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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-26

FUGITIVE SLAVE CASE IN OHIO-On Thurs
day last the United States Marshal OF Cincin-
natl, accompanied by two deputies and eight
or ten men, went to Iberia, Morrow county
Ohio, with warrants TO arrest three slaves
brothers. who ran away from Gsrmantowu,
Ky, about lour mon tbs since. One negro was
captured by the Marshal. After an examna-
tion before Commissioner NewhalI, he was
remanded to the custody of his lormer master
One of the deputies was set upon by a crowd
of sixty or seventy negroes and white men,
armed with guns and pistols, his clothes were
torn of, his Vibrant and money taken, and an
attempt made TO hang and then shoot him
After cutting his hair short he was allowed
10 depart without the negro. The other deputy
was fired upon when attempting to arrest the
third negro, and returned the fire. shooting
the fingers off of one OF the rioters, but was
Obliged to leave without securing the prisoner
MR. BRRCHEa AND THE BoxERs-On dit
that the Benica Boy, with his trainer, Jack
Macdonald, who have recently been giving the
Brooklyn people a taste Of their quality call
ed upon Rev. Henry Ward Beecher, a few
evenings since, 10 pay their respects. Mr.
Beecher received the eminent bruisers with
his usual politeness. He said he perfectly
agreed with them as to the necessity of inn
proving the American physique by the deyei-
opment OF muscle but he had serious ohjec-
tons To the ring and its surrou ndiugs He
did not approve Of prize fighting either but
had no objections 10 fair and square round
or Two on Christian principles, with a view TO
promote the digestive faculties. Heenan then
handed the pastor Of Plymouth Church pair
OF boxing gloves, and they do say the use he
II, Hde of them fully persuaded his visitors that
Mr. Beecber, with a little practice, would be
rs excellent a muscleman as he Is preacher
". j. Cor. Buffalo Adr.
Sophia Carr has been dnsd $1,000 in BaItl.
more, for selling lottery tickets.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-26
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Autaian Sales
SUPERB ASSORTMENT.

w Al u y y &c FL * l. r. N.
10, ,WHoLksAIE AND kp1AIL rrALEesls
rUhEioN AND DUMESTIC DRY GOODS
l59 MAIN SrRyEr. R1cHuoxpL
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-26
LATER FROM EUROPE.

carieaiai in taPles-Russia aud Austria -
,u,ortant Combination against France
rra,cc and the pope, &c., Ac.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-24

The Stars BUSINESS IN GxoRsKrowx-Tbs
death Of the late'Georgetown correspondent and
agent OF the Star, Mr.. James A Burns, having
necessitated change in some portion of the ma
Per's Georgetown business arrangements n.
patrons there notified that the routes will here
after be in charge Of the widow of Mr. Burns 70
whom all payments for serving the paper will be
made Mr.. VIM. Collins viii hereafter he the
S,oT's advertisement agent in Georgetown. and
all Advertisements left for him. for Insert,op Ir
tne Star, either at DR.. Barnards drug store or Al
ia Bridge street, will be promptly attended TO
Wecommend him to all in Georgetown who NAV
have any business in connection with publication.
made or desired to be made in the Stars column,
he Is authorized to receipt for Georgetown paw.
msnts on that account
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-24
GEORGETOWN.
csr,ssre.ds.es az IA srar.

GroRsKrowN, ID. c., May -, 1850.
In our letter Of yesterday there an omissiou
on only one word, which spoiled the sense Of
sentence, and misrepresented our position The
sentence corrected reads awe are not opposed %
yus. sAe'clss OF TIE appointing power by the
dominant party, AZ II has got % be a recognized
principle; but we are opposed TO the appointment
20 once, oy any p4iy, Of men whose caly quzli-
hcation is that they are good party men ,,
The festival Of 81 Matthew'S Sunday School NJ
Analostan, yesterday, was well patroniled. a. AZ
ought 70 have been
We omitted 10 mention in our notice Of the me
mic of the Vigilant Fire Company, and that for
the benefit Of Trinity Church, this week, that the
music on both occasions was furnished by thcee
clever fellows and competent musicians, the Holy
Hill Band
Extensive preparations are being made by the
ladies OF Rockville, and the surrounding country,
for grand strawberry festival, 10 be held on the
fair grounds at that place, or about the 9Th Of
June, for the benefit Of the Catholic Church st
that place. A large floor will be laid down. and
a hne band in attendance for the lovers Of the
trpsicboresn art Particulars win be duly ed
vertised In the star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-24

FEyER AND AeyE is q terrible disease. OF "all
the dis that flesh is heir it is the faintest in It's
hrs. manifestations, the most unEelenting in is
Fever and Aene is more desfructiya of iife fhan
consumption because II is more easily induced. and
therefore more prevalent Ii marks its victims ior
the sufferer grows weaker aud weaker, and each
hour does he fear strong consciousness approach
ing the tomb We have said that the disease is one
OF those that hiss dehed medical sciences few
cases once in while having been cured and report
ed. We are happy TO announce that DIR. J. Hostel
ter, OF Pittsburgh, has prepared . compound thai
has never been known to fail N curing the gof
Hosfetter's celebrated Bittsrs 70 suffering human
ity GENERALLY, es sure and speedy c'tr9s .sv
efywhere. M EsSoH
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-24
To CONSERVATIVES.

QuerHs Cod Ltcer OH Jelly.
This great specific for Consumption Is fast SUPER
cedlng ali others in its curative effects upon those
athicted with tubercuar diseases. Prepared upon
robbed of the taste of the plain article il
Is received into the stomach in its jellifed FORM
and dlgested. passing into the small intestines drop
by drop, supplying the wastes of the body by its
taininE nature in overcoming the disease Ap-
proved by the New York Academy of Medicine,
and recommended By the faculty everywhere, thla
preparation 10 confidently offered As remedy for
C9nsqppton and al Scrofulous affections
Soid Dy Charles Stott, Washington, and By all re-
spectacle druggists. Price 81 per bottle
PFWoLp, PARKER e. MOWER.
No. Is Beekman street, New York,
mar 16-Sm Wholesale Arents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-24

THE BISON OF OBSTRUCTION IS the fatality among
our Young and midde-aged to indulge in excess and
debasing habits Those who are yearning for some
influence 70 dispel the growing evil. should read
Human Fto'ifg, or Physsolsgseal Researches" 1t
trated the causes and effects oflocal and vital dis
ease and decay, pointing out the only sure safety
e0tr.-read the advertisement of 3" TTtsSeBadr" in
another Column. Sold BY DR.. Barrow, 194 Bleecher
street, y. Y. Price Is cents. Sent free every
n Sold also by S. Calvert Ford, jr., Washington.
~. u ma lin
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-24

McGuIRE's PICTURE SALE-tbat commences at
O'Clock this automatically offers an excellent
opportunity to those in Washington DESTROYS to
obtain valuable paintings for very little money.
The collection embraces some very fine works of
art indeed, and nearly every one Of them possess
artistic merit All of them were painted in
Europe. We learn from the auctonsers that they
were sent here for sale positively at any prices
they may bring; so, 1t is certain that great bar
gains may be obtained by attending the sale
Doubtless, some of the landscapes will go off al
one-tenth the price that such pictures could be
Atlantic. "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-24

THE CITY HALL.-The Corporation wing of the
City Hall appears to be quite center of attraction
Tor the last week or so. The passages are seldom
without squads of occupants, and all seem to have
important business to transact
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-24
DIED,

. On the sd instant, MARY c., wife of Peter
Gammond, in the S9th year of her age
The friends of the family are invited 10 atten nd
her funeral, from the residence of her husband l.
street between 18th and 18th, Friday, 18th inst
at 10 o'c ock a m.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-24

RATIFICATIoN.-On Monday evening next, the
Republicans now I'm this city will hold general
meeting for the purpose of ratifying the nomina
ton OF the Chicago Convention, in front of the
City Hall Several members Of Congress and
prominent members Of the party are expected tc
address the meeting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-24

WATCH RETURNS Henry Clark, vagrant
workhouse 90 days. Henry Butler, (col } disor
days. Matthias Butler, (col. } stealing; held for
hearing. Five dodgers were accommodated
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-24

A MEETING Of the Democratic and Anti X now
Nothing voters Of the First Ward, it will be re
melnoered, is to be held at StOtt's Hall, thil
evening, 70 nominate Alderman Common Coun
cilmen and Assessor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-24

Hay ScALEs-A GREAT PUBLIC CoyvESrrxcr
BY an advertisement in another column il will
De seen that Mr.. James Daily, in accordance wit!
joint resolution of the City Councils has erect
ed scales for weighing hay, straw, and fodder, a
the corner OF Vermont avenue and l. street nea
Fourteenth street west. This is a great publ,
convenience for that part Of the city and will nj
doubt be made good use of by those interested
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-24

LOTS TO BE FTLLED.-The Commissioner o.
Health is still issuing orders for the Abatement o.
nuisances caused by the accumulation of stagnan
water upon lots not properly attended TO or below
the grade The number Of orders issued is yer,
large
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-24

THE LECTURES of the Rev. Dr. Cahill in thi
city are to be on Astronomy and Ireland, instea
of anatomy and Ireland, we inadvertentl
stated Yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-24

MRS, WINsLow, an experienced nurse and female
ply slclan, has Soothing Syrup for Chliden Tseth-
ing, which greatly facilitates the process of teethns
BY soitenlng the gums, reducing all inflammation
Will alay all pain, and is sure TO regulate the
bowels. Depend upon it, mothers, it viii give rest
70 yourselves and relief and health TO your infants
Perfectly safe in all cases. See advertisement in
another column, % II-Iy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-24

No. l9-SNATCHED FROM THE GRAvE.-Yearly
there thousands saved from DEATH by timely re-
sorting TO Mrs. Gardner's Indian Balsa am of Liver
wort and Hoarhound 1t is effecting remarkable
cures, and is for sale at all the druggists.
ma
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-24
HoMEnPArH1c RrMrn1rs-

All Of DR.: Humphreys q Co.'S specific Ho-
meopathc Remedies put up expressly for family
In cases, containing 20 walls, from 81 TO SIS
each, with book of full directions. For sale hy
NJ. II. Gilman. 800 Pa. avenue, wholesale ana
retail agent; w: A. FItzgcrald, 353 north street;
also by +. b. Winter north corner of X street and
Vermont avenue. Also, Ponds Extract OF Witch
Hnfsl, for internal and external infammations OF
oil klhcs' SOD as above. masl
PENNIRs.-Persons desiring Pennies viii alvays
IND them for Arohanse At the Star Oaics onuntar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-24

Ho, FOR ARLINGTON SPRING,
The following Pic Mics will be given at Airing
ton Spring
st. DOminck's Sunday School, on Monday, 2ath
Instant.
West Georgetown Sunday School Association
on Tuesday 18th instant.
Empire Club, or Wednesday, SOth instant
Halloway's high School-Pic Mic and Nav Fes-
hyal-of Alexandria, ON Thursday, 5Ist instant.
The National Guards, on MondaJ, the nth OF
June.
The st. Joseph's Orphan Boys, on Tuesday, 10Th
of June.
The Monumental Club, on Monday 10Th of June
The Young Catholics Friend Society, of Wash
Ington, Monday 18th of June
These grounds can be engaged by application al
the Washington House, corner of Third street and
Pa. avenue. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-24
LOCAL NEWS s,

" IAesss TIE STAR pristed on fAs Sa,t.,t
ga" pF''' ~ use sOstA Of BaIftmors, its edition
70 ia'ss az to rsq~irs Is to Be pat to prsss at an
'a''s sazr Adrsrti,srsents, therefore, sAe.ld BE-
sfs II sgors Ttsslrs O'Clock, ~; osksrsriss tl.v
~sy net spPsaT xzfil fAs asxt day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-24

NOTICE. THIS CARD.
W solicit the attention Of 81 persons in want Of
Clothing and Gents furnishing Goods. Our goods
are All manufactured by ourselves and we conf
gently assert that we can give better goods and
more satisfaction and at cheaper rates than any
3GtneI establishment in this city. Any STYLES of
Clothing made to order ard nice at ALWAYS guar
antied. Mc(yAN rcH.t1
ma lin National Hotel Building
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-24
NnrIcR TuIS CIpn

LToN's MAGNETIC Pills
are Certain Death to Rats and Mice
Sold everywhere. ISM
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-24
RARpy,S TpIropuvpnus

BARRY's TRIcoPHBRous
Is the best and cheapest article for Dressing, Beau
tlfying, Cleansing, Curling, Preserving and Re
storing the Hair. Ladies', try Ii, Sold by all Drug
gists and Perfumers. mar u 6m
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-24

the oldest and best remedy known for texterminat
ing Rats and Mice, COckroaches, Bugs Ants
den Insects.
IL Principal Depot, 612 Broadway, NY.
Sold by all Druggists everywhere. ma SIN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-24
WAsHINErnN. MAY ~ Issn

GeHftensn In replying to your letter of the
2lst inst, delivered to me in person, beg leave
70 say lna., with the advice and concurrence of
my nearest and best personal friends, had re-
solved never again to be a candidate for the Office
OF Mayor, and | have used nv best endeayors To
procure the selection of some other good citizen
for that office
But my efforts to effect this having failed. the
unanimity and spontaneous action of those opposed
to the present municipal administration; the ear
nestness with which in the several Wards they
have entered into this canvass, in the hope Of
producing some reform; and nv own concurrence
with them in their dissatisfaction at the manner
in whlcn the affairs Of the city have been man.
aged, and the assumption Of authority which has
so often defeated the action of the Councils-the
immediate representatives of the peonl.-bave
induced me to yield reluctant assent 10 vour re-
quest, and to accept the honor of your nomination
III snail De so fortunate as to receive the SUD-
port OF majority Of my fellow-citizens, shall
come into Office untrammeled by obligations to
either of the parties whose contests have for wears
past disturbed the harmonious action and inter
rupted the peaceful prosperity of our CITY; city
which should afford an example Of a successful
appncatl9n OF the great principle of self-govern-
ment ana be a model-not a reproach-to her
sisters throughout the States 1t surely is a noble
aim to seek, 20 lead her in the path of honor and
prosperity, aid 1t will be my most earnest en-
deavor, II elected, so to do
| deem il sarcely necessary tn add that navs,
having been member of either the Democratic
Republican, u Know othing parties but having
from my earliest days to the present hour been a
firm and decided Wing, and never having seen
cause TO devlat from the principles of that party
shall follow ts great precept to secure az far as
can to every citizen, native foreign born, his
Constitutional and lawful rights; and in appoint
Ing to office seek only such men as are tit and
honest
With thanks for the manner in which Won
have conveyed to me the expression of the prefer
ence of my fellowcitizens Of the Opposition, and
your own kind expressions of interest in nv sue
am II
RICHARD WALLAcH.
To Messrs Martin Hilleary, Charles Stewart.
William Dixon, j. t. Coombs, j. r. EIvans
ID. Comfy, William Hamilton, George Plant,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-24
Observation-Disclosures

JAPANESE CURTOsITIEs.
Why do you not go to see the japanese CuTios
ties, at w. q. Metzsrott's Music Store corner
Pennsy lvanIa avenue and Eleventh st. it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-24

SEE ANNOUNCEMENT In another column of the
establishment Of Commercial College In this
city. Judging from the style of chirograp hy In
which the manuBcript Of the advertisement is ex.
ecuted, this branch Of q commercial education, II
least, must receive the best Of attention, ssR
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-24

LYoS's MAGNETIC INSECT POWDER
EXterminates Bed Bugs, Reaches, Ticks, Ants,
Garden Insects, &c.
II contains no Poison
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-24
The Maysralsy.
W.sH,xorox M,vo, ~

-. WASHING TON, May q, 1e51.
Deaf Sir: The undersigned having heep an.
pointo as general committee at the differeni
w ara meetings, called for the purpose Of express
Ing the feelings and sentiments of the several
afus az 70 tne choice of the Opposition voters
of this city in selecting Candidate for the Nav.
crafty al our approaching June election, have the
honor 10 state to you that you have been unani-
mously' ana by exclamation, selected as the can
dldate IN opposition to the present incumbent
Hoping mat you will comply with the wish of
your fellow citizens and consent to become their
candidate, we pledge ourselves to do all in our
power, honorably, to elect you to the position
which we believe you will fill to the satisfact ion
of the community.
,s Respectfully yours,
tS'ghcd by the sereral Ward COMMITTEES I
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-24

BASE BALL PLAYKR.-A Compendium of the
Game comprising the Rules and Regulations for
1867: price 10 cents.
Base Ball Game Books.
Orders / n at ADAMsoN's, Seventh street, oppo-
site Post Office for Bats and Balls, will be promptly
attended to. ma Is NJ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-24
POINT LOOKOUT

III POINT LOOKOUT.
Il II Is Undersigned, long and well known 10 the
travelling public as proprietor Of the City "A
Hotel, Alexandria. Va, and the United EAY
States Hotel in WashIr gton CITY, hiss lk.M
leased for term of years the magnificent bay si e
Pavilion a"d the numerous cottages onnected with
IL, recently erected at Point Lookout the point of
Junction of the Potomac with Chesapeake Bay, and
having furnished them in a style equal TO maj of
any other watering pIaoe in the United States will
Tor the reception OF VISITORS his arrangements be-
of st least 80 guests.
Point Lookout besides being des srvedly the most
famous lace in all America for fne Oysters, Hog
.h, Soft Crabs, eeph ad, Mackerel, and all
other salt water luxuTles Possesses finer facilities
Tor Surf Bathing than even Cape May, while the
hsck couI try ImmeG lately adjoining it-includlng
the Drives, Partridge and WoOdcock Shooting,
&C., 6o.f-oHer advantages together, superior +
tIose OF any other watering place on this
The w alter Views from the pavilion aud from ali
the c. ttages are extensive, varied, and Charming
The health OF the point is unsxcelled by that Of
mountain regions, and the to il by steamers
from Baltimore, Washington, Norfolk. and Rich
mond, will probably be daily 10 and from each Of
those cities. He has spared no Expense in proyId-
ing a hne Band, Carriages. Horses, Pleasure Boats
dc for hire. or n stocking his cellars with the best
Wines. Liquors. DC. In short his patrons will
lind at their command every luxury and comfort
Obtalnable at any other American watering place
His terms for board, by the day, week, or month
Tor individuals or families, will he reasonable.
ma % dtJuly LOGAN %. SMITH
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-24

The NATIONAL RIFLEs.-Editor Star: Much
mas been written and published concerning the
proceedings of Monday, the 18th inst when the
w ashingtonians turned out en- D1asse TO welcome
our new formed friends, the japanese and many
writers have exhausted their descriptive mowers
without conveying to your readers the faintest
loea OF the appearance, manner, and costume of
our strange visiters. 1t is not my purpose now 10
tell your readers anything of these disting uished
persons, but to say something Of our new rife
company, who SO justly deserve a passing tribute
and whom we owe a debt of gratitude for the nm
bounded enthusiasm and energy displayed nv
them In organizing a corps of which our city is
justly proud. How every eve Frightened with
eager admiration on beaolding the tasteful gray
uniform, worn by chosen band of not only the
hnest-looking, but the most hi htoned Memorable
gentlemen that our country can produce They
presented an imposing appearance. Their hand
some captain-SchaefeT-lo proud of his
command. The First, Second, and Third Lieu
tenants seemed equally we'll pleased with the post
assigned them. fhe noble bearing and graceful
elegance of the latter was particularly striking;
he wore the handsome sword recently presented
TO him by number of his friends as a token Of
their esteem. He seemed born to be a soldier
and could WELD the weapon with effect in time
of need, in defense of the Republic. To the pri-
Yates OF the Company, we could say, on behalf
OF their lady friends, you have cause to feel
proud OF the National Rifles.
May y, le6O. ola FILE DU REGIMENT" .
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-24

N u WILLIAM BRADLEY BEGS TO
v. -. inform the public and his friends that he
has on hand large stock of Marble Mantels unite
new style. Also Monument Head stones Table
Tops, &C., which he has to dispose of at prices to
SUIT the times Also, Brown Stone constantly kept
on hand. Plumbers work promptly attended to.
ina 2-3w Pa. av., bet. 18th and 18th sts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-24

ARRIVED at Carriers wharf foot Of Thirteen.
snd-s-hsH street) schooner Comedian, Captain
Noyes, from Philadelphia, with i06 tons Of coal,
for Messrs. Rochat 4 Caldwell.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-24

z NCIS RPER,
Il HAVING OPRNEDA
FAMILY GROCERY AND FEED STORE,
Corner Of NeIc York dreHHe aud Tenth street.
Respectfully sollcltS the patronage of those who
may be In want of any article the line. His
endeavors shall be TO please, and by strict atten-
tlOn TO the wants of the public he hopes TO merit
share of their patronage.
His took consists of every article usually TO be
found in a frst-class Family Grocery and Feed
Store. ma I7-tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-24

CENTER MARKET.-This morning the princip pal
city market presented quite cheerful appearance,
there being large attendance of dealers. an ample
supply Of provisions, more than an average con.
gregation Of purchasers, and many visiting stran-
gers, not the least remarkable of whom. as stated
The display In the vegetable, fruit, and flower
department was very handsome, and attracted
much attention. The butchers were not behind
In the tasteful arrangement Of their stock upon the
stalls; and the open spaces Were surrounded with
wagons and carts from the adjoining counties,
laden with the products Of the farms and gardens.
The demand was moderate, and prices not mate
rally altered
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-24

DRILL OF The NATIONAL RIFLES THIS AFrER-
NOON The National Rifles last evening had a
special drill at their armory preparatory to grand
dress drill this afternoon at O'Clock In front of
the City Hall 1t is expected that the Mayor and
present this afternoon to witness the drill of this
company, which we think we can say without
hesitation has already equalled IL not surpassed
any Of our District military In this respect, and
we have no doubt will I'm a short time be able to
take rank with the best disciplined companies
anywhere TO be found In the country