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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-03-28
INNKEASUREK'S SALE OF JINSEAT.
| Il ED LANDS for Taxes for the years 1858

NOTICE is hereby given, that in pursuance of
an Act of Assembly, passed the 18th day of June
A. d. 1915, entitled "An act to amend an act di-
recting the mode Of selling unseated lands for
in Clearfeld county, will be exposed TO public SALE
or outcry, for the taxes due and unpaid thereon,
at the Court House tn the Borough of Clearfeld,
on tho Second Monday Of June, 1860:
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M A r ED :

On the 22d of March, by VIM. Porter ESQ.,,
mr.. WIN. ID. MILLER, of Centre county, and
Miss HANNAH A. BLOOM, of Clearfeld borouph
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CHANGE OF LASDLoRDs.-In feT days, the
Mansion House in this place will be taken by
Mr.. David Johnston, of the Susquehanna Ho-
tel, Curwensville. The latter house will then
be taken by Capt. Dan. Weaver, who formerly
kept the Mansion. Both these men are clever
landlords, and know how to keep good hotels.
They never spare any pains to render guests
comfortable, and will no doubt secure large
share of the public's custom.
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NEW CHURcH.-Our Methodist friends in this
place have taken the preliminary measures for
the erection of a new church edifce, which is
designed to be large and commodious build
ing, and to be credit to the town. 1t is to
DO located on the two vacant lots fronting the
residence of M. A. Frank, Esq, on Second
street,-a most beautiful situation. As the
Spring business will soon be over, we presume
they will be calling round for subscriptions in
a short time. Every citizen of the borough
ought TO suoscribe literally, for the credit and
improvement of the town. There is nothing
speaks better for the character of a communi-
iy, than good churches.
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FIRE.-Last Thursday afternoon, the house
occupied by A. Leonard Ogden, as an inn, on
the Luthersburg pike, about mile beyond
this place, was destroyed by fire, together with
"A part Of the contents. 1t seems that the fire
originated by sparks out of the stove-pipe,
which protruded but few inches above the
ioof, being blown beneath the shingles, and
almost instantaneously famed into blaze by
the high wind which was prevailing at the
time. Mr.. Ogden, we told, was in the
barn, and seeing the danger, rushed to the
house to put out the sparks, but the fire made
such rapid headway that his efforts, as well as
those of number Of other persons who has
tened thither, proved unavailing. We are not
able to say what the loss will amount to, but
it will probably not De less than $500 or 5000.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1860-01-14
TO THE PUBLIC.

WE have associated oursolvcs together for the
W purpose of Offering advantages, with increased
facilities. for Education. We nrc Authenticated 10
adopt this course by the startling fact that has pro-
duccd the present crisis in the affairs Of
try. Why should we not educate our children mt
home? The parental influence obvintes many Of
the evils that produced by an nbseuGe FROM
their care. Recently large number of Medical
Students left tho cities of New York and philndcl-
phn for their Southern homes, to avoid the evils
OF abolitionam
We have procured from ]. o. LEWIS portion Of
land which we propose to sell in lots at moderate
prices. 1t is all in the forest. finely timbercd and
watcrcd. - miles from penlleton village living on
both sitlos OF the Blue Ridge Rnilrond-uniyersally
admitted to be Of the hndsomcst sections of
country III Caroiina. The roads leading to Pickcns
Court House, Bachelors Retreat, Fair Play and
Townyi'le. all cross the Blue Ridge Railroad with
IN onc-tonr'h of n mile of the point we have nd-
Gated, and about equal dist ancc from the places
we have named, (nlso Wulhalla.)
The Fork IL u region of country indicated by its
lying above the confluence Of the Rivers Tugalo
and Seneca. The disadvantages attending it. is
in having to cross these streams to get to n market
1t is undoubtedly the best portion of upper Carroll
ma Within miles of the point we have injca-
ted, thcreyis the finest water power in tho State.
Nlr Fitzpatrick has n large FIGURING and Saw Mill
S" has NJ ilunnicut, II. a Maxwell. Mai Geo
SeaOUrn Saw and Grist Mill; also Col Taylor
Inns extensive watcr power. Upon careful consid-
Grafton VIC bel eve tlnt Depot at this place will
pay moro down freight than any other until you
reach the valley of the Tennessee River.
We propose to give m Acre Lot 20 any Relig gious
denomination that will occupy and improve the
same an Acre Lot foran Academy. And any in
diyidual tlint shall locate OH the said property and
vend or sell spiriuous liquors under any Statute.
law. save for medicinal purposes, shall absolutely
forfeit his rightle said property. Thcland snow
being laid off intSlots. Persons can see the plns
by calling at Waysidc. We nrc Stockholders in
the Blue Ridge Railroad. We present ourselves,
hoping to meet the favorable consideration of tho
President and Directors of the Road.
GEORGE SEABORN,
n. l.. LEWIS, NJ. D.,
j. o. LEWIS
Jan. 13, 1860 % 5
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The Blue Ridge Railroad.

From the inception of this great enterprise,
it has received our aid and support. The re-
verses it has sustained has retarded the work
somewhat, thoughw have an abiding faith that
it will be completed ut an early day. The I'M
portance of the western connection demands it ;
without which, our advance and prosperity will
be necessarily retarded, and the State finally re-
turn to its old system of inertncss.
The history of tho road thus far is we'll un-
derstood. The Legislature has granted aid to
put it iii running order to Walhalla .and track
laying has commenced in earnest at pcndletona
-s,r-Ehere is no doubt but that the next Lcgisla-
ture will make an appropriation to continue the
road In the meantime it is desirable that the
Tunnel be worked. How is this to be done ?
No part OF the appropriation made can be used
beyond Walhalla 1t then depends upon the
people of Pickons whether operations at the tun-
nel continue. viii they put their shoulders to
the wheel? 1t is certainly to their interest that
the work proceed, and they have the Intelligence
to see it Then let us go to work
The Legislature at its recent session passed
an act authorizing the Commissioners of Roads
to subscribe stock subject to the ratification or
rejection of the people at the ballot box. This
act we publish to-day and invite attention to its
provisions 1t is lhc desire of many that the
Chairman call the Board together next sale
day, that definite action may be had It's also
important that there be a full meeting of citi-
zens likewise Distinguished speakers cx-
--pcctcd to be present on the occasion and address
the meeting Let the friends of the enterprise
turn out in full force.
BY reference to our Advertising columns it
will be seen that the Chief Engineer Will receive
proposal for crosstics between Eighteen Mile
creek and Wahaln.
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Division of the District.

We perceive that this question is again moot.
ed. Tho great mass of the people favor a judi
cial division, even if nothing better can be had
Can this much be obtained? In 1853, Barn.
well district, wehlthicr and as large in area as
ours, was stubbornly refused. Edgefcld and
Spartanburg are both older and larger districts
than tlis, Will we be heard before they com
plain? We suppose not. We do not thus re.
fer to the matter because we oppose it, for we
cordially approve of the division in either aspect
of the case. The statements are made howcv-
ever, that the question may be properly under
stood. 1t is now utterly mpracticublc.
The Legislature, under the present constitu-
ton, never will divide another district in any
way. Look what it cost, in labor and promises,
to divide PcndIcton district Is there anothrr
district similarly situated? There is not. This
qG 'stion of CHANGE does not seem to bc under
stood, or it is not correctly stated:
The political power of the State is vostcd, by
the State constitution and its compromises, in
the parishes and districts of the low country
These were made long years AGO, and we vcne
ratio them Tor tho good they have vouchsafcd to
the commonwealth. Tho UP country WAS then
SparScly settled and unimportant. Now it con
tans a large population, much wealth and in
ciigcnce. The present arrangement has served
its purposes. But what was once Just and rca-
sonablc. is now hurdenSome and oppressive
Change not radical but thorough, is the only
relief Tor MS. Will the Legislature, so organized
MS it is with the majority in the low country.
form new districts or make such laws as to dis
possess them of such power? The proposition
Is absurl-powcr is too much coveted No!
We shall not beg for that which is our right to
be Spurncd. Neither shall we commcncc climb
ing the tree nt the top. The root is diseased,
and there the remedy should be applied Then
il,n 10, ,,.,l l.
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lnOrOyement.


8 The improvements makingand projected in
the district are most gratifying. The card Of
Messrs SEADoRN and others in our columns un-
folds an enterprise of the first Importance, and
we ask for it the consideration of those interes-
ted. The section of country is delightful, and
the site of the proposed village most beautiful
The interest of the railroad and the poopie there
about strongly recommend the location of II de
pot at that place.
Further up, DIR RuETT offers for sale valuable
propcrty-not because it is not so, but for the
reason that he has more lands than, with his
business here, he can improve as he desires it
should be. Sec his advertisement
The town of Walhalla, with its thousand in
dustrious and thrifty citizens, feels the impetus
givento business by the advance of the railroad
Every house III the place is full, and trade is
brisk and on the increase The future is bright
fer Walhalla, and VIC take pleasure in chron-
cling her advance and continued prosperity
The carly completion of the railroad to that place
is Il fixed fact and it is desirable that the depot
be built as near tho town as the grade will per-
nit This seems just to those who own proper
ty there, and who have also subscribed liberal
ly to the load. We merely call attention to this
matter, knowing that the Company will do all
In its power to promote the welfare of the whole
as far as it is able
The Court of Equity and the Ordinary has or
dercd the sale of desirable property in and near
Walhalla on salcday next Refer to the ad.
yertiscments in columns.
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NWI9$7NEAL.

MARRIED, oathc Goth Nov, 1859, by Rev. a. p
Sullivan. Col WILLIAM KNoX of Hart county, Ga,
to Miss FnANcEs j., eldest daughter of the late
Hon. Mathew Knox, olGrccnc county, Alabama
On :hc 2lth nit hy Rev j. r.. Hunncutt, Mr.
WM. $. McGvrriN to Miss H. j. lluLL, all of Pick
ems.
On the 2Sth ult, hy the same, Mr., ions II. Nc
GufFiN to AIiseyS. T.. JENTINs. all of Pickens
On Thursday evening. the 9TH instant. by ] Z
Hagood, Esq, MIR DoDp to Miss SARAH l
SMvrII, all OF Pickcns
On the same evening, by the same. Mr. Dnuuy
FnHEntiN to Miss NANCY j. BURGESS all OF Pickons
On The 3d inst, by Eov. d Boggs, Mr. CARLlLE
ToDD to Miss JASE DuSCAN, all of Pickcns
On the 9th ult, by Rev Albert a Morse, Colonel
THOMAS J GLOVER Of0rangcbtIrg. to Miss L Toe
coA WmlTNER of Anderson Court House
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FAIR PLAY ACADEMY.

TIN1IE TRUSTEES of this Institution take
pleasure in announcing to the community
that they have secured the services of MIR. WM.
". CLEVELAND, as Teacher during the present
year, aud respectfully solicit n liberal share Of
patronage. Mr. Cleveland is graduate OF tho
South Carolina College, of the class of last yenr,
and his wcll known distinction at graduation
renders unnecessary, on our part any recon-
mendatiun or guaranty of bis qualifications.
RATES OF TEFFEON
PER SCHOLASTIC TERM OF TEN MONTHS.
Spelling, Reading and Writing with the elc-
ments of Arithmetic, S!2 90
The above, with English Grammar and
Geography. s 1T OO
Towne's Analysis, Algebra, Geometry,
Surveying, &c. &c, Is 90
Latin and Greek Languages, % OO
The very best boarding can be had at Eight
dollars per month (exc!uding Iightsl.
The exercises of the Academy will be resumed
on Monday the l6;h inst.
ID. s. S'rRlBLING,
BAIUS lllN,
DR.. w. Il. IlARBIN, Trustees.
MORGAN liARBlN,
A. j. LO0NEY,
Jan. f. 1860 81 If
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0Bl1r rWAR Y.

DIED, at her residence, near Pcndlcton. S. c..
the morning of the 3Otl OF DccemScr, 1850 in
the nth year of hcrage, Mrs. EhizN picRENs, rel
let Of Ezekiel Pickens-cldcs son of Gen. Andrew
Pickeus--and daughter OF George and Nary Bu'ks-
dale, of Christ Church Parish, $. @.
The deceased in tho varied relations of her life
beautifully illustrated all those virtues Which dig
nly and adorn the character OF the Christian mat
ron. She the devoted and cOuiding wife, the
anxious and aifoctiontc mother. tho attached rel
alive and friend, 1.-The kind and considcratc mis-
trcss. She was for many years II consistent mem
Der of the Presbyterian Church, and libcrally
supported all its ordinances and institutions. For
more than two years she WAS great sufferer from
fall which she received III her own house, and
consequently confined to her room during the
greater part OF that time She bore her sutfcrihgs
with great patience anl submission to the Divine
will, "and lived III constant expectation OF the
mcSscngcrto call her home, after longing to depart
and bc with Christ"
by Providcntal dispcnsnton all her children
and most of her grandchildren with her
during her last molnentsto smooth her dying pill
low; and by them and by u largo circle of relations
and friends she will be hcll in everlasting rcmem-
brancc. Thus has one of the last links that binds
the present generation OF old Pcndlcton "to the
past, and the bercoYcd family" to their illustrons
anccsor-one of the patriots and heroes of the
Revolution. been broken May the mantle of tho
fathers and mothcrsiall upon their sons and daugh-
tors, ana may the altars enacted by them in these
Western wilds 10 the honor and praise of Gods
grace, not cease to burn when those who enact ed
them have passed away A FRiEND.
The Anderson Gazette and Charleston AIcr-
curry will please copy.
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An Acceptable Present.

There arc some bright spots in an editors
path, and occurring somewhat "fcw and far
recurring to them This brings us to the acccp-
tance from Mr. RoB'T KNOX of n fine watormcl-
on, last week, weighing seventeen pounds =
1t had been kept, sweet and sound, in cotton
Now, this ia what we call treat rare in its
way, and most acceptable But what else could
we expect from one, whose smiling face and
kindly feelings are sure index to an honest
and charitable heart We return our best
thanks for tho present. rarcand highly rclishcd.
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Corn and Meat,
Jan. 13, 1860

WE WILL SELL to the highest bidder. at
w our residence, on Wednesday the 9Th of
February next, about COO bushels of Corn 1000
bundles of Fodder, quantity of Shucks. 1000
pounds Bacon, two year old Colt, 30 head of,
Stock Hogs, mlch Cows. ycarIing LETTERS,
fine (part English) Bull, ono 80 gallon Still,
new, one so gallon Still, new cap on worm,
Stands &c. to both, and good 9orn-sheller one
fine Cherry hgh.post Bedstoad, one mahogany
Bedstcad, two French pnst Bedstend, one fno
Walnut Chest Of Drawers, one mahogany do,
with large glass to each; one mahogany Side
board and f0ldng-leaf Table, one do small one
mahogany chiid's Cradle. with other household
and kitchen Furniture, Farming tools, largo
lot of Teachers text, and other useful and sci-
cntiiic books, and otLer things too tedious to
mention.
TERMs-For all sums under So, cash; for all
sums of and over So, note and good security.
with interest from day of sale till the 9Th of
September next
N. B. All tho above named articles are offered
at private sale till day of sale.
j. G. COOK,
j. B. PARSONS.
Jan. 10. 1860. "a
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in the Office of the Clerk of the Court for the
District in which such Board is situated


WASHINGTON, Jan.9. Tho Louisiana del
cgation waited ON Mr. Holt, the Postmaster
General, relative to the irregularities of the
mail between Washington mud New Orleans,
and it is understood that the latter gavo them
to, understand that the Department contem-
plated reduction of the service, on the
ground that the postal expenditures of Louisi-
ana exceeded her revenue by upwards of half y
million dollars pcrRlinum.
In the Senate to-day, Mr.. Iverson made u
strong speech against Squ0tter Sovereignty.
Three ballots were had in the House to day
for Speaker with generally the same result
On the last ballot 10 were necessary for q
choice Sherman received 105, Hamilton SO,
Gilmcr Is.
1T is no wonder that the wind is solemn and
mournful; it has swept the fields of nlortal-
ty for a huBdred centuries
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Assignees' Notice.

: A IL ;tc creditors of Il. a. Alexander who desiro
II to take under his assignment, must hand in
tl'cir claims on or before tho 9Th day of March
next. payment will DO made on such claims on
the 9TH day Of March next, at IL o'clock, NJ at j.
j. Norton's Law.oificc in Pickens village.
NJ NJ. NORTON, agents of the
j. j. NORTON } creditors.
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~ IN NORHlNARY~-CITATION. F' XII
sJVliEREAS, James Smith and H. IIunniciht
w have applied TO me for letters of admins
tratien upon all and singlar the personal estate Of
Washington Smith, deceased, late of tho State
aforesaid and district Of Pickens The Kindred
and creditors of said deceased are therefore, oitei
to appear before me, at Piekens c. II. on Monday
the 3Otliinst. to shew cause, IL any they can why
said letters should not he granted Given under
hand and seal, this 18th January, 1860
'-. w IL HHIpDMnR o,,,o
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,

2 : OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
<WHERgAs. An, Campbell hath applied to mo
w for letters of administration upon all aud
singular lhe PERSONAL estate of Lucinda f. Caiup.
bell deceased late of the State and district of Pick
ons; The Kindred md creditors of said deceesed
ore, therefore cited 10 appear before me at Pickens
C@i. on Monday the 80tii instans TO shew cause,
granted Given under ny hand and seal 'his l2tIi
January, 1860. (
W, T.. HoLeoMDE o.r.p.
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Withdrawal.
Notice.

rHNiI0SE persons indebted in the Or,linary's
II Office, on bonds for Real Estate, must mako
payment before Return day, or they will be
sued Heirs are demanding their money and
have no discretion in the matter.
w Il ll0LCOMBE' ORD
Jan O. 1860 81 C j.
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Important Notice.

A LII persons indebted in the Commissioner
L a i'll Equty's Office OF bonds and for cost,
must make prompt payment. Parties arc clam.
oring for their money. Suits will bo entered
against those whose bonds ARE due Return dny
R0B'T 4 THOMPSON, c.E.r.p
2 Jan 0, 1860 "a tf
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IL EPdDEsr

0F Board of Commissioners of Poor for
~ Pickens District, to Fall Term 1850
1859. DIR.
February 7.--Rcccircd from d.. NJ. Alcxan-
der former Clerk and Treasurer, in Notes
due Commissioners, besides interest, 1927 oil
March ll,-Rcccived the full Of j.
r.. IIunnicutt's Notes and inter
est, 20 G8
July 4.-Reccivcd Of j. W. l.. Ca
W, Tax Collector, 328 27
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RoB'T. A. THOMPSON, Editor.
PICKENS c. H., s. c..
Saturday Morning, January IA, 1860.
Agent

JosErn WALNER, Esq, Charleston, is our
agcntfo for receiving advertisements and subscrip
tions, and also collecting the debts due this Office
in that city.
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Municinal Eleotion

AT an election held on Monday last, RoB'r
"A THOMPSON was elected Intcndant, and Mcssrs
WlcKMFFE, L CRAIG, uApDEN and T. f AL
ExANDER Wardens of The town of Pickcns
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Attention

Is directed to the various now advertisements
in this number, especially those of the Fair
Pay academy, and sale by Mcssrs Coon K PAR
SONS, Sherilt's sales. &c.
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Military Annointments.

His Excellency Coy Bgowy, of Ga, has appoint
ed WILLIAM Knox Of the LIST brigade of the 9TH di-
vision, G NJ, and JosEpH f NEVILLE of the 1st
brigade of the 9TH division g NJ his aids camp
with the rank of Colonel
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An Actto authorize the several Boards .of
CONS sssioners of this State, to fix the rate
Of Commissions to be charged 10y their res
pcct vc Trcasurers, for receiving and pay
inc out the public funds, and for other pur-
poses.
/. BE Henoctcd by the Senate and House
of Representatives, now met and sitting in
General Assembly, and by the authority of
tho sane; That the several Boards of Com-
missiouers Of tho Poor, Free Schools, Roads,
Bridges and Ferries, and Public Buildings of
this State, shall be, and they are hereby anu
thorized and required to fix the rate of conI-
missions to be charged. BY their respective
.Treosurcrs, for receiving, keeping and paying
out the public funds committed to their
charge: Ptoeided That the turning over
of funds from one Treasurer TO another, shall
in no case be held such receiving or paying
out as to cntitle the Treasurer to a commits
sion and ProOaed, Jurmcr, That the pub
lie funds shall IN no case be taxed with more
than four per centum commissions, both for
receiving and paying out
H. Thatit shall be the duty Of said Boards
of Commissioners, to require their Treasurer,
before entering upon the discharge of the du-
ties of his Office, to enter into bond with GOOD
s,ireties, payable TO tho StaSo of South Caro-.
lima, iu penalty to be fixed by the Board,
conditioned for the faithful discharge of his
duties, which bond shall be flied and lodoed
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MOUNT VERNoN-Thc ladies' Mount Vernon
Association have paid to Mr.. John a Washing
ton SOB, 1898 of the purchase money of the
Mount Vernon homestead, and Sc, Col 10 inter
est,---a total of $l0o,934,5l. They have also
funds in hand which with the grand aggregate of
their receipts, over and above expenses, aud ro-
pairs now in progress at Mount Vernon, $685.
206,08. 10 the cxertions of Mr.. Everett, tho
Association is iudebtcd for'moro than QUO fourth
Of this sum 500, ,065,7
STEALING MISSES wiTa OTHER YALuADLEs-
A few nights since somo thieves entered a fc-
male seminary at Wheeling Va, administered
chloroform to the pupils and then deliberately
carried off all their iewelry, money, and appa-
rel, not forgetting--the sentimental rogues--to
kiss all tho pretty girls as they lay reposing in
bewitching beauty.
the editorof the St.Augustine Ola EeaD.i,i-
ca, in hia issue of Saturday last says: "Grecn
Peas, Cabbages, lettuce, Tomatoes, Radishos,
Beets, 0eFkas and Beans, Of different sorts, are
onita and with our Christmas dinner
- x expect to enjoy Irish Potatoes
3s,sS fskx dss s fsiap,"
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CoLD-Thc recent "cold snap" was general
the mercury going lower than it has for yea
Oh two. The weather is now MILD for wink pr
and the mud deep.