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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-08-03

10 CAL N B W 5.

urpcuANTs' MEErING.-At the ADJOURNED
,oeot;no Of merchants, held this morning. at
the old Corn Exchange, the commlt.ee ap-
no;ntpd Yesterday. to fix a tariff OF charges'
made a report, which after full and Tree
49, 1:so,,,,;or was adopted. Therates OF charges
are as follows:
~ forwarding all goods: wares and mer-
cbandise for each package Is cts All extra
lenses for labor, &c., to be charged to the
parties consigning storage, when necessary 10
cents per package.
For selling domestic produce, such as Foul
+rv Eggs. Butter, Apples, &C., 5 per ct.
For selling seed and wool, D perct.
For selling -four, IL cents per Dbl. nett, and
Grain 2 cents bushel, nett.
The meeting, which was largely attended by
merchants, then adjourned.
Corn EXCHANGE. the merchants
meeting. held this morning, the subject of re.
establishing the Corn Exchange, was lnfor
mally discussed, and it was determined to take
stems at once for it's establishment, and to
this end it was determined to call meeting to
he held on Monday night next, at O'clock
at the store of Messrs. Rrewis & Davis, on
Cameron street, opposite the market This
isan excellent move and We hope, that very
shortly, we shall have the pleasure OF chron-
iclng the reopening of the Corn Exchange
Quantities of water melons, cantelopes'
peaches, pears and apples, are now brought to
market, and being SO very abundant, ought to
be very cheap. This lisa great fruit year IN this
section Of country. The peach and apple trees
are almost breaking down with their burthens.
The n,oyz of this, is, don tbuy fruit unless you
get it cheap and fresh. When man holds
over" his peaches and water n elons, to 'gouge
Jet him hold over. You save your health
and YOUR money-and the loss is his not yours
# he would rather let his fruit spoil on his
hands than sell at fair prices, that is his bust
ness, not yours.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-08-03

Nr. &, Chesser, a fisherman on the Potomac,
las las landed at this place fine GREEN SEA
1ohILE, caught near Smiths Pt., which was
pofcnased by Mr.. Geo. L. Armstrong, who will
1 - 1t up at his Restaurant, No. a. North
.soya street, on Monday morning, at II O. clock,
a. a. one of the dishes at his FREE LUNCH.
-. at. :, Armstrong; Restaurant, (English's old
sstaolshment,) is now favorite resort, for
epleans' and his free lunches are gotten up in
s - style. Of course the lunch on Mon
- a"S Will prove doubly attractive on account of
the Turtle. ~ S'>''G ). =
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-08-03

Yesterday evening a soldier, stripped to the
waist, made an attack upon the guard having
him in charge, when at the intersection OF
King and Royal streets. and attempted to es
cape. He was, however, summarily knocked
down. recapturea, and carried to the Provost
Marshal's Office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-08-03
Boots IL Shoes.

THE war being over, the subscriber would
L address himself to the pleasing task Of
furnishing his friends of the city and country,
with goods in his line Of business and would
call their attention 10 the following leading
articles, viz:
Gents Calf and Kipp Boots.
Gents Calf, Kipp and Buff Boots and Shoes.
Boys Boots and Shoes, in their varieties.
Ladies CATERS.
g Morocco Boots.
g Calf =
9 Seal .
Misses Morocco, Seal and Calf Boots.
Children's Shoes, of all kinds used
And in short every article usually found in a
we'll assorted shoe establishment, al of which
are offered at fair living prices for CASH.
HENRY L. SIMPSON, Agent.
iy l9-tf No. Royal Street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-08-03

1t will be seen by Mr.. j. T. Taylors adyer-
tlsement, that he has established, in this place,
q line Of street omnibuses to run from the
Sn3tteamboat wharves, to any portion OF the city
We hope he may be literally patronlzed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-08-03

We are again indebted to the polite atten
ton Of the energetic sub-news agent on the
Orange and Alexandria Railroad, Mr.. Joseph
", White, for copies. Of Southern papers
10 advance of the mail
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-08-03

DY virtue of a deed of trust executed by
y Richard G. Smith, and recorded among the
land records Of Alexanuria County, in Liber
T. No. 8. page Al; will offer for sale A LOT
OF GROgND IN H1,,t the fbjty Of AieSe u1
street SO feet 3! inches, to the south of Frank
lin street, running thence southwardly with the
Strand, and bounding thence 46 feet II inches,
to the lot of James Keith thence with that line
eastwardly into the river Potomac, crossing q
propriet6rs Of the Wharf: Of which the premises
were part to be left forever open on pas
sage along the wharf and Landing Place. then
northwardly with line parallel with Strand
Street, 46 feet, II inches and thence westward
~ in q straight line to the beginning. Terms
Cash.
Sale will take place on Wcdnesday, the 9Th
day Of September, 1865 at at II NJ in front
Of the Mayors Office, Alexandria, Va.
iy 14-2awts JAS. P. SMITH. Trustee
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-08-03
Auction Sales.
y u 3 Lie S A l. b

-, VIII be sold at Public Auction, OF
T:I Vednesday, the 9Th day Of tSeptsnberr, 1862
at Il o'clock, a. NJ, in front OF the Mayor S
Office at the Market Building, the following
described property-to wit, VIZ: ,nc ~
l The three-story BRICK BUILDING, TN
occupied by Messrs. Grossmayer & Co., and
fronting on King street thirty l30) feet, ten
and-a-Guarter (lO4) inches, and extending
southwardly, one hundred Q0O) feet to s.
twenty (2O) feet alley, with the right of way
over said alley, and subject to an annual rens
charge of about one hundred and twenty
12O) dollars. This location is inferior to no
o oIe in the city as place of business. The
store room occupies the whole front, and ex~
tends to within about six feet Of the Southern
extremity. It is fitted up for an extensive
dry goods business, and has always been oc-
cupied as such.
2. The undivided one fourth part of a lot OF
ground on South East corner Of Madison and
Fairfax Streets, Alexandria, Va, fronting
South on Fairfax Street Sixty (6O) feet, and
extending eastwardly into the Potomac River,
to the Port Warden's line.
3. The two story brick dwelling house and lO3
Of ground, No. 70 Prince Street, Alexandria,
Va, fronting on Prince Street, twenty (20>
feet, and running back northWardly, one
hundred QOO) feet, and now occupied by Mr..
John Arnold.
The terms of sale will be as follows, viz: One
third of the purchase money IN Cash, the re-
mainder in four equal installments, at three,
six, nine and twelve months, with interest from
the day of sale The deferred payments to be
secured by q deed of trust on the premises.
The title is believed to be unquestiona bic, but
the undersigned conveys only such title as IS
vested in him as trustee.
ANDREW JAMESON.
Trustee for Bryan, Adams & Co.,
ie 7-wtaug19 and for Bryan & Adams.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-08-03

MISS MARTHA A. KELL, will resume
lXA the duties Of her School on Monday, 18th
day Of September 1865 aug 2-td
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-08-03

~, 4 line of coaches between this city and
Winchester, via the Little River Turnpike,
VIII be established in short time The mails
Will be carried by this route.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-08-03

We are commencing to record on our Mall
books, the names of many of our old subscr1-
bers with, we are happy to say, the addition
Of new friends, who are ordering the Gazette
to be sent to them by mail. One OF them
writing to us says: II consider the time since
Hast had the Gazette, May, 1861, hiatus in
my newspaper reading, for have never read
a nevst aper since, with any pleasure or much
interest
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-08-03

We had fine rain yesterday afternoons but,
Notwithstanding, the weather continues hot
and sultry, the thermometer ranging, IN the
shade, at noon, according to localities, from st
to IS. However oppressive this may be to
m,ortals the growing corn feel it's influence, and
is m,uking in manner never surpassed. FOR
the quality of corn planted, this will be the
most abundant season, we recollect
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-08-03
NJ O " OR N e y E R.

NJ q w OR " b Y s. E.
JOS. KAUFMAN has removed to tie corner
Of King and St. Asaph streets, and to show that
he has appreciated the kind patronage of his
customers within the last two years, while in
Mr.. Ballenger's store. he now offers his entire
stock of goods, for sale, at q discount Of 10
per Ct, for cash.
Please remember l48 King street, and DO
not forget, after you have bought what you
want, to ask for ten per ct. discount.
iY 19-2W
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-08-31
FROM Fasf tennessee.
HID DEPARTMENT OF TENNESSEE,

HD DEPARTMENT OF TENNESSEE,
Knoxville, Tenn, Aug. %, 1865.
Generals Orders. No. 6.
The following named officers are an
nounced as composing fhe Personal and
Department Staff of the Major GenersI
Commanding, and viii be obeyed aud
respected accordingly:
Brevet Brig Gen. A. J. Alexander,
q. S. v, Chief of Stat.
Brevet Col B. 81. Polk, u. S. ", As
sistant Adjutant General.
Major n. W. Keogh, q. 8. v, ABIDE
Camp. 70
Captain VIM. l. Porter, q. s. Y, As
sistant Adjufant General
Captain Frank G. Tullidge, 57th Ind
Vol Inf Asst Inspector General
Colonel A ]. Mackay, q. S. ", Chief
Qaartermaster
Captain W. A. Wainwright, u s. v.
Chief Assistant Quartermaster
Captain Chsrles,B. Devereux, u. S. ",
Chief Commissary Of Subsistence.
Breyet Col. Geo E. Cooper, o. S. A /,
Medical Director.
Brevet Lieut.. Col T. c. Williams, o.
s. A., Provost Marshal General
Major ]. W. Mendenhall, u. S. ",
Chief Of Artillery.
Captain E. J. Brooks, 10th Michigan
Cav, Judge Advocate.
lst Lieut.. George A. Hayward, 18th
o. s c. Infantry, staff Qsartermaster.
By command Of
MAJOR GENERAL SToNEAAE:
B. 81. POLK,
Brevet Colonel and A. A. G.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-08-31
CITY NEW =.

THE S4BB4TH SCHOOL Convection. -
The proceedings of the closing session Of
the Sabbath School Conyention, proper,
viii be found elsewhere. The proceed
iDgs we're very harmonious, interesting,
and edifying, and ~e hope will result
in great good. The mass convention of
Sabbath School children in the after
noon was largely attended by both chill
dren and adults, but not so largely by
any means as we had expected and
hoped to see.
The audience was addressed BY Mr..
John +. Glover, General Shackelford,
and the distinguished champion of Sab.
bath Schools, Mr.. Mccullough of Ken
lucky.
The addresses were excellent, and
were listened to with marked attention
by the children to whose comprehension
they were mosthappily adopted. 1t was
a pleasant season, and We hope and be-
lieve will prove a profitable one, making
new era in the history of the Sabbath
Schools of our city.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-08-31

ACCIDENTAL SHOOTING - On Sunday
last Mr.. Norman Ewell, of Uniontown,
accidentally dropped pistol from his
person, which fell on the brick pavement
on Main Street, causing an explosion,
the ball from the weapon entering the
calf Of the leg Of Mr.. John Berry, pass
ing through the feshy part, fortunately
without doing any serious injury, and
we learn that Mr.. B will soon be about
We warn our citizens to be careful how
they use firearms, as "an ounce Of pre-
vention is worth a pound Of cure -
Henderson Nelos.
IL is but seldom that we get .
copy Of the Henderson NeeOs. 1t is q
most refreshing sheet, and we regret we
cannot republish its contents entire.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-08-31

TIE INDEX SUSPENDED The organ of
rebellion in London is no more. 1t APP
peared with touching farewell on the
18th, commencing in the style of the
nursery rhymes "This is the last num-
her of the linden. !" 1t says substantial.
" that it suspends because it is no long.
er able to combat the impression that it
was solely ''rebel organ and that, if
continued, it will be as the organ of a
renewed attempt at rebellion. 1t win
not, it says, be 'the excuse, the plausi-
BILE excuse, for perpstnating contest
which can only sggravats the miseriss
OF the conquered and disarmed." T1e
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-08-31

RG The Indianapolis Sentinel says it
is stated frequently that Gov. Morton is
the richest man in Indianapolis, and we
have several very wealthy individuals
who claim here local habitation and a
name. If such is the case sthe inquiry
naturally arises as to the agencies His
Excellency employed in aceumulasing
bis large fortune. The SOLDIERS friend
has made it pay, unless Madam Rumor
sat fault-LOuisrille Democrat.
Madam Rumor is a most Internal liar,
and the State Sentinel is her fully ac-
credited organ.
Governor Mortoa's chief wealth con-
sists in the affections Of the soldiers and
of all good and loyal men, and in the
hate and obloquy of traitors and their
aiders and abettors
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-08-31


H9- Oberlin College, though radical
abolition concern, has made an honorable
record. The total number of student
soldiers furnished by Oberlin is estima-
ted at $50, among whom were 200 alum
nj, 100 college students, and $50 pre-
paratory students. Among the alumni
in the service one was Major General,
one Brigadier General, and ten Col
onels. Out of l66 gentlemen who be-
louged to the College Department at the
commencement of the war, 100 have
since been in the army. - Louisville
Journal
- Qberlin College is not singular in con-
tributing to the work of suppressing the
rebellion. All the northern colleges
have been liberal in this particular, and
the most radical the most liberal.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-08-31

SHERMAS ON McCLEILAx.-The Mis-
souri, Republican says that a jealous
Republican politician approached Gen.
Sherman, in Ohio, the other day. and 10.
dulged in some remarks ref sctin1 Sc
vereiy on Mcclellan, after which he ask
&c Sherman what he thought of the late
eoPPerhsad candidate for the Presi-
dsncy. The Republican saws the Gen.
eral Strengthened himself M. and With
warmth, earnestness, and emphasis. re-
piled that General Mcclellan was ona IF
the ablest and best Generals that com
manded during the war; that he bad dis
charged his duty faithfully and efFicient-
ly until be was removed, and that he
(Sherman) bad great respect for his
opinions-Louisgille Dsnoerat
We don't believe that Sherman ever
made any such remark. He never said
anything either so 70 olish or so false.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-08-31
UNION COUNTY CONVENTION.

The Union oOunty Convention for
Vanderburgh County win be held in
the COURTHOUSE in Evansville on
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER ad,
for the nominstion of candidates for
the various County Offices TO be voted
for ct the ensuing October election.
A large attendance is desired.
aus26 dtd
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-08-31

S9rWe understand that Prof SMITH,
who has been engaged for eight or ten
days past in teaching the Sabbath
School children OF our city Music, pro.
poses to give a grand vocal concert on
friday evening. The exercises will
consist OF solos, duets, quartettes, and
ehoruses. As every body with music in
their souls delight in hearing children
sing We presume the Professor viii have
a crowded house. We believe the hall
in which the concert win be given has
not yet been designated, but will be an
nounced tomorrow. The little people
are preparing to do their best and turn.
ish their friends rich treat.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-08-31
Fanderburgh County Sabbath School
Convention.
5ECUAD DAY.
WEDNESDAY,. Aurust 30fb 1875


WEDNESDAY. August 30tb, 1865.
Convention assembled at the ap-
pointed hour.
The religious exercises we're conduc-
ted by John T. Glover.
On motion, the reading of the min.
ates Of the preceding sessions were dis
pensed With.
Reports from the following schools
were read.
b Independence School near Marine
Hospital, Locust Street u. E. Church,
Union School MecbsnicsYille.
In this connection we may say that
10 our published proceed ngs of this
morning, we omitted to credit the Old
School Presbyterian School with re-
port which was read yesterday.-Rep
q On motion Of DR.. Rucker, McJohn-
sson Chapel, McCutchonville, was Sc
lected as the place for holding the next
county convention.
On motion, the executive committee
was instructed to tx upon a suitable
time for holding said convention, and
snnouneesit to the. schools of the county
10 due season.
On motion Of DR.. Jones, committee
of three On printing was appointed.
Messrs. Glover, Jones, and Alvah John
son were designated as the committee.
The Committee on Resolutions then
presented the following, which we're
unanimously adopted:
Resolred, That the ministers and pas
tors Of all our congregations be request
ed to urge the attendance Of the parents
and adult members of their congrega-
tons at the Sabbath Schools; and that
the superinteDdents and teachers of the
several Sabbath Schools be urged to
take immediate steps for thorough or
CARNATIONS in the schools, and that Wis.
ting committees be appointed for each
school. rr.rn al +
ResoI5ed. That wherever practicable
Teachers Institute be organized, to
meet once in each month.
William Tileston was then selected
as Treasurer Of the Association, with
authority to collect funds and pay ex-
penses incurred W
The question, How can we best con-
duct the exercises Of an infant class to
render Il both interesting and profit
able2 /" was then discussed for an hour.
Mr.. Tileston then offered the follow
ing resolution, which was unanimously
adopted: $500 ri
Resotred, That the thanks Of this Con-
vsntion be rendered to the trustees and
members Of the Walnut Street Presby-
terian Church for the use Of their church
building for the meetings of this Con-
vention; also, to Prof ]. c. Smith, for
his kind assistance in singing and play
ing, thereby adding SO much to. the in
terest of our meetings; also, to the
journal Company for their notices and
publications 10 references TO the Conven-
ton. eh05ka 4a
On motion, the Convention adiourn>
ed to assemble at the Children's Mass
Meeting tomorrow at two o'clock P. M.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-08-31

PUBLIC scHooLs.<- The city Free
Schools will reopen on Monday, the 4th
of September. Parents should see that
their children are ready to attend at tho
commencement of the term, and should
arrange that they should never unusc-
essarily lose a day during the entire
term. Every boy and girl in the city
over six years of age and under twenty,
should be sent to school, and we hope
we will not see the streets filed with
idle, ignorant, worthless boys, learning
and practiciug mischief and crime.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-08-31

PooR WoRK "A man names Fisher,
superintendent and lately acting stew
ard OF the Metropolitan Hotel, in Gin
cinnati, having disposed of 81, 500 worth
of cigars and whisky, has absquatulated.
That paltry fellow should be sent to the
penitentiary for stupidity. At present
prices of whisky and cigars, be could
have disposed of that amount, with the
aid Of few friends, in week. En-
bezzling $4,000 in these times, when
millions is the wordi Shame on him.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-08-31

Each morning, ere the dew exhales in
the smorous kiss of the sun, our delight
ed spirit drinks in the swee@ song of
some invisible and unknown fair one
over the way. We thank her for her
sweet notes, more soothing than ',hurn-
ing Sappbo" ever sung By the .Egean
wave.-RendersoR Netcs.
Did you ever hear anything so sooth-
ing as you labored in your rural retreat
near Nashville, Ben? Du tell
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-08-31

Carmorribas is the title of q contage-
Gus disease, which, the New, York World
alleges, afiiets many people who ride n
the street cars. IL arges the use of iron
cars with cane seats as less liable to
catch and spread contagious diseases
than the cars upholstered with woodsn
stuff. People are writing letters to the
World about '.the nasty cars" and the
acquisitions they have made in the shape
of bugs and other insects, to say nothing
of eutaneoas aud other diseases. The
people who ride in the New York cars
must be horribly flthy.-Cin Com
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-08-31

EDITOR OF Sun: observe worn BY
several ladies on the street, within a
few days, kind of head-gesr remind
ing me in shape Of my grandmother
bread-tray. Can you tell me. if this
hideous style originated in Vincenues7
s2 sEk88"E -sS1fz LAURA
No, the fashion did not, we are glad
to say, originate here, These ugly
affairs have been worn TO limited ex-
tent during the season in some of the
larger cities, principally, however, By
schoolgirls. They were introduced, no
doubt, BY some sharp trader who had a
stock of the old-style fats slowed away,
which he wanted to make available
ViaceansS Sam
We saw those ugly affairs in large
numbers at Indianapolis, Cincinnati.
and Cleveland, but are gratified to know
that the ladies of Evansville possess too
much good taste to wear such " hideous
head-gear,'
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-08-31
ANNOUNCEMENT.
For Common Pleas Judge,

We are authsr I'D. 10 announce that Judge
JOHN PlTCHER viii continue to serve a.
Judge ofthe Common Please Court in the district
composed Of. che counties Q, Poser, yAnderburgh,
Warriok' ard Gibson, II elected at the ensuing
October elections
ma EplroR; Please Announce 10 your readers
that Nm. LONDON, Of POsey County, ia a can.
didsts for Judge of the Common Pleas O. urt, in
the-D strict composed Of the counties of Posey.
Wand rhurgh, Warrick and Gfbso,
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-08-31

REIEG DEaIgOUs OF CHAEGIE0 MY 10.
~ cato anh oeeap stion, 1er ny Farm for
safe, containing go acres, 100 acres being ia a
high STATE Of cultivation, with all necessary
bnidI ~ $50, 100 enc grated fruit trees, iust
beg nnins 70 bear Said Farm lies I6 nil . north
Of EvsnsEiIle A. three mills west Of Sc Jasob's
Church, on the n @. Railroad. Title peri ct.
FOR further parti ulars enquire on the premises,
or BY letter 10 Cynthiana, PoseY count Ind
an2e-u en A. ID. WILKiNkON.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-08-31

R% There ia an editor named Silver.
thorn Wevsnture TO say there is more
silver in his name than in his pocket
Boston Post ~ -
We trust there is more thorn in bis
name than in his side. - oaisrilie Joslr-
mai.
We have two silver dollars in our
pocket, and but one silver in our name
We have no thorns in our side, but have
daily several Silverthorns bY our side,
and sometimes in our arms, and it don't
hurt us much either. ra 81
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-08-31

HB- The Red jacket Bitters are the
safest and mildest stimulant aud the
best appetizer yet discovered, as al who
have used them viii testify. They are
sold by all druggists and dealers through
out the country. aug3l, d&WIt
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-08-31
for Prcaicutlng Attorney,

kDIrVEs JouRSAL Please announce Captain
VIM r. HARGkAvE, late Of the slst Ind. Vols.
as the Union candidate for the ofioe of Prosecute
lbs Attorney for the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit,
composed o. the counties of Crawford. Perry.
spencer WArTiaa' vaHdsrbursh and Possy.
We ara authorized to AnnOune. tina, LEWIS n
arINsoN win to candidate, At The ~, 90
Der elsetioa, for the once Of Proseout,p,, A,tor
nsy Ter the Fiftstnth Judicial Circuit, osmpo..a
Of the 0euntiss of Crawford, Perry. Spencer Wa
rick, sey and vsnderbarxh.