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Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1863-12-29
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EVANSVILLE INDIANA.

T RITTENBERG HAS NOW ON HANDS
IL. splendid assortment of Optical Instruments,
which he will dispose Of at greatly reduced
prices; his goods being all of the very latest i'm
Provemenfs in manufacture, consisting of very
large variety of Spectacles from the most common
to the very best, viz: The finest quality of Gold
Spectacles, these Glasses being constructed on the
most accurate adaptation Of the Convex Concavo
Periscopic principles. Also, Silver of three diff
ferent grades OF Glasses, No. being on the same
principle as the Gold Spectacles. No is Peri
focal Lense; No. being fine Achromatic Lense,
mirror shape.
In addition TO the above 1 have a fine assert
ment Of Steel, of the very best quality Of Lenses,
the frames being gTooved into the Glasses. The
frames arc so fine as TO be scarcely visible No 9
OF steel is Perifocal No 5 the Rlobules Of a
strong light, snow or wind affects the vision.
Those Spectaees are perfect preventative by use-
ing them constantly, causing the eye to gain its
healthy power and retain it to old age.
Having had very considerable experiences also i'm
cateract eyes, In adapting glasses TO such vision
would impress on the minds of all persons need
ing glasses Of any description, to apply for such
only to regular Optieian, making that his sole
study and business for years he alone being able
TO know from the peculiar anatomy Of the eve the
nature Of the defect, whether arising from weak
ness OF sight, hsttening of the pupil, or other
misfortune occurring 10 the vision. The eve be-
ing the most delicate organ, and OF the most vital
importance to the happiness and prosperity of
man, should never be tempered with, either by
take upon themselves the selling Of Optical In
struments and who know nothing Of the anatomy
Of thseye or how to discover the proper glasses to
suit the popularity of the different sights of those
needing spectacles. Thousands have lost their
vision entirely from not applying to those only
qualified to know the different defects in each in
diEiduaps sight. and how to remedy it by wearing
the proper kind OF spectacles. i. Rittenberg
having had over twenty five years experience as q
regular practical optician, assure those giving
him their patronage that by applying to him they
eau get the very right kind Of glasses adapted to
their case, and in almest every one secure good
eye sight to old age. Near sighted persons can
also obtain OF him the latest improvement in
spectaeles suited to them, being new invention.
have also the most recently new Field Glasses,
with Astromical eye pieces, being very superior
to the old opera glass arrangement. All kinds OF
Optical Instruments repaired at the shortest no.
tce, and these having purchased spectacles of me,
and having had the misfortune 10 break one of the
lenses, can have it replaced gratuitously by apply
ing to
I. RITTENBERG,
81 Main Street,
Bet Second and Third S.s., ~ sH
.. EVANSVILLE, IND.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1863-12-29
sAPONIFIER,
Or Concentrated Lye
EsMuv aoEp MAYER

WAR makes high prices; saponifer hopes to
reduce them. It makes Soap for Four cents a
pound by using your kitchen grease.
p3- CAUTION AS spurious are offered
also, be careful and only buy the PATENTED ar
ticle put mp ia IRON cans, all others being
COUNTERFEITS.
PENNSYLVANIA SALT MANUFAC-
TURING COMPANY.
PHTLADELPHIA-No l27 Walnut street
PITTSBURG-Pitt Street and Duquesne Way.
declI-3m
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1863-12-29

THE CONFESSIONS AND EXPERIENCE OF
AN INVALID,
Published fortho benefit, and as warming and
CAUTION TO YOUNG MEN who suffer from
Nervous Debility, Premature Decay OF Manhood,
etc, supplying at the same time THE MEANS
OF SELF CURE. By one who has cured himself
after being put TO great expense and injury through
medical humbug and quackery.
by enclosing postpaid addressed envelope
single copies may be had of the anthor.
NATHANIEL MAYFAIR, Esq,
Bedford, Kings County N Y.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1863-12-29

e OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES w. W. Hibben, of
the Indiana Conference, is now in our
city, as an agent of the American Colo
nization Society for the State of Indiana.
He addressed audiences on Sabbath last
in the Methodist and O. S. Presbyterian
Churches, on the " History, Success and
Missionary Character of the Liberian
Republic" The enterprise is one of the
greatest importance, and must become a
power in the land before many years.
Mr. II. is canvassing the State, and is
stirring up the public mind on the sub
ject, with. zeal and ability, and we hope
that our citizens will sustain the cause,
and give the blacks of our State fair
chance to obtain free home in the land
of their fathers We are glad to learn
that there are, in the State, a number of
blacks who are expecting to emigrate
next Spring to Liberia. This number
viii no doubt be increased, especially if
our citizens take that interest in the
cause which patriotism and Christianity
suggest
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1863-12-29
VARIETY STORE.
PUSHES VARIETY STORE,
No. 20 Main Street

Is THE PLACE TO FIND FANCY GOODS,
L Combs, Brus es, Pocket Wallets, Card Cases,
Tablets, Scissors, Knives, Watch Keys Guard
Chains. Thimblcs, Needles, Pins, Tape Measures,
Beads, Belt Clasps, Goggles, Spectacles. Their
mometors, French Harps, Pop Guns, Ivory Rat
Steel Pens, PenciIes, Games, Rubber Balls, Toilet
Soap, Jewelry, Violin Strings, Work Boxes,
Writing Desks, Feather Busters, Bird Cages,
Childrens Carriages, Ladies' Fancy Work and
Travelling Baskets, &c, &c., at wholesale and se-
tail. semi
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1863-12-29

A SUPERIOR REnRDI.-We can CO rscientiously
recommend to Those suffering from distressing
cough, DR.. Strickland's Mellifuous Cough Bal
sam. 1t gives relief almost instantaneous, and is
withal not disagreeable to the taste. Th.re is no
doubt but the Mellifuous Cough Balsam is one of
the best preparations in use, and is all that its
proprietor claims for it. We have tried it during
the Past week, and found relief from most dis
tressing cough. 1t is prepared by DR.. Strickland,
No. East Fourth street. Cincinnati, 0.-lFFon
The CiHeinnaii Nation al Union, Oct. IL. dell
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1863-12-29

S DBAD.-Mrs. Pea, who was injured SO
feaffully in the railroad accident near
Fincennes on Wednesday evening last,
died on Friday from the effects of the
wound.
Hnshand and wife are arain nnited
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1863-12-29

bg By reference to an advertise
ment in another column, it will be seen
that the magnificent Atlantic will leave
our port for New Orleans on Thursday,
the last day OF the year 1868. She is
under the command of those clever off,
GERS, Harry McDougal and Ed. Ford
Passengers for points down the river
viii find the Atlantic just suited to tbeil
tastes.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1863-12-29

@ Dobell has received Harper's
Weekly, "a fine number, Frank Leslie's
Illustrated, and the Illustrated News, for
the first week of the new year. They
are going off like hot cakes.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1863-12-29

EXTRAORDINARY STEALNG.-They must
have a set of bold, as well as expert
thieves in Louisville Two barrels ef
whisky we're stolen from a gentIeman,,s
dining room the other night while the
family was entertaining friends in the
parlor. The whisky was rolled out into
the back yard and thence into the street
by side gate and landed into wagon.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1863-12-29

PITTsBURG CoAL-Andy Hutchinson
landed two pairs of coal boats at our
wharf on Sunday evening, containing,
as we should judge, about 10000 bushels
of Pittsburg coal.
Of We are not advised whether this coal
is for sale to citizens in general or is in
tended solely for the Gas works and
manufactures. We understand Hutch
inson has six more boats, which will ar
rive in day or two.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1863-12-29

RP NJ L. johnson & Co. have re
ceived all the magazines for January, as
also large numbers of the most popular
weekly papers. He has, in addition, .
fine assortment of photograph albums,
which he is proposing to sell at bargains.
He invites an examination of his stock.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1863-12-29
COMMERCIAL.
New York Market.

NEW YORK, December %.
SssFLOUR heavy without decided change at 81 40
az 80 for extra II. II. o.; 81 G599 80 for trade
brands; closing dull.
WHISKY heavy at 90093c.
WHEAT slightly in favor Of buyers and in mod
crate demand at 81 526el 81 for mixed red western
CORN opened quiet and heavy, and ,losed rath l.
or more steady at 81 2791 80 for shipping mixed
western.
PETROLEUM firm; refined 536l55c
PORK heavy and lower at S21 5O@22 90 for new
prime.
HOGS firm at s(Gs1ac.
LARD steady, more doing at 12a13c 800 brls
sold for January and February delivery at 1870
l35<c.
MONEY In fair demand and steady.
STERLING firmer, but quiet at G5I2
GOLF frmer-opening at 5lH, advancing to
1925, and closing firm at 523SG52I%
GOVERNMENT STOCKS steady u s. Skies
of 81 Coupons 10.
WEEKLY BANK STATEMENT in loans,
S,00l,723; ditto specie, S74S 257; ditto circula-
ton, 4,l29; ditto deposits, 81, ss3,652.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1863-12-29
Cincinnati Markets.

-r Cincinnati Markets.
CINCINNATI, Dec. 28-P N.
FLOUR unchanged and firm.
WHEAT unchanged
CORN in light supply, and new wanted distil-
ler- pay 94695c for it.
OATS in active demand sales 8, 500 bushels al
S2@S212 in bulk; 92893 in sacks.
BARLEY dull.
WHISKY soc and in good demand
HCGS dull and irregular, and about 400 lower
ZOO lbs averages sold at Sc 1901 O0-ths former
rate for country dressed.
PROVISIONS, nothing done to establish quota
tiUn1 prices nominal.
GOLD oil.
SILVER Al.
EXCHANGE firm.
MONEY cay demand light,
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1863-12-29
TO CollsumfIras.

TO COnSumtiVes.
The advertiser, having been restored to health
in few weeks, BY very simple remedy, AFTER
having suffered several ysars with a severe lang
affection, and tha. dread disease, Consumption =
is anxious to make known to his fellow sufferers
the means ofeure.
To all who desire it, he will send copy Of the
prescription used (ree Of chargs), with the diree-
lions for preparing and using the same. which
they will find a sURE CURE FOR CoNsUaPrIoS
ASTHMA, BRoScAITIs, &c. The emily object Of the
advertiser in sending the prescription is to benefit
the afflicted, and spread information which he
conceives to be invaluable; and he hopes every
sufferer viii try his remedy, it will cost them
nothing, and may prove a blessing.
Parties wishing the prescription will please ad-
dress Rev. EDWARD A. WILSON
Williamsburgh, Kings County, New York
The above remedy may be obtained in Evans
vile of Me srs h"LLER & WHITE,
Druggists.
Call for pamphlet, free charge.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1863-12-29
NOTICE.
NOTICE.

ALL VANDERBURGH COUNTY ORDERS
n ora wing interest, which were Endorsed prior
to August LIST, 1868, will be redeemed by present.
ing them to the County Treasurer. No interest
aecruing after this date will be paid.
LEROY CALVERT,
deel2-d&wlw County Treasurer.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1863-12-29

ELECTION OF T. S. SENATOR IN KEN
TUeKY-The postponement Of the cleo
ton of a United States Senator to take
the. place now occupied so unworthi-
ly by Senator Powell, is Justly regarded
q Radical vietory-EUansUiIle Journal
The Radicals claim victory for every
thing they do They now claim victory
over keeping Senator Powell (whose
place Is so unworthily occupied, J in the
the -unitsd-States Senate. o, what a
set--Rockport Democrat
viii the Democrat explain how the
postponement of the election of o. S.
Senator by the Kentucky Legislature
keeps Senator Powell in the seat he so
.unworthily fills? Our impressions is, he
retires at the expiration of the term for
which he was elected, whether sue
cessor be chosen or not. The Democrat
has talked so much about "Constitu-
tions and {. Violations of the Constitu-
ton" that it is constitutionally added.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1863-12-29
Bounty for Discharged Soldiers!

BY amendment to the Bounty Law, passed at
the last session Of Congress, q All soldiers or
other persons whs hare been shall hereafter be
discharged within two years from the date of their
enlistment, by ofwounds received In battle,
shall receive the same Bounty as though they
served two years"
Office $50 Main Street, over Keller's Gun Store.
opposite the Court House, Evansville, Indiana
Correspondents must enclose stamps.
Bx-GoOd references given il required mh2s
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1863-12-29

DISEASES OF THE NERVOUS, sEMINA
URINARY AND SEXUAL SYsrENs.-New and reliable
treatment--in Reports of the HEwARD Asso-
CIATIoN-Sent in soalod lett envelopes, fire. Of
charge. Address, DIR. ]. SEILLIN HoUGHTON,
Howard Annexation, Philadslphia, Pa. dcel sm
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1863-12-29

Husband and wife are again united.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1863-12-29
WILLIAM REAVIS,
Attorney at Law and U. s. Claim

Is authorized by tho Government to procure PEN
sions, Bounty Money, Back Pay, Bounty Land
Claims for HoRsEs and other PROPERTY destroyed
while in the service Of the Government, and all
claims, of whatever kind or nature against the
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1863-12-29
CITY NEWS.

re- For Commercial and River News
&c fourth page.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-03-03
HOUSE.

The House receded from its amendments
to.the Senate bill supplementary to the act
regulating the judicial system Of the Uni
ted States. This amendment gave the dis
trict court of admiralty the jurisdiction
over thetlakes and waters. ID
\ The House passed the Senate bill grant
ing bonds to Wisconsin and Michigan for
military road purposes. IA .abFI
The House concnrred In the Senate's
amendment to the bill granting permission
TO the Independent Telegraph Company,
the line extending from Portland to; Wash.
ingtOns TO, extend their lines into the Dist.
Of ColumBia. The amendment grants sim
liar privileges 70 any other corporation or
company. saiosi - ell.
The House passed Senate bill authoriz-
ing the Paymaster General to take imme.
diAte meaanres for the payment of the
sick and wounded in couyGfescent camps
and hospitals within 60 days.
The Senate till TO organize a. sienal
corps, after some additional amendments,
was pressed, 2.
The House took up the Senate bill re-
organizing the Courts of the District of
Columbia, and authorizing the appoint
ment of new Judges. -
After some flibustering, the bill was
postponed till Tomorrow at o'clock.
The House adjourned. ~
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-03-03
Good News from Cen. Grant

WAsHrSeroN, March IA dispatch from
Gen. Grant has given much encourage
ment TO the President aud Secretary of
War
They express the utmost confidence in
favorable results at VicksburR.
Gen. Grant asks only four or five DAYS
good weather to complete his arrange.
ments, which are such as military authori.
ties here are convinced will result not
only In tue, captnEe Of Vicksburg, but also
the,rebel army concentrated there.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-03-03

~ LIrur. 3 GHA1gLHT has arrived lin
the city. bringing with htmfe considerable
sum ofmOuey for the friends aud relatives
of the members of Carlin's Battery he
will pay the money ont to daYsat the store
of t. a. Logan : Co.. Main street, above
Quincy, Lieut., Cbalfant will take charge
of any packages. boxes, letters, &C., for the
members Of the battery that may be left at
Captain DoNai1g' once between this aud
Friday evening.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-03-03
8g ..Illlg.,t1gH.I
XXXVIIth Congress2nd Session,
SENATE. y
WAsH1SoTos March :

MAsH1HaToE, March 2. :
Mr.. Chandler presented q resolution from,
the Legislature Of Michigan approving the
President's proclamation. 81
Mr.. Chandler called mp the bill for the
protection of abandoned property, and for
the prevention of fraud in insurrectionary
Dlstricts. The pending question being in
motion to strike out the Section providing
for thespprchase of cotton, rice sugar aud
tobacco, The motion was lost-l4 to Al.
Clark offered an amendment ptoyid-
ug that any officer or private coming into
possession of any such abandoned proper
y shall turn the same over to an agent of
the Government and failing to do 90 they
shall be tried by court martial. Adopted.
Mr. Davis offered an amendment that any
officer plundering or secreting property or
bartering or selling cotton, rice or tobacco
or in1any way aiding any one else to do so,
shall be dismissed from the service aud
fO5sysE be incapable Of holding any Office
orlplace in theserVice.
M. Powell moved to insert the word
taking" after the word " plundering,"
and the word "money !" after the word
property"
He had evidence that officers in the
West had taken large sums Of money from
persons they had arrested before they
would release them. The amendment was
agreed to. - i! -s.A,.s,5 i'ssaa Z
Mt. Powell said this anehduen was off
fered simply tomaks a charge against GER
tain otiCers. Halves unwilling to make
them without anyeYidence.
Mr.. Davis said . ship load of -four was
stopped at Balfze by a brotherof certain
officer, and the captain Was made to sell
his -four at $40 per barrel, and then this
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-03-03
Destruction Of the Ship Jacob Bel
with her CaFnrn

HALIFAX, March 2.-The steamer Delta
from st. Thomas on the Goth aud Bermuda
onthe 26th ult., has arrived, she reports
on the 18th Of February in lat. q, long. so
the Florida captured aud burnt the shin
Jacob Bell bound from China to New York.
Tbs Jacob Bell had 1000 tons of tea. Her
passengers and crew we're transferred to- a
DANISH vessel.
The IS. Steamer Alabama left st.
'Thomas ON the Goth of February in search
ofthe Florida
( The steamer Colnmbia run the blockade
ct WILMINGTON. N. c., and had arrived at
st. George with q cargo of cotton and to-
bacco. -, 81 3 80, F
The Columbia reported The arrival at
Wilmington Of. the steamer Giraffe.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-03-03

%Tbe Rev. Daniel Carver delivered
another lecture last evening ut Washington
Hall on the Holy Land; The subject last
eESptpg vas the manners aud customs of
OFientAls. The lecturers descriptions were
EytSy ipPtEqOtiye and amusing1 Several ar
tIcleS Of ofiental use and manufacture were
exhibited. The subject for this evening is
Egypt.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-03-03

1S-THn sTaEErs.-The Street Commits.
sloner. who is always prompt aud faithful
70 duty has taken advantage of the fair
weather and put large force at work
cleaning the streets. Little hillooks Of dirt
now dot the streets in regular rows al
over the city. and in short time the prom-
inent streets viii be free from mud aud
9th. -.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-03-03
Mcdowell CenHured coo. 900 More
Hen W0ntad: -

WAsH1re4oH, March 2.-Ths report Of
Mcdowell Court Of Iaquiry censuFes him
for leaving his command Of the 27th Of
August 20 meet Gen. Pope at MannssaS
Junction without orders, and during his
AbRence Kings division Was attacked by
the rebels. The finding ofthe court Is an.
proved by the President.
Il is said the President will Immediately
call oqt 600. 900 men under the conscrin-
ton oct.
Its said Representative 'Glslev of Ohio
viii 80 nominated for GoveFnor Of Al
iona Pedpesday, aud Richard Ne Cormiel,,
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The Pennsylvania Reserves,

WAsHINGToN, March 2.-The Washington
correspondent of the Philadelphia IuqTirier
says the charger against the LIST Pennsyi-
vania Reserves are untrue.
The same correspondent says a company
of Stuart's cavalry attacked our pickets last
night near Union Mills, but they were re.
pulsed. Aut
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-03-03

p@PO11Aoks.-Iti lie with much pleasure
We direct the attention of merchants, spt-
LeEs and our readers generally, to such a
popular establishments Pollack's Notion
House, where tremendous assortment of
the best quality of goods are sold at lower
rates than in the larger markets. Read
Pollack's advertisement aud remember Pol.
lacks is the place for notions and fancy
goods.
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fCOMMlssTONER's NOTTCD,

In ohaueery. In the
Wolfe, Ballard Co., use &e1 Circpit Court for
Joseph moeTSe e1eeaI0- OF greater a. account
b admi=tstEatrtx and etherl. aud other purposes
HIHIS caua0 having been roferrrd 70 me to take an
i account ofWhat u due to tho plaintiff and IN
others the creditors Of Joseph HOoFp deceased n ne
pleAdtnEs nonftoned, and compute EhtsFost n 1ch
q The debit = carry Interest; also % S a account
Of the personal property which came into thu hauG
Of the exeeutEiI or Into tls Inn8I
Of any Other peraonb By her order foE keF uSe ad
also toaseert4in OF y hat real a1tHt6 tie Gid J6Ssph
Mootes tdeeeased within this ConmOuNe alth,
TIA location, Value iikI nrn111I r.
III value aftSE dGdnetthg taxes sd rnsirI
thereof notice - hereby ven the stsitoES 81 Is
Gl1u io en N4pSGe 11 Al 0t11r parties In
ter65ted, 70 ApPoaE before At my oes a Fo1Fth
street. In the city Of Wheeling, Va, "a Us ms ~
Of March, 1855, and prove their dO6fl ~
dOmandI the estts Of The 1lld Joaaph Mooie.
deceased, othergile they win b from 81.
/ ing any behsas undeF-ths ~ deeEoo!A
HANNIBAL RORBEA
1SbS-1AU&W Master Co1nInIlOosr,
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Capt. Fisk,s R.enort.

WASHINGTON, March 2.-The report b
Capt. Joseph j.. Fisks North overland axp6.
dition was submitted to the House to dat
It was organized for the protection Of erS
igrants over q new route from Fort Benton
IN Decotah Territory, part of which w3r
surveyed by the late lamented Gen. Steph-
ems, I
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LYONS KATHAIRoN-.

This delightful article fOrpreserving and beau.ify.
ns the human hair Is again put up by the original
pFoPris'0F and Z now the same care, skin
ana attention. which first created its immense and
unprecedented sales Of over one million bottles an
nnaily 1t is still sold at 25 cents in large bottles.
Two million bottles can easily be sold year when
At Is again known that the Ka:hairon Is not only the
most delightful hair dressing in the world but that
II e'eenses the scalp Of scnFfand dandrut gives the
from turning gray. These are consideration, Zorth
knowing The KathAiron has been tested for over
twelve years, andis warranted as described AM
lady who values beautiful head of hair viii use the
Kathairon, 1t Is lnely perfumed, cheap and valua.
ble It is sold by ali respectable dealers
tue world DIS. BARNES Co,
oeclS omd&W New York.