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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-07-26

at tho same time displaying the Secession nag.
!, another tme, il was desired to obtain mI-
ments parley to inquire about toe disposition 81
the wounded, and Adjutant jenkins, nauned aad
displayed whito dog, rode toward body Of
the enemy. The eoumandant waved hin
back, and as he turned, gave the order
to fire, when an entire battalion fired on
the adjutaDt, who, nevertheless. escaped unhurt.
The White Plains Company, Of wh-cb the Adja-
talt is q member, seeing this treacLerous con
duct, az once poured in yOley, and the Rebel
commandment tell, pierced by fifty bullets The
! Surgeon OF the Regiment, Dr. Barnes, was hired
at and wounded whe in the performance OF MS
prcfe,sional duties, as will be more circumstan'
Italy related in another place. lie Is no"' now
ever. 80 far recovered as 10 be able 70 atleuu !"
| his duties. The wounded of this regiment nH
bsreipbeiore specified as missing, are now either
in the Infnnary at Washington or VIA 'l'"
REGIMENT Mt Camp Aoderson. Tnoss Speciheu d"
wounded and missing were wounded and Ieb O'
the field until amoulanees could be bfOuS" Up
vnen those having them IN charge were Nv
tackled and driven oil, aud the "odod,d BIG"
were doubtless all murdered ~ the heo''s'
accordance with tneir usual custom
SECOND RgGmRNT, y. Y. S. NJ
This regiment, under the command oil h'
Colonel G. ". TcmpSins, were cary IA ,He
Gght. They did cxceeOt service aud met WIN
! ere loss. The hoe itzer battery, under 'no
command Of Capt. L. p. Mott, was not ia '"a
field having been detached from the resl"ca'
several weeks ne, and n charge 81 'ac Sua',
Bridge since that time. The su9"'nc' h'' =,
killed. wounded and missing, IS authentic al"
-
official: u.s.l-
.n.,v , - Killed ID Lieut.. Samuel Inmai, Jchn aer..
len - 1.isr Wan Msx~eil cruamer boy wontosati ~
~ , 1s,ntsuy B-ist SsTsi. Adner, ptvats ottouu -
80. ,.,oetsr,t wounded Corporal 1Dl9f CS@p-J -
80. A,i,.,y Morrow; ggounded nOue IN camp S".tsY
= n lsl 1un,; 1iudrd. hone ~ eaaip' Stup-As ~ IA
p,h,,t r,sp - C0mick, }. MntPlfi .uuH.fu ,.,,
esmp Cosnp,ny fhhi,d none ~,uasa, S i - ,,rst
t,, f,-k{t.J a,iu. 3D. }. CT5ga wgiide- -
Mems la tso raecs ~rIot'iyi C'tolai " a. I ,ri,cs
Al r,.-.rr. 4, Mullen, joan besl a. tiefl'A N -.
ia Ned-t,rit Lyut D. " prmts;1, a.cu go a.
'lt,,,,i.i--st..salt Ietfick LsiAa A4"fihh sh','
N ne Nile,l-Nua.. Noiud. d--None ~ eAne 80
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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-07-26

QUEER REPORT ABOUT BEAUREGARD
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-17
THE SEVENTY FIFTH REGIMENT QRIsH
RIFF Esq

The following additional companies were inspected and
sworn In yesterday at Myers, Blooningdale road
Company G-Mchael Murphy, Captain; Richard S. Bar
~, First Lieutenant; James Keean, Ensign. This fine
company elected much praise for their nne sodiery ap
pesrarce and the Of the unanimous vote
IL favor o, the above named officers was loudly cheered
They numbered seventy nine
Company D-Captain James McEugh; Lieutenant John
Massey; Ensign, Jas. d. Clarke Seventy eight men.
Company Captain, Domnick O'Connor; Lieutenant,
John Long, Ensign Charles o. yosburgh. Seventy seven
men.
Cart loads Of blankets and other accessories were re-
ceyed late in the evening and distributed among the
men, who seemed to be in great spirits and received
their outfits wish much enthusiasm.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-17
PRESENTATION TO THE FIRST REGIMENT
NATIONAL GUARD

TIE FIRST dress parade OF the First regimen. Colonel
Alex - National Guard held yesterday at the csn
Torment, Quarantine ground, Staten leland. The occs
sion marked by the presentation OF stand OF reg
mental guide fsgr Of beautiful texture the rift OF rs,r
otto ans friendly laoies OF Brooklyn. This very fne
regiment is complete, upwards OF eight bur fred
answering to the muster roll In the earliest days
o. its organ the high military character Of Con
Allen secured for him the healttfsl location where
the time tine disciplined force ~ has get rallad
under the TAG OF kc Union. Mary circumstances have
conduced " the perfection In all sodery ATTRIBUTES OF
this command The quarters at staten Island being at
Gnoe given UP u them the men az quickly az they
enlisted were sent OF there, when the fresh air,
put them INTO tip op condition for any service they may
hereafter be called upon u perform.
tTterdsy wee the frst general dress parade and this
cNcunetance together with the fact that the occasion
Nouo % selected by some ladies' OF Brooklyn 10 present
w set meht WIN guide fags, drew very Large
points on the ssnd to witness the AZ dre
O'CLOCK r. NJ TIE regiment was drawn up In Inc on a
strip OF green twatd facing the sea, They looked re
markaDy well though not armed, and their subseaueu.
movements ELECTED frequent manifestation az apuroy Al
from the spectators About half an hour was or gased H.
exercises when the officers were called u tho ysns ara
Colonel Allen resigned The honor o. accepting Tho ei ~
tho ladies behalf Of himself and the req mont 10 VA
gNrher.
Ihs stes were then escorted TO tho centre 81 the linz
the oalcers standing uncovered gentleman selected
FOR The purpoe then, o!behaf OF the Fair dames read
the solex irg address
IN giving lhe. y0B guide colors offer tbe7, zee
~ sRn 81 yo1r Lervice than ~ an earnest " syu
rsthy who y'va but gyI 1stby. Encre vol sfsl
rye rrterlrT; we, ~bo ctn coy exsress he iseing.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-17
THE SCHOONER DANIEL s. WILLIAMS.
ANOTHER STATEMENT FROM THE CAPTAIN.
ID Im IprroR or HE HERALD.

ID rius IDTroR or The HERALD
NEW YoaK, May 10, 1861.
am again compelled to reply 10 article which ap-
peared in your paper Of yesterday 18th instant in
ply to my statement correcting the report which came
under the head Of port arrivals of schooner Daniel
Williams, from Richmond Sunday, May IL, in which
report stated that she stopped several times by
armed steamboats, and compelled to show papers, &c
the sseessionists u;terpg bitter against the
crew and all Northerners Again wish TO reiterate
my first statement by saying that / was
not stopped at any time place in the river
oy armed steamboats, there any bitter curses
against myself or any Of tho crew at any time while
board coming down the river. When made this
statement had not heard anything Of this
would oopy Of the log book have since learned that
there paper handed to the reporter by passenger
on board, by the OF Person, who bad formerly
been mate OF one OF the Richmond packets. He never
my log book, much ess knew what was in IT, and
lido assert that word Of this whole publication came
from the vessels log book which log book can be seen
any time, If required To prove the fact The state
ment Of yesterday Gays that the gentleman who called
upon Ieteates his Grst statement insists that
Ii correct being copy Of the log OF the schooner
getting to sign his the article but as have been
informed who sent the first article for publ cation and
from the fact OF reefasipg his hrst statement, know
who sent the last would therefore ask Il a favor OF
the genep an, in all his articles of this kind 20 sign
his own name to them in justice 70 myself and 10 the
rect OF the passengers some OF whom have requested
me TO make this statement, not being wiling TO have
this contradictory report saddlei on them. With
reference 70 our being stopped on the river, |
was requested TO stop ut City Point, and should have
done Of necessity IL ! hal not been requested
70 do the had 10 coal before she could pro
ceec further and while there two arrested and
delivered up 10 the authorities, they having been pre-
yiously arrested and then under bonds in Rich
mond. We were next stopped at Fort Powhatan and
returned to Richmond from where got clearance rs
as could obtain interview with the Governor.
next stopped At jamestown sufficient time 70 examine
then proceeded down and out OF the river
These the only stoppsges bad in the river. Was
afterwards stopped by the bockading squadron In Hamp
ton Roads First by steamer star formerly Monticeo)
and then by the frRate Cumberland. was fully aware
that should be called TO show my clearance both
Powhatan and jamestown, and likewise have TO pass
examination at Hampton Roads at Fortress Monroe
Yet under the present state of aiars have any
very serious complaints 10 make ID s. WILLIAMS,
Master Of schooner Daniel s. Williams
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-17
THE NEW REGIMENTS.

Albany, Nay 10, 1881.
The following special order, No. 49, has been issued
by the Adjutant Generals department.
Companies OF volur teers regularly accepted but not
attached to organized regiments will be forthwith
assigned to regiments by commanders of depots and
elections for field officers be held
BY order IF the Commander. n-Chief.
J. MEREDITH READ, JR. Adj ant General
Under this order two regiments have been
organized at Emira-the oswego regiment, Col T. sull
van and the Southern Tier regiment.
The State Board to-day organized Major General Dxs
DIVISION consisting of the first seventeen regiments they
also organized two brigades of this division.
AUBURN, N. Y, May 10, 1861.
The Cayuga regiment numbered nineteen was organ
lied at Elnira last evening The following officers were
Colonel John Clark Lieutenant Colonel Car-
eLce A. Seward Major, Jas. II. Lede.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-17

.. ...,. n, ,oe s.e. tasors rem the dcsls Along
Win INC HAiDe troops as.ssnmes. y - so.a pnss,
rPgincrt. his squad va in command OF BENJAMIN
Chamberlain, and ,umoeIe4 thirty nye etA.alt Young
men Amopg 10 IN We noticed Seesfr -. asa
BENJAMIN W P<ehaDsD OF the Court Of Oyer and re,m-
NJ shaw.
Al t-4spss. SIX, the ammunition having bee I'll
shpped the cables were slipped snd the vessel gded
into The stream, amicst the booming Of artillery, the
ehesis Of The spectators, and the band playing "Aud
The following correct list Of the GELD, staff ard
line ofceYs.-
Colonel, c. D. Jameson; Lieutenant Colonel, C. W.
polds Surgeon, IT. W. II. Allen Quartermaster Charles
" LORD; ChanAin, Rev. Mr. Baips; Assistant Quarter
master Luther H. Pierce; AssstAn Surgeon, A. c. Ham,
Company A-Captain, H Bartlett; First Lieutenant,
H. B. Wigg'ns; Second Lieutenant James Dean:
company B-captan, s. X. Deveraux; First Lieu
tenant Charles ". riden, Second Lieutenant, D. D.
H. skinner; Second Lieutenant, Z s. Morrill,.
Company D-Captan, John s. Sampson; First Lieu
.ensnt Waiter ". sturdevant; Second Lieutenant, Sum
ner r. K.tridge.
Company E-CaptaD Levy Emerson First Lieutenant,
j. " Adams Second Lieutenant, Sman B. Rehardson
Company F-Captsir, Daniel Chaplain; First Lieu
tenant, A. T. Wilson; Second Lieutenant, W Il. Boyn-
ton.
Company G-Cspteu, D. F Sergeant First Lieutenant,
+. L. Gatchell; Second Lieutenant, R. ". Morse
Company H-captain, Frederick Mepscke; First Leu
tenant, A. 3. Farnham, Second Lieutenant, Frank A.
Company I-Cartan, John Carroll; First Lieutenant,
Henry Casey; Second Lieutenant NJ. J. Sweeney
Company k-Captain, r c. Foss; First Lieutenant A.
j. Fellows Second Lieutenant, A. L. Cpwan.
Accompanying tho regiment was Lieut.. Col A. p
Wldes, OF GOV Washhurne staff who remains at the
Aston Housefor day two, and then retarns for the
First Maine regiment.
The banner presented to the regiment is magnificent
affair, being manufactured OF the finest material The
material is fine elk the blue field covered by thirty
four stars neatly ornamened at the angles by gold span
gles The stan rs surmounted by gold eagle the taons
resting miniature globe The cords and tases are
Of red white and blue coors and the sta Of ASH
from ARGOS took for the purpose The binding Of the tag
10 heavy gold bullion fringe and the entire arrangement
betokened great taste and Judgment The price Of the
| ensign was $3.50.
While awaiting the arrival OF the troops steamer
| the following irnpronptu poem composed by Hon.
| John A. Poor
| Sons Of the Old Pine Tree state,
| Land of the forest and the sea,
Our warmest welcome ever wait on thee,
True Sons of liberty.
| Strong arms, brave hearts defend this flag
Bear il aloft in duty g place;
No hostile one fold shal, rend,
| Nor strike o star from on its face.
| The Spartan mothers noble prayer
Shall nerve thee in the bloody strife,
Bear back this shield in honor fair
Or yield It only with thy life
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-17
THE EIGHTH REGIMENT.
LETTER FROM A MEMBER OF COMPANY y.

CAMP MORGAN, RELAY Housr, May 8, 1861
viii give you some idea of trip from New York
We had to sleep iust where we could fnd place-soms
times between decks and sometimes deck but no. one
word Of complaint was heard from the boys At meai
hours weIormed line and marched TO the dining saloon
door. We let in, sixty at time only to lad salt
horse, bomb proof biscuit and strong Coffee after stand
ng porhsps three four hours get the table AT
last arrived at Annapolis and had to lie all night and
part OF the day in the stream before could
dsembark. The fret three four nights we had To
sleep out the grass with feet a tremendous log
ire We finally got quartered n a brick house. In the
yard through the kindness Of Prof Smith. Since tnqt
time we have gone through the regular routine OF m-
tary duty, mounting guard in OF the fierce
storms ever We left for this place last Sunday
morning about nine o'clock and arrived here half
past one much TO the surprise Of the villagers. We are
encamped on a hill, surrounded by beautiful wood.
Our company is divided of into messes am in mess
No 4. We all take turns at cooking. Our captain is
fine fellcw-Csptain Griiin-and If do have a fight
which the boys all for win do iustico to MS
command. We are all well and regae three
times cay with sat horse and biscuit--s1me times
little variation of beans and soup But must bring ma
correspondence to close, as the drum Is beating fory
dress parade.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-17
NEW YORK BRITISH VOLUNTEERS.

thorough change has been made in the recruiting de-
pa,tment Captain Macdonald, OF Company d, has
,uIl charge of it. Company was inspected yesterday
by NaJor Hubble The company numbers eighty. four
men. They elected the following oficers--Captsn, R
:. Donaldson, late Of the Seventy ninth regiment;
Lieutenant, 81. John Crookes; Ensign John Cheshire
Nj Kyers, the commssary of the regiment, former
y Of the assistants OF the famous Soyer and
fore is to be supposed s fully equal TO any emergency
Many new additions are being made Captain Howe ar
Hampton w 1t is expected arrived to-day from Boston
with one hundred more. Two companies are being
raised IN Albany, and Q recruiting Office opened in
Newark, j. The orders for the quarerng Of the com
panies now formed win be issued to day. The charitable
and well disposed may forward any contribution to Mr.
Saunders, No. 10 East Houston street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-17
TIE CoLONELCY OF THE NINTH REGI.
MENT

Tie election TO fD the vacancy in the Colonecy OF tie
Ninth regiment, caused by the recent resignation of
lionel Van Beuren, held last evening the reg
a. arnory, corner of University place and Thirteenth
street The electors composed OF the board of com
m.ssoned officers. Brigadier General Hall presided aud
the fret ballot John W. Stiles exCoone OF the Eighth
regiment was chosen ColonA An election also took
nelCy ant Major Vim H. HalHck chosen 70 the posi-.
tior His previous office being ds fy3o vacant third
election resulted in the choice OF Captain T. L. Stone of
Company O. for Major. All the selections give perfect
satisfaction 10 the members OF the regiment
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-17

The Norfolk Aro. says-On Saturday Captain Hun.
ter OF the Virginia navy, General Blow Colonel H. 70
bertson and Captain william ~ Mckinney went 70 Fort
Monroe with bag Of truce, in the steamer Empire j. r.
Mligan commanding. 0se object Of the visit was to
carry dowa several women whose husbands left in the
Cumberland the night OF the fire. and another object
endeavor TO obtain the slaves whose escape
or seizure have noticed Com Pendergrast offered 70
give up the negroes before General Gwynn's notice
presented 10 him. They Of brought 10 the
cty with the exception OF who could not be found
ard who Ia poeebky lurking In tbo woods
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-17
MISCELLANEOUS WAR ITEMS.

REMOVAL OF THE CONFEDERATE CAPITAL.
The Montgomery AdrerttSr OF the 18th inst says-A
runor was current upon the streets yesterday 10 the
effect that Congress had determined tho capital
Of the Confederate states 10 Richmond While this mat
ter has doubtless been under no action has
M yet been taken and the probability is that Montg
cry VIII remain the temporary seat OF government
AN APPEAL TO THE PATRIOTIC.
The officers Of the Missouri volunteers In the service OF
the government appeal TO the loyal citizens OF the free
states for assistance in providing their first outfit There
are four regiments now in service They have claim
upon the general government until after three months
service The state authorities being hostile, they de-
prved Of the assistance which the volunteers Of the free
states have from their States and many OF them des
tute Of the 10 purchase uniforms, blankets, &c
The appeal is signed by Colonel Frank r. Blair and the
three Colopels ef tho other regiments. Wey appoint
Governor Gustayus koerner OF Balevle ninos racelv
es sEd dlsbvrper, TO whom Contributions may be cent
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-17
A CARD FROM THE BELGIAN CONSUL AT
NEW ORLEANS.
TO rnE EDITOR OF THE NEW YORK HERALD.

TO THE EDTTOR OF THE NEW HoRk HERALD.
BrrGrAS CONSULATE, SEw ORLEANS, May 8, 1861
observe in the Herald Of the LIST inst an article
stating that "a" well known TO parties In this
city that two three months since contract was
made with the Consul General of Belgium al New orcans
BY The sccedDg States for supply OF Of the most
approved PATTERN &C. beg state that ouch state
ment utterly untrue such contract having been en-.
tered INTO by me any ether person by my authorize
ton; and furthermore, that could not enter into any
contract OF such nature without gross violation OF the
rules snd regulations given by the Belgian government 10
their Consulatee remain your obedient servant
JOS. DEYNOODr
Consul 10 his Majesty LEOPOLD, King OF Belgium
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-17
THE TROOPS AT ELMIRA.

ELhIRA, May 10, 1861.
There at this rendezvous ninety companies of
volunteers, seventy of which have been formed into
regiments and officers elected viz Buffalo regiment
Colonel W. 7. Rogers Syracuse regiment, Colonel L.
warath Rochester regiment, Colonel J. L. Qu,mby:
Utica regiment, Colonel W. H. Christian; Cayuga resi-
ment, Colonel j. s. Clark oswego regiment Colonel T.
Sullivan, and Southern Tier regiment, Colonel H. c.
Hoffman
Other regiments will be formed as fast as possible
All The soldiers Ia good spirits
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-17
TIE Z0UAVES AT SANDY HOOK.
70 rHK EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

NV YoRK, Way I6, 1851
win sbBge me by denying the report that is going
the rounds OF the press in regard to my regiment being
improperly ratoned not ratIoned a2 1t Is wholly
false although the first three days Of our sav al Sandy
hook not properly supplied aud had bad meat
cent @ US IL WAS Immediately rectihed az coon M nv
Quarermaster reported il 10 tho Quarernaser General
GeD. Arthur. The men are now having plenty Of good
food. W. ". McCaESNEY
Colonel Commanding National Zouayes
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-17
THE VOLUNTEERS AND THE RAILROADS.

We have received communication from Mr.. J. r. d.
lawrence the conductor Of car lle Myrtle Avenue ne
Brooklyn. He denies the statement that the soldier re-
erred TO In Wednesdays uERD was III treated Mt hs
hsnds and ssys that the latter intoxicated wbop he
act upon the car 10 against tho OF the opnpsnv
" permit intoxicated persons TO enter the cars and IL was
therefore act OF generosity on hs part TO allow the
soldier - ride at ell As to refusing to stop the car the
conductor denies fvcn statement He rang the nell
but he passenger Jumped out before the had entirely
ceased its motion.
We understand that conductor the Eighth avenue
line yesterday refused 10 permit two members OF Com
pany g. Seventy th regiment TO ride free upOn his car
slliosgh CO.. John H. kcCunn bad made an arrangement
wiki the company 70 give hs men CART RGncls OF PAS
cage over the roaf and the rcquste document was ex
hioited by the two soldiers
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-17
LEAVE OF ABSENCE ON M1IlrlRY nnry

when the war excitement broke out and the immc
date location Of troops at the capital was mpera
tive officers OF the customs Who we're oonnc.ted with
military organizations, or who wished 10 volunteer were
granted or absence for fourteen days Since thon
numerous applications have been made 70 Co.,ctor Rar
rey by clerks and officers Of the department, for
have Of absence military duty proposing 10 furnieh
Substitutes IL their places during the time they NAV be
nbsent n 10 communication Of the Coloctor
upon this 1Olect letter, written the let INST wa,
received from the Secretary Of the Treasury thai
IN department has authority 10 allow double corr,
pepaton would be the n the customs ofnaer In
TIE military cervice his regular salary ana M,
s41uttue Is paid the that efficiency of the
ofc must be maintained, an II they conclude 10 voun
tees FER military service they should veate their civil
oee and suitable persons be appointed in their p,aoes
and X they sent cut part Of the epnoiled
4 tg. they ought either ~ plead their exemptLon
under ge REIGN their positions II they obey the
s1mmo In another letter from the Secretary of the
Treasury dated the 9th instant referring 10 hs former
oor1mun scason, he states that IL was not intended IN
throw obs 10 the way Of the employees 81. wing Tho
country m military capacity, but 70 Prevent anv in
crease Of exeBes that civil branch OF the pgblc ecr
yioe Therefore he authorizes The Collector 10 grant
Ieayc q asselce If, IN bis Judgment, such will not he
detrimental 70 the public service and IN case eu bsutes
arc acoav,ed by the Colecor their services must be
"a for cy the officer on leave and no claim therefor be
made upo- the department. Hence officers Of the cus
toms u thev lesve Their posts 70 understand that
hey srrendsr sN iers ca 70 their situat ons and IN
slbsttutes are sCoepted ~ tic Collector he VII not
rrs-an.ec ,ss TO rmer rcumters vii 10 re ugtstai
VII OF Nsy ffsi -e,gyv froT The wiz.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-17
THE FIRST pRJyATEFR.

Tho Portland Argus Of May 10 "A letter received
IN this city from shpmaster In New Orleans dated
May states that tho fnst steamer Calhoun had been
armed and nted out prvateer, with crew of picked
men, and was then only waiting for her commission
which was hourly expected There were there twenty
chips that might become przes, unless they could get
sway before the Calhoun got her ssion strange
20 cay The Cs'bouD 10 commanded by native Of Port
lud
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-17
FIRST GERMAN RIFLE REGIMENT

The first parade of the above regiment will take place
this afternoon, at three O'Clock The line will be formed
at the headquarters Of the regiment Palace Garden and
after reaching Broadway viii proceed down that tho
roughiare the Park, where they will be reviewed