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Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-09

PROCEEDINGS OF THE ANNUAL MEETING OF
THE STATE AGRICULrURAL SocIETY-APRIL l,
1859 "A meeting of the Minnesota Agricul
tural Society was held, pursuant to public
notice at the Office of Judge sherburne, in St.
Paul, April 1859 ...., -. -,l 49, : -.
The meeting was called to order by the
President, Judge Sherburne. ss@ sa-1.-
The resignation of the Secretary, Mr.. John
Murray, was presented, and, on motion, &C
cepted
On motion, George W. Prescott, ESQ.,, was
elected to fill to the Office of Secretary occa-
stoned by the resignation of Mr.. Murray. Mr..
Prescott, not being present, j. W. Selby was,
on motion, elected Secretary pro tenn. g.. 3
Mr.. Welles presented his written resigna-
ton as Chairman of the Executive Committee,
which was accepted, and, on motion, Col.
John S. Prince was elected to fill his place as
Chairman of the Executive Committee.
On motion of Mr.. Wells, it was E..
Resot0ed, That an annual fair be held next Sep
TENDER or October, the time and place to be fixed
BY the Executive Committee
On motion committee of three, consisting
Of Messrs. Prince, Somers and Bass, were ap-
pointed to revise the Constitution and By
Laws, and report at the next annual meeting.
- :
Alta special meeting of the Executive Com
mittee of the State Agricultural Society, held
on the 1st day Of April, 1859, at the office of
Judge Sherburne, the following gentlemen
were present:
Judge Sherburne, President; John S. Prince,
II. P. Welles, j. W. Bass, Executive Com
mittee. .,. --
On motion, j. w. Selby, was appointed
Secretary pro tenn. &. "..t.
Voted. That advertisement be made for plans
and specifications of buildings for the Agricultural
College Of the State, to be located at Glencoe in
Mcleod county-said plans &c., to be commun-
Gated to o. John 5. Prince at st. Paul before the
LIST Of June next.
Voted. That the Executive Committee and Pres.
ldent visit the proposed site for all agricultural
college on the 10th of June next
IOteL, That the next Annual Fair be held at St
Paul, on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, the
9th, 9TH and 9TH OF October next.
Voted, That Hon. NJ. Sh erburne be requested to
deliver the Address at the next Fair.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-09

The remains Of Holden Putnam, who was
supposed to have been carried away, or muir
dered by the Indians while guarding sur
veyor's camp near Long Lake, last fall, have
been found. He was undoubtedly murdered
by the Pillager Indians. A reward had been
offered by the Executive for him.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-09
~ Mr.. Fayette Robinson. gentleman

81 Mr. Fayette Robinson, a gentleman of
considerable literary reputation, was one Of
the victims to the poisoning at Mrs. Betham's
boarding house in New York recently. He
died from the effects of the poison. He was
. native of Virginia, and besides writing for
some of the magazines, was the author Of
I" Mexico and her Military Chieftains, Organ
izat;on of the U. S. Army, and California and
its Gold Mines" books that have been widely
read. ..-r
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-09

"SoME M1L1rARY."-Maj.H HARDWOOD Iglehart,
staff officer, of the - brigade, Minnesota Mi
litia, entertained his brother officers and
friends, at his rooms yesterday, on the occa-
sion of receiving his uniform from the East.
The major looked well in his "new clothes"
and is an honor to the epaulettes.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-09

~ The Americans at Berlin, Prussia. to
the number of 20, were dined by the A'nerl-
can Ambassador, Gov. Wright, on Washing
TOMS birthday, and the veteran Humboldt
honored the occasion with his presence, and
responded to toast. He is now almost 80
and is rapidly failing within the last six
months.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-09

The Board of County Supervisors held their
April meeting on Saturday, and transacted
considerable business. The following art
among the matters brought up.
THE PRINTING OF THE TAX LIST.
Robt. A. Smith, the County Treasurer, sent
in lengthy communication to the Board, tell
ing them that he had done as he pleased and
suited himself in regard to the printing of the
Delinquent Tax List, Notwithstanding the
order of the Board, and given it to the I'io-
neer. He thought the Board had nothing to
do with the matter, and recommended that
the claim of the Pioneer and democrat be paid.
This was accompanied by an opinion from the
District Attorney, endorsing the view of the
Treasurer, and saying that in his opinion, the
BOARD of Supervisors cannot control the same
in any way" The communications were re-
ferred to a committee, but nevertheless, the
bill of 7, NJ. Newson for the publication of the
list g 1908 descriptions, $5sO.sO) was ordered
to be paid
DELINQUENT TAXES AND LAND SALES.
A communication from the County Treasu-
rer was submitted, showing the collections for
| Delinquent Taxes of the County for the years
precious to 1858, to be $4,000. No interest
was charged on the a,nounts-by order of the
Board.
The Treasurer was directed to include in
one certificate all the lands Of one person, that
may be purchased by the County on Tax
Sale.
ROAD MATTERS.
The various Roads and appropriations
therefor has always been matter of much
wrangling in the Board. The Fort Street
extension, and the "Afton Road" and othe,
matters were up also, but these being section
al, and not of public interest need not b,
given in full
| ...... FINANCIAL MATTERS.
Our last report mentioned the debate occa
stoned by the action Of the County Treasure
in relation to the reissue of County Bonds il
order to take up others overdue. This wa
legislated on last Saturday, by the passage o
a resolution prohibiting any County officer t.
issue bond or other evidence of debt with
out the same has been acted upon or author
zed by the Board.
The Treasurer then reported an indebted
ness of nearly thousand dollars for snteres
on outstanding County Bonds, and that Their
|, was no money in the Treasury to meet this
He asked an appropriation of sufficient amour
to realize in cash enough to pay the coupons
1T was referred.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-09

UCT1ON SALA.-..ON TUESDAY AZ.
n TERNOON at O'Clock, April z6sh, viii be sold 1t
Public Auction, on the premises, IS Of land more
or less located tween the boundary of Cannon
City and the East line Of T. Cressey's Homestead
80 acres About 80 of TINS land ID under sure
ror fence More than 20 have been plowed
and are now ready for the wheat and the harrow -
There Is Of woodland, and the remain.
der IL the richest kind Of prairie It within three
miles Of Rar,bau.t and Of the Cedar Valley Railrea-
It upon the great thoroughfare from Hastines and
Northnsld to st. Peter and Msnkato. Wood wstsr and
unsurpassed SOIL snd proximity to rarkst all render
this tract Of land exceedingly desirable for farm and
home. Sale positive. 5Tssms each. 6, .-c
Ct. Paul, March 26, 1ss0.WlW.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-09

THAT CAVE THE exploration of the cave
was attempted yesterday by numerous indi-
viduals, but strange to say, SO secret was the
matter kept by the workmen who discovered it,
that no one could find the entrance So it
caued in, and curiosity was set at rest.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-09

az q. H. Billiard, engaged In the for
warding business at Rochester. N. Y, ran off
from that city few days since in company
with a young widow, leaving wife and three
children, besides : large number Of creditors.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-09
Underhiil Acquitted.

JUNCTION, April 2.
The Court at Juneau, adjourned this morn
Ing. Underhill, who was on trial for the muir
der of his brother, was acquitted.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-09

~ The Chicago St. Paul and, Fon du
Lac K. R., under charter from the States
of Illinois and Wisconsin, is advertised to be
sold on the I'd day of June next, for the ben
fit of bond-holders for coupons due and I'M
paid in August 1857. james Winslow,
trustee)
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-09

MAMMOTH FIsH.-We received quite pres
ent yesterday in the shape of monster fish,
a Muscalunge, weighing eighteen pounds,
caught in the Minnesota river, by Flavien
Beaudette, of Mendoza. Mr.. B. is " around :"
every day or two with choice lot of pike,
nuscalunge, buffalo, and others of the pisca-
tory family, and citizens who have tooth for
Ash can get something nice in that line from
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-09
Incendiarism.
BosTON, April 9

BOSTON, April 9.
The Suffolk -four mills were destroyed by
fire this morning, with about 5000 barrels Of
flour, and large number Of bags of -four and
grain. The fire was undoubtedly the work
of an incendiary. The mills were insured for
$4,000. >.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-09
Fugitive slave Excitement.

HARRISBURG, Aprn 2.
U. S. Marshal jenkins arrested negro in
Market Place this morning, supposed to be a
fugitive slave. Intense excitement ensued.
but the officers succeeded in getting him off
to Philadelphia.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-09

az The Southern Cnofedsracy, published
at Atlanta, Ga, hoiSts the name Of A. II. Ste
phens for the Presidency, and the Hon. D. S.
Dickinson of New York, for Vice Presidency.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-09
Fire.

FoN Du LAC, April 2.
s. A. Nations sash, blind and door fac
tory, planning mill and grist mill, were de-
stroyed by fire at 4 o'clock this morning.
Loss, from 81 600 to 5000. No insurance.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-09

1t will be seen that the old City Officers
were in the main reelected.
The following are the Aldermen elected:
First Ward-Thos. Wheeler, Jas. Sweenv.
and VIM B. Newcomb.
Second Ward-D. w. G. Dunwell, Henry
Derricks, and James Molony.
The following are elected Supervisors
First Wdrd-Freeman James.
Second Ward-Geo. G. Dunwell.
The election passed off in the main very
quietly.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-09
d I E D..

At one o'clock, P. M, yesterday, of consumption,
DAVIS FEReusoN, in the forty fourth year of his
age.
The funeral will take place from his late resi-
dence ION st. Anthony street hilD at clock P. NJ
tomorrow, under the direction of the Order of
Odd Fellows. ~
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-09

AcQUIrrED.-Oscar F. jackson who was
taken from our Jail few days ago, to Mon
ticello, Wright County, for trial, on charge Of
numbering H. A. Wallace, was, after fair
trial, acquitted and discharged. The verdict
was given by the Jury without retiring.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-09

~ According to Washington on dit,
Gen. Geo. w. Bowman, of Pa, has purchased
the Unioa newspaper. and will take posses
sion on the 18th of April.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-09
We quote

We have Morrison, Washington, Chisago
and Goodhue County Orders for sale in sums
to suit taxpayers.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-09

PIONEER H. &. L. CoMPANY.-This Com
pany held an election on Wednesday evening
last, to supply vacancy in Offices.
Mr.. James w. Stevenson was unanimously
elected to the Office of First Assistant Fore
man, made vacant by the withdrawal of w.
o. Bokee.
Walter S. BARLEY. Esq, was then nomina-
ted and unanimously elected to the office of
Recording Secretary.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-09

TIE BILANsKY CHILDREN-At the session
of the County Board on March "a, resolu-
ton was presented to allow rs cents per day
to support the small children of S. Bilansky,
deceased, who by his death were thrown ON
the county for support. 1t was referred to
the Committee on Poor, and at the meeting on
Saturday taken up and passed. The appro-
priation is to assist their mother to bring them
up properly, and is, perhaps, the only plan
that could have been adopted.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-09

The FUNERAL OF Davis Ferguson took
place yesterday. A procession was impQssi-
bic owing to the state of the roads, and as
many of the members of the Order of Odd
Fellow as could procure conveyances attend
ed, and performed at the grave their customa-
~ service -..5.E u.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-09

The SEVENTH STREET ExrENs1oN.-We
learn that perfect shower of proposals are
being sent in for the work to be done on the
Seventh Street extension The extension,
when completed, will make that part of the
city very easy of access, and materially en-
nance the value of property over there. The
extension is designed to connect with the
shortest routes to Saltwater, Alton, &c.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-09

REAL EsTATE.-Report of sales by Geo. W.
Phipps, Third street, for March:
,l2O acres near Hudson, for VIM. Martin,
to Benedict \ Baker. ............ $4,000
400 acres near Taylor's Falls, to same par
ties -. ......:.. 1000
House and part of Lot 10, Block 8, Whit
ney's addition to St. Paul, to same par
ties .............. 1000
House and two Lots on Nelson Avenue,
Selby, McClung & Van Meters addition,
to same parties Zoo
N. w. quarter, sec. 2s, T. ia, lie w.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-09

OLIVIER. BANKER & Co., have put down
the price OF abstracts to tseenty:,fee cents.-
O. course they will monopolise business in
that line. -.''~1
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-09

In this city, on the 9Th inst, by the Rev. ]. D.
PoPE, Mr.. JOHN TANNER, of Dolphin, Ramsey
county, Minnesota, and Mrs. MARY KNIGHT, of New
York Oh.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-09

The PEOPLES THEATRE-The indomitable
VAN is on hand again, as will be seen by the
following item from the Lacrosse Democrat
III. Van Lew, the theatrical manager, l.,
abou: to open theatre IN St. Paul. A part
Of his company have been stopping at the
Pearl St. House during the past week, waiting
for the opening of Lake Pepn."
We observe that Harry is with them.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-09
LATEST NEWS.
Heavy Frauds Upon Uncle Sam.

New YORK, April 2.
J. Churchill Woods was yeSterda, held to
$4,000 bail, on charge of having perpe-
trated heavy frauds upon Government, in con-
nection with disbursements in the construc-
ion of the wagon road between Ell Paso and
TT. Yuma, CAL
The steamship Arago sailed at noon with
200 passengers and $S4S, 600 in specie
The Weser also sailed with ITO passen-
gers.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-09

ELECTION IN WEST ST. PAUL.-Our neigh
boring city across the Father of Waters held
her charter election on yesterday. Party
lines were not drawn-the election turning
entirely upon local issues and the personal
popularity of the candidates. VIM. Irvine,
Esq, was elected Mayor by majotity of
twelve votes over Mr.. Sellers. &,-:4%
The following Is the result: t'-s~' N'''' q
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-09

The Township election in West St. Paul
yesterday resulted in the total discontinue of
the Mickey ticket, except. R. A. Phelan, who
went in on three votes.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-09

"A LEGACY FROM ABovE.-At the Winslow
House yesterday, the boarders had an extra
dessert for dinner. Near the conclusion of
he meal, the plastered ceiling overhead, in
he middle of the dining room, opened with a
rush, and well-made foot and limb clad in
neat lasting gaiter and white stocking, pre-
truded through abouta foot and for couple
of minutes, astonished all beholders-and
then was slowly and with some difficulty
withdrawn. The explanation of the phenomi-
ma is, that some gas-fitters had taken up the
door of the entry above to introduce the gas
pipes, and some uncautious feminine sudden
ly slipped her foot into the opening. She was
not materially hurt.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-09

The Court House SQUARE TO BE ORSA-
MENTED.-We have often wished that our
Court House Square-now the muddiest,
toughest, most forlorn-looking place in the
City-could be fixed up so as to remove
its hideous bleakness from the public eye
DR.. j. F. Hayward, one of our most enterpri-
sing citizens, comes to the rescue, and offers,
in consideration of being allowed to quarry
some building stone from the ledge along the
Southeast corner, to improve and enclose the
Square, level it, build carriage roads and foot
walks through it, and plant seventy-five orna-
mental shade trees. This liberal offer was
accepted, and contract ordered to be made
with Dr. Fl. The work will be finished this
year, and will not interfere with ingress and
egeess to the Court House.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-09

A QUEER WoRLD.-An exchange says: 1.-THE
dissatisfaction that pervades the entire human
family is truly marvellous. We met genius
yesterday who was deploring that he hadn't
been educated for newspaper reporter, while
a day or two previous we overheard news
paper reporter bestowing left-handed blessings
upon his parental relative because he didn't
bring him up upon Blackstone and Chitty.
"That this is queer world, nobody can
doubt, who looks closely at matters and things
in general. In this world, every body-except
the writer of this article-wants to be some
body else. The lawyer would like to be a
judge, while the judge sets his heart upon the
Office of governor. Mr.. Scissors, the clerk,
envies Mr.. Crayon, the artist. The. merchant
works his body to emaciation, and his soul in-
to outer darkness, for the purpose of enjoying
life on farm. Mr.. Cauliflower, the ag,iDhl-
turist, doesn't believe in manure carts, and
attempts to find contentment in the excite
ment of the metropolis. The sailor supposes
that being ashore is but another name for ease
and plenty. The plough-boy takes very
different view of the world, and, after reading
yellow covered novel. about the. g Avenging
Pirate" comes to the conclusion that the only
way to taste beatitude in this world is to steal
Baltimore clipper and shoot "niggers' on the
coast of Africa. All these things force us to
the conclusion that the human family is a
queer institution. The moment they are
pleased they become dissatisfied"
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-09

MOUNDS lew. JHU
This last will probably be contested on
grounds of illegality.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-09

TOWNSHIP ELEcTIoNs.-We have returns
from several of the Township Elections. The
chairman of the Towns are al follows:
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-09

We WELCOME THEM-One of the many
signs of the times favorable to the future of
st. Paul, is found in the character of the men
who are now seeking homes and business To-
cations in this city. This is observed by eve
ry one, and but plainly shows how strong the
hold St. Paul has taken upon the popular
mind. No doubt many who are now coming
to this city, and seeking investments in real
estate, are persons who, previous to the panic,
believed prices too high here for city so
young, and so far in the great west.
Many there are who would differ in that
opinion; but of one thing we think all intelli-
gent men now concur, and that is, that there
Uil! be more money made IN st. Rtul in the
nezt ten gears, than has been in the last ten.
Our fast increasing trade, and the settled fact
that this city is, and will continue to be, the
great commercial centre Of the North Vest,
will attract the right kind of men, and we are
glad to welcome all such to our city, and re-
joice to see them make their homes with us.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-09
Monetary Matters.
Corrected by the Bank IF tho State Of Minnesota

Corrected by the Bank Of tho State Of Minnesota.
ST.. PAUL, March 5, 1859.
The principal feature in the money market
is the scarcity of Eastern Exchange. Bank
ers refuse to sell, with few exceptions, to any
but their regular customers. Outside parties
find it very hard to procure any, except for
gold.
There seems to be sufficiency of money
for the legitimate wants of our merchants
Banks are discounting to their regular custo-
mers at II per cent. for first class short time
paper.
The late issues on Minnesota rs have given
rise to considerable speculation, as to the re-
suits. 1t is to be hoped that country Banks
will make arrangements to redeem here, and
thus keep their circulation at par. At present
it is almost impossible to purchase exchangc
with currency not protected here.
Gold is accommodating owing to reluctance
on the part of Bankers to sell for other thar
currency which is convertible.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-09

THE BlLANsKY INvEsTIGATIoN.-The post
mortem examination of the remains (stomach,
&c. of S. Bilansky, who was supposed to be
poisoned, has given rise to considerable dis
cussion. First, the doctors here tried their
hands at the stomach with such tests as they
could procure, and in order to "make assur-
ance doubly sure" and to reduce the testi-
mony to certainty, the District Attorney got
an appropriation Of $3.50 made by the County
Board to send some competent person on with
the stomach, to have it properly analysed by
a celebrated New York Chemist. But here
the Coroner steps in, and says that reposing
full trust in Dr. Morton's skill, he submitted
the thing into his hands to make, or have
made, the proper tests, &C., and that at the
right time the result will be given in as testi-
my. The appropriation Of $3.50 was then re-
considered by the Board, and "at the proper
time" claims for the services rendered will no
doubt be urged on the Board to every ones
content.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-09

The BRIDGE.-The sidewalks on the bridge
are in progress. The huge structure is slowly
approaching completion, and one more short
span on the island will connect the two shores.
We understand its completion and opening
for travel is to be Appropriately celebrated, as
it ought to be.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-09

EMIGRATION CoMING.-Travel westward on
the La Crosse and Milwaukee Railroad is said
to be increasing daily. The emigration, or
some Of it, is certainly tending towards Min
nesota, despite the rush towards Pixies Peak.
But P. P. is about played out. Already there
is reaction-the tide is beginning to set back
the bursting Of the great humbug is begin
ming to divert the tide from its original desti-
nation, and turn it hither- perhaps to find
quiet homes on the fertile prairies of Minneso-
ia, or perchance to still keep on in search of
gold to Frazer River, via Pembina and the
North Pass. All accounts now agree that
the mines are a SELL" that there is little or
no gold to lie found there, at least in paying
quantities, and that the great rush to that re-
yon will cause suffering among the deluded
crowds. But those more sensible ones who
come to Minnesota, will find what they seek
\ profitable field for enterprise, good homes,
reward for industry, and plenty of chance for
digging-if not gold direct-what will bring
gold.