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The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-01-08

THE Sons OF MARYLAND IN PHILADELPHIA.-In
pursuance of published call, about one hundred
persons, natives of the State of Maryland, assem-
bed at the American Hotel, Philadelphia, on Sat
urday evening last, for the purpose of adopting
resolutions in reference to the national crisis
Resolutions were adopted approving the Crittenden
compromise. After the adoption of the resolutions
mentioned, the following were presented, and also
adopted:
there among the citizens of Philadelphia and vicinity
many natives of the State of Marylan and whereas
believe that of Maryland forget the glo
rious associations that connected with the of
his native State in the history of these United States.
And whereas it is desirable that natives of such gal
liant, patriotic and hosptable State should cultivate
acquaintance with each other; therefore,
Resolved. That a committee of five persons be appointed
from this meeting to make for forming
association of the natives of Maryland who reside in
this city vicinity, which association shall hold
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-01-08

WAIVE,
and every description Of
GOODS
For family purposes,
usually kept in store of this character which are
of-ring
PRICES TO SUIT TIE TIMES.
Purchasers will find it to their advantage to give us
call before supplying themselves the inducements which
We cffzr are worthy of their attention.
SYLVESTER & HOPKINS
House Furnishing Store,
jas eotf No Hanover Ct
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-01-08

IMPORTANT TO HoUsEKEEPERs.
To know that they money by purchasing oY5
already saved and Split, at Office ofCity Steam fire.
Mill,
10. NORfR STREET
mt JAMES z. JOHNSGS
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1861-07-23
Trial of Sharp-ShCoters.

! We crossed the lake yesterday afternoon to
witness the trial of sharp shooters. which took
place near the edge rf the marsh between the
railroad and the Water Cure. Some Is or 20
men entered their names for tie war, W hich
was The condition OF putting them on trial
Gen. ttlty WAS ON the ground surerinter ding
the matter. with two heavy, telescopes sight
Ell rifles, such are designed to be used in
the >harp-shootIug service.
The test for The day was 10 put three sue
ces~lvc shots within nine inch ring. at 900
yards distance. Every man We unaerS, and
who entered the list. fulfilled the cobdItious
with the guns To be used In the service aud
some Of them pat their three shots within au
inch aud half OF the centre
& With ordinary rifles tins would be great
shooting, but with such guus as arc prepared
+ i"f lhla service, man would be n poor shot
indeed. who could not make & pretty fair
show with Que OF them They are lulde of
cast steel and weigh about Is pounds with a
telescope sight 10y which The bal! hole can
lie EguIohed ii"ru one that has been
plugged, al the distance Of eco wards. The
I,>t = also arranged to steady both euds OF
the rife.
Tie mode OF testing craftsmanship. one
would suppose 10 be very imperfect fur war
purposes tut We understand that tins kind
Of service IS not designed 1or skir,nisltcs or
open field service. The shagp-shooter~ occ,,-
~ trenches and shoot AT rest and their prlu-
cpal business Is "a pick Of artillery men at
The batierieria> aud aId in silenclng them
4 one such comi iauy would easily silence "A hat :
terry, or delay II, operations till cavalry could
siuIIn and capture II.
y by stander. not understanding the nature
81 tins KIND oi service, on Witnessing the ar
rangcmenis, remarked that he supposed they
calculated To tie the seceSSl"plsts up t" a tree,
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1861-07-23
Contlscation of Rebel PROPERTY.

Senator " Nllson has introduced into the
Senate bill providing Tor taking possession
OF personal property in the Rebel States hv
general officers OF the army. So far as need
ed Tor the support or and OF the i.oops il will
oe so used but other articles. such "a cotton
VIII ne soiu in home or foreign markets and
converted into cash For everything SO taken
certIheates VIII be given 10 the owner. with
"ot the power of transfer, to be paid at the
expiration OF the war 10 those holders who
nave been loyal TO the Government but 10 he
cohhscated IN cases where the proprietors
louSht on the side of the rebels or gave ma
teflai ald To the traitors. The bill is intended
mainly to operate on the cotton crop. Mules
ana wagons viii be want,d for the use of the
army as IL advances; cotton Is most inpor-
tant. as 1t can be converted into cold a. an
article OF commerce, and thus help defray
the current expenses of putting down tbs
wicked rebellion. One hundred Thousand
bales would net the Government $1,000 0Q0
alter deductIng all expenses loI transportation.
handling and commissions The growing
crop oida lar 10 be a reasonably good one
South Carolina car spare 1000 bales The
army would take great pleasure in collecting
thein iIom The arch traitors of the rattle snake
State.
As slaves are esteemed propcrty hy the laws
and customs of The Rebel Slates they would
the provisions of Senator Wilson's bill Many
tho sands of them could be coufscated to
great advantage TO the national army They
could be made exceedingly useful to tie.
troops as iaboreIs, as in handling baggage.
driving wagons, taking care of draft and sad
die animals, cooking aud preparing food,
pltchlng tents, packing up, digging ertrench-
Inents. telling and removing trees. and m ch
other hard and disagreeahle labor which SOL
20 ff narfa
valuable a. scouts and spies to ascertain the
whereabouts and movements of The enemy
Their services would be almost il.disrensabl,,
IN collecting the cotton which IL j. uroIosed
To conhscate They would know eEactlv
where TO tind II and understand 10 perfectio,,
the art of handling cotton bales. These
" contrahands would be willing workers.
Ihe lash would not be needed to stimulate
them to the perio. nance of the task assigned
them They would take hold and work for
Uncle Sam with willingness they never fit
IN t"llIng Tor Their rebel claimants What
disposition the Government may make Of # @
confscaie ed slaves. after thc war i over a,,I
the lnsnrrectI"n put down, is for The futur, Il
determine. One thing Is sure: they will u,,t
be returned 10 The possession of their traitur
TASK masters. Slave rroD"rty in slave States
that are At war with tbs L Union foi the suI,-
version oil the Govern lpeut can have no speci,l
sanciIty. Aud a loyal slave Is entitled 70
lnhnItely more respect and consideration IT
the hands "f Government than his rebel
master CHicaq0 Tri6,t7ec
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1861-07-23
Doings of the Privateers

Az last accounts there had been dispatched
ID search "t the two private eers OF JEFF; hi.
known to be roaming the oc can the first-cI.s,
stean frlSaIe Niagara, from Key West tLa
steam gunboat Crusader. in company WIN
the latter; one sloop-of- war, the VIpcenpos
and the Two revenue cutters Caleb Cnshi,,,
ana Morris, from Boston and three re,a,,,,7
cutters under command OF Commodore Hnu,~
aru' from this port The capture of one old
"tiS' "ii" one screw steamer of no particular
plF'enSi"ns 10 speed are tolerabiy certain.
found. Summing up the depredatinns ,L,,e
lar' We have the following list of can,rras
winch they have made, and the dIsndsitinn
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1861-07-23

TRIAL OF SHARP SHOOTERS The tri9l Of
me Candidates for the company of Sharn-
ohnoteIs proposed To be raised In this STATE
TOOK place on grounds across the Lake. near
'he water Cure, yesterday afternoon, under
me direction OF Adjutaut General Ullev and
C"P'aIh Alexander. Fifteen men entered
their names aS candidates, and all were ac
copied as competent to become members Of
the company Gen. Ctley informs us that
the candidates were all remarkably eyn4rt
shooters, and only want proper rifles To make
them efficient. Gen. Uuey himself las =
target rifle which is as near right as ANYTHING
can De. 1t weighs about eighteen pounds.
and has telescope sight. THIS rifle was
used by SIX ditlereut men Yesterday, three
shots apiece. At trrry-two rods distance. and
the tarthcst shot from the center, of the whole
eighteen. was two AM oue-haf inches This
IS good shooting with Il strange rifle. and
proves IL only the skill Of the ma, k>men
hut the excellence Of the rifle Gen. Utipv
says he could pick off man at half a mile
with but little dttlicultv
There will no difficulty in getting np
this company Of SAarp-Shootcrs. and il may
prove at immense service Naiison .Jo,DnnL
2ON instant
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1861-07-23

AN Awful FCrURE a man named William
d. hInGIn. wh" had committed a most afro
clons murder IN Michigan short time since.
ana been convicted Of the crime was SEN
fenced To the state Prison tor life Last
week he entered hIs dreary abode-a solitary.
dark cell, with but small, dim light from
ahoVe' there 10 re".aiu as long as if. lasts
never 10 be permitted to have word Of con-
verealon with any human being - never to
write word 10. nor hear frum hls family or
any hdiHld"i'I-nerer To ku"" anything ttat
occurs III the world outsjdc-huvifg uo;hino
10 divert his uind heucef,r;h. ~ long =. Int,
shall last, from reticcfion upon the awful
crime le c"n.hIffe,i AMI iF~ terrible rcirIbu-
I"n- lie entered his dismal cell with a re-
alizati"n Of hls cnnditjou, and with scarcely
suincient strength To maur;iu an erect POSI-
tI"n. C"aid death come III any shape to n
mlnd capable OF fulIy approaching lis ap-
rroach i could not be more. horrible tI,ap that
Just described
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1861-07-23

WAR THE Flag OF TRrcE BnouGur.- The
New ok Iribu5te tells what The Iae tl;ls, of
truce, carried ty Col. Iay Ior, covered. Per-
maps what II SAYS may he true 1t !, as fol-
lows The New York Dog BooG and the
Richmond Enquirer are the first journal,
which Iutorm tne public as 10 the real pnr-
port "t the dispatches winch the rebes lieut..
Col Taylor delivered under a flav Of truce
We undeTsta nj. and we see no reason for con-
ceaiing X any longer, that. (as these sheets
ln;Imale,) the flag covered !, !ong argument
on the snhlect OF prsva;eeriug. and threat Of
retaliation - case the pirates OF the Savannah.
or any other vessel. were hung Toward The
end "f The d"ct meat there was some allusluu
l" a proposed exchange of prisoners, but its
burden was piracy.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1861-07-23

BILL TO DEFINE AND PUNISH CONSPIRACY -
ne i"lI"";ng Is the substance of Mr.. HIck-
man hlII " 10 define and punish conspiracy.
which passed The House bv a vote ui l33 10
q" Ii provides thai II two or more persons. .
WITHIN State or Territory OF the UnItei
States. shall conspire together 10 o.ertirou
or pni down or destroy by force. the govern =
men; % me United tates, or levy war against
me Ohited States or oppose by force The ;.u-
'h"rlfy OF the government. or bv force prevent.
hinder or delay the execution of any law. or
by force take and seize any papers or PROM
eTiy OF the United States against the viii ,r
contrary to the authority thereof, or bv force
"I intimidation or Otherwise prevent any ole
rom accepting or holding any office ot trl-t
or confidence, each and every Ierst3n 50 o.
lending shall be guilty of "a high cr!}n,, al 4
on conviction thereof. IN any count Of conf.-
'eht ao'h"ill ', shall be punished by :; iii { #
not less than five hundred dollars. ar be NJ
lftS"ntd' solitary or social. with or wlil.urt
hATd labor, as the court may determine e. fo- =
period q not less han six month, nor more
than SIX ! Years, or bv both fine and i..,Ir,.,r-
meht.- ChtcdgO Tribune
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1861-07-23

SOUTHERN MANCFACTUREs.-Mc Mcssrs. Mobiles,
OF Rome. Georgia are now busilv 81. ,,.t,,,.,i u,
manuiac'urng rhed cannon from Eo,..I
ni"uhtah ore for the Confederate States.
ne Confederate Government has contracted
VIII! them ior twfnty-seven field pieces. and
''l"hie H9e bullet press which viii Ia,u
"ut seventy balls per ruIuute. The NenI,i,,s
Arna'che says that the tir,t lot of Sou,i,..,,,
made powder was received from p.,..r.,
county Mississippi. over the Memlbls a,.d
harieston Rail Road. oh he 2lst uliin,o. Il
IS SAID 10 ne equal 20 any m;.de elsewhere.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1861-07-23

Inc Suhtie-, which has been tho ,,os, ,,,;
cnle'ons OF these cruisers. WIS formerly ,Lo
Marquis de la Habana. owned bv Mmsn''n '"'
ana cap Hred by the Saratoga. near Vera C,,,y
i"NinS peen carried 10 New Orleans for the
auJudlcation of her case, she was seized hy
thc coniederates and converted Iu,o . vess,I-
of-war 80 q ''0Nc4- :
~ appears that after achieving the canture
% 1'e0e haiI dozen anarmed and unsusn,ct- :
ing m"las>es dr"ghers, near The port Of Gien-
'"oE''9' "9l rs fhey We're emerging from il 10
'"I0"e '''e'r respective v"y ages, the privateer
i'"d exhausted all her coal, and was comnolIrd
10 enter The very port from which most of Tho
,'aSei' sailed. 10 tax III coal and water. 1t
- 'u"' seen now utterly he pleSs these free
o"oters wo id be with steamers wIthou, soma
P0F'' INTO which they could enter for sup
ply ct fuel. P
lhe Captain of the pirate Areo, Coxsetter
'oid capt rIheld, of tue John WeIch. that
there are arrangements along the whole South
erh coast by which signal lights are made 10
assist PrIvatecrs IN entering the yarjons
creeks with their prizes. This. howevor :.
doutttul-N J. Times lGth.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1861-07-23

'I'Nte banAing Once q /. II. Whittlesev)
CAPITAL. So ooo
1AFto drawn on the principal cities of H. i''.i,,i
9i htfopc,at usadelate rates 'i i-N
md ~ -, 44t t 4.S IN All points in Tho Uaited States.
on the citst towns of Greai Britain France AMI
a'elhahH Interest allowed ON time deposits
3 oIhce ifauf>. s. 81. to j T. II srter Nvv -
- 4. - IeI,N, res Z l. II. MKIrrLEStN. t.nsI.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1861-07-23

he ImVATEERING LAw-TLe INV under
'Ich me buccaneers Of The Trlraieer Sayau-
nan VIII he tried passed bv Cor0reS. ~,
APfn. l190 II declares that every cIriz.r, of
he C"Ited States who cnmu.i-. ai,v robbery
"f "c' "i hostility against the United State
'"H 'i' zen iherc"t. upon tie high -e;i~. =
|" oe deemed pirate, aud, on COZ, ic,ioIl, -
10 suffer death
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1861-07-23

CK"PS ~ Mourn CAROLINA The RALEIGH
Register says e Il is conceded By every body
that The crop Of wheat ,..t reup4d !, lie
nHest IN quaiity and quantity ever grown m
this state. Il = believed that enough has
been nada tins sea,un To supply the want. of
the Sia.c for two years. The uat crnp i also
more abundant, aud The prospect for a fine
corn cop Is Enthusiastically good.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1861-07-23
MOSES VI. STRONG

=" hK y neral Point. y sca..sin. Oace one loor
VS. "' thr Pre~hytrFisu Meeting House ia The
70 mes 'y oce1ped t tlty J-uli-r S,t,~ sr3
1.'e- NJ. f."NG eii Transact a, profession ,rs
s4S aleL ie may rs etaH-etr. in RAE counties of
-a"a. Ia Fakett Il, ttr,ut 81 l.ichft.6 Ia %
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1861-07-23
SAME ~ X. REESE.

/ IIoRHEl AT LAW, AND NOTARY Py-r1rr
ltouseyi.le. Iawa --uut, N5s pgrt ,,,a -
eten Iaia 10 Collecting ' ''''H-
Refer to Hon. t,. a. ltaSl,l,,, =, H.; ~, :
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1861-07-23

hEALEklA BOOKS. STATIONARY x WAIIPA-
'pef-NeN spafegs 4na ieiodiea>- anG 4 gen, a. II g
fenc Insurance o.. .! y Y. door ~ the =. :,
0fc-, High street, A tl.r&l Point, vi
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1861-07-23

s + i estimated that ther, are two
hundred millions of dollars in the Saving.
Banks OF the country
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1861-07-23
6 E1R(, W. cGFH.

E)ko!' r. anu gsccal Cesaiii>s Mercla dealer
Il. +. nrpot. Mineral oli.t 1o-45
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1861-07-23
dhc Sf(incral puint Gribune.

PUBLISHED EVERY TUESDAY AID FRIDAY MORNING.
II 1he Ola lag saloon. opposite the Iowa County
k'nk Niueral Point. Wis. Jy
5 l. l SS & 50 N .
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-02-02
FOREIGN ITEMS.

Letters from Syria, received at Boston,
state that new conspiracies have been dis
covered there, and another explosion of Mo-
hammedan fanaticism is feared. A plot bas
been discovered at Aleppo, and fourteen per-
sons have been arrested. 1t is evident that
if the European troops were Withdrawn, that
there would be no safety for Christians in the
land But the most important fact is that
the French Emperor refuses to withdraw his
army. =
An English icarsal discusses with edifying
gravity the suggestion of a Scotch gen.
tlen,an, resident in Mobile, to his correspon-
dent in Liverpool, that possibly, in the event
of friendly policy being adopted by Eog-
land towards the projected Southern Confed-
cracy, Prince of the Royal House Of Eng
land may yet be invited to sit upon South
ern throne.
The 4th of January was observed by the
Americans in Florence according to the Pres.
ident's suggestion as day of humiliatian and
prayer Divine service was performed by the
Rev. Dr.. Lyman, Of the Episcopal Church. of
Penna.. who is officiating among his country
men in Florence.
Florence Nightingale's health is in1prov-
ing, though she is still unable TO bear car
riage exercise She resides in the suburbs
of London.
The Prince of Wales will be initiated
this year in Freemasonry g4 ~ -n
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-02-02

DURIFY THE OD!-MeFFAT'S VEGE-
TABLE LIFE Pill L S AND PHOENIX
BITTERS.-The high and envied celebrity which
these pre-eminent Medicines have acquired for
their invaluable efficacy in all the Diseases which
they profess to cure, has rendered the usual prac-
tce Of putting not ony unnecessary, but unworthy
of them. In all cases of Asthma, Acute, and
Chronic Rheumatism, Affections of the Bladder
and Kidneys. Bilious Fevers and Liver Com
plants in the South and West, where these dis
eases prevail they will be found invaluable.
Planters, farmers, and others, who once use these
Medicines, will never afterwards be without them.
Bilious Cholic Serious Looscness Piles, Costive-
ness, Colds and Coughs, Cholie, Corrupt HuAorS,
Dropsies.
DYspErsIA.-No person with this distressing
disease, should delay using these Medicines i'm
mediately.
Eruptions of the Skin, Erysipelas, Flatulcncy.
FEVER AND AGUE.-For this scourgc OF the
Western country these Medicines will be found 4
safe, speedy and certain remedy. Other medicines
leave the system subject to return OF the dis
ease; cure by these medicines is permanent.
Try them. Be satisfied, and be cured.
Foulness of Complexion, General Debility. Gout,
Giddiness, Gravel, Headaches, of every kind, In
ward Fever, Intammatory Rheumatism, Impure
Blood, Jaundee, Loss of Appetite.
MERCuIIAL DisEASES.-Nevcr fails to cradl-
sooner than the most powerful preparation Of Sar-
saparilla.
Night Sweats, Nervous Debility, Nervous Com
plants, OF all kinds. Organic Affections.
PILEs.-The original proprietor Of these medi-
cines was cured of Piles of 35 years standing, by
the use of these Life Medicines alone.
Pains in tho Head, Side, Back, Limbs, Joints
and Organs.
RHEUMATIsM-Those affected with this terrible
disease; will be sure of relief by the Life Medi-
cincs.
Rush rBlood to the Head, ScurYy, Salt Rheum,
Swellings.
seroruIa, or Kings Evil in its worst forms. u
GERS ofevery description.
Worms Of all kinds are effectually expelled by
these medicines. Parents will do well to admins
ter them whenever their existence is suspected.
Relief will be certain.
THE LIFE PILLS AND PHGNIX BIT
TIERS purify the Blood, and thus remove all dis
ease from the system Prepared and sold by
DIR. WILLIAM 3. MOFFAT,
335 Broadway, cor of Anthony street, New York
For sale by all Druggists.
New York. jy Idly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-02-02
AUCTION SALES.
BY T. T. Observation-Disclosures
FISH WHARF FOR RENT AT PUBLIC AUC-

ON SATURDAY, THE Cru OF FEBRUARY, AT
~ IL O'clock, M, in front Of the Mayors Office,
will be Rented at Public Auction, for the ensuing
Fishing Seas,n, commencing on the first day oil
March, and ending on the first day of June, 1861,
the property known as the FISH WHARF, and
bounded by Union street OH the West the north
line Of Oronoco street on the North, the River
Potomac on the East and the lire of Andrew j.
Fleming, esq on the South, excepting the three
lots leased to J.sT. Ballenger, Jas. Mclean, and
Samuel Beach, esqs fronting on Union street.
This property will be rented rs it now is, and
the renter will be required to furnish the lumber
for platforms sufficient TO accommodate the trade.
In renting this property, it must be distinctly
understood, that no privilege respecting the sale
Of Liquors thereon will be granted, inconsistent
with the laws on that subject, and that the usual
passage ways on the property must be kept free
and open. Rent to be paid-one third on the lst
of May; one third on the lsr of June, and one
third on the 1st of July.
Security for the prompt payment Of the rent at
maturity Of the obligation, to be given: deposit
of collateras, either in the bonds Of the State OF
Virginia, the Corporation of Alexandria, or other
securities satisfactory to the Committee, in char
acer and amount; and the obligation OF tho les
sees to provide for sale of such securities, upon
ten days notice after failure to pay the said rent.
A. W. EASTLACK,
jan 25--dtf Charm Com. on Public Property.
OHERIFF'S SALE OF FREE NEGROES
- On Ms4M dag Of february, 1S6l, (being Court
day,) / viii proceed to sell at Public Auction, IN
front of the Court House door, for cash, all FREE
NEGROES who have failed to pay their tax for the
years 1859 and 1860, in obedience to the order
of Court. Sale to commence ut II o'clock, a. u.
c. ". CASTLEMAN, Sheriff.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-02-02
MARSHALL HOUSE,
CORNER OF KING AND PITT STREETS
IL u

.. T.. Alexandria,, Va. .-..
N1HE SUBSCRIBER has taken lease of Eve
4 years on the above named house, and is now
prepared to receive, and entertain in true Virginia
style, his friends and the public generally. Hav.
ing had considerable experience>in the business,
and with competent assistants and attentive and
polite servants, fatter myself I can make the
sojourn of all who favor tho house, as pleasant as
at any Hotel in the State. Good Fare, Good Beds,
and Pleasant Rooms, guaranteed to all. A share
of the patronage of tho travelling public is aolic-
tied. .. ..... .... ...-.u
Ms5- PRICES MoDERATE.--Attached to the
house is q RESTAURANT and BAR ROOM,
where all the delicacies in season. and the best of
liquors. may always be had, and served in the
best manner JAMES W. JACKSON,
ian 1a-tf ma-r.sm~~~~ Proprietor.