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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1860-08-23

Ba@ Blondin and one Farini-rivals in the
"rope walking business"-are astonishing the
spectators by their marvellous feats at Niagara.
They think nothing of going over the falls" on
the tight rope, with cooking stoves tied to their
backs. and other such like performances,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1860-08-23
THE M a. RkETS
BALTIMORE, AUGUST 81. 1860,


GRAIS-W heat Some 4O, 900 bushels of Wheat
was received this morning, and prices of prime and
choice white were very firm, whilst common and
medium grades ruled dull sales comprise the bulk
o. the offerings, common to good white selling at
l2oai45 cts, and prime TO choice do. at 150al65,
and several strictly fancy lots brought 1G7al7O cts
per brshel; red brought l20a30 cts per bushel for
common to prime, as before quoted.
Corn.-Corn about II 900 bushels offered, and
white sold at 74a73 cts for fair to prime and yellow
at 65a73 cts per .bushc for do.-a decline Of cts
per bushcl.
Oats.-Of Oats 900 bushels offered, and Mary
land sold at 30a35 cts
Rye.-Of Rye new Maryland at II cts.
[From the Baltimore American of Saturday last Il
ToBAcco.-Thc occurrence of rain has given fresh
hope that the crop of Maryland Tobacco will not
sustain material injury. 1t is generally understood
that smaller crop than usual was planted, and
the crop will of course be less than last year There
Is doubt, however, that the quality both in tex
ture and color, will be better tran last year. and
that the proportion of common will be less The
demand for Mar yland Tobacco this week was ami
mated and all the desirable lots sold at fulrformer
prices. We quote as before, viz: Inferior and COM
mon So. so So; good common Ss3.s0a 50; middl-
ing $5a ST.; good and fine brown 81: S 10, and
extra fine. s la $12. The sales of Ohio Tobacco
this week are a little over 200 hhds. The market
Is considered about as last week. the inquiry being
little less active. Kentucky Tobacco continues
quiet, and we are without any to note.
: The inspections of the week are $40 hhds Mary
land. TOP hhds. Ohio and 1877 hhds. Kentucky-to-
tai 2, 479 hhds.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1860-08-23

The MURDER OF MISS GRIFFITH IN Della
wARE.-ConJession Of the Marderer.-The peo-
pie Of Milford, Del, and vicinity, are in state
of great excitement in consequence of the per-
petration of one of the most heinous crimes that
has ever occurred in Delaware. The Symrna
Times says: Con Sunday afternoon last, (the
11th( about half-past five o'clock, an interesting
young girl, aged about IA years, daughter of
Mr.. Fac. Griffith on returning from visit to a
neghboring girl of the same age, was wayaid
in crossing woods, her person violated, and
afterwards killed and dragged through the woods
and an adjoining corn-feld, to ditch.
A mulatto boy was arrested on suspicion, and
has since made the following shocking confess
sion: He stated to the jury, that he had seen
the two girls pass along, and knew Miss Crit
fifth would have to go back along the by-road,
so he went down among the bushes aud pre-
tended to be blackberrying. When the girl
came along, he had provided himself with club
about three feet long and an inch thick As
she passed him, he struck her the blow which
made the cut upon the back of her head, and
resulted in her death. AS she did not fall, he
caught her by the arm and throat and threw her
down, and was attempting to ravsh her when
he found she was dead. He then became fright
ened at what he had done, and dragged her to
the ditch, tied the string round her neck, threw
her in and made off.
After the injuest had been held the crowd
made determined effort to obtain possession
of the negro for the purpose of lynching him,
but were prevented through strategem, and the
william lodged in Jail for safe keeping.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1860-08-23

The TEXAS ABOLITION PLOT Further de-
Texas are reported in the Galveston and Hous-
ton papers. Several negroes and white men
have been taken up: some on suspicion, others
in the very act of inccndiarism. The white
emissaries have been driven from the State in
the absence of legal evidence to convict, though
the circumstantial evidence of their guilt was
strong, and in some instances, convincing. APP
prehension of further danger is now no longer
entertained. Vigilance committees and night
patrols have been established in the several
threatened districts, and the people are now fully
prepared to crush out all further attempts of
these abolition outlaws and their unfortunate
dupes the negroes.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1860-08-23

The BISHOP OF LoNDoN.zThe Bishop of
London recently preached in the open air to be-
tween 1900 and 1000 working men and chill
dren in one of the most unciviized portions of
the outskirts of the metropolis The people
who live around and about it are chiefly engaged
in the making Of bricks and pottery ware, while
it is dotted here and there with gypsy tents and
the temporary habitations of persons who are
not able to obtain better shelter elsewhere -
Many of the leading employers Of labor in the
neighborhood, in compliance with the solicita-
tons of the local clergy, paid their men early in
the evening, and vast numbers of them not only
attended the service, but took their wives and
children with them.
The Bishop selected for his text the 10th chap
ter of St. Luke's Gospel, 9th verse-'The chill
dren of this world are, in their generation, wiser
than the children of light" The latter part of
the Bishops address was particularly solemn.
Darkness had come on, the moon had risen, and
all around the gipsies tents were lighted up.
Not a sound was heard but the Bishops voice,
and now and then a train on the adjacent rail
way. A deep impression appeared to be made
on MANY.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1860-08-23

STANTON MISUNDERSTANDING, Aug 10.
The Convention reassemb led at nine o'clock. A
considerable amount of campaign business was
transacted, Senatorial and County Electors, and
State Committees, &C., appointed
On motion of Charles Irving resolution was
adopted that the electoral vote of the State be
cast for any one who can defeat Lincoln
The Committee appointed to correspond with
the Charlottesville Conference Committee APP
peared and asked to be discharged, and the re-
quest was unanimously granted. The cores
pondence between the two Conventions shows
that all overtures for a compromise have been
rejected
A motion to adjourn having been carried, Mr.
Hopkins, the President, closed the proceedings
in beautiful speech, at the conclusion of which
he declared the Convention adjourned sine die.
A large mass meeting was held at night, and
eloquent speeches made ny G. W. Brent, of
Alexandria, and Chas. Irving, Of Petersburg
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1860-08-23

OHIO BELL AND EVERETT STATE CoNvEN-
TIoN.-Chi0icotAe, Ohio, Aug. 1.-THE Bell
and Everett State Convention met yesterday
and nominated a full electoral ticket and candi-
dates for Attorney General and Member of the
Board Of Public Works. No nomination was
made for Supreme Judge
Resolutions condemning the conduct of the
Republican party of Ohio in their effort to null
lily the laws through the agency of the Supreme
Court; that their population of Judge Swami
for sustaining the Fugitive Slave Law, and their
denomination of Judge Brinkerhoff merits: the
rebuke of lawabiding people, and that every
conservative Union man so vote as to secure the
defeat of Judge Brinkerhoff Speeches were
made by Col. Van Stump, Hon. L. D. Campbell
and Gen. Leslie Coombs.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1860-08-23

FREE CoLoRED PERsoNs-At the coming
Presidential election the people Of Somerset, ST..
Mary's, Calvert, Howard Kent, Worcester, Tai
bot, Queen Annes, Prince Georges, Charles and
Baltimore counties will be called upon to vote
on the adoption or rejection of law passed by
the recent Legislature of Maryland requiring all
free colored persons to hire themselves, &C., and
three commissioners to take charge
of them. If the law be adopted the commission
ers are to enter upon their duties on the first of
December
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1860-08-23

RECEPTION OF THE PRINCE.-It is stated that
York the Mayor will assume the control of all
municipal courtesies, and in accordance with his
idea, and with those of the Citizens Committee,
there is to be no formal public reception there
will, however. be a full display of military, and
it is said the Fire Department will indulge in a
torch-fight procession. All British merchant
vessels, within reasonable distance, will be re-
quested to rendezvous at this port, in order to
give eclat to the occasion; while as regards the
banquet at the Academy of Music. preparations
are already on foot to make it the most magni-
fcent affair of the kind ever witnessed here.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1860-08-23

Bzg@The Black Republicans in Baltimore have
a weekly. sheet, called the Border State, which
is their organ, and in which they advocate their
sectional candidate and sectional party. The
publisher has sent us a copy with eek" on it,
We have to request that he will direct no more
of them to this office.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1860-08-23

COUNTERFEIT ON A MARYLAND BANK.-Pe-
terson's Counterfeit Detector sends the follow
ing description Of a new and dangerous counter
felt five dollar note on the Farmers and Mcchan-
les Bank, Frederick, Md:-Vig. female, mechan-
les implements. wheat ETC.; female bearing
wheat on right end locomotive and two SIS on
left end Baker & Duckwick, engravers.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1860-08-23

The Breckenridge Democrats met at Charlottes-
vile, on the 18th inst, and the Douglas wing
met at Stanton on the same day. Much discus
sion took place in each Convention, but no efforts
at a union were successful. Both parties pre-
pared addresses for the people, and having APP
pointed full electoral ticket for the State, ad-
iourned. Report says Mr.. Douglas designs
stumping the State, beginning at White Sulphur
SDrinos
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1860-08-23
AFAE
r WILL OFFER
L Tobacco, on TU1

SEPTEMBER ne
NJ. and p M. that VALJ
on Plccawaxen Creek. Charles9
the residence of Judge Grain an
Mrs. Harris
This is one of the most desira5l
county, and will be shewn to any one
Hungerferd, Esq.
TERMs:-One- fourth cash. and the balance in
one, two and three years, with approved security.
F. STONE, Agent
for E. J. Harris.
Aug 49, 1660.-ts
EMarl Gazette nd St. Marys Beacon insert 3tl
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1860-08-23

RELIGIOUS NOTICE.
ISThere will be Preaching at the Methodist
e. Church, Port Tobacco, next Saturday evening
at I O'Clock. aug %.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1860-08-23

Hsy-T The Baltimore american says lit is
thought notimprobable that many of the recent
fires in Texas have resulted from the extreme
drouth which has prevailed in that State. At
any rate the stories circulated are of the most
exaggerated character"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1860-08-23
ALExANnnIA. Aucusr 81. 1850

GRAIN-Wheat-T offerings on 'Change were
1900 bushels, of which 1850 came by Railroad,
and $500 by the River. We note sales of choice
white at $50 cts; fair to good white 1913, $780, 137a
lao cts. Sales of red at 49, 126, 125a13O cts the
latter for prime article. Corn-No white in mar
ket-yellow, slles at 65 cts. Rye-sales at IS cts.
Oats-no change in prices, and hear of no sales.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1860-08-23

MARRIED,
On Thursday, the 10th instant, BY Rev. VIM.
CHILEs, OSWALD CONNELL and Miss MARY
JANE MURPHY-all of this county.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1860-08-23
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
LII PERSONS INDEBTED to the under
n signed on note or open account for 1858 and
1859, are earnestly requested to settle the same
without delay. offer my entire stock of
GOODS VERY LOW FOR CASH,
to any person wishing to engage in the business.
will sell upon accommodating terms my entire
stock and fixtures r. A. SMITH.
Nanjemoy, Aug. %, 1860.-tf
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1860-08-23
NOTICE.

THE undersigned Commissioners, appointed by
i the Circuit Court for Charles County, to value
and DIVIDE the Real Estate of Mary A. Mitchell,
late of Charles County, deceased, according to the
provisions of the Acts of Assembly in such cases
made and provided, do hereby give notice to all
concerned, that we will meet, on the premises, on
Monday, the 22d day of September next,
al IL O'Clock, A. NJ, to proceed in the business
for which we are appointed.
UZZIAL NALLEY,
THOMAS A. MILLAR,
GEO w. CARPINTER,
HENRY S DENT,
EDWARD r. WHEELER
kur,,et 90 1SeO-tm
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1860-08-23

The JAPANESE EMBASSY ,HoMEwARD BOUND.
The New York Times and Herald publish sever
al interesting letters written on board the steam
frigate Niagara, now on her way to Japan with
the Embassy from that country on board. The
Niagara reached the Cape de Yerd Islands on
the 18th of July, having made the distance in
sixteen days from New York. The japanese
expressed themselves as much pleased with their
visit to this country. The Ambassadors had
caused to be removed from the cabin assigned
to them almost every article Of furniture which
had been provided expressly for them here at
great cost, prefefring to sit on the carpet
in the Oriental style. They managed to
while away the time in eating seven or eight
times day, smoking, playing chess, and caress-
ing their great toes-which latter operation af-
forded them evident solace and satisfaction
Tommy was as lively and amusing as ever and
still addicted himself to the habit of writing
love-letters to his sweet-hearts.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1860-08-23

dissenters, and the people are called upon to
choose between them.
The parties being thus arrayed before the
people, leaders and politicians alike being I'M
able, or not disposed, to settle the difficulty and
thus to unite the people in common cause,
against common foe-sectional fanaticism and
disunion-we,. tie people, are called upon to set
tie the difficulty to choose between the three, to
silence Black Repubcanism, to save the coun-
try and perpctuate the Union. Can we do it
How shall we do it? For whom shall we vote {?
These are momentous questions, and it becomes
us as lovers Of our country, as good citizens,
as Union men, to meet these questions and an
swer them. The first admits Of an affirmative
answer. We can, if we WILL The second we
answer: by simply concentrating the electoral
vote on the strongest man. the man most likely
to beat Lincoln. But then comes the third
question. WHICH? yes-which? Here we
must pause and reflect. Let us sleep upon the
subject mediate deeply upon it, weigh all the
connections and bearings, and having arrived at
definite conclusions, allow nothing to swerve us
from the direct path of duty.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1860-08-23

BgM Maj. Donaldson, U. S. A., has presented
to the Maryland Agricultural Society two "four
horned rams" captured from the Navajoe. In
dams. He says that this breed of sheep have
sometimes six and even seven horns on each
head.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-12-01
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE. SATURDAY, DECEMBER L. 1860

and awaited the return Of Jenny. In good time be.
comes, looks cautiously about him. takes of bis ha;
and emtses intoit some staal silver the proceeds OF
his trip He proceeds to divide the money carefully
into two piles, repeating, each piece counted,
" Sxpence for old Skip, sxpence for Jenny" and 20
on 10 the end. (" Now" says Jenny, wonder
what ought to do with that odd sixpenee do adj
the hard work am out in all weather. that ought 10 DO
mine; but hold on Old Skip furnishes team, and
stage, and feed and 70 forth. guess well throw up
that. Tails Head, by gracious Skip wins it |!
Well, lie, him have it this time" Up jumps the en-
ployer. Hold, Jenny won that last sixpence
fairly II you had MT given to me, yoa never should
have driven stage for me again !"
The royal family of Naples, now at Gaeta con-
sists Of the King, Francis H., born 10th JAM 1896,
and assembled the throne the 22nd May, 1859; the
Queen, born 4th Oct, 1871, daughter of Duke Maxi
milan Joseph of Bavaria and sister of the Empress OF
Austria of five brothers of the king-COunt de Tram,
born LIST Aug, 1893; Count de Caserta, 2Sth March,
1871; Count de Gigenti, 18th Jsn., 1896 Count do
Bari 18th Sept 1852 and Count dc Castigione, 18th
Feb 1857; also Of four sisters of His Majesty-the
Praeess Mary born 2ith March, 1853; Princess Glenn
en,ina l4th April 1874; Princess Maria-Pia, 3rd Au-
gust, 1919; and the Princess Maria immaculate, born
DIST JAN. 1855. The Queen Dowager Is also with the
King at Gaeta
"A correspondent of The london htheaaum writes
from Munich: "Apropos of King Ludwig, some more
of his peculiarities are exciting remark He is much
averse to ladies wearing walls in the streets, and fire.
quently stops those who have their walls down to adj
just them properly. The other day he was seen talk
ing with three ladies in the street which bears his
name and in which he takes daily walk, lifting up
the vail of each and laying it the top OF her
bonnet in way suitng the artistic fancies OF the pat
ron of Schwanthaler and the friend of Thorwadsen.
He then let them proceed and of course, all let their
walls down as soon as he was out of sight, One would
think that in town 80 little renowned for beauty the
wearing of vail might be considered merit and that
the rash rofner of i; would often be punished by the
sight of second Medusas head. 1t seems King Lud-
wig exposed himself to such fate. He lifted the
vail of an old lady looked at her face, and dropped it
instantly, saying, Madam, you are right
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-12-01

bell rang and the servant asked II Ms.. Burch
would see company; answered, No, she Il OUT y
Mrs. Burch said anghngly, Oh, you should not have
Burch heard the voice. sle faid, "Oh, It's Mr. Far
mani want TO see him" she jumped up but before
she got to the door the girl returned what the girl has
night remember tie lith of October 1857 il the
United States Court, that day being engaged in the
case of The People Vi. Assay; left there with Mr..
Carpenter; we went to the Fair together we
there two three hour; returned to the IRE
mont, being engaged TO cine with Mira. Doughs; |
dined there about O'Clock; John Brougham and
others were there invited Mrs. Douglas to 60 p the
theater with me that evening; we went and occupied q
private box; did not Mira Burch that day If l
did it must have been the Streets know hsd no
interview with her that day.
Odd you on that day any other day, a any
time place, have any criminal or sexual Intercourse
with Mn. Burch
A.-Never, 70 help me God, at any time any place
on EARTH or any act even approaching anything ike It,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-12-01
PERSONAL.

The Hon Messrs c. b. Sedgwick Of Syracuse, H.
Wilson of Massachusetts Daniel Clark and G. Mrs
ton of New-Hampshre Gov. Randall OF Wiscorfm,
C.. HamIin esq. of Maine, and j. c. Burnham oil Cu-
ba, are at the Fifth Avenue Hotel
Prof c. C. Mitchell and lady Of Albany, y H.
Walker of London, Eng, and Simeon Stevens o. L1n-
caster, Pa, are at the St. Nicholas Hotel
The Hon. Mersrs. G.. A. Burnham of Connecticut
+. M. Edwards of New Hampshire, Wm ID. S'ayOoh
Of Rhode Island and j. NJ Ashley of Ohio; Capt Lee
Of the L. s. Navy Judge Mclean of Saratosa ana D.
Begner and family of Cuba, are at the Astor hP'Se'
The Hon. J. A. Ginler of North Carshna, judge
Clifford of Portland Me- and Major DeaS oil tie u ,
Army, are at the New-York Hotel
The Hon. j. A. Collier of Bnghsmton, H. A.
Eddy of London Eng, T. Wheaton, and A. pipe' Oh
tbe u. S. Army; Lit Van Grant and !. j. Mckinney Oh
the U. S. Navy, and Dr. McGary OF Virginia. are al
the Metropolitan Hotel.
The Rev. Mr. Hitchcock has become the pulpit ''
soeiate of the Rev. DIR. Macauley IN the hoior"
Protestant Dutcn Church, corner OF flih avenue 1'
Twenty first ~ rect. He will deliver DIS n'i"uu'
sermon Sv nday morning next.
The Rgs /. Henry of st. Louis, Mo-, Col' bifu
Trenton, d. Titus, and Major Howell OF ArDo""' '''
at the Sa' ,ens House.
Skip and Town Of Yew.YOrk were once proprietor
II q lin, If ompbuses. In their employ was drlVe
named Jemmy-a good man. careful to get al MI
fares civil to his passeugers, deierenl 10 nS ef''
or, and ope without fault; but Jenny mao d '"''' "
the ena ~ .-Ary tfip of retiring Tor lew ,.,'e
the baymow, and every effort made 10 nna ou' W
| tn. If nj, GRAND there was n failure "', III
,' 1'S made Liz appearance, Jenny descended
~ and ,ook hi. e.t quietly upon his box b"' on
oSLjs employer lid himself one day in the hay mo"
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-12-01
FIRES.
FIRE IT. WILLIAM sTREsr.

FIRE IT, WILLIAM STREET.
oclask last evening FIRE occurred in the second
story front room of No. 162 William street, occupied
BY Mr. Rapp as bookbindefy. About 500 damage
was sustained, mostly by water. Origin OF hire I'M
known.
FIRE RIDGE sT8EET.
Last evening at 81 o'clock, ire discovered in
the stable No. So Ridge stseet occupied by John Far
rell, aud an alarm promptly given, when the kromen
succeeded in estinguis5ng the flames before musA
damage done.
FIRE IN rwSnTY-EIiHIH STREET.
fire Of accidental origin occurred last night about
10 O'Clock in the kinding msnufscto,y Of Nal
& Thompson Of Twenty eighth street and Eley-
enth avenue. The premises wers pearly destroyed.
inVolsing lose of about 81 500. The hre originated
near the bolier.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-12-01
Did.

DE KAY-In New Haven Friday. Nov; 90 Eaza youngest
child Of the late Dr. James r. De ksy aged 10 years
The burial will take place At hs,ny stead Lors sand immed
Ferry,
HoUGHToN-Ia Brooklyn, ON Friday New 90 FREDERICK 4
Houghton.
The iiends Of the faulty respectfully invited to attend the
funeral spudsy Dec at 10 ococA IA, nom his lan
residence venue third door fon Myrtle aveses
RINsoN-In the Town Of Falmouth Jansies w L. on s..or
day Oct rs Ca'he'Y Rosamcnd third daughter al the Ae
Geoige H. hinson builder and Mary his wi and CONAN
y b slack at pro rewlork City She has lsf dias
consoaie notify and large circle Of reves and h,sds q
mourn .he sad ,,esease asai. y
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-12-01
Marine Disasters.

DETROIT, Friday, Nov 30 1862
Intelligence is received here of the loss of the
schooner Circassan on the White Shoals, Straits of
Mackinac, in the late gale, with all ON board.
The propeller 0ntonagon, which arrived at Cuttings
wood to-day from Chicago, reports the propeller Ken
osha at Macknac. She has previously been reported
ashore at the mouth of the Georgian Bay.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-12-01
The Canada Fugitive Slave Murder
Case

TORONTO, c. W., Friday, Nov. 30, 1860.
Inc decision IN the extradtion of the fugitive
slave ana murderer Jones' has been still further post
poned Tor few days The court to-day was crowded,
and much interest manifested in the proceedings Many
coiored people Of both sexes assembled in and around
the Courionse, ready to rescue the prisoner in case
me Court decided to hand him over to the United
States authorities.