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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-10-07

Partck Macfnagnn, With o wheebarrow, ran a
race with a locomotive; as the latter went out Of
sight Mao observed, "Af Wild ye yelfoaring blag-
gard, or I'll be after runnin' into yee9r
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-10-07

been formed among young men, and that
some of the very best catches among
them have signed a pledge not to marry
any girl who is not willing to commence
matrimonial life with two rooms and
kitchen, and vho doesn't know how to
bake, cook, and sew, and to wash and iron
into the barganl / am the President.
'f'reposterous 7 exclaimed Lizzie.
You'll cry some other words when you
get on the old maids list, and see your
place filled in the house Of some man, by
some woman who is not ashamed of use.
ful employment when she was a girl L
can tell you what my dainty little sister,
there's reform at work, and men worth
having are beginning to choose between
marriage and no marriage, with palmer
notions and more useful accomplishments
than possessed by the butterflies who
lounge on sofas all day, knitting zephyrs
or reading novels. So make up your mind
for comfort TO old maidism. And now as
in all probability you understand that l
am in earnest about marrying Harriet
Parker, I hope you will reconsider your
hasty resolution about not speaking TO
your sister in law; the loss, let Inc tell
you will be on your side t
Brother Tom understood his own pro-
position entirely. lie was not man to
stoop below himself in marrying. He
could not unite himself with one who was
ignorant and uDrefned against that his
cultivated soul would have re
voltcd But he wanted a real, not an
artificial woman-one that could take her
place beside him, as he said, on the lowest
round Of fortunes ladder. and keep step
with him upward Such one he had
found in Harriet Parke, and he was in
dependent enough to have her for wife.
Lizzie was not long in discovering, after
brother Tom had actually married and
with his modest cheerful and earnest /!
minded wife, that sensibly won the love,
commanded the respect, and almost ex-
torted the admiration of all who were SO
fortunate as to make her acquaintance,
Marriage, they say, makes or mars
man, the brother overheard Lizzie say
ing in an undertone to lady friend, 'but
it will not mar the fortunes of brother
Tom. He's got just the wife to help him
along in the world and one that will
grace any position to which they may as
pire.' ufH'r rrl
My own sentiments exactly, pretty,
spoke ont brother Tom She's a jewel,
and worth thousand of your paste and
tinsel women, Didn't tell you SOP But
you couldn't believe me. Now if you will
20 and apprentice yourself to dress
maker or miliner, or learn any useful
work, not ornaments, will introduce you
to the new president of the society told
you about. had to resign when got
married. He is specimen, and will make
a husband worthy Of a queen. 3&
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-10-07

A married lady consulted her lawyer on
the following questions, viz: As | welded
MIR. . for his ,oedlth, and that
wealth is now spent, am not to all in
tents and purposes, a ,cido'c, and at liber-
ty to marry again?
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-10-07

Honesty is the best Of policy, but 1t keeps man
shocking poor" said Sm H. as he wetted the sugnr,
without m ii it W IN sand,
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-10-07

Peope ofen say Of man that be is euuning
fellow. This cau never be truefcr If be wee, DO
boiy o1ld fud q oUt
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-10-07

Bursts Of merry laughter came floating
through the open window of Mr. Seyton's
handsome villa, where his rosy, dark eyed
daughter sat o. the centre able pack Of
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-10-07

He that aspires to the head of party must see
some appearances that do not exist and be blind 10
some that do.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-10-07

Arthur St. Clair, Esq, Chilicothe.
, 1859-01-06
LATER FROM EUROPE.


HALIFAX, Dec 5-The steamship North Amer
ican, from Liverpool at 10 4. II. on the eod, for
Portland, Maine, pnt in here short Of coal this
afternoon.
storm, she ruck rock CT Cape Race. She i
leaking considerably, and her fore compartment is
full Of water.
The City Of Manchester sailed on the 22d for
New York.
The Africa arrived cut on the 10Th.
Tie North American brings the nails, and the
City Of Manchester has ships mail.
The steamer Rlvaria from New York for H4u-
burg, put into Queenstown on the 20:h di-a'led.
The fHgate Wabash WAS at Malt1 Nov. 24t,l.
president Buchanan's message was pslntedia
most OF the leading English journals The
propositions therein in relation 10 Cuba, Mexico
and Central America we're generally upalasaole.
The excitement iu Ireland a. to the arrest Of
the Pbmaix Club was dying out Two Or three
additional arrests had been made, but nothing Of
moment has transp1ed. 4 Club is said to hare
been established in Kerry By person engaged
in the insurrection of 1243.
The English funds were heavy on Tuesday
and closed at q reduction Of 4.
In the Stock Exchange general insctirity pre-
vailed, but only in a few instances was any re-
ductlon Of prices established. An active de-
nand for money Wos still experienced and :
good business continued to be done at the
bauk.
..FRAScE-The appeal Of Montalenbert had
been heard in the Imperial court. He was &C.
quilted Of the charges Of attacking the principle
OF universal suffrage and the constitutional
rights fthe Emperor. His senterc= WAS modi-
fed from Biz tn three months imprisonment
retaining the tine OF 5000 francs.
1t is stated that contract has been signed be.
tween the Marine Department and firm q: Ii ar
seilleB, to eupplT the demands Of GuadaIoupa
and Martinique for 10000 Africans suited for
agricultural labor, before the first Of January,
1868, md similar contracts have been entered
into with other houses.
Paul MoTphy has Is Jet been uuable to CON-
mence his chess match with Andersen, owlnG TO
indispoaitiou.
The French squadron on the coas: Of Africa,
will, it is said, be reinforced by several ships
1t IS stated that the French Foreign Office has
heard with some SURPRISE Ar Buchanan's 1oti-
hcation of desire Of the United States 10
| purchase Cuba, France having previously noti.
Ted the American Minister OF its determination
in conjunction with Eoola.d, not to tolerate the
cession of Cuba to the United States, eyea were
SPUN to consent
The Portuguese Minister 10 F.ance has beea
| recalled.
| Detacbmeats Of French troops having ady yan.
ced on Swiss territory, Sxizarland has demand.
| ed explanations. There WIS great indignation
| in Switzerland.
| 1t il stated that the King Of Naples is likely
soon to grant the amnea1y iate}y urged By En-
| gland and France.
a "lrtemherg paper says the Neapolitar and
Roman Governments have proof that agents ot
the French Government nre endeayoring te
bring about movement in ltaly.
| 4 large Austrian loan is expected.
| The India mail had reached England, and
| there is no additional uews.
, 1859-01-06
Arrival Of the California Overland
Mail.


Arrival of the California Overland
Mail.
ST. LOUIS, Jan. 4.-Tle Overland Mail. with
dates to the 10th ult. four days later, has arrived
1t brought three through passengers.
\ rich quartz vein had been discovered In the
suburbs ol San francisco.
The news from Fraser River was favorable.
General Harney designed 0p"uin5 military J
roads between the various military posts in Wash
ington Territory.
The news from Salt Lake s,ys that the U. s.
Marshal would lie prevented from serving process
upon Brigham Young by the guards Of tha,
worthy. 1t WAS expected that Judge Sinclair
-Four hundred troops were LETT ut Camp Scott
TO gulrl the Government animals wintering il
t:lt valley.
Business in San Francisco is dull.
Inc passengers report meeting Pardee, the ex
prcsstnan, three hundred miles beyond Ell P.lso
eleven da!s out. He would probably make tlt
trip iil,scycntceu days.
Ben MeCulloch was at Ell Paso, en- route to1
GuaynlaS.
Camanclles we're lurking around the mail
stations 1T 4 IT, ate,lin.. mluncr. They lad al
rcidy shot ut sune Mail Company men while
hauling water.
The Al'achts we're friendly. There were about
4l0 cneamIHl 1T Apache Pass.
Mr. Woods. passenger By tie Overland Nail,
says that the Camanche 1ndians have declared
war and are waiting favorable opportunity tn
attack stages at Eastern Ford. The couch
passed between t1o camp fires recently supplied
with fuel, indicating the presence Of Camanches
who doubtless were deferred from making au
attack only by the nuober ana strengtb Of The
mail party. 1t is hoped ttat the presence OF The
troops recently sent along the route from Fort
Smith, will chick the operations Of the marau'
ders.
Abundance Of quartz has been discovered on
Ill2 RIErr. Several rranTl fHa n 4
mining companies are making examinations tu
aecerlain il machinery could be introduced With
prc1it.
Tile weather has lccn very cold in California.
Upwar15 Of twenty thieviug Indians werl
killed in Tehaula county.
sage prorrittors ubscondel with upwards ol
$ t)01
, 1859-01-06

ST. LoC1s, Jan. 5.-The 0sawatouie corres-
pondent o. the Dtmocras sa5s that Capt Ham.
llsou, the leader of the party who comtlitted the
otrocious murder at Choteau's Trading Post last
MsJ, has taken the field in Southern Kansas
with large body Of desperate men, and had al
resdy committed various outrG5es. Mr. Bailey,
Free State man charged With stealing negroes
from Vernon county, in Missouri, aas been
killed. and the houee Of Mr. Bloomfield. . veal
tho Free Stale resident Of Vernon county, sacked
and burned +
1t was reported that Montgomery was raising
party to repci the luyaaiea By Hamilton. AID
that both partes are determined 10 oYht-
LATER
ST. Lor1s, Jan. 5.-A despatch from Kansas
City SAYS that gang Of "Jayhawkers' under
Brown entered Bates County on Thursday last
and stole four horses from Jesse Jackson and
burned his house. 1t Is stated upon good authority
that Gov. Aedary has ordered four companies
dragons to that region, and also that four COM
paDies Of militia he rased in Linn and Bourbon
Counties for which officers are already commiss-
ionel
uo has tele8raphed to the Secretary of War
to send arms and ammunition from ST. Louis,
which has been DONE 1t is expected thst these
counties will continue under martial law for
some time.
The pro.slavery party still hold NOS. Of the
othcea. They are accused Of oppressive acts
Old prosecutions, pending on account Of former
troubles, are great cause of Dissatisfaction
, 1859-01-06
Message Of the Governor of Peunsyl.
Vauia.

HARa1sGuRa, Ps., Jan. 5.-The Governors
Message states that the finances Of the State
are in q most satisfactory condition. The re-
ceipts ut the Treasury Tor the fiscal year were
over four millions; expenditures, three million
aud three.quarters; the balance on hand il over
three. quarters Of million, und the entire State
debt nearly forty millions. lie recommends Q
great reelection in the public debt, looking
towards its extinguishment. Speaking Of
Tho snle OF the main line, he says that,
after the contract for tho sale Of the
nelawa,e division was entered into, hc was
informed higher prices were offered BY response
ble PARTIES, but III his opinion it t!'th too ltc.
The prospects Of the curly completion of the
Sunt,ury and Erie Il +. arc very encoura ginS.
There are 1000 public schools; cost, s. 50j 600.
Regarding banks, he rcco,nme. Is careful in-
quisy into the present condition Of the Tiosa
County and Crawford County Banks. and the
Link Of Shanlokin. lie 1ettega;es tue opinion
expressed ia Il former Message, that there should
under tie present system. lie info: MS the Legs-
laturc he cannot approve Of any bills charter
ing additional banhs, with"ut 4 ra,sical change
that certificates OF loln be issued by fhc general
fixed upon, with power TO require aldtio1al de-
kct. Tic preseut condition OF the revenue OF the
general government demonstrates m urgent ne-
cca>ty for increased duties OH foreign impor1a-
tionS, md the Governor endorses the views Of the
President relative to tue ch:nGe proposed for s1e-
citic duties
The concluding portion Of the message Is deyo-
tod fn ktr-ol.
, 1859-01-06
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
1xxyTH C0SGREss--sEcoSD SESSION.

WARRINGTON. Jsn. 6-HoCB1--Georgis far
ther asks for the establishment of a national
armoEy within her borders. ...
Mr. Clay presented the credentials OF Mr.
Chestnut Of S. c. The osth was administered.
and the Senator TOOK his seat.
stTuctinE the Judiciary Committee to inquire if
it is necessary to amend the laws for the Hup-
preston Of the African slRTe trade, which was
adopted.
Mr. Wilson of Mass. offered resolution that
committee Of dre be appointed 70 inquire
whether any enploye IN snY department. nt the
Government since March 4th, 1857, Waa required
to contribute portion Of his pay to defray the
expenses Of OF influence my election during that
period; OF whether any emptoye had been re-
moved for not 30 contributing; aod what legis-
lation is necessary to prevent thus ;inhue1c-
ing the elections. The resolution vas laid
over.
Nj. Foote of IT moved that the Vice P1esi-
deut's address on leaviag the old Haltbe epter-
ed at length on the journal, and So 002 copies Of
Mr.. Crit,enden's and the Vice President q
speeches be printed Adopted.
The Pacific Railroad bill came up and Ar.
Bigler Of Pa. addressed the Senate.
Mr. Big1er's remarks we're stopped b. mes
sage from the House, announcing tit death OF
Gee- Quitmsn. :.
Mr. Davis Of Miss, moved tbs usal resolu-
tious Of re- pec:, and paid al eloquent tribute
to the manly virtues Aud political propatJ OF the
deceased. He touched lightly on thei ifilbrster
prociri,ies OF the deceased and not = tone Of
censure.
Nr. Shields, Of Mimi, paid a feeling f1butc to
the memory Of lis companion in a1nfa He re.
lated several instances Of their jo;& Mexican
career, showing the decease1's ufTery IN |
warmth Of heart Americans, lie said*Tll uey er
he unjust to the memory Of Quitnan. r
Mc=srs. Ward and Hou ton, Of Il 1kns, spoke
briefly, awarding to the deceased ID 1neel Of
gratitude which his sympathy With 1e Is merited.
Tie Senate then adjourned.
Housr.-Mr. Wright fof Tenn, Ihid an elo-
Queut tribute 10 the deceased.
Ar- Thompson Of n. L., trusted taat it would
not be deemed an intrusion Tor him,to respand
to the expressions OF bereavement: and regret
coming from the S3uth, by the rt5Serance Of a
kindred sympathy from New York, from which
as one Of her sons. Gen. Qaitmau s4t ont to win
distinction in another Stute, which delighted to
honor him when lir1ng, and now faments him
dead. He spoke of him as an heneat mao, q
model Of courtesy aad devotion to his duty and
the Federal Union.
Mr.. Thompson did not agree in oil Of General
Quitman's political sentiments, hu. he honored
his memory and dropped tear on bis grave.
Mr.. Moore, CT Alabama, who served under tie
imncdlatc command OF Gen. Qaitman in Mexico
spoke in glowing terms Of his private and mill
ta1y worth.
SIcssrs. Curtis, Of Iowa, and Bowie, Of Mary,
land, spoke i'll terms similr to those who preceded
them.
The usual resolutions Of respect we're passed
aud tie House adjourned.
, 1859-01-06
The Island 0f Rock Island Declared to
be the Property ot tAc rrr.cmpturs.

ffrln, tale Eo-K lsl1ni tom Z. rc12l.1
From u letter JUS. recel9"d 1rosu well INFORM
edpar1'es i: NnstlnIt"n,."c CLEAN the follow
ing most important news:
The Commissioner ut tbr Land Office hos de-
cided thst the Reservation &; Rack Island for
military purro:ee, ceusrd in lssS. mud that the
land became nnbject to rrc"',r.lon by The trans
fer thcn mado br the Scr7t,ury Of War TO the
Land Department. all excs;': thas on which The
public buildings s:ood Tnsre are two parties
claiming the right tc the lois ou which they hare
settled. Elch claisn to. Possession nbout the
euule time
The N.ck Island pre- e:,r:ors a:e Mcssza Il. e.
Smith, j. u. Langley. Jesse kenncdav. Il. Ad-
ANS, Henry Chanlbrrlin, lanes Lackcy, Nm.
Il. .. Shelton, Cyrus Coakl:n. They have built
bouses and u.uds improvements, and have also
lived with their families on The le!and for ni'
moHt t3o years part. I'll" Other set are Messrs.
Thaes Llpdh!ey, e. T. Church, Steward, Fred
Calkins There wire three others who have
lost their clai,ns Us |'re ruptors By leaving the
lAnd. TIE lat:er are el.'ssrs naub Fairclough
and Waterman. The en.c: Of this decision will
not only be 10 bentii. The pre-emptors. but to
bring this valuable land a'o market. and render
it, IN oil probability, extremely valuable to this
locality.
, 1859-01-06

NEW YoRE, Jan. 5-The steamship Cahaw5a
arrired here shis evening from Havana, clet.
The excitement concerning Mr.. Bucha1au' s
message continued, but was souewta: abatei.
Strangers were pouring in rapidly from the
United States and q gag winter WAS expected.
Business was dull, owing to the holidays.
Stocks Of sugar-about o0U,0 bo1:s-aad it
Wan thought prices would decline.
Exchange on London l3tMlS:: prenoiam !;
Oh New York 3,4l3k premium.
, 1859-01-06
Important from Washington.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 4.-Tarious contradictory
rumols are in circulation relative to the N!cara-
qua iil!ibussers. Among these reports is one that
the President has received telegraph stating
that they have landed at Omoa, and that 1evolu-
tlon was doubtless effected at Leon beiore the lst
Of January, but there is the Lest authority for
saying that the President has received no such
dispatch.
Ihe Committee On Commerce Of the House has,
BY one minority, agreed to report bill repealing
the fishing bouuties. An effort will be made to
pass 1t under the operation Of the previous ques-
ton.
The death Of General Qoltuan will be anuounc-
cd TO morrow, aud that OF Nr. Harris, Of Illinois,
next Monday.
Tie House Committee will Oh Thursday take
INTO consideration the subject OF organizing Ter
, 1859-01-06
7 he Kansas I,exislAture.

St. LOUIS, Jan. 5.-A dispatch from Kansas
City saJs a quorum Of the Kansas LezisIxture
met at Lawrence On the Sd, and passed re-
solution to meet at Lecompton next day. A
caucus was also held for tho purpose OF dxiuR =
place TO hold the session, sud nearly Ill being
agreed 70 adjourn from Lecomp.on to soma
oihsr point Of the Territory. 1t night 4 gen
era! caucus Of ultras was held and no1nia ations
Of ofice1s made, embracing TaszaRler. Speaker,
Delahsy, Clerk; Thatcher, Printer. The zen.
eral opinion Of this organization u that it will
oarry everything, snd control the House,
, 1859-01-06

q See advertisement Of DR.. Saafords' LiFc
lurlgorator in another column.
, 1859-01-06

PEORIA, Jan. 5.--The loss by the la.e conda.
grafton at Decatur is estimated between fSo, Geo
and $4,000. Jamas Faust's hat store T. b,
Young America clothing store, John uols-
wor.h's bakery and confectionery establishment,
Fuller and Bcnton's auction store, Wm. Scan
lan's clothing store. and Geo. Good:nan's gro
Gerry and provision store were consumed. Four
Of the buildings belonged to u. f. Montgomery,
who had no insurance. Not much insurance o.
any Of the property destroyed
, 1859-01-06

ingten.
WAsu1Sa7oS, Jan. 3.-The meeting Of Agri-
day. and VAS organized BY the election Of Mar
shall Il. Wilder Of kentucky, as President, and
Ben. Perley Poore as Secretary. More than
twenty States and Territories are represented
by from forty to fifty delegates. 4 larger re-
presentation is expected tomorrow.
After session OF more than three hours,
which was devoted to organization and prel!m-
mary business, the meeting adjourned.
The meeting has for its name 81 The Advising
Board OF Agriculturi.ts of the Patco: Office"
, 1859-01-06

NEW Loxpos. Connecticut. January -
The steamer Vanderbilt, frou, New Yori
bound for Stoningtou, went ashore on Race
Point, Fishers Island. yesterday morning, q,
about three O'Clock. She had three holes in her,
aDd is now partly full Of water. The place
where the disaster occurred is about mile from
the place where the Atlantic wes lost in 1s+1.
The steamers Island Belle and 0scro1A went
to the Yauderbilt's assistance, but the heavy sea
running prevented their reaching her.
, 1859-01-06

Senator at o'clock. The vote stood Doug}ns
81; Lincoln 4j. An immense crowd Was present.
The announcement Of the election was received
By tremendous cheering. followed bY wild huz-
zas. The Democrats fired loo euns. There is
great excitement in the city. Both Houses 3D.
iourned Immediately after the election.
, 1859-01-06

HALIFAX Jan. 5-The English papers 1eceiv-
ed bg the North American, state that the steam
er Weser sailed from BremerhaTen for New
York on the Alb Of December.
The North American Is awaitiug instructions
from her owners in Montreal, and viii probably
proceed 10 Pofttsud on Friday.
, 1859-01-06

Condition of the Steamer Vanderbilt.
NEW LONDON. CT, Jan. s. ? T. M.-The rerc-
nre cutter James Campbell, from this city, Tis-
tied the Vanderbilt to day aEd returned at
o'clock, bringing the United States mail, which
WEB forwarded to Boston by the express train
over the Shore Line. Capt. Clark OF the cutter
reports that fears are entertained by her officers
that the loat will be q total loss.
, 1859-01-06

Augusta, Ca, Jan. 4,-Choice, who murdered
Webb St Atlanta, has been conveyed to the Pen.
ltentlary at Ail|edgevlle for safe keeping.
Lovely weather prevails throughout the State.
SAVANNAH, Ga, Jan. 4.-Two races took place
here to-day on the Teubroeck Course. 'Shocks'
won the first and "Chazley Hall'' the second.
, 1859-01-06

sERIVEN'8 ADVERTISING AGENCY.
6s Dearborn S!rtet, Chicago
ian9 Tues Thur Stbapl
, 1859-01-06

ST. Loy1s, Jan. 5.-The SILT Lake Valley Sun
Of Vccsmter 10Th say. the weather * intensely
cold. Segerl persons frozen to death in the Val
ley and ali AGENT caacnS.
The Utah Legislature VAS 10 meet 1t Fillmore
City on the lGlll Of December.
, 1859-01-06

FoREl6S Lx14ER L1sr.-Mr Armstrong has
awarded The publication Of the Foreign Letter
List to the Staass Ztitung--that paper being
justly entitled to it by reason of it's circulation,
and the prop1ietors Of the other German dafliea
beng too honorable men 10 &c. Up = ictitiouz
atst for the occasion, aud swearing to it as the
b3aa fdt circulation Of their respective psp.rs.
, 1859-01-06

yey Yosk. Jaa, s:h.--Messss. Wood, Eddy
and other prominent persons engaged in the
lottery business in this city hare been he'd 10
Is 600 bail
, 1859-01-06

MONTREAL, Jan. 5.-The beautiful new Roman
CATHOLIC Cuu4..4 Of ~ I-----, St nannlR
street. was destroyed BY bre l1s: night The
loss is over $loo, 900. The ire originated in the
hot air Aaes.
, 1859-01-06
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r,ns, rtr. Dec. eo.h MIS-. JANE ". xite c: Capt.
Rnhert Cidesdelt Il the 37la year Ct ats sx-.
Her .hor. but sessre iIo=ss VA Ea4zted b. tint FL
ur,ea AID 7esiaadoo which endured 10 the List.
In this ct,. The 5'h last ;fssI .hors Hines M5s
te MiLer-axsd ~ yeAts
The funeral vii take plaee from The .esla:ace Ct hes
son. - Fulton street. rHdA5. the III iass.. II u
o'clock l. II, The fdents Of the AeiJ Ere invited to
asterd
, 1859-01-06

RrsAwAr.-A horse and buggy belonging to
William Colby took rapid excursion yesterday
afternoon up South CLARK from Lake to Wash.
ington street, at which Intersection shey parted
company, the vehicle becoming general wreck
No person WIS injured.
, 1859-01-06

Oh trial yesterday the case Of Cu-ran Is. Beach,
Tor malpractice; damages mid at $75,o00, not
<1o, 900 as before incorrectly stated. 1t will be
concluded to-dav.
, 1859-01-06

Baptists and the SlaTe Trade.
Augusta, Ga, Jan. 5.-The Baptists Of the
Edoeteld District, S. C., are moving strongly
in oppoa,tion to the importation OF Afs1coas.