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.SHxRxFF SALE.
John Fottner, "
VI: No. 1890.

]. B. Edwards ct n.
~ vistse Of writ Of neri fScias Ia this
= csse issusd from The Dletrict Court d. The
Parish Of ,Catahoula, Louisiana, and to the
Sheriff thereof directed, hate seized as the
property of. b. Edwards, the following land,
situate, lying and being j. this Parish. to
Wit: Southwest ons fourth Of section No.
thirty -fser township eight, north Of range
three ea5, together With the Improvements
on the same, and on ~
Saturday, tks lsfday Of Jane sezs,
within legal hoas, II The door of the Court
house, is the tovA Of -HasrisonbasR, will
o6er The same fes saIc fos what il will bring
On credit Of e mosths, purchaser to exe>
cute bond according y Aw. !.
D. n. FRICHARD, Sheriff
May1, 1851. Hpsal Pns1bs 42s So
This properly will BE- sold At the risk Of
J. n. Peyton The former purchaser. lie not
hsying complied with his bid.
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A. SIDNEY DOANE.

A. SIDNEY DOANE.
SOLICITOR or PATENTS,
Office of the Merchants and Manufacturers
Journal vss...
365 Broadpay, Nev York.
Particular attention paid to rejected cases.
Foreign pplications attended to.
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BIN. d Il. n. WHITLOCK d co.,
IMPORTERS and WHOLESALE

Y GROCERS, NEW YORK.
16Merchants, Druggists, ard Hotel Pro-
Hietors.
T0those with whom we have not already the
pleasure Of doing business, we respectfully So
Ici6 trial and examination Of oar importatiaas
stoS and prices.
Ve keep nothing but pure and satisfactory
gootA and aim TO deal literally and only with re-
liabk honscs
I y larger our sales, the lower We can make the
pridb, and the hrgsr our mportatlons the lower
the host to us in Europe, together with advanta-
cesk securing preferred vinta8es. &c.
n the experience Of twenty years VI have
spand no pains to procure the most desirable
eook. direct fiom producers, both abroad AID at
Roua and the variety, extent, and richnese Of our
stod nav be tested by ordering whatever the con.
SUM may require in cur line, and we will gusran-
tee kainst any disappointment.
q assortment 10 always complete in
handles, Wines, Liqueures,
Ais. Cordials, Syrups,
Hters, Sauces, Segars.
1baccos. Teas.
And choice Family and Plantation Suppliae
Generally.
Shelf Goods iqueur Department.
We I've very large assortment Of
BOTTLED GOODS.
Imp(ted extensively fDs ourselves, with foreign
stamS also put up By earselveA in vesy handsome
stylet and Dramas copyrighted and trade marks
secutd, and brands copyrighted and trade marks
secuSd. and at prices lover than car be bottled,
sxce3 Win the facilities that We have perfecesd.
Prlniun, Csemant Cabinet Champagne.s
lom Neara RanaFt pere ct ~. Rsns.
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LATHROP q WILKIyS0N.

NO. - BEEKNAN STREET, NEW YORK.
Importers and .lo6bsrs il
FssncH, GERnAr, ES0llaH 4 AHsaIcAs
FANCY GODS.
SUCH 40
COMBS, Buttons, Brushes, Jewslry,
Perfamery, Ma1seaf. Insssmments;-
50. Wood and Willo~ = -, r..
.hich their facilities enable n on the
scst hveFable terms Sl-em.
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ceiving large and complete assortment Of Phil
phia manufa ctured Plantation ana ,toad Wagor
horses and oxen, cane and other carts, Drays,
Der Wheels, OK -, Carts, VIII
Jersey Wagons, &EH Baggage
ons, Trucks, and akbGfafeEzs W heelbar
of all kinds, and all other articles in the line,
Of the best materials and workmanship, warraf
% be supcriorto any other manufacture, for ga
as good terms and lower than any other estab
ment. Purchasers will find it to their intere7
cal ] and ", -,aarchasiug elsewhere
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STEPS TOWARD HEAVEN:
OR -
RclIgion In Com q, on Life:

RCIbHtOU la Common Life:
WRITTEN by r. s. ARTHUR, the wel-known
" author, Of whom it has been truly said. "zRos
dyisg, IL has not written sord h sonld irish I.
ersse." His graphic pen never tires, and in this
new volume We perceive that he il sfil successfuL
" laboring 70 benefit while he pleases, ana while
he enchains with mater hand the attention Of mel,
TO make them better. This H.. moro decidedly re.
ligioas thsn bic other works. though it is not
doctrinal nor scctasiam. It is work we'll calculs
ted to do good, and b desigaed to show that the
beasties and endearments Of Christianity are to be
developed amid the stern reslities. OF everyday
life, sand not 70 be pnt aside II The Tranquil close
Of Sahbash evening"" s6
psbl.hsd By 9. @. Evans, $50 Chestnut Street.
Philadelphia. Price a. 90.
g. g. EVANS. Publisher, !,
4s9 Chestnut Street; Philadelphis, IA.
Feb. 20, 1880.
CAMPBELL + CO., Dealers ia Moss. Curls
n~s~ 49, 49,
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PILCliEK, GOODRICH e CO.
cotton Factors and Commission Merchan; !;
10 Carcrdelet. corner Of Uniou4v
Sire ~ Orleans.
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N @ T IG E

MOTTO
WHrrE StLpnUR SPRINos@l
CArAHouLA, LA.
skTHE undersigned respectfully g.
begs leave to inform the public 49,
10 general, and bic old friends in
particular. that he has lately purchased the
EVANS HOUSE.
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CAMPBELL + CO., Dealers ia Moss, Curls
~ Hair. Feathers, Mattresses, Bedding. etc.
IFS Canal Street, New Orleans.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-08-29

Is owned h t.d is the organ of tho church, T. wond
be the par trne patriot for you TO omit hereafter
from It's eClubans all secular matter and CHOW me
ChTfsttaH Adgocotc TO be in future what II cfd,ms
to be-a purely relilious journal, advocating tbe I'M
pOrtance Of great truths of the Scriptures and their
claims upon men, and omting to discuss questions
VIII b TO your views are cphemeral and uninportant.
In reply 10 your offer TO furnish me with future or
back numbers q Jour paper for examination, would
say that have and perused the paper heretofore,
and am aware Of the nature OF its contents.
You saw that you violate 10 law, If you know 1t.
Did never occur to you that patriotism Is enoined IN
the Bible and that the publication Of sediiious and
treasonable language, particularly when cosked in the
0arb of religion s Of the moet heinous and aggra
waited forms of violation of the Divine law
Bat in these times not IN all respects per-
mted to carry out their opniou and in the opinion Oh
the Provost Marshal it Will be 10 much better taste
aud much more conducive TO good order and Propre.y
for on TO discontinue in The Christian Adroe0e the
publication Of ell matter Of secular nature Let your
journal he religious paper, il processes to be- and
Ii will never come under the discipline o. th's Depart
ment. :. Y
With the kindest feelings fr yourself personally,
and the best wishes for the Of the cause OF TO-
Igion and piety IN which you are engaged, lam
Very respectfully yours, ,,.,
j. MCKlNSfRY, Major L. D. A., Provea msfausL
The R,y Dr. McAsAILY Editor SLLon' Ch''''an HS'0D''
New-York daily tribune., 1861-08-29

respopdense Of The Clncl 0sz,tA.

Couespopdense Of Tho Cincinnati 0sz'ts.
LEXINGTON, KY, Aug "a, 1861.
have Just this day returned from long, tedious,
and dangerous but thorough ramble over tho Southern
Conederacy undertaken for ths purpose Of estimating
the full exen, Of the strength, facilities preparation
end disposition OF the Rebels, well Of asceaning
their intentions and prospects, and what degree Of
h. son they possess. My tour has been in the highest
degree successful. And hasten at this, my fret
opportunity and with all possible dispatch, TO apprse
You Of a scheme, detected by the utmost vigilance and
Uncovered from the most authentic and unmistaable
source which, in excellence Of conception and magn
tude and grandeur of execution, capable Of success
exceeds anything of the kind devised OmittiDg
all aiusion TO all minor circumstances that nsy have
met my observation, shall confne my remarks briefly
TO a sketch Of the outlines Of this grand machinaon
for ii s truly daring and splendid plot Day after
day, night after night, l have toed to learn It.
watched, and waited, and listened and prowled.
There must be plan, great and decided plan, of
operations under discussion. l knew it, and must
have il. Publish it-spread IL 6roQdcaa orer he
pGole North-ercuate it fran print TO print-let ii be
sounded oud in tie ears Of tie CaJjHt and let erery
man knOp il and prepare speedily Jor tie mighty
struggle.
The Administration at Washington and all It's off,
cal both military and civil have confined their alton
ton altogether too strictly 10 matters and movements
Of trivial value, and TO straeges covering but snal
area of territory. They not comprehensive enough
Not so with die Rebels. They must do or die. And
from tie very start they Lave coDcocted and maaeds
definite. tangible, extensive, aud desperate project
While our Government is pursuiDga desultory system
OF tactics, molestipg the enemy with insignificant
damage, penetrating bis territory 0t scattered and un
important points, and dluSDg its forces over unens
Die Spou' thereby weakening the efficacy Of the army
aud e1haustng its SPIRIT the Rebel leaders are engaged
IN the execution Of q design deep-aid, widespread,
long'theFished steadily adhered to, and which shall
sweep at one signal from the Atlantic 10 Kansas lis
necessary TO speak thus plainly however dsareeable
it may be The Government ia not fully aroused TO
itshghest interests and impending peril not yplant
and expeditions enough, broad enough in tho range
Of its yisionf andoperatOns. Hencethis gigantic scheme
for its destruction has escaped lis suspicion II is
the united invention Of Johnsen Davis, Beauresara
and Iec Prior 10 the battle Of Manhsns IL was only
medltated; now 10 Ia being vigorously acted upon.
Had they been defeated, II 10 impossible 70 say what
would have been their course. They had no alterna.
tive for disaster. AL was saked upon victory; and
upon that issue alone they calculated. The struggle
occurred just at the precise time tbey dsred most e
New-York daily tribune., 1861-08-29

lion, I woaid do co. No one has more st heart than
have, ;be prosperity of country and there esnnos
be prosperity for people whose honor Is tarnisLed
and who ale destitute of active patriotism These are
tunes that try mems souls and ought not TO DC snr
priced that will not bear the trial There can 10
no peace without vindicaton Of the Union and tue
UDon can be maintained only by the sword donot
rot bat that very large proportion Of our felowci
CITIZENS of the rebelous States are in secret, praying
for the success Of They look to US to de-
liver them from the tyranny OF military desPotism.
Pennsy vaa has borne heef most nobly In this great
crisis; aud, had been called upon 10 distinguish
between its PORTIONS and to select that which
would prove foremost in the career of loyalty and
yalor, should, at once, have named Erie. cannot
be mistaken to the spirit Of its people. The remin
iscences Of triumph in the last warthe second war OF
lndependence-which cluster around and halow 1t,
are not necessary am confident, to nerve your peo
pie in our grea, struggle to perpeuate the liberty and
conserve the glory which our fathers won In the wars
of l7f6 aud 1912.
am. In much hssse, your friend,
q. ". CLINTON.
JoHs HK.RN l. Co, O. r. MoRrox, WALKz L 0ILsoN, O.
KELLOGG, AID SCOrr 4 RAskH.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-08-29
INTERESTING CORRESPONDENCE.

From The 81 LoEs RepfttIoah
The following correspondence is copied from the re-
cords Of the Provost Marshals office. Ii is probably
al that will pass between the parties, for 1t is pretty
evident that the weIltimed suggestions made by the
Provost Marshal will be duly needed by the reverend
sdit0r Of The Advocate:
81. LOUIS, August 81, 1861.
major McKrxsrKY u H. and ProrOss MarshaIe eJ S. Louis
3 DEAR SIN: have been informed that 1t has been
suggested to YOU aud probably that you have been re-
9nes.ea 70 order the suppression of Tie 80. Loais
Chrsstfan Advocate, Of which l am the editor. The
paper belongs 70 the church OF Which am member,
and IL therefore not mine but control its columns
have respectfully 10 ask that If any such suoeeeon
has been ma TO you, you viii allow hereafter 70
tend regularly copy TO your oihce that you may see
for yourself what is its character and tendency also
II desirable, will be pleased to furnish you with
specimens Of any OF ak OF its former is,uet.
yiolte no law military civil, human or divine,
II / know it. The oppOsinon TO tie paper edit
originated snd is kept up among bgOted rnhglouS sec
tsrians, and is religious not pollicah
Hoping you will permit me hereaferto send yoa
copy Of each weeks issue, thas yod nay judge for
yourself, am your obedisnt servant ,,v.,,v
o,yIcn oy PsOvO,r MARSHAL, sr Lows, Aug IS, iSei
Sra; Your letter OF tie 2ib lust has been received
st my Office, and has had my attention.
In reference 10 the course Of The ST. Louis Chris.
{aE Adroe0te, Of which you the editor permit
70 say that in my Judgment In thess times Of political
sxeitement and heated discussion and civil war, 1t
would DO more becoming, as well more consistent,
The 90 tr;Des ard principles OF the Church Of Christ
should abstain from publishing articles Of political
sbaracer calculated 10 inialne the passions Of men,
aud evidently hostile 10 the Government " the conn
w. You say, Sir, that the opposition to your paper
originated and Is kept up among bigote9, religious
sseaIiens, and 70 religious not political" Permit me
laqulre how, If this Is the fact the opposition 70
zoar paper arises snong al true patriots, whether
snoers Of your church. or In any way interested ip
or notf would suggest that, II your paper "a de-
haedt " b the religious joursal you represent, aud
New-York daily tribune., 1861-08-29
NEWS FROM THE REBEL CONGRESS-
Special Dispatch 10 The Louisville Courier
NASHVILLE Friday, Aug. 81, 1851


nashville, Friday, Aug -, 1851
On the 2lst, President Davis approved an ect EN-
towering the President TO appoint two other Commis-
fioners 70 Europe. The act empowers the President
20 determine to what nations the Commissioners now
In Europe shall bs accredited, and 10 prescribe their
duties The two additional Commissioners will
receive the ,amc as those now In Europe. The
President also approved an act for the aid OF the State
OF M.sou in releling the Invasion and TO authorize
her admission into the Confedenry. 1he preamble
sets forth that the people OF Missouri have been pre-
vented by the unconstitutional interference OF the
Federal Government from expressing their VIII IN
regd TO union with the ConedeTstes, and that Mis-
roI ia now engaged in Iepeling the lawless invasion
of her territory by armed forces. The Confederate
Government cJnsidere II their right and duty TO ad
the government and leoile Of Missouri In resisting
this Invasion and securing the means and opportunity
Of expressing their will upon all quesyons affecting
their rights sad liberties,
r. President is authorized to cO0perate, through
The military power OF this Government, With autbori-
lies Of Missouri in defending that State agtinst the
Ia wless invasion Of their tol by The United Saes, in
ma int aiDiag the Liberty and Independence of Missouri,
with power 70 s"tep the services OF troops sufficient
to auii tie purpose. The act povides TO- the admis'
zion Of hison the Conitderacy, on an equal foot
Ing with the other Stales, when tie Provisional Con-
iitution shall be ratified ly tue legally constituted an;
tLorties OF Missouri and an authenticated copy snan
be Communicated TO he President
Tie President will then, in accordance With The
proyirions of the act Issue bis proclamation anoure-
ing the Animation OF Missouri lIt0 the COhieueracy'
She recognizes tie Government III Missouri, oil Which
Clsibor1ie +. Jackson il Chief Magistrate.
Gen. Ochiitree of Texas introduced resolution,
Which was unanimously adopted, eomplimerting tho
splendid victory obtained by MeCnllOch ANA hs brave
amy at the battle Of Oak Hill, near Springfield,
Missouri.
Congress is considering bill providing for the se-
ouestration of the properly Of alien enemies. This
I'LL was framed realiatory measure, 10 oset the
eonh.estion act Of the Rump Consress 1t will un-
doubtedly pass.
The Confederate Government is reportedto have re-
eeived Dispatches the Goth, by telegraph stating
that the English Government sent orders to Admiral
Milne, commanding the powerful British squadron in
the Gulf 10 that British merchant vessels be sde-
quaely projected in their ippess to and egress from
the ports Of the South over which Lincoln claims that
his paper blockade extends. High officials in Rct-
uond reported TO believe such TO be the fact and
the members Of the Cabinet seem highly grtihed. The
French Consul at Richmond, has received dispatch
announcing the arrival Of French wsrfgate at Nor
felk.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-08-29
THE ENEMY ON THE POTOMAC.
or TREAsOSABIE CORRESPOND

W.ru.nlrrnr Wn

W.sHNGTOS Weduesdsy, Aug q, 1861.
The enemy forces are concentrated In large NUM-
bes short distance from the Chain Bridge, on the
Virginia ni,le of the Potomac. IL Ia e,timsted that
there ave 20 900 Rebel troops the Potomac, between
the Chain Bridge and Leesturg.
The Baltimore SNH of this morning states that no
Journal in Baltimore has been requested to withhold
tie publication Of army news.
Tie time OF several clerks in the Government De-
parinents Is now exclusively occupied Ia the exam.
inaton OF REASONABLE correspondence found upon the
pertons OF traitors who have recently been arrested
In Gen. Richardson's entire brigade, but nineteen
men SIe on the sick list.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-08-29
NEwyoRK DAILY TRIBUNE THURSDAY AUGUST 49, 1861

Congress has called upon the Navy Department for
an estimate of the amount required to construct two
gnboats for the defense Of the city OF Memphis and
the Mississippi river in that neigbborhood, upon
special plan which has been submitted to the Depart
ment.
The yeport OF battle at Loyettsville was incorrect.
Authentic intelligence received at Richmond from
Leesburg, states that Lincons troops succeeded In
efectng their escape across the Potomsc. A number
of wagons and quantity of provisions were captured
BY our forces One of Lircolns soldiers and several
Tories were taken prisoners.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-08-29
MCCLELLAN IN VIRGINIA--MR. RUSSELL
ATTENDS HIM

WAsHmGTos, Wsdnesdsy. August %, 1861.
Gen. Mcclellan went over Tue Potomac River to-
day, 10 visit he camps aud inspect the troops Mr.
Russell Of The London Itmcs, WIS invited TO attend
him. Noother correspondent favored with pass.
The city is full Of panic reports to-day but there 10
no foundation for the alarm. Our trOops all occupy
their cid positions, and there i no cause for apprehen
sion
New-York daily tribune., 1861-08-29
LETTER FROM JUDGE CLINTON.

The following letter from Judge Clinton, in reply to
one written by the business men Of Erie, Pa s pub
lbhed in The Ere Di,ratek
BUFyALo, Aug Is, 1861.
GrSTLxxxs: On receiving your favor Of this date,
Immediately telegsphed you that could not comply
with your request; but cannot bs satisfied without
stating to you, as now do that, Is possible for
me TO vsit Es on Saturday for the purpose you wsp'
New-York daily tribune., 1861-08-29

A CoBREcTIoE.-0ne of our Mi sOuri correspondents
made slight error in saying that Capt. George Ii.
Fairchd, Company X, lst Kansas Volunteers, resigned
she night before the battle Of Springfield. He did not
resign, but was absent furiough. lie is in for The
war.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-08-29
ARKANsAs TROOps IN THE FIELD.

riNe Mmph,S dppeal has been shown statement
Of the orcef furnshed by AIansas TO the Confederate
States al Of which now engaged In active service.
1t IL said 10 be reliable statement, and sams up AZ
follows.
Now ia vbsin, two resinsns Of nftr.Ty, 1910 strong
f,nSsy Uard,s in r.,imants
iISder eCuoch Ia 0O0
Seyeu regiments just organized and under marching
pabes and bfsiont Of artillery tnd cav.
airy with Hsi dee and McCult
New-York daily tribune., 1861-08-29
Total Arlansas force. cs......"....."....,

The largest vote ever csst in ArkanEs Was some
thing over 59,o0O consequently over onethird Of her
voting population now in the field in the service oil
| the south.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-08-29
GEN. LANE AT HOME.

Gen. Lana Of Kansas, arrived OF Leayenworth On
Aug. Is. The Conserrat'se gives the following raihes
neoherent sketch of au address which he made TO the
citizens:
lie commenced by ssying bis mother bad warned
hin IN boyhood that there nothing 10 preveat lie
success IN lie bat odes.y! Wen he fret came here,
Kansas was In imminent peril but the danger then
was insispi6cant compared with the peril lowering
over her now. TIE bOrdde OF Secession are not h.ra
now, but hey hover upon our border. He came here
20 ride an army for the defense oi hresidcs end
all biz powegs and heart in the effort. Tge Gov
eminent has done much for Kansas. Men have leu
hcre to-day bIieg thousand hofses which are n
Quincy, for his commands gl ns ievolyers saber and
uniforms here on the way, sufficient for his
whole brig de- After he has raised the sixth regiment
here be is empowered to organize four regiments Of
Home Guards. He urged all who could to go Into tne
war. Those who cannot 90 away, can be armed 40
Home Guards aud get sl3 month FOR looking after
their homes and families For milia arms cannot pos
sibly be had.
"Esnsas has elOIious reputation; II must 10 sus-
tsineG We will not refrain from marching Union ar
mics INTO Slave States for fear OF injuing their inst-
tn:ien. lie th4 last man Ia the world 10 each
rerish with the march Of the Union army, aud thank
tod IL Is no lie wouldn't marc5 into Missouri or
Arkansas TO destroy slavery, but be wooldnt ooecs
to seeing Uuion army marching In and an army Of
slaves marching out II Slavery periShes, the fault Il
with its friends. We have 81 choose between our
Government and military desPotism based on
Slavery.
''Be believed an ocean should separate the blacks
ami whiies. No two people can live sdyantageouly
toether without internarragej and be ddn propoee
in erniarrisge. The oath OF allegiance never would
lie administered 10 traitors by him. He didn't believe
in whpring-le,ter shoot man than degrade him BY
n RYing-brt he would be lp,ed 10 fog sny Of bis
r,rN wbo took prisoner. He urged osgahiLaiion--
.t.scr arm with pitehforks than nothing The Kan
$40 :, za' will be armed, equipped, and drilled 10
tncl states soldiers, and when the enemy nee. %
80 Will know thas the aveDgcr lie at band. All hs
.r III and rersonsl enniity was buried lie offered
= . leIifce 10 hif country.
'oIhe General closed anid enthusiastic applause"
New-York daily tribune., 1861-08-29

How TnE BULL RuS BATTLE WAS RscENs"--
Speaking of tie late battle nj Bull Run and tbs reus'
Tke Son F,oaciseo Alta says;
"The remarks Of tbe various g-ours who stood aron
the street corners and In public plaees showe ths e
ing that prevailed. Ii wac one Of intense oh,shss
Men, with paie faces, compressed bps, and ciehensa
hets were heard to exclaim, This must be ayenTas
thew were In greater numbers aud behind inien. nes
aps they dare not meet face 70 face 10 the opsI
teld' OtLers Of more nervoas Temperament tss w
aIao,t frantic, and gave uiterance 10 some very ps1
lie eIpressions natural, bur scarcely ft for ins.
Everywhere the feeling evineed was not OF fear as y,
the 1nai result, but OF regret ard indignation. ~
will rcarouss the North; and though they may havc
kil!ed thousand through the bad management OF ons
of our Generals million viii take their place ~ ~
the general observation. The few trsi,crs in our n
kept ouiei--very quist-and showed NO agns OF ups.
laiton. Indeed Il was wsn that they did no', ~
uens passions were aroused TO an unwontec &C., ~.
II would not have been difficult 10 rsse brsSsao
the war last night IN this city, From ths %!
may form an idea OF the fsspg that exists IN tas 10
cities Of the North. The rsAt battle has saie r"~
vast proportions and different aspect 70 tno wssss
sasug sor the Prssssvsssa of w Ansfseaa -