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Smyrna times., 1859-12-29
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Wrnre not able 10 present, in our present
issas. ear useal variety of reading matter, in
esnssqaence sf the observance Of Monday as a
hasidpy Indeed, We are not sure that We did
nzAs 10 issuing tins week ut all. out should
uike' have iuiowee the course OF our local
es,enposaries in Maryland, this aud other
States, who 20 on tie principle that printers
ssea soms rest and recreation as well as other
propls.
Smyrna times., 1859-12-29

Iosus FAruus.-During the storm of Sstur-
day night. says the Whig, as the o'clock train
from Baltimore approached the Ekton depot,
large light was observed coming down the
railroad. in an opposite direction; it was sup
posed to be another train, and caused some ex-
citement in apprehension of collision. Or
investigation il was found that il was not 0
train, but an Ignus Fatuus. or - Jack with Tbs
Lantern." as il 10 more commonly called.
Smyrna times., 1859-12-29
Smyrna Advertisements. A
HOlsd0u Presents.

THE subscriber bces 10 inform his friends that he
is determined to retain The reontatdu Of having the
LARGEST, CHEAPEST and REsy'r Tassortrnent OF
IOfS and FANCY GOODS. m Smyrna He has an
endless variety OF Wooden Tin. Iror Glass. Willavv
Inda-rubber, China Paper. and Candy 1OYS ocevery
Imaginable design Handsome Preasent far vanng
persons deliclons Mixtures ana Other 1,andias -
var Bunch Seedless, aad Valencia II ASINS orr
hENIS, CfFRON, &c, materials for Ance Pies Ap.
pie Mince and other Pies. All kinds OF CAKES.
wholesale andfetsIl-Iound Cakes. Hread, Rusk &C.,
HENRY BEARNE
dec io-im. Market ST., SMYRNA Del
Smyrna times., 1859-12-29
Written for The Smyrna Tines.
The Right Kind of a Present.

MR. EDIroR;-- Doubtless many ofyour read
ers are thinking of making New Years prss-
ent TO some Of their young friends. Will they
allow nle, through your columns, 10 suggest a
most valuable one, that wsuld be highly sppre-
ciated. and would be had in constant remem-
brance both in youth and old age, and cheap
wilhall
For the small sum ofon dollar, any Of them
can secure. as present, for his or her friends,
card, which will admit them to the use Of the
Smyrna Library for one year, and instead of
presenting them with single book. this will
give them the use of hundreds, and perhaps be
the means ofexciliog in them desire for men.
tai and moral culture, whose benefits shall be
as lasting as eternity.
What more appropriate than such presentl
Isa gift designed 10 please tie one to whom it
is made III am sure such one would create
the most agreeable emotions. Is il intended 10
benefit I'll think it would be very difficult TO
place within the reach Of any youth greater
boon. Would he see good results from the
gift !--such one might not only be the means
of infinite benefit to himself. butte his race
/ Ifit be true, Ms. Editor, that all true progress
must be made through intellectual and moral
development, how can such progress be made
but by placing within the reach of al The
means Of such development? And it we would
contribute 10 this end, let US not only strive Il
seek such facilities ourselves, but also ID piac,
them within the reach of others, especially lh.
youth.
i Suppose every one whose attention thee,
lines may arrest, should think for moment o
some one who would be glad 10 have access i
i, the Library. and Of the little Inconvenience j
would subject him to, to give that access. W
, should instead OF having our scores, soon hav
our fiftIes, aye, hundreds-as we ought to have
trust that the attention will not only be al
rested, but that prompt action will be the re
: suit Of this communication, anil that The hearl
of many, both of giyer and receiver, may b
. made glad by such present during the ensuin
holidays.
Smyrna times., 1859-12-29
n oTICE 7: /.

The annual election for President. Vice Pres
ident, Recording Secretary, Corresponding
Secretary, Treasurer and three Managers,
composing Board Of Trustees for the
Smyrsa Library Association, 10 serve the
ensuing year, will take place at the Library
Rooms, in the Odd Fellows Hall, ON Thursday,
the 5th of January next, at the Of o'clock. p.
m. All the stockholders are especially invited
TO attend, personally.
BY ORDER OF THE BOAD.
r. d. HoFFEcKER, Cor. Sec'y.
Smyrna, Dec. 29lh, SEW.
Smyrna times., 1859-12-29

MR. JOAN II. BEwLEy offers for sale OF rent
the hotel and farm known as the " Keen's Land
ing Hotel and Farm Il; also, two-story frame
dwelling in this town for rent.
See, also, advertisements of w. NJ. Bell, w.
C Elason. L Beck, III Coulter and ;. Teacher
Wanted"
Smyrna times., 1859-12-29
rile Pre$idens's aies.age,

Tie Pres dents Message was sent to both
H,asex Of C<neyess on Tuesday afternoon. In
e,ns equence Of the Printers saking holiday on
Noalay. there wer.i no daily papers on Tues
day. aal not having yet read the message, con-
.sqaenlly cannot speak Of its contents.
Smyrna times., 1859-12-29
REMOVAL.

EAT0N'S STORE has been removed from near
the centre of the town to WEST SMYRNA, where
he will be pleased TO receive the calls OF his friends
and The public. His Store is well supplied with new
and complete stock Of DRY GOODS, GROCERIES.
QvEENSWARE. &c. which will be sold a: Reduced
Prites. &rThe Highest Prices paid four COUNTRY
PRODUCE. Don't forgnt TO ca--at the New Store,
West Commerce Street, Smyrna, Del mars.
Smyrna times., 1859-12-29

MARYLAND AND DELAwAsE RAILRoAD.--Gen.
Tench Tilghman has been re-elected Presiden,
OF this road. The annua report states that
among the subscribers to tile stock of The COM
pany. is firm in Baltimore for $4,000. Pro-
posals for the construction of the entire road
have been received, but not yet opened. Oi
these the report says:
From partial examination Of these bids
they are induced to believe that contract may
be nude on terms advantsg Qua to the company
and also to the contractors, and they cannot
douot The readiness OF the ctmmuniy 10 furnish
the means when they can be satisfied that an
additional subscription Of of$l25,000, if made be-
iors there IS material rise in prices, will GER
iasaly effect The completion ef the entire road
IN eighteen months from ibe commencement oi
operations; and this too without the appropria-
tion from the State Of Maryland, which viii be
required for the purchase ofcars and machinery.
Smyrna times., 1859-12-29

THE Stockholders OF the Smyrna Library
Association will observe in another column the
notice Of the Annual Election Thursday, the
5th Of Jan'y next. Il is desirable that they
oil should attend.
Smyrna times., 1859-12-29

WIS woui sgaiI remind our citizens Of the
Tesnperanc< Conyenlion to be held st the Nj.
4 church. Id this t,wn, Thursday Of this week,
% comsnenes. At II o'clock, a. N. Let all at
sead who eai.
Smyrna times., 1859-12-29
slLYNNAs ,DlkA,
rHJRsDAY, DEcEmBER 30, 1859.

qylg !. III jfES" is published Ersry Thursday. 5y
,:sar. b. HosfgSxsR. Elito, aud Proprietor at The
Yxsap-raxeI Hall. Smyrna, Del.
s-susscsaPrrox.-Oa year ssl so ia ADVANCE
~ 90 II hot paid til cad of the year. No paper
.~,,fiastl uafd al arrears are ,said--only at The
,sisa Of fss PabIisier.
sssry square Of l2 lisss or less first
r,,;oa. 30 Cts; each subsequent Insertion 70 cts
,;hral arrsrrsme~ts ads NTH yeariy aad half
vs,ny adparissesI
Smyrna times., 1859-12-29

Snow BtRDs.--The arctic temperature and
snow-lke aspect Of the weather. during the last
few days, have brought to our door-yards in
great numbers these familiar lttle visitors from
northern regions. which are almost the only
winter companions of man, among the feathered
Tribes, ia this latitude. The singular fancy of
the little fellows for living in the regions of pe-
rpetual snow storm, makes them interesting OBJ
jects of notice Differing so entirely from
nearly the whole feathered race, in its great and
characteristic feature of migrating from cold
TO . warm climate during winter, these eccen-
trio little Hyperboreans make their appearances
here in the fall, heraldug the first snow-storm
f,he season, and remain as long as there isany
prospect of busting their jackets with snow
fakes, or cooling their toes upon the sleet-cov-
erea twigs of their airy sleeping room. And
upon the FIRST symptoms Of bursting buds, or the
soft signing of April breezes. the little Arctic
gentlemen pack up iaeir traps and are off to
the higher latitudes of earth, to raise up ano-
ther generation entertain lhe same predictions
for "cxlreme northern views" Whether
,heres anything peculiar in theirblood or tenn
perament that units them constitutionally for
living under southern temperature, we leave
for Naturalisls TO determine, that their de-
cided Northern proclivities will rank them as
sectionalsts" aud most likely be considered
unconsttuiionaI" by ouf Federal Judiciary,
we have no doubt whatever.
Smyrna times., 1859-12-29
Cedar Rails for Sale.

cTNIlE sphkcFiher residing near Tayors Bridge. in
l. Apmtuniihnk Hundred, would respectfully
cull the a.xeain al Farmers and others his su Pc
fos lul ..r CEuNE RAIIS--numberng 10 or IL
lrH0UkA ieh wall be sold reasonable rates
| Als5 ~ ol cJ.pAR POSTS for sale Apply 10.
| d sddreAs The sutarlsber al Taylofs Bridge r. %
! fAuciRlJF R0BEKr JOHNSON. s
Smyrna times., 1859-12-29

THE Asia brings us intelligence of the deeth
of Thomas DE Quincy, the opium eater, which
happened on Thursday, the 9Th of Decetaber,
at Edinburg, having considerably passed the
term of three score years aud ten.
Smyrna times., 1859-12-29

ssxow is falling. From present appearances
sAe ! Holidays viii end with the merry caime
nf .leigh-belIs.
Smyrna times., 1859-12-29

The reason Of the Peninsular Ners not
reaching us week before last is explained in Its
last issue the bundles toere stolen from The
cars. None of the subscribers furnished by
mail receised their pupers. The accommoda-
ting Postmaster at Milford. d. w. N. Dorsey,
Esquire, says stsHS News has refused to distribute
the Post Oiics bundle, aud the subscribers in
the neighborhood will hereafter have to 60 10
the priting Office to get their papers,
N. B.-The above papers spoken of as lost
have turned up at last. ailsr journey, or other
wise, ofnearly Two week--reaching Us on Mon
day of the present week. In it we find the
names of 7e Of The prominent men Of Milford
who came out 10 protest against The attempt
as they express it. "of a few men 10 dictate
sentiments for The putlic press in our midst-~-
We hope that liberty Of speech and OF the press
are among the dearest rights of American cili-
zens, for which our fathers in The Revolution
shed their blood, and to maintain which we
think no sacrifice too dear. We have esteemed
Il a credit TO our community that an indepen-
dent press has been sustained among US an,
while we do not individually endorse all tha
has appeared in the columns Of The Peninsula,
Nescs aud Adyerfiser, we yet desire to have j
understood that in our community every indi
yIdual may erjoy The proud prerogatiye of al
American citizen, TO think, speak, write an,
print his sentiments on any and every matte
of public interest, with entire freedom AM
safety"
Smyrna times., 1859-12-29

,sour 80 600 bushels Of corn were delivered
II sssnyrna Landing last week.
Smyrna times., 1859-12-29
usOR SALE.
PUBLIC SALE.


THE subscriber will sell. at public sale, at
his residence, four miles from Smyrna. near
HofIecker's Mills, on the main road leading
from Smyrna TO Dover, on THURSDAY, the
29lh inst, the following personal property, viz:
A Horses--twco OF them are blooded and fine
travellers, three of them are also good brood
mares; | Colt, two years old; !, head Of Mules,
8 good Mich Cows. part OF which are fresh ;
~ full-blooded Devon Ball, LOT nkzrzn
~ <of yearliug Calyes--half Dew yI7dSST
I1ZA-on. l yoke Of good work Ok ---<a---z1-
en-. Wagon and harness, Q Ok Carts, Wheat
Drill, 2 Wheat Rakes, Horsepower and
rhresher and Cornsheler. 2 Hand Shelters,
Wheat Reaper; also. Plows, Harro,vs, and
other Farming Utensils. Cafriagss--ons
new; crop Of Wheat on the ground-54 bus
sowing. Lot Of Top and Blade Fodder.-abou
5000 sheaves. 6000 of which are very superior
| lot OF Pork alss, Hosehold and Kitchen Fsrni
1 ture, such as Carpets, Tables, Chairs, Beds
| Bedding, &c.
! TERMS :--All sums under $40 cash, owe
that amount credit of aine inonshs Will b
given, with note or bond an6approved security
Sale 10 commence at o'clock, a. M.
i dec 90 '59.ls. ISAAC REGISTER.
Smyrna times., 1859-12-29

A DEMocRArIc UNloN MEETING" will be
held at Blackbird on Saturday next, IL o'cI'k,
m.
Smyrna times., 1859-12-29
Miscellaneous Advertisements.
FGis y Winter Goods!
Thomas wv. Evans a, Sso

Oe
Have row open for inspection one OF the LarQes<
"A and lfandsOmest assortrneLts of Ladies' Dress
Goods TO be found in the country selected carefully
WIN view Of suiting all tastes The stock will be
iound To embrace variety Of goods in all prices =
among The articles 10 be found their extensive es
lablishmenl are .
silks OF all kinds and prices;
Shawls in the new est designs:
Eioaks-- The Latest ParsSlyIes;
fopllns, Nous. de Laines, Vaencas.
Lhalle s, Chinz, and other Lew textures OF this ss.
sons importations - $500 :
Lace Goods, Embroideres the newest Novelties. "a
SioNes. Wells. MiiIs. handkerchief, &C.;
mourning Goods, a full assortment;
WhI'e Goods in every texture;
Hosiery oiIhe best makers, with full sioek oroba,
goods worthy visit Of inspection.
large portion Of T. w. E. g. Co.'S stock is their
own IMPORTATION, one oiihe firm visiting Europe ties
year 10 make purchases thus enabling Them 10 offer
10 their customers the newest and most lashonahIa
styles and textures, simultaneous ih their apnear
ance IN Europe They have also purchased largely
TINS season al the Auction Sales and can thus afIr 10
give their customers the full benefit Of the Deprecia
ted Prices, resulting from excessive lmporlations-
Ladies and others from this vicinity visiting the civ
VIII mud Inai call al this establishment will repay
them. 'Sr~y
SIS aud $50 Chestnut street,
nz4-6i) Opposite Grard House, PHILA DELPHIA.
Smyrna times., 1859-12-29
LO Ok He Il E!

Why is il that such crowds OF smiling happy people
daily and hourly leaving the door Of The Mechss
cs' Solel lts because they glad that iaey have
now gss Store where they cnn get everything that
they possibly want. either 10 eat, drink use or
wear and al sneii asionshingy Low Prices that the
rush tremendous the full and elegant assor-
rpent Of all kmds of GOODS OF which they buy Great
ialgsins. and gJ on their way reaic ing
Persons wishing WALL PAPERS will do welt to
give call We have the largest. best and cheap
est assortment ever offered in this county The stock
OF DRY GOODS, GROCERIES. PROVISIONS, No.
to,,s, Bools Shoes, tlaeenswafe Gallery, Whips &C.
ID unsurpassed alithe Mechanics Store, West Com.
merce street, Sniyrha. Del.
marl7 ]. r. WILLIAMSON.
Smyrna times., 1859-12-29

FATAL AccrDENT.--We learn from the PEI
ninsular Neacs, that on Thursday week, Mr..
Wiley, living in Naniicoke Hundred. came ID
bis death in a sudden and unexpected manner
He had made arrangements to kill his hogs on
that day. and one of his hands not coming a,
soon as he expected. he jumped on his horse to
see why be did not come. He urged the horse
off at foil speed. and before be bad gone hun
dred yards the horse stumbled and fell, throw.
ing the rider, with great force, head foremos
upon the frozen ground. His family immedi
ately ran 10 him, aud found him insensible, will
The blood running from his care. He was taker
up. carried to the house. aud physicians called
No bones were broken except the collar bone
but II was supposed that the violent conclusion
had rupsured the brain. He continued in lhi
insensible condition, in spite of every effort /,
restore him, AID died on Saturday evening week
Smyrna times., 1859-12-29

CURIous.-'The capital letters w. X. p. sp-
pesred three times. and 10. b. c. in italics twice.
on the right arm of Nimrod French, OF Middle.
town, few weeks ago. AZ they were pro-
duccd without any apparent human agency the
circumstance seems rathe; curious. Thus far
no solution Of the mystery has been given
The young w,lfan was ia good health whea
the letters raised, spd they disappeared 10 .
short time, lesving behind b slight burning sem
satIon.
The above we take fr1m the Republican
which. to as. seems very Ffenchy.
Smyrna times., 1859-12-29

I" "'rnu RonxrcE oE To-Day" poem read
BY Rev. Geo. A, Strong, Of Wilmington, Del.
ia Wards Hall. On "Wednesday evening Isss
was fIne production, cortainiog many hns
passages; and, what j. I'tt alwdys The cas<
wi,h this kad " lisera'ura a--inseFsiing the en-
tire audience. MI 81 srunc'atioa Was alnsos
perfect--evefy syllable distinctly understood
and many Of die conceptions worthy Of our old
y I'D Distinguished posts
/ Arfpynxun,tr.G Gey'r Ilufton has appoints
Hiso3r< relf fhnoos Esq,, late netnbef of N
i lA2 1toxos 34pties u khe Place 10 and III
Smyrna times., 1859-12-29

u 6uy k>>I Exhihitino
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-12-16
The Crisis Of Oar Fate.

zsFor the first time in the history of the
Republic, passport has been required to
enable citizen to enter the dominions of
State of the Confederation. What has made
necessary this precaution of protection and
security, SO universal in the old, but 50 -un,
heard of in the new world? Why has the
Governor of Virginia been compelled, as
the telegraph informs us, to exact Of men
desiring to enter certain portions Of Virgin
ia authentic permission from him? Who
and what have inspired these acts Of unex-
amplcd precaution on the part Of sovereign
State3 Are the men who have occasoned
the alarm which now holds in its relentless
grasp the people Of Virginia, in any sense
iegretful of the words and deeds which have
driven the men of the cod Dominion"
from their peaceful pursuits to take up arms
4Gd march and counter march in the defence
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-12-16
SALES OF LAND.
Commissioners SgFc.

IN pursuance oftwo decretal orders OF tho Cir
L cult Court, Of Augusta County, in the case OF
Francis Bell Il a!s.j John e. Riley ais will
offer pubic sale to the highest bidder, - front
oftie Conrt-hoHsa of A"gustd.on Wedns.Gay, tie
2[st, day Of December. 1859. 7at II O'Clock, NJ. a.
bout FIFTY ACRES OF LAND; situated about
miles west Of Stanton, on the Parkersbupg road
being the same iand purchased by said John r..
kiey,-3of Phillips. Hartman, Imboten aud McCue.
The la-d is said to be in excellent condition,
and the improvements pretty good. Persons
dearovs O.. obtaining information in regard to the
land, can obtain it BY calling at my Office in Staun
tor -.
#TERhS OF SALE.--A sum in hand sufficient tc
pey cost of suit and sale, and the balance in six,
twelve and eighteen months, the purchaser execu-
the title to the land ret aimed as ultimate security
WIN. II. HARMAN, Conner.
NcT. Is, lS59--tds.-Spec. Copy-pr. fee So
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-12-16
Barred in EMgy.
SALEM, Va, Dec. 3, i

SAIEM, Va, Dec. ., Io5J.
At & :u3eting Held by the Students Of
Roanoke College December, Sd, 1859, d..
B. Strouse was called to the Chair, and a
Secretary being appointed, the following
resolutions were unanimously adopted
Torasrls5ch, as the sacred soil Of Virginia
has beer. invaded her citizens incarcerated
and innocent blood shed by q band Of mono
maniac fanatics, instigated to the desperate
deed By individusls beyond the reach Of law
aud justice; the-efoze, .4 i.
Resolved, tst, That We, the Students Of
Roanoke College, under the protection Of
tie laws of Virginia, do express our senti-
ments towards Wm. H. Seward, Joshua L.
Giddings and Wendell Phillips, by casting
upon them the infamous stigma Ct burning
them in etIigy
Resolved, 3D. That we fire cannon as
each image Is consumed by the flames, and
give three cheers for our intrepid, indefati-
gable, vigilant Governor, Henry A. Wise
Resolved, Sd, That we shall ever be rea
DIV to enlist under the standard of our State,
to defend Virginia and her rights under all
emergencies. >. ...s..s ,
Resolved, 4th, That the proceedings Of
this meeting be published in the Salem
Register, Stau.1ton Findlcator and Rich
mond Il quirer.
On motion, the meeting adjourned:
>. 3. STEOUSE, Chm
C,o TT Crr1rrpppIpy Sec'y
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-12-16
MARRIED..

On the 18th inst, by Rev. George G. Brooke,
Mr.. JONI B. SSIDER, formerly of Chambersburg,
Pa, to Miss EMMA A. PEER, of Staunton.
In Mt; Meridian, on the 4th inst, by the Rev.
e. W. Station, Mr.. GEORGE SAVAGE, to Miss MAR
GARET J. KNIPpLE, all of this county.
On the lst inst, by the Rev. H. Wetzel, Mr.. DA-
viD SNYDEE, to Miss HANNAH BUrSArH, all 9 fthis
county.
On the 18th inst, by the Rev. Mr. Brasher, a!r.
~ y: =: LroAD0, Of New York, late Of Lynehburg
y. Palmer, Valley Mills, Augusta CO.
On Thursday, the 6th inst, by the Rev. John
McElhenny, D. D., GEO. W. IMBoDEN, Esq, of
Staunton, to Miss MARY TYREE, daughter Of Col.
VIM. Tyree, of Fayette co., Va,
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-12-16
Richmond, Sep 9, 1s59.-1y
Virginia Central Railroad.

NAIL AND P4ssESGEh TRAIN GONG EAST.
r EAVES Stanton daily 1T G35 a "a
e. 50 WayneEboro' /" 100 q N
GoIyG WEST.
Leaves Stauntcn Tri-wcekiy, viz .-Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays at 245 D m
Leaves jackson's River for Stanton on Tues
days, Thursdays and Saturdays st s.15p IN
Freight Train rei,h Passenger CIR attached.
GoSG WE8r. :..
Leaves Waynesboro' Tuesday,, Thursdays,
and Saturdays at T20 In
Leaves Staunton same days at Q 90 a N
GoING EAST.
Leaves 'ackson's River on Tuesdays, Thursdays
end Saturday at S.45 s m
i-eaFes : tau"ton to- " aTne5boro' $50 p In
Vail Train Gping East connects at Gordonsvills
with Orange a1d Alexandria Train for Washing
ton, baltimore, sc, and a. Richmond with train
tcr Petersburg Lynchburg, &C., same days.
Train going Wee connects at Goshen with Stages
for lexington; al Nbora with Stages OR Warm
Spiings at 'ackson's River with Stages f. White
Sulphur, Lewisburg, &c.
TH0S DODAMEAD, Gen. Supt.
Richmond. Oct 81 80 -tr
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-12-16
TRUSTEES SALE
DT FDETsv PROPERTY.

ID Y virtue Of a deed of trust executed to me on
- TIC Gath day of March, 1854, Ey NJ. W. Craw-
ford and recorded in the Hastings Court of the
town of stanton, for purposes therein mentioned,
will proceed, ia front Of Crawford & Cochran's
store, on Saturclay the I'll day Of ,5cnnary, 1860,
70 sell, at publlc auction, that valuable LOT, in
the town Of Stanton, on the corner of New and
Frederick Streets, known as the
"OLD I{ARKET HOUSE LOT"
TERMS.-O One fourth in hand, or by negotiable
note at months, interest added, we'll; endorsed
the balance payable ii one: two and three years,
with interest from date, for which bonds with APP
proved security will se equired, and the title
tanned ultimate security.
Sale to commence at II O'Clock. A. NJ.
IL. NJ BELL, Trustee.
TUX CusHI>d, Auct1cnce1s.
Dec. Q, 1859 ids