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The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1860-02-08
cHARLEs WV.

According to notice. the Quarterly Session
Of the Portage Baptist Association. met last Friday ey
ening at the .lower Church Preaching BY Rev. c. c.
osPp Of Brin field but who has charge the Baptist
Church in Northampton, Summit Co.
The exercises of Saturday consisted of prayer or
conference meeting st half past A. M and at IL
A. NJ preaching by Rev. N. c. Hendreu, pastor funtil
quite recently Of the Baptist Church in
In the evenng, preaching by the Rev. Orye Blake of
Mantun
An invitation extended by Rev. T. B. TAFT to TIE
Baptisis TO occupy the Methodist Church the Sabbath
and thus both Churches occupied by thsm Preach
ing At the usual hours in the Methodist Church. BY Rev
RodoIpbus Bard, of BrimAeld, and Rev. o. Blake The
latter also preached In the afternoon IL the sIower
Church. and In the forenoon hs desk occupied
by Rev. C. C. Capp. The ming services were held,
wholly. at the Methodist Church Preaching by Rev A.
Fuller, of Brimfeld. m .,sz
The cordial welcoe extended those from abr Dad By
the citizens was very eomendabe, aud no doubt left
good impression the minds of hose that were the re-
cpients Of favors shown. Tho exercises, throughout
were ef avery interesting character tt1
Saturday afternoon. the 2sth ult, DR.. Baldwin per-
formed surgical operation. by removing wen from the
head OF Mr.. E. o. Carringon. The tumor was on the
back part Of the bead. The base. Its weight was
half pound. The patient is doing well.
KILLED BY CAxcEK-Mrs. Czarina Tinker AGED &c
years, died very suddenly last Thursday morning. from
the effects Of the hr,ast which first made its
appearance four years since For the last
she had heen mostly confined TO the house Iiterallv
dying by nchcs but without impaience exhibiting great
'uraee and fortituds. With her husband she moved
nom Lyme, Connecticut, into Windsor, A,htabuia Co
sr fifteen years since After the death Of her husband
some sgh or nine years she removed Char stown
and has since lived with her son-in law Mr.. B. N Wat
where she died, She Was n ted for her social quail
ties and ever. with her, apparently all sunshine
Those who knew her best and loved her most that
hat IS their loss, is her gnn Funeral services were
conducted BY Rev. }. L Seymour. Friday last.
FANCY sTocx-A heifer y.ars and four months old
weigh ng fifteen hundred pounds, was sold few days
snce by George W. Holden, the sum of one hundred
dollars. = n astsike
The next mesting of the Political investigating Club.
viii be held on the evening of Feb. lOh Address by
VIM. J. Whipper and others.
ossian Euclid Dodge the facial conorter or successful
rival Of the monkey in mace charlessown
last Wednesday night.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1860-02-08
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tor,espondsnee.,

NOoIgc&EsOH0ctCesJ b
The work of grace is still in progress. and
the people or God are enjoying much of Of
the Holy Spirits influence, in reviving their hearts ac
tiyity and renewed conservation to His service.
Aterthe Methodist societys series OF meetings
cosed the Congregational Society and have
continued proracted effort until the present ,me and
both religious socieies still iaborins the common
cause occasionally meeting in the Methodist Church.
Mr. Goodrich, of Cleveland, spent three days here last
week, and Mr. Wilson, aso has abored during pres
ent week. The exerci es have been for the part
prayer meeting in the afternoon and preaching in e
evening.
On Wednesday, Feb. lst donation party was held a
the residence of Mr. Lake. The elderly people attended
during the afternoon, and about ninety present
SUPPER The receipts in money and donations amounte6
to Little over s72 In the evening, the younger portion
Of community visited the parsonage snd enjoyed one
the pleasantest gatherings that have place
Wndham. The receipts of the evening visit amounted
to $50, making in all S12s. The evenings a..endanc.
vas very fn hundred being present. and every
thing passed of Pleasantyand will lorg remembered
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1860-02-08
Cadvertisems1t.1
Father Kemp's Concert

On last Saturday evening citizens were favored
with Concert by Father Kemp's Company of Old
Folks," who sang large and respectable audence
The singing was extremely good, especially that of Mrs
Nichols and think they have very ice people in
their troupe but of which plumber do include Father
Kemp himself He is the rarest specimen of penny
catching Yankee that has Ravenua 1t isev.
identity the object Father Kenp to aeoujr.
in the hortest possible time, hy going it on
the smal By means of bis soft talk and praises
20 the proprietor OF the Collins House, about the excel
lent treatment his company received and the extra
pains he had taken to make Lin and his company com.
Portable during their stay in Ravenna he induced Mr.
Collins 10 discount g. from the bill Of the Company
rs contracted for by their agent He also rduced Mr.
Day. the proprietor of he Hail. to deduct from the
agreed price for the Hall oy representing thar the Com.
pany would leave in the $1,000 more than the re-
eeiPts of their Concert which amounted aLout $500
when the fact is the sum total of all their expenses IN
mis- town did not reach $780, In h generosity twice
refused to pay the hoy that his with
to distribute bis bsf nly paid him the liberal and
enormous 'um Of 25 cents, for distributing $50 bills
through ut the town. And cap the climax md show
hcw extremely generous the fellow when he really
sets out and pits in his best cs positively refused
to the Porter his blu of $oo fr carving nm and
bringing down two pair of stirs Is large heavy trunks
Of the Company, for waiting Faiher Kemp and Com
pany I'LL midnight, Saturday night all day Sunday and
Sunday night in rhe of carrying water gruel ale,
whisky Punches, &c. &C., to Father Kemps room. He
vetoed this bill entireydeeared be had Travelled five
years with this Company and had YET paid Por-
ters bi and this he would pay But the Porter was
not to be euchered out of his pay he had .traveled
some' circus advertiser, and knew how the thing
was done so he htched on to one of the Companys
srnmenis that had been left in his charge locked
up for safe keeping till his bill should paid whereup
on this oEs Father Kemp became very wroth and tore
about at an awful rate, went Attorney determined
to visit the Porter with the penalties ofthe aw
but the said Attorney advised him that cheapest and
best way to get along with the matter would be pay
Che bill which advice he finally concluded to heed and
ordern his Treasurer to pay the bill Father Kemp bade
farewell to Ravenna. wiser, If not a rirher man.
h. COLLINS, Proprietor of Collins House.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1860-02-08
THOSE Prrrrroxs 70 Cosanrss-Pe,itiona

THOSE PETITIONS TO CoSGREss-Petitions
to Congress- for the Repeal of the Fugitive Slave
1s5 and 1885, for additional legislation prevent
vval OF the Slave Trade and for the speedy Of
Slavery in the District of Columbia have been placed in
the hands of well KNOWN fithfu and reliable individuals
10 each Township in this County be circulated for sig
natures. The House being organized it is import
ant that these petition he forwnreed Congress
diatey. As yet less than half Of the Townships have
sent in cir Feti ions. All having petitions in
charge are earnestly requested to forward the to
Ravenna without delay, according the drec of the
printed circular, which accompanied the petitions.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1860-02-08
LEN TIN Esl1

A DEAD IkFANT-On Tuesdav of last veel,
about AZ O'Clock a. NJ the naked, frozen body of new
born male infant (ythn some one one or two month,
apparently Of sturity) was found GA ne ground IN 4.
enclosure near privy. few from the Fsees De-
POI o. the O r r. r. In this village Most singular.
" ihs body was suffered to remain where il vas S,upd
through the day. subject to the curious gaze of
men and boga After dark, BY direction Of the M.x y
the yilass vas Inferred No tteps have boeu
that vs are aware Of to investigate the erimnaty con
nectsd with the affair. ''''
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1860-02-08
CARR RETTsvILIE.

On the 18th ult., in the afternoon and eve.
ming tho eitizeEs Of Garrstsye those who attend
meeting In that place. made fine donation visit for the
benefit Of Rev. Mr. HolsteF, who breaches that place
one-haif Of the time. The sum contributed amounted
to fysix dollars. Mr. Holstsr. friends have bis
warast thanks for ssir kindness to hnse.f and family
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1860-02-08

Mr.. FoLGER GOES TO SALEM.-We learn
from gentleman from Salem, Colunhieua Co.. that Mr.
W. Folger, tie landlord of the Iae P entiss House in
this town. has leased hotel building in thai place.
which is now bring fitted up for his use that in two
or three months the hotel will be opened-a spic-and
span new fnstitution-by mine host.' here's thump.
ing luck
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1860-02-08

The entire Board Ct Education of Salem, coiumbisna
Co., visited our new school building few days since
and were highly pleased with their inspection
that having fund Of Sl2 900 at command they have
decided to erect building exactly after the model
0ute eoTPlinen, to building. and not less the
Ravsnns Board Of Edueatiou- ,s -ts
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1860-02-08

FINE Property IN MARKET The atten.
ton of tie reader is called the advertisement Of fine
property on Chestnut s-Messrs ]. L. & H. C. Ranney
ageats-which is offsred for sale bargain This is
one of the most desirable oca tions in Rayenps
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1860-02-08

The February term Of the Court of Com
mon Pleas for Port age county, will session
on Tuesday next 18th inst 1t will be session of
considerable interest.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1860-02-08
DWELLING HOUSE

And -Four Acres Of Land for Sale.
SITUATED on Ihe side of Chestnut Streea short
distance south of the Court House, is thorouebly
nu OF the best materials and has been spared
70 MAKE pleasant convenient and comfortable. good
well of ind cstern are under the
roof wood bouse. smoke house, aud ice house are
conveniently attached so. large Horse Barn. Car
heusr and sheds for cows pigs. poultry
lor watering stock The land and garden Is in high
state OF cultivation, good bearing Orchsrd and fftv
young trees OF various kinds from the Rochester IN 7
Nursery. :!
The above place will be sold at bargain, and upon
reasonable terms 10 time of pay ment, &C.
For further particulars, inquire of 4-}
~. l. d II C.. R.AW.NEY. Ravennn. o
who are authorized to effect sale of the same.
SAMUEL UsTIN.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1860-02-08

The Second Winter Term of the Raveuna
Union Schools commenced its session on Monday last
with an undiminished attendance.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1860-02-08

A New INSTITUTION Vance and
Psr.ons, at No. PLeaix Block, opening new
'6rst class. 'ttD Letter A. "No. Family Gro-
cery and Provision Store Advertisements &c. sc.
week. Meanwhls. call in
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1860-02-08

Read the advertisement of Mount Vernon >
in another olnmu. It is of individual importance and
interest to each citizen. -
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1860-02-08
One Word to INV (Id Patrons.

d USSELL RIERRICIA,S ESTATE.-Notee
n is hereby given, that the subscriber has been Ap-
pointed and qualified Administrator the estate of
Russell Merrick late Of Atater Portage Co.. deceased
JONATHAN NJ. ALDEN
AtWntsr, January q, 1890. fsbl-sw
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1860-02-08
GEO. HALL's New stockNzz.z

n
~ OF Piano FoRrKs, MELoDEoSs, GUI-
rARs. DESTRUCTION BooKs STooLs CovERs Dus.ERs az
GUITAR STRSGs all of the best quality and at the love-,
raes. for the opening trade ls59- ct kaveuua a..
RAVEN, BACON & co.'s PIANOS NY.
we are satisfied, after thorough investigation into the
comparative merits of best New York and
Bostoa makes are the desirable Pianos in market
With over so years quiet aud underwriting effort To
produce piano without fault, in the Judgment of The
most refined musicians the ~
Raven, Bacon d Co. Piano Is "A Gem N
symmetrical Beauty, a M odel of
Music without Noise
LIS neautfniy soft and liquid greet
ear with the most exquisite delight and the listener se
dom goes away without saying, u wish had Piano
like that o
Don't buy Piano until you setsed YOU are getting
good one Don't think that because Piano is cheay
you are getting bdSgGiOr that because is high priced
you necessarily good ore.
n- coon ADVIGRi-Have the Piano set uo in your
Paror possibie-Iook at it Try it, get the opnion of
good judges Buy of some responsible person as near
nome as poss1oe These superb Instruments furnish
to our customers at low and sincerely hone
that our etorsa to furnish good, reliable Pianos Meo-
deons &C. Will be duly appreciated and time and money
saved. e!
Child q Bishops Melodeons,
great variety of ~ octaves, very good subati
tule for Piano.
HALL & SONS GUITARS,
very superior article, warranted land by the way,
young ladies and eepteuen why don't you learn to play
the Guitar Il is very convenient and fashionable in
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1860-02-08
GOOD FIFTY CENT TEI,

GOOD BLACK TEA,
GOOD RIO COFFEE,
GOOD GROUND COFFEE,
GOOD RICE,
GOOD SUGARS,
GOOD sALERATUS,
GOOD FLAvoRING EXTRACTS,
GOOD SPICES,
GOOD SODA CRACKERS,
GOOD RAIsINs,
GOOD CURRANTs.
GOOD OITRoN.
GOOD STARCH,
GOOD INDIGO,
GOOD sTEARINE CANDLES,
SOoD BURNING FLUID,
GOOD CARBON OIL,
GOOD COAL OIL
GOOD LARD OH
GOOD WHALE OH
GOOD DRUGS
GOOD PAINTS
GOOD PERFUMEPY ..f.
GOOD HAIR TONES,
GOOD SOAPS,
For sale by CHARLES sxvvrr
Fsh, 1850 A. the sign Of the so,aen Mo,t.,-
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1860-02-08
AURoRA.

The FIRST list of taxable properts in this
township taken in Isss by John C. singletsry Esq
There Horses IS cate l2s whose aggregate valoe
was S16ts0o.
The last hist OF tsxabe property tax by A Loreaud
Esq In 1859, follows: Horses 25e Cattle, 26ls
Aggregate value, SI26sO5e-
The srst cargo Of cheese taken from this township to
Southern Market consisted Of about loco bs and
conveyed by Harvey Baldwin, ESQ., in wagons Beaver.
Pennsylvrnia and thence by sks taken down he Ohio
70 Louisville, Kentucky This probably ths rst lot
taken from the Western Reserve.
The EiI0Sng is exhib;i Of the Butter and Cheese
trade of Aurora for the year 1850:
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1860-02-08

The first column contains the days of the month
the second the height of the mercury in the Barometer
10 inches aud tbousandfhs; observed at A. NJ P NJ
and r NJ Then Follow the corresponding readings of
External Therometer and finally the winds rain Be
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1860-02-08

Black and Fancy SILKS-an entire new stock
We think offer inducements in these goods thai
UNSURPASSED.
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MersoRoIosIcaL OBS gRvAT. oNs

1t Rete Rsservs collage Hadson. reported ,VtekIy Jo'
the Portage County, Dtnocrat,
PROP c. A. YcUse-
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1860-02-08
TEN REASONS
FOR BUYING
A Piano MelOdeOn or Guitar

.aV
FOR BUYING
A Piano. MelOdeOn or Guitar
So OF GEO. HALL. RAVENNA:
lat Mr. Hall is acknowledged to he the oldest dealer
has kept pace with all improvements SINCE the nstru
n eEt originated, IN the year ls45.
End He has always dealt in the best market affords
and by close observation and pains takng he s enabled
to judge critically Of their comparative merits.
3rd Mr. Hall has always furnished instruments
uniform price, aud as low be bought of the Manu-
factnrers.
4h He delivers instruments when des,red. and omar,
antees them in every respect.
5h Ry his method OF dealing, the annual amount paid
fos clerk hire and store rent is saved the purchaser
out having been set in rooms, and pounded upon ny
unpracticed hands is usually the those bot
7th The purchaser exchange his in.trument for
higher priced one any time within year, by paying the
sth The purchaser of Melodeon, wishing Piano,
can change any time within two by paying the diff
ference only in the regular prices of the two Old Panue
and Melodeons also taken in exchange for new.
9Th Mr. Hall gives full directions when instrument
Is taken IN relation to its proper course
of study TO ensure good player.
10th Mr. Hall proposes HERETOFORE keep the best
pEorsson of dealing fairly with his customers in his line
He ne RMn s=
portion down. and the balance in 8 and months.
TWELVE NEW q. BEAUTIFUL
STYLES of Meodeons of fine rt ewood finish varying in
price from Is to $50 dollars.
ELEVE.N STYLES
:
OF Pianos of desirable prttrrns, mostly octave tone
surprisingly lovely and bought upon the pruprietoss
platform oI action from boy-BUY NOTHING CHEAf
OR INFERIOR
FOREIGN CUSTOMERS.
Mr.. Hall has sent Instruments most of tile Southern
and Western States and Capadas. Persons may
Mr. H. with much confidence and satisfaction tho
they were present 10 select
s QUESTION OFTEN ASKED
Why don't keep lowerpriced, cheaper Instruments.
Ans'OeT-Beeause we like tosee customer smile at the
next meetnS.
SEVEN PARTICULARS,
In which our instruments superior:
|. Quality of tone, free, pure, soft and loud;
2. Great power of tone-majestic & eublime;
3. Perfect Equality of tone;
4. Quick. easy and even touch;
5. Great durability;
6. Symmetry and beauty of finish;
Z. Being in excellent iune.
Reference:
L. w. Hall Son. : Ravenna J. T. Green.
Direct all orders CT inquiry to
: GEO HALL
AsHTABULA, ONO.
Rayenna, April 4th, 1859. npr6
A85oo
BUSINESS TRADE ENLARGED.
GEO. HALL
II AS made arrangements for greatly
Ii extended business u the sale of
Pianos & Melode0ns,
for the next year Great Central Depot at Rayenna O.
Ravenua, April 4, 1852 apr6
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1860-02-08

NOTlCE.-A petition will be presented to the Com
1N miesioners of Portage County March 1st 1850 to
vacate all that portion of road lying nor of within ten
Of James Porers south line of land lying ssid
road, which Is located in Freedom and Hiram,
ing the diagonal road leading from rakeshpryh Gar
rettsvile house of Perclva Hawey running
and north-easerly ourse utrsecting the rosd
leading from GarreItsve the township line between
Freedom ami Hiram, near 1t house of John udali
| February l, $780, Ave
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1860-02-08

Our stock OF 8 n w l. s. we venture to
say, can't be beat Ray STATE, immense pile Brocha
long and square. Stella with Fancy and Brocha BORDERS
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1860-02-08
Local Notices.

REMEMBER DR.. Dellenbaugh will be in at
tendanca as follows .Rarenna Collins House. February
goth; Garrettsville, Norton House. Feb 6th
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1860-02-08

FINE ASSORTMENT WALKING CANES,
AtRAvENNA BOOK sToRE BAZAAR
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1860-02-08

Shilling Prints, any quantity,
all coIIors. kInds aud stylesaI find the thing
they want.
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Notice.

HE subscribers give all persons indebted to
them either by note account to call and settle
immediately with JACKSON GREEN, No 8 Phcnix
Block who is tn authorized gent BY 30 doing they
will expense to themselves,
Nov. 30, l65e.-3m FA CURTIS& CO
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1860-02-08

OBSERVATIONS FOR THE WEEK ENDING FEB
RUARY 4, 1890
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1860-02-08
Alvan Seward, Plaintiff.
John Cummins, Plaintiff, }
nvAiNst AATTAHuM

William P, Dickinson, Defendant.
QEFoRE William II Bettes, Justice Of the Psno. O.
- Randolph Township, Portage County, Ohio. On the
dh day of January ls6O said Justice issued order OF
attachment in the above action for the SUN cf one hmm
ar-d aud sixty five dollars JOHN CITNMINS
Randolph, January 18th, 1850. jan9s-Sws - i
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L.r 4lo I Lon slo zg Helghl .bers sea I.s- zen.
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THEY ARE FOR SALE, AND WILL
BE SOLD AT THE LOWEST
LIVING PRICES.
We WouIu cAL pattlcuIaf attentlon TO our Rtock OF
F re N c h M erin % 8

Pisiu Plaid and Figured. We are selling good all WOO
Merino at CSC. full assortment Of small piaids jus
the thing for the little folks.
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VA NTIN Esl
Beautiful and COmf0rfabT1

Y A L E n TT N ST
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-02-17
HENRY CLAY AND OSSIAN Z. DODGE
AT AN EVENING PARTY.

On the company being seated at the table,
Mr. Clay poured two glasses of wine, and
passing them to Mr.. Dodge, remarked in
tones sufficiently loud for all to hear
MIR Dodge, let us pledge ourselves in
glass of old wine !"
Without touching the glass, Mr.. Dodge
replied
Excuse me, Mr.. Clay am strict tee
totallor, and with your permission will
pledge you in what is farmore ombamatcal
of the purity Of true friendship, glass Of
pure water ~
Mr. Clay slowly replaced the glass of wine
upon the table, scanned with his eagle eyes
the features Of his guest, and discovering no
expression but that of unbounded respect,
reached across the corner of the table, grasp
ed the hand of his honest friend, and ex-
claimed
"Mr, Dodge, honor your principles" !" and
then laughingly added-"but cant say that
admire your taste -
Mr. Dodge, with his usual promptness Of
retort, replied-"But is it not the doctrine
that our orators are daily teaching us, Mr..
Clay to throw aside taste for principles !"
Amid the shouts of laughter that followed.
Mr. Clay excaimed-"Handso turned !
Charles, move the wine from the table"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-02-17
A SHORT DISCOURSE.

AS quaint specimen of clerical brevity, we
offer the following--it is ascribed to an old
English divine. The text upon which it was
based is to be found in Titus ii, o. He thus
unfolded his doctrine
\ There are three companions with whom
you should always keep on good terms
FIRST. Your wife; Second Your Stomach ;
Third Your Conscience.
II, II you wish to enjoy peace, long life,
and happiness, preserve them by temperance.
intemperance produces First, Domestic mis-
eryj Second, Premature death Third, inf
deity.
10 make these points clear, refer YOU /:
krst, TO the Newgate Calendar Second, To
1ne hospitals, lunatc asylums, and workhous-
Third, To the past experience of what you