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Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1864-06-25
JOHN BALL. M. Id.

YNHE ndersignedt nd s,rofessionalservice
Il tothe sitizensof sioux City and surrounding
country. Office, ,atthe Drug Storeon Pear rjstfeet
R,Iiden ei IN nmo late yopposit'
vol5.uol7 JOIISBALL M d.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1864-06-25

TrcdWay & Courier,
TTORNEYs AT LAW-sloux City,
n Iowa. Will practice in The Courts Of Iowa,
DlK ota and Nebraska. Office en- Douglas street,
opposits the Land UfHce. mal64
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1864-06-25
IEOEBROOK & BRO,
LAND AGENTS g. SURVEYORS,
Onawa, MonoMa County, Iowa.

OM6WN, IOnUnN CUuHty ,1U"W'
VTYILLcarpfully atten tot e selection dloca
w ton of land in the a Land Districts in
Western Iowa and Ncbrask buy and sell Land
Warrants. or locate them OF 'mmissop; tor nom
residents they will loan mo-. . at Western rates OF
INTEREST," buy and sell rca estate. and pay taxes
Coll Jctions made and money promptly forwarded,
\. rl-G3 uOLBROOh biIo.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1864-06-25
W NJ /. l. JOY.
'soN, WI
Hudson s. Joy,

A TTORNEYSa at Law, Sioux City, Iowa. Will
~ practice in the Courts OF Iowa and Northern
Nebraska. Office on Doagiasstreet. deelo-oo
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-01-06

The Daily Press is the "Copservative"
organ at Nashville, and has long been find
ing fault with military government, and
calling for reconstruction. Here is its
response to
THE PROCLAMATION OF AMNESTY.
From all we can ascertain of the gener-
al popular sentiment, the people of Ten
nessee are becoming daily more reconciled
to its terms, and more convinced of the
liberal and conservative spirit by which it
was dictated 1t is much to be regretted
that, even in those parts Of the State sub
ject to no rebel interference, owing to the
want of mail facilities, or other means of
speedy transmission, large portion of the
population will, for long time, only hear
of it through the ignorant ntinterpretation of
some, and the intended misrepresentation
of others and thus an unfair prejudice
against the measure be created.
To remedy this mischief, so far as we
can, we have concluded to keep the proc
lamation standing in our columns at least
for some days, in order that as many citi-
zens as possible may have an opportunity to
read the document itself, without beingre-
duced tothe necessity ofreceiving the first
impressions of its character through the
perverting comments Of, ignorance or big
otry.
We feel confident that, by discussion
and reflection, the Presidents plan israp-
idly making converts in its favor, and that
moderate and prudent men, comprising,
we would hope, alarge majority of Tennes-
see voters, will soon be brought toview it
as an expedient well adapted to relieve
them from their present anomalous and
most distressful condition.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-01-06

had expired, which took place about 0 o.
clock in the evening DR.. Stewart arriv-
ed about 10 o'clock, and made an examina-
ton. of the deceased, and pronounced
"'death from conclusion of the BRAIN
" In the midst of life, we are in death"
Mr.. Patterson was young man much
respected and beloved by all who knew
him. He served nine months in the army
as private of Co. G, 134th Regt., Pa. Vol,
with fidelity The deceased was mem
Der of the Presbyterian Church-moral
and upright in his intercourse and deal
ings with the world. May we all profit
by this seemingly premature death of our
friend remembering, that we too, may
soon be called TO an account of our proba-
ton, and stewardship. BE ye also rea-
DIV"
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-01-06

REcRUITING.-By an order from the
war department, yesterday was the last
day for recruitingunder the large bounty
regulation. There seemed to be more
healthy tone in the public mind in refer
ence to this matter latterly. than had been
at first exhibited And is believed, that
had the opportunity been extended few
weeks longer, the allotment of this county
would have been raised There will be an
effort made to induce Congress to extend
the time; if so, all those who prefer going
into the service under the provisions Of
this law, rather than abide the risk of the
draft. should do so at once.
In that way they will have the satsiac-
ton of volunteering and at the same time
secure nice bounty.
The war cannot last long. A great ma
iority of those in the service now, are re-
ealisting; this is, in itself, an encourag-
ing sign and one that will have an effect
on the rebellion.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-01-06

FATAL ACCIDENT.-On Christmas day,
Thomas L. Patterson, son of Mrs Eliza
j. Patterson, of Penn township, aged 81
years, having spent the forenoon in hunt
ing, came home, and after dinner, which
was about 2 o'clock, p. m, he, in compa-
ny with his younger brother, Samuel, went
out to sport on sheet O. i,e near the
dwelling, and while thus engaged, Thos.
l.. slipped and fell, striking the back of
his head on the ice. He rose up, walked
into the house and sat down. Mrs. Pat
terson inquired what was the matter?"
He appeared desirous to conceal the fact
that he was hurt he went out and vomit-
ed, and after returning, he said that "he
had never endured such a pain as he then
felt in his head" 1t was evident that he
was badly injured. His mother then un-
dertook to assist him up stairs into the set
ting room, which was done with great
difficulty, as he had becomeso weak as to
be almost helpless His mother insisted
on sending for the Doctor. but he said !:
1" that it was no use, and would not con-
sent. DR.. Stewart was finally sent for,
but before he arrived, the injured person
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-01-06

DRECToRsHIP,-George G. Roessing,
Esq, has been appointed School Dtec-
tor, by the board, in place of Rev. w. A.
Fetter, who has moved to the country
The appointment is a good one, and we
have no doubt the Squire" will discharge
the duties of his new Office with fidelity.
School Directors occupy a very respon-
sible position, and when they perform the
duties of their Office as required by law,
they are entitled to the gratitude of the
community; to them is intrusted for the
time being. to a very great extent. the
comfort, health, and progress of the youth
that attend our schools. They have a
great deal more to do, than merely to en-
ploy teachers, fix their wages and see that
they are paid. We take the liberty of say
ing: that the Directors of the Schools of
our borough, will discharge their duties
to the very best of their ability, and this,
we feel satisfied, is all that will be asked
or desired by the citizens of Butler.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-01-06
Army correspondence.
CAMP NEAR BEALToN STATIoN
December %, 1868.


December %, 1868.
NcssrS. Editors Having received
copy of the AMERICAN CITIZEN, and be-
ing highly pleased with the title and ap-
pearance generally, and being desirous Of
assisting little in the good enterprise
you have entered into; therefore send
you five names, that wish to receive it
weekly. And let me say, that the title of
your paper is sufficient of itself to recon-
mend it to the confidence of every hUe
american citizen. What an honor to be
an american citizen; and the man, who
has been reared up under the stars and
stripes-the emblem of American great
ness; and seeks to destroy the liberties of
our country, is not worthy the name Of
American citizen.
Hoping you may be successful in this
good enterprise, in endeavoring to advance
the cause of our country-may your per-
sonal welfare also be benefited and while
we are contending for the right of free
dom-for national existence-for the hope
Of humanity in all future, let us all CO.
operate together; then something will be
accomplished. W. X.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-01-06

For the citizen.
MEssRs. EDITORS The managers OF
the Evening Party, held at the Lowry
House, on New Years Eve, desire, through
your paper, to thank the citizens of the
borough for their generous patronage
Notwithstanding some over fastidious per-
sons endeavorcd to throw discredit upon
our party, it proved to be a perfect cue
cess. About one hundred persons we're
present for supper, which was gotten up in
a plain substantial style. Everything
passed off in a quiet and pleasant man
ner, and every person left well satisfied
that their money had purchased so much
pleasure for themselves, and comfort for
the soldiers families The young folks
enjoyed themselves for few hours after
supper, in social dance, which was con-
cluded at a proper hour.
The proceeds of the party amounted to
sixty-two dollars, which has been placed
in the hands of Maj. c. Z. Anderson,
and L. z. Mitchell, Esq, committee APP
pointed to distribute the funds as they are
needed. They will receive subscriptions
from all persons wishing to contribute. to
this fund, and receipt for the same.
Yours, MANAGERS.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-01-06
BUTLER MARKETS.

BUTLER IA jan u ioot
BUTTER-Fresh Roll 2j cents per pound
REANS-Whte. -, 2h per bnshsl
BEEF-ts bought from wagons Mt and cts per lb.
BARLEY-Sprng, 500; Eall SllQ.
BEESWAX-33 cents ser pound.
EGGS-2O cents per dozen
FLOUR-Nhcat, 50, IS per hund; Buckwheat s3,00.Rye
2I5.
FRUIT-Driod Apples 81, so per bushel; Dried Peach
es $500
FEATHERS-l5 cents per ponnd.
GRAIN-Wheat s125 per bushel Rye, 100; Oats, Zoe
Coru, 90c: Buclwnnt, 75c.
GROCERIES-CofIee, Rio, SIC per pound Java, IOc;
Brown Sugar l5c per pound do Cofre, Ice; n 0, Moas
ses so cents per gallon; Syrup 90c and 81.
HIDEs-754 cents per pound.
LARD--12 cents per pound
NATLS-s51j per key.
P0TAT0ES-iO and soc per bushel.
PORK-6 to 81 cents per pound.
RAGS cents ser pound.
RICE--l2 cents per pound
sEEDs-Clovor, 800 per Jushci Timothy, 1925
Flax, 1925.
SALT-SGO0 per barrel
TALL0W-l0 cents per pound.
WOOL-7jC per pound.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-01-06

THE REASON GIvEN,-It has been as
ked, "why it is considered impolite for gen.
tlemen to 90 into the presence of ladies in
their shirt sleeves, while it is perfectly prop
er for ladies TO appear before gentlemen,
without any sleeves at all?" The ancient
Amazons and the present King of Daho-
mey, decree that ''none but women are en-
titled to bear arms" and hence the custom
referred to above.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-01-06

rur r,,Hy pe,soN


Little ken we augit Of famine
Little Of starvation here,
Little Of that painand anguish,
Prone to wiring the scalding tear,
Here we've peace b full perfection,
Save Mauch Chunk now and then,
Where blood IA sacsillced to treason,
BY Corconla's outhwed men.
But these light Affections vanish,
Like q vapor newlt risen,
When we turn oureyes toward Richmond,
To that hell stamIed Liby prison.
To that Moloch Of secession,
Blind 10 tears and dumb to reason,
Through whose ardh are mortals driven,
Sacrificed to damnug treason.
Next to spains darf InquIsition,
5 In the darker deysof yore,
Ranks the filthy Lby prison,
Fetied foul, and st,ined with gore.
There the Indian weed was worked on,
BY the lowborn. erouching slaves,
Now It's deemed 1t reception,
For the captured Union braves.
Like the gloomy dark Rialto,
OF Venetian birth and fame.
Looms that prison damp and dismal,
All its horrors 10 reclaim.
Noisome pestilential vapOr,
Lo0thesome yermin sporting round,
Nameless bread and beans are given,
Cruel comfort for the bound,
Stretched on beds Of Ill description,
Lays the wasting form Of man,
Hid from gaze of wife or loved one,
Paint his thralldom, We who can.
Curses from the guardsmen greet him,
Damn the Yankees sighs and tears,
Damn him for a Lincoln minion,n
Crates upon the soldiers ears.
From that pit, that slough Of treason,
Goes the victim Of the traitor,
Day by day are spirits gliding
From that den, TO their Creator.
Some the prey Of pure starvation,
Have n ready exit made,
More have died of fell contagion,
Many by red murders blade.
The dark old Jersey prison ship,
In which our fathers waned tway,
At last has found counterpsrt,
In this our fiery trial day.
How long can we thus enduring,
Suffer insult 10 our nltioni
If not better: let us meet il
By stern, harsh, Retaliation.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-01-06
AUDITORS Notice.

the matter Of the account Of YIN. W. Dodds Admir-.
Of William Dodds, decdv late borough Of Pros
pect.
In the Orphans Court of Butler county No. 81 Sep
ternber term A. D. 1868. And TO wit: Dec O. 1853
on motion Of Thompson Ash Lyon, Court appointed
Hcnry Pillow Esq. an Auditor TO make distribution &c.
Butler Co. s.
Certified from the record this 18th day Of Dec 1868
WATSON J. YOUNG, Cl'k.
Those interested will please take notice. that ] will at
tend 70 the duties of the appointment Oh Saturday.
February 9Th 1864 at o'clock p. M Of said day,
my residence in Prospect which time and place ali in
terested can attend II they see proper.
HENRY PILLOW, Auditor.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-01-06

APPOINTMENTS s.-The Commissioners
have made the following appointments for
the year 1864.
Commissioners counse. Charles Mean
dless Esq; Clerk to Commiss., Harvey Col
bert; Mercantile Appraiser, Solomon Flee
ger, of Millerstown; Janitor of Court
House. John Mccullough.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-01-06

psD~ In noticing the difierenttrades oc-
-cupations &C., of the borough, in our last
issue, we unintentionally omitted the
names of WINS. Ziegler and Peter Biehl,
Manufactures & Dealers in Sheet Iron &
Tin Ware Both establishments, on Main
Street; the former nearly opposite Boyd's
Building, and the latter opposite DufTy's
Store
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-01-06
Auditors Notice.

TN the matter Of the sale Of Real Estate Of VI H
/ McGill late of Meyer township decd.
In ting Orphans Cd Of Butler county No. Septoul-
Der term, 1862.
And now TO wit; December II, 1853 Court appointed
j. D. MJunkn, Esq. Auditor to distribute the funds
according TO law. By the Court.
Butler County SIS. n
Certified from the Record this Goth day Of Dec 1853
WATSON J. YOUNG, Clerk.
will attend TO the duties Of the above appointment
on Saturday the 2d day Of Jan A. d. 1854 o'clock
D. m. of said day at the Office Of E. MJunkin. Esq, in
the boro. Of Butler Those interested will please take
notice. J. d. NJUNkIN, Auditor.
Jan G. 1863
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-01-06

DEsTITUTIoN IN SOUTH CARoLINAAND
GEoRGIA.-A letter from Morris Island
23d ultimo, to the Philadelphia Inquirer
says:
A large number of intercepted rebels
letters-have fallen into possession of our
Post Commander of the Island, A peru.
sal of them exhibits the great destitution
and extreme suffering of the people in
South Carolina and southeastern Georgia !;
corroborates also the prevailing opinion
here at the North, that tho Confederacy is
nearly usedup. One of these letters, writ
ten at Banwell, expresses "a hope that
this terrible and devastating war WILSON
terminate but ifit does not we must per-
ish from famine or the want of clothing
Another, written by a merchant at Jack
sonboro', Georgia quotes common heavy
boots at $50 to s75 per pair; coarse mus
lin at 90 cents to 81 ,25 per yard meats
generally atSl 80 pound, and whiskey
at $40 per gallon"
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-01-06

LAND WARRANTs.-Th following is
from Thompson's Bank Note Reporter
and will be Of interest to purchasers and
holders Of land warrants: At the last
session Of Congress land warrants were
granted to the States for the support OF
agricultural colleges. These warrants Gall
in 16o-acre scrip, have been issued to the
loyal States in proportion to representa-
ton in Congress, Pennsylvania getting
100000 acres. Vermont 10000 acres,
&c. Some of these warrants will be in
market this winter These warrants have
this peculiarity-no more than one mill
ion Of acres can be entered in any one
State. For prompt entry they are as good
as any other warrants, but to lay them
aside for use year or two hence would
be risky"
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-01-06

SAD AccIDENT-On Tuesday the 29th
ult., a son Of VIM. B. Cooper, of Slippe-
ryrock township, this county, while cross
ing the tumbling shaft Of threshing ma
chine, his leg was caught and drawn un-
der, and before he could be rescued, one
leg was broken, and he was thought to be
injured otherwise. Doctors Coulter and
Pearson, Of Centrcvile, were called in,
and dressed his wounds. It's feared that
amputation may be necessary, and even
that may not save his life.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-01-06
Notice.

TN tho matter Of the WIN. Smith, committee
L Of Adam Beighey. In the Court Of Common Pleas Of
Butler County No. 81 Of June term 1865.
And TO wit Dec. 5, 1888 account fled and confr-
med ns and notice Of the fling directed 70 be given
eording TO rule relating TO accounts Of Asgnees and
Trustees and that the viii be allowed the first
day Of next term TO wit the 2sth day Of March, 1864
unless exceptions be filed beforo that day Of which
notice Is hereby given.
Butler County,
Certified from the Record this o. day Of Dec, 1858
a wM. sTooPs, Prcth'y.
Ian a-t
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-01-06
PITTSBURGH ETS

January G. 1854.
APPLEs-s22 % a $3.50 per barrel.
BUTTER-Fresh Roll % q, Csc per h.
CIiEESE-Wcstern Reserve, 1879 per b; Hamburg,
lie per ihb.
EGGs-23 a 2ic per DOZEN
FLOUR-Wheat, 81 90 q s., ,25; Buckwheat 81 a S475.
GRAAIN-Wheat S1,i0 a Sl,4ji Corn, Si,2j; Oats,
SOC
GROCERIES Sugar l8II q 14llc per b; Coffee, "a a
s5c per h Molssses 6l o. Csc per gailon Syrup, so O.
35c per gallon.
sALT--LveypOol $3.50 q $3.50 per sack No. l. oxtru,
2G0 per barrel.
sEEDs-FIaxseed s2,6j per bushel
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-01-06

Butler County, S.
the matter Of the petition cf Mary Ann Wolford for
| a divorce "a yenculc matrimonial, from her husband,
Aaron Woord the ground Of deserton and. adultry
In the c. F. Of Butler county No g. September Term 1s63
subpoena returned nventus alias subpoena
ded by the court and returned inyentus In the
county, and to wit: Dec H. 1868, motion Of T..
TJmkin, the Court ordered proclamation and publication
TO be made by the Sheriff &C.
To Aaron Wof0rd-Sir: You hereby notified and
required to appear the 4th Monday Of March A. d.
1864 being the 9th day thereof before our Judges at
Butler at Court g Common Pleas there to be held for
the couy Of Butler aforesaid and answer 10 complaint Of
Mary Ann WOford, as above set firth
W, o. BRECKENRIDGE, Sheriff.
Dec. %, 1863
On motion Of f. MJunkin, the Court appointed Solo
mon Pontious, Esq. Commissioner to take testimony in
the case eNparte the 3d Monday Of February next,
his office in Donegal township, Butler county between
the hours Of o'clock M and six o'clock p. Of ssid
day. Dec. % 1853.
Jan G. 3:t,
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-01-06

BSg~ John H. Crafty, A. j. Evans and
W. IT, H. Riddle, Auditors Of the Coun-
ty, are now in session, and busily engaged
in adjusting the accounts of the Treasurer.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-01-06
R@y~ Tn another column. will be foun

Bg@ In another column, will be found
the card of A. N. McCandless, Fashiona-
bic Tailor Those who desire tohave their
clothing cut and made according to the lat
est fashions, and in a workmanlike man
ner, should go to Mes. Be sure to give
him a call
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-01-06

RE-ENLIsTED.-Maj. M 'Laughlin's old
Company, (Co. II. 102 Reg-old 18th. J
'now we believe, commanded by Captain
H. Lyon, has re-enlisted and will be home
on thirty days furlough, in few days
1t is needless for us to solicit for them a
warm reception as their numerous friends
will be eager to take them by the hand,
and thank them for their patriotic servi-
ces But alas all will not return.
In all probability this company will
make an effort, while at home. to recruit
itself up to its old numbers-if so. it
will offer fine opportunity to those wish
ing to enter the service. A braver regi-
ment than the 102d is not in the service.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-01-06
Stray Cattle.

(AME TO the residence Of the subscriber in Cherry
J township, In the month Of June last -Four head Of
cattle, year old last spring, described follows
One Black and White Bull, Brinde Heifer, Red
Heifer Flecked Heife other peroeyable marks.
The is requested forward prove property
pay charges and take them away, otherwise they will be
disposed OF according to law. HUGH sPRoUL.
Ian f.-3t
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-01-06
NEW HOTEL.

FT1fIE undersigned woull respectfully inform the public
/ generally, that he has erected largo and commodi-
brick building, ohe site Of the old and well known
house. formerly occupied by him Tavern Stand. lie
has been great expense Ia erecting and furnishing his
house, and attors hmsolfthat he prepared TO
accommodate an who may desire 70 give him call
Having ample house room for hundred persons, aud
stabng for al least fifty horses.
Thankful for past patronage, he would ask contnu-
Of the sam0. WM. VoGELEY.
Dec. Q, 1So5:;tE
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-01-06
ADMINISTRATORS A Notice.

/ ETTERs Of Administration on the estate OF Georges
Chrstly late Of Centrcvo dec d., have this day been
granted 10 the underguel therefore all persen know
ing themselves indebted 10 said estate will make mmedi
payment and those haying claims against the same,
will present them properly authenticated for settlement
LEAH CHRIsTLEY,
Dec q, 1853.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-01-06
THE AMERICAN CITIZEN.
3utler, Pa, "Wednesday, Jan. 6. 1864.

s5- Entrance the AMERICAN CirizES Printing Office
Erom the South, on Jefferson street
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-01-06
MARRIED..

On Dec. 22d 1863 at the residence Of the brides pa
rents Pennington Butler county Mr. wN ScoTT Of
Clinton tp Nenango county TO Miss ELIZA JANE daugh
ter Of Mr. Joseph Sloan Of the former place.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-01-06
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Notice.

+ ETTERs Of Administration having been granted to
the undersigned on the estate Of Walter l. Anderson
late OF Allegheny township, decd all persons having
claims against said estate viii present them duly suthen-
Heated for SETTLEMENT and all indebted will make o-
date payment to tho subscriber.
SAMUEL LEAsoN, admir-.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-01-06
NEAR BUTLER. PA.
SUMMER, WINTER& FALL APPLES
EMPORIUM OFFASHION,
ON MAIN STREET,

Opposite Boyd's Buildings, Butler.
FTyHE undersigned would respectfully inform his old
friends and the public generally that he is constant
ly in receipt Of tho very latest Fashions and is fully pre-
pared at all times TO execute all kinds Of work In hts line
Of business in and workmanlike manner and will
be happy to attend TO all who may give him call
A. N. NeCANDLEES.
jan 6 1sei::tf