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Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-04-04

s% The following Ia from an account
given By correspondent Of the New
York Herald, of the battle Of Benton
vile; --u,- ..--v-.,
Sherman and Slocura sat around in
the woods and along the road with their
stats, under Ere Of . rebel canister-
shooting battery, till Morgan's division,
l4th Corps came up. At one time,
when it was reported that Morgan was
an snHs " sSsrnsa a,s asadgoarsse.
road, the Chief directed Major Dayton
TO have the wagons burned, il they were
not removed within Eve minutes"
n5- We are indebted to Capt. A. d.
Armstrong, of the Psytona, for Cincin.
natl papers in advance of the mail a ~
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-04-04

Having now a special Pcrtnev in
New York, who is almost constantly in
the Gold Room, we will hereafter be en-.
abled to take advantage Of the constant
fluctuations in the
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-04-04
BUSINESS CARD.
NOTICE.
OF Territory to the
CitV of Evansville

City of Evansville.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
Nv Common of che City of Evansville, In
pursuance Of the provisions OF an Act az IN.
.Geassal Assembly Of the STATE % Indiana. an..
proved March 8, 1855, entitled an 81 Act 70 amead
1he seventy first section OF an set entitled sAn
ACT eraDtins 20 the citizens q tho town Of EvAne
VIE, IN the County % YanderburEHA CITY Chart
eT, approved January ~. l6fI, and 10 ada sur.
phmentai sections 90 aafd act, viii on the 2Oth
day 81 April, 1855, present 10 the Board q County
Ccmmirai0ners cf AandcTburgh ceunty. = petition
praying for the annexation 10 said Cisv. the.
i9hosihg described terrlloEY. and setting fortk
the reaaons fer sueh annekati0n, via: Althat part
% The south east quarter Of section Elneiesu as
township nx 90 Range ten liOl west, deorfbed
- i9ttoWH, sz: Commencing AZ 4 stone, Il corner
e.tahl shed BY the Coanty suTreyorl on the south
Hoe q. said quarter. section, asd sdioingne the
Northern EnlArgcment Of the City OF Evansvflls
aud running thenoe BY Ann Street west, thfes
hundred and eighty. four l3Ss) feet; thence Norm
Two thousahd six hundrcd AMI fsrty (2ef0l fpef 10
Astonei thsnce East three hundred aud eighty
And sever tenths 80 T-loi fest 20 & sfone /. apd
nom thence south, tva thousand nix hundred 80
tqrty $500 feet 70 the place o. beginning aaiA
territory being contiguous 10 the City 81 kvans-
Viues aud not plGtted or laid e a.
..,,...s. W. BAKER, Mayor.
~ a. n. mcGrifi. Depaty Ora ~
March 2s,-s0t.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-04-04
srRAYEn.
strayed or Stolen

EfEoM TEE uSDERslsNK N sffsxrw,x
lowe, light Bay Horss, witb wlise So -
thfes ~ ioar waits ret; blfnd ia fhp riKhs er~.
near sixtesh hands high. ans heavy -
Any &c aehveftng aim % me willie literally.
mso ARCHY sUTLTvAN.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-04-04
N. Lyon & CO..
eff f~.ag
BANK.
The Evansville
National Bank.
Paid in Capital $500, 900.
Authorized Capital 1900, 900.
Ranking House,
8. Z. Cor Main g. Water SITS.
Thi. Bank Is nov opss and prepared to do
General Banking Business.


MONEY LOANED Oh the most favornbls
terms Especial facilities afforded 70 regular Gus
toners and dspositors-
SUBSCRIPTIONS reosiysd 70 the $50 and
al other govsrnHnsut Loans.
GOLD INTEREST on Registered aud cou-
pom Bonds collected liberal terms. Csrrsncy
coupons casbed when due, on presentation.
U. >. REVENUE STAMPS for sale ~
the regular discount.
GOVERNMENT SECURITIES o.
every description, COIN, and EXCHANGE
On All tbs Paiaeipai cities Of the United States,
bought and sold
COLLECTION made tbrouzhout the
country et reasonable rates.
Literal indueemsnts offered to Deposit
OBS, and due attsntion given 70 their accom-
mediation. rsr
oTFfCERa.
WILLIAM J. LOWRY, President;
SAMUEL 0HB. VICE Prrsldsnt:
ROBERT 4. ROBERTS, Cashier.
WE . sAw1Ti tAM'L 0EB, d. J. MAcKKY, Csc
p GUpsRaTE, RoB'T K DUuKEzscr, eAnTrz NJ
AnczKn, RoHnET Z. RoBEsgs JaGG n
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-04-04
HOTEL REOPENED.
Washington House,
CHRIS. HEDDRICH, Proprietor.
Cor. Maiu ant Third sts.,
ENANSVFTLE. IND.

TINHIS OLD, WELL ESTABLISHED, AND
H. widely known Hotel has been closed for ses-
eral weeks undergoing repairs. II has, during
this time, been repainted inside and out has been
thoroughly fitted up, and in q great measure furn.
ishod with new beds and furniture. The proprie-
tor has made every arrangement 70 render his
house convenient, healthy and agreeable to the
public. %
Thanking the public for the nne patronage that
for series of years has been extended to the
washington, he invites = renewal oftkeir custom.
and VIII endeayor to have his table furnished and
the houAe managed in q way 20 merit their contin
ued patronage.
Omnibuses will na.u.n.ar. A.. "a 49,
tbs Depot free. 9-i-o
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-04-04
MnnlnAE
5. ". BoVnton. n D..

3. ". Bognton, NJ. D.,
4 ATE OF CIS01nEATI, HAvTvG BLOOMS
Ia 4 rernansnK resident OF Evansvilis, oasra
bis pro tessiouAl services the citizens % this
city and vicinity FROM bis ex tsAsivs sxysrisuce
IN The Hos itaLand general practice Of Medicine
and sHrgsry In the former city, he feels confident
OF his sDi tty 70 care many cases which have ~
sisted II sesaai modes Of treatment.
- Particular attention given % he treatment
OF chronic ID seRsszs and thoss- peculiar to the
climate such - Fewer aud Ague, Bilious Fever,
4e. FTFTT 7ffr y
oFEICk AND RKsIDKSCE. # =
Corner Figst and Walnut Streets
ier94aco TKsTIMO&IAL. "a
,....s.s. CENetxAATEs o.. MsErh. N, ls64
fhis " 70 certify II II we, he undsrslznsd, hSSa
been intimAtely acquainted With s. W. Royutor,
NJ D. Tor about eight years During the laat eta
years be has been engaged in 9 lucratiev and sue
| cesafuf practice Of Medicins ID this efty he
laaEes hsFe on Aecoaut Of IN health
We take great pleasure a. Recommending him
beth socially and PROFESSIONALLY As nRflsnaan IL
excellsnt morale. and occupyihg q prom nent po-
sition ameag the Physicians Of our city. and hops
be may sncceed ~ well elsewhere 81 be has done
with us z-ERREMAN. n. D.,
Proae@orof Surgery In Eclectic Medical Tnsti-
= 81 p JOHN NJ. soUDDER, N. D.. 4
Professor Of the Theory aud Practice Of Medi.
eiae IN tue y. ~. INSTITUTES.
.Fea fnff II. d. GARRISON, NJ. d,
Late Professor OF Chemistry aud PhyaioIoxy An
ne above Medical Institute. declo-6m
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-04-04
GOLD

market. Wishing to establish regular
Coin Exchanges in Evansville, we will
hereafter sell Specie at closer rates than
any other House in the State, and will
pay liberal prices for Coupons, Silver
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-04-04
COMMISSION.

SAMUEL N. DocKER c:s. $40. DU soUcHRr.
D0CKER & DuS0UCHET.
Produce and Commission Merchants,
NO. 10 WATER STREET,
Orr'a Block, next door TO NJ. Dalzell,
EVANSVILLE, IND.
mW- Highest cash price paid for all kinds OF
Country Produce. Prompt attention given 70 all
Orders. tfsAt@F dec10-6m F
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-04-04
GOLD.

20 We are also prepared to sell Gold on
a margin Of thirty per cent, and will
hold the Gold for purchasers for Thirty
days 700
We also receive money on deposit
discount good paper, buy and sell Elk
change on New York, and transact
general Banking business. ~ ell
The New York herald., 1865-06-26

late winnebago Indian reservation cannot be sold u Q
price less than their appraised value until otherwise
dered BY the Secretary There u some eighteen thou
sand acres Of valuable land within the still
undisposed Of appraised from one dollar and twenty
nve cents 10 three dollars per acre.
APPOINTMENT OF PosrMAsrKRs IN SOUTHERN
STATES.
The Postmaster General has made the following ap-
pointments Of postmasters:- n
For TeIas-s.n Antonio, Sidney p. Gambia; Houston,
Joseph @. Tan; Austin William P. Henormanglie;
Brownsville, Franklin Cummings
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, O. Breckinndgc.
For North Carona-w Wilmington William A. Poisson:
Grsensboropgh Jonathan D. White; Goidsborough, John
Robinson; Elizabeth City, Mrs. Martha Jane MiIroy;
Aiilsborongh, Charles J. Frazier; Salem, A r sevsy;
wilson, W. g. Sharpe; Yanceyville, Alexander McAlpni
Newbern q. W. Mason.
THE TRIAL OF COLONEL scHIERNIER.
1he trial OF Colonel Louis schiernier, Fifteenth New
York heavy artillery has just ended and the dis
solved. There were moro than nfty specifications
against him, all involving turpituds and dishonor The
court were laborousy engaged than three months
with this case.
The New York herald., 1865-06-26
General DIX I'm Montresp.


PRESENTATION OF AN ADDRESS TO GENERAL DIX.
From the Montreal Herald, June al
On Monday afternoon Major General DIX, In command
Of the Northeastern District Of the United stacs
panied bv Mr. Henry Judah Of this city, paid visit to
s oup sr Ssgns gone IN sroo1 ns s was
visited the grounds, gardens, conscrvatorcs, nc, II
which he expressed much admiration. During his ex-
animation OF these latter the students In tho seminary
drew up the following address, which presented "
the General on his return TO the house.
At this moment when the world 10 rcsoundng with tho
joyful of peace In the United States which many
names n those great and oou. men who have taken
prominent part In the struggle In the mouths Of ALL
now sva. as ms. oe our Joy 20 among VS. 70
and as Americans, man 10 whom we owe In small
degree the blessings OF peace that now shed benign
Proud are we General biz N have the opportunity Of
fered Of honoling In your person those iusrious
the past four years Removed have been from the
stirring scenes little than the deepest sympathy
left 10 contribute. But that gavo With
flowing hearts. Later perhaps Will arrive time for
action, and may We too, not hope, when from these
same halls went forth whose vIrtue and integrity
have done them SO much honor, and whom We would
recognize OF the greatest Of great naioD9
In proportion, then our gratitude, General Dix, fcr
the honor you have conferred upon our college by this
visit Degn 10 accept tho honorable expression Of
sentiments which we offer in all Sincerity.
TO which the Gen raj made the following n1ny:-
this very unexpected and kind reception, ahu Especially
for The com plmcnt you have paid In asscciaing
with those who have been instrumental In restoring
peace country For them rather than for myself,
lccapt this tribute Of your respect II In more than
ty years since pupil in this instituton, and tho
pleasure Of my visit TO II after the lapse Of 30 long
period Of time gratifying II rs s painfully alloycd by
nndng that not single Of tho distinguished scholars
from whom received much valuable instruction, u
among the living Mons Rogue, the principal and
Nessrs Hondot Rivere and Richards, all alike eminent
for their learning and pety arc Numbering IN their
tombs I never forget how much owe those exem-
plary mon. To their scholarship the purity Of theirs
ives the influence OF their example In all things and
their wise and parental counsels am indebted for much
OF my success In life; and although their trust has
passed into other hands is most gratifying 10 me- M
one OF tho pupils Of this institution 10 u prospcrng
under the guardianship Of worthy successo AMI s,it
devoted to the preparation OF The young for the actvo
business OF the world.
Participating with you in fcrvcnt gratitude 70 God fog
tho restoration OF peace TO country 10 when many OF
you belong and renewing tho expression of my thsnk
fulness for this demonstration OF your knd ieenng,
tender yon my sincere wishes for tho continued prvs-
perty OF this admiral nsuton, and iof the h"pp''
ness Of all who are connected with H.
The New York herald., 1865-06-26
Advertising Unknown BoNtes'
TO THE EpIToR or TuE HERALD.

INV fUHh, HoVo
Yesterday was called corcners juror In the case %
an unknown man found by the police In Dover street,
aud conveyed TO the New York Hospital where ne died
He wa. man Of thirty years OF age, well at,
tired in dark clothes and had the appearance OF sea-
faring man. direct your attention 70 inc case'
d 20 The Coroner the propriety Of advertising DC.
sr,Ion of the body He informed me that he had made
afiou several times ~ the Board Of supervisors ior
~ for advertising descriptions OF unknoN
'o, oo,,.s .,cos.~ So JOHN siMPaUN.. 4
The New York herald., 1865-06-26
Williamsburg city News.

HieHwAr RoBBERr.-An old gentleman named Titus
Merrick, residing In North Sixth street, was at
tackled early yesterday morning at the Of North
Seventh and Sixth streets by gang Of ruans who beat
him numerically and robbed him Of what little money
he had In his possession On his reporting these facts
at the Forty NTH precinct station house. Sergeant Mad
dox accompanied by officers Leo and Conhan started in
pursuit Of the oenders and succeeded In srsng man
named Bernard Doyle and companion OF his who gave
his name AZ John simpson Mr. Merrck recognized Doyle
as the man who searched his pockets They will be
taken before Judge Daley this morning.
FouSn DRowrED.-The body Of an unknown man was
found floating In the river foot Of North Eighth street.
yesterday morning II was much dccomposed evidently
having been In the water several weeks The clothing OF
deceased is that usually by seamen Coroner Iar
rett held inquest and verdict accordance with the
facts vepderek
The New York herald., 1865-06-26
Our Richmond Correspondenee.
RIcaxorp, Va, June %, 1905

Our AtehmOnd COrrespOndenee.
RIcAxosp, va June 23, 1855.
RELRAsgD YRSN InBY.
Judge Robert Oud and Major Darlington, connected
with the Exchange Bureau Of the late called Coned
crate States, were yesterday released from Libby prison
upon their parole. Il will be remembered that these
onncers, In connection with Captain william r. Hatch
and Captain Moh also Of the rebel bureau were
placed in durance upon charges Of malcasance rea-
ton 10 the funds sent to prisoners from the North
II now appears that ta:nt attaches TO either Judge
Oud or Major Carrnson, but Captain Hatch and Captain
Mou held to be blameworthy In this business and
have, therefore, been transferred from Libby prison
Castle Thunder, where they will remain until their
are finally disposed or
DICK TURNER
the Infamous yrant over prisoners Of war who
capped some tino since from Libby and retaken, Is
now chained TO the wall Of his dungeon and is being
made 10 taste OF his horrors imposed upon our
poor boys.
LEcTsfATURB
will complete Its business today and adjourn sine die by
this evening.
Major General John NJ schoneld arrived in the city
last night and is a guest Of Major Gen eral Halleck.
ORD
Major General f. o. G. Ord, lately commanding this
department. has finally been assigned 20 the command
Of the Department Of Ohio General Ord will here
for few days
SENATOR sEGAR srRENADED
United States Senator Segsr OF Virginia, was sere-
nate at the Monumental Hotel In this city, this
ing. The Senator made an elaborate speech.
The New York herald., 1865-06-26
The White Star Union.

Vno Whlte star Un1Oms
officers Of the Second division, Twentetn oorps
General Jno. W. Gcary) have formed an association
'for the perpetuation Of the ties Of friendship and
brotherhood formed in the neldn This association ID
named the 'whe Star Union" and Is TO in anni-
versary session the second day Of each September
next in Philadelphia
The following the officers elect for the first
(until September 1S66l
Brevet Major General Jno. w. Geary Harrisburg, Pa.
VICE PRKsIDENrs.
Brigadier General NJ A. Barnum, Syracuse, N. "
Brevet Brgader General A. Pardec; Lieutenant Colonel
f. Fouratt New Brunswick, N. J. Lieutenant Colonel
]. T. MITCHELL Urbana Ohio
SECRETARY.
Major W. I. Forbes, A. A. G., Washington, d. O.
ASSISTANT sECRETA1Es
Captain r. R. Wilbur, New Lebanon Columbia county,
n Y; Rev. N. B. Cntchheld, New Lexington, 6omerseS
county, Pa Adjutant g. Pierson, MorrstoW,, ~ j.:
DR.. A. E. Jenner, Crestlne, Ohio.
TREASURER.
Lieutenant Colonel K 8 Van Voorhees,, Ithica, N Y.
ExEcUrvE COMMITTEE
Brgad,er General H. Jones' Eicottsville, Cataraugus
county, N Y. Brevet Brgadier General @. w. hndie,
Philadelphia; Captain @. N. Harris, Newark, N j. DR..
J. ". Brock, North Lewisburg Ohio
COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
Lieutenant Colonel A. ~ Jackson, Schenectady, n y;
DR.. j. V. Kendall, Baldwnsville, Onondaga county, NJ
r.; Major NJ b. Edndge, Binghamton, N. Y.
The roll OF membership intended to include all who
have been officers in regiment that mas served
In the division, and whose military record Ia honorable
Major W. T. Forbes Assistant Adjutant General ad-
quarters District Of Washington, Washington, d. c.
Copies Of the constitution and by laws will he sent by
the secretary 70 all members and eligible applicants
The New York herald., 1865-06-26

PH.ApELPnIA. juno Is,

PHrADELPHIA, june 20 1900.
S ai'er'oon while a salute was being fred In honor
OF the late Admiral Dupont by the Cooper bop Refresh
ment Saloon Committee, the loader or the sun Samuel
Danley, had both arms blown by tho premature OK.
pIoson Of the cannon DanIey had recently receved an
honorable Discharge from the navy
The New York herald., 1865-06-26
The Burning OF Richmond.
LETTER PROM GENERAL EwELT,.

From the Richmond Republic June 23l
The connection General Ewel had with the late dieas-
trous Ore here does 10 be fully understood
The following IL from letter 10 friend In this city, Just
received from him. He Is still In Fort Warren.
Remember how hard tried TO organize q consabuary
force In Richmond knew nothing Of the firing OF tho
arsenal or cutting the engine hose These were the
force to stop the punderng which going all night
made courers and policemen Of my STAFF trying TO pro-
vent disorder and violence. several fires were
burn Mayo's bridge frustrated by the daring
OF the engineer officers who at great risk, removed
burning canal boats from under H. What did was In
obedience 10 positive orders that had been given
Looking, with General Kcrshaw, towards Richmond,
building after building ata distance from the river
ignite evidently set on fire. feel this matter very
deeply. see myself unjusuy blamed. I did not OK
coed but fell short Of my instructions Yours anec-
tionately, r. s. EWELL
The question Ia plain one Gcnenl Ewell, after TAX.
ing every prccaution n his power 10 prevent mischief
did what every soldier Is bound TO do-obcyed orders.
They were Is true, outrageous, but for them the Con-
federate Congress s responsible.
The New York herald., 1865-06-26

tCoucspondenoe Of Boston Traveller
Major General Hnribut OF Illinois. who for year past
has comm&naed the Department OF the Gulf has de-
manded ogsfs martial account Of charges advanced
against hsS sNk - that command by General w. y.
Smith AK cshsts. "a ~iii be remembered that General
smith s.ssx - DISMISSAL from the Army Of tho Poo
mae w vs. special duty Of inspection TO the South.
General huFfbat, Who commanded the Sixteenth corps
for the lad t~e and the left wing Of the Sherman
expedon "a Meridian, had just before succeeded Banks
In command a the DEPARTMENT Of the Gulf The charges
now made against him and to be investigated by tho
court martial viii necessarily involve the whole history
OF the DEPARTMENT OF the Gulf and It's previous com.
manders, Butler and Banks
The New York herald., 1865-06-26
THE NAVY.

ARRIVAL OF THE sTBAMIR HUNTSVILLE.
Tho United States steamer Huntsville Acting volun-
tssr Lieutenant Commander Edward y. Devens arrived
as this port last evening from Aspnwa 10th inst She
brings - passengers Major General Daniel e. sckles and
STAR and ninety Of the Of the Golden Rule
lost at ssA Tho following list Of the officers Of the
Huntsville:-
Aess.e VolSn,ssr Lssu,snass C0mmandr- Edward r.
Acisg Adaey and Esecutics ONov-E D. Percy.
lctsa0 Assstant Poyssaser-Charles w. Elamm.
Acting zsstsasf Sargeon-Alvan Dodge
le;se Assgn:- Charles Hall, John DAILY, B. r. Trasl,
gNSine9s- Second Assistant, W. H. Badlam; Acting
Third Assistants, W. Buriingame, Gilbert Webb, H. E.
Rhodes and Thomas Camheld.
Aaes-Byron Trpler, John p. Canhed and VIM. Parks
Cdpt0sSs ClGE-J0hn Thompson.
Puyssdaer's Ctrk-Thomas J. Birch.
ARRIVAL OF ADMIRAL DAHLaREN At WASHINGTON.
The screw steamer Pawnee, eleven guns, Lieutenant
William Whitehead commanding, anchored on the wash-
ngton yard on Juno a. having on board Rear Admiral
J. A. Dahgrcn and staff, who were brought ashore in
smaller boats Rear Admiral Dahlgren, who, for two
years. has been In command Of the South Atlantic block
aiding squadron avaed himself Of the permission Of the
department to return North
The Admiral came accompanied by his sta1, who are
~ follows
The New York herald., 1865-06-26

The three mile rottng match for Ave thousand dollars
between stonewsl Jackson, Of Hartford and Dexter,
WIN como or this afternoon n the Fashion Course.
stonswall is the iavorite.
The New York herald., 1865-06-26
Southern Version pr the Capture or Davis.
from the Houston Telegraph

eOutherm version pr the Capture OF Davis
From the Houston Telegraph
Lieutenant Elsan OF Company X, Twenty fourth Texas
cavalry, was with Mr. Davis when no captured and
From his narrative We derive the following
Mr. Davis Judge Reagan, Colonel Lubbock and Colonel
johnson were en- route to Texas, expecting 70 continue
the struggle here Mrs Davis and family travelling
towards Florida with view Of running tho blockade
from the Florida coast II Mrs. Davis intention 70
take the children TO England and then TO reioin her
husband in Texas, where they hoped 70 protract the
struggle.
Lieutenant Elssn was one of the guard Of Mrs. Davis
when the President joined them. fhey travelled TO-
gehcr that day On the morning OF the Sth he parted
twenty miles he learned that band Of jayhawkers had
been organised 70 punder the party left behind Of their
train Anxiety for the safety Of his family induced him
70 remain M they came up which they did on the even
they travelled in company on the 9th and all camped
cavalry had been their track On the night OF the
9th this regiment surprised two scouts who had been left
In the rear 70 watch for pursuit. but who had been
come by fatigue and fallen asleep. The pursuers rode all
night and at daybreak on the morning Of the 10th
prsed the encampment and captured the whole party
On the surprise Mr. Davis threw a cloak over
forty steps from his tent As he set out Mrs
Davis threw q veil over his hat. He had got but
few steps when cavalryman rode up, and pre-
scnting his gun to him, cried out, III know you,
III seems tina, he had lived in Richmond since the war
bcgan) As he stopped Mr. Davis, Mrs. Davis ran to
him, and throwing her arms around his neck begged
them 70 spare his life Colonel Pritchard tho CON-
mander Of tho pursuing cavalry, rode up, and
assured her no should not be hurt III.
politeness They taken TO Macon, Ms Davis being
allowed all her transportation except ambulance,
which was taken for some Of the wounded.
Lieutenant Elsan says the entire amount Of specie tho
party had with them about eleven thousand dollars
OF this Mrs Davis had two thousand dollars, her own
private funds Mr. Davis about fourteen hundred which
he carried In his holsters, and the balance belonged 10
Judge Reagan and the balance Of the party.