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Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-12-11

For the Standard
THE CONNECTION OF THE R. AND d. RAIL
ROAD WITH THE N. c. CENTRAL ROAD.
Editor Of the NJ c. Standard:
know you to be native North Caronian And
everything that concerns the interest and welfare of
North-Carolina, concerns you Then, hear me for
my cause.
You are aware that President Davis, in his late
admirable message, recommended the construc
ton OF a connecting Railroad from Danve, Va,
to Grecnsborough, N. c. Now, as a stakeholder in
at Greensboro, lst because it would be tapping the
Central Road too high up, and result in cutting its
throat Are North-Carolinians, prepared to see
Road built by the Confederate government that will
ruin the Central Road? If they are, let the Dau-
citte, Va, connection be nade But secondly,
am opposed to the Danville and Greensboro con-
nectiOn not only because it taps the Central Road
% miles higher up than there is any necessity for
but because it IS at least II miles further than the
Road lately chartered by our State Legislature from
Barksdale's depot to the Company Shops | put it
to you, sir to say, passenger reach Richmond
II miles nearer cia the Shops and Milton, than by
the Danve route, it that is not the route the Road
ought to run? The saving to the Confederate Gov
eminent, If the war continues long, will pay the
cost Of building the Road! And look you at the
saving to the Central Road by tapping it at the
Shops instead Of at Greensboro'-22 miles higher
up! Isn't that worth considering? Will the stock
hulders-will North Carolinians-shut their ewes to
their o1M interest? If the Milton route (already
chartered is tile nearest, the best, md the most
contucice to the Central Roads interest," will it Je
rejected? For what purpose? The traveller can
save - miles of Railroad travel from Greensboro to
Richmond, cia the Shops and Milton, and our Gen.
trail Road can have the 6enett Of % miles more
travel-why put the traveller to an extra expense,
and loss Of tims-and why deny the Central Road
the advantage of % miles? pause for reply
But, sir, this is not all that may be cited in favor
of making the connection by the chartered route
from Milton to the Shops. II am not msrnform.
ed there is Railroad in contemplation from the
Shops to the Coal Feds Of Chatham. This would
give the Confederate government direct Railroad
line from Richmond to Fayetteville Let the Con-
federate government take this tact into consideration
and 70 to work and build this Road as well as the
Connection" -;
We were proceeding to build the Road from
Barksdales ola Milton to the Shops, when that mis-.
cradle old fool who disgraces the Presidential Chair
at Washington, thrust civil war upon US. At the
first blast of the bugle.notes of war; the Caswell
men laid down the Books for Railroad subscription,
and flew to arms. Hundreds of her noble SONS are
now in the field who have gone with theintent;on
of conquering peace, and returning to build this
Road for which they procured charter at the late
regular session of the last Legislature Let US have
it. for the reasons above hastily set forth.
s..-, 49,. CASWELL
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Roanoke, Martin County
For the Standard.

At a meeting held by the Raleigh Musical So
ciety," to determine the best manner of applying
the proceeds of the last Concert for the benefit Of
the North-Carolina sick and wounded soldiers it
Resol0ed, That the nett proceeds, one hundred and
ifty-three dollars, he divided equally among the
four SOLDIERS Relief Societies." under the man.
agement of the ladies' of Raleigh Nett amount of
each society, $35 IS. The Society would also &C.
knowledge with many thanks, the kindness and pa
triotie lberality Of W. ". Holden, ESQ.,, who fur
nished all the printing for the OCCASION gratis.
~ ~ .lsl 10 w. NJ. BLACK. Sec'v.
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North.Carolina Conference,


This body met in Louisburg on Wednesday last
Bishop Andrew did not arrive until Thursday. Rev.
Dr. Deems was chosen President pro tenn. The ses-
slon we learn, has been very harmonious and in
teresting one and adjourned on Monday last
The following action was had in the case of Rev.
Marble n. Taylor, whom our readers will recollect
to have figured somewhat VIGOROUSLY after the ia
king Of Fort Hatteras
On motion of Rev. William E. Pell, seconded by
Rev. DR.. Deems the following preamble and reso-
lutlons were unanimously adopted, without debats ::
WHEREAS, We have learned with surprise and re-
greet, both through the public press and general
rumor, that Rev. Marble N. Taylor, q member of
this body, stationed at Ilatteras during the past
year, did, after the late capture of Fort Hatteras
Jake the oath OF allegiance to the Government OF
Aoraham Lincoln, and has identified himself with
mat unmltigated despotisui, and thus become a
traitor to his Conference his State, and the South
ern Confederacy; and whereas it is now impossible
10 investigate the conduct Of said Taylor according
TO the forms OF our church. Therefore be it
Resotued, That the name of the said Marble n
Taylor be stricken from the roll Of the North Caro-
INA annual Conference Of the NJ T. Church, South.
hesoIred, That the action Of the Conference in
THIS case be published in all the papers of the State
The following were elected delegates to the Gen.
erai Conference to be held next April in New
Orleans:
l =, N. F. Reid, G. +. Deems, N. H. D. Wilson, d. B.
IL. Wychc WV 0 ~ ' =
+, Hsse're Delegates-WiIliam E. Peil and William
tl. Bobbitt.
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SOUTHERN MANUFACTURERS;

DROFESSOR DOHERTY, having been long engaged
in studying and teaching the theory and practice Of
Modern Chemistry in its application to the useful arts
and the improved methods Of manipulation in the
facture of many Of those important and necessary articles
Of universal consumption mnch repaired pre,eat n
the Confederate States is now prepared enter into part
cen capital and give their time to works If useful and
profitable indusry.l rs- r. 'iasi 40 .flas "a
PROFESSOR DoHERTY is occupied With his schooi-+New,
bern Academy-and spare bnt while day In the
week. but mornings and eveningsare also at his command
and he could direct and supe,ntend various important and
lucrative manufactures for example: SOFA: SospRSia
Lne-fom stone, mari shells; Snlphnric Acid Gun,
powder Starch Ink, &C. Prof Doberty also desires 10
right Of his approved Conca Bullet for soothe bore gns
N B. Where personal superntendencs and iustsuction
movement impossible full end explicit written in
structions be furnished at reasonable rates "a,
Apply to PROF. W. Il. DOHERTY, A. NJ.
Newbern, N, @.
December 10. 1851. .=.l ,>. q. 60-w2t.
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HEAD QUARTERS n. C. MILITIA, Y
Adjutant Generals 0f6ee,a y
- - '<A', 80 RALEIGH, Dec, 7th, leilx u

GENERAL ORDER No. 3. '.---,.,,, ,i,nl, thyns n
TINE FOLLOWING PERSONS WILL; BE- aEXEnPTi
All workmen in any factory engaged IN working for the
State making arms. lead powder, or III ship building
for the State Confederate States the necessary en-
ployees of Telegraph Express lines q Daily Prsse Esr
rymen and keepers Of Canal Locks State Officers and hoss
persons whose employment in the service Of the State is
inconsistent with their attendance militia drill aud per-
excused under the militia law. t'tzs ~ - ~
This order will not be understood excusinE any psss
son from militia duty when called upon {" epe ilyaon,
suppress insurecon from Regimental Brigade
drills and musters. t-- .'Es -
BY order Of the Commander.n.C ~ a'a'f T'
J. G. MARTIN, afl g, r.
Adjutant General.
December 10, 1861. ~ ''''' iR--4t,
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South CAROLINA TO StFrER.-Adjutant General
Thomas has sent instructions to General Sherman
at Port Royal, to seize all the cotton corn, rice and
crops of various sorts, within his reach; to use
what is necessary and of value for the subsistence
Of his troops, and to send the cotton to New York,
here to be sold for the benefit Of the Government
General Sherman is also directed to take the services
Of negroes not only to aid in gathering the crops,
but also in making Notifications. This news will
be received with lively satisfaction 1t the NORTH
New YorE Times, Nop. 20.
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az We surrender much of our space to-day to
the favors of our correspondents Particular atten-
ton is invited to the communication over the sigma
ture of Patriot" The very able and interesting
letter of our Newbern correspondent shall appear
as soon as we can make room for it.
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Confederate States Congress.

RICHMOND, Dec 6-Thomas A. Harris, from
Missouri appeared to-day and took bis seat in Con-
gress as member from that State .'Js t'-a' q .7-
The President return sid his approval the res.
olntion Of thanks to M4A sHh Polk and Brig. Gems
Pillow and Chatham, and the troops under their
command, for the victory at Belmont =
8 Messrs Cook and Priton, elected BY the Missouri
Legislature, were admitted to seats on the floor Of
Congress as Delegates at large from that State.
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HIGH POINT FEMALE SEMINARY.

HIGH FoaNS, N q. - * ~ ~
vGNHE SPRING SESSION, 1852, WILL BEGIN JAN.
Il UARY IL, with the corps of teachers that has
gwen general satisfaction heretofore The merits Of
the school, and the Usually oo charges for board and tut
tou induce us to hope for liberal patronage.
CHARGES FOR 90 Weeks .st'fE's9''!
Board exclusive of lights $40 Tuition including Latin
and French, SO to SIS; Piano or Guitar $sV. ,sf'
TERMS: i-'i .;
Forty dollars ia advances the remainder At the close Of
the session We furnish hooks peace prices for os
but stock Of stationery is exhausted Pupils sdms
any time and charged only for the time they rssin
20. Address, 9 -
- g. LANDER, A, ~, PraciSqi"
December TO- 1851. rfS.a't 81 5OAw8ipd =
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RAILROAD FROM MANASSAS TO Communicable
are informed that laborers are being hired through
the Quarterrnasters Office Of this city, for the im.
mediate construction of railroad from Manassas to
Centreve As it is estimated that the work will
require some months for its completion strong in
dcation is afforded Of the intention Of our forces to
winter in the region Of the Potomac We observe
that negroes are almost daily sent from Petersburg,
and the service of lot of some fifteen or twenty
were secured yesterday. General Johnston's orders
are very positive, and ask for many more than have
yet been sent to hm.-Erpress.
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For the Standard.
Boon HILL, Johnston Co., N. CT
December 8, 1851,
W W Holden. Es0-

". ". L07.,
DEAR SIR: The great scarcity of salt has caused
many experiments to be made to produce that ne
cessary article; the people in my county digging
up the dirt of their smoke houses, and dripping it
through straw and bundles Of sticks, after which
boil liquor down to salt Some have made from five
to fifteen bushels, in this way, for home consump-
ton. ,. t-.. ,-.7 -..
Take the dirt, put in clean barrel, after putting
small sticks at the bottom of the BARREL put wheat
rye or sedge straw upon the sticks, and then fill
the barrel with dirt taken from smoke house, after
being leached thoroughly, take the water and boil
down to salt which is just like the original Turks
Island In many old smoke-houses % bushels of
salt can be manufactured in this simple way, which
will supply the immediate wants of the family. A.
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AXIS! AXEs!f AXES!!I .AxES!?!!
Il NY PERSON HAVING OLD AXES WHICH CAN
IA be worked over will find sale for them this depart
ment .--. = ..f... a.. -. n - E5E,I Yt,t
The must be delivered TO SYLVESTER SMITH,
Esq. who will give receipts for Them, which receipts will
be cashed on presentation at this office -.
J. DEVEREUX. y 81 al''
....-s. 49, ,-a.,-3.. O. NJ. Office' '5-"..'
-.., Raleigh, N. G.
December 10, 1861. -s lU6-lt.y
Es- The Salisbury Waterman HiIlsboro' Recorder,
Fayetteville Observer. Charlotte Democrat, and Whining
Ton Journal copy time and send bills Standard Office
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BRowNLow AREsrED.-W. G.. Brownlow, of the
Whig was arrested in Knoxville, on the 9Th, on
the charge of treason, and lodged in Jail.
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SALE OF PORK AND CORN.

AS ADMINISTRATOR UPON THE ESTATE OF
soth Of December, at the late residence If the deceased
about 90 miles west of Rale,gh upon the Rad eading
Chapel Hill, will expose to public sale to the highest
bidder about hundred barrels of Corn and some four
thousand weight Of Pork-ulrm the hoof ei-i'; 80
TtRxs:-Six months credit, upon bond With two up.
proved suretes. .+ A., s-.T5,t., --.ijt4lx Z
JOSIAH ATKINS.
Orange county, Dec. 8, 1851 l06-St. .
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GUANO.

CUANO. -,
IUST RECEIVED ON CONSIGNMENT A LARGE,
% supply Of EIcac California Gnano.
As fertilizers are becoming and high it would b
well for planters to lay in the Spring supply
JAMES N. TOWLES, Agt :
Farmers Hall, Dec 10, 1881. m ,lO6-g
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THE VIRGINIA CoNvENTIoN-The State Conven-
ton Of Virginia has at last concluded its work of
re-castng the Constitution of that State, and has
voted to submit It's work 20 the ratification re-
lection of the people on the second thursday in
March next Among other amendments, the men,
oers OF the House of Delegates are to be elected
annually, and the Legislature is to meet every year
instead OF blennially. We will publish in our next
asynopsis of the changes proposed. ..st
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BREASTPIN FOUND.

A THE LATE CONCERT. A BREASTPIN. TUS-
IA Can gold with ruby, found 1t Can be bad, by
being described, at Mr.. McKimmons Store. XIV ri
Raleigh, Dec. ., 1881. l0s-lt
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FEATHER BED

I'm STORE FINE LARGE FEATHER BED WITH
Bolster II not disguised Of privately, will be sod ut
auction first SALE =s'Se'' f'i -it"H
JAMES n. TOWLES, Agsh
December 10, 1851. IS .x,-.,ef- :. t.O6--g
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FRESH OYsT|
,sss5 REJECT
Raleigh, N. C., Nov. 5,
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81, 900 FRUIT TREES AND GRAPE VINES
FOR SALE. Ia b. Est I Z

$4,000 Gr.pe Vines, u
November u, 1851.
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LincOlnsS Message.

The Baltimore San Of the 4th contains a sum-
mary of Lincolns message to the federal Congress.
The Sun saws:
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DRILLING.

Sweet Amy ask'd with pleading eyes,
sDesr Chasiey teach me, will you,
The word I've heard your captain say
should so Ike to drill you!"
Swhat. little one, yvg take command.
Well, Amy, I'm quite willing.
In such company as yours
can't have too much drilling.
sStand over there, and sing out clear,
Like this, fSquad-Stand at ease"
ssOh, Charles, you'll wake papa up stairs,
Don't shout Ike that, dear, please"
ssI stand at ease, like this, you see!
And then need scarce to mention,
The next command You have to give
Is this one, STANDARDIZATION,
snow, Amy, smsrtly, after me,
you're sure, dear. it don't bore YOU'D
Forward-quick march-halt---front-ngh'
dress!
There, now, Pm close before you.
"Preseut arms-weN, It does look odd,
You don't believe I'D trife:
We hold our arms out Just like this,
In drill without the rifle.
Snow, saw, Salute your officer"
HOh, Charles, for shame, how can you7
/ thought that you were at some trick,
You horrid, cheating man, YOU" N
Charles "ordered arms" without command
She smooth'd her rumpled hair,
And pouted, frown'd, and blush'd, and then
Said sotly-"As you were"
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REBEL MOVEMENTS AND RUMoRs.-
The telegraphic correspondent at Wash
ington Of the New York Times advised
that paper as follows on Friday:
There was a rumor this morning that
the rebels had crossed the river at Lees
burg, but the statement is not true, the
rebels nc. yet having occupied any point
on this side of the river. There is no
doubt that the rebels have fallen back
nearly to Centerville, and that they are
drawing off their men from the vicinity
of the Capital, probably towards Lees
burg. They have several objects in
doing this. First. it is certain that their
reliable sources ofinformation have been
cut off, and that they have now no in
fallible reports of the numbers, condi-
ton, and purposes Of our troops. Sew
eral hasiy movements lately made by
them show conclusively that they have
been uncertain as to the movements OF
our troops, or had been misguided.
Then there is much sickness among
them, and they have been forced to
disperse over the country in order to
prevent the decentralization oftheir forces
BY the dlscouragement which much sick
ness invariably endangers. They also
lack medical attendance, and have to
rely much on the village doctors. and
so they send small commands through
the country. A third cause for their
dispensing is the fact that they must
keep back to the railroads TO obtain sup
plies. There is literally nothing left
this side Of Manassas, and nothing there
except what the railroad brings. They
have very little means of transport ex-
cept by rail, and therefore cannot oc-
cupy the country Immediately in front
of Washington. 1t is probable, as 1
said, that they will 60 mostly towards
Leesburg, as they are fearful Banks's
column will drop in there some..', day,
and by quick march cut of their con-
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WOULD your

Baby growing on your knee,
While you sing some little ditty, q
Pulls your hair or thumbs your "ee,"
Would you think it wasn't pretty?
Tell me, could you?
If you owned ''the baby" would you?
Wife, with her arms about your neck,
Says you look just like the baby;
Wants some cash TO make "spec,"
And you would refuse her-may be-
Could you? should youf
If you owned ''the woman" would youi
Little labor, little strife,
Little care and little cot,
Would you sigh for single life7
Would you murmur at your lot?
Tell me, would you?
If you owned "the cottage" would your
Health and little children fair,
Wife to meet you at the door,
Fond hearts throbbing for you there;
Tell me, would you ask for more7
Should you7 could you7
If you owned "the ready" would you?
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nection with Western Virginia, via
Strashurp aud Winchester.

SMALL TREAsuRr NorEs.-The first
lot Of United States Treasury notes Of
small denominations, redeemsble. on
demand. in specie, have been received
by the Department at Washington. and
viii be ready for employment in a few
days. The denominations ofthese notes
are FIVE, ten and twenty dollars. and the
whole amount of the issue authorized is
fifty millions. 1t is understood that the
Secretary ofthe Treasury will avail him
self, for the pressnt. to only limited
extent, of the privilege of issuing these
notes, and as they will be made redeem
able at convenient points. they will afford
a most desirable currency, and, while
they will obviate the inconvenience and
risk Of the transportation Of coin between
certain points, it is probable that por-
tion at least will pass freely. from hand
to hand, without being presented for re-
demption.
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SLAVERY A DIVINE INsrIrUrIoN.-

SLAVERY A DIVINE INsrIrUTroN.-
About twenty-five years ago, the Pres
byterian Church in the States of South
Carolina and Georgia published the fol-
lowing, as their deliberate opinion con-
cerning the moral and social influence
of slavery:
"The influence of the negroes upon
the moral and religious interests of the
whites is destructive in the extreme.
We cannot go into detail. 1t is unne-
cessary. We make our appeal to uni
yersal experience. We are chained TO
a putrid carcass. II sickens and destroys
as. We have millstoRe about the neck
Of our society, to sink us deep in the sea
Of vice. Our children are corrupted
from their infancy; nor can we prevent
it. Many an anxious parent, like the
missionaries in foreign lands, wishes
that his children could be brought up
beyond the influence of the depraved
heathen. Nor is this influence confined
to mere childhood. II that were all it
would be tremendous. But it follows
US into youth, manhood, and old age.
In all our intercourse with them, (the
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slaves, we are undergoing q process Of
intellectual and moral deterioration,
and it requires almost superhuman ef-
forts to maintain high standing either
for intelligence or piety."
Such language as the above would
now be reasonable in those States;
and various Doctors of Southern Di-
vinity are now essaying to prove slavery
a Divine Institution. Verify, such a
body of divinity needs doctoriDg; it is
the cotton-gin system of divinity.
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R"In my time, Miss" said a stern
aunt, "the men looked at the women's
faces instead of their ancles." "Ah!
but my dear aunt" retorted the young
lady, "you see the world has improved,
and is more civilized than it used to be.
1t looks more to the understanding"
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Farm for Sale.

T WISH to sell my farm, consisting of $50
i acres. in Raceoon township, Gallia county,
Ohio. will sell all together or in separate
lots, to suit purchasers. The land is well
watered and timbered; lays well suitable for
tilling or grazing. Terms reasonable. For
further information inquire of Thomas Evans,
CentrevIlle, or Of the undersigned, at Wilkes
vile, Ohio. THEOPHILUS JONES.
Feb. =, 1861.
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To SaddIers, Harness Ma.
kers, and Carriage
Manufacturers.

WE have complete line of Saddlery
w Hardware, Saddle Trees, Carriage
Bits, Patent Leather. Dash Leather, Enamel
ed Leather, Hog Skin Seating, Pad Skins,
Saddle Plush, Enameled Duck, Drill, and
Muslin. All ofwhich We will sell at the low
est figures.
THOS. HALLIDAY & CO.,
Hardware Dealers.
May "a, 1860.
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Tobacco.

Bright Pounds, various qualities;
Dark Sweet Pounds;
Half Pounds, Bright and Dark;
For sale low TO suit the times
d. 8. FORD 4 BRO.
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Cooper Tools.

WE have every variety of Cooper Tools
w suitable for this market, which we will
sell at lowest prices, at
THOS. HALLIDAY 4 CO.'S
May "a, 1860. Hardware Store.
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B A N K ! N G
AND
EXCHANGE BUSINESS,

THE subscriber continues to receive deposites
l on time, or to be repaid on call.
Discounts Drafts, Bills of Exchange, or
notes Of hand
Draws Checks on any point in the United
States.
Furnishes Bills Of Exchange on the prinei-
pal commercial cities in EuroDe.
Makes collections in any part Of the United
States or Europe.
BUYS and sells Gold, Silver, uncurent notes,
Land Warrants, County and Corporation Or
ders.
Pays interest on time deposites as follows:
On deposites at months, at the rate Of 3
per cent. per year.
On deposites at 6 months, at the rate of 4
per cent. per year.
On deposites at 9 months, at the rate of
per cent. per year.
On deposites at ~ months, at the rate of s
per cent. per year.
N. B.-Ofice hours from A. NJ. to ~ NJ,
and from to P. NJ.
April I, Is59-tf.