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The mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1863-1943, 1865-04-22

! An TNcu OF RAlN-Thc fall Of rnin is
measured by inches and hundredthS Of
jan inch. and though the amount falling is
tregularly reported, but few persons have
Iany definite idea Of its extent. The Reg !
si>trar General of England, recently. by
calculating the weight Of water by the
cubic inch and the number Of such INCHES
Fin an acre of ground, demonstrated that
icvery inch Of rain that falls puts rather
timore than one hundred and thirteen tons
1000 pounds each) Of water on an acre
/ In other words. every one hundredth part
IIIof an inch Of rain We have. puts one AVID
an rigth tons Of water per acre.
The mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1863-1943, 1865-04-22

ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION OF WILLIAM
II. SEWARD, SECRETARY OF SrATE.--About
the same time that President Lincoln was
lassassinated in the theatre, blackboard
led villain entered the dwelling of William
III. Seward, stating that he had prcscrip-
'tion from DR.. Viedr, Mr. Stewards family
physician. He was refused admission by
the servant, but he thrust the servant
aside, walked toward the Secretary 5
room, was met there by Mr.. Fred. Sew
lard, Of whom he demanded to see the
Secretary. Again being refused admis,
sion to the Secrctary'S room, he struck
Mr.. f. Seward on the head with billy,
Ifracturing his skull and telling him sense
less. The desperate and determined as
IsasSin then rushed into the sick chamber
and attacked an attendant, and then at,
tackled Mr.. Seward, who was lying in bed,
.'nflicting three stabS in the neck, supposed
lat the time to be mortal. After commit.
Ting these murderouS assaults he rushed
out of the house, mounted his horse and
rode off before an alarm could be sounded
Late dispatches state that Mr.. Seward and
his son are recovering. This pleasing in
|teligence has caused great relief to the
people. Their hopes, in this emergency,
are ccntered in Mr.. Seward, in whose
moderation. sngacity and wisdom they
have the greatest confidence. He is IA
amiliar with our complicated foreign affairs
and has conducted them with admirable
sdextcrity. His speedy recovery will be
ID national blessing and all men pray for
I'D.
The mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1863-1943, 1865-04-22

ODD FELLows' CELEBRArIoN-On Wednes
day next the forty sixth anniversary of the In
dependent Order of Odd Fellows in the United
States, will be celebrated by the Order 10 thi.
city. 1t is expected that the other Lodges in
the county will participate in the celebration
Rev. Mr.. Pierce has been selected to deliver
the oratinn. and from the ability of the orator
we anticipate finished production. He is q
prominent member Of the Order, loves il and
can speak knowingly Of its usefulness and bene
6cence. The exercises will come off in the
theatre. In the evening grand ball will be
given by the order at Confidence Pavilion, to
which the public are jngited to attend. Am.
pie arrangements have been made for the ac-
commOdation Of large crowd.
The mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1863-1943, 1865-04-22
a1r. JohnsOn,s Inaugural.


The following is . full report OF Mr..
Johnson's remarks on taking the oath as
President Of the United State in Wash
sington, on thc 18th instant:
Gentlemen: must be permitted to sayI
athat have been almost overwhelmed byI
4the announcement Of the sad event which
shas so recently occurred. feel incompe-
ltent to perform the duties so important
land responsible as those which have BEEN
SO unexpectedly thrown upon the. AS to-
{ the indication Of any policy which may
sbe pursued by he in the administration
sof the Government, | have only to SayI
Sthnt it must be left for development Us na!rI
administration progresses. Messages or
declarations must be made by acts as they
transpire. Tho only assurance that can
now give OF the future is a reference TO-
I the course which have taken in the past
Hin connection with the rebellion. This
must be regarded as guarantee for thei
future. My past public life, which has
been long and laboriouS, has been found
Tcd, as in good conscience believe, upon,
Sthe great principle Of right, which lies al
Sthe basis Of all things. The best energies
fof my life have been spent in ende" vorinSi
/ TO establish the perpetual principles Of
free Government. believe that the Gov
Icrnmcnt, in passing through its present.
gptriS, will settle down urOn principles,
lconsonant with popular rights, more per
Hmanrat and enduring than heretofore ],
must be permitted to say, il UNDERSTAND
sthe feelings Of my own heart, that have
slong lajorvd to ameicrate and elevate thr|
condition Of n great mass # the Americana
Fpeoplc, and an honest al, ocacy OF thri
/ grca; principles Of fr,c Government has
sbrcn my lo% The d,.tieS have been mine.
Ethc c4ns4 gu, uces are Got'S. This has,
shcrn the foundation Of nv political faith;
gand feel that il the end the Government
\ i'll triumph, and that these great princi-I
l Hes will hc permanently established. In
conclusion. let me say that ! want your
encouragement and cnuntcnance. | shall,
freely upon yen and others in carrying the
EGovcrnmcnt through its preSctt perllS.-3
81 feel, in makirg this request, that It Will
be heartily responded t. by Won and ALI
'nther patriots and lovers Of the lights and
Interests Of free p. orie.
The mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1863-1943, 1865-04-22
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Odd Fellows Resolutions.

At a regular meeting Of Diamond Springs
Lodge, No. 9, |. D. o +, the following pTeam-
BILE and resolutions were unanimously adopted:
Whereas We have learned with deep regret
that Abraham Lincoln, late President at the
United States, is dead, stricken down by the
shand of II cowardly traitor and assassin, and
eihat in the very time when the whole nation
srelnccd over the success Of our armies. and
! when bv his wisdom and energy he adalm"st
Esucceedrd IN bringing this nation from the
dvcrIe of dissolution and ruin To honorable
speate and prosperity, and while the whole ma.
4 lnn is lamentIng his unlimely death. il be-
shonvcs us AS Odd Fellows. who should never
Ifnrgei that, to be- good Odd Fellows, We should
sbe grateful To our Creator faithful to our cpun-
TRY and flaternal 10 our fellow man; that we,
therefore, as part Of this great nation. should
express our feelings Of sorrow and regret
Therefore,
\ Resolved. That BY the untimclv death of
Abraham Lincoln. kite President Of the Culrd
Estates, the country has lost a-Inan wllr should
Esecnnd father To thus great nation; that daring
/ The four wears that lie has been at It's head lie
has acted as true and loyal man, faithful To
Lthe great iIuSt repnScd IN him. torurarng and
to the enemies of our country, honest
lin all his official dealings, and with an eve sin-
ege to the welfare at the whole nation
Resolved, That a> true ciii2rnS and Odd Fell
flows We viii cherish forever the memory Of
gIhat great and true patriot.
Resolved, That this Lodge be draped in deep
Imourning for tie space at SIX months.
Resolved, That this preamble and these res.
soluiions be published IN the papers Of this
county.
! Attest: ALIEN. SEI>BCTTLE, Secy
The mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1863-1943, 1865-04-22

CRY ELECTION. election for municipal
officers last Tuesday passed off very quietly
There was no excitement and hardly contest
lit was a one sided affair. The fight was made
for City Marshal, and it became apparent be-
|fore'the election that Sum Ensmnger, our pres
ent popular and efficient Marshal, would dis
|tance his competitor, and lie did. He received
"a much larger vote than his most sanguine
friends anticipated. Iecarried four out Of five
wards in the city. and in the fifth was only
beaten twenty votes. There were SOP votes
cast, of which Ensminger received 500 and his
lopponent the balance, majority of $50 ont
Hof such small vote is something to boast Of,
but Sam wears his honors meekly. 1t was
Eelectione ering enthusiastically for big Sam"
las he is familiarly called. His opponent is a
clever gentleman but he couldn't make the
rifle" against Sam. Sam is leader Of the
Long Hair persuasion.
The mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1863-1943, 1865-04-22
Public 11estlnE At FL Dorado.

A meeting of the citizens Of Ell Dorado, with
out distinction of party was held at the Church
on Saturday evening, April 18th, 1865. DR.
&c. L. Frost was called TO the Chair and Nathan
Gilmore, Esq, was appointed Secretary.
On motion, a committee Of five, consisting
of the following named persons, was appointed
to draft resolutions expressive OF the sentl'
ments Of the meeting, via Hon. P. Teare, j.
ID. Richardson, J. n. d. Wetberwax, John
TheiSon, and Col. C. C. Baker.
The Committee submitted the following res
which were adopted by unanimous
vote:
1.-THE people Of the Town Of FL Dorado
without distinction of party, and with perfect
unity Of feeling, do resolve, -.
LIST. That We, as portion Of this great Ma.
zion, have fsScaed @rssS TStS0nG regret and
heartfelt Swrow of the assassination OF our
late Chief Magistrate, ABRAHAM biScoLN, and
do, as men and citizens, sincerely deplore his
loss to the world, but especially to his country.
Cd. That in view Of the great calamity that
has befallen our country, We invoke the stern
vengeance of Just God upon the nstigators
and perpetrators of the foul and damning deed
that has robbed the country Of its Chief Exec.
utive and consigned him to an untimely grave
Sd. That the murder Of our President is un-
paralleled in its airocity. and can commend
itself TO no man us just OF authorized by the
events of the age but We declare, on the other
hand, that it was unjust, and an outrage on a
great people.
4th. That the Nation has lost its Chief Mag
istrate, our people great patriot, wise and
statesman, and the world man
- whose like we ne'er shall see again.
a. That we earnestly recommend that the
citizens Of our town drape their dwellings and
places of business in mourning, as tuken at
respect to the memory Of the illuStri"us dead.
Charles Meredith and others addressed the
meeting in well-timed and appropriate re-
marks
On motion, the Secretary was instructed 10
furnish copies Of the proceedings Of the meet
ing to the Piucerville newspapers and the Sac
Union, and request their publication.
Z. l.. FROST, Chairman.
The mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1863-1943, 1865-04-22

CIrY OFFICERS. the election ON Tuesday
last for city officers for the ensuing twelve
months. Col, William Jones was elected Mayor
3. j. Ensminger, Marshal; Peter R. Brenan
Clerk: Aldermen, first ward-J. d. Burton
W. w. Thatcher; second ward-F. F. Barss
J. W. Cullen third ward-Thomas Fraser, b
+. hurry; fourth ward. D. Middleton. ]
D. Brunsou; fifth ward-L. Spencer, G. W
Stout. The Mayor, Marshal and Clerk, and &
majority of the Aldermen are members of the
Long Hair wing of the Republican party. II
this city the Long Hairs have large majority
and they claim that they are equally as strong
in the county. II this be so, they will contrU
the County Convention aud make nomination.
to suit themselves.
The mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1863-1943, 1865-04-22

4 DI>GEACEFuL. --On Saturday last. San
JFranciSco, distinguished in times past for
cher disregard Of law aud order, was again
#diSgracci bv mob violence. a crowd,
sromr o,ed (l> We hope, for the credit of
san F'anci>cn) Of irresponsible and dis
Srrpuabie persons, DESTROYED the types,
ttiXturcS. etc. % thr fo,lown. newspaper
*o!Iicr>: The Democratic Press. The NcN :
;LrItrr, The Monitor, and The Occilruta,
( 70 let The public understand how urjusti-
,tiablt was the destruction If the office of
l''tlr Democratic Press, NC publish the sub
'joia,h leading c,.itolial from lis issue uf
a,hat day. written ny its talented cdiIur,
HBrriah Brown, in less than an hour after
sthc receipt OF the LewS of the aSsaS>ina,
\ ion Of the President, and before mob vi
{olr;ce was threatened:
d Assassination ~ The pBE>lnr>r NJ
4, ven Il thv lrrscut Cri:Urv has sent ~ d "a
fth'll 81 horror Tito - tie hearts 81 the ,.tu.
Elr, the HuupGi. t'lvrt that Ihc Pc leui It
! Tie UHi'cd Safes ari - cl,rt Mn,.>:cr have
: slniaal.r. G.iy net i'.r.r deuihS bF s~'na.
4 liu1. Such an cv,"; 1t anv t,G~ a!.d UnG, :
,Ruv circumstances g.. - not tUt create - Ir,.
(. found Sensation bGt ~ the present moment.
,hwhen ,.'LpItClui, aye rr'J..inE IN ,he prospect
...ot al. >'rrat;rn 81; pea" and II ~, that tu,
rura IT. " ;t'nl, AuaNr az "luel-. were trGtrrcd
'ilhr h'ry> Il tie uatjrn Should be suddenly
E,tr.,h.a i ,wr ~ IL" L-l3s f a>>A>SIns,
1,h;uHG> the affair aud lis c"fs,2u"nc"> N the
xdceic>; gloom, regarded by all considerable
ssmrn national calamity. bearing ulor@ De
frr, >>'nglv. upon Rome than ihnSe Mio have
nhrrr'o:nte 81 poSed the policy =! Dir Lincoln 4,
gA"u.rn' >trlii Il. II Is 10 time To :, rcu,Atv
enlur 'hr cau>, ~ t." t.i'. rate ci.,.aut noes
Ut t".S ac'; re "a. Oily feel that tho he'd Of
the patton ~ me S5'ii..eS OF tinous. l.
psH'cA"H gu; q: Eras without IN instant :
-t".'u' r tN IT, as>.->.,I'S h4Hd. |, m"ttrrS
'f1 >@'..; we, .r cra,l.a! s.utjnIeut> 'r l'af-
cty rt!'t'HS - H. II.D-itt.uS dead. We reGic'..
Sber hGi the h,I !"'>.'t. e Ifn>t To which he
'tw.s -.'.ta! ~ ;.. I,,l.rllo l. are a the i.,u.
j. r. T.. att boa Ill s.idyh.d heart to IL" I"ru
I i.g ..lGc; 10 10 4. ..uiaA. - 10 his nemury.'
The mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1863-1943, 1865-04-22

THE Philadelphia Press thinks the staff
used to assess and collect the interal rev
|enue is too large, and that the paw and
|emoluments are too great. The Press
says there are men willing to contract
for collecting the whole internal revenue
for two per cent, whereas the actual cost
now is over seven per cent.
The mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1863-1943, 1865-04-22

SUGGESTIONS TO FRUIT GROWERS. There
are thousands Of martins in this State.
and they will build in boxes the same as
they will in the Eastern States. Ii is
known that they will drive off almost all
other kinds Of birds. especially the blue
Jay, which is so bad on fruit. Would it
not be good idea to put up martin boxes
all over our orchards.
The mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1863-1943, 1865-04-22
FL
Il
SCHOOL NOTICE.

A meeting Of the BOARD or TRUSTEES Of
n Ell DORADO SCHOOL DISTRICT, No. /, held
on the 18th day Of April, 1865, 1t was resolved to
submit to the qualified electors Of the District the
question whether tax of eight hundred dollars
$500 shall be raised to continue said school for an
additional term of Ave months the money thus
raised to be applied in paying teachers and the con-
tingent expenses Of the school during such term.
Said election will be held on the 18th day of May,
between the hours OF and o'clock P. NJ, at the
School House, In the town Of Fl Dorado.
D. THORNTON,
Clerk Of the Board
Vi Dorado, April 18th, 1895 IapfetdI
The mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1863-1943, 1865-04-22

A. N. KENNEDY, Esq, a practical printer, an
accomplished writer, and u most estinabie
Agentleman, has commenced the publication OF
1.-The Journal of the Trades and Wnrkngmen,
Ia weekly paper. devoted to the interests at abe
mechanics and labnring classes, in San Fran
dciscO. The mission of the J0urn i should com.
mend it to the support Of all intelligent cti
zens. for assuredly the prosperity Of the me
1chanic and laborer is interviewer with that of
the nation, as. in proportion with their pres.
'perity will they be intelligent and independ-
.ent. qualified to appreciate and perpetuate our
free Institutions, of which they are the very
pillars. We wish the Journal and the inter
tests it advocates hearty God speed.
The mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1863-1943, 1865-04-22

HONEST Policemen. "A Mexican and
another individual were recently arrested
in Virginia City for robbing saloon of
,.S538. On trial the Mexican was admitted
ias States evidence, and upon oath swore
that himself and Kelley stole the money
iand then divided the spoils with two pc
llicrmen at that time. So says the Gold
lHill News.
The mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1863-1943, 1865-04-22

KNIcKERBocKER.-This popular saloon has
been thoroughly re6tted and furnished in the
most elegant manner, and will be Te-opened this
evening under the auspices Of that veteran and
accomplished caterer, Harry Black. He has
laid in stock Of splendid wines aad liquors,
and will dispense them-well, it's no use O
talkin every body knows Harry Black!
The mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1863-1943, 1865-04-22

INTOLERANCE is hell.borh-the child OF
Ignorance and depravity. We ever find
the wicked and malicious intolerant OF
the failiugs Of others, 20 matter bow
venisl.
The mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1863-1943, 1865-04-22

jenkins for the first number Of paper bearing
the above name aud devoted to the interests al
the descendants of Ham. 1t halls from SAT-
francisco, aud its editors and publishers arf
all of the coIored persuasion. lis no more
shan justice to say that it presents very cred
table appearance. and that its editorials art
better prepared than those Of many of it,
caucasian c0nfreres.
The mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1863-1943, 1865-04-22

Chas B. Petit, 10 receiving q mammoth steel
of spring goods, including every variety OI
fancy aud staple dry goods. carpets, geDt'a
clothing and furnishing goods, boots, hats, etc
Our lady readers will 6pd many beautiful new
styles Suopg bic ImPortsdcOS. Be- sdvsr.
GSgment
The mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1863-1943, 1865-04-22

I. o. o. F.-The Independent Order of Odd
Fellows will celebrate the torty-sixth annvt
snry of the introduction of the Order intn the
United States, on Wednesday. The celebra-
ton will be general throughout the country
In this city there will be procession and ora
ton during the day. and grand ball ut night
The programmeOf the day will be found on
our third page.
The mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1863-1943, 1865-04-22

BIGorRY goes hand-in.hand with igno-
rance, and is rarely found in company
with intelligence. 1t is relic Of barbar-
ism, and should have been buried With
.Mahomet.
The mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1863-1943, 1865-04-22

'THE New York Independent breaks
ground for female suffrage. 1t thinks the
var has prepared the people 10 consider
the question favorAbly.
The mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1863-1943, 1865-04-22

THE CONCERT of Messrs. Hayward and Hall
advertised to come of on Wednesday evening
ION account of that day being devoted to cele
Hbraing the obsequics of President Lincoln
was postponed to Friday evening. As we &c
Ito press in the afternoon Of Friday, we are, o
|course, unable to say whether the audience
Twas large or small, but we can say with safet,
ethat the music, both vocal and instrumental
has never been equaIed in this city (save b,
Hthose gentlemen themselves), and that all who
attended weIe delighted with it. We will risI
aour reputation as a prophet on those points.
The mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1863-1943, 1865-04-22

KNIGHTS TENPLAR.-There will be a called
assembly of FL Dorado Commandery on Thurs
day evening next. A full attendance is ear
nesIly desired.
The mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1863-1943, 1865-04-22

FoR THE LADlEs.-A. Haas has received an
other invoice of spring goods, which he is Of
Ifering ut reduced prices.
The mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1863-1943, 1865-04-22
Spreial ann General Notirrs
The ACem, orLe Doy.n,s sarsapa-

The Agent OF lie DOyen's Sarsnpa-
srilln VIII send :" ever! Ih!sIcian ard surgeon
in our State. the recipe for has celebrated Blood
sMe!ioin', 50 iha; Tie profession may be satisfied
:oi is rcnuiucness. We believe it will ;ahe Place
las Tie trs, medicine for all arrangements Of tie
,t!oIl, Teqri:irg sn Alternative vegetable compound
fSee al,Srii-emcrt. .uo,2,m6
The Physician Is oft en- bl M e d for
iwai; - snrct-s - a'rT-n'. when the dsarIo.ni
rp-i 80 ir rc..t''N - = s.rh > - h. tiAcrd 10
!, he administering ."rHrr ratdr,aes. Robert WhNe
iiF'f"tAyN. ~ - Ihr'cE r a;' rtCn "a The
pounding i'iy.',Als' ;rtsci.is.nis and family
r. cies r. Ia medic al uGloGbtedI-riy Robe n
sNE'r, Medical Hal, IS appointed agent ar ElosI
Z q the genL!ne P.irn; Medicines.
The mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1863-1943, 1865-04-22

Catholic Church.-ReV. }. Largan
y II osficiate in Georgetown every fret SUI iay
n the month also, in ColoIna Church the thGrd
sunday. Divine service commences at 10. A. N.
NespeTs, in 81. PatTlck's Church, PlAeeFVli!s, "a
every Sunday evening, at quarter pastT. iJ21
The mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1863-1943, 1865-04-22

t; ALIEN, SEIsBUTTLE, Scc'y.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-10-09

IScIDENT.--A little incident occurred
&C the theatre on Saturday night. A
fellow who had taken on board TOO
large . quantity Of freight. in the shape
of corn liquiGed, had sncceeded in get
ting in. He nd once began little dis
turbanoe by climbing over seats--or
rather BY rolling over then. This did
not suit the policeman's notions of good
order, so he politely asked tho aforesaid
individual 10 leave the house bat that
suggestion was demurred agAinst His
demurr, however, was ovsrrnled and
be was taken TO the door and promptly
elected. Daring the process Of eject
ment. he argued his point strongly, as
tinal plea saying that Il was all wrong;
for said he, ~ am . good Demo
crat" This last circumstances did not
avail him, and he vas obliged % take
his departure at ouce naa
The extreme good order that 10 en-
forced and observed At the New Metro
politan is . qualification to all who at.
tend that favorise resort G
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-10-09

Ga Saturday night there sss highly
aIeased audience a the New Mesropoi-
itan. The Gun Maker OF NJ scow was
produced, in which Bella yGoiden sus-
tanned the character Of Rosaind Yaliai
most admirably. Upon her appearance
on the stage, she was heartily applaud
ed; and, throughout sustained her
character most admirably, as she al
ways doea Mr.. Grierson, ss the Mys;s-
vious Monk, did fan justice to has part,
and Mr.. Golden, as Ruric Nevel, fully
met the expectations Of this intelligent
audience. In fact all ths company sus-
tanned we'll their parts; but Mr. Harry
Rowland and Mr Melville deserve spe-
cial mention.
The renowned sensational drama,
which had successful run Of upwards Of
seventeen months in London, and in eur
Eastern cities with unprecedented sue
cess, viii be produced tonight The
machinery, scesery and sppointmenis
are all new, and we are assured that the
distribution Of characters Is most excel
lent. The music arranged for The piece
is grand and Sublime Bella Golden
win personate Kathleen Kavanash, aud
stag several songs, in her artistic and
soul inspiring manner. We anticipate a
Jam. Ye Who would have choice seats.
go early and secure them. The sfable
Ed. will smilingly dispense the necessary
pasteboard credentials ia exchange for
P. C. or G. Ba