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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-08-09

A BRAVE Color BEARER Sergeant Z.
Sprague, of Rockland, color bearer of the
3lst Maine, has distinguished himself highly,
as we learn from officers of the regiment, for
GOODNESS and gallantry in some of the hottest
battles of the late campaign of the Army of
the Potomac. He has carried the colors OF
the regiment from Alexandria through the
Wilderness to Petersburg, via Spottsylyania,
Pamunkey River, Cold Harbor and the James
River. At the recent assault on the works of
Petersburg, lie was the first one in his brigade
to plant the stars and stripes on the fort, and
when the advance was ordered a short time
afterwards, he was ahead of his regiment
When the second line of breastworks was cap
tured, he was the first to plant his flag upon
them also. His gallantry was noticed by most
of the brigade. and was the subject Of much
commentator at the time, and if it should be
rewarded as it deserved, the act would be pro-
ductive of much good to the service.-Bangor
Wing.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-08-09

CONGRESSIONAL EXCURsIoN.-The follow
ing is an outline of the arrangements project
ed for the entertainment of the Congressional
party:
lPedResddy-At A. NJ, Committees meet
the guests at the Preble House and proceed
in body to the City Hall, where they will be
formerly presented to the Mayor, City Gov
eminent and citizens. At ~ o'clock the Com
mittee on Delences will visit the Notifications,
taking refreshments at Fort Preble The af-
ternoon will be devoted to witnessing expert
men;s in gunnery at the various Notifications,
and return to the city; in the evening, levee
at the City Hall, commencing at o o'clock, and
no person admitted without tickets.
1hurSddy.-At 8 o'clock embark on board
the boats for an excursion among the Islands,
to which ladies will be invited, landing proba-
bly, at Little Hog Island, where the party will
partake of q chowder and clam bake, DC, and
return to the city.
The following gentlemen have been added
to the Committee on Finance: George w.
Woodman, Jonas II. Perley, James Z. Carter,
and the committee now stand as follows -
Hon. A. w. ii. Clapp, W. L. Southland, JAS
o. Brown, George w. Woodman, Jonas III.
Perley, James B. Carter.
Lewis b. Smith, Esq, has been added to the
Committee on Transportation, &C., SO that
the committee, as it now stands, consists of
Gov. Washburn, S. E. Spring, j. Fl. Kelley,
and Lewis b. Smith.
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THREE DAYS
LATER FROM EUROPE.
Arrival of the Hibernian off Farther Point

FARTHER PoISr. Aug. 8.
The steamship Hibernian, from Liverpool
2Sth, and Londonderry 10th ult., for Quebec,
passed this point at 9 1-2 o'clock this morn
ing.
The steamship City of Baltimore, from New
York, arrived at Liverpool OH the morning of
the 2Sth.
The steamship Nova c1tian, from Quebec,
arrived off Londonderry on the afternoon of
the 9th.
The steamship New York, from New York,
arrived out on the 18th.
The U. S. steamer Sacramento put into
Queenstown OF the 2Sth, short OF coal.
Parliamentary proceedings are unimportant
1t was definitely settled that the prerogation
would take place July Both.
The Lord Mayor of London gave a grand
banquet to the Ministers on the 9th. The
speeches generally were of the ordinary rou-
tine character. Earl Russell, however, made
some defense of his foreign policy, and assert
ed that England never stood il prouder po-
sltion, and its influence was never greater
with all foreign countries than at present
The remarks of Earl Russell were very coldly
received.
The London News says a vessel has Just ar
rived at Liverpool with 1900 bales of cotton,
the proceeds of which will go towards the
sinking fund for redeeming the bonds and
paying dividenns on the April account, pro-
visions having already been made for Septem-
Der.
In the House OF Lords on the 2sth, in the
famous Yelverton marriage case, the Lord
Chancellor pronounced liz favor of the validi-
ty of the marriage. The other four law Lords
have not yet given decision.
The Danish Plenipotentiary to the Vienna
Conference declared, at a preliminary meet
ing Of the Conference, that he was fully en-
powered to conduct negotiations, reserving
only to his Government the right oil ultimate
ratification.
A Copenhagen journal of the 26th gives
report that an armistice for nine months had
been concluded, during which period the oc-
cupation of the Duchies by Austria and Prus-
STA will be continued. If this is true the ar
rangement must have been made by foreign
mediation.
Latest via Londonderry.
Liverpool, July 29th.-Polltical news unim-
portrait.
The House of Lords finally decided that
Mrs. Yelverton had failed to establish the va
lidity of her marriage.
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EDWARD SHAW.

l02 Middle Street, up stairs.
We have this day appointed Edward Shaw sole
vender and gent tor BTocksieper's Patent Regula-
tor in portlandi all orders Tor the goods must be
made through him.
HULL & GOODELL.
Below we give certificates of the high estimation
of the Regulator in other places where IL is in
use:
DOVER, July Is, 1854.
Msssrs. Hall 4 6soodeH.-The Directors of the
Dove Gas Light Comy any, after full and n orough
examination and test of "Brocksieper Gas Regula-
tor" have ordered me to purchase one hundred
doalars worth Of the same, which have this day
DONE and have also receis ed for said company the
exclusive agency for laid goods in and for the city Of
Dover. Yours, truly,
JONAS ID. TOWNSEND,
Sup. Dover Gas 1t. Co.
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JOB PRINTER.

OUR SHADE TREEs.-We congratulate
that portion of our citizens, who have taste
for trees, that the committee on Cemeteries
and Public Grounds, have recently obtained
forester OF taste, judgement and thoroughness
In his profession. In proof of this, we call
their attention to the symmetry of the trees
In Free street, which he began to take in hand
week or two since, and which renovated APP
pearance has been effected without injury to
their shade. Dead trees, dead limbs from liv-
ing trees, and superfuous green limbs from
otherwise fourishing trees, have all been re-
moved, to the manifest ornament OF the street
and vicinity.
A FREE STREET RESIDENT.
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To "a, Editor Of tls Press.


QUERY.-An evening paper talks about the
proposed Editorial" Convention, and says
on Wednesday forenoon 1t will organize a
state Editorial Association" don't un-
derstand how the editors are TO monopolze
the Convention, or how 1t can properly be
styled an "Editoridp Convention, or how ii
can organize an editorial Association" Its
Committee of Arrangements embraces-and
of course the Convention will embrace-not
only editors, but executors, publishers and ex
publishers, job printers and exjob printers,
besides the reporters of the several papers.
These latter classes largely outnumber the ed
tors, and if the Convention is not more prop
erly Publishers and Printers than an Edi-
toridt Convention, then Misrepresentation
exists in the mind Of more than one
JOB PRINTER.
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BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE
EVENING PAPERS.
Tdrions Items.


NEW YORK, Aug. s.
1t is ascertsined that the rebel force on the
Upper Potomac is only Early's command
They have not been reinforced to any extent.
Gen. Sheridan will take command of the for
ces in the field operating against Early, while
Gen. Hunter remains in command of the De-
partment. Torbit will command the cavalry
Hooker is not to have a command at present,
but takes leave of absence.
The Court of Inquiry to investigate the
cause of the disaster before Petersburg, has
decided that it cannot legally examine wit
nesses or go into the merits of the question.
The matter has been referred back to Gen.
Meade, who, it is reported, intends TO prefer
charges against Gen. Burnside.
The Worlds Washington dispatch says it is
reported that Postmaster General Blair in
tends soon TO retire from the Cabinet.
The u. S. steamer Merrimae sailed hence
for Portland Friday, to take the Congressional
Committee on their proposed excursion down
the coast OF Maine.
Admiral Dahlgren has at last secured pho
tograph copy of the order said to have been
written and issued by his son, Col. Uric Dahl
gren, when making the raid towards Rich
mond, and pronounces it a forgery.
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COMPANY A.-The following appointments

COMPANY A.-The following appointments
have been made for Co. A, City Battalion:
1st Sergeant, Geo. w. Beal; % do, John C.
Small; Sd do, Danl. ". Eaton; 4th do, Chss.
Z. Somerby; 9th do, Miles T. Libby.
LIST Corporal, Geo. f. Ross; "a do, Chas. ID.
Munger; Sd do, r. p. Jewett; 4Ih, Major s.
Libby.
Surgeon, Charles w. Thomas.
Chaplain, L. G. Boles.
Secretary and Treasurer, Marshal N. Rich.
Musicians, Charles E. Beckett, Joseph +.
Merrill.
Financial Committee, William w. Thomas,
William Willis, John Neal, Benz. Kingsbury.
Armorer, Albert S. Spaulding.
Friday evenings have been designated for
drills, and Saturday afternoons for heavy ar
tillery.
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p CORTLAND COMPANY
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

A SPECIAL meeting of the stockholders of the
"A Portland Company will be held at the rooms
OF the Board of Trade, Exchange Street in Port
land. on Thursday the eleventh day OF August next,
at O'Clock p. NJ, to see
lst-At what rate the stockholders will take up the
additional stock authorized TO be issued by the act
Of the Legislature of February Goth, 1864.
]d-w neither they will sell and convey the proper.
" aud assets OF the Company to parties who will
furnish the additions capits needed TO carry on the
increased business of the Works.
JOSEPH C. MOVES, Clerk.
Portland. July 2Sth, 1864.
N. B.-The annual meeting for the choice of Direc-
tors and other alters was adjourned to same time
and place. i've dtd
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Lolita cheap and steady light is one
the necessities Of life. Light must be had in
this northern cline, and the man who renders
it cheap and sufficient, is public benefactor
Our attention has been called to this by the
economy in gas, which has been effected by
the new regulator, just introduced into our
market. Mr.. Edward Shaw is the agent, and
they know what TO do with, to call and see
the philosophy of the economy, and avail
themselves of it.
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MORTALITY OF PoRTLAND.-The whole
number Of deaths in this city during the
month of July was 10. OF them died of
Consumption, Is; burned, |; measles, 8;
gunshot wound, 2; fevers, g.; diseases of the
brain, s; diseases of bowel, s; old age, 2;
vomiting, /; child birth, l; infantile, 8; con-
vnlsions, 2; paralysis, / /; drowned, / disease
of the heart, l !; croup,3 dropsy,2; teething, !:
neuralgia, l !; collision on railroad, q; apo
plexy, L; modification, /.
Ages-under 5 years, SO; between 5 and 10,
2; 10 and 20, 3; 20 and 80, s; 80 and 40, 8;
40 and so, 2; so and 60, 5; 90 and 20, 8; 70
and so, 4; so and 80, 2; l aged "a; unknown,
l. Female, SO; Male, "a.
LOUIS BUNCE,
Superintendent of Burials.
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Foom Mobitc-Preparations for an Attack.

NEW DIRK. Aug. 8.
The U. S. supply steamship Admiral has re-
turned from cruise of supply to our block
aiding squadron. stopping off Mobile. The
Admiral found close in under Sand Island the
monitor Manhattan, with a iul head of steam,
ready to encounter the rebel ram Tennessee,
which Was at anchor two and half miles dis
tant, with three other ilon and cotton clads.
The vessels off Mobile were the flag ship
Hartford, the Richmond, Monongahela, Ossi-
pee, Lackawana, Metacomet, Oneida, Sebago,
Genessee and Bienville, all being vessels of
very heavy ornaments, and the gunboats Ken
nebec, Penolataska and Jackson. Two iron
clads were expected from the Mississippi, and
another monitor from an Atlantic port. The
officers and crews were anxious to force an
entrance into the bay.
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From the Upper POTOMAC.

BALTIMORE, Aug 5.
The American says: From gentleman
from the Upper Potomac, we learn that the
entire rebel force yesterday evacuated the
Maryland side of the Potomac, moving off in
great haste. Their rear guard crossed at
Shepardstown at II O'Clock A. NJ. yesterday,
and the balance crossed at Hancock about the
same time. Previous TO leaving they sent
back cavalry force to Hagerstown and car
tages for rebel citizens arrested by order of
Gen. Hunter, from the south side OF the Poto-
mac. We learn that Early has been moving
up the Valley towards Winchester, with his
harvest train. During all last week he scour-
ed the country for conscripts and grain, con-
sequently he made but slow progress on his
march. They are moving off toward Staun-
ton, but that they will make their escape with.
out interruption We do not believe"
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Federal Scout In Missouri.

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 5.
Col. Burris telegraphs to headquarters here
from New Madrid, that he has Just returned
from scout of II days, in the South Eastern
counties Of Missouri and Mort Eastern coun-
lies OF Arkansas, during which so rebels were
Killed, Capt. and 3 Lieuts. captured. 40
rebels were wounded, including Capts. and
81 privates taken prisoners.
A large number of mules and horses were
captured The federal loss was Capt. Francis
MORALLY. wounded, and 20 Others slightly
wounded.
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Per steamship Hibernian, off Farther Point
LlNEhPoOL COTTON MARK Ell, July 2s-The
safes oil Cotton for four days were IS 600 bales in
eiudlng 1919 TO SPECTATORS and exporters The
dency ~ W.
LIVERPOOL BREADsrUFFsM ARKET-Ricb.
Ndson spence Co., and others. report Flour quiet
Anu steady with an adys nciDg tendency. Wheat
qulet And I'd lower under heavy arrivals red Winter
Western IS sddSs I0d. Corn inactive and eda9d
lower; mixed 30s.
LIVERPOOL MARKET-Nessrs
pigiand, Afhya CO and Others report Beef quiet
ana steady ana downward. FORK firm and prices
aeeilning Bacon steady. Lard firm and upward
Iallow steady and upward.
LIVERPOOL PRODUCE MARKETING same
authorities report Ashes quiet and steady. Sugar
very dull and downward. Cofee-no saies Rice
steady. Linseed oil steady at Ais Ro in quiet and
steady Spirits furpentine steady. Petroleum quiet
and nominal.
Latest via Londonderry.
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET. July 29th.-
sales for the week were % 800 bales of which 600
were 70 spectators and 1900 10 exporters. The
market closed at decline of ID for American and
Sasd tor other descriptions.
The sales to-day were COO bales. including 600
10 spectators and exporters fhe market closing I'M
changed at the following authorized quotations =
New Orleans fair nominal mddiing Slid; Mobile
ia,r nominai; middling Sid; Uplands fair nominal
Inc stock in port is estimated at 2as 600 bales, of
which 100 are American.
Breadstuhs-quiet and downward
froduce-dull and easier.
LONDON MONEY MARKET, July 29-Consols
closed at s9Ias0 for money
The Bank decrease in bullion was fI750OO
AMERICAN SECURITIES.-IllinoisC Central rail-
road 453e44l dis; Erie Railroad 42a43.
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 5.
A letter from the Army of the Potomac,
dated the 9th inst, evening, says it is not gen.
orally believed that the purpose of the enemy
on Friday was to blow up fort in front OF the
9th corps, but their intention was to damage
a mine that they suspected was being dug in
front of the 18th corps.
Our men rushed 10 their posts after the ex-
Plosion, when rapid fire commenced from
our lines in the direction of the enemy sup
posed TO be advancing. As soon as the smoke
cleared away, the state OF affairs was discov-
cred, and the firing ceased.
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Z. M. PArrEN, AUCTIoNEER, Il Ezeaanr, 5,
dwelling Houses and Land ON
Franklin 50. MT Aucfi0u.

D. WEDNESDAY,, August 18th, at IL M, on the
property. ~ P''Se'"i
t.a ane story wooden cottage House, No 107-
.o,'s convenient, has eight finished rooms Is in
sooa repair, with large brick eistern. Lot about IS
The two stored woooen Duall,n,. A., A. NIL.
luhoereu ~ ana W, together with the land Each
mouse contains IA we'll finished and convenie, fIv
arranged rooms, well adapted to one or to q ,sml
lies Cistern in the cellar. of einhf ihds r.nsctt.
excellent condition, ~ a'e an
immediately after the above, will.be sold threa
ouIlaing lots. on westerly side Of same street
This property will be sold without reserve and
on iavorsole terms. Persons seeking Tor this class
yi,ed to call on the Aue'oneer. where they can CD
Aug 9-dtd
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ny D1eCtr1c1tv

The Rheumatic the equity the lame and the Ia,
leap with JOY and move with the agility and elastc
~ OF youth; the heated brain Is cooled; the frosf
oltten limbs restored, the uncouth deformities 10.
strength the blind made TO see the deaf to hear and
the pasied form to move upright; the blemishes Of
youth are oolierated; the accidents OF mature als
prevented; the ealamties Of old age obyisted. Ard
active oiPouIatiou mai -
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Death of Brig. Gen. SteadBian.

New YORK, Aug. s.
Col: Almy, State Agent of Conn, has re-
ceived dispatch from Headquarters announc-
Ing the death of Brig Gen. Steadman.
Zen. Steadman went out as Colonel of the
l1th Conn. regiment, and was lately promoted
to Brigadier Generals position for bravery.
His commission as Brigadier General arrived
at headquarters nearly simultaneously with
his death. 1t was received while his body was
undergoing the process of embalming.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
Proposals for Loan.

TREASURY DEP ARTMESr, July Is, 1864
Notice is hereby given that subscriptions will be
received by the Treasurer Of the United States the
several Assistant Treasurers and designated Deposi-
taries. and by the National Banks designated and
qualified as Depositaries and Financial Agents, for
Treasury Notes payable three years from August Is,
1864 bearing interest at the rate OF and three
tenths per cent per annum. with semi annual cou-
pons attached, payable 10 lawful money.
These notes will be convertible at the option ofthe
holder at maturity, into six per cent gold bearing
bonds, redeomable after five and payable twenty
years from August Is, 1857.
Inc notes will be issued in denominations Of fifty,
one hundred, five hundred, one thousand. and Eve
thousand dollars, and will be issued in blank q,
payable to order, as may be directed by the sub.
scribers.
All subscriptions must be for fifty dollars, or some
multiple Of fifty dollars.
Duplicate certificates will be issued for ali deposits
The party dePositng endorse upon the original
certificate The denomination of notes required, and
whether they are to be issued in blank or psy able to
order. When SO endorsed il must be left with the
officer receiving the deposit to be forwarded to this
Department.
The Eotes will be transmitted to tbs owners free of
transportation charges soon after the receipt of
the original Certificates of Deposit as they can be
prepared.
Interest will be allowed to August Is on all de-
posits made prior to that date and will be paid by
the parment upon receipts of the original certif.
Gates.
As the notes draw interest from August I5 persons
making deposits subsequent to that date must nav
the interest accrued from date of note 10 date of de-
post.
Parties depositing twenty-five thousand dollars
and upwards for these notes at any one time will be
allowed commission OF one.qnarter of one ner
cent, which will be paid by this Department upon
the receipt Of bill for the amount, certified to BY
the officer with whom the deposit was made. No de.
duciions for commissions must be made from the de-
posts.
oiicers receiving deposits viii see that the proper
endorsements are made upon the original certia.
Gates.
All officers authorized to receive deposits are re-
ques to give TO applicants all desired information
and afford every facility Tor making subscription.
w. p. FESSENDEN,
Secretary Of the Treasury.
subscriptions will be received
BY
First National Bank, Portland, Maine.
And sli respectable Banks and Bankers throughout
the country will doubtless afford facilities to sui
scrioers. jy30dAw2w
USE THE
BROCKSIEPER GAS REGULATOR,
AND SAVE YOUR GAS.
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KATE REIGNoLDs.-T Tomorrow evening
this charming actress will once more present
herself before the Portland public, at Deering
Hall. As here engagement is limited to three
nights, it becomes her hosts of admirers, in
this city, to secure their tickets and seats in
season. Seats can now be secured at Mr..
Dana's store under the hall, without extra
CHARGE.
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NEW YORK, Aug. s.
Cotton-frm; sales 100 bales at l 75al Il for mid
ding uplands.
Flour-sales "a 600 bbls; State and Western heavy
State l6gl0 10; Round Hoop Ohio 10 30a IL co;
western i59lo 70; Southern-quiet sales 80 bols
Extra do 10 759l3 80; Canada dull; sales 400 b5ls;
Extra 0 sOal2 co.
Wheat-iG2c lower; sales 1900 bush Chicago
Spring 221a2 80; Milwaukee club 23id2 40; Rec
Winter Western a! a2 IS; Amber Milwaukee 2 40
a243.
Corn-le lower; sales l05. 900 bushels; mixed wes-
tern 54alf5.
0ats-more active; sales Canada at e9ale 90.
Beef-dul.
Pork-dull; sales 900 bbls new mess IS 25s3s 70.
Lard-hrm; sales 1900 bbs at 2lka22sc
Butter-quiet; State at 40d50c.
Whiskey-heavy; safes 800 bbls at 1901 "a
suger-dull; sales ls9 hhds Muscoyado At 20' a20I
Naval Stores-quiet.
Parliamentary.
Freights TO Liverpool-lower.
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From bermuda,

New YORK, Aug. s.
The brig Excelsior brings Bermuda dates of
the I'd.
The steamer City of Petersburg, with 843
bales OF cotton, the Old Dominion with 1,025
bales, the Falcon with OIL bales, the Mary Ce-
lestia with 6S3 bales, the North Heath with
$50 bales, and the Chicora with $40 bales, had
arrived at Bermuda between the Goth and Both
oil July. Capt. Coxettcr was in command OF
the last named vessel
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EXCURSION To SAco RIvER.-We learn
that the Portland Division of the Sons of
Temperance are intending to make an excur
sion to Saco River in few days. Chambers
Band is to be engaged for the occasion. The
exercises will be of such variety that all who
go will find an opportunity TO enjoy them
selves. Full particulars tomorrow.
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Various Items.

New YORK. Aug s.
The steamship City of London, from Liv-
erpool, has arrived. News anticipated.
The U. S. steamer Admiral, from New Or
leans, via Hampton Roads, has arrived,
The Commercials Washington dispatch
says:-Gen Hooker goes to New York to-
night. He has declined the proposition to re-
cruit a new corps to be commanded by him
SELF
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EXCURSION COMMITTEE. - The several
Committees in charges OF the Excursion ar
rangements, both of citizens and editors, are
requested TO meet at the Board of Trade
rooms, at 10 o'clock, this morning, precisely,
in consultation with the Hon. John II. Rice,
Chairman of the Coast Defense Committee.
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Portland, Aug. l. lse4.-dtf