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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-02-14

Lieutenant Slemmer made no truce
with the traitors at Pensacola. They gave
up the siege and drew of their forces be-
oause they concluded that an attack would
DO attended With more danger than glory.
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UKU q. ANDkkSUN. ALKX. BARCLAY.
[ESTABLlSHED In 1851
ANKING HOUSE or
Geo. e. Anderson r Co.

= ~ ~ us = "
Geo. e. Anderson r Co.
r HAVE THIS DAY ADMITTED AS A PART
1 HsR in the Danking Business, Ajax. BAscLAY,
twho has been my Teller for the last elk years.
Ihe business will reafter be conducted under the
firm and style Of
GEO. &. AMBER SON = CO.
Being one Of the Oldest Banking Houses {if not
the oloestJ in Iowa, the new firm solicits contin-
uAnce Of former patronage SO literally o. tended
to them.
They will make Collections and remit--lesH Ex-
change--on the day Of payment, free Of charge.
Their references are as formerly by the senior
partner, VIZ:
RETERHNCKs:
Winslow, Lanier 4 Co., Bankers, New York.
Park bank. N. \.
Edward w. Clark 4 Co., Philadelphia.
Clapp, Fuller Browne, bankers, Boston.
Howard KAuking Company,
Hoffman, Gelpcke, Chicago.
Marine Bank; I"
Formers. Deposit Bank, Pittsburgh.
Mechanics bank,
Kramer 4 hahm, Bankers, -
Gilmore Brotherton, Bankers, Cincinnati.
A. u. Hunt 4 Co., Bankers, Louisyills, Ky.
State Savings Institution, st. L0uir, Mo.
Keoknk. Jan. /. IS. GEO. C. ANnERSoN
jAnl'6u
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Look ON this Picture.

lfUsab, With her peculiar institution, we're
. state, her absolute local sovereignty guar
snseed BY shesf Federal Constitution, and en-
pnaticslly maintained by the asoendan. polit-
ieal party and ito incoming President; II her
slater States I'D conceded 30 her, beyond
their own ratio OF representation, further
extra representation for avery Eve Mormon
wives, equal 20 that Of three OF their. OF
citizens, and = peculiar privilege 10 capture
their fugitive women who might escape over
their borders; IL the State OF Utah received
her proportion Of the proceeds Of the sale OF
the public lands, and her people possessed
precisely the Same privilege Of oolonisihg the
national Territory - uas enjoyed BY tho
people Of the other States, oil being secured
alike 10 the possession Of property recog-
Missed ~ such By the common Law Of the CIV
liked world; woald Utah be jussi6sdin a.
tempting TO overthrow the Union, il the Sow
srnmeDs shoald refuse 70 carry polygamy
into ito Territories BY national Law, and 10
make the extension Of Utsh's peculiar inssk
sulion an object Of its policy Pm. Y. Trib.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-02-14

THE ECLECTIC II issued on the frst q eyerv
month. Each Aumber contains la large octsyo
pages. hne paper neatly stitched in green coyers
with ono or more beautiful Steel Portraits by Sar-
tain. The II Numbers comprise 3 volumes, AZ COO
pages each, with titles indexes and en- M nfs
Price, s.. The postageif only cents number.
prepaid vt the ONCE u delivery. The January No.
for SO cents; any oshcr A0r ~ csntsssnt in post
Age stamps.
w. II. BIDWELL,
|, No. 8. Beekmsn-stveet,
Dec It'd New Work.
CICKLx6.-1 good art isls Of Sisk lss 10 sale {,
~ 0.WsAA. 3UCK01.
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TThe Jury WAS out Gil night on the Post
Company case, and finally brought in YER
dot for defendants, thus Getting aside the
ale Of tho company to Rees.
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Wood, Cheap.

ME viii sell Wood in the tree, within half .
w mile II town, ~ the Low PRICE Of
80 cents Yer Cord, or
- cents per LoAd.
100 CHUPP kikS WANTED,
who will be paid s / per cord.
Inquire ~ our store. VI. H.AUSTIN = co.
kcbldAw n
n NJ w nook 1OM CH eLNN I'm.
VnAE kANHAkUO HUN fEnb; or, ADvsHsuasa
( j ~ TEE Dusas By Anne Bowman, author Of
.sThe CastAways. lathe Young Rxiles, -.
For sale ct IS
OGDEN, BROWHELL Ac0E.
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Keokuk Drug Store.
fIfth.strect, bet. vain x nfendean
KEoKUK, IOWA

A LAhG Il . ssertment Of DruesA
a Chemicals lnStrunNnts ano
Fancy articles just received q
the above establishment com.
prisinE AL the new Chemica'
Preparations, Tildsn . Fluid III
tracts, Irusses Abdominal Sup
por ters, Pssssriss, spec uluns 81
eli kinds. Stethoscopes, Csthe
tern, Spcrmatorrh0a Rings ar
some splendid cases Of Char
rierc's superior instruments.
These articles having hes o sc
icctod with special reference /
the known wants Of tho prvfe
the best terms to Physicians Al
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The seesssionisss complain that some Of the
slaves who escaped TO che North are not 70.
turned. Their remedy 10 10 dissolve the
Union, % that not : solitary one shall DO re-
turned. They sonplAlu that Nofshsrn men
hold out temptations p oar slaves 20 run
away. Their remedy 10 TO provide that Atty
or hundred run away where ose runs away
now. Thty complain that the North 10 op-
posed to increasing the number Of slave
States. Their remedy j., By multiplying Inc
facilities for the escape Of fugitive slaves
everywhere upon tho border, 50 change ssv-
erAl Of the prsseni slAsa States TO free States,
They complain that tho Aboltionisss oon-
template striking . blow as the slave insti.
tuition. Their remedy il TO strike blow q
il themselves, more fatal than eli tho blows
the Abolitionists could strike at il 10 Quar-.
ter Of . century. Louisville Journal.
OTCoUons. The sudden changes OF oul
climate are sources Of Pulmonary, Bronohia
-. Assal4.isv ~Gsosioss. Experienoc nav
ing proved that simple remedies often GO
speedily and certainly when taken ia the car,
lystuges Of tho disease, recourse should q
once DO had 70 "RRowN's BRONCHIAL Yao.
caEs," or Lvssnges, let the Cold, Cough, Of
lrrltAtion oflhs Threat DO over 20 slight, q
BY this prccaution . moro seriO0s attack msy
be e6ectually warded %. PUsLIc SPsAkxRl
and SikGERs vii! find them efsotaal for clear
iug and strengthening she voice. See ID
yortisein ont.
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VuNHE undsfsigned has received direct from the
i manufacturers Stereoscopic Camera Tor the
purpose OF taking Stersographs Of Dwellings, both
public and private, Family Groups. &C., &C.; also,
new patterns Vt Stcreoscopic Boxss, showing
from 20 70 loo views.
Liksnesses al every variety neatly inserted in
Plain and Fancy Cases, Frames, Trays. &C., oil
every style.
6atisfaoti0n guaranteed. lie has an instru u eni
for taking ~ Pictures 81 one person ~
;. .aisinB :, ~hich enaoics MIN to take = larg.
number Of pictures with dispatch and st very Low
prices. All are respectfully invited to cali ant
examine specimens. l.. w. BUELL.,
Rooms No. IS Main-st. I'd door from lhird-st.
decl6d
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-02-14

New HOOKS.
ENCYCLOPEDIA Vt kehgiou. knowledge.
IL Monbeith Ueogrsp hies.
dould Brown b Grammar Of English Grammar.
40 OrAmaaAr Improved.
do First Limos Of kngiish 0rommar
Andrews Latin English Lexicon
Crittendsn = Counting House Edition Of Book
keeping.
Spitts Surrcnes French Dictionary.
Bank Drafts, Notes.
Sectional Maps Of lows, Illinois and Missouri.
For sale by
Nj. W. wEsTCoTT,
dcA-d Mains near 4th.
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ME0kBK f0sf Off1CE.
Open from .. IN. to 8 p. m. On Sundays from
gto ga. m.
DAiLr ARHsyALs AID DEPARTURES OF TIE AAn&.
Eastern Mail arrives at p. m, and closes Ut
an.
st. Louis and Southern Mails STRIVE Ut : p. N.
and close at o q. m.
Hannibal and Ht. Joseph Mails arrive At p. ms
and close ut "a. m.
Quincy Mail arrives ct clock p. m. and closos
at6a 4. m.
North Iowa and Northern Illinois Mails arrive at
81 p. m. aud close ct .. m.
Carthage and Plymouth Mails arrive 1t p. m.
and close ste .. m.
Western Mail arrives At p. N. and closes ut
D. an.
Charleston ltr-weekiy) Mail departs on Mon
days, W eGnesdays and Fridays at o'clock =. m.
and arrives on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
Ut o'clock p. n.
RICHARD McALLIs1ER. Pm.
Dec sth, 1860.
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u Yesterday Was wet, muddy, gloomy
day. The thaw goes on, tho mud gets desp-
or, the streams srs rising, and there il >
prospect thst the ics bridge will be de-.
otfoyed.
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ETNA INSURANCE COMPANY.
III. B. TEN-EYCK, Agent.

OFFICE COENER SECOND
STATEMENT or
On the lst Of January,
0-aDdhp sidap. - rs -
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Banks Throw = O~t.

The notes Of the following Banks are thrown on
by the Bankers Of this city, At the last dates the,
we're bought in Chicago nj so cents. Az The note'
are amply secured, NO greatshave should b submit
ted to.
Bank CT AIlcra, West Aurora, illinois.
National Bank, Equality, -
state Rank, SAawnsst0wn,
Aner. ExchanSs Bank. Raleigh. q
Corn Exshange Bank, Fairfield,
Bank OF kalrigb, Raleigh, -
Bank Of Comm wealth, Robinson, Ill.
Southern Bank Illinois, Grayyille.
GRANVILLE do do
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ASSETS.

Real Estate unincumbcred
Money due the Company secured BY Mortgage :.
Cash "a hand and 10 Bank ..................... =.
n. l.. - 4 In. -
The national Republican., 1861-01-30
DISTRESS IN VIRGINIA.

The Richmond correspondent of the Aleran.
dria Gazette, January "a, says:
"The people in some of the counties, in con.
sequence of their inability to sell property,
fiud themselves very much embarrassed. Land
that cost year ago in one county 81 per acre,
was tried at auction, and all that was bid was
$l.55 per acre. This is the case, to some ex.
tent, with negroes. Their value is greatly
reduced. Parties cannot sell tobacco in the
interior for cash. and the manufacturers find it
difficult to realize on it, as the commission
merchants won't grant usual facilities of four
months acceptances. Thus it is that they ask
for this law. The application is not general,
however, and the propriety of granting it very
questionable. There is no difficulty in selling
wheat, and it is bringing fair prices; sales in
Richmond at $l,40 $l.55 for good to prime
white. Corn is also bringing fair prices, and
from the sales of tobacco making here, of which
n great deal is now coming in loose one would
suppose that the prices obtained must be re-
munerative. Negroes for hire are very abund
ant, and many of those sending them to the
city for hire in the tobacco factories, have 10
take them home again, as the manufacturers,
until matters get settled down, are not disposed
to hire. Many are now at work at present for
their vctuals and clothes, the owners hoping
that by April matters will resume their usual
activity"
AS all these troubles, and especially in re-
spcct to the hire and sale of negroes, have their
which are Frustrated by revolution, rejecting
men in Virginia will inquire to what extent
these evils may possibly 60, whether anybody
in Virginia is responsible for them, and what
can be done by that State to arrest them.
Unless the revoutionists upon the Gulf are
checked in their career, they will ruin all bust
ness, use up all capital, and destroy all credit
among themselves, so that they will not be able to
purchase labor from Virginia for years to come
That is a contingency which is possible, and
of being sustained by fifteen States, which has
stimulated secession and but for that idea, il
would have made no head at all. The first
thing the revolutionary Convention at Louisi
ana did, was to run up a flag with fifteen stars
on it; and when the secessionists fire a salute
it is always a salute of fifteen guns. From 6rs
to last, these cotton rebels have proclaimed
their power to drag the border States into theil
vortex, and it is this assumed power which has
given them courage and strength.
Every Virginan, then, who has encouraged
this idea that Virginia has no option but to fol
low South Carolina, has encouraged the move
ments in that State, and should be held re
sPonsible for the consequences.
Undoubtedly, Virginia has profound inter
est in saving the Gulf States from ruin; bu
the way to do it is not to go with them, and
The national Republican., 1861-01-30

thus bring on civil war, but to sustain the
Union, and thereby restore peace. If the bor.
der States reject secession, it will be ended
without bloodshed, and without much delay.
A slight revolution Of parties would bring the
Union party uppermost in all the seeding
States, except possibly, South Carolina.
Virginia has this thing in her own hands
and if she decides unwisely, she brirgs upon
herself train Of woes which cannot be exag.
gerated.
1t is sometimes attempted to alarm her with
threats of legisating against the transfer Of
her surplus negro labor to the Gulf That is
an imaginary danger. A real and imminent
calamity is such a prostration of the Gulf re.
gion, from the social commissions of revolu.
ton, as will destroy its capacity to absorb labor
from any quarter. Who in Virginia will un.
dertake to measure the height and depth, the
length and breadth, of such calamity as that 2
The national Republican., 1861-01-30

WANT SuPPLIED.-We have received from Mr..
@. Bohn, the publisher, a copy of his Depart
n,ent and Congressional Directory, just issued.
1t is one of the most complete directories We
have ever seen, and contains q full register of
officers in the service of the United States in this
city, giving their names, number Of their rooms
in each Department, with their salary and resi-
dence. Also, Congressional Directory, giving
an alphabetical list Of the Senators and Repre-
sentatives, with their residences in this city,
their post Offices, and counties composing each
Congressional district, and the officers Of the
Senate and House of Representatives.
jan 15-2w
The national Republican., 1861-01-30
LECTURE.

MR.. EDWARD A. POLLARD, of Virginia,
will deliver Lecture ou Friday Night, Febru-
ary lst, at the Congregational Church, (Old
Trinity) on Fifth street, opposite the City Hall.
Doors open at o'clock, lecture to commence at
half past T. Subject: "The Soldier Of the Cross,n
with an application to the present Crisis in our
National Affairs.
Tickets Of admission (25 cents) for sale at
Blanchard Il Mohun's Bookstore, 81 Pa. avenue,
and at the doors on the evening of the lecture.
jan 30--3t
The national Republican., 1861-01-30
SENSIBLE.

A Loudoun county correspondent of the Alex.
andria Gazette, says:
al have never heard any one give ghost
of reason why Virginia should seek to dissolve
this Union.
"Our negroes are now safe, they will then
be unprotected; our taxes are moderate, they
will then be enormous; our persons and our
families are now secure, they will then be ex-
posed to all the hazards of a frontier State, and
all the quarres incident to that position.
"ln fact, instead of comfort and safety and
remunerative employment for our laboping men,
there will probably be war and ruin and disas.
ter, and in grasping at the shadow of protection
to slavery in the territories, we will lose the
substance of actual ownership in the negro,
which we now have"
The national Republican., 1861-01-30
BY GREEN & WILLIAMS, Auctiouesrs

EXTENSIVE SALE OF CLOTHING AT AUC-
II tion. On Wednesday, the 30th instant, at
10 o'clock, A. NJ, and from day to day until the
whole stock is disposed Of, we shall sell large
consignment of clothing. The flag will desig-
nate the Store on Seventh street, between H and
! streets north, we name in part:
Mems and Boys Dress, Sack, Frock, Over, and
other Goats.
Mems and Boys Pants, Vests, Under-garments,
Hosiery, Handkerchief, Collars, Shawls, Sus-
penders, and other wearing apparel.
The attention of the public Is invited to the
above sale, as the stock will be sold without re-
serve to the highest bidder. Terms cash.
jan 30-lt
The national Republican., 1861-01-30
Telegraphed from Washington.

Mr.. Hunter expresses the confident opinion
that Virginia will pass an ordinance of seces.
sion, and join the Southern Coniederacy. All
his influence has been exerted in that direc.
ton, with the view of being made President.
No man has been deeper in the plot, from the
beginning, or advocated it more Jesuitically,
under the prolessed garb of conservatism"
The national Republican., 1861-01-30
Fine Family Groceries, Teas, &c.

Rays, Welch's, and Bonds Family Flour.
New Virginia and Pennsylvania Buckwheat.
Fresh Corn Meal.
Choice Goshen Butter.
Prime Leaf Lard.
Choice Green and Black Teas.
New Sugar-cured Family Hams.
Just received and for sale low by
BROWNING h KEATING,
1853 Penn. avenue, near Sixth street.
The national Republican., 1861-01-30
BOARDING,

By the Day, Week, or Month, 'OiM or wihom
Rooms.
AIRS. NJ. A. MILLS, having taken and fitted
lVl up, in handsome style, that large and
pleasant house, No. 5O4 Pennsylvania avenue,
third door east OF Third street, between the St.
Charles Hotel and Adams's Express Office, near
the Capitol and railroad depot, is now prepared
to accommodate Transient or Permanent Guests
with pleasant rooms, with or without Board.
nov 26
The national Republican., 1861-01-30

A MAN, surveyor and draughtsman, who has
"A four or FIVE hours Of spare time per day,
wishes to get an engagement in drawing maps,
charts, &c. Apply at No. 47O Ninth street, be-
tween and e. dec l8
The national Republican., 1861-01-30

Through energetic action, Secretary Dix sue
ceeded in getting the inhuman order of the
Governor of Louisiana revoked, which provided
for the taking of the Marine Hospital, thereby
causing two hundred and sixty men to be in a
barbarous manner forced from the hospitable
retreat provided by the Government. Much is
due to Collector Hatch, through whom the ne
gotiations were conducted.
The national Republican., 1861-01-30

CANDLES AND OIL.
~ 20 cases Paratfine Candles.
20 boxes Sperm Candles.
so boxes Adamantine Candles.
so boxes Hotel Candles.
l cask Coal Oil, for burning.
Lard, Whale and Sperm Oil.
Just received, and for sale by
E. E. WHITE l. CO.,
No. SO Louisiana avenue, bet. Sixth
and Seventh streets, opposite Bank
dec lb of Washington.
The national Republican., 1861-01-30
GEORGETOWN PRECINCT MEETINGS.

GEORGETOWN PRECINCT MEETINGS.
The voters of Georgetown who favor a change
in the Municipal Government at the coming elec-
tion, are requested to meet on Tuesday evening
next, at "a o'clock, for the purpose of electing
delegates to nominate candidates for Mayor and
Council at the following places:
First precinct, room under Odd Fellows Hall.
Second precinct, School House, West street, op-
posite Valley street.
Third precinct, room opposite w. H. Thecker's,
on Canal.
Fourth precnt, House Market street, between
Third and Fourth streets,
jan 26-3t BY ORDER
The national Republican., 1861-01-30
INTERIOR ADORNMENTs.
P Err HA NGIN g,

OF ALL GRADES AND PRICES.
WARRANTED Gold Band Window Shades,
w Buff, Green, and Blue Holland Shades, all
sizes, made to order.
Also, handsome assortment of Picture Cord
and Tassels, all sizes and colors.
Purchasing for cash, and allowing no old stock
to accumulate, persons needing the above goods
will find 1t to their advantage to give me a call.
All work executed and superintended by
practical men, who have served regular ap-
premiership at their trade.
Satisfaction guaranteed, or no pay required.
Please give me q call Remember the number.
JOHN MARKRITER,
No. 4s6 Seventh otreet, eight doors above
nov 26 Odd Fellows Hall.
The national Republican., 1861-01-30

pS The rebuff given to Virginia by South
Carolina, rejecting all the pretty schemes of
" reeonstrriction," and adhering to secession
pure and simple, has caused strong reaction
among Virginians heretofore inclined to follow
Senator Hunter. 1t will give a strong set to the
tide now running in Virginia in the right di
rection.
The national Republican., 1861-01-30

existing laws and regulations relating to the
actual service ofthe militia ofthe United States,
shall be applicable to the employment of the
same under the provisions Of this act.
The national Republican., 1861-01-30

"THE This is the title Of
new evening paper in this city, published by
William II. Hope 4 Co., of which the first
number was issued yesterday. Its typographi.
cal appearance is good In politics it is Demo.
cratic, but for the Union.
The national Republican., 1861-01-30
FOR RENT,

FOR RENT,
A TWO-STORY Brick House, No. 327 G
IA street, between Twelfth and Thirteenth
streets, containing ssven rooms. Possession
given Immediately. Apply at this Office.
dec 22
The national Republican., 1861-01-30
GEORGETOWN ADVERTISEMENTS.

George B. Lipscomb is our authorized agent
for Georgetown. Subscriptions and sdvertise-
ments may be left at his store, No. lib High
street. The paper will be promptly delivered to
subscribers.
The national Republican., 1861-01-30

OHIo.-Gov Dennison advises the Legisla.
ture to appoint Commissioners to meet the Com.
nissioners Of Virginia on the 4th of February,
although dissenting entirely from the basis of
adjustment proposed by Virginia.
The national Republican., 1861-01-30

Nor So.-The NJ 7. Tribune of yesterday
makes double-leaded announcement, that if
"a teW more Republicans can be roped in,
q compromise, substantially like that of Mr..
Crittenden, will be rushed through Congress.
We deny utterly that that compromise, or any.
thing like it in substance, can command a soil.
tary Republican vote in the Senate or House.
The Tribune has been imposed upon. The
Republicans, one and all, are as true to their
principles as the needle to the pole, and will
not vote to establish slavery anywhere, let what
will be threatened, and no matter from what
quarter the threats come.
The national Republican., 1861-01-30

pJ~ The NJ T. Tribune of yesterday says !:
"The steamer Joseph Whitney, which sailed
from Boston on the 10th instant, with eighty
United States troops for the relief of Fort JEFF.
ferson, at Tortugas, has been heard from. She
succeeded in her mission"
The national Republican., 1861-01-30

Gov. Banks has entered upon his duties as
Vice President OF the Illinois Central Road.
The national Republican., 1861-01-30
CONGRESS YESTERDAY.


In the Senate, Mr.. King introduced q bill
authorizing the President to accept the services
of volunteers for the protection of the public
property. -
Mr.. Wilson introduced bill for the organi.
zation Of the militia of this District.
The Pacific railroad bill was further consid.
cred, and was pending when the Senate ad.
journed. An important amendment, moved by
Mr.. Wilkinson, adding an appropriation Of
$25,00O,OOO for Northern road, was agreed
to.
In the House, after the morning hour, Mr.
Stevens, of Pennsylvania spoke in severe con.
demnation of secession, and argued the expe.
diency and necessity of repressing it with what.
ever coercion might be necessary.
Mr.. Harris, of Maryland, spoke in depreca.
ton of disunion, and appealed to Republicans
to adopt the Crittenden propositions.
Mr.. Winslow, Of North Carolina, insisted that
the Union could not be maintained, and ought
not to be maintained, except upon the basis Of
protecting slavery in the Territories.
Mr.. Van Wyck, of New York, condemned
secession, but urged such measures, not incon.
sistent with the principles of the Republican
party, as would conciliate the border States
and enable the friends of the Union in those
States, now struggling with the difficulties of a
popular excitement, to sustain themselves.
The national Republican., 1861-01-30
FOR RENT,

FOR RENT.
A FINE PARLOR, on the first floor, and three
n Chambers on the floor above, at No. 276
Pennsylvania avenue, two doors east of /" Kirk
wood House." dec l-tf