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Litchfield enquirer., 1860-03-01

F GE0af Aff1s8Ot1o1a ATJG DDiB HOT 6K& a ALL FRY. A frst bail lding south. the, Nansiont house. Rooms open daily for the reception of ylsitofa and patrons. Would you see yourself :s others improved sky-lirht. and the shado oW stands forth a speaking representation of the living man.
 eS None but good pictures made at this gal lery.,,s,,e.-assr ,s~..s-gE Ex gss5gaz3 seE
 A great variety of CASES. FRAMES, &c., on hand. Sz%> ii p43E sterescopes and Views for sale. 's Remember, all kinds of Camera pictures are made at this place, and warrantsu to please.
 Litchfeld, May l8, 1859.
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-03-01

A REXARxABLE WILL-The will of MT. John Rose, a retired merchant of New York city, whose deccase was announced some weeks ago, makes conditional beouest of $500, 900 to the city of New York, for the education in agriculture of indigent white children. The condition is, thata a cores. bonding sum should be appropriated by the city. or raised by charitable contributions. Tor the purchase and support of farm in the neighborhood of New York. to be devo- ted to the education and training to agricul- tural parsuits of pauper children. If this parpose ee not carried out, the $a0o, ,000 goes 70 the American Colonization Society, Tor the deportation and support of free blacks in Liberia: The deccdent was Q bachelor, and bachelor brother of large wealth is constituted his sole executor. with the re. mainder of his estate, about A55o f,oo placed h his charge for beneyo oleut md cl,ar. itabls contribution. The only nersonai he. qnssts 1le { gift of $20. 900 to his execnfori and $l2.00O to another brother now advan. ced in years. The whole value of the es. tate, principally in productive stocks, i, reckoned at $SS0, 900: The foundation q fhis laf4e wealth was laid in one of thu Eoutbsfo eitiss r T1iss. ' sag.af gs K ss5s
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-03-01
Notice.

,...-F Notice.
 M R. EDITOR :-I wish to say through the WI medium of your enlarged paper and new type to all "ENQUIRERS' that the well known and long established -....- .-, ViaassNtssck Valley Bookstore, located in the city of Waterbury. is in thea. full tue of successful experiment" and better prepar- ed than ever to supply the wants of the Reading Public. Subscriptions received for all the Maga- zines and miscellaneous papers, &c.,, Sc. 70 2
 WILLIAM PATTON. ..es No. 8 Hetchkiss Block,
 3l-Snn Waterbury, Conn.
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-03-01
WANTED. A HOME.

VVHE friends of homeless American boy
 II about eleven years of age. bright and active, are desirous of finding place for him in some fe- specfable family where he could earn a living and have the opportunity of a Christian education at school and church. .. ..-. ..l :,
 The attention of benevolent persons is called to this ease, as one which presents stroug claims upon them, and in which any good done or at tempted "shali in no wise lose its reward
 i 3l Inquire at this office.
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-03-01
Sewing Machines!
Great Reduction in the Prices of the yer

Great Reduction in the Prices of the very
 best Family Sewing Machine now in use. VENHE subscriber keeps constantly on hand II and for sale at his Shirt Factories in Vol cottville, Georgetown, and 96 Nassau street, New York; the
 WHEELER & WILSON SEWING MACHINE.
 Having used for several years in his business different kinds of Sewing Machines, he gives the preference to the Wheeler Wilson Ma chine, and thinks they are the cheapest Machine in use. even at double the price which they are now selling at. They are less liable to get out of repair and more durable than any Sewing Machine the subscriber has ever seen or used, and he thinks he has seen and used about all of the varieties now offered to the public. ...
 Any petson purchasing a Sewing Machine of the subscriber will receive the necessary instruc- tion so they will be able to operate Machine in a very short time. The subscriber has been appointed agent, and is prepared to sell the Ma chine at the following prices: rs...... s-rg T Medium Machine, on a plain table. ............75 @ with half case. ......... 80
 with half case, mahogany or e black walnut, extra finish 85
 full case mahogany, orblack .E t....s....- walnut. ...-.......... IOU
 rosewood ............... 115 La' .. ...... .......'... .......'''' Ivy Small ....... 75 dcmmer. ...f............. ........ @ .-ts- A.G .G.BRADY.
 Wolcottville, Jan. 12, 1859. s8-tf
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-03-01
REMQVAI..

.a L .a E fl z TIE R 6 OAP: : UNSURPASSED, OR EVEN EouALkD FOR ITS Detersive, Erasive or Cleansing Quali. A everything of this nature must stand on kA it's own merits for public patronage, it is l unnecessary to state anything more than few facts, or what it will accomplish. As & common washing or laundry Soap itdoes not require near as much Soap or labor, and con- sequently not near as much wear to the clothes in it's use, as does the common washing Soap
 Each bar of Soap is enveloped with directions for its Soap. z ,.f ...s.-.t,t -.zs .t
 I have analysed specimen of Mir. Hotch- kiss Laundry Soap, and found it a very superior article for washing purposes, and free from aaul. terations. It makes an excellent studs and is ex- ceedingly we'll adapted for the removal of ink and grease spots from cotton, linen and woolen goods, without injury to the texture or color.
 F -a SYLVESTER P. WHEELER, Chemist.
 Bridgeport. Aug. IS, 1859.
 ALABAsrER SoAp.-This is new article manu. factured by MT Josiah Hotchkiss, of Bridgeport, and has lately been introduced into families with great success. Several ladies of our acquain. tance have tested it's merits for the laundry pro. nounce it equal, if not superior, to BurwelPs or any other kind now before the publicly Water bury American.
 A DEsIDERATUM.-The Alabaster Soap, man. ufactured by Hotchkiss and Fitch. Bridgeport. is the very best article of the kind we have ever used. The women all like it. becauee it saves them the trouble of boiling out" their clothes
 LitchfeM En0,l;r<r .
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-03-01
Litchfeld Co. Hat Store.

IT WOULD inform my numerous friends and patrons that have opened store with c new and beautiful assortment of Hats and Caps oftbe latest tyles, from the best and most fashionabio manufacturers, viz:
 LEARY, KNOX, BEEBE, &o.
 I am determined not to be undersoId by any in the State. receive fresh supplies almost WeekJg.
 LADIES' RIDING HATS will be sold Iess fhSn cost. Those desiring to purchase will GDd it fsT their benefit to give mo call before purcbasInH elsewhere. Also, Ladies and Children vietosl1l1 Fur Caps, Buck Mittens and Gloves, Buffalo nct11. Fur Mittens and Ladies' Gauntlets. cheap for casE< Ii, s4s.o- HIRAM JACKSON, Agent. 2I 2d door west of the Court House, up-sisfp
 Nov. 1, 1es9,
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-03-01
HENRY A. HULL

VN1OULD announce to the citizens of Litch- w field and vicinity, that after an absence of ten years, he has returned for the purpose of prosecuting the TAILORING BUSINESS in all its branches, and trusts that by faithful at- tention to business, he shall merit the confidence and share in the patronage of the public.
 Particular attention paid to the cutting of
 ....t- JUVENILE DRESS.
 Thanking old friends for their kind demon stration in his behalf, he invites them, and all in need of work in his line. to call at his rooms over the post office in South steeet.
 Litchield, Oct. 20, 1858. 26
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-03-01
BOOTS, SHOES, RUBBERs

S CLOCK & Co. are now opening a new and
 Ss splendid assortment of Boots, Shoes Gaiters, Rubbers Sc. Store formerly occupied by T. H. Richards, in West Main Street, and will sell them for Cash as low as can be found in the County Cash buyers arc respectfully invited to give . call,
 ~F aa9583gT SAMUEL CLOCK & co.
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-03-01

A IL persons indebted to c. ADAMs & Co, !. .H. :. A MADAME Co, or H. w. ADAMs, are ad. Menished to pay forthwith to the undersigned, snN save costs 2a x4b .l3kf @ C.. ADAMSy as
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-03-01
Healing Salve.

SETH BILLS Nouid iniesm the public. that
 S he manufhctufes and sells tho, abcye valuable article. The bet stimonials can be eiyea. as to its efficacy. ssg- M ,.s'.'' e-.,-'' ~ I E zaat Hschhsid, fsb. sth, lsaos 4m
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-03-01
6 iCords HIckoiy elld White n Oax Butts Wanted s

yW7E want delivered at our Tectosy qtsIn9 wv this winter, the above amount ok Aie<o. and second grosufh White Oak Yutts thst a.s VI and such IS will make good and merc9egt ts,'y v. spokes. The Hickory to be sawed into pIef ~ inches in length, for which we VIII pay s1l..se.. (18) dollars per cord. The White Osk 1sss. e..S will pay for the same nine (g) dollars per eo'os
 i: ALvoiRp CARRIAGE MFG co.
 NELSON ALvORD. Jn., Seey.
 Wolcottyille Conn Dec, [, 1859. tOsu
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-03-01
DENTI9TRK.

DR E. w. BLAKE would call the UYyY attention of his patrons to his superi- .1 mode of filling Teeth with pure gold, which renders further decay next to impos-. sible. He would also ask them to look at his su- perior Single Gum Teeth; also to his Premium Continuous Gum Teeth the best in use.s AaE'r
 The strictcst attention given, as usual, to the or without the use of sChlorofOrm, Ether and other benumbing agents. afszelI8s yt ... Business hours from 8 O clock A. M. to O clock P. M. Office in the first building south of the Mansion House, (up stairs.) ss G<6sAeA ee&sS'
 Sixteen years in the business thirteen in Ltchield, Conn.,
 Litchfeld, August l, 1858. .sg s.s,ss.rre.,z
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-03-01
sa- Special .vOttce tO Agents.

G. G. EVANS, having purchased the stereo. type plates, copyrights, etc., of the tPrince of the House of David" |" Pillar of Fire" etc., would call the attention of agents to these truly valuable Works. tsr |Ef t
 THE PRINCE or THE HOUSE OF DAVID" is one of the most popular and best selling books ever published. Over 1S0,0O0 copies have been sold, and it bids fair to outrival the :" Pilgrims Pro- gress,' or any other similar work.
 THE ''PILLAR OF FIRE" by the same author, is now meeting with rapid sale, over 9O 1000 copies have been sold since its publication, and as companion to the'' Prince of the House of David, every reader of that book should pur- chase a copy. .-' ,-r'..i .i
 "THE RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR; " is book of great interest and gives vast amount of information relative to the Soldiers of the Rev olution. and is an invaluable book of reference for the descendants of its heroes and all who are interested in Pension Claims, Land Warrants, etc.
 The most Liberal Inducements are offered to Agents, and upon addressing the publisher every infor. nation will be given. be sEi aa -#''
 SEND FOR A CATALOGUE.
 Address GEORGE G; EVANS. Publisher, :. 43-6t 439 Chestnut st., Philadelphia, Pa.
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-03-01
For the Enouirer.

ssass.-..=ssss A CAT-AsTROPHE. rFY lEksstcoa sssds tho buttssy door, s@'~ And sadly mewed to be let in
 My heart, with pity running OCT T shiad Whispered tt once < Il, were ain ''A If puss, that's caught her weight in mice v Should berefased . supper nice."' ; al.. .... as" aA Thus said, oped the door, and stepped ai9
 Before the lowly cupboard nigh- , ., sssS@ '(It was my wont. before I slept, n Gas 4,e To eat lusty piece of pie 5,4, 1 .is Sna1Al And, kneeling down, my search began .se Meath wooden bowl and earthen pan. aa @ While thus engaged and downward bent, m p9ro Iheard 2 mopsie overhead d-3 ] 2 5d 1os But on successless search intent, .xrs Nosecond thought to him paid .s' ,sQoi, Ill puss, who heard the mouse herself, Ss Leaped from my back upon the shelf. sa.asQuick skulked the mouse, as swift the cat '' '9'fi Her chase behind the dishes sped-e When, like Quakers broad-brimmed hat e
 Down came g pan upon my head .a While, OCT my face there flowed stream Which reached my lips-by love twas cream 4 Swash! went the creanl-out went my light cyl iy Crash! went the cat among the bowls,
 Where, in the sudden rush of night, g.{ Her eyeballs gleamed like living coals; .aA- While, OCT my Sunday coat did flow
 The unctious food, as white as snow. Pounce went the cat, squeak went the mouse, ras Down came pan of wheaton flour,
 While all the ginger in the house a 3. va Fell. in truly golden shower. 'es :..
 Pounce went the cat-another squeal
 Down came a box of Indian meal ssli Uprising in wrathful mood,
 umpatieut man !'perhaps swore) eal My foot slipped on the creamy wood, And down fell upon the floor ss When, as fell, my open eye " 1a Was buried deep in pumpkin pie Just then, my aunt, . timid maid
 Who slept in an adjoining room,
 Of midnight plunderers afraid, Sprang up and seized, for fight, broom, And like a spectre in a shroud
 Waving her broom, she shrieked aloud. Pounce went the cat, squeak went the mouse,
 "Steboy :" cried aunt, bow ! WOW '" the dog, In haste, I scrambled from the house -
 In hope to steal away snccg- L&
 But, as staggered through the room,
 Snap went the dog--down came the broom ! An, me ! in woful plight was r.
 The broom before-the dog behind
 Twas then raised startling cry
 Which did at once the spell unbind--
 As, on my ear, that wild scream broke
 The dream dissolved-and I-awoke.
 -r.F. KEHOKEE.
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-03-01
Lives of Illustrious Women

OF ALL AGES AND NATIONS, Including the Empress Josephine, Lady Jane Grey, Beatrice Cenci, Joan of Arc, Anne Boleyn, Charlotte Corcay, Semirams, Zenobia, Boadica,
 etc, etc. Edited by
 Mary F. Hewitt. Embellished with finely engraved Portraits r. on Steel. One vol, 12mo.. cloth, SS6 peges. Price s1.25.
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-03-01
NOTICE.

ALL persons having unsettled accounts with the subscriber are particularly invited to call and settle to be able to close up all my accounts. If Icannot don't it is unfair ifyou dnd themin other hands for collection. Ea sgg g, xEs :. Oct. 18th, 1859. ,sa SAMUEL CLOCK.
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-03-01
LECTURES for the PEOPLE,

By the Rev. Hugh Stowell Brown, of the Myrtle street Baptist Church, Liverpool,
 England. First series. With a Biographical Introduction
 by Dr. R. Shelton Mackenzie. Published under special arrangement with the
 author. One vol, 12mo., cloth, 4l4 pages. Price $1. Upon remittance of the price of the book and 2l cents additional for postage copies of either of the above books accompanied with handsome present, worth from 50 cents to 100 dollars will be mailed to any person in the Unit,d States. SEND FOR 4 CLASSIFIED CATALOGUE
 OF ROCKS, the most complete list of books in every department of Literature ever published and which will be sent gratis to any person, sending their address.
 10 insure promptness and honorable dealing send ai your orders for books to
 GEORGE G. EVANS,
 PUBLISHER, AND ORIGINATOR OF THE
 GIFT BOOK BUSINESS,
 No. 439 Chestnut street, Philadelphia, And you wtN 6e sati.fed Mat s the best place in the country to purchase Boots.
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-03-01
MOW..go oRE.gDr.u

o ,sia.ga adt sg9ai4..aa.-.sa.,P N 31lssi II ain The Prince of the House of David. ss5 r The Prince of the House of navia. ' tas The Prince of the House cf DaVid ss By the Rev, ]. H. 1ngraham, IL. D.
 ~ NEW and revised edition. with the aut,o,.s : A last corrections One volume, 12mo' cint,, 482 pages. Price SIPS. Published by ' 'A'
 GEORGE G. EVANS. if rtsas,5f. 439 Chestnut st., Philadelphia.
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-03-01
SAMUEL LCLOCK.

EINE BOOTS. Kip Boots, Thick Boots, Boys H Boots, good boots-all sorts of Boots cheap for cash, at 7sHo i5a i sI&a CLOCKS.
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-03-01
THE PILLAR of FIRE
RECORDS OF THE K c Q o [ W t6 Q Q y9y WsOr

Containing the Military and Financial Cores pondence of Distinguished Officers General Or ders of Washington, Lee and Greene, names of the Officers and Prvates, with the dates of their Commissions and Enlistments, with list of Dis. tinguished Prisoners of War the time of their CaptuIe, Exchange, etc.; to which is added the Half-pay Acts of the Continental Congress the Revolutionary Pension Laws and list of the Officers of the Continental Army, who acquired the right to Half pay, Communication, Land-War- rants, etc., etc.
 By w. T. R. Saffell,
 Counsellor and Agent for Revolutionary Claims. One volume, I2mo., cloth, 554 pages. Price sl .25
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-03-01

New Boot 1nd Sll0e Store. HxHARIEs8 KIReffBNR6HR respectfully an- &k nonnces to the inhabitants q Iisch6eld ana selected assortment@ ii :. vfsa1ssl g m GENTS AND ;LADiEss BOOTS AND SHOES. at prices which will give universal
 @ Boots and Shoes male tol iordeF, as Bolles' Store East street-al a:;;sJsssd ; oe :, Oct. II. 1859. ss j. sssss5 9.i 4ssi 2e-yi s5
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-03-01


 IT FEE ILLUSTRATED A First Class Weekly IA Pictorial Family Paper, devoted to News, Literature, Science, the Arts; tp Entertainment. Improvement and Progress. A large, handsome quarto. published weekly, at S2 year, and $1 for half year, @ !faGzf's- '-s}z-, 'f !Fl Itz2
 THE WATER-CURE JOURNAL: Hydropa- thy, its Philosophy, and Practice Physiology, Anatomy, and the Laws of Life and Health, given by the best writers. Illustrated, monthly. Only $1 year. t&a sa. aa s4sai
 THE PHYSIOLOGICAL JOURNAL: :. gives Practical Instruction to learners, with Directions for the Cultivation and Improvement of Man kind. In qua.to form. Amply Illustrated with Portraits. $l . year. - !, l1a s4as
 We will send the above in connection with LITcHTIELD EsQuIRER at the following rates The Enquirer and Life Illustrated a year $2.25.
 The Enquirer and either Journal year $1.75.
 SS .......= .-slis .ssfe ~t s# '+. s+
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-03-01
Wanted to Borrow at 10 pr. ct. 0kNA OR 5000 DOLLARS Security. a

proved and near one of the most fourishing cities iu Illinois. Interest will be paid yearly with $500 of principal, or the whole priacipal will be paid together. Interest and principal paid at any bank in this county ,or in New York. --s.-..
 For proof of title and valuation, certificate te will be furnished from the County Recorder where the property is situated certifying under ene . ty seal chat the title is vested in the ;s there is no encumbrance upon it, ana sna. a,onns opinion it is worth more than douDle sI; . hs anJ secured the Recorder being pssJtb sn tba county to is.ro an, o,u. there will be no danger of damage .s.se anouas a;stole ar misstatement on his part.
 wv Waa4ssD, ss $500 and s25o on other other Farms.
 < ,.,1.u .T FLOUR for sale by the load or barrel .4 Enquire of LEVI CATLIN, Northfeld.
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-03-01

TkRAs.- "' r-55 m per ann. ed For any of the four Reviews S 3 co H s} For any two of the four Reviews s % 5ah For any three of the four Reviews % $.
 For all four of the Reviews..... 8 co For Blackwood's Magazine. ...... 3 % For Blackwood and one Review. 5 co A For Blackw0od and two Reviews. C co r. Eor Blackwood and three Reviews g %, fst
 For Blackwood and the Reviews 10 co
 Money current in tho State where issued will be received at par. 9@.'3-a a.s: ~sf.9I -g
 CIuBBlKa. discount of twenty-five per cent. from the above prices will be allowed to Clubs ordering four or more copies of any one or more ofthe above works. Thus: Four copies of Black wood, or of one Review. will be sent to one ad- dress for $9 four copies of the four Reviews and Blackwood for $50 and SO on. f.,-~s PosrAcE. E.--In all the principal Cities and Towns these works will be delivered Free of Postage When sent by mail, the postage to any part of the United States will be but Twenty -four Gents ayear for Black wood. and but Fourteen Cents . year for each of the Reviews. ssg
 N. .B.--The price in Great Britain of the five Periodicals above named is S3l per annum.
 hemittsnces for any of the above publications should always be. addressed, postpaid. to the funlishers a LEONARD SCOTT < CO.,.
 Si asiAi i9 No 54 Gold street, New York.
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-03-01
E. CRoSSMAN,

sr E. CRo5sMAN, M if, SUCCESSOR TO c. M. HooKEn,) - --l-,--l ,..:ss b ID @ n t l = t F Office in South street. over the Post-Ofice.
 All operations on the Teeth carefully perform ed, and warranted to give entire satisfaction.
 I have endeavored to satisfy myself as to the skill of MT. Edward Crossman as 8 dental practi- tioner, and think can safely recommend him to the citizens of LitchfeId County as one who merits their confidence and patronage.
 .n3 Ta a5EsEa EHE O. M. HOOKER.
 Hartford, Conn, August 10. 1s57.- saTos
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-03-01

{ f7z1aro1znd Plaster, No TONs.LThe subscriber keeps con
 1o stantly on hand good supply of a euperior quality which will be sold at $S per ton 2 1 H iliqh ? E. GOULD ! Litcb6eld. East Mill, May 10. 1859 g
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-03-01
Manufactured by

Manufactured by H0TCHKISS & FITCH, Bridgeport, Conn.,, corner of Main street and South avenue, where orders will be received 50
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-03-01
Special Invitation.

DERSONS visiting utchfeld are respectfully
 invited to call and examine my assort- assortment and at as low prices for cash, as any in the State. Sole Leather as cheap as the mar ket will bear. also, Shoe thread. pegs, &c., &c.,, for sale by lYasse hs hnad SAMUEL CLOCK
 Ladies' Caters, $1 CO., s5, UyHoEE dollar Caters, dollar Gaftsrs fifty J1 cents, Slippers 50 cents, cheap. cheap for cash, ss g. cIoCK'S.,
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-03-01
Arthur's Popular Books.

True Riches. Angel and the Demon. Home Scenes. Three Bras in Woman Golden Grains. Life
 he Martyr Wife. Ten Nights in a Bar Sparing to Spend. room. Tales of Real Life. Angel of the Household The Old Mans Bride. The Hand but not the The Way to Prosper. Heart. The Withered Heart. Heart Histories and Life Tales of Married Life. Pictures. Steps towards Heaven The Trials of House. What oan Woman do? heeper
 Tales of Domestic Life. Leaves from the Book of Good Time Coming Human Life.
 In the union of thrilling dramatic incidents, with moral lessons of the highest importance, these works of T. s. Arthur stand forth pre-emi. nent amongst modern authors" Fr
 "They have been introduced into the District, Sabbath-school and various other Libraries throughout the country"
 Each of the above Books contains nearly 500 pages, and are illustrated with finely executed Mezzotint engravings, and handsomely bound in one 12mo. volume. Price S1 .OO each.
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-03-01
BlackwOOd's Magazine
BRITISH rIE "" $

BRITISH RE VIE " .. TcJ SCOTT & CO.,, New York. continue to A.publish the following leading British Peri 1-The Lcndon Quarterly (Conservative) The Edinburgh Review (Whig.)
 3-The North British Review (Free Church. ) 4-The westminster Review 1iberal)
 5-Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine
 Uory. -s---. :. .-. - These periodicals ably represent the three great political parties of Great Britain Whig, Tory, and Radicai-but politics forms only one feature of their character. As Organs of the most pro- found writers on Science, Literature, Morality, and Religion, they stand, as they ever have stood unrivaled in the world of lctters being consider cd indispensable to the scholar and the profession al man, while to the intelligent reader of every class they furnish more correct and satisfactory record of the current literature of the day, throughout the world, than can be possibly ob- tained from any other source. , fl .-eg,s f-f ss.
 EARLY CopIEs. receipt of advance sheets from the British publishers gives additional value to these Reprints, inasmuch as they can now be placed in the hands of subscribers about as soon as the original editions. i a -,-s