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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-06-03

A New CANDIDATE The Democrat yes.
terday announced the name of Judge G. c.,
r. Mitchell, of this city, as the Democrat c
candidate for Governor! We fear the Judge
has no ambition in this way, and will beg
leave to be excused accepting the question
able honor even officially offered to him by
his Democratic brethren, especially as an
acceptance would necessarily involve a
thorough canvassing of the State, rslin
quishment of home comfort and ease entirely
incompatible with the Judges general ideas
of personal propriety. We are inclined to
think, however, that when the source of the
introduction of our friends name is known
abroad among his party, the Judge would
stand no possible chance of securing the
nomination even if he desired it. We shall
keep our readers advised of the names of the
new candidates for the Democratic nomina
ton, as fast as they are gathered up from
the by ways and lanes of the Democratic
fold, and announced to the expectant world.
-Ddrenport Gazette, 28th.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-06-03

THE BEwILDERED PUPIL.-In a country
school the dominic was giving his Bible
lesson, with good ad,nonisher in the shape
of cane in his right hand. He asked q
young hopeful "Who created the heavens
and earth ?" The lad not being prepared
with q reply, the preceptor asked in louder
voice, at the same time raising his admon
isher in threatening manner over the
devoted head OF the boy, "who created the
heavens and the earth, the sun, the moon,
and the stars, stupid boy tell me immedi-
ately." The lad blubbered out. extending
his hands to protect his head, cit was /,
sir, pray forgive me, will never do it
again!'
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-06-03
THE MARKETS.

CHICAGO, June l.
Wheat-No. 1 red, $l.52@1.56; No. 2
red, $1.32@l.35; Standard Spring, Sligo
III; No. Spring, $l.oO@l.o3 Flour
Spring extras, $5.25@6.25 Winter extras,
$7.5O@s.5O. Corn, 67973c. Oats, 46@
4sc. Rye, $1.o5@l.1O.
NEW YORK, May 81.
Fiour-State and Western, $5.25@6.5O;
extra State, $7.25@7.4O. Rye -four, 1925
@4.5O. Wheat, $l.40@l.7O. Rye, CSC.
Oats 523@54c. Corn, 7s@s7c.
ST.. LOUIS, May 81.
Wheat-$1.5s@155 for No. l red Winter;
No. 2, ST 40 ; Standard Spring, $l.15@1.17;
No. Spring Spring, $1.05. Flour-Super-
fine, 1925. Corn, soc. Market very dull
throughout
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-06-03
REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION.

u u SVN sO.Ss
A STATE CoNv RNrIoN OF THR REFuBLIcANs OF
Iowa is called to assemble by their delegates, nj
the city Of Des Moines, at II O'Clock A. M. on
Wednesday, the 22i of June, 1889, for the nomina-
tion CT officers to bs elected at the general election
il October of this year. Candidates are to he Sc
lectsd for the offices of Governor, Lieutenant Cow
ernor and thr Judges Of the Supreme Court
The Convention will take such other action As may,
in its opinion. contribute to the success of the
principles and organization of the Republican
Party of this State, and Of the Union.
Every organized county will be entitled to one
Delegate in the Convention and to one additional
delegate for each 100 voters latter the first 1907
and for any additional fraction Of 50 or moro votes
cast at the last General Election for Hon. ELIJAH
SRiLs, NJ Secretary of state.
The attention of the Republican Central Com
mtteees of their respective counties is direct ed to
the FALLING Of the County Cow sn'ions for the ap-
rointment Of delegates in the rati" ah we stated
and for efficient organization preparatory 10 the
canvass.
Des Moincs, March 26th, 1859.
JOHN A. KAssoN,
Il. NJ. HoxE,
NJ. Ri en-,
d. N. Cooley, Rep. State Cen. Com.
q. h.JER"ME,
K. L. b. CLAGK.,
THOMAS SErLr,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-06-03

TKxAs.-The Democrats Of Texas have
nominated for Governor, II. r. Ruunels !;
for Lieutenant Governor, +. r. Lutb ok :;
for Commissioner of the General Land Office;
F. NJ. White, of Galveston-al all three the
present incumbents. A resolution in favor
Of the re-orcning Of the slave trade was
tabled, after stormy debate. Col. W. l..
Maui has been unanimously nominated for
Congress by the Democracy of the Galveston
District.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-06-03

Observation-Disclosures for the State
election is already begua, although the con-
test does not come off until October. Con.
siderable importar ee is attached to it, from
the fact that United States Senator is to be
chosen by the Legislature then elected, and
that two MINES ota Congressman may pos
sibly decide the political character OF the
House of Repre- sentatives. Elk Governor
Ramsay is pror osed by some of the papers
as the Republican candidate for Governor,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-06-03

ERrY.-Austria has commenced playing the
same game that is now being pursued in
Mexico, and was pursued by France during
the Revolution, and by England during the
time Of the Ref rmaion. The emperor, it
is said, has commenced the conGscation Of
Church property for war purposes. The
wealth of the monasteries in Austria is said
to be immense, and as every other means
of raising revenue has been exhan ted, this
is the only resource left to carry on the war.
1t is stated that representations are made
in Rome which will prevent such proceed
ing being denounced in that quarter.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-06-03

A NEW CANDIDATE Chester (Pa.)
Republican recommends John n. Reed, one
Of the Judges of the Supreme Court of that
State, as the Republican nominee for Presi-
dent. Senator Wilson named linn, last
winter, as one whose qualities would be can
vassed in that connection.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-06-03

~"Col." Louis Schade will be recollect-
ed by many Of our German friends here as
one Of the editors of the National Democrat
at Chicago. After disgracing himself, paper
and the community, he was kicked out OF
bis position. He has at last popped up in
Iowa, and is self-appointed gu rdian OF Re-
publican Germans in this State! Bah !
No respectable German citizen would touch
him with ten foot pole except to break his
head.--Dacenport Gazette.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-06-03

w Judgs Ranney, the Democratic nomi-
nee for Governor in Ohio, is Douglas DEM
ocrat. His associates on the ticket are sup.
posed to be Of similar stripe. It was an
object to get candidates not knoun to he
anything, but merely supposed" to have
opinions of their own. Their platform is q
string Of "glittering generalities,' got up
nnder the direction Of Senator Pugh, the
gentleman who SO long 'waited for facts"
before expressing an opinion on certain
ticklish question,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-06-03

APPROXIMATION OF CUBA. Hon. Thoma s
Butler King says the number of Cuban chill
dren now at school in TIE United States
may be estimated at from six to ten thous-
and. Added to this, the number Of visitors
from Cuba to the United States, in the year
1853, was between fifteen and twenty
thousand. In view of these facts, the sa-
vannah Republican thinks Cuba will soon
become Americanized, and We had best not
be in hurry about the acquisition of the
"Gem of the Antilles"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-06-03

CALIFORNIA The anti Leoompton Dem
ocrats of California are to hold their State
Convention at Sacramento on the 18th Of
June, some days in advance Of the Admin
istration convention. Movements are in
progress for union of all the anti Admins
tration forces, and the Broderick or anti
Lecompton men are confident Of carrying
the State.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-06-03
LIST OF LETTERS

REMAINING in the Post Office, at Musca.
tine, Iowa, June lst, 1855.
Persons calling for advertised letters are
requested to give the date of the list.
On and after Nov. 1st. the Post Office
will be open on Sundays, from 8 to 9 A. NJ.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-06-03
Republican County Convention.

The Republicans Of Mnscatins County will meet
in DELEGATE CONVENTION. at the city of
Nuscatinc, on SATURDAY, tire Nth day of June,
1859. at o'clock z. NJ, for the purpose of elect
Jug IL delegates to the State Convention to be held
1t Des Moines, on W Wednesday, juno ed, 1859, to
nominate Candidates for Governor, Lieut.. Governor
and Judges of tho Supreme Court.
The several Townships are requested to meet on
Saturday, tho Alb day Of June, at the usual places
for holding their primary meetings, and elect del
eyates to the said County Convention. Each tawn
ship will be entitled to on" delegate, and one nd
ditonal delegate for every fifty votes alter the first
fifty and for every fraction of twenty-five VOTES cast
for Elijah Sells, Secretary Of State, at the last
lection.
HUGH J. CAMPBELL,
II. Il. HlNE,
ASA GREGG,
County Committee,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-06-03

~The last conundrum is: f'What is
the difference between stubborn horse and
q postage stamp? You lick one with
stick, and stick the other one with lick"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-06-03

DEcL1sRs.-Humphrey Marshall declines
being again candidate for Congress from
the Louisville district, Kentucky.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-06-03

An OELEANIsr MOVEMENT IN PARIS Mr..
Bigelow of the Evening Post, writing from
Paris intimates that the Enperor's delay in
leaving Paris is owing to the discovery of a
combination among the dsaffected Orleanists
in the Quarter de Gernanie to make trouble
in Paris during his absence Gen. Chan
GARNER and Lamoriciere are said to have
benin tile combination. The Emperor was
aware of their schemes but made no arrests
for the obvious reason that he cid not want
the affair to get wind in Austria. He, how
ever, let the conspirators know that he was
aware of their operations, and fer gre.ter
security recalled the Duke of Malakof
from London and placed him at the head of
the home force, consisting Of 100000 men.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-06-03

EPISCOPAL B1sHoP OF NEW JERsBY.-Dr.
Openheimer has been elected Bishop in
place of DR.. Doane, lately deceased.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-06-03

Tue PORE AND THE VARS me persons
think that one of the results of the conflict
in Italy will be the determination of the
Pope; but they are very much mi taken
His holiness is just as safe as a wo,ran at
an Irish fair. The belligcrents are his
triends-as lastly and fondy as Paddy loves
the ladies--and while they will fight fero-
ciously all round him, they will suffer no
one to touch hair on the top of his head.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-06-03

~ Senator Pug'', of Ohio, made speech
to the Democracy Of Butler county, in that
State, on Saturday last, in which he passed
over the "dead issues" and claimed equal
friendship with both Buchanan and Doug
las. The exploit was a feat of double horse
equestriaHism that is hard to beat
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-06-03

TONE OF THE FRENCH PREs-.-A late
number of the Patrie says:
s'France is aware of the full extent of her
duty, and she is ready to accomplish it. She
accepts the necessities Of war which she has
not provoked, and which will be fruitful for
the repose and security of Europe. The
spirit of our troops is admirable. The fate
Of Italy, who has displayed so much mode.
ration and tirmness, excites the lveliest
sympathy among the population. The great
state corps unite devotedness to the noble
ideas Of the Emperor. This was proved by
the acclamations which followed the COM
munication of the message to the Senate and
Legislative Corps"
The Courier de Paris expresses itself in
these terms
Gall is well. France has one admirable
quality-when it comes to the point of draw
ing the sword, political parties forget
their grievances, and material interests
their timidity. A week ago the war was
unpopular; to-day it is accepted by all
classes, by every opinion. The nation pro-
nounces itself, as it has always done in the
grand days of sacrifice, to the cause OF JUS
tice and liberty. 1t moves like one man
with one heart and enc idea. Napoleon III. :,
like his uncle, has picked up the gauntlet
thrown down to democracy. Like Napoleon
L, he is, in his turn, the true knight of
civilization. He handles the sword of uni
versal suffrage. He is about to expose his
life, like genuine chief OF the Gauls and
Franks. The entire nation is prepared to
follow him. The hearts are united, the
movement has been given, France is on the
march,"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-06-03

wA Cincinnati shoemaker advertises
s'ladies' CATERS that are much admired by
gentlemen"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-06-03

The ATLANTIC CABLE REpIvIvUs.-
New York correspondent Of the Philadelphia
Press writes, under date Of the oath inst, as
follows:
The Atlantic Cable is again to be taken in
hand by Cyrus W. Field, who goes to Europe
next week to renew his labors for Geographic
communication between the two continents.
He is sanguine Of success as ever, and thinks
that with the improvements that have been
made during the year past, and the expert
ence gathered in the first effort, the next ex.
pertinent will be practical success.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-06-03

~ Marriage, like fddling, depends a
great deal upon the beau-ing.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-06-03

WHAT "THEY SAY."-They say Senator
Douglas Slave plantation down in Mississippi
has been badly submerged by the Spring
foods. His plantation in this respect resem-
bles his prospects for the Charleston Conven-
ton. They say, too, that he fatty denies
having cndcavored to reconcile the differences
between himself and Buchanan. According
to the givings-out Of the Buchanan Jenkinses
at Washington, he is "aat' for denying it.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-06-03

GTThe Congregations! Association of
Michigan, now in session at Detroit, have
repuaiated the American Tract Society at
New York, and endorsed the Cincinnati and
Boston Societies.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-06-03
REPoRr OF THE Rock ISLAND BRIDGE Con-

RKPoRr OF THE Rock ISLAND BRIDGE Com
M1ssloSERs.-The Davenport papers of 3lst
contain an extract Of this report. The Gas-
sne remarks, that, although the report is
adverse to the bridge, something more will
be necessary to take it down. After stating
some of the well known principles of bridge
building, to show how far they have been
conformcd to or departed from in the cree
ton Of the Rock Island Bridge, the Commits
sioners say:
ain applying these principles to the Rock
Island Bridge, the Board is constrained with
extreme regret to report that all have been
violated thus rendering the bridge not only
an obstruction to the navigation Of the river
hut one materially greater than there is any
occasion for"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-06-03

80 Charles w. Darrigan made high bid
for the Philadelphia Postmastership a day or
two since, at Democratic meeting, when he
spoke after the following highfalutin style
Let us rally enthusiastically to the support
of Democratic principles and Democratic
Administration, that is pledged for the
preservation Of State Rights, and, consc-
quently, the Union. In proportion as the
Opposition vent their curses upon the Presi-
dent Of our choice, let us take him closer to
our hearts and shield him from their ruthless
attack:
Like some tall cliff that lifts its awful form,
Swells from the vale and midway leaves the storm,
Though round its base the rolling clouds are spread
Eternal sunshine settles on his head"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-06-03

4 TEST OF THEIR SINCERITY. The Democ-
raey pretend to be good deal exercised be-
cause Of the adoption Of the two years
amendment to the Constitution of Massachu-
sets. Yet that party, not in any State or
Territorial capacity, but in its national
capacity, attempted to deprive the foreign
born citizens of Minnesota of any participa-
ton in the formation of State Government.
That was an outrage greater than the people
of Massachusetts, have been guilty of. Mas.
sachusetts impairs the rights of no person
now citizen. She only applies the rule to
those who are to come in hereafter. The
proposition of the Democracy with regard to
Minnesota was to deprive persons already
citizens Of their just and proper franchises,
as well as all who were thereafter to come in.
In that attempt they were defeated by the
Republican Congressman. But we heard no
thunders Of indignation, nor even any mild
remons1Rence, from the Democratic press,
against s effort Of their representatives.,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-06-03

ORGANIZATION OF THE REPUBLICAN PARTY
IN kANsAs.-An organization Of the Repub-
lican party was effected at the Convention
held at Ossawatomie, May 18th, and sound
and forcible platform was unanimously and
enthusiastically adopted. \ more eloquent
and comprehensive document, more exactly
and satisfactorily explaining the aims and
spirit Of the party, has not appeared under
the auspices of any convention in the States
IIenceforth the Republican cause and the
Free State cause in Kansas are substantially
one, and together they are bound to triumph
over every obstacle, as the Free State cause
has hitherto triumphcd over the violence of
Border Rufiians and the arms and intrigues
of two Democratic Administrations. Such
is the upshot and outcome of deliberate
effort, organized and led on 10y Douglas and
Atchison, by force and fraud and party power,
to reduce that great region from her high and
hopeful position rs a rich, free territory, to
the dullness and degradation of slavery
Five years Of incessant struggle, originating
in that effort, have resulted in the substantial
establishment Of freedom in Kansas and the
disorganization and destruction of the party
that attempted to abuse her.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-06-03

CITY OF MUSCATINE
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-06-03

.OUJoSG.
; The inventor of lucifer matches, Mr.. John
Walker, Chemist, died at Stockton, Eng
land, early in May, at the age of 70 years:
Mr.. Walker made the discovery Of the use of
''lucifers" several years ago while expert.
menting with various chemical substances,
and for considerable time he realized a
handsome income from the sale of his
matches in boxes at Is. Cd. each.
A foreign exchange says :-s'For nearly
two months the Rev. G. G. Finney, of Ober-
lin, Ohio, has been preaching at the Dor.
ough- Road Chapel, during which time he
has delivered six sermons every week. The
attendance has been we'll sustained through
out, and on Sunday evenings the chapel has
been crowded. Mrs. Finney has also con-
Quoted series of meetings for women in
the afternoons, which have been productive
of great good"
On thursday last, two hod carriers at the
new custom house at Portsmouth, New
Hampshire, bantered each other on their
relative strength. TO test it, they increased
the contents Of their hods by degrees until
each bore on his shoulder hod weighing
twenty one pounds, and seventy wet bricks,
weighing about four and q half pounds each
lucy ooCu oVI0 suo W0ASue Va ooO pouu0S,
and ascended ladder twenty feet with
their burdens. They were preparing for
heavier load next time, but their overseer
forbade them.
The Utica Observer announces the ap-
preaching marriage of Mr.. John Heenan,
the '.Benlcia Boy" ito beautiful young
lady of high position, socially and artist
cally, who has been regarded by the artists
of Cincinnati with much admiration; who
has great talents, and writes great deal
for various periodicals. She was born in a
soldiers barracks, and educated as Sol.
dier's Daughter This was case, on
both sides, of love at first sight Some
bloodthirsty brothers, however, have sworn
to bar the marriage, and the young lady is
closely watched; but there is no doubt of
the 'Benicia Boy and the Military Star
being married, in spite of all these pugilis-
tic displays by her Porkopolis admirers"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-03-07
WINTER GOODS.

nlKE'S BOOT AND SHOE EMPORIUM rs
H. well filled with all kinds Of goods in hi lin,
Ter the season.
osershoes, in quality, price and extent Of variet,
decidedly the best stock in the city. They must b.
sold.
siippers-Toilet, Dancing ard Common, 70,
Ladies', 0entiemsn, Misses, Boys, Youths ano
Children. Very cheap.
Waterproof Boots, hair lined, and campaigned
with gum or leather soies.
Dress and common Boots Of every description. on
hand and made 10 order. ALL CUSTOM WORK
WARRANTED.
In addition to the Boot arm Shoe businees Duke
is Agent for two oi the best Sewing Machines or.
tant--W cod y Patent and j. III. Singer Il Cos-oi
which he keeps specimens constantly ON hand
Singers Family Sewing Machines are now sold fol
so. Persons wanting good Boots, shoes or Sew
ing Machines, will find this just the place to &c
them. Remember tits no trouble TO chow good
Machines ~ The "BI1 BOOT" Store, No. I'd
MainSt., keVkuk, Iowa.
nuvlSd
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-03-07
FROM o. n. sCnIvEr,s AGENCY

GR AND TRUNK RAILnO y
or CANADA.
~ DELIGHTFUL & ROMANTIC ROUTE-G4
PROM rHx wEsr 70
Bottom, NeU York, and the Eastern States
pfa the Michigan Central, Great Western,
OgdensbnvsA PcYMoni CenfvGi, ard
GRAND TRUNK RAILROAD OF CANADA.
Passengers by this route have m opportunity Of
visiting some OF tho. grandest and moet Won
derful scenery In the world, including Toronfe,
Niagara Falls, Spspcnson Bridge, Thousand ISLANDS,
Rapids Of the ST. Lawrence, Quebec Montreal, White
Mountains, the Tubular Bridge, (aearig FRO miles In
length, Lake Champiain, Fails of Moatmorcnrt,
Hudson Riuer, etc, etc.
On and after May l, 1853 Baggage will be
Checked Through from Chicago.
TO EHlGIxANTs.
Passages may be secured at the Office VI the Cops>
pany in Chicago by SAILING ships from London,
Liverpool, Plymouth, Glasgow, Bristol, Hull,
Aberdeen and Montrose. An agent Of tho q RAND
TRUNK RAILROAD superiniends the re napvai Of
emigrants and baggage at Quebec free Of charge.
Fare from $50 to $35 to Chicago, including
cooked provisions.
The Mammoth Steamship
LEv VIA n N N.
OF &c, 800 TONS AND TOO FEET LONG!
Is under contract to this Company for one or more
trips to Portland. Tourists return tickets from
Chicago to the principal towns In Europe will
shortly be issued. Tickets from Chico 70 for all
points East, also for the Levinthan, or for the
O. S. Co.'s ships, can be obtained ut the Office
of the Grand Trunk Railroad, No. SO Dearborn
street, Chicago.
J. wARRACK,
Agent of Grand Trunk X. II. Co., of Canada.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-03-07
Nursery.

~, Currant, Raspberry. Blackberry 1.-THE LAwton)
Bushes. strawberry Plants, Rhubarb, Evergreens,
Roses, &C., for sale at the lowcst cash prices
Having been In the business for the past eight
years. We are prepared to furnish Trees which have
been tested and TO give all necessary instructions
with regard to their culture.
All orders filled promptly.
Nursery on the Plank-road, near the city.
KAY Il BERNARD.
keokuk, Iowa, Jan. 10, '56 .dAw3m
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-03-07

Peach, Plum and Cherry Trees, either Standard or
Dwarf, Grape Roots or Cuttings Currans, Coos
berry, Raspberry and Black berry bushes, together
with Evergreens and Ornamental Shrubbery, will
receive prompt and faithful attention.
Trees delivered IN any part Of the City free Of
charge.
Nursery Grounds in the Western part Of the
City, on Des Moines Avenue.
q. o. HILTON,
Late Hubbcll h Hilton.)
keokuk. SAINT q. 1858-dkw