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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-07-07

DUR WESTERN PAPERS by Fridays mail bring US
very little additional information relative to the raid
made Morgantor, in Burke county, On Monday last.
The Raleigh Conservative of the 80 h ult. says:
Gov. Vance received telegram from Salisbury Tues
day night alter had gone to press, effect
tory chief Xix very xpecedy paid visit TO dor
Canton Blu Ike county amp Vance, three miles dis
tant and the head Of the Western North arolna
No pTri GLARS we've gwen except that the party
@ train of csTs at the head of the Railroad
Thtre were about 200 boys at Camp Vance ; low
many OF them were captured if any, is not known Ga
receipt OF the news at Salisbury of the presence of the
raiders at Morganton AMI Camp Vance, forces were
cent forward from Salisbury to meet the enemy. OF
course the enemy did not tay long, aud oar forces
were unable to come up with them, as the telegraph
has already announced heir departure through Watau-
ga county.
We learn from The " Conservative" that the deposits
liz the Br0rch CT tie Bank of North Carolina at Mo
ganton had been previously removed, and it is not
probable the raiders made much out CT the Bank even
if they did roo it. TIE Conservative " says:
Kirk an East Tennessee tory, aud has been terror
a lew OF the b0Id counties OF Western North Carolina
and EAST tennessee fCr about It he Iha.
penet ated up he + each Dad Valley tbs Warm
Springs Oh he Led at he tine major Wood6n and 9TH
xii cd ia Eccesfl attempt dislCdga him
dental considerations las Jet attempted 10
that psce,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-07-07

Tue Yankee raid in onslow county last Monday
week, appears to have been quite formidable under
taking. gentleman from the neighborhood of Sneeds
Ferry informs that steamers and two transports
came up TO New River IGet and sent up the river
seven barges loaded with men, one of which a0ded at
the point the Others ascending the river as high up
Sneeds Ferry. They took number of citizens and
horses' and some nesroas, which they carried CT
About the same time portion of two regiments of
cavalry and Infantry, with some artillery went to Jack
Bonville. A portion OF them crossed the river
and out On the Wilmington road as
far as Dr.. WARDS residence, about two miles from
Jacksonville at this point, from soms cause they made
halt. They remained at Jacksonville until Tuesday
evening" when they returned by the way OF Sneeds Fer
~, going down on the east sde where they met with
the boat party and received the horses the latter had
stolen They understood to have said their desipa
ton was Wilmington, but for some cause they did not
proceed further in this direction than above stated
The land forces from Smiths Mills on the White
OAK river, where il is reported they fortifying
we learn that they committed various depre1ations
In Jacksonville and in that neighborhood.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-07-07

VERM1N KIDDANcE-HaIi an ounce soap boiled III
pint of water, and put with q brush while boil
ing hot, intaaby destroys the bugs and their eggs.
Flies ere driven cut Of room ~ hanging
burch of the plantain haawort plant after it
has beeo dipped ia milk. Rats and mice speedily dis
appear by mixing equal quantities of strong cheese and
powdered Bquils They devour tbjsmztuTe with gread
nes8 while it is Innocent TO man. When it a
beeed how nany persons have lest their lives by sTal
lowing mixtures Of etrychnine, &c, it becomes mat
ter OF humanity to publish these items.
HCA's Medical journal.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-07-07
THE SITUATION.

Tie news General Grants army to-day speaks Of
unequivocal at Petersburg which place The
troops uUder General Ba dy Smith and Gsneras Kauz
hancock occupied Thursday, after brisk fighting
with the enemy their intrenohments. The negro troops
ead to have displayed considerable valor and have
called special thanks from General Smith, They storm
ed the enemys forts gaRuY. l. evident that Gene
Lees army had reached Petersburg before the
He thus taken By surprise and outgeneralled
by Grant,
Nothing recent date, says MIR. Stanton, has been
card Gsn Sheridan, except statement in the Rich
mond Wing of the 18th pst that he had been routed by
GsEs Fz Lee and Hampton left his dead and wounded
the field. and lost five hundred prisoners.
muda Hundred tearing the railroad track between Pc
tersburg and Richmond. Tho enemy had disappeared
from his front at that point.
give to-day two maps showing the scene of these
successful operations including plan Of the city Of Pc
tersb1Tg.
There official reports CT any movement in Gene
raj Shermln's army.
The details of the late action, In which General Sturg
defeated, Ripley Mississippi, show that the
Union forces made desperate Tight but were compelled
to fall bac k for want of ammunition.
The United States supply steamer Newhern, from the
North Atlantic biockadng squadroa and twenty foul
Fortress Monroe arrived yesterday at this port
She had hoard prisoners from the block
ade Thistle Georgna McCaW and SyEen recently
captured. On the 9th instant the Newbern ashore tbs
blockade Pevenseg nine miles north OF Beaufort
laden with Lead bacon aud shoes for the
bells. he engines and boilers blown completely
her few moments after she struck. She line iroI
side wheel of five hundred and forty three ton
gsier ard new this being her second trip. The
and cargo valued at $1,000, 900.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-07-07

SUPREME CoURr.-Opnions have bern delivered in
the following cDse::
By Pearson, c. J. In S ate v. Black, from Ashe,
d ecting new trial! Il B )wers Y. Strudwic1, from
Orange directing the Clerk TO state an account charg-
ing the defendant with the value of the negroes in 1858
In Walton v. Gatlin, directing ce,tiOrari.
By Battle, j. Ia State v. McNeely, from Burke,
Uenire de n0ro. 10 Page V. Atkins, from Orange az
ming the Judgment. In Adams V. Jones, from Or
ange, affirming the judgment.
BY Manly, j. In Buie V, MurchisoD, from Moore,
affirming the jud gmeot Ia Bingham v. Richardson,
from Orange, affirming tbs judgment. Ia State v.
Duekworth, from Bake. Io error.
Fer Cucarn-I1 STATE '. Jones, from Alamauce,
declaring that there is 10 crror
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-07-07
For the Journal
WILMINGTON, N. c.. July I, 1854

MesSrs. Fulton j. Ptcc-Gents:
Many, We my not be wrong in saying majority,
Ct the Department Battalion" prefer that our chlei
tGcer be ctiz of this town-at least that be be
we'll and tavoraby known among us. Let our leader
defend his home in leading Us to defend ours. Upon
this the highest degree Of efficiency depends.
Conspicuous among others, and eminently fit for the
command is Maj Robert B. McRae, end the compli-
mant is due to ham. Born among US and raised with
u.s. tried and true cool but energetic, brave and skiu
modeat in department, afabe in manner yet firm il
command, be stands, believe, without rival in
bis qualifications for the position.
1t has been suggested, that If it is the wish of the
Battalion to choose their commander, the privilege will
not be denied them.
What says tie Battalion?
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-07-07
ThHxIps.1s CT Death,

Who has not been deprived of friend by death p
Who Las not seen the speaking eye, heard the love
thrilling voice. Tor the last time flushed in deaths
cold sumber is the voice of father, mother, brother
sister, friend yet the memory OF such remain
Impressed upon bearts pure the face form
and deeds Of the loved yet departed one
But where are those, the departed? That's the
query, Dwell trey in tho grave, or have they scared
to lands unknown to u.s. where happiness reigns su.
preme-a land OF light and love, rendered thus by the
visible appearance Of God
When ~daa k1ess pefva]es sight, when arrows
rankle in heart when loved one is torn from our
BISON and Consigned to the damp, cold grave, we pray
for their return; but should We? Why wish them
back to be sufferers, mayhap victims to treachery OF
vice, this Sustained earth ? Why wish them tc
be partQkas Of misery? Let them rest; wish them
not back We shall soon meet with thin. Soon, aye
us'y soon, Gust will be mingled with the1s-our
sous so where theirs lave gone We being swift
~ borne down the rapid stream of time. We al
most see deaths gate SO nigh have we approached the
line the boundary line that connects life with Death
Then not 1he departure OF friends. They have
but passed through what awaits every one of US poor
dying mortals.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-07-07

From the 10th District no returns have been made.
No returns from the 9th except from Counties. In
the sth Stokes and Rockingham make no returns
Portions of the 81 make no returns Eight Counties
Of the 1st and two in I'd districts have mad, no re-
turs In the two latter districts, where returns have
not been made the Counties are or have been in the
lands ct the enemy. Tobacco s not collected by the
1.-THE Agent though it appears that AGO pounds have
been turned over to the Government
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-07-07

THAT's RIGHT.--We learn from the Salisbury
Waterman that Mr.. Ohm @ Miller of Rowan county,
has determined to sell out bis last years crop of Flour
to soldiers families at $40 per hundred There is an
abundant supply OF last years crop of Wheat still on
band in certain localities, and hope those who hold
it will initiate MIR. Milers example to extent at
least. The present crop of Wheat will be ample and
no one need entertain fears of starving.
Charlotte Democart.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-07-07

a Northern paper says that the following is the
number of men who have enlisted to serve Lincoln
for the war up TO 1st April. From Maine there were
3497 New Hampshire, 1859 Vermont, 1857 Mas
aachusetts 1904; Rhode Island, 1913; Connecticut
1890 NV York, 16 1914 New Jersey, 1888; Penn
sy wanna, 16 $40 Delaware, 404 Mary land, 17S
West Virginia. 2289 District Columbia. l18; Ohio
1920 I0diana, 1851; Illinois, 1890; Michigan
4o78 Minnesota, 1850; Wisconsin, 4O63; Iowa
6529 Missouri, llO7 Keoucky, 1906 Kansas. 297
making tofal OF OF.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-07-07

BATTLE AT MoRGANzA Lave learn from a
young gentleman just from Port Gibson that before be
left that place. the report had reached there that Gen.
Dick Taylor bad battle with The enemy under Gen.
Oanby, in which forces were completely victorious
The enemys loss is stated at 300 killed and wounded
900 prisoners, IL pieces artillery, and vast numbers
of small arms large quantity of stores, and that when
routed and driven the enemy over sixteen miles. Our
loss is estimated at 600, killed and wounded.
Jackson Mississipptan, June "a.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-07-07

At the bombardment of Fredericksburg, one hun.
red and seventythree Yankee rained solid shot
and shell for ten hours upon the CITY, Tine guns
placed in position the bluff around the city, and
hours cannonadng, upwards of fifteen thousand shot
and shell were thrown into the devoted town, and yet
strange to say, only one persona negro woman-of
all who remained, was killed.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-07-07

Carlyle calls modern novels " Tales of adventures
which did in Gods CREATION but only in the
waste chambers TO be left unfurnished) of certain hu
man heads, and which nothpgs which nevorthe-
less, obtain temporary remembrance and lodge
tensvey, at this epoch Of the world, in similar and
still more unfurnished chambers"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-07-07
Bacon far Soldiers Fam lilies.

Major THos D. Hoaa, of the SUI sistcnce department
Raleigh gives notice that be is prepared to SELL at coat
to any of the counties of this State for the use of in
dgent families of Soldiers portion of the Bacon
cumulated for that purpose. County Commissioners
who 10 need of Bacon, will communicate with hin
at Raleigh.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-07-07

MORE MEN FOR THE "SLAUGHTEe PEN."-Grant is
absorbing all Lpcolns military strength into the army
which he himself is leading to destruction. We 1nder-
stand that two steamers laden WITH have sailed
and Canby and Sherman will probably come next
Grant is simplifying matters very rapidly. His army
is like the me'srcmit swallows up everything, aud
yet is always burg ALWAYS wants renorcements."
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-07-07
June Il.
FELLOW AND SOLDIERS CT DUPLKN

|FELLCw-CITIZENS AND SOLDIERS CT DUPLEk
COUNTY.
BEING in service take this method of announcing my
self candidate to represent the County OF Dupl in the
House of Commons of the next Legislature of North Caro-
lima and respectfully solicit the sursges Of
said County. elected pledge my efforts to attend to
the duties of the responsible position to the best of
ability.
Very respectfully,
r. A. BLACKMORE,
nal Corps, from Capt. Moseley's Ligh Battery,
Fort CasNel, n. @.
I June 22d, 1894. HS.2:aV.stf
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-07-07
l3e.te


BEING in The SERVICE take this method Of nm
nouncing myself TO represent the Com, W
sampson in the Hoass of Commons of the
Will be Inn! ossibie for meet the good people OF
old Sampson (Whout accdent) before the AuTust esC
ton can only say that my principles well known
to my countymen to admit Of any doubt as to the cou
shall pursue if eecsed. Loving my country and bearing
arms in her defence, only add that whatever NAV
tend to her best interests and viii
be my earnest desire accomplish, and to such will INV
whole time add talents be devoted. Soliciting suGra
ges OF my county men am gentlemen, yOu OBJ seryt
JAMES <. LASSITER,
OF the 6Sd Regt N. G. Troops,
Nav 3lst. 1864. 224.tP
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-07-07

AT THE solicitation of friends announce myself
candidate represent the county of Sampson in the
next House Commons the Legislature of North
DINA, and respectfully SOLICIT the suages of the voters
tend to the duties Of the responsible position to the best
Of my ability. J. G. WRIGHT.
Co. I, 46th Regiment N. G, T.
June 2. 1926 MISUNDERSTANDING"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-07-07
22q.tek

WE requested to announce Il AJOR 70 BERT B. M
RAE, tfornerIy of the 18th Reg't II. G. candida
for the office of Sheriff of New Hanover County the ele
ton in August next.
jane H. 239.te*
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-07-07
FELLOW-SOLDlERs AND CITIZENS OF DUPLIN
COUNTY.

Being in service, take this method of announcing
myself candidate 10 represent the Ccunty Of Dupn in
the House Of Commons Of the next Legislature. shall be
deprived Of the pleasure Of seeing many Of you, but from
the haterng have received both fro my
fellow soldiers and citizens in different sections OF the
County, confidently hope shah receive enough votes 10
insure ny election. And ghould be ORG OF the favored
pledge myself TO make you faithful Representative al
at tie right Place in due te locking TO your
interest.
JOS. A. SHINE,
Co. A, 3rd Regt. N. G. Cavalry.
lima q 242-l1ts
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-07-07

& BRAVE MAN-Leut. Cleveland, of the 9Th
Kentucky, was seriously wounded in charge at the
front on Saturday last. He was first struck 10 the
lace with ehell. but and continued to lead his
men. He was then shot through the abdomen and
Tell, but again got up and continued the charge.
third shot ia his breast brought him to the EARTH but
again he rose and charged, and when within few feet
of the enemys breastworks, was brought the fourth
time the earth by shots, which broke both arms
His command retreated and the Yankees took Lieut.
Cleveland prisoner. After robbng him of his revolv-
err hat aad pocket book, they left him as cead man
But at night Lieut.. Cleveland got away, escaping TIT
pickets into cur lines. Hs is now in Atlanta.
HinChester Bulletin.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-07-07

NORTHERN PAPERs.-We indebted to late ar
rivals from Nassau for Northera papers dating from
the 18th to the 18th OF June They contain but little
news beyond what has already appeared in tele-
graph columns.
The following is the Herald's situation article on ice
Is h. Our readers judge how near it comes to
telling the truth relative to the occupation of Peters
hnrp by GRANTS forces
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-07-07

litiopst) mentions chaplain in the Federal army who
has been charged with selling eighty liberated y
slaves. 1t quotes statement from al Abolition Mas
sschusetts paper, that Federal soldier had sold a
coiOred lad aOou. Is years old for pig worth so.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-07-07

SECRETARY MENM1NGERs SUccEssoR.-'fhe Guar
dian says Il is said that Mr.. Fuman, President of
one OF the Charleston Banks, has been appointed Sc.
cretary of the Treasury uice Mr.. MemmUger resigned
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-07-07

BURs71SG OF WARDS FIFTEEN INcH Gun
Wards large fifteen inch gun-weighing fortysz
thousand pounds, and throwing double headed shot
weighing eight hundred and stveny pounds with
charge Of eighty pounds of pow6e tested at the
cunning grunds Saturday evening, for the purpose
of firing off charge preparatory to the principal
test, which was to have taken place to day. The
charge was over eighty pounds of powder and an i'm,
mersa bail Of about The weight stated above The
whole sent home with tremendous force. The gun
was tightly secured with heavy tnbers. The parties
then secured themselves by going into rife pits
distance Of TIE signal was gyec and the explosion
took place, shaking many houses in the city, although
some two miles eff When the dense cloud of smoke
cleared away, it found that the gun had burst
just above the place occupied by the charge.
One large piece, weighing some three tens, thrown
distance of five six hundred yards. Another large
piece thrown into the canal, and another into
corn field some distanre off, The ground was poughed
up by the larger fragment to the depth of four feet and
fer distance of twenty feet The men in the rife pits
we're covered with sand, and in many instances hats
were blown of. No person. fortunately, received any
injury. The loss s said to be about $4,000.
Trenton, N j., american, June 6.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-07-07

By later arrivals from Nassau we have received the
London hde1 CT the l9th and 18th CT May and of the
I'd of June We make some extracts from the paper
of the latter date Ia speaking Of attempt of the
foreign Office to communicate with the Confederate
Governms ut the Ilde1 says:
We have chronicle 6 second abortVo attempt on the
Part of TIE Foreign Office comnu cate with the Con
federate Government. vii be remembered that the
Crawford, her Maj =s:ys CcGs1ijeEeal in Havana
charged, used ms-ion Sto the port
OF Charie by the adsr OF the Federal Bockad
ing SQaadoG Size lheieupon returned to Bermuda, nd
repoi ted her failure Admiral Of the station,
Immediately gnsG tad the dispatches Lord l.
Ire latter mace formal request Tor permission to
for ward them Ihrou, Il the lues, which refused :;
and Lord Lyons moreover Informed by Mr.. Seward
that u lC1ad not be agreeable to Government of
United States tOr Aer sStys G1veEnHenb TO hold any
intercourse whatever Couederates. tbs
rebuff which Lord LyOas eppe+Ts to have received with
his usual eekBess, Eeie IomaI8ed nothing for him
bat To IetITn The dispatches To the Foreign Office whore
they viii heLc2oIh remain as the record Of the most RI
dculous diplomatic fau o. Earl Ru=seis Admins
trstIun SO little, hO did Foreign secretary
t!cpate such Result, that, lac 2nd or April I'D
uHonal Instructions sent GU Mr.. Rurd
tVa TO his slOu to hChm0nd These additional instrnc
lions l. may be Supposed, rendered Necessary by
the dI covcry that aOry Report 0Eg. re- We
are Low lmpaueULlJ waiting whether farce 10 to
have . tllrG act.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-07-07

prpS are sutnorlzed to announce the Hon. BAM'I, T
IEnnoN and Capt JOHN X. HAYES. as cand dates To
New Hanover county the House of Commons
OF tne next General Assembly.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-07-07

BREAD AND MEAT--We have seen letter from an
officer who has recently travelled, on official bushes:
over the entire State of Alabama, and also large
portion of Mississippi. He reports that the crop
wheat being harvested is excellent not injured by
rust and that the yield vii! be very great The grow
ing crop of corn promises an abundant yield.
of the bacon 1.-THE in seven States east of the Misss
slppi, the aggregate being 81 100000 pounds. 1hl
quantity, together with tfat witch msy be purchased
and imported, and of the beef supply, will unquestion-
ably prove sufficient to feed the army until the mex
hog crop is cured. If the 1.-THE Of blcjn amounts tt
81 900, 600 POUNDS, what is the aggregate quantity
in the Confederate States ?-Whig.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-07-07

The following posted in his house. few days since,
by business
'HEADQUAETERs, House OF -----.
f'General o der No, L.
JULIA Until the price ia U.s. butter will be used
ia family. JAMES,"
He had hardly reached his corning house, when ape
cial messenger handed him this
JAMES I'm il butter is re-insated no tobacco
will be used in this hCusa
JULIA, Chief OF Staf.''
It is said that butter Won.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-07-07
June 2.

TO TIE VOTERS OF BRUNSWICK COUNTY ::
AT THE solicitation of nsny friends announce myself
as a candidate 10 represent the county of Brunswick in
the House OF Commons of the next Legislature Solicit
Tag the suffrages of my couEtymen: remain gentlemen
vonr obedieut Servant, SAAL HALL.
Jane I3. 2S6 t2Oiuly*
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-07-07
July /.
T.ETF rip AND COMMITTED

TAKEM UP AND COmMAT1EO -
aA.\s TO THE JAIL OF New Hanover county, negro
named 0RDOCK who says thS. n Tbs De opsT
"a aid negro is hereby notified forward prove
property pay charges and take him away, otherWe h'
"ni 10 ueai' "1A Q" 'A' 49," Z, D, HALL, Sheriff.
lima sotb 2t0et-Al.ls
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FOR SuEHIE r
237-te.

We autfcrjzed and requested to announce Col
D. HALL q candidate for the office of Sheriff of NeN
Hanover county, as the election ia August next
Irn, IN
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-07-07

The manufacture OF artificial limbs has been com
menced and is successfully carried On at Newman
Georgia.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-07-07

Six hundred negroes captured and stolen by Gen
Grants men, have been sent to the pens at Arlington
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-07-07
FOR &HER1RE

Prentice demands the removal Of J Ohm Morgan o
peace and the recognition Of the rebels
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-07-07

THERE were various rumors and reports on the
streets yesterday, relative to military affairs On the
Petersburg and Weldon r ,lroad. The telegraph may
bring something definite before we go to press. In
the meanime we will state what appears to be we'll
founded Gen. w. E LEE it is asserted, attacked the
Yankee cavalry raiders near Belfed Thursday, and
captured number q prisonarg--about 1000, (soue
say 3.oO0) their baggage train and some artillery
Gen. HAMPTON expected to intercept the retreat
ing enemy, at particular point, while Gen LEE was
still pursuing them.
The above is what We have heard, AMI we are ir-
cinei to cr-dit the report. As yet lave 10 nfor.
na'i3n Of the capture OF the whole party tkat were
said to be the read near 3nfed THURSDAY, though
as matter of course hope to be able to chronicle
that fact in this paper.