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St. Mary's gazette., 1865-01-26

Eieeeioa offl2c.rs.
AT meeting # the members Of The
..St M.ry's R~s.iine Room and Debating
socie,y" held in this place. on Thursday
evening isss. she fahsing olkeers we're
rleesed - President Ds A j. JssPALDlSe.
Vice President. r. FoRs. ESQ. Record
ing Secretary. W. o Rosses. sRae.. Cor.
resposding Secretary. ). 8. Dowss. Rae,
Treasurer. Jes r. Moseax. Esq. Libra.
rian. Jos r. MEALS. ESQ.
This institution IL one Of the Oldest Of
The kind in this section Of the State. aud
though not in 50 thriving . condition - in
krmer yean. still e"nmends itself 70 the
attention Of our citizens and Il well vor-
thy . cousinuasce Of their pssronsge. =
In m intelligent community. . good pub
lie library is a. much necessity. ss was
gymnasium 70 the ancient Greeks; and
where they have been well sustained, their
influence has had . most beneficial effect
uron the rising generation. Indeed. oil
classes Of society which have been per-
missed to enjoy the advantages Of associa-
tons Of this character. have reaped un-
measurable blessings therefrom. The e.
forts Of those who have endeavored to
instil into the minds Of our
young men fondness TOR literary pursuits.
are we'll worthy the warmest approval
that can be conferred upon them and We
hope. ere Lng. to see many names added
to the list Of those who are nov enrolled
as members Of the '.St. M.ry's Reading
Room and Debating Society,"" Of Leonard.
town.
St. Mary's gazette., 1865-01-26
The Durcn Gar PCANAL.-A letter fr"m
before Richmond says:

aB pCISh ~At SANAS. sSssSs - ''s
before Redmond says:
The severe rain storm. Of which spoke
in former dispatch. has done much for
the Dutch Gap Csnsl The explosion %
the lst Instant, which it WAS hoped would
be sufficient to open the cut to successful
navigation. ~ you know failed to realise
general expectation. Two explosions
since. in which .orpedoes we're used. have
been exceedingly gratifying in their re.
suits The dirt was not only blown high
in the air. ba, far upon the opposite bank
Of the James. Then came the protrscted
rain of the past few days. which raised
the water in the james several feet and 10
front Of Dutch Gap. swamping the low
lands for miles around. The curren, il
going down stream ss the rate of four
miles IN hour. and Is rushing through the
canal at the rapid speed of at least ten
miles. whish has swept away the bulkhead
which was left by the failure Of the explo-
siops. The fall in the river from the up
per to the lower end Of this cut, is a5ou,
Eve or six feet, which. With the compare
lively narrow channel through which the
river must necessarily 6ow, satisfactorily
explain the rapid passage Of the water.
which sweeps through the entire width
with great velocity. Il is believed that,
with this aid Of the elements. the ean.l ID
sure to be success. Indeed, there 10 no
doubt now entertained. as the rapid force
Of the water 10 supposed to be suficient to
accomplish what weeks Of dredging under
perilous circumstances. oosid saly have
effected.
St. Mary's gazette., 1865-01-26
THE CONDITION OF TIE SOUTH
A CAaD PROM LIEUTENANT GovsRxol
JACOB OF KENTUCKY.
WA.uIxGroN, Jan. 10
To tie Edi.o, Of the New York WorM:

fiud the following in the Globe The
Washington correspondent of the World
says Lieutenant Governor Jacob, of Ken
lucky. who returns from Redmond with
MIR. Blair, predicts that there will be q
cessation Of hostilities within two mouths.
and proposal Of peace upon some terms
Of reunion from the Confederate Govern
ment TO OURS" Your correspondent has
been uhisiaformrd. | never used suck
language. nor the reverse. that l have
heard as attributed to me, 'sthat the re-
belliou could not be crushed" I will NOT
attempt at this time to state What l be-
lieve =, large. At the proper time, over
my own signature. l may give my in
pressions. do not wish to be accounta.
bic otherwise. I have two reasons for
this. First. that erroneous opinions.
without being corrected. might prove de-
trimen,al 10 the public interests. Sec
ondly. that I DO not wish to do injustice
to brave. determined people. who, when
base nen in my own Government. not
wisbstanding tba, I had fought and bled
in defence Of my Gag aud the unity oi
my country. had me Kidnapped and forced
within their lines. treated me with dissin-
guished respect and kindness. Nor did l
accept their hospitality With . lie on my
lips, that l was not 4 Union man.
never pushed MY opinions; unr did deny
my principles when. incidentally the con-
versation would take that direction. and
was applauded for my cand"r. l shall
ever feel grateful for their kindness A
few words more. These people are fear
fully in ssrhcst; they are not suffering for
the uecessarirs Of lif; they tslieve tha,
they have nothing to hDpe from the pre-
sent policy of Mr.; Lincoln. aud tina: to
fight is gain. Unless The present policy
is materially changed. prr'.ics long.
bloody and fearful war. 10 which the pas,
is but child's play. With stasesmanship
| and patriotism. under Gods blessing. W
may yet restore that which is dear 70 eve
ry ps,riots heart. the unity and happiness
Of the American people.
Very respectfully.
RICHARD T. JAooB.
St. Mary's gazette., 1865-01-26

THE NEWS.
During the past week no new sove-
menss Of any importance have taken placs
10 the different military departments. The
situation around Petersburg remains about
the same as it has been for some time past.
Picket firing occasionally disturbs the
general quiet. but nothing serious has oc-
CURED.
From Savannah. ve learn that Gen.
Sherman is making preparations 10 invade
South Carolina. The cotton captured as
this place is being shipped to the North.
When this city was 6rss occupied. it Vas
reported that the situation Of il poor Vas
miserable in the extreme; but it appears
from later accounts thas the srss state ol
the case vas much exaggerassd. and that
the destitutioo is only such IS is seen daily
in all our large cities The occupation Of
Savannah has opened another 6ne Geld for
Yankee spectators. and many have taken
their departure for that place. to enrich
themselves upon the wants Of its ei,isens.
1t is reported that Gen. Terry has made
an advance on Wilmington N. c.. bus as
vet DO particulars have been made public.
I, was reported that Wilningtos had
been evacuated. has this needs confirmation.
A sunbes Of ganbeass hsvs ssss uP 0Ps
St. Mary's gazette., 1865-01-26

BlocKADs RusHiRo AT WILMrxorsD.
The Washington correspondent ofthe New
York Tribune say.:
''It 10 we'll known here that the taking
Of Fort Fisher does not stop bloekade-rus
ming into Cape Fear river. Zsik's Island
commands the other entrance. The 6re
from Fort Fisher across It's head would
have to be two miles. Fifteen miles ol
the river Is commauded by other works. -
Wilmington itself IL strongly defended. -
lt is between two creeks. both fortified on
their inner bank. A deep eaaal has been
cnt between these creeks and the inner
bauk Of The canal - fortified The whole
seuntry srssnd i marshy."
St. Mary's gazette., 1865-01-26

Fesr river. aud, At last accounts. were en-
g.g-d in .helling the voods on bnsh sidss
. dislodge the enemy. Five bl"eksde
runners. ignorant Of the fall Of Fort Fish
er. are s.id 10 have been captured By The
Federal fees
A C.iro despatch states thas. from prcs-
eni indications. the army sndrr General
Thomas win not soon move from It's posi-
ton on the Tennessee River.
A party Of Moseby's gaerrillas tore up
the track 81 she Baltimore and Ohio 4ail-
way. on the night Of "Wednesday last. 4
freight train vas thrown on; the eogineer
~ss plundcred of bis money and valunblea.
and one or two Of the cars vcre brokea
ioss. After taking such articles - they
could carry Of. the masauden deeamped.
The d.nasge done to the sssck vss repair
ed in time for the passage Of the trains the
ensuing day.
The negroes a, Washington and Of the
District are aboss to present testimonial
to Gsnersl Butler. expressive Of their graf
itude Tor his services. their confidence iu
his policy. and their love f"r his humanity.
A skirmish is rrported to Lave occurred
last Wednesday near Columbus. Keutus-
ty. between . company Of Tennessee cav
airy apd. 200 Of the enemy The latter
lost two killel. and one wounded and 6ve
prisoners. The Sighting Was kept vp for
half an bour
In Congress . bill has been offered
which proposes to amend the Eurolln.ent
oct in such manner as TO make the Dis
trict to which man enlisted in the service
is credited. responsible, Tor the dessrtion OF
said nan-and If subesitate, to bold the
principal responsible. It also imposes .
6ne Of $1,000 upon any one who offers or
receives . substitute unf. for military duty.
The Smithsonian Institute in Washing
ton. took 6re on Tuesday last. and though
the two wings Of The building were saved
the centre Was entirely consumed. The
library attached to the Institute was saved.
but the well-knovn Stanley collection of
Indian paintings was consumed-ths ire
haviag originated in this picture. gallery
Since our last Issue quite . change has
taken place in the startus Of the gold mar
ket-it falling from 230 to 1913.
St. Mary's gazette., 1865-01-26

Rsport ef the Enrollrasrt ceDmiftees.
The several Coumistees. appoinsed to
sevise and correct the esrollment lists Of
this County. met here on Tuesday lasi
End iled their reports with the Cosn,y
Commissioners. These reports. il accept
ed By Provost Marshal Holland. will re-
ducs the number 70 be drawn from in this
County about 500. and our quota. under
the impending draft. about one third
There can Le no doubs. however. that Our
present enrolment lists are largely in ex-
cess Of our able-boaied population. The
short time allowed for the eompletioa Of
the work assigned to the District Com
wi,.ees. together with the prevalence Of
bad weather throughout the entire time
they sere ct wsrk. rendered il utterly i'm
possibls. We think. to fally complete the
task 10 hand. Whist We really need here
b new enrolment. Whrn this shall be
made, upoa fair and honest bssis. ve
shall be placed in correct military rela-
tiou toward the Federal and State Gov.
ernmeats. Until then se ehall continue
su our present confuse A,sd Irregular sit
ast;on, which 10 little less satisfactory To
those having control Of she draft. We pre-
sums. than il 10 TO the people Of the eoua"
~. A. matters nov stand. there ore
-uuqusssiousbly many names upon shs
snsollmsnt lists which should be stricken
FROM il. whiiss i. Is also quite evident tha,
there sre parties in the county subject IA
oil;.ary duty sbss the late District Com.
uitrees were unsbls to reach. This state
ef,hiuss not only works grea. injustice to
i,dividusls, but has an inimical effect UP
o. the county At large. 1t will continue
our quota far above its proper figure
whatever exertions may be made by oa'
County Commissioners. We suggest
therefore. that an earnest effort Be mad.
20 have new enrollmeu, for this county
II this cannot be done In time for th,
draft now impending. let steps be sakel
70 have it done ere another demspd shal
y made upon %.
St. Mary's gazette., 1865-01-26
Death 6Hon. Z. Yates Walsh.
Our Baitimags exchanges announce d.

Our Ba'timass exchanges announce tht
sudden death Of Hon. +. Yates Walsh, ol
that city. which took plaes on Friday last.
Mr. Walsh bas bess veil and favorably
knSwu fcs many yean throughout the
State ss an able. prominent and suoeessfal
r,scsi,ioosr of tho lav. In fnrmes years
be 'sss s'auseh Wing. and . devoted
follower Of Ne. Clay. whose elaine he ad.
sossted apeU The stump with gres. seal.
susness and sigor. 10 1851 and 1864
be represented bis District in the Congress
Of the United sssses. bus sfter the dis
neabermeot Of shs Wbig party be retired
from politics. and csnGnrd himself ~xclu-
eively 70 the prscsioe at his profession -
IN ahs soeisl relations of lie, Mr.. walsh
4sss Distinguished By shose traiss Of char
sctee whicb secured tho aamiratieo and es-
taem of bis fellow -ciiiseue, and il the
praesioe of his prosess3oa there we're fev mere
attractive end popalas. He vas in the
Sosh Year a his 0s.
St. Mary's gazette., 1865-01-26
THE MARCH OF "PROGRESS. "


Under the provisions Of the new Consti.
tutious recently adopted 10 Convention in
Tennessee and Missouri, slavery has been
abolished in those States. Resolutions
have also been adopted prohibiting any
future Legislature from granting co~p-n-
satiou to those who have been thus sus,-
marily deprived Of sheia slaves"
The tactics praesieed in ''fres Marsl.nd.
have no doubt been applied {" bo:h oi
those States. Of what avail arc rcsulu-
tions prohibiting auy future Legislature
from granting compensation for sls, I
Has not every Que seen with what facility
conventions can be assembled! Aud il
they have the power to d., they have equal
power to undo. Changes in the organic
law of States have been supplied aud
made easy, by the sbolisiopists and they
must not be surprised. ii At some time in
the not distant future. they should be still
further facilitated. under circumstances
which aboliiiouis,n may not be able 10
control. This is world Of change. -
Mutation is stamped upon all thugs sub.
lunary, and it would be strange. indeed,
il the star of abolition robbery and pluu'
deI should remain forever in the ascen.
daut. Ia the progress Of human events
there is a compensatory succession OF cir
cums,snces which keeps the scales of jus
,ice in cxac, rquipoise, 90 that no wro.'g
OF wropg-d"er cap escape just retributi.'n
II the leading ab.'litinnists Of the day are
not skep,ical OH these points. their appre
hen.ious in their moments of cAlm rsiicc'
ton. csuno. be Of the most pleasant char
scies. Cecil Dsmscrat.
St. Mary's gazette., 1865-01-26

Proposed Meeting.
The meeting proposed to Be held here
On Tuesday last. "for the purpose Of con-
s;deriss the propriesy Of making an .p-
yropriasion By shs County to relieve the
people from the impending draft." did no,
cone Of. snd may Be considered. We think.
- indsdnissly postponed. There Vas
saiss large gathering Of the tax-psy.
sss. sDd quite sn unanimous opposition.
On their part. 10 the matter proposed. Ina.
t.lity % stand further taxation. and the
seqaisabls operation Of the proposed
nsassre. were the arguments generally
advanced against it. I, Vas conoe eded,
that. II Ne had guarantee that this would
b. the last call made upon us. It would b.
quite we'll. perhaps. 70 risk 40 appropria-
doo. But. ~ this was regarded a. ex.
'rsmely improbable; aud. as the financial
condition Of the county could not with
stand such futher appropriations as would
&c required TO meet the demands IT future
drafts. It vas deemed insdvisable and
unjust to attemp: to relieve one portion oI
our psspls. whilst We could afford no IS.
sissanee to euch others as might be here.
after placed 10 similarly unfortunate sit.
ussiop. This Is not exactly 10 accordance,
It Is true. With the Scrip.ural injunction
that. Sufficient for the day is the evil
thereof" but il ID. nevertheless. both plan.
,ibls and logical. II l. at sll events. tn,
eoaslusiaa that "as arrived at BY the tax.
psyers wLo met here on Tuesday last
aod. ss il 10 the duty Of the County Com
ssi-sicasrs 10 Be governed BY the expressed
wiabes Ct NE people Of the County. upon
mstssrsef this sort. We think this question
ofsppreyria'ioO BY the coanty may nov
bsreesrdsd - definitely settled.
St. Mary's gazette., 1865-01-26
The Philadelphia Age.

The Philadelphia Age.
We publish in another column tho Pro-
srecius Of this. the only Democratic jour.
nal published in the city of Philadclphia
The AGE is one Of the best conducted pa
pers in the country; aud its conservative
course since the commencement Of tie
present strife commeuds itself favorably te
the support Of all opposed to the rsdica
measures Of the Administration. Il is
published BY Glossbrener & Welsh. 43l
Chessut st., Philadelphia.
St. Mary's gazette., 1865-01-26

~ PosrxAsrE&s are obliged to re-
ceive all Treasury notes for stamps and
postages, il clearly genuine, 20 matter how
torn or defaced they may be. provided
ons-t,cersie~th part thereof be not missing
and fractional currency, II not one-tenth
part be missing.
St. Mary's gazette., 1865-01-26

DsrIssaslx Coxprrr,S ~ Kxxrucxy
The sad c.,nsliiiau Of our Ststs is nAw An
ohisc. Of much solicitu.le. I. is wi.bcu
adequate ssn~ans fw anrnt.c,ioa. aud the
larg = rortioa or:hs territory IL overrau by
msrsu icrs sad given sp b, pluo.ier and
spoliation. Ssci-sy is ssarfuliy diso~sao.
|is-d. and we nn leneer appeal TO the Stat.
u:er fas the redress cf 4 wrne. Lavles,
bands roam u will. and she p~scesbls ci.i-
scn Is huntrd dovn With the Rrestcse. "a.
reruess, sad robbed aud ,nar,lered 10 The
lcolaea3 manuer possible. The dsspcsadaes
bid defiance TO all authri,y. aud they
mock q sll attempts to hiring them in,v
isubiectiou. A ruthless warfare is wsged.
The knife is red wi,h the blood sf inuocens
victims, and the Ars- brand NJ ,he bald in.
leeudisry 10 spplird With icslings Of exul.
t.tiou. snd the blsckered ruins Of many
homss ssiest hos w~ll the work Is sud has
been done. Trade 10 d~sesaycd. Bus
iev sigss Of prosperity are TO DO seso in
many portions Of the State The island
sowas are 90 longer full Of che hustle Of
busieess.s Stosea are closed. snd ah air
of desolataoa resgss no every sade. Mes
are forced to nse se- their hyes, and shols
families are abssdoning pleasant hasses
aud moving to other Sfasss. The proud
'sld commonwealfh has suffered terribly In
deed. The osflsvs sse pfsying upOn bsr
visals. sud Il . ie,ncdy 10 not coon applied.
the disease will hscons hopeless Lands
are fast depreciating. property 10 going to
and everywhere stalks the
form Of ruin. iosissiite Jssrsoi.
-
WiLnrssrss. If Fort C.swell has been
blown up. - rep ,r:-'i by the last arrival
from that quarter at Baltimore. very im-
portant work 10 destroyed. Itwss located
at Smithville. On the west sid" OF the Cspo
Fesr. two miles srom ''s mouth, and was
St. Mary's gazette., 1865-01-26

Maryland Legislature
A bin Was passed By the House Of Del.
egates Of Maryland. on Thursday last. b,
. vote of62 ayes TO 2 nays--Nessrs.
Srxw.sr aud WARxEa. Of Howard eoauty
-apPropriaiing four millions Of dollars On
the part of the State TO pay volunteers
$500 esch. aud also aushoriEing the eom.
missioaers Of counties to pay such addition
Il bounty - they may determine spon,
and levying tar often cents in the 800.
This bill has been reported in the Sen.
ate and referred to The committee % Fl
nance.
The Legislature VAS not in. session du-
ring the latter part of last sesk and nosh-
ing Of any importance occurred On Mosday
and Tuesday Resolutions vese adopted
expressing the sentiments Of the body up-
ON the death Of Hon. Edward Everett.
St. Mary's gazette., 1865-01-26

Home NaSasins" for February.
This number has been received. and
the publishers give ample evidence Of
their intention to sustain the reputation Of
this interesting monthly. 1t is what its
name implies, . "Homs Magazine" and
is we'll worthy the patronage which has
been extended to it throughout the coun-
try. Published by r. 8. Arthur Il Co..
223. Walnut street, Phila.
St. Mary's gazette., 1865-01-26
WANTED.

a white woman. TO a,srnd q, children. aai.
- make herself ,ssvfnH in snIslt family.
a suitable pers''f, may ssc'ns r'marsna
and pleasant hons, wish s.,.i ~sfe. Ap-
ply to the Editor of The Goasfss. or by ietsss
W "Ars. o. Leonard r.Sn 20. a.
January ASH, 'sss--I
St. Mary's gazette., 1865-01-26
Removal and Appointmsnt.

6e0ovai ana AppoaaSmenE
Captain Leopold Blumeabsrg. says the
Baltimore G''xne At Monday. Provost
Marshal Of the Third Congressional Dis.
,rict. has been relieved from duty By On
order from Washington. and Captain Hn-
~ Clayton. formerly Of Cecil county. ppd
late Of General L'ckwood's ssaf. has bsen
appointed as his successor. and has .lrea1r
catered upon the discharge Of the duties d
his po-ition.
This change was made several days ago.
since which time sirepu.us efforts have
been made by the friends Of Capt. Blnmen.
berg for bis restoration; and lsse last
evening it vas asserted by his friends
that the President had issued sn order to
that effect.
St. Mary's gazette., 1865-01-26

f.,ber. ar hrother slain IN shis fsui var
/. Bl.ir IA a. much murderer ~ Lincoln o.
Grant. Yet, now the noble fellow
re.dv 70 forget aad forgive. and comes q
.sruye Mr.. Davis thst his regard is undi'
mipi.hcd. These saushiag private inter
vievs beav cen the President and alien en-
em;es in time Of war begin tn Be- firesome
I'd the public. nat % say providing and
,dfens;ve: for while n0 Conle.Irrate u sl-
lowed to 90 to Washington. under any pre-
tense vhsteves. except as prissner. 'hefs
seems nothing TO prevent any Of the ens-
my's politicians or legislators from es'oi'-
ine over our cousfry = pleasure. and ma
king notes Of What 10 can see and Ind Qua.
A Mr. Siueleton, member OF Congress
ip The encny's country. l. the iasf. - We
learn, Who has theught Of aunteT'ne
within our lines. Two al the New York
pspess say positively thas he als" u % :s'
e6sr;ol commiss;ooes. but thst he denies
i himself Dne thing is very eeria'n.
,hss he can hare 10 legiiimsis business
here.
Bosrxa 1oR On --Oil wells are not
bored. though We continually hear that
the oil springs are reached BY boring
The drilling process has heretofore been
used. Bot sn rxperimens 10 nov making
in vepsngo county vith boring machine
Of Freuoh invention. which is said to be
very successful and is likely to work N
important revolution 10 the business Of
ssr;kipg oil The impiemeut used is cir
cular and hollow. and set With diamond
SHAPED teeth Of hardened steel. II is,
connected by an iron rod To beveled cog
wheels. attached by cranks and rods to
the walking beam Of the engine. Il re.
wolves rapidly. cutting i.s way down and
leaving q central core standing. which n
Intervals, is cut of and taken out by .
clamp. This core exhibits tho strati6ca-
,ion Of the rock. and will settle some vex-
ed questions OF strata not 10 be ascertaiued
by shc ordinary method Of drilling The
boring has procretled At the rate OF four
inches in Eve minutes. or oinesy-six feet
per day. A correspondent who has wit
nessed the operation. writes The Man
sgrr says he can cut on. Eve hundred feet
in ten days. and guarantees to do il in
twenty days. He has taken the contract
IA, the usual price for bo'ing."-Ih'I'.
Ledger.
St. Mary's gazette., 1865-01-26

The KichmoOd papers Of Saturday last
announce the resignsfien Of Mr.. SeddoD.
the rebel Secretary Of Was. tus DO not
,sfste Who il 60 succeed him.
St. Mary's gazette., 1865-01-26

FATAL OccURxscE. Moaday even.
ing last . military hand from the n~igh.
borhood Of Sandy Hook visited the resi.
dence Of Emory Edwards. ESQ. resiiing
near Brownsville. in Pleasant Valley. fr
the purpose Of sere reD~ding that gentlemsn'.
family. They remained ct Mr Ed sard's
for some tune. enjoying themselves, apd
then mounted their horses to visit party
in Frederick. county, whom they also de-
signed ssrenading Whilst the party
were M n,"viDg in the vicinity Of Of Borksss-
vile. the horse on which Mnjor Anderson,
Of the Goth Penusylvsnis Cavalry. was ~
ding slipped and fell. dashing his rider
with violence " tho ground. Assistance
WA. prompsly a. haud. bu. is Vas found
tina. the tall waa fatal. M.jr Auder.ou's .
ueck having he-n dislocsi-d lle expired
'.'n after the occurrence --H.sers:o~a
H.1.
St. Mary's gazette., 1865-01-26
al d. B;,IT,esisy. and Baker A. Jsmi-
son Esq. viii please sess5e osr thanks
sor public documents

The eosnmonicaiiop cf sAfissi0es has
beea reeeivea. We refrain from publish
iae Il % ths writer did nos sssd - his
came.
St. Mary's gazette., 1865-01-26

tbs ABOLITION ~ fi.,vsnY A move
uent il on foo, amoug prominen, Phiisdel.
phians. Of both political parties. to give =
handsome dinner TO shssc dcnocra,ie cos :
gressmen Who shall vote in fsvns Of The
proposed constitutional amendment pro-
hibiting slavery. 80 far the list Of such
members embrnees the names Of Geo. H.
Ycaman Of Kentucky. Austin A. King
and james Roliius of Missouri, Noses h.
odsll and Johh A. GriswOld VI New xork.
Myer Strouse, Josi.h Bailey and Arch
bald MoAlister of. P.nas, lvsnia, and Essa
Wheeler Of Wis.