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The weekly Butte record., 1862-12-20
Legend OF the White Canoe.

In days Of Old, long before the deep so'it
OF the west were disturbed By white m
was the custom Of the Indian warriors 0
fores. 10 assemble at the great falls Of Ma
and offer human sacrifice to the Spirit
Falls. The Offering consisted Of 4 white
+ full Of ripe fruits and beautiful flowers
was padded over the terrible Falls
iairest girl that had Just arrived at Il
womanhood. II was counted en- hor
tribe TO whose lot it fell to make
sacrifice; and even the doomed maidc
it high compliment TO be selected
the white canoe on its hideous ezra
even in the stoical heart of the red
are feelings which cannot be sub
chords which snap if strained TOO Ii.
The only daughter Of chief of
Indians was chosen as a sacrifcial
the Spirit of Niagara. Her moth
slain by hostile tribe, and her ia
6ravest amongst the warriors his
seldom relaxed save 10 his bloomir
was now the only joy to which
earth. When the lot Of the doc
on his beloved daughter not q
rigid counteuance moved; in tn
dian endurance he crushed dow
which rent his bosom At tlengt
arrives; savage festivities and
prolonged until the shades
around, and the darkness Of
pail upon the wild funeral fea
But the pale beams of the
a mystic light upon the dark
and higher she rises in the
the foam and the mists from
CLEAN with a soft and siIye
thunders into the dark ably
in a calm repose; the Que
to kiss the laughing wav
breathes OF love, andapea
the wild songs and the "
rejoicing savage suddeul,
moment has arrived, anj
and mysterious hush-is
ing crowd.
Aud now the white ca
bank, and is instantly
rapids, From this nome
But the young girl drea
Calmly she steers her fra
centre of the stream, viii
.deafening shouts of encou
baton burst from the s.
bank. Suddenly another
the dark shade of the fore.
upon the stream. \ few
from the paddle of the Sc
canoes are side by side Il
and child meet in one last
gether they plunge over t
ract into Eternity!
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A Monar

The tendency 10 increas
OF power, is a sure index c
mouarchial system of COVE
labor TO show that the Pf
obligations to support The
as those who are in favo.
and powers from Congre
those already possessed |
directly to the overtime
institutions.
We are prepared to a
measure to put down
which has wrought sucl
We see, however, naugh
authority from the people
man, be he even the be
the national commonwea
checks and balances of
branches Of this Govern
Judiciary. and the Leg
porous unity. We reg
on the part Of promiue
Capitalization of power
a monarchy.
We quote from Form
" \ lionqrchial Corr
necessity"
The Cincinnati Gaze
" We are willing tc
with a military dictato
The New York 7
friends of the Admin
weakness and inacti
of government are
" Nedtatiag is di
~ means
And again in subs
" Paper Constitute
II elect
publican party the
suspend poIllcai Z
iious."
of Legislatures If ii
the Administration
ton of martial lar
Are tile people
the Republican par
For ourselves we
The weekly Butte record., 1862-12-20

FACETIB OF THE New York ELECTION
The following was the concluding portion of
one OF Sam Cox's speeches in New York II
was received with uproarious applause:
when the last Congress met, after prayers.
they ought to sing hymn which was publish
ed in the Western papers, and which we would
repeat:
From Africa the negro came,
And oh Congress. bless his name!
Stand up, good Lovejoy, bless the day
The negro came from Africa!
He Is the object Of our love
In him We live, il him We move;
For him we preach. for him We pray
For him we meet from day to day,
That colored cass from Africa.
4 SURGICAL journal tells Of man who lived
FIVE years with ball in his head Old Job
Squirts says be has known ladies TO live twice
as long with nothing but balls in their heads
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AGENTS for Record.
Business Notice.

Messrs. .THos CALLow and D. NJ. BIsHoP having
purchased interests in the RECORD Newspaper and
Job Printing establishment will hereafter be asso-
ciated in conducting the business of the same. No
change will be made in the Editorial control of the
Paper.
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TERMS.
ADVERTISEMENTS:

Per square of ten lines or less first insertion S3 90
Each subsequent insertion. Observation-Disclosures. so
81 liberal discount viii be made in favor of
those who advertise by the year
ST. Business Cards inserted on reasonable terms
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MYSTERY or p
Incident well illust
cumstantial evidel
drank 4 good deal
moned one evening
was more than ha
that be was so. T
himself unable to
" drunk by
the circumstance,
Just when he was
he should offer to
was put into his
said the letter, "
unfortunate p0si
last visited her,
the matter q sec
closed" IA one b
THEN III br
al enraged tailc
pay him Do,
impeTtuFbable 81
clothes, " that's
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HOTELS.
General Stage Office

ENHE SUBSCRIBER RESPECTFULLY -
IL informs his old friends and customers aiia
and the public generally, that his NEW -.
House, the
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NJ. Il. ALVAREZ,...... ........-.....P Proprietor
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lis Of Ma
lie Spirit
4 white
flowers
Falls
/ at Il
4 hor
axe
maids
,ected
ezra
red
sub
,ial
ott
his
oo
b.
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Ferry Notice.
Ferry Notice.
Probate Notice.

ALL PERSONS HAVING DEMANDS against
N the Estate Of Peter Duaey. dee d, are hereby
notified 10 present the same properly ayouched. to
to the undersigned Al Benler's Rancho, Oregon
township, Butte Co., Cal. within ten months after
this date or they Will be forever barred.
DAVID l.. BENNER.
Admr. OF the estate Of Peter Dufey, dec
Oroyille. Oct. 18th. lS62.-lw*
The New York herald., 1862-01-19
INTERESTING FROM THE SOUTH.
Speculations at the South in Regard to tho
Burnside Expedition.
The Richmond Examiner on the
Rebel Situation.
THE BOGUS cONFEDERACY CONGRESS-.
THE POSTMASTER GENERALSREPORT.
Large Appropriation Needed for
Post Office Deficiencies.
THE REBEL PRESS TO De MUZZLED.
The Port of New Orleans Her
metically Sealed.
-~~>~~~>~~-~~~~~~~,~~- ffa
Aggregate Amount Raised for the
Charleston Sufferers 3152, Gao.
Rebel Account Of the Escape Of
the Pensacola.
->~~.>~~>~~.~.,~~~>~~~~~
Arrival Of British Steamer in Texas with q
Cargo Of Arms for the Rebels,
The Port of New Orleans Her
metically Sealed.
Aggregate Amount Raised for the
Charleston Sufferers ~ 81, Gao.
Arrival Of British Steamer in Texas with
Cargo Of Arms for the Rebels,
&C., &C., &e.

FORTRESS MONROE, Jan. II, 1852.
Information has been received that the rebels have
abandoned Roanoke Island Pamlico Sound and is also
said today that they preparing TO acuate York
town. The latter is not generally credited.
The Wilmington IN. C) Journal Of Wednesday says
that nothing has been heard Of the Burnside expedition
and thinks it singular If it left Old Point Saturday
night reported that its appearance the coast had
not up to that time been announced.
The Raleigh Register Of Wednesday says that gen.
emen that city say that they heard Tuesday
ing heavy reports Of cannonadng towards the coast but
the editor thinks they mistaken the distance is
too great.
The Norfolk Day Book Of Friday that nothing has
been heard there of the Burnside expedition since it left
Old Point and the editor processes to be at loss to know
what may be its destination.
The paper that thirteen large steamers
loaded with troops left Old Point Thursday pre-
that they intended for another expedition 10
some other point.
The editor has been hoaxcd, as steamers but two
delayed by the storm containing the DEpneul zouaves
left on that day.
Tho prisoners from Richmond also say that up tho
time they left, Friday morning at eight O'Clock,
nothing had been heard from the Burnside expedition
there.
The Richmond papers Of Friday contain nothing in
lstion to the expedition.
The New York herald., 1862-01-19
IMPORTANT FROM KENTUCKY.
RECONNO DISTANCE BY GENERAL GRANT,
NEAR COLUMBUS.

CHICAGO Jan. 18, 1852.
special despatch, dated twelve miles from Columbus,
10th inst, at nine o'clock p. NJ, Says
heavy reconnaissance made this afternoon by
Gen. Grant and stan, with Osbands cavalry, resulting in
getting reliable Information Of all the routes leading out
Of Columbus towards Blandvc and other towns. dis
tance Of over forty miles made in six hours. No
rebels discovered although at time the recon-
noitering party within ave miles Of Columbus.
Four deserters from Columbus arrived last night, 18th
inst They report 40 600 rebel troops at Columbus.
gentleman formerly Of Lynn, Massachusetts, reached
here from New Orleans last night He had passes from
Georgia pass the rebel lines at Now Madrid and Co.
lumbus On Saturday the rebels were In the greatest
perturbation account Of the Of the troops
from Cairo. The general opinion that the troops
bound for the Tennessee river The people in this
section expect the dres caamities to fall them in
tho coming struggle butt far possible take sides
since the Union troops have been in their midst.
Mr.. Collins, Of Boston, also arrived last night from
New Orleans, which place he left eight days ago. He
escaped by representing himself bearer Of dispatches
from the Belgian Consul, but detained two days at
Columbus He says that the feeling At the South is
getting moro and more bitter every day.
A gentleman from Columbus reports that a United
States steamer fred into French steamer that
was trying to run the blockade at New Orleans Our
fred twelve shots into the French vessel The
affair created great excitement at Memphis and other
poins
The New York herald., 1862-01-19
Sr. Lorls. Jan. 10. 1se.
IMPORTANT FROM CAIRO.

CAIRO, JAM Is, 1852.
Captains Murdock and Webster returned last night
from an expedition to Bloomfield. q complete
success. Thoy captured forty Of the enemy, among
them lieutenant colonel adutant and three cap
tains.
Captain rAsps, with the gunboat Conestoge, made
reconnaissance up the Tennessee river to-day, and
sheIled point just below Fort Henry, where masked
battery 10 supposed, but did not succeed in drawing its
fire.
There 10 noting Of Importance from below.
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sight Of the other but that did not prevent him from
giving decrees and regulations by the dozen.
The constitutional troops and agents acting with
the authority Of Senior Gutierrez the incumbent to the
Presidency according to the constitution until Senior Ar
boleda's election ID confirmed by Congress.
senor N. n Mosquera, the Generals brother, had re
fused TO TO Washington supersede Senior Hurado
according to the caprices Of the General.
The Emperor Of France has refused to receive Senior
Aurio, Aosqueras Minister, and Senior do Francisco
continues To represent the legitimate national government
In France and England
The New York herald., 1862-01-19
Heavy Cannonading Heard Mt Norfolk.
News from the Uppcr Potomac.
Arrival OF the Rhode Island ut Phila-
delphia.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. IS, 1862.
The steamer Rhode Island arrived here last evening
Fortress Monroe She has board the Of the rebe
schooner Venus captured Galveston also the rebel
Captain George Mahe Of the Louisiana Volunteers
cured in Baraara Bay by launches Of the steamer South
Carolina while he was pleasure excursion having
visited his home on furlough He Is nephew Of the
rebel Congressman Conrad of louisiana He admits the
prevalence Of the Union sentiment in New Orleans,
though It is not allowed manifest itself there. Tho
nrsopers will be sent to New York.
The New York herald., 1862-01-19
Arrivals and Departures.

LIvwnpooL-Steamshp p Kangaroo.-Mr Middleton and two
children, Mrs Ellen Mason W Ward, MIR Pendelon. VIM
Pratt and lady Geo Oakley Canned wife and two chill
dren Geo Brooks, Jas Cregnn Lewis Lcond Chas l. Del
", John wann, NJ Silva, Leon silva. Captain Howarh
(Queen messenger)-and others In the steerage.
BRKuEr VIA SouTHAxrroN-Seamship Bremen-F Bnsse
and lady, Hamburg Rudolph Lot. Charles Ggntner MIS-.
Louis; Pump and lady, VIM suybacher and Ernst Won
An, New York; Emanuel BIauning, Illinois; Chiis. an
Schaab, Columbus Ohio: Ffeftag, Iowa, Mrs Anna
Stephens and Mrs Anna O Paulsen, New iork-and 57
In the steerage-Total Vs.
The New York herald., 1862-01-19
Court OF Common Pleas-General Term
Present, Judges Brady and Hilton.

JAN. 1s.-whtock vs.. Joseph.--Judgment Of Affirm
ance reversed and cause remtted back FOR argument
Ioomis vs.. Barnes.-Judgment reversed.
johnson W. Iric.-Judgment reversed.
Taylor vs.. Hsch.--Judgment reversed.
The Boston Carpet Company vs. Journsay, &c.--Judg.
reversed as To 81 1916 49, and affirmed TO the re
sdue.
outwater vs. Tho Mayor. Order Of special term az
hrmsd, with $40 costs.
Field w. sherman.-0rder OF special term affirmed
with $40 COSTS
l1O
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IMPORTANT NEWS, IF TRUE.

Reported Preparations for an Attack ON
Norfolk from Fortress Monroe.
FoRrRRss MONROE, Jan. IL, 1862.
II s confidently asserted to-day that General Wool has
sent notice General Huger at Norfolk, to remove the
women and children from that city.
The topmasts and spars Of the Minnesota were taken
down to-day and she WILL it is said proceed to Elizabeth
river tonight with the frigatc Cumberland.
Tho Pensacola is also lying here and every evidence
of active naval operations apparent.
Heavy CannonadinG Heard mt Norfolk.
BALTIMORE, Jan. is, 1862
Intelligence was received at Old Point last evening that
heavy cannonading heard at Norfolk in the direction
OF Abemarle Sound nine O'Clock yesterday morning
News from the Upper Potomac.
HANCOCK, Nd, Jan IS, 1882.
General Jackson has disappeared with his whole force
II liz believed that he has retired TO Winchester.
There are no rebel forces known to be in Morgan
county.
The weather ia ncemcnt and variable The whole river
line is quiet.
The New York herald., 1862-01-19

The Bohemian Outward Bound.
PORTLAND, Jan. is, 1862.
The steamship Bohemian sailed at hafpast three O'Clock
this afternoon Liverpool with full cargo and fifty
seven passengers.
The New York herald., 1862-01-19
Letters for the Burnside Expeditf

Arrival OF the Africa at Liverpool.
Tho steamship Africa, from New York, arrived at IL
verpool January 7.
The New York herald., 1862-01-19
The Gunboat Itasca at Key West.

: PHlIADKLFIlIA, Jan. 15, 15bI.
The gunboat Itasca was at Key West when the Rhode
Island left Soon after her departure from Fortress
Monroe the Itasca had her machinery slightly damaged
in consequence Of which she twenty days in sail
ing TO Key West The Rhode Island will probably sail
To morrow for Boston,
The New York herald., 1862-01-19
IMPORTANT FROM MISSOURI.

RoIIA, jan 1s, 1852.
The indications that all the troops at this point
will move westward, except one or two regiments to
guard the post.
The pckets Of the enemy extend fourteen miles from
Springfield and the force Of General Price is estimated at
about 600 men, 1t reported that General Mcintosh
is coming to his aid from Arkansas with large rein
forcements. The report, however, is not wholly reliable.
ST.. LOUIS, Jan. 49, 1902
report has gained much currency here that Governor
Gamble has resigned and gone to Washington and will
there await his appointment by Acting Governor Hall to
fill the seat Of Trusen Polk in tho Senate Of tho United
States.
The New York herald., 1862-01-19

Letters fOr the Burnsiue hNpeultIOns
Mr. c. r. Stetson, Jr, sutlcr to the Burnside expedi
ton will take charge OF all letters up TO Monday after
noon All letters should be sent 10 him at the Astor
House.
The New York herald., 1862-01-19
NEWSPAPER ACC0UN rs.
AN INTERESTING STATEMENT OF THE
COIrTIIERN frION

A HIGH COMPLIMENT TO TILE FEDERAL AvrIoRiTfEs-
GENERAL NJ MCLELLAN Has JOHNSTON AND BEAU
REGARD IN s NlCE--AS AGGRESSIVE WAR rOLiCY
RECoNMENDED-K TO DE TIE STARTING
POINT, ETC.
The New York herald., 1862-01-19

much havo yet accrued from tho here
specified tho sum Of one hundred Thousand dollars s
hereby appropriated to carry into effect this act to be
paid out OF any money In the Treasury Of the United
States not otherwise appropriated.
SEC 23-Ths shall take erect notwithstanding all
parts Of acts heretofore passed which In any
contravcne it's provisions or which may bo ncon-
sstent with the Same from and after passage.
AFFAIRS IN NEW GRANADA.
News from New Granada with dates of Bogota to the
16ih ut has been received here from which appears
that Mr. Burton, United States Minister has proved very
acceptable to tho people and fast winning friends
Mosquera was full OF indignation because he had not
presented TO him his credentials.
Tho important statos Of Cauca Antioqua and santan.
dor are yet out Of the power Of the usurpsr and Boyaca
was full Of guorias. Generals Reyes and Acosta sent
there by Mosuvsra had been twice defeated The que.
rias OF Cundnsmarca, who defeated tho rebel General
Victoria had disbanded retired. Governor Canal Of
said TO have begged peace from Mosquera had
only proposed temporary armiscc, and still held all
his ground Gov Jrada Of Antoquis defeated General
Mendoza slanos at Playas tho 14th of November
Tho legitimate President elect, Arboieda, "a the Com
mander in chief OF Cauca and Antioqua and was acting
with the utmost energy and activity He had under his
orders 900 mon, and 5000 10 Antoquia.
Mosquera was giving public support 10 the revolution
in Venezuela had recognized tho government Of the in
surgcnts and was provoking with that republic by
cnticng some OF It's provinces 10 join New Granada under
his command employing for that purpose tho exploded
humbug Of the revival Of Colombia.
Tho city Of Bogota and the nogro States Of Magena
Bolivar and Panama, continued under Mosqueras rule
calling themselves the United States Of Colombia
Mcsqucra was said to DO blind one oye and losing the
, 1862-11-07

Tie New York Hcrals proposes that tbs
newly elected members of Congress eh III no.
vait for their regular meeting in December.
1865, but aeesmbl" at once In New York City
and take hold OF business. 1t says:
But how IL thus ne~ Congress to reach the
legislation Of the geurrA government ID sea-
eon foe any practical goods Under the reg
olar ecuFse Of things, the present Congress
Which las1s TIL The 4th Of March next, viii
PASS nj the teRislative measures for tue sup
port and direction Of the executive govern
1Gent for the fiscal yesr ending June 81, 1871
inc new Congress. unless tpec1a1iy convened
by the prestdent, does not meet uotil De-
ces0hef, 1867. 1n0 In the interval 4e must
hare the rebellion crushed for such Ia tue
voice of theee late elections. Ho1. then. Is
our new HoRse Of Representatives. flesh fron
the pe0p1e, to Rive fts coppe.ls to he re4asi-
dent in their heAAn1 We know of 10 bottsr
method than m Informal meeting al the
members at tbe new Congress, after the fash
Iop Of the late Altoona conference OF tho Zov-
ezposs 1t our l05al States, Accordingly we
suggest an i1fosmL meeting Of the peoples
ne~lg elected representatives., In order thar
theJ n,sy agree upon sefses OF frccomueuds-
tiNt,s and declarations OF the general po1i:s
which tEey believe wou1d meet tho cordial
support cf our loyA people. 1t meeting
Of This character be held In this city before
the re assembling OF Congress, aud It MAJ
contribute unch to I'D the president IN the
Recommendations Of htA annual snesrake aod
in Ito important work Of q reconstruction o
his cabinet.
, 1862-11-07
pointment ard the uneas;ness 50 prevalent
amor e Ill clxeseA

pointmtnt ard the uneas;ness 50 prevalent
anof 6 Ill cl4eses-.
Affairs arr not. We are pleased to know, In
zach q serious condition as the fears Of many
have led Them to appr~hend. The worst fsar
If the condition OF the army, which is no '
Hithont an immtdiste head p=su1istel to act.
me 11en are in gsod health and spirits, snd
only reed onmander to accomplisn dseds
Of daring. Bat y 1t Is they are dissatisfied.
TIE officers a. present with them are restrain
ed, and cannot act. We are glad to learn, as
We do fiom ruany reliable sources of Informs
ton: that tho tmpoItance OF TIE situation in
the Valley of The Mississippi Is beginning to
b appreeiated By the authorities at Richmond
The condition Of car armies Is not to be de-
ploFed; and if relieved fronn the exclusive
control Of Vest Point routine, great results
az be accomplished. Discipline md minute
details Ct organization are only eoldierlS aud
tfical qualities, aud are n~cess4r3; bu', ia
adAtff~ n, We want The brains to piao and exc.
cute campaign after the tnstsument is made
ready. Th3s Il trua, and public opinion d.
clares the fact thst has beeu forxotten-that
merit in this particular hss been lost eight Of
n respect for = military elannish feeling. Let
the error be corrected
, 1862-11-07

THE STATE.

James G. Allen is elected as representa-
tive in Congress for the State at large, By
not 1ess than 1900 majority. The Demo-
cratic mejori:ics in !" Z Up" are very ma
te1ia1ly reduced, but the central counties
have more than made up the deficiency.
We believe that there is majority Of
5000, in the illinois regiments, to-day, for
Mr 1ngcrso0 ard the principles which he
Represented in the election Yet II the
vote which has been cast SHALL arouse
the Administration from the torpor which
-sxnumbs it, and through it the army aud
The nation, We shall not regret the seem
nely adverse result. The vote of Illinois
Is vote Of dissatisfaction with the con-
duct Of the war. It is a demand for 4
xhange-a pretty emphatic demand too.
Let it be heeded.
The delegation in the next Congress from
fbis State will be Eve Republicans and nine
Democrats. Messrs. Lawrence, McCarty
and Swett are all defeated By good round
maioritics
, 1862-11-07
FROM CAIRO.
Gen. Grent's Army 0ccupy
Grand Junction.
THE ROAD OPEN TO HOLLY
SPRINGS,
OUR ARMF EAGER TO ADVANCE,

Especial Dispatch to the Chicago Tribunal
CAIRO, Nov. 6, 1861.
4 dispatch was received here from Grand
Junction yesterday, and the railroad Is doubt
less in operation to-day. It would be mani
festly improper to Indicate any probable
movements Of Gen Grant, but may be per-
nitted to say that the indications ara fhst the
forthcoming campaign will be an active aud
Interesting cne.
". D. B., the correspondent of the Cincin-
natl Gaahe, whose unwasrantable structures
upon the conduct Of Gen. Davies division
during the recent Corluth battle, have caused
indignant comment, hiss unmistakahy come
to grief. He received an intimation from
scme members OF the division, thai his pre-
sence would not longer be tolerated In their
midst, and was compelled to beat hastJ and
uDdignilied retreat.
No'ling further has been heard Of the
Hopkitsv'lle expedition.
Col. Love Of fhe2d Iowa cavalry Il booked
for hriaa5ier geperal5hip.
Yesterday scouting party while securing
the country few miles from Corinth, came
in sigh: OF a farm house which, upon visiting,
was found to contair several you: ded con-
fede1ate tt1c.rs, eou1e Of them Of the rank OF
colonel, Who were On the eve of starting to
ioin thp confederate arnv Th.r ver7 hrouoh*
u eef1ntf anu properly disposed OF.
1t is inttmated that the rebels will make q
staId between Grand Junction and Holly
! SPRINGS
Night before last body Of gucrillas num-
| be11Eg thit'y crossed the Ohio from Zen
| tu,lv fnto Illinois saont ten mica hpI,v
| e,..-. -1.:.r s" ~,
oha~ neeto"a' III sAia' 2cu entefeo tne
he uses in tlat vicinity, appropriated large
| number Ut fms. which they carried away
9th them Tha1 .1so .+o1o do-sn horeo.
| VII &aem' Lucy Aeo e.He o"@sn ao1Se7
| with which they succeeded In esc;plng across
| the river,
| a s,,,,,o- ,.sa ~.;.h .:,,,ar ,os,,+. ..,
/ -N'A ~.@o e1A"..4 .ee@''st "s7
msde The same night five miles above Sha y