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Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1859-02-18
To the Sick.
January Appointments.

DIR. TUBBs win be in attendance as follows
FREMoNT-KessleI's Hotel Tuesday, 22d March.
N0RwALK--Ameriean House, Monday, 2lst March,
For Consultation upon al Diseases ofhe Threat LsH9s
Becrt Lfuer, Stomach BoNsis, Kidasys and Spleen
Also Dropsy, Grarsl RheVmatisn, eTuousHssS Dsbii
fiy Dyspepsia Female Diseases, Agus and Fspsr, Fs
Impurities cf the Blood, EruPtOHs, Cancers, Uicsrs
and all other parstte long staHdiHg complaints both
ErterHaI and Internal.
For some years. DR.. Tubbs has devoted his entirs
time to Chronic Diseases treating Thousands annually,
many Of whom had exhausted every other within
reach. In NO CASE ARE MiSRRAL OR OTHER PoIsoEs
EMPLOYED DOES MAKE WELL, OK
TEAR DOWN TO BUILD AGAIN. The medicines can bs
taken with safety by the most delicate and patients nay
remain al home and continue, with prudence their ord
nary diet aud exercise Hundreds have recovered under
the treatment after friends and physeians had given all
hope the ndispntabe evidence Of which always be
furnished. Tnvads however reduced despAiring
invited to call and may be assured that encouragement
will be given expense incurred, wthouta correspond
ing prospect Of recovery
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1859-02-18

A New IDEA.--A fine military corps in
Hartford, Conn, the Putnam Phalanx,
numbering about 100 mon, have decided,
in purchasing their new uniforms, to get
tho exact uniform worn by Gen. Washing
Ton at the time when he resigned the com
maud Of Che American Army. For this
purpose they have procured exact drawings
Of tbs identical uniform itsslf, at the Patent
Office, in Washington, and this pattern will
be followed exactly, even 10 the number,
size and color Of the bnttoRsstyle Of pockets,
chapeau- boots and all,
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1859-02-18

Look AT THIs.-Ten years ago there
was but one frecsoil member Of tho Senate
fve years ago there were five; and now
there arc twenty-eight; while there are only
seven northern Senators democratic" Of
whom two at least are slender consolation
to the South. Considering these facts, we
are not surprised that the democrats have
for sometime past refused to follow Marx
Tapley's advice 10 be 'j6lly;;" or, that they
manifest such an sagerness to bring Cuba
Central America. Mexico and anything else
into the Uuion, which may possibly extend
the area and thereby extend the reprsssn
tation Of slavery.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1859-02-18
VICE PnrsnnNr BnrcKINnmoE OK CUeA

VICE President BREcKINRDoE ON CUsA.
On Saturday evening last, at an admins
tralion gathering in Washington, Vice Pres
ident Breckenridge was called on to speak,
and during his remarks spoke of the Cuba
stealing project on this wise
"Hsving been called upon to say some
thing about Cuba, he remarked that we
talked too much and did too little. When
England wished to do thing, she did it,
and talked Afterwards. If the Island OF
Cuba, instead of being placed in the mouth
of the Gulf Of Mexico, laid at the opening
of the British Channel, England would take
it in ten days. He was ia favor Of Cuba
He would not rob for it, but would act with
any portion Of his fellow citizens 10 using
all honorable means to acquire it"
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1859-02-18
st. Louis, Feb. IL

A fight between Is Pswnee. Indians aud
ii whites, in which Of the former were
killed and several wounded, occurred near
Chester, Nebraska on the 18th. 1t grew
out Of an attempt on the part of the Indi-
ans to commit an outrage on white lady.
The bill appropriating $1,000 and au-
thorying the employment of counsel for the
defense Of Mr.. Day and Son, charged with
abdueting negroes from Missouri, and now
in jail in Platte City, Missouri, has passed
the lower House of tho Kansas Legislature
without opposition.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1859-02-18

IT'S FoUND.--Berhaye's Holland Bitter'
for dyspepsia, headache, loss ofapetite, nery
Gus debility, and all diseases of disordered
stomach and liver. This article is very fa
vorably known throughout the west, and is
regularly prescribed by some of the most
distinguished physicians.-Phila. Ledger.
There can be no better remedy for indi
gestion, heartburn, and loss of APPETITE, thai
Berhaye's Holland Bitters.-Mieh. Reg.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1859-02-18

The NEW GOLD REGIoN-DUrY OF THE
GovERNMEEr.-The Washington Union,
in an article on the duties which the discov,
cries of gold at Pixies Peak imposes on the
Government says:--
This new turn Of events imposes new OBJ
legations upon tho Federal Government
It is not unlikely that fifty thousand people
will enter the western portions Of Kansas
and Nebraska during the present year
They will establish government, they will
require mail facilities for they will bc citi-
gems of the United States, engaged in law
ful, and, we trust profitable industry con.
tributing indirectly their share into the fed
eral treasury. All these things arc lessons
to Congress, relating to the future of the
great West, prccipitating the consolidation
of all our continental interests and looking
to an early occupation of tho whole coun
try by our people. The construction o
railways, bridging the Mississippi, to thc
Missouri river, has annihiated the fifteet
hundred miles of space intervening between
the Atlantic coast and the Great Plains
and opened the latter to emigration anC
settlement. 1t is full time that these events
should begin TO exert their influence upoi
the Legislative mind OF the country.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1859-02-18

Mr. Toombs' speech on the Tariff to-day,
. acknowledged, on all Sides to be very
damaging to the Union. He proved that
Mr.. Buchanan had involved the country in
a debt Of s2o,o0o,o0o deeper than did Gen.
Pierce, and he charged that Mr.. Buchanan
was not 50 much 10 blame ms Messrs. Tou-
cey, Floyd, and ersecretaries.- TriJ. Oh.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1859-02-18
LEeIsLArlrE auMmARY.

In the House, the proposition 10 amend
the Constitution so as to provide for re-
turn to the systOm of licenses in the sale of
spurious liquors occupied the whole day, and
was not disposed OF at the hour Of adjourn
rnent. Il will probably come up to-day
again. Speeches were made in favor Of
the measure BY Messrs. Harrison, Sain,
Finefrock, aud Ray of scioto, and in oppo-
sition by Messrs. Howe, Townsend, West
of Logan, and Monroe.
In the Senate discussion was had in
Committee Of the whole, upon Mr.. Seleich's
bill to let By contract, the keeping in re-
pairs Of the Public Works.
A resolution passed both branches, in
structing thu Auditor of State, to allow
County Treasurers their mileage for each
ssmi-annual settlement; to allow them per
centage for all moneys collected upon the
duplicate for which they now settle; and TO
dislribute before the 20ih Of March 1859,
all the school funds in the treasury not pre-
Viously distributed. d.-Journdl, llth.
fnthe Senate, The bill to repeal the act
Of Apfilll. 1853, TO authorize snd regu-
late Tie sale Of section 90, and the sunen-
der Of perpsanent leases thereto, in the coun-
" OF Gsllln, was passed.
The Governor sent in the nomination oi
George e. Howe, Of Lake county, to FIJI ths
Vacancy occasioned by the resignation o
Charles Rceme.u, as one Of the Commis
siopers Of the Reform School. Referred L
the Committee on Executive nominations
A resolution 10 adjourn until Tuesday wa
defeated.
The bill Of Mr.. Monroe, 70 provide 70
The collection OF claims against Boards o
Education, passed the Senate to-day and ]
now = law.
In tho House, tho bill providing for th
removal Of the County Seat Of Noble conn
y from Caldwell 10 SarahsEiIIe, was ipdsf
nilely posiponed.
The Joins Resolution Of the House cal
ing on tho State House Commissiousr "a
certain information, was passed in the ssr
ate today.
The bin u authorize ths town Of Kaiid
% borrow money for school purposes wa
The Bank Tax Resolutions Of NJ.
Schleich were made tho especial order {,
Tnesday next at 10 o'clock.
The Governor submitted the reports (
NJ Nj Colesiock, special examiner Of tb
treasury gpder the sub-treasury act, whic
was laid upon the labIa 70 be printed.
Mr. @acksoa offered resolution calIin
On Re Board ofPnllic Works for answer
u ceriain Questions ..
Mr. Leeies bill IS aulhorize the Commil
sionam of the Levpnse Company 70 Sc
apart portion cf the saads collected "a
read purposes. and 10 make specific npprs
paaiieas q aha same. wss passsd.--Josrr
q. l2fh ~ s r
IL 40 Senate, yesterday. biz vas il
tfodaetl 70 slnend tie Law relative q u
saiilemsui ~ essntes of decreased pefson
NaoghsI business of Importance.
In hseAe passed NJ Harrison bill I
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1859-02-18

REPusLIoAN OPINION or THE CuBA PUR-
oHAsE.--'fhe report that Messrs. Seward,
Hale, Giddings Chase, Wade and other
distinguished Republicans, are in favor Of
tho stealing Of Caba, is stupid fiction,
started in the silly hope that il will have
some political effect at the north. Repub-
leans here all look upon the Cuban move
ment az a transparent humbug which will
result in nothing. The only foundation for
the stories abont tho secret negotiation with
the Spanish officials, is runor that the
President is trying to bribe the Governor
General and the Spanish military command
ers in Cuba, to betray the Island into bis
hands. This is alleged to be the object o.
the thirty millions. But it is also suspect
cd here that large share Of the money, i
the President gets it, will be used with lh'
mere prospect Of success TO carry the mex
Presidential election.--M y Post.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1859-02-18

Buchanan has been playing his Cuban
game with a card in his boot. Il has leaked
out that secret personal agent ofths Queen
Of Spain has been in Ibis oountry for a
twelve-month. and that there have been
several meetings bet seen him and the Pres
idsnt. This person is said 70 Be a lawyer
Of great enlinenee in Spain, and to have the
charge Of the Queens private estate, and
kGows her wishes and intentions better than
her Mini-tsr, or tue WHO'S Of the Court
combined
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1859-02-18
A NEw SrArE.-The Legislature Of Wis

A NEw STArE.-The Legislature of Wis
consn has now before il resolutions consent
ing TO the organization Of New State on
tho southern shore Of Lake Superior, to be
formed Of the upper peninsula Of Michigan
and that portion of the State Of Wisconsin
which lies above the 45th degree Of latitude,
or from about the mouth of the Menomens
River in Green Bay, westward, in nearly di-
rect line to the 81, Croix branch Of the Mis-
sisslppi River; thence up that branch, on
the present boundary, to Lake Superior
The press Of Wisconslon and Michigan ear,
nestly favor the project. Tho territory out
of which It is proposed to form the now
State is rapidly filing with population
mainly devoted to the Development Of ii
exhaustless mineral resources Jour
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1859-02-18
More reference for Sandusky County,
Fortwo years r Reed has been Justee Of the Peace IN
Fremont and s well known to the citizens generally

Forwo years M Reed has been Jusee OF The Peace IN
Fremont and well known 10 the citizens generally
Fremont, Feb. IL, 1850.
DR. TuBBs-Dear Sir;--Early last spring, my wife,
whose health has not been hrm for time took cold
which was followed by continued cough, suppression,
and proapSus uter The liver seemed very sluggish
and there scarcely any action Of the bowels She SUIT
ered much from pain aud Weaknessof the back likewise
pain In the Sides and became very weak thin In esh and
ieyerish. During the spring and summer employed
three physeans but the suppression continuing and de-
biit Increasing they thought little else could be done
than "patc up orpaliae, and frankly told that
Consumption had been gradually advancing, and Ebo
would not probably survive long Within two weeks AZ
gan 10 improve, and gained rapidly, until health
stored AT this time her health Is decidedly better than
at any time before since hrs residing in Fremont nearly
six years She bad suffered much before, gained 40
rapidly anerbegnning your treatment and has been 20
we'll since that have felt IL duty 70 inform you BY
letter, that II may be published 70 the world u You think
! best s.W REED
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1859-02-18

Total amount ofiosses claims and liabilities s85 568 s.

The greatest amount insured any risk Is $780,,
000 but will notasa general rule exceed $4,000.
The Company have general rule to the amount
allowed to be insured In any CITY, town. village block
being the intention of the Company to distribute lie
risks IN such manner not to lose than $4,000
by single fire.
part Of its capital earnings deposited in any
other State rs security for losses therein
An Rtesed copy ofthe Charter Act Of Incorporation
accompanies this statement
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1859-02-18
STATE OF NEW YORK.
Ttt- ovT T.npt,. - ~ VII z = -

City and County OF New York, !
CHAs. J. MARTIN. President, and J. MILTON SMiIu
Secretary Of the Home Insurance Company being soyer
ally duly sworn, depose and say and each himself
saws that the foregoing true, full and state
msn Of tho affairs Of the said corporation and that they
are the above described officers thereof.
CHAS. J MARTIN, President.
J. MILTON SMITH, Secretary.
Subscribed and sworn before me this 22d day Of January
A. D., 1852
s. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN,
{ no. Commissioner for the State of Ohio,
in and for the State Of New York.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1859-02-18

amend section 54 Of tho act Of May Sd,
1882, for the organization Of cities and in-
corpOratsd villages.
Nj. Amber introduced a bin to regulate
tho fcos Of executors and administrators in
certain cases; Mr. Catch, bill to facilitate
certain sottlemepts between county auditors
and county troasurers; and Mr. Dobmeyes
a bill TO further orgauize The tnilitia Of Ohio
A resolution was adopted instruciing the
standing committee on Municipal Corpara-
tons to report bill comforting upon May
ors Of cities Of the second class the power to
appoint deputy and assistant marshals.--
Mr. Parsons offered resolution, which was
laid on the table, instructing the Judiciary
committee 10 report bill for the gSdemp-
ton Of tho outstanding circulation Of the
Canal Bank Of Cleveland aud Seneca Coun-
" Bank and outstanding certificates Of the
Treasurer Of State for the same STATES
man. 1871.
Tho bill to amend an act concerning the
relation Of guardian and ward Was passed.
Mr.. Christy introduced bill TO provide
against the evils resulting from the sale Of
intoxicating liquors.
Mr. Parsons resolution, instructing the
Finance committee to inquire, and report
by bill or otherwise, as TO the proprioty Of
redeeming outstanding circulation Of the
Seneca county Bank and tho Canal Bank Of
Cleveland, was passed.
A resolution was adopted inviting the
teachers Of the Deaf and Dumb Asylum to
exhibit the manner Of instruction in that
Institution, in the Hall Of the House at ~
o'clock p NJ, on the 18th inst.
Mr. Leetes bill TO increase the salaries
Of State officers was discussed in committee
Of the whole today, and there was gen
eral display Of buncombe. No disposition
Was made Of the bill.
The Senate was not in session in the fore
noon,
In the afternoon the Governor sent in
tho nomination Of w A. Moore; Of Rich
land county, TO hc Register of the Virginia
Military School Lands at Mansfield Re
ferred to the committe on Executive nomin-
ations.
Tho bill making partial appropriations
for the Northern Ohio Luuatic Asylum was
passed.
Mr.. Perill offered resolution prohibit
ing the letting of any convict labor in the
Penitentiary in making boots and shoes
Referred to the Penitentiary committee.
Mr.. Winans rose to question Of privil-
ego in regard to an article in the Ohio
Statesman Of Sunday morning, which caus-
ed a debate Of some interest to spectators.
journal, 18th.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1859-02-18

The Capital Of said Company actually paid
The surplus on the ist day Of jan 1859 s9S All
Total amount Ofespltal and surplus 81 o42, ,4sl
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1859-02-18
STATEMENT,
- or the condition Of the
9cMc 10sQfapce GompaOg,


On the frst DAY Of January A. D. 1852 made 10 The Iu
that State.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1859-02-18

The N. Y. Express says that there are
nineteen ocean steamers lying idle at the
whavss in that eity--and this while the
steamers Of Great Britain arc plowing the
watOrs Of every sea, having apparently as
much freight business as they can desire
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1859-02-18
Certificate of Authority.
To expire on the slst day of January, 1907
CoLuxBrs January os. 1s5

90 expire on the 3lst day OF January, lS6O)
CoLUNBrs, January 26, 1859.
WHEREAS, The Homo Insurance Company,
located at New York. in the State of New York. has hled
in this office statement OF Its condition. requr-
ed by the first section Of the act to regulate Insurance.
Companies not Incorporated by the State of Ohio passed
April g. 1850; and Whereas said Company has furnished
the undersigned satisfactory evidence that II possessed
Of at least hundred thousand dollars of actual capital
invested In stocks, in bonds IN mortgages OF real
tate worth double the amount for which the smort
gaged and Whereas, said company has filed in this ofca
written instrument under ts corporate seal signed by
tho President and Secretary thereof authorizing any
agent agents Of said Company in this State tn aekno
edge service Of process for and ia behalf of said Company
consenng that service Of process, hnal upon
any such agent agents. shall be taken held
valid fserved upon the Company according to the laws
Of this any other State and waving all claim right
Of error by ofsuch acknowledgment Of service.
Now Therefore, In Of the rst section Of tho
act ITO regulate Insurance Companies Incorporated
Wright, Auditor of State do hereby e4tiy that said
HOME INSURANCE COMPANY Is uthorized to trans
act the business Of Fire and Marine Insurance in this
State until the thirtyrst day Of January In tho year
one thousand eight hundred and sixty,
In witness whereof, have hersunto subscribed my
~ name, and caused the seal ofmy Office TO be afhx
SIS led the 26th day Of Januarv, in the year thou
NS sand eight hundred and hfty-nne.
~ F. NJ. WRIGHT, Auditor.
We Charles Martin, President aud J. Milton Smith,
Secretary Of the Home Insurance Company OF the City Of
New York. hereby certify that the foregoing s true COPY
first day Of January furnished 10 the Auditor Of the State
of Ohio and othe Certificate Of AUTHORITY sHued by said
Auditor thereon to said Company authorizing said Com
pany to transact the business OF Fire aud Marine nIur
ance In said State OF Ohio.
Witness hands and the seal OF said Company thin
~ I'd day Of February, A. D., 1859.
Srs} CHAs. J. MARTIN, President
10 j. MILTON SMITH, Secretary.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1859-02-18
cAPfrAI

The name Of this Company IL TINS HoME TNsuRANcN
Of New York.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1859-02-18
Leavenworth. Feb. IA.

The territorial Legislature adjourned on
Friday. Among It's last acts was the pas
sage Of the General Amnesty bill, granting
pardon to persons in custody, and immuni-
ty from prosecution on account Of past dis
turbanees. The Southern Kansas Bill re-
OOived the approval Of the Governor.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1859-02-18
Detroit. Feb. IA

The Michigan Legislature adjourned
sine die to-day having transacted large
amount Of business.
On Saturday the House reconsidered the
vote by which the Registry Law was de-
fealed. and passed it as received FROM the
Seuale--42 against 81,
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1859-02-18
IndianapoliA Feb. Is.
LeHYenWOrlIi, Feb. "

The bils aboiiahing and prohibiting sla-
sery 10 The Territory has passed The Legis-
Iaturs. G5v. Melsry win doubtless veto il.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1859-02-18
Wasbinrton. Feb. l2.

The Secretary ofStatc exchanged ratifica-
tons wish tho French Minister Of treaty
providing amendments TO the exiraditiou
treaty between tho two Governments. II
now conforms TO tho provisions Of our cx
tradition treaty with England.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1859-02-18
Boston. Fob. Is.

IDF77sE''Ff 'Ns
Gun boat No. 3, built for the U. s. Ma
w, was successfully launched from the
Charlestown Navy Yard to day Sho is Of
900 tons, and will mount broadsids guns,
and carry heavy shell gun on pivot mid
ships. Tho gun boat built at Portsmouth,
N. H., Of similar tonnage and armament was
also successfully launched to day.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1859-02-18

AT the races on tue ice to-day, as the
crowdwas returning 0 teams broke through
and several horses were lost A team pick
ed up four men nearly frozen. Some teams
are not yet heard from.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1859-02-18

DIR. L. P. Brockelt, formerly Of the firm
Of Brockett " Hutchinson, booksellers of
this city, was arrested this p. M, for forgery
The forged paper is mostly held BY several
banks and individuals of this city. The
amount Of paper now ont is from $4,000 to
$4,000. Dr. Brockett has heretofore been
looked upou as man Of strict integrity.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1859-02-18

u 10 Senate, YESTERDAY. hil' was To-
lsodaetl 70 ssnend tie Law relative q de
saitlnmsui ~ sssaies Of deceased persons
No Other business of importance.
s1lla hqeAe passed NJ Hagrisons bsl 70
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1859-02-18

The great billiard match between Mi
chael Phelan and John Seeriter for the
championship of America is to be played
at Detroit, April 18th.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-11-30
FROM PnILADrnPnIA.

PHILADELPHIA, NOV. ~,
This morning counterfeit notes of tho denomi-
nation of 90 and 100 dollar,, Of very dangerous
character on the Philadelphia Bank, mado their
appearance. Tho counterfeit Sl0O's are printed
in blue and dated January lat. 1855. Ofthe gen
une notes Of this date aud character but few are
10 circulation. There are no counterfeit 500 da-
ted may LIST, 1859, that the notes of this date In
circulation appear to be good
Tno counterfeit sos are printed somo In black
and others in blue and dated February lst, 1859.
There never was any genuine $50 issue Of that
date. There are also bO's printed in black, dated
May -, 1859.
The detectives have the matter in band and are
busy searching out the parties who have got out
| the counterfeit.
1t is oDjeetured that these admirably executed
counteffeits have been put into circulation sud
| denly in the Western Ststes, and they have baen
sent on here in exchange in large quantities Just
as suddenly have they been foattsled all around
the business portion Of the city end have deceived
tho very best judges Of paper money 10 the com
/ munity.
The notes arc entire counterielts probably tht
| lleved to have beeu viotmized One firm this
lmorning received three thousand dollars Of The
spurious notes from New York aud they had nc
suspicion Of heir being bogus until they were Of
leTed to the Philadelphia bank for deposit Th'
bos: judges can scarcely discriminate between The
good ant bad notes They have probably beef
pushed eG freely In the Northern and soulher
cities rs well as 10 the West.