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The register., 1860-04-12

The income derived from direct taxes, customs,
monopolies, lotteries, &C., is sixteen million
three hundred and three thousand nine hundred
and fifty dollars (Sl6, 800, ,95O) The expenses
are sixteen million two hundred and ninety-nine
thousand six hundred and sxty-three dollars,
($16,299, ,GG3) This equilibrium of the Budget
is accounted for by the fact that the surplus re-
venue is remitted to Spain. 1t figures under
the head of "Atenciones de la Peninsula" and
amounts to 81 4.059,) one million four hum
dred and four thousand and iIty-nine dollars,
and is the only direct pccunary advantage
Spain derives from the possession Of Cuba, and
even this sum very much exceeds the average
net revenue relnittcd from that island, all the
expenses OF the army aud navy employed at or
near Cuba being paid by the island. The dis
burscments are those of the general admins
tration of the island, those Of Havana and other
cities being provided for by special imposts and
taxes.
1t may be moderately estimated that the per
sonal eXactions of Spanish officials amount to
five millions Of dollars (S5, ,OO0,OOW per annnnl,
thus increasing the expenses of the government
of Cuba, apart from those which, with us, would
be considered as county or municipal, to the
enormous sum Of twenty-one million three hun
dred thousand dollars. S21 ,300000,) or about
thirteen dollars and fifty cents (l3 SOY per head
for the whole population Of the island, free and
Save. Under this system OF government and
this excessive taxation, the population has, for
II series of years. steadily increased at the mean
rate of three per cent. per annnm, about equal
to that of the United States"
Such is the able report of our senior Senator
relative to this great question, so pregnant with
veal or woe to the South, as it shall be decided
favorably or adversely. 1t is an obvious ques-
tion to be asked: If this be the condition OF
prosperity under Spanish colonial rule, what
might we not expect from the benign laws and
institutions of our own Government? To the
strong representations of the report must, there
fore, be added all the difference to be caused
by liberal and equitable laws and free institu-
tions. Mr.. Slidell deserves The gratitude of the
whole country, and especially of the South,
for this mastery exhibition of the Cuba uucs-
ton. He thus appears before the Nation as
tho advocate and representative ola great prn-
cple and project. As James X. Polk and the
annexation of Texas was the successful war-cry
OF the Democracy in 1914, so Slidell and the
annexation of Cuba should be the watchword
of 1860. 1t would lead to victory, while exem-
plifying the consistency and truthfulness of the
great Democratic party. "slidell and Cuba"
then, ought to be the Nations motto in the
coming struggle.
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Leading Events in the Lives OF
Eminent Americans.

Under this head we propose giving. from
time to time, brief sketches of eminent Amer
leans, living and dead To the student these
sketches must be particularly valuable, as
there can be no doubt as to their reliability,
and it might he we'll to cut them out for future
reference:
WEBSTER, DAN1EI.-Born of obscure parents
in poor but honest town in New Hampshire.
Member Of Congress several years, and author
Of Webster's Dictionary and Elementary Spell
ing Book. Was constitutionally opposed to
treating, and died at Marsh field on the Andro-
scoggin river few years since. He was a
man of ability. Even the Old-Line Wings Of
Boston will admit that.
SCOTT, WINFIELD.-Rorn in ireland, in the
interior of Germany. in l776, which fact ac-
counts for his passionate love for the sweet ac-
cent of the latter country, and the rich broguo
of the former Wrote Lady of the Lake, Ivan
hoe, etc. and was in the Mexican war. Also
participated in several prize fights, which Sc
cured for him the familiar appcllaton of
"Scotty." In 1852 he ran against Gen. T..
Pierce, of n. H., and was so seriously Jared
by the collision, that he had to lay off for a
while in one of the military hospitals he estab-
lished just before the campaign commenced
He is at present in the army, and employs his
leisure moments in writing for the New. York
Clipper and Atlantic Monthly
PARKER. THEoDoRE.-Born in Maine. and
keeps a drinking house in Boston, which is
known as "Parker's.' Mr.. P.'s cock tails are
not eXcclled.
TAYLOR, ZAclIARY.--Born in Virginia, and
was in the Mexican war. Founded Taylors eel
ebrated ice-cream saloon in New York, and
also invented Taylor's Corn Shuckcr.
BEACH, NOSES Established The New York
SIN. for some time was called "the son of a
Beach," and the phrase is now one of the most
popular and common in our language.
SEWARD, W. H.-Wholcsale dealer in lu
uors. Auburn New York. Author of the II
reprcssible Conflict Wants to lease the prem
ises now occupied by james Buchanan, at
Washington. Has been much in public life.
and always drew his salary promptly. Is a
particular friend of Thurlow Weed whence a.
rose the expression "he uses the Weed"
BRYANT, WM. C.--Wrotc Thanatcpsis and
several other flvorite ballads. the success of
which induced him to establish an Ethiopian
opera troupe in New York under the name of
Bryant's Minstrels. His essence of Old Vir-
ginia had great run.-C7creland Piaindealer.
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Democratic Central Committee.

LINwooD, La, March 81, 1850.
Editors Aacocme--Gentlemen In obedience
to resolution adopted by the Democratic State
Convention, held in the city of Baton Rouge
on the 5th inst, herewith announce the State
Democratic Central Committee:
-, For The City Of Ncy Orleans Emile La sere
". W: King, j. T. Higgins, J. L. Macaulay
Sam. Smith, J. Dirhamner, J. B. Cotton, +. il.
Hatch, A. G. Wilson, F. H. Knapp, Jno. Holmes,
Joe Genois, z. M. Peterson.
First Congressional Distrct-A. Marrcro, St.
Bernard; Peter Marcy, Algicrs; Placide Ca
nonge, Orleans.
Second Congressional Distnct-.A. L. Tucker.
st. Mary ; A. Thcriot, Terrebonne; D. +. Ken
ncr, Ascension.
7HirW Congressional Ditrict-- George W. Mar
tin. st Helena; j. NJ. Taylor, L. Baton Rouge {:
j. Z. Harper, Tensas.
Fourth Congressional District--J. 6. Pratt St.
Landry; =. G. Davidson, Sabine; Dr. John
Simmons Caldwell.
Very respectfully, A. G. CARTER.
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STATE OF LOUISIANA, J
Parish Of Ouachita, !
1OEl n:l.

18th District Court.
koeing & Zenicke rs. Jacob Wise
Taylor Knapp & Co., as. Jacob Wise
BY virtue of a writ of # ia. issuing
out of the 18th Judicial District Court
in each of the above entitled cases /
will offer for sale at the Court House
door, in the town of Monroe, on the
first Saturday in May, 1860, it being
the 9Th day of said month, within the
hours prescribed by law, the following
described property, to wit: A certain
town lot situated in the town of Tren-
ton in the Parish of Ouachita, havine.
lis feet front on the Ouachita River.
thence running back on the line diyid.
ing the lands of Elizabeth Clarkson.
and the lands lately belonging to the
heirs Of Trent, 400 feet, thence South
so feet more or less, thence east 200
feet to the front line, at right angles
with said last named line lis feet
front to the place of beginning
Seized upon as defendants property,
and will be sold to satisfy said writs.
Terms of sale-cash with the bene-
tit Of appraisement.
NJ. ROGERS, Sheriff.
March 30, 1860 Ttdos ,$l4,
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10. Lane.

When the leaden hail of battle
On our wearied ranks did rattle,
Where was Lane?
Leading forward his brigade
Trimmed and wounded not dismayed--
Ger the plain.
. Forward!' "Forwarly' Up the valley
See him marching, hear him rally
~, "Steady, boys!'
Though his valiant arm is shattered
And our ranks seem sadly scattered
Forward, boys!'
Thus DER Ducna yista's field,
With no brcastworks, hill or shield.
Fighting on.
'Gainst position, odds, and food
Forward steadily they stood
Till .re won.
And the modest leader then
Asked 10 praise of speech or pen,
Or Poets strain.
Wished to he as he had been
Just man among his men
10. LANE.
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IMPORTANT BILI.-Mr. Slidell introduced n
bill into the United States Senate on the 9th
ult., authorizing company, which has been
Incorporated by the State of Louisiana, to lew
ten per cent. per ton upon vessels drawing over
twelve feet of water that shall pass through a
channel at Pass-a-l'Outr to be made by said
Company, at the mouth of the Mississippi. The
channel is to be three hundred feet wide and
eighteen feet deep. A bill for like purpose.
i'll connection with the Mobile harbor, is also
before the Senate, and both are to be urged for
adoption at the preseu, session
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STATE OF LOUISIANA,
Parish Of Ouachita,
18th District Court

Tutorship of Dorcas A. Fuller.
WHEREAS, Joel E. Puckett has filed
in the office Of the Clerk of the 18th
Judicial District Court, in and for said
Parish of Ouachita, his account as
tutor of the minor Dorcas A. Fuller,
which he prays may be homologated.
Now, therefore, unless opposition be
made thereto within thirty days from
the date hereof, the said account will
be homologated according to law.
Il. GOODLETT, Clerk.
Monroe, La, April 7th, lS6O.-4t.
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CHICK, Chick McCRAISE CRow.-One of our
professional mosquitoes is dear little fellow.
whose excessive juvenility and pretty pert
ways always make us think of the times when.
in happy childhood. We used to sing with our
infantile companions, "Cbck, Chick McCraine
Crow &c., &C. By the wny, we perceive by
his last issue that this adolesccnt ornament O,
the tripod has just completed the third anniver-
sary Of his editorial nativity, and we wish him
great success with an increase of wisdom and
politencss.
The register., 1860-04-12

Hon. WILLIAM II, SEwARp.-This nrch. .troitor
to the Union has favored us with copy of his
speech on the state of the country Treason
able sentiments were never more elegantly cx-
pressed While the speech indicates strong
head, it betrays black heart. 1t is an over
flowing shame that the author of such scnti-
ments should be allowed to occupy the exalted
position of n Senator in the National Councils
Ofa Government like ours.
The register., 1860-04-12

VESSEL AND EIGHT HUNDRED AND FIFTY
BALES CorroN BuRNEp.--Loss Of LJs.-The pur-
ser OF the steamship Florida, which arrived
mere last evening, reports that on the night of
!he Sd inst. the bark Fanny Holmes Capt.
Smith, of New York, loading at Apalachicola
for Antwerp, was discovered on fire about
eleven O'Clock that night. The mate thought
1t originated in the lower hold. She had $50
males cotton on board at the time. which were
All lost. One OF the men was sleeping between
10 death. D.iN 7ta inst.
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Mg- It has been determineiMat chaplhins in
the British army shall hereafter~aga q uniform
"a black frock coat with standing c6iln.pnd
the royal arms in gold thread on either side,
the front laced with black silk, and the sleeves
frcgged. The order will not apply to officiat-
ing c6aplsins in Scotland OF India, but only to
the commissioned chaplains whose names ap-
pear on the army list, of whom six are Of tile
Presbyterian persuasion.
The register., 1860-04-12

-GRADuArEp.-Among the list of graduates of
the Law Department in the University of Louis
lana, we see the name of our esteemed young
friend B. B. Hemkn, Esq. Mr.. H. is young
gentleman of fine abilities, and we predict for
bin q brilliant career At the Bar Every Ibcr-
al minded citizen Of Monloe will agree with us
in this prediction.
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STATE OF LOUISIANA, !
Parish Of Ouachita.
GAL, ns.L.s-l r.

Succession of Felix II. Walker, decd.
Whereas, Mary Caroline johnson,
has filed in the Office of the Clerk Of
the 18th Judicial District Court, in and
for said Parish Of Ouachita, her petition
praying that she may be appointed
administrative of said estate.
Now, therefore, unless opposition
be made thereto within ten days from
the date hereof, the said appointment
will be made according to law.
!, G0ODLETr, CPk.
Monroe, April I, 1860. [2t1
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New Advertisements.

STATE OF LOUISIANA J
Parish of Onachita, +
18th District Court !
Succession Of Amanda Sheppard, decd.
WHEREAS, Francis Sheppard has filed in
the Office of the Clerk of the 18th Judi
cial District Court, in and for the Par
ish of Ouachita, his petition praying
that he may be appointed Administra-
tor of said succession.
Now, therefore, unless opposition
be made thereto within ten days from
the date hereof, the said appointment
will be made according to law.
L. GOODLETT, Clerk.
MONROE, La, April 8, 1860. ct
The register., 1860-04-12

LOUISIANA llANs.--J, C. Cooper, of Madison
parish. La. has demonstrated that the State
callhot be beat in the way of hams. lie pre-
sented one of the most superior quality, weigh
ing fifty five pounds, to the editor of the Vicks
burg Wing. Why should we depend on Ctn-
cinaati for his staple protlacs?
The register., 1860-04-12

TIE PREsIDENT's PRoTEsT.-This able paper
has reached us too late, unfortunately, for in
sertion this week. We shall publish it in our
next issue. For manly, dignifed and States
man-like production, it challenges comparison.
The document, from beginning to end has the
ring of true metal, and must prove The death
knell to bis black aggrcssors.
The register., 1860-04-12

Gov. T. 0. MOORE Opposition press OF
the State, aided by thcirBobt allies, arc abu.
sing our worthy Governor in round terms, for
what they choose to style an abuse Of the Par
doning Power. We presume His Exccllcncy
will continue in his present good health, Les-
pltc these attacks. Governor Moore has heard
mimic thunder before to-day. Rattle on, Pans
The register., 1860-04-12
Stoves! Stoves f! Stoves! +!

'INllE undersigned has just received. in adli-
L tion to his former large stock, an extensive
and varied assortment of Cooking, Office, and
Heating Stoves. large and small, direct from
the St. Louis Foundry and of every imarin-
able pattern and price. Those in need of Stoves
Will get bargain by calling upon
THOMAS NAUGHTOS.
~ Monroe, La.
The register., 1860-04-12

gss~ JONES, of the " NEBRASKA" understands
Nil manner Of mixtures, medicinal and other
wise. Our palate still palpitates pleasantly
with the flavor Of Nebraskian Sherry Cob
bier" which would have done credit to old
Burton, the originator Of the drink, and which
Dickey, whose trade gave its name, would have
been glad to imbibe. Such things are IN The
svay this weather, and should be put doun.
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Thomas Naughton.

Wholesale & Retail Dealer in Te-'care, Stores, &c.
>-,-r ,,u Monroe La.
MANUFACTURER Of shcet-Iron and Con-
III per- Cutters, Water-spouts, Tin Roofs.
Cotton Brands, &C., &c. ''
Isss' Everything in my line manufactured to
order. Terms to Country Merchants reason
April 5, lsGO--ly.
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g The King of Pain v,

He Klns OF PalnD
R. w. Mcbride has left at the Rail
~ Road Hotel, a supply of his cclc.
Drated remedy, The King Of Pain,'
for the benefit Of such as have not been
able to obtain it during his stay iu
Monroe.
April -, 1860. 2t
The register., 1860-04-12

STARTLING News! Mr.. Hargis, Of the Uuion
Democrat, published at Farmerville Union par
isb,) the individual who lives at the residence
Of bis "better half" says, with great violence
Ofmanner, that I:is- THE UNION WAS NOT WHO'LL
LoPED INTO EXISTENCE IN A SINGLE pAy."-sSN
Well, who said il was?
The register., 1860-04-12

CoScERr AT NINE. DELERY's FEMALE ISsTI-
TUTE.-The Young Ladies' of this Institute will
give Grand Concert on tomorrow evening,
(Friday, the 18th inst) to which all those ia
vorablc to the prosperity Of this popular school
are invited. A rare trsat may be expected in
the Union " Dialogue, which will form part
oil the exercises OF the evening
The register., 1860-04-12
Metallic Burial Cases.

DERsONS in need of the above involuoh,e
L articles, will always find a complete assort-
ment at my Tin-ware establishment. All sizes
and patterns constantly kept on hand, which
will be sold at moderate terms.
THOMAS NAUGHTON.
..u:,- ,oco Monroe, La.
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STATE OF LOUISIANA,
Parish of Ouachita.

IzCu DISLrICL COurt.
Succession Of George Mcintyre, decd.
WHEREAS, Benjamin +. Cauthorn has
filed in the office Of the Clerk of the
10Th Judicial District Court, in and for
said Parish Of Ouachita, his petition
praying that he may be appointed
Curator of said Succession.
Now, therefore, unless opposition bo
made t hereto within ten days from the
date hereof, the said appointment will
be made according to law
I. GOODLETT, Clerk.
Monroe, La, April 5th, ls6O.-2t..
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NARROW ESCAPE FROM DRowN1NG.--Wc learn
that young Lady teacher attached to the Fe-
male Academy Of this place, had quite mar
row escape from drowning one day last week.
For the purpose Of recreation. she had strollcd
down in the neighborhood of the Saw Mill and
got to sauntering about on some floating logs
in the river, when she missed her footing and
fell in deep water. Assistance being near at
hand, she was instantly rescued from her peril
GUS situation--not, however, we understand,
before she had sunk once or twice.
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Local Ite ms.

MIRACULOUS EscApE.-Last Monday evening
Col. Henry NJ. Bry, the owner of the Monroe
Steam Saw Mill, came very near losing his life
whilst engaged in repairing, or superintcnd-
ing the repair of, some part of his com
plicatcd machinery. An iron bolt, which had
been subjected to too great pressure, was
forced with a tremendous velocity through por-
tions of his clothing, just grazing the skin of
one Of his thighs, tearing its way through his
pocket, thence glancing to and slightly wound
ing his wrist, and passing up through the roof
Of the building. Fortunately for him, he sus-
tanned no other injury. The least variation in
the course of the missile, would have killed him
on the spot. We would advise this most excel
lent and worthy gentleman to exercise more
prudence in future. Steam Saw Mills are dan
gcrous institutions" anyhow.
The register., 1860-04-12

PUTRID SORE THRoAT.--,We have heard it sta
ted OF late, that this fearful disorder, or some
thing very much resembling it. is prevailing to
somewhat alarming extent in the region of
country west of us,-seycral deaths having oc-
Cured from it. Generally, the few diseases in
cidental to this climate are easily managed
and yield readily to treatment when taken in
time. Unfortunately this is not the case with
the Putridsorc Throat Its progress is SO ra-
pid, that it allows but little time for treatments
and usually battles all medical skill when once
it has taken firm hold As it emcnates from
cold. it would be we'll to guard against expo
sure in the night air or any sudden check of
PRECIPITATION, and, by all means, keep the feet
dry and warm.
The register., 1860-04-12

RAIN.-Never was a shower of rain more
needed and joyfully welcomed than the one we
had Tuesday night. We were beginning to
suffer in consequence of the protracted spell of
dry weather that had set in upon u.s. The
crops, the gardens, and vegetation generally
were rapidly deteriorating from its injurious
effects, to say nothing Of the clouds of dust that
were choking everybody whose business called
them out of doors.
The register., 1860-04-12
Commercial Intelligence.

From the True Delta, April 9th.
New Orleans Markets.
COTTON QUOTATIONS..
Inferior. 5 a G IMiddling -. .1O]a11
Ordinary ...... G!a II Good Midd'g. l4a12
Good Ordinary. 7aa s4fMiddling Fairl24al2a
Low Middling.. 94al0 Fair. r..........-a-
SuGAn.--34a 93c.
MoLAssEs-20a42c.
FIoUR.-S5 75a$G IS
CoRN.-C5a75c.
OATS--GSa7Oc.
Mess PoRK.-Sl7 5Oasl7 75as16asls 5os
CorrEE.-l2aal34c.
BAcoN.-7!al2A.
The register., 1860-04-12

MH- Thanks to the ohligi"g officers of th
regular packet McRac for usual fayors.
The register., 1860-04-12
SHERIFF SALE

April ), lSGO.--1y.
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Ayers Cathartic Pills,
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their penetrating properties search, and cleanse,
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properties the invalid who is bowed down with
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Not only do they cure the every yday complaint
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AYERS
Compound Extract of Sarsaparilla,

the most cffectual remedy which the medical
skill of our times can devise for this every
where prevailing and fatal malady. 1t is COM
bined from the most active remedials that havs
been discovered for the cxpurgation of this foul
disorder from the blood, and the rescue of the
system from its destructive consequence
Hence it should be employed for the cure Of
not only Scrofula but also those other afFcc-
tions which arise from it, such as ERurTIvE
and SKIN DISEASES, ST. ANTHoSY's FIRE,
ROSE, or EnYsIrELAs, PTMPLEs, PUsTuLEs,
BLoTcHEs, BLAINs and Boii.s, TUMoRs, letter
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RHEUMATISM, SYPHILITIc and MERCUKrAL Dis
EASES, DRoPsY, DYsrEPsIA, IDENTITY, and,
indeed, ALL COMPLAINTS ARISING FROM VITA
TED OR IMrURE BLOOD. The popular belief
In inlpWity ofthe blood" is founded i'll truth,
for scrofula is n degeneration of the blood. The
particular purpose and virtue of this Sarsapa-
rila Is to purify and rcgcncratc this vital fluid,
without which sound health is impossible in
contaminated constitutions.
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Scrofula, or Kings Evil,

ls|a constitutional disease n corruption of IN,
bbo>d, by which this fluid becomes yitiut,l
weak, and poor. Being in the circulation. i;
Pcryadcs the whole body, and NAV burs. on.
In disease on any part OF it. No organ i, fr.
r"m It's attacks nor Il there one which il ma
nat destroy. The scrofulouy tant is variou ly
csaScu ny mcrcurlal disease, low LIVING, dis
ordered or unhealthy food. impure air, ii.h
and hlthy habits, the depressing vices, and.
above all, by the vencrcal infection. What
ever be its origin, it is hereditary in the con-
hhtuton, descending " from parents to children
unto the third and fourth generation :" indeed,
1t seems to be the rod of Him who says, -
viii visit the iniqutics Of the father upon
their children"
Its effects commence by,dcpo ition from the
eIooo'of corrupt or ulCCrous matter, which, in
the lungs, liver, and internal organs, is termed
tubcrcies; i'll the glands, swcllings; and on
the surface, cruptions or sores. This foul cor
ruption, which gcnders in the blood, dcprcsscs
the energies of life, that scrofulous constitu-
tons not only suffer from scrofulous com
plants, but they have far less power to with
stand the attacks of other diseases; Conse-
quently vast numbers perish by disorders
which, although not scrofulous in their nature
arc still rendered fatal by this taint in the
system. Most of the consumption which de
'crmatcs the human family has its origin directly
III this scrofulous contamination; and many
destructive diseases of the liver, kidneys brain,
and, indeed, of all the organs, arise from or
arc aggravated by the same cause.
One quarter of all our people are scrofulous
their persons are invaded by this lurking in
fiction, and their health is undermined by il.
To cleanse it from the system we must renoyatc
the blood by an Alternative medicine and in
yigoratc it by healthy food and exercise.
Such medicine we supply in