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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-11-14

G.. A. Henry received a dispatch
from his son, who had two horses
shot from under him in the battle
ON the bank Of tie river opposite
to Columbus yesterday. The bat
tie was severe all day.
Our less was serious, and that OF
the enemy was enormous. Oui
force was not as large as theirs,
which amounted to $500. The
fight commenced at { IN the mor-
ming and continued to 2 Pm, when
reiniorceilleEts were sent over, and
the enemy was soon thereafter put
to the rout, cur brave soldiers fol-
lowing them up the river bank for
/ 7 miles.
They threw away, as they ran,
their baggage, arms, &C., to tighten
the troops, but all thisdi not save
hundreds Ct them from slaughter.
I They ie-embarked ON their gun
boats, and made their escape, not
without enormous loss.
The victory cost Us much, but
it was complete and the rout like
Manassas and Leesburg.
Gen. Tappan's and Smiths two
regiments were attacked by $500
Hessians who landed two miles
above, at 7 O'clock, and they en-
gagged them for half an hour by
themselves.
Gems. Pillow and Chatham took
their Brigades across to reinforce
them at 2 2 NJ, and the fight was
severe until 5 P. NJ, when the en-
envy fed in great confusion.
! SAVANNAH, Nov. S.-The Fed
eralists have capturcdour batteries,
and now have full possession CT
Port Royal harbor. One cfour
, Georgia Regiments, sent to aid our
friends there, has returned, can
rot give particulars now. A spe-
cial dispatch says that tie enemy
have taken our batteries at Bay
Point and Hilton Head and tile
town Of Port Royal. They areEow
in 10 miles Of the Railroad connect
ing Charleston and Savanaah.-
! Our loss is great.
| MEMPEIs, Nov. 9.-Gen.. Grant
Iiessian} sent flag Of truce to
Columbus to exchange prisoners.
Gen. Polk refused to exchange,
owing to the insulting character of
the proposition. The bearer Of the
flag acknowledges the loss of the
Federals to be 500. We captured
200--they captured 26, mostiysick.
The gull-boats are badly daln-
aged by cur, batteries. Generals
Polk, Pillow, and Cheatham par
ticipated in the fight. Another
attack is anticipated On the Ken
lucky side.
Cur soldiers fought very gal
lantly till their ammunition was
exhausted; they were then over
whelmed and retreatcd back to the
river, with heavy loss, where they
made stand, fighting with the
bayonet. Capt. Watsoh's battery
was lost in the retreat, temporary
ly. fortunately, our reinforce
ments came up just then, ard the |
Hessians took to their heels.
We captured large quantities
Of arms and ammunition. The
road was strewn with coats, KNAPP
sacks, guns, &c, that were dropped |
by the Dutch as they scampered
away.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-11-14

We learn from the Delta that
q project is on foot among some
of the wealthy citizens Of New
Orleans to build a feet Of iron-elad
steam vessels. The subscription
proposed is 100000. This
sum it is supposed, viii put afoat
ten efficient vessels.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-11-14

The New York Herald praises
the agility Of Col. Korponay, q dan
cling master in the Federal army,
but the Wilmington Journal does
not think them equal to the Indi-
anians on Hatteras, "who ran
along the beaches like sons thereof"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-11-14

The Blind Leading the Bind
A blind man, named Thomas
Bishop, has been lately arrested at
GAINESVILLE, Ohio, charged VII mar
rying three women, also blind, since
the 10th Of September last. From
the first he obtained overtwo hun
dred dollars in money, jemelry, &c.;
from the second, after four days
honeymoon, her wardrobe; and
from the last her clothing, valua-
bles, &C. 1t is rumored that he
has yet another wife somewhete.
He was held in 81, 800 bail.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-11-14

Potatoes for the Army-Tke
Troy On. W Wig says that a
Government agent is now ubon
the lines of the Rutland Ind
Washington Railroad, engaged in
buying 100000 bushels of ppta-
toes. 1t is said that he is author
ised to pay as high as twenty-five
cents bushel for q good article.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-11-14

1t is stated that the Lincoln
Government has now within the
lines of the Army of the Potomac
IN round numbers 10000 horses,
purchased at sl20 apiece; 1000
mules at Sal apiece, and 5 1000
wagons atS1l0. 49,,
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-11-14

S,l65 5,208 5,703 5,001
*No election was held.
Reported.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-11-14
Money!

z WOULD most respectfully request those
IL that are indebted 10 me by rofe ar acCoutt
that am needing the nsonty and hope tteT
viii call and make payment as soon as posi-
bic. as am owing money which am enm-
PEELED 10 pay, and will take it rs great IA
yer on nv friends for calling and making pay
merit Immediately.
Oct q 7. G. GOODRICH.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-11-14
LATEST NEWS!


GAINESVILLE, Nov. S.-Ma;;.
G., A. Henry received a dispatch
from his son, who had two horses
shot from under him in the battle
on the bank Of tie river opposite
to Columbus yesterday. The bat
New-York daily tribune., 1861-09-06

They succeeded in taking the pistol troln ne''
when she sprapg away from them' csugn' UP
SHOTGUN, Ieyeled it at the party, ana pui'eu 'oo
trigger. The cap failed to expl"de, ana 'ney 'e'
cured her, but after very brief examination
of the premises, set her at liberty and went
their way. If the Union men of Missouri as a
class, had displayed titoe of the spirit Of MI's
jackson, secessioa would have been dead and
buried throughout the State long ago.
Gen. Preptiss has progressed, with bis com
mand, nearly to Cape Girardeau. He 10 in the
yielpity of force of Rebels moro than twice os
large as his own, well drilled, equipped, and
supplied with artillery. He is an excellent Off.
Ger, but exceedingly impetuOus, and if the enemy
permit him tO get within range will be morally
certain to attack, whatever the odds We await
advicss from him with some sOcitude. Gen.
Parrot of the Kansas Brigade is in the city.
The lst and Cd Kansas Volunteers are ordered
to report 70 Gen. Lane, who rendezvous at Fort
Scott, and 10 displaying great energy in the OF
ganization of bis command. 1t is rUm0red upon
the streets that Col. Fraik p. Blair has been or
is to be rendered the Major-GeneralsliP OF the
Missouri State forces.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-09-06
TIE suMrER AND uER pIrRsI1ERs

N is stsied that there be doubt Il at within q
vessels Of the United States Navy. Two equadr,ns
have IN formation Of tie whereabouts of that tro ble.
craft Both thcse sQuadronJ have rallied 10 pur-
anti Of her, and IL il currently repoted the frgate
Nisg4ra which bas been cruising for her for the asi
three weeks. is now oil Cenfuegos harbor willie the
Sumter Ia inside. Uf coune, should she attempt TO
come ont, she will be captured.
few days stree, il will bs remembered, the
United Siates steam.cutter Corwn sailed from this
poIt wi sealed orders. 1t is considered beyond
dOubr Il at she out o form portiol OF the fleet
tO ernise for The Sumter. Tee dispatch bots which
be ween the naval rendezvous at Hampton ii' ads
and az Southern squadron, is probably the nedium
by wii this information in relation 10 tie Sumter
comes. Many are anxously awaiting the ARRIVAL Of
ion Of her capture The rebel feet is becoming
thin ed cut very fast. TIE brig JEFF. DAVIS is l3S'
the Gordon il 1T Ctarleston :. c., while The Wlns'
low, and sehooners Ellis Dixie, and several smaller
erf, are boskaded eiestuay by our fleet ~ Halteras
Inlet, ICON. Advertiser.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-09-06
NEw.YoRK DAILY TRIBUNE FRIDAY, sEprEmBER g. 1861,

For Fcrt at Willets Point. 10000
Fer Fort et sandy ~ ok i'vV
Geu Totem bad stated the appropriations were Sui-
cieut.
Comp'imcstary.-Capt.C CHARLES II. Marshall
moved that as the sense Of this Chamber the ackuOwldg-
eut of every eysl tiz-n due TO the authorities
WI o de ieoed and 20 the naval and military officers
WHO exc ued the recent operations upon tho ooeenen
coast OF the United Stats and that COgmodore string
ham of the navy and MaorGeneral Bu'lero the army
and The officers and engaged under them, nave e.
titled them elves to the highest di-lincion iof tneir
tk and gallant beaiing in accomplishing su;n an ii
pOrtart resut with 10 little sacTifce OF human me-
Passed un.nuousy and copies ordered to DO forwarded
10 the officers named.
On motion. Commodore Stringbam was eieeted an
honorary member Of the Chamber.
On mott N Of Mr. DESsING DUR, It was
lrsd That the h,nk OF this Chamber be ndsred 20 hs
Hn Joseph Holt of Kentucky for hs eoquent eriu she
psrotc sddrsas delivered Irving Hail. TuesdAy evening
lat.
hesed Thit b. be reque,ed 70 furnish the Chambers copy
for puhlcsii,n snd distribu'ion
After the Transaction of some routine business tle
Chamber adjourned.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-09-06

wien down falls the hand Of tie Provost Marsh
on little siver tel at side ara eiu., ancoa ly
be cries out, "SIotW Two minutes laier aud tho
yonDg bound or Springfield is POLITELY requested
by oicer to con.der lim,slf 10 uuder arrest TIE
erie Of "Spot' were numerous, duIiny thu Provst
Mashas eight hou sitting, for the purpose Of sgui
pasSee on Sa urday.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-09-06

chum Of Prsfuadissnus remarked, thas az Z. nun sT
Run, Con Mcdowell made the Brt, Hna '3' use" "a
-ec1ted the Kup, PfOf. VIA diSgcssed.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-02-15

ppTHERtt-As the newspapers are iuH
T Of remedies for this dangerous affection OF
the throat, some of them very good and
some vcly silly, we will give one which we
know to he used by some eminent physi.
clans, and which we have never known to
fail, if applied early. piptheria in early
stages may be recognized lay any of ordinary
capacity by two marked symptoms the SEN
sati0n Of bone or hard substance in the
throat, rendering swallowing difficult and
painful, ana a marked tet4r, or unpleasant
smell Of the breath, the result u It's putre
tactiye tensency.
On the appearance Of these symptoms, il
the patient is old enough To d -, give a
piece OF gum eamfh5r tie size 81 marrow
lat yea, and let it b retained in tie mouth,
swallowing eloWiy the saliva charged with 1t
until it has all gone. la an hour or - give
another. and 1T the end Of another hour Il
third Il fourth will not usually Be required,
bat it the Pain and unrlea,an breath are
not relieved, it may be u>.d two or three
times more, at little longer intervals, say
two hours.
IF the child is young. powder the cam
rhVr, which can easily be done by adding a
drop or two Of spirits Of alcohol to it. and
mix 1t with IN equal quantity Of powdered
loaf sugar-0r, letter, powdered rock candy
and blow it through a quili or tube into
its throat, depressing the tongue with the
halt ut spoon Two or three rflicati4ns
Will relieve. some recommend powdered al
Ices ar fellitary with tie camFhgr, hat OBJ
seryati5n aud experience have satisfied It's
that the camYhar is sufficient alone 1t
acts probably ~ its virtue Is ditinsihie slim
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-02-15
The Early Life of Senator
Benjamin.

\ pprTtaptHdgut OF the iHdfFFH#tH ENes'
this rrminiscencc OF Yale college
3" There was one Of the class ct 1899 whose
name cannot b, found GA the list IT gradu-
atrs, or any annual catalogue after 1897 -
He was ana still J. handsome little iellow II
looking WY small in bis class, who with al
tew exceptions. were ct full manly growth.
This youth hailed from great State of tho
chiynIr1us sunny SOUTH, bright eyed, dairy
complexion. and " ardent a. a southern 40
could make him In the carly part Al
l>2S there WAS a mysterious trouble IN ia
class. Watches. brea>tpins, sals, penelle
Ses. reuknitcs, twe-bIaded knives four. bla
knives, &e, &c, &c, and lastly, sm
sums u money. " living around loose
Students rooms, disappeared uuaccountat
The lo5>cr- looked gloomy at each other Il,
ouSl ici9u>ly at others. Something must G
I done, aal they finally constituted themselves
volunteer collective force, st their
trap with thirty i've dollars good bank-notes
and soon caught the thief lie confessed. "a
Ga opening hls trunk in his presence, til "A
found 1t nearly full OF missing yaluahlcs II
jewelry. pocket cutlery and horologe.y VI
enough u stock a Chatham street store.
= H. legged Fitiially net t. he exposed :,
they boxed pltaausly into his handsome face,
and reIentci AZ the thought Of blasting his
openn. lgt, H. bad haen universal IA
yorlle, the let OF his class - they agreed
not t. inform either the city ma. istratrs or
The Faculty Il til University. but ordered
him =. clear aut at once and forever -
lie went instantly l. good President bay.
obtained certificate Of honorable dism sspyp.
and stuI.bci
g" HAT htilf thief J. nsv senator in cori.
j crs~s, advocating ard ;ustifv'uz ant threat
ehtn: TIE rsstef1 # Its e1I IL. st=ailrg Il
thu military cutlery nni tar.narc generally
II tee federal t#SerunEHt, without any more
color ar SHADOW OF yreteSt than he had fur
lis Ike operations - IL fellow studcn.
lusi thirts tire var. az \ third ef a,
century hAs MI mile. AMI can never AXE !
any change ia s4eil aa sri slnaiiy lurn riscai
ihi these carly feelings tee1i inr. !.
+ thaue ht5-~-, tasi.b e'eara4z, mamentss~
welding L temptation rhtie IN great wa
thaY Woaid not dssctta mention now b
they wera ry~teinAttzsi thrlt--I5ng e.i
uei, accumulated auI hudgdcd plierii
+ lrsm tra-ttai ba-en friends :
" Had the FLOW not at length reprodt
+ tis private morality ia public Iite. W
hAye allowed the ~scrrt Of his early c,tf
II remain in the hearts Il the r.. who -
knew aui now remember 1t .,as s..
tHe Nv Haven jgg,sei contains an ifs
4a.fy ana IL own answer upon the suhjee, u
+ ihe d atty between tie euIprit and the IA
ATT
=" EaHar journal In the sutuin q ISIS.
r Ireslaas. Ky. Dtet Bail seeaprel tAe
if>! lfaai et4Hlter ~ tie ed L g9r Sbet.
MN Il 5t,-e. mr. Szuth Ga.te-e. Mr.. Boil
tasu tan W.T. him ifiyate pupil a sh9f,
t.x=s 4 ~ }at4i ~ rtsff4lg
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-02-15

Ban Some Of the f.1lently patry
travellers who arrive al Louisville n
from the seeding states. record their mai
on tas hotel looks as coming from The
public OF Mississippi, Re and some Of
sensible eiti1ahs Occasionally write Bah
opposite he saline.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-02-15
[F=ala the Cincinnati Comm,.
important Advertisements.

FOR SALE tHr,r FOR Casa OR FIoYD'S Ae,
efiFtNets -lte Platform of the Constit,,.
tim MN Party, :. the mon. the gonsti.
luton and the Laws, somewhat damaged
~ to- heavy loading with minerals, pri, 4
Faliy fossils Of the antedelufian ages. a,
saia party IS busy recoustTuetiag the Uni
a .i the Constitution aud disoteyAt.
Tue laws, II has no further ure for the sarsssl
Apply to j. } CRIT1Kynrx
Washington City,
LosI While i" hunting at the South
, u 9th Of November, lsd0, " Nv or
p,f'aeP@e Il was certainly not stolen Il
y. .,'eFe would bo no motive to induce the theft
'he article not having been Of any yalu.
even T. ne, since lSjs IL may be- r,ada1
fte9ge't.'d BY is slippery character, 4
ma J, IN =siaez unforeseen emergency, r
Va ue . nm, CT can never be 10 any.
eisc' will lay a literal reward for 4,
turn to me at Washington city
4, ls0)' aud alter that Esyp, TINE NE, :
=. - EUt -
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-02-15

SALMON Il stlmon weighing fourteen
pounds, ctnrht AZ Eidlngt3 "a Bead. -r'c''
lawrane5' 5 Fish Market to-lly.--, HAJ
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-02-15


a dozen men, more or less. from the border
slave states and the free states are going ta
present to the nation a new union-saying
ointment that will cure all existing troubles,
we do not believe 1t is asking Of them too
much--it Is demanding Of these well dispos-
ed gentlemen to do an imPossbilitv. They
may propose some well devised plan which
shall look plausible and fair to all interests
and sections which will take time to perfect,
aud the logic Of passir events during this
delay may work out the problem aud the
cure.
All tie appearances, As we have intimated,
are that no definite and universal care-a!l
can. or will be devised Virginia, and some
or all of the other border states. start with
the assertion Of the right of any state to Sc
ceda. This is planting in new arrange
ment, the seeds Of speedy dissolution. It
is nursing the disease which has already
Frustrated the patient This heresy must BE-
thrown overheard. In the Grittendcn plan
slavery is hereby recognized as existing and
SHAH not be interierel with by Congress-, but
it shall be protected as property hy all de-
partments OF tic Territorial Government
during It's continuance. Here is an alan
Comment the Douglas doctrine and the Re
publican doctrine. Tor the Brcckiuridga PLAN
Not only this. but this principle is to extend
u al territory 10 he hereafter acquired
This proposition cannot be adopted by con-
ss,eut Republicans or consistent Douglas
men, Such men from the border States as
Etheridse, Davis, Clemens &c., would not
perhaps require the Republicans to g this
length, aud perhaps majority Of the mem
bers Of the Convention from these States
would acquesce in more generous plan but
as before remarked, the great Panacea for
the rrceent troubles IS time. Mr.. Lincoln
will deyeloYe the policy which will govern
his administration in his Inaugural Address
If this shall be what every body expects it
viii be. conservative, yet decided and strong
for the whole Union, asserting the priHei-
pies Of the Chicago platform with an ab,d-
ins faith in their saving virtues when rightly
interpreted and correctly understood. with Il
clear enunciati9n of his unalterahle determi-
nation that every section shall have all the
rishts guaranteed 70 il by the Constitution,
tin. many Of tie men who have been de-
czised. by our political enemies, will begin
To think over the matter and to act more DIS
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-02-15
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY Is, 1861.
VOLUME VII, NUMBER ".
Will there be a Compromise -?

Time aecomplishcs wonders in adjusting
political, as well as other troubles and per
plexities. 1t is the universal panacca-the
wonderful cure all for the body polite. That
dozen men, more or less. from the border
slave states and the free states are going te
present to the nation new union-sasing
ointment that will cure all existing troubles,
we do not believe. 1t is asking Of them toe
much-it Is demanding Of these well dispos-
ed gentlemen to do an iu'possibilitv. They
may propose some well devised plan which
shall look plausible and fair to all interests
and sections which will take time to perfect,
aud the logic Of passing events during this
delay may work out the problem aud the
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-11

LErrrR From CoLUMBUs.-The correspondent Of the
New Orleans Picayune of the 18th Of uIt, says Mill
tarv news being contrabaud of war, correspondent
not to be undressing driven to the straits to inde
a readable item One must be mum OH gunboats, bat
eries, Notifications, rife pits, movement Of troops
cctera or off goes YOUR correspondents head No one
can question the wise reasons for these restrictions and
although the same rule exists in Lncondom yet busy
correspondents and war editors in confidence with the
powers will be kind enough to give us an nkling Of
their movements in advance, by which we often have
Dro6tted to advantage We have no metropolitan rabble
to saate no people to clamor for advances or retreats
vet individual discussion private and public debates
measures with circumspect mind for the best of
country for the protection of homes Our conf
dence in our leaders is almost extreme and while il
almost every occasion they have proven their wise
sures vet let us not forget that vigilance is the price
of liberty The western campaign of this war pre-
sents quite different aspect than that Of Virginia anG
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-11

The Cincinnati Commercial says that thirtytwo full
regiments lately in western Virginia and Missouri will
soon be in central andwestern Kentucky while least
twenty regiments from north western States will be i'm
mediately sent the Ohio. These forces will swell
the federal army in Kentucky to about 10000, with
which it is expected penetrate through Cumberland
gap, drive Buckner across the Cumberland river and
come down the Mississippi. East Tennessee can be in
yaded from Kentucky by another route besides Cum
berand gap, and one much easier Of access and sup
plies more pendful-take the Emery road at Bnrks
.rile, and strike the mountains after days march
thence to CHnch river near Knoxville, the country OF
top Of tie mountain, is almost perfect level, witt
plentiful streams Of excellent running water.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-11

From MEslLLA.-The San Antonio Herald has received
the Mesa Times of the 18th ult. 1t extracts the fol-
lowing and says Col Reilly of first regiment, Sibleys
brigade, has stopped the mails going west:
Now CoNEs THE Tue OF WAR.-Four gentlemen, well
known in this valley, who succeeded in running the
federal lines arrived last night bringing the information
that 20o0 federa about making an advance against
the Confederate lines in three divisions one of cavalry
via fort Stanton the valley of Ell Paso Texas and
the rear of the Confederate command; two divisions to
the 'front.' enc by the yaeyof the Rio Grande the other
BY the tornado del Muerto. All the troops have been
moved from Santa re and Aibuaurque for this exped-
tiga--ase design being Up emf ri the Confederate com
nald de7asla5e tla country, to prevent bey brig
ade from gegaag supplies and inns Gree sh5 81 5neif
own making Sow i tie time Tor a citizens to ahow
teirv8l5r There can BE nc eEcaseeTery alan should
shoulder h.s masket m should lack the difficulties
which Deset us calmly tle face eh the hria cssolye
O. stsrtonr 9r death
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-11

What would the people do, how would the govern
ernmont get along, if the newspapers should all be
suppressed? The Montgomery Mail answers as the
public must have the and independent press
is an essential element of free government the people
should sustain the publication Of good newspapers and
especially their local papers. What would be the con
dition of society? How could the people be kept in
possession of all the information concerning the
and public affairs if the papers should all be stopped:
The suppression Of free press either by force by
the Withholding of public patronage, would be re
trograde step in modern civilization The mail is o
the opinion that the mere act of subscribing for pa
PER without paying for it, is rot supporting at all
and in fact acts more like drawback than helper
Still how many such patrons newspaper has to bean
the burthen of?-Many owing from one to ten years
The 'SMail' thinks that if all subscribers had beer
more punctua in paying up printers could last spring
have laid in supplies of paper to last twelve months
thereby preventing hundreds Of excellent newspaper;
going BY the board" altogether compelled to re
duce to ''thumb-paper" size
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-11

WORTHY OF IMrAT1oS.-The Central Georgian, pub
lished at sandersvle, Georgia, records the following
instance Of disneresed patriotism II all merchants
we're like him, our people would feel these hard
times as they do
"A few days ago a speculator in salt, of whom we
have heard in several localities visited Louisville Ca
called on an old and well knoEn merchant of that city
for the purpose Of purchasing all the salt he had on
hand Not doubling bat that Mr.. B. would readily
sell at the enormous price others taking Cot course
one man has good right to speculate on the neces
sites of the people another the SPECTATOR asked at
what price the salt could be had 0ur customers. sir
can haver at S. per sack. You can hare it at S2t
Der sack