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Congressional.

RICHMOND, Dec. 20.-The Senate was in secret
session today. The House passed bill for the Sc
questraton of property of persons fleeing from the
Confederacy, to escape military service-Yeas 46,
Nays 81 The currency bill was further discussed
until adjournment
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w AN TED.
lRRIcl or CHIEF QuARfKR

OFFICE CHIEF QUARrERNAsrER,
Raleigh, 9Th Dec 1854. !
NEED GOOD SHOE-MAKERs.-AL
Il Surgeons of Examining Boards who may find such
experts unfit for duty in the field requested to order
the parties to report 10 for duty in Government Shops
W. W. PIERCE,
Maj. 4 Q. N.
Dec 8, 1854 7s-st.
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the obiec. which it proposes to accomplish
to:the Secretary of War or anybody else.
Congress is the proper power to say who
shall be and who shall not be exempt, and
not Mr.. Seldom or the President. Con-
eress, we repeat, has no right to delegate
sny portion of its powers to anybody else.
Il has the power to raise armies, not. they.
We hope they will not abdicate their con-
stitutional powers.-Richmond Wing.
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LEasLATuRE OF NoRrH.cARor,r.

f. SENATE.
Prayer by Rev. Dr.. Mason. s' 80 1864
M. Pitchford moved to reconsider tbo
which the list Of Magistrates sent from ths ~ oy
was confirmed 10 the Senate, as the Sen.t. V Jus
passed resolution not 70 appoint any ona . VA L.a
istrate who is subject to cunscription :nS nag.
any such resolution "uop"on Of
After some debate the motion WAC ,.;d
table by Z vote of 80 to Il u upon the
An engrossed bill from the House ro,n,..
Magistrates in COUNTIES within the IesPecng
passed its I'd aud Sd readings. [Prov;da:y hne4
qualification Of Magistrates before the cons.o r Tie
Oerk where the presence of the ans UOunty Court
such qualifications in open court prevents
. 4 number of Magistrates were .upo;ot.a
dlfion 70 these appointed on Saturday. |" ad'
RLEcrIONs
~ n ~ "J,Uca (. Inc senate proceeded to W.T.. e.
ono oG'nselof OF state: Hon. A. T. David .1 ,os
The Senate next voted for f,,, t,n..
University. '''f trustees Of tho
BILLS, ETC; INTRODUCE
+ Mr.. Leitctb resolution for tho n.:....
employees OF the State Salt WorI.p 'o'econ OF tho
Mr: Leitch stated that our S,,. 49,
Saltvilie Va, had been conscrlnsS ' .h At
virginia having impressed the trains ., g o.ate OF
were employed said trains having be.n nS tney
oy our SKATE agent to haul our sst .nd
were impressed because our agent rsfs.s d"as ,ney
one lourtn their capacity for the State of 20 a:oi
:. 1'ef some oeoate the resolution was .don,sJ
MATTERS IRON TIE HONS,
several engrossed bills and resoI,,ior,
their tirst readings. "'"' p'''sa
resolution requesting the Governor n corrss.
pond with the authorities at Richmond IN relation
to sick and disabled soldiers was cnnou...a =; .,"
resosnt'on in regard to the treatment Of slaves
employed on public works also resolution to an.
point the Treasurer and Comptroller a commute
to arrange and simplify the Revenue law.
= message transmitting proposition to adjourn
ut o'clock, >. M, on Friday next, to meet again
on the first Tuesday after the third Monday in Jan
nary next
On motion Of Mr.. Virgins 20" was stricken ont
and '7'' inserted.
Mr.. Virgins also moved to amend by making thu
time of meeting the fourth Tuesday in January.
which was not agreed to
Mr.. Berry moved to lay upon the table. Not
agreed to-yeas IL, nays 81.
Mr.. Patton moved to amend BY striking ont
January" and insel ting "May." Not agreed to-
Mr.. Virgins moved to amend the amendment by
inserting the first Tuesday in January IS the time
for meeting. Not agreed TO-
Mr. ftchford offered an amendment proving for
. recess until the LIST Tuesday in January. Not
agreed to.
Mr. Patton moved that the 9th of the present
month be fixed for the time of meeting Not agreed to.
TIE resolution was concurred in and the Senate
adjourned to 3 o'clock.
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Dec. 8, 1864.
Nebraska advertiser., 1865-05-04
improvement, in u City, seems ram.

Improvement, in our City, seems ram
pant. You can turn in any direction and
see it, and the sounding implements make
the air vocal with the music of progress.
Streets are being dug, bridges, c%ulverts
and houses built. Lots are being level
ed and brick made of the dirt. All the
teams are busy, and no idlers are lOaing
about. At no time since the town was
located has business been so active. The
future of our city hinges not uron the
caprice of a railroad company-as that
Of town above, which we have heard of
but upon inexhausuble agricultural
wealth, which is richly repayipg the far
mers in this county.
Nebraska advertiser., 1865-05-04

The great Patee House Lottery Draw
ing came off the 26th and 9th ult. 1t
occassioned some considerable excitement
in our city, and a few good "%sells." Our
St. Joseph Daily Herald, containing the
lucky numbers, was anxiously scanned by
at least $50 unfortunates in n day
Happy faces became suddenly lengthen-
ed, hilarity smothered in disappointment.
A few dry caughs-intended to pass for
a laugh--and the victim vamoosed. We
consOled them "muchly." They are too
smart for luck, so we quoted divine In
junction to "multiply and increase" but
temporal affairs were uppermOst, and they
felt more plainly "some done in "sub-
traction" Not a prizs was drawn in this
city, that we've heard Of. 1t will doubt
less be "balm TO the wounded" to know
that the House does not change hands ;
the lucky number-5O, Sl3-remained
unsold, consequently the House still be-
longs to Patee. Some have so far re-
covered as to laugh heartily at the joke.
Our people are too smart 'that's what's
the matter" Nebraska City folks have
doubtless "drawed hughly."
Nebraska advertiser., 1865-05-04

The proprietors Of the Mccormick
Self Raker Reaper and Mower, in ad-
ditiOn to the very liberal warranty, will
allow their Machine to be taken into the
falkland worked along with any other
Machine, the person to take choice after
the trial. Henry Pennington, of ST.
Mary's, Vigo Co., Ind, writes
Il got the Nanny and the Mccormick
machines on trial, 10 keep and pay fol
the one l preferred. l kept the McCor
mick and returned the Nanny. The
former gave general satisfaction in reap
ing, moving and raking, while the Man.
ny broke down, and would not work.
They were both elf-Rakers."
Eli H. Wilcox, Agent, Brownville.
Nebraska advertiser., 1865-05-04

We are now the authorized agents for
the Empire Shuttle Sewing Machine
We speak from actual knowledge when
we say it is the best and simplest Sewing
Machine out, for we have one, and have
learned to operate it without instructions.
Any person can learn to sew on it in a
week. 1t is simple, durable and noiseless.
Does all that is claimed for it in the adj
%vertisement in our paper. If you want
a Sewing Machine, call and see ours.
Nebraska advertiser., 1865-05-04
SaddlerE and Harness.-Havir

Saddlery and Misunderstanding
had fourteen years experience IN the
Saddle and Harness business, l profess
to be able 10 supply anything in my line
on as reasonable terms as any house in
the West. / shall at all times try to
make my work equal to the demand, both
in neatness and durability.
Ny facilities for getting Stock at
the Lowest market prices are not sur
passed.
Collars I get direct from the manufac-
turers in the East, and can sell as low,
if not lower, than any house in the West.
Hog and Kip Collars 1 am selling at Sl45
KIP Stage Collars l75
Black Harness Leather Collarss 2.50
Soft ]. w. MIDDLETeE.
Nebraska advertiser., 1865-05-04
10 CONSuMnTIVES-

THE Advertiser Having been Restored TO
Health in a few weeks, BY a very simple remedy, af-
ter having suffered several years with q severe lung
affection and that dread disc sse, CousumptiOn-is
anxious to make known TO bis felleW-sufferers the
means of cure.
To all who desire it, be viii send a copy Of the pre-
~scription used free Of charge with the directions
for preparing and using the came, which they will
fnda SURE CURE FOR CONSUMPTION, ASTH-
MA, BRONCHITIS, &c@ The only object Of the
advertiser in sending the Prescription is to benefit
The afflicted, and spread Information which he con
selves to be invalUable, and be hopes every sufferer
Eilltry hisremedy, az il win cost them nothing, and
nay prove = blessing.
Parties wishing the prescription will please address
Rev. EDWARDA. WILSON,
s-5n Williamsburg, Kings Co.. New Yerk.
Nebraska advertiser., 1865-05-04

See the Prospectus of the BrOwnville
High School. o. B. Hewett has the
talent and ability to make this school
with a generous public patrOnage-an
honor to the city and county. All who
may be disposed to growl-and they are
in the minority by IL votes-because no
free school is had-will do well to sus-
pend their judgment until the Board re.
port. which they will do, through the
Advertiser, in a few weeks.
Nebraska advertiser., 1865-05-04

Last Monday the Tax Of one per cent
tor'the building of a School House was
voted upon. Much opposition was made,
and much excitement existed, which had
the effect of bringing Nt thorough
vote, and Tax was elected by IL maiori-
tE. We are pleased to see no opposition
now, some Of its leaders have since ex-
pressed a regret that they opposed it,
This will be the case with all right mind
60 men after they take a second thought
on the matter. The rubicond is passed,
now LEI all comply with the voice Of the
majority, and the house will move along
10 a speedy completion.
Nebraska advertiser., 1865-05-04

See the advertisement Of Morgan &
NE ad, manufacturer of Leeper & Kid
der's CultivatOr or Riding Plow. They
haze now a large lot Of castings and
spokes and can now turn out a superior
implement to what they have heretofore.
See their adv rtisement, their machine
has all the advantages that are claimed
for it.
Nebraska advertiser., 1865-05-04

Jacob Marion, Merchant Tailor, on
Main street, has just received a large
supply Of Choice Goods for G~entlemen's
wear. These goods were selected by
himself, and is the choicest lot ever bro't
on. Here is the place to buy the best
goods, and have hem made up in the
latest style. Call on him.
Nebraska advertiser., 1865-05-04

"A live phAnthropist is T. R. Fisher.
postmaster -atthis place. He hasduring
the past weelsett out quite a number of
shade trees. This has long been needed,
and our ctizeis feel grateful, and we
think that he glorious work should be
continued u to the bridge.
Nebraska advertiser., 1865-05-04

SlraySd from he subscriber, living on
The Haskell farm, vest of Nebraska City,
on Tuesday, The 18Th inst, a Bay Mare,
z years old, Is lI2 hands high, round
bodied think She was shod all around.
a suitable reward viii be paid for her
return to E. D. Ralph, on the said farm.
Nebraska advertiser., 1865-05-04

See the advertisement OF Princes
Automatic Organs in to-day's paper. We
are the authorized Agents in this county
for this Justly celebrated instrument, or
anything else from that establishment.
Nebraska advertiser., 1865-05-04

We understand that our City Fathers
have purchased the ferry franchise at
this place, and that It is now permanent
ly vested in the city. This is as it should
have been long ago. We hope soon to
see a good steam ferry put in.
Nebraska advertiser., 1865-05-04

We would call public attention to the
advertisement of the Drug Store of VIM.
d. Mercer, in to-day's paper, He
has all that an be desired in his line,
and his is a complete stock, more so than
stock ever brought to this market, and is
selling low. Call, you cannot do better.
Nebraska advertiser., 1865-05-04

Our City Fathers have contracted for
The putting in of a Stone Culvert, where
the bridge now is, near the head Of
Main street, which is to be finished in
60 DAYS.
Nebraska advertiser., 1865-05-04

The Hubbard Two. Wheeled Mower
with McCormick's Improvements, chal-
lenges all other, and invites competition.
Il is undoubte dly the best two-wheeled
Mower ever. invented Eli H. Wilcox,
Agent, BrownvIlle.
Nebraska advertiser., 1865-05-04

Louis Waldter has changed his base,
h is now holding forth In a portion of
th'great western gallery, n door above
the i~yownviIle. He is prepared to do
all khasof Painting, Glazing, Paper,
hanging, Nhite-washing, Sc, on reason
able termsNt short notice.
Nebraska advertiser., 1865-05-04

Prices are advancing on Groceries
with prospect Of a still further rise
Now is the time to buy cheap, NJ
Laughlin & Swan have a full stock Of
Groceries; which they are selling at the
lowest rates, lower in some instances
Than they can replace them at the pres
ent time.
Nebraska advertiser., 1865-05-04

See the advertisements of LAND for
Sale by H. R. Read, in to-day's paper.
Some. Of the best specimens Of Stone
Coal we have seen in Nebraska were
dug in these lands.
Nebraska advertiser., 1865-05-04

Stewards Corn Planter is indispensi-
BE. Get one and try it. 8 acres can
be vel planted in one day by an ordi-
nary hand.
Nebraska advertiser., 1865-05-04

We learn that Capt. ]. H. Fl Hewett,
brother of o. B. Hewett of this place,
was seriously wounded in the engage
ments which resulted in the fall of Rich
mond. We hope the wound may not be
mortal, bat from our knowledge of Mr..
Hewett, we feel sure it was received in
the "thickest Of the fight"
Nebraska advertiser., 1865-05-04

Episcopal service viii be held in the
la Presbyterian Church, by Rev. G. R.
Davis, next Sabbath evening at z l-2 o.
clock, p. m.
Nebraska advertiser., 1865-05-04

The best kind of Sheep Shears at
Mclaughlin & Swan.
Nebraska advertiser., 1865-05-04

Phil. Deuser's Variety Store is the
Mace 10 get Notions and CONTEMPORARIES
cheap
Nebraska advertiser., 1865-05-04

H. NJ. Atkinson & Co, invite the pub
lie 10 examine their large and varied
stock Of G~entleman's Furnishing Goods.
Nebraska advertiser., 1865-05-04

Hackney Co.. are e~ternally getting
On something new and useful, not todeal
,bere is 70 be out Of fashion.
Nebraska advertiser., 1865-05-04

Hare's pictures are so life-like that
the speak fer themselves.
Nebraska advertiser., 1865-05-04
Splendid List Of Articles u. All to be Sold

-
Splendid List OF Articles y! All to be Sold
for One Dollar Eachlll
175 watches handsomely engraved, aud
warranted perpect time keepers vary
ing in price from $50 to slaOOaeh
aing Gases $50 each
600 G~entlemen's Silver watches, SIS to $50 each
6oOO Latest style Vest and Neck Chains, 4 30 to 30 each
5000 Cents California Diamond Pins, 2 10 TO % each
1000 California Diamond Ear Drops, 2 90 to Is each
5000 Miniature and enamelled Rev DIV
Ing Pins, 8 90 to % each
2ooo Catalonia Diamond and Enamelled
Cents Scarf-Pins, new styles, 5 90 to 10 each
POGO Masonic and Emblem Pins, 3 90 to 10 each
$500 Sold Band Bracelets, engraved
and plain 90 to % each
5000 Mosaic and Jet Brooches 3 90 to 10 each
2oOO Cameo Brooches rich patterns, 90 to 90 each
200 Florentine and Lava Pins the real
article 100 to 10 each
$500 Lava and FIorentine Ear Drops 3 90 TO 10 each
5000 Coral Ear Drops, 90 to s each
POGO Ladies' ChatelainGhain jet & gold 1900 TO 20 each
1000 Gents Pins, a splendid assortment = 90 TO 10 each
1000 Solitair Sleeve Buttons, 100 10 8 each
very rich 90 to IS each
5000 Sieeve-Buttons plain, enameIled
and engraved 2 90 to 8 each
1oOOo Plain and handsomely eng. Rings. 3 so to 10 each
5000 Spring L0ckets, double case, richly
engraved zoo to "A each
1000 sets Ladies' Jewelry, new and
latest styles 6 90 TO u ea-h
2ooo Gold Pens and handsome Silver
Cases 3 90 to 10 zach
This entire list Of beautiful and valuable Goals
Will be sold, for One Dollar each. Certificates Of all
the above articles will be placed In envelopes, and
sealed. These envelopes will be sent by mail, as or
dered, without regard to choice. On receiving a Ger
tihcate you will see what article you are to have, and
then 1t is optional with you to send one dollar and re-
ceive the article or not.
Certificates can be ordered for 81; Eleven for S2j
Thirty-hve for So; Sixty-hvs for SO. and One hun
bred for SI5. We Will send a single Certificate on the
A. q. RoWEN. & CO.
LBox 4270l IS Beekman Street, N Y.
% % a.. ~
Nebraska advertiser., 1865-05-04

Ladies read the advertisement of Prof.
Won Verae's Diamond Drops.
Nebraska advertiser., 1865-05-04

A choice lot of Teas of all the diff.
Isrent varieties at Mclaughlin & Swans
Nebraska advertiser., 1865-05-04
10 @ l..


Blank Deeds, Mortgages, Executions, Replevins,
-I,rriagc License. &c. &c. sc. for sale at this Office.
Nebraska advertiser., 1865-05-04
DISEASES


ASTHMA, heretofore considered an incurabls
disease, is treated with perfect sucCess in every in
stauce BY the Doctors newly discovered method.
All Cases of CANCER OF no matter how long
standing, removed in frsm twelve to twenty-four hours
the Doctor while in the CIAirvoyant state, which is
known to no other person living. r93-Iy
The Portland daily press., 1865-10-18
PORTLAND DAILY PRESS;
JOHN +. GILMAN. Editor,
PUBLISHED Al se9 EXCHANGE. STREET, b
N. A. FOSTER &c GO.

. The PORTLAND DAILY PRESS Is published a
$500 per year IN advance.
THE MAINE STATE Press is published ever,
Thursd2y morning, at $500 per annuIn, in advance
ment be delayed beyond six months
The Portland daily press., 1865-10-18
The Three Wishes-A Story for Childrer
fFrom Dsctius, Once Veekl

There was wise emperor who made a law
that to every stranger who came to his court
fried fish should be served. The seryant-was
directed to take notice if when the stranger
had eaten the fish to the bone on one side, he
turned it over and began on the other side.-
If he did, he was to be Immediately seized and
on the third day thereafter he was to be put to
death. But by a great stretch OF impartial
'clemency, the culpfit was permitted to utter
one wish each day, which the emperor pledged
himself to grant, provided it was not to spare
MS he, Many had already perished in con-
sequence OF this edict, when one day, a count
ana hls young son presented themselves at
court. The fish was served as usual, and
When me count had removed all the fish from
on one side, he turned it over, and was about
70 commence on the other. when he was sud
GeIl denly seized and thrown into prison. and was
toia ol hls approaching doom. SoIrow-strick-
en-, Sle i counts young son besoueht the empe-
Tor, p alloy him to die in the room Of his
latners favor which the monarch was
plea.eu TO accord him. The count was ac
eordlsiy released from prison. and his son was
sHIown INTO his cell 10 his stead. AS soon as
TINS had bee been done, the young man said to the
gaoiers--S'fou know I have right to make
The Portland daily press., 1865-10-18
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
New York Estimate or .ho In.erna,i.nal,.. :.

# t,a
New York Estimate of thc International.
As an indication Of how this Company stands AT
HOME, we take the City business OF 1O5 Companies
and Agencies, named In the Treasurers Report of the
New York Board of Fire Insurance Companies for
1864, and find that THE INTERNATIONAL RE-
CEIyED MORE PRETnUMS IN THE CITY OF
NEW YORK THAN ANY OTHER COMPANY,
EXCEPT oNEi This list includes the English Com
panies and the Hartford Agencies, all of which fall
far behind the International in point of patrona in
this City, Nesc York Commercial Advertiser
This is most gratifying and remarkable fact, best
understood by those who best know the real merits
and illful management OF this sterling corporation,
which thus within two years takes the lead OF
of other Companies that have been established from
quarter to a half century. a
CHARLES TAYLOR, PRESIDENT.
HAMILTON BRUCE, vIcE-PREsDENT.
G. G. HINE, SECRETARY.
OLIVER A.. DRAKE, ASSISTANT SECRETARY.
OFFICE, 166 Fore Street, Portland, Me.
6a John ". Idwnger DO Co.,
o.ted1y Agents.
The Portland daily press., 1865-10-18

three demands before 1 die; go and tell the
Emperor to send me his daughter, and a priest
to marry u.s." The first demand was not
much to the EmperOI's taste, nevertheless he
felt bound to keep his word, and he therefore
| complied with the request, to which the primo
ess had no kind of objection. This occurred
in the times when the kings kept their treas
ures in a cave, OF in a tower set apart for the
purpose. and on the second day of his impriS-
| onment the young man demanded the kings
! treasures Ii the first demand was a bold one,
stLe second was not less so: still the Emperors
word is sacred, and having made the promise,
| he was forced to keep it; and the treasures Of
gold and silver and jewels were placed at the
prisoners disposal. On getting possession Of
them he distributed them profdsely among
| the courtiers, and soon he made a host Of
friends by his liberality.
The emperor now began to feel exceedingly
uncomfortable. Unable to sleep he rose carly
the third morning and went, with fears in his
| heart, to the prison to hear what the third
wish was to be. siHoi
"Now," said he to the prisoner, GteIl me
what your third demand is,that it may be
granted at once, and you may be hung out OF
hand, for am tired of your demands -
|Sire," answered the prisoner, Il have but
one more favor to ask your majesty, which,
when you have granted, l shall die content.
II Is merely that you will cause the eyes of
those who saw my father turn the fish over to
be put out.p 'ias i. .ssi,l..s Z. & s. s.
@Very good" replied the Emperor, your de-
sire is but natural, and springs from good
heart" + Let the chamberlain be seized,a he
continued. turning to his guards. ss't'ia r
Il, sireP cried the chamberlain. 81 did not
see anything-it was the steward
"Let the steward be seized, then" said the
king. e-
But the steward protested with tears in his
eyes that he had not witnessed anything of
what had been reported, and he said it was
the butler.
The butler declared that he had seen moth
ing of the matter, and that it must have been
one of the valets. But they protested that
they were entirely ignorant of what had been
charged against the count; in short. it turned
out that nobody could be found who had seen
the count commit the offence, upon which
the princess said:
HaI.I appeal to you, my father, as to another
Solomon. Ifnobody saw the offence comitted,
the count cannot be guilty, and my husband is
innocent"
The Emperor frowned, and forthwith the
courtiers began to murmnr; and then he
smiled and Immediately their visage became
radiant.
"Let it be so" said his majesty, @let him
live though have put many man to death
for lighter offence than his. But if he is not
hung he is married. Justice has been DONE"
The Portland daily press., 1865-10-18
Ents. of AaxertisiaE. los

& A4 iiAi Snfes of Aaverfising. ili&lL
One inch Of space, in length of column constitute
ssqua-s.'
$3.50 per square aaily flrst week rs cents per
week ai'er; tiree Insertions, oress $500; continue
mg every o1her day after first week, 30 cents.
Hat sguare, three insertions OF less, rs cents; one
week, $t.90; % cents per week alJer.
Under hoad Of "AsIUsrMENTs," !" $500 per square
per week; three insertions or less, S150.
SPECIAL NOTICES. $500 per square first weeK,
$loO per square afeer; three insertions or less Sloy
haH square, .ihree insertions, 81 90; one week,
$1.Sl. EslZ 81 N-lLA,s@J
Advertisements inserted in the sfBfAINE STATE
PRESS" (Which has large circulation in every part
Of the Stael for Si00 per square for hrst nsertlon
and % cents per square tor each subsequent insef
ton.
SPECIAL NOTICES at Che usual rates.
- All Communications intended for the paper
should be directed 10 The !" EDI1oR OF THE PRESS,
and those Of business character 10 the FUB e
LIsHERs.o - sss F4frua
ES- JOB PRINTING, of every description, exc
cpsd with dispatcll; and all business pertaning 70
the Office or Paper promptly transacted on applicai
tion as above. $3.50 sss-ils,i4e4fs-z
The Portland daily press., 1865-10-18
NEW MILLINERY!

TROW e JOHNSON
ESPEcTFULLY inform their friends and the
me,t oS that they viii have fashionable assort-
roa,,., AND WINTER BONNETS
inspection on Thursday next Oct. 10th, at
103 Middle Street.
The Portland daily press., 1865-10-18

rz- II you are in want ofany kind Of PRINTING
calI at the Daily Press Office.
The Portland daily press., 1865-10-18

In one of the letters Of Mr.. Samuel Bowles
to the Springfield Republican we find the fol-
lowing account of a Chinese dinner in San
Francisco: