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Daily national Republican., 1863-02-11
p.r... Of the ship Canal Project,


Upon the announcement Of the vote in the
House Of Representatives, yesterday, defeating
the proposed canal improvements for the con.
nection Of tho waters Of the Mississippi, the
Lakes, and the Atlantic, Mr.. WaShburne, oi
Illinois, In the moment Of deep dlsappolnt.
msnt, gave utterance to bis feelings as follows
"Mr. wAsHBURNE. As the Northwest has
bean murdered, move that the House adjourn
70 attend Its funeral"
This was grave charge 10 be made against
other sections Of the country; and, we think,
that some care and discrimination should be
used In language Of such import. II Mr..
Washburne had looked at tho record of the
votes, which murdered" the Northwest, he
would have found that only three Democrats in
the whole House voted TO save Its life, while
every other Democratic vote went in for sen
tsnce Of death.
He would have found, also, that New Eng
land, which has been lately so much abused by
Democrats, and especially Western Democrats,
from Ohio, for not showing a regard for North,
western interests, iOe1tt IN solid column for he
measure, excepting the same number of three!
And We know in this case, as in many other,I
that the Western Democrats, who made &C
force an opposition to the measure, were quite
anxious that enough Eastern Republican votes
would be found TO ensure It's sueeessi Such {.
their honesty.
We invite Mr.. Washburne to look into this
matter, and make fair exposition Of it before
the House and his own constituents. Let him
show who arc guilty Of the "murder !" With.
out doubt, such an exposition at this moment,
when the facts arc ell fresh, would be most
useful,
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-11
The Duty on PaPer--NewsPaPer Pub.
Mahsrag Mastin1


hshsrS Meeting.
In addition 10 tho Representatives from New
England, mentioned in our second edition OF
yesterday, several of the New York dallles
were representeS-the Express and World-the
former by MIs EraStus Brooks, the latter by
Mr.. Marble. The Herald was represented By
the chief correspondent Of that paper in this
city. Mr.. Raymond. Of the Tunes, was TO have
arrived today also a representative from each
Of the great publishing houses of Appleton &
Co. and Harper & Bro. To-day the publishers
are to have hearing before the Committee Of
Ways and Means.
ApropOs! the New York ESening Post Of
yesterday submits 10 Congress the following
four good reasons why it should at once de-
clare paper duty free;
1st The combination Of paper-makers to
raise the price Of this necessary article has al
ready deprived great many OF the poor poo
pie OF their daily newspaper. This Is an inju-
~ TO them and 10 the country; but II puts
money into the pockets Of . few wealthy paper
I'd. sehOol-books have already advanced
twenty-five per cent. OF Webster's spelling
books over million year are sold, the price
has been raised, recently, from sIxty-iye TO
ninety centsi all school-books have gone up in
proportion. This takes money out Of the
pocket Of every father and mother in the land
to enrich few already wealthy paper manu-
facturens.
ID. The Secretary Of the Treasury reports Off.
cially, TO the Senate, that In his opinion "the
reduction Of the duty on printing paper would
not lessen the revenue from that source. but
would tend largely 10 increase It," Thus il
seems the present duty on paper actually do
priveS the country Of revenue, that a few
wealthy paper manufacturers may retain mo-
nopoly Of a necessary article Of consumption.
II Is the highest duty Of Congress 10 protect
the people against such injustice.
18th. The Superintendent Of Public Printing
at Washington, reports officially that 10 take
the duty on paper will save the Government
100000 per annum. This sum now goes into
the pockets Of the paper mOnopollsts. II Con-
greIs takes on the duty, II will go Into the
pockets Of the people.
more reasons are wanted for passing an
acS demanded BY sTpedien6y, BY common
sense, and reslSted only BY a selfish combine
ton Of wealthy monoPoliStS, we can give yet
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-11
FROM HAVANA.
The Pirate Lsft Nas.nu.

New YoRK, Feb 1.-THE steamer MelItar,
from Havana on the 9Th inst, arrived this
morning. The steamer Vanderbilt left Havana
on the 4th inst. on a cruise.
Our Havana letter Of the 9Th states that the
pirate Florida left Nassau q week ago after
eoaling. She ls reported TO have made several
prizes OF Cuba, and one of the Bahama.
The report that the pirate Alabama had been
sunk OF Kingston, by the Tloga and Sonora,
has been traced and denied. The Alabama had
landed her captured prisoners at Kingston.
Business al Havana ID dull. d.. .. .
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-11
LATEST BY TELEGRAPH
Later from TsXaB,

BosToS, Feb. IA letter from Captain
Proctor, OF the Forty-second Massachusetts,
regiment, dated Houston, January 9Th, states
that his and two other companies of that regl,
ment were employed at Galveston on the lst
They are at Houston, together with Colonel
Barrill, Surgeon Cummings, and Chaplain
LANCER.
Captain Proctor states that Captain Vain,
wright, Lieutenant Lee, and eight of the crew
of the Harriet Lane were killed, the rest are
prisoners. They all receive good treatment,
and expect to be soon paroled.
Only one was killed and fourteen wounded in
the Massachusetts companies.
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-11
The Florida AZ Nassau.

NEW YoRK, Feb. 11.-The schooner Aute-
lopo, from Nassau on the Slst ult., has arrived.
She reports that the pirate Florida arrived
there on the 3lst.
operating of Cardenas.
No American war vessels are at or near
Nassau.
The brig Porto PlAla, from Port Aplalle, re-
ports that on February I'd, In lat. 81, Ion. "A,
she saw two steamers steering east under steam
and canvas, apparently a chase. One had her
beam engine painted lead color, and the other
black
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-11

A New IDEA.-Among the patients In the
general hospital at Philadelphia is a secesh sol.
dier. He was very weak when first brought
there, but Is now doing better. He i5 grabbed
customer. Now that he is recovering, his bur-
Illness begins to show itself In a manner that
his comrades don't care about putting up with
at any rate from a secesh.
In the same ward with him is Union soldier
an adopted citizen from the land Of kTaut.
The other morning Union German said some
thing to secesh. secesh yOuchsafed only in
reply
"Go to -"
"DO vat I"
SeceSh repeated his remark.
The German was not at all eXasperated.
"Ah!" said he, "mine fTien', you lsh too
kind. lcannot go to that place"
"Why mott"
"It ish now full. 1t lsh very crowded dsre.
Sigel, he I'LL 1t up with dead rebels. Even der
tuyfel has 10 sleep out o'dooTs."
The laugh came In here from the boys who
were lounging around. seesSh had nothing
more 10 say.
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-11
Election OF California .. s. senator.

The California Legislature on Monday electeI
Hon. John Conness, United States Senator for
six years, from March 4th next.
On the first ballot the vote stood--Connoss
80; Sargent, 82, Phelps, /, and Brown 0. Mr..
Conness was then declared unanimously elect
ed, receiving 9S out Of tho ia votes. Ho was
formerly a Douglas Pemocrat, and latterly a
member of the Union party.
The unrelenting feud between the friends OF
Congressman Phelps and Mr.. Sargent prevent
ed the election Of a Senator Of Republican an
tecedents, in accordance with the political bias
Of large majority Of the Legislature.
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-11
tVTuB Richmond Wig Of Tho oh has tht

~ THE Richmond Wing Of the 9th has the
following dispatch:
"PoRT HUDSON, Feb. 6.-Tho United States
sloop-of-war Brooklyn was sunk by the steam
ers Alabama, Florida and Harriet Lane. The
Brooklyn had been sent in pursuit of the latter.
"The Essex (Union) made her weekly visit
here on Sunday last and shelled our pickets for
one hour"
The above is about as true as the story Of the
attack of tho rebel rams upon our feet of
Charleston. Who believes that the Alabama,
Harriet Lane happened to meet at the same
spot and just in time to attack the Brooklyni
Again, If the latter was sunk how comes Il that
the news reached Port Hudson--over one hun
dted miles up the Mississippi! Humbug.
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-11
Tn, Guns Of Hunter and Dupont

Tho public are hourly expecting to hear Of
formidable demonstration made by the com
bined forces under the commanders above
named. It would be glorious If Mr.. Seward,
upon receiving the reported tender of the kind
offices Of the French Emperor, could tender, as
an answer, the first announcement Of the fall Of
the rebcllious city of Charleston. Who knows
what may hAppen3 ..
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-11
Escape OF the British Rebel spy.

The escape of Captain Wynno, tho British
rebel spy, from the Old Capitol prison, was ac-
complIshed through the assistance of one Of the
outside guard, who was detected, and has been
in close, solitary confinement ever since, and,
1t is said, will be shot. .-'. r. ....
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-11

Nor BAD.-The following inscription was on
a soldiers letter, received to-day at the Wash-
ington city post Office, from the Army of the
PotomacG
Uncle SANS 10 me a debtor--- .r. o..
That's the reason frank this leeter.
II he would pay me my lawful due,
Then would stamp fhihlstter through.
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-11
NO DEFENCE MADE BY THE OFFICERS AND
CREW.
THE HARRIET LANE NOT AT SEA.
MORE VALUABLE PRIZES CAPTURED BY OUR
HFHHf NAVY # Vas
Lao sn1r HLnrronn.

New Orleans, January 30, 1858.
eiRi nave received dispatches from Com.
modore Bell and Lieutenant Commander Read
on the coast Of Texas, extracts and copies *
which herewith enclose, BY which Won viii
see that our disasters on that coast are not vel
ended. Nv '''
As had already anticipated, Il appears that
the enemy came out OF Sabine Pass with two
eotton-iortihod" steamers, on a calm morning.
ran out 70 sea some twelve or fourteen miles
70 where the Morning Light was; the latter
soon got under way, but by tho rebel aeconnt
(and we have no other) they gave chase soon
came up with and captured her, without losinp
man. The same course Of non-resIstanc &c
appears 70 have been pursued by the officers
and crew OF that vessel as was pursued by thosn
Of the Westfiold and Harriet Lane. The eohr.
velocity was soon made also to surrender, and
was taken into port.
am vary thankful that they did not Ret
the guns Of tho Morning Light. az n wo,,iJ
have enabled them 10 erect battery of great
strength In such shallow pass.
GU VIII notice that the guns of the Morning
Light were loaded and went of when tbpv he
came heated, by which circumstance l Judge
the men did not even fire their last charge, but
surrendered without struggle.
am pleased TO see by Commodore Bells re-
port that the Harriet Lane is still In Galveston
harbor, although they have tried to impress us
with the Idea that she had run out during the
case. W ''0
Your obedlont servant,
D. G. FARRAaUT,
NJ. D.. Rear Admiral.
Secretary of the Navy.
7. s. l have just learnt that the Morning
Light was captured In a dead calm by tbe
steamer coming up astern Of her.
- d. g. FARRAaUr,
Rear Admiral.
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-11

TIE ORIGINAL "GREEEBAcK" has been
placed on pedestal in the centre Of the area
in front Of the White House for inspection.
The best view can be had from the north front
steps of tho Executive Mansion.
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-11

NovEL AssEMBLr.--ws have heard Of bsliD
aud soifeea d jils aayluns, ahd ID me aihterta.
nean EsquineAux habitations, but . soifee ia ~
army hospital lH new idea. II wAs, however
most pleasantly realized last evening IN The Camp
bell hospital, seventh street under the supefvsion
Of DrlJ, o. Bsxter The project Of Dr. y o. FAv-
Ing his patients good time on large scale wAaa
perfect success In All respectsin the arrangement
Of the hall, the music and the dancing, the orasr
that prevailed, the appearance OF the brilliant
company, and, best OF all, In the genuine enioy-
ment Of the partially recovered soldiers vho were
present In the hall, and the pleasure derived by
the poor fellows in the other wards, silH unatis
10 leave their beds, from the numerous viulta paid
them by the ladies and gentlemen in attendance.
About four hundred guests were present, and the
large hail, 1870 feet by ~, was filled with Invalid
soldiers, beauteous ladies, members Of Congress,
officers in uniform, and citizens generally The
occasion was one Of unalloyed enjoyment to an,
and great praise ls due Dr.. Baxter for the oonoep
ton and successful execution OF this idea Of solAo
ing the weary hours Of a soldiers hospital ne
with such pleasures and amusement a. may prop
erly be provided. We trust that this example Of
the "sick and wounded soidlers' party" may be I'M
itated In other hospitals. ' 'H a' U
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-11


wounded.--wliis p. Monroe, acting master,
dangerouslyi Ghas. II. Hamilton, acting mas.
tor, sliRhtlyi VIM. Ray, boalsuaIn's mate,
slightly Geo. w Davis, mastor-atarms, slight
lyiJ, q. McDermott, seaman, badly Albert
Sailor, captain forocasllc, badly, Po.er Jack
son, landslnan, badly, J. q. Nickle, ordinary
seaman. slightly, Daniel Hnggefty, ordinary
seaman, badly John CuFfhn, landnman, illghi-
W David Hefn, landsman, badly, Jas. Frazer,
landaman, slightly; H. woodheld, ordinary
seaman, slightly; 4. Y. Henslll, landsman,
slightly Robert Cummlngs, second class boy,
Officers Held as Prisoners Of war.-J. A.
HaRnum, acting MASTER X. j. Richardson, as
slstant paymasteri NJ. II. Plunkett, second en-
gtneerj q. n. Stone, second engineer, Y. N.
renroso, assistant surgeon; Jno. Il. Cooper,
third assistant engineer, r. N. Ellis, third as
slstant engineer; A. Y. Z. Mullln, third as
slstant engineer Chas. N. Davis, acting mas
tar's matei J. G. Taplln, paymaslor's steward
Eighty'two petty officers and men prisoners
]. A. HANNUN,
Acting Master, Senior Oficer surviving
OF late U. s. Steamer Harriet Lane.
To REAR ADMIRAL FARR1gUT, rs7 ... .r".
Commanding Western Division,
Gulf Blockadlng Squadron.
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-11
ILopp.IIr;z,.sl .ll sAoRnp oosernTs.


Mr. Koppill has ths honor 10 annodnss 70 the
will give the FIRS1 Of his ieries OF GRAND SA-
PHILADELPHIA the EASTERN CITIES and CAL
IFORNiA, at the WAsHIN GToN THEATRE, on -
sunday Evening, February Is, Isea.
The orchestra, under his direction, win be com
posed Of the best musicians proeufAble IN New
York, PhilAdeiphlA and Baltimore, who have been
enEaged at great expense. III NH
effected an engagement with the moat wonderful
VIOLIN prodigy now living, ,..g,s =,
J MISS CHRIsTIANA SCHMIDT, "A. ILL.
ELEVEN YEARS OF ACE, ~, ns ~ "a,
who will execute several Of her wonderful solos,
which have recently created such farOro N, the
mgSissl H world of RHILApLIPHlA and DALTf-.
I, - MAD. YOUNG, y AZ -1so l5,-iiii
the ELEGANT SOPRANO has also been engaged, !
together with others whose names will b made
public upon arrival in Washington. 49,. a ~,
Mt. Koppitz trusts that his endeayorp TO estAb-
lish an institutlon which shall ~ once be credit
to the MUSICAL TASTE assembled n the great
COMPOSITIONS. t'T''7' ~ 7n'
THE PRICES WILL NOT BE RAISED, out Win
remain as usual. Pc rAaal -'lylTII y U.'-7 ~
Seats may be secured at the boz once Of the
Theatre during the day. ,,s,-iT.s ...l''1ll.T
See future Advertisement y .r.,i,ir, r-si
feoii-l' tChronicle.l 5 Be- 90 D. .a5'.a
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-11
Tn. Boh,miap AZ Por,I.nd.

PORTLAND, Feb. 1.-THE steamship Bohe-
mian, bearing Liverpool dates to the 92d ult.,
arrived at hye O'Clock this morning.
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-11

List Of Casualties on Board u S. Steamer Ray-
rist Lane, at GdlvestoH, on lSt January, 1889.
Killed.. NJ. Wainwright, Commander,
Edward Lea, Lieut.. Commander, ET!Oficer,
Jos. Pollock, landsInan; Jno. Hart, landSman;
Henry Newton, iirSt class boy.
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-11
FLAG SHIP Hartford,

New Orleans, Jan. 20, 1858.
sIR; herewith enclose tho report OF Acting
Master j. A. Hannum, Of the Harriet Lane, BY
which you will perceive the exaggerations
which have been circulated concerning the de-
fence Of that vessel also, the PusillLnimous
conduct OF the officer who accompanied the
flag Of truce, and Corroboratod to Lieutenant
Commander Law, the enemy's statement, that
all tho officers and crew Of the Harriet Lane
had persisted save some ten or fifteen persons,
whereas, there were scarcely that number OF
killed and wounded. l take II for granted that,
Of the nine slightly wounded, the greater part
amounted TO nothing, so that the testimony of
the rebel pilot was very near tho truth when he
said five killed and six or eight wounded.
cannot think but that, for the death of
Commander Wainwright and Lieutenant Com
mandng Lea, tho vessel would not have been
captured. It Is dlfneult, however, TO conceive
RmoTe pusillanimous surrender Of vessel to
an enemy already In our power than occurred
In the cRse Of the Harriet Lane.
Very respectfully, your ob't servant, o.
d. q. FARRIaUT,
Rear Admiral.
Hon. GIDEON WEIIEs,
Secretary Of the NAVY,
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-11

KoPFITI'S SACRED CoAcERIs The celebrity
which Mr. Koppitz has attained IN New York, Phil
adelphia, the Eastern cities, and CaIifornia, a
Sufhcient to recommend them 10 the patsohass Of
the people Of Washington, and with this aSsur-
ance he soicits their aid In the support Of an In
stitution which shall become an ornament 10 the
musie-loving public. The first Of the series win be
held at the wAshinston Theatrs, on Sunday Fsb.
ruAry 18TH lee3. rasf,si,,s -s rsr stf-54,r s5.r
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-11

A sMASH-UP.-This morning, about II O'Clock,
while DR., Doves horse and buggy were standing
on Maryland avenue, between Four-and-a-half and
Sixth streets, the horse took fright by the steam
cars passing along, and started on and, before be-
ing stopped, smAshsdths buggy. Luckily, no ESrS
son was in itAt ne time,
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-11

ARKANSAS PosT.-We have received from
Prof BGchO, of tho U. 8. Coast Survey, sketch
of Arkansas Post, recently captured by our
forceA
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-11

PRoR.- FowLER, In his lecture last evening,
touched upon the progressive Improvement Of na.
ture. This law Of Improvement In matter belonr-
also to man, and the history Of the race confirms A.
Flrsi appeared the predominAnce Of the socisI pas
Sions, ,amatveneSs, ETC.. for mans chief duty then
was to populate the earth. After mnnklnd hai
spread over the globe, and grown mnloisuily
strong, appeared the next step In his progress
the exercise Of combAtivenoss, etc.--Ay which Re
subdued the Wild retalners Of the soil mis-
faculty, by perverslon, was Afterwards wrongly
turned against his fellow, and Its abuse continued
In full sway even unto our times. ...a. .r,
About 800 years ago another forward step took
place in the rise Of the organ Of aequisItveness.
The almighty dollar then began ita rule In our
day we have attained the last Of the animal pro-
pensitles, and oonstructiveness appears. Thensx
step then in the progress Of must be the intel.
lectual and moral. Professor Fowler proposed 10
his audience two methods Of rearing children, the
one now in use, based force, which he oontended
only thwarted Its own purpose, And another
founded in securing the love and gratitude Of chill
dren. Several gentlemen (all unknown TO the
Professor had their hends examined At the close Of
the lecture, among whom were Hon. s. c. Fessen-
den, NJ G., Rev. Charles Spear, and Nicholas Cal
Ian, Esq.
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-11

lMPoRTAHT ARREsT-A LANCE QuANTfrY or
MEDICINES FoR THE REnLs sSEIEED.-Yesterday, q
man by the name Of I. j. Brooke, and Mr. J. Crur.
bough, Of Georgetown, were arrested on the charge
Of furnishing the rebel government with articles
eontIaband Of war. Brooke has long been suspeo-
ted Of being engaged In this neiarlous busness and
his movements have been watched for some time
past. The detectives having reason TO suspect
that the house Of Mr. Crumbough was used a. Z
depot for the reception and delivery Of these goods
the premises were searched, latter . good deal
Of resistance on the part OF the female occupants
which resulted In the discovery OF 100 ounces Of
quinine, 30 pounds fopium, 05 pounds OF morphIne
and 81 pounds Of nitrate Of silver. druggist Of
this city also arrested on suspicion Of having
sold portion Of these medicines 1 s- ~ 2
There seems TO be but little doubt that nm Brooke
Is the authorized agent Of the state of vIrsinia,
which he has served more particularly. HIS case
will be properly dealt with. p. .''3' OF
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-11
DPoLTFAR HoFEE.T
T IaHT DRAFT VESSELS ron

lT IGHT DRAFT VESSELS FOR
IL RIVERS AND BAYs.-NAvY DEFARTMEHT,-
Feb. 10, lsSs.-The Navy Department will receive
proposals. for the construction and completion
In every respect Except guns, ordnance stores,
fuel, pEoyislons, and nautical instTumOntS) for
ARMORED STEAMERS, OF about beyen hundred
revolving turret. pN = II ~ : n % Do 2
in Washington, or to Rear Admiral Gregory, No.
AlS Broadway, New York, parties intending 70
oter eau examine the plans and SpeclnoAtions,
which viii be furnished 70 the contractors By the
Department. -Arts w
No offers viii be considered unIess from partits.
who are prepared TO execute work Of this kind,
having suitable shops and tools, Of which, n not
sknowa to the Department they must present
evidence with their bid. 'i 10 'ht.tNi0" '' TT.
The act Of Congress approved July II, Iso2, pro,
hibits the ttAnfeT OF any contract or order or In
teFest therein. . ~ a' I' i'.t n.'
The bidders will state the price and the time
within which they will agree to complete the yes
sel or vessels and the bid must be accompanied By
the guaranty required by law, that II awarded to
them, they will promptly execute tho contract. y
Propositions will be received until the cath day
Of FEBRUARY, and they must be endorsed = Pro-
posalB for Vessels for River Defence" 10 distin-
guish them from other business letters. 'e tA''
feb l0-dtf2I " .H. .. ...a' p! I'a
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-11

The following captures are reported in dis
patches received at the Navy Department TO-
day. ..-
The y. 8. barque Roebuck captured, Doc.
2th, 1859, the white.washed English schooner
Kate, (formsrly the Elizabeth Russell, OF Kew
West,) % tons burthon, with a cargo Of salt,
coffee, copperas and liquors, while attempting
to run into 81. Marks river, Florida She was
dispatched to Key West for adjudication.
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-11
stock Market To-day.

Weare indebted to- Jay Cooke & Co., bankers,
for the following condition Of the stock and
sale market to-day; ,.--
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-11

PRISONERS SENT UP.-ThomAs G. Howell, 18th
GeorgiAi William Bayly, who says that he LEFT the
rebel service after being eight months thereini J,
A. Hill, California; NJ. HAgett, OF Richmond, Va,
and VIM. Ashton, a British subject, were yesterday
sent to the Old Capitol All but the first were cap
tured by the hotilla. J. P. UrghArt, sutler, was
also committed for using another man's pass
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-11

The U. s.. steamer Tahoma captured, In
Tampa bay, Florida, Jan. sth, the rebel sioop
Silas Henry. When 1rst discovered, she was
ashore, abandoned and on fire. On being
boarded and the fire extinguished, the hull and
the cargo, consisting Of 80 bales Sea Island
cotton, were found to have escaped material
Injury, and were taken 10 Key West.
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-11

aF The Once of the National RsPubli.
ear Is at SII Ninth street, between Penn
sylvania avenue and ID street. ..
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-11
HIGHLY IMPORTANT.
NAVAL DfsPATCHEs.
OFFrc1An REPonTs Fnoar ADMIRAL.
III TARRAgUT.
oAPrURB or THE n1RRIET LAVE.
THE LIST OF KILLED AND WOUNDED

CHPture Of Two Nor. FetieraIvsss.Is BY
s the Rebels.