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The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-02-14
Compromise or a Peaceable Secession.

The Democracy ofthe free States,
together with all other c%onserva-
tive men, have firmly resOlced that,
if the Republicans shall destroy
the Union by refusing any fair
compromise, they shall not increase
our calamity by driving us into
civil war. The Detroit Free Press
thus speaks for Michigan:
We can tell the Republican Leg
islatue and the Republican Adj
ministration of Michigan, and the
Republican party everywhere, one
thing: that, if the refusal to repeal
the Personal Liberty Laws shall be
persisted in, and, if there shall not
be a change in the present seeming
purpose to yield to no accommoda-
ton Of the national difficulties, and
if troops shall be raised in the
North to march against the people
of the South, q fire in the rear WW
be opened upon such troops which WW
either stop their S@rch altogether, or
wOnderfuLly accelerate it. In other
words, if, in the present posture Of
the Republican party toward the
national difficulties, war shall be
waged, that war shall be fought in the
North. We warn it that the con-
hict which it is precipitating will
not be the South, but wiM tens Of
thousands Of people in the Morrill,
When civil war shall como it will
be war here in Michigan, and here
in Detroit, and in every Northern
State"
The Bangor MIainc) Union says;
"The difficulties between the
North and South must be compro-'
missed, or the separation Of the
States SHALL BE pEACEADLE. If the
Republican party refuses to go the
full length OF the Crittenden
Amendment, which is the very
least the South can or ought to take,
then here in Maine not a Democrat
will be found who will raise an arm
against his brethren Of the South.
1t is enough hat the Republicans
have robbed us of our glorious
Union. They shall not now pre-
cipitate us into an unjustitiable
and cruel civil war. From one end
of the State to the other, let the cry
of the Democracy be, COMPROMISE,
OR PEACEADLE SEPARATION"
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-02-14

The Fernandina Fondian states
that. the work on Fort Clinch,
which guards the entrances to the
Amelia and st. Mary's Rivers has
been suspended by order of the
United States Government, and
that Capt, Whiting, the officer in
command, is enclosing such parts
of the work as require protection
preparatory to leaving. Fortunate.
fytthe work is not SO far advanced
as to be of much value to the
State. tt, c,gq-E Goa, t.e rm,r.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-02-14
DIED.

sNODGRASS,-In Eaton, on the 9th inst,
of Pneumonia, Mrs. Sarah Snodgrass, in the
7sth year of her age-long a respected citi-
zen Of this county, and q devoted member of
the Christian Church, .ra ,,s.
CHRISTIAN .-nom this place an the
18th inst, Mr.. Daniel christmsn in the ssth
year Of his age. w.. M.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-02-14

The Committee Of Conference of
the South Carolina Legislature, to
which was referred the matter of
dredging Mathis Channel has fl
nally agreed to appropriate $4,000
for this purpose, provided the work
shall not be resumed until Fort
Sumter shall pass into the posses
sion of the authorities of the State,
and all the troops Of the United
States shall be removed from the
harbor of Charleston.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-02-14
Dissolution.

The partnership heretofore existing be-
tween William c.. Burnley and myself under
the firm name Of Stephens & Burnley was
dissolved on the 3Oth day Of 0ctot@ last by
mutual consent. The settlement of the busi-
ness Of the firm having devolved upon me,
/ have as q matter of conyenience to custom
ers, left the partnership book with John I.
Deem & Bro. at the old stand, where II u
hoped, those indebted will cali and arrange
the same without delay. htS4 80 ~
wENr,Ar aeU D. STEPHENS
Jan. II, 1861. 2l-3w
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-02-14

- 49,
Wv. zen
lilam Safas NY
TONS watch,
maiesasl5 gngEns snpRegyy
sluewalk ~ EeN tiRyen lssl
"ssA' anu VroAs sPslr legs
"A bill has been introduced into
80 nisla.u y Alilngls, whlcn
1870 VA y, sne real ano per-
$500 PrUpurey q MvlIien oh maj
Eylng si'aii NJ VNn
1t IS rdmored that Mr.. and Mrs.
Burch, whose divorce case recently
lcreated SO much excitement, are
apoue - gonis .os a" -
MI anu p1is' 00
al member Of the Missouri Leg.
islature recently proposed to have
the public printing done by convict
labor, but It was found there was
no printer, and never had been in
Major Anderson is considered
one OF the best ~artlllerlsts IN the
army. lie is the author OF the
standard book on that arm OF the
service, used at West Point, and in
the army.
The Canadians do not like the
interference of the English Courts
with the case OF Anderson, the tu-
gltlve slave. Inc toronto Le@aG
denounceS 1t as an outrage upon a
Tree people, Whlch can never De
submitted to-
Governor Pettus, of Mississippi,
announces to the Legislature that
Jefferson Davis and Ex-Secretary
thompson have guaranteed the
paymant,, IN May or June, OF TWEEN
ty-tour thousand dollars 1or a pur-
chase OF arms Tor the state
C,nnov Or Tho viold IF tho
u,oIla omJ snrinrs IN Ponn~svlyon;o
sinne the frst discoveries, about a.
Y'noMorn onoun+s IN 90 ia horrols
found principally in Venango and
the adjacent counties. There has
been a steady increase each month,
the amount for December being g.
431 barrels.
Urhon or,orobo +bo horor
4o;i, o nf Wiz Sao+t 80 nnr-
lI",a WIS u o1o"n ALIottsfo vi 70
~, "1 s,+"mo bomoo of liz fon,;lu for
many generations, it is melancholy
to reflect that his family is nearly
extinct, and the place fast going to
decay.
rLo Dow r., uor,ls of Nov,
vo nno o ttc I I'd" M W., dr'
iorN' "'ie nt ill.,, noi" IVY
lug III ;"au 'eoo I ot Nn
M TIdr : ' iaid at bor fnUnra1 +bot bo
SOY 800
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-02-14

sA. The first piece of Continental
money coined in the United States
of America had as a motto, "Mind
your own ~JuSineSs.' Had the North
lived up to this motto, saysthe New
Orleans Commercial Bulletin, we
should now be a happy, prosperous
and united people.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-02-14

ra- The number of emigrants to
this country in 1860 was 100000 in
round numbers, of whom $4,000
were from ireland, and $4,000 from
Germany, The cmigrants brought
with them to this country nearly
f;gh millions Of dollars.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-02-14
Exodus OfNegroes from Cleveland
The CIeYeland DeMOcrQt SAWS:

LhS WV Sluhu OCHtOCi W EUD %
Since the slave Lucy was reman-
ded and taken back to Virginia,
we understand that there has been
quite a general movement toward
Canada of the many passengers on
the Underground Railroad who
have been dwelling in our city,
They are now convinced that the
air of the Western Reserve is not
beneficial to their health, and they
have sought a shelter and a home
in the dominions of Queen Victo-
ria, and thus has Cleveland been
rid ofthe presence of negroes who
added nothing to the morals Of the
city, and whose absence has added
much to the safety of property ly-
ing around loose, such as hcn-rooSts
clothes hung ont to dry, &c.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-02-14
JOHN GEORGES ESTATE.

NOTICE is hereby given, that the sub.
1N scribers have been appointed and quail
flied as Executors Of the last will and tcsta-
ment of John George, late of Preble county,
deceased, JOHN H. BONN,
J, R. H. BERNARD.
Jan. II, 1861. ~. Ia4g
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-02-14
NOTICE.

\ office, is hereby given that the under.
~ signed has been duly appointed and
qualified as, Administrator of the Estate of
Anna NJ. Shafer late of Preble County Ohio
deceased. PHILIP SHAFER
25-4w.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-02-14

Sarah Staub Pltf, Preble county court Of
VS.. Com. Pleas, Petition
Henry Staub Deft. for Divorce &c.
Henry Staub o fnear Newport, Wynant P.
O., in the county Of Shelby, and state of Ohio,
is notified that Sarah Staub did, on the 27th
day of December AID. 1860, file her petition
in the ofice~of the clerk of the court of Com.
mon Pleas, within and for the county Of
Preble and state of Ohio, charging the said
Henry Staub with adultery with one Henrietta
Myers, and asking that she may be divorced
from the said Henry Staub-for alimony &C.,
which petition will stand for hearing at the
next term of said court.
SARAH STAUB,
By Zoos 4 Campbell, her Attys.
Eaton, January 8, 1861. l9-6w
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-02-14

PETERS PENCE IN CUBA.-Fifty-
six thousand dollars have been sub
scribCd for the aid of the Pope in
the diocese of Havana, Cuba, and
sixteen thousand dollars in the di-
Geese of St. Jago de Cuba, together
with seventy-two thousand dollars,
which amount has been remitted to
the Nuncio Of Plus TX, ut Madrid.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-02-14
PETER SHAFNER

l would respectfully announce to the pub
lie that the business will be continued by
myself: "Peacc and Plenty will continue
to be the motto Of the Eagle Hotel. Thank
fuI for the very liberal patronage with which
we have been favored, | hope, by attention
to the wants and comforts of those who NAV
favor me with a call, to merit the c%ontin1-
ance Of the same.
PETER SHAFNER.
Eaton, Feb. 18th, 1861.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-02-14
Horace Greeley and Mr. Lincoln
among the Illinois Republicans, &c.

among the Illinois Republicans, &c.
The Springfield, ILL.,, correspond
ent of the Cincinnati Commercial,
under date of the 5th inst, says:
"Mr. Lincoln has restricted the
time for receiving visitors to one
and a half hours each day, during
the remainder Of his stay. A last
general reception will be given to-
morrow evening at his private res
idcnce.
Horace Greeley returned from
the West this morning, This af-'
tcrnoon he was called upon at his
hotel by Mr.. Lincoln. The inter
view lasted several hours. Mr..
Greeley urged a strict adherence to
the anti-compromisc policy, and is
said to have received gratifying as
surances. His opinion as to cabi-
net and other appointments was
solicited and given. He is known
to be strongly opposed to Cameron,
and very much interested in the
appointment of Chase and Colfax.
Col. Fremont, he thinks, should
have the mission to France.
The "irreprcssiblc" conflict is
raging among the Republican or
gans of this State. The Chicago
Tribune is severely attacked for de-
nouncing Seward and kellogg as
untrue to the Republican faith, and
claiming to reflect Mr.. Lincolr's
views. Gov. Curtin has been invi-
ted to meet Mr.. Lincoln at Phila-
delphia. w. l. Wood, of New
York, acts as avant-courier to the
President elect, making arrange
ments for special trains and APP
pointments at hotels.
To Northern Men Visiting the South.
The New Orleans Picayunc of a
late date says:
ANY man is as safe here as he
ever was, who does not make tool
of himself and NEEDLE in what does
not concern him. If he calls us all
"~traitors' and "rebels," and de-
nounces the State as a corporation
of ~"pirates" and "robbers," he may
PROBABLY pick up a quarrel which
may end in his leaving the city alb
ruptly. But any man, North or
South, East or West, who comes
here on business or pleasure, can
pursue his mission Of either, or
both, without p%erceiving anything
uncommon or strange in his inter
course with our people, except a
preparation for issues to which the
new position of the State may give
rise. 1t is n device Of aggressive
Black REpublicanism, which seeks
the most desperate and unscrupu-
lous means to keep itself alive by
keeping the country in a state
of perpetual agitation and alarm,
which represents the state OF
things here as in any way tend
ing to anarchy and terror. We
would be at peace with the West.
The Abolitionists will not have
peace if they ear prevent it.
The election returns received
from Texas indicate an overwhelm-
ing majority for immediate seces
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-02-14
-RsEsf Marranied y lln Minnlla.
Dissolution Of Partnership.

NOTICE is hereby given, that the CO.
IN partnership heretofore existing between
Jacob Winters and Peter Shafner, was this
day dissolved by mutual consent. The books
and accounts of the old firm will be settled
by Jacob Winters, at the old stand.
JACOB WINTERS.
PETER SHAFNER
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-02-14

The election returns received
from Texas indicate an overwhelm-
ing majority for immediate secest
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-06-20
For the Herald.
Celebration at Mount Hope.


EDITOR HERALD Below you viii find
the proceedings of preparatory meeting
to celebrate the next Fourth of July, held
at Mount Hope OH the 18th inst, J. c
Yocum presiding:
VIM. HarIocker was chosen to act as
Marshal, and Dir. John Ii. Clark as Assist
ant Marshal.
G. G. Drake was chosen as permanent
President.
A committee was appointed to get up
some regular toasts, and volunteer toasts
were invited.
A committee was appointed to prepare
the grounds at the flag staff near George
II umphrey's in Mount Hope.
A committee was also chosen to draw
up programme Of proceedings to be
adopted on the Fourth; they reported as
follows;
First in order will be the formation Of
the military companies, after which the
celebration will be opened with prayer by
Rev. r. r. Wood.
I'd. Music by the choir, air National
Hymn.
Sd. The Declaration of Independence
will be read by Mr. w. +. Yocum.
4th. Statutes, and music by the choir.
5th. Speech by Rev. r. X. Wood.
9th. Salute, and music b the band.
eth. Dinner, to be taken at will on the
grass in groups.
9Th. Companies formed and marching.
9th. Toasts to be read by D. p Snnider,
Toastmaster. followed by music and sa-
Iutes by the military.
10th. Speeches BY Ed. D. Lowry, B.
f. Hilton and others.
18th. Music by choir, followed by sa-
Iutes and marching and exercising Of COM
panies.
1t IS resolved that the proceedings Of the
meeting be published in the Grant County
Herald
No liquors viii be allowed sold on the
ground. ]. B. LYNN, Secretary.
Mt. Hope, June II, 1860.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-06-20
EIag OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Mt. Hone lime .

LII !. lAOp6, June ..
Mn. EDIToR:-A meeting he'd ID this
place on Saturday last will prove for itself
that this section Of 1Old Grant is not be-
hind the rest of the county. The occasion
Of the presentation of flag to our military
company the Union Greys) had the effect
OF calling out large number Of the fairer
part Of our community. The Flag was got
ten up by the ladies Of this place and pre-
sented to the company BY Mrs. Whiteside
and was accompanied by short but APP
propliate speech; the flag was received by
the Ensign (Mr. ]. Heberling), and Capt.
j. B. Lynn III behalf Of accompany thalk-
ed the ladies for their beautiful flag and as
sured them that ."each one was willing to
live and il need be to die defending the
flag ofour fore-fathers, the Glorious Stripes
and Stars"
Our company is composed Of 38 mem
bers at present. We are under drill from
8 till o'clock, Saturday afternoon. Our
companyis not behind in their willingness
to send their numbers into active service,
having sent of our memb, to help put
down the rebellion We are drilled in tao
ties by Mr.. 3Vm. Linn, who has been thro'
the mill, and is fully capable of 'teaching
the young idea to shoot"
After the drill last Saturday a meeting,
of all present was held and motion was
made and carried, that we have regular
union Celsbration Of the 4th of July to be
held in the grove west of Uncle Billy
Whiteside's. 1t was resolved that the eel
ebration be held in picnic style, each fam-
ly furnishing their own eatables; Also, that
after dinner all present gather around the
liberty pole, and with the flag Of our coun-
try flying above us, take the oath of alle-
glance to the Union, and that such as do
not shall be marked and be counted trai
traitors; carried unanimously.
A speech was delivered by |. w. Brun-
son, and the improved version Of Dixie's
Land was sung.
Messrs ]. G. Yocum and Peter Gulick
were appointed a committee to select speak
ers for the occasion.
A general invitation is extended to all.
This is to be emphatically Union Celebra-
ton. Such arrangements will be made as
shall be needed TO preserve order and har-
mony.
No liquor will be allowed on the grounds
or about it. ]. w. MCKENZIE.
Ord. Sergeant.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-06-20

MILITARY BooKs.-We are asked what
books are best for the study Of Drill and
other military exercises. For the informa-
ion Of inquirers, we notice a new work,
dted in May and approved by the Secre-
!ary Of War, Cameron, and for sale by j.
B. Lippincott 4 Co., Nos. % and "a,
North Fourth Street, Philadelphia; price
sl.25. 1t contains $50 pages, with a die
tionary of military terms, diagrams of Drill
exercises, &C., and is no doubt equal if not
superior to any other work, especially for
Rifle and Cavalry Volunteers or Infantry.
The book is called ~. S. Infantry Tao
it'' aud may be had BY sending letters
With money, addressed as above.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-06-20
Gave Entire Satisfaction,

and at once created such demand for them that It was
impossible to I'll the ORDERS and this demand contin-
ued to increase until now there az four large manu-
tories in different sections supplying this demand ret
with ali they could do 1860, having manufactured
aud sold over 1000 acaues. they could not furnish
All that were called for Its simplicity Of construction
and ghtness Of draft being one-thrd less than most
other machines, and its adaptness to work on rough
tbe fnrer bar and the driving wheel viii recommend il
ally to such have ground tha is at all rough
ana uneven as they independently OF each other
and can play up and down to accommodate itself to an
uneven ground without the liability "A oreakage, and
cutting the desired height at the same usae
we have only to say that simplicity o. construction
the ingenious and simple combination Of al Is psrss
To those who may want machine ooth for reaping
and mowag your interest viii require you not % par
case untii You see this machine 70 operation There
IS ssnpIe At Pate Grove au vi. b II shsT parts 3
the county soon An orders for macines OF arr inter
atsnn desired respecting them can be furnished By
n A. Wright, Agens, Prairie du Chen E. " Wright
T =. sz - AGENT Grant County, Wis. slwa
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-06-20
Fourth Of July IN Tafton.

At an adjourned meeting of the citizens
Of Tafton, held on the evening Of the 18th
inst, George Nj. Smith was chosen Chair
man, and David Parsons Secretary.
The following is a brief abstract of the
proceedings which were ordered published
in the Grant County Herald:
The following resolutions were adopted
to celebrate the Fourth of July in Tafton
To fire "a guns at break of day; to meet
every Wednesday evening before the 4th
to prepare table to be used by all who
may bring their own provisions, and to
have the dinner upon the Western popular
picnic style.
Officers appointed: -John w. Graves,
Marshal of The day E. V. Smith, Assis-
tant Marshal; Deacon IL. Fitch, President
of the day; f. Mount, Vice President.
COMMITTEES.
Committee Of arrangements - James
G. Trainer, Amos Wilson, Judge j. w.
Bracket aud Uriah Briggs.
COMMITTEE to obtain an orator, one
speaker, reader, singers, other music and a
CIldDldiLl .--lLOtlL SlASSAA"s -Dtss~NN
EFT and A. s. Osborn.
Financial ComneiHee.-D. w, Taft,
George NJ. Smith, Benz. Briggs, Daniel
Brown and Samuel Woodhouse.
Table Committee. -Linneus Hoskins,
e. Mount and E. p. Fin.
Committee on Fire FORKS; - Daniel
Brown, Stephen Brown and Orthello Cham
berlin.
Elqg COMMITTEE -. McFarlin.
Gun Committee Isaac Wilson, j Nc
Farlin and George H. Smith.
Police.-John Chambers, VIM. II. Hol-
ford ard Isaac Crosley.
The COMMITTEES are all requested to
meet at the school house, in the village ct
Tafon, on the evening Of WEDNESDAY next,
ami every following Wednesday until the
Fourth GEORGE M. SMITH,
Tafton, June II, '61. Chairman.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-06-20
Domestic Matters.

Corn BREAD.-Dissolye one tablespo on
hof butter in three aud half pints of
Oing milk; in this scald one quart Indian
neal. When cool, add half a pint OF
wheat flour; half a cup Of sugar; one tea
?oonll Of salt; two eggs well beaten
Bake in two cake tins, well creased
Anerican Agriculturtst.
PIcKLING MUrToN HAMs.-Procure a
plump leg of mutton; wipe it dry, and put
IN apckle made of three gallons of salt
"'eri ID. coarse sugar; 2 ounces saltpe-
Ni lbs, ofcommon salt. Boil the above
Gradients together, remove the scum as
HSes, and immerse the meat when cold.
y W. or three months time the ham will
excellent for baking or boiling; slice
ut out and broiled is very good. ltmay
smoked, but is by no means preferred
'aa9ut that process.-London Field
WMrEwAsH.-W hitewash adds 50 great
% the picturesque in the cottage and the
au'house, and is such an absorbent Of
2Ore odors, that it should be freely used.
! east IN the spring. Take half a bushel
iesh burned white lime, and Stake it
leI With hot or cold water. in a tub or
al% When thoroughly slaked, dissolve
ue water required 10 thin the lime, two
@9 q common salt; stir il thoroughly,
Y 0aequar Of sweet milk, and it is ready
ea to put on with brush, frequently
a''ag It up. Clues and gums cause it to
ri :, N hot weather-HalFs Journal
r@VNlpT FOR PRESERVING SINKS FROM
'NEss.-ln hot wheather it is almost
T~"ele to prevent sinks from becoming
n uu,ess some chemical preparation is
4, ~ oae pound Of copperas dissolved in
s%'oes OF water, poured over the sink
.s loar times will completely destroy
q, sae's've oder. AS disinfecting agent
a r sai around premises affected with
n.y. ,.pieasant oder, nothing is better than
49, ny Of four parts fine charcoal, by
gut All sorts Of glass vessels and
.,sra '''s's may be efectualIy cured of
8 noe.s smells, BY rinsing them with char
n 6 .suer' after the grosser impurities
secured OFT with sand and soap.
a., -----------
{, 1, Nick what kind Of potatoes are
~ ! ars plantingl" "Raw ones, to be
ss N s lle houly poker an doesger
: "''ef Planting billed ones Z"
esOrb saa bIroderick' estates now said
sE, ~ ~sszoO'ooo and further attempt
''e TO invalidate his will.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-06-20

GODEY's LADY's Book FOR $l.00.-To
meet the times, the sirty-third volume Of
Cooley will be sent to subscribers for One
Dollar. This volume comprises the six
best numbers of the year, and will contain
seven steel engrayings, six of the large
double extension fashion-plates, and all the
winter cloak patterns. L. A. GoDEY, S25
Chestnut Street, Philadelphia.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-06-20

faA Pole and Flag are to be raised
near McCartney's, Town of Cassyille, on
Saturday week. Ed. D. Lowry, Esq, is
% be the regular speaker, besides others.
A capital good time is expected for patriot
tpeople, so we want to be there and will
90 unless something interferes.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-06-20

ngMr. HALFERTY is offering his large
e.,n, for rent on easy terms. The proper
!. situated six miles northwest of Lam
easter.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-06-20

Gg-Mr. Cyrus Sergeant becomes the
owner of the Tafton Touring mills; such
beng the arrangement on settlement Of
dealings between Mr.. Taft and Mr.. Sar-
gant that the mill property falls to the
latter. Mr. Warwick takes a lease and viii
have charge Of the mills He has the gem
gal confidence as a miller.