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The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-27

Among the men we have heard named for tie
command Of the 3D. Regiment the Hon. lamp
den Cuts of this village, formerly of Hartland)
is probably as well qualified by experience III
the militia, and By careful study Of military tao
tics as any one in the State who has moi scen
considerable service in the amy. He is gen
tleman of culture and has devoted mach ntten-
ton to military matters, having served many
years in nearly all the grades of military service
If civilian is to be appointed we know of no
one who can furnish better testimonials OF ahili-
ty and experience, Phenir.
We have been shown letter from eminent
military authority,--a gentleman acquainted
with Mr.. Cutts,-which fully warrants the
above commendatory notice Of the Phaair,
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-27
The Cd Vermont Regiment in New York

The Regiment reached New York yesterday
morning, as our dispatches stated, and were met
at the foot Of Canal street by the Committee of
Vermonters.
The Chairman Of the Committee, Major John
A. Pullen, on behalf of the " Sons Of Yer
MONT welcomed the Regiment to the Empire
city in a patriotic speech, which was responded
to by Colonel Whiting.
The command was thereupon formed in l,ne
and preceded by the Committee, was escorted to
the Park barracks, where the Regiment received
morning rations.
At two o'clock the Regiment was formed in
front of the City Hall, and E. D. Culver of
Brooklyn presented the Regiment, on behalf of
tho residents of Vermont, with rcgimontal
standard. Senator Solomon Foot, of Vermont,
replied to the presentation in an eloquent and
patriotic manner on behalf of Colonel Whiting
The banner is fine piece of workmanship
1t is made of double blue silk. trimmed with
yellow silk fringe. On either side is an Ameri-
can shield, on the right of which is the Amerl-
can flag, while on the left appears the coat of
arms of the Green Mountain State
On a scroll above the shield, in gilt letters,
il the following inscription g Second regiment
Vermont volunteers Underneath the motto
of the state, {" Freedom and Unity" The
shield is surmounted by a bucks head. The
staff is made of hickory, tipped with spear
head, from which the red, white and blue cords
and tassels are suspended. On the centre of the
silver plate, bearing a suitable inscription
Free Press
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-27

a dispatch to the World says the capitol is
now ready for occupation. The injury to the
building by the soldiers does not exceed $3.50.
The majority for Union in East Tennessee is
from twenty to twenty FIVE thousand. The ad :
journed Union Convention Of East Tennessee
meets on Monday, the 18th, Thomas A. r. Mel.
son, President at Grecnvile.
The Memphis Avalanche learns that an ex-
press arrived at Madison Sunday, stating that
the Federal troops were about to take Bloom
field near the border. The citizens of Chalk
Bluff called on the Governor for aid to repel the
invaders.
Our Postmaster has been directed to forward
letters from the South to loyal States, after re-
moving the postage stamps, but to send foreign
papers upon which prepayment is compulsory
to the dead letter office.
1t is reported that the President will repudi
ate General Mcclellan treaty of alliance with
Governor Magofin.
The New York Fire Zouaves, encneampedaar
Alexandria, have been unning Il mill, where
they found large quantity of wheat. They
proved themselves good millers.
Tornado IN ILLINoIs.-On the 10Th inst. q
terrible tornado swept over Champaign county
Ill. A correspondent Of the Chicago Tribune
says that after the gale there came hailstorm
which converted imTense crops of ripening
wheat and waving corn into barren waste
There are many farms in the vicinity of Cham.
paign City upon which there is not now green
leaf or blade of grass left. Wheat oats, bar.
ley and rye are entirely ruined. Five persons
were reported to be killed, and others wounded
Gentlemen from Georgia represent that a
strong Union feeling prevails in tha5 State, sup
pressed only from the fear of the consequences
of ,utterance. IL. Many people earnestly hope that
a reconstruction of the Union will be effected
The River Wabash il thoroughly blockaded
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-27

Senator Collamer Of Vermont is in Washing
ton by special invitation of members of tn,
Cabinet, for consultation in shaping the policy
of the coming session of Congress.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-27


George P. Kane, Marshal of Police, was ar
rested at his house by order OF Gen. Banks,
and conveyed to Fort McHenry where he is now
aprisoner.
FORTRESS MONROE, June 26.
A refugee from Richmond yesterday says
worse than Roman inquisitlon prevails in
Virginia 1t is the standing order that no one
DO permitted to leave the country. Governor
Letcher is completely overruled by jeff Davis
and Beauregard, and even his patriotism is
called in question by the Rebels.
Lynch, refugee from Norfolk, picked up
by the Quaker City, confirms the previous in
formation that there are about 200 troops at
Norfolk, $500 this side Of the city, and 1900 at
Portsmouth, all busy on Notifications. He
knows nothing about the condition of affairs at
Craney Island or Sewall's Point. Fruit and
vegetables are cheap at Norfolk, but -four is
scare, and all articles usually imported bring
very high prices.
w ARLINGTON, June q.
learn from high authority that if the Rebels
should offer to compromise and settle the mat
ter at the present time in any other way than
by throwing down their arms and dispensing in
accordance with tho terms Of the first proclama-
ton of the President, such proposition would
neither be received or considered.
There is probably no truth in the rumor pub
lished in the morning papers Of fight between
the Alexandria, Va, Home Guards and the
Government troops outside of Alexandria.
The Second Vermont and also a Minnesota
Regiment arrived yesterday, Some of the N ] :.
LIST Regiment attacked Eurich's restaurant last
night. A fight followed. Shots were fired, and
the interior of the building and contents were
demolished. Rum was the cause
BALTIMORE, June 81.
Gen. Banks has issued proclamation naming
John R. Kinley, of Maryland, Provost Marshal
superceding also the powers of the Police Com.
missoners. Kinley is to exercise supreme con-
troll over the Department., until some known
loyal citizen is appointed to act as Marshal. -
There was considerable excitement occasioncd by
the arrest of Marshal Kane. The Union men
are pleased. The Plug Uglies are Indignant.
Col. Kinley, Provost Marshal waited on the
Mayor and Police Commissioners. The latter
asked time to consider, but Kinley renlied that
his orders were imperative, and proceeded to
the Marshal's Office, taking possession.
The Commissioners then directed the officers
toobey the military authorities, and declared
their intention to prepare protest against this
action Of the Government. @ea
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-03-06
Proceedings of the Board Of Trustees

MAYORS OFFICE M4RCHl 1871
At regular meeting of the mayor and trustees 9
the city of Shreveport, in legal assembly convened ~
following members were present, viz: 5Onas k99er
mayor; G. r. Griswold, W. P. Winans, Il. lal{ v
H. Dashiell and f n. Waldran trustees. I1ePpa5
a quorum present, the board was called 10 oFde !.
proceeded to business. The minutes Of the las a"
ing were read and approved.
On motion, the tFeasurers reports for the IhoHl1~
August September, October, November, pvegI9
and January, were received. A+
On motion, the collectors reports tor toe no ~
August, September, October, November aaa p8'~
Der, were received
The board then proceeded to cancel tie alo-a. ,
Sc, 1877 II in script which was burned ID 'at t''''s
of the board. ,t,E
An account of J. w Jones, as attorne! a. Ill., =.
$40, in suit of mayorand trustees vs.. j. loeAisH
on motion, rejected. hS
The account of I. +. Beale, city attorney !"
was allowed. i,k
Account of "South- Western" for printing t Ga7
blanks, &c, was referred to the committee oas- .r
The wharf committee asked further 'iiDs ".
on the account of II. Hunsicker A.r 4
On motion, w. II, Dashiell was added y y
committee, in place Of s. g Head. s,,hre
An account Of r. A. Cutlif, Tor SLV"'
to the committee on claims. ,t,tbecgg
Fee bills Of w. G. Kerley, was reieffea y
mittee on claims. = h noBts
Three accounts of the Gas company lof . ~ 4 nj
Of December, January and February ior s'0s
allowed. Z ,,om;,tees
The mayor appointed the following 'O-'''
regard to gas. ,os.oa to drasa1
On motion II. J. G. Battle be reqaes'eG = se etyd
frame market laws for the market mouse , ~
Shreveport to be offered at next re5uI' sre
After which the following ordinances WIZ :
ced and adopted: a,.ror AID 81
No. l. Be it ordained, &c, by the h =, ...somb1c
tees of the city of Shreveport in le5s 80 sor cent
yened, that the city attorney be atoaFu
all sums collected by him. 4 tbataFg
No. 9 And be it further ordallea ~, ts q
of the financial distress of Qua e2il y Ioaisan q
passed by the legislature of the State q sratpg
proved March q, 1860, relative to ana ~ Il s6
collection of municipal taxes in the yp and sR
port be. ana the same is hereby suspengT5 sr 1851
Grafton deferred until the I'd Monaa! - ron and is
And be it further ordained, &e 'a aa,rsy suaa5
this date, che mayor and trustees eDl |, The df
person to Ight and clean the lamps - = ronnas
Shreveport, and that the mayor apP Sal irb eonP
10 er,ploy such person, and that the t' he nsT
he requested to but up lamp in front = T,t ot
/ office. and remove the meter from ~
She mayors office. - Friday nfI' n
The board then adjourned ah'h
/ O'Clock P. NJ. paREs0N, sateh
Fl HrYsfeKER. elk pro TEN.
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Consignees Of Marehandiaa- - e

At HoaceA d; Buchner's-W + sbsIss sallaoats
ihsTs H HeB Rsl a1, Harris o .1n
Rev 7 Here's; Leonard r w Goodwin, NJ y Ragslat
Harris Il Jones; A " 0 Hicks ms Ms. Lazy q
Jones & Go; Mrs D Akin; ] + Hnf P Rssi "
II w Racquet; G w King; A NJ Jeg,j,isS tter;; d
w I Ball; J Pace; w II Hudgns. 1 !, a Brian
Truit; Steamer 7 . Bonford; L Bat1 p Ai8S \
Dir G G Bates; ] G jones' f II Rhoa ..,s', Gles
G P Provost; E \ Edwards. Person M. = lales
Wilcox; S Hall; Alonzo Flournoy. ~ 70 In
At simpsons d Calhoufs.-F + Nun Fio5faoy s.
erett; James Coats; Bowles Fisher H. oga h
D Dickson Il Boozeman; Aaron d. D..ts 4 Colier
Scott NJ Ford; f g Powell W Te psaii2 Us 2
ney; r G Boney; I Scogins; Mrs PS's li n b.
G Fulliloye; P HSteefon NJ Tru, q Il n I; JIG
Watson, Cook & Co; Mrs Z crogde4 s5s
sooy; Fl Hard1ins; ] D Radd; R II H.. .siail goa
Scogins. 'esa'i G
at 4. II HtHG CoS.-W 4 Tbarn = ~
Shelton; + Ross; T j Todd & Bro d = ~ ny y
w Shelton; Smith, (Tyler;1 r. Smith Nus, 1'991 I,
Ter Mcclellan & Co; ) English; Il F ,i'i.l al-
Y0rborongh ds9
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-03-06

THE STATE RoAD.-We regret to learn thatimmense
damage has been done to this road in the neghboHood
Of Resaca Tton and Dalton and perhaps other points
above BY the recent heavy rains 1t is reported that
the of the 0stanaula baye snbmeFge the track
in some places, the depth Of five feet and that some
ofthe across the Chickamauga have been washed
awav There has been no train through from Chatfa-
noogs We, believe since last Friday. Dr. Lewis, the
superintendent and br. Granting, the master carpen-
ter with strong force are at the scenee Of disaster
and viii lose no time in repairing the damage 70 is
thought that some eight Or ten days viii yet eapse
however before trains will resume their regular
Atlanta American
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-03-06

The Star spanglcd Banner cannot remain buried
in forgefuness Some of the secessonists thus early
manitests their displeAsure at It's being inhumed The
Savannah (Ga) Republican in article upon the
vention Of the soceGns States now sitting at Mont
goarcgy Alabama, saFs:
'tWe hope the convention will now do another act in
keeping with what ha8 already come from their hands
They have revived thu government and constitution Of
THEN fathers let them aot that government
tile dishonored flag Of the heroes of other days-the
stars and srpes-and call upon the friends Of justice
aud equal rights, to rally around it. Those glorious
tunes too Hail Columbia and the Star Spangled Ban
et are ours and We Should wrest them from tongues
that dishenor and pottc thair soustirrng strains.
Alpthese come from e sout and we have never seen
the daY when we've bot willing to fight for our prop
eTty i'll them if need he, 1T Tile lannon's mouth"
The people will not suffer tile staEs and stripes TO trail
III the dust They know its bearers have marched to
the battlcfelds undeIits folds and eonquered-They
remember Kings moqhtsin, Bunker's bill Yorktown,
Lundy's lane, and Nev Orleans. Under that banner,
many Of our citizens marched with Gen Scott and
planted ii upon the eaatlcs Of Mcaico THEr mustlore
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-03-06

THE FLAG.-The committee Of the congress having in
charge the consideration of flag are receiving numer
Gus designs from various quarters Mr. Brooks Of Mis-
ssipp is strongly urging heretenton Of the stars and
stripes with notifications only as may be necessary
easily distinguish it from the old flag. He is right
That flag is ours BY much betterrght than the northern
people, and we do notintend to give up. Place the
southern cross in if you will but let that be surround
ed by the stars Of the confederated States in
the armament they bespangle the azure heavens around
thatloYely constellation and let the old thirteen stripes
remain in pledge Of nationality and in memory Of 70
Alexandria Democrat
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-03-06
[New Orleans. Delta.

THE TWO PREsIpENTs.-Davis and Lincoln were both
born in Kentucky in 1903 and 1909 respectively; both
left their native State in chdhoods days. one emigraed
north and the other SOUTH both served in the Indian
wars of the vest both commenced their political careers
about the same time being president electors in the
election Of 1874 Davis for Polk and Lincoln for Clay;
both elected cogress about the time 40 or 46
and were in the same year and almost the same day,
called to preside their respective governments
president Of United States the other president
Of the confederate States Of America. One the rock
upon which nation has split the other the cornerstone
of new republic. Montgomery Mail
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ELECTION MOTTO .

go TnG commissioners Of s .lsorse3 and in;fs.
of Caddo are hereby autao oiaa, nrecnctsa 4
49, to hold elections at the .a, of April nes,,
Parish, on Monday, the LIST day c % i ho I N
Associate Justice of the supreme also for 3 s
Louisiana for the 4th judicial Dls e;s;ng the Pag
the tenth Judicial District Rgar tie act e. I
act entitled a an a actrclatve to District c0'
March 18th 1860. IA close the issa5f
usual hours. and make due returns T4i N H0sS w
NAlbH+ -
=, Hf.ab 4 1871
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-03-06

We are authorised to announce JOHN T. HEAllr
Esq, as a candidate for district judge for The ldai
of the parishes of DeSoto, Gaddo andB2
sier. The election takes place in April.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-03-06

Nr 0tero, delegate from che territory of New Mex
ice, has information that the New Mexico legislature
has adopted resolRto calling territorial convention
to frame State constitution The election for delegates
to the convention will pkc place in May and the con
venton meets in June next The constitution is to be
submitted to the peope.fo ratification rejection in
September, at the regul+r election.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-03-06

4 RED RIYER.-It has for some years, been evident
that BY sure aad rapid process the connection be-
tween Red River and the Mississippi is being cut off
The effect OF the complete consummaon Of this pro-
cess now going on with extraordinary and alarming
rapdity will be 10 divert Red Riverinto the Achaalaya
which affords channel for its waters and compels it
flow to the gulf at Berwck's bay. Thus the whole OF
the immense and productive region lying in the valley
of Red River will suffer the embarrassment Of being
shut of from communication with its natural market
while New Orleans viii lose the rich trade which the
Red River country annually pours into her lap These
contingencies are not remote They will surely hap
penwithua few years if something be not done to OBJ
vate them. For some years past the connection be
tween Red River and the Mississippi has been growing
more and more precarious, TILL in the low water, it is
almost entirely lost In the high water season the vol
umn of which pous down the Achafalaya exceeds
the flow Of Red River US the Mississippi actually backs
up through old River that the current sets from in
stead of into the main stream The legislature has
several times taken this subject into consideration but
has adopted any plan for obvating the existing
evils and ayertng the theatened daster At the last
session resolution adopted ordering the board Of
public works to inquire into the subject and report to
the legislature. That body has reported that rees-
tablish and keep open the communication would
qure an outlay OF nearly two millions of dollars As
Vet there has not been shown any dspostonto respond
to the estimates Of the board to adopt its plans 1t
may be that in consideration of the present political
position of the State the legislature may think it unwise
to expend large amount for this object and GER
tainy this is a serious embarrassmentinc onsummatug
any plan involving draft upon the State treasury.
But the work can be done by private enterprise IN
der authority of the State and have doubt that with
fair charter granting fair and reasonable rates Of toll
a company, could be Immediately formed, and the re-
qusite amount Of money raised There is now orsoon
will be- before the legislature plan by Mr. Angomar
a wc-known engineer, which proposes to reestablish
and maintain the connection between Red River and
the Mississippi and at the same time keep open 5he
Atchafalaya That plan, if approved might be conf
ded to company to be chartered by the legislature.
At all events as something must be done in the matter
we hope the legislature viii not adjourn without acting
on it in some definite and defnitiye form.
New Orleans Delta
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-03-06
Shreveport Priaa.CnrranLt.

THIS report embraces actual sales made y,,.,j.,
CoTToN-M iddling, 7(0l04e 's'aa4sl
sUGAR-N. 0. brown, 7@loc. p Ii.
MoLAssEs-85 0374 cts n gall
FLouR-superhne, So oo@7 %; St Louleg, !.
Dbl. Y
PoRK1Mess, $22 oo@2f oo9 bbl.
BAcoS-Sides clear, 12@l5e; rib ed, l24al5e ,l..
ders, 9@l24e; sugar-eured hams, 16@l7 1T '-'''
LARD-16@l7-c. R tb.
CoFFEE-Rio, -@l4c, j9 IT,
sALr-Sl 95@l so p sack,
WHIskET-28@85c. p gall,
Om--Lard, 81 85@l 80 p gall
CASDLEs-Star, 23@25c. n ID.
CoRS-85@9ec. f9 bushel.
RopE-Io@l11e u ib.
NALs-S4 5o@5 IS F keg IRos-4taGc. at
BAGGING-Ky. l6@-ci India, l6g-e.
HIDEs-7@8c. ~ fb.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-03-06

SfaUiAL TAx-0Ur uaigbbor5 Of Mississippi are al
ready experiencing the benefits Of secession. At the
start of special taI df only fifty per cent is levied
but if they, well a. the property Of the other
seeding States, get through their career without hav
ing their taxes increased more than five hundred per
cent, they will come OFT wen indeed.
The following Is the circular Of the auditor Of pub
o accounts to the sheriff Of The respective counties in
regard 70 tle special ta7:
ITO The tax collector of ~ county-sif; Your at
tention ~ directed TO ahe incoscd ordinance to raise
means for the defence of the State The increase in
taxation takes effect pon the State tax Of the present
year You Will therefore, proceed at once te collect
the special tax Of fifty per from all payers on
real and personal property. Forms administrations in
relation the gesera assessment will he sent
from this office in dun time. Very respectfully
II. r. Burt, auditor.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-03-06

duel was fought recently On the Georgia and Flor
ida line, near DuneauFiHe, between Edwin Hart the
editor ofthe Tallahassee Sentinel, and gentleman BY
the name Of Coleman, when both parties killed
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-03-06

We learn from Tallahassee Florida that the egsla-
toreof that State adjourned on the 10th ult Before
adourning they elected senators to the southern con
gress bill authorship the issue of treasury notes
to Tie amount Of hlf million Of dollars, was passed
Il stay law was ALTO passed The State convention
will soon be rc-couIene1
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Steamboat Reeistas

AHRlFEb
rep, y. --hL,ee2omte, from New Cyia.s
& = Boniord, from ,tpifsIs
Texas, from JetfeFs,oDp S'teFsol,
Go-t Ieta, from JefTersa-
G Era No !, Z, from upper Rea
Glahtl IRA, from New 0rlooHntFet,
>tarot, Ggoantess, from New Oriesrg
LOUIS Dor, from New ~
yen zen. hodges, from New c 1Jesals
i T94 tsoolhSoni from New if5la m.
@'-~!p,eooto, from New 0rlear.
Starlight, FROM New (lrl Gus
Louis . Or, from fIufricarn,,as i,
3.-S7,5,arlight, from HurricahSsa A Ptl Biaii
tleta, from Jefferson T''''e biilif.
Gen. Hodges, from JcfFarsaa
+, DEPARTURES syn
Feb. 2T.-P. Il. Bonford, for Npy.o
tleta, for Jefferson, O',saas'
Doubloon, for New 0rl,s.
Grand Duke, for New orr
28-Texas, for New Orleans s'ns
Countess, for Hurricane p,.r
March l---Countess, for New Orlean ptai.
Era No; 4, for upper Red Rivo
Grand Era, for New 0rleans9 y
Homer, for New Orleans
Fleta, for jefferson.
2,-Gen. Hodges, for JefIers6r
Sallie Robinson, for JefFefso,t
Louis Dor, for Hurricane Ria
4, starlight, for Hurricane Ri ,aqA'
DeSoto, for New Orleans '"l
Louis Dor for New Orb,
F'leta. for Jefferson,
5.-Gen. Hodges, for New ga.
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The Louisville dongHal SAYS bill has passed both
houses Of the South Carolina legislature, declaring all
debts to the citizens of onsovehoding States null and
void If this be true, ID is certainly very unjust
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-03-06

Hon Grantley Berkeley has prepared for the press
volume made up from his letters written while in
this country last summer It ~ entitled The English
Sportsman ID the Western Prairesn
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KskB4Hs sHooTING MATcH.-F Four ladies ofSelma, Ala
Miss Jenny O. Miss Sally McIa Miss Y M and Miss A. c.
If few days since went out oil shooting match with
distance fifty yards. The first named won the
prize bT aking two centre shots. The poorest shot
was g ns 4ror tic centre The prize Was given BY
Tin Tagg3w gentlemen of Se4ss
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-03-06

THf New PosTAGF55 PL4N.A Geographic dispatch
to the New Orleans Crescent, dated Montgomery, 23d
ult states that tile postal bill adopted atoishes the
ranking privilege. 4he potnge On newspapers is to
bc doubled Letter postage Is to be increased to and
10 cents The posma+tcr general Immediately upon en-
terng Office will no doubt make considerable altera-
tons ii the local posi- offices and routes suppressing
many, and alterifg others In many cases daily
mail will be changed Into trt-weekly one; ri-weeky
into semi-weekly, etd We have always commended
that our rates Of post &c were entirely too low,
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-03-06

On the llth ult general Gushing made the closing
argument, in the suHre{ne court at Washington in the
celebrated case OF Mrs Gaines The lady present
and vas sensbly affected by e able and feeling argu-
ment ef her distinguished counsel