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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-04
FRANK BIA1R-This gentleman has

FRANK BIArR.-This gentleman has been
released, ''for public reasons" by the inter
position of his wise brother, the Post Master
General He is to return to the head of his
Missouri regiment, and do his duty in the
battlefield. We hope he will now behave
himself, 60 about his own business, and let
Fremont take care of his. If he don't, he
must be court-martialled and shot, just as il
he wasn't a brother of the Post Master Gene
ral.-Chcago Journal.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-04

~ Gen. Hunter, who has gene from
Rolla to Jefferson City, being the only officer
Of the rank of Major General within the
State besides Fremont, will probably have an
important command in the forward movemen
now being made in Missouri.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-04

nSgThe I'd Cavalry removed Saturday af-
ternoon from Camp Mcclellan to Camp 10.
Ho,t, at the Fair Grounds, and will soon be
very comfortable there The quarters for the
soldiers are still erected, but the field officers
quarters are not yet prepared Davenport
Gazette. 3Utk
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-04
Muscatine, Sept. "a, 1861.

DEATH OF ANTOINE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Leclaire, the pioneer of Davenport, died of
paralysis on Wednesday evening, 25th inst,
aged 6a years. The Gazette says:
Mr.. Lcclare was born December Is, 1897,
at St. Joseph, Michigan. His father was a
Canadian Frenc.lman, his mother the grand
daughter Of pottawattamie chief. He was
early placed at school to acquire knowledge
Of the English language. In 1918 he acted
as interpreter under Capt. Davenport, at Fort
Armstrong and the same year returned to
Peoria, where in 1920 he married tine grand
daughter of the Sac Chief Acoqua. The
same year he was sent to Arkansas, to watch
the movements Of the Indians in that locality
He was returned to Fort Armstrong in 1927,
and was present as interpreter in 1882, when
the treaty Was made by which the United
States purchased of the Sac and Fox tribes
the territory west Of the Mississippi river
This treaty was ratified on the ground now
occupied by this city, and in it kcokuk, the
Chief of the Sacs, made a reserve of section
of land, which he donated to MIR. Leclaire' S
wife, The Sacs and Foxes also gave Mr. Lc-
claire section of land at the head of the
Rapids, now the site of the town Of Leclaire
The Pottawattamies, in the treaty of Prairie
du Chen, reserved two sections Of land where
the town of Moline now stands which they
also presented to Mr.. Leclare. In 1888 Mr.
Leclaire was appointed Postmaster at Daven-
port, and also Justice of the Peace, to settle
all matters of dispute between the whites and
Indians.
Mr. Lcclaire was an accomplished linguist
speaking some twelve or fourteen Indian
dialects, as we'll as French and English, and
has frequently acted as U. S. interpreter in
treaties with the various tribes Of Western
Indians. He has ever been one of our most
active and enterprising citizens, and has ex-
pended literally of his great wealth in the
improvemt mt Of this city. Everywhere over
our fair city are scattered improvements,
each of which elegantly and appropriately
memoriatize his memory.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-04

OFFICERS KILLED AND WOUNDED AT LEX
1NGToN-Among the killed at the siege at
Lexington was Col. White, of St. Louis, of
the ighth Missouri Regiment. Col. Multi
gan received ball in the ca.f of his leg and
a grape shot wound in his left arm. Colonel
Marshall, of the Illinois Cavalry Regiment,
received ball in the chest, making serious
wound. Capt Gleason was shot through the
jaw, and Rev. Father Butler, chaplain of the
Irish Brigade, was struck by ball on the
forehead, laying open the skin, but not enter
ing the skull
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-04

DEATH OF A Coop MAN AND 4 PATRIoT.-
Lorin Andrews, whose death Tss recently re-
ported, was president of Kenyon college, Ohio.
When volunteers were called for he enlisted
as private. He was, however, soon placed
at the head Of his company, and then made
Colonel He was engaged in active service in
Western Virginia when he was taken i'll and
died few days since. He was universally
beloved for his gentleness, ripe scholarship,
and undying patriotism and courage.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-04

ty MIR. Wilkie, Of the Dubuque Herald,
was among the prisoners taken with Col Null
i;gan, and was released on parole. He be-
iiaves the loss of the Confcderatcs to have
been very heavy.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-04

Quincy, H., Sept. q.
Word came here this aitc, noon through q
commissioned officer, who escaped yesterday
from Lexington, that Gen. Price and his
force was still there, and anxiously fearing an
attack 1t is thought here that this insures
the shutting up of Price in Lexington, and
his speedy capture.
The balance of the prisoners from Lexing-
ton, numbering nearly 800, went 10 st. Louis
at noon to-day, on the Die Vernon.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-04

Col. OF THE Srn REGEMENT.-Maior Fred
ercN Steel, of thc T g'llar service, has been
appointed, with the a proval of Gen. Fremont,
Coz. of the Sth reg meat of Iowa volunteers.
Maj. Steel is an officer Of long experience and
bl.ty.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-04

A Rosy V1Ew.-The N. Y Times takes a
rosy view of our future. "Our exports of
bread stuffs for the present year," it says,
twill exceed $l0o,0o0,O00 in value those
for the next bid fair to be still greater. These,
with other exports, will probably keep ex-
change in our favor, should there be single
cotton bale offered. We shall export through
northern ports the tobacco of Kentucky and
Missouri, which States produce an important
portion Of the whole crop. Cotton is the
only thing which may entirely fail us, but tbs
chances are ten to one that the embargo on a
considerable portion of the crop will be un-
locked by the progress of our arms, before
three months are over"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-04
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.
FROM THE SEAT OF WAN

REPORTED EXPREg6LY FOR THE JOURNAL.1
FROM THE SEAT OF WAR,
EXCITING RuM0RS At WASHINGTON.
THE POTOMAC CLOSED BY
REBEL BATTERIES
THE REBELS ABOUT CROSSING.
ALARGE FORCE CONCENTRATING.
sherman's Expedition to Southern Coast.
THE GULF SQUADRON AT WORK
A Daring Rebel conspirator in Irons
MOVEMENTS OF GEN. FREMONT
LATEST FROM LEXINGTON.
PRICE FORTIfYlNG HIS POSITION.
Arrest of Three Bridge Burners
LIST IOWA CAVALRY ORDERED TO ST. LOUIS.
Lane Strikes another Effective Blow
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-04
From Wa i;.nssOEa.
Especial to the Chicago Journal.1

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26.
Fremont letter to the President, explaining
his arrangements OF the military affairs of the
Western Department, was submitted to the
Cabinet and unanimously regarded as salts
factory.
Indications now point at serious work on
the Upper Potomac, also on the Lower Poto-
mae, and perhaps in front Of Washington.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-04
Great Break iaa ts,e rfc E..sas

A destructive break occurred this forenf ON
in the high embanament at the old portion Of
Of the Erie Canal at Holly, Orleans county
The whole emo"nkment was swept away
Inc bottom OF the canal Is gone out to the
depth OF 81 feet. Dams will be constructed
at the junction of the old canal, which will
probably take two or three days, and navaga-
ton can then be resumed. It's f.ared por,
'ion of the Niagara Falls Railroad is damaged
and grist mill destroyed.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-04

ew Col. John Edwards, Of Lucas county,
who is in command of force of Iowa Home
Guards, tclegraphs to Adjutant General Ba-
ker, from Chillicothe, No., that he will have
to disband his men, in consequence Of cold
weather, they being poorly clad. He thinks
Federal forces are being sent into Northern
Missouri in such numbers o. viii dispense
with the necessity of the Governor sending
troops on the border, as notified : few days
ago.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-04

WORTHY PEoNonoS.-A. j. \. P. Grip
man, of ashington, has lea elected TO the
,.ajor ship Of t'e2 Iowa regiment. This is
decidedly worthy promotion.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-04

LANcERs.-lt appears tina: the lance is to
be once more used as a weapon in the Amer
lean army. A prominent manufacturer of
this city was yesterday ordered to make
sample weapon, and bid for the manufacture
of large number. There has always been
a kind Of romance attached to this weapon,
and its adoption will serve to render the cav
airy service additionally popular. The lance
is composed ofa sharp steel blade from eight
to ten inches long, shaped much like the CON-
mon bayonct, which is at ached to handle
of light, strong wood, from nine to twelve
feet long. The whole weapon weighs from
four to five pounds. 1t is hung to the arm
of the rider by swivsled strap, SO that,
when not grasped it swings to an upright
position, the lower end fitting into leather
boot.
Lancers are more formidable than other
cavalry, because Of their longer reach. This
arm has not been much in the American
Army, because of its utter uselessness in In
dian fighting, and on the plains, where a
hickory club is as formidable weapon. But
for charging on infantry who resist with the
bayonet, nothing can equals it. In close quar-
ters, the lancer depends upon his sabre
Cincinnati Commercial.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-04

sw Governor Kirkwood was at Council
Bluffs on the 10Th inst. He had just return
ed from a trip to Page county, for the pur'
pose of visiting the State troops there assem'
bled to repel threatened invasion by the
rebels from Missouri. He was serenaded at
Council Bluffs, and made speech, which,
the Nonpariel says, did not partakc i'll the
least of partyism, but was wholly on the
present great issue of our country's fate
So much for the charge industriously circula-
ted hereaway, that Governor Kirkwood is
spending his time electionSering.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-04

'The Federal Union-It must be Pre-
served"
Could our Federal army desire any stronger
motives to duty thans these suggested by
those who thus untrammelled expressed their
sentiments before the army of tyranny sealed
their lips?
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-04
No Drafting i'm tssis state ut Pres
Ssl4.

Especial Dispatch TO the Chicago Tribune.
WAsUINGTcS, Sept. 25.
The Governor of Iowa telegraphcd here for
instructions whether to draft soldiers. Came
ron replied, "No,-we must rely On the pa
triotism Of the people,"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-04

'SERxoNs IN STONES. THE following are
the notices on two highly finished blocks Of
marble, ordered by the Legislatures of the
respective States, and now in Washington
awaiting their places in the Washington
Monument:
LOUISIANA,
"Ever Faithful to the Constitution and the
Union."
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-04

y Col. (senstor) Lane, allressi' g a larg
2Gdience at Indianapolis, sal he ul. II wei
anction a propo-ito OIL for ace that did no..
o:ovide f.r tn, hanging Of II .Itois. lie dc
not want them to have Pro.ilsn:.al d, aths,
out to end their lives as dogs and .e.ons, at
the end Of the rJ;c.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-04

A PLAIN QUESTION If W. H. Merritt is
the patriot and the soldier which lis newly
found friends, the l.attlesnake Democracy,
say he is-why don't he follow the example
of brave old Ben. Butler, Of Massachusetts =:
The latter, when solicited just after the cap
ture of Fort IIattcras, to run as candidate for
Governor, against Gov. Andrew, replied -
Il believe Governof Andrew las end avored
faithfully, zealously and cl.iclonly to put our
commonwealth on the side of the Nation, and
to sustain the Union. I, for one, would not
desire to see change i'll the Executive"
What less, as an honest man, can Merit.
say Of Gov. hirlNood And yet he would
II he could, nave suc:s al EAccutive-one who
successfully measured arms with Lotcfler, of
Virginia, and upheld the Union Cause under
greater disadvantages than other Free State
Governors, s,--ove,thrown Is that quite Ike
a soldier and patriot -Des Noiaes Reglsier.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-04

WHY HE HAS CHANGED HIS OpIN1oNs-Tn
w. Ii. Mer1itt's drclination of the Rattle
snake nomination for Lieutenant Governor,
he urged the following ,.sloiig other reasons
why he wouldn't accept:
considerations Of business have also had
their influence in determining III; course on
this occasion. Should | abandon the military
service, my attention must be given to my
private business, which is in a very unsettled
state.'
1t is said that Dennis \. Mahony was one
OF the most prominent of the visitors AT &C.
dar Rapids to persuade Merritt to 60 on tnc
Rattlesnake ticket! Probably the arch SYM
patnizer with rebellion convinced .;r. NJ that
his (Merritt's) private business did hot need
attention lies Moines Reqister
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-04

tW The mouths ofboth those importan
channelsof traffic, the Cumberland and Ten
nessee rivers, are now under the control OF
federal troops. Paducah, a! the moutl, Of
the Tennessee river, has been occupied, as
our readers are aware, for some weeks. And
iiow Snthland, situated at the cntra- &C OF
the Cumberland int, The Oao, has also been
..lr,iscnc,i
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-04
MOVEMENTS OF GEN. FREMONT

LATEST FROM LEXINGTON.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-04
EXCITING RUMORS At WASHINGTON.
THE POTOMAC CLOSED BY
REBEL BATTERIES
the REBELS ABOUT CROSSING.
A LARGE FORCE coNcENTRAT1Nt
sherman's Expedition to Southern Coas

THE GULF SQUADRON AT WORK
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-04

SPEcULATioNs IN SuGAE.-Under the new
tariff some splendid speculations in sugar
have been made. Two months ago firm in
Boston, the Eu}letin says, sold one thousand
hogsheads of sugar for four and three
eighths cents, and the same sugar to-day is
selling at seven and half cents, making a
difference of over $4,000. Another firm
bought an invoice Of 1000 bags of Manalia
sugar in bond, which cost, duty paid say five
cents and a quarter. This has Just been sold
at seven cents and quarter, making differ
ence of some $4,000
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-04

A Daring Rebel conspirator in Irons
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-04

sH In publishing the communication be-
low, we wish it understood that we do not
endorse its sentiments entire. We would
gladly see our country again united as it was
before the war, trusting to the intelligence
and honesty of the people, as expressed
through the ballot box, to eradicate the evil of
slavery in due time. The war is not to main
tain slavery or to put it down, but to main-
tain the Co. and the Union.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-04

Capt. Eliot OF the U. S. Army, has
finally accepted the Colone,cy Of the I'd Iowa
cavalry.
PoLIrIcAL PRIsoSERs.-Th total number
OF arrests made by order Of the State Depart
ment for political offences, is lightweight. -
Of these, thirty-tour were made in the month
of September. There have been nine re-
leased, leaving seventy-Hire still IN confne-
ment at Fort La Fayette. This number does
not include the late arrests in Maryland, moi.
any arrests made on military authority.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-04

Two MEN Cur TO PIECES BY JEALOUS
HusBAND.-On Sunday of last week, William
Nichols, of Covington, KY, went to the house
OF his wife, from WHOM he had sometime
been separated, and finding two men there,
assaulted them viii! a cavalry sword. One
of the visitors had his chin hacked Off, thu
roots of the tongue left bare, a severe cash
cut in the top Of the head to the skull, and
one of his arms nearly severed from til trunk.
Both were afterwards found welterng in the;,.
blood, which covered the floor with one con-
plete mass of gore. Neither can recover, it is
thought. Nichols was arrested.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-04

BURLINGTON, N. j., Sept. o.
Colonel J. W. Wall returned home from
Fort Lafayette, last evening, receiving quite
an ovation. He was escorted home by band
of music and a torch light procession. In a
short speech he said he would endeavor to as
certain his accusers and bring them to justice
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-31


TnE '.RIP RAPs.''-Tbe oddity OF this
name, now brought frequently iniO public
notice, has frequently caused inquiry AS TO
It's origin. A contemporary says; ln er
gineerimg, riprapis foundation ObIained
by throwing stones together IN heap with
ont order, or on soft hOitOm. The fort or
battery on the channel between Fortress
Monroe aud Sewrll's Point il constructed
on such All artificial foundation. aud II
therefore styled the rir faps. The f"r'lhcs-
tion WAS begun abuut twenty wears ago.
Loose blacks Of granite were piled up to
the hight of twenty or thirty feet. aud per
mlied to remain for several years, for the
purpose OF settling The fonndstion. The
blocks were taken down to within few
feet of the water line few years ago. aud
nothing more has been done TO the foriiica-
finns since.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-31


1A1E UE CALlkIhNlA. County CT
- Nevada. IS. lnstuct Court, OF the lourteenik
Judicial istrict Of said State The lccIle If ne
state of { aliiorna, TO ELISHA LAY. Greeting: lou
are hereby summoned tu appear aud answer 10 tlg
complaint Of ISAIAH JONFS filed against you. within
ten ia from the service Oi tlis wit. ii served on
YOU in this county; within twenty days il served OF
YOU IN this district and out Of this county, and
within forty days if served you in the state an6
out OF This district, in action commenced on tho
10Th day of July A. D. SCI, in said Court, to rccor
er the sum ii one thousand five bundled and ffts
Isl $50 OO) dollars, alleged iy laiIiii IN his
llent. 30 be due and owing him by YOU, eiendan:
npon certain prtmissor notes, made and executed
By you the said Defendant, together with intCrcs.
pursuant 10 the letter of said notes. And y0u are
hereby notified that If you fail to answer said com
laut o. hercindrec Plaintiff Will tahe judgment
against you therefor by default together with all
costs of suit, and also demaEd of the Couit such
other relief is prayed for in aintilts raid com
plant.
T~A-) In testimony whereof John S. Lambert
seal. Clerk of the isiIict Court, Aforesaid,
WI do hereui TO set my hand and impress
the seal Of said Court at oflicc, in the
City of Nevada, this 9th day Of Scptem.
Der A D. 1S6l.
JOHN s. LAMBt RT, Clerk
BY Jos. ROBERTS uty. Jr.
Ry order of Hon Niles searls Judge OF the -Four.
teenth Judicial strict, in and for the county ard
State aforesaid.
A true copy. Attest, .lN0. S LAblBERT, 9Th.
Hy Jos. koBERTs Jr. leputy.
J. Caldwell. ll'fs Attoznty. seB7-3n
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-31

TOBACCO IN BATrLE.-A returned member
of the Irish brigade relates the following in
cident that took place at the battle Of Lex
iuglon:
IN one company of over eighty men there
was great scarcity of pipes, aud the boys
had TO take turns, two or three smuklng the
same dilapidated dhudeen alternately. the
company was firing by volleys upon The
rebels at their inirenchments down on The
side hill; jim kept his pipe in hsmoulh aud
pulled away with great energy while he C.
loaded his muskrt. Pat. who was lighting
At his side, hadn't had a suoke.
Give us the pipe. Jim,' said Pat.
"Wait bit, raid jim. "ye havu't carnt
yer tohacker yet" aud Jim pulled aud
bla1ed away.
SO did Pat. and as the smoke rolled up
between friends and foes, he begged again
for the pipe. But Jim still chung to his lux
urious weed. Presently bullet whisled
by aud Knocked the pipe out Of Jim's mouth
demollShing 1t. Pat witnessed the calas.
trophe. aud sat down on the ground in des.
pair. The Lieutenant seeing him, inquired
what he was doing there.
"Failh. sir, the inimy's broke Jim's dhu
deem intirelY, aud there isn't another Que
il the company" Aud the soldier resumed
his place in the ranks with look of uuut-
torable disgust at having 20 fight without
his accustomed smoke.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-31
Number 5l.l
A N ORDINANCE Thinning TTTF CON-

"A eu,ation Of the City Marshal and Policemen
The Trustees Of the City OF Nevada do ordain a.
follows
SECTION ]. The City Marshal shall receive as full
compensation fur his services the sum ofoue hun.
dred dollars month he paid ont theC City Treasu.
n.y. He shall also receive frr his services as Cullec-
tor fifteen Uer centum on all monies collected ON nc
count ofpoll and rad taxes. and FIVE cr centum on
the amount collected by him account Of other
city revenues; viii h Ter centare he is authorized
20 retain outol the amount collected.
SIC. >, Policemen shall receive MS CONFORMATION
for their services the sum Of ninety dollars month
10 be paid out OF the City Treasury as other demands
against the City.
SIC. g. For every arrest for violation Gf CITY Or.
Gnances the Marshal and Policemen shall be- emit.
tied 10 the same fees as are aloved ConsiaIics in
similar cases when the same shall be made ONT AZ
the persons arrested.
sEc This Ordinance 10 takeofect andhein force
lron and ailer The frst day Of May A. D. 1861
Passed April 4th 1861
JOHN WILLIAMS President.
l. II. hulfE' Nltih' ap6
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-31

BoURCAuLT IN PARIs.-D. Bouricault is in
Paris, where the "Coleen Bawn'' is about
to be produced at the Ambigu Theater. His
visit probably was to hasten the scenic
preparations which contain extraordinary
effects, qnite new TO the Paris public. The
history of this piece would be curious; it
has been equally successful in America. and
in England, Ireland aud Scotland. The sums
stated u the papers to have been realized
by the writer are immense.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-31
Number 5t.l
INuWDer 81.
An ORDINANCE. Providing for the
u c.,relrnrti inn n 4 lido -mnlk nl inc Alrnlt

AN ORDINANCE, Providing for the
~ construction sidewalk on inc street.
The Trustees ofhe city # NaodG c'doin as fHous:
sECTiov J. II Sian le The duty Of the rrorrrt,
holders on the westerly side Of Pine street between
Commercial and Broad streets. or het,ne tie .5il
Gay Of Scliember. lSCl. TO construct side.wa. IN
front of their ioIcrty.
SFC. ?. Said sidewalk shall be Of uniform width
not less than four feet. and hall be constructed IN
der the direction Of the City Marshal.
SIC. 3. Should any property holder on Zine street
between the teimin specified in the first section Of
thi' Ordinance. neglect refuse to construct the
side walk in front Of bis her property as required
II shall be the duty Of the Marshal 10 let out CON
tract fer having the work done. and the Ilcler v
along the line thereof shall be held responsible for
the reasonable expense Of the same
Passed Angus; 9th, 1861. CHAS. KINT
H. II. FLAGG tlerk. President