, equal to any
at the National Fair, in this department.
Also, some butter.
Of stock there was not much. Mr. Thos.
Foster had a colt which attracted good deal
OF attention. Charles Dudley, exhibited a
Durham bull. There may have been others
in this department deserving of notice which
we did not see. The premium list, which
we shall publish, will doubtless do Justice to
all.
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SUMMER ARRANGEMENTS,
THE WESTERN STAGE COMPANY

Ah1 "H1SH EnN SAAOE COMFANY
a RE now running Daily Four Horse Line Of Pos
"A Coaches, from Ottumwa to BeDtonsport, passin
through Drakesvil'e, Bloomfield Troy, stringtown
and Keosauqna, making sure councillors with the
Cars for Keokuk.
vile, connecting with tri-weeky line from there to
Corydon, Leon, Decatur City, Mt. Ayr, Piattsviiie
uarinds and through to Nebraska City; making quick
time and sure connections ut all points along said
lines.
~ Passengers for Western Iowa, and Northern
Missouri will hndit to their interest to take this route
~ stage ONCE At the Ottumwa House.
Ottumwa, July It'll 1859. A. g. PARKS. ACT
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Those in want of lumber will do well to
call on Messrs Campell and Mcclure. They
having established a lumber yard near the
dapot
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II you want your watches repaired, take
them to Nunamakers. 80 d.

The weather is very warm for the season,
nights as well as days.
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HaIi,s Lung HaIsam.

Hatl'S Lung balSam.
HALLS LUNG BALSAM, in all cases, gives the
best satisfaction. aM Cd
HALLS LUNG BALSAM has wrought more cures
sincsits than any other cough medicine
HALLS COUGH BALSAM Is endorsed by our lead.
ing physicians the safest and best remedy be-
fore the public b.. .
HALLS LUNG BALSAM Is safe to among chill
dren and yet powerful in of chronic pulmonary
disease.
HALLS LUNG BALSAM brings in certificates al
most daily of its wonderful in all parts Of the
country.
HALLS BALSAM for the LUNGS is sold by J. l..
TAYLOR, Ottumwa Iowa, and by agents in every
town in the country. -.
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ODimiOms of GreaI Mem

tits now the opinion Of all physicians chemists and
scientific persons who have thoroughly examined and
tested Curtis COMPOUND SYRUP SAssaFK,s, that
there is no compound now in that will give so
much relief as this in the following diseases: Group,
hives, colds consumption, bronchitis, coughs, hoarse
ness asthma, difficulty in breathing, splitting of blood
whooping cough and measles. As soon as has been
taken 1t removes all foul matter, creates easy expec
oraion and drives the disease from the SYSTEM leav
ing in healthy state. This syrup is mild and pleas
ant to take, purifying at the time. Read this
certificate-one in a thousand:
MIR. J. l.. Curts-I have been sorely afflicted for
several years with severe cough, which had become
settled on my lungs, and was fast approaching con.
sumption my friends all told me could not long
dure 1t. had tried medicine and many physicians,
and was almost driven to despair, when l concluded
to make great effort with your Syrup of Sassafras
accordingly procured six bottles, and in less than
three months by continuing to use IL, perfectly
cured. have known 1t used with the same success
in many cases. Yours Truly,
July q, '59-3m. @. HARTMAN.
For sale In every neiphborhood
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SO Miles Staging Saved.
BURLINGTON & MISSOURI RIVER R. r.
Noso open to Otu,,ea, 50 Niles further West than
any OTHER Rditrodd in io0a.
In connection with the
CHICAGO, BURLINGTON QUINCY r. H.
SHORTEST, QUICKEST, AND BEsT ROUTE
To Chicago, New York, Boston, Philadelphia, and
Baltimore; Keokuk st. Louis and Cincinnati,
and to all points in Illinois, Indiana,
Michigan, Ohio and Canada.
On and after June 2lst TWO DAILY TRAINS will
leave and arrive as follows:
LEAVE oTTuMwA ARRIVE At CHICAGO
400 O'Clock, a. m. 7:I5 O'Clock, d. H.
Connecting at Galesburg with the NORTHERN Cross
RAILROAD, for Quincy at Mendoza, with the ILLINOIS
CENTRAL RAILROAD for Galena Dunleith for ST. LOUIS
AND CARo; at Burlington with the fast sailing Pack
cts for FH-
MoNTRosE, KEoKUK AND ST LOUIS.
BUY YOUR TICKETS VA THIS ROUTE
To shippers Of Live stock.
Stock Trains will regularly leaving daily, Sun
days excepted. These Trains have all the rights Of
Passenger trains, thus nsuring Dispatch and conse
quenty avoiding all those vexatious delays that are
constantly occurring on other routes.
New stock Pens have been built on both sides Of
the mississippi close by the Ferry, and Drovers win
md there anything they could wish for the
dalton Of their sto *.
Through contracts given to Chicago and New York.
JOHN g. READ,
Vice President and Superintendent,
d. REMIcx, Gen. Western Agent G. B. d O. Railroad,
Burlington, Tn2S-Il r.
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TUNHE sixth term will commence, Monday, Sent 18th
n 1859. The instruction will be systematic And
thorough and every reasonable effort win be made
to render the institution permanent and worthy OF
patronage Students will be prepared for College
Professions, Business or Teaching. Tuition win be
per term of ten weeks, Primary Glass, 81; Junior
Class 80 Senior Class s. Latin, Greek, French,
Drawing, Painting Water Colors Wax Fruit and
Zephyr-Work, each. -; Oil Painting, IS
Board can be had for about ~ per week.
Students will be received at any time aud charged
from the date OF entrance.
I. c. wooDwARD A. b. Principa al Mathematics and
Natural Sciences.
Mas LIZZIE d. Woopw.Rp.--Drswing and French.
Miss. X. b. WOODWARD Composition and Eiocution
MISS. T.. N. VESNoN.--English Literature.
REv. J. NJ McELRoy, A. M.-Lstin and Greek.
REv. 5. n. WoRCEsTER.-0il Painting.
Ottumwa, Aug. 25, a924n
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ESiray Notice.

1SStE"y ANVSENV.
TvNaken mp, by John 8. Bacus, Of Pleasant Township
u Wapello County, iowa, on the 18th day of May,
1889; one yoke Of Work Cattle, four and years old
The five year old Is marked with crop OF the right
ear, and an underbt in the left; color yellow and
white; pided-point Of right horn off, No marks or
brands perceivable the other; color red and whit
point of left horn or Both appraised at thirty Fl
dollars, by John H. Carter and James whitmore be
fore Robert u. McClain, Justice of the Peace.
JOSEPH HAYNE, Co. Clerk.
Ottunwa, June Ith, 1s39.-nl3-sm
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Burlington & Missouri R. R. R,
CHANGE OF TIME.
GOING WEST.

IN AND AFTER AUGUST Is, and until further no..
4 tice is given, Passenger Trains will leave and
>; foIIr
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vestigating. If there ever was a just and reason
BILE law passed by the Legislature, it was that
Who knows most about q transaction The par
to It, of course. And where that transaction is
inquired into by a tribunal of justice, why. in
the name of all that is reasonable should not
they who acted in the transaction, and of course
know most about it, tell what they know.
Probably some lawyer who has some influence
in the Legislature has case in which he wishes
to keep his adversary away from the stand some
case in which it is not convenient to let the truth
be told, Or more than half told; and so he comes
down to Albany in hot haste, and before most of
the people in the State can even learn that such
q measure is in contemplation, he expects to
have it passed Well, if it is passed, the people
will have to put it back again; and so We shall
go on see-saw-ing for years.
Does it not occur to these Legislators that since
the law was passed there may be many persons
who have entered into transactions without TAX
ing pains to keep witness present, thinking
that they can tell the story if there should be
any difference about it; and that by the repeal
of the law they will be LETT at the mercy of an
INSCRIPTIONS adversary, or Of chance?
We hope the repeating bill will not pass the
Assembly; if it does, we hope it win stop in the
Senate; IL it pass both houses, we hope the Go
vernon will veto it; and if he sign it the people
will undo it sooner or later. Meantime we have
only to say this is scandalous legislation.
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The birthday present of the Empress of the French
the Princess Royal of England splendid Sevrcs vase,
painted by Madame Jacoot which used formerly to
ny the middle Of the gallery at the mandatory between
the two glass cases containing the gems or the establish
ment. The vase is Of considerable height standing
pedestal OF pate dars; the ground is Of delicate
pink and the frames Of the medaons gold arabesques
white ground Each compartment represents one hour
Of the summer day and the paintings most exquisite
The vase was filled with mould from the garden at st.
Cloud, and cuttings from the which still gfows
beneath the window Of the chamber occupied BY her
Royal Hghness during her residence at the palace
planted all round
The Dowagcr Empress of Russia is so much improved
In health that no further bulletins will be issued.
Marshal Valiant has addressed letter the Mayor of
Dion, enclosing the sum OF 40oo TO be tbut ed to
the poor OF that place.
Mr. John Stanley, Deputy Chairman Of the AngFo Mexi-
can Mint Company transacted business at the Foreign
fee, london, on the 21s ut the subject Of Mexican
affairs.
Lord Lyons, the English MiDiser TO Warrington. is
proloneng stay at Arundel Castle. The Baron Won
Wurzburg aud bis also vsers With ae noble Duke
of Norfolk.
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THE LATEST NEWS.
Our Special Albany Despatch

Our Special Albany Despatch.
LCLL SESSION OF THE LEGIsLATURE-THE PREsI-
DENCf PRO TEMP0RE OF THE SENATE, ETC.
ALBANY, Jan. 10, 1869.
This has been Of the dulest days Of the session. In
both branches the members lying around perfectly
loose for the want Of something occupy their attention
There business Of importance hand-no measures
no bs no resolutions of general Importance yet
by the standing committees There was barely quorum
OF either house in attendance and for all business pur
poses each house might yesterday, well not have
adjourned over until Monday, large number desired
An attempt made in the Senate elect temporary
President resolution offered by Senator Halstead
(ep.) who occupied that position last year. appointing
the Hon. W. A. Wheeler Of Franklin county to that dis
tinguished station Senator Willard (dcm.) raised the
constitutional objection that President pro tenn. could
be elected chosen while the Lieutenant Governor
President Of the Senate occupied the chair Lieutenant
Governor Campbell being in the chair decided that Mr..
Willard correct in his Interpretation Of the consu-
tuition, and, consequently, the election of President
pro tenn. Of the Senate was postponed until such
time as when the Lieutenant Governor shall be absent
vote for Senator Sloan; and should the two American
senators vote for him. Mr. Wheeler if the republicans are
present, will be elected they command sixteen votes
against fifteen democrats and Americans Mr. Wheeler IS
one OF the most brilliant young men in Northern New
York. and his experience as legislator in both branches
has fully qualified him for the presiding officer pro em of
the Senate.
The standing committees of the House are pursuing
right and proper AS fast they decide upon mat
tiers they make their reports In this way they not only
relieve all petitioners for laws from further suspense and
anxiety but dsencumber the House OF useless and doubt
full papers Most of the committees thus far, are com
mended for their prompt rejection Of many frivolous
matters referred to them The Committee Claims have
not yet given any indication of the influence of the lobby
over them. The time must soon come, however.
Mr.. Tominson, (dem.) of New York, introduced bill
worth Of property Of the New York iremen from taxa
ton. The rural members will go against it,
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reien pad y i thought vii, be able 20 accomplish run
ti2lt mlt an hour The upper ara middle deck Is
c'osien 10 bold force of thousand persons How
70 ne o'Nde' up and arranged inside could not learn
ibe Top to be sheed with the material and
'hckDtss as the sides that struck by bah, viii
sace OIL aud DO no material damage.
lhe cock IN which the battery lies Is sad to
nlfe cost considerable money By the blasting Of
ihc rock Under the street. There ia at the upper
end spring which flows so fast that steam
engine is constantly kept going to pump out the
S King the superintendent states that II he was fur
Dished with be could finish the battery within
twelve months but there doubt about that from
ts present appearance. few days ago Mr. Stevens
contemplated trying several Of the pieces Of iron for
the sides Of the battery with cannon ball, his
sdeDce; but owing to sickness he wrote TO Mr.. King
stating that he would have TO defer the trial for they're
sent About year ago similar trial made, which
is said did not the entire wishes Of the above gen
teman. II now remnins to be seen what will be
done with the battery, and If the work Will 60 on
under the present force Of men. In Il does,
about ten years from will doubt, the work
complete. Should Congress make further appropriation
this session there will be some hopes Of its completion
before that time
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N. HIPPoLYTE RIGAULr.

NJ. HIPPOLfTE
The Africa brought the news of the sudden death Of
this accomplished writer and pure minded patriot in
Paris few weeks since N. Rigault was struck in the
act OF writing, with congestion Of the brain. The first
sensation of gddncss ia the head and beWder.
ment; the next moment he insensible Removed to
DIS bed from which he was not again to rise he was
rounded with all the and devotedness affection and
Friendships but the cerebral was SO severe and
obstinate that his state pronounced by his doctors to
be one OF immediate and almost hopeless danger When
he returned TO conscness he received the solemn warn
ing without murmur, and with countenance unclouded
and children whom be loved 30 we'll M RiQaut was rpe
and rich scholar, q refined and subtle thinker, and
an admirable public writer His literary criticisms and his
"Revue dc Ia Quinzaine in the Debdt, models Of
vigorous and elegant composition bright with delicate wit
and fine feeling. One Of the last of his fortnightly
"Rcvues' was an eloquent essay the decay Of the
moral and the decadence Of taste in France couse
qucnt upon the extinction Of public e with s ENROLLING
contests Of eo9uence and the bracng air Of intellectual
emulation Nowadays wrote N. Rignault, "the only
eloqucnce is 10 be found the Bourse which he de.
scrbed with infinite humor. His prize essay on the
wards enlarged to the dimensions of book is perfect
monograph on that of debated and always interesting
theme.
VICE ADMIRAL SIR ANDREW p. GREEN, K. @. r., r. NJ,
died on sunday, 10th Of December In his SOD year. He
entered the navy than 66 years ago. being mid
Tn in @ ne AZ hc redc az % v sn %
Hobams first action. When in the Ccnseur "A, be was
taken prisoner after brave Defence by French squad
ron. Alter short detention by the enemy he was
leased, and In March, 1896, joined the Thundcrer a.
bearing the flag Of Sir Hugh G. Christian Commando, in
cuei Vi Tue Mest inues, Wnle Wncn ne witnessed the
reduction OF st. Luce, the destruction OF the French fri
gate Harmonic and the evacuation Of st. Domingo After
serving in several other ships he Joined the Ganges a.
in which he served at the battle Of Copenhagen April,
1901 In September 1903 he was appointed 70 the Fury
dice, "a IN the command OF boats OF which vessel he
October 1906 on the Mesuo Ia Sodad Spanish privatecr
otSsuns, and convoy, OF which tho privateer had
charge immediately after that event he Joined the Nep
tune 49, of the victorious fleet under Nelson al the
battle OF Trafalgar and part Of the naval force next
poycd at the sexe OF Dantzig. After holding different
coinmanus, nc joined the shamrock soOp, In which ne
distinguished himself at the battle OF Cuxhaven, and
served subsequently as volunteer at the reduction Of
Gluckstadt.
LORD CLyDEs tsrR COLIN cAMpBELL's) FATHER.
The venerable parent OF the British Indian commander.
inchef died at Crauton the 22d utmo at very adj
vanoed age, ana Inferred IN Warriston Cemetery
Tue funeral was strictly private
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Naval Intelligence.
OUR NAVAL CORRESPONDENTS.
UNITED STATKS SHIP ST. LOUIS,
NAVY Yarn BROOKLYN Ian Ia 1880

NAVY YARD BROOKLYN, Jan IA, 1859.
herewith transmit to you vaedctory letter, prior to
leaving the United States. In my former communication
informed you we should proceed direct Vera Cruz,
but Il appears the Department has countermandcd this
order and proceed from here to Aspinwa there to
await our further disposition from the commodore, or
rather flag officer, Of the Home Squadron.
The Brooklyn will go commission on the 18th Of the
month Her officers all here, and her crew have
been selected from the T. S. receiving shin North Carolina
In order to facilitate business the ordnance officers Of the
YARD have bad her shell rooms slowed while every possi
Die preparation has been made that can be sent to
sea as soon alter gong into commission as practicable
Yesterday, 18th inst salute Of thirteen minute guns
was fired at meridian, while the flags of all our national
vessels were displayed at half mast from sunrise to sun
respect 70 ne memory Of Rrevet Brgader General
mise has been officially announced He was an able and
most ecient Official and his death universally regret
tea IN both public and private circles though he attained
a ripe old age
No movement Of any importance has beeu made in re-
gard TO the Niagara 1t s fairly conectured that her des
nation will be the Gulf of Mexico and from very authentic
Information which have received think may record ii
as a settled fact
Mr.. Eneas Armstrong the sailing master ordered TO
our ship has been examined by board naval surgeons
condemned and detached from the vessel Lieutenant
Charles W. Mercer ordered to ill the vacancy but on
receiving his orders he resigned his commission Lieu
tenant George Beknap has reported board for duty
snmaker g. ID Blackford has been sent to the hospital
ON account OF sickness and he will be unable go sea
IN the ship. general dsafecon prevails among naval
officers on being ordered to the Home Squadron We are
now short Of lieutenant sailing master and saimaker
and although VIC have been under sailing orders for
week YET we cannot leave until officers report for
duty on board.
give you below correct list of oficers-such as
have reported in full dress whose names have been
registered on the pursers books Of this ship
Commander-Wiiam s. Ogden; Northumberland
=. Todd william Nelson NJ Jones, George E. Belknap
Assistant SurgeonJ p Benefits; Second Lieutenant Of
Marnes-Charles Haywood; Captains Clerk-sandford c.
Kellogg; Purser's Clerk-John l. Phibrck: Masters
Mates--George W. Hebert, Edward p. Howell, Charles
Iablache, Joseph NJ. Chadwick Boatswain-Peter A.
Cbason Gunner-Thomas N. Croker Carpenter--T
Mcdonnell
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Assembly.

ALBANY, Jan. 10, 1859.
BILLS REPORTED.
To amend the mechanics lien law. Unfavoraby.
To increase the fees Of Justices. Unfavoraby
The bill providing compensation for the Clerks of Kings
county. Favorably.
To extend the exemption law. Favorably
BILLS INTRODUCED.
To exempt the 6remen Of New York from taxation on
property valued at 81 900 or under.
To extend st. Felix street, Brooklyn.
To authorize the formation of companies for the appre
hension Of horse thieves.
BY Mr.. SHAW, (rep) to give power to the New York
Fire Commissioners to appoint the bell ringers and tee-
graph operators at a yearly salary Of $500.
BY Mr. CoNKIING (rep) to incorporate the Kane Monu-
ment Association.
BY Mr. SonoErED, (rep) to give the Canal Appraisers
power to hear and decide claims for leakage, breaks
drainage and the Canal Board the power regard
to damages from neglect fault Of the officers of the
State
Adjourned to IL A. NJ Monday.
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BARBEy-BARKKR.-AtBa Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on Moa-
day Jan B. by the Rev Guion pastor of the Episcopal
church Of ST. James, G. H. BARLEY of New York MAR
GLE LIS youngest daughter Of the late Capt Thomas Bar
ker, United States army.
CLARKE-CoSNoILY.-0n Saturday, Jan. Is, by the Rev
Dr. Morgan, OF ST. Thomas church, Mr SAMpsos CLARKE
Of Belfast, Ireland to Miss KATE CONNOLLY, Of this city.
Belfast papers please copy.
EIIIoT-JoR soN.-At Hector, Schuyler county, n Y,
on Monday, Jan. TO- by the Rev. d. s. Chase, EDWARD c.
ELLIOT, merchant, of this city, to p FDEA JOHNSON, OF
Hector
HcDsoS-DnLos.- On Wednesday, Jan. IL, by the Rev.
j. Inskp, Mr.. WILLIAM II. HuDsos to Miss ANNA DILLON,
all Of this city.
JoHssoN-MARsHBLx.--Cn Tuesday Jan. IL, by the Rev
John McEvoy, THOMAS JOHNSON, Of this city, to ANNABEI
MARSHAL. youngest daughter Of John Marshall Esq, Of
Limerick, Ireland.
Limerick papers please copy.
RyDER-SMTH.-On Tuesday, Jan. IL, at Grove church
Weehawken, by Rev. William V. v Mabon, ANTHONY H.
RYDER to CLARNDA HAsIEr eldest daughter Of Baker
Smith, of New Durham, n. j.
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Fire In Canantiaisum

CASASpAIGCA, r. Y. Jaa 49, 1889
The Offices OF the Canandagua AMI sanira Ri.coaI Ia
this town destroyed BY fire last night,
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Frequently for the past two weeks the New Yo'S pa
pers failed TO reach Philadelphia consequence Of the
detention Of the Amboy boats b fogs The c4rrecs sry
ing the have held Indignation meeting aai ,ac sub
scrbers much chagrned. II the papers we're placed
on board later train they would tea,h hsre h,f dsy
soouer
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Losses on the Lake. an 1853.

BUFFALO, Jin. is 1859.
The annual report Of the Board Of Lake Underwriters
shows the total loss during the year 1853 on steam aud
sailing vessels with their cargoes to be s732 232a de
crease from last year Of s0s5 700 The tota loss Of life
1858 was 122-a decrease from last year OF 500