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THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONVENTION.
CHARLESTON 81 G. Dec. % 1850

CHARLESTON, s G. Dec. %, 1850.
The Convention met at noon to-day.
several reports received and segerred.
No report has yet been made r. la matters and the
customs but is generally conceded Fat when ii is made
il will provide ollows-That the laws Of the
United States be adopted that the collector Of the port
take the oath OF allegiance TO South Carolina and that
postal matters remain unchanged.
Mr. DEsAUssuRE, from the committee to whom re-
ferred the communication from portion Of the mem.
bers Of the Georgia legislature reported that the
ncaon received provided that secession should not
take place until Alabama Mississippi and Florida had
sembed their conventions for final State action but that
the communication OF no avail the secession
Of South Carolina had already taken place
Mr.. MAGRATH, from the committee such portions OF
the Pesdents Message refers to the property Of the
United States in the limits of South Carolina said that
preferred making his report in secret session.
The Convention then went into session and con
tnued so for hours. 1t reported that very ami
mated discussion took place on the report.
Mr. Rhetts address the people Of the Southern states
has not yet been acted on.
Mr.. d. Melton appointed to prepare the cred ntias
for the joint committee to Washington, to
keep the strctest secresy in regard 10 them I'll ac-
credited papers delivered to the Commssioncrs
day. who go TO Washington with full powers. The com
missoners take secretary with them, who is allowed
ten dollars a day and his travelling expenses.
The members Of the Convention will all attend church
tomorrow
The Convention has Adjourned until Monday.
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THE HULLABALLoo ABOUT THE FORTS.

ffruIn the Charleston Mercury. Dec. 10.
The republican papers of the North exercis
rg their genius and ventIatng their patriotism BY
Wiling Mr.. Buchanan. Like frogs chorus they lift up
er VOICES and echo the cry hat the President q the
uod states has not reinforced the forts Charleston
Dor that Mf. Buchanan about to sacrifice the AZ
uross and troops stationed here 10 the madness a Caro-
sud malice against a., and in tie intensity of their de
sire abuse the President they lose their heads we'll
a. their tempers-oxh biting only fury and folly. (.
Tho arst gun fred upon S1utbern men by the United
states government w collision of arms, in the present
temper Il The south. win sound the farewell funeral
alute over the grave " the Luion, dead and buried
hat Unon which IN IT, day, has - well served The North
Da Iampcred and dwaried the growing energies 0f
liz sentimental Union loving south Mr. Buohanan
as more than hs censors H. Understands that
r. cauot better the of dsur0n than b. pro
duCng bioaishcA, asa northern man, Conservative
thc Il atons the North and south seek ~ avoid
producing collision Tho r. nforccinent of The forts
this tine and under present circumstance means coer
cionwar, II would " a. overt act q war which w.
arc ~ s. mpia not u oompgsh hend and which Ar
Buchanan uos sl simple a. 10 suppose We would not
corps oh III and act How ID would benefit che Union
or No north = a question which black republican wis
dom alone can appropriately set forth. south Caro-
Ira Z - confident of her cliverance from tho dan.
gers 0f the Union, that she does not care ~ have
H. doom nn1 1ccssarly sealed in blood. We rc.
ceed. pefhafe, without u. Mr.. Buchanan desires to
obtain every chance of saving tho Onion, and get
ting South Carolina back again the net therefore nc
\ unwilling 20 seal s doom 10 blood. Each thinks that
with hands 90, 4 practicable @ leave matters 20 an IN
cyilabe future. VIII this explanation Of cnghen
our abolition cotemroraresf Maybe so-maybe not
IA TO the bugaboo Of obbng the forts and Staying Tho
officers and troops amiable friends need not excto
thor phianthTopc sensbilitles roll up their eyes.
Ve are not rohocracy here and believe IN law order
and obeD nee - authority, civil and military. No mob
vii atsCk tr fots IN south Carolina do not ACT by
mota Wt 6o have vigilance committees ~ make a
mary sIost8n * proving lnccndtarcs and midnight
assass ~ and rocaegs The remedy only adequate 10
the innlilr ana the mischief but do not net tn
mnssce We nre accustomed each 70 think and judge for
himself and h. aci each his individual resp0nsi.
hty wsro efl tO d. When the tate is out q The
Union when the forts demanded and relused " D.
delivered gp 10 those n whom Is vested the title IS emi
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nent domain and for whose protection and defence alone
they were ceded and built up, and wheri-ths federal
government showing hostile purpose-t shall become
necessary and proper for TO obtain possession then
II will be right for the world and BLACK repubcanism to
expect that the State by her authorities, will move IN
the premises The people will obey the call for and
take the forts The excitement here is Deep calm feel
ing very different from the excitement Of mob, and
leading 70 different and far greater results This Is
chlds play II is not the uproar of school boys splash
ing water in mischief; 1t is III quiet tread Of Caesar 9
forces crossing the Rubicon.
For the hoary trckster and humbng, who has Just
tired from the Cabinet because not made South
Carolina have only TO say that his present mbeciity
equals his past reachery to this section Had he been
early absent from the Presidents councils his admins
tration might have been successful
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THE SOUTH CAROLINA LEGISLATURE.

CHAinIsToN, ;. q Dec. =, 1860.
The House yesterday adopted resolution instrucng
the Military Committee TO make provision for feeding
and transporting troops also establishing telegraph lines
70 all exposed points Of the state giving the Governor
authority all telegraph lines in Of appre
hcnded invasion. 1t made the special order FOR TO
day.
resolution offered making searching inquiry into
the business Of the banks Of the State, with power 10
send for persons examine bank books, transactions
kr
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REPonTs FROM CHARLESTON.

ChAkIksnsN, Dec q 1900.
special despatch from Washington says tnat MAJOR
Anderson has ordered to surrender the forts
constituted authorities Of South Carolina the forts
are attacked but not TO surrender to irresponsible parties
At the secession celebration at Camden yesterday a
cannon burst, severely injurng several persons
The SLAYER Bouito not bound 70 this port but put
in here from stress Of weather and with her crew ex
hausted. She Ia bound 10 Norfolk.
The serenading procession last night was grand Affair."
aud was kept up ill after midnight
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THE INTEREST ON THE STATE DEBT OF
VIRGINIA.


NcHNoND, Dec. =, IsbV
hree hundred and eghty.two thousand dollars IN spc-
Gle we're forwarded to-day New York by the Treasurer
o. this state meet the half years interest the
pom bonds Of Virginia payable in that city.
Company y, of this city, viii turn out 10 meet the
south Carolina delegation Tuesday next, their way
rom WaSh ingtnn home
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SPREAD OF THE SECESSION FIRE IN THE
SOUTH.

COLUMBUS, Dec ~, lS0O.
The of the secession Of South Carolina has created
intense excitement and rejoicing in Georgia and Alabama.
All the towns have been Illuminated cannon fred and
bells rung amid general excitement. Columbus, Mont.
gomery, Atlanta, Savannah, Eobe and Macon are in
blaze Of enthusiasm.
on the 10th Of January.
In Georgia the secessioniss will have small majority,
but all will be forced TO join Alabama and South Oaro-
lima.
Ihave reliable information from Mississippi and it Is
certain that she will secede a,ely after the meet
ing of he Convention.
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THE ILLINOIS BANKS.

CHICAGO, Dec. q, 1890
despatch from Springfield states that the Bank Com
mssoners have extended their cali the banks for sd
dtonAl margin. The extended call requires the banks
put up quarter OF the additional margin by the 20th
Of February and the other by the 2oh Of
March.
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FAST DAY IN MASSACHUSETTS,.


Governor Banks has issued proclamation for day Of
fasting and prayer for the Union % lc observed tho
ath of January, in conformity with the proclamation u
the President.
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SOUTH CAROLINA.

GEvrRAf OKDERs No, -.
CofrwnrA. g e. Dec Is 1860
The following gentlemen have been appointed Aids d..
Camp 70 bis Exceency the Governor and Commander In.
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SECESSION REJOICING IN TENNESSEE.

hMrhS, beCs -, loOV
There enthusiastic meeting here last night 10
raty the secession South Carolina Fifteen guns were
fred and the Avalanche newspaper Office and other build
pgs illuminated.
The Placer herald., 1860-08-18

,uvn RoppERY.-We are informed
IN n1 reliable authority, that on Wednesday
up".n;no s,h inst. two teamsiers were rob
mo'"ne d on The Auburn road, near the Franklin
peu' One of the robbers had on cordu
lio'0s, p nsnts and right thigh baudaged near
roy roy b;n him as though he was wounded.
'"S Two % escaped convicts made their appear,
Of Gordon's Ranch, on The cross road
anSo sa"n, Rock Springs to the halfway house
1,o Tuesday night last Mr.. Gordon at
."mn,ed o" an arrest, when they pitched into
,;m ,t'"r and beat him severely, took his pisol
",sa nmov - and said they were going to Auburn
sSey % Boggs. Their names are Tom Kiug
and Black Jack.
We take the above from the Folsom TEL
,oyoph of August 10th. 1t is no wonder
tba rascals, who get out Of the State Prison
.ro down on Constable Boggs, for if ever
,hov come within Johns 'beat" he is sure
49, nob them. Within the last month he
h.s arrested 6 or 7 of these fellows,
And they have great desire to get re
,ouce. Gov. Downey should offer re
ward for every escape now a! large.
The Placer Country Central Committee
stands 7 for BrerkinrIge and for Douglas.
Tbe latter bolted.
The Placer herald., 1860-08-18
Board OF E1uallZa ion.

Monday August l3th.-Orlered, That the as
sessment of VIM. Sexton for the year 1860, be
stricken from the assessment roll
Same order for Horace Manser.
Order That the Clerk deduct from the assess
ment of c. 7. Harlan for 1856 ;, the sum Of SIPS
The assessment Of E. l.. Watson, for 1860, be
re uced from Sis, 900 to S5.l7O.
VIM. H. Seaman, from 5000 to $500.
Stephen D. Burge from S2l5O to $1,000.
VIM Renney from $500 to $4,000.
Hardy and Kennedy, on Forest House, from
S4O8l5 to $39,9l5.
D G. Webber, from 1894 to 1924.
The Placer herald., 1860-08-18
Proceeding of the Board of Supervisors

JULY ON 1oOU.
Orlnrel, ThttC. T. llaritn be appointed ROAD
Overseer OF District No. 10.
Ordered. That the Co. Treasurer redeem old
Warrant Auditors No. 9S3
Dr. Wn ). Bro l,on. pein the lowest bidder.
was tpp,jnte tollty Phy >icitn for the ensuing
year. AMI Mis- Boll WAS approved.
DR. J. M.rk*. bill tor k.'pil5 lndigaas sick,
(S730 SI) TO July 9th two m )nths, allowed.
j. W. Sco,ey appointed j. p. Of Township
No. 2 uice Patton resi- gncd.
Orlrr,i That from AMI after this date the
sheriff Ne allowed five Dollars per week for thu
Board Of prisoners.
MONDAY. August 6th.-.Report of Supervisor
Patton, upon Public road at Iowa Hill. accepted
Sundry bills allowed.
Ordered, upon petition that Snnlry School
l,nls he advertised and soil by tn sheriff (seo
advertisements in the columns of tn Hsrall)
The following are the rates Of Toll fixed for
the Eastern Extension Tu npikc Company:
animal and vehicle 90 so.
The Placer herald., 1860-08-18
CATARACT MILLS.

WE hereby notify our farming friends, and
w the community generally. that we have
taken the FIGURING Mills on the ilinoistown road,
about four miles above Auburn, and by impor
tant additions and alterations have prepared
them for turning out as good work as amy other
Mills in the State. We are prepared to make
contracts for grinding crops on very reasonable
terms. Parties having anything to do in our
line will please give a call.
PIPER & LEiTCH.
August 4th, l860.-my
The Placer herald., 1860-08-18

rooLHARDINEss.-A young man, who
"o'kS IN the coal mines Of Gill, near Charlie
lo'' lately made bet of few glasses OF beer
ne would lie down on the railway and lei a
t'"a, h".n pass over him. He performed his mad
wax ve' 'hree days ago, placing himself length
,.a "ays IN the middle of the line between tie
la,'S a. making himself as small as possible -
.o ys,. won his bet, but at the expense Of se-
W.; ;'e ourn on the back of his neck, from a
r. h,'ss 70 OF lighted coke falling on him, added
~ WV. which he will be brought before the Cor
''''onal Police for his imprudence.
The Placer herald., 1860-08-18
STATE OF CALIFORNIA,

7 II.
1t appearing to NE by affidavit of Plaintiff,
that Defendant Simon Davidson. in the year 1888
left California and went to Europe. where he now
is, and that his place Of residence in Europe is
not known to Plaintitf. and that Il of action
exists against said Simon Davidson in favor OF
Plaintiff. 1t is orderer that the Summons in said
cause be ser ed on Defendant Simon Davidson
by publishing the same in the Placer Herald,
IL weekly newspaper, published in Auburn. Plac, r
county; once II week for three months. after the
date of this order L. f. MYRES,
District Judge.
The Placer herald., 1860-08-18
Man and horse

"Wednesday Aug. Slh.
Ordered. That the oil road which was form
erly used. running into the m lin 70 I'd just below
the Grizzly Boar House. be vacated and decur-
ell null and void. and that petitioners have the
right to close the same. and all orders in regard
to the old road are h-reby rescinued.
Sundry bills allowed.
Thursday 9th.-Bills allowed.
Chas. King and -Scwel appointed viewer,
to view out Road (and asses damtgrs il there
he any.) comm rncing AT the Lincoln road. it be.
ing the North E ,st corner of section 26. thence
due South on the section lines dividing % and 2G
and 35 and 3j-and thence South to Pleasant
Grove Ravnc
Friday l0ih.-Various pieces of old scrps Or
d red to he paid
De- Brolsols tcoo1lt for king care of Inli-
mt sick. from July lth to August 10th allow
ed. S2j625
Saturday lltf.-I ,sonic lot adj)ning Court
House, purcha G lor the County, aud auditor
ordered to draw his warrant fer $500 for the
purchls Of the same.
Ordered. Til, II III IL Allen he allowed Coun
ty warrant for the sum of S220. as monies ad
vanced so to aid O.licrr Boggs and 9th rs in
searching after Criminals who killed George
Martin
Under the Redemption Law tho Board redeem
ed in Co. warrants to the amount of So, 81 81
for S5 744.97 cash.
The lowest b / " IS y cents AMI the highest plr.
1 uc"t"y AuS. l1sL-Do'iu iiC' ioi 'iaH''NtioH
of business
Bills allowed
Upon the application of S. d. Burge it was
ordered. that IA pubic highway be laid out com
mrncng near the centre 81, TIP. l3 north range
East. at u point the public road le ding
from Marysviile TO Auburn. and about Al m les
east from Coxs Ranch, running thence through
section 81 aforesaid, to and across Section 5. Tp.
II Ranger East of Burlge's land, and termina-
ting near the Centre of Section 4, Tp II N.
range East. and at point on the road lead
ing from Cox's Run h to Gold Hill. and about six
miles from id Cows heing dist nee of about
one and three fourth miles in length.
The Placer herald., 1860-08-18
SherifFs Sale of Public Land.

HpY virtue of an Order made by the Board OF
Id Supervisors in and for Placer County, on
the 7th day of August. A. d. 1860. will sell at
public auction in from Of the Court House door
in the town of A uburl, at the hour of 10 clock.
A. M.,, on
Monday, the 18th day Of November, 1 $50,
the following School Lans: Section Nos. l6
and SO. Congressional Township No. B. north.
Range 7, East Mount Dabo Base and Me dian.
Placer county California. Said land having
been donated to this State for School purposes by
an Act of Congress- passed March Sd, A. D. 1858,
approved April 10th, A. D. 1858.
L. l.. BULLOCK,
Sheriff OF Placer Coup y.
BY George Johnston Deputy
Auburn, August 1O.h, 1890.
The Placer herald., 1860-08-18
July 18th. 1860.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
~ ,..r,1r a.,, d. 1.1.1, j . y

County OF PLACER. 90
I, Henry Cooling. Clerk OF the Eleventh Judi
cial District c urt, in and for said county and
State. do hereby certify the foregoing to he Il
true copy Of the original summons in above en-
titled cause, and order of the District Judge
made IN the same, now on file in my Office.
(-~-l Witness my hand and seal of said
l.. S. Court this 18th day of July. A. D.
- 1860 HENRY GOODlNG, Clerk
Tuttle Il Ililyer, Attys. for Plaintiff.
July 14th lS60.--3m
The Placer herald., 1860-08-18
SUMMONS.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, / m
COUNTY OF PLACER. %

olAlE n Of GALE okNlA' IS
District Court Of the Eleventh Judicial District
OF said State.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. TO
SIMON DAVIDSON, Samuel MARKS, IsADonE DA-
vIDSoN, AND 7. JONES GREETING:
VOU are hereby Summoned, to answer the
n complaint Of John NJ. Van Mater in said
Court. filed against you, within ten days from
the service of this Writ, exclusive of the day of
service. if served you in this county, but il
served on you without said county, and within
said District, twenty days; and # served on you
without said county and District, then in forty
days from such service, exclusive of the day oil
service. in IN action commenced on the 10th day
of July $50 in said Court, this action is brou ght
to recover jud dgment against you for $4,000 o.
on note, dated June 4th. 1855. with interest nt
"a per cent per month from June 4th. 1860. to-
grthcr with costs of suit &c. Aso. for IL decree
to ioreclose Il certain mortgage given to secure
the payment Of said note all OF which is more
fully set forth in the original complaint a Certi
lied copy Of which is herewith served and to
which you are particularly referred. And you
are hereby notified that if you fail TO answ the
complaint as directed. Plaintiff will take judg-
ment by default against you.
In witness whereof, Henry Cooling
Clerk of the Eleventh judicial Dis
- trct Court aforesaid, do hereunto
LIS. set my hand and impress the Seal Of
(-~) said Court, at Office in Auburn, this
The Placer herald., 1860-08-18
Sherf's Sale of Public Land.

EDY virtue of an Order made by the Board OF
I'D Supervisors, in and for Placer county. on the
7th day of August, A. D. 1860, will sell at pub
lie auction in front of the Court House door in
the town OF Auburn, at the hour of 10 clock,
A. NJ, on
Monday, the 18th day of November. $50,
the following School Lands: Sections Nos. l6
and &c, Congressional Township No. l, North,
Range 8, East, Mount Diablo Base and Meridian.
Placer county, California. Said lands having
been donated to this State for school purposes,
by an Act of Congress, passed March 3D., A. D.
1888, approved April 26th A. D. 1888
l.. l.. BULLOCK,
Sheriff OF Placer county.
BY George Johnston, Depdty.
Auburn. August 10th, 1860.
The Placer herald., 1860-08-18
TREASURER's NOTICE.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN. that all ptr-
~ in the Comfy of Placer who are
Ga gcd in the business Of selling Merchandise ard
Liquors in less quantities tlan a quart. God
Dnst Buyers. Pack Peddlsrs, also. KHrtrs #
I.ivcrv Stables. Billiard Tables Iowlipe Allt.e,
Auction ecrs. Theatrical and CiIcns CcnIaiits,
must procure renew their Lie, nse within ten
days after expiration or their names will h' HI n
ded to he DiStricxAtorncy tor prose cntitn.
GEO. w. APPlEGATE County Treasurer.
Auburn, juno 4th, le50-my
The Placer herald., 1860-08-18
The Civil War in syria-Terrible Condi-
ton of al fairs.


Few persons in the United States have s
proper idea of the terrible condition of af
fairs in Syria, wherein the Christians are
prosecuted by the Turks, Moslem Arabs and
the Melawalies. Early in the month OF
June civil war broke out, IA d the misery
which followed it is almost impossible for
the pen to describe. The Pony Express
brings us intelligence that the English and
French Governments, aroused bv the afro.
cities daily committed, have, a, length, sent
forward squadron to restore order A cor.
respondent of the Boston Z'raveler writing
from Feirout, says:
"From my window, last week. l counted
from twenty to thirty burning villages upon
the mountain few miles from Beirout.
from whence the flash of musketry may cas-
lily be seen. and the vcll-vs heard one af er
another in rapid succession, as they echo
through the valleys. The dying and the
dead are brought daily into the town in
large numbers and the widows and orphans
may be seen in great crowds weeping and
wailing about the streets.
"'lhe barhariy Of this war is truly shock
ing. Men, women and children are overa.
ken while fleeing for refuge. and without
arms, and ruthless y slaughtered while pray
ing for quarter.
The Christians have thus far suffered
most terribly. Their villages have been
burned, their crops destroyed, and great
numbers have been brutallv murdered, while
the Druses who are bcier warriors and far
more courageous, are assisted by the Turks.
Mosems. and Meawaes and M TO this
time have proved urrtssful.
This bloody war which is waged on both
sides as war Of determination, has its or
gin in religion and political causes. The
Christians and Druses hate each oher with
a deadly hatred on account of The difference
in their religious talh.-and the Christians
hate the Druses with special hatred be
ranse the Druses are, in great many Of the
mountain Christian districts, feu lal chiefs
and rulers over the Christian or Maronie
and Greek Catholic vllages.'
The American missionaries are among the
sufferers, and Mr.. Consul Jonson ha, reqnes.
ted Of the u. S. Government the presence of
a war steamer for the protection of Ameri.
cans aud their property.
On the 9Th of June, large number Of the
peasanrv who had fled to 'rirout for pro
lection, were induced To return to their IA
tive village. They wee all murdered in
cod blood aud five ercleSias.ies of the Lat
in Church were shot down near the walls of
Sldon. UnIer thes- circumstances, there is
Justice in the demand of Russia thai proiea
ton should be extended to the Christians
The Placer herald., 1860-08-18
Notice Of Application for Pardon.

IloN B. +. MYREs District ulge, Eleventh Ju-
dci;,l District, and p. W. TnoN\s, District
Attorney Tor the county Of Placer:
1N ENTLEMEN: You are hereby notified that
AN the undersigned will make application to
his Excelency John G Downcy. for the commu-
tation Of the Judgment against Joseph N. Moicr
convicted OF mCrler Of the first degree at the
October term. 1859. Of the District Court. of the
Eleventh Judicial District in and for Placer
county. and sentenced TO be hung on the 2lst day
of September, A. D. 1860.
MILLS X ROWELL
ATTORNEYS for J. n Noce
The Placer herald., 1860-08-18
H-,y- Al BarabOn. Wisconsin recently

Esy- AT Barabon, Wisconsin, recently, a
man named Wm. Armstrong, and two hor
ses, were Xxi led by stroke of lightning
The man was setting on keg of powder III
the wagon, while The owner Of the team was
lying in the wagon drunk The powder was
NOT exploded, and the owner awuke hours
afrerward unconscious Of what had hap
pened, and swearing because the team was
stopped.
The Placer herald., 1860-08-18

,,h TAa sLloK DEAD.-Judge Halliburton, the
'''no' Of Sam Slick" is dead.
The Placer herald., 1860-08-18
ROBERT GORDON,
DEALER N
Groceries, liquors, Provisions,
Hardware, Mining Implements, ETC.,
COR. OF MAIN AND COMMERCIAL sTs.,

COR. OF MAIN AND COMMERCIAL STS,
AUBURN, CAL.,
Keeps constantly on hand and for sale com
plete assortment of
Hardware Groceries. Provisions,
Fresh Preserved Fruits. Vegetables,
Flour, Grain Cordaee,
Mining Implements,
Wines. Liquors,
And other articles in the trace. which will 6 scld
cheap as the cheapest, and warranted as good as
the best.
msy Goods delivered free of charge.
1ay Orders promptly filed.
Store in the Fire Proo' Post Cfice building.
Auburn. Dec. 3lst, 1S59.--my