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The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-03-15
Nr. Taur>:on'- N'mains found at Last
and brought a. Adrian. Great Excite
n.nt,.

cur City was thrown into considerable excite
mcut, this morning, IN consequence Of the arm.
val OF two or three gentlemen from Sylysna
with part of tie remains Of the lost @ronsGt
Ira j. Tharston, whose tragic fate, last surnue
i 80 well remembered 10y our readers
The facts oi the discovery, a. near as we cr
ascertain, are these. Last Sunday, as the so
of Michael lloag was searching for some sbeef
in the woods, on the farm Of Mr. 5 Miner. sbOg,
miles south east Of the village Of Sylvania, be
discovered the remains If the body oi a nan
He Immediately ran 10 his father, VITO IN con-
pany with Nj. Miner, repaired to the spot, snd
there found abundant evidence that the remans
were those Of Mr. Thurston, who must have isl'
IN from his position on the valve Of the balioon-
where he was seated when carried of so sine1'
lar's last summer. These gentlemen Immediate
proceeded io collect what could be found, b1i
only succeeded IL finding the skull. and one ioci
in a boot, and few other small bones. Tie
rest of thc BODY has been carried OIL bT VII
beasts. They found however, the coat, fan',
. vest and shrf, and with them MIR. Thursioh'
cards upon which lie took his minutes on hs tal'
loon TIP from Adrian to the place Of landing
near Syivauia. Tie pcHc marks on the carc'
where % water soaked the writing could not q
made out
They found, however, in memoranda BOOK
letter dIrectf to Mr.. Thurston, from hrm
Philadelphia, which wa- IN reply to enquire
about Balloon six
They also found NJ. Thurst0n's watch, a.
knife, both Of which are fully identified By nah'
Of our citizens, Is are lis property. The vac
J. unhurt, bat STOPPED at go minutes to IL
clock which shows the time be fell.
All that remains of the unfortunate fhurs'eI
about whose fate there has been 20 much so.T
tude, j. now enclosed in "A small box, at the Old"
where W. have 80 often greeted his honest 80
and answered bis pleasant -alltatior N days fs'-
What disposition j. to be made Of them,
have not been informed Thus ends this i2ie :
peril, and death and anxiety over his iafe a.
the discovery Of bis remains. Rndey hs- y.
dealt with thy BODY, gallant Thursion. oa' .
trust thy noble -oul j. at rest beyond 'a'he' "
Ting al terrible dcath.-.fdriaa Eypo''fo''
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-03-15

Vas BrRFN CorsTT TREASURY CLEssfD OF
On SATURDAY night the 9Th inst, according =
the Treasurer last Export, some pefssl. =
persons unknown entered the dwelling " -.
Ridlo-s, the County Treasurer, proceeded -
bedroom, and stole hi. yantaloons while hs ~.
asleep In the pockets q the pants we're y.
KEYS 70 tie Treasurer Office, at the ,o-.'
House. and the safe key, where the pubic NJ !,
ey was kept. Thus equipped, they procer. "
to the Office, unlocked the safe, secured 'ne -
uable contents, amounting to several huI-.s.
dollars, and retired with their booty, leaving =. !;
pants hanging 20 the door knob. 4 re1HI ".
tso hundred dollars ha- been offered 2.
Stoddard, Sheriff, for the apprehension o. p -.
thieves. and the recovery Of the 'nJney.--fS'
Pm Free Press. Nqrck :.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-03-15

THE FRTING-PAS AM THE FIRE.-I.ec0mpte
Is ont q District Judge of Kansas, and John
Petit i in. John j probably the meanes: Lo-
ccfoco known, as bis siz years term Of service
in the House. ana two IN the Senate, testify
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The whole expense of furnishing this apart
ment of Republican simplicity was $500; just
one tenth of the vetoed appropriation for clear
ing the St. Clair Flats. Mr.. Free Press, note
hat
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-03-15

INDUSTRY OF 0HIo.-The exports Of the State
of Ohio the last year Independent # mauuiac-
lures and the artsl amounted to so. $50, 600
The appraised value OF her property $50 500
osl.
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\ DorBTrrt CAUsr FOR CEowr>G.-The Anu
Arbor Argls, notable follower of darkness,
anja " blind leader of the blind, into the Btl
chanan slough, czUlts as follows
The Tribune says that Gov Bingham has
been made Chairman Of the Committee on Pub
lie Lands His name viii be found at the other
end of the committee"
So Mr.. Arg4s ard now, with your hun
dred eyes" suppose YOU scrutinize this matter.
and let us understand why Mr. Robert ". John
son. of Pine Bluffs. Arkansas, who is chairman Of
the Land Committee, is any better man, either
upon local or personal considerations, than Kins-
leg 5. Bingham, who, as YOU eyulting'y state, i
10 be found at the foot:
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-03-15

PRAISE OR SHANEg A LOcofoco paper in
Washington, takes great pride and delight in Civ
ing the following inventory of furniture Just pur-
chased for the " Speakers room in the Capitol.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-03-15

SICHLE- STgPAIHT.-Wc are informed by
those who know, that little or no sympathy i
FELT for Sickle- in Washington, whore hi own
utterly Iieensious Characters known. lis there
asked, why should this nan seek To WELD such
terrible vengeance, who has betrayed other men
In the same way, aud made his boasts Of il:
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-03-15

San AccIrEsr-A sad accident occur.
IT Bellevue, or the evening ri the is, o. ' Is.
John Farlali lost his right hand. Mr.. ~
otber5, was engaged in slluting ne" nAi' :,
couple by the firing Of cannon. The chS
p'o3ed preulaturely, sending the ranTo' -
and i half inches in diameterj through inc 10,
mu,ulating it ia most horrii manner. An,
tacioa was performed 10y DIR. Thayer, OF th' II
assisted by Dr. Beach.-Ba.fie Creek Jo"'""''
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-03-15

Frx ArMAgS,LL. Tho election under their
new city charter took place to-day, and resulted
in the triumph of the Republicans, by maloritie>
ranging from - to $50. Five OF the six Alder
dermen elected are Republicans
TIE Republicans Of Marshall bad a grand time
in the evening, celebrating their victory.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-03-15

RETUEsEp.-Hon. n. ". G LEACH, VI. {.
from the Fourth District, returned to lis home
in safety and health on Friday night w have
never seen him looking in so good plight,
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-03-15

Tnf EErrtr ~ NV IisVrsmEE.-Thc Re
publican State Committee of New Hampshire
gives the following result 81 canvass Of the
State For ichabod Goodwin Rcp.h "s,2l5 :;
for Asa p Cate DEM IS, 7"6, doubtful 2,ooo
In the thre, Congressional Districts they cousd-
cr Republican majoriii,, are certain.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-03-15

DANIEL ~ HIS DIS - Mr.. Sictiee continues
to be visited boy crowds, Is in the receipt Of
Enormous" mails, md writes great many let
tess. II is said that Bee j. docking exceedingly
vel" There j. evidently a disposition on the
part Of certain Washington correspondence to
Ionic Daniel
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-03-15

COgMsSIcSER or PATESTs.--Iion. jane
Hughes, late II. - from Indiana, Of spirit
land voice memory" j. To be Commissioner Of
Patents
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-03-15

NV RATE or INTEREST N OBIo.-ine -.
i-lture Of Ohio have repealed the ten per e
interest law, and from the first CT apr" -,
the legal rate OF interest in Ohio VII oe "a
cent, With the usual u-ury provision.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-03-15

CoIDwA1FR ALL R.GHT.-The charter election
in Coiwa,er, resulted in a Republican victory.
Largest majority 2If.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-03-15

BgASD NEW Law SrIr.-Rob. u. Neli- sues
Geo. Grouse and Anna Grouse, his wife for 81
ooo, for Introducing ther TO each other with a
view TO matrimo-y.
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Burned 20 DEATH. - The Ottawa Clarion
learns thar last week 4 child Of Nr Hoffnars in
North Holland, about years old, vas burned to
death; the mother had EFT TIE cli'i in the house
for short time
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-03-15

HONEST CONFESSION. = The Detroit Herald
Mr.. Post Master oFlynn's organ, makes the fol-
lowing frank confession:
" The fact need not be denied that the once
united and dominan, Democratic party of this
State has been rendered poverless for the time
being, BY the entertainment of discordant opin-
ions, and the adoption of dissimi!ar courses of
action. This state Of things, disacreeable and
damaging as il may be TO rs az home. and de-
plorable as it may be in the estimation of our
friends abroad. is a fact which cannot be blinked
out of sight, and which no motives of policy or
principle should incline Us TO conceal
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-03-15

WHY NoT.-One Haiderbrand has been ares
ted in Ne~ York for eating iorsefesh.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-03-15

4 Coon MGrE-In the y. ! Assembly, Mr..
Morris i urging . bin to relieve nor'raeor7 Of
encountered estates. ~ compelling the mortgage
TO bear is proportion.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-03-15
PuEsE>T Rs>IpGScE OF hosSrIH 1922 Foreign
newspapers, all posted, agree that rhc present
iurkiYc-paco Of Kossuth : at

Az ERROR o. IoJTH. - Tie \. y Trf5aae
says Nr. Sickes said to friend, day or two
since, a. reported by a correspondent Of Phil
adelphia paper Il have the satisfaction to
knox that nearly every religious paper tha, has
spoken of mo has approved the step which have
been compelled 10 take" Either the letter-ari-
ter : mistaken in ettributinG such q remark to
Mr. >ickle-. or Mr. Sckle-'S reading of religions
newspapers i limited.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-03-15

PoTovAC WATER. - VII the editor of tho
Fro Press or some other enlightened Locof5co
tell Us how much Congress and the President la.
devoted 20 furnishing Washington and George
town with water, gratj---at . time when tie gov
eminent j. toopoor according 10 the FRI Press
to pay the appropriation of 5000 10 clear the
s. Clair Flats This sam had got into high fg
ures some wears ago, and q. the session inst clos
cd the President signed an act - provide for
the care and preservation of the works construc-
ted hy the Unitei States 'or bringing the Poto-
mae water into the cities of Washington and
Georgetown, for the supply ct said water tor all
Government purposes, and for the use ami bone
fits of the inhabitants Of the said cjtie~
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-03-15

PASSI>G AvAY.-" Tho oil Oakland C0urty
Court House AZ Pontiac, j. being torn down"
This unsighJIy old, rottHg wooden structure
has lc1c been an eve-scre to Pontiac, AMI many
4 wish has been offered NJ for IL destruction
Long /; remained bone Of contention" be-
tween Pontiac and the our twcntv-four townships
of oakland, the Supervisors CT which, year after
wear, ostiuately refused to vote to take steps to
raise 4 tax for new one The old Court House
vas built in 1920, partly of frame, and partly OF
logs-thac IS 20 ny, the part devoted to jail
Was logged-the whole being sided and painted
a doubtful yellow. I; was forty by sixty inside,
two stories high, and put up without any refer
ence 10 taste. The northwest half Of the second
story was occupied as a Court Room, though in
that respect il has undergone changes
With all the filth, squalor and discomfort con
nected with this old building, there are never
theless certain associations connected with prom
inent members OF the Bar and Bench, whose
voices, now for the most part silent, have been
familiar to those dilapi1a,eI walls, which, he
ing told and written, would ill & volume, 10 be
read not without deep interest by mary an early
resident Of Michigan.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-03-15

DEowNING.-Tvo sons Of the ate Thomas J.
Walker Willie and Welles-Eere drowned in
pond near ye-mortviIle. Eaton countr, llst
week
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TuE REIrlsH NAyY.-The London Times gives
~. inlLnwin., .-alcmnuL ~ Llt .L.lm nlNN ~

Evcr1 single vessel Of thc fret thNs constltl'
ted i, .. the very best kind a. regards both
propulsion and armament. All the ships alike
from tile heaviest tbrcc-dechcr TO the smallest
cuuhoat. are NOT only steamers, but sore" steam
crs and they mount guns which which are, or
at leas, were considered the most Formidable
they could carry.
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d, T,Linr these facts into consideration. with .
theirs that ye are TO; at liberty 10 djTulsc, and
certainly does NOT look a. though he could he
,e't He will t.e examined before Commission
r a. soon a. the ATTENDANCE ot witnesses can 10"
ecarcd
Tus RRrr,sn N,yY.-The London Times gives
he following statement of ,hc steam navy ct
Great Britain.
Linr-ofBa-le slip ii Mortar iieatr'
RInck-hi..s Floating i'Hfrcrier, $
Friratc- 2> Sleeps, -
Coryettcs. a. DIuycssc'-, -
Smaller Cnrv,ue-. Guuhoats, loo
Total, ""'
Ever, single vessel of tine fleet thus constiiu-
ted i, NJ the very best kind a regards both
and armament All the ships alike,
from the heaviest thrcc-dcckcr 10 the smallest
cuuboat. are NOT only steamers, hut sore" steam
,rs, and they mount guns which which are, or
at least were. considered the most Formidable
they could carry.
An ENcgLLE<1 CHoIcF.-The Common Coun-
Gil of Detroit on THURSDAY, elected Hon james
VI. Edmund. Comptroller OF the city for three
years, vice. Charles reltier, whose term expired
Mr. Edmunds j. man Of strict integrity, and
has "a thorough knowledge OF business, and with
out doubt will fill this responsible office 10
the entire satisfaction of the citizens OF Detroit
The vote on lis election stood as follows
f"' ,'1'''e7 T. T. --i'''''.''-'
II 1
" ''''''''
Coz. ~ ,,r,o> -poirt after noirt IN Y;cli-
,..p end. i,s.lf Iocata5 On the GREAT coal-meas-
~. r.. ,u.;on v:,r., state. that There so
s+ro,r conic,i,,., or ,. cei.t nee f coal in lat
vir;rity tl,, generations v,r. commenced on
:, - .-.....I =. ~. :. Tt
- ,.,:.....3 ..., dion. .... f.,l..lo,
...of ,l.. ...,,l -. th.. ,,ar.;s.s If !
rr.y,.1 =, ,...a.r has,. ,.r.,nal .g..rci.iar
g., 49,. ~. ,l.cr.,,..,Ir ,,-os.ente1
r-x ,ru,es,u Tho election nn3cr tb.ir
nov. CITY. charter ,ool. rI,ca to-day and resulted
+, the rripnab Of the Eepublican-. by maioririe,
,ancino from ~ to $50. Five Of The si> Alder
darm.n elected ar. Republican,.
IT,. E.,,,li..,u. of Marshall head f., GRAND finn.
Tur Errrfr :. MN II,,.psu,pr The Re-
nnf'ic,n State Commute or New lIamn.lr,
,,;r,- tho f,r.,;,.., r.s,,, .. canvass 81 tho
Sat-. For Ioh,bol .;ooavin Ron, - al5
- r; -,
-. -...7.... -. -.
" -
DAxizt = HIS Drx. MIR Sickle, continue
-. --....i
homie Daniel.
Nm. r.o,,..n ,l...,. e.. .I.. >,-c.l
,,-.,y OVERWHELMINGLY. NJ.
=, -. ~.
rf.. F.-4,t am 80 t,itr-b .-rt.er ~. p
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Coon EcoNovY.-The Spread-Ease hand rails
for the private stair cases in both wings Of the
Capitol at Washington cost :l2 900, yet they are
in places which cannot be- traver-ei in the bright
ct summer DAY withou, Ca.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-03-15

\ CHEAT.-Au exchange paper warns people
against purchasing silk" from i 81 Of va-a-
bonds vlo are pedlling them through the coun-
try These silks are nothing more nor less
than fine cotton sheeting printed and glazed.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-03-15

HlDHLY rorULAR-A letter ia the Norfolk
Hcra'd, from or board tie United Stut,- -loop
metnbered Win SO much respect ia Rio de .Ie-
nero that many Of The children Of the natives are
named Tor hu--aul resemble hr also, another
let'rf-N.it,r ltd-
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CoorrE-The y / TsJ.,ne SAYS ss79 raised
some tine since in this city, for monument to
James Feaimore Cooper, las been transferred to
an association at cooper-to~u, to aid in erecting
suitable monument 20 his memory there. whore
IT, was hurried
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-03-15

SI>GyLAE.-NIr King, mail carrier from Port
Sauilac to Vas-ar, vouchcs 10 the Tusco!a P'o-
oecr !or the following, which Nr BARTLETT would
not publish unless he believed it to he true
strange a. it j., - man, a few days since, while
choppinc in the woods somc six miles west o.
Lexington. Ianiac county, near his own dwell
ing. was attacked by . fercciouS wolf, which. at
the first signal, sgaspcd hi. victim 10y the throat.
The wife, standing in the door of the house, saw
the position Of her husband, and, running up.
seized his axe. and with one blow upon the back
OF the wolf, 50 disabled him As to make him re-
lease his hold \ few more blows finished him
entirely, but Tot until the wolf had succeeded in
cutting the throat of her husband, - that be ev-
pred almost immadat,v'
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THO. PARSER. - Letters have been received
from tn Rrv Theodore Parker since his arrival
In Havana, announcing the cheerful Intelligence
Of great Improvement in his health. lie vas
20 sail for = Thomas on tho 22d mr.
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>rAHurSG.-The Cass Eep,.ti'-1g saws that a
stab5iug atrav occurred near Decatur, Van Eu-
Zen county, on Satureay evening last ltarpear>
tia,two men, fsunefs-named stephen l. Crane
and -- ThompLius, residing about two mile.
from Decatur, got into "a 10" upon the above
evening, and during the iaeas, Thompkins stab
bei Crane IN rHe abdomen. iatiictin- dangerous
wound
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MAsorERA1ERs X MILwAUEEE.-A great mas
querale bal Was given in Ml"aGAcc about q
week ago. Tie 1Nslcs OF :ha: city, in the course
of a. article describing it, says one gentleman
fell in love with lis own sister, while another
man danced. talked AID promenadet with gen
,ler,.al in woman's dress three hours in the vain
hope Of finding out who the dear creature VS.
one Young man took his mother 70 the supper
and great Wa. the surprise Of both a. learning
h3w matters stood. One Of tie leading mer
chants gave hi. ring 70 ayoun. LAZY ii She VOL.
raise her mask that he might see her features
when i, was his own sister, who lie suppose
Vas at home with the yoo,lache, Two gentle
( men got in a warm dispute as 10 Who yoeng "a
dv With blsc}. domino Wa, and, after making
warsr Of two bottles Of champagne, found on
tina, the Young lady was the younger and M
chievous brother of the losing party
New-York daily tribune., 1859-06-29
INTERESTING FROM CANADA.

from Olr Own CofIcsfooctht
TORONTO, June "a, lc59.
The question Of forming Customs Union with
the United States is likely soon 10 engage some at
tention here. During the late session Of Parla-
ment, the Committee on Commerce reported in
favor of such Union, TO be established on the
principle of the German Zollverein. Owing TO
some informality-the want of quorum when the
report was adopted. l belieye-the report could
not be laid before the House, and the result has
been that it has up TO this time, been suppressed.
hear, however, that Mr.. Merritt, the Chairman
of the Committee, viii publish it shortly, when, of
course, the question will come under discussion.
The most obvious objection which, at first sight,
presents tseh to the minds of many persons against
such project is that, wearing the appearance OF
discriminating ssainst English manufactures and in
favor of American, il would encounter the Impe-
rial veto. The Committee, understand. have an.
ticipated this objection and endeayored TO neutral
ize IT. They show that the people Of the United
States consume more British manufactures Der
head than do thcee of Canada and that c0nse-
quenty, as they argue, the proposed Customs
Union would not operate disadvsntsgeously toward
England; that so far from decreasing the amount of
British manufactures consumed in Canada. il would
have the contrary effect. II the Imperial Govern.
ment could be convinced Of this, probably they
would have no objection TO the scheme. But if
there was reason to suppose that it would operate
to the disadvantage of English manufactures, they
would be sure to oppose it; and in such case
imperial 0ppOsiti0n would be fatal; for il s not
reasonable to suppose that England would consent
New-York daily tribune., 1859-06-29
male Neir. pursue. the hunter and lll. him, and

male Neins pursuee the hunter and hills him, and
the natives Of the interior say that in his Wild
rage he will then break the gun and twis. the
barrel a. if it were lead. From the strength Of
the animal, can easily believe this.
The female is / think, not to be dreaded.
have never seen one make stand, but suppose
that sometimes they might DO IT.
The Hesh of the Ngna is considered by the
Ashira people ss the greatest dainty.
Unlike the Chimpanzee, the Gorlllas never build
or construct nests; they sleep on the ground. The
old males never sleep on tree. The natives have
told me that sometimes the females sleeps on the
branches Of trees while the male sleeps at ths foot
of it to watch them; but this think is seldom the
case. have always seen the Ngina, when unsus-
pected, sleeping on the ground protected either by
big rocks or big trees. / have only seen them
on trees while eating, and then the male often
watches at the foot Of the tree. Their mode OF
progression is by aLfours, using their hands as
feet. They sometimes walk erect toward fruits
which obiice them to do SO in order TO get them,
but otherwise never.
In many countries, where the Gorilla was very
common, it has been impossible for me TO get near
them, they were so shy, and after two or three
days hunt in the forest none could be seen for
twenty or thirty miles round. They dislike to be
disturbed in their solitude, and though they come
round the villages, as have said, as soon as they
perceive that they are tracked, they will leave the
place.
As to the Gorilla attacking elephants or sacking
villages, these are but mere stories.
/ consider the male to be one Of the most
frightful and terrible animals in the world.
have made the discovery of another animal
while travelling in the Kong Mountains-a species
between the Ngina and Chimpanzee, and similar, in
some respects, to both of them. 1t is called Koua
OF Koulam Kamba it is very curious and it's face
is surrounded by whiskers. i have had but a sin
gle specimen of this extraordinary new species,
which is considered very rare by the natives of the
interior 1t is much larger than the Chimpanzee or
female Ngpa, but not so large as the male Ngna.